OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH JUNE 2018 NEWSLETTER

Stewardship News

Stewardship Committee Mission

Statement: The goal, of our stewardship

discipleship ministry at Our Savior’s

Lutheran Church, is to help God’s people

grow in their relationship with Jesus,

through the use of time, talents and

finances, that God has entrusted to them.

This is a good time to thank people in

advance for their continued stewardship

support of our Gospel Ministry here at

OSL over the Summer months. If you are

away from church during weekends don’t

forget the option that you can send your

Gospel Ministry offering by mail.

Wendy Thon, Kathy Baarsch and I

attended the first Stewardship for All

Seasons (SAS) meeting in Rochester. The

next meeting in Rochester is scheduled for

August 22nd. We’re in the beginning

phases of this Stewardship Emphasis

which will concentrate activities in the

Fall. The purpose of SAS is to lead

congregations into effective stewardship

ministry which is a

holistic and

systemic

emphasis.

– Pastor Mark

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Our Savior’s Mission Statement Using God’s Word as a foundation, Our Savior’s Lutheran shall, through meaningful worship, study, prayer and mission outreach, provide a Christ-centered atmosphere of enthusiasm, support, sensitivity and openness to all people.

God’s people find a place of belonging, God’s people devoted to seek God’s purposes, God’s people committed to compassionate caring.

Blessing of the Bikes Please bring/ride your bikes

including motorcycles to the

June 10th service. The service

will focus on our stewardship to

God's creation. See you on June

10th for the Blessing of the Bikes!

The OSL Church Council has called a congregational meeting for Sunday June 3rd, following the worship service, to seek approval to purchase an upgrade to the current sound system.

Father's Day Invite all who give a father’s care to worship in person or pray on Sunday, June 17th. We will be honoring them during the service.

Remember our Deadlines! Articles and announcements for the newsletter: The 17th of each month. Announcements for the worship bulletin: Thursday, noon.

View the Synod’s, The Bridge, River

Crossings, & WELCA River Channels

newsletters, and the ELCA Daily

Prayer Ventures via our website.

1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter

under heaven: 2 . . . a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; – Ecclesiastes 3

As we begin the Summer months school is out for students. Technically, Summer doesn’t begin until the Summer Solstice on June 21st. Nonetheless, the temperatures have warmed up, trees and flowers are in bloom as the grass grows tall. The planting, of seeds in the fields on surrounding farms, as well as in people’s gardens, is done in anticipation of the harvest that is to come. These 3 months signal a time of travel experiences for young and old alike. While some people will be going on vacations the church doesn’t take a vacation.

Instead Summer activities begin. There will be Vacation Bible School, with students, youth and adults, exploring God’s Word and ways outside of the usual Sunday School classroom setting. I’ll join some of our youth and adults as we travel to Houston to attend the ELCA National Youth Gathering.

Every weekend will bring a new worship experience, a new opportunity to give thanks and praise to God, from VBS Sunday, the Blessing of the Bikes, Father’s Day, Christmas in July, and our annual outdoor worship service.

Whether it’s during the Summer or the other 9 months of the year, remember when you travel to take time for worship. In your travels, take time to give thanks to God, to read and hear the Word, and pray. Be it lakeside or riverside, at the campsite, in the cabin, along the trail, at the beach, in the city, or in the countryside, at another church, or on the open road, take time for God.

Whenever you’re at home, on weekends this Summer, join us for worship during these Summer months. On your own, with family or friends, with neighbors/strangers or here at OSL, start your week with worship. Remember the Sabbath. Safe journeys, in your faith life, during these Summer months.

That’s the Word.

Pastor Mark Page 2

God provides in abundance and generously for

all of our needs. Sometimes the ways can

surprise us. Sometimes we find ourselves as the

grateful recipients of the gifts. Sometimes God

uses us to meet the needs of others.

The following story is one of my favorites. It’s

about a grocery store owner who tried to weigh

a prayer.

A despairing, tired looking woman came into

the store and asked for enough food to make a

dinner for her children. Her husband had

recently died, and she was trying in vain to keep

her family’s head above water. But between her

husband’s business debts and other bills there

just wasn’t enough money for food that week.

