Sundaes on Sunday. Voters Meeting Sunday, May 6 th 11:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary All Confirmed members, age 18 and older, are encouraged to participate

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1 The Voice The monthly newsletter of Our Savior Lutheran Church 1103 N Broad St., Mankato, MN MAY 2018 Voters Meeting Sunday, May 6 th 11:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary All Confirmed members, age 18 and older, are encouraged to participate Sundaes on Sunday We re finishing off the school year with a gathering for the whole family. On May 20, kids can head straight to their Sunday School rooms at 9:15am. There will be no opening music. We ll meet in the Fireplace Room for the last 20 minutes of class. You can enjoy a sundae and catch up with one another. It s fun to hear the kids chatting and get a sense of how big our church family is.

2 Contact Info: Church Office: Phone: Fax: Senior Pastor Office phone: Rev. Paul Lauer: Emergency number: Associate Pastor Office phone: Rev. Adam Matheny: Emergency number: Deaconess Office phone: Lisa Brand: Secretary Office phone: Sue Hendrickson: Custodian Office phone: Larry Schultz: Music Coordinator Home phone: Suzie Gangi Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Unless there is an activity or event taking place, please use the Broad Street entrance by the mailbox. In case of emergency or urgent need, our pastors are available at all hours and all days by calling their cell phone. Please use the office phone for other business. Please also remember that Sunday morning and other worship times are not for bring church business to other members or staff but for focusing upon the Word and gifts of God. The seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work. - Exodus 20:10 2

3 From Pastor Lauer Can it really be that simple? Can God s promises and blessings really be so easy to receive? You know: the forgiveness of sins, peace, hope, joy, all the rest of those earthly blessings with eternal life guaranteed as well? And what about things like strength for living each day, the promise that He will hear and answer our requests made in prayer? How about His guidance for making those big decisions in life or His promise to multiply our blessings when we use them for blessing others? Can it really be so simple that all we need is to believe in and trust in Jesus as our Savior and Lord? Well, the answer is simply yes. At great cost to Himself, Jesus has made certain that all God s promises and blessings can be ours simply by believing and trusting in Him! He s taken care of everything! I know that sounds too good to be true: in our world there always seems to be some hidden catch when someone offers a free gift. But there are no tricks here no disappointments hidden in the small print. Our Lord s innocent suffering and death has paid our ransom in full; and His resurrection has shown that His work is complete, that He has gone the full distance, that He now has authority over heaven and earth, and that everything He has said is true. And this is what Jesus has said: God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He also said: He who believes and is Baptized shall be saved. He told the thief on the cross beside Him: Today you will be with me in paradise. Our Lord s straight-forward promises make it plain that He has done the whole job of ensuring forgiveness, life, and salvation for all who will receive it by faith. Perhaps that s the hard part having faith; believing that there s no hidden catch or additional requirement in the 3

4 small-print. But if we should doubt, there is ample evidence of just how simple it is. First, we have His plain words repeated boldly throughout the Scriptures. I ve given you a few examples of these above. Second, there is the testimony of hundreds and even thousands of others who have gone before us some of them still with us who have spent a lifetime learning His promises and seeing them in their own lives. Third, our Savior offers down payments on what is still to come as we begin to follow Him in our daily lives so that we can be even more confident in what is still to come. Easter and the Christian life are about all these things together: the Word and Promises of Jesus, the testimony of other Christians, and the challenge of living each day by faith so that we can say for ourselves with all certainty and confidence: I know that my Redeemer Lives! Our Savior gave everything so that you can have that kind of certain faith which believes His Word, trusts in Him, looks forward to even greater things to come. Organ Project Update In December, we reached our Phase I goal of raising $50,000 for the organ fund, thus ensuring the $50,000 match from the Endowment Fund. Since December, we have raised another $33,600 bringing us to $133,600 received for the 2019 organ repair and refurbishing project. This means that we are now only $10,600 away from the total contract amount! After that, we hope to raise an additional $10,000 for contingency (there s always something unforseen) and $26,000 for work on the balcony area itself. Please continue remember the organ fund in your regular offerings without forgetting our general fund needs also. 4

