Salem Lutheran Church

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1 Salem Lutheran Church P O B O X H I T T E R D A L, M N Regular Council Meeting A P R I L Carolyn Juell, Salem Lutheran Church Council Minutes, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 8 p.m. Council members present: Raynelle Anderson, Jeff Bettels, Susan Dunham, Warren Dunham, Charlie Johnson, Carolyn Juell, Roger Mattson, Dave Nelson, Gary Peterson and Pastor Ruth. Pastor Laurie Natwick from the Northwest Minnesota Synod office presented information on the call process and left a packet with council members. Recommendations included: Spend some time discussing how we want to proceed. Included would be if we want to remain a single point parish, contract for service with another parish or join with another parish. If we decide to call a pastor follow the constitution regarding the make-up and selection of a call committee. The secretary s report was read. Charlie made a motion to accept the report. The motion was seconded by Roger. Motion carried. Treasurer s report was read. Pastor Ruth made the correction that year to date amount in continuing education should have been included in 2017 budget year. Raynelle made a motion to accept the report as read. The motion was seconded by Jeff. Motion carried. Motion to pay the bills was made by Charlie. It was seconded by Gary. Motion carried. Pastor s Report: Pastor Ruth made 11 visits. Pastor Ruth has made a binder of information to pass on to Pastor Tom. She will turn in her keys after service on Easter Sunday. Craig Mattson has donated his time and materials for the upgrade to the sound system. Roger thanked Pastor Ruth for her service for the last three years. Meeting was closed with Lord s Prayer. 1

2 Attendance and Stewardship Date Attendance Offering 2/28 33 $ /4 74 $ 1, /7 22 $ /11 68 $ 1, /14 21 $ /18 94 $ 1, /21 26 $ /25 3/29 BUDGET INFORMATION Budget for 2018 is $118, Offering needed to meet the budget monthly is $9, Total income for Mar. was: $ 5, Total disbursements for Mar. was: - $ 8, ($ 3,192.93) Thrivent Choice Dollars Thank you to the Thrivent members who have chosen Salem Lutheran as a recipient of Thrivent Choice Dollars. Salem received $70 in March. Thrivent Choice Dollars + Interest = $70. TOTAL $ 5, Worship Helpers Communion Helpers - April April 1: Charlie Johnson & Raynelle 8: 15: Adam Anderson 22: 29: Reader List - April April 1: Carol (7am), Penny (9am) 8: Julie Anderson 15: Mary Lou Anderson 22: Michelle Jepson 29: Larry Crose Acolyte Schedule - April (Com.) 1: Ariana Aranda Karsyn, Luke (Com.) 8: Raegan Oberg 15: Payton Haspel &Rilyn Bettels 22: 29: 2

3 SLW News: Salem Lutheran Women & Quilters Circle Meetings for April 14, am - Morning Circle: Circle at church with a Potluck Brunch and Bible Study will be done together. 2pm - Afternoon Circle: Circle at church with potluck. Bible Study done together. 7pm - Evening Circle: Circle will meet at church. Val is hostess. Bible Study together. April is Lutherans in a Lather month. Everyone likes to be clean! Consider donating bar soap for those less fortunate than we are. All soap must be in original packaging. The Spring Conference 5 gathering is Tuesday, April 24, at North Buffalo Lutheran Church, th Ave. No., Moorhead. Registration at 5:30, with dinner at 6:00. Pastor Sue Koesterman, Executive Director of Churches United for the Homeless, will be the speaker. Physical offering: bath towels and size large (toddler size) diapers for Churches United. $10 registration is due April 16; let Val know if you are interested in attending. Fair Hills Women's Retreat will be June 11 & 12. More details (such as cost) will be shared when we get the information. There is a one-day or an overnight option. Bits & Pieces of Salem Lutheran s Past Val Johnson The pastor s report at the 76 th annual meeting in 1997 included 6 baptisms and 12 funerals. Lenten services will be a play/s by church members since Pastor Jill will be gone during Lent. The 77 th annual meeting was held after church services January 18, Pastor Jill presented options of sharing a youth pastor/person with Bethlehem. A ballot vote was taken: 33 yes, 10 no. Pastor Jill explained how she would cut down to 70% time. The parsonage is being rented. Salem s 125 th anniversary will be celebrated June 14, Schedule April 1st EASTER SUNDAY NO SUNDAY SCHOOL April 8th April 15th April 22nd April 29th Confirmation Schedule - Wednesdays April 4, 2018 April 11, 2018 April 18, 2018 April 25, 2018 NO CLASS Topic: Mary Magdalene Topic: 12 Disciples Topic: Peter & Judas Teacher: Laurie Mattson Teacher: Laurie Mattson Teacher: Laurie Mattson Gas2Go : There is a gas can in the narthex in which you can help the youth get to Texas for the National Youth Gathering! Any donations would be greatly appreciated! 3

