Christ Lutheran News. August, September, We will seek God s will, share God s love, and serve as Christ s people.

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1 Christ Lutheran News August, September, 2017 God of shop and marketplace, Of farm and studio, Factory and shipping lane, Of school and busy home: Bless the produce of our hands. Redeem our work for Kingdom-use. By Your grace, our efforts stand, All offered up to You. There in Eden, You proclaimed That we should work the earth Stewards over all we named, Delighting in their worth. Through our fall we brought decay, Lost access to Jehovah s rest. Through the cross, we rest in faith And all our labor s blessed. In Your image we are made: Creative like You are, Forming goods for use and trade Just like You formed the stars. Send us out in power and skill To worship through each task assigned. By Your Spirit we fulfill The holy, grand design. We will seek God s will, share God s love, and serve as Christ s people.

2 Worship Information Contact Information Saturday: 5:15 pm Saturday Evening Worship with Holy Communion Sunday: 9:00 am Sunday School (September 10 May 6) 10:15 am Worship (Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays) Broadcasts: Sunday, 11:30 am Worship broadcast on Radio KJOE FM Wednesday, 10:00 am Worship on Television Channels 3 & 67 Executive Council Luke Schneider, President Mike Stelter, Vice President Whendy Gass, Secretary Ronda Radke, Treasurer Church Office: Street Address: 2959 Queen Avenue, Slayton, MN slaytonchristlutheran@gmail.com Website: christinslayton.weebly.com Dawn Mouw, Office Manager Dale Lange, Custodian Pastor Ted Kunze Parsonage (home): cell phone: pastorkunze@gmail.com Pastor Dawn Quame Parsonage (home): cell phone: dawnquame@gmail.com Inside this issue: Pastor s Column 4 Council Minutes 6 Financial Information 8 Funding Initiative 10 Christmas Concert/Adult Study 12 Youth Gathering/Rally Sunday 15 Calendar 17 WCLC/Parish Nurse 20 Remember to check us out our Mobile Friendly Website: christinslayton.weebly.com Slayton Christ Lutheran Church Prayer Requests Call the church office at , or us with your prayer requests. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included in pastoral prayers during worship, please call the church office. Address, Phone & Corrections Christ Lutheran maintains a database of all members. If you have had any changes to your address, phone number, marital status, etc. please contact Dawn with your name and the changes that need to be made. Ministerial Acts/Prayer Concerns 25 WWAM/Confirmation 26 Worship Assistants 30 Birthdays/Anniversaries 32 Canews 35 2 Would you prefer to read your newsletter online or by ? Please us: slaytonchrist lutheran@gmail.com If You Are Ill Hospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. Please call and let us know so we can support you with prayer and with presence. 3

3 From Pastor Dawn s Desk... 4 For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, The one who is righteous will live by faith. Romans 1:16-17 The chief article and foundation of the gospel is that before you take Christ as an example, you recognize him as a present that God has given you and that is your own. Martin Luther These two verses summarize Paul s theme in his letter to the Romans. They tell us how the gospel or the Good News of Jesus Christ works in us through God s power and gives us our salvation. These two verses were central to Martin Luther s faith and to his writing and teaching. Through these two verses, Luther found a completely new understanding of God s righteousness as a gift. Years later, as he reflected on Romans, Luther remembered, a totally other face of the entire Scripture showed itself to me. He realized that our salvation is completely dependent on what God does in us, giving away his righteousness as a free gift. For Luther, this realization changed everything. Once Luther understood how God works on our behalf, his entire image of God was changed. No longer was God a harsh and distant being demanding good works from us in order for us to be saved. Instead, Luther found in Scripture a God who is gracious and who promises us this great gift of salvation through the work of Jesus Christ crucified. Instead of reading Scripture to find examples and models for how we should live, Luther pointed to Jesus Christ as a gift who is found at the center of all Scripture. This means that rather than trying to imitate Christ s example, we first receive him as a gift. He wrote that when you see or hear of Christ doing or suffering something, you do not doubt that Christ himself, with his deeds and suffering, belongs to you With these convictions, Luther believed that God s Word is more than just some words written on paper. God s Word is a living voice that is woven into our entire lives and our entire beings. All of humanity is affected and touched by God s Word in a variety of ways. In the context of community, God s Word comes alive in our response to God s grace as we seek to love and serve one another. Knowing that our identities as Children of God are secure, we then look to Christ as a model for how we live and how we treat others. This changes not only the way we read and study God s Word, but also the way we hear the preaching of God s Word. The most valuable thing that one can take away from a good sermon is the proclamation of Jesus Christ crucified and resurrected for you. There are plenty of other ways to learn how to live a better life. Just do an internet search on moral living and you ll find plenty of books, websites and videos that will help you. But, when the preacher is in the pulpit, the gift of Jesus Christ crucified and resurrected, is the most essential thing you should hear. Whenever you gather for worship as people of God, remember to listen and to watch for the many ways that God s Word shows forth Jesus Christ as the source of life and of salvation. Know that you have God s forgiveness and that you are justified and made righteous only because of Christ, who is our Lord and Savior. See you in church! Pastor Dawn 5

