2013 june reporter - st. john's welcomes you · light of our life and that he guides us...
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June 2013 ST. JOHN’S
MISSION
STATEMENT
As a family united in
faith through the Holy
Scriptures, we exist to
give praise, honor and
glory to the Triune
God, to nurture and
train the family of be-
lievers through God’s
Word and to reach out
to the changing world
with a changeless Christ.
Volume 52, Issue 6
The Reporter
Mrs. Steffenhagen Takes a New Call We will wish blessings upon Mrs. Steffenhagen as she
leaves St. John’s School in Red Wing to teach Kindergarten at St. John’s in Lake City.
Sunday, June 2 10:00 a.m.—Past & present students of Mrs.
Steffenhagen are invited and encaouraged to sing Jesus Loves me in the service
11:00 a.m.—Potluck picnic in honor of Mrs. Steffenhagen (NAOMI Serving Group)
?’s Contact Renee Roper 388.8061 (See Page 2)
Mrs. Danell Retires We will wish blessings upon Mrs. Danell as she retires after many years of teaching, mostly here at St. John’s.
Sunday, June 9 10:00 a.m.—Farewell Service
Past & present students of Mrs. Danell are invited and encouraged to sing I Love to Tell the Story in the service
11:00 a.m.—Potluck picnic in honor of Mrs. Steffenhagen (MARY Serving Group)
?’s Contact Janet Gehlhar 792.5397 (See page 3)
Two Teachers assigned to St. John’s Red Wing. See page 2.
Watch the JULY Reporter for more detailed information.
Service Times Change!!! Sundays 8:00 & 10:00 am, Mondays 7:00 pm
Education. She comes from North Branch, Michigan. Professor Thiesfeldt mentioned to me that she plays softball. (Maybe a late-season addition?)
Tommy Stelter, our student teacher from March until May, was assigned to Emmanuel Lutheran School in Tempe, AZ. His responsibilities include teaching in a departmentalized upper
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Matthew 19:13-15
(NIV)
13 Then little children
were brought to Jesus for
him to place his hands
on them and pray for
them. But the disciples
rebuked those who
brought them. 14 Jesus
said, “Let the little
children come to me, and
do not hinder them, for
the kingdom of heaven
belongs to such as these.”
15 When he had placed
his hands on them, he
went on from there.
In the photo on the left is Holly Lentz, our first and second grade teacher. She graduated in 2012, and was assigned a one-year call to teach preschool at St. John's in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. She is excited about having grades 1-2. She is from Whitelaw, Wisconsin. She enjoys horses as a hobby and has a horse names Junebug.
Karla Opperman is on the right in the photo. She graduated with a majors in both Elementary Education and Early Childhood
-grades and coaching. He was able to meet his pastor, and he seemed pretty excited.
Our student teacher from last year was Tim Babler. His position was made permanent. He is in Doral, Florida, and Divine Savior Academy teaching grade 6.
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Holly Lentz & Karla Opperman
June 2, 2013 10:00 am-Past & present students sing
Jesus Loves Me 11:00 am-Potluck Picnic in Central Park (Bring extra food for guests, some picnic tables are available, but bring lawn chairs for extra seating.) Mrs. Steffenhagen has accepted a call to teach kindergarten at St. John’s – Lake City. She will be done teaching at St. John’s – Red Wing at the end of this school year. We are inviting everyone to a potluck in Central Park in her honor on Sunday, June 2nd, after the 2nd service. This is the date of our school closing service. Please invite all past and present students to this event to thank Denise for everything she has done for our church/school and wish her well in her new endeavor. Interested in putting together a scrapbook page or a writing a memory page? Contact Renee Roper at 388.8061.
Farewell, Mrs. SteffenhagenFarewell, Mrs. SteffenhagenFarewell, Mrs. SteffenhagenFarewell, Mrs. Steffenhagen
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Alice Danell’s Farewell
Sunday, June 9th
10:00 service in church
Potluck in the park Program to follow
Our beloved teacher, Alice Danell, will retire at the end of this school year. We want to send her off with lots of love and good memories.
