The Church Messenger. WELCA News By Karen Franson, Mission Growth Officer. Stewardship of God s Earth By Jim Tocko. October 2017

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October 2017 The Church Messenger I m m a n u e l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h 1 0 9 E l m S t r e e t ; S t r u m, W i s c o n s i n w w w. i m m a n u e l - s t r u m.

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We will also start at 9:00 a.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday to make the pies. Everyone is welcome: We need peelers, rollers, crimpers, crust makers, and sugar and cinnamon mixers.

1 October 2017 The Church Messenger I m m a n u e l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h E l m S t r e e t ; S t r u m, W i s c o n s i n w w w. i m m a n u e l - s t r u m. c o m Worship Schedule Sunday 9 AM : Worship 10 AM: Coffee Hour Inside this issue Pastor... 2 Announcements... 3 Minutes... 4 Memorials... 5 Finances... 6 Worship Assistants... 7 Calendar... 8 Birthdays... 9 Sunday School... 9 Contact Information WELCA News By Karen Franson, Mission Growth Officer The annual Apple Pie Project is approaching fast, it is scheduled to start on Monday, October 2 nd, at 9:00 am to assemble boxes. We will also start at 9:00 a.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday to make the pies. Everyone is welcome: We need peelers, rollers, crimpers, crust makers, and sugar and cinnamon mixers. All help is greatly appreciated. Come for a day or two, or just a few hours; any amount of time will help make this fundraiser a success. Dinner is served on both Tuesday and Wednesday, with Apple Pie for dessert. Taking orders NOW! Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 1 st at 1:30 pm. We will have a business meeting and a discussion about the programs for We will also be going through the WELCA annual Yearbook and making changes and corrections. Our annual Christmas dinner and program will be December 6 th at 11:00 am. Eleanor Nelson from Brackett will be joining us for the program. She is blind but still enjoys singing and performing on her accordion and entertaining audiences. More details to come. Stewardship of God s Earth By Jim Tocko October can be a month of surpassing beauty. The northern reaches of our state work their magic as long as you bring a jacket. The Mississippi River bluffs are breath taking and often require a sweater. Venture out on road trip and soak up the fall colors, bringing a feeling of peace and tranquility. Fall colors are never a given, but we hope that nature will out do itself this time. A gorgeous fall feels bestowed on us as a reward for all the bug bites we endured along with the rain and humidity this summer. The latter makes for good sweet corn. October is also the month of ripe apples sweet squash and football games under the lights. Gardeners clean up their wilted beds and attempt to extend the garden season by bringing home mum plants. No more weeding and watering. This month is one of mixed emotions, the season of good-byes. It is a passage to wondrous moments. Enjoy!

Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms (1521), LW 32:112-13 This is Martin Luther s defining statement by which he is best remembered. Oct.

2 From the Pastor By Pastor Lowell Bolstad I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not retract anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. I cannot do otherwise, here I stand, may God help me, Amen. Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms (1521), LW 32: This is Martin Luther s defining statement by which he is best remembered. Oct. 31, 2017, will mark the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, which is an opportunity for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to bear witness to the hope and joy we have through Jesus Christ. Many people will be asking about the significance of what happened 500 years ago when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses. This action started a dialogue that changed the way we receive and share the gospel which continues today. This anniversary is an opportunity to communicate the Lutheran Reformation s significance for faith and life in the 21st Century and the freedom we have in Christ that liberates us to joyfully serve our neighbors. I am offering Confirmation instruction at Strum and Elk Creek on the Small Catechism by Martin Luther with the title of Here We Stand. I offered Justified! 500 Years of Faith: a 5-Session Bible Study on Reformation Themes at Strum.at the Diet of Worms (1521), LW 32:112 13] We will commemorate the 500 th Anniversary of the Reformation on Reformation Sunday, October 29 at Strum and Elk Creek. Come down to the fellowship hall after the service to watch Rick Steve s Luther and the Reformation: the one-hour public television special commemorating the 500 th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. A community service will be offered that afternoon in Eau Claire. Common Prayer: From Conflict to Communion. Lutheran Catholic Common Commemoration of the Reformation in pm Worship at Immaculate Conception Parish 1712 Highland Ave, Eau Claire. Food and Fellowship immediately following next door at St. John s Lutheran Church 1804 Highland Avenue, Eau Claire where former pastor at Strum Rev. Christine Emerson is now serving. A mass choir will be gathered for the service. Contact the Rev. Dr. Derek Sakowski, frsakowski@gmail.com if you would like to sing with them. Sincerely in Christ, Pastor Lowell Bolstad 500 th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation Bold Public Witness to the Gospel The Hallmark of Lutheranism The Lutheran Confessions were gathered into a book in 1580, called the Book of Concord. The group of Lutheran theologians asserted that what they were confessing was not merely their opinions, but an assertion of truth. The Luther Seal: Summary of the Gospel The most enduring symbol of the Lutheran Reformation is the seal that Luther himself designed to represent his theology. By the early 1520s, this seal begins to appear on the title page of Luther s works. OCTOBER Page 2