4 6 CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Council Meeting Minutes June 14, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 8:00pm, by President, Luke Schneider. Members Present are: Pastor Ted Kunze, Pastor Dawn Quame, Luke Schneider, Lora Hopp-Hansen, Irene Moline, Dan Haken, Ronda Radke, Whendy Gass and Lisa Saner. Devotions were led by Pastor Ted followed by prayer Agenda approved as printed M/ S/P Whendy/Dan The minutes of the May 10, 2017 meeting were approved as printed. M/S/P Dan/Ronda Thank you notes read from the Synod and Northwestern College. Treasurer's report was presented by Ronda. Approved as printed. M/S/P Whendy/Dan. Pastor's Reports approved M/S/ P Lora/Irene Old Business: 1. Bequest Policy approved with the following change 2 nd section, 2 nd paragraph - change the word utilized to allocated add the following sentence If funds have not been used within 4 years for the purpose allocated, the council may, at it's discretion, vote to re-allocate the funds.: 2. Personnel committee revision update still being reviewed 3. Synod Assembly was last weekend and was very positive Christ Lutheran received a Servant of Christ Award from 2017 for Lutheran Social Services Max Whitehead filled in for services motion made to provide him pulpit supply $ as per synod policy - ($ for the 1 st service, $50.00 each additional) M/S/P Lora/Ronda 4. Faith Update they are holding their own at this time, and will continue to keep us updated New Business: 1. Smart Board The boards that we had heard about are no longer available. 2. Creation of a Task force to review structure of church boards and committees start formation now in preparation this large undertaking. 3. Vacation coverage Kerry Boese will cover dates when Ted and Dawn are both gone 4. Facility Request 4-H judging and fashion review on August 8 th Motion to approve with same terms as last year M/S/P Lora/Dawn Board Reports Mission Outreach: Meeting at a later date Parish Education: kids attended Bible School Property and Management: -Flagpole fittings explained options being explored to make it easier to raise and lower flag -Tree limbs trimmed at the parsonage and on the south side of the church -Courtyard update Stewardship: -July newsletter insert -Began planning October Stewardship service Women of Christ Lutheran: -Body, Mind and Spirit Program held very good turnout, positive response -2 Quilts and 3 Baskets donated to the quilt auction at Shetek -All Circle Bible Study at Lindenwood on 7/20 at 9:30 -Triennial Gathering update -Sonshine in Summer August 2 at 9:00 (formerly Christmas in August) goodies and gifts will be distributed to residents of the nursing home and assisted living residents. Worship and Evangelism: - No Report Youth: -Day trip to Sioux Falls 6/26 help with VBS at Pueblo De Dios Community and then an Escape Room experience afterward -Planning beginning for National Youth Gathering Houston June 27 -July 2, 2018; fundraisers discussed Fellowship and Service: - No Report Next Meeting - August 9, 2018 Adjourned with the Lord s Prayer Respectfully Submitted, Whendy Gass Recording Secretary 7

5 Financial Information On this page you will find a brief overview of the month s offerings. It is our goal to provide you with actual, updated information about Christ Lutheran s financial status. Following our annual meeting, the congregation voted on the 2017 budget. The budgeted amount for general offerings breaks down to $21, each month to cover our anticipated ministry expenses. In addition we will need $1, each month to meet our Synod Mission Support goal. ~Ronda Radke, Treasurer & Dawn Mouw, Office Manager Here s a look at where we ended July: Beginning Balance: $ (10,502.17) Receipts: $ 21, Borrow: $ 8, Expenses: $ 21, Ending Balance: $ (2,524.28) Synod Benevolence Paid: $ 1, The gray bar shows our actual offerings through July. The black bar is our budgeted offering total. Theological Conference September Pastor Ted Kunze and Pastor Dawn Quame will attend the annual Fall Theological Conference sponsored by our Synod for their pastors. This annual Continuing Education event will be held this year at the Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center in Okoboji, Iowa. Companion Synod Update A group from the Shetek Conference will be traveling to South Africa this summer August 2 nd through the 17 th to visit and assist our companions in the Ondini Circuit of the Southeastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Southern Africa. This year s travelers will be Mike Wojahn, Pastor Sarah Tade Larson and her sons Isaac and Yanik all of Windom; Dale Holmes of rural Fulda; Bonnie and Karl Frederickson of rural Lakefield; and Andy Busman and Bob and Bonnie Ossefort of Lake Wilson. Please support them with your prayers as they make this long journey. General Offerings: May - July, 2017 July June May $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 May June July Actual $15, $11, $15, Budget $21, $21, $21, Camp Sunday Camp Sunday is August 13 at Christ Lutheran Church. If you attended or served this year at Shetek Lutheran Ministries, you won t want to miss this as we will share stories and memories and sing some favorite camp songs. We are blessed to have an excellent camp nearby and grateful for the impact camping ministries have on many of our lives. If you would like to help lead a part of this worship service, please contact the church office or one of the pastors. 8 9

