Join Atonement’s Children’s Ministry in Little Steps Together!

A 4-week class on Tuesdays, beginning April 22nd from 6:00-7:15pm

Little Steps Together is a set of classes giving grown-ups and their children ages 2-4 time to partner with a qualified educator in nurturing and training the child’s social, emotional, and spiritual growth.

The classes encourage the development of positive values, self concept, social skills, and attitude toward learning in a loving, safe, small group environment. Each class includes theme-based learning experiences through circle time, singing, playing, crafts/projects, and sharing a snack.

MET Listening Sessions

Please join the Mission Exploration Team during one of the following congregation listening sessions to provide your thoughts and opinions. We’ll explore who we are as a church and the characteristics most important for our next Associate Pastor.

Congregational Listening Session Opportunities:

• Thursday, April 3rd: 6:30-8:00pm

• Sunday, April 6th: 9:00-10:30am

• Sunday, April 6th: 10:30am-12:00pm

Please indicate which session each adult plans to attend. (Separate youth sessions will be scheduled shortly.) Child care will be available. Please indicate the number of children and their ages if care is needed.

We appreciate your registration in advance to help us prepare resources, however walk-ins will be accepted. If you have questions, please contact Carol Mohr at 414-248-3876 or any member of the MET.

Parenting with Faith, Spirituality & Wellness

For parents, grandparents & caregivers

Join us Wednesdays in Lent, beginning March 12th. These small groups are open to parents, grandparents, guardians, anyone with a child in their life.

While adults in small groups, kids are invited to partake in VBS style fun!

Wednesday Schedule:
4:30pm - Tiazé Style Worship
5:00pm - Dinner Begins
5:45-5:55pm - Transition Time: Kids to VBS Style Fun!
5:55pm - Small Groups Begin
6:45pm - Small Groups End
6:45-7:00pm - Transition Time: Kids rejoin parents for worship
7:00pm - Tiazé Style Worship

Open to non-members. Attend one week, all weeks, or when you can. Registration only required for those with kids attending VBS Style Fun. Click below to register your child(ren).

Living Well Through Lent:
Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit in Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind

For existing & new small groups

Join us Wednesdays in Lent, beginning March 12th. We will be using Living Compass’ Living Well Through Lent 2025 devotional. For more information about the material we will be using, and to sign up for daily, Lenten devotionals sent to your email, visit livingcompass.org/lent.

What to do with your kid(s) while you attend? We will have VBS style fun for all kids while small groups are taking place. Click below to sign up!

Wednesday Schedule:
4:30pm - Tiazé Style Worship
5:00pm - Dinner Begins
5:45-5:55pm - Transition Time: Kids to VBS Style Fun!
5:55pm - Small Groups Begin
6:45pm - Small Groups End
6:45-7:00pm - Transition Time: Kids rejoin parents for worship
7:00pm - Tiazé Style Worship

Attend one week, all weeks, or when you can. Registration only required for those with kids attending VBS Style Fun. Click below to register your child(ren).

At Atonement, we have a long-standing tradition of gathering for a meal during Lent. Every Wednesday, different groups take turns hosting a dinner where they serve soups, casseroles, breakfast, spaghetti, and more. This tradition is special because it brings everyone together for fellowship before or after the service. We invite you to join us by signing up to host a meal. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the office. We look forward to sharing these wonderful moments with you!

Meals will be held from 5:00pm-6:30pm

Wednesday Worship & Meals:
Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9

Come for worship designed around music from the Taizé community and similar songs, with a casual dinner hosted by different Atonement groups and small group offerings between worship services. There will also be VBS style fun for kids to participate in while adults are in small groups. (See below for links to Small Group offerings.)

4:30pm – Tiazé style Lenten worship, in-person only

5:00pm – Open house dinner, hosted by a different Atonement group each week

5:45-5:55pm – Transition time: Kids to VBS style fun!

5:55pm – Each Small Group begins

6:45pm – Small Groups end

6:45-7:00pm – Transition time: Kids rejoin parents for worship

7:00pm – Tiazé style Lenten worship, in-person & online

Wednesday Dinner Hosting Schedule

March 5 - Ash Wednesday: CIS Committee
- Chili

March 12: Choir/Bell Choir
- Tacos

March 19: Lydia Circle
- Soups

March 26: Rebekah/Leah Circles
- Pulled Pork Sandwiches

April 2: Hannah, Ruth & Mary/Martha
- Sloppy Joes

April 9: OPEN
- TBD

Raffle Sales

Raffle tickets are $20 each. Raffle tickets will be on sale every Sunday between services on February 16, 23 and March 2.