No more procrastinating!!
We need your help . . . NOW!!! J
Story? We are collecting memories and stories from former students, parents and friends. Parents – we need your help! Please talk to your adult children who may have moved away and ask them to contribute an anecdote or two. Submit your remembrances to Janet Gehlhar at [email protected].
Sing? We would like a group of Mrs. Danell’s former students to sing Hymn 562 – I Love to Tell the Story - at the 10:00 service. Practice will be at 9:30 upstairs in church. While we’d appreciate knowing who is planning to come, feel free to just show up.
Scrapbook Page? A scrapbook of photos from the church archives will go on display at the Farewell party. If you would like to submit a scrapbook page with pictures and memories with Mrs. Danell, please prepare a 12x12” page and give it to Margaret Hernlem.
Potluck in the Park – Please bring a dish to pass, and bring a little extra to help feed Mrs. Danell’s family and guests. We will have a few picnic tables available, but would appreciate people bringing along lawn chairs for additional seating.
Questions? Comments? Contact Janet Gehlhar.
Lawn Mowers Needed!Lawn Mowers Needed!Lawn Mowers Needed!Lawn Mowers Needed!
Lawn mowers needed for the church. Please sign up in the school
hallway. We don’t have a lot of grass and it doesn’t take a long
time. Young People, this is a great way to serve your Lord and
your church. There is equipment to use at church. Contact Kevin
Smith with any questions! 651.380.6494.
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This year we continued with a tradition – A Special Blessing Cele-bration for High School Seniors. The seniors honored were Jason Berg, Tyson Dicke, Kayla Kirchner, Jack Leurquin, Christi Perkinson, Travis Smith, and Alex Weck-erling. On May 19th, at the end of the first ser-vice, Pastor Engel gave words of encourage-ment as he presented a clay pot, a tea light, a rock, a packet of Shout stain remover, a book-mark, and a listing of websites for devotions and prayers.
The clay pot symbol-ized that Jesus is our potter, and we are the clay he molds.
The tea light was a re-minder that Jesus is the light of our life and that He guides us through-out our entire life.
Psalm 18:2 states “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliver-er. My God is my rock in whom I take refuge.”
The packet of Shout stain remover was a reminder that Jesus died on the cross and has removed all of our
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earthly stains.
The bookmark had a passage which encour-aged each to stay close to Jesus.
The blessing concluded with a prayer, asking God to guide these young people and to keep them close to Him.
2 Timothy 3:14-15
(NIV)
14 But as for you,
continue in what you
have learned and
have become
convinced of,
because you know
those from whom
you learned it, 15 and
how from infancy
you have known the
holy Scriptures,
which are able to
make you wise for
salvation through
faith in Christ Jesus.
Back Row: Wyatt Hofius, Kipp Adams, Pastor Engel
Front Row: Pastor Lucht, Evan Degener, Mitchel Taylor
Special Blessing Celebration for High School SeniorsSpecial Blessing Celebration for High School SeniorsSpecial Blessing Celebration for High School SeniorsSpecial Blessing Celebration for High School Seniors
Jack Leurquin, Christi Perkinson, Tylson Dick
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Child’s Name __________________________ Grade (In the Fall)_______
Child’s Name __________________________ Grade (In the Fall)_______
Child’s Name __________________________ Grade (In the Fall)_______
Child’s Name __________________________ Grade (In the Fall)_______ Parent’s Name ________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________
Phone # _______________________
_____I am willing to teach Vacation Bible School
_____I am willing to assist in the classroom for Vacation Bible School
_____I am willing to provide food for Vacation Bible School
_____I am willing to prepare and serve the food for Vacation Bible School
Please contact Darla Vieths at [email protected] or 651.307.1257.
Registrations forms are due by Monday, JULY 15th.
July 28-Aug. 1, 2013 6:00-8:00 P.M.
(light supper @ 5:15 p.m.)
