United Redeemer Lutheran Church The February VOICE February 2019 ELCA SEMN Synod 560 West 3rd St Zumbrota, MN 55992 507-732-7303 admin@urlchurch.org www.urlchurch.org
URLC COUNCIL NOTES JANUARY 14 1. Pastor Marggi reported that the Guatemala trip is slated for March 8 18. 2. The council decided it will review the building rental policy for a change. 3. Overviewed the 2018 draft of the annual report. 4. Reviewed a report showing the dollar amount of pledges for 2019 was up $160000 due to the efforts of the mission support committee. 5. Set the next meeting for Monday February 11 at 6pm PROJECT 3R REPORT The financial status of Project 3R is as follows; The debt as of December 31 is $146500. We received $6200 in December. 65% of the debt for the total $412485 project 3R cost has been retired. Funds for project 3R were received as follows for 2018. Capital Improvement $2578 Undesignated memorials $4000 Thrivent $1664 Zumbrota Community Trust $6911 Member Donations $44780 Fund Raisers $7432 WELCA $2000 Trust Fund $14950 Thank you to everyone for your continued contributions. WELCA NEWS At the annual meeting the new Guidebook For Your Time and Talents was handed out. Each family will be receiving one. Ladies, this book outlines opportunities to participate with your time and talents. All women of United Redeemer Lutheran Church, by virtue of their membership in the congregation, are members of WELCA. Check the WELCA chapter carefully. Offer your time and talents when and where you can. Good way to meet and get to know other women of the congregation. Enjoy working with them in the ministries of United Redeemer Lutheran Church. Call me with questions. (732-7297). Happy Winter, Leah Wichmann Hinz, WELCA President WELCA Board Meeting Wed. 2/6/19 5:30pm church Ruth Circle Bridget Café 2/6/10 8am Naomi and Rebekah circles (meet together) 2/14/19 9am church Naomi Circle hosting. Quilting 2/27/19 9am church (Rebekah circle hosting) SUNDAY FORUM & FELLOWSHIP (SFF ) Here we are, entering the month of February. The church year is well underway. Some of you might wonder, Where has the forum part of our Sunday fellowship been? It has indeed been missing. On the other hand, folks have certainly continued to enjoy the fellowship with many staying after the service and enjoying coffee, cookies and on some Sundays, cake. The change in service times has certainly made us aware of time constraints for presenters. The committee also recognizes that the need for just talk and visiting time is important. All that being said, we are planning to have some forum talks in February. We ll open the month with Feb. 3 as a coffee, cookies and conversation only Sunday. On 2/10 we will welcome visiting pastor. from Liberia. He will preach at the worship services and will be available at our forum for a short presentation and questions. The following 2 Sundays there will be short presentations given by URLC members. Sunday 2/17 Pastor Wayne Radke and Leah Wichman are going to give a short overview of the planned celebration of the 150 th birthday of Zumbrota s very own Covered Bridge. Paul Rockne will give a short talk on the Community Trust Fund 2/25. As you can see the forum still exists! We re getting it jump started again and promise to bring interesting topics to you. As always, coffee and cookies depend on volunteers for making and serving on Sundays. A calendar is passed around for sign-up. Please think about it when it comes your way. Thank you, SFF Committee 2
YOUTH & FAMILY DIRECTOR S PAGE FEBRUARY 2019 CONFIRMATION 7 th gr. Class Schedule Wed. February 6 th - 5pm Heartbeat Supper served by 7 th gr. groups / 6pm Service by Marggi Wed. Feb. 13th Early Release Class at 12:45-1:30pm Wed. Feb. 20th 5pm Heartbeat Supper served by 7 th gr. groups /6pm Service by Marggi Wed. Feb. 27th Lg. Group Class at 5:30-6:15pm (MARCH 6 th is Ash Wednesday & the 7 th gr. youth/parents, serve at the 1 st Soup Supper) **NOTICE** I realized I made a mistake in the 7 th gr. booklet for the March Schedule. We DON T have Heartbeat or Class during Lent. Class would be coming to the Wed. night Lenten Services. We have our last class on Wed. May 1 st after Easter & a Picnic / Volleyball on May 8 th on the church lawn! 7 th gr. Parent Reminder: The Registration for Confirmation Camp opens Jan. 15 th. Please don t wait to sign your child up for camp with your $200 deposit. This is the link you will use to sign up for camp, starting on Jan. 15 th. http://lwlbci.com/zumbrota Check out Camp Wapo to see how awesome it looks! 8-9 th gr. Class Schedule Feb. 6 th - 20 27 th - Large Group Classes 6:30-7:15pm Feb. 13th- Small Group Fellowship (Leaders will let the group know what activities will be planned) NO Sunday school on Feb. 17 th - NO CLASS on the Presidents weekend holiday school break. NOISY OFFERING The next kids Noisy Offering is planned for Sun. March 3 rd. We appreciate all the loose change you save to support Sunday school! CBC CHRISTIAN BREAKFAST CLUB Anyone is invited to this awesome breakfast with good conversations before your school day. There is always a ride to school, don t let that stop you from coming! WYOMING 2019 We are very excited for our upcoming mission trip to Sheridan, WY July 7 th -14 th. We have 16 Youth & 12 Chaperones going on this awesome trip. WELCH SKIING IF we have some SNOW, I hope to have a group go to Welch Village to ski on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 10 th. Please contact Cindy if you are interested in signing up. We only need 10 people for a great group price! SUNDAY SCHOOL We resume Sunday school on Jan. 6 th with a large group class. Anyone is welcome to come to URLC Sunday school. Invite a friend to class! We d love to have them! Sundays in February 3 th 10 th 24 th Classes begin in the worship center at 9:30-10:15am. All the kids in Sunday school sing at the 10:30am service on Feb. 10 th. 3
Please remember to pick up your offering envelopes. They are in the hallway by the Fellowship Hall. If you need envelopes and they re not there - call the office at 732-7303 PLEASE SAY A PRAYER FOR: Please pray for our members & friends with longterm illnesses, those recovering, and those in our hearts and thoughts. Also please keep praying for the families of all military personnel and world peace. Richard Lenning (Pat Rollie s brother), Sue Quam, David Hodges, Pat Lawler, Carol Hansen, Dolph Bezoier, Bonnie Arnold (Barb Madison s sister), Carl Jennrick & April Severude (Laura Howard s mother). Please call the office to update this list. Words cannot express how grateful we are for all the church has done for us. All of the food donations, assistance with transportation, other gifts, your kind words and prayers have been so very much appreciated. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you. (I m sorry if I ve forgotten to thank anyone.) We are so blessed, Tim & Sue Quam BULLETIN & VOICE DEADLINES Announcements for the Voice should be emailed or dropped off by the 20th for the following month s Voice. Travel to Morocco With Intrepid Tours June 10-24, 2019 Aromatic tajines, palm-spotted, red-earthed landscapes and limitless generosity define the home of the Maghreb. Any visit, whether one week or one month, will give you a glimpse of the friendliness, vibrancy and flavor of this Berber-Arab-Spanish-Portuguese-French melting pot. Contact Marggi at 507.732.7303 if you are interested in going on this exciting adventure. FLOWER & ALTAR CARE February 2019 Sue Ecker & Eileen Bjorngaard In a Heartbeat! A meal & short meditative service Wednesday, February 6th Music and a short meditation Meal 5:00-6:30 pm (provided by Youth) Worship at 6:00 pm Everyone is invited! Activity for kids too. Please come! free will offering Haven of Hope Women s Shelter Looking for recyclable cell phones. If the phone works, please include the charger. Hope Coalition will erase your contacts. Non-working cell phones still bring in recycling dollars. Reminder: There is a Food Shelf drop off box located across from the office 4
URLC Church Council Meeting December 17, 2018 Minutes prepared by Joan Henriksen Present: Roger Rueckert, Pastor Marggi, Lori Copeman, Willie Rauen, Ron Gabrielson, Mary Ayen, Joan Henriksen, Tony Stensland Absent: Linda Herrick Item Discussion Action Item Discussion Action Prayer-Pastor Marggi Approval of Agenda Add to new business: Motion: to approve agenda with addendum By: Mary Ayen Second: Ron Gabrielson Public comments None Approval of Minutes from November 19 meeting Financials-Treasurer s report and bill approval Youth Financial Report Review Pastor Marggi s report President s Report November income: $27,431.56 November expenses: $23,514.15 ($3,917.41 difference) Operating fund balance: $11,671.19 3R Loan amount: $160,000 ($9000 paid in December) Youth financial reports reviewed. Christmas and New Year s church service schedule 12/23: one service 9:30 12/24: 4pm and 10 12/25: one service 9:30 12/30: one service 9:30 Vacation and pulpit supply coverage (12/28-1/6) by Howard White for services, during week by Wayne Radke and Nikki Rockne Guatemala trip schedule March 9-18 th. In a Heartbeat service this Wednesday evening with dinner from 5-6. Congregation supported Lutheran Good Gifts project. January 20 th will be a snowshoe day in Northfield, Sunday afternoon with Marggi in the arboretum. Annual Meeting preparation --meeting January 27 th Committee report deadline Timelines for annual report printing per calendar Staff evaluation status completed and will go in files 5 Motion: to approve the November council minutes By: Roger Rueckert Second: Willie Rauen Motion: to approve the treasurer s report and bills, By: Ron Gabrielson Second: Lori Copeman For Information Only Information Only Information Only Continued on page 6
Continued from page 6 Committee Reports Old Business New Business URLC Church Council Meeting December 17, 2018 Staff report: evals completed Mission Support & Evangelism: Property Management: Worship: garland all was taken on Cookie auction Sunday Social Ministry: coat closet is still in need of children s outerwear Youth & Family ministry: Adult Education: Trust Fund: Project 3R: Another $9000 was paid on loan in December Council member terms: Needing one, 1 year term Three, 3 year term Cost of electrical work required by the insurance company: estimate $4179 Staff 2019 contracts --proposed changes to secretary and WOV director contracts --proposed 2% increase to salaries Budget discussion needed for website and video screen operator For information only Information Motion: to recommend for budget process with discussed revisions to contracts with the % increase and changes to secretary and WOV director By Ron Gabrielson Second by: Lori Copeman Adjourn Electrical work in old kitchen in NE basement of church and boiler room needed to be compliant with Code 2019 Budget Discussion --2019 ELCA dues --Office supplies --Office equipment & maintenance --website management --sanctuary video screen coordinator Next Meeting: Monday December 17, 2018 6 Motion: to proceed with estimate from Woodward Electric for required electrical work related to insurance company inspection By Roger Rueckert Second by: Mary Ayen Motion: to recommend for the budget process to leave the ELCA dues at $6000 By Willie Rauen Second by: Ron Gabrielson No action for budget additions at this time Motion: to approve the operating budget to recommend to the congregation in the annual report with expenditures of $299,334 and revenue of $299,334. By: Lori Copeman Second by: Tony Stensland Motion: to change January council meeting to January 14 th from the 21 st in preparation for annual meeting By: Roger Rueckert Second by: Willie Rauen Motion: to adjourn By: Tony Stensland Second by: Linda Herrick Adjourned by President Roger Rueckert at 1930