The Messenger

October: a Special Month

For Lutheran Christians, October has always been a special month. Its final day marks the birthday of our church. 496 years ago on October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed 95 theses (statements for debate) on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Thus began the Lutheran Reformation. It was a movement in which the Holy Spirit powerfully proclaimed: We are saved from sin by Gods grace alone, through faith in Christ alone, and by way of the Spirit-inspired Scriptures alone. This October is also full of special services at St. Marks. From first day to last, there is no normal service. (Interestingly enough, a few short months ago, nothing special was planned.) The 2nd, 5th, & 6th will have us celebrating Lutheran education, as we listen to Pastor Don Schultz from Lakeside Lutheran High School. The 9th, 12th, & 13th will have us considering the work of our Lutheran Christian congregation, as we hear from representatives from each of our churchs boards. The 16th, 19th, & 20th will have us celebrating Lutheran outreach, as we celebrate with Pastor Mueller the 10th anniversary of Watertowns Recreation Outreach Center. The 23rd, 26th, & 27th will give us a peek at the next generation of Lutheran preachers. (Our congregation helped generate six of them, who are in their Seminary years). Finally, we celebrate the Lutheran Reformation itself in services on October 30th, and November 2nd & 3rd. Fellow Lutheran Christians: See you in worship! - Pastor Walther
Points of Interest x x x x x x Contacts Hospital Visits Ladies Aid Messenger Info Stewardship WLC Jobs

October 2013

Pastors Message Financials The ROC Christian Doctrine Spanish Outreach Pastoral Acts Worship Fall Fest Memorials

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Christmas cards?! Already? Last years Ladies Aid supply of boxed Christmas cards sold out quickly so this year they ordered earlier and they ordered more boxes which have already been received and are ready for sale. The cost is $5.00 per box. They can be purchased at the Church Office during regular hours or on Sunday mornings in the Parish Center hallway from the Scrip volunteer.

Financials - St. Marks Mission Statement

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The members of St. Marks Church contributed a total $210,893.46 in August including school tuition and bequests. $134,094.00 was received for the general operating fund in August and the operating needs were $106,330.10 leaving a surplus of $27,763.90. With the carryover balance from 2012 and the contributions to the debt reduction fund, no borrowing has been needed this year. The debt reduction fund shows a balance of a $53,500.47 the end of August. $59,238.67 was received for the month of August toward our goals for missions, Lakeside, Property Maintenance, Debt reduction, Hispanic Outreach, and the ROC. The needs for our goals were $31,280.30. Contributions toward the goals were $27,958.37 above the needs. $17,560.79 was received toward Future Generations in August, the capitol fund campaign, to pay for the school expansion and renovation. Needs were $17,760.00. Contributions were $199.21 below needs.

St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church Our Mission To serve all people in Gods world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of Holy Scripture. Our Objectives 1. To proclaim Law and Gospel 2. To strengthen believers through the means of grace 3. To equip believers in sharing the Gospel of Jesus with others 4. To provide a Christian Day School

Pebbles from the ROC - Stewardship

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Pebbles From the ROC... On December 3rd, 2003 our Recreation & Outreach Center (THE ROC) for Youth opened its doors at 321 S. Water St. (colorful building just down from the library) and immediately enjoyed a constant flow of teens who were mostly unchurched. Work on this unique mission and ministry had really begun four years earlier as members of St. Johns, St. Lukes, St. Marks, and Trinity began informally discussing the concept of a youth center. In January of 2001, the congregations voted to form a task force (Watertown Youth Center Task Force) to study the possibility of a youth center. In April of 2003, the congregations voted to replace the task force with a board of directors made up of individuals from each of the four congregations. The Board then, in the name of all four congregations, issued a Divine Call to Pastor Timothy Mueller who accepted and arrived in Watertown with his family in August of 2003. After many meetings, the City Planning Commission unanimously voted to give the ROC use of the 321 S. Water St. building for a youth center. Neighbors who had previously opposed the youth center later came to love and appreciate it. During this 10th Anniversary year we will continue to share history of THE ROC showing Gods blessings and how we arrived at owning our own building at 213 N. Third Street. A ROC 10TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE will be held on Sunday, December 8th, from 12-3 p.m. All are invited. Another goal for our 10th Anniversary is for all of us to completely pay off ($13,000 remaining) the building and remodeling. Thank you so much for your constant support and gifts. THE ROC has been a

wonderful mission for Christ, reaching out to over 2000 different teens over the TEN YEARS.

