New Pastors installed at HWP

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1 Volume 10, Issue 06 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Office Information 2 Pastor s Perspective 3 HWP News 4 Church Pages 5-8 WELCA Survey 9-10 Community 11 Green Lake & Shetek 12 Calendar 13 October 2014 Newsletter New Pastors installed at HWP On September 7th at the 10th Anniversary of the Healing Waters Parish celebration, Pastors Dave and Rena Peterson were installed. They began work on the 14th of September within the Parish. Pastor Dave grew up in Moorhead, Minnesota, attending college at Concordia University and Luther Seminary in St. Paul. He married Pastor Rena in 1978, who grew up in a small town in South Dakota and went to college in the Twin Cities before attending Concordia where she graduated in 1988 and Luther Seminary, graduating in They have two children - Carla (married to Kenny) and Michael (married to Tawnya). In their free time, Pastor Dave enjoys gardening, hiking and biking. He s going to get more into woodworking now that he s got an area to set up a shop, says Pastor Rena. She enjoys cross stitch, crocheting, candy making and Pr Dave and Pastor Rena Peterson were installed as the new Pastors for Healing Waters Parish at the 10th Anniversary celebration in September. horse back riding. And we both like books, she says. We probably have a bigger library than most towns. So far, they say things have been going really well. People have been doing their best to include us in things even outside of the church, so we are really getting a sense of the community, says Rena. When asked of any plans for changes, Pastor Rena says, Our practice is to not change anything for the first year. Unless there is something glaringly wrong and then we ll talk about it, But we never just make anybody change anything. It takes all of us to make a church. Pastor Rena adds, Visitors are always welcome out at the parsonage. The coffee pot is always on. If you re coming to see the house, call ahead so we can clean a little, she laughs. But if you re coming to see David or I, come any time. More from Healing Waters Parish 10th Anniversary Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. The choir sings at the 10 year anniversary celebration for Healing Waters Parish held in September at St. Lucas Church. (Right) Special music by Emma Gregoire and Elmo Volstad. ~Photos by Bishop Jon Anderson

2 Office & contact information Contact Information Pastor Dave Peterson Pastor Rena Peterson Healing Waters Parish Staff Angie Thostenson Newsletter Editor Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Augustana & Bergen Office Melinda Rokusek St. Lucas Office Ronda Gregg Herigon Yellow Medicine Office Annette Sharkey Please notify us when: There is a birth or adoption of a child There is a death in your family There is a hospitalization in your family Someone becomes home bound Someone becomes unemployed You move or get a new phone number A child moves out of the house or attends college or whenever there is a cause for sorrow or a cause for joy Healing Waters Parish, the body of Christ, wants to bring you Christ s love in all the seasons of your life. Thank you for helping with the September newsletter assembly: Carol Engel, Connie Pehrson, Joyce Gregg, and Angie Thostenson Worship Schedule Sunday, October 5 Augustana 9 a.m...pr Rena Peterson Bergen 10:30 a.m...pr Rena Peterson Swede Home 9 a.m...pr Dave Peterson St Lucas 10:30 a.m...pr Steve Quist Yellow Medicine Lutheran 10:30 a.m...pr Dave Peterson Sunday, October 12 Augustana 9 a.m...pr Rena Peterson Bergen 10:30 a.m...pr Rena Peterson Swede Home 9 a.m...pr Dave Peterson St Lucas 10:30 a.m...pr Steve Quist Yellow Medicine Lutheran 10:30 a.m...pr Dave Peterson Sunday, October 19 Augustana 9 a.m...pr Rena Peterson Bergen 10:30 a.m...pr Rena Peterson Swede Home 9 a.m...pr Dave Peterson St Lucas 10:30 a.m...pr Steve Quist Yellow Medicine Lutheran 10:30 a.m...pr Dave Peterson Sunday, October 26 Augustana 9 a.m...pr Rena Peterson Bergen 10:30 a.m...pr Rena Peterson Swede Home 9 a.m...pr Dave Peterson St Lucas 10:30 a.m...pr Steve Quist Yellow Medicine Lutheran 10:30 a.m...pr Dave Peterson RECEIVE THE NEWSLETTER ELECTRONICALLY if you would prefer to read the newsletter online (and save printing and mailing costs), please office@healingwatersparish.org. Page 2 ~ October 2014

