United Lutheran Church, ELCA 21 Mesnard St. L Anse, MI 49946 The Connection July-august 2017 United Lutheran Church, ELCA 21 Mesnard St., L Anse, Michigan Ph: (906) 524-6484; Email: ulc_lanse40@yahoo.com Website: www.unitedlutheranchurchlanse.org Pastor: John Ansell; (906) 201-2864 Come and Worship! We celebrate with worship on Sunday worship at 9 a.m.. And Mondays at 6 p.m. OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Wednesday: 1 p.m. 4 p.m.
Greetings Everyone, As we get into the full swing of the summer this newsletter will be covering both July and August. For the months of July and August I think we all can see them as important months because last year, around this time, you not only decided to call me as your pastor but I also started work and became ordained. Yes by August 2 nd it will be one year since I started as your pastor hear at United Lutheran Church and August 22 nd is my ordination anniversary. For myself it seems the time haves flown by very quickly. In thinking about the previous year I would admit we all have had our ups and downs. However, despite what we may experience we are a community rooted in Christ. As a community in Christ we receive and share Christ support on a daily basis. This support is given and shared in the people we encounter. Whether the people are there to help celebrate a joyous occasion like a baptism or help us mourn over a loss. The support of others coming to support each other is where we find Christ. A community rooted in Christ is not defined by a specific location or specific object but by the people. As we are United Lutheran Church we are the people being drawn together to supporting one another because of our faith in Christ and are thus subsequently being Christ not just for the community but for the world. As your pastor it is an honor and a privilege to lead this community in being Christ for the world. However, I am never alone in this leadership for everyone within the community has the ability to take charge and help. This is a community effort when it comes to the overall care and support of the church. To some extent my job is to help, encourage, and maintain good order for the work that is being done by the congregation. Now granted I probably do a little bit more then that yet at the same time this is as much your church as it is mine. So this means that we are all to work together to be Christ for others in this church community and beyond. For if we are Christ in the world then we have to be in and out within the world. Now as we go out into the world for July and August may God s blessing be upon us all. Sincerely, Sunday, July 2 Sunday, July 9 Monday, July 10 Sunday, July 16 Monday, July 17 Sunday, July 23 Monday, July 24 Sunday, July 30 Monday, July 31 TELLERS for July & August Leann Davis & Mary McCord Margo Jentoft & Need someone Jean Brinkman & Jeannie Gourneau Joan Bugni & Leann Davis Annette Lindstrom & Kris Kokko Leann Davis & Margo Jentoft Sue Copley & Mary McCord Kris Kokko & Need someone Jeannie Gourneau & Sue Copley August Tellers will be scheduled soon! THANK YOU for volunteering to be a Teller! Your help is greatly appreciated! Ushers and Readers No one has signed up to be a reader or an usher during July & August. If you are interested in being an usher or a reader, please sign up on the sheets on the table in the Barrier-free Entrance. Thank you! Pastor John Ansell
VISITS If you would like Pr. John to visit you or if you know of someone who would like a visit, please call the church office (524-6484) or Pr. John (201-2864) SHUT-INS Please remember our shut-ins. Keep them in your prayers. If you have a moment, stop and visit them. At Bayside: Art Allert, Vivan Allert, Ruth Connor, Beatrice Harju, Margaret Marquardt, and Joyce Taipalus. ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE DAYS BAKE SALE The Women of United Lutheran Church will be holding their Annual Bake Sale during Sidewalk Sale Days in L Anse on Friday, August 4 th, 9:00 a.m. 12 Noon Please have your baked goods sale-ready to the bank corner between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Friday morning. The proceeds from this sale help fund Camperships and Scholarships. THANK YOU!! At home: Ellen Biekkola, and Lillian Jukkala. Rob Aho, Art Allert, Vivian Allert, Pat Carmody, Rudy Haataja, Janel LaPlante, Bill Matt, Cari McMahon, Ruth Ranta, Brenda Ross, Pam Sheridan, Asenath Sweeney, Kathy Teddy, Ariane Yoder, Carol (Walitalo) Young, and Peyton. Women s Bible Study Women s Bible study will meet on August 1 st at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Hostesses: Margo Jentoft & Betty Ann Pyhtila (There is no meeting in July) NO MONDAY WORSHIP There will be no Monday worship on July 3 rd due to the Holiday. Monday worship will resume on July 10 th at 6 p.m.
CRAFTING GROUP The Crafting group will meet on Wednesdays from 1-3:30 p.m. at the church. Anyone interested in helping out, or if you have some craft ideas for crafts for the Fall Bazaar, stop by and see what is happening! Everyone is invited to attend!! CONFIRMATION PAGE Students just completing 6 th and 7 th grade Remember to complete your worship times and service hours before the end of August. Sunday, July 2 Sunday, July 9 Monday, July 10 ACOLYTES for July & August Meadow Ross Sunday, July 16 Monday, July 17 Kellen Zak SPECIAL MUSIC! Do you play an instrument? Do you sing? Do you know of someone who sings or plays an instrument? We are looking for some people to provide special music during worship. Please call the church office if you are interested in providing special music! Thanks! Sunday, July 23 Shawn Monday, July 24 Isabel O. Sunday, July 30 Monday, July 31 Sunday, August 6 Monday, August 7 Sunday, August 13 Monday, August 14 Meadow Ross Kellen Zak Sunday, August 20 Isabel O. Monday, August 21 Shawn Sunday, August 27 Monday, August 28 Sunday, September 3 Monday, September 4 Meadow Kellen Ross
WOMEN S FALL RETREAT At FORTUNE LAKE LUTHERAN CAMP September 15-17, 2017 Theme A Godly Touch Engaging workshops, singing, praise & worship, great fellowship, food & fun, crafts, 15 minute Massage (cost $10). Duplex housing $125 Lodge housing $140 Cost includes: Meals, Saturday night ice cream social, workshop materials, and Coffee Café. - To register, please call Pam at (906) 428-2442 or (906) 280-2918. Forms are available online at https://www.nglsynod.org/welca/ ALTAR GUILD WORKSHOP Saturday, September 30 from 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Ishpeming Featuring Rev. Melinda Quivik Cost: $20 which includes program, lunch and snacks Register by Monday, September 25 More information at www.nglsynod.org Sponsored by the Synod Worship Committee. Don t miss it! Bring your whole Altar Guild!! Ecumenical!! Learn the finer details and best practices!! You are invited to the Installation of Bishop-Elect Pastor Katherine Finegan on Saturday, October 21 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter s Cathedral, Marquette, Michigan With Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton Reception to follow at the Holiday Inn, Marquette from 3:00 5:30 p.m. ET Sunday School RALLY DAY!! Sunday School Rally Day will be on Sunday, September 10 th at 10:00 a.m. at the Waterfront Park. We will have worship at 10 am and a potluck picnic following worship. Please bring a dish to share and a chair to sit on during worship. Join us for worship, fellowship, and fun on Rally Day! In case of rain, Rally Day will be held at the church and fellowship hall! NEEDED: We are looking for two Sunday School teachers for the fall. One for ages 3, 4, and Kindergarten, and one for 1 st and 2 nd grade. Please prayerfully consider helping out. If you are interested in teaching Sunday School, please contact Renee Eliason.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Regular Council Meeting will be on Sunday, July 9 th and August 13 th following worship (10:15 a.m.) Please remember that all council meetings are open to the congregation. COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS June Council Meeting VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017 Thank you to the staff at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp. Thank you to all who provided food & lodging for the staff and lunches for the youth attending VBS. Thank you to Joanne Kemppainen for organizing this great week! Thank you to all the youth who attended! A motion was made to cancel Monday, July 3 rd worship service due to the holiday. Pastor John will be on vacation June 29 th through July 5 th. Rev. Julie Belew will do the worship service on Sunday, July 2 nd, and Rev. Joe Iverson will be on call in case of emergency. VBS was a success! Thank you to all who helped. Mutual Ministry will be meeting with Pastor the beginning of July for his annual review. Ideas for God s Work. Our Hands. which is September 10 th, are making some bags to hang from the walkers (for Bayside), Helping out with transportation and other things at Baraga County Shelter Home. Fundraising for the windows is ongoing. Received $120 from the Thirty-one Large Utility Totes; $364 from the Superior Puffs at the Lake Trout Festival; Bakeless bake sale is ongoing through June. Next meeting will be July 9 th at 10:15 a.m.