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1 KENWOOD LUTHERAN NEWS May 2018 FAITH UNDER FIRE I would like to invite you to the spring bible study! Surprise the title is Faith under Fire. It s focused on exploring Christianity s 10 toughest questions. For example: in week four the question is Do all roads lead to God? Well, do they? I am interested to hear what the presenters say about that, and to hear what our bible study participants think. This bible study is in DVD format along with a study guide just to help us dig in a little. Hope you can make it, because I would love to hear what you think. We are meeting on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm. Since the weather is getting nicer and the evenings are still bright with sun, we should enjoy a good study and you can still get home before it s too dark. So come and join us. DO ALL ROADS LEAD TO GOD? The season of Easter is a good time to be WELL, DO THEY? starting this new bible study and especially this year. Throughout the season of Easter this year (2018) our first scripture lesson is taken from the book of Acts. Acts is a record of what happened to the early church following the resurrection. Talk about faith under fire, it was a church under fire. Following the Ascension, all kinds of things start happening. First the disciples had to choose a replacement for Judas, and then they almost immediately go public with their faith. So the Jewish leaders are in hot pursuit and they are not only finding ways to defend their new found faith in Jesus but they are reaching out to all sorts or unsavory characters and inviting them to become followers of Jesus. Next, the Holy Spirit descends on them at Pentecost and the Christian faith starts spreading throughout the whole Mediterranean world. The church is growing and they have to find some way to be the church. This faith invites them to care for the needs of all and they discover just how LIFE IS FILLED WITH TOUGH hard it is to follow Jesus example. Then in Acts chapter 5 the story of Ananias and Sapphira is told, QUESTIONS AND SOMETIMES VERY who instead of giving the money from a property they had sold decided to keep some of the proceeds for themselves. Big mistake! Not the keeping of the money so much, but the lie that went with it. So do you know what happened? They both died! That has got to raise a few tough questions, right? FEW ANSWERS. YOU ARE NOT ALONE IF YOU ARE FACING TOUGH QUESTIONS OR DIFFICULT TIMES.

2 Life is filled with tough questions and sometimes very few answers. You are not alone if you are facing tough questions or difficult times. Questions about life, and raising children. Maybe you are HOW DO WE NAVIGATE ALL THE facing end of life questions, like where to live. INCREDIBLY TOUGH QUESTIONS? Today may be that day that you realize you can no longer be alone in the home you have lived in for 20 or 30 years. It s possible you see a new opportunity coming or a change in employment. How do we navigate all the incredibly tough questions? I know we will not be addressing all of those questions in our bible study but it s good to know that we can ask those questions, and in a safe place. That we can trust those around us as we struggle to know what God is doing and what scripture says about life. We may even learn that the scriptures do help us, if not directly at least indirectly by reminding us that God is present. There is a reason that we are reminded weekly to be the body of Christ for each other. Here s another way tough questions get answered. We come together to support each other. I am proud to report that Kenwood contributed $ to CHUM. This money went to the CHUM Food Shelf. On top of that, during March all gifts of food and cash were matched. That makes our gifts worth twice as much. Then to top it all off, the Food Shelf obtains food from participating vendors who lower the cost to the Food Shelf which helps stretch that $1 and give it the purchasing value of $7. So. The CHUM director Lee Stuart, would like to thank each and every one of you who make feeding those in need possible. I too would like to thank each of you for this good work and for giving your answer to that tough question. How am I to treat my neighbor? As if Jesus were your and my neighbor. Thanks! Peace in Christ, Pastor Jeffrey Holter

3 Happy May! It sure doesn t feel like it right now. Duluth just broke a one day total for snowfall this past Sunday, April 15. As my Dad would say, That s an Uff dah. Being Minnesotans, we still got together for church. On Saturday, April 14, a bunch of us got together to clean and paint. There were 12 people here that day. The tables in the Fellowship Hall have been cleaned. The storage room (former preschool room) was cleaned and organized. The Fireside Room was also painted. In addition, a group of Youth led by Shannon Borgeson painted the new Youth Room. A huge thank you for all who helped! The funny thing about cleaning and organizing God s House is stuff starts showing up. Joan Holter found a box filled with old bulletins. The bulletins dated back to the early to mid 70s. There were some familiar names like the organists one Sunday were the Jensen Sisters: Linda (Tyacke) and Peggy (Simensen). The acolyte was Steve Greenfield. There are a thousand of other little gems in the box Joan found and other boxes waiting to be found. We do need some help. We need help scanning the bulletins into electronic copy. Help is also needed to go through the information and help it get organized for the church archives and the 75 th Anniversary. The same is needed with the Messiah Lutheran Documents. Would you like to reminisce and help with the project? Your church experience and memories are needed. Please let either Joan or me know. It will be fun. Speaking of the 75 th Anniversary, there will be a carnival and ice cream social the afternoon of August 11. There will be a combined service with a meal following on Sunday, August 12. Everyone is invited. Plans are in the works. The other 75 that keeps coming up is the $75,000 for the Raise the Roof Campaign. The total amount (pledges and cash received) as of April 16 is $33, Praise be to God for the funds raised! Blessings, Joy Michalicek Kenwood Lutheran President

