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July/August 2017 Parish Visitor

From the Pastors…

Finding God in the Summer Chaos

The summer season is a bit of a paradox for many of us. On the one hand, we breathe a collective sigh of relief that school is out and the weather is better. What I notice, though, is that most of us are still running around like crazy in the summer, from one thing to the next.

So I want to offer to you a few practices that I’m using to help me slow down:

1) I’m writing down or sharing with others one blessing from each day. Many already dothis, but what if, no matter your schedule, you found the time to remember a blessing from the daytogether? Writing it down can be even more beneficial, because it both helps cement them in ourbrains and gives us something we can refer back to.

2) I’m also making a God-plan for each week. For me summer means that my schedule is outof whack, and God-time suffers. What I’ve just started doing is sitting down at the beginning of theweek and planning in my God time. It doesn’t have to be reading the Bible silently at home. Forme, it’s often a walk (and can even be a walk with your family!) where I am attentive to andthankful for the beauty around me. In the midst of summer chaos, even when you’re at atournament or on vacation, what if you penciled in that time with God, and made intentional spacefor it?

3)Finally a small quiet moment can be a holy space; try spending a moment with Psalm 8.(I’ve edited it a bit to make it more like a prayer): O Lord, our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Nursing infants gurgle choruses about you; toddlers shout the songs…When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, The moon and the stars, and all that you have established, What are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?…O Lord, our God how majestic is your name in all the earth! (The Message)

What makes you want to shout: How majestic is your name in all the earth!?

Summer Blessings, Pastor Julie

Children, Families and Youth News

First Lutheran’s DAY CAMP with SHETEK LUTHERAN MINISTRIES!!

Theme for 2017: “The Water of Life”

July 24- July 27!!

For kindergarten (going into)-- 6th grade (completing)

WHY DAY CAMP??? 1. We believe in providing MANY awesome opportunities and

options to grow in our faith! 2. We want to give you a “taste of camp” right here at First

Lutheran Church! 3. We believe that it’s important for us to remember that

God’s love for us is with us wherever we are! 4. We are committed to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ!

It will be an incredible week of the energetic Shetek Staff, Bible study, games, crafts, worship, camp songs, snacks, skits, and GROWING IN YOUR FAITH!!

AND this year, St Stephen will be joining us!

Registration information and details will be coming to you! Mark it on your calendars today!!

Please keep the following youth and adults in your prayers starting July 15th as the travel by Amtrak to experience a week of God’s creation at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp in Kalispell, Montana. They are: Alexa Amundson, Mason Anderson, Sophie Anderson, Lexis Arnold, Cole Beech, Bill Bell, Jonathon Bell, Kathy Bloemker, Malia Bloemker, Zach Bloemker, Sarah Bucher, Ysabel Castenada, Michael DeVaan, Zach DeVaan, Brennan DeVos, Mattea Dobrenski, Carson Douglas, Amber Downing, Rebecca Downing, Dylan Dulas, Lexie Dulas, Makenzie Enderson, Tanner Fales, Trevor Fales, Zach Fischer, Landon Frost, Stacy Frost, Pastor Scott Fuller, Carolyn Fuller, Billy Giannelli, Skylar Gilbertson, Damon Giefer, Melodee Grant, Brandon Groenewold, Izach Harris, Amira Hasch, Eli Houseman, Alec Jahn, Abe Jensen, Allie Kock, Megan Kock, Elizabeth Louwagie, Eric Luther, Jackson Luther, Maddie Marks, Karen Meister, Steve Meister, Sydney Meister, Orion Morrow, Jenna Mortier, Ryne Myhrberg, Samantha Nielsen, Brittney Ormberg, Bryce Paulsen, Thad Pease, Olivia Peterson, Sam Rademacher, Gabby Reese, Cole Remme, Beth Roelfsema, Crista Schultze, Denise Schumacher, Madi Schumacher, Whitney Schwartz, Logan Sherman, Austin Sommervold, Carrie Sueker, Erik Sueker, Kaia Sueker, Mitchell Sueker, Brooklyn Sukalski, Rachel Thomsen, Logan Tomasek, Tonya Tomasek, Alex Verkinderen, Noah Versaevel, Bill Weber, Trey Weber, Hans Zahrbock and Simon Zahrbock When: Tuesday, August 8th Southwest Coaches charter bus will leave First Lutheran Church parking lot at 2:00pm for 7:10pm game vs Milwaukee Brewers Fee: $48 per person includes transportation, Skyline Deck seat ticket (non-refundable) due at time of registration Limited seats available! Please register by Wednesday, July 12th! Families are welcome – anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please advise us of any mobility issues or medical concerns we need to be aware of as soon as possible in order to make appropriate accommodations. Bring a sack lunch or eat at the game!

