The Messenger Hearing the Word; Growing in Christ; Serving God through Service to Others. AUGUST 2015 It s time for Vacation Bible School Don t miss the fun! Vacation Bible School will be held August 3-7, 9-11:30 am, at First Baptist Church. You may register when you arrive. If you signed up to provide cookies on Tuesday, August 4, please deliver them to First Baptist Church by 9:00 am that day. Blessing of Backpacks, Students and Staff On Sunday, August 23, we will bless backpacks (bring them with you), students of all ages, teachers and other school workers during the 9:15 am worship. Come and receive God s blessing as part of your school preparation. Sunday School and Confirmation Class resume on Rally Day, September 13. Stay for lunch, participate in the Scavenge for Food event to benefit Galva Food Pantry, and enjoy a Kid s Carnival and Ice Cream and Dessert on Messiah s lawn. 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 H: 309-932-3367 2015 Church Council & Committee Liaisons Council President: Bob Green H: 853-3411 Vice President & Dale Spiegel H: 927-3858 Building and Grounds: Treasurer: Bob Thuline H: 932-3821 Secretary & Sue Bell H: 927-3332 Congregational Life: Worship & Music Jack Engelsen H: 932-8705 Missions: Pastor Linda O: 932-3346 Stewardship: Tim Foley H: 932-8721 Council Members: Kurt Gustafson H: 932-2828 Larry Lord H: 932-2497 Financial Secretary: Janet Engelsen H: 932-8705 E-Team: Tim Thuline H: 932-2571
August 2015 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 2 Mission Madness! Messiah youth and friends enjoyed a fun morning tying 12 fleece blankets for Lutheran World Relief on July 14, enjoying games, dance competitions and snacks in the process. Many thanks to all who helped in any way and to the Thrivent Action Team for providing the funds for the fleece. The blankets will be blessed on September 13. They will then be sent off to share God s love with people around the globe. Pork Chop Sandwich / Ice Cream Social Serving our Local and Global Communities Thank you to all who supported the 24th Annual Pork Chop Sandwich/Ice Cream Social July 3. The social generated sales of $3926 which after expenses resulted in $3194. The Council will decide on disbursement of a portion of the proceeds to community organizations at the August meeting with the balance going to the general fund to support Messiah s Mission Plan. What a wonderful feeling when we all put our hands to use working on a worthwhile project. Our donations of material goods, time, talent and our God-given gifts allow our church to continue its mission of serving God by serving others. We worked at various tasks from cutting pies to dipping ice cream, cooking pork chops and making sandwiches to pouring drinks all were important. These things were accomplished by some of our youngest members to our oldest and everyone in between. It couldn t be done without you!
August 2015 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 3 In the Messiah Family Your help is needed! In baptism you promised to help teach and nurture the faith of the baptized. Sunday school teachers are needed for the 2015-16 program year. Lessons will be planned for you. Contact Paula Luft at 309-337 -8557 to schedule a time to teach and learn along with our young members. Claimed, Gathered, Sent Pr. Linda will begin a sermon series the weekend of August 15/16 based on the resource Claimed, Gathered, Sent: A Guide for Conversation. Each week will explore a topic about the very nature and purpose of our church who we are and what God is doing through us. You won t want to miss joining in this timely exploration of the life of our church. In the words of Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, I believe your engagement will lead to a deeper understanding and a clearer sense of our identity, our mission and our calling to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be agents of God s love in the world. Water Damage: There has been some paint flaking off above one of the small east windows in the sanctuary. Alan Anderson was asked to look at the job and he found that the brick area behind the plaster was wet. Alan then took his lift to the roof and found that the east side gutter was rusted and cracked, letting water run down inside the bricks. He was able to put on a temporary patch but the gutter will need to be replaced. A person has been contacted to do the work, but it will not be done until late-august. There will also be some brick work that needs to be done at that time. Unfortunately the interior work on the east wall can't be done until the