LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMC

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1 LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMC Pastor A. J. Kluver th Avenue East Alexandria, MN Through the power of the Holy Spirit we are growing, sharing, and living in God s Word, Jesus Christ pastorlwlc@gctel.net; secretarylwlc@gctel.net August God s Grace and Peace to you in the name of Christ our Lord, Called 2 Serve this was the theme of the 2016 LCMC National Youth Event held in Des Moines, Iowa this month. Eight youth and two adults attended this event from Living Word Lutheran Church, including myself. You will see some pictures from this event in this newsletter, and hear some stories from our youth later this month concerning their experiences. Yes we are called by God to serve... to serve one another. However, as noted by Pastor Ken Jones, theology professor at Grand View University where the Youth Event took place, this call to serve is from God, but it is not for God. God does not need our service but our neighbor does! We don t serve in order to please God Christ has pleased God on our behalf as the perfect servant. Rather, we are called to serve on behalf of other people in need. Secondly, Pastor Jones noted the truth about serving others it often sucks. Yes, that is the word he used and this was very understandable to me. It is quite often just plain hard for us. During our Des Moines experience, when I was serving Hope Ministries by walking around their property in the near 100 degree heat picking up garbage including a lot of cigarette butts I was not exactly having the time of my life. What kept me going was envisioning our next ice cream stop when this serving was over! Yes the reality is this we do it for our neighbor and it often sucks but this is our call as Christians to Love our neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:39). 1 Peter 4:10 puts it all into perspective for us, Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God s grace. God s gift of grace is the foundation for our serving for our being faithful stewards or caretakers of what we have received not what we have earned. This was the proclamation that the over 300 participants in this Youth Event heard Called 2 Serve. One of my favorite teaching moments was entitled, 2, To, Too. Here it is in a nut shell: We are called out 2 by 2 together with others we are not alone; we are called out To someplace and To someone to other people in our lives; and finally, we are called out Too or also in addition to being served by others as a neighbor you join in the call to serve by using whatever gift you have received. This is God s Word for us as a Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ! You 2, To, Too are Called to Serve together, reaching out to the needs of others, just as Christ has served us, for the glory of God and the building up of His kingdom. It may suck at times but that is when we remember God s endless grace that takes root by Faith and will bear fruit the fruit of Service. Thanks be to God, in Christ Jesus our Lord! Pastor A.J.

2 EDUCATION Read Through the Bible in a Year The LWLC Adult Education Committee is encouraging all members to get involved in Reading Through the Bible in a Year. The Scripture readings for each month are included in the monthly newsletter. The Scripture texts for each week will also be the discussion forum for the Sunday morning Bible study as well at 10:30 a.m. Please consider taking part in this exciting adventure and encourage others to do so as well. We can be assured that God s Word does not return void (Isaiah 55:11) Daily Bible Readings - August August 1 Isaiah August 2 Isaiah August 3 Isaiah August 4 Isaiah August 5 Isaiah August 6 Jeremiah 1-3 August 7 Jeremiah 4-5 August 8 Jeremiah 6-8 August 9 Jeremiah 9-11 August 10 Jeremiah August 11 Jeremiah August 12 Jeremiah August 13 Jeremiah August 14 Jeremiah August 15 Jeremiah August 16 Jeremiah August 17 Jeremiah August 18 Jeremiah August 19 Jeremiah August 20 Jeremiah August 21 Jeremiah August 22 Jeremiah 49 August 23 Jeremiah 50 August 24 Jeremiah August 25 Lamentations 1-2 August 26 Lamentations 3-5 August 27 Ezekiel 1-4 August 28 Ezekiel 5-9 August 29 Ezekiel August 30 Ezekiel August 31 Ezekiel CHURCH LIFE Wednesday Summer Worship Wed. evening worship continues through August 31 st at 7 p.m. The service will be focused on the Scripture text from the previous Sunday. If you missed a Sunday or want to invite someone to worship, this is a wonderful opportunity to hear God s Word proclaimed. Wed. Evening Worship Helpers Needed If you are willing to help with ushering, greeting, serving communion or setting up for communion at the Wed. evening worship services, please contact Paulette at the church office, or by secretarylwlc@gctel.net Powerpoint Presentation Help Needed With the addition of the two T.V. screens there is a need for help with the powerpoint presentations for Sunday worship. This would include reviewing the slide presentation, and editing as needed, prior to the worship service, along with the changing of slides from the sound table during worship. The worship committee is excited about the visitor friendliness and the heads up sound that will be enhanced by the addition of screens. Funeral Lenore Johnson The funeral for Lenore Johnson was held on July 7 th at LWLC. Lenore is the mother of former member Brian Johnson (wife Joyce), who moved to the Chicago area. Lenore died unexpectedly at the Fergus Falls Veteran s Nursing Facility, where her husband Ken remains a resident. Thank you to the LWLC volunteers who helped with the service. Please keep the Johnson family in your prayers. ADULT EDUCATION Tuesday Morning Bible Study The Tuesday morning Bible Study is currently studying the book of 2 Peter. The group meets from 9-10am and there is room for you!

