The Messenger Hearing the Word; Growing in Christ; Serving God through Service to Others. MARCH 2017 Lenten Worship Ash Wednesday, March 1 7:00 p.m., Ecumenical worship at Grace Methodist Prepare your hearts and lives for Lent through confession, the imposition of ashes, God s word and Holy Communion Weekend Sermon Series ~ With Awe and Love Engage in a Lenten sermon series built around Luther s Small Catechism to help us grow closer to God by thinking on God s word and the basics of our faith. (From Sundays & Seasons, 2016 Augsburg Fortress) Lent 1 March 5 Ten Commandments Lent 2 March 12 Creed Lent 3 March 19 Lord s Prayer Lent 4 March 26 Baptism Lent 5 April 2 Holy Communion Mid-week Lenten Series ~ Rediscovering our Relationships in Christ At the heart of the faith is the story of Jesus, God s Son who came to establish a relationship with us on behalf of God. Jesus parables reveal the nature of God s relationship with us and how we are to relate to one another. Through his teachings, we can learn how to become better people in our relationships at home, church, work and community. Gather with friends from the Galva community for worship, prayer and soup supper Mid-week worship: March 9 Love First Congregational Church Thursdays, at 6:00 p.m. March 16 Forgiveness Messiah Lutheran Church March 23 Honesty Galva Christian Church March 30 Sharing St. John s Catholic Church April 6 Commitment First United Methodist Church Messiah Lutheran Church 317 SW Third Street P.O. Box 133 Galva, IL 61434 309-932-3346 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon Website: www.messiahlutherangalva.org Facebook: Messiah Lutheran Galva, IL Pastor Linda Winkelman H: 309-932-2370 Email: prlindawinkelman@gmail.com Administrative Assistant: Brenda Holmes O: 309-932-3346 Email: messiahlutherangalva@gmail.com Custodian: Harold Smith C: 309-714-8453 2017 Church Council & Committee Liaisons Council President & Bob Green H: 853-3411 Stewardship Vice President Larry Lord H: 932-2497 Treasurer Bob Thuline H: 932-3821 Secretary & Jack Engelsen H: 932-8705 Worship & Music Council Member Colleen Larson H: 927-3070 Council Member & Rich Volkert C: 883-1122 Building and Grounds Council Member & Tim Thuline H: 932-2571 E-Team Congregational Life Sue Bell H: 927-3332 Missions Pastor Linda O: 932-3346 Financial Secretary Janet Engelsen H: 932-8705
March 2017 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 2 From the Pastor s Desk Why Change the Liturgy? On Transfiguration Sunday, we hid the Alleluia. It s been our tradition to suspend singing or saying this word during Lent s forty days as part of the penitential, reflective character of the season. We then resurrect this word of great praise to God on Easter in celebration of the wondrous work God has done. We also use a different liturgy during Lent. As with using different paraments, changing the liturgy marks the transition from one church season to the next. Liturgies are chosen to model the character of the season. Advent and Lent are times of preparation, so the liturgy has a more reflective, meditative character. The seasons of Christmas and Easter demand a more joyful character, full of praise. Modeling their reflective characters, we kneel around the altar to receive Holy Communion during Advent and Lent. In the same way, we stand in great praise of our crucified and risen Lord to receive the Eucharist all other times. Varying the liturgy helps us think more intentionally about what we re singing, saying and doing. It helps keep us from thoughtlessly going through the motions and keeps things fresh even as we remain rooted in the traditional framework of Gathering, Word, Meal and Sending. See you in worship, Pastor Linda Winkelman ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Souper Bowl of Caring helped change the game ~ As the big game was being played, thousands of people came together to make a difference in their community. Over $6.3 million in cash and food items has been reported so far. Messiah youth collected $167 for the Galva Food Pantry. Thanks to you, the Souper Bowl of Caring continues to #ChangetheGame. The Youth Chili Cook-Off Winners are Hottest Best Tasting & Best Theme Best Youth Helpers! Thanks to all who provided chili or other items and attended the Youth Chili Cook-Off. Much fun was had and food was enjoyed. A total of $40 was given to the World Hunger Appeal. World Hunger Bake Sale ~ Many thanks to all who donated or purchased items. A total of $256.00 was given to the World Hunger Appeal. PANCAKE, SAUSAGE AND EGG BREAKFAST Saturday, March 4 Serving from 7:30 to 10 am Donation $6.00 Children under 6 eat free Tickets available from Tim Thuline or at the door Bring family, friends and neighbors!
