United Redeemer Lutheran Church

The February VOICE

ELCA SEMN Synod

560 West 3rd St

Zumbrota, MN 55992

507-732-7303

admin@urlchurch.org

www.urlchurch.org

February 2019

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URLC COUNCIL NOTES JANUARY 14

1. Pastor Marggi reported that the Guatemala trip

is slated for March 8 – 18.

2. The council decided it will review the building

rental policy for a change.

3. Overviewed the 2018 draft of the annual report.

4. Reviewed a report showing the dollar amount

of pledges for 2019 was up $160000 due to the

efforts of the mission support committee.

5. Set the next meeting for Monday February 11

at 6pm

PROJECT 3R REPORT The financial status of Project 3R is as follows; The

debt as of December 31 is $146500. We received

$6200 in December. 65% of the debt for the total

$412485 project 3R cost has been retired. Funds

for project 3R were received as follows for 2018.

Capital Improvement $2578

Undesignated memorials $4000

Thrivent $1664

Zumbrota Community Trust $6911

Member Donations $44780

Fund Raisers $7432

WELCA $2000

Trust Fund $14950

Thank you to everyone for your continued contributions.

WELCA NEWS

At the annual meeting the new Guidebook For

Your Time and Talents was handed out. Each

family will be receiving one. Ladies, this book

outlines opportunities to participate with your time

and talents. All women of United Redeemer

Lutheran Church, by virtue of their membership in

the congregation, are members of WELCA. Check

the WELCA chapter carefully. Offer your time and

talents when and where you can. Good way to

meet and get to know other women of the

congregation. Enjoy working with them in the

ministries of United Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Call me with questions. (732-7297).

Happy Winter,

Leah Wichmann Hinz, WELCA President

WELCA Board Meeting Wed. 2/6/19 5:30pm

church

Ruth Circle Bridget Café 2/6/10 8am

Naomi and Rebekah circles (meet together)

2/14/19 9am church Naomi Circle hosting.

Quilting 2/27/19 9am church (Rebekah circle

hosting)

SUNDAY FORUM & FELLOWSHIP (SFF )

Here we are, entering the month of February. The

church year is well underway. Some of you might

wonder, “Where has the “forum” part of our

Sunday fellowship been?” It has indeed been

missing. On the other hand, folks have certainly

continued to enjoy the “fellowship” with many

staying after the service and enjoying coffee,

cookies and on some Sundays, cake.

The change in service times has certainly made us

aware of time constraints for presenters. The

committee also recognizes that the need for just

talk and visiting time is important. All that being

said, we are planning to have some “forum” talks in

February.

We’ll open the month with Feb. 3 as a coffee,

cookies and conversation only Sunday.

On 2/10 we will welcome visiting pastor…. from

Liberia. He will preach at the worship services and

will be available at our forum for a short

presentation and questions.

The following 2 Sundays there will be short

presentations given by URLC members. Sunday

2/17 Pastor Wayne Radke and Leah Wichman are

going to give a short overview of the planned

celebration of the 150th birthday of Zumbrota’s very

own Covered Bridge. Paul Rockne will give a

short talk on the Community Trust Fund 2/25.

As you can see the “forum” still exists! We’re

getting it jump started again and promise to bring

interesting topics to you.

As always, coffee and cookies depend on

volunteers for making and serving on Sundays. A

calendar is passed around for sign-up. Please

think about it when it comes your way.

Thank you,

SFF Committee

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CONFIRMATION 7

th gr. Class Schedule

Wed. February 6th- 5pm “Heartbeat” Supper

served by 7th gr. groups / 6pm Service by Marggi

Wed. Feb. 13th – Early Release Class at 12:45-

1:30pm

Wed. Feb. 20th – 5pm “Heartbeat” Supper served

by 7th gr. groups /6pm Service by Marggi

Wed. Feb. 27th – Lg. Group Class at 5:30-6:15pm

(MARCH 6th is “Ash Wednesday” & the 7

th gr.

youth/parents, serve at the 1st Soup Supper)

**NOTICE** I realized I made a mistake in the 7th

gr. booklet for the March Schedule. We DON’T

have Heartbeat or Class during Lent. Class would

be coming to the Wed. night Lenten Services. We

have our last class on Wed. May 1st after Easter &

a Picnic / Volleyball on May 8th on the church lawn!

