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St. Olaf Lutheran Church 601 6th Street NE

Devils Lake, ND 58301-2525

Phone: 701-662-4911

FAX: 701-662-4820

Email: stolaf@gondtc.com

www.stolfchurchdevilslake.com

Pastor Jim Paulson

Email: stolafprjim@gondtc.com

Deacon James W. Travers

Family Ministry Coordinator

Darci Gilbertson

Office & Financial Secretary

Kirk Sweeney, Custodian

Dan Nybo, Organist

Samantha Richards, Choir Director

Summer Worship Schedule: 8:30 Worship Service at the Retreat Center

June 3rd—August 26th

11:00 Worship Service at St. Olaf

Beginning in September we will do a Holy Experiment of having one worship service at 9:30 am on Sunday Morning. We’ll check the success of our bringing the St. Olaf membership together this way. Sunday School and coffee fellowship will be offered at 10:40 am. In conjunction with the Wednesday Church School that begins in September, we’ll resume the Wednesday Evening Services. To reach out to young families with children who attend the Wednesday Church School, the services will be offered at 5:15pm.

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Chad & Amanda Engen SSgt. Sherri Read &

SSgt. Barry Read Cpl. Jeffrey J. Olson Sgt. Jesse S. Olson Grant Thompson

Justin & Jill Johnson Derrick Owens

Jonathan Pearson Matthew Martin

Sgt. Major Brian Soper Nevon Heisler

Brian Pederson Cory Schall Brent Schall

Amy & Cory Everson Austin Dammen Ryan Mertens Gregory Fritz

Spc. Jade Baker Major Miranda Iverson SSgt. Billyjo Sandberg

If you know of someone serving in the military, please let the church office (662-4911) know.

Weekly Attendance & Envelope Giving

Date

May 20 May 27 June 3 June 10 June 17

Attendance 8:30 am 11 am —- 164 59 57 42 62 63 77 65 98

General Fund

$9,763.00 $4,547.00 $5,943.00

Electronic Giving for MAY (24 Households): $3,440.00

May General Fund Expenses (May 1—June 6) BCBS Exp .................................. 1,534.20 Bulletin Exp. ................................ 129.40 Church Supplies .......................... 501.09 Confirmation Exp .......................... 33.97 Custodian HIR Exp ....................... 280.00 Electricity (Otter Tail) .................. 774.00 FMC Housing Allow ..................... 392.94 MDU ............................................ 587.00 Insurance Exp ........................... 1,340.16 Maintenance Exp ....................... 693.87: -Dakota Washmaster: 75.00 - Newby’s Hardware: 584.88 - Mac’s: 33.99 Missions: EaND Synod (Jan.) .................. 1,333.34 Hope Center (Jan.) .................... 200.00 LR Comm. Shelter (Dec) ............ 100.00 Luth. Soc. Serv. (Dec) .................. 86.67 Music Exp ...................................... 44.94 Office Equip................................. 566.66 Office Supplies .............................. 82.19 Miscellaneous Exp ..................... 531.91: Vanco—34.53 Ramsey— 60.00 Credit Card—154.98

Video License—245.27 Wal-mart— 7.13 Pastor Housing Allowance…………..2030.30 Pastor Soc. Sec. Allowance ......... 378.42 Payroll Exp .................................. 728.17 Pension/Ins Exp ...................... 4,040.43 Postage Exp ................................ 223.86 Retreat Center Expenses ........... 143.74: Greater Ramsey Water—45.08 MDU—26.66 Nodak—72.00 City of Devils L.ake ...................... 144.66 Sunday School Exp ........................ 63.33 NDTC (tele./internet/security) ... 369.30 Wages .................................... 11,995.41 Worship Supplies .......................... 37.86 Youth & Family Event .............. 1,000.00 Youth Activity ............................... 61.24 Total May 1-June 6 ............ $28,709.05 Total income ...................... $24, 468.53 (4,240.42)

St. Olaf offers electronic giving,

which allows you to make dona-

tions on a scheduled, automatic ba-sis. If you are writing checks and preparing envelopes every week, you will especially appreciate elec-tronic giving.

How to get started To set up elec-tronic dona-tions, simply complete the authorization form available in the Centennial Room or call the office and Darci will send you one and return it to the church office. Donations can be debited automatically from ei-ther a checking or savings account.

