Christ Lutheran News. A Mother s Prayer ~Ruth H Underhill

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1 Christ Lutheran News May, 2018 A Mother s Prayer ~Ruth H Underhill Make my children sweet, Lord, In thy tender loving eyes; Keep them ever healthy And please, Lord, make them wise. Make them kind and gentle, Lord, Toward others round about; Place within them faith in thee; Never let them doubt. Make my children patient, Lord. Let them always share The blessings you have given them With those in need of care. Give them tender loving hearts As the great love sent from thee; Make them happy, filled with joy, And always let them thankful be. 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 Mike Stelter, President Lora Hopp-Hansen, Vice President Kathy Behrends, 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 Dawn Quame cell phone: dawnquame@gmail.com Pastor Len Halvorson cell phone: clcpastoroffice@gmail.com Prayer Requests Inside this issue: Pastor s Column 4 Interim Update 6 Summary of Council Minutes 7 Message from the President 9 Faith Lutheran Update 11 Financial Information 13 Calendar 14 WCLC/Parish Nurse 16 Ministerial Acts/Prayer Concerns 18 Upcoming Events 19 Worship Assistants 22 Birthdays/Anniversaries 24 Canews 27 Remember to check out our Mobile Friendly Website: christinslay- Slayton Christ Lutheran Church Would you prefer to read your newsletter online or by ? Please us: slaytonchrist lutheran@gmail.com Call the church office at , or with your prayer requests. If you would like a pastoral visit or 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. If You Are Ill Hospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. While we feel these laws are important to maintain your privacy, we would like to support you with prayer and a visit. Please call the church office to keep us informed of your situation. 2 3

3 From Pastor Dawn s Desk... 4 Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. - Hebrews 13:1-2 Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. - 1 Peter 4:9-10 It seems as though the theme of hospitality has come up quite often lately. I have become increasingly aware of the importance of hospitality for the church and have been a part of several conversations lately that have reminded me that now, more than ever, the congregations of Faith and Christ Lutheran Churches need to be intentional about practicing hospitality towards others. So, it surprised me when I attended a recent Shetek Conference Pastor s Gathering and this same theme of hospitality was lifted up during our worship together. Then, the May 2018 issue of Gather magazine for The Women of the ELCA arrived and the Intergenerational Devotion, written by Rev. Julie A. Kanarr focuses on biblical welcome and hospitality. You can call this a coincidence, but I wonder if God is not up to something in this. Perhaps God is nudging us to pay more attention to the ways we as individuals and as the church might better show hospitality to others. I have been blessed throughout my life by the hospitality of others when I least expected or deserved it. I think of the couple who graciously pulled over on an interstate once when I ran out of gas. They drove me to the next exit, paid for a few gallons of fuel and returned me safely to my vehicle while adding gas to my tank. I never got their names and never saw them again. They extended grace and hospitality without expecting anything in return. Then I think of all of the ways the church has extended hospitality to me. As an awkward and insecure teenager, some of my peers extended kindness to me by including me in various youth activities and groups at church. They didn t care about whether I fit in with the popular kids at school or if I was gifted athlete or musician or student. (Which, by the way, I was none of these things.) All that mattered to them was that I was there and I wanted so badly to have a place where I felt I really belonged and could be myself. By helping to create this kind of space for me at church, they were practicing hospitality without even knowing it. So, I challenge you, dear church, to look for those individuals in your community and your church who are longing for hospitality. Find them and generously share your hearts, your space, your lives and your time with them. This is important wherever you go throughout your day. It s especially important, however, in terms of how we are the church for others. Whether your church is growing, or, as is the case with Faith Lutheran, your church will soon be closing, hospitality matters. We gladly welcome others to worship with us, and to live and serve alongside of us, regardless of where we find ourselves in this life. Once in a while, people will tell me that they aren t sure about how to invite people to church or welcome them when they do show up. Some think they re too shy and others are afraid they might offend someone. My response to these concerns can be summed up best by going back to how hospitality is described in 1 Peter 4:10, Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. This means that no matter what kind of personality you have or what kinds of gifts you might possess do what you do out of love. Serve others with your unique gifts and make sure that all people know that they are valued. What matters most is that you are using your unique gifts to love and serve others. In other words, by showing hospitality to others, you are practicing good stewardship. You are being a steward of God s grace whenever you welcome others to worship or a committee meeting or Sunday school class. Every day we have new opportunities to care for something or someone so that they might thrive to the glory of God! See you in church! Pastor Dawn 5

