COMINGS AND GOINGS BY PASTOR REDFIELD

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1 MARCH 2012 the ViSiTOR A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF CHETEK LUTHERAN CHURCH March Mission WELCA Program & Events Bible Study with Jeff Gilbertson Sunday School News Touched Twice United Event Head Usher position Many incredible fundraising events Ministry, Training & Planning Event Technology & Communications Calendar & Worship Assistants COMINGS AND GOINGS BY PASTOR REDFIELD The robins are returning, meaning they got some bad advice or spring is around the corner; which also means we are in the season of Lent where the days lengthen! I hope you can join us for Lenten Worship Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. featuring area pastors sharing in the theme Parables of Jesus Calling Us Home! Preceding worship is soup supper at 5 pm hosted by our youth and families, and at 5:30 pm study of The Book of Revelations by Jeff Gilbertson. If you can t be here in person, remember our dial-in worship service number, Join us Tuesday night, March 6th, 7:00 p.m., for our Ministry, Training, and Planning event with special emphasis on Communications and Technology as we look to expand our outreach in the Gospel through multimedia. Have an hour to spare? You ve got the gifts and we need your help for the many ministries we do in Christ s name. Join us Wednesday night, March 21st at 7:15 p.m. for a Spring Fest Variety Show, hosted by our youth going to New Orleans this summer. Got a talent to share, let us know and we ll get you on board. Thanks for your partnership in the Gospel! Finance Updates 8 Council Minutes 9-10 Pastor Guy Food Shelf, New Member Orientation & Staff Info 11

2 T H E V I S I T O R M A R C H Page 2 March Mission Envelope This month s Mission and Social Concerns envelope donations will be dedicated to CLC s Touched Twice United event. This event will be held on Saturday, April 21 st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Together, we will be providing a number of services to individuals in our community who have unmet needs. These services may include medical, dental, vision and hearing screenings, haircuts, groceries, clothing and a meal. An integral part of this outreach will be to share God s love with those who are receptive to His word. Although there is no direct cost to our Church, donations through the monthly envelope can be used to purchase food for the meal offered to those attending on the 21 st. WELCA Program Wednesday, March 7th at 1:30 p.m. Come to find out about The Friendship Case, a skit to be performed by the officers. Bev Skoug and Joanner Danner will provide refreshments for us. We will celebrate the Silver Anniversary of W/ELCA at the SWO Convention April 27-28th at the Plaza Inn and Suites in Eau Claire. Registration forms will be available at the W/ELCA meeting. Please consider attending this inspirational and informative Convention. The April 4th W/ELCA meeting will be hosted by Rebecca Circle. The program will be, Women of the Bible by the Dovre Lutheran Church Women. Put this important date on your calendar! A Study of Revelations presented by Jeff Gilbertson Wednesday s! The Wednesday evening young women s Bible study group welcomes you to attend this very special Bible study presented by Jeff Gilbertson. Join us for soup supper and fellowship at 5:00 p.m. followed by this study of Revelations Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28th. Special Thank You! A special thank you to all who expressed love, prayers, gifts, cards and phone calls during Burt s illness. It means so much to us. God s Blessings to each of you, Burt & Sonja Knutson

3 T H E V I S I T O R M A R C H Page 3 SUNDAY SCHOOL Three-year-olds through 6 th grade 7 th through 12 th grade meet at 9:30 in the Choir Room 9:30-10:30 Sunday School begins at the 9:30 worship service. Following Good News for Kids we move downstairs for Sunday School, songs, and prayer. We are using the SPARK curriculum. March 4 th Woman at the Well March 11 th A Storm March 18 th The Centurian s Servant March 25 th Jesus Blesses the Children The 5 th Grade First Communion Instruction titled Fed and Forgiven will begin February 26 th and will also be provided on March 18th and March 25th. All three dates are different lessons. Parents, please plan to attend on March 25 th with your child. 5 th Graders - 1 st Communion will be April 15 th at the 9:30 service! REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BIBLE TO SUNDAY SCHOOL!