As we get closer to the start of summer, June 21st, we can give thanks to God for the beauty of the seasons and the constant flow and rhythm of cre-ation. Summer is the time to plant both seeds and ideas which yield a harvest in the fall. God had blessed us with good soil and what we need to thrive in ND. I look forward to engaging some of you in the study of Scripture this fall. Over the

summer, I plan to read and research the words of St. Paul as captured in the Letter to the Romans. Imagine the harvest God offers those who believe in his promises—he offers nothing less than an abundant life. That abundant life awaits all of us who trust in our baptism and our faith. Often we’ll hear and read references to verses, from chapter 13 of Romans, in pub-lic discourse. However, like other passages from the Bible the context matters. Like, what was going on in Paul’s world when he was inspired to write to that audience of early Christians? Or how does chapter 13 connect with the rest of the message Paul shared in the Letter to the Romans? Friends, we are hearing much about the current immigration policies of the US and the reaction from different political and religious groups. As a nation of immigrants we are confronted with our history which fos-tered assimilation of many cultures, yet current world economics and political movements, America First, now discourage the same welcome to newcomers. How is it that the same welcoming mindset which made America great, can now be seen as threat? It is ironic to me that as Americans we can see immigrants as a great in-convenience when our standard of living has had such a great effect on nature and the world. Sea levels, world wide, are expected to rise 3 feet by 2100 based on sur-veys of the ice melting in the poles. That means a loss of homes for people living in some of the poorest nations on earth. How can we not feel some compassion for those effected by climate change? How can we not feel some compassion for those seeking a better life somewhere else? I don’t know the answers, but a me first mindset doesn’t agree with the Gospel of Jesus Christ that stresses care of the least of these. I won’t interpret Romans 13 here in this newsletter (“let every person be subject to the governing authori-ties....”) we’ll take that on in the fall so stay tuned. But I will say now that we need to know Scripture as part of our faith and as part of our being responsible citizens of the US. It is worth our investment of time and pray-er, because we have the Holy Spirit to guide us to know the meaning of the words printed in the Bible. Martin Luther, John Wesley and others have been inspired by Paul’s words in his letter to the Romans. I pray for the same thing to happen to our congregation. It isn’t enough for us to simply accept the policies of our nation’s leaders without scrutinizing and listening for the voice of God revealed through Scripture and faith. We can be proud of being an American, being a person of cer-tain cultural ancestry, but much much more we are citizens of God’s kingdom that is here and not yet fully present. Whatever views you have about immigration, Scripture is what God has given us as part of our experience of faith. Faith as guided by the Spirit gives meaning to the words in the Bible so it becomes the Word to us. The Word is what enables us to hear God’s thoughts, God’s take on us and all creation. Blessings on the joys of this season of growing, Pastor Jim

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Michael Kraft & Jessica Sogge June 23, 2018

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Helena Ketterling Linda Ehnert

Vernon Christianson

Taylor David Nelson son of Rodney & Patricia

Nelson

Halle Mae Kuntz Daughter of Josh & Nicole Kuntz

Sophie Ellinor Kitsch

Daughter of Michael & Rachel Kitsch

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If you or someone you

know are in need of

prayers,

please contact the

church office:

662-4911.

Your name and concern

will be held before God

and prayed for by

everyone on the

Prayer Chain.

You will be asked if you

would like to be included

in the prayers at

Sunday worship or

you may request it.

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Building Fund (Roof) In MEMORY of

Marcy Sackenreuter from Gary Bryn, Larry & Betty Nygren, Florene Rogne George Thompson (Irving Thompson’s brother) from Duainne & Paula Bourcy, Gary Bryn Tommy Peterson from Family & Friends, Cathy Ann Wolfe, Dale & Loretta Bloomquist, Robert Dahl, New-ton & Karen Lindseth, Julin & Bonnie Hagen, Dan & Nola Dahlen, Ken & Ka-ren Tollefson, Judy Ovre, Ray & Judy Ovre, Paul & Mary Ann Freeman, DeAlton & Donna Rime, Chuck & Helen Nelson, Jarrod & Lori Stubbe, Paulette Clemenson, Dean & Betty Petska, Den-nis & Donna Skyberg, Steven Dahl, Kitty Overbo, Marlene Tollefson, Dennis & Karen Riggin, Shel-don Severtson, Frank & Deloris Johan-son, Shirley Webster, Gale & Vern Mueller, Larry & Betty Nygren, Myrna Unger, Judy Cox, Duainne & Paula Bourcy, Armen Hanson Kermit & Glen-na Garske, Gary Bryn, Florene Rogne, Doris Michaels, Jerry & Daria Miller Sylvia Conlon from Judy Cox & Family, Marcee Mertens from Ray & Judy Strong, Mike & Sherry Boehmer, Flor-ene Rogne, Duainne & Paula Bourcy, Dale & Loretta Giedd, Alvin & Yvonne Herda Vernon Gilbert from Larry & Betty Ny-gren Dennis Wentz (brother-in-law) from Ilene Schemionek Albert Eng, Lloyd Kenner, Sam Lovin, Chuck Leonard, Jake Mikkelson from Brenda & Gerald Kenner Helena Ketterling from Mike & Sherry Boehmer, Florene Rogne