4 Council Minutes 6 So, speaking of intentional interims By Pastor Len The CLC council had a bonus meeting on April 24 in order to process the nominations received from the congregation and begin to appoint a Transition Team for the congregation. Nominations were solicited during several worship services in April. Over 100 different people submitted nominations of over 70 different people. Over 70! It is wonderful that CLC has so many capable and dedicated individuals in whom the members of the congregation have confidence. At the April 24 meeting, the council participated in a lengthy but effective process that concluded with the names of 7 individuals; the council believes that these seven will serve the congregation well. As you read this, those 7 folks are considering whether or not to accept this challenge. Once the team is official you will be informed of their names and asked to hold them in prayer. The intention is to conduct a condensed version of a transition study and get as far as possible in the month of May. After the TT has completed its work the council will proceed to the appointment of a Call Committee. Christ Lutheran Church Summary of Executive Council Minutes April 11, 2018 The meeting was called to order by President Stelter. Steve Telkamp of the Nominating Committee met with the council for direction in dealing with committees that were dealing with non-participating members. A contact will be made with those persons. The Personnel and Memorial Committee appointments continue. The Treasurer s Report was reviewed. Expenses have been higher than normal due to the winter conditions (heat, snow removal). The property and management committee was encouraged to request snow removal bids early this fall. A temple talk will be prepared for the congregation. The shortfall in contributions and the increase of operating expenses has required a transfer from our savings account of $22,000. The Pastor s reports were reviewed. Discussion was held regarding the current job descriptions that are currently in our Church handbook. Many of these position descriptions need to be updated and the current responsibilities not being performed need to be addressed. The Personnel Committee will be dealing with these concerns. Greg and Nancy Moberg will represent Christ Lutheran Church at the June Synod Convention. President Stelter informed the council that our bank advised against establishing a line of credit for our financial needs. This will be readdressed. The development of the Transition Team will begin. This team will develop our Congregational Study, which is needed for our Pastor Call preparations. Note cards will be handed out at the next 3 weekly services to collect nominations for potential team members. The Council will be meeting April 24, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. to review the submitted names and create this team. Committee members and Council members are to attend 7

5 A Message from Christ Lutheran s President... 8 the new member orientation for introduction and to describe committee responsibilities directly before the council meeting begins. A request was made from the Thrivent Choice Dollars account of $700 dollars to assist in the National Youth Gathering expenses. Request failed due to lack of a motion. It was mentioned that there were several internal items of great concern within our congregation; length of sermons, lack of custodial duties being performed, length of worship services for parents with children, etc. Due to conflicts with a women s event the May meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8, The announced dissolution of Faith Lutheran created much concern and discussion. Board Reports Mission Outreach: Planned New Member Sunday reception Parish Ed: Planned S.S. teacher appreciation gifts, VBS planning has begun WCLC: Baked potato Dinner earned +$1,500. The May 9 th Mother s Day event will have an emphasis on honoring our past, present and future Women of Christ Lutheran. Tickets are available for $2.00 Property and Management: Manderscheid Const. will install the parsonage window Worship and Evangelism: Flowers were ordered for first communion, worship schedule completed, flowers and reception for senior recognition Sunday discussed. Tim Lange will have a temple talk about Time and Talents on May 5 and 6. Youth: Worked on youth involvement, WWAM meals, Scholarships, confirmation activity. Request Thrivent funds for ELCA College Scholarships will happen at the May meeting The meeting was closed with the Lord s Prayer. Respectfully submitted Kathy Behrends Greetings, I wanted to take this opportunity to update the congregation on the work of the Church Council. In the last few months, the Council has been diligent in reviewing various aspects of our Church operations, including our church budget and the joint agreement with Faith Lutheran among many others. Understandably, I know that questions have arisen about what the future holds in this time of transition. I would like to briefly touch on a few matters in an effort to ensure our congregation remains informed throughout this process. We have seen a decrease in our weekly giving over the last several months. We have also had unanticipated expenses, such as a remote sound system, heating and snow removal etc. The Council started working on a long term plan to bring our income in line with our expenses. You can expect to hear more about this as time passes. In the meantime, I urge all of us to prayerfully analyze our current weekly offering. On May 20 th, Faith Lutheran Council will hold a Congregational meeting to formally start the process of dissolution. At that time, Faith Lutheran will also try to select a specific date in which to dissolve the religious organization. Obviously this has been a very extensive and stressful process, but Faith has been open and honest with Christ Lutheran Council during this time, so let s make sure we continue to be understanding in Faith Lutheran s decision and timeline moving forward. Please keep them in your prayers as they move through this difficult process. It is important that we provide any support we can offer and open our door to welcome any Faith members with compassion and Christ s love. Christ Lutheran Council has nominated seven people to serve on the Transition Team. Letters of Call have 9