4 Memorials & Gifts SALEM CEMETERY SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH In memory of Carol Wahl from Carol Rodewald In memory of Marillyn Mounger From Helga Nissen SALEM SAINTS SUNDAY SCHOOL QUILTING SALEM LUTHERAN WOMEN SUNDAY SCHOOL Upcoming Events & Reminders People who need a visit: Pastor can use your assistance in knowing if there is anyone who might be in need of a pastoral visit. If you know of someone who has become ill, is dealing with a particular issue, or just someone who has difficulty coming to church regularly, please pass that information on. Benefit: A benefit will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 4-8 pm at the Lake Park American Legion for Rick Olson. Rick was a longtime ag teacher at the Ulen-Hitterdal School until Rick suffered a stroke on June 16, 2017 and has been in and out of hospitals and nursing homes since. He is presently at home under the care of his wife, Janet, while still receiving therapy. Rick also has Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis which is making it more difficult to recover from the effects of the stroke. The funds from the benefit will be used to purchase a special van which can be used to transport Rick while in his wheelchair. Senior Night: April 25th will be Senior Night. This is the evening that we honor the Seniors of our congregation that are graduating from area schools. There will be a program, Senior Quilts, and a light lunch following. 4

5 Salem Lutheran Church April 2018 Birthday & Anniversary Calendar SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Val Johnson Andrea Hanson Mark Hamre Blake Dauner Denise Halvorson Cade Jepson Joe & Laverne Gerner Jordan Nelson Julie Klemetson Kari Hitterdal Travis Johnson Dru Dauner Jake Nelson Dave & Penny Herzog Chris Langerud Vaida Nelson Barry & Gwynn Langerud Shari Schreiner Coltyn Pender Jane Anderson Orlin & Jan Herfindal Jeff Nelson Richard Klemetson Emma Mattson 22 Susan Dunham 23 Landon Bettels 24 Jenna Dauner Holly Erickson 25 Stephanie Hamre Brandon Klemetson 26 Colton Langerud Dan & Lori Busby Jeff & Sue Schultz 27 Bob Schultz Brianne Stevens Madison Stumbo Ashley Mattson Keith & Kris Mickelson 5

6 Salem Lutheran Church April 2018 Worship & Event Calendar SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Easter Sunday 7am Worship w/ H.C. 8am Salem Saints Breakfast 9am Worship w/ H.C nd Sunday of Easter 9am Worship 10am 10am Fellowship am Quilting 11 Circle Meetings 9am Morning Circle 2pm Afternoon Circle 6:30 Confirmation 7pm Evening Circle rd Sunday of Easter 9am Worship w/ H.C. 10am 10am Fellowship am Quilting 18 6:30 Confirmation th Sunday of Easter 9am 10am Worship w/h.c 11am Potluck Appreciation Dinner for Pastor Ruth and family am Quilting 25 6:30 Confirmation 7pm Senior Night 8pm Church Council th Sunday of Easter 30 9am Worship w/ H.C. 10am-12:00pm Lions Annual Palm Sunday Breakfast Salem Lutheran Church P.O. Box 128 Hitterdal, MN salemchurch@feltontel.net Web: Penny Herzog, Secretary Cell #: Home: or Work: pherzog54@gmail.com Office hours: Thurs: 4:30pm-6:30pm 6