7th

gr. Parent Reminder: The Registration for

“Confirmation Camp” opens Jan. 15th. Please

don’t wait to sign your child up for camp with your

$200 deposit. This is the link you will use to sign

up for camp, starting on Jan. 15th.

http://lwlbci.com/zumbrota Check out “Camp

Wapo” to see how awesome it looks!

8-9th

gr. Class Schedule

Feb. 6th - 20 – 27

th - Large Group Classes 6:30-

7:15pm

Feb. 13th- “Small Group Fellowship” (Leaders will

let the group know what activities will be planned)

SUNDAY SCHOOL We resume Sunday school on Jan. 6

th with a large

group class. Anyone is welcome to come to URLC

Sunday school. Invite a friend to class! We’d love

to have them!

Sundays in February 3th – 10

th – 24

th Classes

begin in the worship center at 9:30-10:15am. All

the kids in Sunday school sing at the 10:30am

service on Feb. 10th.

NO Sunday school on Feb. 17th

- NO CLASS on

the Presidents weekend holiday school break.

NOISY OFFERING The next kids Noisy Offering is planned for Sun.

March 3rd

. We appreciate all the loose change you

save to support Sunday school!

“CBC” CHRISTIAN BREAKFAST CLUB Anyone is invited to this awesome breakfast with

good conversations before your school day. There

is always a ride to school, don’t let that stop you

from coming!

WYOMING 2019 We are very excited for our upcoming mission trip

to Sheridan, WY July 7th-14

th. We have 16 Youth

& 12 Chaperones going on this awesome trip.

WELCH SKIING IF we have some SNOW, I hope to have a group

go to Welch Village to ski on Sunday afternoon,

Feb. 10th. Please contact Cindy if you are

interested in signing up. We only need 10 people

for a great group price!

YOUTH & FAMILY DIRECTOR’S PAGE FEBRUARY 2019

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BULLETIN & VOICE DEADLINES

Announcements for the Voice should be emailed or

dropped off by the 20th for the following month’s

Voice.

FLOWER & ALTAR CARE February 2019

Sue Ecker & Eileen Bjorngaard

Reminder: There is a Food Shelf drop off

box located across from the office

Haven of Hope Women’s Shelter

Looking for recyclable cell phones. If the phone

works, please include the charger.

Hope Coalition will erase your

contacts. Non-working cell phones still

bring in recycling dollars.

In a Heartbeat!

A meal & short meditative service

Wednesday, February 6th

Music and a short meditation

Meal 5:00 - 6:30 pm (provided by Youth)

Worship at 6:00 pm

Everyone is invited! Activity for kids too.

Please come!

free will offering

Travel to Morocco

With Intrepid Tours June 10 - 24, 2019

Aromatic tajines, palm-spotted, red-earthed landscapes and limitless generosity define the home of the Maghreb. Any visit, whether one week or one month, will give you a glimpse of

the friendliness, vibrancy and flavor of this Berber-Arab-Spanish-Portuguese-French

melting pot.

Contact Marggi at 507.732.7303 if you are

interested in going on this exciting adventure.

PLEASE SAY A PRAYER FOR: Please pray for our members & friends with long-

term illnesses, those recovering, and those in our

hearts and thoughts. Also please keep praying for

the families of all military personnel and world peace.

Richard Lenning (Pat Rollie’s brother), Sue Quam,

David Hodges, Pat Lawler, Carol Hansen, Dolph

Bezoier, Bonnie Arnold (Barb Madison’s sister), Carl

Jennrick & April Severude (Laura Howard’s mother).

Please call the office to update this list.

Please remember to pick up

your offering envelopes.

They are in the hallway by the

Fellowship Hall.

