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Jesus Christ is the bridge between God and us. Worship Schedule FEBRUARY 2018 Keeping Christ Central in February Sunday, February 4, 2018 - Worship with Holy Comm

1 Jesus Christ is the bridge between God and us. Worship Schedule FEBRUARY 2018 Keeping Christ Central in February Sunday, February 4, Worship with Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m. Souper Bowl Sunday and 3rd- 5th grade sing. Sunday School is at 10:00 a.m. Focus reading is: John 4:1-42, The Woman at the Well. It s a long conversation; the longest Jesus has with anyone in all the four gospels. There is so much wrong with this story of the encounter between Jesus and this Samaritan woman. Yet, living water prevails, bringing life and healing. Living water to quench our thirsty souls is what Jesus brings us as well. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Worship at 6:00 p.m. 7 th and 8 th grade Confirmation is at 7:00 p.m. Focus reading is: John 9:1-41. This man Jesus has some nerve: claiming authority to heal a blind man, and on the Sabbath, no less! The Pharisees won t see past their own legalistic view and behold the true miracle. Who now is the one truly blind? Sunday, February 11, 2018 Worship with the Adult Choir at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School is at 10:00 a.m. Transfiguration Sunday. It s the end of the season of Epiphany. We have this contrast between the traditional Transfiguration story of Jesus fully revealed on the mountain top, and in our reading from John s gospel, the Pharisee s total inability to see Jesus as the one who made the blind man see. In John s gospel seeing is believing. Time to open our eyes to see Jesus. Wednesday, February 14, 2018 ASH WEDNESDAY, the beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday worship with Holy Communion at 11:00 followed by the Lenten luncheon. 6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper provided by the Confirmation youth with the free will offering going to support the youth going to Confirmation Camp at Luther Park. Thanks for your support. 7:00 p.m. Ash Wed. Worship with Holy Communion. Theme: Getting to Know Jesus: Baptism and Wilderness. Sunday, February 18, First Sunday in Lent. Worship with Holy Communion and the Praise Band at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School is at 10:00 a.m. Focus reading is: John 11:1-44. It s a long story, this raising of Lazarus from the dead. It is also the event that puts the plan into action to kill Jesus. As modern folks, with bitesized attention spans, we are not used to hearing the whole story. I don t promise it will be easy, but this is the Bible after all and maybe if we pay attention, Jesus will get a rise out of us too. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Lenten Worship at 11:00 a.m. followed by the Lenten Luncheon. Thanks to those who so generously provide those meals. The Lenten Supper is at 6:00 p.m. with Lenten worship following at 7:00 p.m. Today s theme: Getting to Know Jesus: Jesus Miracles. Sunday, February 25, 2018 Second Sunday in Lent. Worship with the Junior Bells at 9:00 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Focus reading is: John 13:1-17. He s been their teacher, their leader and Lord for years, and now they share one final evening together. How will he bid them farewell? If you were expecting one last miracle or show of power, think again. Jesus washes the disciples feet. Wednesday, February 28, Lenten Worship at 11:00 a.m. followed by the Lenten Luncheon. The Lenten Supper is at 6:00 p.m. with Lenten worship following at 7:00 p.m. Today s theme: Getting to Know Jesus: The Greatest Commandment.

Lent at Central From the Pastor Lent the word literally means spring. Lent is a time of spiritual renewal and rebirth for Christians and their faith communities.

One of my go to quotes from Billy Graham is when he said something to the effect of, Most Americans know just about Jesus to be immune to the real thing.

