VBS Basket Raffle Fundraiser 2021

VBS Basket Raffle Fundraiser 2021 Better Late Than Never! Our Annual Basket Raffle is underway and we are ready for donations! Gift baskets can be anything that you dream up!  Be thoughtful and creative, making your basket appealing so that people will want to purchase a chance to win.  Themes could include coffee, art, music, springtime planting, poker, writers, fun in the sun, ethnic cooking, home spa, fitness, movies, travel, children, pets, sports, books, technology, …

Lenten Schedule

Lenten Schedule Lent at Dr Martin Luther Church Begins February 17, 2021 Lent is a solemn time of preparation for Easter as we faithfully follow Jesus to the Cross.  In this time from Ash Wednesday through Good Friday we observe our Lord’s Passion–his suffering and death on our behalf.  Lasting approximately 6 weeks, many use Lent as a time to do special acts of devotion–Self Denial, Fasting, or attending special services. “The Seven Deadly Sins” …

Special Town Hall Meeting

Special Town Hall Meeting Featuring Bishop Paul Erickson Meeting Held at 11:35am on January 17, 2021 after 10:00am Service Please be sure to attend the Town Hall on January 17, 2021 at which Greater Milwaukee Synod Bishop Paul Erickson will be present to hear the congregation’s thoughts about the state of the congregation, its hopes and dreams, and the qualities it is looking for in a new pastor.  The Mission Exploration Team (MET) Report and …

Upcoming Advent and Christmas Schedule

Upcoming Advent and Christmas Schedule Christmas Week Schedule   Saturday, December 19 – 5:00 pm  4th Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 20—9:00 am 4th Sunday of Advent 10:30 am  Praise Service  (No Sunday School) Thursday, December 24  Christmas Eve  Traditional Carols and Children’s Message at all service. 1:00 pm—Led by the Praise Band 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm—Organ, Piano and Special Music. Friday, December 25—10:00 am  Christmas Morning Worship Saturday, December 26—NO SERVICE Sunday, December 27 – …

Versiti Blood Drive Hosted By: Tricia’s Troops!

August 20, 2020 – Blood Drive Hosted by Tricia’s Troops Location: Dr. Martin Luther Church at 325 S. Main St. in OconomowocTime: 1-6 p.m. Details: Did you know there is currently a national blood shortage due to the continual impacts of COVID-19? The reason that matters to Tricia’s Troops Cancer Connection is that blood products are used on a regular basis to help cancer fighters during chemotherapy, surgery and in other ways to help with …

Congregational Letter

 “Centered on Christ, we are called to be an inviting beacon of light in our community”   Dear Members of Dr. Martin Luther Church,     In the midst of our slow return from the pandemic, we are eager to share with you the details of our re-opening plan for worship indoors, as it will be wonderful to be able to gather again as a community of faith in our beautiful sanctuary.    We will …

Vacation Bible School 2020 Season

Vacation Bible School 2020 DMLC Sunday School Families, After a lot of very thoughtful consideration, my team and I have decided that we will cancel Vacation Bible School for the 2020 season. This breaks our hearts but we feel the restrictions and major changes that would have to be made would take too much away from the greater experience we strive to accomplish each year.  Keeping our VBS family safe and healthy is and always …

Congregational Update Letter: Re-Opening

“Centered on Christ, we are called to be an inviting beacon of light in our community” Dear Members of Dr. Martin Luther Church,             We hope to find you all safe and well rested from the past holiday weekend. A time of solemn reflection and acknowledgement of the sacrifices that came before, in order for us to have the freedom to make the choices we face in times of uncertainty and apprehension. Although seemingly the church …

Weekly Letter to DMLC Congregation

“Centered on Christ, we are called to be an inviting beacon of light in our community”   Dear Members of Dr. Martin Luther Church, I hope that this day is finding you all safe and well.  I am hoping most of you have had a chance to meet or at least see through his “snapshots” our new interim pastor.  Pastor Steve has been spiritually gracious enough to guide us with his leadership during this time.  …

Letter to DMLC Congregation

“Centered on Christ, we are called to be an inviting beacon of light in our community” Dear Dr. Martin Luther Congregation, Even though we could not gather for a grand Easter worship service many of you listened to Pastor Gary’s Easter message and the effective way in which he addressed the topic of fear. Approximately 175 people took advantage of the invitation to receive communion at our drive through distribution. Others took advantage of the …