Atonement Lutheran Church - Whats Happening

Atonement Lutheran Church
Green Bay, WI
What is Happening

Here is the latest news of what's going on:

Directory Thank You Received ~ SINCERE THANKS TO ALL who helped
with creating our new picture directory! WHAT A GREAT GROUP YOU
HAVE BEEN! To those whose talents and time and research in creating
the activity pages and covers, to those who helped with the manual
signing up for photos, and those who acted as hostesses/hosts to the
members as they arrived for their picture appointments, to my Co-chair,
Ellen Smidt, to our talented and computer savvy folks, to the scrapbook
team and the photos they shared with us, to all who contributed their
personal photos for our use, to the unnamed person who uncovered the
long-lost slide carousels of the oldest pictures of the birth of Atonement, to
our anonymous donor of cash to help fund the advertising page and
certainly to the many hours of help from Pastor Jim and our secretary, my
heart-felt thanks. It couldn’t have happened without the cooperation and
help from each of you! To the congregation: thanks for your outstanding
support and participation. It is my sincere hope that you will enjoy our new
50th Anniversary picture directory and that it will be proudly displayed as
an evangelistic aide to grow our church during the next several years. I
really believe God continues to smile on His people here at Atonement!
May He continue to bless us into our next 50 years and beyond. With
gratitude, Karen Neveau

Herbie’s Café Is Open ~ Be sure to join us this fall for breakfast every
Thursday morning at 6:30 a.m. at Herbie’s Café. We will continue to use
the video series “A Life Worth Living,” a nine-week course based on the
Book of Phillippians. Each talk by Nicky Gumbel explains how it is possible
to live the Christian life positively, practically, and joyfully. Based on Paul’s
letter to the Philippians, this series takes a look at some of the new things
Jesus Christ can do for us today. Breakfast will be served at Herbie’s Café
at 6:30 a.m. Pancakes, juice, coffee, tea and maybe more. Come join us
for breakfast and Bible Study.

If you wish to support The Ecumenical Center at UWGB which is now The
Richard Mauthe Center for Faith, Spirituality, and Social Justice, envelopes
are on the narthex counter for your use. Thank you !

Atonement Library Book Sale Continues . . . Check out the many new
books that have come in for our Book Sale. Many popular authors are out
on the table.   Paperbacks are 50 cents and Hardcovers are $1.00. If you
have any great books you wish to share, leave them on the table for them
to be read again and again. Proceeds go to update our Church Library
and Wednesday Women projects. Thanks!

Fair Trade Sale Going on Now in the Narthex! Get your coffees, teas,
cocoa and chocolates at big reductions now . Donations go in the White
Church Box on the narthex counter! Enjoy!

New Devotionals Are Here for October, November, and December ~ They
are in the conversation pit and on the narthex counter. We have large and
small versions for you, please help yourself!

If you had a photo taken by Lifetouch for the directory: We received some
8 x 10 photos. Please pick them up in the narthex.

How would you like to participate in a fundraiser that is FAT FREE, doesn't
spoil, and doesn't need to be refrigerated?!?!? Please help raise funds for
the 50th anniversary celebration by purchasing Marcus theatre movie
passes. VIP gold and VIP silver movie passes are for sale in the narthex for
7$ and 6$. The gold has no restrictions and the silver has limited
restrictions. For each pair of tickets you purchase you will receive 3$ in
snack cash to be used at the concession counter. Or, you can purchase a
gift card in the denominations of 5$, 10$, and 25$. You will get to enjoy
some great movies and help the church at the same time. Please see
Donna Aznoe or Leah Bergstrom for more details. This fundraiser will run
until October 16th. Please consider these as gift ideas when thinking
ahead to Christmas. Please make checks payable to Atonement Lutheran
Church and submit at time of order.

Such is Life! The Tuesday morning men’s group is reading Such is
Life! A Close encounter with Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes is very
different from the rest of the Bible, in fact some would call the
author a biblical heretic. Join us as we read about how this book of
the Bible ”is not like the others,” as the Sesame Street song says.
We generally meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 a.m. at Perkins by
East Town.

Celebrating 50 years of Ministry by hosting, The Luther College
Concert Band Monday October 24th, 2011 at Preble High School at
7pm. Freewill Donation.

