Worship Schedule FEBRUARY 2016

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1 Jesus Christ is the bridge between God and us. Worship Schedule Keeping Christ Central in February Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Worship with Holy Communion at 6:00 p.m. (The Mondovi Sharing Table Meal is today from 4:30-6:00 p.m. This is a free meal for the whole community sponsored by individuals, families, churches, community organizations and businesses.) Confirmation will meet at 7:00 p.m. We preview tonight the Transfiguration according to Mark 8:27-9:8. Strange are the ways of this God of Israel and Jesus the Messiah. Jesus shining glory on a mountaintop reflects the whole Old Testament history of Israel and its God, but now in suffering and upon a cross shall God s glory be revealed for all. Sunday, February 7, 2016 Worship with Holy Communion and Adult Bells at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. As above, we celebrate Transfiguration Sunday, but with a twist. The light from the mountaintop glory is clearly focused upon a hill with a cross. This is the great wonder and mystery of the Christian faith. Come to the mountain of the Lord. New members will be welcomed today. Souper Bowl Sunday! Wednesday, February 10, 2016 ASH WEDNESDAY LENT BEGINS! Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. followed by the Lenten Luncheon at noon (free will offerings will go towards the Carillon Fund). Ash Wednesday Worship at 7:00 p.m. preceded by the Lenten Supper from 6:00-7:00 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN SCHEDULE FOR LENT!) The Confirmation youth and their families provide the Lenten Suppers. The free will offering goes to offset the cost of Confirmation Camp at Luther Park Bible Camp in the summer. Our Lenten series is: Bible: Book of Faith. We begin our Lenten time of reflection and repentance with Jesus baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Faith begins with being baptized and born from above. This is a good place to begin in the ashes of repentance and the waters of new life. FEBRUARY 2016 Sunday, February 14, 2016 Worship at 9:00 a.m. with the Women s Choir. Sunday School is at 10:00 a.m. The First Sunday in Lent. Our focus reading is: Mark 10:17-31, Jesus meets a rich man and invites him to sell all that he has and follow Jesus. What if what we think is so true, is not. In fact, it s all a lie. Maybe Jesus is exposing the lie, which causes this rich man much sorrow. What can then save us from ourselves? Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Lenten Worship at 11:00 followed by the Lenten Luncheon. Lenten Supper at 6:00-7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship with the Confirmation youth at 7:00 p.m. We continue with our Bible: Book of Faith series with the story of the Passion or Jesus death on a cross. Biblical illiteracy is an issue for our day and age. We need to learn to speak the language of the Bible as a book of faith. We learn to speak the language of death and resurrection for all of life. Sunday, February 21, 2016 Worship with Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School is at 10:00 a.m. Our focus reading for this Second Sunday in Lent is: Mark 10: Christianity is a faith revealed in being servants to others and not in any kind of worldly gain or glory. Is this what we see? Come and see. Wednesday, February 24, Lenten Worship at 11:00 followed by the Lenten Luncheon. Lenten Supper at 6:00-7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship with the Confirmation youth at 7:00 p.m. Our Bible: Book of Faith series hits another towering peak of the Christian witness in the resurrection of Jesus. Resurrection too is a different kind of language to be learned as we contemplate our mortality and life after death. Sunday, February 28, Worship at 9:00 a.m. with the Children s Choir and 3rd-5th Grade Sing. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. The Third Sunday in Lent. Our focus reading is: Mark 12:1-12. Parables contain hard truths. As much as Jesus comes to heal and bring new life, it is not without opposition, as old ways will not step aside without a fight, not even for Jesus.

Lenten Supper Menu* Serving at 6 p.m. each Wednesday in Lent Feb. 10 - BBQ s Feb. 17 - Hot Dogs Feb.

Feb. 10 Bean Soup Feb. 17 NEED VOLUNTEER Feb.

Christ-centered camping experience for people of all ages. Staff is trained to help campers understand God s message of love and grace and to be positive Christian role models.