2 Lent at Central From the Pastor Lent the word literally means spring. Lent is a time of spiritual renewal and rebirth for Christians and their faith communities. This year we are going to work on renewing our faith by getting to know Jesus. One of my go to quotes from Billy Graham is when he said something to the effect of, Most Americans know just about Jesus to be immune to the real thing. Sometimes we think we know somebody only to discover there s much more to someone than we thought. Are we immune to the real thing? Who is this Jesus? Often times, as we enter into the Bible stories and the Gospels, we realize there s a lot more to Jesus than we thought. Or maybe we never really paid that much attention or simply took Jesus in our lives for granted. For many it is getting to know Jesus for the first time. I m sure when Jesus first called the disciples to follow him, they had no idea what they were getting into. Confusion often reigned. Among them, their misunderstanding of Jesus was the norm with the occasional flashes of recognition. They were wrong more often than they were right. At the end, they all bailed out on Jesus, leaving him to die. Fortunately, that s not the end of the story for them or us. Jesus call to them continued. I believe one avenue that brings hope and promise, is when I see and listen to folks, young and old, trying to discern their call to follow Jesus. I see them wrestling with the validity of that call. They even wonder if it s true or are they just imagining it. If you re at that stage, good luck trying to say, No. Even I need to continue to discern Jesus call to me. It s never really over. Yet, when we hear that call or sense that tug of Jesus, then Jesus begins to become real. A relationship forms, and although discipleship will never be easy and Jesus will always be more than a bit challenging for us, hearing that call is the miracle of faith. As we go forward as a community of faith, our faith future depends upon all of us continuing to discern that call of Jesus. So that call comes when we gather, as we hear God s Word and when we pray, Here I am Lord.. Now what? Welcome to Lent. Keeping Christ Central, Pastor Rolf G. Morck Therefore, getting to know Jesus is neither easy nor automatic. But with the disciples we re in good company as we open our ears and eyes to Jesus presence in our lives. I believe the real miracle in getting to know Jesus is not from our side of things. Rather it is the constant stirring of the Holy Spirit helping us realize the real action is Jesus getting to know us. It comes in our hearing again those stories of Jesus. It comes in our spending time considering the famous Lutheran question, What does this mean? Accordingly, Lent is that time we take to let this happen. We gather on Wednesdays for worship, food and fellowship. With the confirmation assisting with leading worship, it brings a little excitement and energy. In the midst of it all, may we hear Jesus call to discipleship and what it means to follow Jesus in our own day and age. I not only think this is important, but it is also critical to growing the Christian faith in this time and place. Everyone is struggling with what it means to be God s church in the world. It s harder to be church. It s easier for folks to disengage from their community of faith. Churches no longer provide meaning to emerging generations. Easter Garden Become part of the creation of a beautiful multi-colored Easter Garden. This year we are inviting people to donate a variety of flowers in place of just lilies to beautify our chancel on Easter Sunday, April 1st. Please call the church at by March 26 if you would like to donate an Easter plant or lily. *You are invited to take your flowering plant home after the services Easter Morning.

Central Council January 8, 2018 ACTION ITEMS: 1.

Also pay back the $1200 borrowed from designated gifts. 2. Two new council members are needed to replace Sammie Brantner and Mike Erickson. Vicki Bloom and Carlee Norby agreed to second terms. 3.

Council meeting date and time change next meeting will be 3rd Monday of the month, Feb. 19th. INFORMATION: 1. Pastor reported the wheelchair lift is here to be demonstrated by the company.