6 10 Embrace God s Mission: Equip God s People Our Southwestern Minnesota Synod has been involved in this funding initiative for the past year, raising funds to help strengthen congregations and pastors in a variety of ways. The needs to be addressed fall into three main categories: Enhance Local and Global Mission Deepen Congregational Vitality Develop Servant Leaders We will be explaining more about these categories in the next two months, giving you an opportunity to make donations to this project as you are able. Already in our Synod about $1 million has been pledged or given, out of a goal of $2.5 million! On the next page you will see an article, A Time to Move Forward, which will give you an overview of this Initiative. Radio Broadcast Ministry The next available dates are August 27, September 17 and October 29 (Confirmation Sunday). Checks ($65) can be made out to Christ Lutheran with Radio Broadcast in the memo or you can pay online by visiting our website. Extra Produce? As gardens begin to mature, if you have an over abundance of produce, the MC Food Shelf does accept donations of produce. You may contact or The Food Shelf is open on Wednesday afternoons. A TIME TO MOVE FORWARD Cultural change is the only constant. For followers of Jesus, it means a swiftly changing mission field in which to proclaim the Good News. Our synod stands at a pivotal moment to address that change! We are called to be embraced by God s vision and sent to equip people to serve this current mission field. After deep listening among congregations, lay and pastoral leaders, our 2016 Synod Assembly voted overwhelmingly to support three areas to focus our energy for growth: Deepen Congregational Vitality Enhance Local and Global Mission Develop Servant Leaders All three areas equip God s people to embrace the future with courage. We, the people of our Southwestern Minnesota Synod, are moving forward with hopefulness and expectation. We are acting today and preparing for the future. Your support is invited to create healthier congregations and leaders in these congregations who do God s work locally and globally. Are you ready to join this movement to do God s work today? We invite your support! The Funding Initiative Vision and Mission: Embrace God s Mission + Equip God s People God calls and empowers us to make disciples. Our mission as a synod calls us to empower and equip congregations and their leaders to serve God s purpose and call in Jesus Christ. Through this funding initiative, resources are being gathered to invest in congregations, local and global mission, and to develop lay and rostered servant leaders. The investment has begun. We can do even more! Give a Gift: Mail a gift to SW MN Synod, PO Box 499, Redwood Falls, MN or make a one-time gift online, set up an automatic EFT payment for recurring gifts online, or make a pledge. Please visit 11

7 Attention all Christ Lutheran Members: Life Abundant: A Celebration of Christmas during the 500 th year of the Reformation The Christ Lutheran Women are organizing a trip to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter on Saturday, December 2, 2017 buffet at 1:00 pm, concert at 3:30 pm. Your $50 ticket will cover an incredible smorgasbord buffet and the Christmas in Christ Chapel concert which involves over 350 students sharing a Christmas message through music, readings, prayer and dance. This year s theme is Life Abundant: A Celebration of Christmas during the 500 th year of the Reformation. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the Chapel Lounge if you are interested in attending. The women will be chartering a bus to travel together, or you can drive yourself. Please sign-up by September 15, 2017 to reserve your ticket. 12 Adult Study By Heart: Conversations with Martin Luther s Small Catechism is a new adult study on Luther s Small Catechism that will be offered this fall, beginning on Sunday, September 24 at 9:00 am during Sunday School hour in Christ s Chapel Lounge. The purpose of this course, as described in the preview materials, is to create space, at least, for conversations with Luther s Small Catechism. The book and other materials will be available in the church narthex for you to preview. Once we have an idea of how many are interested, books will be ordered for this course. Whether you are new to the Small Catechism or you know it well, this course is offered with hope that your faith might be inspired and the Holy Spirit might kindle what the course introduction calls, the irrepressible spark that Luther s poetic and resonant words uniquely do still today. 13

