Christ Lutheran News. August - September, We will seek God s will, share God s love, and serve as Christ s people.

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1 Christ Lutheran News August - September, 2016 God of shop and marketplace, Of farm and studio, Factory and shipping lane, Of school and busy home: Bless the produce of our hands. Redeem our work for Kingdom-use. By Your grace, our efforts stand, All offered up to You. There in Eden, You proclaimed That we should work the earth Stewards over all we named, Delighting in their worth. Through our fall we brought decay, Lost access to Jehovah s rest. Through the cross, we rest in faith And all our labor s blessed. In Your image we are made: Creative like You are, Forming goods for use and trade Just like You formed the stars. Send us out in power and skill To worship through each task assigned. By Your Spirit we fulfill The holy, grand design. We will seek God s will, share God s love, and serve as Christ s people.

2 Worship Information Contact Information Saturday: 5:15 pm Saturday Evening Worship with Holy Communion Sunday: 9:00 am Sunday School (September May) 10:15 am Worship (Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays) Broadcasts: Sunday, 11:30 am Worship broadcast on Radio KJOE FM Wednesday, 10:00 am Worship on Television Channels 3 & 67 Executive Council Theresa Nysetvold, President Luke Schneider, Vice President Whendy Gass, Secretary Luther Onken, Treasurer Church Office: Street Address: 2959 Queen Avenue, Slayton, MN slaytonchristlutheran@gmail.com Website: christinslayton.weebly.com Dawn Mouw, Office Manager Dale Lange, Custodian Pastor Ted Kunze Parsonage (home): cell phone: pastorkunze@gmail.com Pastor Dawn Quame Parsonage (home): cell phone: dawnquame@gmail.com Inside this issue: Pastor s Column 4 Financial Information 6 Remember to check us out our Mobile Friendly Website: christinslayton.weebly.com Prayer Requests Call the church office at , or us with your prayer requests. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included in pastoral prayers during worship, please call the church office. Theological Conference 7 Youth Activities 8 Calendar 13 WCLC 16 Parish Nurse / Ministerial Acts 18 Worship Assistants 20 Birthdays/Anniversaries 22 Canews 27 2 Slayton Christ Lutheran Church Would you prefer to read your newsletter online or by ? Please us: slaytonchrist lutheran@gmail.com Address, Phone & Corrections Christ Lutheran maintains a database of all members. If you have had any changes to your address, phone number, marital status, etc. please contact Dawn with your name and the changes that need to be made. If You Are Ill Hospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. Please call and let us know so we can support you with prayer and with presence. 3

3 From Pastor Dawn s Desk... Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ~ Philippians 4:8 When someone asks you, What s on your mind? how do you respond? Do you tell them the truth? Are you even able to describe what s on your mind? Or do your thoughts and your feelings get all mixed up so that it becomes difficult to make sense of what is happening? When Paul wrote to the Philippians, he included the words I shared above from Philippians 4:8 as advice for us about the kinds of thoughts we are to dwell on. Another way of saying this is to practice mindfulness. Some people call this flipping our thinking. When we flip our thinking from negative thoughts, fears and anxieties to the things Paul writes of like whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, pleasing and commendable, we flip the cycle where negative thoughts lead to negative feelings and then negative behavior to a cycle that begins with the kind of thinking Paul lists, and leads to things worthy of praise. So, dear friends, what s on your mind? Are you living in the freedom we have because of Jesus Christ that helps us to think about things that are true, honorable, just, pure, pleasing and commendable? Or are you stuck in a cycle that is full of fear, anxiety, anger and doubt? This matters for us as a community, a church and especially during this election season, as a nation. Pay attention to the places where your mind wanders. If those places lead to undesir- able feelings, try flipping them, drawing on Paul s words from Philippians, trusting in God s grace and mercy to help you. As we enter into a busy fall in our congregations, pay attention as well to how and where you focus your attention and energy. Consider the gifts and the resources that God has given you and how you might loosen your grip on those things and generously share them with the same attitude that Paul suggests in his letter to the Philippians. Hold tight to God s promises and be assured that you are and always will be a precious Child of God. See you in church! ~Pastor Dawn 4 5

