january newsletter - faith lutheran church · 2019-03-17 · resume on wednesday, january 3rd and...
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Greetings and Happy New Year! Maybe your Christmas tree and decorations are all down and packed neatly away. Or maybe you, like me, enjoy keeping the decorations up as long as possible to prolong the holiday season or until I can find the time and energy to put everything away! In January, we celebrate Epiphany, the coming of the wise ones with their gifts for the infant, Jesus. In one of my favorite books about Advent and Christmas, The Season of the Nativity, Sybil MacBeth describes Epiphany as “the season of the year when we recognize the significance of Jesus, when his identity as the Christ will begin to manifest itself beyond the boundaries of a small town in a small country.” One of the main symbols of this season is a star because it was a star that shone brightly, guiding the magi to Jesus. I love the idea that the light of Christ shines during one of the darkest months of our year. The worship song, “Shine, Jesus, Shine,” speaks about this. Sing along as you read!
Lord, the light of your love is shining In the midst of the darkness, shining
Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us Set us free by the truth you now bring us
Shine on me, shine on me Shine, Jesus, shine
Fill this land with the Father's glory Blaze, Spirit, blaze
Set our hearts on fire Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy Send forth your word
Lord, and let there be light This song and the season of Epiphany help me to remember that Jesus Christ is the light that shines for each of us, bringing hope, grace, and new life. May the light of Christ shine brightly in and through your life this year.
Pastor Lisa
JANUARY NEWSLETTER Faith Lutheran Church
308 2nd St. NW, Dodge Center, MN 55927
TIMES OF WORSHIP
Sundays 8:00 am Traditional service 9:00 am Fellowship/education 10:00 am Contemporary service
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, January 3, 10, 7, 24, 31 WOW Coffee/Devotions 9:30 am Tuesday, January 2 and 16 Wise Guys Breakfast/Devotions, 9:00 am
Tuesday, January 2 Ruth Circle (Bible Study), 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 3 Wednesday Programming Resumes Sunday, January 7 Sunday Education Resumes Tuesday, January 9 Deborah Circle (Bible Study), 7:00 pm Thursday, January 11 and 25 Just for Fun (Senior Citizens), 1:00 pm Sunday, January 14 Youth and Adult Choirs Sing at Worship New Member Lunch and Class, 11am Saturday, January 20 Holy Communion Retreat, 9am-1pm
Sunday, January 21 Worship service with Holy Communion Celebration, 9am Annual meeting, 10:00 am Saturday, January 27 ELCA Youth Gathering Fundraiser “Indoor Garage Sale”, 8am-2pm
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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 12:00 pm 1st Tuesday of the month Just for Fun (senior citizens) 1:00 pm 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month Deborah Circle 7:00 pm 2nd Tuesday of the month Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group 5:00 pm Thursdays
MONTHLY MEETINGS Faith Staff Meeting: Tuesdays 10:00 am Youth Leadership Team: Tuesday, Jan. 2 6:30 pm Properties Leadership Team: Sun., Jan. 7 9:00 am Education Leadership Team: Jan. 8 6:30 pm
Outreach Leadership Team: Thursday, Jan. 11 6:30 pm Church Council: Sunday, January 21 11:00 am Social Ministries Leadership Team, Sun. Jan. 28 9:00 am
DECEMBER MONTHLY STATISTICS
Finance Report to Faith Council for November 2017
General income for November $ 26,535.53 Building income for November $4,229.00 Dedicated income for November $ 16,704.00 Building expenses for November $5,424.00 Total income for November $ 43,239.53 Difference for November -$1,195.00 General expenses for November $ 24,028.84 YTD building income $52,982.68 Dedicated expenses for November $ 5,254.48 YTD building expenses $59,664.00 Total expenses for October $ 29,283.32
YTD Difference -$6,681.32
YTD general income $203,669.35 YTD dedicated income $ 61,671.68
Total YTD income $265,341.03 YTD general expenses $178,299.40 YTD dedicated expenses $ 45,460.68 Total YTD expenses $223,760.08
YTD Difference +$ 41,580.95
Week of... 8am 10am Total
December 3 108 129 237
December 10 111 113 224
December 17 Christmas Program
305 305
December 24 9 am 126 3 pm 189 5 pm 101
December 24 10 pm 106 12/24 Total 522
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Call to Order 2pm by Jim Jensen
Opening Prayer By Pastor Barb
Approval of Nov’s Meeting Minutes
Motion by Kristyn M, second by Ryan S. Motion carried.
