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WORTHINGTON, MINNESOTA
915 Winifred St.
Worthington, MN 56187
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American Lutheran Church - Worthington MN
Coming in June!
See separate articles inside for more details about all these exciting events and more!
L’Ambizioso Duo — Thursday, June 7th
SW MN Synod Assembly — June 8th - 9th
Located in Redwood Falls, MN.
Confirmation Camp — June 10th - 15th
Leave for the National Youth Gathering — Sunday, June 24th
National Youth Gathering in Houston, TX.
Website: www.worthingtonalc.org
SCHOLARSHIP REMINDER!!
Applications for the 2018-2019 ALC Scholarship Program
Your final application is due June 15th.
This includes the application form and a transcript from the 2017-
2018 school year. Forms are available in the church office.
June 2018
“A faith based community doing God’s work in God’s world.”
915 Winifred Street
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-5264
www.worthingtonalc.org
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday — CLOSED
Worship 8:00 a.m. Sunday Traditional
10:00 a.m. Sunday Alternative
Office Staff Gary Andersen, Lead Pastor
Bailey Fossum, Associate Pastor
Sylvia Andersen,
Worship & Music Coordinator
Stacy Bickett, Youth Director
Kristin Appel,
Children/Family Ministry Coordinator
Cindy Ira-Smith,
Faith Community Nurse
Jessica Peil, Office Manager
The Messenger
Join us for a reception on
Sunday, June 10th 9:00-10:00 a.m.
in the Fellowship Hall
As we send off Pastor Bailey & Erik to her new call at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS (as approved by the Church Council — March 15, 2018)
Effective June 1 - August 31
Monday - Thursday — 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday — CLOSED* *Voicemail will be checked
Worship Time Change Please note that beginning Sunday, May 27th our
summer worship times will be 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. with
Gary Andersen, Lead Pastor
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)
A Farewell, A Sabbatical, and An Interim With heartfelt gratitude for her ministry among us we prepare to say farewell to Pastor Bailey and husband Erik on June 10. We wish them God’s richest blessings as they transition to Sioux Falls and the beginning of a new call.
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We are pleased to announce that an interim period will begin in early June. Most ALC members will already be acquainted with Pastor Renee Tecklenberg, who also served as Interim Associate from December 2012 to December 2013. Pastor Renee is looking forward to her return to ALC.
Long before Pastor Bailey announced her resignation from ALC, plans were underway for me to take a sabbatical leave this summer. ALC’s Personnel Manual states: “American Lutheran provides sabbatical leave for the spiritual and professional renewal of Clergy.” The policy offers a two-month leave, which includes a pastor’s normal annual two weeks continuing education time, for pastors who have served a minimum of six consecutive years. Vacation is granted as in any other year.
At its March 2017 meeting I informed the Personnel Committee of my intent to take a sabbatical and the Council was made aware of it the following month. Early this year my detailed proposal was approved by the Personnel Committee, then by the Church Council at its February 15th meeting. My leave of 60 days is scheduled to begin June 11 and conclude August 15, not counting July 15-21 due to commitments here. Sabbatical study components planned include Luther Academy of the Rockies in June and Holden Village in early August.
With an interim having the experience of Pastor Renee in place, both our Synod and our Church Council are supportive of me taking my sabbatical at this time, for which I am thankful. With Pastor Renee’s familiarity already with the congregation I am confident that everything will go smoothly these coming months. Prior to the beginning of my leave I will coordinate with Pastor Renee and other staff to ensure continuity of ministries in my absence. During my leave I will stay in touch with and be reachable by staff as well as council and building committee leaders for questions or concerns.
I am extremely grateful to the ALC congregation for your strong support of your staff, which we all feel in so many ways. Thank you especially for your understanding over these coming months. May you also be blessed with times of spiritual and physical renewal this summer.
Peace in Christ, Pastor Gary
Shetek Lutheran Ministries Seeks Campaign Office Coordinator Shetek Lutheran Ministries (SLM), known also as Camp Shetek, is planning to launch a capital campaign later this year and is looking for a Capital Campaign Coordinator. The position would be half to 2/3 time and this person would essentially be in the SLM office doing data entry, record keeping, etc. A draft job description is available from Pastor Gary upon request, or interested persons can contact Marv Nysetvold, SLM Executive Director, at 507-763-3567 or 507-227-7379(c).