5 From Pastor Matheny Greetings from Israel! Or as it is sometimes called, the Holy Land. Throughout my preparations for my course that has taken me to Israel, I have been thinking about that name the Holy Land. I have wondered if it isn t a little bit pretentious. Certainly there is something special about the plot of land situated between modern day Egypt, Jordan, and Syria right along the Mediterranean Sea. That particular land between Africa and the Middle East. That land has been a hotbed of political activity for millennia. That place has seen some of the most influential people in all human history. Patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and evangelists called it home. Not to mention that is the place where The Truth Himself lived, taught, died, and rose. If any land deserves to be called holy, that land must qualify! But in fact, that land is holy but only because God has chosen to work there through His people. And my friends, when you think of it that way what land isn t holy? Each and every place where you set foot is holy land. All your paths have been trod by saints. Because our Lord has called, gathered, enlightened, and sanctified you all the work that you do is His work. Everywhere you go God is at work, and He is using your hands! In ancient times the Lord called His people and set them to work in Israel, and He used them to make that land holy. But in these last days, our Lord has sent His people out to the ends of the earth so that the whole world, even and especially Mankato Minnesota, might be holy. I don t know if you realized this or not, but you live and work in a most holy land. Praise the Lord that He has made it so! Accessions & Losses Losses: Kallie Fitzloff; Faith Lutheran Church, Coon Rapids, MN; ELCA; April 11,

6 PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Our Savior s Lutheran Church 1103 North Broad St. Mankato, MN April 10, 2018 Members Present: Denise Painter, Rob Hobbs, Chris Anderson, Perry Eimers, Cindy Hobbs, Pastor Lauer, Dale Bergemann, Judd Schultz, Lindsey Marso, Dianne Willett Members absent: Judy Mensing, Dave Eberhart, Matt Brand, Barb Anderson, Pastor Matheny 1. Meeting was called to order by President Denise Painter at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pastor Lauer opened with prayer. 3. Congregation Public Presentation: none 4. Addition/Approval to Agenda MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the Planning Council agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED. 5. Additions/Approval of Previous Planning Council Minutes MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the March 13, 2018, minutes as presented. MOTION CARRIED. 6. Pastor s Report Pastor Lauer discussed membership and attendance. 7. Treasurer s Report Income for the month of March was $47,835.74, and expenses for the month were $51, Expenses were slightly higher than normal this past month, primarily due to a quarterly insurance payment and semi-annual city assessment payments. We currently have $23, available before we would begin borrowing from the dedicated funds. MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the OSLC Treasurer s Report as presented. MOTION CARRIED. 8. Unfinished Business a. Organ Fundraiser Update $126,000 to date has been raised for the Organ Fund. $26,000 has been donated since the beginning of 2018, with $54,200 remaining to achieve our goal of $180,200. The Concordia book sales proceeds will go toward the Organ Fund. 6

7 9. New Business a. Agenda items for May 6th Voters Meeting Agenda items for the May Voters meeting were discussed. The agenda will be available in the narthex before the meeting. 10. Board Sharing (additions, questions, or explanations of written reports) Endowment: The Board met on March 21, and authorized scholarships for $400 to Kristi Hislop to attend an Organist Workshop in Fort Wayne, IN, and also $500 each to Pastor Matheny and Matt Brand for their trip to Israel. Deacons: On May 12 th at 9:00am, the Board members and anyone else in the congregation can help clean the kitchen. A Blood Drive is scheduled at Our Savior s on Friday, May 18 th, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. The Riverblenders will be singing at our church at the 8:00am, Sunday service on June 3rd. The Church picnic is scheduled for Sunday, June 10 th, after the second service. Elders: The Worship Committee met to schedule the Sunday music for the rest of the school year and into the summer. Board of Education: The Board discussed options for this summer s Sunday School. VBS Volunteer training will be held Sunday, July 22 and a Work/Prep night will be held Monday, July 23. Wednesday night Family Bible Study continues to do well. There will be no men s Bible Study in April. The Women s Retreat went well, with 30 attending. 11. The meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer. 12. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. 13. Next Planning Council Meeting May 8, Respectfully submitted, Cindy Hobbs, Secretary OSLC Planning Council Articles for the June VOICE are due by Friday, May 18 th at 4 pm 7

