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1 Sundays and Beyond East Koshkonong Lutheran Church July 2018 Newsletter CHURCH OFFICE UPDATED PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CONTACTS: We need YOU to make our 175th Anniversary directory complete! Sign up for your photography session in the Church Narthex Sunday Mornings or Online appt.lifetouch.com Mondays (9am)- Thursdays (2pm) Hear about Houston Our Youth will share some of their experience on July 8 in worship! They will also serve coffee during fellowship hour and be available to answer questions about their experience of the trip. They will also share again more thoroughly on September 16, in worship and during fellowship hour.

2 From the Pastor s Desk Pastor Brenda Lovick Contact Information: : pastor.brendalovick@gmail.com Cell Phone: Dear Friends at EKLC, As you are receiving this newsletter, I am with eleven other people in Houston, TX, at the ELCA Youth Gathering. We are hearing inspiring messages from young people from all walks of life about addiction, about military service, about identity and self-worth. We are learning the multitude of ways that the church makes a difference in the world. We are worshiping together in new and beautiful ways. We are serving in the city to hopefully connect with someone in need and walk alongside them to see our world from a completely different point of view. I am blessed and honored to be able to witness the life and growth in our young people on this trip. I pray that they encounter Jesus in a way that inspires them. I pray that they are changed by this experience. I was changed when I went as a youth to the 1994 ELCA Youth Gathering in Atlanta. Here I am, in the back on the left, in a hotel lobby, posing with a part of my youth group from DeForest. I m still connected with these people, and most of them are attending church and raising families in the church. What I remember most about this trip is the energy that came from a group of over 30,000 people singing and worshiping all in the same space. And then I remember coming back to my little church in DeForest and hearing for the first time that I might have a call to ministry. I was invited to sit and pray with that idea and see what would happen. Something special and mysterious and holy happens at these youth gatherings. I can t control the Holy Spirit, but I can watch and see how the Spirit works in our young people. And I can pray about their future life with God. I thank you for your support of taking our young people to Houston. I thank God that they have this incredible opportunity. Please join me in prayer as we go and gather and grow and be glad, all surrounded by God s grace. Thanks be to God. See you in church! Pastor Brenda Lovick New Membership Class August 5, after worship This meeting is for anyone interested in membership at East Koshkonong Lutheran. Bring your questions about the church and have a conversation with Pastor Brenda. We will meet in the council room. (across the hall from the office) P a g e 2

3 JULY PRAYERS FOR OUR PEOPLE Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Bea LeRon, Raegan, Cory & Zach Kent Kirsten Kody bred Keaton Johnnie Ashley Eric, Sabra, Kellen & Riley Sharon Judy Sonja & Jenna Violet Josh, Crystal, Oden & Reid Charlie & Bobbi Dale & Dawn Doug, Sara, Hailey & Hannah Gary Howard, Daniel & Connie Jesse, Bridget, Teagan, Kinsley Lars Owen Shirley Dennis Sally & Timothy Hannah Joan Paul, Brenda, Matthew Kaare & Joe Susan Taylor Anbjorg Bjorn, Elizabeth, Carson & Will Dag Cody Melissa Inger Johan Kjell Torleif Donald, Michael, Jamie, Nathan & Thomas Debra Carole Erika Janette Kurt & Barb Ron & Nancy Harvey Jr. Harlan Parker Jeffery Joyce Ric, Connie, Cal & Nash Jennifer, Travis, Ethan & Audrey Rodell Kristin Michael Robert Rodney & Cheryl Amanda Leann, Andy & Angel Brenda Jean & Steve Eric & Carson Hans Vance Samantha Stephanie Ryan, Jaime, Kody & Karly Eleanor Carolyn John, Christina Benjamin & Tess Franklin & Beverly Kristen Mark Maureen, Erica & Sarah Peter Stanley Vione Dustin Eric & Linda Richard & Alice Erin Jeff, Holly, Alex & Maggie Pastor Brenda Steve Cally & Haven Kory & Diane L Arlen & Henny Calvin Dale, Julie, Raymond, Phillip & Carter Danielle Dean & Pamela Dylan Dennis, Judy, Allison, Ryan Brayden & Kaylee Emily, Erika & Ilsa James, Janelle Alyssa, Josephine & August Mary Lou Randi Ronald & Jeremy Brian & Peggy Becky Colton Matthew, Lauren, Payton, Rylie & Chase Gerald 29 Neil Elizabeth & Paul Duane & Robin 30 Arvid & Linda Lynn Cynthia & Allen Eileen & Savannah 31 Kimberly & Aiden Karen Crystal Edward & Linda P a g e 3

