Pastor A. J. Kluver Office: 324 Broadway St., Suite 209 LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMC

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1 Pastor A. J. Kluver Office: 324 Broadway St., Suite 209 LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMC Worshiping at Holiday Inn 5637 Hwy 29 South, 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 May, Brothers and Sisters in Christ- Yes, spring is finally here!! It was a long time coming but I m pretty sure it is here to stay! Speaking of here to stay I hope you had an opportunity to go to the building site April 21 st and write your favorite Bible verse or two or three on the studs and walls of the building, what a wonderful experience. We are here to stay standing firm on the authority of God s Word built on the cornerstone of Jesus Christ not shrinking from our call to proclaim repentance and the forgiveness of sins through Him and stepping up to the mission of Christ we have been given in the face of a complacent, dying, wayward church culture. This will be a spring and summer that we will not soon forget for many being involved in the final stages, completion, inaugural worship, and dedication event of a church facility will be a once in a lifetime experience. Enjoy it get energized by it and let this excitement lead us forward in using the facility for the glory of God and the building up of His kingdom. We have a large mission field right here in the Alexandria area alone let s get at it no more excuse of the lack of a building for not growing, sharing, and living in God s Word, Jesus Christ. In fact, the newness of this community of faith and its building may provide us with a once in a lifetime opportunity to see people s lives changed to witness many people being turned by the Holy Spirit to God in repentance and faith in the good news of Jesus Christ. Those Bible verses on the studs will always be surrounding the activities that take place in the LWLC building, reminding us of where our solid foundation lays the Living Word of God. We certainly are not a perfect bunch of people but we don t stand on that; we certainly aren t the wisest, richest, most powerful bunch of sinners in the world but we don t stand on that; our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness! Thank goodness for this Word of promise!! We have waited for this spring season to come we have waited with eager anticipation for the wonderful tool for ministry that God has blessed us with now the time is near to be faithful stewards of this gift from God. Yes, we are here to stay standing on the cornerstone of Christ!! Together in Christ- Pastor A.J.

2 EDUCATION Daily Bible Readings for April May Chronicles May Chronicles May Chronicles May Chronicles 1-4 May Chronicles 5-7 May Chronicles 8-11 May Chronicles May Chronicles May Chronicles May Chronicles May Chronicles May Chronicles May Chronicles May Chronicles May Ezra 1-4 May Ezra 5-7 May Ezra 8-10 May Nehemiah 1-4 May Nehemiah 5-7 May Nehemiah 8-10 May Nehemiah May Esther 1-4 May 23...Esther 5-10 May Job 1-4 May Job 5-8 May Job 9-12 May Job May Job May Job May Job May Job Monday Evening Bible Study The four-week Bible Study on the book of Titus draws to a close this month. The study has been very well attended with people taking part each week at the Phoenix Event Center. The final Monday is May 6 th, with dinner being served at 6 pm and the study going until 8 pm. Thank you to everyone involved and a special thank you to Brian and Joyce Johnson for preparing the meals for the study. WORSHIP LIFE First Worship Service at New Building Facility Our first worship service at the new building facility is scheduled for Sunday, July 14 th. Look for details on this special day in the near future. A dedication event is scheduled for a Sunday to be determined in August. Stud Signing Success What a wonderful time was had by those who attended the Stud Signing Event on April 21 st. The Living Word Lutheran building is full of God s Word and our prayer is that it will continue to be a place of proclamation of the Living Word, Jesus Christ. Thank you to the building committee and all those involved in this project and the enjoyable event known as Stud Signing.