4 Page 4 Touched Twice United Event Chetek Lutheran s Touched Twice United (TTU) event is scheduled for Saturday, April 21 st from 10:00 until 2:00. TTU is a way to help meet the needs of individuals in our community. To date, many of the leadership positions for this initiative have been filled but there s still lots of opportunity for additional volunteers in both leadership positions and on teams. As with any large undertaking, many hands make light work. God has blessed each person in this world with unique talents and skills. Please consider allowing God to work in your life and the lives of others by using your talents and skills in support of our Touched Twice event. To volunteer, just call Tina at the church office ( ). Thus far, we have made progress on being able to provide medical, dental, vision and hearing services, as well as a meal, clothing, groceries, children s activities, financial information and haircuts. Other services will be dependent on volunteers identifying them and stepping up to help provide them. We are delighted that Thrivent Financial Services has volunteered to partner with us to plan, deliver and fund for this event. Keep in mind that this is a zero-cost event to Chetek Lutheran -- all services will be covered by donations. Trust in God, step forward and experience the joy of making a difference in your own community! Touched Twice United Collection We are collecting children adult sized coats and jackets, boots and shoes in like new condition. If you have something that fits this category, please place it in the box in the narthex. Thank you for your dona- tions. Do you like to talk to people? Do you have time to make a few calls each month? We are looking for a new head usher. Responsibilities include setting up an usher schedule, recruiting and training ushers. Rod Zachary has been the head usher for many years. If you have any questions about the position, Rod is the expert. If you are interested in the position contact the church office Thank you Rod.

5 T H E V I S I T O R M A R C H Page 5 Many Incredible Fundraising Events being hosted. Winter Family Fun Day a Fundraiser for Luther Park March 3, 2012 from Noon 4:00 p.m. at Luther Park Bible Camp Join us Saturday, March 3rd from noon to 4:00 p.m. for fellowship and outdoor winter fun. Activities include, but are not limited to: ice fishing, ice skating, pig curling and relaxing around the bonfire. Not big on cold weather fun? Come anyways and enjoy great conversation and indoor games. Concessions will be available: chili, hotdogs, hot chocolate, coffee & juice. Door prizes will be $1.00 a ticket or $10.00 for 12 tickets. We would like the members of each congregation to donate a minimum of 10 items to be used as door prizes. If you have questions or would like to help out, please contact Mike Schieffer at schieffermike1@yahoo.com or by phone at or Pastor Guy at cheteklutheran@chibardun.net or call Chetek Lutheran at Hosted by Faith Lutheran Church & Child Care Center, Chetek Lutheran Church & Living Water Lutheran Church Chetek Food Shelf Fundraiser March 3, 2012 starting at 1p.m. into the night Mark your calendar for Saturday March 3 to attend a benefit for the Chetek Food Shelf. There will be games and face painting for the kids as well as raffles, and auction items for the adults. The fun begins 1:00 pm and goes until 5:00 pm at the Chetek Lanes & Event Center. At 5:00 pm the fun will continue at Red s. The Mavens band will be playing for your entertainment. We will have 50/50 raffles and more items for auction. Red s will also provide the Food Shelf with a percentage of the money received on all meals purchased. So please come enjoy the fun and help support your local food shelf. Come one, Come all!!! Adult Pinewood derby fund race is March 30 th at Turtleback Golf course in Rice Lake. Cost is $50.00 which includes a car kit, 2 buffet tickets, and chance to win great door prizes. There will also be a silent auction on several items. Event starts with a weigh in starting at 5:00-7:00 pm and racing starts at 7:30 pm. Buffet served starting during weigh in time. Extra buffet tickets are available at $10.00 per person. Spectators welcomed (must be 21 or older). All proceeds go for helping fund the Scouting program for 1600 area youth in Barron, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn counties. If you are interested, please contact Jim Gordon, The past two years the award for the most participant has gone to Chetek Lutheran Church and we would like to try to win the award again this year. Past awards are displayed in the fellowship hall. Anyone needing help with their cars can contact Jim Gordon. Jim has also offered to open his garage and the use of all woodworking tools to complete the car. Please give him a call Prizes are also available for best in design and fastest car.