8 OSLC Treasurer s Report Commentary Period Ending March 31, 2018 Income and Expense Summary Current Month Y-T-D Income $47, $126, Operating Expenses -$51, $149, LCEF Mortgage Principal Payment -$ $2, Net for Period -$4, $25, Positive net value indicates we received more than our expenses, a negative number indicates that we have spent more than we have received for that period (deficit). Cash Summary Amount Notes Checking Account $119, Daily checking account Joyful Response $51, Joyful Response deposits and loan pmts Library Fund $20, Certificate of Deposit Accounts Receivable $0.00 Total Cash Assets $190, Dedicated Accounts -$161, Amount of our cash balance designated for specific activities Other Liabilities -$4, Accruals for HSA payments, youth, etc. Available Cash Balance $23, $28, last month Long Term Debt (LCEF Mortgage) Current Balance $290, Monthly Payment $1, Interest Rate (Variable Annually) 3.875% Pay-off Date 7/2036 Additional Comments: Expenses were slightly higher than normal this past month, primarily due to a quarterly insurance payment and semi-annual city assessment payments. We currently have $23, available before we would begin borrowing from the dedicated funds. Respectfully submitted, Matt Brand, Vice President, Acting Treasurer 8

9 Lorraine Emma Date October 18, 1924 ~ March 28, Confirmands Congratulations to the following students who have completed instruction and publicly confirmed their faith during the 10:30 service on Sunday, April 29, 2018: Alexis Adele Anderson Naomi Jane Brand Evan Nathan Heitner Kaitlyn Ann Henry Desiree Lynn Lewis Silas James Simpson Derrick Ryan Douglas Stoltzman Riley Samuel Summers Seely Bruce Starke Born: November 11, 2017 Baptized: April 22, 2018 Parents: Eric & KT Starke 9

10 Sunday Adult Bible Class: Beginning May 13th, Pastor Matheny and Matt Brand will begin sharing with us their experiences and insights from their course and trip to Israel during the adult Bible class hour on Sunday mornings, beginning at 9:30 in the chapel. Men s Bible Study resumes on May 10 th in the fireplace room. All men of Our Savior s are invited to gather to study God s Word from 7:30-8:30p.m. PotLuck Dinner & Bible Study: Do you like to eat? Do you like to study the Bible? Great! Please join us for an evening pot-luck dinner and Bible study on May 24th. We will eat dinner from 5:30-6:30 (please bring a dish to pass), and then we will study the Scriptures together from 6:30-7:30. We hope to see you there! Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study: We re working our way through Jeremiah. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the Library at 1pm. If a daytime Bible Study works into your schedule, join us May 8 th and 22 nd. Annual Church Picnic Sunday, June 10 after the 10:30 service 10

11 Spring Backpacking Trip Looking to get out and stretch your legs this spring? Our Annual Spring Backpacking Trip is scheduled for May (leaving early on Thursday and returning Saturday). We will be hiking a portion of the beautiful Superior Hiking Trail that runs from Duluth to Canada along Lake Superior. Some camping experience is helpful, but no specific backpacking experience necessary. Don t worry if you don t have the gear, we can borrow as necessary. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Matt Brand (mattsbrand@gmail.com) or Lisa Matzke for more details. Looking forward to an adventure! Widowed to Widowed ~ Welcomes all Widows ~ The Widowed to Widowed Ministry will gather at 11:30am for potluck and Bible study at church on Monday, May 14 th. Bible Study will be on Job 19:25-27 I Know that My Redeemer Lives. How many verses of Hymn 461 have you memorized? Call Kato Cab at one-half hour ahead if you need a ride. Come for this time of sharing and Bible study. All widows are invited and encouraged to connect with their sisters in Christ at Our Savior Lutheran Church. 11

