Messiah. America Prayer Rally Update. Messiah Lutheran Church Mounds View, MN. Sharing The Savior Developing Disciples. Staff

Transcription

1 Messiah Messiah Lutheran Church Mounds View, MN Sharing The Savior Developing Disciples J U L Y, N E W S L E T T E R America Prayer Rally Update On June 16th, twenty-three members from Messiah rode a school bus to Franklin Graham s Decision America Prayer Rally at the State Capitol in St. Paul. This was an eventful day for us standing together with all denominations of Christians confessing to God we are all sinners. We are all responsible for the secularism that has and is happening in these United States in the past 40 years. We have had a lackadaisical attitude about government in letting others represent us. We may have voted for people without knowing if they have a Biblical background. We are sinners. We are lazy with an attitude of trusting those who run for government positions. How do we change our attitudes? We ourselves become more active and study the roster of people running for government positions. What is their biography? What is their history? Do they have Biblical values and principles which will represent us and our Christian beliefs? Maybe, our prayers will lead us to run for a position ourselves. We are losing our freedoms as Christians by letting secular laws come into being. What did Franklin Graham urge us to do this election year? Pray, pray, pray for ourselves and our nation and become active in government. Start at the lower levels run for a school board position, city council, mayor, commissioner, etc. God gave us this great country these United States of America. Pledge your allegiance to it and do your God given duty and VOTE and PRAY, PRAY, PRAY FOR AMERICA! Marlene Bast Staff Ext. Senior Pastor Kurt Klaus Associate Pastor Christopher Kollmann 113 Director of Education, Website Allison Burkhow Director of Preschool Annie Bilski Director of Parish Music Kay Knutson Director of Senior Youth Andrew Asp Administrative Assistant & Choir Director Heather McAllister Secretary JoElla Kath Bookkeeper Lowell Brutlag Custodian Curt Flor Custodial Assistants Dave Flor & Ron Boyce Church Office Hours Monday-Friday...9:00 am to 4:30 pm Phone Number Sunday Services 7:30 am... Traditional Service 8:45 am... Traditional Service 10:00 am... Education Hour 11:00 am...contemporary Service Church Address messiah@messiah-lutheran.org Church Web Site messiah-lutheran.org

2 SUMMER WEDNESDAY SCHOOL Proverbs 22:17 A merry heart does good like medicine We will be offering a summer version of Sunday School on WEDNESDAYS in July. Kids are invited to come from 6-7pm on July 13, 20, and 27 for a Bible lesson, craft, games and a snack. The theme will be different every week so come whenever you can! We will meet in the Blue Room and spend some time outside, too. Contact Allison Burkhow if you have any questions or want to have fun with the kids! PASTOR FREDRICKSON POT LUCK LUNCH Pastor Fredrickson will be preaching on July 24th as part of our 75th anniversary celebration. There will be a luncheon for the Fredricksons following the last service that Sunday. The meat entree will be furnished, but we are asking for salads, deserts and dinner rolls. There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board by the elevator. Plan on celebrating the rich history of Messiah Lutheran on that day (and bring a dish). Mission Appeals for The following Mission Appeals were voted on for : Crest View Senior Community Habitat for Humanity Lutheran Bible Translators Mounds View Community Support Center Robin s Nest Children s Home Trinity First Lutheran School Monthly Memory Verse The Beatitudes Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 2 Matthew 5:7

3 XYZ GROUP XYZ in the remainder of XYZ (extra years of Zest) does not have any membership, but is open to any member of Messiah and their friends who want to come along and learn more about this wonderful area where we live. We don't always have an event every month, but we get close. For the rest of 2016, we do have some fun plans made. As we get closer to the date of each event, we post a sign up sheet on the bulletin board by the elevator. In July, we'll be going to a Saints game for which the tickets have already been ordered and paid. On August 24th, we're going to Fort Snelling to learn more about a familiar site by going on a tour called "Beneath the Surface at Fort Snelling". We'll find out what the archeologists are discovering that tells about all the uses of Fort Snelling through the centuries. Cost is $16 for seniors. More information as we get closer. On September 22, we'll go an a Upper St Croix leaf tour cruise which includes lunch. Cost will be $ On October 18, we've scheduled a tour of the new Viking stadium. In November, we will have a tour of the Martin Luther Art and Reformation exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. This exhibit is sponsored by Thrivent and is in the Twin Cities for a limited showing. It's traveling outside of Germany for the first time. We will publish our date later. Come along for any or all events. For information or questions, see Hitzemans or Leverkuhns. Sign Changer Jerry Garner Altar Guild T. Vosika N. Miller D. Rademacher S. Remme 3 Ushers 7:30 R. Roehl & N. Roehl 8:45 B. Brolsma, C. Hayes, J. Kvitrud, W. Schultz 11:00 B. Bargman & M. Johnson