Approval of Treasurer’s Report Motion by Missy P, second by VaLane T. Motion carried.
Pastor’s Report *Outgoing council member-Harold Long. We will be looking for a new member. All other members’ terms as listed in pastor’s report. *SAS 2017-2018 appeal successful. *Pastor invited to participate (by assistants to the Bishop) in a 1 year ecu-menical leadership development program called “The SHAPE of Leader-ship.” It involves 4 retreats to Wartburg Seminary: Feb 11-13, April 22-24, June 24-26 and Sept 16-18
* “Safe Guarding God’s Children” and “Active Shooter” training in pro-cess/attended. Need to put together a “Crisis” team and plan by June 2018. *All else reviewed as presented.
Approval of Consent Agenda Reports
Motion by Missy P, second by Cory W. Motion carried. *Properties: Missy Pflaum will make sure there is bite out by the doors. *Social Ministries: December 16th Jolly Trolley booked in Rochester @5:30pm
February 3rd: family tubing at Ironwood Springs Ranch 3-5pm
*Youth Ministries: “Flocking” is now done until spring. Great success! *Education: December 17th is the Youth Christmas Program. *Worship, Arts and Music: Christmas services as presented in above re-port.
Old Business *Motion by Harold L, second by Missy P.to enter into a relationship with Wartburg Seminary and the SEMN Synod to raise up leaders for the ELCA by participating in the TEEM (Theological Education for Emerging Ministries) program with Jackie Short being the candidate with whom we would journey beginning September 2018. Motion carried.
New Business *Triton Post Prom donation failed on no motion. *Motion by Missy P, second by Cory W to approve the 2018 housing allotment for Pastor Streed as specified in the budget as part of her total salary package. Motion carried. *Motion by Kristyn M, second by Missy P to appoint Paul Streed, Cody Schaefer, Mindy Schaefer, Dan Blaisdell, Corey Woxland (Council Rep/Treasurer), Ryan Schrom (Council Rep) to the Faith Lutheran Church Endowment Board. Motion carried. *2018 Budget – see separate report submitted by Church Treasurer
Adjournment/Lord’s Prayer Motion to adjourn @ 6:14 pm.
Faith Lutheran Church Council Meeting Sunday, December 10, 2017 2:00 pm
Council Members Present: President Jim Jensen, Vice President VaLane Tyler, Corey Woxland, Terri Hallaway, Melissa Pflaum, Russ Koehler, Ryan Schrom, Kevin Peterson, Lauren Asprey, Kristyn Maixner, Harold Long , Pastor Barb Streed and Intern Pastor Lisa Carlson Council Members Absent: Barb Erler Guests Present: none
Next Meeting: Sunday, January 21st @ 11am Respectfully Submitted: Terri Hallaway
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Faith Education Ministry (All Ages)
Christian Education, Confirmation, and HS BS… resume on Wednesday, January 3rd and Sunday, January 7th.
The Faith Lutheran Youth Choir (PreK-8th Grade) will be sharing their music at the 10am worship service on Sunday, January 14. Please meet in our education classrooms by 9:45am. Your grade will be posted on the classroom door where your class will meet.
