Youth Minute Upcoming Events: November 12th November 17th-18th December 3rd December 17th June 26th to July 2nd, 2018 www ww.first

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1 Youth Minute Upcoming Events: November 12 th Sunday School kids singing in church; 9:30 am November 17 th -18 th -- Junior High Youth Gathering in Willmar, MN; leaving after school on the 17 th and returning the afternoon of November 18 th. December 3 rd Youth Group event at Ma & Pa Lanes in Tyler; 2 to 4 pm; 4 th through 12 th grade December 17 th Children s Christmas Program; 9:30 am; Preschool to 6 th grade June 26 th to July 2 nd, 2018 National Youth Gathering; Houston, Texas; 8 th to 12 th grade Interested in any of these events? Not signed up? Pastor Lisa at pastorlisaanne@gmail.com or text/call

2 November 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 6 pm Confirmation 2 3 6:30 pm Rehearsal dinner; grooms dinner afterwarddecorating during the day 4 4 pm-wedding of Sara Oldenburg & Eric Rieder 5 All Saints Day 9:30 Worship with Holy Communion 10:30 Coffee Fellowship/S. School 7 pm AA 6 Pastor s Sabbath 7 6:45 Men s Bible study 8:30-4 New to the Synod Event-RWF Pastor 8 8:00 Do Day with WELCA at 11 ammtg w/potluck 6 pm Confirmation Men s Monthly Potluck Breakfast 12 9:30 Worship 10:30 Coffee Fellowship/S. School 13 Pastor s Sabbath 14 6:45 Men s Bible study 15 6 pm Confirmation Jr. High Gathering in Willmar 18 Jr. High Gathering in Willmar 7 pm AA 19 9:30 Worship with Holy Communion 10:30 Coffee Fellowship/S. School 7 pm-thanksgiving Services at Danebod-Pastor Lisa preaching 7 pm AA 20 Pastor s Sabbath 21 6:45 Men s Bible study Pastor s Conference at FELC 22 No Confirmation 23 Thanksgiving Office is closed :30 Worship with Holy Communion- Beginning of Advent 10:30 Coffee Fellowship/S. School 7 pm AA 27 Pastor s Sabbath 3 pm Afternoon Circle at church 28 6:45 Men s Bible study 9:30 am-morning Circle at church 29 6 pm Confirmation 30

3 First English Lutheran Church - ELCA November E. Hughes, Tyler, MN PO Box 156 fenglishtyler@gmail.com Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us" And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us" ~ Give Thanks by Don Moen Greetings First English, I love the lyrics of the song above often sung as an offertory. We have a lot to be thankful for at First English. We have a wonderful community to worship with, to learn and grow deeper in our spiritual lives, and to accompany one another in life. We have a lot of energy from our youth as seen through Sunday School, Confirmation, Youth Group, and attendance at upcoming Youth Gatherings. God has blessed us immensely at First English! I feel especially grateful to have been called to be your pastor at First English. I am so thankful to be allowed into the holy moments and the mundane moments of your lives, to share in the joys and the sorrows of life. An attitude of gratitude can change our perspectives on life and our problems. Even on the worst days, just thinking about five things you are grateful for, will shift your perspective and lighten your mood. So what are you thankful for? Write it down. Keep a gratitude journal. Blessings, Pastor Lisa pastorlisaanne@gmail.com

4 Page 4 Youth & Family News Sunday School Children Singing The Sunday School children will be singing in church on November 12th during worship. For students in 8th through 12th grade. Dates are June 27th - July 1st, If you would like to attend, please let Pastor Lisa know as soon as possible. Early Registration begins September 15th! Fundraisers for the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering The Youth Committee is asking for help from our church body to raise funds to help send students in grades 8-12 to the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas. The Stewardship Committee has committed the funds from the upcoming December cookie walk and the April 2018 Pie Auction to this endeavor. We also discussed some noisy offerings, perhaps donating what is raised at our Lenten meals to their cause as well. More to come in the upcoming newsletters. Junior High Gathering When: November 17th and 18th Where: Willmar, Minnesota Who: Grades 6 through 9 Events: Band, Speaker, Dancing, Service Projects, Swimming, Worship, and More! Cost: $45 We are excited-we have 13 Jr. High students attending this great event!!! Training/Education Anyone who would like training in the duties of the church, please contact Susan Johnson, Secretary at or at our at church-fenglishtyler@gmail.com. If we have enough interest, we will do another education night in the future. This includes ushering, setting up and serving communion, working in the kitchen, serving coffee, etc., lectoring, running the clicker for the screen.

5 Page 5 October October October October October October Attendance A Few Items 1) We will be taking orders for Poinsettias from Johnson s Flower box. They will be $15 again. See the ad at the back of the Newsletter. We will need the order by November 19th to assure we can get them in time. We will also have forms in the bulletins for the next few weeks and will have some on the table in the Narthex. They can be put in the offering plate or given to Susan Johnson, Secretary. 2) Cranberry Hymnals. The Cranberry Hymnals were dedicated on Sunday, October 29th during worship service. Thank you to everyone who so graciously donated to this project! Celebrating 30 Years On December 3rd, we will celebrate 30 years of piano-organ duets by Terri Lovre & Kathy Serie. They have given us this amazing music all these years and it is so appreciated by everyone at First English. Terri & Kathy will be furnishing cake & coffee for the event. Come celebrate with us following worship services. They will be playing beautiful music on December 3rd. Come and enjoy!!!!! Church News Pew Cushions We are awaiting the arrival of our new pew cushions and are hopeful they will arrive sometime in late November. We are so grateful to the Beck family for their contribution of $15,000 to go toward this project. Any monies left over will go into a fund for piano and organ upkeep. The pew cushions will be dedicated at a worship service after they have been installed. What a beautiful gift for our First English Church family. Men s Monthly Potluck Breakfast The Men s Monthly Potluck breakfast will be held Saturday morning, November 11 at 8 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Bring a breakfast item to share and join the faith and conversation with the men of First English. Thanksgiving Services Thanksgiving services this year will be held on Sunday evening, November 19th at 7 pm at Danebod Lutheran Church. Pastor Lisa will be preaching. Pumpkin desserts will be served following the services as in the past. Come and join our churches in thankfulness at this special time of the year. Change in Newsletter Mailing Effective January 1, 2018 the newsletters will no longer be mailed out. A copy can be picked up at church or they can be found online at our website:

6 Page 6 Minnesota NAPS NAPS: Nutrition Assistance for Seniors WHAT: Each package includes a nutritious balance of shelf-stable foods, plus reduced fat cheese. WHO: If you are age 60 or older and your income meets NAPS guidelines and you do live in a facility that provides meals. HOW: Contact Bev Vos at She will help get you set up. Freezer Meals It is such a mission for every church to have frozen meals on hand for those who are coming back from the hospital or aren't feeling well and could use a meal or two. We would like to get a group together to again prepare meals, soup, etc. to put in the freezer at church and be shared with those in need. Other Missions If anyone has ideas for other missions we could do within our church, please let Pastor Lisa know. Participation in our church is such a vital part of who we are. Please become a part of the work of the church. Volunteering to serve on the Ministry Groups is also a vital part of our mission. We need each and everyone of you to become an active part of our church. Missions Food Shelf We are doing a drive at the food shelf for children's hats, mitten, gloves and scarves. Gently used will work or purchased. Thank again for your generous support. We could use some men to help unload delivery trucks on the 2nd Thursday of each month from about 1:30-2:30 PM. We also need women to help stock the shelves from 1:30-3:00 pm. Also need volunteers for regular days Tuesdays 2-4 Thursdays 4-6 Please contact Marlys Dybdahl if available or interested at Your support is much appreciated. Upcoming Events: 1) Christmas is for Sharing: Adopt a family through Christmas is for Sharing. If you know of anyone who might need to utilize the program, contact Lori Etrheim ( ) or Susan Johnson ( ). First English usually takes 2-3 families and their needs will be posted on the board in the Narthex. Items need to be in the church by December 17 so they can be distributed the week of Christmas. 2) Annual Cookie Walk-Sunday, December 17 in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds will go toward the Youth Gathering in Houston in June This will also be posted in the Narthex so anyone interested can sign up to bring cookies. This is a fun event and the students will be helping us this year. 3) Hat & Mitten Tree for RTR Elementary-we will do this again during the winter months. The Christmas Tree will set in the Narthex. We will accept hats, scarves, mitten, gloves, socks.

7 Page 7 Church Council Minutes CALL TO ORDER: President: Caroll Friedrichs Church Council Minutes-Unapproved Thursday, October 19, :00 pm Council Members Present: Faye Johnson, Shirley Schnell, Kathy Serie, Anna Hesse, Ruth Rupp, Caroll Friedrichs and Pastor Lisa Meshke. Absent: Brad Wojahn & Rob Etrheim. Staff Present: Treasurer Marcy Roelofs & Susan Johnson, Secretary Devotions: Pastor Lisa Meshke M/SC to approve agenda with additions and flexibility. Pastor Lisa noted a few additions to the agenda-fundraiser for National Youth Gathering carried. M/SC by Shirley Schnell & Kathy Serie to approve the August 10, 2017 minutes, add Ruth Rupp as present and file. Carried. Financial Report: The reports were in the packets handed out. M/SC by Anna Hesse & Ruth Rupp to approve financials. Carried. Marcy noted $2,139 was given to the food shelf from third quarter outreach funds and the roof loan is down to $10,500. General Funds: $ 20, Memorial Funds: $ 3, Building Fund: $ 5, Other Dedicated Funds: $ Pew Cushion Fund: $ 12, Total in checking & Savings: $ 48, Roof Loan Balance: $ 10, Reports : Youth Group-Pastor Lisa reported on the Jr. High Youth Group Event which will be held November 17th & 18 th in Willmar, MN. There are 12 youth going. They are each paying $45 and the hotel bill is not covered in this amount. Pastor Lisa thinks the hotel will run about $400. Discussion held. There is about $1,200 in a youth fund. M/SC Kathy Serie & Shirley Schnell to take the money for the hotel from this fund. Approved. Pastor will need some adults to be chaperones for this trip. Pastor also discussed the National Youth Gathering in Houston in June-we have three from First English who are going and have paid the down payment. Old Business: Correspondence: Letter from Greg Peters for Salvation Army-won t do anything at this time. Received a thank you from Sole Hope for the kits that were made on God s Work Our Hands Day. Approval for Membership: Chad Williams, Christian Muecke, Dalton Muecke & Mason Williams. Chad was a member of Grace Parish, Russell previously. The boys will all be baptized at First English on October 28 th. M/SC by Ruth Rupp and Anna Hesse to approve the transfer of membership to First English Lutheran. Cranberry Hymnals: As of October 15th, 170 hymnals have been purchased as memorial gifts. The hymnals have been ordered and are now in the conference room. They will be dedicated on Reformation Sunday. All Committee Night: This will be held Wednesday evening, October 25 th at 7 pm. Caroll will probably be in the field so Anna will head it. Snow Blowing: Drakes will do the same as before and will also do Pastor s sidewalks for the same amount of money. M/ SC by Caroll Friedrichs & Faye Johnson to accept as stated. New Business: Advent Moving Up: Advent will begin the last Sunday of November this year. Christmas Eve Service: Because Christmas Eve falls on Sunday, we will only have one service-the 5 pm service. Fertilizer for church & parsonage lawns: Caroll is going to ask the property committee to agree to pay for the fertilizer (4 x year) & spray for both lawns. He noted it will run approximately $100 a year for both. M/SC by Anna Hesse & Kathy Serie to pay whatever it costs to keep our lawns looking beautiful. 4-H Using the Fellowship Hall 6-9 x year: Discussion held. It is a non-profit organization, so we can let them use it if they are aware it needs to be left as they found it. Also noted that the children need to stay in the Fellowship Hall and not go into the Sanctuary or the upstairs. Pastor, Gary & Susan will meet to draw up an agreement. Hearing Devices: Caroll noted that all of the hearing devices are working-have new batteries in them, etc. Caroll asked