6 Page 6 Ministry, Training & Planning Meeting / Communications & Technology Are you interested in learning more about the behind the scenes operations of Chetek Lutheran? Are you wondering who makes Chetek Lutheran the wonderful place that it is? So much of the day to day, week to week, and month to month operations are carried out by people like you. That s right, people like you! Here is your opportunity to include your input, time and talents into Chetek Lutheran. Do you have an idea for improving worship services? Do you have an idea for additional music? Any other ideas? Please join us, Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. for devotions and an opportunity to meet with others to plan for Chetek Lutheran. Are you technologically savvy? Do you love computers, websites, facebook, twitter, and more? Are you always waiting for the next technological gadget or program? We are looking for people like you who would be interested in helping us create a plan for more presence in our community and abroad using current technology programs, devices, etc. Join with the ministry, training and planning group on Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. for devotions. Bring your great ideas! Walking Together 2012 a congregational resource event March 17 at the Chippewa Falls Middle School Sponsored by the NW Synod of Wisconsin Walking Together is an event for the congregation at large: all disciples whether young or seasoned. Clergy, as well as lay leaders; councils, as well as committee members; staff, as well as volunteers all are invited to attend. Designed to share best practices and resources, this is a valuable learning opportunity to strengthen skills, gather resources, network with others, and discover new ways to enhance congregational and individual ministries. With over 60 workshops to choose from, this day will be packed with practical ideas you can implement in your congregation.

7 Page 7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Noon 3 LPBC 1 pm Food *4 8 & 9:30 am Worship 9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45am Adult Bible Study 11 8 & 9:30 am Worship 9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45am Adult Bible Study *18 8 & 9:30 am Worship 9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45am Adult Bible Study Pastor 5 Guy s Sabbath 9 am Bible Study 4:00 pm Elizabeth Circle Pastor 12 Guy s Sabbath 9 am Bible Study 1 pm Hannah at Pastor 19 Guy s Sabbath 9 am Bible Study Joyful Noise at 6 Knapp Haven 5 pm Touched Twice 7pm Brass Choir 7 pm Ministry Training & Planning Event (MTP) 8:30am 13 Deborah Quilting Joyful Noise at Knapp Haven 7pm Brass Choir Joyful20 Noise at Knapp Haven 6:30 pm Council 7pm Brass Choir 7 am Men s Breakfast 7 1:30 pm WELCA Program 5:00 p.m. Soup Supper 5:30 p.m. Revelation Bible Study 6:30 pm Worship 7 pm Chancel Choir 7 pm High School Youth Group 7 am Men s Breakfast 14 9:30 am Rebecca Circle 1:00 pm LaVerne Peterson s 5:00 p.m. Soup Supper 5:30 p.m. Revelation Bible Study 6:30 pm Worship 7:00 pm Chancel Choir 7:00 pm High School Youth Group 7 am Men s Breakfast 21 5:00 pm Soup Supper 5:30 pm Revelation Bible Study 6:30 pm Worship 7 pm Chancel Choir 7:15 pm Variety Show 9 am 8 Staff Meeting 7 pm New Member Orientation 15 9am - Noon WELCA Quilting 9 am Staff Meeting 22 9 am Staff Meeting am Walking Together Synod Event in Chippewa Falls & 9:30 am Worship 9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45am Adult Bible Study Pastor 26 Guy s Sabbath 9 am Bible Study 9a.m. 27 HON Pastors Conf. 3 p.m. Bible Study Briefing Joyful 7 am Men s Breakfast 28 5:00 pm Soup Supper 5:30 pm Revelation Bible Study 6:30 pm Worship 7 pm Chancel Choir 7 pm High School Youth Group 29 9 am Staff Meeting DATE TIME USHERS ACOLYTES ALTAR GUILD ORGANIST *4 8:00 9:30 Chuck Matson Capt. Dennis Morley, Lynn Trowbridge, Dale Schimmel Richard Langman Capt. Howard Moe, Mike McGinnis, Ed Moon Ben Hanson Dominick Ippolite Brett Knowlton Caitlynn Hoff Theresa Anderson, Lois Hartman, Margaret Lyon, Lois Ohde Rita Hong 11 *18 8:00 9:30 8:00 9:30 Chuck Matson Capt. Dennis Morley, Lynn Trowbridge, Dale Schimmel Richard Langman Capt. Howard Moe, Mike McGinnis, Ed Moon Chuck Matson Capt. Dennis Morley, Lynn Trowbridge, Dale Schimmel Richard Langman Capt. Howard Moe, Mike McGinnis, Ed Moon Kamryn Hoff Emily Kutrieb Mya Monnier Travis Monnier Vanessa Ketteman Hunter Scheel Eric Anderson Haley Hong-Johnson Theresa Anderson, Lois Hartman, Margaret Lyon, Lois Ohde Kristin Warner Julie Odil 7, 14, 21,28 6:30 Chuck Matson Capt. Dennis Morley, Lynn Trowbridge, Dale Schimmel Richard Langman Capt. Howard Moe, Mike McGinnis, Ed Moon Theresa Anderson, Lois Hartman, Margaret Lyon, Lois Ohde Mary Kamrath 25 8:00 9:30 Chuck Matson Capt. Dennis Morley, Lynn Trowbridge, Dale Schimmel Richard Langman Capt. Howard Moe, Mike McGinnis, Ed Moon Jordan Schaaf Trevor Busse Courtney Snyder Alexis Carlson Rita Hong

