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Faith Lutheran Church 308 2nd St. NW Dodge Center, MN
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
Losing weight. UGGG! Just the sound of it makes me get all anxious inside. Don’t get me wrong, I need to do it, but I really don’t want to because I LOVE FOOD!
One weekend while cleaning out my dad’s house, my sister told me about this app for my phone called ‘Lose It!’ and she told me I should download it onto my phone. My response to her was, “I hate being accountable to something for what I eat. It’s a personal journey for me.” Well, you can probably see how that’s gone for me in these last couple of years. The numbers on my scale have gone up instead of down.
I decided to bite the bullet and download the app and I have been using it ever since. This app tracks how many calories I eat or drink each day. I have to enter in the food and it lets me know how many calories I have left for the day.
On the evening of the second day that I was using it, I decided I would like to end the evening with a glass of wine. I first poured it into a measuring cup and then into my wine glass. 8oz. I was so ready to kick my shoes off, sit down in the recliner, and sip my 8 ounces of wine. First, however, I needed to track it in ‘Lose It!’
I clicked on the app, scanned the label on the wine bottle, entered in my 8ounces and then it happened. ‘Lose It!’ calculated my calories and then started flashing red… I half expected a siren to go off. I was about to EXCEED MY DAILY ALLOTTED CALORIES! I had a choice in front of me… to drink or not to drink. Did I tell you that I HATE accountability where food and drink are concerned? I looked back and forth between the glass of wine and my phone. Finally, I decided I had worked too hard that day to sabotage my progress and with almost a tear in my eye, I put the wine (the glass and all) in the fridge and stomped off to bed.
Friends, accountability is a good thing. Without it, we are so much more apt to let things slide, make choices we might regret, forget those things that are so very important to us. Summer is upon us when we take that much needed break from the regular routine of life. But, I challenge you this summer; don’t take a break from joining us in worshipping our ever faithful God. Let’s not let our relationship with Faith Lutheran slide; let’s not forget how important our active and engaged relationship with God and our church is. I am committed to being your accountability partner; faithfulness is often difficult to do on your own. I and your church family look forward to spending the summer with you.
In Jesus’ name, Pastor Barb
Times of Worship Sundays (Summer Schedule) 9:00 am Worship service 10:00 am Fellowship Wednesdays Monthly Fun in the Son
Upcoming Activities
June 2, 3, 4, 6, 16, 25, 30 Cottage meetings Tuesday, June 6 and 20 9:00 am Wise Guys Breakfast and Devotions Tuesday, June 6 1:30 pm Ruth Circle (Bible Study) Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30 am WOW Coffee/Devotions Wednesday, June 7 1:00 pm School’s Out Party Wednesday, June 14 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Salad Luncheon Sunday June 18 Father’s Day Sunday, June 18-23 Youth mission trip to St. Paul Sunday, June 25 June Baptismal Anniversaries
JUNE NEWSLETTER 2017
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Faith Lutheran Church Council Meeting Date: May 21, 2017 Time: 6:30pm
Meeting Notes:
Pastor’s Report Reviewed as submitted to council members.
Old Business *May 6-7 Synod Assembly delegates from Faith Lutheran: Lynn Koehler, Jim Jensen and Pastor Barb attended 2 workshops each and worship. Jim and Pastor Barb had confirmation and could not attend Sunday sessions. * We had 19 individuals confirmed on May 14th, affirming their baptis-mal vows. *May 14th was Teacher Appreciation Sunday. Our volunteer teachers were given a blessing by the congregation and received a $5 gift card to the “Annadine”. *May 21st was Senior Recognition Sunday-12 graduating seniors at Faith Lutheran. They received a special fellowship treat and were gifted a coffee mug with a scripture on it and a $5 Starbuck’s gift card.
New Business *After much prayer and conversation with different groups, the Faith Education Team is excited to present a new fall 2017 programming schedule. This will allow for two choirs (youth and adult), as well as provide longer education time. This new schedule will appear in our June newsletter. Questions will be answered about it at our 7 June cottage meetings. *Triton Backpack Program will be moving to the United Methodist Church due to space needs for our new curriculum. Everyone’s needs are being met. *Stewardship for all Seasons Year 2 begins May 24th.
