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Gary Janetzke
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Lutheran schools superintendent assists congregations that are operating Lutheran schools with staffing, call lists, accreditation, visits, state and federal advocacy, research, consultation and professional growth for teachers.
- Early childhood education aids congregations start early childhood ministries and bring Christ to little children with consultation, materials conferences, pastoral enrichment and professional growth for teachers.
- Genesis is a resource to assist congregations in starting Lutheran elementary and secondary schools consisting of a one-day consultation and a feasibility study. Contact the District superintendent of schools for more information.
- Strengthening Schools and Congregations is a resource to assist congregations in strengthening and revitalizing Lutheran elementary schools that are experiencing problems, so that the mission of sharing the caring Christ can be more effectively accomplished. Trained consultants are available without cost. Application must be made through the District superintendent of schools.
- Staff development provides seminars and conferences for professional church workers.
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Wales youth group puts servant-hood into their summer
During the week of June 30 to July 3, eleven teens and their pastor, Rev. Allen Behnke  from Bethlehem, Wales, set out each day to serve. Cooperating Congregations of Waukesha County, A Place of Refuge’s Resale Shop and the S.O.S. Center in Milwaukee were on the receiving end of their Christian love. About 40 to 60 youngsters attend the S.O.S. Center’s Summer Youth Camp that is held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from July through mid-August.
Rev. Allen Behnke talks with SOS summer campers
At each location they did sweeding and landscaping work. They also sorted clothing and straightened up items in the Resale Shop for A Place of Refuge. At the S.O.S. Center they had the opportunity help guide some of the summer campers in planting flowers and trees. “It was a great experience talking with them and hearing about how their summer was going,” Behnke said. Behnke then told Bible stories and led the summer campers in songs. The servant-teens helped out with crafts. These Bethlehem teens hope to go back this summer to help again.
Girls make
summer
dresses in
sewing class
SOS Summer Camp volunteers
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