3 Pastor Dave s Perspective 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 (NRSV) In the style of Paul, greetings to you, the Healing Waters Parish, from your newly called and installed pastors, Pastor David and Pastor Rena Peterson. We both are happy and grateful to God, who through you has given us this opportunity to serve God in your midst. We have felt, heard, and seen the excitement and energy that you have been expressing. In the three short weeks that we have had the privilege of being with you we have worshiped with you, watched as you and your youth heading to Detroit next summer had a bake sale, gone on a hay ride and roasted hot dogs with some of those same youth and adult advisors, sat in the stands at a volleyball game, gotten introduced to the neighboring congregations in the two conferences this parish is part of and become part of an upcoming event in which one of the South African visitors in our synod will be doing a presentation that will start with coffee at 4:30 pm and culminate in an evening meal on Sunday, October 4 at St. Lucas. There is still much to experience and do as we put on our running shoes and over time learn to connect names, faces and places. Along with you we look forward to the time ahead eagerly waiting to see just what God has in store for the life and ministry of the Healing Waters Parish. As the opportunities unfold before and around us, may the grace, peace, love and guidance of God surround us, fill us, and flow through us to the world in which we have been called to serve together. Amen. HWP News Christmas Wreath Sales The Healing Waters Parish youth will be selling Christmas wreaths, swags and garlands October 19th through November 7th. Monies earned by the youth will be used for future gatherings, Bible camp, youth activities, etc. Wreaths will arrive the last week in November. Please contact a youth to order your wreaths. If you are not contacted and wish to order, please call Cindy Eye at (507) or by at ceye@mvtvwireless.com FCA walking taco fundraiser for Lakeview School FCA. The vision of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. The goal is that our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence. The monies raised are used to assist with programming costs as well as to provide scholarship funds for students attending FCA camps. Homecoming Game/FCA Walking Taco Fundraiser Friday, October 3 starting at 6 pm (until sold out)! Page 3 ~ October 2014

4 HWP News Healing Waters Parish Council Meeting Minutes (Unapproved) August 26, 2014, 7:00 pm Augustana Lutheran Church The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by President Linda Dieken. A quorum was in attendance. Present: Linda Dieken, Chuck Gaffney, Emma Gregoire, Kathy Koetter, Jolene Johnson, Pastor David Wall, Pastor Steve Quist, Julie Volstad, Larry Stensrud, Pati Marquart, Nancy Chasteen, support staff Angie Thostenson, Pr. Julie Anderson (Winds of the Prairie) Absent: Larry Danielson, Jack Londgren Pr. Julie Anderson offered devotions. Secretary s Report: Motion was made and seconded to accept the secretary s report. Motion carried. Congregation Council Reports: Augustana will wait until Oct. to switch to fall schedule due to Confirmation. Confirmation will be on Sept. 28th at 10:30am. Bergen has not met since last meeting. Matt Danielson is willing to fill in for pulpit supply when needed still. St. Lucas has not met since last meeting. They have been busy remodeling the parsonage. It is pretty much done and looks really nice. They have done a nice job with the new kitchen and cutting down all the old evergreens outside. Swede Home hasn t met all summer. Yellow Medicine had some water damage in the basement from all the June water they got. The food stand for the Threshing Show had a wonderful outcome. Financial Reports for June and July were received and filed, subject to approval by audit. Pastoral/Staff Reports: In his report, Pr. Steve talked about meeting with the new Pastors when they arrive and switch everything over. He said he would be around to help out until everything gets settled. Old Business: Letters of Call sent to Petersons on 8/19 The paperwork has many steps before it makes itself back to the Petersons. They are excited to come and hope to be here for the Sept. 7 celebration service. 10-year All Parish Celebration Details Each church should find someone to help out with the readings or communion. Angie has all the plates, napkins, cups, and silverware picked up. Elmo and Emma will be doing a duet. Ann Stensrud will direct the All Parish Choir. She wants to practice before the service. St. Lucas will take care of ushers, pianist/organist, kitchen help, and getting the church ready. Decided ½ the offering will go to the local food shelf and ½ will go to a water project in another country. New Business: Returning to Fall Schedule/When? What will it be? Yellow Medicine, St. Lucas, and Augustana will be at 10:30 am. Bergen and Swede Home will be at 9:00 am. Augustana and Bergen will switch in October. Issues to take back to church councils: Waiting for Petersons to get here Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm with the Lord s Prayer. Next parish council meeting: TBD Respectfully submitted, Angie Thostenson, Recording Secretary SAVE THE DATE!!! Vienna Boys Choir coming to Marshall in November!!! They will be performing at 7:30 pm on November 7 at Schwans Community Center for the Performing Arts at Marshall High School. More information will be coming out soon!! Tickets will be sold at MAFAC on 3rd St in Marshall. Page 4 ~ October 2014 Julie Volstad, Secretary/Treasurer Fall Gathering Prairie Conference WELCA Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Bethany Elim, Ivanhoe MN Registration & Coffee 8:30-9:00 am Speaker: Shirley Sandberg "Save the Last Dance" Registration Fee of $10 includes noon meal. Please bring personal hygiene items for WRAP (shampoo/conditioner, deoderant, toothpaste toothbrush, razor, diapers, baby wipes, laundry soap).