The grocer asked her how much she could

spend. The tired woman answered, head bowed,

“I have nothing but a little prayer.”

The storekeeper was not very sentimental, so he

said half-mockingly, “Write it on a slip of paper,

and I’ll weigh it.” So she did. The grocer placed

the prayer on the weight side of his old-

fashioned scales. Then he began piling food on

the other side. But to his amazement, the scale

would not go down. He finally became flustered

and gave the woman four large bags of food,

enough to last a family of four for two weeks.

The grocer never saw the woman again, but to

this day he treasures the slip of paper upon

which the woman’s prayer had been written—

“Please, Lord give us this day our daily bread.”

Consider how God answers your prayers. When

life changes; when a need arises; when you are

presented with an opportunity to share; pray

that your own prayers are worthy and weighty.

with Pastor Betsy Dartt

’With Pastor Mark Van House

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Endowment

Fund was established in 1995 to enhance the

mission outreach of our Church apart from the

general operation of the congregation. The

Endowment Fund is overseen by a committee of

OSL members and only a percentage of money

earned above the principle can be used. A large

portion of the Funding has come from estate

bequests. The Fund is under management of

investment representative Debby Fugleberg at

Home Federal Investment Services. If you are

interested in including this Fund in your Estate

Planning or ongoing support to our

congregation, please contact Debby for an

appointment.

Confirmation Congratulations to our New Confirmands:

Christian Cooper

Eric Gusa

William Jahn

Treyton “Trey” Pokorney

Olivia Rasmussen

The Family of Virginia Johnson would like to thank Pastor Mark & Pastor Betsy for the amazing service; the ladies aid for serving the lunch; and to all of our church family, that has done so

much. The Grace Notes, cards, and visits, while Mom was in the hospital and care center.

What a blessing to have such a talent as Evelyn to play the organ and Mary Ann Schultz to sing.

Words simply cannot say it enough. Thank you all.

*Dates to Remember*

June 3-7 – Vacation Bible School

June 10 – Blessing of the Bikes / Council

June 12 – Anita Anderson Celebration of Life

June 13 – Youth Gathering Meeting

June 17 – Father’s Day

June 18 – NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

June 21 & 24 –

Have You Had the Big Conversation?

June 30 – GEV Women’s Day

July 4 – Office Closed/Independence Day

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Our youth and adult leaders (listed below) will journey to Houston, TX for the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering, June 25th – July 2nd. Please pray

for our safe journey and that we will find God through our service and with the people we will meet. We thank you for your support throughout the year that help make this trip possible!

Christian Cooper, Kendall Drury-DeBoer, Nora Jahn, William Jahn, Hunter Jorgensen, Travis Kauffmann, Kori Kruegel, Reid Kruegel, Treyton Pokorney, Zachary Queensland, Olivia Rasmussen, Alyx Rath, Jenna Schmidt, McKayla Schwarz, Josh Warren, Jacob Welch, Maribeth Cooper, Gina Jahn, Pastor Mark & Ann Oeltjen

Congratulations to our 2018 graduating

seniors. We pray and bless them on their

future endeavors. Good Luck!

Jordan Beck, BriAnna Dols, Liz Gusa, Kori Kruegel & Alyx Rath

The 8th grade Confirmation students will be at Good Earth Village for

Confirmation Camp, July 8th – 13th. The 4th grade students will be at Good Earth Village June 24th – 29th. Please pray for their time together and instruction.

Please watch the bulletins and Emails for more Youth activities throughout the summer. Those who have Cable and access to the King 4 channel are able to watch the Bluff Country Singers’ Concert from April 22nd. This will be shown on Sundays at 4:00 PM; Wednesdays at 4:00 PM; Fridays at 5:00 PM; and Saturdays at noon. OSL church services are also shown each week on King4 with times listed below.

SV Care Center: Monday, 4:15 PM; KING4: Wednesday,

7:00 PM, Thursday, 8:00 PM, Friday, 8:00 PM, and the

following Sunday, 2:30 PM.