Holy Communion Retreat 3rd Grade and Up Saturday, January 20 9am—1pm (for those children that have not attended a previous retreat) At this retreat we will learn about what we are celebrating and why we celebrate when we receive Holy Communion. Weather you/your child have already been receiving Holy Communion or you/your child will be receiving for the first time, all children should attend 1 retreat while in grades 3 and up. Lunch is Provided Register by calling the church office at 374-2174 or email [email protected]
Students who participate in this retreat will participate in a Celebration of Holy Communion
Sunday, January 21
January Adult Education Class
A Journey with Dementia: This 4 week class offers insight surrounding the diagnosis, the daily journey, and the future outlook of a family on a journey with dementia. Facilitated by Shirley Traff and Elmer Hungate, weekly classes include: Describing Dementia and Distinguishing Components, Our Story, Elmer’s Perspective, and Hope and Continuing. Wednesdays, January 10, 14, 21, 28 7:15-8:30pm Faith Library Pre-Register for a class by calling the church office at 374-2174.
Due to the change of schedule on Sunday, January 21, there will be NO Education that day. Worship is at 9 am and our Faith Annual Meeting is at 10 am on that day.
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Faith Education Ministry con’t
Deborah Circle This group meets once a month during the school year in the evening at participants’ homes. This year they are studying from the Women of Faith Series: Encouraging Each Other. This group is informal and of all ages. Contact Jeremy for information 507-272-9462.
Wiseguys: This group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings of the month from 9am-10am at Faith enjoying a homecooked hot breakfast, lively discussion, devotions and prayer.
Ruth Circle This group meets the 1st Tuesday of every month beginning at 1:30 at Faith delving into the monthly bible study found in the ELCA Gather magazine. Questions? Call Shirley at 507-527-2615. All are welcome!
W.O.W. (Women of Wisdom) This group meets every Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 at Faith sharing coffee/treats, conversation, devotions, and prayer.
ELCA Youth Gathering UPDATE
Participants and Adult Leaders
Your next scheduled Bible study
February 18, 2018
9am-1pm at Faith Lutheran
Bring your questions, bring your
excitement, bring your appetite!
This is the second of our 4 required
pre-gathering gatherings.
Only 6.5 months away!!!!!!
Faith Family
Sledding Trip!
Families, mark your calendars for this fun-filled
trip to Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch,
Stewartville Minnesota.
Date: Saturday, February 3
Time: 1:15-6:30 (meet at church to carpool)
Cost: $10/person (includes food)
Register By: Sunday, January 28 by calling the church
office or signing up in the Gathering Area
All children through grade 5 must be accompanied by
a parent/guardian. All children grades 6-12 must have
a parent/guardian signed waiver (at church office).
Faith Youth Ministry
What you do: 1. Collect all those wonderful treasures 2. Tell Pastor Barb you want a “SPOT” 3. Bring anything and everything you
want to sell 4. Run your booth 5. Clean up when you’re done
What we do: 1. Advertise 2. Provide your spot and tables 3. CHEER YOU ON!!!!
January 27 8am-2pm
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Wednesday Night Meals Serving time : 5-6pm $3/per meal 10 meal punch card $30
January 3: Vicki’s Group Serving Team/Parents: Ella Woxland, Mena Faber, Owen Petersohn, Corbin Giesler, Myles Christianson
January 10: Jeff’s Group Serving Team/Parents: Cale Gielsler, Spencer, Marquette, Jude Gosse, Reese Kispert,
January 17: Karen P’s Group Serving Team/Parents: Mary Zill, Isabella Selthun, Emma Esplan, Sydney Pluto January 24: Karen K’s Group Serving Team/Parents: Noah Maixner, Elizabeth Krause, Zoe Boeck, Ari Wennes January 31: Russ’ Group Serving Team/Parents: Weston, Thomas, Peyton Bills, Hunter Gnagey, Joseph Peterson, August Kozisek
Parents we ask that you provide supervision for your children
during meal time
The Pantry of Faith, crisis food pantry, continues to grow serving more and more families every year. 2014: 75 bags (July-Dec), 2015: 142 bags, 2016: 110 bags, 2017: 285 bags.
We thank you for your prayers and the generosity with which you have
blessed this ministry. We continue to gladly and thankfully accept monetary donations as we are then better able to fill more bags!