2 Lenten Supper Menu* Serving at 6 p.m. each Wednesday in Lent Feb BBQ s Feb Hot Dogs Feb. 24 Pulled Pork March 2 Tacos March 9 Pasta March 16 Subs *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. 10 Bean Soup Feb. 17 NEED VOLUNTEER Feb. 24 Chicken Dumpling Soup March 2 BBQ s March 9 Chicken Hotdish March 16 NEED VOLUNTEER *Proceeds will go towards the Carillon Fund* LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP Luther Park Bible Camp offers a Christ-centered camping experience for people of all ages. Staff is trained to help campers understand God s message of love and grace and to be positive Christian role models. All children and youth are encouraged to participate in Luther Park s summer programs. During this year s theme Sailing the High C s, campers will have the opportunity to explore and expand their faith through music, worship, Bible studies, crafts, recreation, fun and fellowship with the Luther Park Staff and other campers. Luther Park brochures are available on the table in the narthex or can be ed contact the office for Gifts and Memorials - January 2016 Ongoing Central Funds: Music Ministry, Education Ministry, Missionary Sponsorship, Central Trust Fund, Riverside Lutheran Cemetery Association, Worship Furnishings Capital Fund Appeal Projects and Items: Carillon Fund Oil for Oil Candles, Organ Fund, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Technology Fund, Cradle Roll Carillon Fund In memory of Merill Herder by Joanne M. Erickson, Margaret Nelson, Tom and Kris Anderson, John and Sue Iverson,, Dan and Trina Marsolek, Carol Erickson In memory of Barbara Quarberg Biles by Margaret Nelson In memory of Walter Pederson, Warren Hulke, Nancy Marquardt, Norman Schultz, by Linda and Gary Preston In memory of Norman Schultz by Dan and Trina Marsolek, Janice Mikelson In memory of Paul Douglas Rice by Gene and Marje Rice In memory of Janice Sabelko, Gary and Linda Preston, Janice Mikelson, John and Sue Iverson, Fred and Karen Seyforth, Dave and Kim Kolstad In memory of Lucille Deetz by Pam Deetz Gift by Craig and Susan Bursaw, John and Sue Iverson, Chris Drew, Monica Brantner In honor of the 60th anniversaries of Grace and Howard Peterson and George and Carol Moats by Shirley Poeschel, Margaret Nelson, John and Maxine Olson, Karen and Darrell Dieckman Gift by Jim and Evelyn Cleveland and in memory of their parents In memory of Lee Accola by Janice Accola In memory of Jeffie and Kathryn Rustad by Randy and Kay Rustad In memory of Howard Anderson by Andy Johnson Missionary Sponsorship In memory of Norman Schultz by Mary Circle Rotational Sunday School/Youth In memory of Warren Hulke by Chris Drew, Greg and Mari Lunderville Operational Fund In memory of Merill Herder by Anita Haugland Riverside Cemetery Gift by Sharon Urness In memory of James P. Bauer by Rhonda Bauer

3 From the Pastor An Open Letter to the Congregation There are so many good things to say about this congregation and your generosity, that in what follows please do not lose sight of all that is good and right. This year in our mission budget, we fell short by $16,000. An analysis of this will have to happen at another time as to what was spent for what and when. All the numbers are in our Annual Report. We cover this shortfall from a generous bequest gift given a number of years ago by a saint named Richard Urness who loved this church. Per Richard s wishes that bequest became part of our savings account or rainy day fund. It has been used to cover shortfalls and to accomplish things like support seminary students and has been used to meet our expenses and supplement our income for such for the last 10 years. Currently the balance of this savings account is just a bit over $10,000. Meaning if we have another year like this past year, we will have to borrow from a bank, line of credit or some other method. Point is we cannot and should not borrow just to run our daily expenses, 90% of which consists of covering personnel and building costs. Additionally, we have no mortgage debt. Our hope is that many love this congregation and appreciate its ministry and would be more than willing to give towards it, but who are unaware that our ministry depends on the generous and regular financial support of the entire congregation, or somehow think all this just magically happens. Therefore, we are at somewhat of a crossroads. We are not a declining congregation, in fact, compared to many we are doing quite well. We can have a good future. Thus, one direction of the crossroads is how can we do better? What is there that would make us stronger and more effective? We have many things going for us. Generous and faithful support can make this happen. The other direction is not so good, eventually over time, resulting in staff reductions and moving towards part-time ministry. Our costs for keeping and maintaining our facilities are pretty fixed. Unlike some congregations in Eau Claire, selling our building to reduce overhead is not an option. As such, as pastor and as congregational leadership, at some point we will need to know from those who claim Central Lutheran as their church home, what is it going to be? I hope we can meet our expenses. The year ahead will tell the tale. This will have to be a total team effort. Everyone matters. If we join together and give what we feel lead to give, we will be fine. Giving to God is the reason we give. Then we hope and pray that God uses our combined talents and resources to be in mission to God s world. At our annual meeting, those who represented the congregation were concerned but resolute that we can move forward. Yet, such matters regarding our future are quite serious. In Christ, Pastor Rolf G. Morck Postscript: We are soon going to roll out a new digital giving system, where those who feel they are being lead to give to God through the mission of our congregation, will now be able to give 3 ways: (Please note: Regular giving through church envelopes and checks/cash will not change. This is just another way to give.) 1. Give online through our Central Lutheran Church website. Coming soon will be a new giving tab. ( 2. There will be a Giving Kiosk available before and after worship and at other events for folks to swipe their debit or credit card as a way of giving their offering. 3. A new Central Lutheran Church App for smart phones, which will have updates on what is happening in the congregation and a way for those who do transactions on their smart phones to also include Central in their giving. Many today, don t write checks, nor carry a checkbook with them, nor do they carry cash. If they can t make a transaction within 10 seconds they probably won t. Furthermore, when they feel like giving or are able to give, it may not be during a worship service. This makes giving more convenient and accessible for those who desire to give and support our congregation financially. This is a safe and secure system, working with a business called Pushpay. This is a one-year trial program. Other congregations who have used this system have averaged a 17.6% increase in their giving to their congregations. Let us hope. If it is successful we will continue to build upon it.