March 2017 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 3 Server Schedule for March 2017 Saturday (Acc.) Sunday Flowers Ushers Acolytes Lector Communion Assistant Fellowship (Council) Mar. 4 (Madelyn) Mar. 5 LENT Cameron Devenney Mary Ann Spiegel Tim Thuline Mar. 11 (Ann) Mar. 18 (Darcy) Mar. 12 LENT Bob Thuline Ethan Nance Deb Miles Tim Foley Mar. 19 LENT Teresa Kemp T.J. Conner Everett Thuline Tim Thuline Bob & Madelyn Green Larry & Lorrie Lord Mar. 25 (Debbie) Mar. 26 LENT Everett Thuline Judy Anderson The Larson Family Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 9 am Luther s Small Catechism Studies begins 10 am Worship w/ Healing service 12-5 pm LH reserved 12 Daylight saving time begins 12 pm Council Retreat 19 2:30 pm Jr/Sr High Band and Choir concert at Messiah 3 pm SW Conference Assembly at Calvary Lutheran, New Windsor 26 6 pm GMA Music Festival at First Congregational 13 Newsletter inputs due 27 9 am Newsletter folders Calendar of Events for March 2017 6 7 7 pm Sarah Circle 20 21 6:30 pm Congr. Council Mtg. Ash 1 Wednesday 7 pm Ecumenical Worship at Grace Methodist 7 pm Choir 2 8 9 First Congregational 14 15 16 Messiah 22 23 Galva Christian 28 29 30 St. John s Catholic 6-9 pm Spring Cleanup 3 4 7:30-10 am Pancake Breakfast 1-4 pm LH reserved 10 11 Congr. Resourcing Event, Malta, IL Set clocks ahead one hour at bedtime 17 18 24 25 31 OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 9 am to Noon WORSHIP TIMES Saturday: 5:30 pm Worship Sunday: 9:00 am Sunday School/Confirmation Classes (in Luther Hall) 10:15 am Worship 11:20 am Fellowship in Luther Hall
March 2017 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 4 The Practice of Prayer For the Church & World: Bishops Elizabeth A. Eaton and Gary Wollersheim; Bishop-elect Jeffrey Clements; Pastor Linda; those in leadership positions; the Council and Committee members; Arusha Diocese in Tanzania; Arcot Lutheran Church, India; Randy & Carol Stubbs, Rev. Erik and Tauna Roth, J.D. Engelhardt, those affected by acts of violence, all men and women in the Armed Services, and those affected by violent storms, heavy rains, flooding, and fire. For those with health/other concerns: Virginia Brock, Michelle Caputto, Brian Carlson, Cheri Cavanaugh, William Craig, Pamela Curry, Pam Foley, Janet Hand, Blaine Johnson, Brady Johnston, Bob Lesher, Scott Lindquist, Terry Morthland, Harlan Nelson, Loretta Nordstrom, Hazel Pahlow, Duane Stomberg, Carol Stubbs, Butch Thompson, Karen Thompson, Michael Thuline, Lynn (Luymes) Travis, Brian Walker For the homebound: Audrey Anderson, Myrna Quanstrom With sympathy for the family and friends of Beth Johnson who died Jan. 30; Arline Nixon, grandmother of Lorrie Lord, who died Feb. 8; Bea Spivey, mother of Janell Holt, who died Feb. 12; Arlo Edwall who died Feb. 13; and Ray Larson, cousin of Connie Thuline. In gratitude for Jackson Charles, son of Mackenzie and Jake Hankins, who was born Jan. 21. He was welcomed home by big sister Eliza who is 2 1/2. Proud grandparents are Tim and Deb Kemp. For our church members, one month, one week at a time: Week of 3/5 Week of 3/12 Week of 3/19 Week of 3/26 Nancy Carlson, Richard Carlson, Roger & Judith Carlson, Cindy Carroll Margo Clark, Shannon Clark, Spencer Clark, Sarah Clark family Kent & Vicki Collinson, Kevin & Lisa Collinson, Wendy Collinson family, Dale & Sharon Collis Shelley Collis, Stacey & Paula Collis, Chris & Miranda Colwell, Tim Coné family, Alice Conner Remember to call the office if you or a loved one is hospitalized--the hospitals no longer call us. Please ask permission first before submitting a person s name for the prayer list. Use the prayer cards in the attendance books or call the church office with your requests; remember to contact the church office with updates, 932-3346. NOTE: Prayer requests will remain in the announcements for 2 weeks, unless otherwise requested. Duane Stomberg welcomes cards and notes at 5601 Duncan Road, Lot 121, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 Directory Updates Betty Schwartzkopf phone: Cell phone is 309-368-8533 (She no longer has a landline.) Harold Smith phone: Cell phone is 309-714-8453 (He no longer has a landline.) Family Celebrations in March Please let the office know if there are any additions or changes to the birthday and anniversary lists. March Birthdays 1 Barbara Nelson, Erin Rossell, Shailar Webber 2 James Clark, Greg Peterson, Sally Rogers 3 Alan Corkill, Patty Werkheiser 4 Lynne Grant Faller 5 Matthew Hagerty, Kyle Moore 6 Myrna Quanstrom 7 Jeanine Peterson 10 Kraig Townsend, Dorothy Nelson 11 Robyn Gentle 12 Ella Ingels 15 Jack Engelsen, Collin Landis 17 Margo Clark 18 Margaret Appell, Randy Hagerty 19 Roger Carlson, Margaret Robbins, Bradley Werkheiser 20 Steven Love 21 Brad Kuster, Knute Larson 22 Drew Cotton 23 Joe Anderson, Emilyann Wexell 25 Dale Spiegel 26 Chad Larson 27 Robert Anderson, Pam Foley, Curtis Appell, Beth Ann Joyce 28 Richard Bell 29 Virginia Brock, Jane Lindquist 30 David Peterson March Anniversaries 19 Bart and Sarah Engstrom 24 Greg and Jeanine Peterson