3 Stud Signing Filling the Building with God s Word YOUTH & FAMILY

4 April Youth Event at Lakes Area Recreation

5 April Youth Event Our April youth event was a huge success! Over 30 kids and parents had a great time at Lakes Area Recreation: pizza, Sue Empting led relay races in the gym for everyone in grades 1-12, along with a great game of dodge ball, and open gym time. This was a much-needed time to burn off energy (fellowship!) while being reminded of how we run the race of faith with self-control, perseverance, and strength through our cornerstone, Jesus Christ! Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 Positive Role Model??? This week we witnessed another momentous day in the world of major team sports according to the world s standards, as NBA basketball player Jason Collins becomes the first active player in a major team sports to come out of the closet with the announcement of I m gay. According to NBA commissioner David Sterns, he is a positive role model for others. President Obama says He couldn t be prouder. NBA superstar Kobe Bryant was quick to tweet a message to Collins, Don t suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others. An ESPN broadcaster referred to Collins as being courageous. ESPN columnist Jared Max calls Collin s announcement a leap of faith. Former NBA player and coach Kurt Rambus expressed that those who are educated will not have a problem with this. In light of this story, I was wondering if I should apologize to our youth and their families for the terrible role model I ve been as your pastor. Should I be a positive role model by coming out of the closet, being more courageous, stop suffocating myself, take a leap of faith, get educated, and be accepting and tolerant of this behavior? Should I stop teaching and preaching this unaccepting, intolerance to our young people, and let them know that their own understanding of who I am is of ultimate importance. Should I stop asking God each day for the Holy Spirit to protect me from myself and just be who I am? Should I apologize for suffocating people with the Living Word of God apologizing to our youth for not being open to the total dismissal of God s created order and the truth of God s Holy Word? The answer to these questions is of course, no! However, should I come out of the closet with the truth of who I am? The answer to this is yes this must be done I must admit to the selfish, prideful, lusting, deceiving, sin-filled self that I am by repenting towards God and believing the good news of the forgiveness of sins. God s Word has made it clear what my own orientation is like it is not pretty it is in fact who I am on my own- 100% sinner! Over and against the voice of the Great Deceiver, Satan, I hear the voice of God s Word that continues to call people to put their sinful self (our orientation) to death, and to live as a new creation in Christ (not in myself). Don t believe the voices of this world, even those in professional sports that call you away from the truth of God s Word and into your own sinful desires and orientation. Thanks be to God that through the promises of God given to me in baptism, I have died to my orientation and been untied with Christ in His righteousness through faith. Of course, those who have been preaching tolerance and acceptance in this case are not going to be tolerate or accept this Biblical view. I found it very ironic that on the same day that the sports news was reeling with the coming out of Collins, it also was focusing on the release of quarterback Tim Tebow from the team of New York Jets, a person who has been so often criticized for standing up for his faith in Jesus Christ in the midst of the crazy world of professional sports. In response to his release, Tebow simply tweeted Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. I echo this Word from God in the face of a world of defiance towards God and His Word a world that takes us back to the garden a world that continues to listen to the voice of Satan saying, Eat and you will be like God, knowing good and evil. Lord, have mercy! Pastor A.J. Youth---Love INC Needs Your help Love INC is sponsoring a CHARITY GARAGE SALE AND BAKE SALE on Saturday, May 18 from 7 am-3 pm at the Alexandria Runestone Community Center Main Rink. Donations, bake goods and volunteers are needed! Youth are especially encouraged to volunteer. For more information on donations call Bob Bergan To volunteer call or text Joyce Hausmann at or at idaoaks22@gmail.com

6 Military Cap Tags Youth Project The ladies of Sharing Hands have been busy making military caps. Pictured here are just a few of the youth making the tags for the caps. The tags they are making say the following: Made by hand with prayers of hope and love. May this cap bring blessings of comfort and the knowledge that you are loved. God bless you. Living word Lutheran Church ~ Alexandria, MN. RSVP to Maren Burgau at burgau5@charter.net or call the church office Summer Bible Camp- Lutheran Island Summer will soon be here and there are many opportunities for our youth at Bible camp. LWLC has been working in conjunction with Lutheran Island Bible Camp of Henning, Minnesota and I encourage you to check out the numerous camping experiences for young and older available on their website at islandcamp.org. EVANGELISM NEW MEMBER RECEPTION Pictured are Tianna Stanek, Wyatt Anderson, Cami Anderson, and Dacotah Stanek. Milwaukee Mission Ten LWLC youth and two adults will be heading to Milwaukee to do mission work in conjunction with Youth Works on June 29 th -July 3. The youth will be meeting in preparation for this trip from 6-8:30pm on May 8 th, May 29 th, and June 10 th. Our youth will join over 60 other youth in caring for the elderly, youth, and homeless in the urban setting of Milwaukee. The participants ask for your prayers in preparation for the trip and will be securing prayer partners during the trip as well. A fund raising brunch to help fund this mission trip will be held May 19 th at the Holiday Inn following worship. Look for more details in upcoming bulletins! May Youth Event Join us for our end of the year youth celebration at the Holiday Inn pool. When: May 22 from 5:30-7:30; chaperones are needed for grades K-6 youth. Cost: $2.50 per youth; What: grades K-6 will swim from 5:30-6:15, dinner & SPRAY will be served from 6:15-6:45 and grades 7-12 will swim from 6:45-7:30. Sally and Dick Bromleysponsors Carla and John Beem. Sally and Dick grew up in Fairmont, Minnesota where they began dating in high school and in June will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary. Dick graduated from the University of North Dakota and Sally graduated from Macalester College and both taught school for a few years in Crookston, until Dick began a 37 year career as a teacher and coach at Rockford College in Rockford, IL. Dick retired in 1998, and because the Bromleys had both grown up around lakes, they moved to Alexandria in 2000 Sally and Dick have three children: Karen in Wadsworth, IL., Kent in Oak Park, IL., and Matt in Centennial, CO. They also have four grandchildren in Ill. and their ten year old Labrador named Maggie, who rounds out the family. Dean and Lou Ann Petersonsponsors Paulette and Paul Johnson Dean and Lou Ann transferred their membership to Living Word Lutheran from a local Lutheran congregation, after worshipping with us several times as well. They have been married for 48 years and have lived in the Alexandria area since Lou Ann grew up in the area as well. Dean is retired from his employment in the cement industry, but still helps out at Stub s Marine this busy time of year; Lou Ann is semi-retired in the nursing field. The Peterson s have four children, all of whom live in the Alexandria area. They noted the friendly, smiling faces they have encountered at LWLC when they have worshipped with us and are excited about being part of God s mission for Christ at LWLC.