6 10 been sent to those people and the team will be announced once the nominated individuals accept the call. Thank you all for the overwhelming response in nominations. There were over 70 nominations, all of whom would do a fantastic job on this team. I think this illustrates how blessed our congregation is. Once established, the Transition Team will: Reach out and have a thorough discussion with all committees, as well as across many other areas within our parish; Hold meetings throughout the month of May and begin our congregational profile by the end of May; and Compile all information gathered throughout the process and provide a recommendation as to how our church would like to move forward. Pastor Len has given his 30 day notice and will be resigning effective May 31 st. One of Pastor Len s primary responsibilities is to guide the formation of the transition team. Pastor Len has made it a priority to direct and guide this team during his remaining time with our Church. An interim pastor normally does not have a role in the call process once a congregational profile is complete. The Council will be working with the Synod to find pulpit supply to assist Pastor Dawn in the upcoming months. There are several weddings and other events that Christ Lutheran will be hosting in the coming months. It will take additional help to make sure our church is presentable. We will be announcing a spring clean-up date very soon to clean both the inside of our Church and the grounds surrounding the Church. We re planning on starting on the inside of the church as soon as late this week. If any of you are willing to assist in cleaning, inside or out, or if you are willing to assist Dawn Mouw with some light office duties during this busy time, please contact the Christ Lutheran office at Any help is greatly appreciated. The Council will continue to address all of these items as promptly and efficiently as possible. Keeping this in mind, there is no concrete timeline in which the transition progress will happen. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Council members with any questions you may have. Please remember how blessed we are as a congregation and how much we offer to each family we serve. I have seen firsthand the excitement and willingness from so many members who have dedicated time and offered to help out in many different ways. Thank you all very much! God Bless, Mike Stelter The following was printed in the May Newsletter at Faith Lutheran Church: What s happening at Faith Lutheran? Many of us have heard this question from other community members, families and even a few distant friends and family members with ties to Faith Lutheran church. As the congregation has begun the process of dissolution, or closing, people have expressed valid concerns for the well being of those affected by this process. Realizing how important transparency and accurate information is for our life together during these next few months, here are a few points of information that might be helpful. More specific details related to this process are provided in the church council minutes and written letters and announcements that have been or will be made available. In the past year or so, there have been several public congregational discussions regarding the future of Faith 11