If Only You Would Ask A Guide to Spending Quality Time With the Elderly Co-authors Joan Bachman and Eileen Berger

Part II: If Only You Would Ask provides a framework

for tapping into memories that may not have been

thought about or talked about for years!

Topics such as Unique Experiences include

questions about memorable firsts (ex. first car, job,

house, major purchase) moments in history and

regrettable choices.

Every person has stories to share……. If Only You

Would Ask! The best classroom of all is at the feet

of the elderly. ----Andy Rooney

Books can be checked out at a display near the

church office. The book is a quick read so we’re

hoping they will be returned in a timely manner to

be available to others. Purchasing is an option.

The Caregiver Team

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Recipe submission from Carol Himle per request.

CRACKER CANDY 40 SALTINES 2 STICKS (1/2 POUND) BUTTER 1 CUP PACKED BROWN SUGAR 2 CUPS CHOCLATE CHIPS (12 OUNCES) 1 CUP CHOPPED PECANS (OPTIONAL) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place crackers side by side in a foil-lined jelly-roll pan.

In a sauce pan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 5 minutes. Pour the mixture over the crackers. Bake 5 minutes.

Spread the chocolate chips over the baked crackers. Let stand 5 minutes; spread melted chocolate over top. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Chill in the refrigerator until firm. Invert onto a flat surface; remove the foil. Break into pieces.

Store covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Note from Carol-I score between the cracker before it gets to hard so can break into squares. ENJOY!

“Have You Had the Big

Conversation?” Thursday,

June 21 at 7:00 PM and

[note the date change from Wed. to Thurs.]

Sunday, June 24 at 10:15 after worship

Young and old need to talk about advance

directives, estate planning, funeral service planning,

spiritual care, and support when a loved one is

dying. To start people talking, short, informative

sessions will have resource people presenting in

their area of expertise. There will be time for Q & A

and pointing out resources so that people can find

answers to their personal questions. Multiple

generations in the family are encouraged to attend

to hear about end of life issues. OSL members and

community members are invited to attend.

Presenters: Jeff Thauwald, retired Funeral Director,

Melissa Saunders, Attorney at Dunlap & Seeger,

Pastors Betsy Dartt and Mark Van House

This is a free event. Refreshments will be served.

This event is coordinated by the Caregiver Team led

by Pastor Betsy and supported by a Thrivent Action

Team.

Readings for June June 2-3 – Second Sunday after Pentecost

1st Reading: Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Psalm: Psalm 81:1-10

2nd Reading 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Gospel: Mark 2:23—3:6

June 9-10 – Third Sunday after Pentecost

1st Reading: Genesis 3:8-15 Psalm: Psalm 130

2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1 Gospel: Mark 3:20-35

June 16-17 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

1st Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15

2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17 Gospel: Mark 4:26-34

June 23-24 – John the Baptist

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

1st Reading: Job 38:1-11 or Malachi 3:1-4 Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 or Psalm 141

2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 or Acts 13:13-26 Gospel: Mark 4:35-41 or Luke 1:57-67 [68-80]

June 30-July 1 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

1st Reading: Lamentations 3:22-33 Psalm 30

2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Gospel: Mark 5:21-43

Scriptures are subject to change.

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

Sunday May 6, 2018

The treasurer reported the following account

balances:

First National Bank $15,229.25

First State Minnesota $4,320.21

Dedicated Savings Account $105,855.59

Line of Credit Loan 0

Worship Ministry Team

Sunday worship schedule has been determined.

Audio system NEEDS to be updated.

Youth Ministry Team

Plans are finalized for the group going to the

youth convention.

Education Ministry Team & Education Co-Ordinator

There are more helpers needed for VBS.

Business & Stewardship Ministry Team

Two more team members are needed. Continuing

to get QuickBooks and Servant Keeper programs

running.

Membership Ministry Team

Reviewing items to include in packets. Exploring

possible camera purchase. Planning for New

Member Reception.

Property Ministry Team

No new items to report.

A committee will work at completing the changes

to the constitution and bylaws.