Next Meeting: Sunday, July 16th after the 10am service. This will be a 2-4 hour workshop
Respectfully Submitted: Terri Hallaway
Vacation Bible Camp
Friday, August 11—Saturday, August 12
We will gather at 9am on August 11 and spend the whole day learning all about our amazing God! Then, families are invited to join us at 5pm for our campfire meal and worship. THEN, if your family chooses, they can pitch a tent near our Faith Bon(d)fire area and join us for our Faith Vacation Bible Camp-Out…complete with s'mores and campfire songs (parents are required)! Our VBC will continue on August 12 with breakfast at 8am. Our VBC will end at 11am.
Registration coming in our July Newsletter!
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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 1:30 pm 1st Tuesday of the month Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group 5:00 pm Thursdays
Ministry Teams Worship Assistant Training 9:15 am 4th Sunday of the month
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Faith Staff Meeting: Tuesdays at Annadine’s 10:00 am Outreach Leadership Team: No June Meeting Education Leadership Team: No June Meeting
CYF Leadership Team: Tuesday, June 6 6:30 pm Properties Leadership Team: Sunday, June 11 9:00 am Church Council Meeting: No June Meeting
MAY MONTHLY STATISTICS
Finance Report to Faith Council for April 2017
General income for April $24,119.02 Building income for April $6,088.00 Dedicated income for April $ 9,870.82 Building expenses for April $5.424.00 Total income for April $33,989.84 Difference for April $ 644.00 General expenses for April $13,263.07 YTD building income $20,668.68 Dedicated expenses for April $ 6,560.33 YTD building expenses $21,696.00 Total expenses for April $19,823.40 YTD general income $75,510.32 YTD Difference - 1,027.32 YTD dedicated income $21,178.69
Total YTD income $96,689.01 YTD general expenses $56,516.58 YTD dedicated expenses $15,590.63 Total YTD expenses $72,107.21
YTD Difference +24,581.80
Attendance Week of...
Sunday 8am
Sunday 10am
Wednesday 5:30pm
Weekly Total
May 7 67 294 11 372
May 14 90 86 16 192
May 21 80 110 15 205
May 28 Summer Schedule
Sunday 9am 118
X X 118
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Learning, Serving, Gathering in Jesus Name!
Final Bible Study/Faith Formation
Sunday, June 11 10am A parent or guardian must attend; bring insurance card
Departure: Sunday, June 18 Return: Friday, June 23 Please keep these youth in your prayers: Morgan Pluto, Sami Hallaway, Dani Hallaway, Isabella Selthun, Corbin Geisler, Cale Geisler, Noah Woxland, Iain Short, Megan Justice, Megan Koehler, Emma Amundson, Joseph Hammerschmidt, Makena Jensen, Alyssa Mitchell, Rhylan Peterson, Evan Tapp, Elyse Bester, Tanner Marquette, Sophia Dieter Adult Leaders: Lauren Asprey, Russ Koehler, Jackie Short, Pastor Barb
Mark your calendars! Wednesday, June 7
1pm—3pm Youth of all ages
Food, Games, Music, Fun FREE FREE FREE!!!!
Invite your friends! Faith west parking lot
Triton High School Baccalaureate Wednesday, May 31
8pm Performing Arts Center
Triton High School
Guest Pianist: Nadine Langworthy Guest Preacher: Pastor Barb
Parent Speakers: Karen Peterson and Shelly Bungum
August 1: Summer Holy Communion Retreat (for children grade 3 or above who haven’t participated previously)
August 8-10: Middle/High School Faith Camp Out August 11-12: Vacation Bible Camp and Family Camp (Elementary participants/MS HS volunteers)
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Sign-Up for the Cottage Meeting that you will be attending. Faith Family, You are cordially invited to sign-up for and attend one Faith Cottage Meeting held during the month of June. Our goal for these meetings is to engage our members in a guided conversation about the mission and vision for Faith Lutheran Church in 2018. God is busy working in and through our congregation and we desire to hear
your voices regarding our ministry goals, our current worship and education schedule, and the places of strength and the places of growth within our ministries. Join us and be heard! We are energized and excited to vision with you and to listen for the voice of God… together.