4 IT S CHRISTMAS IN JULY! Christmas is always a busy season for everyone, but also very special! It s a time of shared fun, joyful giving, memory-making, as we remember how God sent us the best gift of all.jesus. We enjoy getting and giving other people gifts and spending time together. Why not start celebrating early during a slower time of year? You can wear shorts and sandals, instead of coats and mittens! There s always great response to collecting filled shoeboxes for the Operation Christmas Child program every fall. Families, couples, individuals enjoy putting together a shoebox filled with items for children in need. As part of Messiah s 75 th Anniversary Celebration we re having a Christmas in July party with an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Event. Instead of going shopping and then bringing in a filled shoebox, as we do in the fall, you can come to this event and put together a shoebox right here! Just bring your enthusiasm and a heart for helping others. There will be stations with a collection of different items where you can choose what you would like to go into the shoebox. You decide if you re packing for a girl or boy and what age group. You can write a note or color a picture to include in the shoebox as well. The completed shoeboxes will be taken to OCC where they will be shipped to children in need around the world, along with a Gospel message. There will also be fun activity stations with crafts and games for children as well. DATE: Saturday, July 23 TIME: Come anytime between 8:30-11:30 am. (Please note this is a time change from the original listing to allow people to be able to come early before pursuing other summer activities.) PLACE: Messiah Lutheran Church Blue Room This is open to the Community! Come alone or bring your family, friends, and neighbors and have a good time while doing something to help others! We wish you a Merry Christmas Operation Christmas Child is a part of Samaritan s Purse. For more information on OCC and their mission you can go to The collection of filled shoeboxes for OCC will still take place in the fall as usual. 4

5 A Big THANK YOU to ALL who made Messiah s Vacation Bible School a success! During this awesome, fun-filled week, kids went spelunking, walked on water, ate delicious snacks, played fun games and made new friends all while learning about following Jesus, the Light of the World! Special thanks for your prayers and donations of talents, time and resources. Volunteers for Cave Quest VBS included: Andrew Asp Vivian Fish Ike Okafor Maddie Asp Carl Frahm Ella Olson Brady Bargman Nora Frahm Kenny Olson Hailey Bargman Kristin Graham Kyra Olson Hitesh Beeraka Carol Hedke Zach Olson Melissa Bellis Jamie Holzer Sandy Peterson Carol Benson Candace Johnson Abigail Peterson Heather Benson Blake Johnson Benjamin Peterson Debra Bergmann Logan Johnson Angela Ponder Amberlyn Bergmann Zak Jones Nathan Ponder Christy Birkeland Jen Knoebel Amanda Robertson Jacob Birkeland Pastor Chris Kollmann Andrew Stadler Mary Brisse Riley Kunz Brian Tanning Pooquelle Christianson Diane Larson Cher White Jen Cobian Thivya M ahima Kristin Wise Nikki Dye Brooke Meyers Jeff Fey Eva Ngare Amy Fey Julia Ngare Gabby Fey Kristin Oftos Allison Fey Chinyere Okafor 5

6 Walk a Mile for Our Neighbors When: July 31 st, pm Where: Silverwood Park (Silver Lake Road and County Road E) What: Walk a Mile for Our Neighbors is a fundraising event to support the work of the Community Support Center. How you can Participate: Walk a mile or two or part of a mile to support the cause. The path around the beautiful Silverwood Park is 1 mile. Walking is Free! Contribute to the Community Support Center. (Checks to Community Support Center). For each $5 contributed, you will receive a chance to win one of our great door prizes, some valued at over $100. How your church can Participate: Donate to the Walk Fund Neighbors Helping Neighbors The Community Support Center helps families in our community stay in their homes by: Providing emergency assistance with rent Providing long-term relationships to help families achieve stability Referring families to other places to receive help 6

