ABOUT

We are delighted to have you join us in this sacred space where we come together to worship, reflect, and find solace in our faith. Whether you are a longtime member or a first-time visitor, we extend our warmest greetings and open our hearts to you. We are home to two congregations: St. John in Zilwaukee and St. Matthew in Freeland, Michigan.

St. John Zilwaukee

Sundays at 10:45 AM

St. Matthew Freeland

Sundays at 9:00 AM

A WELS Church

The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod exists to give all glory to God by upholding, defending, and proclaiming the truth of the Holy Scriptures as articulated in the Lutheran Confessions, and by providing a means for congregations and their members to extend the reach of their God-given mission of proclaiming the gospel in Word and sacrament through joint mission efforts at home and abroad, the training of called workers, and coordination of gospel applications to encourage spiritually healthy called workers in spiritually healthy congregations and schools.

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OUR PASTOR

Pastor Muske

I was born in South Haven Michigan in 1967 and graduated from South Haven High School in 1986. I attended Michigan State University, (Go State!) where I earned a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife.

I also met my wife Pamela (nee Chavey) at Michigan State. We were married shortly after graduation in 1991. The Lord has blessed us with three children who are now grown. We have also been blessed with two grandsons that we cherish.

After we were married I worked about three years in a research laboratory, before returning to school to study for the pastoral ministry. I was on the campus of Northwestern College in Watertown WI for its final year, and graduated the following year from Martin Luther College. I graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, WI in 2000, and was called to serve as the Pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Omak, WA. After serving Trinity for 9 years, I accepted the call to serve as pastor of both Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax, MN where I served for 11 years.

In addition to preaching and teaching I have a love for evangelism. In my free time I enjoy the outdoors, hunting and fishing. I also enjoy bird watching and any excuse to enjoy God’s glorious creation.

I love where the Lord has called me to serve and I would consider it a privilege to serve you.