Announcements The Motto of the Reformation: VDMA Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum (The Word of the Lord Endures Forever) is the motto of the Lutheran Reformation, a confident expression of the

3 Announcements The Motto of the Reformation: VDMA Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum (The Word of the Lord Endures Forever) is the motto of the Lutheran Reformation, a confident expression of the enduring power and authority of God s Word. Reformation 500th Anniversary Congregations vote to call The Rev. Valerian Joseph Ahles Both congregations voted in special Congregation Meetings on September 10 to issue a call to The Rev. Valerian Joseph Ahles. According to Parish Council president Tom Wagener in a 9/10/17 to leadership, "I talked to Pastor Ahles today. He's excited about coming to Immanuel/Elk Creek." Tom added, "He will start looking for moving companies. As we talked through the process today, it's apparent his start date will most likely be mid-november." Commemoration of Francis of Assisi on Sunday, October 1 - The service of worship will commemorate Francis of Assisi who is best known for his prayer Make me an instrument of your peace and for his hymn All Creatures of Our God and King. He is also known as a lover of nature and so the practice of blessing of animals. Give the name of your pet to the pastor to be included in a prayer for blessing of animals. Baptism on October 8 - Piper Elizabeth and Hayden Lincoln, twin children of Vincent and Jayde Bertrang, to be presented for Holy Baptism on Sunday, October 8. Pray for the children, parents, sponsors. Chancel Choir will rehearse Sundays at 8:20 a.m. before service on October 1, and October 8. All are welcome! Calling all Ding-a-lings! Chancel Chimes begins soon! Please see Ronnette to sign up or notify Michelle in the office if you would like to join in the fun. No experience necessary! October Worship Fest with polka service on October 22 Men to serve brats and root beer for refreshments A-one, a-two, a-one-two-three. Get your toes tapping in anticipation of October Worship Fest with a polka service on October 22 featuring the Lima Polka Choir. They will offer a half hour of gathering music, so come early to listen. This is the same group that leads the Independence Weekend Service at Pleasantville on the Sunday closest to the 4th of July. No, polka services aren t just for Roman Catholics. Lutherans can have them, too, and what better time than during the month of October? Eats and drinks will be brats and root beer served after the service by the men. Who says Lutherans can t have fun? Reformation Day to be commemorated on October 29 Martin Luther began a movement that called for continual renewal and reformation of the church with his posting of the 95 Theses on October 31, Reformation Day on this 500 th anniversary provides an opportunity to focus on our life of the church being continually renewed. Sing some of the great Lutheran hymns and hear the story of the reformer. The Sunday School will also sing, so bring the grandpas and grandmas and the rest of the relatives. Come down to the fellowship hall after the service to watch Rick Steve s Luther and the Reformation: the onehour public television special commemorating the 500 th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Page 3 T HE CHUR CH M ESSE NGER