5 Augustana Lutheran Church th Avenue Clarkfield, MN October work group leaders: Bette Schweer Rachel circle: October 15th at Roxie Stringer s home Bergen Lutheran Church th Ave. Granite Falls, MN Opening the church:. Curt Skulstad September Work Group Leaders: Curt & Cindy Skulstad, Dave & Kim Kvam St. Lucas Lutheran Church th Avenue Cottonwood, MN Ushers: Larry Stensrud and Rob Hoff Communion Servers: Byron and Janeen Kompelien, Darris and Carol Kompelien Altar Guild: Janeen Kompelien Augustana Church News WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, October 5 9:00 a.m. Sunday, October 12 9:00 a.m. Sunday, October 19 9:00 a.m. Sunday, October 26 9:00 a.m. October begins our new service time of 9:00 a.m. Council will meet following services on Sunday, October 12th. Bergen Church News WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, October 5 Sunday, October 12 Sunday, October 19 Sunday, October 26 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. *October 5th: 10:30 am Worship with Communion followed by potluck lunch. St. Lucas Church News WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, October 5 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 12 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 19 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 26 10:30 a.m. Scandanavian Fest Work Assignments Saturday Nov. 8, 2014 Hosts - Rev. Dave and Rev. Rena Peterson Publicity - Shirley Stensrud Decorating - Ann Stensrud, Linda Dieken Bake Sale - Janeen Kompelien, Joyce Gregg, Jonnie Danielson, Linda Broughton, Sara Settle, Nancy Brusven, Nola Thompson, Kristy Brusven Ticket Sales - Teresa Hoff, Ann Stensrud Cards & Napkins - Alex Bofferding, Molly Lovsness Check Room - Valerie Lovsness Prepare Meatballs & Gravy (Friday) - Gloria Johnson, Teresa Hoff, Carol Kompelien, Marge Reishus, Beulah Anderson, Valerie Lovsness, Linda Broughton, Connie Pehrson, Lisa Olson, Cheryl Stensrud, Joyce Gregg, Ronda Herigon Kitchen and warmup meatballs Saturday morning - Gloria Johnson, Ronda Herigon, Carol Kompelien, Lisa Olson Prepare Potatoes - Lonna Stensrud, Shannon Lenz Prepare carrots - Jamie Martin and Ronda Herigon Make coffee and fill serviers - Lois Albin, Judy VanMaldeghem Butter Buns and lefse - Connie Pehrson, Sheldon Haaland, Betty and Reed Lovsness, Beulah and Norman Anderson, Donnie and Shirley Stensrud, Larry Stensrud Cut and serve pie - Marge Haaland, Linda Dieken, Jodi Bofferding Serve coleslaw and cranberries - Leah Brusven Prepare takeouts and serving window backup - Sara Rausch, Amy Manning Serve potatoes - Marcia Brusven Serve Meatballs - Roberta Brusven Serve Carrots - Diane Gregoire Serve Lefse - Bailey Herigon Supply Table - Connie Pehrson, Aubreigh Rausch, Cyndey Manning Head Waitress - Cindy Jolstad, Cheryl Stensrud Waitresses - Savannah Rausch, Grace Rausch, Rachel Brusven, Emily Lenz, Teal Bofferding. *Everyone is encouraged to bring baked goods and crafts for sale. Please have items to the church before 10 a.m. on Saturday. The following ladies are asked to bring 24 lefse for dinner: Ann Stensrud, Shirley Stensrud, Linda Broughton, Teresa Hoff, Jonnie Danielson, Gloria Johnson, Carol Kompelien, Janeen Kompelien, Beulah Anderson, Diane Gregoire, Connie Pehrson, Judy VanMaldeghem, Roberta Brusven. *Everyone is asked to bring two pies for the dinner. *If possible everyone should wear white blouse and dark pants. There are red caps available. *We ask that workers wait to eat until guests have been served. *Please bring your own equipment for your station and everyone is asked to clean up their work area. *Everyone is asked to please help with dishes and cleanup. If you are not able to do your assigned job, please switch and let committee members know. A big THANK YOU to all who worked and/or made salads for the annual salad luncheon on September 12. Another success! Check the Bergen Church Library for several books by the following award winning authors who are on the New York Times and USA Today best selling lists: Beverly Lewis, Jan Karon, Richard Paul Evans, Karen Kingsbury and others. They all have can t put it down books. October Birthdays 04 Anton Brusven 05 Dwight Gregg Diane Gregoire Loren Johnson 07 Allison Haaland 10 Ann Ste 11 Carol Harms 17 Molly Lovsness 18 Ruth Stesnrud 19 Connie Pehrson 23 Tim Pehrson Donovan Stensrud Shirley Stensrud 25 Mitchel Brusven 26 Lesley Rasmussen 27 Jessica Syring 28 Kevin Brusven Scott Brusven 31 Garret Thompson October Anniversaries 07 Terry and Linda Dieken 19 Byron and Janeen Kompelien 20 John and Michelle Hoff 26 Lyle and Jonnie Danielson Page 5 ~ October 2014