4 Financial Information On this page you will find a brief overview of the month s offerings. It is our goal to provide you with actual, updated information about Christ Lutheran s financial status. Following our annual meeting, the congregation voted on the 2016 budget. The budgeted amount for general offerings breaks down to $21, each month to cover our anticipated ministry expenses. In addition we will need $1, each month for our Synod Mission Support. ~Luther Onken, Treasurer & Dawn Mouw, Office Manager Synod Theological Conference Our pastors will be leaving the afternoon of Sunday, September 25 th for the annual Southwestern Minnesota Synod Theological Conference. This continuing education event will be held again this year near Alexandria, MN at Luther Crest and Mount Carmel Bible Camps. They plan to return Tuesday evening, September 27 th. July Here s a look at where we ended July, 2016: Beginning Balance 6/30: $ (3,724.90) June-July Receipts: $ 41, June-July Expenses: $ 46, Borrow from Savings: $ 4, Ending Balance: $ (4,901.19) The gray bar shows our actual offerings through July 31. The black bar is our budgeted offering total. General Offerings: May - July, 2016 Mission Support Jesus said, Go and make disciples of all nations ~Matthew 28:16 Our Mission Support offerings go where we cannot travel. Our ELCA has 305 mission personnel serving in 45 countries! 120 new congregations are under development in the United States. Your gifts to Christ Lutheran designated Mission Support will help this work! Designated envelopes are available in the church narthex or use your own. June May $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 May June July Actual $18, $20, $17, Budget $21, $21, $21, Pastor Dawn will be on vacation August 5-12 and August 28 September 5 (Labor Day), when she will be traveling to Colorado with family. Pastor Ted will be available during those dates if you are in need of a pastor. 6 7

5 Rally Sunday is September 11 Christ Lutheran Church invites you to participate in a full morning of activities and worship on Sunday, September 11 as we rally together to begin a new program year. Here is the schedule for September 11: 9:00 am Families will gather in Fellowship Hall for a light breakfast and introduction to Sunday school. There will be music, games and time to meet your teachers and visit your classrooms. All are welcome! 10:15 am Worship followed by Coffee Fellowship Confirmation Begins! It is time to get another year of Confirmation instruction under way. We will be having an informational orientation meeting on Wednesday, September 7 th for students and parents. We will be learning about the New Testament this year. At 7:00 we will meet with students in grades 7-9 and one or more of their parents. At 8:00 we will meet with our 10 th Graders and parents to talk about plans leading up to the Rite of Confirmation on Reformation Sunday, October 30 th. Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 14 th. Introducing WWAM! (Wednesdays With A Mission) It is our mission at Christ Lutheran Church to seek God s will, share God s love, and serve as Christ s people. In keeping with this mission, Wednesday evenings at Christ Lutheran will include opportunities for individuals and families to gather for a time of fellowship, service, worship and a meal. While some things will remain the same on Wednesdays, other things have changed. In addition, several opportunities have been added specifically for youth in grades 3-6 and The schedule will begin Wednesday, September 14 and will include the following: 5:30 6:00 pm Youth Choir for Grades 3-6 directed by Theresa Nysetvold 6:00 6:40 pm A simple meal will be served for all ages. 6:40 8:00 pm Confirmation for Grades 7-9 which will include a time of worship as it is described below. There will be four opportunities throughout the year for small group service projects and fellowship. 6:40 7:00 pm Worship in Sanctuary this will be a brief time of worship for all ages. It will include music, prayer and scripture. Worship leaders including musicians, ushers and power point helpers are needed. 7:00 8:00 pm Church Choir In addition, we are hoping to periodically offer Wednesday evening service, fellowship and milestone ministry opportunities to Grades 3-6 and their families. With these new opportunities being developed, the afterschool program (a.k.a. w.a.l.k.) will not be offered at this time. All families are encouraged to make W.W.A.M. at Christ Lutheran a regular part of their Wednesday evenings. If you would like to help in any way with making this happen, please contact the church office or one of the pastors at Christ Lutheran Church. 8 9

