Three-Point Parish Newsletter Bethany, First English and Friends in Christ Lutheran Churches Epistle for October, First English Lutheran Church

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1 Three-Point Parish Newsletter Bethany, First English and Friends in Christ Lutheran Churches Epistle for October, 2015 Bethany Lutheran Church First English Lutheran Church Friends in Christ Lutheran Church Meets at the DAC Building in Sebeka Sunday Schedule Worship 10:30 AM Every Sunday Sunday School 9:30 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays th St. Menahga, MN Sunday Schedule 8:30 Worship 9:45 Coffee Fellowship 9:45 Sunday School 1st & 3rd Sundays 17 Main St. NW Menahga, MN Sunday Schedule 9:30 Worship Fellowship & Sunday School following worship 305 5th St SW Sebeka, MN Members of Mission Statement Bethany, First English & Friends in Christ Lutheran Churches are a caring, inclusive Christian Community dedicated to Word and Sacrament ministry; Growing in Christ; Sharing the faith; Serving our neighbors; and Supporting each other. Phone: ~ Fax: ~ Parsonage: ~ febeth@wcta.net PO Box 189 ~ Menahga, MN Senior Pastor Steven Bruer padrebruer@wcta.net Associate Pastor James Hallaway 1716ofluke@gmail.com Parish Secretary Dayna Anderson Bethany Council President Art Yliniemi Bethany Organists Sandi Mickelson Kris Spadgenske First English Administrative Board President Russ Olson First English Organist Mary Hanninen First English Custodian Tim Ellingson The Epistle and weekly bulletins are also available online at: Friends in Christ Board of Trustees President Curt Oakland Friends in Christ Pianists Ardis Olson Laicy Erickson Chris Olson

2 Pastor s Perspective Imagine a church building that had signs on every door. These signs would not be on the outside, signs that you could read as you entered the church. These signs would be on the inside of each door and would say something like: Come to be equipped for ministry. And the last thing that you would read as you left the church building was a sign on the door that read, You are now entering your mission field. I believe that it would be a good idea to have such signs on every church door. It would be a reminder to each one of us of God s call to mission. The mission of Christ s Church begins in each one of our lives. Living our lives can be called ministry in daily life. It is the life that we live most of the 168 hours of the week. Worship on Sunday may only be an hour or so. The vast majority of living happens other than in our congregational life. Picture this kind of a week between a pastor and a congregation: On Sunday during worship the pastor leads the church in preaching, administering the sacraments, equipping people for daily work. During this time, congregational disciples assist the pastor in this work. On Monday through Saturday the people lead the church by being the church, sinner/saints, who are called to serve through their home life, work and community activities. During this time, the pastor assists congregational disciples in their work. Realistically, that is really what the pastor s job is: to equip the people for ministry, not to necessarily do all the ministry by him/herself. I can imagine many benefits from this vision of our life together: That congregation could not look at their pastor as the one who does their Christian living for them. That the pastor would not look at congregational disciples as people who were not as important as the pastor. The excitement for the week ahead could be astounding: entering their mission field, the congregational disciples would have a sense of purpose that would relate to their Christian lives. More than going through the motions, parents, employers, employees, neighbors and friends would all have a sense of serving God by serving other people. The mission field would be different for each congregation because the community, town, state, and people s abilities would each be different from church to church. A congregation s life would not be an end in itself but would be a life of equipping missionaries for their work. With this vision of the Church and ministry together good questions to ask might be: How can the congregation in its programming equip me to be a better missionary? What would be helpful to me in my daily life as parent, employee, etc.? Is there anything that we should quit doing because it does not fit our mission? Your assistant in your missionary work, Pastor Steve First Communion Training will be held on Sunday, October 11 th at 2:00 P.M. at First English and perhaps Friday, October 16 th at 6:30 P.M. or Saturday, October 17 th. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions with the children. The children will receive their First Communion during services on Sunday, October 18 th. Please let Pastor Steve know as soon as possible of anyone ready to receive the training so we can get letters out. New Member Sunday is being planned for Sunday, October 18 th. If you or someone you know is looking to be a part of any of our family of faith here, please let Pastor Steve or Pastor Jim know right away. First English Women s Executive Board Meeting Thursday, September 17, 2015 The meeting opened with prayer & devotions by Marlene Schiotz. Secretary s report read & approved. Treasurer s report read & approved. Motion made, seconded & approved to give $30 from cookbook fund to building fund. Decision on storage closet by bathrooms to store kitchen supplies, women s group will pay for supplies. Missions: Penny Pot Sunday is On September 27th, Bill Simpson will speak at service this Sunday on Heartland Homes. Discussed the baby care kits and need diapers. Special Event: Movie Sing Over Me on September 30th at 6:00 PM, refreshments will be served. Next meeting is October 15th at 4:00 P.M. The meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer. Phyllis Leritz, acting, secretary