8 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering June 27 July 1, 2018 Houston Texas Find more information on our website. National Youth Gathering 2018 Planning Meeting Plans have begun for the 2018 ELCA National Youth Gathering in Houston, TX. The dates of the gathering are June 27 July 1 and it is open to youth currently beginning grades Several informational and planning meetings will be held for interested youth and their parents on Sunday, August 13 at 11:45 am, Wednesday, August 30 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, September 17 at 11:45 am. We will discuss transportation, costs and fundraising at these meetings and address any questions you might have. Adults interested in helping with and attending this event may speak with Pastor Dawn Quame. Rally Day September 10 Our Sunday School begins another season with special Let My People Go! activities on Sunday, September 10 th. Plan to be with us for Sunday School at 9:-00 AM that morning, and for On Saturday, August 19 at our 5:15 worship service, we will worship at 10:15, as we get the fall season off to a have the opportunity to enjoy a musical story about Moses strong start! and his incredible journey from Egyptian prince to Hebrew deliverer. This musical is brought to you by Musicals with a 14 Mission from St John s Lutheran Church in Shakopee, MN. 15

9 13 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 8:45 Faith 9:00 Camp Milestone 10:15 Worship/Coffee 11:45 National Youth Gathering Meeting 20 8:45 Faith 10:15 Worship w/ Holy Comm/Coffee 27 8:45 Faith 10:15 Worship/Coffee Christ Lutheran s Calendar for August :00 Quilting :30 Girls on the Run Training 10:15 Communion at Lindenwood 22 1:00 Quilting 4:00 Health Ministry Team Meeting 16 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & :00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 7:00 Confirmation Leader Meeting 8:00 National Youth Gathering Meeting 17 3:30 Bible Journaling :30 Bible Journaling 5:15 Musicals with a Mission Let My People Go! 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion Worship Service is broadcast every Sunday 11:30 am on KJOE FM Mission Outreach & Parish Education Committees are Inviting you to: A Rally Sunday Picnic When: Sunday, September 10 Where: Outside After Church Menu: Pork Burger, Chips, Cookie, and Drink Bounce House Bean Bags *** Grilled by our one and only Pork Producers!!!*** Sidewalk Chalk Fun Outdoor Games There will be a Free Will Offering with Proceeds going to: Hearts & Hands of Murray County Our Own Church Cradle Roll Call (more details to come) Stuff our Sunday School Program Bus (School Supplies for Sunday School) Clip & Shop New Sunday School Supply List: 16 #2 Non-Mechanical Pencils Crayons Markers Glue or Small Glue Sticks Kids Safety Scissors 17

10 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Pastor Ted Kunze Pastor s Home # Cell Phone # pastorkunze@ gmail.com 3 8:45 Faith 10:15 Worship w/ Holy Comm/Coffee 10 Rally Sunday 8:45 Faith 9:00 Sunday School 10:15 Worship/Coffee 17 Christ Lutheran s Calendar for September Pastor Ted Vacation 8:45 Faith 9:00 Sunday School /3rd Grade Bible Milestone 10:15 Worship w/ Holy Comm/Coffee 11:45 National Youth Gathering Meeting 24 8:45 Faith 9:00 Sunday School & Adult Class 10:15 Worship/Coffee 11 Pastor Dawn Quame Pastor s Home # Cell Phone # dawnquame@ gmail.com Labor Day Office Closed 7:00 Love Circle 5 Worship Service is broadcast every Sunday 11:30 am on KJOE FM 9:00 WCLC Board 9:00 Sunrise 10:15 Golden Living :00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 7:00 Confirmation Orientation Grades 7-9 8:00 Confirmation Orientation Grade :30 Peace Circle 10:00 Worship on 10:15 Lin- denwood Channels 3 & 67 1:30 Faith Circle 5: Choir 6:00 Meal 6:40 Confirmation 7:00 Committees/ Boards 8:00 Council :00 Quilting Fall Theological Conference 26 1:00 Quilting 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 5: Choir 5:45 Endowment Fund Meeting 6:00 Meal 6:40 Confirmation 27 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 5: Choir 6:00 Meal 6:40 Confirmation 7 5:15 Bible Study Leaders 1 2 Pastor Ted Vacation 8 9 Shetek Women s Retreat :15 Worship w/holy Communion 9:00 Yarn & Yak 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion Shetek Conference Fall Shetek Lutheran Ministries 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 18 19

11 Women of Christ Lutheran Church Parish Nurse Ministry Our Mission: To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. August Visitation: Love Circle September Visitation: Peace Circle Bible Study Leaders Thursday, September 7 at 5:15 pm Peace Circle Wednesday, September 13 at 9:30 am Faith Circle Wednesday, September 13 at 1:30 pm Love Circle Sunday, September 11 at 7:00 pm Quilting Monday, August 21 and Tuesday, August 22 at 1:00 pm Monday, September 25 and Tuesday, September 26 at 1:00 pm 5 Questions to ask Kids~ I recently read an article about talking to children by Alissa Ellett, a person who works with Illustrated Children s Ministry. Here are her suggestions about questions to ask kids. What made you laugh today? It is good to focus on what they experienced, not just what they did. And you might find yourself laughing together! When did you help someone recently? I like the idea of inspiring a child to focus on being a helper and serving others. What are you feeling grateful for this week? We are never too young to find joy in being grateful, and the author, Alissa Ellett, says there is deep wisdom in gratitude. What has been a challenging part of your day? This question can help kids recognize that navigating hard things can be a time to learn about God s faithfulness. How have you experienced God this week? I think this is a question for all of us to consider as we learn to trust and connect with God. I think these questions might be a good way to connect with kids in perhaps a more meaningful way than just asking How was your day? Blessings to all students as they head back to school. Handmade Greeting Cards are available in the Library for $1 each. Proceeds will go to WCLC

