THE NORTH BAY COMPASS MARCH 2017 VOLUME 7 ISSUE 3 IN THIS ISSUE President s Report Treasurer's Report Reports & Announcements Birthdays, Anniversaries, & Flowers Photos Calendar Free in Christ Accountable to one another Rooted in Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions Working together to fulfill Christ's Great Commission to go and make disciples of all nations. Wednesdays during Lent Soup Supper: 6:00 pm Holden Evening Prayers: 7:00 pm Please join us for this special fellowship & worship event that takes place every Wednesday night during Lent, beginning March 8th. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex if you would like to provide either a soup or bread for the meal. Keep up on NBLCC events! www.facebook.com/nblcc www.northbaylutheran.org View our calendar Listen to Worship s live & more. Receive the newsletter via email: office@northbaylutheran.org
President s Report February 28, 2017 Greetings and God's peace from NBLCC Congregational Council President. The NBLCC Congregational Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday February 16, 2017. We are beginning preparations for the annual Congregational meeting in June. Each ministry chair will be working on individual proposed budgets for the coming fiscal year. In addition, two Congregational Council members John Lorenz and Marvin Frye will have completed their three-year terms, so two new Council members will be elected at the annual meeting. Please advise any Council member if you would like to be considered as a Council candidate. Gary Lorenz and the Remodel/ Addition committee continue to make pro- gress analyzing various affordable options to repair and expand the current church facility. The Council has retained an architect in Shelton to help with the cost estimates and advise on building code compliance. Several church members and regular attendees have contractor experience and will be helping with the planning, and perhaps the actual repair and construction process. Obviously, a new funding campaign will be needed as soon as we have a reasonable statement of work and cost estimate. We all wish process could be made to go faster, but all the steps need to be completed in a logical sequence. Also, our time is not God s time. Pray for the progress and for unity, and remember Romans 8:28: we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, and have been called according to his purpose. Council President Update on Council Meeting Time Change Until further notice, all NBLCC Council meetings will begin at 10 am (changed from 2 pm). Meetings will still be held on the third Thursday of the month at NBLCC. This is an open meeting and all are welcome to attend. Treasurer's Report Financial Report as of February 28, 2017 NBLCC General Fund Budget Year July 2016 to June 2017 Budgeted monthly income: Budgeted income at 8 months: Actual income for 8 months: Total expenses for 8 months: General Fund Balance: Checking: Contingency Fund Balance: Savings: $15,089 $120,712 $125,229 $111,358 $15,668 $15,937 Detailed financial reports are available in the office. Please contact the office if you have any questions. Jan Gleich Treasurer
Please join us... Holy Week April 9: Palm Sunday Apr 13: Maundy Thursday 5:30 pm Passover Seder 7 pm Worship Apr 14: Good Friday 7 pm Worship Apr 16: Easter Sunday 11 am Brunch Fellowship Report Hello Everyone! We are so blessed to have such a giving congregation once again! THANK YOU to everyone for your contributions to the delicious Anniversary/Lutefisk dinner!! And a huge THANK YOU to all those who helped make lefse, peel potatoes, cook, clean etc. It was a big job and your willingness to help is so greatly appreciated! I often get the kudos for a successful event but it always takes a team and I have the best helpers here at NBLCC. You deserve all the accolades! Wasn't the Lutefisk delicious?!!?!! Bible Studies Saturday Men s is taking a break during March. Resumes Saturday, April 1, 9 to 10:00 am. For more information, contact the office, 360-275-3390. New Member Sunday May 7 during Worship New member class, Saturday, May 6 We will be receiving new members into the family of NBLCC. If you are interested in joining or have questions about membership, please contact the office, 360-275-3390. As we begin Lent, it is time now for SOUP SUPPERS! Wednesdays, March 8-April 5, we will be sharing soup suppers at 6pm, prior to the Holden Evening Prayers at 7pm. Do you have a favorite soup? Sign up to share and enjoy these special evenings. It is a great time for fellowship and to get a new soup recipe --like Dill Pickle Soup!! Mark your calendars as well for 5:30pm Thursday, April 13. We will be sharing a Passover Seder Dinner. We are still in the planning stage but you will need to sign up to attend so watch for further information. Neighborhood is studying the Beatitudes. Tuesdays 12:45-2:45 pm in the Fellowship Hall Contact the office for more information, 360-275-3390. Save the Date! Women s Spring Tea Saturday, May 20, noon, at NBLCC Plans are underway for our Women s Spring Tea. For more information, please see Sandi Fleury. As well, there will be a service at 7 pm on Good Friday, April 14. If you have never been to this service plan to attend this year. It is so humbling. Sunday, April 16, we celebrate Christ's Resurrection! Easter Brunch will be provided immediately following the service. Come and enjoy! Let us share in fellowship this Lenten season as we move toward our Easter celebration. "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts..." Colossians 3:15 Carole Boyko Council Member Fellowship NBL Women s Group Women s continues through the winter. The next meeting is Friday, March 17 at 10 am at NBLCC. Please join us as we study God s word and enjoy fellowship. God s richest blessings, Sandi Fleury NBL Women s Group