Faith Lutheran Church Council
Please call the church office to sign-up for the Cottage Meeting you will attend. Friday, June 2 9-11am Saturday, June 3 5-7pm Sunday, June 4 7-9pm Harold and Carolyn Long VaLane and Ray Tyler Kristyn and Aaron Maixner 61610th St. NW Dodge Center 107 3rd St SE Dodge Center 1206 7th St NW Dodge Center
Tuesday, June 6 7-9pm Friday, June 16 7-9pm Sunday, June 25 1-3pm Kevin and Karen Peterson Missy and Phil Pflaum Barb and Grant Erler 604 E Main St Dodge Center 505 13th Ave NW DC 15410 Cnty Hwy 24 West Concord
Friday, June 30 7-9pm Terri and Mitch Hallaway 14878 650th St. Claremont
You will be sent a reminder of your chosen Cottage Meeting closer to the date.
Faith Lutheran Church Christian Education Scope and Sequence 2017-2018 3yr-K: Bible Class: Learning from God’s Word (only offered Sunday mornings) 1st-4th Grade: Bible Class: Learning from God’s Word (offered Sundays and Wednesdays) 5th-6th Grade: Confirmation Preparation: Luther’s Small Catechism (only offered Wednesdays) Year A: Using your Bible, The Ten Commandments and The Creed Year B: The Lord’s Prayer, The Sacraments, and Using your Bible and Hymnal 7th -8th Grade: Confirmation (only offered Wednesdays)
Year A: Discipleship: The Marks of Discipleship and Being a Lutheran Disciple Year B: Your Relationship to Your Church, Worship, Stewardship, Service, Fellowship
9th Grade: 1 month Transition Class (September) & Confirmed in October (only offered Wednesdays required to be confirmed) 9th – 12th Grade – Bible Study/Life Application (only offered Wednesdays)
2017-2018 Schedule Wednesdays (September)
6:00-7:00: 9th Grade confirmation (9th graders confirmed in October) Wednesdays (October-April)
3 – 5pm: WACKY 5:15-6:00: Meal 6:00-7:00 :Christian Ed/Confirmation
6:00-6:15 ALL youth choir opener in sanctuary (Pastor Barb) 6:15 -7:00 1st -6th Grades in classrooms 6:15 -7:00 7th -8th Grades whole group in the fellowship hall
6:30-7:15: Faith Choir practice in sanctuary and Adult bible study 7:15 – 8:00: 9-12th Grades BS
Wednesday evening worship only during Lent
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Join us in welcoming the newest members of our Faith Lutheran Church family. When you see these new faces among us, introduce yourself and show them a Faith Lutheran Church WELCOME!
We are blessed to welcome: Keith and Linda Cooper; Milton and Nancy Kuball
Join us as, together, we try to survive the ...
What: Book Study on Pastor Barb’s Deck When: Sunday Evenings July 9, 16, 23, 30 Time: 6pm We will be studying one of my favorite authors, Brené Brown.
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, a leading expert on shame, authenticity, and belonging, shares ten guideposts on the power of Wholehearted living—a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.
Each day we face a barrage of images and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be. We are led to believe that if we could only look perfect and lead perfect lives, we'd no longer feel inadequate. So most of us perform, please, and perfect, all the while thinking, "What if I can't keep all of these balls in the air? Why isn't everyone else working harder and living up to my expectations? What will people think if I fail or give up? When can I stop proving myself?"
In her ten guideposts, Brown engages our minds, hearts, and spirits as she explores how we can cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, "No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough," and to go to bed at night thinking, "Yes, I am sometimes afraid, but I am also brave. And, yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable, but that doesn't change the truth that I am worthy of love and belonging."
Cost of the class is $10 which includes a copy of the book RSVP by June 18 so we can order enough books ([email protected] OR 374-2174 OR sign-up on the ‘Learning’ bulletin board)
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Mark Your Calendars! July 26: Faith Family Fieldtrip to Berne Woodfire Pizza Night/Concert August 23: Faith Family (all
ages) Kickball Game and Pot-
luck Picnic
This summer we are trying something new at Faith. Gathering together for worship can look very different from our regular worship. This summer our Wednesday evening worship will be just that… DIFFERENT! We will gather once each month to worship God through food, activity, and song.
Here’s our JUNE FUN IN THE SON: Wednesday, June 28, 6pm Faith Lutheran Fire Pit Area Campfire Supper (hotdogs, beans, chips) Songs and Stories
Faith Lutheran Salad Luncheon: June 14, 2017
The annual Faith Lutheran Church Salad Luncheon has been set for Wednesday, June 14, from 11:00am– 1:00pm in the fellowship hall and gathering area. The theme this year is rock and roll. It will be fun reminisce and to decorate around this theme.