Stewardship Status & An Anecdote What little known ministry does your offering support? Pastor Walther reports: It was 1998. A little girl had turned 10 over the summer. She had recently arrived from Mexico, along with her family. The little girl lived at the corner of Sixth and Spring, here in Watertown. This brought her into contact with folks from a church which had recently begun Spanish Language services. Since she knew little English, she was put with her brother into second grade at the churchs school. She would advance a grade, and later graduate. Last year she returned from Waterloo. Her son enrolled in our school: among the first of the second-generation students from Spanish Language homes. A couple months ago, her other three children were baptized. She regularly attends our Spanish Language services, along with her children. She is Juana Pineda, your sister in Christ. Your support of your church and school means that she and her family will someday accompany you to heavenly glory through faith in Jesus Christ. Where are we at on the operating budget? 2013 through August Expenses: $903,000 Offerings: $819,000 Shortfall: $ 84,000

Christian Doctrine - WLC Job Offerings - Messenger Christian Doctrine: Natural & Revealed Knowledge of God The Almighty God is infinitely superior to human beings in every dimension! How, then, can we get to know him? Well, first lets admit: There are some things we will never know, but God does. The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever (Dt 29:29). Still, there are things that God divulges to us about himself according to natural knowledge and revealed knowledge. By creation and by conscience: God teaches us that he exists, that he is powerful and wise and that he punishes sin. Since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities -- his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made (Romans 1:20). And: Gentiles show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them (Romans 2:15). Thats the natural knowledge of God. It is valuable, but it cannot

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save us. The revealed knowledge of God is much more detailed, and it does rescue us from hell. By Scripture: God reveals that he has rescued us from our sins through Jesus Christ. The jailer at Philippi knew God by natureand trembled. It was only by the proclamation of Gods Word that he learned: "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved" (Acts 16:31). So, appreciate the natural knowledge of God. But treasure his revealed knowledge the Scriptures! and especially Jesus your Savior.

Job Opportunities at Wisconsin Lutheran College Christian Leadership Certificate Coordinator - 20 hours/week Office Coordinator - School of Nursing - 20 hours/week Pathways to College High School Program Coordinator - Temporary: 20hours/week For job descriptions, contact WLC: dustin.hoot@wlc.edu

To include an article or notice in The Messenger, drop off your information at the church office or e-mail to: messenger@smlcwatertown.com The Messenger Deadline is the 15th of the month. Information received AFTER that date is NOT guaranteed inclusion. KEEP ALL ARTICLES BRIEF : A PARAGRAPH OR TWO - NO page-long articles! Articles, notices, etc., are only printed once - unless otherwise requested, and all articles are subject to modification by the editor. Special requests will be taken into consideration, however please understand that for various reasons and space, your request may not be honored.

Spanish Outreach - Hospital Visits

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The Work of Our Pastors & Others: Baptisms at Saint Marks?

Spanish Outreach... This past September was the 15th anniversary of the start of our worship services, plus the beginning of another new school year. Its an especially appropriate time to consider Christs blessings to our Spanish Language congregation. Below are some of the numbers. 108 is the approximate number of souls who are our members. These are those who have been confirmed, plus their baptized children. Nearly all of them were in worship at some point in the past year. 45 was the average attendance at worship over these twelve months. Praise the Holy Spirit!and pray for his work. 36 is the number of students from 20 Spanish-speaking homes who are enrolled at St. Marks school. It means that our Heavenly Father has gathered practically all of our eligible students into our school ! 7 is the number of baptisms en el nombre del Padre y del Hijo y del Espritu Santo in the past year. This is a marvelous example of the Holy Spirits love: placing children into their Heavenly Fathers arms with sins washed away in Jesus name. 6 + 3 + 5 is the number of adult confirmations plus professions of faith on the part of youth during the last twelve months and the adults currently under instruction. These have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make them wise for salvation. The above figures are much influenced by the skilled work of our faithful deacon, known to our Mexican friends as Pastor Dale. The numbers also reflect the outstanding work of the excellent teachers at St. Marks School. Even if the future were to bring much smaller numbers than those above, we would gladly give thanks to our exceedingly gracious Savior for all his labor on behalf of these precious souls.