12 God Keeps His Promises This summer we ll be learning about God s love poured out in our water themed Bible Stories. We have 2 options to keep the lessons flowing. Sundays at 9:15am Activities in the Fellowship Hall for all ages. Adults are welcome. Sunday School To Go Packets will be available in the Narthex to take on the road or when you have grandkids visiting Both options include a Bible Story, science, pretend play, snack, crafts, and music. Lessons will begin June 10. Book club continues in May! On May 13 th we will meet to conclude our discussion on Harper Lee s To Kill A Mockingbird, and on May 27 th we will begin a new book, Giants in the Earth: A Saga of the Prairie by Ole Edvart Rolvaag. We meet from 4:30-6 p.m. in the fireplace room 12

13 God s Love in Acti Caring for You Through Christ n Stephen Ministers carry Christ s love to those in need. Christian caregiving is a vital part of the healing ministry of the Church. Stephen Ministers are trained to support care receivers in dealing with their struggles and to grow. As a Care Receiver you may: Develop stronger ties with a community of Christians Consider the role of suffering in life Accept forgiveness and grace from God and others Give forgiveness and love Increase your level of trust Renew your relationship with God God alone is the one who brings healing If you would be interested in having a Stephen Minister, to listen and walk with you, please contact Deaconess Lisa Brand at Watch Our Savior s Sunday Worship anytime on KTV (Public Access) After Our Savior s worship has been uploaded for viewing on KTV, it may be viewed on their web site at your convenience. Go to: hover over Watch KTV, then slide down and click on Public Access. Scroll down to the calendar and click on the original date aired (Tuesday or Wednesday). Select Our Saviors Lutheran Church from the schedule. Then click on the arrow to start play. 13

14 Plunge in for VBS fun at Splash Canyon! Life is full of thrills and spills. We don t know what s around the bend, but God does! At Splash Canyon, God s children of all ages learn the good news is that God is with us and keeps His promises to us on life s wild ride. VBS runs from Sunday through Thursday, July 29 Aug 2 from 6-8 pm. Be part of Splash Canyon VBS! As a volunteer you have fun sharing the message with the kids. We have many ways to be involved to suit your schedule and interests. To help just call or Deaconess Lisa Brand at or lisa@oslcmankato.org. Invite friends and neighbors! Register online or use the form included in this newsletter. Ask God to bring children to our program so they can know and grow in Jesus, our Savior. A Prayer Shawl, simply put, is a soft warm shawl, knitted or crocheted, which is given to persons who are ill, have suffered a loss or are in the midst of a crisis. Shawls... made for centuries are universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving God. If you know of anyone who you would like to receive a prayer shawl, please contact Nancy Clausen at

15 Vacation Bible School 2018 Our Savior Lutheran Church July 29 - August 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m. REGISTRATION FORM We welcome children age 3 through those entering 6 th grade. Child s Name Age/Grade If possible, please place my child in the same group as: Parent/Guardian: Home Address: City: Telephone/Cell Phone: Zip: Secondary Emergency Contact: Name: Phone: Please list allergies, medical issues, or special needs which we should be aware Please also complete both release forms on the back. Thank you. 15

16 EMERGENCY RELEASE I give my permission for the VBS staff to administer basic first aid to my child in the event of an injury. I understand that the VBS staff will contact emergency services in the event of a significant injury and all expenses for such emergency services will be paid by me. Parent Signature Date PHOTO RELEASE We occasionally publish pictures of our events in print and electronic publications. We will never publish names, phone numbers, or addresses. Yes, I/we give permission for photos of our child to be published. No, I/we do not give permission for photos of our child to be published. Parent Signature Date 16

17 Kitchen Cleaning We need anyone interested in helping the Board of Deacons clean the kitchen on Saturday, May 12 from 9am noon. We will have all the needed supplies, just show up to help. Thank you! Quilting Quilting finishes up for the season in May. Join us May 14 th at 9am upstairs in the youth room. We assemble the quilts put tops, middles, and backs together, then tie them. We also make time for coffee and fellowship, and finish up by noon. No experience necessary. We welcome any and all help. If you would like to donate cotton fabric, please bring to the former Card Shop. Thank you to all who help and donate supplies. We couldn t do this without you! Please contact Julie ( ) if you have any questions. May Birthday Party Our Savior s is hosting the May birthday party at Pathstone living on Wednesday, May 2nd. The Christus Choir will meet at Our Savior s to rehearse at 12:30 and then arrive at Pathstone by 2 p.m. If you love to sing, join us! Volunteers to serve as the choir sings are asked to arrive at Pathstone also by 2 p.m. The party begins at 2:30. Contact Pastor Lauer if you have any questions about participating in this annual service opportunity. 17