Raffle Details

By purchasing this ticket, your name will be submitted to the 2025 Lucky Lent Raffles.

Starting on Tuesday March 4, and ending on Sunday April 20, we will be drawing for a cash prize (listed below).

Drawings will take place at Atonement Lutheran Church (S70W16244 Martin Dr. Muskego, WI 53150) by 12 p.m. on Sundays and 6 p.m. on other days. You do not need to be present to win.

After each drawing, the winner’s name will be posted here! Checks will be mailed to the raffle winners.

Your raffle ticket/name will remain in the drawing through the duration of the Lucky Lent Raffles, even if you win one (so you could win multiple times).

We reserve the right to refund all money if at least 50 calendars are not sold by Friday February 13.

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Questions? Contact Kara: kara@atonementmuskego.org

Drawing Dates & Cash Prizes

• Tuesday, March 4 (Fat Tuesday): $80

• Wednesday, March 5 (Ash Wednesday): $40

• Sunday, March 9: $40

• Wednesday, March 12: $40

• Sunday, March 16: $40

• Wednesday, March 19: $40

• Sunday, March 23: $40

• Wednesday, March 26: $40

• Sunday, March 30: $40

• Wednesday, April 2: $40

• Sunday, April 6: $40

• Wednesday, April 9: $40

• Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday): $40

• Thursday, April 17 (Maundy Thursday): $40

• Friday, April 18 (Good Friday): $40

• Sunday, April 20 (Easter): $80

Congratulations, Raffle Winners!

• Tuesday, March 4 (Fat Tuesday): $80-Marty Petersen

• Wednesday, March 5 (Ash Wednesday): $40-Allison Oster

• Sunday, March 9: $40-Jeanne Kolkoski

• Wednesday, March 12: $40-Pat Korth

• Sunday, March 16: $40-Carrie Storm

• Wednesday, March 19: $40-Al Larsen

• Sunday, March 23: $40-Andrea Lewandowski

• Wednesday, March 26: $40-Deacon Doug Krekling

• Sunday, March 30: $40-Gail Shellestad

• Wednesday, April 2: $40-Carol Mohr

• Sunday, April 6: $40-Patricia Dallmann

• Wednesday, April 9: $40-Lori Schantz

• Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday): $40-Frieda Sprague

• Thursday, April 17 (Maundy Thursday): $40-Candy Nemke

• Friday, April 18 (Good Friday): $40-Renee Hesselbach

• Sunday, April 20 (Easter): $80-Carole LaFond

Mission of Healing trip to El Salvador: February 15-22, 2025

Application/Deposit Deadline: November 16, 2024

Travel on Saturday, visit sister churches on Sunday, help the Salvadoran Lutheran Church with their traveling health fair, setting up at a different spot each day Monday-Thursday, play on Friday, travel home on Saturday.

The offerings at the health fair always vary based on what our group can offer, but usually a combination of basic wellness checks, health education on topics like nutrition, reproductive health, mental health, oral health, and activities for kids. The Salvadorans have asked if we can do extra emphasis on mental health this year.  

Skills needed: anyone can apply, but there are the skills/backgrounds we could most use this year:

• Behavioral/mental health training

• Nurses

• Medical providers (advanced practice professionals, PAs, physicians) 

• Pharmacy

• Art

• Kids/education

• Yoga/relaxation/expressive arts

• We also always need 3-4 “willing to do anything” worker bee types. 

• No Spanish needed (though its always a plus). 

Application available BELOW, or speak with Cindy Dostal and/or Pastor Kevin 

Cost: Cost of your plane ticket (usually around $800) plus $500 for hotel, food, transportation, covid tests- all your in-country expenses. Atonement has typically offered $400 in support of the in-country expenses for our members.

To Apply: Download the form below, and email form to Nicole Krause, nicole@unitybrookfield.org

 Direct Questions to Cindy Dostal (319)-240-2248 or dostal4@gmail.com

Join Atonement’s Children’s Ministry in Little Steps Together!