3 Men s Bible Study The Thursday morning Bible Study will be beginning a new study soon and is looking forward to additional men getting involved. The men meet from 7-8am currently in the kitchen area of LWLC. NOTES FROM THE LWLC LIBRARY Please Check Your Bookshelves! Please be sure to check your bookshelves for LWLC library books! There are a number of books currently checked out of the library which should be returned so others can read them! Thank you! New Bible Commentary Added to Library The LWLC library has recently added a new Bible commentary resource, the 17-volume New Daily Study Bible by William Barclay. Each of these 17 volumes is an approximately 200-page paperback book, covering one or more books of the New Testament. Barclay considers himself a theological middle-man, attempting to convey the results of (theological) scholarship to the ordinary reader. The volumes are intended to be a help for both devotional and serious Bible study. Each commentary begins with important historical background on the New Testament book, followed by useful commentary and background on a few verses at a time. The books are easily readable and have been used already as reference by leaders of the LWLC WOW Bible study group, currently studying the books of Paul. You may find it interesting to see what Barclay has to say about the current Sunday texts, or you might just select a New Testament book you would like to study and use his commentary as a resource. Attendance FINANCIAL SECRETARY REPORT July 3 July 24 Deposits $21, General Offering $14, Building Fund $4, Fellowship $ Memorials $2, Youth Mission Trip $ Portals of Prayer $39.00 Funeral Expense Reimb. $ Bldg. Pledges Received $270, Bldg. Pledges Receivable $295, (4 Sunday services-85 avg. per service) 65 ( 3 Wed. eve. services-22 avg. per service)

4 LCMC National Youth Event July Des Moines, Iowa Departure Time Break Time Bass Pro Shop Time Arrival Time Mixer Time Worship Time

5 Called to Serve Service Time: Hope Ministries of Des Moines, Iowa Thank You LWLC for your support!!! The LWLC youth will be sharing more on their experience with you in the weeks ahead!

6 WOMEN OF THE WORD All Women Encouraged to Attend Salad Supper All Living Word women are encouraged to attend the annual pot luck salad supper on Thursday evening, September 8, at 6:00 p.m. That evening, we will learn more about our Augustana District Ethiopian Mission Project, especially the bicycle project benefitting the project s missionaries. Priscilla will set up and decorate; Lydia will serve; and Sarah will clean up. Please sign up to bring salad, bread, or bars. Please sign up by SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. Secret Sisters Don t forget to pray for your Secret Sister! Plan to reveal your name with a small gift at the September Salad Supper. A new cycle will begin in September, so watch for new sign-up forms in mid-august. All women of Living Word are encouraged to participate. Annual WOW Gathering in September The annual gathering of the Augustana District Women of the Word will be held Saturday, September 17, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Registration forms will be available at the information table. Plan now to attend. WOW Bible Study WOW Bible study has been suspended for the summer but will resume on September 15 th. The Books of Paul is the current study; all women are welcome to attend. MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS In Memory of Odilia Roers Given by Curt & Sandy Aamold In Memory of Alice Johnson Given by: Curt & Sandy Aamold Paul & Paulette Johnson In Memory of Diana Baker Given by: Curt & Sandy Aamold In Memory of Lenore Johnson Given by: Curt & Sandy Aamold Gaylen & Cindy Lerohl Steve & Jan Ferguson Charles & Eileen Jacobson Charles & Orlinda Hauck Ken & Kay Elvehjem In Memory of Zelda Zimmerman Given by: David & Carolyn Moeller In Honor of Elder & Deloris Peterson for their 60 th Wedding Anniversary on Aug. 4 Given by Elder & Deloris Thrivent Choice Dollars Given by Paulette Johnson MISSIONS Back To School Shoe Ministry LWLC Mission committee invites you to be involved in our " Back to School" shoe ministry for children of Love INC clients in Douglas County. Please consider participating in this mission by assisting with shopping for NEW tennis shoes at the local JC Penny store if this interests you or be part of the distribution of these shoes at the Love INC office. You may also participate by donating a pair of socks along with the VBS kids to add to the shoe boxes! Love INC identifies the children, provides us with the age, sex of child, and size of shoe needed. Many of these children do not have a new pair of quality tennis shoes to start school with. We plan to 'shop' for shoes the 16,17,18th of August with a date determined closer to that week. The distribution date is set for the 25th of August in the morning, There will be signup sheets at the information table. Meeting the needs of these children is made possible due to your generosity to LWLC, a grant from the Neighbors in Need from Thrivent and YOUR PARTICIPATION. Please contact Cindy Lerohl with any questions.