4 2018 COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barb Klemp July Council Meeting Monday, July 16, :30pm VICE-PRESIDENT: Chris Frodel SECRETARY: Diane Luginbuhl TREASURER: Hans Lein COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnnie Jacobson Sonja Jacobson Vicki Schuh If you need to speak to a council member please call the church office to leave a message and they will return your call. Thank You. Treasurer s Report Financial Secretary: Elizabeth Kaashagen Treasurer: Holly Loomis Income, May 2018 ~ $15, Expenses, May 2018 ~ $15, Income, Year to date ~ $79, Expenses, Year to date ~ $91, Simply Giving options at EKLC East Koshkonong has an opportunity for you to give your offering with an automatic electronic withdrawal with Simply Giving from Vanco. This makes giving convenient for you, and it helps our congregation have consistent income. In order to sign up for this opportunity, we have a handwritten form for you to complete and turn in to our financial secretary. You can find the form in the narthex. If you have any questions about this, please ask a member of our Stewardship Committee or Financial Secretary Elizabeth Kaashagen. Our Stewardship Committee is Kristen Lien, Sonja Jacobson, Brenda Schroeder, Hilary Terland, Gloria Fruit. Thank you! Stewardship Update: Tithe Challenge! Just July. Just 10%. We all give to God in various ways. We use our time and talents in church, we pray for our friends and neighbors and share our financial bounty. We also use the resources that God had given us in many ways. We enjoy nature, spend time with our families, and eat the bountiful harvest that comes from fields this time of year. No matter how much we give to God, it can never equal what he has given to us. The sacrifice of his only son allows us many daily blessings. We challenge you in the month of July to think about that sacrifice and tithe 10% of your income to EKLC. Consider how small the sacrifices that you may need to make in order to honor the great sacrifice given for us. 2 Corinthians 8:7: Just as you excel in everything-- in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us-- see that you also excel in this grace of giving. Just July. Just 10%. EKLC Stewardship Committee P a g e 4

5 May Council minutes Monday, May 21, 2018 Meeting called to order at 6:46 p.m. by Chris Frodel for absent Barb Klemp. Those in attendance; Pastor Brenda, Chris Frodel, Johnnie Jacobson, Vicki Schuh, Hans Lein, Sonja Jacobson and Diane Luginbuhl. Motion made to Adopt the following agenda made by Sonja and 2 nd by VIcki. Devotions were read from Mathew Chapter 3 Is it Gossip. Opening prayer from Pastor Brenda. Pastor & Chris reported on Youth Director Job description for congregational meeting asked with mailing and inform members in 2 bulletins. Meeting will be June 10 following service. Funding coming from % of Trust fund. Approved by Johnnie and 2nd by Hans. Voted and passed Minutes were approved, Sonja made a motion to accept Minutes and Johnnie 2 nd. Financial report from Elizabeth. Insurances were paid income $2406 & $266. Vicki made a motion to approve reports. Sonja 2nd. Treasurers report nothing from Hans. All reports were reviewed and accepted as presented. Motion made by Vicki and 2 nd by Kris to accept. Reports a. Property Johnnie with architect - $50,000 to $65,000 for education wing roof b. Stewardship Backpack project information from Sonja c. Church technology report we did get new internet with better service at same price, getting new desktop. Old Business a. Membership audit working on letter to be sent to member list. b. Parades Cambridge Memorial postponed for next year considering Stoughton May17 New Business a. Church Constitution Chapters read 9, 10 & 11 b. Personnel Committee Chris & Hans are on it, 2 year commitment c. Cambridge Area EMS-Cannonball Run-July 14- Sonja hands out water d. Technology Budget 3 laptops discussion for approval to upgrade e. Roof - needs to be added to next meeting for discussion f. Kurt outdoor groundsman resigning g. Sabra has resigned from Sunday School Meeting was adjourned at 8:38, motion made by Vicki and 2 nd by Sonja. Close with Lord s Prayer Next Meeting: June 18, :30 p.m. Respectfully prepared, Diane Luginbuhl MEMBERSHIP We are completing a membership audit of the congregation, which needs to be done annually per the constitution. You can read about membership in Chapter 8 of the constitution. Voting membership is active membership in our congregation. This is what the constitution says about it: *C8.02.c. Voting members are confirmed members. Such confirmed members, during the current or preceding calendar year, shall have communed in this congregation and shall have made a contribution of record to this congregation. Members of this congregation who have satisfied these basic standards shall have the privilege of voice and vote at every regular and special meeting of the congregation. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please bring it to council. Thank you! P a g e 5

