FIRST LUTHERAN CHURC H 408 Ninth Street NW Mandan, ND 58554 Phone: 701-663-3594 Fax: 701-663-6217 E-mail: jackie@firstlutheranofmandan.org NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 419 Bismarck, ND First Lutheran Church April Newsletter Return Service Requested Building Faith and Transforming Lives in Christ. www.firstlutheranofmandan.org We re on the web! ADDRESS LABEL This is the last newsletter mailed out due to the significant increase in the cost of mailing. We spent over $600.00 to mail out the March newsletter as compared with about $180.00 for previous months. The post office has changed their mailing guidelines again and therefore we will not be mailing any more newsletters out after this newsletter. The newsletters will be available for you to pick up in the narthex at the end of each month or you may go to our website at www.firstlutheranofmandan.org click on the web links tab and then click on the month you would like to see (there is a newsletter and calendar tab) and read the newsletter there. April 2013 First Lutheran Staff Administrative Pastor Rev. Lee Herberg 663-3594 Associate Pastor Rev. Jack Carlson 663-3594 Administrative Assistant & Coordinator of Lay Ministries Jackie Schulz 663-3594 (o) 663-3082 (h) Calling & Caring Terryl Gaebe 751-4220 Custodians Ron & Mavis Watson Financial Administration Jennifer Scheet First Lutheran Is A Mission Partner with Camp of the Cross Ministries Artist Georgia O Keefe once said about every seven years or so one ought to open the flaps on their tent and let the wind blow through. Save the wheat, but let the useless chaff fly away with the wind. Wind, earthquakes, fire, springcleaning, whatever the method the result can be the same. Even with Easter! So, earthquakes, fire and wind may be a bit over dramatic attempts at cleaning out our respective closets. But in many ways, Easter is a new year. And the new year always seems to be a good time to open the flaps and rid oneself of the extra bulk we ve accumulate. Lent is a season where we are reminded of the sinfulness we carry which weighs us down. Easter is a figurative freshening of our spirit; a clearing away of all that serves only to weigh us down as we live in the light of God s glory, God s victory over sin, death and the powers of evil. Easter is an opportune time to rid our lives of debilitating frustrations that may have built up regarding relationships with peers, administrators, family members, neighbors, etc and other psychological, spiritual, and emotional burdens. Easter is a time to remember God s promise of eternal life, joy, happiness and peace meant for you and for all God s children. Open the flaps. Let God s good news of light and life, the renewing wind of the Holy Spirit blow through and take the chaff along with it. Face life lighter and freer! A New Beginning, by Roger Emerson Dawn! A new day! A fresh start! It s morning. Light! The first light. A young world adorning. Fueled by a heavenly spark; led by one beacon of hope. Moving away from the dark to the light. To the light! A new beginning will start today. A chance to change and learn and know a better way. A new beginning will start with me. We ll find a way each day to change our destiny. A dream that everyone can share and see the light from anywhere. A new beginning starts today! Stars! A bright star. A new dream revealing. Life! A young life. A new hope of healing. No one is ever alone. Nothing is ever the same. Together we ll start moving on and on and on and on. A new beginning will start today. A chance to change and learn and know a better way. A new beginning will start with me. We ll find a way each day to change our destiny. A dream that everyone can share and see the light from anywhere. A new beginning starts today. Dawn! A new day. A fresh start! Good morning! Happy Easter! Pastor Jack
PAGE 2 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH April 2013 We will be having a new member orientation on Sunday, April 21 st at 6:00 P.M. If you are interested in becoming a member here at First Lutheran please call the church office at 663-3594 as soon as possible. Thank you. The quilters are in need of size 10 or bigger crochet thread, sheets & blankets. They can no longer use yarn on their quilts. If you would like to donate any of these items you may drop it off in the office. Thank you! Church School Registration Student s Name: M Date of Birth: Age: Grade (this fall) Student s Name: M Date of Birth: Age: Grade (this fall) Student s Name: M Date of Birth: Age: Grade (this fall) F F F Parent(s)/Guardian: Address: City: Phone #: Home Cell: mother Cell: father Email address (please include this so that we can use email to communicate with you during the year instead of regular mail.): Non Custodial Parent: (If applicable) Address: City: Attending: Sunday Wednesday Our church school program relies on the participation of parents. We ask that each parent prayerfully consider how they would like to help out this coming year. We need team teachers for 3 year olds 5 th grade on Sundays and Wednesday as well as music leaders. I am willing to be a: (circle one) Teacher for grade Music leader