Ages 4 through Grade 6
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Gifts & MemorialsGifts & MemorialsGifts & MemorialsGifts & Memorials
CEMETERY Special Gift ............................................................................................................................................ $ 275.00 ENDOWMENT FUND In memory of Roger Birk given by Wayne & Bonnie Dicke ......................................................... $ 20.00 In memory of Roger Birk given by Lowell & Carol Gran ............................................................. $ 10.00 In memory of Roger Birk given by Harold & Lora Henn ............................................................. $ 10.00 In memory of Alice Horn given by Forrest & Marion Watson .................................................... $ 20.00 GENERAL FUND In memory of Herbert Schrimpf (Father of Judith Buck) given by Jeff & Janet Gehlhar ........ $ 20.00 In memory of Robert Schwartau given by Family & Friends ........................................................ $ 50.00 In memory of James Olson given by Tom Olson ........................................................................... $ 81.00 In memory of Roger Birk given by Jeff & Janet Gehlhar .............................................................. $ 20.00 Special Gift for Sunday School given by Wise Penny Thrift Store ............................................... $ 500.00 Special Gift for Vacation Bible School ............................................................................................. $ 200.00 In memory of Roger Birk given by Family & Friends .................................................................... $ 85.00 In memory of Roger Birk given by Paul Benidt .............................................................................. $ 20.00 In memory of Roger Birk given by Elwin & Wanda Amyx ........................................................... $ 20.00 In memory of Roger Birk given by Elda Banidt .............................................................................. $ 20.00 In memory of Roger Birk given by Lois Kask ................................................................................. $ 5.00 In memory of Alice Horn given by Jeff & Janet Gehlhar .............................................................. $ 20.00 In memory of Roger Birk given by David & Arlis Meincke .......................................................... $ 20.00 Thrivent Choice Dollars ...................................................................................................................... $ 409.00 (Paul Benidt, Donald Bruemmer, Clarence Glander, Marilyn Glander, James Hernlem, Byron Pearson) GOD’S CHILDREN FUND Special Gift from Wise Penny Thrift Store ...................................................................................... $ 500.00 In memory of Eunice Reese given by Richard Reese ..................................................................... $ 100.00 IMPROVEMENT FUND In memory of Verneil Voth given by Merle & June Rients ........................................................... $ 20.00 MISSION FUND Special Gift ............................................................................................................................................ $ 50.00 In memory of Merlin Holst given by Joan Holst ............................................................................ $ 25.00 ORGAN FUND In memory of Marjorie Zemke given by Janice Birk ...................................................................... $ 10.00 SCHOOL FUND In memory of Bruce Tipcke given by Marie Tipcke ....................................................................... $ 100.00 In memory of Roger Birk given by Ron & Marian Mundale ......................................................... $ 25.00
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Group #7 Group #8 Group #9 Group #10 Group #11 *Dicke, Pat *Fandrey, Sonny *Benidt-Grave, Sarah *Henn, Lora *Jonas, Annette
*Dicke, Todd Gehlhar, Janet *Grave, Gene Bohme, Amy *Jonas, Bradley
Dicke, Bonnie Gehlhar, Jeff Buchholtz, Amy Bohme, Shannon Kiecker, Christopher
Dicke, Jared Gehlhar, Rachel Gadient, Braham Gerken, Alice Kiecker, Ellie
Dicke, Justin George, Gary Glander, Clarence Gerken, Anthony Kiecker, Emma
Dicke, Tyson George, Margery Glander, Marilyn Gerken, Marc Kiecker, Janice
Dicke, Wayne Gernentz, Barbara Goelzer, Linda Gilbertson, Darlene Kiecker, Leonard
Diercks, Arlen Gernentz, James Goelzer, Mark Henn, Char Kiecker, Samantha
Diercks, Audrey Gernentz, Jerod Goeman, John Hernlem, Christian Kiecker, Stephanie
Diercks, Glen Gernentz, Timothy Gran, Lowell Hernlem, James Jr. Kirchner, Kandace
Diercks, Lynn Shaw, Jenny Grave, Aaron Hernlem, James Sr. Kirchner, Kayla
Diercks, Suzanne Shaw, Paul Grave, Alicia Hernlem, Margaret Kirchner, Mark
Diercks, Terry Fox, Cole Hadler, Corey Hernlem, Veronica Kirchner, William
Nelson, Darrell Fox, Kelly Hadler, Katelyn Holst, Joan Klatt, Kyle
Nelson, Jennifer Gunhus, Adam Hase, Helen Jagusch, Paul Klatt, Pam
Hofius, Dan Gunhus, Ben Hatfield, Trevor Jagusch, Pauline Madsen, Beth
Hofius, Val Gunhus, Darcy Mauel, Katie Johnson, Jessica Madsen, Derek
Gernentz, Andrea Gunhus, Gun Quade, Jeremy Johnson, Rhonda Madsen, Keith
Gernentz, April Gunhus, Hannah Quade, Lori Johnson, Sean
King, Kelli Kuehni, Ruth
King, Scott Reese, Richard
Church Cleaning GroupsChurch Cleaning GroupsChurch Cleaning GroupsChurch Cleaning Groups
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Spring is Here and Softball Season is in Full SWING!Spring is Here and Softball Season is in Full SWING!Spring is Here and Softball Season is in Full SWING!Spring is Here and Softball Season is in Full SWING!