6 It s Not A Job - It s A Calling! EKLC currently has openings for the following positions: YOUTH DIRECTOR: We are looking for a Youth Director to engage and expand our ministry of the youth of our church and community. The main days for this position would be Sunday and Wednesday. FINANCIAL SECRETARY: The financial secretary would accurately process the financial information for EKLC. This is a year-round position. WINTER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE: This individual is responsible for shoveling/snow blowing/ sanding/salting the sidewalks and walkways on the church grounds in the winter. This does not include the cemetery. If you are interested in a position and want to learn more about it, please contact the Church Office for a job description and application. ~Synod Event~ HOLD THE DATE OF AUGUST 18, 2018 at 2:00 PM for the Installation of Our New Bishop - First Lutheran Church (Janesville) Bishop-elect, Rev. Viviane Thomas-Breitfeld will be installed on Aug. 18 at First Lutheran Church in Janesville, Wisconsin. Please hold this date for this holy and historic occasion! Formal invitations will be sent early July to all congregations. Everyone is invited! NEEDED for HOSPITALITY: Can Your Congregation Help? We invite congregations to participate by contributing food items for the reception: cheese and sausage platters, vegetable trays, and bars. Please contact Jeanie Pomplun, Office Administrator at First Lutheran, office@flcj.org, if your congregation can help. Thank you. P a g e 6

7 ENCOURAGE, INSTRUCT, MENTOR, INFLUENCE, GUIDE, INSPIRE just some of the rewards of being involved with children s ministry here at EKLC. The Education Committee is seeking a Superintendent and dedicated teachers for the GROWING Sunday School program. EKLC members of ALL AGES are encouraged to join the FUN! The Superintendent is instrumental in guiding our youth and will: Work with Pastor Brenda and the Education Committee to select a curriculum & calendar to guide faith development for ages 3 years to 6th grade and helps recruit teachers to implement it. Assist in coordinating Rally Day, Youth Christmas Program, Youth Sunday and service projects for our Homebound Members. Support the Youth Music Director in their work with the children. Sunday School teachers will be assigned up to ten children to instruct on a weekly basis (Sept.-May), using the curriculum selected, and assist the Superintendent to implement all aspects of youth ministry. To become a Youth Volunteer, please speak with a member of the Education Committee: Chris Frodel, Gloria Fruit, Jaime Lewellin or Ann Nottestad. Cambridge School Supply Drive Help a Cambridge School District Student Start the School Year Equipped to Succeed! Donate Money: Drop off at School District Office or CART (Cambridge Area Resource Team) Payable to Cambridge School District Donate Supplies: Lists available at Big Box Stores & Drop Off Sites and DONATIONS DUE MONDAY, AUGUST 13TH MOST NEEDED ITEMS: Drop off at EKLC (before August 12th) or these Cambridge Locations: Badger Bank, United Community Bank, Area Churches, School District Office, Cambridge Library. Thank You! For helping our kids have the tools they need to become more successful! SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS EAR BUDS BACK PACK (NO WHEELS) 3 3-RING BINDERS EXPO MARKERS/ERASERS GRAPH PAPER WATERCOLOR PAINTS WASHABLE MARKERS COLOR PENCILS POT-IT NOTES GLUE STICKS TICODEROGA PENCILS 24 CT. CRAYOLA CRAYONS P a g e 7