PAGE 10 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH APRIL 2013 Church School Registration We are now taking registrations for the 2013-14 church school year. There is a registration form on the next page that can be filled out and brought to the church. We would like to have all the registrations by Sunday, May 5 th. We will be offering classes on Sundays from 9:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M. and Wednesdays from 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. There will be classes for 3 year olds - 5 th graders. We will have team teachers for every class. Some classes have two teachers and we have even had three or four people for a class. This gives you an opportunity to share the teaching responsibilities so that you don t have to prepare a lesson every week. If you would be interested in teaching, please indicate that on the registration form, or talk to Pastor Jack. C-Squad Registration Our C-Squad class is for students in 6th-8th grades. They meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30am-10:30am. They talk about a variety of topics including current events, different Bible topics, and much more. They also do some hands-on service events and fun activities throughout the year. If you would like to register for this class for fall, please email Pastor Jack. His email address is: jack@firstlutheranofmandan.org Please include the following information: Student s name, date of birth, grade in the fall, parent/guardian names, address, phone number, and email address. Mark Your Calendar 3rd: 7pm - Confirmation - Large group 4th: LAF 10th: 7pm - Confirmation - Large group 11th: LAF 14th: 6pm - W.I.N.G.S. 17th: 6pm - Confirmation - Small group 18th: LAF 24th: 7pm - Confirmation - Large group 25th: LAF On April 3 rd the Wednesday School kids will be singing in church at the beginning of the service. Youth Group Who: 7 th -12 th Graders When: Sunday, April 14 th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join us for W.I.N.G.S. at Lutheran Church of the Cross! Bring a friend and join us for a great time! First Lutheran Church will be preparing and serving The Banquet on Thursday, May 9 th. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bismarck. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex for those who are interested in participating. We are looking for cooks, servers, dishwashers, and people to help clean up. If you would like to help, please call the church office at 663-3594. Thank you!
APRIL 2013 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PAGE 4 PAGE 9 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH APRIL 2013 Pastoral Acts Baptisms: March 3 March 10 March 17 March 29 March 30 Emma Grace Acton Christopher Ryan Lundstrom Elsa Mae Bullinger Kinnsie LaRae Hansen Lydia Corinne Carter Funerals: February 23 February 26 March 6 March 12 March 14 March 21 Leland Olsen Tom Friesz Casey Austin LeRoy Olauson Marvin Lang Lynn Lewis Memorial Fund In memory of Harry Renken & Alvina Jerabek given by Hilda Renken. In memory of Lelend Olsen given by Russ & Jan Grabinger, Bev Hogan, Ray & Doris Carlson, Janet Dykshoorn, Walter & Leona Keidel, Roger & Joan Hoovestol, Don & Peggy Grosz, Dennis & Bernice Meyer, Larry & Elaine Laubner, Arden & Pat Hagerott, Fred Helbling, Toby & Ellen Huber, Ken Charvat, Ernest & Anita Seeman, Jeff & Char Olsen, Charles Bahm, Leland Olsen family, Ralph & Naida Feland & Don & JoAnn Price. Deadline for articles for the May Newsletter will be April 18 th. In memory of Ernie (Punky) Seeman given by Ardis Hughes. April ~ Mission of the Month Community Action Items needed are Peanut Butter, Jelly, Fruit Cups, Granola Bars, Cereal, Pudding Cups, Applesauce Cups, & Canned Dinners with a pop top lid (Chef Boyardee's). You may put your items in the boxes in the Narthex. Thank you! Special Thanks Thank you to all the greeters, ushers, communion servers, readers, communion set-up, coffee hour workers, and to all who have supplied goodies for the last month. Your help is greatly appreciated! Worship Schedule Sunday ~ 8:30 am ~ Traditional 10:45 am ~ Contemporary 9:30 am ~ Coffee 9:30 am ~ Church School Wednesday ~ 6:00 pm ~ Transitional 6:00 pm ~ Church School 7:00 pm ~ Confirmation
PAGE 8 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH APRIL 2013 APRIL 2013 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PAGE 5 First Lutheran Church Council Minutes Thursday, February 21, 2013 7:00PM Present: Pastor Lee Herberg, Pastor Jack Carlson, President Kris Elijah, John Pake, Dot Frank, Tammy Lapp-Harris, Brian Zacha, Darrell Nitschke, Janet Reineke Absent: Den Na Lee Fewson, Kris Theurer Pastor Jack led devotions. President Kris Elijah welcomed the new council members present, John Pake and Dot Frank. Tom Chase took their pictures prior to the meeting for the First Lutheran Staff and Council picture board in the narthex. Darrell Nitschke moved and Dot Frank seconded to place the agenda on the table. Motion passed. After perusal of the minutes, Dot Frank moved and Darrell Nitschke seconded to approve the church council minutes of January 27, 2013. Motion passed. Pastor Lee went over the January financials. Expenses in January exceeded income; however, some of this was due to the fact that December, 2012 was a high income month and the Mission checks issued in January are 7.5% of the income received. Pastor Lee will review the high water bill for January to see if there is an underlying reason for the increase. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Moving Forward in Faith projects/loan/construction/update. Web site redesign/possibility of hiring outside professional if we can t find someone in-house with needed skills/update. Strategic Plan 2013/update regarding the formation of the Governance Team. NEW BUSINESS Complete council officer elections (Vice-President, Secretary) and council Team appointments for new council officers. Tammy Lapp-Harris will be the new Vice President; Den Na Lee Fewson will be the new Secretary; Darrell Nitschke will be on the Stewardship Team, John Pake will be on the Property Management Team; Dot Frank will be on the Evangelism Outreach Team; other assignments remain the same. Ministry Site Profile rough draft (Handout) needs to be completed and call committee formed for Associate Pastor Youth and Family. Easter Services for March 31 st will be as follows: youth led Easter Sunrise at 7:00A.M., with a breakfast following, Traditional Easter Festival Service at 9:00A.M., Contemporary Easter Festival Service at 11:00A.M. We will have communion at all services on Easter Sunday. The Banquet at Trinity Lutheran in Bismarck we are down to prepare and serve the meal on Thursday, May 9 th, 2013. We need to start advance planning on this as we need approximately 30-35 volunteers, plus planning the menu, soliciting donations of food, etc.
PAGE 6 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH APRIL 2013 REPORTS Pastor Lee - 4 baptisms, 3 weddings, 3 funerals, communion services Pastor Jack 3 baptisms, 2 funerals, communion services Special Events Lent suppers scheduled Stewardship no report Worship hymns picked for next 2 months Parish Education teacher meetings scheduled Youth President s weekend ski trip scheduled Evangelism & Outreach working on ideas for the 4 th of July Parade Property and Management bathroom demo work continuing, looking for funds to replace the 2 windows in the Sacristy and Archive rooms. Website still open to new ideas Dot Frank talked about WordPress.com, a free web site creation service. CORRESPONDENCE A thank you letter was received from Charles Hall Youth Services for the cash gift of $25.00. A thank you letter was received from Golden Age Services for the gift of $83.09 for the Home Delivered Meals program. A thank you letter was received from Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center for the gift of $140.21 to the M-Club so enhance the life of the residents. A thank you letter was received from Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center for the gift of $331.30 to the M-Club to enhance the life of the residents. A thank you letter was received from Golden Age Services for the gift of $196.33 for the Home Delivered Meals program. A thank you letter was received from KNDR Radio for First Lutheran s faithfulness in sponsoring Christmas music on their station. MOTION TO ADJOURN/THE LORD S PRAYER