6 10 Junior High Youth Gathering November 19-20, 2016 in Willmar, MN This event is sponsored by the Lutheran Youth Organization of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA. It is open to youth in grades 7-9 and will include some great music, worship and time with new and old friends. The gathering happens at the Willmar Conference Center with lodging at the adjacent hotels. Approximate cost is $60 plus spending money. Adult leaders and drivers are needed. Please contact Pastor Dawn if you want to help or have any questions. Registration forms are available in the church office and should be completed in full and returned with payment by Monday, October 3rd. A new Senior High Community Ministry will be offered this fall by Patrick and Colleen Freeman in their home. It will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning at 7:00 pm and will include Bible study and time to hang out with friends. This is for all Senior High youth grades 10-12, regardless of church affiliation. Your help is needed to make Wednesday night meals at Christ Lutheran happen. The Youth Committee has agreed to oversee these meals and welcome your involvement. If you are willing to donate food, time or resources for these meals, please contact a member of the youth committee or the church office. We will begin serving meals on Wednesday, September 14. Service of Healing Sunday, September 25 Our Health Ministry Team requested that our congregation have a Service of Healing, preferably on a Sunday morning when many could access it. We have scheduled that for Sunday, September 25 th at our normal worship time 10:15 AM. Healing of both soul and body was certainly an important part of Jesus ministry. The Gospels are filled with accounts of Jesus casting out demons and healing people of various diseases. The book of Acts also has some accounts of the disciples continuing this healing ministry (for example, Acts 3:1-10). This service will center on the theme of healing, recognizing that there are many forms of healing that we need of short -term or chronic ailments, of emotional and mental health challenges, of relationships with other individuals, and of divisions within our country and world. There will be an opportunity for individuals to come forward to one of several stations set up for individual prayer and anointing with oil. We will not promise that everyone will leave the service cured, but Jesus healing can come in many ways. God has blessed us with good doctors, and wise counselors, and this service is not intended to replace the need for those. Rather, it is an opportunity to pray for and with one another laying our needs before God. This is in keeping with the encouragement in James 5:13-16, Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. Plan to be with us for this special worship service on September 25 th. 11

7 14 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 8:45 Faith 10:15 Worship Coffee 21 8:45 Faith 10:15 Worship w/ Holy Comm Coffee 28 8:45 Faith 10:15 Worship Coffee Pastor Ted s 1:00 Quilting 29 Pastor Ted s Pastor Ted s 16 11:30 Sack Lunch Bible Study 4:00 Health Ministry Team Meeting 23 11:30 Sack Lunch Bible Study 1:00 Quilting 30 11:30 Sack Lunch Bible Study Pastor Dawn s Pastor Dawn s 20 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 27 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion Third Graders will receive their Bibles from Christ Lutheran during the 10:15 am worship service on Sunday, September 18. On that same day during Sunday school at 9:00 am, Pastor Dawn will join the third graders and their parents for a special event marking this milestone. This will include an introduction to the Bible, helpful tips and ideas for family and personal devotions and suggestions for family rituals and traditions centered around scripture. Christ Lutheran s Calendar for August 2016 Third graders and their parents are asked to attend this event on September 18 and then stay for worship, when there will be a special time set aside to for a blessing and presentation of Bibles. Blessing of the Backpacks and a Back to School Noisy Offering will happen on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28 during worship at Christ Lutheran Church. Students of all ages are encouraged to bring their backpacks and book bags that day and we will pray for God s blessings as they prepare for a new school year. In addition, a special Noisy Offering will be received that will be given to the Murray County Central Children s Fund. This fund provides funds for students throughout the year who might have an emergency need of some kind. For instance, if a student needs certain clothing items for a concert and is unable to purchase them, this fund will pay for such items. In addition, school staff and faculty can request funds to help pay for supplies and other educational items for specific students. Please plan to join us that weekend in worship and bring all of your extra change so you can help us make some noise in support of our schools and our students