7 Financial Information Evangelical Lutheran Church in Avoca, MN. No decisions were made during these public discussions. On April 8, 2018, a special congregational meeting was held at Faith Lutheran to discuss the current financial situation and to give direction to the Church Council. A motion was made and it was unanimously passed to encourage the Church Council to proceed with the process of desolation (closing). The Church Council met on April 12, 2018 and voted to dissolve this corporation and to call a special meeting on May 20 th to take further action towards dissolution, seek permission to transfer assets, including all real estate and personal property and to determine a date for our last worship service together. The process has begun to create a legally separate Cemetery Association. This association will include Lime Lake and Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemeteries. When this process is complete, the cemeteries will no longer be the legal property of Faith Lutheran Church in Avoca. No decisions have been made at this time about the parsonage. This matter has been delegated to several Church Council members with the understanding that all final decisions related to such assets will be made by the Congregation. 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 2018 budget. The budgeted amount for general offerings breaks down to $24, each month to cover our anticipated ministry expenses. 3% of your offerings each month will be sent to the Synod office to meet our Synod Mission Support goal. ~Ronda Radke, Treasurer & Dawn Mouw, Office Manager Here s a look at where we ended March: Beginning Balance: $ (6,596.40) Receipts: $ 21, Expenses: $ 3824, Borrow from Savings: $ 2, Ending Balance: $ (7,611.71) The gray bar shows our actual offerings through April 30. The black bar is our budgeted offering total. Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton has received notice that Faith Lutheran will likely close in the next several months. Therefore, the shared ministry agreement with Christ will be ending when Faith officially closes. Please feel free to speak with a Church Council member at Faith or a pastor if you are unclear about any of these matters. We value your input and want to make sure that accurate information is available

8 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Worship Service is broadcast every Sunday 11:30 am on KJOE FM 6 8:45 Faith 9:00 Sunday School (Last Day) & Adult Class 10:15 Christ with Communion; Coffee 11:30 Extending the Table Training 7:00 Love Circle 6th Sunday of Easter 13 Mother s Day 8:45 Faith 10:15 Worship; Coffee 7th Sunday of Easter 20 Graduate Recognition 8:45 Faith 10:15 Worship w/ Holy Comm; Coffee 27 8:45 Faith 10:15 Worship Coffee Holy Trinity Christ Lutheran s Calendar for May :00 WCLC Board Pastors Day Off :00 Sunrise 10:15 Slayton Rehab 8 10:15 Lindenwood 7:00 Committees 8:00 Council :30 WCLC Bible Study Leaders 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 11:30 Ministerial 6:00 Salad Supper at Faith Lutheran 6:45 Bowling Alley 9 9:30 Peace Circle 9:30 Quilting at SLM 1:30 Faith Circle 5:30 Mother s Day Event Honoring Christ Lutheran s Women Pastors Day Off Newsletter Deadline Devotions: 9:00 Sunrise 10:00 Lindenwood 11:00 Westside 2:00 Slayton Rehab 21 1:00 Quilting Pastors Day Off Pastor Dawn vacation 28 Memorial Day Office Closed 22 1:00 Quilting 16 7:00 9th Grade Mentor/Confirmation Meeting 3 9:00 Pastor Len meeting at Synod Office Continuing Ed Workshop 10 1:30 Clergy Group 7:00 Faith Council 17 9:00 Conference SLM 1-7 Blood Mobile :30 Staff Meeting 18 9:00 Communion Preparation Training 9:00 Yarn & Yak 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 12 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 19 1:30 Staff Meeting 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 1:30 Staff Meeting Pastor Dawn Quame Cell Phone # dawnquame@ gmail.com 26 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion Pastor Len Halvorson Cell Phone # clcpastoroffice@ gmail.com 14 15