March 2017 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 5 In the Messiah Family First Communion Preparation ~ Contact Pastor Linda (932-3346) by March 15 if you would like your child to receive instruction. Participants will receive First Communion on Palm/Passion Sunday, April 9. Small Catechism Studies ~ Luther wrote his Small Catechism for parents to use in teaching their children the basics of their Christian faith. Two studies will be offered this year: Sunday 9 am, beginning March 5, nursery Sarah Circle meeting times - March, April, May, September, October Sarah Circle will meet March 7. Julie Beeler will host. Continue to donate blankets, stuffed animals, backpacks/duffel bags, books and personal care items for foster children. Registration is due March 20 for WELCA Spring Retreat at LOMC, Oregon, IL, Saturday, April 22, 8:15 am to 3 pm. The program is Making a Difference...Leaving a Legacy. See kiosk or contact office for registration details. Contact Judy Anderson or Kay Down if you plan to attend. Keep feeding your World Hunger and God s Global Barnyard coin boxes. They should be returned by Easter, April 16. Band and Choir Concert ~ The Spring Jr/Sr High Band and Choir Concert will be held at Messiah on Sunday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. Come and support musical youth of our Galva community. Spring Clean-up! Help spruce up the church Friday, March 31, 6-9 pm, and Saturday, April 1, 9 am to noon. Freed & Renewed in Christ: 500 Years of God s Grace in Action ~ Everyone from the NIS is invited to attend the 2017 CRE on Saturday, March 11 at Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, IL. Hear inspiring keynote speaker Dr. Winston Persaud and attend informational workshops. Lenten Healing Service Sunday, March 5 Pastor Linda will offer laying on of hands and anointing during worship for any who wish to receive a special prayer of healing that morning. Home Ec Classes ~ Angie Peterson is offering classes to girls, boys, men and women of the community who would like to learn to sew, cook, etc. Contact Angie at 932-3404, 854-1492, or toolsbaskets@mchsi.com. Easter Memorials ~ If you would like to provide flowers or monetary memorial in honor of loved ones at Easter, complete the enclosed form and return it to the office by Monday, April 10. GMA Music Festival Sunday March 26, 6:00 p.m. First Congregational Church Enjoy an evening of music presented by various community members. A freewill offering will be taken for the Galva Ministerial Association. If you would like to participate, contact Pastor Linda. Mark your Calendar Messiah Fish Fry, Friday, April 7 ~ Contact Kurt Gustafson at 309-883-9176 if you can help. SW Conference Reformation 500 Hymn Sing and Katie Luther Presentation ~ Sunday, April 30, 2:00 p.m., hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, Galesburg. Notes of Appreciation Dear Endowment Committee, Thank you so much for this generous offering. It will greatly assist me in paying for school books and many other necessities this semester. Brennan Foley Thank you for the generous gift! It will be very handy for books. I appreciate your support. Thank you again. David Jeffries Dear Messiah Lutheran Church, I cannot thank you enough for the very generous scholarship you chose to present me with! I really appreciate it. Hope all is well back home! I send my best wishes to everyone! Again, thank you so much! With love, Sarah Jeffries
March 2017 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 6 Messiah Lutheran Church 317 SW Third Street Galva, IL 61434 309-932-3346 messiahlutherangalva@gmail.com Saved by grace, we share God s love. www.messiahlutherangalva.org Non-profit Organization Postage Paid Permit no. 1 Galva, IL 61434 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Don t forget! Daylight Saving Time begins March 12. Set your clocks ahead one hour at bedtime Saturday, March 11. March Special Events Stay connected Like us on facebook Messiah Lutheran Galva 3/1 Ash Wednesday - 7 pm worship at Grace Methodist, Pr. Trisha Chapman preaching 3/4 Pancake/Sausage/Egg Breakfast 7:30-10 am Food Pantry B U L L E T I N B O A R D Choir Practice Thur., 7:00 pm March 2 only Thur., 7:15 pm March 9 thru Lent Congregational Council Mtg. 6:30 pm, Mar. 21 (Tues.) Newsletter deadline Noon, Mar. 13 (Mon.) Folders meet 9:00 am, Mar. 27 (Mon.) Sarah Circle 7:00 pm, Mar. 7 (Tues.) Worship & Music Committee Mtg. To be determined 3/5 10:15 am Worship with Healing Service Food Pantry 3/11 2017 Congregational Resourcing Event Kishwaukee College Set your clocks ahead 1 hour at bed time 3/19 SW Conference Spring Assembly 3 pm at Calvary Lutheran, New Windsor Jr/Sr High Choir and Band Concert 2:30 pm at Messiah 3/26 GMA Music Festival 6:00 p.m. at First Congregational 3/31 Spring Cleanup 6-9 pm Mid-week Lenten worship see front cover for details