7 WOW News: Thank you to those LWLC women who filled out a survey regarding the organization of Women of the Word group for our church. Surveys are being reviewed, and those interested in helping to organize this group will soon be contacted regarding a planning meeting. Anyone who still wishes to complete a survey may find it in the February newsletter. Please leave it with Paulette in the church office or at the Information Table on Sunday morning. DELEGATES REPORT 2013 Augustana District Convention Report SPREAD THE WORD Pastor Jon Lindekugel of Christ The King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, MN welcomed us as the host church for the convention. Pastor Randy Freund of Faith Lutheran in Hutchinson delivered the message in our opening worship service. Pastor Freund stated that we are in a unique time, as Christianity is on the decline especially in the nineteen to twenty-nine age group. But for us, it is also an opportune time to spread the Word and to spread the Word you need tools, we are the tools. The topic for our first general session was New Hope Mission Society. The speaker was Rev. KK Alavi, from India. As he spoke, I imagined it was as if the Apostle Paul was giving the message. Rev. Alavi, being from India, had dark skin and a beard as I imagined the Apostle Paul would look. Rev. Alavi was very small in stature as I believe the Apostle Paul was. Rev. Alavi walked gingerly with a cane and Paul had some form of affliction, whatever that was. Rev. Alavi was bold in his sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He brings his message to a hostile community, the Muslim audience in India, without fear for his life, as did Paul. His message is strong in how we reach the Muslims because we have the greatest news in the world only found in the love of Christ. Rev. Alavi s goal is to develop a Bible School in Bisharah. A video on the work being done there was introduced by Rev. Alavi s son. The second general session was on Building Leaders for a Global Harvest (New Ministry). Charles Lindquist was the presenter, a representative of the World Mission Prayer League. Our district has committed this cause to prayer and also financial help. He introduced us to Leadstar University College in Ethiopia whose focus is missional, contextual, holistic, and reciprocal. He concluded with a discussion of African Christian History. The Business meeting was held with the election of new members to the Augustana District Board. The 2012 Financial Report was presented and approved. A motion was made, seconded and approved to adopt the 2013 budget of income and expenditures in the amount of $78, A resolution to create a permanent Board of Christian Education and eliminate the Boards of Publications and Theological Education was discussed. A motion was made, seconded and approved to pass this resolution. Pastor Randy Freund, Augustana District Council Chair gave a brief report emphasizing Theology, Church and Mission. Good Theology doesn t save anyone, Jesus does; by the power of the Holy Spirit, the Church was born; and as we are firm in the Word, equipped for service, and mutually accountable, we carry out the one thing the church was called to do, missions. Committee reports were presented along with District Conversation and Visioning. A number of interesting presentations were featured in Break Out Sessions, including: SOLA Publishing, Institute of Lutheran Theology (ILT), East European Mission Network, Project Video, World Mission Prayer League, and New Hope Mission Society. Respectfully submitted, Dennis Kalpin and Ruth Kalpin MISSIONS Faith Comes by Hearing Memorial Day Sunday, May 26 th, will mark a special opportunity for LWLC to support our military personnel in a way that is consistent to who we are as disciples of Christ. Faith Come by Hearing is a national organization intent on getting the Word of God to active military personnel in a form that they can use. This form is through the Bible Stick- a simple and easy to use battery operated audio New Testament.