leaks are fixed. Alan also found some flashing that needs to be replaced on the east side of the steeple tower that has allowed some leaking there. The cost of these very needed repairs will be funded from the Preserving For The Future fund. The Building and Grounds Committee Help preserve our history: If you take photos at any of our church events please forward a copy to buffaloman1@frontier.com. Jack Engelsen will provide them to the History Committee for review and possible inclusion in Messiah s ongoing history records. Blessing of students, staff and backpacks: Bring your backpack/book bag with you to Sunday worship August 23 for a special blessing as students and staff head back to the classroom. God s blessing be upon the marriage of Kaitlyn Grymonprez and Nathan Byers who will be married at Messiah August 1. God s work. Our hands. Sunday is September 13. Plan to join in this dedicated day of service of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as we collect items for the Galva Food Pantry. There s a full day of fun! Team sign-up is in Luther Hall. Watch for more information in next month s newsletter and the weekly announcements. Mission Opportunities Let s fill the WELCA washtub! Please continue to bring a bar of soap to worship with you each week through August to support Lutheran World Relief. School supply lists are available in the narthex and Luther Hall on WELCA s collection boxes. Please take a list and return your supplies by the end of September. Enclosed is the 2015/2016 Server sheet. Please review it to be aware of dates you are scheduled. Thank you for your willingness to serve. First We Give of Ourselves This year s stewardship program is the second of a three-year series "Giving in Gratitude." These are great days at Messiah, days filled with God's blessings and our gratitude! Together we will explore the many ways we are blessed by God, especially with God's grace in Christ, and how our response of gratitude moves us to be a blessing to others. Our Celebration and Commitment Sunday will be October 18. Watch for more information starting in September. The Stewardship Committee
August 2015 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 4 Family Celebrations in August Please let the office know if there are any changes to the birthday and anniversary lists. August Birthdays 2 Cal Larson 18 Parker Devenney 4 Beth Johnson 19 Alan Anderson, Bart Engstrom 5 John Goodale, Betty Jane Schwartzkopf 20 Gertrude Simmons 6 Roger Anderson, Debbie Miles, Joe Novotny 21 Cole Campbell, Evelyn Peterson, Alison Strand 7 Rebecca Blair 22 Teresa Kemp, Mary Ann Spiegel, Joseph Strand 8 Drew Larson 26 Richard D. Hagerty 10 Mark Grant, Cody Wigant 27 Audrey Anderson, Lynette Yepsen 11 Jeff Kaiser 28 Sarah Clark 12 Kelly Fargher, Alexandra Gustafson, Ronnie Peterson 29 Jeff Edwards, Ron Hagerty, Evan Miles 13 Nicole Byers 30 Alexander Johnson 11 Chuck and Melody Anderson Steve and Linda Nelson August Anniversaries 20 Todd and Rhonda Bussell 13 David and Evelyn Peterson 23 Kraig and Sarah Townsend 19 Joe and Connie Novotny 25 Kurt and Carrie Gustafson The Practice of Prayer For the Church & World: Bishops Elizabeth A. Eaton and Gary Wollersheim; 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: Kathy Anderson, Tedie Bednarek, Richard Bell, Judith Bennison, Verna Blakey, Virginia Brock, Gary Butler, William Bill Collis, Margaret Crandall, Pamela Curry, Crystal Dennis, Arlo Edwall, Harold Erickson, Pam Foley, Thomas Foley, B.Anne Groy, Brady Johnston, Mary June Kuster, Wes Larson, Richard Dunk Lewin, Scott Lindquist, Katrina Neblick, Jane Nelson, Carol Ann Noble, Nancy Pierce, Sue Quast, Sherm Raley, Erin Ruhnow, Duane Stomberg, Jeff Stomberg, Connie Thuline, Michael Thuline, Kathy Tingleaf, Cathy VanWassenhove, Marianne Willer, Carrie Williams For the homebound: Audrey Anderson, Lucille Barlow, Beth Johnson, Myrna Quanstrom With sympathy for the family and friends of Regina Anderson who died July 3; Bill Burhorn, brother of Butch Burhorn, who died July 6; and Jan Haga who died July 3 For our church members, one month, one week at a time: Week of 8/2 Week of 8/9 Week of 8/16 Week of 8/23 Week of 8/30 Paula Kiselewski family, Judy Kitterman, Karen Kraklow, Sherry Kuusisto Joan Lambin, Mike Landis family, Andrew Larson family, Ann Larson Jonathon Larson family, Kevin Lindberg family, Jane Lindquist, Tonya Lococo family Larry Lord family, Jim Love family, Steven Love, Roger & Paula Luft Lori Maloney, Cris Martinez family, Mark & Elizabeth Maxwell, Jilene McCoy family 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.