12 22 WELCA Triennial Gathering Report Thank you to the Women of Christ Lutheran for paying my registration to attend the 10 th Triennial Gathering of the Women of the ELCA July in Minneapolis. Gayle Davidson and Ruth Hoyme were also able to attend parts of the Gathering. I am grateful for the experience and wanted to briefly share with you some of that experience. To give you an idea of the size and scope of this event, there were 3,322 people attending representing every state and 12 countries! There were 27,000 hygiene items collected (including 3 bags from Christ Lutheran) and $19,000 in gift cards (including $300 worth from our women). So, a huge thank you to the VBS children and any who donated money or items. The in-kind gifts went to several different agencies, including familiar ones like Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, and Lutheran World Relief but also Alice s Garden, an urban farm and community garden in Milwaukee, Breaking Free which works with victims of sex trafficking, Days for Girls which provides menstrual kits and health education to women and girls in more than 100 countries, and Families Moving Forward which helps homeless families with children find stable housing. The Triennial Gathering had many highlights for me. I enjoyed hearing our national bishop, Elizabeth Eaton preach at the opening worship. I attended a concert of the National Lutheran Choir at Central Lutheran Church on Saturday night which was actually more of a worship experience with devotions and lots of congregational participation, too. Singing Blessed Assurance in that beautiful space with the pipe organ and 2,000 voices raised in song was truly a Holy Spirit moment for me. The theme of the Gathering was All Anew. It was a thrill for me to hear Leymah Gbowee speak, a Nobel Peace Prize winner from Liberia. As she said so eloquently, all anew is not an event, it is a process each morning Jesus how wonderful you are! He is renewing us daily and not just for our selfish purposes but to change the world. Her repeated question was, With what group of people is God calling you to align? Whose corner are we in? We need to stand up for justice and peace. This was truly a theme running throughout the event in the sermons, worship, speakers, and workshops. The familiar passage from Micah 6:8 sums it up: For what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God. Feel free to speak with me, or Gayle Davidson or Ruth Hoyme, if you d like to hear more about our experiences at the Triennial Gathering. --Marcia Kunze Women s Bible Study September Session 1: Apostles Creed: I believe in God The Apostles Creed is one of the oldest unifying symbols of Christianity. Groups of early Christians needed a tool for teaching and evangelism that explained the basics of the faith. The Apostles Creed shaped their baptismal training, blessing in dying and how communities of faith defined themselves in faithful union. The creed has three parts or articles. The first article talks about God, the Holy Creator and Parent of all things. We ll explore what the Apostles Creed says about God and what it leaves undefined as well as how this stirs our holy imagination. 23

13 Prayer Concerns Shetek Lutheran Ministries Women s Retreat September 8, 4:00pm through September 9, 4:30 pm This is a retreat for women of all ages. Cost is $115 for the full weekend or $40 for Saturday only. Visit Shetek.org for more information. ( Ministerial Acts Baptisms~ Vance Myril T July 1 Son of Troy T & Kim S Alexander Manuel R July 29 Son of Victor & Tara R Ongoing Ministry Projects: Yarn & Yak Saturday, September 9 at 9:00 am Quilting August 21 & 22, 2017, 1:00 pm September 25 & 26, 2017, 1:00 pm Shetek Conference WELCA Gathering September 16, beginning at 8:30 at Shetek Lutheran Ministries This is open to everyone, but next year s officers are encouraged to attend. Holiday Bake Sale with Ethnic Specialties FALL Fundraiser hosted by Christ Lutheran Women Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 18, 2017, 9:00 am to 11:00 am. All women AND men are invited to share their culinary & artistic talents. We are hoping you will be happy to make and bring your family favorites to sell at this FALL fundraiser. Maybe your favorites are breads, cookies, candies, jams, jellies, fruit soups, pies, or maybe a specialty craft to sell on the arts and crafts table. All are welcome to share your talents. 24 John Beech, Vera Chmela, Bernice Crompton, Joan Dahlgren, Sheldon & Judy Dean, Lori DeGreeff, Robert Domina, Gladys Feste, Cody Finke, Elayne Finke, Allison Grieme, Orv Grieme, Spencer Gurrola, Laurie Hardekopf, Scott Hegstad, Evelyn Herder, Marilyn Hoffman, Iris Idler, Irene Johnson, Julia Johnson, Tom Kappes, Amie Rowden-Kidd, Samantha Kirchner, Lynn Knutson, Alan Kramer, Tony Krant, Bob & Betty Like, Carl Lindberg, Elsie Lindberg, Kristin Martin, Bette Meinerts, Monica Morgan, Duane Nelson, Kim Nesmoe, Avalon Paulson, Amy Petersen, Lynda Petersen, Floyd Schadt, Robert Sellman, Maxine Skouge, Mary Ann Suedbeck, Charles Swan, Katie Ullrich, & Harold Yotter Continue to remember in prayer ~ Those dealing with cancer and other long-term illnesses. Members who are shut-in Service men and women Those who mourn the loss of loved ones 25