Your Pastors Want to Serve You at the Hospital... When you are hospitalized, your pastors want to visit you. However, they need your help to do so. If your hospitalization takes place at the local hospital in Watertown, PLEASE BE SURE TO ANSWER YES WHEN THEY ASK IF YOU WANT YOUR CLERGY TO VISIT. If hospitalization takes place outside of Watertown: please let one of the pastors knoweven in advance, if it is a scheduled surgery. In time of emergency or as death is quickly drawing near: the telephone is your best avenue to reach a pastorand start by calling the church office, if possible. The whole congregation is happy to pray on your behalf when you are ill. Simply let one of the pastors know youd like a prayer in church.

Pastoral Acts/Membership Updates - Contacts

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Baptisms... Sophia Kapua Chwala Camden Joshua Cox Ryu Hyabusa Vicker Brylyn Haylee-Ann Kratzer Katrice Annabella Dowd Eli Daniel Brocker Devin James Palmer

Birth 1-2-13 2-14-13 9-28-13 3-15-13 3-16-13 9-18-12 8-2-13

Baptism 9-1-13 9-8-13 9-8-13 9-14-13 9-14-13 9-18-13 9-29-13

Parents Aaron & Keturah (Wint) Chwala Joshua & Theresa (Zimmermann) Cox Belinda Maass Robert & Julia (Hrobsky) Dowd Corey Brocker & Kourtney Gutzdorf Colt & Lori (Stelter) Palmer

Weddings... 9-7-13 Jose Muniz & Jill Lundsten 9-20-13 Nicholas Felder & Kaitlin Zastrow 9-28-13 Albert Johnson & Amy Johnson 9-28-13 Kyle Maron & Heather Maron Membership: Confirmation: Andrew Hobbs Transfers In: Jason & Diane Webber & child - Craig & Gretchen Fiemeyer & child - Rev. Kurt & Susan Lueneburg Transfers Out: Nathan Loersch - Nicole Ninmann & 2 children - Adrian & LaShawn Smith & 5 children - Christian & Beth Ristow - Butch & Edie Weber - Joshua & Jennifer Hamann & 2 children Removed: Earl Rowley

Admin., Outreach/Discipleship - Pastor James Werner (262-8506) pastor.werner@smlcwatertown.com Education & Youth - Pastor Michael Jensen (262-8505) pastor.jensen@smlcwatertown.com Hispanic Outreach & Elders - Pastor Karl Walther (262-8504) pastor.walther@smlcwatertown.com Spanish Deacon - Dale Hella (285-6261) Church Administrative Assistant - Linda Stark (262-8500) church.secretary@smlcwatertown.com Church Accountant - Barb Bartz (262-8500 Ext. 224) barb.bartz@smlcwatertown.com Church/School Maint. Mgr. - A.J. Ritschke (262-8501 Ext. 304) ajritschke@gmail.com Christian Counselor - Ron Paynter (920-723-4283)

Ladies Aid - Need Help? - Thank You

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Ladies Aid This organization meets in the Parish Center on the first Thursday of the month, for lunch at 1 PM, followed by a program and business meeting. Join us on Thursday, October 3rd, for a Pastor Topic. Clare Schmidt from the Alpha Center will also be on hand. Some of the activities and interests of the Ladies Aid... Serves Funeral Luncheons & Annual Pre-Marriage Seminar Dinner Prepares & Serves Breakfast &/or Lunch for Visiting Choirs & Instrumentalists Invites Guest Speakers Enjoys Entertainment Learning through Pastoral Topics Supports the Capital Fund Campaign Sends Christmas Cards to Shut-ins & Military Prepares & Donates Lunch to the Watertown Free Clinic Volunteers Donates to Church Projects Theres a spot for you! 1st Thursday of the Month: September through May

Are You Hiding in Sin? Here is a shocking statistic: 50% of Christian men and 20% of Christian women admit they are addicted to pornography. Yes, Christian men and women. Along with this sin come guilt, shame, and a sense of helplessness. If you or someone you know is struggling with pornography and you don't know where to turn, turn here: www.ConquerorsThroughChrist.net This new website from WELS Mental Health offers forgiveness, help, and hope. (Your pastor is also available to discuss this with you in complete confidentiality.)