August 2015 Messiah Lutheran Church Page 5 Server Schedule for August 2015 Saturday (Acc.) Sunday Flowers Ushers Acolyte Lector Communion Assistants Fellowship (Choir) Aug. 1 (Madelyn) Aug. 8 (Lorrie) Aug. 15 (Ann) Aug. 2 Aug. 9 Aug. 16 Ann Larson Colleen Larson Sharon Collis Virginia Patty Elin Stephan Geraldine Miller Roger Anderson Judy Anderson Spencer Kemp Caelin Foley Jack Down Larry & Lorrie Lord Jack Down Remi Bell Dr. J.R. Green None Ann Larson Tressa Rogers Kay Down Nikki Cone Larry Aug. 22 (Darcy) Aug. 23 Evelyn Peterson Jilene McCoy Tim Kemp Cal Larson Mary Ann Spiegel & Lorrie Madelyn Green Aug. 29 (Debbie) Aug. 30 Madelyn Green Karen Kelly Tristan Rogers Julie Beeler Lord Norma Huber Julie Beeler Calendar of Events for August 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Food Pantry 2 3 4 Blessing of students and backpacks 7 pm BH Band rehearsal-lh VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9 10 11 16 17 23 Newsletter items due 30 31 OFFICE HOURS Mon.-Fri. 9 am to Noon 932-3346 7 pm Worship & Music 7 pm BH Band rehearsal-lh 6:30pm Council Meeting 18 24 25 7 pm BH Band rehearsal-lh Food Pantry 1 2:30pm Grymonprez/ Byers wedding 5 6 7 8 9-11:30 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 12 13 14 15 4:30pm Bible Study 5:30pm E-team 4:30pm Bible Study 4:30pm Bible Study Saturday: Sunday: 19 26 WORSHIP 20 21 22 27 28 9 am Newsletter Folders 5:30 pm Worship (in Luther Hall) Summer Schedule (No Sunday School) 9:15 am Worship 10:20 am Fellowship in Luther Hall 29
August 2015 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 Enclosed: 2015/2016 Server Schedule Check us out on facebook Messiah Lutheran Galva Like to get updates! B U L L E T I N B O A R D Bible Study Wed., 4:30 pm, Luther Hall Not Aug. 5 Congregational Council Mtg. 6:30 pm, Aug. 18 (Tues.) E-team 5:30 pm, Aug. 12 (Wed.) Newsletter deadline Noon, Aug. 17 (Mon.) Mailers meet 9:00 am, Aug. 28 (Fri.) Worship & Music Committee 7:00 pm, Aug.11 (Tues.) August Special Events 8/1 & 2 Food Pantry Weekend 8/3-7 Vacation Bible School, 9-11:30 am First Baptist Church 8/23 Blessing of backpacks, students and staff (during 9:15 am worship bring backpack with you) Sunday Vesper Services weekly at 7:00 p.m. through August 30, Jenny Lind Chapel, Andover. Area pastors will lead. Mark your calendars 9/13 God s work. Our hands. Sunday Sunday School and Confirmation Class resume