Augustana News FROM THE PASTOR

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1 A GROWING FAMILY OF FAITH AUGUSTANA STAFF: Sr. Pastor: Dan Solomon Visitation Pastor: Matthew Martens Secretary: Deb Schlieman Custodians: Merlyn & Mary Harringa Organist: David Howell Sr. Choir Director: Michele Jacobson Accompanist: David Howell Bell Choir Director: CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL President: Ben Matthies Vice-President: Chuck Heldenbrand Treasurer: Jody Stern Secretary: Julie Dorr Christian Learning: Jamie Faust Cross Connections: Donna Adams Finance: Kim Behrendt Outreach: Colleen Good Personnel: Julie Dorr Property: Paul Miller Social Ministry: Alex Lundberg Stewardship: Tim Heiller Worship: Kathy Abrahamson Youth: Katie Booton SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Worship services are held Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday evening services are at 7:00 p.m. August list of Events: Aug. 05 Aug. 12 Aug. 19 Aug. 26 9:30 Worship 10:30 Fellowship 9:30 Worship 10:30 Fellowship 9:30 Outdoor Worship & Brunch 2:00 New Member Orientation Fall Worship Schedule Resumes New Members Received 8:30 Worship 9:45 Fellowship 11:00 Worship Entrance to Confirmation Milestone 12:00 Confirmation Retreat Augustana News AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH, BOONE, IOWA AUGUST 2018 Rooted in God s grace, cross-connecting with God and neighbor FROM THE PASTOR In 2009 Augustana began using a Churchly Ballot for the raising up of Spiritual Leaders for Congregation Council. As a reminder, here is the basic timeline for the process in the coming few months: August and September Period of prayer begins for raising up spiritual leaders for our Congregation Council. Information about discernment and election is shared with the congregation. Thursday, September 13, 2018 and Sunday, September 16, 2018 At each of our three worship services, nomination ballots will be received. September 17 - September 28 Current Council members make personal visits to all those who have been nominated by the congregation. They are invited to discern whether God is calling them to council leadership. Wednesday, October 10 Deadline for all those nominated to submit biographical information for the November Newsletter if they will allow themselves to be on the ballot, or to withdraw. Sunday, November 11, 2018, 9:45 at the Congregational Meeting Part 1 Elections. You are invited to prayerfully enter into this very important discernment process. In Christ, Pastor Dan Solomon Aug

2 CONGREGATION COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Council did not meet in July. Next Council Meeting August 21, 2018 STEWARDSHIP 2018 Year to Date giving goal $218,672 Year to Date giving $201,821 Year to Date Major Maintenance $7,468 July giving goal $28,612 July giving to date $27,640 July Major Maintenance $1,408 August giving goal $24,524 NEWS & NOTES Some important dates to put on your calendar August 19 Outdoor worship at Herman Park Pavilion, 9:30 a.m. followed by an out-of-this-world brunch with Augustana eggs, pastries, fruit, and refreshing drinks. New Member Orientation August 26 Fall Worship Schedule begins (8:30 & 11:00 a.m.) New Members Received Entrance to Confirmation and Confirmation Retreat AMBASSADORS FOR AUG SEPT. 2018: Stewardship Update Thanks for your continued generous gifts! Your gifts empower the many vital ministries of Augustana even in the summertime! Thanks! Aug. 05 Aug. 12 Aug. 19 Aug. 26 Sept. 02 Sept. 09 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Jody King & Beth Isvik Charles Irwin & Vern Condon Jeanne Duffy Carroll & Judy Tungesvik Paul & Carol Ouverson Dennis & Patsy Kollbaum Russ & Donna Knutson Jody King & Beth Isvik Charles Irwin & Vern Condon New Member Orientation We are in the process of gathering together a group of new members. If you or someone you know would like to know more about becoming a part of the Augustana family of faith, speak to Pastor Solomon or call the church office. A new member orientation will be held Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. New members will be received on Sunday, August 26, Summer Worship + Events Concludes!! August 5 Amber Norgaard will be performing a vocal concert at 11:00 a.m. Strawberries and shortcake will be enjoyed preceding the concert. August 13 Come see what the kids have learned at Bible School. Hospitalized? If you or a family member are hospitalized, please notify the church office. AT THE FONT: Robert LaVerne Backous, Jr. on June 24, CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO: Marvin Pearson on the death of his wife, Karen Pearson on June 24, May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ comfort those who mourn. Aug

