august newsletter3 faith lutheran’s 75 anniversary! faith lutheran volunteers for july thank you...
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One of the most difficult things I ever had to do when my children were little was to leave them with a babysitter when they heart-wrenchingly cried with arms outstretched begging me to not leave them. Uggg! I remember some of my strategies for making it through this: I would try to reason with them that I would be back soon; I would try to bribe them and tell them I was going to bring a surprise back when I returned; probably the one I would get the ‘worst mother of the year’ award for was when I would try to sneak out avoiding the whole thing all together because, well, it was easier on me. Goodbyes can be very difficult. The very reason goodbyes are hard is the reason we actually need to do them well: because we’re leaving something, and if we don’t fully leave it, we can’t be fully present in the next thing. As we look to the days that we will be saying ‘goodbye’ to Intern Pastor Lisa, we need to remember that God has some pretty amazing ‘next things’ in store for both her and us. So, let’s say ‘goodbye’ well. Here are some great ways to do that: DON’T RUSH YOUR GOODBYES. Over the course of this next month, take some time to visit with Intern Pastor Lisa and share your appreciation with her. CHOOSE A PROPER PLACE AND TIME FOR YOUR GOODBYES. Don’t wait to say bye when you don’t have time to say it. Find a good time and place to be fully present. DON’T BE EMBARRASSED THAT YOU’RE SAD. Give yourself permission to be sad for a while. The very nature of a pastoral internship is that there is a beginning and an ending. I think it always surprises people how very much they come to love their intern pastor. Lisa is definitely loved at Faith. As we begin saying our goodbyes to Lisa, remember that God has some pretty amazing ‘next things’ in store for both her and us. So, Pastor Lisa, may this month of ‘goodbyes’ bless you.
Pastor Barb
TIMES OF WORSHIP Sundays during the summer 9:00am Worship 10:00am Fellowship Sundays beginning September 9 8:00am Worship 9:00am Fellowship 10:00am Worship
Holy Communion is celebrated the first and third Sundays of the month and ALL are welcome to receive at the table.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, August 1, 8 15, 22, 29 WOW Coffee/Devotions 9:30am
Sunday, August 5 Pantry of Faith packing day 10:00am
Tuesday, August 7 Pantry of Faith Distribution Day 12:00pm
Tuesday, August 7 and 21 Wise Guys Breakfast/Devotions 9:00am
Tuesday, August 7 Ruth Circle 1:00pm NOTE: This month we will meet at church at 1pm and carpool to the home of Merece Langworthy in Rochester.
Tuesday, August 7-9 Middle/High School Camping trip
Thursday, August 9 Pantry of Faith Distribution Day 4:00pm
Sunday, August 26 Pastor Lisa’s last day at Faith Lutheran Worship at Coop’s Event Center 10:00am Potluck Picnic 11:00am
Wednesday, August 29 Faith Night at Berne Wood-fired Pizza 4:30pm-8:00pm
AUGUST NEWSLETTER Faith Lutheran Church
308 2nd St. NW, Dodge Center, MN 55927
Pastor Lisa’s Farewell and Worship on the Farm ~ Sunday, August 29
10am worship ~ 11am potluck picnic
Coop’s Barn, 65572 200th Ave Dodge Center
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August Monthly Activities
Faith Quilters Tuesdays 9:00 am
Wise Guys Men’s Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 9:00 am
WOW (Women On Wednesday) Wednesdays 9:30 am Ruth Circle (Bible Study) 1:00 pm 1st Tuesday meet at church to carpool to Merece Langworthy’s home
MONTHLY MEETINGS 75th Anniversary committee August 2 1:00 pm Education Leadership Team: August 6 6:30 pm Stewardship for All Seasons Team: August 6 7:30 pm Properties Leadership Team: August 12 8:00 am
Youth Leadership Team: August 13 6:30 pm Outreach Leadership Team: August 16 6:30 pm Church Council: August 19 6:30 pm Personnel Leadership Team: August 30 7:00 pm Social Ministries Team No meeting in August
JULY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
Finance Report to Faith Council for June 2018
General Fund Building Fund
General income for June $14,242.30 Building income for June $ 3,711.00 Dedicated income for June $ 6,811.50 Building expenses for June $ 5,424.00 Total income for June $21,053.80 June Difference -$ 1,713.00
General expenses for June $16,961.73 Dedicated expenses for June $11,039.07 YTD building income $ 25,777.61 Total expenses for June $28,000.80 YTD building expenses $ 32,544.00
June Difference - $ 6,947.00 Year to Date Difference -$ 6,766.39 YTD general income $ 97,484.66 YTD dedicated income $ 36,899.05
Total YTD income $134.383.71
YTD general expenses $117,555.35 YTD dedicated expenses $ 35,424.70 Total YTD expenses $152,980.05
YTD Difference - $ 18,596.34
[Dedicated expenses in June were attributed to the ELCA Youth Gathering]
Attendance week of….