3 Central Council January 8, 2018 ACTION ITEMS: 1. Motion made and passed to pay benevolences as follows: Lutheran Social Services, $1000; American Lutheran Home, $750; Luther Park Bible Camp, $800; Norwest Synod, $3,000. Also pay back the $1200 borrowed from designated gifts. 2. Two new council members are needed to replace Sammie Brantner and Mike Erickson. Vicki Bloom and Carlee Norby agreed to second terms. 3.Motion made and passed to give bonuses for 2017 as follows: Pastor Morck $1500, Noelle $500, Gary $250, Joanne, $250 and Michelle $ Council meeting date and time change next meeting will be 3rd Monday of the month, Feb. 19th. INFORMATION: 1. Pastor reported the wheelchair lift is here to be demonstrated by the company. Date and time to be set up. Grants are in the process of being applied for. 2. Worship reported that the Christmas decorations have been taken down. 3. Congregational Life reported the egg bakes for the Annual Meeting have been planned and organized. 4. Youth/Education reported the ski trip to Bruce Mound was cold but fun. About 14 attended. 5. Caring and Reaching Team reported the Mondovi Sharing Table was sponsored by Midnight Riders in January. Next Meeting: Executive Monday, February 6:00 p.m. Council Monday, February 6:00 p.m. FLEECE BLANKET MAKING DAYS In 1 Thessalonians 5:11 we read,...encourage one another and build each other up. Families and individuals who are remembered in prayer during February: Feb. 4 David and Missy Dregney, Josh and KaitLynne and Braelynn; Joanne Erickson; Annette Forthun; Sally Greenfield; Loren Julson; Dave and Kim Kolstad, Cody and Kaitlin; Dave and April Falkner, Avery, Bode, Chase and Reid Feb. 11 William and Delores Mathis; David and Meghan Mathis, Gabriel, Kathryn and Esther; Dennis and Bernadette Olson; Jeff and Amy Segerstrom; Sara and Amanda Segerstrom Feb. 18 Michael H. Erickson; Bob and Shirley Konkel; Larry Lawrence; John and Yvonne Mayberry; Dave and Jeanne Nyre, Kayla and David; Samantha and Joshua Brantner, Charles and Maize; Carlee and Alex Norby and Greta Feb. 25 Doug and Karon Olson and Christina; Amanda and Nate Weiss; Bridgette and Kyle Brantner and Beckett; Robert and Elaine Rud; Amy and Jason Reggin, Jaelyn and Kade; Melody Peterson Pastor Rolf can be reached at home at or by cell phone at Pastoral Acts Baptisms: Greta Norby January 21 Our Financial Status January 29 Income to date: $14,343 Expenses to date: $22,097 Borrowed to meet expenses: $0 It is once again time to make fleece blankets to be given to students graduating this spring. These are the dates and times: Monday, February 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9:00 a.m. Please bring scissors if you have them. And please join us as often as you can! (Schedule may be changed due to bad weather or a funeral at church.)

Lenten Supper Menu* Serving at 6 p.m. each Wednesday in Lent Feb. 14 - Tacos Feb. 21 - Sub Sandwiches Feb.

* Lenten Luncheon Menu* Serving after the 11 a.m. Lenten worship service each Wednesday in Lent. Feb. 14 Cheeseburger Soup Feb. 21 TBD Feb.

Music Ministry, Education Ministry, Missionary Sponsorship, Central Trust Fund, Riverside Lutheran Cemetery Association, Worship Furnishings Capital Fund Appeal

of Betty LaBair s 90th birthday by Kay Bursaw In memory of Lee Accola by Janice Accola In memory of Hazel Auer by Alice Olson, Cindy Giese In memory of LaVonne

School In memory of Kathleen Kay Cyert by Ruth Hiemer MEET WHO S GOING TO THE NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING IN HOUSTON Claire Lewis is 16 and a sophomore in high school.

4 Lenten Supper Menu* Serving at 6 p.m. each Wednesday in Lent Feb Tacos Feb Sub Sandwiches Feb. 28 Soup March 7 BBQ s March 14 Hot Dogs March 21 Hot Beefs *Proceeds assist our confirmation class to attend camp at Luther Park in July.* Lenten Luncheon Menu* Serving after the 11 a.m. Lenten worship service each Wednesday in Lent. Feb. 14 Cheeseburger Soup Feb. 21 TBD Feb. 28 TBD NEED March 7 TBD VOLUNTEERS March 14 TBD March 21 Potluck *Proceeds will go towards the FAB Fund* Gifts and Memorials - January 2018 Ongoing Central Funds: Music Ministry, Education Ministry, Missionary Sponsorship, Central Trust Fund, Riverside Lutheran Cemetery Association, Worship Furnishings Capital Fund Appeal Projects and Items: FAB Quilting, Organ Fund, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Technology Fund, Cradle Roll FAB In memory of Doris Winberg by Beth and Gary Stanton In honor of Betty LaBair s 90th birthday by Kay Bursaw In memory of Lee Accola by Janice Accola In memory of Hazel Auer by Alice Olson, Cindy Giese In memory of LaVonne Naser by Alice Olson, Greg and Mari Lunderville Operational Fund Gift by Cindy (Ede) and Jim Bahler in honor of their 40th Wedding Anniversary Rotational Sunday School In memory of Kathleen Kay Cyert by Ruth Hiemer MEET WHO S GOING TO THE NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING IN HOUSTON Claire Lewis is 16 and a sophomore in high school. She is the daughter of Kari and Corey Lewis. She enjoys playing basketball and volleyball and is also in FBLA. Claire helps Diane with Sunday school every Sunday and also with VBS every summer. She is looking forward to seeing what they will be doing to help the people of Houston.

Quilting Dates: February 12th and 26th @ 1:00 p.m.

Right now we have a good supply of fabric, old sheets and bed spreads, thread and crochet cotton to tie the quilts with. We even splurged and bought a new package of needles!

5 Quilting Dates: February 12th and 1:00 p.m. The Central Quilters want to thank all the Circles and all the individuals who remembered us as they did year end giving and gave memorials throughout the year. It is much appreciated. Central Lutheran Church Women Central Lutheran Church women - All women of Central are invited to participate - meetings are held monthly - see bulletin, CLCW Directory and newsletter for upcoming programs and features. We also thank those who have given fabrics and other supplies that we can use as we make our quilts. Right now we have a good supply of fabric, old sheets and bed spreads, thread and crochet cotton to tie the quilts with. We even splurged and bought a new package of needles! Even the bank balanced looks pretty good. What we need most is more people to help make quilts. We usually quilt together twice a month. If you d like to do some sewing at home let us know and we ll supply you. We give the quilts to Lutheran World Relief and they have definite rules about size of the quilts, fabrics that can be used so we can give you that information too. Thank you for the support! Souper Bowl Sunday is February 4th CLCW NEWS NO MEETING IN FEBRUARY 2018 CLCW Directories that list circles, projects and programs are available in the narthex. Be sure to take a copy! YOUTH NEWS Feb. 4 3rd-5th Grade Sing March 4 4K-2nd Grade Sing March 25 First Communion 5th Grade April 1 Easter, NO Sunday School Join the movement that is transforming Super Bowl weekend into the nation s largest youth-led weekend of giving and serving. Central Lutheran will be collecting monetary donations for the Mondovi School Backpack Program and the Mondovi Food Pantry. Lenten Luncheons VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to prepare a light lunch ~ usually just a soup or hot dish with crackers or rolls. Assigned Circles will provide dessert. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex for each Wednesday. Last year, approximately 30 people were served each time. Please sign up if you are willing to cover any of the Lenten Luncheons. Thank you!! Lenten Schedule 2018 Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, February 14. The worship times on Wednesday are as follows: 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, followed by a light meal 7:00 p.m. Worship Service, preceded by a light meal

CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 221 West Main Street Mondovi, WI 54755 A NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No.

and love for one another. Our Mission Statement: As a living body of Christ, we will minister within the congregation, the community, and the world. Pastor Rolf G.

School Superintendent: Diane Schultz Custodian: Gary Holmen Missionaries to Japan: Patrick and Jacquelyn Bencke OFFICE HOURS 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (715)926-3811 E-mail address: centralmondovi@frontiernet.

6 CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 221 West Main Street Mondovi, WI A NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 15 Mondovi, WI Return Service Requested Mail to: Central Lutheran Church Our Vision Statement: To be people of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit growing in Jesus love and love for one another. Our Mission Statement: As a living body of Christ, we will minister within the congregation, the community, and the world. Pastor Rolf G. Morck Cell: Home: Administrative Assistant: Noelle Schmidtknecht Organist/Accompanist: Joanne Erickson Music Director: Michelle Alexander Sunday School Superintendent: Diane Schultz Custodian: Gary Holmen Missionaries to Japan: Patrick and Jacquelyn Bencke OFFICE HOURS 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (715) address: centralmondovi@frontiernet.net revrolf@frontiernet.net Website: centralmondovi.org Mondovi Sharing Table Wednesday, Feb. 7 4:30-6:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Anonymous Donor **Next Sharing Table will be on THURSDAY, March 8**

Worship Schedule MARCH 2018

Jesus Christ is the bridge between God and us. Worship Schedule MARCH 2018 Keeping Christ Central in March Sunday, March 4, 2018 Worship with Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m. 4k-2nd sing. Sunday School is at