All Faith Lutheran member families will be asked to contribute a salad, pan of bars or a specialty item. Please put your name on your bowls or pans and on the covers so we can get items returned easier and avoid mix-ups.
Tip: Put your salad into a zip lock bag and write your name/salad name on it with a Sharpie.
How can you help?
Donate
Donate a salad or a specialty item (bring on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning by 9am (church will open at 7am). Contact us and let us know what you will bring.
or
Donate $20. This can be sent or given to Jaci Gosse or Carol Johnson or put in an envelope labeled “Salad Luncheon donation,” and placed in the weekly offering.
Work
Help set up on Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:00pm (men are needed to help move tables and chairs)
Work on the day of the salad luncheon from 10:15am – 12:30pm (first shift) or from noon to the time clean-up is done (second shift).
Eat
Bring your friends to the luncheon
Help eat left-overs on Wednesday, starting at 5pm
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June 4
9:00 Ushers: Tom and Andrea Tapp
Acolytes:
Communion: Evan Tapp, Megan Koehler, Russ Koehler
Communion Prep: Monica and Sierra Keesling
Welcome Center: Paul Streed
Fellowship:
June 11
9:00 Ushers: Troy Stafford and Jill Minette
Acolytes:
Welcome Center: Jeremy Wahlstrom
Fellowship:
June 18
9:00 Ushers: Mike Louks and Jerry Scherger
Acolytes:
Communion: Kim Schuster, Barb and Grant Erler
Communion Prep: Carol Johnson
Welcome Center:
Fellowship: Dory and Jerry Scherger, Mike and Charleen Louks
June 25
9:00 Ushers: Allison and Jacob Rislov
Acolytes:
Welcome Center:
Fellowship: Grant and Barb Erler, Paul and Barb Streed
June Worship Assist & Fellowship
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JULY Family Ministry Team
Acolyte, usher and communion servers training will be offered on the fourth Sunday of every month at 9:15 am
This is an opportunity to receive training if you have never done these jobs before or to receive a refresher if it has been awhile.
Join Pastor Barb in the sanctuary after service and she will walk you through what you need to know. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the church office.
JUNE Family Ministry Team
Diane Barber Dori Jensen Jon and Mindy Knutson
Art and Deb Hall Jill Minette Micah and Heather Peterson
Michael Hammerschmidt Marion Johnson Tom and Ashley Smith
Jim and Brenda Harmon Darlene Keller Brian and Tracy Head
Bryan and Melissa Christianson Jacob and Allison Rislov Jared and Rikki Roe
Jon and Michelle Hanenberger Josh and Bree Peterson
Duane and Mary Lou Mussman Dave and Michelle Johnson
Mike and Rebecca Kreidermacher Marshall and Jennifer Tennermann
Check out the monthly Ministry Team sign-up sheets on
the “Serve” bulletin board in the Gathering
Area of our church. You can also sign up on the church
website www.faithdc.org
Ron and Lori Anderson Gary and Dianne Burton Corey and Amy Woxland
Lance and Becky Milner Justin and Heather Randall Greg and Linda Holmseth
Charlie and Lauren Asprey Karen Evans Mike and Kris Otto
Rod and Wendy Myer Mary Stoddard Jacob and Molly Hinrichsen
Julianna Berge Clint and Jean Wicks Brenda Bronner
Eric and Tessa Ogren Shelly Franko Rick and Lisa Wolf
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
June Birthdays
1 Stan Berge, Nikky Knutson
2 Garret Schaefer
3 Brianna Butler, Benjamin Krueger,
Spencer Pflaum, Vivienne Schick,
Spencer Senn
4 Natalie Knutson, Pat Redican
5 Anna Holmseth, Elle Myer
6 Rikki Roe, Jonathan Zill
7 David Zill
8 Darren Boeck, Karen Ingvaldson,
Charleen Louks, Melissa Miller
9 Ellen Berge, Emery Moe, Deena Schley
11 Craig Knutson, Denny Midthun, Mary
Norstad
12 Caden Bergman
14 Debra Driscoll
15 Mike Anderson, Joan Blaisdell, Ryin
Langley
16 Johann Klein, Pierson Laue
17 Allison Grant, Clint Wicks
18 Emma Amundson, Logan Erdmann
Ellery Wealot
19 Dianne Burton, Lane Freerksen, Mark
Halverson-Wente, Ayrton Henderson,
Marion Johnson, Rita Malsom, Jason
Wolf
20 Ryan French
21 Keanna Molina, Travis Redican
22 Becky Miner
23 Dan Fredrickson, Jacelyn Schley
24 Nancy Kuball
25 Harvey Knutson, Darrel Roe
26 Lori Anderson, Romell Matejcek,
Morgan Pluto
27 Owen Boyum, Joe Evans, Aaron
Maixner
28 Ryan Fate, Isaak Tapia
30 Kiara Boeck, Bob Christianson, Natalie
Robinson, Gene Young
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.