A 4-week class on Tuesdays, beginning February 11th from 6:00-7:15pm

Little Steps Together is a set of classes giving grown-ups and their children ages 2-4 time to partner with a qualified educator in nurturing and training the child’s social, emotional, and spiritual growth.

The classes encourage the development of positive values, self concept, social skills, and attitude toward learning in a loving, safe, small group environment. Each class includes theme-based learning experiences through circle time, singing, playing, crafts/projects, and sharing a snack.

Prayer Bears are a great way for families to introduce their young ones to Bible stories, meaningful prayer, and other important faith practices!

Click below for more information and to register.

When a child is baptized, parents make a promise that they will put a Bible in their child's hands and study the Bible with them. This workshop is to help families begin their child's journey into scripture and faith through God's word.

Bible Workshop
Tuesday, January 28th, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Presentation
Sunday, February 2nd, during the 9:30am service

First Communion is an important part of Atonement’s Stepping Stone ministry, and is focused on fifth grade and older students. The workshop will be an opportunity for students and their families to learn about the meaning and importance of Communion in an engaging way, with a presentation of their First Communion to follow.

Workshop: Tuesday, January 14, from 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Presentation: Sunday, January 19, during the 9:30 a.m. worship service.

Workshop: Tuesday Jan. 14, 6:30-8:15 p.m.

We welcome any participants to join our Stepping Stone workshops; a parent/guardian and child experience for preparation to receive First Communion.

First Communion Workshop includes:
- Making a personalized chalice heirloom for First Communicants
- Race to the Cup Challenge
- Instructions on how to receive Communion
- Scavenger Hunt 

Families should bring to the workshop:
- A sturdy, long stemmed, clear wine glass with a smooth non-faceted surface to be used to create a personalized Communion chalice
- A Bible

We leave for Fort on Thursday, January 9 at about 4 p.m. (More information will be sent to registrants). We will be leaving Fort no later than noon on Sunday, January 12 and will be getting back in the late afternoon.

Parents, please register yourself as the registering parent and then the youth as a youth participant. Friends are welcome to attend!

Tell me more about Fort Wilderness! (Cross Trainers)

We have been going to FW for SEVERAL years.  It is a Christian camp in Rhinelander.  The Winter Retreat offers sledding (down a HUGE hill), ice-skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, broom ball (think hockey with just your boots on and instead of hockey sticks they are brooms!), the chair of death (which is actually a lot of fun, they made me go in it a few years ago), AWESOME food, lots and lots of fun!! 

 We will do a devotion in the mornings and at night and the rest of the time campers are allowed to explore the grounds. (There’s also a coffee shop and canteen to purchase treats.) The rest of the “fun” things are included when you sign up.

Tell me more about Fort Wilderness! (ACTS)

Students in ACTS go to Fort to serve and have some fun doing it! There are many jobs that need to be filled during the weekend. You may get the opportunity to:

Serve in the Canteen/Gift Shop-making popcorn, making shakes, working the register, etc.
Serve at CampGrounds-the on-site coffee shop
Serve in Accommodations-Wiping tables after meals, vacuuming, moping floors, etc.
Stable Volunteer-Tending to horses, cleaning stalls, helping people go on horse rides
Broom Ball Volunteer-Helping to make sure everyone has a helmet and is playing fair
Equipment Handout-Handing out ice skates, cross country skis and boots, etc to campers
Kitchen Crew-Washing Dishes
Kitchen Prep-Prepping food for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You may also visit the FW website!

https://fortwilderness.com/camp/church-youth-group/

Students can also bring friends!

 Please let me know if you have any other questions!
kara@atonementmuskego.org

Please sign-up below if you are interested!

Children’s Christmas Program & Advent Festival
Sunday, December 15th, 9:30am

Regular 8:00am worship.
Advent Festival of crafts and fellowship begins right after the Christmas Program.

No 10:45am worship.

Festival of Music
Sunday, December 22nd, 8:00am & 9:30am

Hear Christmas music from our “Senior Choir,” Choir, Bell Choir, and more!

No 10:45am worship.

Christmas Eve Worship
Tuesday, December 24th

11am Traditional Worship
2pm Contemporary Worship
4pm Contemporary Worship
8pm Traditional Worship

Candle lighting at each service.

Sunday After Christmas
Sunday, December 29th, 9:30am

Only one service this Sunday—it will be filled with Christmas music and cheer.

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