4 If your birthday is not listed, call or the church with your birth date including year! 1 - Dennis Norrell 3 - Ruxen Holter 4 - Heather Dirksen 5 - Hunter Kimball 6 - Kari Carlson Emma Lieberz Joshua Adamek 7 - Julius Johnson 9 - Jim Greenfield 10-Maija Rannikko David Mattson 11-Rachel Klang 14-Lyah Butler Logan Holter 17-Anders Saksa Jody Larson Faith Klang 20-Linda Sternal Jolanda Glendenning 21-Carter Boos Michael Andrews Deb Smoger 23-Alan Dirksen 24-Morgan Erickson Troy Rasch 25-William Caesar 26-Clayton Koss 28-Treston Stokes Gary Polla 29-Tom Muehlberger John Moerke 30- Jo Cox Adult Bible Study-Will begin Monday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. Exploring Christianity s Ten Toughest Questions will be 5 weeks now, and 5 weeks again in the fall. Cost: $10. Sign up in the Messiah Room. Senior Luncheon-will be held on Wednesday, May 2, at Barker s Waterfront Grille (300 Marina Drive, Superior, WI), 11:45 a.m. Church Book Club-The May book club book is A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman. Meet in the Fireside Room during the B.I.G. Hour Sunday, May 20. Grandma s Marathon-is coming soon! Each year, a great group from Kenwood meets to volunteer at this event. Volunteers will get a free T-shirt, 2 refreshment tickets, and an invite to the Volunteer Appreciation Party! See the sign-up sheet in the Messiah Room for more details. Church Rummage Sale-our annual Rummage Sale will be held next month; Thursday, June 21, 9-4 and Friday, June 22, 9-2. We ll be needing helpers to get things set up, and to work at the sale. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Messiah Room with more details.

5 2018 LSS Benefit for Youth Volunteers are needed on Thursday, May 10 at 6:00 pm to help assemble School Kits for Lutheran World Relief. CHUM Church lasagna meal served on April 8 got rave reviews. Thank you to those who donated food and volunteered their time! CHUM Food Shelf Minnesota FoodShare March campaign. Kenwood Lutheran donated $558 and 34 pounds of food. Total results for the Food Shelf $98,525 and 50,169 pounds of food. March coin offering for Lutheran Social Service Center for Changing Lives was $60.26; total for 2018 $ You are invited to a complimentary breakfast or lunch hosted by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), benefiting LSS Youth Services in Duluth. The event is May 10, 2018: Breakfast 8-9 a.m., registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Lunch 12-1 p.m., registration begins at 11:30 a.m. It will be held at the Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth. Please RSVP by May 4. More details available on their website: or, contact Emily Stamp at Emily.Stamp@lssmn.org or, Invite a Friend to Sunday School Our last day of Sunday School will be May 13. We encourage all Sunday School students to invite a friend to Sunday School that day. We ll be roasting hot dogs and s mores at the fire pit. Bring a friend and join in the fun! All are welcome.

6 COUNCIL MEETING - KENWOOD LUTHERAN CHURCH March 8, 2018 Members Present: Joy Michalicek, Craig Carlson, Susan Muehlberger, Theresa Williams, Pastor Jeff Holter, Scott Goutermont, Diane Irving, Barb Lucia, and Nadine Moeller. 1. The meeting was called to order by President Joy Michalicek at 7:35 p.m. with devotions and prayer led by her also. 2. Minutes from the meeting held on February 8, 2018 were approved as submitted. 3. Treasurer s report-checking account balance as of February 28 negative $ all bills paid. 4. Action Items: None. 5. Discussion Items: a. Roof Report-Mailing has gone out regarding Capital Campaign. Meeting March 22. Linda Tyacke memorials will be put towards roof, as well as proceeds from the Rummage Sale in June. b. 75th Anniversary report-people have been going through old pictures for the anniversary celebration. Saturday, August 11th, 1:00-3:00 pm. Carnival and ice cream social proceeds will go towards the roof. August 12th, one combined worship service. Craig Carlson moved and Susan Muehlberger seconded to have a special offering as part of the 75th anniversary celebration and dedicate it to the roof. Motion carries. c. Second Service Change-Second service will continue on with different people taking on leadership roles in worship. d. Self and Service-Reviewed and discussed service portion of Self & Service. e. Easter Lilies-Congregation will have the opportunity to purchase Easter plants through KLC, or bring their own. f. Soup Supper-Need someone for the Soup Supper March 21st. An will be sent to the congregation to see if someone is willing. 6. Boards, Ministry Teams, Standing Committees: a. Asset Management Board Furniture is ordered for the Fireside Room. Painting will be done before the furniture arrives, in approximately 6-8 weeks. Gas log set will be put in fireplace in Fireside Room. Discussed Capital Campaign. Disappointing turnout for KLC Spirit Dinner-$700 total-half to church, half to preschool. Talked about Easter Breakfast. Need help; sign-up sheets posted in Messiah Room. Cleaning day scheduled for special cleaning projects, April 14, 9:00-12:00. Outside groups are using our photocopier in the middle office-need to address-office equipment and supplies are not included in rent. b. Mutual Ministry and Stewardship Board No new report.

7 c. Personnel Support Board No new report. d. Christian Education Ministry Team Nursery was cleaned up and organized. May possibly paint it. Maybe relocate Sunday School? Agenda for Sunday School is figured out. Will be decorating with crafts for Easter. e. Community Ministry Team Will do CHUM Church March 11(Worship) and April 8 (Meal). Volunteers invited. ELCA World Hunger offering was approximately $400. LSS coin offering in February was $ Coin offering will be done March 18, as the 25th is Palm Sunday. March Food Share-donations by March 25, bulletin inserts. In April, hygiene products will be collected for Union Gospel Mission. School kits will be assembled in May. f. Fellowship Ministry Team Planning for 75th Anniversary of Kenwood Lutheran Church-Children s Carnival; cake walk, fish tank, dunk tank, ring toss, face painting, balloon animals, photo booth, etc. Will have ice cream and root beer floats also. Hot dog roast at firepit last day of Sunday School (Mother s Day). Remind kids to invite friends to Sunday School that day. g. Worship Ministry Team Holy Week and Easter services in place. No Praise & Worship service on March 25 due to Palm Sunday. Joan Holter will be organist on Palm Sunday. Easter Vigil will be ready for fire pit, but will do in the sanctuary if the weather is bad. Discussed having a choir for Good Friday. Need readers for Good Friday. h. Youth Ministry Team Planed upcoming Youth Events. Discussed location of Youth Room. Talked about best communications for Youth- GroupMe app. Service projects fun time. Possibility of having youth meet during sermon Sundays. 7. Pastor s Report: Met with Youth leaders to discuss goals. Meeting with Altar Guild 3/22 to discuss Easter. Confirmation picture display for 75th anniversary. Need to start doing background checks on anyone who will be working with kids. 10. Meeting closed with recitation of the Lord s Prayer and was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Theresa Williams, acting Secretary

8 May Worship Responsibilities at Kenwood Lutheran Church Welcome Center Attendant Communion Server Hospitality Acolyte Scripture Reader Ushers 6 Brad Kamphenkel Lynn Hegrenes CARE Laura Rasch Mark Irving Dennis & Carol Kolari 13 Clara Seafolk Marcia Lunde Sarah Circle Jacob Reed Shannon Borgeson Peggy Pruden & Kathy Erholtz 20 Darlene Roebke Kevin Michalicek Quilters Ella Lundstrom Sue Fleming Scott & Sherry Goutermont 27 Need Volunteer Need Volunteer Need Volunteers Need Volunteer Need Volunteer Need Volunteers Altar Guild: Carol Kolari What: Grill-N-Thing Grill-N-Thing When: Thursday, May 24, 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m. Where: Kenwood Lutheran Church Who: Everyone is welcome! Cost: $7, or family of four for $24 Join us for a delicious supper to kick of summer! Scott and Tom will be busy grilling up hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixin s! Meal includes beverage and dessert.

9 Self and Service 2018: Serve in the Light of God You are my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Jesus (Acts 1:8) For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has St. Paul (2 Corinthians 8:12) We continue to live into our promise this year to march [live] in the light of God. Look at the steps we have taken so far Committing money to our mission and ministry as a church Sharing personal gifts to enrich our worship life as a congregation Taking care of the building that God provides for us in the Raise the Roof campaign to replace the church roof. As of April 16, we have received cash and pledges totaling $33, toward a goal of $75,000 to replace the roof, repair masonry and complete repairs to the building interior resulting from roof damage. We are following in God s footsteps. Now we get to give another kind of gift of ourselves. These gifts of ourselves are what help our congregation live and thrive. You see the list on this page. We get to add beauty to the inside and the outside of our church as we care for the property. We can add to the spirits of others through Card Ministry, CARE, engaging with one another through events (like the Senior Lunch, Rummage Sale, helping with fundraisers, etc.) The key to your gift isn t which one you give, it is your eagerness! God has a place for you. So here is your invitation from Jesus to give yourself and your service: during worship. Remember, these opportunities aren t routine: they support our guests and one another to follow Jesus. Our service helps us to grow spiritually in friendship with God and in faith. What else can you do? During the year there will be other opportunities serving at church and being the face of Kenwood in the community. Each contributes to following Jesus. You are important to God. You are important to Kenwood. Thank you for using this form and placing it in the offering plate this Sunday. Additional copies will be available at worship during the next few weeks.

