The Messenger Hearing the Word; Growing in Christ; Serving God through Service to Others.

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1 The Messenger Hearing the Word; Growing in Christ; Serving God through Service to Others. FEBRUARY 2017 Fighting Hunger SouperBowl of Caring February 4 & 5 On Super Bowl weekend the youth collect a special offering during worship as part of the nation s largest youth-led weekend of giving and serving in an effort to end hunger. Donations benefit the Galva Food Pantry. Youth Chili Cook-off Sunday, February 12 11:30 am - 1 pm Join the competition with your favorite recipe! $6.00 Adults/$4.00 children Chili Tasting (with vote) and Complete Meal $5.00 adults/$3.00 children Complete Meal (chili with a hot dog) $4.00 adults/$2.00 children Chili Meal (without a hot dog) $1.00 for just a hot dog for all ages *** Meals include dessert and drink *** Children = under 10 years of age Carry-outs also available (10% of the proceeds benefit the World Hunger Appeal) World Hunger Bake Sale A variety of tasty treats to complement your take-home chili. (Proceeds benefit the World Hunger Appeal) Messiah Lutheran Church 317 SW Third Street P.O. Box 133 Galva, IL Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon Website: Facebook: Messiah Lutheran Galva, IL Pastor Linda Winkelman H: prlindawinkelman@gmail.com Administrative Assistant: Brenda Holmes O: messiahlutherangalva@gmail.com Custodian: Harold Smith H: Church Council & Committee Liaisons Council President & Bob Green H: Stewardship Vice President Larry Lord H: Treasurer Bob Thuline H: Secretary & Jack Engelsen H: Worship & Music Council Member Colleen Larson H: Council Member & Rich Volkert C: Building and Grounds Council Member & Tim Thuline H: E-Team Congregational Life Sue Bell H: Missions Pastor Linda O: Financial Secretary Janet Engelsen H:

2 February 2017 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 2 Celebrating 500 Years ~ Semper Reformanda Semper Reformanda is a Latin term meaning Always reforming, or Always being reformed. It was part of the phrase that became the motto of the Reformation which began in 1517 with Martin Luther. The full motto is Ecclesia reformata semper reformanda, the Church reformed always being reformed. Hoping to generate discussion about the corruption of the medieval Church, Luther posted 95 points, or theses, to the door of his Wittenberg church, which kicked off the Protestant Reformation and a string of changes. In honor of the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation this year, the SW Conference is hosting a Reformation 500 Hymn Sing and Katie Luther Presentation on April 30, at Trinity Lutheran church, Galesburg. This promises to be a fun afternoon of singing, led by Chris Nelson, organist and Director of Music at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, learning about the origins of several Lutheran hymns from Europe, Africa and the United States, and Katherina Von Bora Luther, presented by Judy Engebretsen. For those who missed Judy s presentation at Messiah last fall, here is your chance! Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has encouraged everyone to take a fresh look at Luther s Small Catechism during this year of celebration. We have a common language with which to talk about faith, engage Scripture and make sense of our world. Catechism is not just for the young, she stated. A study of Luther s Small Catechism will be offered beginning Sunday, March 5, at 9:00 am in the nursery. Another study will be offered during Sarah Circle meetings in March, April, May, September and October. Contact me if you wish to purchase a study copy of Luther s Small Catechism. The Northern Illinois Synod newsletter Making Christ Known is focusing on the Small Catechism during this anniversary year. Read past and current issues online at September/October 2016 Martin Luther s Small Catechism January/February 2017 The Ten Commandments March/April 2017 The Apostles Creed May/June 2017 The Lord s Prayer September/October 2017 Sacraments, Blessings, and Prayers Semper Reformanda. The church is always being reformed, and so are we as Bishop Eaton has said, The ELCA is not a dying church. We are a changing church. Plan to participate in these and other upcoming events and opportunities to embrace and learn more about our Lutheran heritage. See you in worship, Pastor Linda Winkelman ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A Home Ec Opportunity for the Galva Community In honor of Betty Nelle Whitman and her tireless work sewing quilts, etc. through the church, Angie Peterson is inviting all girls and boys, men and women of the Galva community who would like to learn to sew, cook, etc. to contact her. She is putting together dates and times for classes perhaps one or two per week in Luther Hall. Helpers and others willing to share their talents are needed. The church has quite a few supplies, and Angie will donate some items, but if you have something you no longer use and wish to donate, these would be welcome. Contact Angie at: , , toolsbaskets@mchsi.com, or contact the church.