What is a Sabbatical Leave? God gives the sabbath pattern (e.g., Gen. 2:1-3; Ex. 20:12; Lev. 25:1-7) as a time of renewal, a time to be reminded of whose we are and what we are called to do, a time of rest that refreshes us for life. Throughout the Bible ac-counts of sabbath are clearly set apart by rest, quiet places, and time for restoration. Jesus told his disciples to “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest awhile …” (Mark 6:31).
Similar to sabbatical leaves in the field of education, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) encourages congregations to allow sabbaticals for clergy at regular intervals. Life-long continuing education for rostered leaders is important for sustained vitality in ministry, including extended time for personal study and reflection, a time to pursue personal interests, and a time of renewal around things that will benefit the congregation. The bottom line is that it is a time without the demands of a regular schedule for the rostered leader “to not do what you normally do.” Experience shows that the ministries of both the pastor and the congregation benefit.
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June 2018
LUTHERAN WOMEN Summer Salad Event
Plan to attend our annual Lutheran Women’s Summer Salad Event on Thursday, June 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Jubilation Trio will present our program titled “A Taste of Gospel”. This promises to be an
entertaining and inspiring evening with music and witness by three local women, Beth TenHaken, Sheila Schnyders and Nelma VandenBosch. Salads and breads will be provided by our Circles and the Lutheran Women Board members. There is no charge to attend, however a free will offering will be collected with Love, INC as the recipient. Please join us and bring a friend!
Next Lutheran Women’s Board Meeting Monday, July 9th at 6:30
Graduates Honored Eleven high school graduates were honored on Sunday, May 20th with a cake and coffee reception in the
Fellowship Hall and again at the 10:15 worship service. Our Lutheran Women’s organization provided the graduates with corsages and boutonnieres to adorn their gowns in honor of their big day. Congratulations, graduates! God’s Blessings to you in the future!
Cute Theme Basket for Quilt Auction This year, ALC is contributing a theme basket for the Annual Shetek Quilt Auction. The basket was assembled by the Shetek Quilt Auction Committee members. A “wine theme” was chosen using many items purchased at our local shops in Worthington. Included in the basket are a handmade table runner, a coordinating towel and candle centerpiece, two bottles of wine with an opener and other related items with a color scheme of maroon and yellow. Thanks to our Quilt Committee for putting the basket together! Check it out at the auction on June 23rd!
Dates for Your Summer Calendar • Saturday, June 23rd – Shetek Lutheran Ministries Quilt Auction
Fundraiser at SLM Camp at 10:30
• Thursday, June 29th – Lutheran Women’s Summer Salad Event at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
• Friday and Saturday, June 29th & 30th – 31st SW MN Synodical Convention of the Women of the ELCA at Bethlehem Lutheran in St. Cloud
Voting Delegate Request for the SW MN
Women’s Synodical Convention Our Lutheran Women’s Organization is looking for someone willing to attend the Women’s Synodical Convention as a voting delegate representing ALC in the Shetek Conference (see the article titled “Outlaw Christian” for details about the convention). The business meeting sessions will be held on Friday, June 29th with the first one at 12:15 and the second at 3:30. This is an interesting opportunity and a good way to get to know others in our Shetek Conference and the SW MN Synod. Please contact Diana Kvilhaug at 360-0055 for more information on the business meeting and registration information for the convention. Registration is due by June 8th.
Scandinavian Smorgasbord Plans will soon be underway for the 33rd annual Scandinavian Smorgasbord! Once again, a team of 6-8 people will be established to organize this important event. If you are interested in being a part of this team, please contact our Lutheran Women’s chairper-son, Megan Prins. Working as a team makes the organization of this event very doable! Please prayerfully consider saying “yes” when asked to help! Thank you!!