6 Swede Home Lutheran Church th Avenue Clarkfield, MN The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Psalm 18:2c Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church 101 Main Street, P.O. Box 119 Hanley Falls, MN annettelsharkey@gmail.com OCTOBER ASSIGNMENTS Ushers: 5 Josh Brusven 12 Kevin Eye 19 Robert Ricke 26 Arlan Gustafson Lay Readers: 5 Linda Hagen 12 Cindy Eye 19 Jon Thostenson 26 Jean Nelson-Anderson Altar Guild: Jean Nelson-Anderson Judy Ristau Communion Assistant: Carrie Jeseritz Counters: 5 Carrie Jeseritz & Linda Hagen 12 Carrie Jeseritz & Tim Velde 18 Carrie Jeseritz & Tim Velde 26 Carrie Jeseritz & Tim Velde Acolytes: 5 Austin Timm 12 Ethan Stolen 19 Kolin Eckstrom 26 Hannah Lecy Crossbearers: 5 Megan Timm 26 Madelin Kuehl Funeral Chairs: Service Group #2 Wendy Towne (507) Amanda Lecy (320) Swede Home Church News WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, October 5 9:00 a.m. Sunday, October 12 9:00 a.m. Sunday, October 19 9:00 a.m. Sunday, October 26 9:00 a.m. Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church News WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, October 5 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 12 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 19 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 26 10:30 a.m. OCTOBER ONE THING Each month YMLC will be focusing on doing one thing to tangibly serve and show the love of Christ to others..here in Hanley Falls, SW Minnesota and around the world! In October the One Thing will be a winter wear drive. Please bring in new or gently used coats, hats, mittens and boots. There will be a box in the Narthex for your donations. Help make someone s winter a little bit warmer. The last day for donating coats and etc. is Sunday, October 19th. We have to deliver them by October 24th. Thanks! Plans are starting for the Sunday School Christmas program. Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 14.this will take place instead of the regular church service. If you would like to volunteer to help.burning a cd, getting costumes ready, helping the children.let me know! Thanks much! Sincerely, Jill Fry jfry@isd2190.org October Birthdays 2 Michael Gustafson Kristy Wolner 3 Steven Fry 5 Denton Erickson 6 Bruce Engel 8 Nancy Dahl 9 Ella Bresson Amy Gens 11 Michelle Hagen Jesse Naab 15 Andrew Goodwin Bruce Tusberg 17 Steven Meyer 19 Ardith Grothen 22 Darlene Oftedahl Glenn Sharkey Tanya Lundin 23 Amanda Lecy 25 Colleen Hewitt Nevaeha Keeble 26 Darren Olson 29 James Rowberg 30 Sara Gjerde Ripley Bresson 31 Gannon Gustafson Thank you, Arlan Gustafson, for the donation to HWP in memory of Joan Oftedahl. Page 6 ~ October 2014