8 Each Bible Stick costs $25 dollars and will be distributed by the organization to active military personal. A special offering will be taken May 26 th to purchase Bible Sticks. Our goal at LWLC is to supply 20 of these Bible Sticks to soldiers ($500) through our financial gifts on Memorial Day Sunday. If you have question about this organization go to FaithComesByHearing.com. The plan is to show a clip on this organization before our worship service on May 19 th. Living Word Lutheran Church 2013 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 Keith and Eileen Anderson, 119 Knut Street, Alexandria John Beem, Schuelke Beach Rd NW, Miltona David Benson, 913 Irving Street, Alexandria Terri Elsey, N. Lakeshore Drive, Glenwood Laverne and Karen Floen, 220 4th Street NE, Glenwood Laurie Kluver, 622 Kenwood, Alexandria Michael and Kathie Lillehaugen, 2744 Co Rd. 120 NE, Alexandria John Madson, 1400 Casa Marina Lane NW, Alexandria Joan and Lars Nelson, 300 Fingal Drive, Alexandria Keith and Mary Jo Redfield, 1401 Geneva Drive, Alexandria Love INC Hosts Living With a Disability Class When: Tuesday, May 7, :00-11:30-for anyone living with a disability or family members of disabled individuals 12:30-2:00-for service providers, counselors, nurses, church ministries, etc. Where: Bethesda Lutheran Church, 1204 N. Nokomis St., Alexandria Register: Call the Love INC office at to register or if you have questions Please join Love INC as they host the Work Incentives Connection, a program of Good Will/Easter Seals-Minnesota to learn the answers to these common questions about living with a disability, working and benefits. This class is FREE and OPEN to the public. Love, INC. Requested Needs for the Week of 4/23/13 COMPLETED NEEDS (Praise the Lord!): Donation of men s and women s clothing; cleaning supplies donated for client; Rainbow Rider passes given to 3 clients; gas cards given to 3 clients; food card donation 1 client; volunteer leading weekly Bible study through Love INC and befriending clients who attend; volunteer put up bulletin board for office; donation of baby items and clothing; socks and underwear; donation of toaster oven and bicycle donation given to client with no car; baby blanket given to a new mother; volunteer helped with office work (copying, paperwork, etc.); donation of pillows; stove and dryer delivered to client ; car repair ; volunteer repaired door handles for client and 18 volunteers were mobilized the past two weeks to meet needs. Love INC Clothing Needs (items can be gently used): Boy s cotton pants size 12 and cotton pants size 14 (2 clients) (special needs children needing cotton only--no jeans) Boy s cotton shirts sizes medium and large (2 clients) Boys size 14 pants Boys size 5 pants and size 6-7 shirts Girl s size 10 stretch pants (no jeans) and girl s t-shirts size 10 Girls pants size 6 and size 6-7 shirts Men s 36 x 29 jeans and 36 x 30 jeans Men s small, med and large shirts (2 clients teenage boys) Women s size 13 jeans and pants; t-shirts L- XL sweat pants XL (for pregnant woman) Women s size 7 tennis shoes Women s jeans and L XL ladies tops Women s size ladies clothing