Sunday 9:00 am
Total
July 1, 2018 115 115
July 8, 2018 133 133
July 15, 2018 173 173
July 22, 2018 July 29, 2018
148 148
Endowment Corner Capital/Building Endowment: $100,000
Giving and Growing Endowment: $12,340 Did you know… Gifts of life insurance provide an
easy way to designate a legacy gift to the en-dowment with minimal current costs.
The WACKY program is now taking applications for the 2018/2019 school year for the WACKY Assistant position. We are looking for a high energy, committed, reliable high school student who is available
Wednesdays after school October - May. If you possess great leadership skills and love school age children stop by the church office and fill out an application. Applications are due no later than August 31. 156 156
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Faith Lutheran’s 75 Anniversary!
Faith Lutheran Volunteers for July
Thank you for working to support the Pantry of Faith!
August 1
Mary Stoddard, 4-6 cashier, Carol Johnson 6-8 cashier, Jaci & Caroline Gosse, 6-8 tray filler, Noah Woxland, 6-8 pizza maker, Amy Woxland, 6-8 pizza maker, Corey Woxland, 6-8 pizza cutter
August 8
Jaci Gosse, 4-6 dough stretcher, Caroline Gosse, 4-6 tray filler, John Gosse 4-6 pizza cutter, Corey Utech, 4-6 announcer, Vicki Schweiger 6-8 dough stretcher, Joseph Schweiger, 6-8 tray filler, Doug Schweiger, 6-8 pizza maker, Mindy Schaefer, 6-8 pizza maker, Joan Henderson, 6-8 pizza cutter, Carol Johnson, 6-8 pizza cutter
August 15
Carol Johnson 4-8 box maker, Mary Stoddard 4-8 cashier, Vicki Schweiger, 6-8 dough stretcher, Joseph Schweiger 6-8 tray filler, Doug Schweiger, 6-8 pizza maker, Amy Woxland 6-8 pizza maker, Corey Woxland 6-8 pizza maker, Noah Woxland 6-8 pizza cutter, Jackie/Iain Short 6-8 pizza cutter
August 22
Cory Utech (4-8) Box maker, Amy Woxland (4-6) Pizza cook, Jeremy Gnagey (4-6) Pizza runner, Carol Johnson (4-6) Pizza maker, Mary Stoddard (4-6), Cashier, Corey Woxland (4-6) Cashier, Troy Stafford (6-8) Cashier, Jill Minnette (6-8) Cashier, Doug Schweiger (6-8) Pizza cook, Vicki Schweiger (6-8) Dough stretcher, Jeremy Gnagey (6-8) Tray filler, Noah Woxland (6-8) Pizza maker, Missy Pflaum (6-8) Pizza maker, Amy Woxland (6-8) Pizza cutter, Jackie Short (6-8) Pizza cutter, Iain Short (6-8) Pizza cutter, Carol Johnson (6-8) Pizza cutter Need: one more Pizza maker (6-8)
August 29
Jim Hruska (4-6) Pizza runner, Sonja Hruska (4-6) Tray filler, Missy Pflaum (4-6) Pizza cutter, Corey Utech (6-8) Box maker, Barb Streed (6-8) Dough stretcher, Carol Johnson (6-8) Cashier, Mary Stoddard (6-8) Cashier, Del Steen (6-8) Tray filler, Jody Steen (6-8) Tray filler, Joan Henderson (6-8) pizza maker, Jackie Short (6-8) Pizza maker, Iain Short (6-8) Pizza maker, Paul Streed (6-8) Pizza cutter, Missy Pflaum (6-8) Pizza cutter Need: one more pizza cutter (4-6)
Faith
Invite your family and friends to come on home for the reunion!
Quilters with a Cause at Faith Lutheran
Our quilters can often be found busy at work creating beautiful wall-hangings, quilts and
more. Well, they need your help with a new project. Charleen Louks has brought to our
attention a need for drain bag aprons for breast cancer surgery patients. She has Joined
the Journey and would like us, as a congregation, to join as well. On Friday, August 17 and Saturday,
August 18 from 9-11 am, we will gather at church to assemble and cut kits for the drain bags. We need many
hands to complete this project. We need sewers and non-sewers to reach our goal. Please mark your calendar
and join us. For more information about the drain aprons, contact Charleen Louks: 507-257-2158. Stay
tuned for future ministry projects with our “Quilters with a Cause” in the months ahead. The quilters are
finding ways to do God’s work in the world with a little help from all the hands here at Faith.