A special Congregational meeting will be held

Sunday, June 3rd

following the worship service to

vote on the proposed updates for the sound

system.

Detailed minutes are available on the bulletin

board by the Food Cart.

--submitted by Helen House, Secretary

Next council meeting will be Sunday, June 10,

2018 at 10:15 AM.

Next executive meeting will be June 7, 2018 at

5:00 PM.

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Please note! Please remember to have family notify the church office if you are in the hospital. The privacy data laws do not allow the hospital to notify the church of your admittance.

Caring & Concerns for members & friends in Special Care Facilities

Spring Valley Senior Living & Rehab: Adah Fowler Shirley Gangstad Bob & Maxine Jahn Arlene Kappers Maxine Mlenar Donna Rowe

Spring Valley Senior Living-Evergreens: Dorothy Hafner Mick & Irma Rathbun Elaine Sheldon Florence Thorson

Spring Valley Estates: Warren & Eileen Freeman Bev Jertson

Ostrander Care & Rehab: Ruth Ness Dale & Juneus Ristau Darrell & Glenna Vikse

Brooks, Owatonna: Pastor E. C. Franke

Grand Meadow Care Center & Rehab: Lester Fimon Jack Fox

Senior Living, Rosemount: Melvin Schmidt

St. Marks Living, Austin: Georgine ‘Jean’ Davis

Samaritan Bethany, Rochester: Al Austin

Stewartville Care Center: Jewel Ruud

Known to have been hospitalized in May: Harris Williams Pastor Betsy Dartt Pastors Dennis & Jane Timmerman Gareld Stockdale Evelyn Armstrong Connie Koball LaVern House

WELCA NEWS

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Please look for the Bakeless Sale envelope

in this newsletter.

Reminder: Cards are now $5.50, and

Napkins are $3.50.

All women of the ELCA are welcome to join a meeting. Please notify the hostess if you plan to attend.

Rachel Circle will go out to lunch on

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 11:30 AM at

Racks.

Rebekah Circle will not meet in June, July,

or August.

Contact Us

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 805 S Broadway Ave Spring Valley, MN 55975

Phone: 507-346-7251 Fax: 507-346-7231

Emails: oursaviors@mediacombb.net

oursaviorsspringvalley@gmail.com

Website: www.oursaviorsspringvalley.com

Like us on Facebook Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Spring Valley, MN @OSLSV

Pastor Mark Van House-Lead Cell: 507-279-3141 pastormarkvanhouse@mediacombb.net Available for drop in visits most Tuesdays and Thursday from 1 – 4 pm, and available Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays by appointment. Staff meetings Wednesday afternoons. Pastor’s text study are Wednesday mornings. Pastor Betsy Dartt-Visitation Cell: 507-884-4853 betsy.dartt@gmail.com

STAFF Bookkeeper – Kathy Merkel Custodian – Toni Sanders Education Coordinator – Gina Jahn Music Coordinator – Elliott Grandall Office Manager – Renee Ziebell Youth Coordinator – Ann Oeltjen

youthatosl@yahoo.com

Office Hours: M-F 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

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June 3rd is a big day at OSL! We will be

installing the VBS staff and our 2018

VBS: Shipwrecked adventure begins!

See you all there! The sanctuary will

become a bit beachy for the week. Can’t

wait to share it with you all.

There are so many to thank for the

Sunday School year. The teachers, the

staff, the folks that donated items, the

ministry team, the OSL staff and the

children.

At the end of the Sunday School year

the ministry team and I decided to start

a Summer Sunday School box. We

want the children to remember that

wherever they go they take a piece of

OSL with them and that they can still

be learning and growing in faith. Each

family received a “flat Luther” to take

with them. They are to take pictures of

“flat Luther” on vacation, visiting other

churches and in their everyday summer

activities. If I receive pictures I will

share them on the Facebook page and

on the big screen.

Blessings to all, Gina Jahn Part-Time Education Coordinator rickjahn71@gmail.com 507-251-1610

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS

Deaths

Virginia ‘Ginny’ Johnson 5/24/1934-4/28/2018

May the Risen Christ be the comfort and hope of all who mourn.