9 Women s size 3 jeans and small medium shirts Love INC Other Needs (items can be gently used): Phone card minutes Rainbow Rider pass (3 clients) Computer desk with chair Pack and Play for baby and baby gate Baby Exersaucer and Baby Stroller Changing table for baby Bike trailer for a mountain bike to transport groceries for a client that does not have a car Women s bike helmet and lock needed (client recently received donation of bike) Love INC Service Needs: Upcoming Event: Our second annual Love INC Garage Sale on May 18 th. Volunteers are needed. Male driver to transport male client to the food drop at New Life Church on May 30 Male financial counselor If you are able to help with any of these needs, please contact the Love INC office at (320) office@loveincdouglas.org EXTRAS Annual Meeting Mount Carmel The Annual Meeting of the Mount Carmel Ministries Proclaimers takes place on May 25 th at 10:00 a.m., and is an integral part of the 75 th Anniversary Celebration Weekend at Mount Carmel. Register today for the whole weekend filled with memories and festivities. Visit their website for more information at The Saturday schedule is as follows: 10:00 a.m. Annual Meeting in the Chapel; 12:00 Noon lunch in the Lodge ($10/person, call to make reservation) 2:00-4:00 p.m. 75 th Anniversary Celebration Program 4:30 p.m. Dedication of Cabin 34 & 35 (the new duplex) 5:30 p.m. 75 th Anniversary Celebration Dinner STEWARDSHIP Memorials In Memory of Janice Knutson Given by Don & Gretchen Nelson In Memory of Luverne Serenius Given by Evelyn Stone EASTER MEMORIALS In Memory of *Our parents, Edward & Gwen Elsey, Bob & Ginny White *Rudy, Jerry and Cora *Cal Johnson *Our Parents *Our Parents *Adeline Aamold Curt s mother Wayne Kreps Sandy s father *Our parents Given by Jim &Terri Elsey Carol Denke Wilma Johnson Ken & Kay Elvehjem Roger & Vonnie Anderson Curt & Sandy Aamold Dave & Nancy Anderson *Paul s brother and father Paul & Paulette Paulette s father and mother Johnson *Al Knollenberg Audrey Knollenberg In Honor of: *Paul s mother Thrivent Choice Dollars Ardis Haglin Lars Nelson Keith Redfield Paul & Paulette Johnson (All memorials are designated for the building fund) THANK YOU Thank you to everyone for the kind words and all the prayers I received. Keith Anderson

10 LWLC Missions Committee has Successful Beginning Organized in March 2012, the LWLC Missions Committee has met several congregational needs as well as expanding beyond our congregation to the Alexandria community and missions abroad. During the upcoming year, the committee will add several additional areas of focus. More military outreach and help for families in need is planned, and funds have been budgeted for quilting supplies once we are in our new church building. Questions or suggestions for mission projects should be directed to LeRoy Zimmerman, chairman. Cheer Team A Cheer Team serves those LWLC members who need encouragement through cards, visits, and sometimes arrangement for delivery of meals. Fifteen people work in groups of 2 or 3 for two months at a time to meet congregational needs. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Carolyn Moeller. Transportation Team Sixteen members of LWLC have volunteered to provide transportation to church events for those folks who are in need of such. Their names, addresses, and phone numbers are listed in each newsletter. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact David Moeller. Love, INC LWLC has an active membership in Alexandria Love, INC. Our congregational representative to Love, INC reports through the LWLC missions committee and shares current Love, INC. needs through our newsletter. In September 2012, our church helped to fund a GAP Ministry, which provided tennis shoes for children in need, as identified by Love, INC. Several from our congregation participated in the purchase and distribution of the shoes. Volunteers are always needed at Love, INC. Training is provided and there is no requirement regarding volunteer hours. Congregational contact people for LWLC are Sandy Aamold and Cindy Lerohl. Sharing Hands In the Sharing Hands ministry, LWLC women use their knitting and crocheting talents to bring blessing and comfort to others. To date, 28 prayer shawls have been given to LWLC members, and 45 military helmet liners have been sent. Baptismal blankets and banners have been made for those receiving baptism. Baptismal memory boxes, made by Chuck Hauck, are also given to the newly baptized. Some LWLC youth have also been involved by helping to make shawl and helmet liner tags, which identify the items as a gift from Living Word Lutheran Church. Sharing Hands meets one Monday afternoon each month at the church conference room. New volunteers are welcome to come at any time. Those with questions about this ministry should contact Paulette Bakeberg. School Supplies for Honduras In the summer of 2012, the LWLC missions committee sponsored the collection of school supplies to be sent with John Kirckof for the Honduran School Project. Each year, John participates in a medical/mission trip to Honduras through International Health Service of Minnesota. The group does mission work along with providing voluntary medical care for those in need. LWLC members donated some 200 pounds of school supplies which were packed in tubs and ultimately distributed to children in orphanages and schools in the city of LaCeiba and also a children s home in Puerto Lempira, Honduras. LWLC members also contributed monetarily to the project, and these funds were used for patient care and medical supplies needed there. This project will again be implemented in the summer of Those who have questions are invited to visit with John, who will be giving a temple talk regarding this project in late July.

