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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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Words of God’s wisdom ring true for ex-offender “Happy”
By George Lessmann, MMLMS director
The heavy steel gray, slightly tarnished door slams shut with a deafening bang heard across the vacant and bare hallway, ending its performance with an audible metal click, reminding you that your way out is controlled by others and not yourself. Every time I walk through this door into the main prison building at the Milwaukee County House of Correction, I think of the importance of freedom and also that “only by God’s grace” I am not here.
Rejuvenate your church with the "Three R's"
 Declining membership and challenging finances have led a number of congregations to look at ways to turn around these trends. One solution is to enter into a “learning community” program resourced by the trained leaders from the South Wisconsin District. It has been adapted from the LCMS Revitalization process to more specifically suit the needs of our District. It's being called the "Three R’s of Rejuvenating Churches."
A new prison ministry plan at the House of Correction
Monday, October 20, 2008 :: 407 Views :: Missions
 “Are you still collecting Bibles and devotional material for the prison ministry?” The District office receives calls asking this kind of question at least once a week lately. The answer is, “Yes, we certainly are!” Please read more about how this important ministry is thriving in spite of necessary budget cuts.
Marriage is like dancing!
Thursday, October 16, 2008 :: 286 Views :: Missions
 On the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 23, a unique outreach presentation, "Marriage Is Like Dancing," was given on the campus of the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee by Dr. Richard Eyer and his wife, Susan. They began and ended their talk with demonstrations of ballroom dancing in, appropriately, UWM's ballroom. The audience was treated to a fine display of skillful dancing, aspects of which Eyer related to God’s beautiful gift of marriage.
First ever Lutheran ethnic folk fair delights
 On Sept. 27, 2008, the first ethnic Lutheran folk fair was held at Pilgrim's fellowship hall in Wauwatosa. It was a rare and unique treat and will most certainly be repeated again next year. This year’s folk fair emphasized the “Community in Christ,” bringing together cultures from Hmong and Hispanic communities, French-speaking and English-speaking African immigrants, and Chinese and German Lutheran immigrants, most of which were adorned in their traditional form of dress. Photo gallery
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