Looking for grass to mow? Please sign up to help cut grass at
Atonement in the narthex. We have had a great response to our
grass cutting requests in the past. Atonement provides the riding
mower and the gas; you provide the time and effort. Please note
you cut the grass the week before the Sunday you sign up for
cutting. Individuals and/or families are invited to participate in this
church care project. Thanks for your help!

The Quilters need help! For the next 6 months, The quilters will be making
quilts for the Lutheran World Relief. They are in need of gently used
mattress pads, blankets, sheets, and fabric. Please bring the to the church.

Looking for a weekend away? Just the two of you? Marriage Encounters
offers an opportunity to strengthen you communication and promote
greater intimacy in your life together. You don't need a Marriage
Encounters weekend, but you deserve one. Discover each other again,
more deeply, honestly, and warmly. Visit www.gbme.org for more
information.

Prayer Ministry beginning again! Please talk with either Paul Honzik or
Pastor Jim if you are interested in being a part of a team that gathers on
Sunday morning from 8:45 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. in Pastor’s office. Our hope is
to have enough team members who would be part of a rotation.

When Bad Things Happen—The Tuesday Men’s group is reading When
Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold Kushner in January. This
is a classic book which the group should have read years ago. It provides
both food for thought and good information on what not to say when
tragedy strikes.   We generally meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the
month at 7 AM at Perkins by East Town.

Library News! With the new year we are taking a fresh start. Our used
books were sorted and will be given to the retirement home in King, WI,
where many military veterans receive care. Now is the time to go through
those books you’ve read and wish to share with others at Atonement in our
share and swap. Paperbacks are 50 cents and hard cover are $1.00. This
has been such a success, we will continue this wonderful project which
benefits our members by providing fun, fellowship and good books, and our
library. Enjoy!

All Are Invited! Even if you did not attend any of the sessions last lent, you
can come for this on day. YOU WILL BE BLESSED! Bring your bibles,
some paper, something to write with and a item of food to share with the
group. Lunch will be soup, salad, and something sweet. Alpha gave us the
opportunity to explore the meaning of life. We deal with questions such as,
What is the point of life? How can I make the most of the rest of my life? Be
sure to sign up on the narthex counter so we know how many to prepare
for. Come holy spirit- come. Call us together so we might grow in faith and
passion for sharing your love.

Photographers Needed…With the publication of our new directory coming
up, we need photos of the many activities at Atonement to include. So if
you’re attending an event and have a camera, take pictures and send them
to Sara Helgeson.

Need gas? Need great stocking stuffers or a gift for that person who
already has everything? Then you need to stop by the Communication
Center in the church and sign up to purchase some Kwik Trip gas cards.
There are 5 locations in the Green Bay area including Howard and
DePere. Our goal is to sell 3000$ worth of gas cards and then we will profit
300$ toward the 50th anniversary celebration. Atonement will receive 10%
profit of total sales, and you pay face value for gift cards. How easy is that?
Please see Donna Aznoe with any questions. Gift cards are on sale now
through November 27th so you will have them in time for Christmas.

Funeral Helpers List ~ We are in the process of updating our funeral list of
helpers and bakers. Helpers are called on to help set up and serve a
catered meal. Please sign up in the narthex or call the church. If you have
been on the list and wish to be removed, please indicate your wishes. Any
questions, call Judy Slamp, 680-1446, or Maryl Nelsen, 468-0802. Thank
you!

Open house for new LSS Program in Green Bay!   You are invited to an
open house on Thursday, November 3rd, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm for
"Wellspring"... a place of peace for women". Wellspring is located at 413
Dousman St. near Broadway (parking in the rear). Lutheran Social
Services took over sponsorship of this daytime drop-in center for women,
which was established 13 years ago by the Sisters of St. Francis, on
September 1st . Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is excited to
be able to serve a population in Green Bay that struggles with many
economic, emotional, and personal challenges. All, (men and women) are
welcome to attend the open house. A ribbon cutting ceremony by "On
Broadway" is also being arranged. For more information contact Pr. Lisa
Ubbelohe, LSS church and community relations coordinator, at 920-435-
1367 xt. 108, or lisa.ubbelohde@lsswis.org<mailto:lisa.ubbelohde@lsswis.
org>

