A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF CHETEK & DOVRE LUTHERAN CHURCHES

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1 the July 2015 ViSiTOR A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF CHETEK & DOVRE LUTHERAN CHURCHES Vol. 3 Issue 7 COMINGS AND GOINGS BY PASTOR REDFIELD "The Lord will bless your going out and coming in from this time forth and forevermore." Psalm 121:8 Coming Sunday, July 5th, we begin our summer worship schedule with 9 am worship at Chetek and 10:30 am worship at Dovre. As of July 1, Pastor Dave Whelan s service ends at Chetek and Dovre and we say tusen takk for his faithful ministry this past year and pray God s blessings on his life and future ministry. We do the same for Pastor Janelle Harrison and our brothers and sisters of Trinity Lutheran who partnered with us this past year! Coming July 15th, our National Youth Gathering group heads for Detroit, Michigan, for a time of fun, fellowship and service. Keep our young people and adult chaperones in your prayers and donate / buy a pie at the Liberty Fest Art in the Park stand to support our group! July s mission offering goes to Luther Park Bible Camp, which is in full swing with summer campers. Check out opportunities for all ages if you haven t already and let us hold up our Bible Camp in our prayers and financial support! NYG Needs Pies 2 Dovre WELCA News 3 Chetek WELCA News 4 Calendar 5 Worship Assistants Chetek Council Minutes 6-7 Chetek Stewardship 8 Dovre Council Minutes CLC s Financial Summary Dovre Lector Reader Schedule & Pastor Info Coming soon, we will be calling a Youth Minister to work with Chetek and Dovre churches. Pray the Lord will send the right person to help us grow in our outreach to youth and families. Thanks for your partnership in The Gospel! Pastor Guy

2 Page 2 Pie Donations Needed to Help Our National Youth Gathering Youth Can we count on you to donate a pie(s) for our pie stand at the Art in the Park event, July 4-5th at the Airport Park? 30 pies have been donated. Thank you for your donation. Thank you to the six families (out of 300) who responded to the automated message plea for more pies this week. We still need another 90 pies to make our quota. 90 Pies need to be fruit or nut as there is no refrigeration at the park. Some ideas are blueberry (a crowd favorite we ve heard), blackberry, raspberry, apple, cherry, peach, pecan, walnut or any other fruit or nut pie that will hold up well in warm weather. You can bake a frozen pie, make one from scratch, buy a pie, or give a monetary donation. It s super easy! Pies need to be dropped off in the church kitchen on Friday, July 3rd. Thank you for your help. Be sure to stop in and purchase a great slice of pie with ice cream on July 4-5th from 10-4 p.m. at the Airport Park while checking out the awesome crafts. We d love it if you d give us a helping hand as well. Please call or (cheteklutheran@chibardun.net) the church office if you can donate. Our National Youth Gathering Youth are: Eric Anderson, Trevor Buse, Alexis Carlson, Mya & Travis Monnier and chaperones: Theresa Anderson & Corey Monnier. These families have been busy doing a variety of fundraising that didn t require help from the congregation such as delivering phone books in January, serving the Lutefisk Dinner and Easter Breakfast. We are counting on your pies and help to give the kids the final boost to get them on their way to the National Youth Gathering in Detroit, Michigan, July 15-19, 2015.

3 Page 3 Dovre Lutheran Women of the ELCA NEWS Upcoming Meetings/Events East Mission Circle will be eating out. We will meet on July 2nd, at NOON, at Pokegama Inn. General Meeting: This will be a trip, for our women and men, to Global Health on July 23rd. Leaving time will be announced, so watch your bulletins. We plan to spend from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm there. We will tour the facilities, have lunch there and help with some projects. We will be taking bandages and any donated, clean, used braces. They are also in need of toothpaste (in date) and cloth diapers. Quilting: July 30th (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE) at 9:30 and we will be eating out for lunch Stewardship Projects: LWR: School Kits 4-70 sheet notebooks 30 centimeter ruler 1 pencil sharpener 1 blunt scissors 5 unsharpened #2 pencils 5 black or blue ballpoint pens 1 box of 24 crayons 2 1/2 inch eraser FOOD SHELF: Sugar Dates to Remember: August 12th is the Knapp Haven Birthday Party at 2:00. Please remember to bring you pie to the activity room by 1:30. It is time to register for the Women and Girls HON Retreat at Luther Park on August 24th and 25th. Registration forms will be in the entry of the church.