10 We are Marching in the Light of God Serve in the Light of God Card Ministry CARE (Care packages for college students) Quilters Funeral Hospitality (serving food) Coordinator I ll be a server Help with Church Bazaar (December) Help with Special Events Help with Fundraiser Activities Help with Rummage Sale Prepare and Assemble School Kits Office Assistant (seasonal, special projects) Help with Stewardship Response Help with Maintenance Projects Help with Dishwashing Help Cleaning Church Help with Landscaping Mowing Shoveling Garden Care Help with Room set-ups Attend the Senior Lunch (1st Wednesdays) Thrivent Members: Apply for Thrivent Action grant for a church project / fundraiser Name Address Preferred Phone You are important to God. You are important to Kenwood.

11 Kenwood Lutheran Celebrates 75 years! Donations are needed for the upcoming Church Carnival for the 75th Anniversary on Saturday, August 11. We are looking for basket donations for bid, and items to make this Carnival an event all ages will enjoy. We will also be looking for people to volunteer. Baskets: Spa basket Coffee basket Movie basket Chocolate basket Baking basket Book basket Italian basket (e.g. pasta, olive oil) Jewelry basket Card basket (e.g. thank you, happy birthday, congrats) Craft basket Toy basket Men s spa basket Miscellaneous: Ice cream cones Bottles of root beer Small prizes (toys) for carnival games Candy for carnival games Small prize bags with handles If you d like to donate, volunteer, or have questions, please see Heather Michelizzi, Susan Muehlberger, or Lori Reed. Proceeds from the Carnival will go to the Raise the Roof Capital Campaign.

12 World Hunger Quilt Sue Wiitanen made this beautiful quilt, titled "Delectable Mountain Star," and graciously donated it to the NEMN Synod Assembly Quilt Auction for World Hunger. The Synod Assembly will be held May 4-6 at Cragun s Resort in Brainerd. The quilt will be at church April 22 and 29 between services and available for you to make a bid. This Quilt Auction is annual event that our quilters have donated quilts to for many years. The machine quilting was donated by another quilter, who Sue met at a Quilt Workshop and was interested in helping with this worthy project. Pictured above are Sue Wiitanen (left) and her sister, Carol Jean Brooks, with the quilt. Anxious to get gardening? Here are some vegetables that can be started indoors: Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Eggplant Kale Lettuce Onion Okra Peppers Sweet Potato Tomato

13 MAY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :30 AM TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 7:00 PM Harbormasters 11:45 AM Senior Luncheon 5:30 PM A.A. 6:00 PM Confirmation 9:00 AM Quilters 4:30 PM Kantele Choir 6:30 PM Jarvenpaa Singers :45 AM Worship 9:45 AM B.I.G. Hour/Hospitality 10:45 AM United in Praise (UP!) Worship Service :30 AM TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 7:00 PM Harbormasters 15 5:30 PM A.A. 6:00 PM Confirmation 16 9:00 AM Quilters 4:30 PM Kantele Choir 6:30 PM Boards and Teams 6:30 PM Jarvenpaa Singers 7:30 PM Council Meeting :00 AM SOTLCS May Fair 8:45 AM Worship 9:45 AM B.I.G. Hour/Hospitality 10:45 AM United in Praise (UP!) Worship Service 20 6:00 PM Ladies of Kaleva 21 8:30 AM TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 7:00 PM Harbormasters 22 5:30 PM A.A. 6:00 PM Confirmation 23 9:00 AM Quilters 4:30 PM Kantele Choir 6:30 PM Jarvenpaa Singers Newsletter Deadline 8:45 AM Worship 9:45 AM B.I.G. Hour/Hospitality 9:45 AM Church Book Club 10:45 AM United in Praise (UP!) Worship Service 8:30 AM TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 7:00 PM Harbormasters 5:30 PM A.A. 9:00 AM Quilters 4:30 PM Kantele Choir 5:30 PM Grill-N- Thing 6:30 PM Jarvenpaa Singers :45 AM Worship 9:45 AM B.I.G. Hour/Hospitality 10:45 AM United in Praise (UP!) Worship Service 8:30 AM TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 7:00 PM Harbormasters 5:30 PM A.A. 9:00 AM Quilters 4:30 PM Kantele Choir 6:30 PM Jarvenpaa Singers In memory of Linda Tyacke: Ed & Barb Lundstrom Jim & Kim Stein Memorials given: In memory of Marcella Mickey Kozlowski: Sue Fleming June Fiege