Weddings

Khristian Pike and Courtney Marks on May 26, 2018

Transfers

McKenzie T. (Carlson) Pedersen to Faith Lutheran Church, St. Charles

Memorials and Honorariums

In Memory of father Don & Isabel Larson

General Fund The Extended Larson Family

In Memory of Ginny Johnson

Audio/Visual Fund Ken & Joanne Vrieze, Ann Thon, Shirley

Gangstad, Wil & Evelyn Mohlis, Friends

Building Maintenance Rhoda Jones, Dick & Sharon Jahn, Lee & Carol

Himle, Dave & Lori Schlitter, Deenie Seabright, Lyle & Bonnie Kruegel, Rick & Gina Jahn

Caring Ministries Lucille Daggett, Harlan & Turby Marchant,

Dorothy Simpson, Roy & Jan Christopherson, Marge Lenz

Cemetery Fund Jerry & Nancy Willford

General Fund Anita Nelson, Don & Judy Rose

Memorial Fund Bev Jertson

Milestone Ministries Boyd & Bonnie Grabau

WELCA Jan Mlenar, Rachel Circle, Norb & Marlys

Reiland, Gary & Gladys Peterson, Jeanette Baker, Evelyn Clark

In Memory of Arnold Rinken (Julie Tart’s father)

General Fund Don & Judy Rose

WELCA Evelyn Clark,

In Memory of Esther McCaulley (Judy Frank’s mother)

Audio/Visual Fund Ken & Joanne Vrieze,

General Fund Don & Judy Rose

Memorial Fund Marv & Carol Lenz

WELCA Evelyn Clark,

In Memory of Roger Ruesink (Maggie Freiheit’s brother)

Audio/Visual Fund Shirley Gangstad

WELCA Evelyn Clark,

In Memory of Ed Leibold (Jeff Leibold & Theresa Kohler’s brother)

WELCA Evelyn Clark

In Honor of Maxine Jahn’s 95th

Birthday

WELCA Evelyn Clark

In Memory of Ruth Lindholm Schunke

Cemetery Fund Dale Schunke

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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church NON-PROFIT, ORG 805 S Broadway Ave U.S. Postage Paid Spring Valley, MN 55975 Spring Valley, MN Address Service Requested Permit #71

June 2018

Let’s Worship Together… Contact Information on page 6 ▪ Saturdays at 5:30 PM

▪ Sundays at 9:00 AM

▪ DVD played on Mondays at 4:15 PM at Spring Valley Care Center ▪ DVD played on Cable Television on KING4, if both weekend services are recorded, watch Saturday’s service

Wednesdays at 7:00 PM & Thursdays at 8:00 PM, watch Sunday’s service on Fridays at 8:00 PM, and

the following Sundays at 2:30 PM

▪ Spring Valley Care Center Communion, Tuesday, June 19th at 10:00 AM

▪ Hillside Communion, Tuesday, June 19th at 10:40 AM

▪ Evergreen Communion, Wednesday, June 27th at 2:30 PM

Bring your friends Everyone is welcome

Look inside for articles on … • Calendar on page 8

• Caring & Concerns on page 5

• Circle Schedules on page 6

• Council Meeting Highlights on page 5

• Dates to Remember page 3

• Education Ministry news on page 6

• Memorials page 7

• Pastor Betsy Dartt’s column REFLECTIONS on page 2

• Pastor Mark Van House’s column THE WORD on page 2

• Scriptures for the Month page 4

• Thank You’s on pages 3

• Worship Assistants page 7

• Youth Ministry news on page 3

If anyone is not receiving the newsletter or notifications from the church, either by mail, email, Facebook, or website, please let Renee in the office know and we will get your information updated. Thank you.

Worship Assistants Sunday (9:00) – June 2018

If you are unable to serve when scheduled, please find a

substitute and notify Renee with the change.