18 Music Notes Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:2 May Worship Music Schedule: May 6- Kids Music Day May 13- Joanna Larson May 20- Adult Music Day May 27- Lyle Kettner Kids Music Sunday- Our kids have been working hard all year! All kids music groups, kids bells, JAM and Sunday School kids 3 years- 5 th grade, will play or sing for both worship services on May 6 th. Adult Music Sunday- On May 20 th our adult music groups will be sharing their talents at both Sunday worship services. Music Picnic Potluck- Anyone involved in the music program, and those who cooked our Wednesday evening suppers are invited to join us for an old fashioned Pot Luck Supper on Wednesday May 9 th at 6:15pm. Summer is coming! Summer special music needs YOU! If you would like to volunteer to sing, ring, or play an instrument for one service, two services, or more, please contact Suzie. Any age or ability is welcome! This year s summer music schedule begins May 27 th. If there is a specific date you would like to provide special music, please contact Suzie Gangi. If you need music or assistance learning a song, just ask. Summer Winds- This summer we are planning a woodwind group! Music will be simple hymn arrangements. Rehearsal will be Wednesday June 13 and 20 from 6-6:30 and we will play for both services June 24. If you are interested in being in the group, please contact Suzie Gangi. 18

19 As the school year comes to an end, we want to thank everyone who participated in our music groups, or as a soloist! We thank God for the many musicians that have blessed us by sharing their musical gifts! Blessings, Suzie Gangi suzie@oslcmankato.org Join us for the blood drive on Friday, May 18 th here at Our Savior s from 11am to 4pm. To make on-line appointments go to enter sponsor code OSLCMankato, or contact the church office at On the day of the drive, donors who have an appointment may save time using RapidPass. It s simple, do the prereading and donation questions on-line: 1. Visit 2. Read the information 3. Answer the questions 4. Print the pass or it to yourself Bring the printed pass to the drive, or be able to show it on your mobile device. Please donate, the need is constant! 19

20 Mission Service Supplies needed. If you are able, please bring any of the following donations to the former Card Shop: Genly used wash cloths, hotel size soap, shampoo, and hand lotion. Also, deodorant, toothpaste (any size), toothbrushes. For babies: Cloth diapers and t-shirts. Thank you for any donations. Thirtyfive men and three women health care kits were delivered to The Reach. Donations of clean used cotton sheets are also needed. Please mark them For Bandages. Remember to save Christian Christmas card fronts for our operation Christmas Child boxes. Put them in the box in the Former Card Shop. Cancelled Stamp Program is active. Instructions: Cut the cancelled stamp from your mail. Leave at least ¼ inch around the stamp and cancellation mark. Put them in the box in the former Card Shop. LWML Mites Our Savior s continues to collect Mite Offerings to be passed on to the Lutheran Women s Missionary League for their district, national, and international mission projects. Each 3rd Sunday, a large mite box is put out in the narthex to receive your offerings. You can pick up a small mite box to use at home or just add your offering to the box. You don t need to be a Lutheran Woman to contribute! What s a mite offering? It s a micro-offering, often being loose pocket change collected at the end of each day. (See Luke 21:1-4) 20

21 Young at Heart / Lutheran Laymen s League (YAH / LLL) FOR YOU of every age!!! Lutheran Hour Ministries: Bringing Christ to the Nations and the Nations to the Church. Many new activities for all ages. Visit the LHM website Read the Lutheran Layman News. Hardcopies are available in the Narthex. Check out the Men s network: and for children, Listen to The Lutheran Hour Sunday 6 p.m. on KJLY 107.1, and 6 a.m. on WCCO 830 Read the Sagacity newsletter and other news at or Hard copies are available in the Narthex. Camp Omega Memorial Work Weekend Friday, May 25 Sunday, May 27 th Join others in Christ s fellowship while preparing Camp Omega for the arrival of over 1600 children and adults for our summer camp programming. Entire families are welcome to join in the service, fun, and recreation of a fulfilling service weekend. Camp Omega staff will lead the youth and children in age-appropriate service projects and recreational activities. The weekend kicks off Friday evening and lasts through lunch on Sunday, but join us for any part of the weekend as your schedule allows. Cost: This is a FREE event! Go to: for details on registering. 21

