Faith Matters. F A I T H L U T H E R A N C H U R C H The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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1 Faith Matters M A R C H F A I T H L U T H E R A N C H U R C H The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America WORSHIP TIMES SUNDAYS 9:00 A.M WEDNESDAYS 6:15 P.M. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP CHURCH OFFICE 255 Roosevelt Street PO Box 369 Valders, Wisconsin Phone Fax Website STAFF DIRECTORY Erica Cunningham, Senior Pastor Direct Office Line Cell: pastorerica@tds.net Nicole Welke, Associate Pastor Direct Office Line Cell: pastornicole@tds.net Christine Olson, Adm. Assistant Faith Matters Editor ...faith21@tds.net David Kriewald, Custodian Derek Luckow, Bell Choir Director Kim Bremer, Dennis Luckow, Carol Ulness, Becky Schultz Contemporary Worship Coordinators Erin Lenzner, Mixed Choir Director Peggy Madson & Sue Riesterer, Organists INSIDE In the Life of Faith...2 In the Life of Faith continued...3 Finances...4 Liturgical Roles/Membership...5 Tulip and Daffodil form...6 Spirit Led, Spirit Shaped...7 Faith Lutheran Church Minutes...8 What is Lutheran Disaster Response? Lutheran Disaster Response brings God s hope, healing and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need. Lutheran Disaster Response strives to help the church continue to be church in the midst of disaster following Christ s call to bring hope and healing to our neighbor in need. Some key areas of work include: Providing emotional and spiritual care for people who have been affected by a disaster and for leaders who respond to a disaster Coordinating volunteers through our local affiliates Assisting refugees in a holistic way by meeting the varied needs of the Community. Promoting disaster risk-reduction by helping communities build their assets thereby reducing the effects of likely disasters. Providing long-term recovery efforts by addressing the unmet needs months or even years after a disaster strikes Lutheran Disaster Response brings God s hope, healing and renewal to those whose lives have been disrupted by disasters, in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need. Internationally and throughout the United States, Lutheran Disaster Response makes sure that each community receives the physical, mental and emotional care needed to recover from a disaster. In the United States, Lutheran Disaster Response works through 39 local affiliates across the country to respond to a disaster from a local level. This is a crucial element of our work because each affiliate has the partnerships, the connections, and the history with the community to help determine what is needed for the recovery work these organizations provide help to affected homeowners and communities by helping them muck out, clean-up and rebuild. Internationally, we work through the long-standing relationships of the ELCA with global companions and partners. These relationships allow, Lutheran Disaster Response to take into account not only the immediate needs of the moment but the long-term goals of the communities in which we engage. Through your generous gifts we have the staying power to be there as long as needed. Thanks to you, Lutheran Disaster Response is in it for the long haul. Pastor Erica

2 In the Life of Faith... Senior Christians will meet Tuesday, March 17 at 9:00 a.m. at Mr. Lucky s. March Stewardship TUBFRIM (CANCELED STAMPS) PROJECT Canceled stamps are collected and then shipped through the Sons of Norway International Organization to Norway. There the stamps are prepared and packaged to be resold to stamp collectors world wide. The profits earned are used to provide care and aid to handicapped children in Norway. Stamps must have a margin around them, preferably 1/2" or they cannot be used. Canceled stamps can be placed in the drawer in the welcome center in the gathering space. Saturday, March 21 is the Chili Cook-off at Faith starting at 4:30. All are invited to attend! Come to the fellowship hall. More details to follow! Habitat Spring Chili Warm-up and Bake Sale Saturday, March 7 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Cost: $5.00 an adult and $3.00 for children under 12 Baked goods are needed pies, cakes, bars, breads, etc. (no cream desserts, please). Part of the donations will be used as desserts and extras will be sold in the Fireside Room. Donations can be dropped off at First Lutheran, 521 N. 8th Street, Friday, March 6 between noon and 3:00 p.m. or Saturday, March 7 after 8:30 a.m. Women of the ELCA Spring Event April 11 All women are invited to the Green Bay Conference Women of the ELCA Spring Event Saturday, April 11 at Peace Lutheran in Kunesh (7 miles west of Green Bay). The theme for the event is Here I Am, Lord. Send Me! based on Isaiah 6:8. Pastor Natalie Kramer McComb will speak on how we can discover and develop the raw materials/gifts God has given us. Think of a bar of iron which is worth about $5.00 as it is, but if made into sewing needles it increases to $5,000, and if made into balance springs for Swiss watches, to $500,000. What are your gifts worth? The day will begin with registration at 8:15 am followed by a worship service led by Pastor Don Behrendt, music from the Peace Youth Choir, a presentation by Pastor Natalie, time to share what women of your congregation are doing with their gifts, and then lunch. Women are invited to bring in-kind gifts of new or gently used items needed to set up a kitchen such as utensils, silverware, bakeware, dishes, pots and pans, and kitchen towels for the Golden House, N.E.W. Community Shelter & Wellspring. Part of the worship offering will go to support local food pantries. The fee for the event is $10 which includes morning refreshments and lunch. If you are interested in attending, please call Arlene

3 Transfiguration Sunday! Hid the Alleluias in worship and buried seeds to wait and see them transformed into new life on Easter. An amazing night was had by all at the Variety Show! There were great talents shared with all those gathered. A huge thanks to all those who shared their talents and all those who put countless hours into planning this night. 3 3

4 Finances Income - January Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget Envelope Offerings $ 19, Loose Offerings $ Other Income $ General Fund Income $ 19, $ 26, $ 19, $ 26, Dedicated Income $ $ Total Income $ 19, $ 19, Operating Expenses - January General Fund Expense $ 32, $ 26, $ 32, $ 26, Dedicated Expense $ $ Total Expenses $ 32, $ 32, Year to Date General Fund Net Income (12,565.78) Balances as of January 31, 2015 Assets: General Fund Checkbook: $ 45, Capital Appeal December 31, 2014 Denmark State Bank Loan Balance - $469, Monthly required payment $ 3, Additional payment for December $27, Total January payment $30, Principle paid $28, Interest paid $1, January 31, 2015 Denmark State Bank Loan Balance - $440, Donations World Hunger: In memory of Marty Van Lishout by Gregory and Cathy Mannel. Capital Appeal Fund: In memory of Gary Mittnacht by Bob and Marge Klessig and Bryce and Penny Larson. Twenty eight more donations were given this month. Food Pantry: In memory of Gary Mittnacht by Knights of Columbus, Ava Ulness, Bud & Faye Rusch, John & Kerry Schnell, Kim Bremer, Lois and Gaylord Lambries. In memory of Mary Haupt by Ramona Madson and Ron and Cindy Pederson. In memory of Dorothy Halverson by Ron and Cindy Pederson. Scholarship Fund: In memory of Gary Mittnacht and Mary Haupt by Delton and Cheryl Duchow. Youth Program: In memory of Gary Mittnacht by Glenn and Marlene Thomsen. Music Fund: In memory of Gary Mittnacht by Romelle Rusch. Quilters: In memory of Leona Vogel by Virginia Meyer and Donald and J ette Marlborough. One additional donation was given this month. Undesignated Fund: In memory of Marty Van Lishout by Colleen Riesterer. 4

5 Liturgical Liturgical Roles Roles ~ Worship Responsibilities Pastoral Acts Funerals... Gary Mittnacht Membership Baptized Confirmed Families Worship Attendance Sunday Wednesday Total 1/ / / / / Communion 1/18 1/21 2/1 2/4 2/15 2/18 Congregation Guests Home Comm Altar Guild Servers Communion: March 1, 15, Committee #2 April 2, 5, 12, 19, Committee #1 Marlene Evenson, Chair (Committee #1) Bev Torrison, Chair (Committee #2) Lectors 3/1 Jennifer Berge 3/4 4:00 Hannah Evenson 7:00 Myranda Manke 3/8 Callie Olson 3/11 4:00 7:00 Myranda Manke 3/15 Cheryl Duchow 3/18 4:00 Hannah Evenson 7:00 Dylan/Kyle Conrad 3/22 Don Domrath 3/25 4:00 Caroline Berge 7:00 Bailey Jo Goehring 3/29 Stefanie Kaderabek Communion Servers 3/1 Michelle and Erin Schwoerer 3/15 Delton and Cheryl Duchow 3/29 Stefanie Kaderabek & Joyce Sorenson Fellowship Hour 3/1 The Don Johnson & Mike Hougen Families 3/8 Ron and Kaye Jandrey 3/15 The Ron Jones & George Junk Families 3/22 The Bob Argall & Dean Behnke Families 3/29 The Larry Madson & Robert Linsmeier Families Acolyte Schedule 3/1 Kolten Johnson 3/4 4:00 Caroline Berge 7:00 Isaac Petska 3/8 Ava Petska 3/11 4:00 Desirae Behnke 7:00 Josh Korlesky 3/15 Trenton O Leary 3/18 4:00 7:00 Kolten Johnson 3/22 Jessica Jeske 3/25 4:00 Ethan Fahley 7:00 Emma Karstaedt 3/29 Acolyte: Dylan Conrad Crucifer: Kyle Conrad Head Usher Schedule- Sunday March... Scott Reinertson & Richard Christianson April... Glenn Otto Greeters 3/1 LuAnn Helgeson, Jordan Bratz, Nathan Mayzik 3/4 4:00 Hannah Evenson, Katie Kapinos, Trenton O Leary 7:00 Katie Kapinos and Jessica Jeske 3/8 Bob and Norma Argall 3/11 4:00 Quinten Robley, Kolten Johnson, Hannah Evenson, Ethan Fahley 7:00 Gracie Shillcox & Tannor Wittmus 3/15 Don and Dolores Johnson 3/18 4:00 Caroline & Otis Berge Desirae Behnke, Quinten Robley 7:00 Dylan & Kyle Conrad 3/22 Ron and Jo Jones 3/25 4:00 Josh Korlesky & Gracie Shillcox 7:00 Katie Kapinos & Isaac Petska 3/29 Bryce and Penny Larson Ushers 3/1 Matt and Jennifer Berge Family 3/4 7:00 Jordan Bratz, Nathan Mayzik, Preston Hansen, Brock Soukup 3/8 Isaac & Jared Petska, Tyler Madson 3/11 7:00 Jordan Bratz, Nathan Mayzik Preston Hansen, Brock Soukup 3/15 Steve Ahrens, Gary Bratz, Rolyn Jorgenson 3/18 7:00 Jordan Bratz, Nathan Mayzik Preston Hansen, Tannor Wittmus 3/22 Steve & Ginny Schwoerer Family 3/25 7:00 Jordan Bratz, Nathan Mayzik Preston Hansen, Tannor Wittmus 3/29 Bob Argall, Ben Cigler, Ron Jandrey 5

6 SPIRIT LED, SPIRIT SHAPED A Journey Together Bishop Gerald Mansholt welcomes all High School Youth in the Synod to gather for a time for Dwelling in the Word, lots of conversation & prayer, and getting to know one another as we talk about who we are and where God might be calling us into mission. We intend this gathering to be an important step in a Spirit-led process of shaping the synod to participate more deeply in God s mission in the world. Having the voice of our youth is very important as we have small group conversations by Dwelling in the Word, Listening and Praying Together and Asking: What might God be up to in our synod? Where might the Spirit be stirring our imaginations for ministry? Please consider joining us Sunday, March 1st 2:00 pm 5:00 pm St. John Lutheran Church, 318 Garfield, Marion Soda, Water and snacks will be provided Reservations would be appreciated to jill.roznowski@ecsw.org However, no one will be turned away. Ours Through Adoption of Northeastern Wisconsin is presenting its 30 th Annual Adoption Conference on the St. Norbert College campus in De Pere, on Saturday, March 14. Topics include introduction to adoption, transracial parenting, developmental behavior vs. adoption related challenges, what is in the hearts and minds of adopted teens, talking to kids about adoption, and an adoptive parent panel. For more information, contact OURS at oursthroughadoption@gmail.com or call Visit our website at: for additional information and registration. 6

