Church. Chaska. Moravian. CMC Joint Boards. A Word from Rev. Mike Eder

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1 Chaska Moravian Church A Word from Rev. Mike Eder NO, NO, NO, NO it can t be NOVEMBER! Hang on, folks it s all downhill from here We ended October with a bang by welcoming 4 new members (Paul & Jane Christopher and Phil Schramm and his son Gabe) on the 18th and closed out the month on the 25th with 97 souls in the sanctuary! I believe it was the highest attended non-holiday Sunday service in the 9 years I ve been here. 9:00am Ages 3 & up November 8, 22 December 6, 20 CMC Joint Boards Board of Elders Rev. Mike Eder Tammy Riesgraf Jill Edwardsen Jennifer Jeremiason Deb Zwart Trustees Kelly Jeremiason Steve Devore Dwight Crisman Vonn Bonnema Chair Vice Chair President Vice President Secretary Paul & Jane Christopher, Phil Schramm Gabe Schramm So, here comes November: Gathering with All Saints at the table for a service of Holy Communion on the first Sunday, stepping out of the way for our annual Moravian Women s Sunday on the 8th, annual Church Council meeting with elections of new trustees and elders and holiday decorating of the church on the 15th, special music with guest musicians for Reign of Christ Sunday on the 22nd, and closing out the month with the first Sunday of Advent! At least we know that things will slow down once we hit December (a double baptism and Holy communion on the 6th) pretty sure there s nothing going on the rest of that month. To an aging preacher, every season that leaves feels like a loss because we cling so tightly to that which we have. Every approaching season seems daunting and dangerous because it is unknown and unpredictable. Yet, every season that I have served this congregation has been a gift and a blessing well beyond what I deserve. I hope that it is the same for those who serve around me, for our vice chair of the Elders, Tammy Riesgraf who has carried me and our worship for the last six years as she finishes her term on the Board of Elders and for Linda Ryski as she passes the baton of lead accompanist off to Rachel Boucher, I offer my heartfelt gratitude to you ladies for the ways you have given yourselves in service. I pray that you have been as blessed as I in your blessing this congregation during my pastorate. In His Service, Pastor Mike

2 MORAVIAN WOMEN S SOUP, SANDWICH & SWEETS LUNCHEON CHASKA MORAVIANS GIVE BACK The Board of Moravian Women wish to thank you for your continued support! With your help each year we are able to support local/church, state and world missions on behalf of the Chaska Moravian Church. Listed below are some of the ways the blessings are shared. Local Missions include financial contributions to: Linen Ministry Moravian Care Ministries Birthday Bags to Food Shelf ARC Church Missions: Financial Contributions to general fund from SSS Luncheon proceeds Cards Fruit Baskets Newsletter Refreshments Flowers World Missions: Feed My Starving Children We encourage you to join us for Women's Bible Study meeting on the 4th Monday each month at 7pm in the Pioneer Room. The current study is titled, "Slow Faith" by Rev. Liv Andrews. We are exploring life choices and patterns that shape our lives, cultivating new practices, learning how to slow down and breathe, pause, share and pray. Join us for as many sessions as you are able. 2 Thank you, Moravian Women, for sponsoring November s newsletter. You may make a donation of $60.00 to dedicate a monthly newsletter in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Sign up on the hallway table or call the church office.

3 BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES November Birthdays 2 Deb Hartley 3 Norma Schwalbe 7 Meritt Henry 8 Leo Alvarez 10 Tanecsha Jones 15 Grace Taylor 21 Sue Paulsen 21 Nathan Peitersen 28 Michael Davis 29 Alan Taylor Happy Birthday to you, to Jesus be true. May God s richest blessings abide upon you. Lillian Kemkes LOVE IS IN THE AIR Sheryl Miller & Dale Tellers announce their recent engagement to be married. Many Blessings upon them! WITH HEARTFELT APPRECIATION On behalf of the Joint Board we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following folks as they retire from their chosen ministry. To Warren Ekstrom as he retired from the Prison Ministry this past summer after years of service, Julie Taylor for her tireless work in the Linen Ministry helping those less fortunate. And to Linda Ryski as she steps down as our full time organist/pianist. We appreciate the music she has provided for us in worship and for special occasions. We are so grateful for the way they have represented the Chaska Moravian Church over the years. We trust that they will continue to do good works in the future. Please take time to thank them as well. FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Volunteer to pack meals at FMSC Tuesday, November 3 at 6:00-7:30pm. November s scheduled volunteers are: Gwen Lenius, Norma Schwalbe, Doug Schwalbe, Deb Schwalbe, Terry Rank, Linda Zimmerman, Chris Devore, Nanette Olberg, Vicki Ferestad, Sharon Benson, Pinky Woytckey. Anyone is welcome Bring a friend! Questions? Please talk to Gwen Lenius. 3 Calendar MORAVIAN WOMEN S NEWS November 9 7pm November 19 11:30am November 23 7pm (No December Meetings) Join Us! This group meets in the Pioneer Room on the 4th Monday of each month at 7pm & you are invited to attend as many sessions as you are able. Facilitated by Trudy Jung. GATHER FOR FAITH IN ACTION Chaska Moravian Women - Board Donna Hovland President Pam Ostman Vice President Norma Schwalbe Secretary Gwen Lenius Treasurer Donna Hovland Bible Study Trudy Papke-Jung Mission Coordinator Rose Allison Outreach Coordinator Shirley Ekstrom Service Coordinator Lyla Peterson Spiritual Life JAIL MINISTRY Board Meeting Birthday Outing Bible Study MORAVIAN WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY Next Meeting is November 23 as we study lessons written by Liv Larson Andrews, teaching us the practice of healthy life rhythms. We will learn how to breathe, pause, share and pray. Learn how to be blessed by God who takes time with us all teaching, feeding, healing and restoring us. All women are welcome. The Jail Ministry Team will serve Saturday, November 7 & November 21. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. Hebrews 13:3