4 Council Minutes - August 2017 August 8, :00pm Opening prayer Council member s in attendance: Pastor Lowell, Kate Back, Char Myers, Vickie Hanson, Peter Berge, Mark Rogness and Jenny Tollesfson. Dave Berge: presented that his family would like to upgrade the dial-up worship with funds from Nora Berge s memorial. TCC would put a small camera in the church and it would stream live on the churches website or on the cable TV at a later date in the week. The cost would be around $3,500.00, Berge family has $3, and if it was more they would see if endowment fund would cover the rest. Approved by Vickie Hanson and Second by Char Myers. Approval of Council minutes for July and Semi-annual Meeting: Approved by Vickie Hanson and second by Peter Berge. Approval of July Treasure s Report: Approved by Kate Back and second by Peter Berge. New Business: Electing Char Myers as President of Council: Approved by Kate Back and second by Vickie Hanson. Electing Vickie Hanson as Vice President of Council: Approved by Kate Back and second Peter Berge. Motion to remove Jim Tocko from being an authorized signer from. Approved by Peter Berge and second by Mark Rogness. Motion to add Janet Cole as authorized signer for Daughters of the King Fund. Approved by Peter Berge and second by Mark Rogness. Motion to add Char Myers (President) and Jenny Tollesfson (Treasurer) as authorized signers for. Approved by Vickie Hanson and second by Kate Back. ILC will continue to lease the phone system from TCC. They will upgrade the phone lines with two line system with main console and four expansion sets. The cost for this upgrade will be only three more dollars per month with full coverage at a cost of $ Approved by Mark Rogness and second by Peter Berge. Visitation fee for funerals when occurring on a separate day will be $50.00 for members and nonmembers. Approved by Peter Berge and Jenny Tollesfson. Discontinuing Vanco services. Approved by Vickie Hanson and second by Kate Back. Purchasing an ipod to utilize kiosk. Approved by Kate Back and second by Peter Berge. Pastor s Report: Pastor has been busy with many funerals in the last several weeks of being here and one Baptism. Confirmation will be starting September 6, 2017 starting at 4pm. Studying The Small Catechism by Martin Luther. September 6, 2017 at 6pm, Pastor will start a bible study on 500 th Anniversary of Reformation. Open house of the Parsonage will be September 24, 2017, right after service of worship. Adjournment: 8:30pm Warmest Regards, Kate Back OCTOBER Page 4

Memorials LYLE HECK EDDIE BRIXEN RACHEL OLSON RONALD RINDAL LYLE HECK West Beef Cemetery Jim & Judy Foss EDDIE BRIXEN Howard & Ramona Hanson Dean & Carolyn Boehne BARRY FJELSTAD David & Colleen Berge

Sonja Gilbertson Clark & Yvonne Williams Hensel & Betty Vold Florine Koxlien Judy Owens Page 5 Randy & Wendy Jo Ottestad Harry Warden & Janice Randen Donald & Julie Christ Jane Lund Oscar & Kathryn

Kaiser Steven & Heidi Mahler Debra Blanchard Gall, LLC Schadegg Mechanical Dave & Mary Larson Michael & Mary Peterson Dale & Linda Franson Donna Hanson Kurt & Joan Tonn Don & Judy Haukeness Irene

5 Memorials LYLE HECK EDDIE BRIXEN RACHEL OLSON RONALD RINDAL LYLE HECK West Beef Cemetery Jim & Judy Foss EDDIE BRIXEN Howard & Ramona Hanson Dean & Carolyn Boehne BARRY FJELSTAD David & Colleen Berge Jim, Vickie & Jeremy Shermo CONNIE DAVIDSON David & Colleen Berge RACHEL OLSON Rodney & Sharon Hennig Gregory Fjelstad Dennis & Maxine Ulberg Lois Hulberg Gary & Diane Hillestad Kathy Miland John Vold Jr. Esther Larson David & Darlene Lunde Dale & Mary Pederson Neil & Marion McCune Jean Amundson Ronnie & Julia Bjorgo Dorothy Hulberg Tom & Debra Petersen Laverne & Ruth Gullicksrud Java & Jane Bergerson Sonja Gilbertson Clark & Yvonne Williams Hensel & Betty Vold Florine Koxlien Judy Owens Page 5 Randy & Wendy Jo Ottestad Harry Warden & Janice Randen Donald & Julie Christ Jane Lund Oscar & Kathryn Olson Jordan & Tiffany Petersen Laverne & Elizabeth Franson David Back & Andrea Volbrecht Mary Haukeness-Mack Kris Oium & Kelly Tollefson-Oium Marc & Deborah Christianson Carl & Nancy Rasmussen Ann Kaiser Steven & Heidi Mahler Debra Blanchard Gall, LLC Schadegg Mechanical Dave & Mary Larson Michael & Mary Peterson Dale & Linda Franson Donna Hanson Kurt & Joan Tonn Don & Judy Haukeness Irene Brian Gary & Corinne Hanson Jim, Vickie, & Jeremy Shermo Ardell & Wyllis Olson Karin Back Jeff & Patti Dregney Bob Indrebo Don & Harriet Gilbertson Chuck & Sue Thompson DeLaine Nyseth Michael Olson Family & Friends Creative Beginnings John & Mary Stendahl Music Fund Jeanette Berg Organ Fund Ron & Patricia Runkel West Beef Cemetery Arlan & Diane Davidson Michael Olson Julie Miland Charlotte Hanson Orrine O Brien Barry & Sue Svoma Steve & Karen Hanson Verle & Karen Deetz Deborah Duncanson Anthony & Tamara Monson Daniel & Patricia Halverson Joan Brenengen Jon & Amy Olson Sue Larson Joyce Schmidt Clarice Bergerson Gregory & Kaye Kruger Friends & Family RONALD RINDAL Barneson Insurance CHRISTIAN ERIK SPANGBERG (whose birthday would have been on August 19) Ruby Spangberg Corliss Spangberg Sharf MEMORIAL FUNDS: Immanuel Lutheran Church: Building Fund, Daughters of the King/ Jr. DOK,, Library, Music Fund / Organ Repair Fund, Social Concerns, Sunday School, Youth Fund When writing a check to the following funds, please make the check payable to the individual fund or organization, not to Immanuel Lutheran. Creative Beginnings Early Learning Center (CBELC), Endowment Fund, Strum Area Food Pantry, Trempealeau Co. Community Cupboard, WELCA Cemetery Funds: Hamlin Cemetery, St. Paul s Cemetery (Strum), West Beef River Cemetery T HE CHUR CH M ESSE NGER

