Milltown Tidings November 2017

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2 Ministerial Acts in September: Baptisms: 9/3/17: Aiden Cordie, Michael Cordie, Mitchell Cordie, 9/24/17: Wyatt Livingston Weddings: 9/9/17: Steve Prince and Amanda Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater, MN, 9/15/17: Elizabeth Bethke and Nicholas The Grands at Mulligans in Sartell, MN, 9/16/17: non-member Sandbur Station in Saint Croix Falls, WI Church Attendance 10/01: 55 10/08: 53 10/15: 79 10/22: 69 10/29: TBD Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth, (Psalm 54:2) Please continue to pray for: Family of Aundria Walgren Schadow, Mike Nutter, Austin Boreen, Herbert Johnson, Charlie Cash Anderson, Paulette Kapaun Military: Joshua Kutney Vicar Emily Stelling Lay School of Ministry Student: Margot Nelson Good Sam Fund: The Emergency Food Pantry Ministry Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 Willing Workers March 2017 Worship 10:30AM Donations to the Good Samaritan Fund helped 10 individuals/families in September. We are always in need of nonperishable food and monetary donations for the food pantry. Please remember donations of toilet paper for Serenity Home every third Sunday of the month. Toilet paper can be brought in anytime during the month. The pick-up date for each month is the third Monday of the month. Willing Workers November 2017 Date Communion Assistant Communion Preparer 11/05 Joe, Aiden, Kendra Mitch, & Mike Carlson Cordie 11/12 Kathy Kendra Adascheck Carlson 11/19 Carly Nelson Kendra Carlson 11/26 **NOT FILLED** Kendra Carlson Lector Usher/Greeter Acolyte Bread Baking Wayne Jen Hacker & Emma Kendra Deloach Keenan Hacker Livingston Carlson Sandy Christensen Chris Nelson **NOT FILLED** Bruce & Sandy Christensen Chris and Pam Hansen & Family Dan & Sarah Campbell Brody Allen **NOT FILLED** **NOT FILLED** Kendra Carlson Kendra Carlson Kendra Carlson Acolytes: Emma Livingston, Kendra Wheeler, Anna Gingras, Alli Gingras, Gage Galle, Brody Allen, Grace Owen, Keenan Hacker, Katelyn Kaiser, Isabelle Hansch, William Lissy. If you cannot attend service, please find a replacement or contact the church office. Training will be provided, if you need. 2

Our Church Financials at a Glance September 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 Receipts General Fund $8,642.28 Designated (Good Sam) $100.00 Designated (Youth Mission Trip) $30.

71 Reported by Mandy Wisdom, Treasurer Gifts Given in September ~ In memory of Jacob Turner and Erling Nielsen, given by Marlene Nielsen ~ Anonymous donation to Good Samaritan fund, for the Emergency

3 Our Church Financials at a Glance September 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 Receipts General Fund $8, Designated (Good Sam) $ Designated (Youth Mission Trip) $30.00 Total Receipts $8, Total Expense $8, Reported by Mandy Wisdom, Treasurer Gifts Given in September ~ In memory of Jacob Turner and Erling Nielsen, given by Marlene Nielsen ~ Anonymous donation to Good Samaritan fund, for the Emergency Food Pantry Dear Congregation, The following is information for you pertaining to the present financial health of our church from the first of the year through October 22nd So far, our giving to the mission and ministry of the church has been $76, However, our expenses during this time have totaled $90, Meaning, we are short by $14, This, in and of itself, is a challenge for all of us. Additionally, as you may recall, at the Annual Meeting in January, the Congregation approved an annual budget in the amount of $122,821. In looking at this, up until October 22nd, we should have realized giving to the extent of $99, to keep up with our budget goal. Our hope is that, in providing you with this information now, we can avoid difficult conversations at the end of the year. We invite and welcome any questions or thoughts you have on the budget, stewardship, and our mission and ministry here at Milltown Lutheran Church. We are confident that together we can live out our call to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to this world, which desperately needs to hear it! Your prayers as well as your help are needed. Peace in Christ, Your Stewardship Committee: Sandy Christensen, Mandy Wisdom, Jeanne Alling, Kim Grossmann, and Pastor Angela Kutney. Stewardship 101 Stewardship: how we, [as Christians], use all that God has entrusted to our care our time, our talents and our treasures to love God and our neighbors, both inside and outside of the church walls and our homes. Give willingly as moved by the Holy Spirit. We have been prepared to give of ourselves. We give our time, talents, and resources freely. For, as I can testify, they voluntarily gave 2 Corinthians 8:3 ~ Pastor Angie and Your Stewardship Committee 3

Education CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE: Collaborate - Small Catechism and Living Lutheran Dinner is served at 5:30 PM. Confirmation class BEGINS at 6 PM and ENDS at 7 PM unless otherwise indicated.