9 Women of Christ Lutheran Church Parish Nurse Ministry 16 Our Mission: To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. May Visitation/Bingo: Love Circle Bible Study Leaders Wednesday, May 3 at 9:30 am Peace Circle Wednesday, May 9 at 9:30 am Bible Study Leader: Laurel Nelson Hostess: Evelyn Schreier Faith Circle Wednesday, May 9 at 1:30 pm Love Circle Sunday, May 6 at 7:00 pm Bible Study Leader: Karen Tommeraasen Hostess: Jean Sagmoe Quilting Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 at 1:00 pm Shoes, Socks and ChapStick The WCLC is also collecting new, white men s socks and ChapStick for the VA Hospital in St Cloud and any and all used shoes for Soles 4 Souls. Shoes can be left in the entry way and the socks and ChapStick can be put with the personal care kit items. Legacy Letters How do you want to be remembered? A while back I wrote about advanced directives, how to plan ahead for your health care. Today I m going to tell you about a different kind of writing called a Legacy Letter, or sometimes known as an Ethical Will. This is a way of sharing while you are still alive what truly matters to you and how you want to be remembered with your family and friends. It is not a legal document, and can be written in different forms, from a one page letter to something more complex. It s not a new phenomenon; there are instances in the Bible of this being done, and also in other cultures than Christianity. You can share your values, your faith, your hopes and dreams, your blessings and what you have learned in life. It s a way of tying up ends before you die, or can be just things you want to share with your children at any point in life, a real gift for them. Another positive in writing one is that we learn more about ourselves, and it can help us to identify and define our values and what we stand for, and then hopefully continue living them as you pass them on to others. I have not written a Legacy Letter, but I hope to. There is a lot of information on line, but a website I found very helpful is called Celebrations of Life- Past, Present and Future, a company in Minneapolis that helps you to live your life as you want to be remembered. Check it out. Radio Broadcast Ministry Radio broadcast sponsors are needed for May 6, 13 and 27. Cost is $65. 17

10 Prayer Concerns Ministerial Acts Death~ Tony Krant passed away April 2 Funeral held on April 6 Baptisms~ Brennen Darrell H April 7 Son of Blake H & Marie P Ellie Marie S April 22 Daughter of Travis & Randi S Mother s Day Event Honoring Christ Lutheran s Women Past ~ Present ~ Future Welcome New Members! On April 29 we welcomed the following as members of Christ Lutheran: Al & Ruth Bier, Jakob Etrheim and Mike, Jessica, Chloe & Colton Olivier. 18 Bill Baune, Vera Chmela, Bernice Crompton, Sheldon & Judy Dean, Lori DeGreeff, Robert Domina, Kenley Finke, Elayne Finke, Bob Gass, Allison Grieme, Orv Grieme, Les Hakeneis, Laurie Hardekopf, Scott Hegstad, Evelyn Herder, Marilyn Hoffman, Iris Idler, Irene Johnson, Julia Johnson, Amie Rowden-Kidd, Samantha Kirchner, Lynn Knutson, Randy Koll, Alan Kramer, Tony Krant, Marlene Larson, Bob & Betty Like, Carl Lindberg, Elsie Lindberg, Kristin Martin, Monica Morgan, Laurel Nelson, Kim Nesmoe, Avalon Paulson, Lynda Petersen, Carolyn Quame, Floyd Schadt, Carl Schreier, Robert Sellman, Maxine Skouge, Opal Soderholm, Jeff Spartz, Mary Ann Suedbeck, Charles Swan, & 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 Wednesday, May 9, :30 pm Christ Lutheran Church Serving Sandwich & Salads Childcare will be provided $2/person (tickets available from circle members or in the church office) Bring your daughter, mother or friend! 19

11 Sundays in May Sunday, May 6 All donations during Coffee Fellowship will help build Christ Lutheran s ELCA College Scholarship Fund. Through this fund we provide small scholarships to anyone from our congregation who attends an ELCA College or University. Sunday, May 13 Extending the Table Training will be held following worship. Home communion kits will be provided, the litany used will be provided, and all questions addressed. Sunday, May 20 High School Graduate Recognition at Christ Lutheran is Sunday, May 20. On this day we will recognize high school graduates from our congregation during worship and during a special program with refreshments following worship. We wish God s Blessings to the following young people who are graduating this spring: Nichole Boese, Faith Bose, MacKenzie DeLong, Trish Erickson, Angel Gertsema, Tyler Groves, Wesley Leysen, Grace Moline, and Brandon Winter Can You Help? We are currently seeking donations of the following items for craft projects for Bible school: Coffee cans tin cans (no lids) gems/sequins tin foil medium width rubber bands felt duct tape buttons bottle caps/lids small pom poms foam craft sheets googley eyes to glue on pipe cleaners straws There is a box in the narthex for your donations. Thanks for you help!! 20 June 4-7, 5:30 8:00 pm Monday Thursday evenings for pre-school (potty trained) through 6th Grade Cost: Freewill donation Watch for online registration information coming soon. VBS Program: 7:00 pm Thursday, June 7 Contact Megan Schryvers or Brittany Schneider with questions christinslayton.weebly.com 21