6 Financial Report - August 2017 Aug 1 - Aug 5 Contributions... $ Expenses... (546.51) Net Income (Loss)... ($251.51) Aug 6 - Aug 12 Contributions... $3, Expenses... (1,529.03) Net Income (Loss)... $1, Aug 13 - Aug 19 Contributions... $3, Expenses... (4,479.19) Net Income (Loss)... ($976.19) Aug 20 - Aug 26 Contributions... $1, Expenses... (424.73) Net Income (Loss)... $1, Aug 27 - Aug 31 Contributions... $ Expenses... (5,545.00) Net Income (Loss)... ($4,864.41) Total Contributions... $9, Total Expenses... (12,524.46) Net Income (Loss)... ($3,322.87) Liabilities (Line-of-Credit) Balance, August $6, Contributions & Expenses Comparison Average per month January - August Contributions 15, , , Expenses 16, , , Percent of Monthly Budget Allowance Contributions % Benevolences % General Operating Expenses % Ministry % Office % Pastor % Payroll % Property % Utilities % Condensed P&L for August 2017 Contributions $9, Benevolences 0.00 General Ministry Office Pastor 4, Payroll 5, Property Utilities 1, Total Expenses 12, Net Income (Loss) ($3,322.87) Restricted Fund Accounts Building Fund Beginning Balance, August 1 $4, Receipts 5.00 Disbursements (95.00) Ending Balance, August 31 $4, Daughters of the King Beginning Balance, August 1 $65.60 Receipts 0.00 Disbursements (0.00) Ending Balance, August 31 $65.60 Library Fund Beginning Balance, August 1 $ Receipts 0.00 Disbursements (0.00) Ending Balance, August 31 $ Music Fund Beginning Balance, August 1 $1, Receipts Disbursements (0.00) Ending Balance, August 31 $1, Organ Fund Beginning Balance, August 1 $2, Receipts 0.00 Disbursements (0.00) Ending Balance, August 31 $2, Social Concerns Beginning Balance, August 1 $ Receipts Disbursements (0.00) Ending Balance, August 31 $ Sunday School Beginning Balance, August 1 $1, Receipts Disbursements (875.00) Ending Balance, August 31 $ Youth Fund Beginning Balance, August 1 $5, Receipts Disbursements (500.00) Ending Balance, August 31 $5, OCTOBER Page 6

Worship Assistants GREETERS ALTAR GUILD Oct 1 Brad & Lisa Windjue Oct 1 Ruth Eide Oct 8 Dave & Colleen Berge Oct 15 Oct 15 Dan & Sherry Bjerke Robes Gloria Wagener Oct 22 Scott & Lois Bloom Flowers