Faith Outreach Ministry
January 7: Soup and Sandwiches January 14: Sloppy Joes January 21: Tacos January 28: Tator-Tot Hotdish
COME ONE! COME ALL! Your treasures await at the Faith Lutheran Youth
ULTIMATE INDOOR GARAGE SALE!!! When: Saturday, January 27 8am-2pm Where: Faith Lutheran Church Come support our youth as they work to fund their upcoming ministry experience trips: ELCA Youth Gathering, mission trips, camping trips, and Bible camp.
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Check It Out: Monthly Ministry Team sign-up sheets on the “Serve” bulletin board in the church Gathering Area. You can also sign up on the church website www.faithdc.org or call 374-2174.
January 7 Communion Preparation: Carol Johnson
8am Ushers: Greg & Alisha Selthun
Communion: Carol Johnson
Acolytes: Isabella & Isaiah Selthun
9am Welcome Center
Fellowship: Don and Sheryl Pischke
10am Ushers: Eric & Tessa Ogren
Communion: ___________________
Acolytes: Kileyah McChesney & Emma
Ogren
January 14 8:am Ushers: _______________________
Acolyte: Mary Zill & Joseph Peterson
9am Welcome Center: _______________
Fellowship: Paul and Barb Stred
10am Ushers: Wendy Kenworthy & ______
Acolyte: Lauryn Nauman & Jenna
Kenworthy
January 21 Communion Preparation: 9am Ushers: Jason Kozisek & ________
Communion: ________________
Acolytes: August & AJ Kozisek
10am Annual Meeting
Welcome Center ______________
Fellowship: __________________
Randy/Nadine Langworthy: Provide
January 28 8 am Ushers: Chris & Morgan Pluto
Acolyte: Sydney & Graham Pluto
Fellowship: _________________
Welcome Center ____________
10 am Ushers: Don and Sheryl Pischke
Acolytes: Bryar Quimby & Tegan
Ridenour
We are looking for people to be at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings. If you are interested or would like more information, please call Jackie in the church office (507) 374-2174.
Faith Worship Band
Practice Wednesdays: 7:15-7:45pm 1/3, 1/17, 1/31
Joe/Stacey Evans Larry/Carol Mundy Brett/Ashton Franko Curt Myers Jeremy/Amy Gnagey Rex/Malinda Quam John/Jaci Gosse Jerry/Dory Scherger Roger/Jean Hanson Sharon Shiek Ron/Wanda Snyder Andrew/Sara KleinRobin Robyn Mergen Jacob/Danielle Snyder Craig/Nikky Knutson Linda Stevens Cody/Hillary Laue Kim Swanson Aaron/Kristyn Maixner Chad/Laura Thomas
January Volunteers
Worship & Fellowship
January Family Ministry Team
Darren/Melissa Boeck Kate Connor Joe/Kris Dragich Sara Huntley Richard/Cindy Huso Nick/Holly Huso Ben Huso Sara Johnson Kim Johnson Riley Kispert Bryce/Karen Kleinwort Jason/Tina Kozisek Steve/Amanda Kruckeberg Alan Lange Bobby/Misty Langley Lorie Meier Jeremy Otterbein Destinee Ramirez Amanda Ricter Darrel/Deb Roe Rick/Carol Shepard Del/Jody Steen Brian/Michelle Styndl Dale/Kim Urban Randy/Nadine Langworthy Carla Vacura
February Family Ministry Team
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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.