3 GROUP ACTIVITIES OUTDOOR WORSHIP Herman Park Pavilion Sunday, August 19, :30 a.m. The first Outdoor Worship service was held on August 30, Worship started at 11:00 a.m. with favorite hymn singing. A group of Augustana s finest men grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with others furnishing salads and desserts. Now 31 years later we continue with Augustana s thirty first annual outdoor worship service on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. Join us for worship and fellowship under the Herman Park Pavilion. A brunch will follow the service. In order to balance out the brunch offerings, those attending are invited to bring pastries if their last name begins with A-K; and fruit for those whose last name begins with L-Z. The Worship and Cross Connections Branches will plan and provide the remainder of the meal including those wonderful out of this world Augustana scrambled eggs. Senior Choir will resume weekly rehearsals on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 7:05 p.m. The Senior Choir sings a wide variety of repertoire and alternates singing at the early and late services. All church members in high school or older are encouraged and welcome to join, regardless of musical experience. We d love to see you at our first rehearsal this fall! With any questions, call or Michele Jacobson at mjaco6son@yahoo.com Thank you! The search for Augustana s next Bell Choir Director continues. If you know someone who might be interested in the position, please let the church office know. Thanks! You are invited!! Amber Norgaard Vocal Concert at Augustana Lutheran Church Sunday, August 5, :00 a.m. Amber Norgaard grew up on an Iowa farm and had a calling to be of service to the world. After graduating Creighton University School of Nursing, she set off to do volunteer work as a community health nurse in the Dominican Republic and Oregon. Eventually, she settled in southwestern Alaska, working as a nurse with a tribal health corporation. During this time, Amber discovered that music was a source of connection for people - transcending language and cultural barriers, relaying messages, evoking emotions and potentially facilitating healing on a profound level. In 2004, Amber left Alaska to pursue a musical dream. Since then, the nurse-turned-musician has released five full-length albums and one acoustic EP. To learn more about Amber Norgaard, visit her website at There will be a free will offering. Aug

4 Youth News The Youth Branch would like to extend an invitation to our Augustana family to attend the swim s party on Sunday,, August 12th, from 6:15-8:00 pm,, at the Boone Public Pool. Snacks will be provided. Come and cool off and enjoy some summertime fun! Fall Sunday School News Sunday School Begins Sunday, September 9, 2018 EACH CHILD MUST HAVE A REGISTRATION COMPLETED EVERY YEAR. INFORMATION IS USED FOR ALL YOUTH ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR. Information needed includes insurance data and health information on each child. We also want to know where parents/guardians will be during Sunday school time in case of an emergency. Please put only one child s name/info on each form. Forms can be found on the kiosk in the fellowship hall, at the church office or on the Augustana website. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION Orientation for eighth grade parents will be August 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Orientation for seventh grade parents will be August 22, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. Seventh Grade Entrance to Confirmation Rite will be on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the 11:00 a.m. service. The Confirmation retreat will be Sunday, August 26, 2018 beginning at noon. Pizza will be provided for lunch. The first Wednesday Night Workshop (WNW) will be August 29, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. for ages 3 years through high school. Each child needs an updated registration form. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL August 5 August 9, :30 8:15 p.m. This Changes Everything! Kids three years old through 6 th grade are given the opportunity to experience how the life-changing love of God in Christ Grace changes everything. Sin and death, which held humanity captive, have been defeated. This love that God has for us and for all creation changes everything about our world, creating a new community of followers of Jesus Christ who reflect that love of God for the world. This will be a week filled with singing, laughter and exploring our hearts, identity, purpose community and our perspective in Christ. Registration can be done after church each Sunday in the fellowship hall. Volunteer opportunities are available now! Please contact Jill Smith at or levijillsmith@hotmail.com for further information. Aug