8 4 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Pastor Ted Kunze Pastor s Home # Cell Phone # pastorkunze@ gmail.com 8:45 Faith 10:15 Worship w/ Holy Comm Coffee 11 Rally Sunday 8:45 Faith 9:00 Sunday School & Adult Class 10:15 Worship Coffee 18 Bible Presentation 8:45 Faith 9:00 Sunday School & Adult Class 10:15 Worship w/ Holy Comm Coffee 25 Healing Service 8:45 Faith 9:00 Sunday School & Adult Class 10:15 Worship Coffee Christ Lutheran s Calendar for September Pastor Dawn Quame Pastor s Home # Cell Phone # dawnquame@ gmail.com Labor Day Office Closed 7:00 Love Circle Pastor Ted s Pastor Ted s 1:00 Quilting Pastor Ted s Pastors at Theological Conference 6 Worship Service is broadcast every Sunday 11:30 am on KJOE FM 9:00 Sunrise 10:15 Golden Living 11:30 Sack Lunch Bible Study 1:30 WCLC Board 13 10:15 Lindenwood 11:30 Sack Lunch Bible Study 20 11:30 Sack Lunch Bible Study 27 11:30 Sack Lunch Bible Study 1:00 Quilting 7 7:00 Confirmation Orientation (7-9) 8:00 Confirmation Orientation (10) 14 9:30 Peace Circle 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 1:30 Faith Circle 5: Choir 6:00 Meal 6:40 Confirmation 7:00 Committees 8:00 Executive Council 21 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 5: Choir 6:00 Meal 6:40 Confirmation 28 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 5: Choir 6:00 Meal 6:40 Confirmation :15 Bible Study Leaders Pastor Dawn s 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal Pastor Dawn s Women s SLM 3 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 10 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 7:30 Wedding Lindberg/Engelkes 17 Pastor Dawn s WELCA Confer- Redwood Falls 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal Pastor Dawn s Pastor Dawn s 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 24 3:00 Wedding Woitazewski/Marsh 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 14 15

9 Women of Christ Lutheran Church Parish Nurse Ministry Our Mission: To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. How to Build Healthy and Happy Communities for Our Kids to Grown Up In August Visitation: Love September Visitation: Peace Turn off your TV Know your neighbors Greet people you pass by Bible Study Leaders Thursday, September 8 at 5:15 pm Peace Circle Wednesday, September 14 at 9:30 am Bible Study Leader Hostess Faith Circle Wednesday, September 14 at 1:30 pm Bible Study Leader Hostess Listen to the birds and the sounds of kids playing Bake extra and share Ask for help when you need it Help others when they need it Seek to understand others Share what you learn Open your window shades Sit out front instead of out back Turn up the music Love Circle Monday, September 12 at 7:00 pm Bible Study Leader Kathy Wurpts Hostess Theresa Nysetvold Turn down the music Go to bed happy and wake up happy! Quilting Monday, August 22 and Tuesday, August 23 at 1:00 pm and Monday, September 26 and Tuesday, September 27 at 1:00 pm 16 17