We have played four games thus far and have been competitive, but have fallen short in all four games. Last week we had 14 players, which is our highest turn out of the year. We are always looking for players and fans for our games. Don't be afraid to come out and play or cheer...it is all about having fun and enjoying the great outdoors.
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A Divine Call is Returned Dear members of St. John’s,
My call to St. John’s in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has afforded me the
opportunity to consider serving the Lord in a larger school with
more than double the number of teachers. This is something I feel
the Lord has gifted me to do. Baraboo also would keep us close to
family.
After prayerfully considering the two calls, the Lord has led me to
continue my service here in Red Wing. This congregation is already
facing many changes, and the Lord has helped me see that my gifts are still needed here
for at least a li'le while.
I thank you all for your prayers and support for me and my family over the years, and I
look forward to continue serving you.
God’s blessings to you all!
End of Year Field Trip Tuesday, May 28, grades K-8
will be going to the Twin Cities
for our annual bus trip. Our first stop will be the Wells Fargo
Museum. Then we head to Fort
Snelling. We will not be back in
time for buses that afternoon.
Parents are always welcome to come with us, but with the
blessing of 67 students, teach-
ers, and staff, our bus will be
full. Please try carpooling! An-
other adult or two in your car
can make the trip short!
PTO News Elected officers for the 2013-
2014 school year:
President Val Hofius
Vice President Pam Kla4
Secretary/Treasurer
Lora Price
It was determined that
PTO would give $1000 to
the computer fund. The
money will come from
profits accrued from our Great
Lakes Scrip program.
PTO will also purchase new
basketball uniforms.
These are examples of how
our fundraiser money is spent.
Science 4-8 Mr. David Mielke of St. Croix
Lutheran High School held a special science class for students
in grades 4-8. It was about cray-
fish dissection.
School Picnic Our annual picnic is Friday,
May 31. We will eat lunch at 11
AM and dismiss afterward. Be
sure to make arrangements for a
ride home for your child if you
will not be a4ending.
Summer Basketball Camp
When: June 12-August 14 Wednesdays 7-8:30 PM (weather permitting)
Where: St. John’s School
What to Bring: Water, snack, sunscreen, basketball (not neces-sary)
Who: All LES students entering grade 4-8 next fall. Come whatever playing level you might be. Boys and girls will practice separately.
Any questions, or in need of a ride to camp, please call: Lora Price 651.301.0501 or Kandi Kirchner 651.212.6121
Happy
Summer!
May Highlights
May 27 NO SCHOOL
May 28 K-8 Field Trip NO PM BUSES
May 30 Awards Night 6:30 PM
May 31 Picnic at Bay Point
Lunch at 11 AM
June 2 School Closing
K-8 Sing 10 AM Worship
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Teacher Appreciation Week What a week we had! There was food, gifts, support
and awesome encouragement! We loved it!
Thank you to Mrs. Carole Krass, Tricia Bain, Amy
Bohme, Michelle Engel, Annie Jonas, and Nicole Ma-
honey for organizing this special week.
Thank you to parents and students for the kindness
and thoughtfulness shown. Encouragement is always
welcome! We love teaching!
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
8:00 am
Cleaning Group #7
2
8:00 am
Worship
9:15 am
Bible Study
10:00 am
Worship; 8th Grade Graduation;
Grades K-8 sing; Steffenhagen
Farewell
11:00 am
Steffenhagen Farewell Potluck
Picnic
3
7:00 pm
Worship
7:00 pm
LES
Committee
4
9:00 am
Worship Committee
6:30 pm
Softball Game, F-2
5
10:00 am
Bible Study
6
7:30 pm
Softball
Game, F-2
7
5:30 pm
Wedding
Rehearsal
8
8:00 am
Cleaning Group #8
3:00 pm
Wedding
9
8:00 am
Worship with Communion
9:15 am
Bible Study
10:00 am
Worship with Communion; Danell
Farewell
Danell Picnic and Program
10
7:00 pm
Worship with
Communion
7:30 pm
Softball
Game, F-1
11
9:00 am
Pastor/Teacher/
Delegate Conference at
Grace, Oronoco
12
13
14
15
8:00 am
Cleaning Group #9
June 2013
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church & School
421 East Avenue, Red W
ing, MN 55066
Telephone: 651.388.2149
Email: pasotrlucht@
stjohnsredwing.org or
Website: stjohnsredwing.org
Service Tim
es Change!
Sundays—
8:00 & 10:00 a.m
.
Mondays-7:00 p.m
.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
16
8:00 am
Worship
9:15 am
Bible Study
10:00 am
Worship
17
Reporter
Articles Due
7:00 pm
Worship
18
6:00 pm
Elders’ Meeting
7:30 pm
Softball Game, F-2
19
20
7:00 pm
Church
Council
Meeting
21
9:00 am
Mailing Committee
22
8:00 am
Cleaning
Group #10
23
8:00 am
Worship
9:15 am
Bible Study
10:00 am
Worship
24
7:00 pm
Worship
25
11:00 am—2:00 pm
Basement Reserved-W
ise Penny
4:00 pm
Special Communion
4:30 pm
Worship at the Cross (Krause)
26
27
8:30 pm
Softball
Game, F-2
28
29
8:00 am
Cleaning
Group #11
30
8:00 am
Worship with Communion
Bible Study
10:00 am
Worship with Communion
1 Sneak Peak
Into JULY
7:00 pm
LES
Committee
7:00 pm
Worship with
Communion
2
7:30 pm
Softball Game, F-3
8:30 pm
Softball Game, F-2
3
4
5
6
8:00 am
Cleaning
Group #12
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church & School
421 East Avenue, Red W
ing, MN 55066
Telephone: 651.388.2149
Email: pasotrlucht@
stjohnsredwing.org or
Website: stjohnsredwing.org
June 2013
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www.stjohnsredwing.org
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Service Requested
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church 421 East Avenue
Red Wing, MN 55066
Todd Engel, Pastor
388.1561
Loren Lucht, Pastor
388.7305
Benjamin Bain, Principal, Gr. 6-8
385.6009
Justin Hansen, Gr. 3-5
414.412.8444
Alice Danell, Gr. 1-2
388.2706
Denise Steffenhagen, Gr. PK –K
651.345.3658
Kandi Kirchner, Teachers’ Aide
212.6121
Judy Thumann, Instructional Aide
388.9176
Pam Mueller, School Secretary
388.2611
Annie Jonas, Church Secretary
388.2149
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
(September through May)
WORSHIP: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
MORNING BIBLE CLASSES: 9:15 a.m.
MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP: 7:00 p.m.
(Excluding Advent & Lent)
SUMMER HOURS
(June through August)
WORSHIP: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
BIBLE CLASS: 9:15 a.m.
MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP: 7:00 p.m.
ALL EVENING SERVICES during the year are at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNION is served on the
SECOND and LAST SUNDAYS of the month.
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