3 First English Lutheran Church ~ Administrative Board Meeting, Monday, September 14, 2015 Present: Pastor Steve, Tim K., Corrine N., Sue W., Bob H., Marlene S., Kari, and Dianne S. Absent: Pastor Jim and Russ O. Pastor Steve called the meeting to order in the absence of Russ. A nomination to appoint Tim K. to the office of Vice President for the remainder of the year, was made into a motion by Corrine and seconded by Kari. The motion passed and Tim took over the meeting. Secretary s report read & approved. Treasurer s report read & approved. We have a small deficit of -$28.55 in the General Fund. We have collected $4, towards our Assessment, and will pay the City of Menahga at the end of November. Building payment was made. Finance Committee: The LYO will have a report submitted to the Board each month. Motion to accept, was made by Sue and seconded by Bob. Stewardship: Virgil told us that the school supplies that we collected had been delivered. Pastor Steve led a discussion about giving Christmas gifts of toys and clothing again this year, to local families in need. Worship: Bob submitted a report. The question arose about having a choir again. We will ask members who might be interested. now. A couple of people could work with Dayna in putting it together. Pastor Jim: In a part of his report, he gave a brief summary of his hours and what he is doing. His work schedule includes Tuesdays, Wednesday afternoons, Fridays and Sundays. As Youth Minister, he is leading the LYO, and Confirmation. He says the real need of our congregation is to reach out to people. He said that our prayers are always appreciated and he thanks us for encouraging him as he serves our parish. Pastor Steve: He talked about when the pastors' and staff work load is busy, to remember to ask if there is anything that we can do to help them. He encourages us to work together as ministers of this church. New Member Sunday is October 18th. Old Business: 1. Reminder that Committee reports need to be ed to Dayna in a timely manner, as requested. 2. Russ will check into shutting down the sprinkler system for the winter. 3. Gutters need to be addressed. 4. Pastor Jim's name has not yet been added to our sign. New Business: 1. The LCMC Gathering is October 4th-7th in Dallas. Only Social Ministry: Kari told us that our Pictorial Directory is Pastor Jim and Pastor Steve will waiting on Friends In Christ for photos. Bethany is done. We be attending from our church. FIRST ENGLISH need youth pictures, yet. The Family Fun Fest will be on Saturday, October 10th, and will include Breakfast, Raffle After discussion, Marlene moved to put the $1, that was Attendance & Offering Baskets, Silent Auction Baskets, Cake Walk, and Lunch with designated for the bus, towards 8/30/15 58 the proceeds to go to the Social Ministry Fund. WoW will expenses, since they can find General $ 1,47100 have a Cookie Sale, with monies donated to the General Fund. airfare for less. Kari seconded Loose $ In an effort to get the men involved, Kari offered the idea of a the motion and it carried. Assessments $ Chili Cook-Off or Wild Game Feed later that afternoon, 2. Confirmation Expenses: Building $ possible from 4:00-6:00. She will contact Dick D. to Pastor Jim is looking into new $ 1, spearhead the meal. curriculum for confirmation. The 9/6/15 73 Youth: Pastor Steve said that they will be gathering together cost will be $30.00 per student General $ 1, on Wednesdays every week. They will have group per year. Friends in Christ have Loose $ Fundraisers again this year. Discuss sponsoring Compassion agreed to pay their share. Virgil Assessments $ International again, using only the money collected from the made a motion to pay the Building $ youth, not from their account. Perhaps they will be involved in expenses. Bob seconded it and it $ 2, the Fun Fest by offering games for participation. carried. 9/13/15 93 Building and Grounds: There was discussion about the 3. Pastor Steve will be gone on General $ 1, possiblity of creating a recreational Youth Room in the Sunday, September 27th, to Assessments $ basement under the Sanctuary. Marlene suggested that we Morris to attend the 60th Loose $ remove the coat rack across from the bathrooms upstairs and Wedding Anniversary of his World Hunger $ build a storage closet for kitchen supplies. The women's group parents. Food Shelf $ will pay for the expense of the project. Kari motioned to do 4. Kari made a motion to paint Building $ so, and it was passed after a second by Dianne. We will let the frame of the large Lord's $ 2, Russ know about the washout by the east end of the ramp. The Prayer wall hanging. It was 9/20/15 90 city will be involved in repairing it. seconded by Marlene. Carried. General $ 1, Education: Sue reported that Lynn L. is our Sunday School 4. Our next meeting date is Loose $ Teacher, with Joy B. as a volunteer. Kari will sub, if Monday, October 12th. Russ will Building $ necessary. Sunday School will be held on the 1st and 3rd have devotions. $ 1, Sundays with a possible enrollment of 24 children, from The meeting closed with the 9/27/15 53 Preschool to Grade 6. Lord's Prayer. Meeting General $ Evangelism: Corrine spoke about having a church adjourned. Loose $ informational brochure with pictures. We have discussed it in Respectfully submitted, Assessments $ the past. It is important to promote our church, especially Dianne Schilling, Secretary Building $ $ 1,015.00