8 News from the church basement. Summer greetings! Some of you have been to see the real Church Basement ladies, and it sounds like it was a good show again. Our ladies continue the mission work here in our own basement. We are so fortunate to have this place where we can be set up and come and work when we need to. Thanks to Peace Circle for serving duties in June, and to Joy Circle who will take care of July for us. Thanks to several of you who helped serve the meal after the Memorial Service for Agnes Goodrich. Thanks to my devoted Meals on Wheels deliverers. Your work is so much appreciated: you are always willing to help, it has been a longer route the last few months, and this time you even had to work your way around some street work. Our next time will be in September. Please start looking for school supplies on sale for putting together our School Kits for Lutheran World Relief. We need spiral notebooks ( 4 per kit), pencils, pens, erasers (those big pink ones), rulers, pencil sharpeners, blunt scissors, crayons (16 or 24 per box). If you will bring these items to church (there will be a place to deposit them in the Narthex), we will get the backpacks filled in time for shipping. Your help with this is really appreciated. Thanks so much. We will not have a regular meeting in July, as our meeting day is during the 4th of July goings on, as well as the Stoughton Fair. We will meet on Thursday, July 19th for sewing from 8 to noon. There will not be lunch served. Have a great summer. God Bless you. Communicator Carolyn A Second Helping The Church Basement Ladies Sequel is showing at The Fireside Theater in Fort Atkinson May 31 July 15, 2018 Below is printed from the Fireside Website: Join us as our delightful Steel Magnolias of the Prairie deal with life, death, and new adventures, finding strength in each other from below the House of God. This time around, the year is 1969 and the world is changing. As folks protest the Vietnam War and women are demanding equal pay for equal work in their small rural Minnesota community, the ladies of the Lutheran church basement kitchen are dealing with changes of their own. With their heartwarming humor and hilarious antics, they take us from serving the high school students at the Luther League Banquet to a church sponsored Missionary Night and the rise and fall of a Viking s Super Bowl Sunday Box Office Phone: (800) (920) Postal Address: The Fireside, Inc Janesville Ave P.O. Box 7 Fort Atkinson, WI P a g e 8

9 EKLC Homebound Members Mary Ellen Christensen ~ Sunset Ridge ~ 1275 Remmel Dr. Rm. 15, Johnson Creek, WI Violet Jasensky ~ Huntington Place ~ 3801 Wright Rd. Rm #204 Janesville, WI Doris Rudisill ~ 3902 Rotamer Rd, #309, Janesville, WI Lois Zerkle ~ Fair Haven ~ 435 W. Starin Rd., Whitewater, WI Melissa Anderson ~ 279 Hwy A, Cambridge, WI Shirley Johnson ~ Home Again, 308 England St., Cambridge, WI Phyllis Vergenz ~ Our House, 201 W. Madison, Cambridge, WI Betty Scheel ~ 318 Sheldon St. ~ Rockdale, Cambridge, WI Janette Klemp ~ 400 Mildred Ave, Edgerton, WI Roger Olstad ~ 1040 Bliven Rd., Edgerton, WI Lila Spike ~ 671 Jacobus Rd, Edgerton, WI Thank You Thank you to Pastor Brenda and all my family at East Koshkonong...for your prayers, food, love, support and all those lovely sympathy cards. They were a blessing when my brother Dwight passed away. Now, may God bless you all. Love and Hugs. Praise be to Christ ~ Karen Hayes Congratulations Brittanie (Nelson) and Justin Rageth on their wedding June 16, 2018 at EKLC We extend our sympathy to the family of: AGNES R. GOODRICH who died on November 30, Her funeral service was held at EKLC on Saturday, June 9, 2018 Erica Lien was in a serious car accident and has a long road to recovery. Many people are reaching out to ask how we can help her and her family. She needs first our prayers and second financial support to cover medical and living expenses. You can support her by donating online on her GoFundMe page at or you can write a check to Maureen Lien. Pastor Brenda can deliver the check to the family. We have been approved for a $250 Thrivent Action Team Grant to help raise funds for Erica as well. Thank you for your support for this special person in our congregation. P a g e 9