Central Council January 11, 2016 ACTION ITEMS: 1. Digital Giving: Conference call with Champ, the representative for Push Pay. He answered questions and council will move forward with this program.

The proposed budget for 2016: Budget was reviewed and approved for Annual meeting report as presented.

Council discussed how to move forward with the FAB Project and present at the Annual Meeting. 3. Nomination of new council members. There are two nominees up for election at the Annual meeting.

4 Central Council January 11, 2016 ACTION ITEMS: 1. Digital Giving: Conference call with Champ, the representative for Push Pay. He answered questions and council will move forward with this program. Brian Bollinger will help with the setup, etc. 2. Annual Meeting: Committee reports are still needed. The proposed budget for 2016: Budget was reviewed and approved for Annual meeting report as presented. Furnace, air conditioning, boiler project review: Mike Isaacson, service technician for heating and air conditioning, will present at the meeting to review the FAB project and give his thoughts. Council discussed how to move forward with the FAB Project and present at the Annual Meeting. 3. Nomination of new council members. There are two nominees up for election at the Annual meeting. There is one spot to fill. 4. Motion made and approve for the transfers of Joy and Mike DeWyre from Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Glenwood City, WI to Central Lutheran Church. INFORMATION: 1. Pastor reported the need for a committee for the New Members to present them to the congregation. 2. Congregational Life reported they will work on the report for the Annual meeting. The committee will be putting the egg bakes together on Saturday the 16 th for the annual meeting. 3. Youth reported there will be a ski trip on January 22. Will meet to discuss the February Valentine s meal fund raiser. 4. Stewardship discussed the digital giving Push Pay. 5. Education reported they will put together the report for the annual meeting booklet. 6. Property reviewed the FAB project. Next Meeting: Executive Tuesday, February 6:00 p.m. Council Thursday, February 6:00 p.m. Council Bible Study Thursday, February 5:30 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. 7 Mike and Melissa Kreibich, Lillianna and Whitney; Sharon Bornfleth; Krista Cooke; Jeff and Ruth Hiemer, Jordan and Jared; Betty Lind; David Mikelson Feb. 14 Julie Bowe and Eli; Barry and Anthony Crowell; Janet Hiemer; Janice Mikelson; Howard and Grace Peterson; Lance and Shelby Meier, Marli and Nolan Feb. 21 Steve Anderson, Colter and Steele; Jasmine Anderson; Richard Hiemer; Kim Loewenhagen, Tyler and Brianna; Russell and Tabetha Crandall, Harlijo and Lorelai; David and Marilee Plagenz, Kate and Brett Feb. 28 Michael Fraser; Heather Thompson, Brett and Anthony Owens; Tom and Kris Anderson; Daniel Brantner; Lois Loomans; Heather and Mark Martell, Michael, Sabrina and Braelyn Pastor Rolf can be reached at home at or by cell phone at Pastoral Acts No baptisms, funerals or weddings for the month of January, Our Financial Status January 23 Income to date: $14,948 Expenses to date: $15,606 Borrowed to meet expenses: $0 This year for Lent, in place of Baskets of Promise, Central is challenging our youth and members to bring $1 per week for a special Lenten offering for famine relief in Malawi. $1 buys 1 meal there.

Quilting Dates: February 8th and 22nd @ 1:00 p.m. New quilters are always welcome and we'll "train" you. If you can tie a knot you qualify.

28 3rd-5th Grade Sing March 6 4K-2nd Grade Sing March 20 First Communion 5th Grade March 27 Easter, NO Sunday School Souper Bowl Sunday is February 7th Join the movement that is transforming Super

5 Quilting Dates: February 8th and 1:00 p.m. New quilters are always welcome and we'll "train" you. If you can tie a knot you qualify. Just bring a scissors, needle and maybe some cookies to share at coffee time. 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. CLCW NEWS NO MEETING IN FEBRUARY 2016 CLCW Directories that list circles, projects and programs are available in the narthex. Be sure to take a copy! YOUTH NEWS Feb. 28 3rd-5th Grade Sing March 6 4K-2nd Grade Sing March 20 First Communion 5th Grade March 27 Easter, NO Sunday School Souper Bowl Sunday is February 7th 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, the Mondovi Food Pantry and ELCA World Hunger this Sunday at both services. 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 2016 Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, February 10th. 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

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

Morck Cell: 495-7007 Home: 926-1128 Administrative Assistant: Noelle Schmidtknecht Organist/Accompanist: Joanne Erickson Music Director: Michelle Alexander Sunday School

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. Mondovi Sharing Table Wednesday, Feb. 3 4:30-6:00 p.m. 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 Sponsored by: Sacred Heart Ladies **Meals are offered monthly and are open to everyone absolutely FREE.**

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