4 Friends in Christ Lutheran Church Board of Trustees Meeting ~ Sept. 9, 2015 Present: Dobe L., Curt O., Jim H., Tim P., Marianne K., Tracey O. Curt opened with prayer. Secretary s report read and approved. Treasurer s report read and approved. Business: 1. Tim will call and check on building investment with an investment company. 2. Motion was made and approved to cover the cost of Student confirmation curriculum. 3. Vision Committee for the building is coming up with some ideas for future church. 4. Missions: to pay for October, November, December. Also asking about children in the area who need warm clothing for winter. 5. Pray for church and investments and Pastor Steve & Jim. 6. Victory Bible Reading Plan; talked about getting some material for daily reading plans for all 3 churches. 7. Talked with Reuben about Thrivent Choice Dollars, motion made and approved. Closed with prayer. Tracey Olson, Secretary Bethany Church Disciples: As we begin the planning of our 6th Annual Holiday Festival, we encourage each member to help and contribute to make our Festival a fun and successful event. A sign up sheet will be available for the Bake Sale, Crafts and Silent Auction as well as preparing, serving and clean up times. Please contact Kris Spadgenske or Diane Mickelson with any questions. BETHANY Attendance & Offering 8/30/15 26 Adults, 2 Children Missions $ /6/15 26 Adults, 2 Children General $ Auction $ $ /13/15 26 Adults, 2 Children General $ Missions $ 7.00 $ /20/15 26 Adults, 2 Children General $ /27/15 General $ Fall Fest $ $ BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL Meeting September 15, 2015 Present: Art Y., Ron M., Evelyn M., Rita H., Lynette Y., Verdell S., Pastor Steve Art called the meeting to order. Pastor Steve led devotions. Secretary s report read & approved. Treasurer s report read & approved. Committee Reports: Social Ministry-Lynnette: Sent card and $50 to Max Aho family, will send thank you to Bachmnann Auction Co. Education-Verdell: Will start Sunday School on September 20, will be the 1 st & 3 rd Sunday of each month. Worship-Ron: Had very successful singing on Auction Sunday. Working on organist for next several months. Evangelism-Rita: Has ordered 25 Bibles Building & Grounds: Have worked up cemetery addition, marked trees and moved between and marked trees. Have sign up sheets on kitchen counter, want everyone to be involved. Have installed banner brackets, need 5 more rods. Padded chairs have been ordered. Youth-Pastor Steve: LYO kickoff will be Will meet every week on Wednesday. Finances are in the black. Will be reporting to congregations monthly. May be doing youth service twice a year. New Business: 1. LCMC Gathering will be flying instead of using bus. Art, Jim, Steve and Tim & Sheila P. have signed up to go. 2. Confirmation-Pastor Jim will lead, 8 students will attend. Rita made motion for Bethany to pay for our confirmands expenses. Seconded and approved. 3. Victory Bible Reading plan material, Art will pay for 50 copies to be given to Bethany families. 4. Fall Festival, Kris S. & Diane M. are chairing, need all families to participate. 5. New TV, 32 TV at Wal-mart $168, Motion was made, seconded and approved to buy the TV. 6. Missions: Shepherd s Canyon Retreat, for pastors. Motion was made, seconded and approved to send $200 with invite to come here next year. 7. Franklin Graham preaching in America series, tabled. 8. Pastor Steve will be gone on 9/27. Pastors Steve & Jim will be gone on October 4, Ron B. will be at First English & Bethany, Friends in Christ will get a seminarian. 9. Family Fun Fest at First English is on October 10 th 10.Next meeting date, October 13 th at 6:00 P.M. Meeting adjourned. Evelyn M., acting secretary Remember in Prayer Marie Wortiska Steve Thompson Eastside Christian Church Ray Holzworth Marie Seikkula Dorothy Koskiniemi Lynnette Yliniemi Kyle Soppeland Tracey Skroski Simon Eckman Colton Polman Brittany Kondos Carol Mortenson Ramona Olson Joann Koskela Jason Wilker Bruce Blanchard Elvin Yrjo Dale Lubitz Thomas Thelen Gail Hawkins Maryann Lusti Gladwin Walker Carol Alm Susan Gullekson Our Country & Military Our Churches, Pastors, Leaders, and Staff