June 3: GEV Commissioning

Acolytes – Courtland Drury-DeBoer, Nick Fetterly

Altar Guild – Geraldine Williams

Bread Provider – Gina Jahn (1 loaf Saturday)

Communion – No Sunday Communion

Greeters – Kelvin & Linda Niemeyer

Scrip Sellers – (10:15) Kendall Drury-DeBoer, Jenny Knutson

Scripture Reader – LuAnn Klevan

Videographer – Dick Jahn

June 10: VBS/Blessing of the Bikes

Acolytes – Shelby Beck, Mason Kolling

Altar Guild – Dawn Webster

Bread Provider – Gina Jahn (1 loaf, Sunday)

Communion – Jerry Klevan, Penny Ness, Deanne Spurgeon

Greeters – Paul & Judy Frank

Scrip Sellers – (10:15) Renee Lechner, Madi Reiland

Scripture Reader – Gina Jahn

Videographer – Reid Kruegel

June 17: Father’s Day

Acolytes – Shayla Aarsvold, Ellie Archer

Altar Guild – Annette Hyland

Bread Provider – Gina Jahn (1 loaf Saturday)

Communion – No Sunday Communion

Greeters – Brad & Ann Ihrke

Scrip Sellers – (10:15) Alexys Harwood, Treyton Pokorney

Scripture Reader – Annette Hyland

Videographer – Brian Oakland

June 24:

Acolytes – Garrison Hubka, Hunter Middleton

Altar Guild – Wendy Kauffmann

Bread Provider – Gina Jahn (1 loaf, Sunday)

Communion – Paul Vomhof, Sherry Wendt, Gina Jahn

Greeters – Lori Buchholtz, Sharon Jahn

PowerPoint Operator – Nancy Stender

Scrip Sellers – (10:15) Ellie Archer, Olivia Rasmussen

Scripture Reader – Ann Ihrke

Videographer – Dan Reiland

July 1:

Acolytes – Christopher Knode, Cole Kruegel

Altar Guild – Gladys Peterson

Bread Provider – No Communion

Communion – No Communion

Greeters – Bob & Kathy Baarsch

Scrip Sellers – (10:15)

Scripture Reader – Jerry Klevan

Videographer – Josh Warren

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USHERS: (9:00) Larry Arneson*, Kenny Clark*,

Verlyn Johnson, Duane Knutson

*denotes head usher

Offering Counter – Darlene Popadak

Deliver Meals on Wheels – Week of May 29 –

June 1: Kay Nelson, Linda Niemeyer

Deliver Meals on Wheels – Week of June 25 –

29: Ken & Norma Northway, Geraldine Williams

Saturday Service: (5:30)

PowerPoint Operator: June 9 – Pastor Mark

June 23 – Need Volunteer

Scripture Readers: June 2 – Evelyn Clark

June 9 – Linda Kruegel; June 16 – Marge Lenz;

June 23 – Evelyn Clark; June 30 – Linda Kruegel

Ushers: June 2 – Linda Kruegel; June 9 – Sandy

Richardson; June 16 – Ken Northway; June 23 –

Carol Ahern, Eileen Rathbun; June 30 – Shirley

Gangstad

June Service Group Organizer:

Annette Hyland

The service group lists are of people in the congre-

gation who are asked to bring items for special

events at the church. The lists have gone through

some changes to try to even out the lists with

people who can be available to respond in service.

For a number of reasons, there are people who are

not included on the lists (shut-in, live out of town,

have indicated a desire not to be contacted, etc.)

Thank you to all the people in Our Savior’s who

live out their faith in caring support of the

ministries of the church.

Hyland, Duane Kappers, Larry & Marilyn

Johnson, Gary D. Kaster, Gordon & Janel

Johnson, Gary A. & Linda Keim, Ann

Johnson, Verlyn Keim, Bob & Marcia

Johnson, Wade & Grace Klevan, Jerry & LuAnn

Johnston, Kara & Pr. Mark Knode, Chad & Michelle

Jones, Bobby & Lori Knode, Scott & Katey

Jones, Susan Knode, Shaun & Sheila

Jones, Todd Knode, Steve & Glenda

Jorgensen, Todd & Val Knutson, Duane & Gina