14 26 Confirmation Begins! A new year of Confirmation instruction begins with orientation for students and parents on Wednesday, September 6 th. Students in grades 7-9 will meet at 7:00 PM to hear about their year, which will focus on Luther s Small Catechism. Through the Catechism we will be looking in fresh ways at the Ten Commandments, the Lord s Prayer, the Apostles Creed, and the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. 10 th Graders and their parents will meet at 8:00 PM that night to talk about plans leading up to the Rite of Confirmation (Affirmation of Baptism) which will be on Sunday, October 29 th. Classes will begin the following week on Wednesday, September 13 th. WWAM Returns! Beginning Wednesday, September 13, we will begin our full schedule of WWAM activities. 5:45 Children s Choir for grades 3-6 6:00 Meal everyone is invited 6:40 WWAM Worship/Confirmation everyone is invited to worship We are in need of volunteers to coordinate meals for Wednesday nights. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the Chapel Lounge. This will be shared at the Confirmation Orientations. There is a list of what and how much was served last year in the office. Funds are available to pay for the meals. Milestones Ministry and the Four Keys to Nurturing Faith Christ Lutheran Church provides opportunities for youth and families to participate in Milestones Ministry as a way to bring awareness of the presence of God to individuals of all generations through a vital partnership between home and congregation. Using a clear and usable model, we mark significant milestones in the lives of young people with special events and blessings during worship designed to nurture and strengthen a deep faith in all people. Milestone Ministry is built on these Four Keys for Practicing Faith to help all generations recognize God s presence in everyday life: Caring Conversations Devotions Service Rituals and Traditions Christ Lutheran currently partners with families and the congregation in supporting children and youth with the following Milestone Ministry Events: Baptism Milestone Individually for families throughout the year Bible Camp Milestone - Early to mid-august for all ages Bible Milestone Early to mid-september for Third Graders and parents Confirmation Milestone Retreat and Affirmation of Baptism in October for Tenth Graders and parents Welcoming Young Children to Worship January for toddlers and preschoolers with their parents First Communion Instruction during Lent with Milestone Ministry Event and First Communion received on Maundy Thursday for Fifth Graders and parents. High School Graduation Middle of May for current High School Graduates There are also other possibilities for future Milestone Ministry Events that may be added according to interest levels and as time allows. Please join us on this lifelong faith journey. 27

15 28 Hearts and Hands of Murray County Sharing the love in our hearts through the work of our hands Matthew 22: Hearts and Hands of Murray County was founded in February of 2017 by a group of concerned citizens looking to fulfill unmet needs and share the love of Christ in our community. We are a tax exempt organization due to our partnership with THREE Ministries, Inc. as our fiscal host. The business of Hearts and Hands of Murray County is conducted through a 5 member Board of Directors with strong ties to the community and a passion for helping those in need. Our mission is to help individuals and families to fill needs when no other organization can. The Board of Directors has total control of funding and all donations will stay right here in Murray County. We are currently in the process of raising money to fund the following upcoming projects: Shop With a Cop This program will match needy elementary-aged students with local law enforcement officers. The officers will assist the students in filling a backpack with all of the school supplies they will need for the upcoming year. It is also an opportunity for officers to have a positive interaction with students whose parents may have been incarcerated or arrested in the past. If enough funds are raised, we would also like to provide a new pair of tennis shoes for each student as well. Lori Manderscheid Activity Scholarship This scholarship was started with seed money donated in memory of Lori Manderscheid. Its purpose is to help provide needy children with the opportunity to participate in healthy activities. (Sports, music, the arts, camps, etc.) This scholarship will help pay activity fees associated with school related or extra-curricular activities. It can also be used to help pay for any necessary equipment needed for a particular activity. Anita s Angel Tree This program helps provide Christmas gifts for older children ages 12-18, a group who is often forgotten during the holidays. This program has been active in Murray County since 2006, and will be taken over by the Hearts & Hands of Murray County this year. The program is named in memory of Anita Ackerman, who was a strong supporter of the Angel Tree. Cinderella s Closet A dream for our future! Our organization is in the process of planning a prom dress recycling event that will provide low-income young ladies with a beautiful dress for their big day. More details to come! We are contacting local churches and community organizations to inform you about the exciting work Hearts and Hands of Murray County is doing right here in your own backyard. Our programs can only be carried out through the generous support of our friends and neighbors. Won t you please consider giving a financial gift today? Checks can be made out to Hearts and Hands of Murray County and sent in care of Nikki Cheskie at th St. Avoca, MN For individuals or businesses who choose to donate, please include your mailing address so we may send you a receipt for tax purposes. Many thanks for helping us to bless others! Nikki Cheskie, Pete Beerman, Lisa Ackerman, Brittany Schneider, & Chantelle Stelter Board of Directors, Hearts and Hands of Murray County 29