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Our sermon series on the book of Psalms continues through
August 19.
This worship series focuses on one Psalm each week with
which we will interact through word, drama, and song.
Come as God reveals God’s self
through these ancient songs. Sunday Worship, 9am
Are you
looking for
something
that will
challenge
you in your
walk of
discipleship
and draw
you into
meaningful relationships with
others?
Join us as we commit ourselves
to both in this year-long study
called: The Happiness Project
We will begin our study in
September 2018.
Cost: $10
RSVP—[email protected]
or 374-2174
Details about where we will
meet will come out closer to
September.
August Pantry Volunteers Sunday, August 5 10am-11am: Erica, Siri, and Ariana Wennes, Elizabeth Hukee, Jackie Short Tuesday, August 7 12pm-3pm: Jeremy Wahlstrom, Val Langworthy, Monica Keesling Thursday, August 9 4pm-7pm: Tessa and Emma Ogren, VaLane Tyler, Jeremy Wahlstrom
Contact the office to volunteer [email protected], 374-2174
August 7—9: Annual Middle/High School Camp Out Shades of Sherwood Campground, Zumbrota MN Those registered to go, have your permission slip to the church office by Sunday, August 5. Permission slips and packing lists can be found in the Gathering Area.
The Book of Galatians Study Continues!
Jump in and join us as we continue in our study of the book of Galatians. Don’t worry about not being there from the beginning… there’s still much in store!
In this study you will journey through
Paul’s book of freedom. This study will
take you verse-by-verse through the
book of Galatians.
Meets Sunday evening from 6-8pm at Pastor Barb’s: 728 6th Ave NW, Dodge Center We will only meet 1 time in August, August 26th, and then
resume on schedule in September.
We are looking to see if there is interest in a men’s bible study that would meet on an evening schedule to accommodate working men. If you are interested, contact Pastor Barb and we’ll get a study started.
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August 5 Communion Prep. Jim & Sonja Hruska 9am Ushers Communion: Acolytes: : Emma & Jack Brose 10am Fellowship: Carol & Janet Johnson August 12 9am Ushers: Bryan & Melissa Christianson
Acolytes: Graham & Myles Christianson
10am Fellowship: August 19 Communion Prep. Redican family 9am Ushers: Tim & Kristy Faber Communion: Kate Conner Acolytes: Audra Conner & Mena Faber 10am Fellowship: August 26 Church at Coop’s Event Barn Pastor Lisa’s last day at Faith Lutheran 10am Ushers: Greg & Callie Gielser Acolytes: Corbin & Cale Giesler 11am Pot Luck Meal: bring a dessert/salad Served by Social Ministries team
September Family Ministry Team
AUGUST Family Ministry Team Vince and Ann Arnold Chris Nauman
Dick Neitzel Stan and Ellen Berge
Kevin and Karen Peterson Tony and Joi Bishop
Pat and Bonnie Redican Bob Christianson
Lloyd Rohwer Lyn Sowieja
Jerry and Nancy Erdmann Ryan and Brianna Schrom
Tom and Andrea Tapp Michelle Hamm
Curt and Beth Vaith Mike and Jill Hukee
Jim and Barb Yanke Carol Johnson
Janet Johnson Gene Young
Dave and Teresa Adamson Dan and Joan Blasdell
Chad and Tricia Johnson Chris and Melissa Miller
Nicholas and Renae Axt John and Shirley Chapin
Cindy and mike Kelly Tracy and Michelle Petersohn
Ellie Barber Grant and Sara Erler
Bill Ketchum Don and Sheryl Pischke
Marilyn Barwald Joe Wernecke and Tasa Kostel
Melinda and Corey Mergen Jim and Pam Jensen
Brandon and Stacy Wolf Jamie Jensen
Daniel and Bryan Anderson-Collins
Worship & Fellowship
Faith Night @ Berne Join us as we gather together to enjoy an
evening of music, food, and fellowship. There will be an area that we will reserve for Faith Lutheran. We will have a blanket to sit on if you prefer and small tables to use for food. You can bring your own food or purchase pizzas: $22 except for cheese pizzas which are $17. Come early and stay until 8pm.
August 29 Bring: Lawn chairs, your own beverage and food if not purchasing pizza.
9th Grade Reminder: Incoming 9th grade students, remember that your class begins on Wednesday, September 5. 5:30pm—Supper Provided (optional) 6-7:30pm—Super Amazing Class Time!
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
Faith Lutheran does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status,
in any of its activities or operations.