4 UNITY PRAYER WATCH DECEMBER 2, 2015 Please sign up for prayer time on the sheet in the lobby. This tradition was started in 1727 and reignited in We are part of a world-wide prayer experience on the 2 nd, sharing our prayer day with Lake Auburn, Christ s Community, and Waconia Moravian Churches. Prayer times are 20-minute increments. NAMI NOW MEETING AT CMC NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Minnesota offers family and friends of individuals living with a mental illness an opportunity to meet with others who share their concerns, to compare experiences and to learn from each other. 2nd & 4th Mondays (Next meeting October 12) 6:30-8:00 pm, John Hus Room, free Registration is not necessary. All are welcome! Questions? Jan or Sara CHRISTMAS CONCERT CHURCH COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15 Our annual Church Council meeting will happen near the end of our regular worship service on Sunday November 15, The Church Council is the governing body of the Chaska Moravian Church. Everyone who is a member of the Church is a voting member of the Church Council. We will elect Church Elders and Trustees for 2016 and pass a 2016 budget. Our Church Constitution states that any business issue of the Church may be brought to the Church Council and that, any new item of business to be considered should be submitted in writing to the Secretary of Church Council prior to the meeting. Recently, we have been incorporating our Church Council meeting into our worship because even though it seems like a business meeting, the business of being church is the same as the business of serving the Lord and therefore an appropriate part of our worship. There will be a brief State of the Church presentation by the current Trustees and our Treasurer Arvin Zwart will present the proposed budget for Pastor Mike is the Chairperson of the Council and Tammy Riesgraf will serve as Council Secretary. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! CONCORDIA CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT at Orchestra Hall on December 10th with performances at 6 pm and 8:30 pm. The Concordia Christmas Concert joins approximately 350 singers in five choral ensembles and a 72-piece symphony orchestra to create the most beautiful collection of Christmas music you ll hear during the holiday season. Tickets go on sale on November 3rd. Tickets can be purchased starting at 9am Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ticket prices are $29, $25 and $20 plus facility and handling fees: Online via the Minneapolis Orchestra Hall ticket system By phone at (800) In person is located at 1111 Nicollet Mall, on the corner of 11th St.& Marquette Ave. downtown Minneapolis. It is important that those interested get tickets on November 3rd, preferably in the morning as they do go quickly. 4 On October18, we welcomed four new members into Chaska Moravian Church: Paul & Jane Christopher and Phil & Gabe Schramm we look forward to seeing how their presence helps shape our community! We re glad you re here! MEALS ON WHEELS Volunteer to be a driver! (once every 5 weeks) Contact Norma Schwalbe. Our next scheduled dates are November BOUNTIFUL BASKET FOOD OF THE MONTH Place donations in the cart in the John Hus Room. To volunteer or coordinate a food drive call (952) NOVEMBER: Potatoes (Boxed) DECEMBER: Rice

5 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY w/holy Communion 6pm Feed My Starving Children 6 pm N - Counsel 6pm N - Counsel 6:30pm Celebrate Recovery VETERANS :00am Early Bird Sunday School MORAVIAN WOMEN S SUNDAY 6:30pm NAMI meeting 7pm Women s Board Meeting 6pm Joint Board 6 pm N - Counsel 6pm N Counsel 6:30pm Celebrate Recovery M.O.W. 17 M.O.W. 18 M.O.W. 19 M.O.W. 20 M.O.W. 21 CHURCH COUNCIL 6 pm N - Counsel 11:30 Birthday Outing 4pm Fare for Crown of Glory 6pm N Counsel 6:30pm Cel. Recov. 2-5pm Homeless :00am Early Bird Sunday School DECORATE CHURCH AFTER WORSHIP :30pm NAMI meeting 7pm Women s Bible Study DAY 6 pm N Counsel THANKSGIVING DAY (Office Closed) M.O.W.=Meals On Wheels (Office Closed) 12:30pm Carver Co. Juvenile Justice 7pm Jail Ministry 12:30pm Carver Co. Juvenile Justice 7pm Jail Ministry

6 Chaska Moravian Church 115 East 4 th Street Chaska, MN RETURN ADDRESS REQUESTED In essentials, unity. In nonessentials, liberty. In all things, love. CHURCH STAFF SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Ministers Pastor Office Administrator Music Coordinator Pianist Guitarist Custodian Offering Treasurer Church Treasurer All Who Serve Jesus Reverend Mike Eder Jennifer Welvaert Tammy Riesgraf Rachel Boucher Alan Taylor Pam Ostman Gwen Lenius Arvin Zwart 8:00am 10:30am Holy Communion Sunday School Team Rehearsal Service Fellowship/Refreshments 1 st Sunday/Month 2 nd /4 th Sunday/Month (Sept.-May) chaskamoravian@embarqmail.com Phone Fax