Another fall is fast approaching. It is time for students and educators to return to the classroom and for other fall schedules to resume. First Lutheran Church will be having a Blessing of the Backpacks Milestone celebration on Saturday, August 26 at 5:30pm and Sunday, August 27 at 9:30a.m. We are inviting all students & educators to bring their backpacks, briefcases, or computer bags to be blessed. During our Children’s Time we will invite you to come forward with these items so that the Pastor can bless you and your backpacks, etc. for the upcoming school year.

1301 S 4th St. Marshall, MN 56258

Register online by going to www.ststephenmarshall.org

For ages 3 through Registration is 25$. entering 4th grade. Includes “Super God” cape! .

Volunteers are entering Friends are welcome! 5th grade through adults. This year, First Lutheran Church and St. Stephen Church are advertising Vacation Bible Schools for each other! We think in addition to our own Vacation Bible Schools, it would be great for parents to enroll their kids in other bible schools as well!

Mandatory Confirmation Captain Training Wednesday, August 23th @ 7:00pm

Confirmation Captains will learn about the Confirmation Curriculum, go over the schedule and calendar, as well as find out about what Confirmation looks like during the Advent & Lenten Seasons. This is also a great time to ask questions. We will meet in the Movie Room. Please make every effort to attend!!

NEW THIS YEAR Mandatory Parent Meetings for both TLC Wednesday & TLC Sunday Parents:

There is a new policy in place this year at First Lutheran Church that will benefit everyone involved in the TLC Wednesday and Sunday programs. Parents of students registered for TLC Wednesday & TLC Sunday must attend one of the parent meetings offered before their child is allowed to attend TLC. Partnering in your child’s faith journey is very important and there are several key items that we need to communicate to all parents of children participating in the TLC programs here at First Lutheran. Also, we feel it is

extremely important for parents to be given the opportunity to ask questions. The TLC Parent Meetings will be specific to TLC Wednesdays & TLC Sundays so please choose the one that pertains to the program your child will be attending. If for some reason, one of the meeting options does not work for your family, please contact us by email: Kitsi – kmarks@iw.net or Tonya – ttomasek@iw.net .

First Lutheran Women News

Important Dates

July 10 1:00pm Quilting July 13-16 Women of ELCA Triennial Convention - Mpls July 17 1:00pm Quilting

Mandatory Parent Meeting Options:

TLC Wednesday TLC Sunday Wednesday, August 16 @ 7:00pm Sunday, August 13 @ 7:00pm Sunday, August 20 @ 6:00pm Wednesday, August 16 @ 5:30pm Wednesday, August 23 @ 5:30pm Sunday, August 20 @ 7:30pm

Mandatory TLC Teacher/Helper Training:

Sunday August, 27rd 10:30am – TLC Sunday Teacher Training

Wednesday, August 30st 6:30pm – TLC Wednesday Teacher Training

Wednesday, August 30st 7:40pm – TLC Wednesday Helper TrainingThere will be a lot of important information shared during this time together including how to plan and teach a lesson using the Spark Curriculum, positive behavior management strategies, the 2017-18 Schedule and Calendar, and much more!! Getting the all the information and tools you need to teach will get First Lutheran’s 2017-18 TLC year off to a GREAT start!! Please make every effort to attend!!!!