7 LWLC Transportation Team The LWLC Missions Committee has established the following Transportation Team. If you are in need of a ride to worship or other church activities, please call the team member directly. Addresses are listed so that perhaps you may find a team member who lives in your area. 1. Curt and Sandy Aamold, 1119 Lake Street, Alexandria Carla Beem, Schuelke Beach Rd NW, Miltona Cindy Forbrook, th Ave. E., Alexandria Laurie Kluver, 622 Kenwood, Alexandria , (cell) 5. Keith and MaryJo Redfield, 1401 Geneva Drive, Alexandria Love, INC. Requested Needs for the Week of 7/18/16 Love INC Client Needs *Men's jeans with waist sizes by lengths of all sizes for the Love INC clothing ministry *Men's shirts size 2x, 3x, and 4x for the Love INC clothing ministry *Women's jeans size 16 and shirts and pants size 3X and 4X for the Love INC clothing ministry *Girls' clothing size 5 through size 7 for the Love INC clothing ministry *Boys' clothing sizes 6, 7, 8, 14, 16 and 18 for the Love INC clothing ministry If you are able to help with any of the above needs, please contact Love INC at Caring and Sharing Room Needs (Church of St. Mary's Ministry): *Microwaves and toddler beds CHURCH EXTRAS August Birthdays 3 Darla Kaiser 4 Gaylen Lerohl 10 Shelly Nelson 12 Maren Burgau 13 Debby Abers 14 Elaine Carlson 14 Lyndon Nordaune 15 Kristi Anderson 19 Roz Johnson 20 Dorothy Van Beck 30 Barbara Nordaune 30 Shea Olson August Anniversaries 4 Elder & Deloris Peterson 8 Harold & Kathy Withers 16 Jim &Terri Elsey 19 Rudy & Pat Denke 22 Marv & Janet Gravley Change of Address Michael Aamold 1298 Breckenridge Circle Riva, MD Additions to Directory Carol Fingerson 1276 Westbrook Circle Alexandria, MN Justin Lee 5052 Mallard Lane NW Alexandria, MN Chelsea Nelson 5052 Mallard Lane NW Alexandria, MN chelsnels94@charter.net Vicky Sagen 1276 Westbrook Circle Alexandria, MN

8 LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL + Including an Adult Bible Study! Barnyard Roundup JESUS GATHERS US TOGETHER a Psalm 23 VBS Your children will explore five Bible accounts that show how Jesus graciously gathers us together to be with Him, with His abundant provision and saving protection, now and forever!! Kids and VBS Leaders will explore these concepts and the well-loved words of Psalm 23. Come along with us as we hear God s Word, pray, sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, play awesome games, and MORE!! Living Word Vacation Bible School is for EVERYONE! There will be opportunities for adults and Junior/Senior High School Students to participate in many ways (Bible Study, Leaders, Helpers, etc.)! We can t wait to see you there! Living Word Lutheran Church ~ th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN (320) Sunday, August 7 th - Thursday, August 11 th ~ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Sandwiches will be served every night at 5:40 pm Please join us for worship on Wednesday, August 10 th, at 7:00 p.m. There is no charge for Bible School, Adult Bible Study or Sandwiches! Kids can come with or without adults! Adults can come with or without kids! FRIENDS, GRANDCHILDREN, AND NEIGHBORS ARE WELCOME!!!

9 LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM August 7 th - 11 th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm NAMES OF PARTICIPATING CHILDREN ~ Please include age and grade completed! Child s Name Age Grade Completed Child s Name Age Grade Completed Child s Name Age Grade Completed Parent/Guardian Address Home Phone Cell Phone E -Mail Address In case of emergency, contact Allergies or other medical conditions Parent Authorization: I give permission for my child to participate in all VBS activities. I will submit any essential health information in written form. I authorize Living Word Lutheran Church to administer any first aid or medical treatment necessary and release Living Word Lutheran Church and staff from any and all responsibility in connection therewith. I understand my child s photo may be taken for use in VBS promotional and celebration purposes and I waive the right to pre-approve the photo. Parent/Guardian Signature Please return to Living Word Lutheran Church by July 30 th - Thanks! th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN (320)