Outlaw Christians “Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16: 13 & 14. This is the theme and the theme verse for the 31st Synodical Convention of the Southwestern Minnesota Women of the ELCA, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 29th and 30th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, MN. The convention begins on Friday morning at 11:00 and includes worship experiences, Bible study, many interesting speakers, workshops and a business meeting along with a chance to meet other women from our Southwest Synod. The keynote speaker on Friday will be Dr. Jacqueline Bussie, author of the book Outlaw Christian: Finding Authentic Faith by Breaking the Rules. Saturday workshop topics include Faithful Stewards. Lasting Impact, Pursuing your Passion, What Can We Do in Our own Congregations About Human Traffickers and Other Predators, Women and Justice Social Statement and a presentation on Phebe Hospital and Curran Hospital. Offerings collected will be divided between the Churchwide Women of the ELCA, Better Together Packing Events and Current for Curran Solar Power for Curran Hospital in Liberia. Also, in kind offerings of LWR projects, Christian Literature, “white socks & lip balm for the St. Cloud VA”, and “Soles for Souls”, a shoe collection program, will be collected with a semi available to transport our LWR projects! Registration to attend the convention is due by June 8th with the option of attending both days for $80 or one day (either Friday or Saturday) for $50. This fee includes the cost of the convention with some meals provided, but does not include lodging. Please contact LW Board member Diana Kvilhaug at 360-0055 for registration forms, information about the convention
Plan to attend the 32nd Annual Shetek
Lutheran Ministries Quilt Saturday, June 23rd is the day for the annual Shetek Quilt Auction fundraiser. The auction begins at 10:30 a.m. but you can preview the quilts and other items on Friday evening, June 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30 or Saturday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. Many other fun events are planned in conjunction with the auction- see the posters on the church doors for details. All proceeds from this event go towards Summer Camp Ministry. The camp is located 8 miles North of Slayton on Hwy. 59, then 2 miles east on Valhalla Road. See you there!
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VBS Camper Registration and Health Form
Camper’s Name (First and Last): _____________________________________________________________
Gender: ________ Age: _______ Birthdate: __________ Grade Entering in Fall 2017:___________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State: ___________ Zip Code: _________________________
Parent or Guardian Name(s): _______________________________________________________________
Primary Phone Number: _______________________ Email: ______________________________________
Names of those picking up camper: __________________________________________________________
Church Name (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________
In Case of Emergency
Emergency Contact (After Primary): __________________________________________________________
Relationship to camper: _____________________ Emergency Contact Phone: _______________________
Alternate contact: ________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to camper: _____________ Emergency Contact Phone: _______________________________
Family Physician: ________________________________ Phone: __________________________________
Indicate any special physical, dietary or emotional needs here: ____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Current Medications: _____________________________________________________________________
Authorization by Parent/Guardian: I hereby give my permission for my child to participate in Day Camp
and activities planned by the SLM staff for the day camp program. Shetek Lutheran Ministries may use any
pictures or videos that my child appears in for promotional purposes. I also authorize delivery of necessary
emergency care by available medical personnel as needed.
Parent/ Guardian Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _________________
* Shetek Lutheran Ministry requires a Registration/Health History form for each child.
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Stacy Bickett, Youth Director
Tim Bickett, Group Mission Trip Coordinator—Worthington
Summer of 2019…Worthington
With their humble beginnings going back to the early 1990s, Group Mission Trips has been working with and helping communities across the United States and the world. As the non-profit mission ministry
of Group Cares, they work hard to bring meaningful service to communities. Since their beginning, thousands upon thousands of mission trip participants have racked up millions of volunteer hours serving people in need.
It is with much excitement that I announce that in July 2019 Worthington is one of these lucky communities. Teenagers will come together to serve while building strong, long-lasting relationships with their friends and youth leaders. In these six short days they are here, hundreds of teenagers from youth groups across the country repair and transform homes while growing closer to Jesus.
In the coming months I will be sharing more information about this amazing opportunity and ways that you can get involved. Please pray for the newly formed partnership of Groups Mission Trips, Worthington High School and American Lutheran Church that their leadership will strive to make this event a blessing to our community.
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING Soon we will be packing our bags and loading a bus to Houston, Texas. Our adventure begins on June 24th. We would like to ask you to please pray for this amazing experience. Pray for us that are going…that we would be open to learning from the community we are visiting and
grow closer as a group and closer to Jesus. We look forward to sharing our experiences with you when we return. We will make a difference!
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Sylvia Andersen, Worship & Music Coordinator
Piano Dedication – May 20th The grand piano has been blessed and dedicated to the glory of God. Sunday afternoon, May 20th, about 50 people gathered to hear Cindy Anderson, Kurt Haag and Sylvia Andersen play some of their favorite piano pieces and Karen Skog shared scriptures and prayers. At the end of the program, all came forward to lay hands on the piano to bless and dedicate it. And then, we had wonderful refreshments hosted by
the Worship and Music Committee!