7 Worship Assistants GREETERS ALTAR GUILD Oct 1 Brad & Lisa Windjue Oct 1 Ruth Eide Oct 8 Dave & Colleen Berge Oct 15 Oct 15 Dan & Sherry Bjerke Robes Gloria Wagener Oct 22 Scott & Lois Bloom Flowers Oct 29 David & Dawn Erickson READERS COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Oct 1 Ruth Eide Oct 1 Tom & Gloria Wagener Oct 8 Tera Gullicksrud Oct 15 Peter & Rita Berge Oct 15 Sara Heck Oct 22 Ann Kisor USHERS Oct 29 Char Myhers *George Ross, Ron & Derrick Westphal, ACOLYTES David Erickson, Dan & Jake Bjerke, and Oct 1 Katelynn Anderson Dennis Sather Oct 8 Ethan Gunderson Oct 15 Grace Clark Oct 22 Tessa Hazelton Oct 29 Bradley Hoch COFFEE HOUR HOSTS Oct 1 Host(s) Needed Oct 8 Host(s) Needed Oct 15 Michelle Peaslee Oct 22 The Men of Immanuel Oct 29 Youth Group Community Outreach Food Programs Worship assistants brighten our day! Thanks for serving! COMMUNITY DINNER (ELC) Sunday, October 1 (First Sunday) 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Eleva Lutheran Church South 2nd St - Eleva STRUM AREA FOOD PANTRY Tuesday, October 3 (First Tuesday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Strum - Fireside Room Serves residents of the Eleva-Strum School District RUBY S PANTRY (UCC - OSSEO) Tuesday, October 10 (Second Tuesday) 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. United Church of Christ Corner of HWY 10 and Main St. - Osseo $20 Cash Donation. Bring two plastic totes or boxes for food. No income requirements or limitations. Anyone may come. TREMPEALEAU COUNTY COMMUNITY CUPBOARD (TEFAP): Saturday, October 21 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Third Saturday) Immanuel Lutheran Church, Strum - Fellowship Hall Doors open at 2 p.m. Parking is available on Elm Street and along 5th Ave N. Please use the office entrance on Elm Street and bring baskets or totes with you to carry your items. Volunteers are welcome, and appreciated, to help unload the trucks and stock shelves and/or to help distribute the food and clean up. Handicapped accessible. Located downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Michelle Peaslee for more information or to volunteer: NO COMMUNITY DINNER AT IMMANUEL October December 2017 Page 7 T HE CHUR CH M ESSE NGER

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8:20 AM Choir Practice 9 AM Worship/Communion Commemoration of Francis of Assisi - Blessing of Animals 5 PM - 6 PM Community Dinner - Eleva Lutheran Reformation Book

8 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8:20 AM Choir Practice 9 AM Worship/Communion Commemoration of Francis of Assisi - Blessing of Animals 5 PM - 6 PM Community Dinner - Eleva Lutheran Reformation Book Fair Global Church Sunday 8 8:20 AM Choir Practice 9 AM Worship/Baptism Reformation Book Fair 11AM Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner at Bruce Valley 15 9 AM Worship/Communion 10 AM Endowment Meeting 22 9 AM October Worship Fest Music: Lima Polka Choir 10 AM Brats & Root Beer 1 PM JDOK (7th-12th grade) 2 PM Nursing Home Dove in Osseo 29 9AM Worship/Kid s Sing/ Baptism 10 AM Coffee Hour: Youth Reformation Presentation Reformation Sunday THE DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS IS WEDNESDAY AT NOON 2 9 AM Apple Pie Project Box Assembly 9 Columbus Day 7 PM Elk Creek Council 16 World Food Day National Bosses Day 3 9 AM Apple Pie Project 9-11 AM Food Pantry AM USDA Truck Delivery 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Ruby s Pantry at UCC Church in Osseo 6 PM CBELC Meeting 7 PM Immanuel Council United Nations Day Halloween 4 9 AM Apple Pie Project 1:45 PM Nursing Home Service in Strum 4 PM Confirmation 7 PM Bible Study - Justified: 500 Years of Faith 11 3:40 PM JDOK (Elementary - 6th grade) 4 PM Confirmation AM Martha Circle 9:45 AM FMP Truck 12 PM Thrivent Secretary s Buzz s Pitstop in Mondovi 3:40 PM JDOK (Elementary - 6th grade) 4 PM Confirmation 25 3:40 PM JDOK (Elementary - 6th grade) 4 PM Confirmation Immanuel Lutheran Church Office Hours: 5 6:30 PM Thrivent Appreciation Roger Marten Community Center in Mondovi 12 9AM Quilting Sunday 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Friday - Saturday Closed 6 Pastor s Sabbath & Office Closed 13 Pastor s Sabbath & Office Closed Pastor s Sabbath & Office Closed 26 9 AM Quilting 27 Pastor s Sabbath & Office Closed 7 CBELC Bake Sale PM - 5 PM Commodity Food Distribution (TEFAP) 28 THE DEADLINE FOR NEWSLETTER ARTICLES OR ANNOUNCEMENTS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20. OCTOBER Page 8