Thank you Dear Members of St. Marks, We have received your gift of $550.00 sent to Martin Luther College. Your generosity demonstrates your congregations mission-mindedness and appreciation of high-quality, Christ-centered ministerial training. I speak for all the faculty, staff, and students of MLC when I say, Thank you and God bless you! Michael Otterstatter VP for Mission Advancement

Fall Fest 2013

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR ST. MARKS GOOD SAMARITAN FALL FESTIVAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2013 8:30 AM 2:00 PM AT ST MARKS SCHOOL COMMONS

ONLY $1.00 or A DONATION FOR THE FOOD PANTRY TO ENTER! YOU WILL RECEIVE A TICKET AT THE DOOR,THEN, AT 2:00PM 1 TICKET WILL BE DRAWN TO WIN A GRAND PRIZE AS A THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE EVENT

THERE WILL BE: FACE PAINTING KIDS CRAFTS CRAFT & BAKE SALE SILENT AUCTION PICTURE TAKING AREA STORY AREA GAMES FUN FOR ALL !!!

MEAL WILL INCLUDE: HOT DOGS, CHIPS & A BEVERAGE (SODA, WARM APPLE CIDER, WATER) - $2.00/MEAL

BRING YOUR FAMILY FOR A FUN DAY OF FELLOWSHIP, FOOD, GAMES AND PRIZES !!!!

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE GOOD SAMARITAN FUND THAT ASSISTS ST. MARKS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS !!!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Memorials/Gifts

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Memorials for St. Marks Church, School, Missions, School Building Fund, the ROC, St. Marks Scholarship Fund, etc. These memorials have been given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of the following:
Gary & Bethel Schmidt, Phyllis Preinfalk, David & Joan Schlueter, Dorothy Volkert, Doris Kuhnke, Steve & Darlene Fehrman, Marion Beisner, Dave & Sue Madsen, Ed & Sue Hahn Ardelle Albrecht Doris Buchta, Cathie King, Carole Christian Jacob (Jake) Burbach Everett & Marleen Borth, AJ & Rhonda Ritschke, Wes Altweis, John & Bonnie Graf, Brent & Lois Schmidt, Dave & Judy Ulm, Betty Huebner, Ronald & Mildred Bohn, Lavern & Ardis Nickels, Steven & Sarah Nickels, Jerold & Deborah Vomhof, Merle Zastrow, Bob & Barb Schaefer, Steve & Jean Gillis, Gloria Hansen, Al & Dolly Grunewald, Debbie Hayes, Howard Reith, Simon & Carol Britts, Wil & Lois Streblow, Linda Stark, Roy & Betty Zastrow, Mildred Polensky Armund Christian Eric & Stephanie Gutzdorf, Dorothy Zubke, Bill Christian, Alice Zietlow, Delores Schwartz Virginia (Ginny) Ebert Ruth Kuhnke, Jeanne Scheddel, Daniel Berenson, Gerald & Anita Hahn, Lee & Ruth Dahlberg, Phyllis Gerth, Wayne & Nancy Lohr, Douglas & Linda Smith, Anne Doak, Ron & Joyce Zwieg, Richard & Sandra Kren, Eric & Carol Schloesser, Ellen Geiger, Catherine King, Kevin & Bonnie Loersch, Glen & Di Lohr, Linda Stark, Terry & Beth Lundsten, Joanne Hemker, Ken & Carol Zastrow, Laverna Frederich Marvin & Rose Christian Wayne Gutzdorf Eric & Stephanie Gutzdorf Edwin Hollatz Dorothy Zubke Helen Huebner Charles & Delores Zoellick, Dorothy Zubke Jean Kienast Ron & Joyce Zwieg George Lehmann Ron & Joyce Zwieg Jeff Ninmann Eric & Stephanie Gutzdorf, Dorothy Zubke, Jason & Heather Ninmann, Michael & Beverly Schilling Leona Schuett Terry & Beth Lundsten, Ron & Mildred Bohn, Earl & Sue Zubke, Marlin & Lorraine Kube, AJ & Rhonda Ritschke, Sandra Radloff, Rev. James & Stephanie Werner, Sylvia Tester, Jerry & Betty Lillge, Milly Polensky, Lorraine Detert, Audrey Scharp, Marie Dobbratz, Linda Stark, Suzanne Herzog, Don & Lynn Bohn, Dick & Sandy Kren, Alice Zietlow, Caroline Arndt Lorna Van der Kolk Suzanne Herzog Gifts Given to Church or School George & Karen Oestreich gave a gift to church in celebration of their 54th wedding anniversary on September 19th. William & Barbara Cichanofsky gave a gift to church in honor of their 45th wedding anniversary on September 7th. Lavern (Bud) & Ardis Nickels gave a gift to the school in honor of their 59th wedding anniversary on September 18th.

We apologize for any names missing or misspelled.

October 2013 - St. Marks Ev. Lutheran Church Calendar

215 N. 6th Street, Watertown, WI
Sun
Good Samaritans

53094 Phone (920)-262-8500

Thu
9AM/4PM: Bible Class (B2) 1PM Ladies Aid (MP) 7PM: Pre-Communion Class #3 7PM Chorale

Mon

Tue
12:10PM Lets Do Lunch (MP) 7PM AA Mtg (B3) 7PM Bible Study -Book of Revelation (MP)

Wed
2:30PM Highland House 3:45 Gr 6-7 Catechism 5:30PM: PreCommunion Class #3 7PM Bible Info Class
7PM Church Service (LLHS Week)

Fri

Sat

210AM Golden Living 36AM Dawn Patrol MP 4

5
6PM Church Service (LLHS Week)

FALL FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 20, 2013 8:30AM 2PM in St. Marks School

LLHS Week Lakeside A Capella Chr Church Services 7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM 9/10:30AM Bible Study (B2)
9AM: Kids 4 Christ

6:30PM Spanish Service

5PM Sch. Min. Bd. 7PM Praise Singers 7PM Praise Ringers B2 7PM Womens Bible Study (B3) 7PM Leadership Bible Study (School) 8PM Standing Bds

12:10 Lets Do Lunch (MP) 7PM AA Mtg (B3) 7PM Bible Study Book of Revelation (MP)

9 10:15AM Marquardt 10 10:30AM

2:30PM Johnson Arms 3:45 Gr 6-7 Catechism 7PM Bible Info Class
7PM Church Service

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12
6PM Church Service Mission & Ministry Service

Mission & Ministry Service

Zinzendorf 9AM/4PM: Bible Class (B2) 6:30PM: Good Samaritan Mtg. (MP) 7PM Chorale

13 Church Services
7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM Mission & Ministry Service 9/10:30AM Bible Study (B2)
9AM: Kids 4 Christ

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6:30PM Spanish Service

Pastors Conference in Beaver Dam 7PM Praise Singers 7PM Praise Ringers B2 7PM Ministry Council (School)

15 12:10 Lets Do
Lunch (MP) 7PM AA Mtg (B3) 7PM Bible Study Book of Revelation (MP)

16
10AM Golden Living 3:45 Gr 6-7 Catechism 7PM Bible Info Class
7PM Church Service

17 6AM Dawn Patrol 18

(MP) 9AM/4PM: Bible Class (B2) 7PM Chorale

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6PM Church Service ROC 10th Anniversary

ROC 10th Anniversary

20 Church Services
7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM ROC 10th Anniversary 9AM: Pre-Communion Welcome 9/10:30A Bible Stdy B2
9AM: Kids 4 Christ

21

7PM Womens Bible Study (B3) 7PM Praise Singers 7PM Praise Ringers B2 7PM Voters Meeting (MP)