The Prayer of Blessing
Send your blessing upon us and upon this grand piano,
which we dedicate to your praise and glory.
Enrich the lives of your people through it,
and grant us faith to hear your gracious purpose in it.
By your Holy Spirit, let this piano
enliven the proclamation of your word
to the building up of your church, to the glory of your name,
and to the good of all your people;
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Thank You to all who donated to the purchase of the piano and the support of those that were able to attend the dedication concert!
Bailey Fossum, Associate Pastor
Ephesians 1:15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your
love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.
Nearly 5 years, I experienced an answered an incredible call to American Lutheran. While on the morning of June 20th, 2013 I was preparing for my final interview for Ordination, I did not realize I would be presented with a congregation that I have been blessed with. A congregation that Paul sums up pretty well by saying “I have not stopped giving thanks for you.” So as June 10th approaches and as I am writing my final Messenger article for ALC, what I wanted to share with you is “THANK YOU”. Serving as your Associate Pastor has been such an incredible blessing to me, that I cannot find the right words to describe how much it has meant to me.
As I look back, I am thankful for all that you taught me about faith, and living out our faith in this world. You have taught me creativity and hope even when we don’t always see eye to eye. You have taught me and shown me grace as we explore new things together, sometimes working and sometimes not so much. You have shown and lived out love with no limit. You have shown me that truly the Gospel and God’s love cannot be limited to just our walls as I have seen it at work in Worthington as we’ve served through God’s Work Our Hands; watching and hearing the youth share about their mission trips and Gathering experiences; digging a water well, helping refugees in need, and helping hurricane victims with our Wednesday UpBeat! offerings; and so many more.
Above all, I’m thankful for the life of ministry here at ALC. The joys of baptisms and celebrations of weddings, visits and meetings with families at different times of their lives, experimenting and living out different ways to worship together, Confirmation Camp, 1st Communion classes, service project nights, and being welcomed into this incredible church as one of your pastors. For you, for this time, for this place, for the Holy Spirit’s callings, I am incredibly thankful.
In my heart and in my prayers, thank you,
Pastor Bailey
The Joy of Giving Report Total Receipt: $163,510.22 (through May 20, 2018)
Current = $35,501.03
Current Non-Synod = $10,090.00
Expansion = $102,438.22
Special = $806.00
Reimbursable = $2,473.98
EJ Scholarship = $150.00
ALC Scholarship = $10.00
Rental House = $0.00
Altar Flowers = $53.84
Endowment Fund = $171.00
Church Use = $0.00
Designated Memorial = $10,672.52
Undesignated Memorial =$0.00
Christmas Offering = $500.00
Thanksgiving Offering = $500.00
Simply Giving = $13,996.46
Current = $10,344.00
Expansion = $3,072.46
Special = $580.00
Noisy Offering (April) - $138.63
Quiet Offering (April) - $121.00
Year to Date Update
(Through April)
Operating Account (Box 1)
Income: $138,937
Expenses: $176,678
Net Income ($37,741)
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American Lutheran Church
Council Derek Schmitz - President
Steve Dudley - Vice President
Erlin Weness - Treasurer
Jeff Carroll - Secretary
Adam Dahlquist
Bob Demuth
Doug Jensen
Anne LeBrun
Kelly Meyer
Rodney Obermoller
Mike Peterson
Tara Thompson
Connie Voss
Worship Attendance 8:00/10:15
April 25…….....…….(Wed)…..……….……..93
April 29....…………128/119………….…….247
May 6..…………….193/113..……………….306
May 13....…………205/100………….……..305
May 20....…………156/165………….……..321
May 27....………….………….………………….n/a
Please help us stay
Informed
Your assistance is sought
especially when:
٠ You or a family member is,
or is going to be, in the hospital.
٠ You would like to add a name to the
Sunday prayer list and/or the prayer
chain. (Please also let us know when
the name can be removed.)
٠ You have a joy or concern to share.
٠ You know of someone who is interested
in our congregation.
٠ You would like a pastor to call.
٠ You have questions about a ministry or
program.
Please call or email the office,
Pastor Gary, or Pastor Bailey.
Pastoral Care
Weddings: Anna Hassel & Jake Smith were married in Chamberlain, SD on May
12, 2018 with Pastor Bailey Fossum officiating.
Baptisms:
Hailey Jean DeGroot, daughter of Trent & Melissa DeGroot, was baptized on May 13, 2018.