7 Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church News Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church WELCA September 9, :00 p.m. President Carol Rikke welcomed members and guests. The Theme Hymn was sung. Devotions were given by Mavis Gustafson. Robbin Bendell, Granite Falls Senior Advocate, was unable to attend. President Carol Rikke gave a test about the make-up of our congregation. The business meeting was called to order. The Secretary Report from July was read and approved. The secretary read the correspondence. Co-Treasurer, Carol Tusberg, gave the treasurer report. The balance in the treasury is $4, The Mission Action report was given by Coleen Olson. Thirty-five quilts were taken to the Twin Cities. Twenty-one quilts were given to the Salvation Army. We have 5 or 6 completed quilts on hand. The Prairie Conference Fall Gathering is on Saturday, October 11th, at Bethany-Elim Church, Ivanhoe. We were reminded to use the wooden crosses on the tables at funerals and other events. They were donated by Dee Anderson. Cindy Eye reported on the cookbook sales. Forty-five were sold at the Threshing Show. Cindy plans to have them available at a craft sale in Redwood Falls in November. The Spuds & Splits fundraiser was held last year on November 3rd. It was decided not to have it this year. Carol Rikke passed out a survey on WELCA and what the attending members felt are important services done by our WELCA Groups. The survey will be available to all WELCA members. The offering was taken. We closed with the Lord s Prayer. Hostesses for September, 2014, were Cindy Eye, Cindy Velde, and Mary Ellen Anderson. Respectfully submitted, Carol Engel, Co-Secretary KETCHUP OR CATSUP? Actually, it s from the Chinese fish sauce called ketsiap. It s been around since the 1600 s. Ketchup seems to be the preferred spelling unless one is from the south, but on October 26th we re spelling it Catchup. We ve all enjoyed our summer with camping, traveling, vacations and great outdoor ctivities. Soon our snowbirds will be leaving us for the warmer temperatures of the south. At this in-between time we are asking all our members to help catch up on the budget. Ketchup or Catsup? No matter what your preferred spelling, the truth is, God puts a lot of spice into our lives. The blessings rain down abundantly. So we encourage you to give a special gift over and above what you would normally give. If everyone gave just a bit more, it could make a big difference for all of us. For a bit of fun, we are also asking that everyone bring a bottle of ketchup or catsup to church that day to be donated to the food shelf. Our youth will be hosting their Hotdish Extravanganza and Cake Walk after the service. A free will donation will be taken to help the youth with future expenses. SUNDAY SCHOOL EVENTS October 5 Children sing in church 19 No Sunday School (Education Minnesota Weekend) 26 Practice begins for Sunday School Christmas Program (continues each Sunday until program is held on December 14). An additional practice will be held on Saturday, December 13. Ministerial Acts: Transfers out: Kristine Sik and her daughters, Jordan Trotter and Macie Sik, transferred to Granite Falls Lutheran Church, Granite Falls, MN on August 27, Funeral: Myron Mike Glen Hagen passed away Friday, August 29, 2014, in Marshall, MN, and was buried at Yellow Medicine Lutheran East Cemetery on Thursday, September 4, Page 7 ~ October 2014

8 Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church News CONFIRMATION CLASSES WILL BEGIN SOON, but have been delayed since we were waiting for Pastors Dave & Rena to arrive at Healing Waters. At this point, we are not sure exactly when classes will start. Please watch upcoming bulletins for the start date. THANK YOU to all of you who over the years were so supportive of our mom, Ardell Redetzke. Thank you to the pastors who visited her, the circle members who made trips to Willmar to visit her yearly, and to those who dropped her a note or visited her. Also, thanks to all who attended her 95th birthday celebration and to those who sent cards. She had a marvelous time! Mom loved YMLC. Her heart was always in Hanley Falls. We appreciated what you did. ~ Ardell s family THANK YOU! The family of Myron Hagen would like to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy on the passing of our father/husband. Special thanks to Pastor Quist for his many visits while he was sick. Lastly, thanks to Pastor David Christensen and the WELCA for the beautiful funeral service given for him. ~ The family of Myron Hagen THANK YOU, COLLEEN! Did everyone realize that Colleen Hewitt has been playing organ for YMLC ever since she was a teenager? (42 years ago!) On occasion of her retirement from playing regularly, she certainly deserves a HUGE THANK YOU for her dedication and service throughout the years! Colleen, your service all these years has been very much appreciated. YMLC CHOIR will meet Sunday, Oct. 26th at 9:30 a.m. for an organizational meeting for Christmas singing. There will not be choir rehearsals during the month of November, due to Zee Anne being gone, BUT we will practice each Sunday in Dec. and hope to sing on Dec. 7th, Dec. 21st and Christmas Eve Madelin Kuehl received her first communion on Sunday, September 28th Rally Sunday During the opening day of Sunday School, kids wrote their names on a card along with the church s address and tied it to balloons with the instructions to return the balloon to the return to address if found, along with a note of where the balloon was found.the idea is to see how far they travel and if any are found. This has become an annual tradition, and at least one has come back each time. News & Notes: WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED? Altar Guild is looking for more volunteers. Please talk to Connie Velde (507) or her at connievelde@yahoo.com. NEW COOKBOOKS AVAILABLE: Is your church cookbook worn out, splattered with various ingredients, missing a cover or pages? You are in luck, for the newly reprinted Favorite Recipes of Yellow Medicine Lutheran cookbook is now available. This is a joint fundraiser between the church and WELCA. Cookbooks are $ Please contact Cindy Eye if you would like to purchase one. (507) or ceye@mvtvwireless.com THERE IS A DIGITAL PROJECTOR owned by Healing Waters Parish, and if your congregation would like to use it, you can check it out by contacting Angie Thostenson by at office@healingwatersparish.org. NOTECARDS FOR SALE: Yellow Medicine Lutheran notecards are still available in both the anniversary print card and just of the church. $10.00 for ten cards. Please contact Cindy Eye if you would like any. (507) or ceye@mvtvwireless.com Page 8 ~ October 2014