10 Worship Helpers for July 2018 ~Readings for July~ 7/1 - Church of Latter Day Saints: 1 Corinthians 1:18-28; John 11: /8 - Islam: Genesis 16:1-16; Genesis 21:8-20; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 7/15 - Eastern Orthodox: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Matthew 28: /22 - Hinduism: Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 5:1-5; John 13: /29 - Buddhism: Luke 6:27-38; Romans 7:14 8:11 Musician ~ 7/1 ~ Andrew Severson 7/8 ~ Judy Rusch 7/15 ~ Andrew Severson 7/22 ~ Judy Rusch 7/29 ~ Judy Rusch Assisting Ministers~ 7/1 ~ Gloria Fruit 7/8 ~ Michael Stuve 7/15 ~ Carolyn Lien 7/22 ~ Arvid Mathison 7/29 ~ Karen Hayes Lay Readers~ 7/1 ~ Beverly Lien 7/8 ~ Ann Nottestad 7/15 ~ Holly Loomis 7/22 ~ Peggy Luther 7/29 ~ Carolyn Lien Acolytes ~ 7/1 ~ Karly Lewellin & Ilsa Lund 7/8 ~ Emma Nottestad & Meta Wescott 7/15 ~ Isaiah Long & Teagan Welcher 7/22 ~ Mallory Wallace & Alyssa Woodley 7/29 ~ Sully Schlieckau & Anders Amundson Greeters~ 7/1 ~ Harriet Eikland 7/8 ~ Coilla Epperson 7/15 ~ Gloria Fruit 7/22 ~ Joy Graffin 7/29 ~ Sabra Jacobson Coffee Fellowship Hour ~ 7/1 ~ VOLUNTEER NEEDED 7/8 ~ Youth Gathering attendees 7/15 ~ VOLUNTEER NEEDED 7/22 ~ Joy Circle 7/29 ~ VOLUNTEER NEEDED Ushers~ 7/1 ~ Carroll & Bonnie Ehrke 7/8 ~ Ron & Nancy Knapwurst, Kurt & Barb Klemp 7/15 ~ Curt & Linda Hanson, Maureen Lien, Carol Wibralski 7/22 ~ Don & Natasha Amundson Family 7/29 ~ Paul & Lori Olson, Ruth Bovre, Wilma Furseth Communion Set-up/Take-down~ Befrienders 7/1 ~ Joy Circle 7/8 ~ Joy Circle 7/15 ~ Cheryl & Eric Nuenthel 7/22 ~ Beverly & Buddy Lien 7/29 ~ Judy Taylor & Marge Stach Communion Assistants~ 7/1 ~ Carole Kenseth & Jane Furseth 7/8 ~ Gloria Fruit & Ruth Bovre 7/15 ~ Scott & Jackie Zahn 7/22 ~ Arvid & Linda Mathison 7/29 ~ Will & Bjorn Kaashagen Offering Counters~ 7/1 ~ Carroll Ehrke & Joy Graffin 7/8 ~ Jean Lehr & Eric or Cheryl Nuenthel 7/15 ~ Brenda Schroeder & Leila Carl 7/22 ~ Arvid Mathison & Gloria Fruit 7/29 ~ Carroll Ehrke & Joy Graffin Nursery Attendants~ 7/1 ~ Sabra Jacobson or Brenda Schroeder 7/8 ~ Sonja Jacobson and Jenna Christensen 7/15 ~ Natasha Amundson 7/22 ~ Jenna Christensen 7/29 ~ Jenna Christensen Audio Ministry ~ 7/1 ~ Karen Hayes 7/8 ~ Karen Hayes 7/15 ~ Bonnie Ehrke 7/22 ~ Karen Hayes 7/29 ~ Bonnie Ehrke Sunday Church Lock-Up~ 7/1 ~ Gloria Fruit 7/8 ~ Arvid Mathison 7/15 ~ Holly Loomis 7/22 ~ Judy Rusch 7/29 ~ Gloria Fruit P a g e 10