August Birthdays
1. Sara Erler, Noah Woxland 2. Grant Erler 3. Jessica Hukee 4. Ruth Shadow, Lyn Sowieja 5. Barb Erler, Ruby Kellogg, Griffin Snyder 6. Katelyn Butler, Rosa Cardenas, Sami Hallaway,
Angela Wolf 7. Candy Utech 10. Tim Bowman, Jordon Lee 12. Vernice Engelken, Richard Huso 13. Morgan Styndl 15. Myles Christianson 16. Justin Erdmann, Theresa Laue, Katie Livingood, Haley Redican 17. Curt Vaith, Don Wilhelm 18. August Kozisek 19. Cindy Huso, Pam Justice 20. Lori Halverson-Wente 27. Graham Hall 28. Joi Bishop, Robert Holterman 29. Jon Knutson, Rick Shephard, Jett Tibbetts 30. Kevin Peterson 31. Preston Erler, Keith Pflaum
August Anniversaries
2. Greg and Linda Holmseth
5. Shaun and Sarah Hall
7. Justin and Heather Randall, Corey and Amy Woxland
8. Dave and Kory Graham
11. Dale and Lisa Carlson
12. Gary and Dianne Burton, Rodney and Elaine French
13. Mitch and Terri Hallaway
15. Rodney and Carol Ann Thompson
22. Dennis and Diane Vang
25. Don and Sheryl Pischke
Erdman’s Receipts
When you shop at Erdman’s, please save your receipts, bring them to church and put them into the labeled box in the Fellowship Hall. Twice a year Shirley Chapin turns them in to Erdman’s and we
receive a percentage payment from them.
Last time we received $54!!
The 75th Anniversary Committee is
gathering confirmation photos to display at our celebration on September
23rd. We are missing the photos for 1972 and 1997, along with the more recent pho-tos dating from 2007 to 2009 and 2011.
If any one has photos from the listed
years, please contact anyone in the church office. It would also be helpful if you could identify the students in the photo.
MISSING PICTURES
THANK YOU Vacation Bible Camp Kids and Families!
With the offering you gave at our Vacation Bible Camp worship, we were able to buy the following for families through the ELCA Global Barnyard:
Two Two Thirty Honey Two Goats Piglets Chicks Bees Roosters
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2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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2
9:30a
Pastor Lisa
at Fairview
1p 75 Ann.
meeting
3
6:30p AA
4
5 Holy Communion
9a Worship
10a Fellowship
10a Pantry Packing
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6:30p
Education
Leadership
meeting
7:30p SAS
meeting
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9a Quilting
9a Wise Guys
10a Staff mtg.
12p Pantry
Distribution
1p Ruth Circle
meet at church
to carpool to
Rochester
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9:30a WOW
9
4p Pantry
Distribution
10
6:30p AA
11
12 Holy
Communion
8a Properties
meeting
9a Worship
10a Fellowship
13
6:30 Youth
Leadership
meeting
14
9a Quilting
10a Staff mtg.
15
9:30a WOW
Council Reports Due
16
6:30p
Outreach
meeting
17
9a Sewing
aprons
project
6:30p AA
18
9a Sewing
aprons
project
19
9a Worship
10a Fellowship
6:30p Church
Council
20
21
9a Quilting
9a Wise Guys
10a Staff mtg.
22
9:30a WOW
23
24
6:30p AA
25
26 Pastor Lisa’s
last day at
Faith
Blessing of Farm
Families
Worship at
Coop’s Event Barn
10a Worship
11a Pot luck
6:30p Bible study
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9a Quilting
10a Staff mtg.
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9:30a WOW
4:30-8pm
Faith Lutheran
Night at Berne
Wood-fired Pizza
30
7p Personnel
Team
meeting
31
6:30p AA
Middle/High School Camping Trip
August 1—9 Emergency Pastoral Care: Pastor Barb (507) 456-4395 August 10-12 Emergency Pastoral Care: Jackie Short (507) 517-0769 August 13-25 Emergency Pastoral Care: Pastor Lisa (507) 363-1077
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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
308 2ND ST NW
PO BOX 358
DODGE CENTER, MN 55927
AUGUST 2018
Faith Lutheran Church News PASTOR
Rev. Barbara Streed
Emergencies: 507-456-4395
MINISTRY ASSISTANT
Jackie Short
INTERN PASTOR
Lisa Carlson
SECRETARY
Carol Johnson
MUSIC COORDINATOR
Nadine Langworthy
CUSTODIAN
Jeff Short
FINANCIAL COMPTROLLER
Corey Woxland
Communicate with Faith
www.faithdc.org
507-374-2174
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and reaching out in love to all God’s people”