November 1: Luther s Small Catechism November 8: The 10 Commandments November 15: Apostles Creed, Article 1 November 22: NO CONFIRMATION CLASS November 29: Apostles Creed, Article 2 SUNDAY SCHOOL:

4 Education CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE: Collaborate - Small Catechism and Living Lutheran Dinner is served at 5:30 PM. Confirmation class BEGINS at 6 PM and ENDS at 7 PM unless otherwise indicated. Schedule is subject to change. November 1: Luther s Small Catechism November 8: The 10 Commandments November 15: Apostles Creed, Article 1 November 22: NO CONFIRMATION CLASS November 29: Apostles Creed, Article 2 SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sunday school is under way and we are so grateful for our wonderful bunch of kids! We've been learning about God's great creation and how he made us unique for so many good reasons. November 19th is scheduled to be cross-generational and there will be no Sunday school on November 26th. Have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday. As always, we welcome any volunteers who would like to work with our youth and teach a Sunday or two. It's really a rewarding experience and the kids are so willing to learn. Thanks for considering- Kelly November 5 th, 12 th : meets from 9:30-10:15 for music, class, treats. November 19 th : Cross-Generational Event November 26 th : NO SUNDAY SCHOOL Houston: Here We Come!!! Anna Gingras, Grace Owen, Reagan Sorensen, Carter Waelchli, River Pfeifer Keenan Hacker, Pastor Angie and Mike Kutney Our first fundraising event for the trip took place on Saturday, Oct 14th at Bering Park. We served food during Pumpkin Fest. We had a great time together AND raised $ for the trip. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us. We are grateful and appreciate you! 4

Women of the ELCA News November 2017 Sewing Group meets the last Wednesday of the month, 9AM- 12PM. Please join us for quilt making. You don t need to know how to sew to help us out.

5 Women of the ELCA News November 2017 Sewing Group meets the last Wednesday of the month, 9AM- 12PM. Please join us for quilt making. You don t need to know how to sew to help us out. We cut, pin and tie, so please help. Cookbooks ($10.00 each) are very nice and make good gifts for graduations, showers, weddings, birthdays, Christmas, etc. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU the Bazaar was a huge success! Our net profit was $4,188.42! I think this was our best year yet! Out of this profit, we voted to give $2,500 to the Milltown Lutheran General Fund. A little breakdown for your information: Silent Auction - $375 (7 items) Theme Baskets - $770 (35 baskets) Lefse - $1,000 (approx) Silent Auction for Church General Fund - $216 (Wood Items crafted by Bruce Christensen) The lunch items and bake sale sold out. A noisy offering was taken on October 15 th and W/ELCA voted to match that amount for Lutheran Disaster Relief (the hurricanes). Sharron Lofgren has volunteered to teach any young people who wish to learn how to sew. They will start with some small projects and go from there. Future Quilters!? We will meet on Sunday, November 5 th at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall to discuss upcoming projects for the holidays such as a Cookie Walk. Please come and share your ideas. Everyone is welcome to attend any meetings. Wednesday, November 8 th is the next Bible Study at Fristad at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to participate. Sunday, November 19 th will be our annual Thankoffering Service. Please bring your Thankofferings that Sunday. Anyone wishing to help with this special service, please contact Carol Johnson or the church office. Blessings and peace, Your W/ELCA Board **Please take time to look at the bulletin board in the fellowship hall** It has been updated with photographs from the Triennial Gathering! 5

6 Our Council President: Sandy Christensen Members: Dennis Soper Vice President: Sarah Campbell Kim Grossmann Secretary: Neal Anderson Linda Ek Treasurer: Mandy Wisdom Jeanne Alling Melissa Juleen Youth Representative: Brandon Juleen W-ELCA Representative: Merlyn Engelhardt Our Staff Pastor Angela Kutney Administrative Assistant: Deanna Wheeler Milltown Lutheran Church Council Minutes Milltown Lutheran Church Council Meeting October 17, Call to Order. 2. Opening Devotions. by Pastor Angie -- sharing your faith. 3. Mission Statement: We are called by the Holy Spirit and empowered by God's forgiving and redeeming grace to be ministers of the Word in our daily lives, in our congregation, in our community, and in the world. 4. Secretary s Report. Accepted as presented. 5. Treasurer s Report. Accepted as presented. 6. Pastor s Report: Ministerial Acts for September: Baptisms: 9/3/17 Aiden Cordie, Michael Cordie, Mitchell Cordie 9/24/17 Wyatt Livingston Weddings: 9/9/17 Steve Prince and Amanda Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater, MN, 9/15/17 Elizabeth Bethke and Nicholas The Grands at Mulligans in Sartell, MN, 9/16/17 non-member Sandbur Station in Saint Croix Falls, WI. 7. W/ELCA Report. Bazaar did incredible, around $4200 best year ever. Talking about some other projects, sending something to Lutheran Disaster Relief, gave $2500 to MLC general fund, Leadership training at West Immanuel on Sat. Oct Old Business: Money counters sign up for November and December. Willing workers sign up for November and December. 9. New Business: 2018 Budget Portico Benefit Choice due October 27 th. Cookie Exchange fundraiser on Dec 10. Money raised will go to Salvation Army. The council is working on creating a new job description which includes financial responsibilities and will present to Deanna for her consideration. 10. Committee Reports. Nominating committee - suggestions for 2018 new council members Budget committee - will be getting together. Stewardship. No report. Youth report. Fund raiser at Pumpkin Fest, raised $ for Youth Gathering in TX in Youth are taking a trip to Shafer corn maze. 11. Correspondence. Village of Milltown notice of increased water rate. 6