5 Faith Statements By Thomas Litzau I have been attending First English since I was three years old. Throughout my years of church and Sunday School I have realized what faith really means to me. I believe that faith means to believe and trust in God, that no matter where you go he will always be by your side. To have faith you need to have confidence in it. Faith has helped me because it builds a stronger connection with God. In life when I feel like I have hit rock bottom I feel like I lose faith, but God gives us the gift to have faith in Him. God gives everybody a chance to have faith in Him. Not everybody meets His expectations, and if they don t then He forgives them. To be honest, I didn t always love waking up on a Sunday morning to go to church or Sunday School, but as years went on I started to understand the more advanced suff about the Bible and that has helped my faith to be at where it it today. In seventh grade I was finally old enough to go to LYO. LYO is a youth group you go to after ou get done with Sunday School for 7th through 12th graders, to bond through Christ and build faith. I believe that Jesus Christ lived and walked on this very earth, so it s easy to believe in Him, because I know what happened and all the miracles He made. Faith is the tricky thing, you have to believe in God the creator because there is no proven records. It completely relies on your faith and trust in God. Now I want to keep coming to church to complete my faith journey here at First English. Thank you By Zach Floyd My journey for faith has been reassured by the verse of Joshua 1:0 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. The meaning of faith to me means you can trust someone or something even if you don t see them in person. Such as God, I can t necessarily see Him, but I know I can always trust Him no matter what the situation is and I know he is there in hard times I feel like I can sense Him in my presence to do the right thing. God has helped with my faith, with hard times in my life. God has been there for me because in those hard times I felt like He could help me with my problem and make me a better person by the end of the situation and gain more wisdom out of the problem. I started to gain my faith when I had a bad feeling about a tree, so I moved out of the way and shortly after that the tree fell right where I had been standing and when that happened I knew that God was watching over me. My faith was really reassured when I heard about the story of Jesus dying on the cross for our sins. At that point of the story I always knew I could trust Him because He was willing to die just for us even though we make many mistakes. I have also gained much of my faith from the people I know, such as my family, because they were the ones that started to bring me to church and helped me start my faith with God. I would also like to say thank you to my family for always being there for me and helping our entire family out when we needed it the most. I would also like to say thank you to my mentor Barb Burkman because we have had some very good conversations about our faith with God and she has really taught me a lot about faith as well and how God has helped her in some tough situations. By Mason Hotakainen Philippians 4:3 reads I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Christ gives us the strength to carry out daily tasks. He gives us strength to get through hard times, good times, and stressful times. Every moment and every second of every single day He gives us the strength to get through our day. Christ gives us strength not so we can get what we want but so we can be thoroughly satisfied with our lives. My faith began when my mom started bringing me to church when I was younger. She believed having Jesus in my life is a necessity as it should be in everybody s life. Church is where you go to learn to live a life greater and Godlier than the one you have been living. My mom taught me the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep prayer and would say it with me almost every night before bed along with my bedtime prayers. My earliest years of church and Sunday School were just the beginning of my journey with Christ. My grandpa, Kenny, definitely inspired my faith as he really pushed my mom to get me baptized and confirmed. My faith really began to grow when my grandpa passed away. His passing was hard to understand for me at the young age I was at so I turned to God for comfort. In turning to our Father I realized that though my grandpa is dearly missed here, he is needed for bigger and better things in heaven. I also learned that God s plans for us are greater than any we have for ourselves. My faith is important to me because faith gives me a standard to live by. Having faith in God gives me a much closer relationship with Him. Though my confirmation journey is over I will still continue to grow in my faith and relationship with God. In doing so I will continue to attend church regularly, listening and learning from our pastors sermons and all the lessons they give. Attending our church s youth group and worshipping with my friends is one way I have strived to be the best Christian I can be and I will continue to do so. I will continue to show my faith through my actions, words and deeds and live the way God would want me to until He calls me to be with Him through eternal life. Ruby s Pantry next distribution is Saturday, October 17, Registration is at 9:00 A.M. at First English Lutheran Church and distribution is at 10:00 A.M. at the Catholic Church. If you are interested in volunteering please be at the Catholic Church around 8:30 A.M.