Building Fund (Stained Glass)

In MEMORY of

Tommy Peterson from Helen Hanson Marcee Mertens from Helen Hanson

General Fund

In MEMORY of Jerry Peters from Beth Berg, Richard & Sandra Lunde Marcee Mertens from Beth Berg, Rich-ard & Sandra Lunde Marcy Sackenreuter from Frank & De-

loris Johnson Tommy Peterson from Dennis & Jean Aardahl, Richard & Sandra Lunde Wayne Owens from Richard & Sandra Lunde Ruth Kenner from Richard & Sandra Lunde Carl Bloomquist from Richard & San-dra Lunde Gerald Bryn from Richard & Sandra Lunde

Radio Fund In MEMORY of

Tommy Peterson from Janice Breakey, Ilene Schemionek Marcy Sackenreuter from Newton & Karen Lindseth, Sharon Henke Jerry Peters from Jerry & Daria Miller Bernice Ness from Family & Friends

In HONOR of Helen Weed’s 90th Birthday from Gary Bryn

St. Olaf Foundation In MEMORY of

Marcee Mertens from Rodger Haugen, Irving & Janice Thompson Tommy Peterson from Rodger Haugen, Irving & Janice Thompson, Harris & Dianne Saele Marcy Sackenreuter from Harris & Di-anne Saele

St. Olaf Youth In MEMORY of

Mark Shipley from Frank & Deloris Jo-hanson Donna Winsom from Frank & Deloris Johanson

WELCA Stewardship In HONOR of

Helen Weed’s 90th Birthday from Judy Ovre, Yvonne Erickstad

Sunday School In MEMORY of

Helena Ketterling from Doug & Dar-lene Carlson

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St Olaf is sponsoring a blood drive for United

Blood Services July 9th, 12:30 to 6:00

pm and July 10th, 8:00 to 1:00.

You can make your ap-pointment to donate by

going online at www.bloodhero.com and enter date and zip code

and just follow the prompts selecting the time that works for you. Or you may call Loretta (665-3170) to make an ap-

pointment. If no answer please leave

a message for a return call.

We are looking for peo-ple willing to call from a

list of donors.

We also need people to reg-ister donors as they arrive and someone to provide

some snacks or drinks for the donors.

Call Loretta (665-3170) if you are able/willing to do any of this to support this

worthy cause.

St. Olaf donates items to local foster care

Pictured are the workers with the much appreciated donated items for our foster children. We appreciate St. Olaf's willingness to help our kids with necessary items when they are separated from their families. Be-ing separated from your family is very traumatic and having a bag, some personal items is very comforting to little ones and older children as well. The items were collected on Faith in Action Day.

Faith & Care Group #3—July 2018 Faith & Care Group #4 August 2018

662-3989 ........... Duaine & Barb Ash 350-0820 ........... Lisa Bachmeier 381-9231 ........... Robert Banet, Bailee, Caleb 662-6339 ........... Roxanne & Mike Barendt, Morgan, Hannah 662-1840 ........... Nicole & David Bender, Austin 662-6628 ........... Orlinda Bendickson 662-5197 ........... Rodney Bennes