10 Ministry & Fellowship Opportunities Ministerial Acts Prayer Concerns Baptisms~ Levi Thomas June 12 Will Anthony June 12 Sons of Chad & Rebecca H Funerals~ Darlene Hartwell passed away July 2 Funeral held at Christ Lutheran on July 6 Douglas Engler passed away June 25 Memorial Service held at Christ Lutheran on July 6 Eleanor Engebretson passed away July 28 Funeral held at Christ Lutheran on July 30 Nordice Nelson passed away July 14 Graveside Service on August 13 Radio Broadcast Ministry The next available dates are August 28, September 4 and 18. Checks ($65) can be made out to Christ Lutheran with Radio Broadcast in the memo or you can pay online by visiting our website. John Beech, Vera Chmela, Bernice Crompton, Joan Dahlgren, Sheldon & Judy Dean, Lori DeGreeff, Robert Domina, Elaine Donaldson, Kevin Erickson, Gladys Feste, Cody Finke, Allison Grieme, Orv & Shar Grieme, Spencer Gurrola, Les Hakeneis, Laurie Hardekopf, Scott Hegstad, Evelyn Herder, Iris Idler, Irene Johnson, Julia Johnson, Amie Rowden-Kidd, Lynn Knutson, Alan Kramer, Tom Lange, Bob & Betty Like, Carl Lindberg, Elsie Lindberg, Kristin Martin, Kim Nesmoe, Avalon Paulson, Amy Petersen, Lynda Petersen, Jeneane Quame, Floyd Schadt, Twilla & Robert Sellman, Maxine Skouge, Sandy Stokesbary, Mary Ann Suedbeck, Christopher VanMeveren & Harold Yotter Continue to remember in prayer ~ Those dealing with cancer and other long-term illnesses. Members who are shut-in Service men and women Those who mourn the loss of loved ones Ongoing Ministry Projects: Yarn & Yak the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 am in the Chapel Lounge. This is a time to visit, share ideas, and learn from each other as we work on prayer shawls, baby hats, or other items. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your projects! Birthday Bags Murray County Food Shelf is in need of Birthday Bags. The bags contain a cake mix, a can of frosting, candles, balloons, and birthday plates and napkins. All donations can be placed in the birthday shopping cart just inside the church doors. Quilting August 22 & 23 and September 26 & 27 at 1:00 pm. On-Line Giving You can now make a one-time or recurring donation to the church using a credit card by going to and search for Christ Lutheran Church, Slayton, MN. Once there you can donate to our general fund, or pay for the radio broadcast. You can also go to our congregation s website, christinslayton.lutheranweb.net and follow a link from there to Give MN

11 Worship Assistants for September 2016 Sat, Sept 3 5:15 PM Acolytes Lector Greeters Marv Nysetvold Communion Usher Video Power Point Marv Nysetvold Steve & Ann Muecke Rossow Family Linda Nelson Linda Nelson Sun, Sept 4 Anna & Sara John Meyer John & Darlene Meyer 10:15 AM Mathiowetz Anna & Kari Mathiowetz Judy LaBoda, Luther James Berglund Jon Hoyme Luther Onken Darren & Lisa Saner Sat, Sept 10 5:15 PM Brenda Loosbrock Brenda Loosbrock Jason & Nikki Platt Whitehead Fam- Nikki Platt Denny Lickness Sat, Sept 11 Brooke Neilson Jerry Moline Dale & Judy Lange 10:15 AM Denny & Janet Opdahl Greg & Nancy Moberg Arlyn Stokesbary Leon Kruse Sat, Sept 17 Theresa Nyset- 5:15 PM LaDean Lange Keith & Linda Rossow Marv Nysetvold Terry Larson Judy Lickness Sun, Sept 18 Carli Moline 10:15 AM Sat, Sept 24 5:15 PM Mary Ellen Moline Dave & Judy LaBoda Laurel Nelson Carli Moline, Cassidy Terry & Natalie Schmidt Neal Everson Grace Moline Linda Nelson Rob & Kris Rohrer Laurel Nelson Steve & Ann Muecke Rossow Family Theresa Nysetvold Marv Nysetvold Sun, Sept 25 Sam Larson Denny Opdahl Luther & Pat Onken 10:15 AM Luther & Pat Onken Leon Kruse Greg Moberg Dale & Judy Lange Bread Bakers: Ruth Hoyme, Mary Mesner DVD to City Hall: Kari Mathiowetz Thank you to everyone who is helping during worship services at Christ Lutheran Church this month. If you cannot fulfill your ministry responsibilities, please find your own substitute and let the office know of your replacement. Thank you!!! 20 21