3 February 2017 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 3 Server Schedule for February 2017 Saturday (Acc.) Sunday Flowers Ushers Acolytes Lector Communion Assistant Fellowship (Youth) Feb. 4 (Ann) Feb. 11 (Darcy) Feb. 18 (Debbie) Feb. 25 (Lorrie) Feb. 5 Ann Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 26 Leslie Rogers Pr. Linda Winkelman Ann Thuline Julie Thuline Paula Evans Melissa Bates Mary Ann Anderson Betty Nelle Whitman Mike Miles Matt Miles Ann Thuline Cameron Devenney Parker Devenney Ethan Nance Cal Larson Dale Spiegel TBD TBD Katie Hopping Chili Cook-off T.J. Conner Matt Miles Joe Alice Conner Conner Everett Thuline Drew Larson Larry Lord TBD Calendar of Events for February 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday pm Choir 3 SouperBowl 4 of Caring SouperBowl 5 of Caring 6 7 No Sarah Circle 8 9 No Choir Rehearsal :30 am Youth Chili Cook-off/World Hunger Bake Sale Installation of Council Members 11:30 am Worship & Music Mtg Newsletter inputs due :30 pm Congr. Council Mtg pm GMO presentation Luther Hall 7 pm Choir 7 pm Choir am Newsletter folders AM Luther Hall reserved 25 Transfiguration OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 9 am to Noon WORSHIP TIMES Saturday: 5:30 pm Worship Sunday: 9:00 am Sunday School/Confirmation Classes (in Luther Hall) 10:15 am Worship 11:20 am Fellowship in Luther Hall

4 February 2017 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 4 The Practice of Prayer For the Church & World: Bishops Elizabeth A. Eaton and Gary Wollersheim; Bishop-elect Jeffrey Clements; Pastor Linda; those in leadership positions; the Council and Committee members; Arusha Diocese in Tanzania; Arcot Lutheran Church, India; Randy & Carol Stubbs, Rev. Erik and Tauna Roth, J.D. Engelhardt, those affected by acts of violence, all men and women in the Armed Services, and those affected by violent storms, heavy rains, flooding, and fire. For those with health/other concerns: Virginia Brock, Michelle Caputto, Brian Carlson, Cheri Cavanaugh, William Craig, Jeanette Cromien, Pamela Curry, Arlo Edwall, Pam Foley, Richard Garms, Janet Hand, Blaine Johnson, Brady Johnston, Ray Larson, Bob Lesher, Scott Lindquist, Terry Morthland, Harlan Nelson, Loretta Nordstrom, Carol Stubbs, Butch Thompson, Karen Thompson, Michael Thuline, Brian Walker, Betty Nelle Whitman For the homebound: Audrey Anderson, Beth Johnson, Myrna Quanstrom With sympathy for the family and friends of Bill Ramsdale (husband of Joyce (Wexell) Ramsdale) who died Dec. 25; Marion Lucas (grandfather of the boyfriend of Lowell and Connie Thuline s granddaughter, Erica) who died Dec. 30; Ronnie Bell (son of Duane and Sue Bell) who died Dec. 31; Patricia Peed who died Jan. 3; Lisa (Nash) Scarborough, niece of Denny and Elin Stephan, who died Jan. 10; and Marjorie Boelens (grandmother of Alison Lee, granddaughter-in -law of Connie and Lowell Thuline) who died Jan. 15. In gratitude for Alayna Rose Grier, daughter of Erica Ann Miller-Lee and Nick Grier born January 21. She weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz. and was 21 long. Lowell and Connie Thuline are the proud great-grandparents. For our church members, one month, one week at a time: Week of 2/5 Week of 2/12 Week of 2/19 Week of 2/26 Robyn Ballard, Jason Bates family, Julie Beeler, Chris Bell family, Duane & Sue Bell Richard Bell, Georgia Bell, Steve Bell family, Peter Bergstrom family, Meg Booth family Teresa Bravata, Virginia Brock, Nancy Buchert, Darlene Buck, Rhonda Bussell family Jerry Byers, Nate & Kaitlyn Byers, Nicole Byers, Teresa Byers, Allen & Donna Carlson Remember to call the office if you or a loved one is hospitalized--the hospitals no longer call us. Please ask permission first before submitting a person s name for the prayer list. Use the prayer cards in the attendance books or call the church office with your requests; remember to contact the church office with updates, NOTE: Prayer requests will remain in the announcements for 2 weeks, unless otherwise requested. Betty Nelle Whitman: phone Directory Updates Family Celebrations in February Please let the office know if there are any additions or changes to the birthday and anniversary lists. February Birthdays 1 Rebecca Olson 2 Geoff Green 6 Sam Anderson, Brennan Foley, Valerie Lindbom 7 Robyn Ballard, Becky (Blake) Smith 9 Bill McKirgan 10 Jason Bates 11 Olivia Osborn 14 Rose Williams 16 Michael Thuline 17 Todd Collinson, Kerry Hallberg 19 Darlene Buck, Diane Nelson 21 Sheila Brock Dean, Tressa Rogers, Trey Rogers, Tristan Rogers 22 Ray Olson 23 Tim Foley 25 Rod Atkinson, Cathy Thuline 29 Laura Blake, Brad Anderson February Anniversaries 5 Terry and Angie Peterson 14 Dick and Cherrie Rosander 20 Roger and Judy Anderson 23 Neil and Beth Johnson Thank you for the nice reception, cards, and gifts I received for my 90th birthday. I truly appreciate all the kindnesses shown. Harold Smith