16 Worship Assistants for August & September 2017 Sat, Aug 19 Musicals with a Mission 5:15 PM Acolytes Lector Greeters Sun, Aug 20 Savanna Boerboom Jem Hamilton George & Robin 10:15 AM Hemmingsen Communion Usher Video Power Point Marlys & Leon Hegstad Jon & Ruth Hoyme Jon Hoyme, Collin Christensen Linda Nelson Greg Moberg Dick & Gayle Davidson Sat, Aug 26 5:15 PM Al Husfeldt Marshal Isder Al Husfeldt Rossow Family Bev Knapp Ralph Knapp Sun, Aug 27 Carli Moline Donna Johansen Perry & Stacy Hegstad 10:15 AM Kent & Donna Johansen Leon & Lorie Kruse Marv Nysetvold Logan Steinle Sat, Sep 2 5:15 PM Ann Muecke Ann Muecke Denny & Judy Lickness Jan Cuperus Nikki Platt Sun, Sep 3 Connor DeGreff Darren Saner Tim Lange 10:15 AM Carli Moline Denny Opdahl Kari & Sara Tim Lange, John Moline Leon Kruse Greg Moberg Mathiowetz Denny & Janet Opdahl Sat, Sep 9 5:15 PM Laurel Nelson Laurel Nelson Keith & Linda Rossow Morgan Winter Karen Onken Sun, Sep 10 Kyle Cheske Pat Nadolski Lisa Saner 10:15 AM Mary Mesner Rob & Kris Rohrer Linda Nelson Alyssa Groves Terry & Natlie Schmidt Sat, Sep 16 5:15 PM Sun, Sep 17 Colin Christensen 10:15 AM Sat, Sep 23 5:15 PM Dodi Haugen Brenda Loosbrock Greg & Nancy Moberg Marv Nysetvold Lorna Bader Ann & Steve Muecke Linda Thovson Carisa Clarke Cassidy Paulzine Kim/Troy DeGreef Sam Larson Carli Moline Kris Rohrer Brenda/Kraig Boese Jan Cuperus Laurel Nelson Kathy Behrends Barb Falk Karen Onken Sun, Sep 24 Emily Rohrer Janet Opdahl Judy Lange 10:15 AM Darlene Meyer Dale & Judy Lange Logan Steinle Grace Moline John & Darlene Meyer Sat, Sept 30 5:15 PM Linda Wing Bev Knapp Al Husfeldt Katie Gillette Marshal Isder Ralph Knapp 30 September Bread Bakers: Ruth Hoyme, Mary Mesner DVD to City Hall: Kari Mathiowetz 31