22 From the Stewardship Committee: St. Paul teaches, Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches (Galatians 6:6). And again, he says, Do you not know that those who are employed in the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the sacrificial offerings? In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:13 14). In other words, ministers of the gospel are supported by the offerings of those who are served by them. And this is how the Church lives even now. It is standard practice. But this deserves closer examination. For it instructs us not just that we are to give but also what we are to give. And it does so with four little words: In the same way St. Paul is building his case for supporting the preachers of the Gospel with the sacrificial giving of individual members on the example of the Old Testament people who supported the Levites with their offerings and sacrifices. We re to support the Gospel ministry in the same way. But how did the Old Testament people support the Levites? Moses records this: You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that comes from the field year by year. And before the Lord your God, in the place that he will choose, to make his name dwell there, you shall eat the tithe of your grain, of your wine, and of your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and flock, that you may learn to fear the Lord your God always (Deuteronomy 14:22 23). The Levites were supported by the tithe, 10 percent of all the yearly yield of that which was harvested. 22

23 Does that seem like a lot? Does it surprise you that St. Paul instructs us that we are to support the New Testament Gospel ministry in the same way? If it does, ask yourself: is the Church s job in the New Testament bigger or smaller than the Levites job in the Old Testament? Back then there was one Temple, and the ministry was almost exclusively located in one nation among the descendants of Abraham. Jesus calls us to teach and baptize all nations (Matt. 28). And there are churches and ministries all around the world. How could we support this new Gospel ministry with anything less than the Israelites supported the Old Testament ministry? Of course, we are free to give more, for we have received more than those in the Old Testament. We have received the fullness of God s revelation, the fullness of His salvation, the fulfillment of everything that God promised to do. For we have received Christ, God s own Son, in the flesh, who took upon himself our sins and in exchange gave us his righteousness. The Father claimed us as his own in Holy Baptism. He gathers us together in the place where his name dwells to feast on the first fruits of the resurrection, the risen and living body and blood of his Son, our Lord, Jesus. He reminds us that we are His, that all things are ours because we belong to Him. He blesses us here in time with physical and spiritual gifts. In the same way, and in response to his fatherly divine goodness and mercy, we gladly give to those who proclaim to us the excellencies of him who called us out of darkness and into his marvelous light. For once we were not a people, but now we are God s people; once we had not received mercy, but now we have indeed (1 Peter 2:9 10). 23

24 The Voice Our Savior Lutheran Church 1103 N Broad Street Mankato, MN THANK YOU ALL CONTRIBUTORS Karen Fischer Marion Brunz Doris Emich Mary Eckhardt Marcella Eilders Bonnie Bequette Bernice Wilson Jean Beetsch Joyce Weber Dianne Schmidt Kathy Cornish Julie Schlichting May 2018 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D Mankato, MN Permit No. 216 Address Service Requested 24