4 Page 4 Chetek Lutheran Women of the ELCA NEWS JULY 1 JULY 3 JULY 15 W/ELCA will not meet in July Pies are needed for the Youth of our Church who are serving at the Airport at the Craft Sale July 4 & 5. If you are able to help out, please leave your pie in the Church Kitchen on Friday. No refrigerated pies. W/ELCA Officers meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Church Kitchen AUGUST 5 W/ELCA MEETING with Connie Scharlau of Arcadia presenting a program on THE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE. Let Everything that Breathes Praise the Lord is her theme. AUGUST Heart of the North Women s Retreat at Luther Park Bible Camp. More information will be coming. SEPTEMBER 2, 9:00 a.m. WORK DAY putting together the kits. Bring cookies for Shut-ins. COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE: JULY 5 Men s Breakfast JULY 12 THRIVENT, Ann Matheny JULY 19 Tabitha Circle JULY 26 Tabitha Circle AUGUST 2 AUGUST 16 Hannah Circle AUGUST 30 Elizabeth Circle AUGUST 9 Deborah Circle AUGUST 23 Tabitha Circle SEPTEMBER 6 Deborah Circle Inventory for Lutheran World Relief has been completed. Additional items are still needed. Please read the Lutheran World Relief reminder for kits and the back page containing the inventory of what is in stock in the narthex by the big basket.

5 Page 5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7am Men s Breakfast 1 6:30 pm Worship Noon East Mission Circle at Pokegama Inn Office Closed for Holiday 9:00 am Worship *5 10:00 am Coffee Fellowship 10:00 am Community Worship at Chetek Beach 10:30 am Worship 1:30 pm Pelican Place Worship Pastor s 6 Sabbath 9 am Bible Study 4:00 p.m. Elizabeth Circle 7:00 pm Brass Choir 7 7am Men s Breakfast 8 1:00 p.m. Tabitha at Church with Karen Magnuson hostess 5:30 pm Potluck Supper Annual Fish Fry with Chuck Matson at the park next door 6:30 pm Worship 9 10 Kinship Chetek Lanes 3-8 pm 11 9:00 am Worship 12 10:00 am Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am Worship 1:30 pm Pelican Place Worship Pastor s 13 Sabbath 9 am Bible Study 7:00 pm Brass Choir 14 9:30 am Deborah Bible Study & Quilting 7am Men s Breakfast 15 10:00 am Church Council 9:00 am W/ELCA Board 6:30 pm Worship :00 am Worship *19 10:00 am Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am Worship 1:30 pm Pelican Place Worship Pastor s 20 Sabbath 9 am Bible Study Hannah Noon lunch at Pokegama followed by Bible study at Church 7:00 pm Brass Choir 21 6:00 pm Church Council 7am Men s Breakfast 22 6:30 pm Worship Global Health Ministries :00 am Worship 26 10:00 am Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am Worship 1:30 pm Pelican Place Worship Pastor s 27 Sabbath 9 am Bible Study 7:00 pm Brass Choir 28 7am Men s Breakfast 29 3:00 pm Bible Study Briefing 6:30 pm Worship 9:30 am Quilting Lunch Out Communion at Chetek Lutheran Church (CLC) is on the * dates. Activities at Dovre Lutheran Church (DLC) are noted in the gray boxes. Communion is every Sunday.