January Birthdays 1 Michael Hammerschmidt, Jacob Harmon 2 Mike Hukee, Aric Knutson, Joe Wernecke, 3 Grant Erler 5 Steve Lee 6 Reese Berge, Morgan Franko 7 Tony Bishop 8 Brooks Hortop, Mike Otto 9 Nora Adamson, Kaatie Andrist, Isabella
Axt, Chris Evans, Noah Maixner, Kreesia Wilks
10 Claire Berge, Arlyn Scheiber 11 Pastor Barb Streed 12 Tammy Fate, Gabriella Molina, Jaxson
Porisch, Paul Streed 13 Jayden Salinas Hakomaki 14 Henry Ogren, Jenna Kenworthy 15 Sarah Nash, Brianna Schrom, Olivia Zill 16 Lupita Pischke 17 Brad Barber 18 Reid Erler 19 Travis Shallbetter 20 Mindy Knutson 23 Greg Holmseth, Chris Miller 24 Haevan Quimby 25 Madelyn Miller, Rebecca Wolf 26 Sharon Sheik 27 Juergen Flores, Haley Jensen 28 Connor Kleinwort, Cassoundra Roe, Evan
Tapp 29 Jocelyn Austin, Andrew Head, Kris Otto 31 Larry Ellingson, Landon Harris, Chloe Staub
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about the ministries of Faith or become a member of Faith Lutheran and partner with us in God’s mission on earth, you are invited to a
“Get to Know Faith” class and luncheon on
Sunday, January 14 11am
RSVP to the church office at
507-374-2174 or [email protected]
January Anniversaries 1. Rod and Wendy Myer 6. Mike and Pam Justice 8. Mike and Jill Hukee 10. Charlie and Lauren Asprey 22. Greg and Annie Harris 30. Mike and Cindy Kelly
Sunday, January 21
Worship @ 9am
Annual Meeting @ 10am
Join us as we celebrate all God has done in and through Faith Lutheran in 2017 and all God will do in and through Faith Lutheran in 2018. God
is most certainly good!
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2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Church
Office
Closed
2
9a Quilting
9a Wise Guys
10a Staff mtg.
12:00p Ruth
Circle
6:30 p Youth
leadership
meeting
3 7:30a THS
Donuts
9:30a WOW
3p WACKY
5:15p Meal
6p Education
6:30p Choir
7:15p Band
7:15p HS BS
4
9:30a Pastor Barb
at Fairview
5p Alzheimer’s
caregivers’
support meeting
5
6:30p AA
6
8a DC Lions
tree pick-up
meeting
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8a Worship
9a Fellowship
9a Properties mtg.
9:15a Education
10a Worship
7p Washington, DC
meeting
6pm Bible study at
Pastor Barb’s
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6:30
Education
meeting
9
9a Quilting
10a Staff mtg.
7p Deborah
Circle
10 7:30a THS
Donuts
9:30a WOW
3p WACKY
5:15p Meal
6p Education
6:30p Choir
7:15p Adult Study
7:15p HS BS
11
1p Just For Fun
5p Alzheimer’s
caregivers’
support meeting
6:30p Outreach
meeting
12
6:30p AA
13
14
8a Worship
9a Fellowship
9a Properties mtg.
9:15a Education
10a Worship
11a New Member
gathering
6pm Bible Study at
Pastor Barb’s
15
16
9a Quilting
9a Wise Guys
10a Staff mtg.
17 7:30a THS
Donuts
9:30a WOW
3p WACKY
5:15p Meal
6p Education
6:30p Choir
7:15p Band
7:15p Adult Study
7:15p HS BS
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5p Alzheimer’s
caregivers’
support meeting
19
8a Pre-
school
readiness
6:30p AA
20
9a Holy
communion
retreat
9 Reed Erler
Party
21
9a Worship
10a Annual meeting
11a Church council
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23
9a Quilting
10a Staff mtg.
24 7:30a THS
Donuts
9:30a WOW
3p WACKY
5:15p Meal
6p Education
6:30p Choir
7:15p Adult Study
7:15p HS BS
25
1p Just For Fun
5p Alzheimer’s
caregivers’
support meeting
26
6:30p AA
27
8a-2P
YOUTH
INDOOR
GARAGE
SALE!
28
8a Worship
9a Fellowship
9:15a Education
9:30a Social team
meeting
10a Worship
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30
9a Quilting
10a Staff mtg.
31 7:30a THS
Donuts
9:30a WOW
3p WACKY
5:15p Meal
6p Education
6:30p Choir
7:15p Band
7:15p Adult Study
7:15P HS BS
1 February
2
3
1:15-6p
Family
Sledding
Trip
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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
308 2ND ST NW
PO BOX 358
DODGE CENTER, MN 55927
January 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
WACKY ASSISTANT
Makena Jensen
Communicate with Faith
www.faithdc.org
507-374-2174
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and reaching out in love to all God’s people”