Are you just the person we’ve been looking for?   Do you love helping
people – especially meeting the needs of people within the congregation?
Do you recognize a new face in our congregation and welcome him or her
warmly? Do you enjoy participating in fundraisers or hands-on projects
that benefit organizations in need within our community? Are you a
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans member?   If you said yes to most of those
questions – you’re the one! We’re looking for people just like you to be a
Congregational Advocate for Atonement Lutheran Church in Green Bay
part of the NE Brown Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Interested in helping? Contact JoElle Bitters, Director of Congregational
Advocates at 920-437-2557 or thebestwifey@sbcglobal.net and/or
Lutheran Engagement Team staff Bob Bain 920-309-2019 bob.
bain@thrivent.com for more information.   We are planning a
Congregational Advocate Supper on Tuesday November 29th, at 6:00PM
at the Rock Garden 1951 Bond Street Green Bay in the Grand South
Room (enter the 2nd burgundy awning facing Highway 41) for all
Congregational Advocates and all those who think they might want to
consider being a “Congregational Advocate” for your church.   Please
RSVP to JoElle or Bob before November 22nd, 2011

Lutheran Social Services Did you know the majority of people with
disabilities are poor, under-employed and under-educated due largely to
unequal opportunities? People with disabilities constitute the larges
tminority group in the U.S., making up an estimated 20 percent of the total
population. It is a diverse group, crossing lines of age, ethnicity, gender,
race, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Learn more at www.
lsswis.org

Multi Cultural Ministry Dinner & Program, Sunday November 13th, 5:00 p.
m. Appetizers, 5:30 pm Dinner, 6:00 pm Dessert & Program, 7:00 pm
Closing Prayer. On November 13th at 5pm, Atonement Lutheran Church
would like to invite you to a Latino dinner and program about
Multiculturalism in Green Bay and the vision that Atonement Lutheran
Church has for our diverse community. We will have a beautiful menu of
authentic Mexican Cuisine and a program delivered by our Multicultural
Ministry staff and members of this exciting new ministry. There will be an
opportunity for you to ask questions and pledge your prayers of support.
Come ready for an exciting conversation about how we can be the change
we want to see in the world!

MISSION TRIPS FOR 2012 ~ Plans are being made for two possible
Mission Trips in January and or February of 2012. One is being looked
into that would go to Loreto, Mexico possibly the weeks of January 20th or
February 17th. Dave & Jean Keim went on this last year as part of a
medical team to care for families. But there are other types of volunteers
needed to help build churches and do other types of service. If you want to
learn more about this please talk with either the Keim’s or Pastor Jim.
We are planning a mission trip to New Orleans in January 2012. We will
depart on a Friday and be gone for nine days. We will arrive in New
Orleans on Saturday and will worship at Gethsemane Lutheran Church on
Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon will be spent organizing for our work
which will begin on Monday morning. If you are interested in going, talk
with Pastor Jim.

Christmas Already?   The Tuesday Men’s group is starting The First
Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Birth written by
Borg and Crossan, two Jesus scholars. We meet the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of the month at 7 a.m. at Perkins by East Town. Tim Harder at
465-0752.

Captive Free is Coming! Captive Free will be at Atonement Tuesday Nov
2nd and Wednesday Nov 3rd to present their special brand of music and
relational ministry. Those of you who came last year know what a unique
performance Captive Free puts on. For those of you who have never seen
a Captive Free group before, prepare for a special night of worship! So
mark your calendars and bring your friends!!
NOTE: We will need some volunteers to provide lodging and meals for the
group members.

ATONEMENT WEDNESDAY WOMEN --November. What a special day
we have to celebrate in November -- Thanksgiving Day.   What a neat
name for a day!   We share our prayers of thanks to God, and to celebrate
the giving part, lets bring something to share... cookies, candy, a nice card,
picture or ?, and share with our shut-ins this month. We will meet at the
usual time and place -- Village Grille at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Come and join us for this time of good fellowship. We order off the menu.
Call Gladys 468-6853 or Janet at 468-0238 w/questions or concerns.

GREEN BAY GAMBLERS HOCKEY GAME!! Come watch the Gamblers
take on the Chicago Steel Saturday Nov 12th at 7:05 pm at the Brown
County Veterans Arena! ALL MEMBERS WELCOME and feel free to bring
friends. Tickets only $10 for adults and $8 for kids 12 & under. Sign up on
the sheet on the narthex counter and see Kate for more details.

Thank you to everyone who helped with worship and/or our Concert to
make our Atonement Lutheran Church 50th Anniversary Groundbreaking
celebration memorable!
Thank you for remembering the 30th anniversary of my ordination and
installation in my first congregation. Thank you for all the cards and well
wishes! Pastor Jim
Dates to remember   Mark Your Calendars