11 PRESIDENT S REPORT Sunday, April 21 st marked the date of our stud signing event at our new church building. When building chairman, gave his report at the council meeting he commented: There were a lot of smiles and excitement at the stud signing event. How true that was! This was a day when our new church became even more of a reality. You could almost hear the songs of praise and thanksgiving from a grateful and growing congregation. Scores of scriptures and prayers are now permanently stored within the walls of Living Word Lutheran Church. Thanks be to God! Doyle also reported that the stonework is nearing completion, exterior siding is going up and the bell tower is on the way up and will be topped with a ft. Cross of Christ. The Volunteer Worker Program is being formed for work to start in late May or early June. Dave Christopher and Leroy Zimmerman will serve as coordinators. Opportunities to sign up for various tasks will be available soon. This will be part of the Nehemiah Project, details of which will also be explained early in May. The Augustana District Convention was held in Hutchinson on Saturday, April 27 th. Living Word was represented by Pastor AJ, delegates Dennis and Ruth Kalpin, Gaylen and Cindy Lerohl and Paul and Lynne Lommen. Respectfully submitted, Paul R. Lommen, President Church Council Leadership Event Six members of the LWLC Council will be attending a leadership workshop at St. Luke s Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 4 th. This event will be led by LCMC service coordinator Mark Vander Tuig and is being held from 10am-4pm. CHURCH EXTRAS Welcome back LWLC members It was been exciting to see more and more of our members that spend substantial amounts of time in locations south of Alexandria during the winter months. We are happy that you are back and we are happy that Spring has finally arrived! Choir Living Word Lutheran Choir will be singing the following Sundays with rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. May 5, 19; June 2, 16, 23, 30; Support for a Member of LWLC On June 17 th, 2010 a tornado hit the home of Living Word Lutheran Church member Gerald Fiecke at 7141 Co. Rd. 60 NW, Garfield, Minnesota. Gerald has been in the midst of a lawsuit against his insurance company claiming that only a fifth of the damage caused by the tornado was paid. This case is finally going to court in Alexandria after nearly 3 years, and Gerald is representing himself in the case. Gerald is asking for our prayers and support by attending the pre-trial and trial. The pre-trial is set for 3 pm on May 6 th, with a jury trial set for May (9am) at the Douglas County Courthouse. If you have questions please contact Gerald Fiecke at or at gerryonstage@yahoo.com See you there: In Christ, Gerald Fiecke Notice Kevin Chavez, the son of the General Secretary of the North America Lutheran Church, Rev. Mark Chavez, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in early April. Many of our members at LWLC know Rev. Chavez from his work with Word Alone. Mark and his wife Joycelyn s address is 295 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville PA for those who would like to send their condolences. HOLY HUMOR A little girl dressed in her Sunday best was running as fast as she could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she prayed. Dear Lord, please don t let me be late! Dear Lord, please don t let me be late! While she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell, getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up, brushed herself off, and started running again! As she ran she once again began to pray, Dear Lord, please don t let me be late But please don t shove me either!

12 MAY WORSHIP HELPERS May 5 May 12 May 19 May 26 Reader Ken Elvehjem Shirley Finley Faith Annis Lynne Lommen Ushers Keith & Eileen Anderson Andy Gunderson Kathy Withers John Madson Wayne Peterson Louis & Barb Seesz Cindy Lerohl David & Marlys Greseth Merton Johnson Greeters John & Carla Beem David & Jean Johnson David & Marlys Greseth Gary & Glenna Gibbons Information Table Chuck Hauck Dawn Olson Chuck & Orlinda Hauck Chuck Hauck Carol Wiitanen Chuck Hauck Terri Elsey Altar Preparation Cindy Lerohl Lynne Lommen MaKayla Waltzing Deloris Peterson Susan Polson Mary Jo Redfield Dacotah Stanek Tianna Stanek Coffee and Refreshments Terri Elsey Sharon Bruggman Kathy Withers Paulette Johnson Faith Annis Carla Beem DiAnn Zimmerman Cindy Lerohl Elaine Berg Ruth Kalpin Linda Nielsen Connie Berghuis Pianist Bev Steuck Angi Gunderson Carolyn Moeller Bev Steuck Sound System Paul Johnson Arvid Lotthammer John Kirckof Carl Steuck Keith Redfield Dave Anderson Jon Fevig Laverne Floen Communion Preparation Faith Annis Shirley Finley Sue Christopher Cindy Forbrook Communion Servers Marlys Greseth Harold & Kathy Withers Merton Johnson Connie Berghuis Eileen Anderson Communion Assistant Dennis Kalpin Keith Anderson Bake Comm. Bread Tom Osterberg Sue Christopher Moving Trailer Kurt Waltzing Andy Gunderson Dave Anderson Unload/load trailer Ben Haglin Eric Griesert Eric Griesert Ben Kluver 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.