Discipleship Report Hi Everyone, I hope that you are feeling as blessed as we are now. This past Sunday we had a wonderful time at the Lutefisk and meatball supper after church. Carole Boyko you did a wonderful job getting it all organized! The food was awesome and Duane said the Lutefisk was good too. (I tried it once a few years ago and it was not for me, I do however like lefse!) It was also Mikah's tenth birthday. He was pretty excited to have everyone sing him Happy Birthday. It was also very special to him when his sister pointed out his name in the bulletin. Our Kidz church is moving along thanks to the dedication of our volunteer teachers and our resident music teacher! The kids sang two songs this past Sunday and they are always proud of themselves when they get it right and they are cute. Pete Peterson said he remembers singing "Jesus loves me" seventy years ago in church...he said those kids will remember it too. Rob, thank you so much for playing the accordion, it is a sweet, sweet sound to our ears! Men's Bible study, that meets Saturday mornings at 9:00 am, will be on break during the month of March. Tuesday afternoon is still going strong. Sue Nichols keeps us on track and we always learn a lot. We move slowly, because we are very thorough in our studies, and we usually have great snacks! I was unable to attend the North Bay Women's Bible study this month. It is on the third Friday of the month at 10:00 am. I believe they are starting the planning for our spring tea. It snowed yesterday, but I have faith that spring is right around the corner! May God Bless each of you and your families also... Shari Stormo Council Member Discipleship Servant Hands Team 1 serving in March Team leader: Cheryl Rogers Members: Patty Bishop Frank & Carole Boyko Jim & Arlene Burton Eric & Jessine Foss Linda Gaskins Mike & Suzi Greenwalt Del & Barb Griffey Marian Hargreaves Judy Joaquin Gary & Linda Lorenz John Lorenz Mike & Jan Manring Nancy Martin MJ Moss Sherry Nutter Bonnie O'Hanlon Marlene Pease Jerry & Charlotte Pedersen Brian & Sue Phinney Marv & Cheryl Rogers Deanna Smith Jacob & Andrea Smith Greg Vahsoltz Thank you to all our volunteers! (* indicates summer only) Are you interested in serving? Contact the office, 360-275-3390
Recipe Corner Winter is still here making us all cold. This recipe is sure to warm you from the inside out. There are many recipes like this, and perhaps you have your favorite. This one is ours. Enjoy! Judy Clark Council Member Evangelism SALISBURY STEAK DELUXE 6 servings 1 can (10-3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 T prepared mustard 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp prepared horseradish 1 egg 1/4 C dry bread crumbs 1/4 C finely chopped onion 1/2 tsp salt Dash pepper 1-1/2 lbs ground beef 1 to 2 T cooking oil 1/2 C water In a bowl, combine the soup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish, blend well. Set aside. In another bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of the soup mixture. Add beef and mix well. Shape into six patties. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Brown the patties on both sides; drain. Combine remaining soup mixture with water; pour over patties. Cover and cook over low heat 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove patties to a serving platter (if desired); top with sauce. (I usually serve this with either mashed potatoes or egg noodles and a nice vegetable.) Walk MS Please join the NBLCC team for WALK MS, Sat. 4/8, 9am. There is a new location this year: Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park in Poulsbo. I will start sign ups in the fellowship hall soon. Sandi Fleury Walk MS Listen Online We invite you to listen to Sunday service online, streamed live at http://www.northbaylutheran.org Scroll down and click on the Listen Live button. A few minutes before worship service starts, click the Play button and the service will begin streaming. Contact the office if you have any questions, 360-275-3390. Kidz Church We are in need of volunteers to help teach our Kidz Church. If you are interested, please contact Shari Stormo.
March Birthdays & Anniversaries Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary! Eric Foss 1st Pete Fischer & Susan Smith 03/10 Cathy Moen 3rd Mark & Sheryl Sjobom 03/18 Shari Stormo 8th Johanna Cates 10th Isabella Grace Dennis Moen 13th 20th 26th Sign up in the narthex to dedicate flowers for worship service in 2017 Brian Pederson Al Gleich 28th 31st If flowers are presented in honor of someone special, or for a special event, make a note when you sign up. Flower Dedications For more info, contact the office at 360-275-3390 March 5: Given by Deanna Smith to the Glory of God honor of her 41st anniversary. March 12: Given by the Evans family to the Glory of God in honor of Isabella s 3rd birthday. March 26: Given by Dennis & Cathy Moen to the Glory of God in honor of their birthdays. March 19 is still open, Please sign up in the Narthex.
7th Anniversary Photos Sherry Martin, Sandi Fleury, Patty Rogers, & Sue Phinney Marlene Pease & Gracie Patty Rogers & Judy Clark Carole Boyko, Cathy Moen, Sue Phinney, & Sherry Martin Leah Pederson & Dianne Baxter Charlotte Pedersen Ritchie & Gloria Pederson Patty Worth-Dunlap, Bill Worth, and Dianna Worth Frank & Carole Boyko
March 2017 Office hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 9 am - 1 pm (except as noted) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8:45 am Choir & Kidz Church Office closed Pastor day off 6 pm Lenten Soup Supper 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8:45 am Choir & Kidz Church Daylight Savings Time begins 9:15 Staff Mtg 12:45 Neigh 12:45 Neigh 6 pm Lenten Soup Supper 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8:45 am Choir & Kidz Church 6 pm Lenten Soup Supper 9 am Sarah Eckert 10 am Congregational Council Meeting 26 27 28 29 30 31 8:45 am Choir & Kidz Church 9:15 Staff Mtg 9:15 Staff Mtg 9:15 Staff Mtg Office closed Pastor day off 12:45 Neigh Office closed Pastor day off 12:45 Neigh Office closed Pastor day off 7 pm Ash Wednesday Worship 7 pm Mid- Week Lenten 7 pm Mid- Week Lenten 7 pm Mid- Week Lenten 6 pm Lenten Soup Supper 7 pm Mid- Week Lenten 10 am NBLW St Patrick s Day