22

12:10 Lets Do Lunch (MP) 7PM AA Mtg (B3) 7PM Bible Study Book of Revelation MP

2310:15A Marquardt
3:45 Gr 6-7 Catechism 7PM Bible Info Class
7PM Church Service

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NO SCHOOL 9AM/4PM: Bible Class (B2) 10:30AM Zinzendorf 7PM Chorale

25
NO SCHOOL

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4:30-9:30PM: Alpha Center Banquet at St. Lukes Luth Church 6PM Contemporary Church Service

6:30PM Spanish Service

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Church Services 7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM 9AM Bible Study (B-2) 4PM Reformation Service @ Lakeside 6:30PM Spanish Service

9:50AM WHS C2 7PM Praise Singers 7PM Praise Ringers B2 6:30PM Communion Deacon Annual Mtg. 7:15PM Visitors Mt MP

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12:10 Lets Do Lunch (PC) 7PM AA Mtg (B3) 7PM Bible Study -Book of Revelation (MP)

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10AM Golden Living 3:45 Gr 6-7 Catechism 7PM Bible Info Class
7PM Church Service

31
9AM/4PM: Bible Class (B2) 7PM Chorale

REFORMATION

2013 2011

The Lion's Roar Newsletter Messenger Edition October 2013

SCHOOL YEAR THEME 2013-2014
JESUS: Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12

General News
The Teaching Staff for the 2013-2014 School Year
Mr. Adrian Smith received a call to teach at Martin Luther College as a professor of music. Mr. Smith accepted his call and he and his family have moved to New Ulm. This caused two vacancies in the staff for grade 5 and Pre-K. The voters of St. Marks gather together in a formal call meeting and extended calls to Mrs. Gretchen Fiemeyer to teach 5th grade and to Mrs. Carol Tetzlaff to teach Pre-K. Bothe Mrs. Fiemeyer and Mrs. Tetzlaff have accepted their calls to St. Marks. The staff of St. Marks is now ready to go for the 2013-2014 school year. We thank God for this special blessing.
2013-2014 Teaching Staff Mrs. Kari Deglow PreK-3 Mrs. Carol Tetzlaff PreK-4 Mrs. Sue Hahn Kindergarten Mr. Adam Igl K&1 Mrs. Marilin Bock 1&2 Aides: Mrs. K. Stern K Aide Mrs. L. Slayton 1-2 Aide Mrs. M. Borchardt K-1 Aide Miss R. Hafemeister Mrs. J. DeFrain Mr. M. Nottling Mrs. G. Fiemeyer Mr. C. DeFrain 2 3 4 5 6 Mr. B. Schramm Mr. J. Korth Mrs. J. Schadt Mr. F. Uttech Pastor Jensen PreK Aide PreK-Aide PreK-Aide 7 Administration 8 Remedial Administration Administration

Mrs. J. Higgins Mrs. Kari Deglow Mrs. Becky Manke

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Email Addresses for the Teaching Staff

Mrs. Deglow Mrs. Tetzlaff Mrs. Hahn Mrs. Bock Mr. Igl Miss Hafemeister Mrs. DeFrain Mr. Nottling Mrs. Fiemeyer Mr. DeFrain Mr. Schramm Mr. Korth Mrs. Schadt Mr. Uttech Pastor Jensen kari.deglow@smlswatertown.com tetzlaffs@juno.com. sue.hahn@smlswatertown.com marilin.bock@smlswatertown.com adam.igl@smlswatertown.com rebecca.hafemeister@smlswatertown.com jaymie.defrain@smlswatertown.com matt.nottling@smlswatertown.com Gretchen.fiemeyer@smlswatertown.com casey.defrain@smlswatertown.com ben.schramm@smlswatertown.com jeff.korth@smlswatertown.com jan.schadt@gmail.com fputtech@gmail.com pastor.jensen@smlswatertown.com

Street Parking During School Hours

Please note that when you drop off or pick-up students at school there are restrictions on where you can park. The WI State Law prohibits parking adjacent to any school during school hours. School hours are considered to be 7:00am to 4pm. If you park adjacent to the school you will be ticketed for a violation of the law. The WI State Law does allow you to wait in the car as you pick up or drop off your children for a few minutes; however, you may not leave your vehicle parked adjacent to school for even a brief moment. If you have any questions about the law, please contact the Watertown Police Department. **************************************************************************************************