11 From Pastor Brenda, regarding her schedule: I am available during office hours and by appointment. I am always available for pastoral emergencies - you may call me at Please remember that family and personal responsibilities are needed times also. Thank you! Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat am Worship 10am Coffee hour 10:30am Religion 1:00pm Staff Meeting Happy Independence Day! Office Closed 8am Pin & Sew (only, no meal or meeting this month) Office Closed Pastors Day Off June 25-July 2, 2018 Youth Gathering trip to Houston (Pastor Brenda is gone) am Worship 10am Coffee hour 10:30am Religion 8:30am Staff Meeting 9:30am Prayers for Our People 10am-1pm Pastor s Office Hours 10am Religion 1:30pm Clergy Meeting at Trinity in Fort Atkinson Office Closed Pastors Day Off am Worship, Josephine Mae Wagner Baptism 10am Coffee hour 10:30am Religion 9:30am Prayers for Our People NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 8am Men s Breakfast Office Closed Pastors Day Off July 16-July 19th Pastor Brenda in St. Louis for Continuing Education with Young Clergy Women International am Worship 10am Coffee hour 10:30am Religion 10:30am Stewardship Meeting 6pm Tech Meeting 6pm Property Committee 6:30pm Church Council 8:30pm Education Meeting 8:30am Staff Meeting 9:30am Prayers for Our People 10am-1pm Pastor s Office Hours 10am Religion 1:30pm Clergy Meeting at Trinity in Fort Atkinson 9am Newsletter Assembly Office Closed Pastors Day Off am Worship 10am Coffee hour 10:30am Religion 10:30am Mutual Ministry Committee Meeting 9:30am Prayers for Our People 10am-1pm Pastor s Office Hours P a g e 11

12 East Koshkonong Lutheran Church NON PROFIT ORG. U.S Postage Paid BULK RATE Cambridge, WI Permit #4 454 East Church Road Cambridge, WI RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Tel: Website: OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Page 2019 Church Directory 1 ELCA 2018 Youth Gathering 1 Pastor s Message 2 Prayers for our People 3 Church Council 4 May Council Minutes 5 EKLC Job Opportunities 6 Sunday School 7 Church Basement Ladies 8 EKLC Members 9 July Worship Leaders 10 July Calendar 11 Cambridge Food Pantry 12 ITEMS NEEDED AT CAMBRIDGE FOOD PANTRY THANK YOU! Spaghetti O s Ravioli Cream of Mushroom Soup Tuna Jelly or Jam Hamburger Helper Toothpaste Shampoo and Conditioner Toilet Tissue Paper Towels Interested in volunteering? Register online at the CAP website and click on the Get Involved Tab and then click Volunteerism. The link will then take you directly to the volunteer sign up. Anyone without internet access can also sign up by calling the Pantry at On Monday evenings the Food Pantry could use adult volunteers to assist clients from 5:15 till 7:15 p.m. The Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center is open for shopping every Monday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Guests are invited to shop every other Monday. Donation hours during the month of June and July are Monday 9 am to 12 pm, Wednesday 9 am to 12 pm and Thursday 8:30 am to 3 pm. Community Café July 5th is the next Cambridge Community Café! The Willerup Methodist church will be serving Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Salad and Desserts. Meal will be served between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Cambridge High School, 403 Blue Jay Way. Everyone in the community is invited to come!