Harper Ann Huls, daughter of Chris & Hannah Huls, was baptized on May 13, 2018.
Abigail Nichole Larson, daughter of Dustin & Brittany Larson, was baptized on May 27, 2018.
Reagan Rae Heidebrink, daughter of Josh & Allison Heidebrink, was baptized on May 27, 2018.
Congratulations ALC members for participating in another successful Manna Food Pantry campaign during the Lenten
season. Your dollars made it possible for many struggling families to have nourishing meals. Our congregation is just one of several participating donors in Nobles County. This year there were 245
donations and with the matching funds from the WORTHINGTON HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, the total dollars raised was
$67,613.13. As a congregation we donated $8,477.38.
After a screening process families are registered on an annual basis. The process includes proof of residence with approved identification and proof of
income. This includes other sources of assistance or benefits they are receiving, such as, free or reduced lunches, WIC,
Head Start, Social Security benefits, etc. The process assures that qualified families are receiving the benefits.
Beside your generous contributions volunteers are always needed! THANK YOU AGAIN!
Cindy Ira-Smith, Faith Community Nurse
Fatigue & its Effects June is National Safety Month. Visit the National Safety Council Website for more detailed information.
Fatigue affects everything we do and can result in accidents.
Fatigue-The Causes:
• Sleep Deprivation-we need at least 7 hours per night
• Time of day- we are least alert between midnight and 6 am
• Time on Task- it is difficult to do tedious or mentally demanding tasks for long periods.
Fatigue-The Effects:
• We think slower and less clearly when sleep deprived
• We are less productive and are more likely to make critical safety mistakes
• Our mistakes can be costly. Fatigue can lead to many chronic diseases.
God created our bodies to store enough energy to get us through the day. But we need rest in order to recharge. This cycle of work and sleep is necessary to function at our best.
In Matt.11-28 it says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened
and I will give you rest.”
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From the Stewardship Committee… Jesus lived an unselfish life. We, on the other hand, are by nature selfish people . Through the working of the Holy Spirit, however, we are transformed into giving people. God changes us from people who take into people who give. It is Christ’s love within us that compels us to give (2 Corinthians 5:14). As we give, we receive the joy that comes from giving.
Kristin Appel, Children/Family Ministry Coordinator
VBS Day Camp
Invite your friends!
Join us for a fun-filled week (July 16-19) of music, crafts, games, Bible study, and more!
Youth entering 1st – 6th grade can sign up: members, non-members, friends, cousins,
grandkids…everyone is welcome! This year’s theme is “This Changes Everything.”
For by GRACE you have been saved through faith,
and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.
– Ephesians 2:8
SEE PAGE 10 TO REGISTER: Fill out the Registration/Health Form on page 10
and turn it in (with $25) to the church
office by June 15.
Prayerfully consider donating to VBS to offset the cost of registrations and programming. Use the brightly-colored envelope,
included in this mailing.
Donation envelopes can also be found in the information center.
Feel free to place your donation in the offering
plate (or bring it to the church office).
Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30pm
Join us for a celebratory, midweek worship service (on the church lawn, weather permitting),
with root beer floats and fellowship to follow.
Building Project Update Several milestones have been reached for the project.
First, the members of the Building Committee have been finalized: Verne Correll, Adam Dahlquist, Harlan Handevidt, Dan Horn, Anne LeBrun, Marlyn Mammen, Dave Nerem, Karen Pfeifer, Derek Schmitz, Mike Stoll (chair), and Pastor Gary.
Second, several sub-committees have been formed and have started working on the details connected with a project of this scale pertaining to Technology, Construction, the Administration portion of the building and Interior design. These committees have been meeting on a regular basis with the project architect as well as on their own.
Third, the Worthington Planning Commission and the Worthington City Council have approved our requests for variances to a couple of building regulations and have issued the Conditional Use permit required for us to proceed. More details will be provided in the June Messenger.
Fourth, Since being informed by the City of Worthington that our church is indeed located in the flood plain, the Committee has decided to follow the architect's recommendation and raise the foundation for the addition 1ft to get above the flood plain. Consequently, the plans for the addition have been revised so that access to the south and east entrances of the addition will use permanent ramps along with sidewalks, while the north entrance will have a driveway drop-off also with steps. This drop-off will be directly outside the access to the new elevator.