Sunday School Sunday, October 29 Sunday, November 26 Sunday, December 17 Sunday, December 24 Sunday, December 31 Sunday, March 25 Thursday, March 29 Sunday, April 1 Sunday, April 29 Sunday, May 6 ILC

9 Sunday School Sunday, October 29 Sunday, November 26 Sunday, December 17 Sunday, December 24 Sunday, December 31 Sunday, March 25 Thursday, March 29 Sunday, April 1 Sunday, April 29 Sunday, May 6 ILC Sunday School Please mark your calendars for these special dates for Immanuel Lutheran Sunday School KIDS SING during Worship Sunday School to follow NO SUNDAY SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break Sunday School Christmas Program during Worship Third Grader Students will receive their Bibles NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS EVE NO SUNDAY SCHOOL NEW YEAR S EVE NO SUNDAY SCHOOL KIDS SING during Worship, Palm Sunday Sunday School to follow Maundy Thursday (Third Graders First Communion*) EASTER SUNDAY NO SUNDAY SCHOOL Last Day of Sunday School Class KIDS SING during Worship If you haven t already, please join the ILC Sunday School Facebook Group and/or the Immanuel Lutheran, Strum, WI Facebook Group for reminders, updates and additional information. If you have any questions, please ilcsundayschool@yahoo.com or leave a message with Michelle in the Church office. Social Concerns Lutheran Hurricane Relief - In honor of the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation, the Social Concerns Committee is sponsoring a way to live out our faith by serving our neighbors in need. We would like to collect a minimum of $500 throughout the month of October for the hurricane victims that are suffering loss after Hurricanes Irma, Harvey, and Maria. Please use the designated envelopes labeled Hurricane Relief found in the envelope holders on the back of the pews to make donations for this cause. The envelopes will be collected in the offering plates for the next four Sundays and the money will be directed to ELCA Lutheran Disaster Response. Please make checks payable to Lutheran Disaster Response and write "Hurricane Response" on your check's memo line. A poster in the narthex will plot our progress. Birthdays - October Rizzo Mora Bates... 1 Wes Nelson... 1 Vivian Anderson... 2 Juanita Bergerson... 2 Phyllis Olson... 2 Linda Semingson... 2 Barrent Herman... 3 Alex Anderson... 6 Jennifer Dregney... 7 Lori Nicolet... 8 Mary Salava... 8 Judy Owens... 9 Peggy Reuter-Brown... 9 Maxine Ulberg Brad Windjue Terry Gunderson Jon Higley Gabe Koxlien Justin Bjorgo Bob Schlink Phyllis Semingson Josh Skoug Diane Thronson Jim Bockus Tracy Schiefelbein Zoe Gullicksrud Thane McIlquham Kaylene Windjue Lois Johnson Quinton Schiefelbein Kristine Cegielski David Olson Julie Westphal Jayden Ellifson Donald Gilbertson Yvonne Williams Jarvis Holstad Jared Schadrie Douglas Thronson John Stendahl Bo Windjue Marlys Bjorklund Craig Cegielski Jim Nicolet Caden Lasher Page 9 T HE CHUR CH M ESSE NGER

10 This is Christ s Church. There is a place for you here. We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God s grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God s work in Christ s name for the life of the world. Immanuel Lutheran Church Interim Pastor... Rev. Lowell Bolstad Parish Administrator... Michelle Peaslee Custodian... Ronnette Nelson Organist/Music Director... Jeanette Tobiason Sunday School Director... Sherry Bjerke Creative Beginnings Early Learning Center Director... Keri Solberg Lead Teacher - Infants... Dusti Lead Teacher - Ages Kalleigh Lead Teacher - Ages Roxie Assistant...Jordyn Council Members President... Char Myhers Vice-President... Vickie Hanson Secretary... Kate Back Treasurer... Jenny Tollefson Member-at-large... Peter Berge Member-at-large... Mark Rogness ILC Office... (715) CBELC Office... (715) Dial-up Service... (715) Immanuel Lutheran Church 109 Elm Street PO Box 98 Strum, WI NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID STRUM, WI PERMIT NO 2

The Church Messenger. WELCA News By Karen Franson, Mission Growth Officer. January Stewardship of God s Earth By Jim Tocko

The Church Messenger. WELCA News By Karen Franson, Mission Growth Officer. January Stewardship of God s Earth By Jim Tocko January 2018 The Church Messenger I m m a n u e l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h 1 0 9 E l m S t r e e t ; S t r u m, W i s c o n s i n w w w. i m m a n u e l - s t r u m. c o m WELCA News By Karen Franson,