6 Page 6 DATE TIME *5 12 *19 26 USHERS 9:00 John Halberg Captain DeWayne Roe Tina Gordon Kevin Prill July Worship Assistants ACOLYTES Logan Blumer Carson Hoff READERS Oscar Skoug ALTAR GUILD Kathy Bowers Rosa Lea Bachman Judy Gonzales Carol Moon Judy Toufar 10:30 Nadia Rada Karin Jorstad Judy Nielsen 9:00 John Halberg Captain DeWayne Roe Tina Gordon Kevin Prill Claire Knutson Carter Buchman Dorothy Marquardt Kathy Bowers Rosa Lea Bachman Judy Gonzales Carol Moon Judy Toufar 10:30 Karin Jorstad Judy Nielsen 9:00 John Halberg Captain DeWayne Roe Tina Gordon Kevin Prill Dominic Elwood Brittany Neisler Bob Rogers Kathy Bowers Rosa Lea Bachman Judy Gonzales Carol Moon Judy Toufar 10:30 Karin Jorstad Judy Nielsen 9:00 John Halberg Captain DeWayne Roe Tina Gordon Kevin Prill Samantha Garland Brooke Hanson Sandra Harelstad Kathy Bowers Rosa Lea Bachman Judy Gonzales Carol Moon Judy Toufar 10:30 Karin Jorstad Judy Nielsen ORGANIST Mary Johnson Rita Hong Julie Odil Rita Hong Mary Johnson Julie Odil David Bognar Chetek Lutheran Church Council Minutes Tuesday, June 23, 2015 A Community of Faith Empowered to Know Christ and Make Christ Known Members Present: Bob Bitney, Caroline France, Don Johnson, Sandi Gunderson, Bruce Kamrath, Diane Kohn, Kelly Knowlton, Shirley Morley, Lynn Trowbridge, Pastor Guy Absent: Harry Bergman, Kathy Bowers, Larry Nelson Meeting Called to Order: by President Bruce Kamrath Opening Devotions: by Caroline France, entitled, Generous Heart, 1 Samuel 30: 2-24 Hearing of Visitors: Rob Carlson updated us about the mowing area at the Outdoor Worship Center and has agreed to take on the mowing of the church property. Wages will be set at a later time. Rob also shared a picture of lot lines. It was discussed as a possibility of purchasing a riding mower to keep the two lots and the church side properly mowed. The Trust Fund has been contacted. Pastor s Report: Upcoming Events

7 Page 7 June 28 th Pastor Dave s Farwell at Dovre July 5 th - This Sunday we will begin with one worship service at Chetek Lutheran, July and August at 9:00 am. Dovre worship at 10:30 am. Pastor Guy will preach at both of them. July 7-9 th Vacation Days July th National Youth Gathering in Detroit, MI. Bookkeeper s Report: May Claims After reviewing, Note; all bills need a signature and event put on the slip at the time of charging at any of the stores MSC (Lynn/Sandi) to approve Treasurer s Report MSC (Sandi/Lynn) to approve Approval of July Mission Envelope Luther Park MSC (Lynn/Caroline) Announcements, Communications, and Committee Reports: W ELCA Nothing at this time No other reports Old Business: Parsonage Update Our renter has decided to stay at this time. New Business: Online Giving Bruce mentioned some churches have a apps program for tithing. Will look at it latter on as a possibility if there is interest. Youth and Family Minister Job Description - Bruce handed out a copy to each. Many people worked on it and feel it is ready for approval. MSC (Lynn/Bob) to approve After approval from Dovre council the job will be posted. Youth and Family Minister Application - MSC (Lynn/Bob) to approve Arthur Kearney Resignation of Mowing Accepted, Rob Carlson will take it over. Revisit Building Usage Policy Discussion followed, will be reviewing the policy for better understanding. Coffee Hour, June 28 th by Council Bruce, Caroline, Bob will furnish treats, Sandi & Diane will serve Thank You to Luther Park - Sandi will send a thank you to Luther Park for helping us host the Joint Worship service and the Ugandan Children s Choir. Next Meeting, July 21 Devotions Sandi and Snacks Lynn Minutes approved via Closed with prayer by Pastor Guy and the Lord s Prayer Acting Secretary, Sandi Gunderson

8 Page 8 Fourth of July: Remembering America as a Nation Under God "The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: that it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity." - John Quincy Adams America became a free country on July 4, God Bless America Lyrics - by Irving Berlin God bless America, Land that I love, Stand beside her and guide her Thru the night with a light from above; From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans white with foam, God bless America, My home, sweet home. God bless America, My home, sweet home. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans white with foam, God bless America, My home, sweet home. God bless America, My home, sweet home. What does that mean to you today in remembering those who Served the Lord with Gladness and gave the ultimate sacrifice? How would you put yourself on the list of service today to God, Your Community and Your Church with the use of your time, talent and treasures? This can be a spiritual awaking in your life. Stewardship Committee Co-Chairs David & Caroline France