Lutheran Night at Target Field Tuesday, July 31 @ 7:10 pm. Cost is $58 per person. The price includes your game ticket and the bus fee. Tentative leave time will be at 1:00 pm from the parking lot of First
Lutheran. Deadline to sign up is Monday, June 25, 2018. Please call First Lutheran Church at 376-6148 to sign up and for further information.
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The Transformation Continues… With fresh paint, some repurposed furniture—and a few new pieces thrown in—and lots of elbow
grease, our lower-level Sunday school space has been transformed into a “Multi-Purpose” room for all to enjoy.
A pallet-wood feature wall is now the backdrop for a cozy seating area opposite another feature wall (a
giant chalkboard) and two harvest tables nestle inside another nook to provide intimate space for smaller
groups, like Bible Study and First Communion classes. The wide-open area provides a play space for Sunday
school programming as well as Play and Pray and other youth activities. This redesigned space is utilized by
many groups for meetings, yoga, gatherings, classes, and so much more.
BEFORE
AFTER
A huge THANK YOU to the many people who helped with various projects.
Many of our Sunday school classrooms and other lower-level areas
have also been updated. If it’s been awhile since you’ve ventured
downstairs, you're welcome to come check it out! Sunday School
Classrooms
Lower-Level Coffee Area (including nursery space) Gathering Room
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8:00 a.m. Worship Service
Acolytes
Communion
Helpers Reader Greeters
3 Lauryn Ahlers
Sydney Hieronimus Dave & Jo Haugan
Jean Bastian
Diane Andersen
Jerry & Kathy Sackett
10 Carson Henning
Connor Henning
Jerry
Vajgrt
Vern & Jean Bastian
17 Bailey Ponto
Aaliyah Petersen
Dennis & Dee Hale
Marcia Basche
Linden Olson
Marcia Basche
Audrey Brake
24 Briseis Schei
Ally Iverson
Jeff
Carroll
Scott, Heidi & Alec Langerud
Ushers: Team 7 (Verne & Val Correll, Al & Roxann Polzine, John & Gail Dynes, Jeff & Shauna Carroll)
10:00 a.m. Worship Service
Acolytes
Communion
Servers Reader Greeters
Communion
Helpers
3 Mary Dykema
Ben Dykema
Stacy
Sauerbrei
Brad & Karmel Holinka
Tim, Stacy, Kendrick & Emmett Bickett
10 Annalee Luinenburg
Kiara Appel
Blake Luinenburg
Kessey Aljets
Kieth
Olson
Randy, Tara & Amy Thompson
17 Callie Rosenberg
Aeniesha Martens
Melissa Jensen
Dave & Brenda Baerenwald
Roger & Clasine Lester
Melissa Jensen
24 Kaitlyn Jueneman
Karissa Bickett
Abby Hibma
Elly Hibma
Nancy Marco
The Bickett
Family
Ushers: Team 5 (Randy Thompson, Doug Jensen, Bob Williams, Darren Ponto, Bailey Ponto,
James LeBrun, Mark & Kay Prunty, Jacob Prunty)
Senior Chariot Drivers 3 - Larry & Pat Boots
10 - Dave & Jo Haugan
17 - Carole Wiese
24 - Carole Wiese
June Worship Leaders & Volunteers If you are unable to fulfill this commitment, please find a replacement and notify the church office by the
Wednesday morning before you are scheduled….(507) 376-5264 or [email protected]. Thank you!