662-5090 ........... Terry & Beth Black, Molly, Elle, Charly

662-4464 ........... Janice Breakey 398-3396 ........... Jon & Cindy Brown, Drew, Casey, Reagan, Bailey 662-5863 ........... Gene & Melissa Burkhard, Brady, Toby 662-5453 ........... Dennis & Paulette Clemenson 662-2354 ........... Kermit & Glenna Garske 662-8451 ........... Judy Hager 662-8942 ........... Helen Hanson 662-7292 ........... Leonard Jemtrud 739-4815 ........... Dona Krahler, Jadyn & Zachary 766-4812 ........... Ruby Lohnes, Dani 398-3932 ........... Richard Mahoney 350-1678 ........... Brandon & Kelsey Mertens, Holden, Leightyn 662-7131 ........... Don Mertens, Ryan 662-5843 ........... Duane Moen 395-4304 ........... Kent & Hayley Ness, Ty 662-3247 ........... Chuck & Barb Olson, Alex, Kelley, Mallory 662-6107 ........... Linda Olson 766-4514 ........... Sigurd Olson (Oberon) 320-0602 ........... Derrick & Holly Owens, Alexander 662-8450 ........... Stella Papachek 351-6839 ........... Jacqueline Peterson, Jesse 662-4192 ........... Myrna Peterson 662-3977 ........... Harry & Darlene Pflaum 662-2289 ........... Mabel Rabadeaux 351-7660 ........... Bonnie Rader, James 662-4533 ........... Sharon Rance 350-0352 ........... Ann & Richard Rasmusson, David, Blake 662-3255 ........... Arvin & Jeanette Rohrer 351-5063 ........... Marlene & Dana Salisbury 662-5546 ........... Cory & Tobey Schall, Austin, Alyssa 662-1186 ........... Stacy & Shannon Schmidt, Preston 662-3956 ........... Valerie Sensiba 351-4825 ........... Valerie Skadsem 351-9402 ........... Amber Skadsem, Clint, Kasyn, Esperanza 662-3274 ........... Betty Soper 398-3211 ........... Gaylene & Lawrence Tollefson 662-7961 ........... Kristie Tollefson 662-5194 ........... Orville & Audrey Wang, Autumn, George 662-4930 ........... Nancy Watt, Brandon 662-2723 ........... Kristi Ystaas

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Wade & Rebecca Christianson, Cay-den, Ethan Sonja Clemenson Lisa Craddock, Charles Robert Dahl Steve Dahl Marcus & Lacey Dahle, Leah, Quinton John & Kim Dahlen, Cassandra & Christopher Yvonne Erickstad Tammy Fischer, Garrett, John, Michael Steven & Evonne Geigle, Kade, Micah Dale Giedd & Loretta Bloomquist Lance & Becky Hawkins, Maria, Isa-belle Jim & Candy Helgeson Rob Hendrickson Ken & Linda Hunt Jason & Amber Hunter, Gabriella, Ry-der, Hudson Gerald, Jr. & Kristen Johnson, Chase & Morgan Jan Johnson, Brittany & Kayla Jerry & Kara Johnson, Jeremiah Scott Klemetsrud Roger & Debbie Korb, Derrik Mike & Kristina Kuntz, Jack & Mallory Robert & Voni Lange, Macy & Zachary Jeff & Kathy Lovseth Richard & Sandra Lunde Richard Lybeck Diane Mertens Doris Michaels Vernon Moen Charles & Helen Nelson Louise Oleson Judy Ovre Mark & Kristel Peterson, Craig, Kelsey Betty Jane Rushfeldt Tyler & Emily Schiele, Kynlee, Tucker, Bo Sheldon Severtson Wayne & Helen Simon Kyle Sletteland Ray & Judy Strong Janel Taylor Irving & Janice Thompson Marlene Tollefson Steve & Jan Visby, Adam & Alyssa Shirley Webster

May Church Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Present: Pastor Jim Paulson, Jamie Travers, Dale Giedd, Doris Michaels, Lisa Bachmeier and Dan Ness Absent: Darci Gilbertson, Sherry Boehmer, Steve Giegle, Jerri Steffen, Diane Mertens, Crystal Eversvik and Dona Krahler Pastor Jim opened with a prayer and Bible passage. Dan read the last meeting’s minutes which Dale motioned to approve, followed with a 2nd by Do-ris. Treasurer’s Report – Dan read and reviewed Pastor Jim’s report was reviewed and he talked of the upcoming weddings and baptisms which have been scheduled at St. Olaf. Jamie read his reports and talked of Vacation Bible School which will be held in July. Church Properties Report – Dale reviewed the report. They are look-ing for bids/info on needed lighting for the church and are thinking about LED lighting as an option. They are also checking on a quote on blinds for the basement at the Retreat Center with Thompson’s Glass and Paint. The Retreat Center is shined up and ready for the 8:30 services this summer. Dale men-