8 Page 8 FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2012 Month of JANUARY 2012 GENERAL FUND MEMORIAL & GIFTS BEGINNING BALANCE: $6, BEGINNING BALANCE: $32, DEPOSITS: 20, CONTRIBUTIONS: $2, DISBURSEMENTS: $22, DISBURSEMENTS: $ ENDING BALANCE: $34, ENDING BALANCE: $5, HCU LOAN BALANCE: INTEREST PAID 2011: SPECIAL MISSIONS FOR JANUARY 2012: MALAWI $ Our Benevolence payments for JANUARY 2012 totaled $ HCU SAVINGS BALANCE Thrivant Choice Dollars received for DECEMBER 2011 was $ Thank you so much for acknowledging CLC! The Ministry Spending Plan was presented to the congregation at the annual meeting, Sunday January 29th 2012, and was approved. If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding the church finances, or if you have ideas on improvement, you are always welcome to attend the Council meeting or contact me directly. I am always willing to take your ideas or concerns to the Financial Meeting and the Council Meeting. Sincerely, and in God's Grace, your bookkeeper, Kelly Knowlton kellykelly2@aol.com Lent Soup Supper Donations The free will offering that is collected for our Lenten Soup Suppers will be given to the National Youth Gathering. Please give generously! Soup suppers will start February 29th at 5:00 p.m. Please join us!

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10 Page 10 Thank You! Thank you so much for the calls, cards, prayers and good thoughts! I know it has made a very positive difference in my recovery from surgery. Also, a special heartfelt "Thank You" to the Hannah Circle of Chetek Lutheran for the Bob's gift card -- I'm looking forward to using it for breakfast after church once I'm officially cleared to return to church. Being a part of Chetek Lutheran's church family is an amazing blessing! Ginny Schimmel

11 The Chetek Food Shelf The Chetek Food Shelf board is planning a huge fundraising event in March. Please watch for more details! Also keep our brothers and sisters in need in your prayers as they continue to try to make ends meet. God Bless you! New Member Orientation Offered Monthly If you are new to Chetek Lutheran or have been attending for a while and are interested in membership, we would love to hear from you. The next one is scheduled for March 8th at 7:00 pm. It is important that we hear from you as the class will not meet if we do not know of any participants. RSVP by calling or ing cheteklutheran@chibardun.net. We look forward to getting acquainted, sharing fellowship and learning about all the opportunities Chetek Lutheran has for you or your family. Staff Page 11 Chetek Lutheran Church 1419 Second Street ~ PO Box 625 Chetek, WI cheteklutheran@chibardun.net Web Address: Dial in Worship Phone #: Senior Pastor Guy Redfield Home Phone: pastorcheteklutheran@hotmail.com Synodically Authorized Minister John Kurschner Home Phone: jmkur-clc@hotmail.com Book Keeper Kelly Knowlton Custodian Joe Pults Secretary/ Financial Secretary Tina Langman Interim Sunday School Superintendent John Kurschner Chancel Choir Director Bruce Kamrath Hand Bell Director ReNeé Bowers Brass Choir Director Wolfgang Kutrieb Joyful Noise Directors Dolly Neby Julie Odil Organists Rita Hong Mary Johnson Mary Kamrath Julie Odil Kristin Warner

12 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit #4 Chetek, WI Chetek Lutheran Church 1419 Second Street ~ PO Box 625 Chetek, WI Office Phone: Office Fax: Kitchen Phone: Dial in Worship #: Change Service Requested Chetek Lutheran... a community of faith empowered to know Christ and to make Christ known.