6 Fellowship, Preparedness and Christians Helping Those in Need You can t turn on any news today without seeing some serious and alarming scenarios our world is facing. How much time have you spent worrying about the future? What is the condition of your faith? In a crisis, are you able to take care of your basic needs? If someone came to your door and was hungry, poorly clothed, and hopeless, would you know what to do? Would you have the means to respond? These are just a few questions people are asking or being asked. I was recently invited to a neighborhood meeting with some Christians that live near me. These were the questions we asked ourselves that evening. Recently, I asked how many were concerned about the future just before praying in a service. We spent a small amount of our prayer time that day asking the Lord to give us wisdom, comfort, and whatever else we may need in the event of tragedy or crisis. Christian fellowship, to which any person should be welcomed, could provide so much of what we need. So what is Christian fellowship? Well, it s like any type of getting together accept we invite Christ. Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. and S T E P S James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. We eat, talk, pray, confess, and we see the Lord working in our midst. That s normal Christianity. Do you experience this on a regular basis? One note on confession. Since we practice confession in our worship services, do we need additional confession? Well, in a group of two or three you could share a struggle, a hurt, a habit and get encouragement and prayer. Remember Jesus said, these come out only by prayer. Some things in life cannot be overcome any other way than having someone pray for you. This next part is perhaps the hard part of this article. What is preparedness? In a time when there are so many voices-media, religious groups, the Bible, education, and financial experts trying to give us a message, how do you find truth? How do you plan? This is where we might find that we don t know our Scripture. Jesus made it clear trials, adversity, and even martyrdom are the normal Christian life for a disciple, no matter the day in age we live. We have indeed been so blessed in our time that we ve come to think those things only happen in other parts of the world. Pastor Jim, this sound serious! Well, I try not to be an alarmist, but when it comes down to it I have to protect my family and be of use to my Lord. He helps me with both. How did people in the Bible know what to do? They knew the Word of God and they knew the voice of God that comes to us through Holy Spirit. They were also sent prophets that called them back to God when they strayed. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 And if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God. Why do we have to know His voice if He gives us His commands? The commands are for every day lifegenerally, this is how we live. His voice is specific and in agreement with His commands. He will never ask you to do something that violates His commands. Examples of hearing the voice are in the book of Acts. Acts 21:11 And coming to us, he took Paul s belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, Thus says the Holy Spirit, This is how the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. Acts 11:28 And one of them named Agabus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over all the world (this took place in the days of Claudius). These were public times when the voice of the Lord came through a specific person, a prophet. But the primary way we were designed to hear the Lord was directly from Him. Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts. If the Lord searches our innermost being, we can rely on Him to respond to us. He shows us our true condition. But is that all? Do you think the only time

7 S T E P S the Lord speaks to us, to you, is so He can point out all our sin. Sounds cruel. He is a good Father and also, He is love. He also speaks specifically. This may happen by showing a verse or section of Scripture. It may happen by Him giving His peace as we cast our cares on Him. It may happen by giving us a picture in our minds, any number of ways. All these ways can be trusted and will be trusted as we know the Word. Why all the background on the Bible and hearing God? Because in a time when so many voices are clamoring to be heard, how will you know which way you should go? The voice of the Lord in your life either affirms or negates the voices we are hearing elsewhere. So what is the Lord saying about preparedness? Wisdom is ready for adversity. Prudence takes care of business. This sight gives a general list of basic needs and what if supplies. It only calls for three days of water and food. A couple of years ago some people on our road were without