13 JUNE WORSHIP HELPERS June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30 Reader Ron Christensen Solveig Elton Gary Gibbons Marlys Greseth Merton Johnson Ushers Dave & Sue Christopher Ray Bruggman Roger & Vonnie Anderson Terri Elsey Manly Johnson Bob & Gina Shaffer Dennis & Paulette Bakeberg Joyce Johnson Roger & Linda Nielsen Lars Nelson Greeters Neil & Elaine Berg Merton & JoAn Johnson Micheal & Kathie Lillehaugen LeRoy & DiAnn Zimmerman Wayne & Joyce Peterson Information Table Chuck Hauck Susan Polson Chuck & Orlinda Hauck Terri Elsey Carol Wiitanen Chuck & Orlinda Hauck Chuck Hauck Kristi Anderson Altar Preparation MaKayla Waltzing Marvelle Weispfennig Linda Benson Shirley Finley Faith Annis Sue Christopher Wilma Johnson Cindy Forbrook Laurie Kluver Audrey Knollenberg Coffee and Refreshments Sandy Aamold Deloris Ewing Karen Kirckof Glenna Gibbons Marlys Greseth Jean Johnson Agnes Johnson Shirley Finley Margaret Kreklau Kathie Lillehaugen Shelly Stanek Gina Shaffer Wilma Johnson Mary Jo Redfield Bonnie Pahan Pianist Carolyn Moeller Angi Gunderson Nancy Anderson Bev Steuck Bev Steuck Sound System Paul Johnson Arvid Lotthammer John Kirckof Carl Steuck Keith Redfield David Anderson Jon Fevig Laverne Floen Keith Redfield Dave Anderson Communion Preparation Jayne Haglin Wilma Johnson Ben Kluver Laurie Kluver Communion Servers Faith Annis Dave & Nancy Anderson Paul & Lynne Lommen Dave Moeller Communion Assistant Bake Comm. Bread Keith Redfield John Madson Ben Kluver Nancy Anderson Moving Trailer Kurt Waltzing Keith Anderson Curt Kreklau Dave Anderson Andy Gunderson Unload/Load Trailer Ben Haglin Eric Griesert Ben Kluver Ben Haglin Eric Griesert 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.

14 LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH MAY 2013 CALENDAR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 1 6:15 Youth & Family Ministry 6:30 Confirmation 7:00 WOW 3 9:00 VCC Meeting 4 8:00 Bible Study at YMCA 5 8:00 Choir Rehearsal 9:00 Worship/Lord s Supper 10:00 Fellowship 10:15 Sunday School; 10:15 Bible Study 6 6:00 p.m. Bible Study at the Phoenix 7 8 6:00 Mission Trip Meeting 9 6:30 Worship Committee :00 Bible Study at YMCA 12 9:00 Worship (at the Barn) 10:00 Fellowship 10:15 Bible Study :00 Bible Study 6:30 Education Committee 7:00 Stewardship Committee 15 1:30 WOW Org. Meeting 6:30 Confirmation 6:30 Building & Grounds Comm. 16 7:00 Evangelism Committee :00 Bible Study at YMCA 19 8:00 Choir Rehearsal 9:00 Worship/ Lord s Supper 10:00 Fellowship 10:15 Bible Study 20 9:00 Missions Committee 1:00 Sharing Hands Group [Committee Reports Due] 21 9:00 Bible Study 22 5:30 Youth Event 23 4:30 Executive Bd. 24 NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DEADLINE 25 8:00 Bible Study at YMCA 26 9:00 Worship (at the Barn) 10:00 Fellowship 10:15 Bible Study 27 Memorial Day (office closed) 28 9:00 Bible Study 7:00 Council 29 6:00 Mission Trip Meeting FINANCIAL SECRETARY REPORT March 28-April 28, 2013 Attendance (5 Sundays) 815 (163 avg/w ) Attendance (Holy week) 190 (95 avg/wk) Deposits $52, General Offering $20, Youth Mission $ Building Fund $31, Pledges Received $672, Pledges Receivable $392,102.34