Manner/Socialization Program
The Manners/Socialization Program is off to such a positive start. I would like compliment all of the students on the efforts using their manners each day at school. They are doing a great job and so are the teachers. In the upper grades the students have been fantastic in carrying out the guidelines for behavior. I am very impressed that the students are so positive and willing to be so polite and gracious to one another and the t eacher. This all speaks well of Gods children at St. Marks. If you have a chance and would like to come by school to see the students in action, please do so. We are off to such a great start. I pray that the Lord continues to bless the efforts of the students and teachers. **************************************************************************************************

Martin Luther College News

Student Teachers: MLC will be sending two student teachers to St. Marks this weekend. Mr. Alex Smith wi ll be serving in Mr. De Frains room. Miss Rachel Nowicki will be serving in Mrs. De Frains room. Please welcome these student teachers as they join us at St. Marks for the next 10 weeks. Thank you to our host families that have provided a place for these young teachers to stay while serving at St. Marks. **************************************************************************************************

School Event Calendars

The calendars have arrived and one calendar was sent home with the oldest child in the family. Extra calendars are available on the shelf by the trophy case. Help yourself if you need an extra calendar. We thank the calendar committee consisting of Mrs. Hahn, Mrs. Borchardt, Mrs. Arndt, Miss Hafemeister, Mrs. Erin Stai, Mrs. Schloesser and Mr. Uttech for all their work on this project. A special thanks goes to Mrs. Di Lohr for all her work in laying out the calendar and getting it printed. We hope you enjoy the students work found in the calendar. **************************************************************************************************

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Many volunteers are needed to make our school an excellent school. Please read through the following list and offer your services whenever possible. Lunch Room Supervision A.M. Commons Supervision Recess Supervision After School Study Hall Remedial Helpers Booster Club Monday Friday Monday Friday Monday Friday Monday Thursday Monday Friday 11:00-12:30pm any day of the week 7:00-7:40am any day of the week Morning Break and Noon Break September-Mid-November 3:00-4:00pm Any time throughout the day!

Forensics Coordinator/Helper Monday Friday

Any Day of the week Various Activities Throughout the Year

Please contact Mr. Uttech or Mr. Schramm if you are able to help out.

Grandparents Day
The kitchen will be having a Grandparents day once a month for each class. The Grandparents are invited to come and eat with their grandchildren. The cost is $3.00 per person and if you plan on coming, please make reservations with the office or kitchen so we could have an idea of a count. The month of September will be the 8th graders Grandparents day on Wednesday, September 25th. We will be serving Chef Salad that day, Each class will be notified at the beginning of the month. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. **************************************************************************************************

Forensics
The Forensics Program for the 2013-2014 school year will be very different. First of all, we want to encourage as many of our young people to go out for Forensics as possible this year. Since there will not be a drama program for the upper grades every year, Forensics will be emphasized a great deal during the off year for drama. The 2013-2014 school year is an off year for drama and therefore we will have a larger and more intense Forensics Program this year. Forensics at St. Marks is a Co-curricular program where the students practice at school during the school day and then attend several Forensic Meets in October and November. Students that are involved in other activities such as sports could still participate in the Forensics Program if there is no conflict with the various Forensic meets. All students this year will remain part of the Forensics Team; however, the students that go to each Meet will be chosen based on the Meets restrictions and the students overall talents. All the Forensics students will continue to prepare for the huge extravaganza held at St. Marks on November 22nd even if they do not attend all meets. That night of November 22nd the Forensics Team will be joined by all 5th through 8th grade students for an awesome display of public speaking talent. The classroom students will be doing Readers Theater performances as a class. Parental help will be needed with our more aggressive Forensics Program. If you, as a parent, can help, please contact Mr. Uttech as soon as possible. A few guidelines are included in this note. Please read through the material and then encourage your son or daughter to join the Forensics Program at St. Marks. Please read the attached note concerning Forensics. Mr. Uttech
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St. Mark's Ev. Lutheran Church and School

Thank You St. Marks Members for Your Support of Christian Education!