25 MAY 2018 Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mankato, Minnesota Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4 5 Sunday Matins is aired at 8:03am and 5:45pm each Sunday on KTOE 1420AM Our Savior s Worship service is aired Tuesday at 7pm and Wednesday at 2pm on KTV. 6 Kids Music Special Event 8:00 Worship 8:45 Coffee Time 9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Youth Bible Class 9:25 Adult Bible Class 10:30 Worship 11:45 Voters Meeting 13 Mother s Day 8:00 Worship 8:45 Coffee Time 9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Youth Bible Class 9:25 Adult Bible Class 10:30 Worship 4:30 Book Club 20Adult Music Special Event 8:00 Worship 8:45 Coffee Time 9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Youth Bible Class 9:25 Adult Bible Class 10:30 Worship 27 8:00 Worship 10:30 Worship 4:30 Book Club 7 6:30 Early Bird Bible Study S.A.G.E.S. Gathering 14 6:30 Early Bird Bible Study 9:00 Quilting 11:30 Widowed to Widowed 21 6:30 Early Bird Bible Study 28 Memorial Day Office Closed 1 10:00 Staff Meeting 7:00 Bd of Deacons 7:00 Bd of Elders 7:00 Bd of Trustees 8 10:00 Staff Meeting 1:00 Bible Study 7:00 Church Council 15 9:00 Circuit Pastors 22 10:00 Staff Meeting 1:00 Bible Study 5:15 Board of Ed :00 Staff Meeting 2 12:30 Christus Choir 2:30 Pathstone Birthday Party 5:00 Kids Ring 5:45 JAM 5:45 Adult Bells 6:00 Meal 6:45 Devotion 7:00 Adult Choir 8:00 Brass 9 5:30 Adult Bells 6:15 Music Program Potluck 7:30 Brass 16 5:45 Adult Bells 7:00 Adult Choir 8:00 Brass 23 1:30 Mary Circle :30 Ruth/Lydia Circle 10 6:30 Stephen Ministry 7:30 Men s Bible Study :00 Blood Drive 4:00 Voice Deadline 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal Spring Backpacking Trip 24 5:30 Potluck/Bible Study 6:30 Stephen Ministry 6:00 Worship :00 Kitchen Cleanup 6:00 Worship :00 Kruckeberg/ Schmidt Wedding 6:00 Worship 6:00 Worship

26 Date 5/6/2018 Serving in May 8:00 10:30 Assistant Usher Usher Team Acolyte Greeter Elder of Assisting the Day Elder of Assisting 8:00 10:30 8:00 10:30 8:00 10:30 8:00 10:30 the Day Matt W. 5/13/2018 Matt R. 5/20/2018 Pete P. 5/27/2018 Kirk Y. Kirk Y Alex J. Randy B. Matt W. Thad S. Chris T. Mike B. Lon W. Lon W. Mark W. Judd S. Thad S. Gordy W. Steve J. 1st Early 1st Late Evan H.; Derrick S. Jay C.; Kaitlyn H. Kevin H. Dave H. 2nd Early 2nd Late Naomi B.; Abby L. Desi L.; Jordis L. Gary R. Mark S. 3rd Early 3rd Late Teresa K.; Macy N. Silas S.; Mike L. Gordy W. Kurt A. 4th Early 4th Late Evan H.; Derrick S. Olivia A.; Alexis A. Bruce & Jeanne A.; Rhonda R. Bev C.; Lorraine K. Orville & Renee Z.; Marion B. Dave & Cindy W.; Judy M. Jan A.; Trulie B.; Mary H. Merle & Lois K.; Becky K. Bob & Janet T.; Gwen C. Chad & Kris M.; Betty M. Staff Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Deaconess Music Coordinator Secretary Custodian Rev. Paul A. Lauer Rev. Adam M. Matheny Lisa Brand Suzie Gangi Sue Hendrickson Larry Schultz Office: Office: Office: Home: Office: Office: Cell: Cell: Home: Congregational Officers and Elected Board Members President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Financial Secretary Denise Painter Matt Brand Cindy Hobbs Vacant Judy Mensing Council Members at Large Board of Elders Board of Trustees Board of Education Rob Hobbs Mark Wellner Tim Hobbs Heather Johnson Co-chair Barb Anderson Lon Whitehead Chris Anderson-Chair Kathy Whitehead Dale Bergemann Chris Thompson Bruce Anderson Lindsey Marso Co-chair Dave Eberhart Judd Schultz-Chair Jerry Clausen Kay Hislop Board of Endowment Fund Pete Preston Kurt Anderson Deb Simpson - Secretary Perry Eimers-Chair Kirk Yungerberg Nate Marso Cody Meschke Denny Zellmer Matt Williams Jerry Dehn Board of Deacons Brian Schroeder Alex Johnson Nancy Clausen Janet Timm Mike Blomquist Marcella Eilders Jan Eimers Randy Burmeister Kristeen Asleson Gretchen Zellmer Thad Simpson Dianne Willett Garvin Eichhorst Matt Rottermond Ann Lauer Wanda Schwanke