Erdman’s Receipts
When you shop at Erdman’s County Market, please save your receipts, bring them to church and put them into the labeled box in the Fellowship Hall. Twice a year, Shirley Chapin turns them into the store and we receive a percentage payment from Erdman’s.
Last time we received $70!! Tapes will be turned in now in June.
June Anniversaries
3 Harold and Carolyn Long
6 Rick and Carol Shephard
8 Chad and Tracie Bestor, Del and
Jody Steen
10 Deb and Darrel Roe
11 Grant and Barb Erler
11 Allison and Jacob Rislov
12 Lance and Becky Milner
18 Tim and Cindy Donaldson, Richard
and Cindy Huso
23 Chad and Shannon Andrist
24 Pat and Bonnie Redican
25 Mark and Lori Halverson-Wente,
Don and Joan Henderson
27 Jerry and Nancy Erdmann, Gary and
Dawn Leppert
29 Gary and Ann Trelstad
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June 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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9:30a
Pastor Barb at
Fairview
5p Alzheimer’s
caregivers’
support meeting
2
9a Cottage
meeting
Long’s home
10:30 U of
M Zumba
6:30p AA
3
5p Cottage
meeting at
Tyler’s home
4
9a Worship
10a Fellowship
2p Amanda
Johnson baby
shower
6p Bible study
7p Cottage
Meeting at
Maixner’s home
5
10:30 U of M
Zumba
4:30p Kwik
Trip meeting
6
9a Quilting
9a Wise
Guys
10a Staff
meeting
6:30p CYF
7p Cottage
Meeting
Peterson’s
home
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9:30a WOW
8
5p Alzheimer’s
caregivers’
support meeting
9
10:30 U of
M Zumba
6:30p AA
10
3p Jenna
Shellbetter
baby shower
11
9a Worship
10a Fellowship
10 Mission Trip
planning
6p Bible study
12
10:30 U of M
Zumba
13
9a Quilting
9a Wise Guys
10a Staff
meeting
14
9:30a WOW
15
5p Alzheimer’s
caregivers’
support meeting
16
10:30 U of
M Zumba
6:30p AA
7p Cottage
Meeting at
Pflaum’s
home
17
18 Father’s Day
9a Worship
10a Fellowship
6:30p Council
19
10:30 U of M
Zumba10:30
20
9a Quilting
21
9:30a WOW
22
5p Alzheimer’s
caregivers’
support meeting
6:30p Outreach
meeting
23
10:30 U of
M Zumba
6:30p AA
24
25
9a Worship
10a Fellowship
1p Cottage
Meeting at
Erler’s home
26
10:30 U of M
Zumba
27
9a Quilting
10a Staff
meeting
28
9:30a WOW
6p Faith
Family Fun in
the Son
29
5p Alzheimer’s
caregivers’
support meeting
30
10:30 U of M
Zumba
6:30p AA
7p Cottage
Meeting at
Hallaway’s
home
MISSION TRIP TO ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
308 2ND ST NW
PO BOX 358
DODGE CENTER, MN 55927
June 2017
Faith Lutheran Church News PASTOR
Rev. Barbara Streed
Emergencies: 507-456-4395
MINISTRY ASSISTANT
Jackie Short
SECRETARY
Carol Johnson
MUSIC COORDINATOR
Nadine Langworthy
CUSTODIAN
Tessa Ogren
Communicate with Faith
www.faithdc.org
507-374-2174
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and reaching out in love to all God’s people”