8 Page 8 Church Council Minutes Shirley Schnell if she would help him monitor them and help others use them. Shirley will help. Thanksgiving Service: Thanksgiving service will be held Sunday evening, November 19 th at 7 pm at Danebod, Pastor Lisa will preach. Pumpkin desserts and coffee will be served after the services. Membership Software: Pastor Lisa has looked into a few different membership software options. The two she is interested in are ICON and Church 360. Pastor will check this out further and report back. SAFETY & SECURITY: Any updates: Discussion held. Pastor Lisa reported that the chime she purchased for $34 is working great to alert us when someone enters the building. She would like to move her desk and Susan s desk around, so they are facing the door instead of having their backs to the door. She hopes to get this done within the next month. She would also like a larger window in her door. She has also heard of other churches using a baby monitor with the receivers being in the office. Entrance doors: Pastor Lisa would like to have the property committee consider possibly changing the front doors and having a key pad installed on the doors, so we can lock the church. CHURCH VISION: Mission & Vision Statement: Policies & Procedures: Complaints should be directed to Pastor Lisa or the whole church council. If any council member is approached regarding a complaint or issue, the person lodging the complaint will be directed to present it at the next council meeting. Safeguarding for Children: Pastor Lisa attended a presentation in Willmar which highlighted some policies and procedures that should be in place in every church. The policies can be found on the SW MN Synod website. Ruth Rupp, Kathy Serie and Susan Johnson will meet with Pastor Lisa to work on these policies for our church. Kathy Serie noted that she & Terri Lovre will purchase cake for Sunday, December 3 rd to celebrate their 30 years of playing at First English Lutheran. She wondered if someone else could serve as she & Terri will be playing that day. Caroll & Joyce Friedrichs & Gary & Susan Johnson will serve. COUNCIL REPONSIBILITIES: Devotions for next meeting: Pastor Lisa Sunday, November 5- Shirley Schnell, need one more Sunday, November 12- Anna Hesse-Need one more Sunday, November 19- Caroll Friedrichs & Kathy Serie Sunday, November 26 Ruth Rupp-need one more Communion Servers for: Sunday, November 5-Shirley Schnell Sunday, November 19-Caroll Friedrichs Sunday, November 26-Ruth Rupp M/SC by Kathy Serie & Faye Johnson to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned Council Members Terms Going off January 2018: Darrell Denney, Faye Johnson, Shirley Schnell. Going off January 2019: Kathy Serie, Anna Hesse, Brad Wojahn Going off January 2020: Caroll Friedrichs, Rob Etrheim, Ruth Rupp

9 Page 9 WELCA News NOVEMBER 2017 WELCA NEWS Wed. Nov. 8-8:00 A.M. DO DAY Coffee- Carol Kopel 11:00 A.M. WELCA meeting with potluck lunch Hostesses: Shirley Hansen and Leona Mikkelsen THANK YOU We wish to thank all of you for your donation to the food shelf. It was greatly appreciated. MISSION FOCUS FOR NOVEMBER THANKSGIVING OFFERING Each year we have a special offering which is designated as our WELCA Thank Offering. You will find two envelopes in the newsletter one marked Thank Offering and the other our monthly offering. Please leave the envelope in the offering plate or mail it to the church in Nov. Thank Offerings are used to support the ministry of the church wide organization. The ladies have a tradition combining prayers of thanks with the offering gifts. This is the reason why we have the thank offering. We have so much to give thanks for in our lives and others. CARDS Check the card boxes on the table in the narthex. Hope you can find one to send to someone special. One recipe for a thankful heart, one cup of true love, two cups of kindness, three cups of grace, a teaspoon of patience and forgiveness and just a pinch of zest for living. That s the kind of Thanksgiving meal we re cooking in our lives together. Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful and to think about all the special people who have touch our lives. Each day,each season, each cycle offers something of beauty. Let us notice and give thanks. Diane Mariechild Wishing you the gift of faith and the blessing of hope this Thanksgiving Day! NOVEMBER 2017 WELCA NEWS Wed. Nov. 8-8:00 A.M. DO DAY Coffee- Carol Kopel 11:00 A.M. WELCA meeting with potluck lunch Hostesses: Shirley Hansen and Leona Mikkelsen Afternoon Circle, Monday, November 27th at 3 pm in the church. Morning Circle Tuesday, October 28 at 9:30 am in the church. THANK YOU We wish to thank all of you for your donation to the food shelf. It was greatly appreciated. MISSION FOCUS FOR NOVEMBER THANKSGIVING OFFERING Each year we have a special offering which is designated as our WELCA Thank Offering. You will find two envelopes in the newsletter one marked Thank Offering and the other our monthly offering. Please leave the envelope in the offering plate or mail it to the church in Nov. Thank Offerings are used to support the ministry of the church wide organization. The ladies have a tradition combining prayers of thanks with the offering gifts. This is the reason why we have the thank offering. We have so much to give thanks for in our lives and others.