7 PASTOR BRUCE FREDERICKSON Our guest speaker for July 24 th is Pastor Bruce Frederickson. Many of you will remember him but here is a little background information. Pastor Frederickson was born and raised in Waconia with one sister Judie. He worked in his father s electrical business. After graduating from Mankato State College he taught mathematics and science. During this time he was called to the ministry. In 1972 Pastor Frederickson graduated from Fort Wayne seminary. Pastor Frederickson s first church was First Lutheran in Mt Ayr, Iowa. A duel ministry followed at Redeemer in Bagley, MN and Trinity Lutheran in Lake George, MN. After five years at each of these churches Pastor Frederickson returned to academia at Concordia Academy in Roseville. Here he was chaplain and religion instructor from In 1983 he was hired to assist Pastor Vic Tegtmeier on a part-time basis at Messiah. Pastor Frederickson was called to Messiah in 1989 and served here until During his time at Messiah the SOAR service and contemporary worship were developed and the latest building project was planned and completed. The new facilities were finished in Bruce and Ann married in 1968 and they have three children, Ted, Aaron, and Meg. They have seven grandchildren. Pastor Frederickson s hope for us at Messiah is to accept the challenges that God puts in our lives and to KEEP THE FAITH. FARE FOR ALL Fare For All is a great way to save money on quality, nutritious food. They buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and frozen mean in bulk to save you up to 40% off grocery store prices. They select the best food from their shipments, pre-packaging it to give you the greatest deals. Fare For All is community supported and open to everyone. The more people who participate, the better. Fare for All has thirty locations in the greater Twin Cities metro area where food packages are sold once a month. All the locations are cash and carry there is no need to register in advance. Roseville Real Life Church, 2353 Chatsworth St. N. (Third Tuesday of the month, 3pm 5pm Fridley Fridley Community Center, th Street NE (Second Thursday of the month, 10am 12pm) White Bear Lake First Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St. (Third Friday of the month, 2pm 4pm) Blaine Christ Lutheran Church, th Avenue NE (Third Tuesday of the month, 3pm 5pm) 7

8 JULY, 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 31 FOOD SHELF SUNDAY 7:30AM,8:45*,11:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM Education Hour 3 7:30AM*,8:45*,11:00 AM *Worship 10:00 AM Education Hour 10 7:30AM,8:45*,11:00 *AM Worship 10:00 AM Education Hour 17 7:30AM,*8:45, 11:00 AM* Worship 10:00 AM Education Hour 24 7:30 AM,8:45*, 11:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM Education Hour 4 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED INDEPENDENCE DAY :00 AM Work Crew/Quilting 9:00 AM Prayer Group 7:30 PM AA 9:00 AM Work Crew 9:00 AM Prayer Group 9:00 AM Work Crew/Quilting 9:00 AM Prayer Group 7:30 PM AA 9:00 AM Work Crew 9:00 AM Prayer Group 6 11:00 AM Messiah Seniors 6:06 PM Worship Service 7:00 PM Bible Study 13 6:06 PM Worship Service 7:00 PM Bible Study 20 6:06 PM Worship Service 7:00 PM Bible Study 27 6:06 PM Worship Service 7:00 PM Bible Study 7 2:00 PM Cribbage 14 2:00 PM Cribbage 21 2:00 PM Cribbage 28 2:00 PM Cribbage 1 6:00 AM Men s Bible Study RJ Riches 8 6:00 AM Men s Bible Study RJ Riches 15 6:00 AM Men s Bible Study RJ Riches. 22 6:00 AM Men s Bible Study RJ Riches th Anniversary Event: Christmas In July 8:30 11:30 AM

9 Welcome Center July 3: July 17: 7:15 7:30 B. & J. Anderson 7:15 7:30 G. Marks 8:25 8:45 D. & J. Carlstrom 8:25 8:45 M. Berge 9:40 10:00 J. Norell 9:40 10:00 G. & K. Uthe 10:45 11:00 D. Hodges 10:45 11:00 B. & C. Sherman 12:00 12:15 N. Clark 12:00 12:15 J. & B. Oestreich July 10: July 24: 7:15 7:30 J. Bukosky 7:15 7:30 P. Hildreth 8:25 8:45 F. Laumeyer 8:25 8:45 K. Hagford 9:40 10:00 D. Vallin 9:40 10:00 P. Diehl 10:45 11:00 R. & S. LaBounty 10:45 11:00 L. Schwanbeck 12:00 12:15 T. Relling 12:00 12:15 J. Meyer July 31: 7:15 7:30 L. Kosbab 8:25 8:45 V. & I. Beyer 9:40 10:00 A. Brutlag 10:45 11:00 K. & P. Grubb 12:00 12:15 L. Radtke CHRISTMAS LOVERS NEEDED! If you are one of those people who LOVE the Christmas season...the decorating, baking, games, crafts, music and all the fun of the season and celebrating Jesus birth.please consider volunteering to help with the Christmas in July party. We need people to assist before (shopping and set-up) and during the event (packing stations, games, and craft stations for kids). Please sign up on the volunteer lists by the elevator or contact Denise Rust or Betty Delano at or We need volunteers Friday, July 22 (for set up) and Saturday, July 23 (for the event). Thank you for your prayerful consideration of how to participate and be of service (and have fun!) 9

10 STEWARDSHIP The Bible and Money There are literally thousands of books on the topic of financial planning and/or personal management of money. Some of these books are well-written and can be very helpful in suggesting prudent ways to manage, save, spend, and invest money. However, as Christians, we have a great resource in the Bible which gives us wisdom about money that exceeds all other resources. Some of God s guidance relating to money is as follows: Realize all your wealth comes from God: Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things (1 Chronicles 29:12) God makes all wealth possible: But remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you the ability to produce wealth. (Deuteronomy 8:18) Put God first: But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33) Getting more is not the solution: Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loses wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless. (Ecclesiastes 5:10) Be content with what you have: I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. (Philippians 4:11) Wealth is more than what you possess: Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. (Luke 12:15) Wisdom is more precious than riches: For Wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. (Proverbs 8:11) Giving brings more blessings than receiving: It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35) Excessive debt is a call to slavery: The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. (Proverbs 22:7) If we accept these attitudes and principles, our lives will be more stable and we will be content with what the Lord provides. 10

11 Summer CORE News! Thanks to all who have been providing and/ or giving prayer shawls, lap blankets, chemo caps, hospital/walker gadget bags and kids tied fleece blankets. Please continue to think of these resources as gifts of compassion and mercy when you have friends, neighbors, of family who could benefit from receiving them. You can access them in the first room off the main office. Our CORE group will meet again Friday, September 9th. Call Linda S or Dayle B if you have questions or want to access these resources. DONATIONS REQUESTED Messiah S 75th Anniversary Celebration for July is a Christmas in July party, that will include a PACKING PARTY for Operation Christmas Child. We are gathering items that go into the shoeboxes for children ages Ideas of items we would like to collect: winter gloves (like the magic gloves), socks, t-shirts, bar soap, wash cloths, combs/brushes, hair clips/bands, lip balms), school supplies (scissors, pencil sharpeners, pencils/pens, small notebooks, crayons, markers, erasers), small toys (small cars, balls, dolls, plastic animals, yo-yos, jump ropes, etc), small stuffed animals. Remember they cannot accept any liquids, breakable items, or warrelated items. Also please do not donate food or candy items as these boxes may not be shipped for months. Cash donations also accepted (pre-event and at the event) to buy items for the shoeboxes or to help Samaritan s Purse with shipping costs. We also need empty shoeboxes! Feel free to donate 1 item, or 2 or 20 (or whatever you d like...all are appreciated!) Please place any items in the designated collection bins (across from the west end of the Blue Room by the back of the office.) Cash donations may be brought to the office. Thank you for helping with this service project! The Kargers are inviting everyone to come on over to their house in East Bethel, Sunday, August 21 starting at 1:00 p.m. Please call the church office for their address. Weather permitting, there will be pontoon rides, fishing off the dock, swimming in the lake, canoeing, volleyball and Brian Tanning will bring his boat along for tubing. They will provide the grilled meats and paper products, and ask that you come with an item to share (side dish, dessert or small cooler with drinks). Please also bring: swimsuits/ towels, lawn chairs, fishing gear if interested in fishing), canoes/kayaks, and child-size life jackets if you have them. 10

12 When moving, changing address and/or phone, please notify the church office Change Service Requested The Messiah July Newsletter 2016 Messiah Lutheran Church and Preschool 2848 County Road H2 Mounds View, Minnesota

13

14