12 1 Gary Johnson Kari Lindberg 3 Mark Van Dyke Krew Schneider Dustin Carlson 4 Justin Hoffmann 5 Brad Gass Jeremy Peterson Atalie Rosenbrook 6 Jeanne Cochran Pat Erickson Sparrow Jeschke 7 Janet Anderson Lorna Bader Jim Thovson 8 Dave LaBoda Ashley Haken Carli Moline 9 Karen Onken Casey Gass 10 Leon Hegstad Lori Manderscheid 11 Mark Boerboom 12 Joan Dahlgren Dawn Groves Joshua Kirchner 14 Marlene Muecke Jocelyn Schreier Johnnie Fransen 15 William Baune Theresa Nysetvold Bentley Petersen 16 Tessa Clercx Kathy Behrends 17 Danielle Berglund Anthony Falk Mel Johnson 17 Lane Muecke Brayden Ahlers 18 Kent Johansen BethAnn Winter 19 Christine Kirchner Beckyn Rupp Nicola Swart Megan Hanson 20 Jerry Moline Pastor Dawn Quame 21 Donna Johansen Aidan Swenson Lexy Ackerman Trey Ackerman 22 Kevin Erickson Scott Sagmoe Sheila Skindelien 23 Dean Larson Margaret Nelson Lynda Petersen Madison Larson 24 Megan Schryvers Derek Kluis Dustin Sykora 25 Janelle Van Meveren 26 Lance Lange Stacie Schuur Grant Rohrer Jason Schreier 27 Jennifer Baumgartner Max Wasberg 28 Eric Skindelien 30 Kristina Larson Luther Onken 31 Keyane Hansen Craig Tommeraasen 3 Neal & Mary Everson (1985) Mike & Brenda Loosbrock (1991) Julian & Ruth Petersen (1963) 4 Jem & Amy Hamilton (2012) 5 Cornelius & Sandy Smit (1962) Philip & Billie Gervais (2011) 6 John & Mary Ellen Moline (1994) 7 Kevin & Shelly Erickson (1993) 8 Mark & Nancy Boerboom (1992) Andrew & Amy Nepp (2009) Cole & Lacey Rachuy (2015) 9 Doug & Lynette Sieve (2008) 10 Scott & Darla Bly (1985) Randy & Betty Ackerman (2001) Jerami & Marcy Wittrock (2002) William & Kori Robinson (2013) 13 Darren & Lisa Saner (1988) 14 Orv & Shar Grieme (1953) 15 David & Denise Schreier (1992) 16 Cal & Kathy Wurpts (1969) 18 Paul & Robin Hacker (2007) 21 Luke & Megan Schryvers (2004) 23 Dennis & Janet Opdahl (1986) Marv & Theresa Nysetvold (1986) Richard & Deb Staples (1969) John & Shannon Leysen (1997) 25 Gary & Charilyn Busse (2007) 28 Colton & Kari Fransen (2004) 29 Paul & Barb Kirchner (1981) 31 Brian & Alexis Gass (2002) 22 23