12 Worship Assistants for May 2018 Acolytes Lector Greeters Communion Usher Video Power Point Sat May 5 5:15 PM Ann Muecke Ann Muecke Steve & Ann Muecke Keith Rossow Linda Nelson Linda Rossow Sun May 6 Abe Paulzine Jack Pierson John & Darlene 10:15 AM Dylan Doeden Meyer Sat May 12 5:15 PM Marv Nysetvold Sun May 13 Keigan Behnke Judy LaBoda Dave & Judy 10:15 AM LaBoda Cassidy Paulzine Denny & Janet Opdahl Jon Karissa Hurd Kari Mathiowetz & Chuck & Abe Paulzine Hoyme Acolytes Marv Nysetvold Judy & Denny Lickness Katie Gillette Nicki Platt Nicki Platt Tim Lange; Judy Lange Arlyn Keigan Behnke Greg & Nancy Moberg Stokesbary Sat May 19 5:15 PM Kathy Behrends Jan Cuperus Burend & Jan Cuperus Linda Thovson Marshal Isder Kathy Behrends Sun May 20 Carli Moline Melanie Steinle Ushers 10:15 AM Sat May 26 5:15 PM Linda Wing Sun May 27 Connor DeGreeff Gayle Davidson Dick & Gayle 10:15 AM Davidson Sara Mathiowetz Terry & Natalie Schmidt Leon Kruse Logan Steinle Linda Nelson Darren & Lisa Saner Acolyte Ann Muecke Steve & Ann Muecke Kathy Behrends Cheryl Krant Linda Wing Troy, Kim, & Connor DeGreeff Dick Davidson James Berglund Lauren Stoel Bread Bakers: Barb Falk, Katie Gillette DVD to City Hall: Linda Wing Thank you to everyone who is helping during worship services at Christ Lutheran Church this month. If you cannot fulfill your ministry responsibilities, please find your own substitute and let the office know of your replacement. Thank you!!! Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God s grace 22 in its various forms. ~1 Peter 4:

13 24 1 Kylan Bennett 2 Debra Knapp Judy Lickness Mark Staples Cain Carlson Peyton DeGreeff 3 Gerald Giesen Travis Lickness 4 Stacey Hegstad Lori Scarset Ella Woitaszewski Nicholas Knutson 5 Carly Ackerman Ralph Knapp Mike Stelter 6 Emma Richardson Douglas Van Dam Creek Johnson 7 Chase Reese Eric Sundahl Tyler Winter 8 Erynn Rohrer Billie Gervais 9 Kelli Bergerson Madison Hanson 10 Leona Ragan Randy Wynia Heidi Rachuy 11 Abram Paulzine Chris Van Meveren 12 Mary Baune Alice Beattie Andrew Kleven 13 Lacey Johnson 14 Leon Kruse 15 Anthony Staples Hailey VanEck 16 Michael Loosbrock Dannette Mahon Julian Petersen Kendall Gass Judy LaBoda 17 Shar Anderson Thomas Murphy 18 Michelle Carlson Sharie Hoefker 19 Adam Bergerson Darrell Hungerford Terry Larson Roya Wurpts 20 Marv Arneson Kyle Johnson Sarah Wasberg 21 Brittany Schneider Nicole Thovson Daylen Brown 22 Robert Anderson Tayler Streff 23 Bob Gass Koyer Wendorff Carter Sell 24 Craig Christensen Karen Tommeraasen 25 Katrina Gillette 26 Rick Clercx Kyle DeLong Travis DeLong Thomas Nelson Alayna Lewis 27 Drew Wittrock Linda Wing Daniel Larson 28 Jeff Grieme Alix Carlson 29 Marjorie Carlson Kurtis Richardson Ryan Ash 30 Robin Hemmingsen Madilyn Stelter 31 Dennis Opdahl Ella Wolner MaKenna Berglund 8 Troy & Kim DeGreeff (2004) 10 Josh & Britta Malchow (2014) 12 Keith & Linda Rossow (1990) 14 Jason & Dareth Ross (2016) 18 Jeff & Lesli Erickson (1991) Jeff & Nikki Cheskie (2002) 22 Matthew & Bridget Prahm (2004) Mike & Lacey Johnson (2010) 23 Jerry & Irene Moline (1970) 24 Mark & Robin Hemmingsen (1975) 25 Russell & Elonne Winter (1968) 27 Alson & Arlys Husfeldt (1961) Jerome & Cari Schreier (1989) 28 Al & Ruth Bier (1977) 29 Mike & Deb Schreier (1971) Please contact the office if you notice a mistake or omission on the Birthday or Anniversary lists. Thanks for your help! Dear Christ Lutheran Church, The Murray County Food Shelf Board is grateful for your consideration to donate to our facility in March of this year, Your generous donation of $1, is very much appreciated and will be used to provide meals for people in need in Murray County. We thank you for thinking of us and those we serve. Many people will benefit from your thoughtfulness and generosity. Sincerely, Murray County Food Shelf Board John Moline 25

14 Confirmation Wraps Up The final Confirmation class for the year will meet at the Slayton Bowling Alley from 6:45-8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 2. May Keeley Island Dr Slayton, MN For Ninth Graders Only: A special meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 16 from 7:00-7:30 pm at Christ Lutheran Church for all current Ninth Grade Confirmation Students and their mentors. Attendance is expected at this meeting in order to continue preparing for Confirmation Sunday on October 28, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church. Parents are also encouraged to attend as they are able. May 6 will be the final day of Sunday School. Sign-Up Now to Attend Camp! It's time to schedule your week at Shetek Lutheran Ministries. Apply for a grant from the Endowment Fund or Fellowship & Service to help cover the cost. Grants from the Endowment Fund in the amount of $200 will be paid to Shetek Lutheran Ministries for week long camps for Christ Lutheran students. Not ready for a week long camp? Fellowship & Service has grants to help pay $50 toward a mini camp. Here's what you do: 1. Send in your registration to Shetek Lutheran Ministries and pay the deposit. 2. Fill out the grant request. *The forms are on the SLM bulletin board near the north door green for the mini camps and yellow for the weeklong camps. 3. Return your completed form to the church office. 4. Pack your bags for camp. Shetek Lutheran Ministries Where Christ Renews and Empowers Mark Your Calendar May 5 Spring Clean-Up Day May 6-11 Road Scholars June 10 First day of CAMP! June 18 - XIX Golf Fundraiser June 22 Quilt Auction Preview June nd Annual Quilt Auction June 23 5k Pelican Walk/Run July 17 Donor Picnic July 29 Summer Toddlers & Trees For more information go to Shetek.org or Call Come and Join us this summer for Saturday Night Worship. Shetek Lutheran Ministries Christ Center June 9 August 11, 5:30 p.m. Help send Kids to camp Become a Pelican/Timber member today. For more information call or 1st day of CAMP June 10th 2018 We look forward to welcoming you to Shetek Lutheran Ministries this summer! Camp is a great place to be renewed and refreshed through time in God s Creation, meeting new friends, playing games, singing, and having fun. But even more then that, Shetek is a place where we are reminded that we are loved, loveable, and not alone. We gather at Shetek as a Christian community and hear the good news of Jesus Christ. The Shetek summer ministry team are young adults committed to safety, fun and following Jesus and can t wait to welcome you to camp! 27

15 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 2018, Issue #4 May 3, 2018 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION US Postage Paid Permit #4 Slayton MN