5 February 2017 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 5 In the Messiah Family Youth Chili Cook-off Sunday, February 12, :30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Sign up to share your favorite recipe and/or donation items for the meal. Invite friends and neighbors to enjoy a delicious bowl of chili. Fun prizes will be awarded. World Hunger Bake Sale ~ February 12 Donations of tasty treats are needed. Buy some goodies in support of the World Hunger Appeal. World Hunger and God s Global Barnyard Coin boxes for World Hunger and God s Global Barnyard projects will be available Sunday, February 5. Please return them by Easter Sunday, April 16. Money collected helps eliminate world hunger, ease conditions in refugee camps, work for clean and permanent water supplies, and help after natural disaster throughout the world. God s Global Barnyard provides livestock, improves healthcare, and creates school opportunities for small-scale farmers. What are GMOs? Exploring our Food Safety February 22, 2017 Luther Hall 7:00 p.m. The Galva area is deeply rooted in agriculture. A majority of the jobs in the Galva area are a direct result of our agricultural strength. A key to the success of our community and local farmers is their sustainability and public understanding about modern agricultural practices. Genetically modified organisms - GMOs - are a major topic of discussion today. Across our society, media and the Internet, a growing number of people have shared a wide range of questions and emotions on the topic, ranging from excitement and optimism to skepticism and even fear. Join the fact-based discussion led by Lynda Anderson on topics related to GMOs and their impact on our food safety, environment, agricultural sustainability and health. Luther s Small Catechism Studies Education has always been a hallmark of Lutherans. Plan to attend a study of Luther s Small Catechism beginning early March. Mark your Calendar! 8 th Annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday, March 4 7:30-10:00 a.m. Workers are needed: Sign-up or contact Tim Thuline ( ) to help cook or serve Congregational Resourcing Event Saturday, March 11 Kishwaukee College, Malta This event will focus on the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation. Rev. Dr. Winston Persaud, Wartburg Theological Seminary professor, will be the Keynote Presenter. The CRE offers various educational workshops for congregational leaders and members. SW Conference Reformation 500 Hymn Sing and Katie Luther Presentation Sunday April 30, 2:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Galesburg Folks say Thank you ~ $100 gift (from the Endowment Fund) to the ministry of Erik and Tauna Roth $100 gift (from the Endowment Fund) to the ministry of Randal and Carol Stubbs $300 gift to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Thank you for all your support and donations over the years. The chair donation will let us spend our funds on a new unit to power our Jaws of Life. Galva Fire Department Thank you for all the good works of the last 100 years! Many memories from that wonderful old church. Larry Pahlow To Messiah Church Ladies: The Bell family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts for the luncheon after Ron s funeral. Thanks to those who solicited food, for those who prepared food and those who served it. The kindnesses shown us will always be remembered. There were so many who donated food and desserts. I would thank each and every one but want to give them this thank you so no one is left out. I have written thank you s for those who gave the meat, the rolls, and the drink cups. A big thank you to Judy Anderson for her organization. With love, Sue and Duane

6 February 2017 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 6 Messiah Lutheran Church 317 SW Third Street Galva, IL messiahlutherangalva@gmail.com Saved by grace, we share God s love. Non-profit Organization Postage Paid Permit no. 1 Galva, IL RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED February Special Events Stay connected Like us on facebook Messiah Lutheran Galva B U L L E T I N B O A R D Choir Practice Thur., 7:00 pm No rehearsal Feb. 9 Congregational Council Mtg. 6:30 pm, Feb. 21 (Tues.) Newsletter deadline Noon, Feb. 13 (Mon.) Folders meet 9:00 am, Feb. 24 (Fri.) Sarah Circle No meeting in February Worship & Music Committee 11:30 am, Feb. 19 (Sun.) 2/4 & 5 SouperBowl of Caring offering 2/5 Kick-off of World Hunger and God s Global Barnyard coin boxes 2/12 Youth Chili Cook-off Serving 11:30 am - 1 pm Bring family, friends and neighbors! World Hunger Bake Sale 2/19 Installation of Council Members during worship 2/22 GMO presentation by Lynda Anderson 7 pm Luther Hall - Community invited Dates to remember: 3/1 Ash Wednesday - 7 pm Grace Methodist 3/4 Pancake/Sausage/Egg Breakfast 7:30-10 am 3/ Congregational Resourcing Event Kishwaukee College