10 Page 10 Birthdays, Baptisms, and Anniversaries November Birthdays Birthdays Only Appear in the Print Version of the Newsletter November Baptisms Clifford Rupp 11/6 Pam Anderson 11/7 Kalleigh Carr 11/10 Sammi Jones 11/11 Aubryn Stuefen 11/11 Jayda Johansen 11/12 Jennifer Schreurs 11/13 Paul Enemark 11/14 Virgil Norgaard 11/19 Kyle Anderson 11/20 Derek Johnson 11/20 Joshua Trump 11/20 Oakley Lustfield 11/22 Grace Bettendorf 11/25 Shallyn Dybdahl 11/25 Jodi Schreurs 11/26 Kelly Dybdahl 11/27 Anthony Lovre 11/27 Destiny Fredricks 11/28 Jaedyn Houselog 11/29 Kaysie Serreyn 11/29 Dan Lovre 11/30 November Anniversaries Roy & Marlene Yonker 11/12

11 Page 11 Service Assignments Ushers: Service Assignments for November 2017 November 5: * Paul Enemark, Dennis Jensen, Darrel Erb November 12: * Brandon Novak, Dennis Jensen, Merle Hansen, Wayne Enderson November 19 * Michael Norgaard, Isaac & Jonah Norgaard, Dan & Linda Bettin November 26 * Kurt Larsen, Wayne Enderson, Andrew Larsen, Brandon Enemark Greeters: November 5: Wayne & Barb Enderson November 12: Shirley Hansen & Susan Fischer November 19: Marcy Roelofs & Sherry Roelofs November 26: Jack Johnson Organist November 5: Terri Lovre November 12: Betty Jo Solberg November 19 Betty Jo Solberg November 26: Terri Lovre Lector November 5: Sara Thomas November 12: Kamryn Novak November 19: Susan Norgaard November 26: Alva Enemark Altar Guild: November 5: Chelsey Jackson November 12: Barb Enderson November 19: Dawn Wichern & Marlys Dybdahl November 26: Mary Taylor & Kelli Larsen Communion Assistants: November 5: Kelly Erb & Chelsey Jackson November 19: Alyssa Newborg & Susan Norgaard November 26: Kelli Larsen & Alan Roelofs Coffee Fellowship: November 5: Alva & Paul Enemark & Kelly Erb November 12: Dennis & Esther Jensen & Marlene Johnson November 19: Dan & Linda Bettin & Mike & Susan Norgaard November 26: Carol Kopel, Marcy Roelofs, Linda Johansen Offering Counters: November 5: Shirley Schnell-Need one more November 12: Anna Hesse-Need one more November 19: Caroll Friedrichs & Kathy Serie November 26: Ruth Rupp-Need one more Communion Servers from Council: November 5: Shirley Schnell November 19: Caroll Friedrichs November 26: Ruth Rupp Screen Clickers: November 5: Carol Kopel November 12: Ron Ries November 19: Ron Ries November 26: Carol Kopel

12 Page 12 If you would like to give a poinsettia In Memory or in Honor of someone this Christmas, please fill out this form and place it in the offering plate or bring to the church office by November 19th. We will be ordering them from Johnson s Flower Box for $15 in either red, white or Jingle Bell. Flowers can be taken home after Christmas Eve Service. Make check payable to Johnson s Flower Box. If you prefer you may purchase somewhere else and bring into the church to share. Please fill out the form either way. Your Name In Memory of In Honor of