9 Page 9 Dovre Lutheran Church Council Meeting of June 21, 2015 The meeting was called to order by President Wayne Olson at 10:10 a.m.. Members present: Oscar Skoug, Gary Nielsen, Arlene Hoveland, Paul Carlson, Cathy Albrecht, Gail Ranney, Wayne Olson, Karin Jorstad. Pastor Guy Redfield here. Secretary's Report reviewed. Motion made by Oscar and seconded by Gary to accept the Minutes. Motion passed. Treasurer's Report reviewed. Paul made a motion to send $ from the Dovre Dash to the Northern Wisconsin Veterans' Memorial Cemetery. Motion seconded by Gail and passed. Motion made by Gary to accept the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Paul. Motion carried. Wayne reported that Chetek Lutheran has been working on a Job Description for the new Youth and Family Ministry position. Wayne made copies of the Description and passed them out to the Council members. Our new sidewalk project has been completed by Ric Boelkes of TDM Concrete. The bill is for $ Gary reported that the Cemetery Map project is done. Matthew Shilts, Surveyor, submitted the bill for $ for the work done. The map is currently in the Elevator Room in the church. It was suggested that we try that location out and put a sign out front indicating where visitors can find it. A suggestion was also made to mark the founders' graves. Motion was made by Oscar and seconded by Gary to pay the bill of $ to Matthew Shilts. Motion carried. Paul said he would look into getting the sign made for the church; Bloomer was recommended. The next Council meeting is tentatively set for July 15 th at 10:00 a.m. Chetek Lutheran. We may opt for a joint meeting with Chetek Lutheran if it is due around that time. Motion made by Oscar to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Karin Jorstad, Secretary.

10 Page 10 Chetek Lutheran s Financial Summary for May 2015 GENERAL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE: -$ DEPOSITS: $26, DISBURSEMENTS: $25, ENDING BALANCE: $14.04 MEMORIAL & GIFTS BEGINNING BALANCE: $23, CONTRIBUTIONS: $9, DISBURSEMENTS: $7, ENDING BALANCE: $25, SAVINGS ON M & G $ SPECIAL MISSIONS FOR May 2015: NW Synod Assembly Offering $ Our Benevolence payments for MAY 2015 totaled $1,057.17, which is 6% of our tithes, unpledged and loose offerings. WE RECEIVED $ IN THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS FOR MAY. THANK YOU!!! Every month we transfer the Thrivent donations to our Memorial & Gifts Account for special projects. This month we retained them in our General Fund account to be able to cover May expenses. In May, we received a very generous offering in the amount of $ This was put into our Memorials & Gift account as a member trust fund. Due to decreased summer offerings, we have already used $ of the donation to cover May's general expenses. MEMORIAL & GIFTS ACCOUNT SUMMARY DEPOSITS Undesignated: 3.18 Interest, $ is not allotted to any fund Choir Music: $ Total robe cleaning balance is $ Video Streaming: $ Trust Fund Deposit: $ Transfer from Video Screen to Sunday School Windows $ Hymnals: $ WELCA donation to Sunday School Windows $ WITHDRAWS: Choir Music to JW Pepper: $46.99 WELCA Communication: $65.50 for Call in Service & Kitchen phone which WELCA pays each month Video Streaming: Monthly Charge: Good Samaritan Fund: $ assistance Trust Fund: $ If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding the church finances, or if you have ideas on improvement, you are always welcome to attend the Council meeting or contact me directly. I am always willing to take your ideas or concerns to the Financial Meeting and the Council Meeting. The Financial Records are OPEN RECORDS. If you would like to review them in detail, you can make an appointment to do so. PLEASE contact me directly at the or phone listed below. Sincerely, your bookkeeper, Kelly Knowlton kellykelly2@aol.com

11 Page 11 Dovre Scripture Reading Schedule July 5, Oscar Skoug July 12, Dorothy Marquardt July 19, Bob Rogers July 26, Sandra Harelstad August 2, Gary Nielsen August 9, Connie Olson August 16, Oscar Skoug August 23, Dorothy Marquardt August 30, Bob Rogers September 6, Sandra Harelstad September 13, Gary Nielsen September 20, Connie Olson September 27, Oscar Skoug October 4, Dorothy Marquardt October 11, Bob Rogers October 18, Sandra Harelstad October 25, Gary Nielsen November 1, Connie Olson November 8, Oscar Skoug November 15, Dorothy Marquardt November 22, Bob Rogers November 29, Sandra Harelstad Pastoral Staff Senior Pastor Guy Redfield Home Phone:

12 Change Service Requested Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit #4 Chetek, WI Phone: Dial in Worship Phone #: Kitchen Phone #: Chetek Lutheran Church 1419 Second Street ~ PO Box 625 Chetek, WI T H E V I S I T O R J U L Y