tioned they need to find a person or persons to mow the Retreat Cen-ter for the summer season. Worship and Music – Jamie spoke about Wednesday School for the fall session and will continue to gather info and input from surveys with our families. New Business – Jamie talked about the Noisy Offering and the funds in its account. Once expenses are paid for our youth attending Red Willow Bible Camp this July there will be an excess in the account. There was discussion about the Youth Trip to Houston and possibility of using some of the excess funds to help with expenses for the adults need-ed to help with the youth trip. Lisa motioned to approve giving some of the Noisy Offering excess funds to aid the youth trip; Dale 2nd the motion. Council talked about a Holy Experi-ment of having one worship service at 9:30 starting in September, and the possibility of having a temple talk to encourage open discussion. Dale mentioned putting an invita-tion to the new unified worship ser-vice in the weekly bulletin. The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Submitted by, Lisa Bachmeier Vice President

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St. Olaf Quilters have a pile of cozy fleece blankets in various beautiful colors in their quilting room, ready to go to the local Hospice program. Hospice fur-nishes all fabrics, and the willing and skillful hands of our quilters and others who partici-pated in our Faith in Action projects provid-ed the labor for this very worthwhile en-deavor.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Present: Pastor Jim, Jamie Travers, Darci Gilbertson, Dan Ness, Sherry Boehmer, Lisa Bachmeier, Doris Michaels, and Dona Krahler. Absent: Steve Geigle, Dale Giedd, Diane Mertens, and Jerri Steffan Pastor Jim opened the meeting with a prayer. Pastor Jim advised the board of a grant that was possi-ble through the Nellie Svee foundation. Lisa and Dona agreed to look into the guidelines for the grant. How-ever, it was noted that the deadline for applying was June 22. Jamie made a motion followed by Lisa 2nd, to approve the minutes from the last meeting. Dianne Mertens was not available to give the treasur-er’s report. As of June 7, 2018 the balance in our Des-ignated Funds is $39,777.17, the balance in our Build-ing Fund is $28,113.58 and the balance in our General Fund is $2899.52. We currently owe $21,899.67 on the roof. The council discussed paying the bill on the roof. A motion was made by Dona to pay $20,000 on the roof and the motion was 2nd by Sherri. Reports from Pastor Jim and Deacon Jamie were re-viewed. Pastor Jim: Pastor had a busy month with 3 funerals, 2 weddings and 3 baptisms. He attended the Eastern ND Synod Assembly the first weekend in June in Fargo with Jamie. Plans are continuing for the Youth gather-ing in Houston. Pastor Jim will be on vacation 07/19-08/04, 09/09-09/15. Deacon Jamie: Helped organize Faith in Action on May 20, attended the Eastern ND Synod Assembly in Fargo with Pastor Jim at the beginning of June, and continued to be involved in the many activities of our youth. Christian Ed: No one was present from the Christian Ed board. They report indicated there will be 5 youth attending Red Willow Bible Camp this summer. Or-ganization and cleaning continues on the Sunday

School rooms. Brian Quam joined the CE Board. Host families are needed for the Vacation Bible School counselors. There will be no meeting in July. Confir-mation and Sunday School days have been set. Church Properties: No one from church properties was at the council meeting. Their report indicates that Wayne Simon has volunteered to do the lawn mowing this fall and summer at the Retreat Center. The board will be applying to the ND National Guard to install a new entrance platform on the south side of the re-treat center as well as a new roof. Weeds have been sprayed and the road signs still need to be installed. Congregational Life: Sherry Boehmer was present. The council discussed that our goals as a church family are discipleship and stewardship. Youth and Family: Youth and Family meets in June. There is no new report. Worship and Music: Worship time changes were dis-cussed. There will be no meeting in July. Stewardship: There was no report from Stewardship WELCA: The memorial service was held May 10 with the Prisca Circle conducting the service. 3 women were honored that passed away last year. There will be no meetings in June, July or August. Unfinished Business: Further discussion about going to one worship this fall was considered by the council. A motion to approve a 9:30 worship service was made by Dona and 2nd by Lisa The meeting adjourned. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Dona Krahler

June Council Meeting Minutes