power for two weeks! Where would you get water without power? We ve seen the hurricane stories. Shelves are cleaned out very fast. Is there some merit to having more? What if the whole community were without power and fuel in the winter? Can you heat your home without power. Are you aware most gas furnaces today require power to run? Am I crazy? No, there are six people living in my home besides adults. They depend on Bev and I to take care of them. They depend on us to keep them safe. They depend on us to manage our resources to be able to do so. We don t think in these terms because we haven t had to. But, in times when what we have come to expect may be in jeopardy, we must take care of those we love. It goes without saying that if we take care of ourselves we will be in a better position to help others. 1Peter 3:15 But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, When things in our world fall apart, when the support systems stop holding lives together, when the false hope gives way to crisis, when people steal just to live, it s an opportunity to show love, real love and generosity. Let s remember that giving someone a gift as unto the Lord is doing it for Him. If preparedness means I have some to give, that s preparedness. If I don t have enough to give perhaps I don t have enough to survive. I m sure there is more to say about this. But for now let s conclude with the topic of deeper fellowship among Christians. Being prepared for crisis we accomplish some very good things. For starters, deeper fellowship means I know you and you know me. Fellowship is not, I remember when I was stuck like you, but holding the Word of God in high regard we turn to it to see our solutions. By the Word we actually care for each other and meet the deeper needs of the heart. Deeper Christian fellowship gives people who don t know Jesus a place to land. Deeper fellowship is accommodating to others. Deeper Christian fellowship helps in being prepared because as brothers and sisters we can prepare as a team instead of individuals. Our individualistic society says I have to have all the bases covered. Can you say expensive! But a group of neighbors (within walking distance) can prepare together and help each other weather a crisis. In the process you will meet neighbors that you never knew. Some may have little desire for your church, but will be very interested in you helping them with critical needs. They may be in a position to help you as well. Accepting their helps shows humility. There is much more I could write to you on these topics. You may want to take your own steps of further exploration and action. Here s another step, Pastor Jim Pastor Jim s recommended reading for the month: Walking from East to West: God in The Shadows by Ravi Zacharias For more than three decades, apologist Ravi Zacharias has shared bits and pieces of his personal life and experience. He has traveled from the East to the West, and then back again to answer skeptics penetrating questions about the meaning of life and the existence of a God who is there for his children. Zacharias invites you to follow him on this journey through his life and into the lives of others, and to see how he has become more convinced with each year that Jesus Christ is the one who came to give you life to the fullest.

8 The First English Lutheran Church of Menahga invites everyone to our Saturday, October 10, :00 AM to 5:30 PM 8:00 to 10:00 AM Sunday School Pancake Breakfast 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Silent Auction, Raffle Baskets, Cake Walk Any questions, please call Kari Carlson Please bring food shelf items to receive ticket for raffle or cake walk. 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Bake Sale Hosted by First English Women of the Word 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Carnival Games hosted by the LYO 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM BBQ Sandwich Lunch 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. Chili Cook-off 3 Categories: Hot, Normal, Exotic Any questions, please call Dick Dissmore: Trophies will be awarded at 5:00 P.M. 17 Main St. NW, Menahga All proceeds will be used by First English Lutheran Church, Social Ministry, WoW, & LYO for Local Concerns, general fund and church related functions.

9 BETHANY, FIRST ENGLISH, FRIENDS IN CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCHES 17 Main St. NW PO Box 189 MENAHGA, MN Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE Menahga, MN Permit NO. 3 Bethany Lutheran Church Saturday, October 17, :00 AM to 2:00 PM Morning Coffee, Cider, and Cinnamon Rolls Wolf Lake Lions Hall Crafts, One of a Kind Gifts & More Bake Sale Silent Auction Dinner served from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM Turkey Sandwiches, Cream of Potato Soup, Chili and Apple Crisp Free Will Offering