10 AUGUST WORSHIP HELPERS August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28 Reader Dave Moeller Kathy Withers Gaylen Lerohl Dorothy Van Beck Ushers Gaylen Lerohl Wayne Peterson Harold & Kathy Withers Brad Forbrook Paul Johnson Elder & Deloris Peterson Greeters Elder & Deloris Peterson Harold & Kathy Withers Wayne & Karen Becker Curt & Sandy Aamold Jean Ricks & Carla Beem Dan & Barb Engebretson Dean & LouAnn Peterson Paul & Paulette Johnson Altar Preparation Marvelle Weispfennig Marvelle Weispfennig Marvelle Weispfennig Marvelle Weispfennig Coffee and Refreshments Sheila Spartz Carolyn Fiskness Sandy Aamold Mary Jo Redfield Kay Elvehjem Paulette Johnson Karen Kirckof Deloris Ewing Coffee Preparation Karen Becker Nancy Anderson Kay Elvehjem Barb Engebretson Pianist Carolyn Moeller Laurie Kluver Nancy Anderson Carolyn Moeller Assist Counting Offering Gaylen Lerohl Brad Forbrook Kathy Withers Gaylen Lerohl Sound System Paul Johnson John Kirckof Dave Anderson Laverne Floen Wayne Becker Preparation Marvelle Weispfennig Laurie Kluver Marvelle Weispfennig Laurie Kluver Servers Dave & Nancy Anderson Dave Moeller Gaylen & Cindy Lerohl Allison Beach Assistant Bread Marvelle Weispfennig Gregg Stoen Cindy Lerohl Sandy Aamold If you are unable to serve, please call someone from the schedule to replace or switch with you. Also, please call the church office and let them know of the change. Thank you

11 SEPTEMBER WORSHIP HELPERS September 4 September 11 September 18 September 25 Reader Dave Kaiser Sandy Aamold Steve Ferguson Nancy Anderson Ushers Dave & Nancy Anderson Wilma Johnson, Gregg Stoen Curt & Sandy Aamold Elder & Deloris Peterson Greeters Angie Anderson, Jack Anderson, Julie Savoie, Sheila Spartz Bill & Shirley Finley Carolyn Fiskness, Cindy Lerohl Shelly Nelson, Bonnie Pahan Chuck & Orlinda Hauck Brad Forbrook, Susan Polson, Dorothy VanBeck, Carol Wiitanen Altar Preparation Laurie Kluver Laurie Kluver Laurie Kluver Laurie Kluver Coffee and Refreshments Dorothy VanBeck Terri Elsey Karen Becker Marvelle Weispfennig Deloris Peterson Wilma Johnson Nancy Anderson Allison Beach Coffee Preparation Terri Elsey Cassie Baas Susan Polson Marvelle Weispfennig Pianist Karen Nancy Nancy Carolyn Assist Counting Offering Brad Forbrook Kathy Withers Gaylen Lerohl Brad Forbrook Sound System Paul Johnson John Kirckof Dave Anderson Laverne Floen Wayne Becker Preparation Laurie Kluver Wilma Johnson Laurie Kluver Wilma Jonson Servers Harold & Kathy Withers Carla Beem Laurie Kluver Bill Shirley Finley Assistant Bread MaKayla Waltzing Terri Elsey Debby Abers Carla Beem If you are unable to serve, please call someone from the schedule to replace or switch with you. Also, please call the church office and let them know of the change. Thank you

12 LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH August 2016 Calendar SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 7:00 Praise Band 2 9:00 Bible Study 3:00 Adult Chris Ed Committee 3 7:00 Worship Service 4 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study :00 Choir Practice 9:00 Worship/Lord s Supper Following Worship: *Fellowship and Refreshments 10:30 set up for VBS *Vacation Bible School August :40 8:00 p.m. 14 9:00 Worship Following Worship: *Fellowship and Refreshments 8 7:00 Praise Band VBS 5:40 p.m. 9 9:00 Bible Study VBS- 5:40 p.m :00 Bible Study 10:15 Between Friends Knitting & Crocheting 7:00 Stewardship Committee 10 VBS- 5:40 p.m. 7:00 Worship Service 8:00 Worship Committee 17 7:00 Worship Service 11 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study VBS -5:40 p.m. 18 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study 9:30 Mission Committee 4:00 Executive Board 5:00 Evangelism Committee 6:30 Youth Christian Edu. Committee :00 Worship/Lord s Supper Following Worship: *Fellowship and Refreshments 22 7:00 Praise Band (Committee Reports Due) 23 9:00 Bible Study 6:00 Council 24 9:00 Pieceful Quilters 7:00 Worship Service 25 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study 2:00 WOW Officers Meeting 26 NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DEADLINE :00 Worship Following Worship: *Fellowship and Refreshments 29 7:00 Praise Band 30 9:00 Bible Study 31 5:45 Youth Group 7:00 Worship Service