17 Anniversaries Birthdays August Joan Dahlgren Dawn Groves Joshua Kirchner 14 Marlene Muecke Jocelyn Schreier Johnnie Fransen 15 William Baune Theresa Nysetvold Bentley Petersen 16 Tessa Clercx Kathy Behrends 17 Danielle Berglund Anthony Falk Mel Johnson 17 Lane Muecke Brayden Ahlers 18 Kent Johansen BethAnn Winter 19 Christine Kirchner Beckyn Rupp Nicola Swart Megan Hanson Mikayla Reith 20 Jerry Moline Pastor Dawn Quame 21 Donna Johansen Aidan Swenson 21 Lexy Ackerman Trey Ackerman 22 Kevin Erickson Scott Sagmoe Sheila Skindelien 23 Dean Larson Margaret Nelson Lynda Petersen Madison Larson 24 Megan Schryvers Derek Kluis Dustin Sykora 25 Janelle Van Meveren Spencer Clark 26 Lance Lange Stacie Schuur Grant Rohrer Jason Schreier 27 Jennifer Baumgartner Max Wasberg 28 Eric Skindelien 30 Kristina Larson Luther Onken Avaya Sagmoe 31 Keyane Hansen Craig Tommeraasen 13 Darren & Lisa Saner (1988) 15 David & Denise Schreier (1992) 16 Cal & Kathy Wurpts (1969) 18 Paul & Robin Hacker (2007) 21 Luke & Megan Schryvers (2004) 23 Dennis & Janet Opdahl (1986) Marv & Theresa Nysetvold (1986) Richard & Deb Staples (1969) John & Shannon Leysen (1997) 25 Gary & Charilyn Busse (2007) 28 Colton & Kari Fransen (2004) 29 Paul & Barb Kirchner (1981) 31 Brian & Alexis Gass (2002) 1 Dodi Haugen Ann Larson 2 Lesli Erickson Rylan Rupp 3 Karen Torbert 4 Marlene Anderson Amy Rucker Travis Mollema Carson Sykora 5 Kyle Schreier Russell Winter 7 Alyssa Groves Christopher Opdahl 8 Kirstin Doeden Corey Lickness Shannon Sinnen 9 Nicholas Hurd Sandy Smit Kadynce Rakowski Max Prahm Trish Rowden Keigan Behnke 10 Gladys Knapper Travis Radke 11 Jessica Bonnsetter 12 Taylor Larson Travis Soderholm Cathy Blair 13 Lisa Schreier Barbara Sigurdson Maxine Skouge Broox Platt 14 Kelly Hill Jennifer Krant 15 Bridget Kluis Michelle Lamp Matthew Van Meveren Sara Walter 16 Grant Bose Colin Christensen Mary Mesner Irene Moline Toni Gillette Adam Winter Andrew Nepp 17 James Muck 18 Todd Neilson Carolyn Quame Robin Hacker 19 Matthew Larson Emily Rosenbrook Jason Wajer Gladys Feste 21 Leann Giesen Heidi Winter 22 Michael Haugen Troy Thooft 23 Cindi Pavlis Marv Nysetvold 24 Marlene Larson Molly Malone Kaden Landsman 25 Gary Muecke Jr. Logan Stoel Justin Benda 26 Angela Landsman Kaitlyn Marsh Tracy Leysen 28 Brady Kremer Kari Fransen 29 Char Larson David Schreier Lauren Stoel 30 Brenda Bose Brian Everson Clarice Kappes Emmarie Johnson 33

18 1 Dale & Cindy Pavlis (1972) 2 Robert & Sue Gass (1967) Todd & Jennifer Neilson (2006) 4 Darin & Amy Loosbrock (1999) 10 Matthew & Brooke Ackerman (2011) Briar & Brandon Engelkes (2016) 11 Donald & Janet Anderson (1955) Jeremy & Kim Winter (1999) Tim & Casey Gass (2010) 12 Randy & Samantha Wynia (2009) 13 Jonathan & Denise Stokesbary (2002) 14 James & Carolyn Gillette (1968) 15 Kraig & Jeanne Cochran (1984) 17 Derek & Melissa Schmidt (2011) 18 Andrew & Staci Kleven (1999) 20 Trevor & Emily Rosenbrook (2003) 21 Robert & Lila Anderson (1957) 22 Tyler & Nicole Johnson (2012) 24 Anthony & Cheryl Krant (1983) Kaitlyn & Matt Marsh (2016) 26 Kevin & Stacy Ragan (1992) 28 Jason & Lisa Schreier (1996) 29 Michael & Shannon Haugen (2001) 30 John & Darlene Meyer (1952) Ron & Pat Erickson (1961) August 2017 Shetek Lutheran Ministries Where Christ Renews and Empowers Mark Your Calendar August Senior Adult Retreat September 7 PIE Workshop September 8 & 9 Women s Retreat September Road Scholars September 16 Shetek WELCA Conference September 16 Pre-marriage Retreat September 23 Toddlers and Trees 14 Keeley Island Dr Slayton, MN slbc@frontiernet.net For more information go to Shetek.org or Call Help send Kids to camp Become a Pelican/Timber member today. For more information call or 34 AARP Driver Safety Classes 4-Hour Refresher Courses Tuesday, October 3, 12:30 pm Tuesday, October 10, 5:30 pm 8 Hour Course for 1st time participants Saturday, October 7, 9:00-12:00 and 12:45-3:45 pm Call Christ Lutheran Office ( ) to register Young at Heart A Retreat for those 55+ August Call for a brochure today =3567 Register on line Women s Retreat The Water of Life September

19 God s work. Our hands. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHUR CH 2959 QUEEN AVENUE SLAYTON MN Phone: Fax: slaytonchristlutheran@gmail.com RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Visit us on the web at... christinslayton.weebly.com Published 11 times a year Volume 2017, Issue #8 August 11, 2017 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION US Postage Paid Permit #4 Slayton MN