Looking Ahead –

Wednesday, September 6th Is the 7th & 8th Grade Parent/Student/Captain Confirmation Orientation! We will all meet in the Fellowship Hall. This is a mandatory meeting please MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

7th Grade Confirmation Students, Parents, & Captains will meet from 6:00-6:40pm

8th Grade Confirmation Students, Parents, & Captains will meet from 7:00-7:40pm

Rally Day is Sunday, September 10th at 9:30 am!! Mark your calendars now!!

Other Important Items

Once again our beautiful sanctuary will be filled with the sounds of ringing bells starting this fall. It is the hope of the present ringers and director that you would join the bell choir to fill those vacant spots. The thought is that we would ring 4 times during the school year so we would not be practicing every Wednesday evening. Times and dates to be determined. The Bell Choir adds to worship where no other music can. Please think about giving your musical talent to this worthy cause.

Call Steve Meyer at 507-530-3256 or the church office if you are interested.

Dear First Lutheran Families,

I know it’s hard to believe, but we already need to start planning and preparing for First Lutheran’s 2017-18 TLC (Teaching the Love of Christ) Program Year!!

First Lutheran is the place to be for faith, family, fellowship, and learning! We’re here to help families keep their faith a part of their week! Families at First Lutheran have two options that create an opportunity for you and your family to worship and grow in your faith -- TLC Wednesday & TLC Sunday.

Here are the TLC Schedules: TLC Wednesdays TLC Sundays 2:30-4:00pm Faith Filled Fun, Snack, & Homework Time 8:30-9:30am Worship Service

4:00-5:00pm Spark Lessons, WOW Memory Work, 9:30-10:30am Convo Time, Spark Lessons, & WOW & Convo Time Memory Work

5:15-5:45pm Worship Service 10:45-11:45am Worship Service

5:45-6:30pm Light Supper for all, $2.00 per person AND all of the amazing regular ministries on Wednesdays will follow

Please fill out the registration and send it back to the church along with the fee. The TLC Wednesday fee is $24.00 per student ($12.00 education material fee & $12.00 snack fee). The TLC Sunday fee is $12.00 per students ($12.00 education material fee). Scholarships are available.

NEW THIS YEAR Mandatory Parent Meetings for both TLC Wednesday & TLC Sunday Parent:

There is a new policy in place this year at First Lutheran Church that will benefit everyone involved in the TLC Wednesday and Sunday programs. Parents of students registered for TLC Wednesday & TLC Sunday must attend one of the parent meetings offered before their child is allowed to attend TLC.

Partnering in your child’s faith journey is very important and there are several key items that we need to communicate to all parents of children participating in the TLC programs here at First Lutheran. Also, we feel it is extremely important for parents to be given the opportunity to ask questions.

The TLC Parent Meetings will be specific to TLC Wednesdays & TLC Sundays so please choose the one that pertains to the program your child will be attending. If for some reason, one of the meeting options does not work for your family, please contact us by email: Kitsi – kmarks@iw.net or Tonya – ttomasek@iw.net .

Mandatory Parent Meeting Options: TLC Wednesday TLC Sunday Wednesday, August 16 @ 7:00pm Sunday, August 13 @ 7:00pm Sunday, August 20 @ 6:00pm Wednesday, August 16 @ 5:30pm Wednesday, August 23 @ 5:30pm Sunday, August 20 @ 7:30pm

TLC Wednesday Transportation: Transportation for TLC Wednesdays this year will continue as it did last year… We encourage our families to create carpools! If you need help finding someone to carpool with, please contact us by email: Kitsi – kmarks@iw.net or Tonya – ttomasek@iw.net . If you have any questions feel free to contact the church office at 532-2429. God’s Blessings, Kitsi, Tonya, Pastor Scott, & Pastor Julie

Director & Volunteer Coordinator:

Crew Leaders Continued:

Imagination Station Leaders: Kitsi Marks Lori Folk Cole Beech Jodi Frazee Kathy Bloemker

Celebration Night Coordinators: Landon Frost Eli Houseman Jess Moriarty Abbey Goldtrap Allie Kock Amber Woodbeck Wendy Graven Brittney Ormberg

Amira Hasch Jenna Pinckney

Child Care Coordinator: Sami Hey Brooklyn Sukalski

Kristy Moore Jennie Jensen

Reese Jensen Projectionists: Child Care Helpers: Megan Kock Shelly Maes

Isaiah Brusven Julie Kuecker Isaac Marks Katie Brusven Sydney Meister Samantha Nielsen Jenna Mortier Registration Coordinator: Rachel Thomsen Madelyn Murphy Heather Rokeh Kaitlyn Matzner Emma Myhre Bryce Paulsen Registration Helpers: Craft Coordinator: Nancy Paulzine Carole Kerkaert

Jess Moriarty Gabby Reese Jordan Reaves Denise Schneekloth

Craft Teachers: Crista Schultze Skit Actors: Emily Coequyt Liz Stucker Eli Houseman Jodi Frazee Bailey Tomasek Pastor Julie Taylor Gilbertson Noah Wilts

Jane Hartman Simon Zahrbock Snack Coordinator: Izabella Hunsley Layne Ziemer Nikki Gehrke

Denise Odegaard Melanie Olsen Decoration Coordinators: Snack Helpers: Donna Reaves Alyssia Coudron Barb Glaeser Amy Sauter Tanya Freeburg Steve Glaeser

Kayla Padfield

Crew Leader Coordinator: Decorators/Helpers: Helen Pedersen

Tonya Tomasek Nate Brusven Ruth Quist

Renee DeAustin Nicole Springstead

Crew Leaders: Paul Freeburg Alexa Amundson Ron McKenzie Spotlight Photographer Kinzie Andreas Ken Versaevel David Moriarty Lexis Arnold Friends at Victory Christian Church Heather Bigler Story Teller Coordinator: Malia Bloemker Imagination Station Coordinator: Pastor Julie

Angie Buchert Jess Moriarty

Tami Dahl Brennan DeVos

Story Tellers: Beth Roelfsema Lexie Dulas

Stephanie DeVos Music & Media Coordinator: Angie Fahl

Amber Downing Elizabeth Maxwell Pam Odland

Rebecca Downing Amanda Pederson

Makenzie Enderson Publicity Coordinator: Dawn Planting

Shelly Maes Emily Pollock

Thank You Maker Fun Factory VBS 2017 Volunteers!!!

Please fill out ONE registration form per child.* Additional forms are available. Thanks!

NAME_________________________________________________________ M / F (circle one)

DATE OF BIRTH_______________ AGE (by Sept 1st )______________ GRADE________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN(S)

NAME______________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________________________

HOME PHONE_____________________________

DAD’S CELL_________________________ DAD’S WORK_____________________________

MOM’S CELL________________________ MOM’S WORK____________________________

EMAIL

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT (include name, relationship to child, address, phone #s)

______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE CHECK WHICH YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR: All Students must pre-register. Registrations due August 2, 2017.

_________TLC Sundays (4 yrs.—6th grade) ______ Amount Paid $12.00

9:30-10:30 a.m. TLC Convo, Spark Bible Lesson, Memory Work

_________ TLC Wednesdays (4 yrs.---6th grade) ______ Amount Paid $24.00

2:30-4:00 p.m. TLC Activity Time, Snack & Homework

4:00-5:00 p.m. Spark Bible Lesson, Memory Work, TLC Convo

__________ Please send me a list of those registered for TLC Wednesdays and their

contact information for carpool planning

TLC Wednesday Family Worship will be held at 5:15pm…Supper $2 per person starts at 5:45pm

__________ I can volunteer for TLC Wednesdays (Teacher, Team-Teacher, Convo, 2:30-4 Helper)

__________ I can volunteer for TLC Sundays (Teacher, Team-Teacher, Convo)

SPECIAL CONCERNS/FOOD

ALLERGIES?____________________________________________________________

Questions? Email Kitsi at kmarks@iw.net, Tonya at ttomasek@iw.net or call the church office 532-

2429.

* Rally Day and Worship for the entire First Lutheran Congregation will be on Sunday, September 10th

at

9:30a.m. TLC Wednesdays will begin on Wed, Sept 13. TLC Sundays will begin on Sun, Sept 17.

* Please fill out ALL information before returning to the Church Office. We will use this information to update our church

records. Thank you very much!

*Participants, by involvement in programs or activities, give permission to use any photographs taken by First

Lutheran Church for any and all church promotions and publicity.

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TLC Family “Pick-Up” Plan We are asking each TLC Wednesday and TLC Sunday Family to sign and or fill out a “Pick-Up Plan” for each child

that is registered for TLC. This has become a necessary policy because of Insurance requirements.

Here are the guidelines for picking up your children at TLC…

TLC Wednesday & TLC Sunday

All PreK-2nd

Grade students must be picked up in their classroom by a parent or another adult.

All 3rd

–6th Grade students must submit a written plan as to where they are meeting their parent(s) or another

adult.

TLC Wednesday 3rd

-6th

Grade Parents: Please Mark which best describes where you will pick up your child…

____ Door A Sanctuary door, Church Street side

____ Door B Office door, Church Street

____ Door E Sanctuary door, Parking Lot side

____ In the Classroom

____ Narthex

____ Other, please explain:

__________________________________________________________________________

*Any changes to this plan must be submitted in writing.

Child’s Name: __________________________________ Date: _______________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________________

TLC Sunday3rd

-6th

Grade Parents: Please Mark which best describes where you will pick up your child…

____ Door A Sanctuary door, Church Street side

____ Door B Office door, Church Street

____ Door E Sanctuary door, Parking Lot side

____ In the Classroom

____ Narthex

____ Other, Please explain:

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

*Any changes to this plan must be submitted in writing.

Child’s Name:__________________________________ Date: _______________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________________

Shetek Lutheran Ministries

Mark Your Calendar

July 1,8,15,22,29-worship services 5:30

July 18th Donor Picnic 5:00

July 29th –Toddlers & Trees

August 5 & 12 –worship service 5:30

August 11-13th –Alumni Weekend

August 25th –27th - senior adult retreat

September 7th—PIE workshop

September 8th & 9th –Women’s Retreat

September 10th -15 – Road Scholars

September 16th –Shetek WELCA

conference

September 16th – Pre- marriage Retreat

September 23rd– Toddlers and Trees

For more information go to Shetek.org or Call 507-763-3567

Worship Schedule

Saturdays - 5:30pm Sundays – 9:30am

Radio – Sundays at 11am on 1400AM or 103.3FM

Local Cable TV – Tuesdays at 7:30pm and Wednesdays at 1:30pm Charter 180 & Vast 17

Church Office Phone: 507-532-2429 Church Office Email: firstluth@iw.net

Pastor Scott Fuller

E-mail: revscottfuller56@gmail.com Phone: 507-476-8961

Pastor Julie McCain E-mail: pastorjuliemccain@gmail.com Phone: 310-938-1346

www.1stlutheran.org

You can view our Facebook page from this site too! Youth Web Site – www.first-lutheran-youth.blogspot.com

Shetek Lutheran Ministries Where Christ Renews and Empowers

Help send Kids to camp…Become a Pelican/Timber member today. For more information call 763-3567 or www.shetek.org

Come join us…

Saturday Worship

July 1st - August 12th

5:30 p.m.

Shetek Lutheran Ministries Chapel