Grossmann, Pastor Angela Kutney. Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at Milltown Lutheran Church this year on Tuesday, November 21 st. Soup and sandwich supper begins at 6:00PM.

7 12. Announcements. 13. Motion to adjourn. 14. Closing - The Lord s Prayer Next Meeting: November 14, 2017 Submitted by: Kim Grossmann Present: Sandy Christensen, Sarah Campbell, Mandy Wisdom, Merlyn Engelhardt, Dennis Soper, Jeanne Alling, Kim Grossmann, Pastor Angela Kutney. Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at Milltown Lutheran Church this year on Tuesday, November 21 st. Soup and sandwich supper begins at 6:00PM. Worship begins at 7:00PM. Apple River Conference Assembly Join us November 9 at 6:30PM for this year's conference assembly. Our theme this year is, "New Every Morning". We will fellowship, worship together, and enjoy the musical talents of our conference pastors and friends. We will also hear an encouraging invitation from synod Lay School students and graduates to join the program and ways it is not only faith nurturing but, theologically inspiring! We will be hosted by West Immanuel Lutheran Church, in rural Osceola and really hope you can join us!! 7

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9 November Calendar Oct 2017 Dec 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 5:30-6:00PM Confirmation Dinner 6:00-7:00PM Confirmation Class :30AM Fellowship & Coffee 9:30AM Sunday School 10:30AM Worship w/holy Communion 12 9:30AM Table Talk Adult Faith Formation w/synod Mission Tellers 9:30AM Sunday School 6 Pastor s Day Off Call Theological Training 13 Pastor s Day Off 7 Call Theological Training 14 7:00PM Council Meeting Director Day Training 8 1:30PM WELCA Bible Study at Fristad Lutheran Church 5:30-6:00PM Confirmation Dinner 6:00-7:00PM Confirmation Class 15 5:30-6:00PM Confirmation Dinner 6:00-7:00PM Confirmation Class Director Day Training 9 6:30PM Apple River Conference Assembly at West Immanuel, Osceola 16 Director Day Training :30AM Worship w/holy Communion 19 9:30AM Cross Generational Event 10:30AM Worship w/holy Communion 26 9:30AM Fellowship & Coffee NO Sunday School 10:30AM Worship w/holy Communion 20 Pastor s Day Off 27 Pastor s Day Off 21 6:00PM Soup & Sandwich Supper 22 NO Confirmation Class 7:00PM Community Thanksgiving Worship :30-6:00PM Confirmation Dinner 6:00-7:00PM Confirmation Class 23 12:00PM-3:00PM Community Thanksgiving Meal Milltown Lutheran Church Mission Statement: We are called by the Holy Spirit and empowered by God's forgiving and redeeming grace to be ministers of the Word in our daily lives, in our congregation, in our community, and in all the world. 9

Milltown Lutheran Church PO Box 39 113 West Main Street Milltown, Wisconsin 54858 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED (address label) Church Phone: 715-825-2453 Website: www.milltownlutheran.

10 Milltown Lutheran Church PO Box West Main Street Milltown, Wisconsin RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED (address label) Church Phone: Website: Facebook: Milltown Lutheran Church Contact Pastor Angie for pastoral emergencies at Contents: Pastor s Message p.1 Willing Workers p. 2 Church Financials p. 3 Education p. 4 WELCA p. 5 Church Council Minutes p. 6 Calendar p. 9 Sunday Worship Schedule 10:30AM Worship Holy Communion each Sunday 9:30AM Coffee & Fellowship Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM Office closed Monday & Thursday 10

Milltown Tidings February 2017

Milltown Tidings February 2017 We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to God s purpose. Romans 8:28 Dear Friends, The last month has been a whirlwind!