5 WELCA NOTES School Kits for Lutheran World Relief: School supplies are on sale at various stores and now is a good time to think about getting the items we need for our school kits we send to Lutheran World Relief. You will find empty backpacks (list included) on the table at the back of the sanctuary. We encourage you to take as many as you like, fill them and return them to the church. Your help is greatly appreciated. Lutheran World Relief is in need of items for baby care kits. Augustana Women would like to invite you to bring any of the items listed below. Thank you for your help with this project. There will be tubs underneath a table in the fellowship hall. Monetary donations are also welcome. Lightweight cotton t-shirts (no onesies) (6-18 months) Long or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers (without feet) - (6-18 months) Receiving blankets Baby socks Cloth diapers, flat fold preferred Sweater or sweatshirt with a hood or include a baby cap Hand towel, dark color recommended Bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz) in original wrapping (Ivory) Diaper pins or large safety pins to the members of Augustana for your love and support these past five years. Directing the bell choir has been a joy. Thank you for the kind words and parting gifts. This will be part of my musical life that I will forever hold dear. In Christ, Jo Howell. Want to receive the Augustana Newsletter electronically? Here is what to do: Go to: On the Home page, right below the box labeled connect you will see a box that says get your newsletter in your 3. Type in your address 4. Click on the words sign up 5. You will receive an asking you to confirm if you would like to get your newsletter by 6. Click on click here to confirm your request 7. It will take you to a page that says your request has been confirmed. (It also says fill out this form.but you do not need to do this.) 8. You will now receive the newsletter by each month Addresses and web-site You can communicate with your church by . Our addresses are as follows: Church Office - augustana@augustanaboone.org Pastor Solomon - dsolomon@augustanaboone.org Website: Prayer Requests to: prayers@augustanaboone.org Aug

6 2018 VBS Registration Form Please complete the form (as it applies to the members of your family attending VBS) and return it to the church office or the VBS registration kiosk in Fellowship Hall no later than August 3rd. VBS Participants: Parent/Guardian name: Address: Home phone: Cell phone: Home address: Home congregation (if any): Emergency Contact: Telephone: Relationship to child: Please list any allergies (including food allergies) VBS staff should know: 2018 VBS Registration Form Please complete the form (as it applies to the members of your family attending VBS) and return it to the church office or the VBS registration kiosk in Fellowship Hall no later than August 3rd. VBS Participants: Parent/Guardian name: Address: Home phone: Cell phone: Home address: Home congregation (if any): Emergency Contact: Telephone: Relationship to child: Please list any allergies (including food allergies) VBS staff should know: Person who will pick child up at the end of each VBS day: Name: Phone number: Person who will pick child up at the end of each VBS day: Name: Phone number: Parent/Guardian signature: Parent/Guardian signature: Aug

7 2018 August 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00 Sewing 9:00 WIC Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost 5 World Hunger Offering/Food Pantry 9:30 Worship 10:30 Fellowship 11:00 Amber Norgaard Vocal Concert 6:30 Vacation Bible School Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 12 9:30 Worship 10:30 Fellowship/VBS Fun 9:00 Clothes Crew 6:30 Vacation Bible School 7:00 Boy Scouts :00 Clothes Crew 6 8:00 OES Chapel 9:00 Foster Grandparents 6:30 Vacation Bible School :00 Sewing 6:30 Vacation Bible School 7:00 Property Branch 9:00 Sewing :00 Westhaven Devotions 6:30 Vacation Bible School :15 Habitat for Humanity Work day 6:15 Pool Party all Augustana 7:00 Finance Branch 7:00 Boy Scouts 132 5:30 Worship Branch Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 19 Habitat for Humanity Offering Outdoor Worship Herman Park 9:30 Worship/Brunch 2:00 New Member Orientation Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 26 Fall Schedule Begins New Members Received 8:30 Worship 9:45 Fellowship 11:00 Worship/Entrance to Confirmation Milestone 12:00 7 th grade Confirmation Retreat 9:00 Clothes Crew 7:00 Boy Scouts 132 9:00 Clothes Crew 7:00 Boy Scouts :30 WIC 6:00 Congregation Council/Family Picnic 7:00 Mutual Ministry :00 Sewing 22 2:30 OES Happy Tymes 7:00 Orientation Eighth Grade Confirmation Parents 7:05 Senior Choir Rehearsal 8:00 Orientation Seventh Grade Confirmation Parents 9:00 Sewing 6:30 WNW 7:05 Senior Choir Rehearsal 8:00 Acolyte Training School starts today Drive Safely Fall Worship Schedule will resume on Sunday August 26 th Hoskins/Ellsworth Wedding Rehearsal 31 Hoskins/Ellsworth Wedding 25 Aug

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