13 1 Dodi Haugen Ann Larson 2 Lesli Erickson Rylan Rupp 3 Karen Torbert 4 Marlene Anderson Amy Rucker Travis Mollema Carson Sykora 5 Kyle Schreier Russell Winter 7 Alyssa Groves Christopher Opdahl 8 Kirstin Doeden Corey Lickness Shannon Sinnen 9 Nicholas Hurd Sandy Smit Kadynce Rakowski Max Prahm Trish Rowden Keigan Behnke 10 Gladys Knapper Travis Radke 11 Jessica Bonnsetter 12 Taylor Larson Travis Soderholm Cathy Blair 13 Lisa Schreier Barbara Sigurdson Maxine Skouge Broox Platt 14 Kelly Hill Jennifer Krant 15 Bridget Kluis Michelle Lamp Matthew Van Meveren Sara Walter 16 Grant Bose Colin Christensen Mary Mesner Irene Moline Toni Gillette Adam Winter Andrew Nepp 17 James Muck 18 Todd Neilson Carolyn Quame Robin Hacker 19 Matthew Larson Emily Rosenbrook Jason Wajer Gladys Feste 21 Leann Giesen Heidi Winter 22 Michael Haugen 23 Cindi Pavlis Marv Nysetvold 24 Marlene Larson Molly Malone Kaden Landsman 25 Gary Muecke Jr. Logan Stoel Justin Benda 26 Angela Landsman Kaitlyn Woitaszewski Tracy Leysen 28 Brady Kremer Kari Fransen 29 Char Larson David Schreier Lauren Stoel 30 Brenda Bose Brian Everson Clarice Kappes Emmarie Johnson 1 Dale & Cindy Pavlis (1972) 2 Robert & Sue Gass (1967) Todd & Jennifer Neilson (2006) 4 Darin & Amy Loosbrock (1999) 10 Matthew & Brooke Ackerman (2011) 11 Donald & Janet Anderson (1955) Jeremy & Kim Winter (1999) Tim & Casey Gass (2010) 12 Randy & Samantha Wynia (2009) 13 Jonathan & Denise Stokesbary (2002) 14 James & Carolyn Gillette (1968) 15 Kraig & Jeanne Cochran (1984) 17 Derek & Melissa Schmidt (2011) 18 Andrew & Staci Kleven (1999) 20 Trevor & Emily Rosenbrook (2003) 21 Robert & Lila Anderson (1957) 22 Tyler & Nicole Johnson (2012) 24 Anthony & Cheryl Krant (1983) 25 Kevin & Stacy Ragan (1992) 28 Jason & Lisa Schreier (1996) 29 Michael & Shannon Haugen (2001) 30 John & Darlene Meyer (1952) Ron & Pat Erickson (1961) Josh & Sara Chapman (2006) Please contact the office if you notice a mistake or omission on the Birthday or Anniversary lists. Thanks for your help! 24 25

14 26 Prayer Requests Has something come up in your life recently that you want your church to pray about? Perhaps you have received some difficult news. Or, maybe you have a reason to rejoice and you want to share this good news. Regardless of what your concern is, we want to hear from you and pray with and for you. Whether your concern is personal or a shared concern about something happening in the world, please communicate to us your concerns and prayer requests. Please be sure to indicate if this is something you want included in the more public church prayers of intercession, one of the church prayer chains or if this is a more private concern that you only want to share with the pastors. We will honor your specific request. You may make prayer requests by speaking with one of the pastors, or, if it is during the week, to the church office secretary, Dawn Mouw. If your concern arises over the weekend, you may give your written prayer request to an usher and ask them to pass it along to a pastor. This is especially helpful if there is late-breaking world or community news. As the pastors prepare for worship and lead services at Faith before coming to Christ Lutheran they may not be on top of the latest news. Thank you for helping us to be a community that lifts one another s concerns to God in prayer. August, 2016 Shetek Lutheran Ministries Where Christ Renews and Empowers Mark Your Calendar 14 Keeley Island Dr Slayton, MN slbc@frontiernet.net Pre-marriage Retreat- August 20 Summer Toddlers & Trees - August 21 Young At Heart (Senior Adult Retreat) - August Women s Retreat- September 9 & 10 Shetek WELCA September 17 Road Scholars September Get Outdoor Event October 2 Octoberfest October 21 & 22 Confirmation Retreat November 4 & 5 Fall Toddlers & Trees November 6 Lutefisk Supper - December 4, 5:30 pm Winter Fun Day December 29 Summer Staff Reunion 29 & 30 Any questions call (507) or Check out our website at Thank you to everyone who donated their time talents and gifts to Shetek Lutheran Ministries 30 th Annual Quilt Action. We had another Successful quilt auction. We raised $30, minus expenses. Thank you to all who bought quilts and attended this important fundraiser. As we look forward to the future we are excited about all that is ahead as God continues to lead us in new directions. 27

15 God s work. Our hands. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHUR CH 2959 QUEEN AVENUE SLAYTON MN Phone: Fax: slaytonchristlutheran@gmail.com RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Visit us on the web at... christinslayton.lutheranweb.net Published 11 times a year Volume 2016, Issue #4 August 12, 2016 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION US Postage Paid Permit #4 Slayton MN