If you need envelopes and

they’re not there -

call the office at 732-7303

Words cannot express how grateful we are for

all the church has done for us. All of the food

donations, assistance with transportation,

other gifts, your kind words and prayers have

been so very much appreciated. Your kindness

will never be forgotten. Thank you. (I’m sorry if

I’ve forgotten to thank anyone.)

We are so blessed, Tim & Sue Quam

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URLC Church Council Meeting December 17, 2018

Minutes prepared by Joan Henriksen Present: Roger Rueckert, Pastor Marggi, Lori Copeman, Willie Rauen, Ron Gabrielson, Mary Ayen, Joan Henriksen, Tony Stensland Absent: Linda Herrick

Item Discussion Action

Item Discussion Action

Prayer-Pastor Marggi

Approval of Agenda Add to new business: Motion: to approve agenda with addendum By: Mary Ayen Second: Ron Gabrielson Motion Passed

Public comments None

Approval of Minutes from November 19 meeting

Motion: to approve the November council minutes By: Roger Rueckert Second: Willie Rauen Motion Passed

Financials-Treasurer’s report and bill approval

November income: $27,431.56 November expenses: $23,514.15 ($3,917.41 difference) Operating fund balance: $11,671.19 3R Loan amount: $160,000 ($9000 paid in December)

Motion: to approve the treasurer’s report and bills, By: Ron Gabrielson Second: Lori Copeman Motion Passed

Youth Financial Report Review

Youth financial reports reviewed. For Information Only

Pastor Marggi’s report Christmas and New Year’s church service schedule 12/23: one service 9:30 12/24: 4pm and 10 12/25: one service 9:30 12/30: one service 9:30 Vacation and pulpit supply coverage (12/28-1/6) by Howard White for services, during week by Wayne Radke and Nikki Rockne Guatemala trip schedule March 9-18th. “In a Heartbeat” service this Wednesday evening with dinner from 5-6. Congregation supported Lutheran Good Gifts project. January 20th will be a snowshoe day in Northfield, Sunday afternoon with Marggi in the arboretum.

Information Only

President’s Report Annual Meeting preparation --meeting January 27th Committee report deadline Timelines for annual report printing per calendar Staff evaluation status—completed and will go in files

Information Only

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Continued from page 6 URLC Church Council Meeting

December 17, 2018

Committee Reports Staff report: evals completed Mission Support & Evangelism: Property Management: Worship: garland all was taken on Cookie auction Sunday Social Ministry: coat closet is still in need of children’s outerwear Youth & Family ministry: Adult Education: Trust Fund: Project 3R: Another $9000 was paid on loan in December

For information only

Old Business Council member terms: Needing one, 1 year term Three, 3 year term Cost of electrical work required by the insurance company: estimate $4179

Information

New Business Staff 2019 contracts --proposed changes to secretary and WOV director contracts --proposed 2% increase to salaries Budget discussion needed for website and video screen operator Electrical work in old kitchen in NE basement of church and boiler room needed to be compliant with Code 2019 Budget Discussion --2019 ELCA dues --Office supplies --Office equipment & maintenance --website management --sanctuary video screen coordinator

Motion: to recommend for budget process with discussed revisions to contracts with the % increase and changes to secretary and WOV director By Ron Gabrielson Second by: Lori Copeman Motion Passed Motion: to proceed with estimate from Woodward Electric for required electrical work related to insurance company inspection By Roger Rueckert Second by: Mary Ayen Motion Passed Motion: to recommend for the budget process to leave the ELCA “dues” at $6000 By Willie Rauen Second by: Ron Gabrielson Motion Passed No action for budget additions at this time Motion: to approve the operating budget to recommend to the congregation in the annual report with expenditures of $299,334 and revenue of $299,334. By: Lori Copeman Second by: Tony Stensland Motion Passed Motion: to change January council meeting to January 14th from the 21st in preparation for annual meeting By: Roger Rueckert Second by: Willie Rauen Motion Passed

Adjourn Next Meeting: Monday December 17, 2018

Motion: to adjourn By: Tony Stensland Second by: Linda Herrick Motion Passed Adjourned by President Roger Rueckert at 1930