Coffee Servers 3 - Dennis & Marie Weeks, John & Gail Dynes
10 - Dave & Jo Haugan, Scott & Sue Rose
17 - Greg & Barb Raymo, Harlan & Pam Handevidt
24 - Gary & Mary Brandt, Shari Dale
Financial Counters - Team 2 (Dennis & Marie Weeks, Scott & Heidi Langerud, and Maynard & Jeanene Townswick)
Communion Preparation Helpers 3 - Saturday Fill: Susan Obermoller
Refill: Lola Lindquist
Clean-up: Alyssa Johnson
10 - Fill: Larry & Pat Boots
Clean-up: Karen Gadda
17 - Saturday Fill: Donna Day Beck
Refill: James & Sue Johnson
Clean-up: Carol Fleming
24 - Fill: Judi Hoevet
Clean-up: Paul & Marlys Busse
Altar Committee Diana Kvilhaug, Diane Levine,
Donna Day Beck, Karen Pfeifer
Sound System 3 - Doug Obermoller
10 - Craig Pfeifer
17 - Rich Besel
24 - Jeff Carroll
June Homebound Communion Visits Mary Brandt - Angie Selberg, Herbert Rockne
Gloria Hibma - Katherine Vosberg, Bonnie Zinnel
Kieth Olson - Dorothy Grant, Marian Dowidat
Lona Smith - Phyllis Almberg
Connie Voss - Doug & Donna Getzel
Mike Stoll - Dorothy Hoeft, Yvonne Hector
Pastoral Staff - Rhonda Hibma, Milt Jorgensen
Birthday Callers Sandy Weber (June 1-15)
Dee Hale (June 16-30)
Video System 3 - Greg Kvilhaug
10 - Sandy Demuth
17 - Bob Demuth
24 - Tim Bickett
Council Hospital Visitation Deb Andersen
Lutheran Women Hospital Visitation Diane Chapa (May 27 - June 2)
Nancy Marco (June 3 - 9)
Connie Voss (June 10 - 16)
Lenai Engler (June 17 - 23)
Carole Wiese (June 24 - 30)
Busy Bags Diane Levine
OFFERING UPDATE Thank for your help so far. We are making progress,
but we have much to make up for as a result of winter storms. We have improved our Box 1
operating shortfall slightly. We are still over $37,000 short of meeting our expenses as of April 30, 2018. That compares with a shortfall of $1,069 last year in
the same time period. As we approach the typical lower attendance summer months, the church
council is concerned about running further behind in the months ahead. Please keep your giving to the
Box 1 Operating Fund up to date or help in any way you can. — Thank You. The Church Council
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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Pr Gary’s Sabbath
Offices Closed
2
12:00-4:00 FH
Reserved
3
8:00 Worship / HC
9:00 Coffee Fellowship
10:00 Worship / HC
8:00 Youth Gathering
Meeting (FH)
4
Pr Bailey’s Sabbath
5
9:00 Staff Meeting
9:30 Worship Planning
7:00 AA Big Book/Al-non
6
7:00 Men’s Fellowship
9:00 Quilt Tying
9:00 CML Meeting
10:30 Bulletin Deadline
7
7:00 L’Ambizioso Duo
(Sanctuary)
8
Pr Gary’s Sabbath
Offices Closed
5:00 Gunnink /
LeBrun Wedding
Rehearsal
9
3:00 Gunnink /
LeBrun Wedding
10 Quiet Offering
8:00 Worship
9:00 Coffee Fellowship
9:00 Farewell Reception
for Pr Bailey & Erik
10:00 Worship / HC
1:00 Leave for
Confirmation Camp
11
2:00 Widow’s Ministry
12
9:00 Staff Meeting
9:30 Worship Planning
5:30 Stewardship
Committee Meeting
7:00 AA Big Book/Al-non
13 7:00 Men’s Fellowship
9:00 Quilt Tying
10:30 Bulletin Deadline
5:30 Endowment
Committee Meeting
14
15
Offices Closed
6:00 Return from Confirmation Camp
16
12:00-6:00 FH
Reserved
17 Happy Father’s Day!
8:00 Worship / HC
9:00 Coffee Fellowship
10:00 Worship / HC
18
19
9.00 Staff Meeting
9:30 Worship Planning
7:00 AA Big Book/Al-non
20 Messenger Deadline
7:00 Men’s Fellowship
9:00 Quilt Tying
10:30 Bulletin Deadline
21
6:30 Church Council
22
Offices Closed
5:00 Gabelas /
Obermoller
Wedding Rehearsal
23
4:00 Gabelas /
Obermoller
Wedding
24 Noisy Offering
8:00 Worship
9:00 Coffee Fellowship
10:00 Worship / HC
11:00 Leave for the
National Youth
Gathering
25
4:00 BeFriender’s Mtg
5:30 CMT Meeting
26
9.00 Staff Meeting
9:30 Worship Planning
10-1:00 FH Reserved
7:00 AA Big Book/Al-non
27
7:00 Men’s Fellowship
9:00 Quilt Tying
10:30 Bulletin Deadline
28
29
Offices Closed
30
June 2018
SW MN Synod Assembly (Redwood Falls, MN)
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS (as approved by the Church Council — March 15, 2018)
Effective June 1 - August 31
Monday - Thursday — 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday — CLOSED*
*Voicemail will be checked