7 Tulip & Daffodil Order Form Instructions for Ordering 1. $8.00 per plant. 2. Make checks payable to Faith Lutheran Church. 3. DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS SUNDAY, MARCH 15. I (We) wish to order a Tulip plant to be placed in church during Easter. Name(s) of Person(s) ordering: I (We) wish to order a Daffodil plant to be placed in church during Easter. Name(s) of Person(s) ordering: This plant is (circle one) In Special Thanksgiving or In Memory In Honor of Paid $8.00 PLEASE INDICATE: Not Paid $8.00 I wish to donate my plant where needed. I will take my plant home by Friday, April 10. World Hunger I would like to give money to World Hunger in lieu of a plant. This is (circle one) In Special Thanksgiving or In Memory In Honor of Name(s) of Person(s) ordering: Amount of money enclosed The Board of Parish Organization wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the many people who help with our fellowship hour. Without your cooperation, this would not be such a success! It s Time to Go to Church The little girl with shining eyes Her eager face aglow Said, Daddy, it is almost time To go to church, let s go. They teach us there of Jesus love Of how He died for all Upon the cruel cross to save Those who on Him do call. Oh no, said Daddy, not today I ve worked hard all this week And I must have one day to rest I m going to the creek. For there I can relax and rest And fishing s fine they say So run along, don t bother me We ll go some other day. Now months and years have passed away The plea is heard no more, Come Daddy, let us go to church Those childhood days are o er And now that Daddy s growing old When life is almost thru; He finds the time to go to church But what does daughter do? She says Oh Daddy, not today I stayed up all last night, And I ve just got to have some sleep Besides, I look a sight. Then Daddy lifts a trembling hand To brush away the tears, He hears again the pleading voice Distinctly through the years He sees a small girl s shining face Upturned with eyes aglow, Who said It s time to go to church Please, Daddy, won t you go? 7

8 The meeting was called to order by President Bob Argall at 6:34 PM. Those present were Pastor Erica, Lyle Roehrig, Robert Argall, Cheryl Duchow, David Haupt, Jan Mulhaney, Jim Schuessler, Carol Ulness, Michelle Schwoerer, Pastor Nicole, and Julie Endries. Devotions were led by Julie Endries. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the January BOD meeting. Motion carried. Board Reports: Stewardship-Expenses were a lot higher than income in January due to a large insurance payment. The amount of giving in January is the lowest it has been in twelve years. The checkbook balance is $49, The Capital Fund balance is $94, More was taken in than the payment amount, so were able to put some away. Lay Ministry-They are planning for the Lenten and Easter services. They are also planning for the Pine Haven Men s Chorus, who will be here April 26 th. Evangelism They sent out postcards and letters to the inactives, and were receiving some responses. They are planning an Evangelism event for April 19 th and 22 nd. They also have some new members who wish to join. Parish Fellowship-They had their meeting February 10 th and discussed the Chili Cookoff. They would like to have it Saturday, March 21 st. They have an over 80 s luncheon scheduled for noon on April 14 th. Property-The refrigerator in the kitchen has been replaced and a commercial vacuum cleaner purchased to replace one that they could not repair. Christian Education- Pastor Erica reported for Chloe that offerings for Sunday School were very low. They are going to send some more envelopes home. Also, confirmation students do not get envelopes and they are checking into changing that. During Lent, they are doing a Spring Mission Project it will be bees. Lisa Mulhaney is creating a beehive to display. Coins for Camp will be done after Easter. Youth Their focus was on the Talent Show. They took in approximately $2,500. The JYG is this weekend. Youth camp for 3 rd and 4 th graders is in March. Pastor s Report- Pastor Erica reported that thank you cards were sent out to those who completed their Capital Appeal Commitment and letters to those working on their commitment, letting them know their status. Pastor Erica will be having cataract surgery. Pastor Nicole- Pastor Nicole reported that she will be having a new member class. She is looking into new ways to partner with the school. President s Report Old Business: Some of the money counters, Dorothy Leischner, Ruth Torrison and Christine Olson were brought into the meeting so the board could ask them questions about their procedures. After discussion, a motion was made and seconded to have two people take the money to the bank. Motion carried. Jim Scheussler is going to prepare a draft of procedures for handling money and will forward it on to the Pastors. New Business: A motion was made and seconded to have Rose Behnke, Jennifer Berge, Robert Klessig and Tim Endries as Pastor Nicole s Support Committee. Motion carried. A motion was made and seconded to appoint Parker Ulness to fill the unexpired term of Jim Scheussler to the Youth & Family Board, when Jim moves up to the President s position. Motion carried. A motion was made and seconded to appoint Heidi Kapinos to fill the unexpired term of Darrell Knops on the Endowment Committee. Motion carried. A motion was made and seconded to hold the election meeting on April 19 th right after the 9:00 AM service. Motion carried. Vacation time for the Pastors was referred to the Personnel Committee. The next meeting will be held March 23 at 6:30 PM. Devotions will be by Carol Ulness. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM with The Lord s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl M. Duchow Faith Lutheran Church Minutes 2/16/15 8