9 A letter to women in Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church, (Oh, No!!) **Please read this letter and complete accompanying survey if you are a member of WELCA.** It is time to see if we should make some changes to WELCA. We have an old official constitution on file with our church council and the synod. Here is an overview paraphrased: Who are we? Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, part of Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church and the ELCA synod. Why are we? A community of women called to discipleship to: commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings; engage in ministry & action; promote healing & wellness in the church, society & the world. So we re to come together for a study, support and action, plus communicate with, support and participate in synodical events and projects. Who belongs? All confirmed YMLC women who participate in activities which indicate a commitment to the purposes of WELCA. Participation is open to all women of the congregation and other women who subscribe to the purpose. So, it looks like we are to study God s word, do loving things for others, get along and work with each other and support the synod. Those old-timers who wrote this weren t so dumb! Can there be changes to WELCA? If an amendment has been presented to the WELCA Board and is consistent with the WELCA purpose, the Constitution can be changed (amended) at any regular or Special meeting with 2/3 of the women present and voting. (This would be about 50 YMLC women.) On the reverse side is a survey, listing all the things the women in our church do and are involved with. The problme is that out of the 70 active WELCA members, more and more are choosing not to participate. So, what are we to do? We are especially interested to know what you younger women under 50 think this organization should look like. We want you to thank this through...what s best for our church, our God, and the women of the ELCA...not what s best for you personally. Get your completed survey to church any way you can..mail it, give it to Annette, or Carol Tusberg, Carol Engel, Jean Anderson, or put it in the box in the narthex by Sunday, October 26th. Thanks! Carol Rikke and WELCA Board Page 9 ~ October 2014

10 2014 Survey of WELCA Members of Yellow Medicine Lutheran Rank the following topics by importance to WELCA and the church as follows: 1 is lowest; 10 is highest; Example: Altar Guild/Banner Committee 10 Kitchen Upkeep and Inventory Scheduled Bible Studies or Book Clubs Monthly Meetings Roster of WELCA Officers Nursing Home Visits by members Remembering Shut-ins Service Groups for Funerals Service Groups for Special Activities Participation in Synod/WELCA meetings/conventions Mission Service - Quilting for the needy Mission Service - Quilting for Senior Graduates Funeral Hostesses Baptismal Faith Chests Mothers Day Luncheon Christmas Party/Luncheon Fund Raisers i.e. cookbooks, Spuds & Splits, raffles assigning members to WELCA committees Mission giving - Bible Camp, Lutheran Social Services Food Shelf, House of Hope, etc If you participated in winter quilting, what day and time would work for you? Thank you for your participation in this survey. Return to church ASAP!! Page 10 ~ October 2014

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12 Shetek Lutheran Ministries Where Christ Renews and Empowers Mark your calendars *EE Program Bird Raptor - October p.m. *Timber Banquet - October 19, 2014 *Trees/Tots - October p.m Any questions call (507) or Check out our website at Page 12 ~ October 2014

13 Healing Waters Parish PO Box 134 Hanley Falls, MN Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Cottonwood, MN Permit No. 06 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED October