www.livingwordalexmn.org LIVING WORD Lutheran Church, LCMC 320-762-1997 Office Hrs. M-F 8:30 12:30 p.m. pastorlwlc@gctel.net OR secretarylwlc@gctel.net 1722 16th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN Through the power of the Holy Spirit we are growing, Sharing, and living in God s Word, Jesus Christ January 2018 Happy New Year Everyone!! In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9 There is a line from a recently released country music song that makes a lot of sense to me these days 60 seconds seems more like 30. What the writer of the song is getting at is the fact that time just seems to fly by! From my perspective, 2017 seemed to go by in a hurry. And I ask myself is this because I m 60 years old now; or is it because I only remember half of what I use to; or is it because life is so much fun (time flies when you re having fun)!!! Anyway thank you Living Word Lutheran Church for a wonderful year of ministry in the name of Christ! Did everything go according to our human plans certainly not but we can be certain that it was the LORD who established our steps as through His Holy Spirit, we were Growing, sharing and living in God s Living Word, Jesus Christ. Yes, the Lord has been at work through so many people at LWLC, and I join you in praising God for this!! So, as we enter a new year what should we be looking forward to in 2018? Here are a few things that I, as your pastor, envision the Holy Spirit doing this year at LWLC 1) continuing the proclamation of Christ and His Gospel Word 2) Binding us together in Christian love and service 3) Empowering us to invite others to join in the fun and the fellowship we have in Christ! Now, what do you envision for 2018 for yourself and for our community of faith? Has God blessed you with talents to share or continue to share? Do you feel God nudging you in a new direction of ministry and service? Is God urging you to invite a neighbor, friend, or co-worker to worship? Is the Spirit of God drawing you towards a new opportunity to hear and study His Word? Hey all I can say is this don t wait too long to act upon the Spirit s urging, because time sure does fly!! Brothers and sisters in Christ, blessings to you in this New Year! - Pastor A.J.
Adult Education DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS January1... Genesis 1-3 January 2... Genesis 4-7 January 3... Genesis 8-11 January 4... Genesis 12-16 January 5... Genesis 17-19 January 6... Genesis 20-23 January 7... Genesis 24-25 January 8... Genesis 26-28 January 9... Genesis 29-30 January 10... Genesis 31-33 January 11... Genesis 34-36 January 12... Genesis 37-39 January 13... Genesis 40-42 January 14... Genesis 43-45 January 15... Genesis 46-47 January 16... Genesis 48-50 January 17... Exodus 1-4 January 18... Exodus 5-7 January 19... Exodus 8-10 January 20... Exodus 11-13 January 21... Exodus 14-16 January 22... Exodus 17-20 January 23... Exodus 21-23 January 24... Exodus 24-27 January 25... Exodus 28-30 January 26... Exodus 31-34 January 27... Exodus 35-37 January 28... Exodus 38-40 January 29... Leviticus 1-4 January 30... Leviticus 5-7 January 31... Leviticus 8-11 Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study Continues with the study of the Holy Spirit on Sunday January 7th at 10:20 a.m., Shirley Finley will be leading the study. Tuesday Morning Bible Study This Bible Study meets at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the south classrooms of LWLC and is currently studying the Gospel account of Matthew. Everyone is welcome to join in the study. Refreshments are served and the atmosphere is relaxed! Wednesday Men s Bible Study The Wednesday morning Men s Bible Study meets from 8:30-9:30 am in the kitchen area at LWLC and is currently studying the book of Joshua. There is room for more men, with coffee/snacks being served each week. Read The Bible In A Year The LWLC Adult Education Committee is encouraging all members to get involved in Reading Through the Bible in a Year. The Scripture readings for each month are included in the monthly newsletter. Please consider taking part in this exciting adventure and encourage others to do so as well. We can be assured that God s Word does not return void (Isaiah 55:11)
WOW Women of the Word New WOW Bible Study to Begin This Month WOW Bible study will meet on Thursday January 4th, at 2:00 p.m. This month will begin a new study, Ambidextrous Christianity, from Sola Publishing. This study explores the "both/and" nature of many of our understandings; for example, Jesus is both human and divine, Christians are both saints and sinners, or God speaks to us via both Law and Gospel. All women of Living Word are invited to participate in WOW Bible study. The study meets at 2:00 p.m. the first Thursday of every month (unless otherwise scheduled). 2018 WOW Event Dates for Your Calendar Dates have been selected for our 2018 events. Now is an excellent time to put these dates on your new calendar! Thursday, April 12, 5:00 p.m. Box Supper Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. Celebrating Weddings Thursday, September 6, 5:30 p.m. Salad Supper Saturday, December 8, 9:30 a.m. Advent Brunch Advent Brunch Featured the Alexandria HS Carolers
Youth Education 2017. JANUARY LWLC YOUTH SCHEDULE Confirmation and Catechism Instruction Confirmation / Catechism instruction continues on Wednesday evening from 6:30-7:30. Pastor A.J. and youth in grades 6-9 are currently studying our Lutheran Identity and its Scriptural basis, along with Luther s Small Catechism. Wednesday, January 3 rd Confirmation/Catechism:6:30 7:30p.m. Apostles Creed Wednesday, January 10 th Confirmation: 6:30 7:30 p.m. Law and Gospel Continued Wednesday, January 17 th Confirmation: 6:30 7:30 p.m. Theology of the Cross Wednesday, January 24 th Youth Group 6:00 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 31st Confirmation: 6:30 7:30 p.m. Faith and Good Works Library News Now that the cold winter months are here, it's a good time to check out some materials from our church library. You will find many good novel collections as well as inspirational materials and Bible helps. We also have a good collection of videos and children s books. Don t forget the recent additions on Luther and his times. Happy Reading!
Church Life 2017 Thank you to everyone who helped make our annual Christmas program a memorable event.. A Silent Night: Christmas Eve with Martin Luther
Church Life J A N U A RY 2 0 1 8 POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS Thank you for your contributions! B I RT H D AY S 2 Michelle Klimek 13 Marv Gravley 14 Delores Ewing 15 Cindy Forbrook 17 Terri Elsey Poinsettias Purchased in 2017 Memory / Honor of Jean Ricks M Jerome Ricks 22 Julie Savoie Wayne & Karen Becker 22 Janette Stoen Ron & Jeanette Stoen M Parents & Grandparents H Karen Floen Carolyn & David Moeller H Our Church Family 17 Dirk Hagedon 23 Jean Ricks 26 Tonia Hagedon Roger & Vonnie Anderson Carla Beem M John Beem Paul & Paulette Johnson H Our sons, daughters in law, and grandchildren Jim & Terri Elsey M Our Parents 31 Jeremiah Denke M Carl Johnson & Rosemary Johnson 31 Devon Polson H A J & Laurie Kluver 27 Gordon Anderson 28 Carolyn Fiskness ANNIVERSARIES None recorded Ed & Marvelle Weispfennig Jim & Shelly Nelson M Marvelle's Parents M Bernard P. Nelson, Katherine L. Nelson, Don Royden Keith Thank you.. Thank you from the Mission committee for all the hats and mittens for the children, we APPRECIATE your generosity. I would like to thank the Secret Santa, whoever the Secret Sant is, who gave me a gift on Sunday, December 10. The Viking mug is great and I will enjoy using it. Thank you very much, and Go Vikes. Delores Ewing. The Pledge IV Committee thanks all those who have responded to the important call of support. A call to help get rid of our debt and take us into a new time where we can expand the help and care we give others. A time that we all can also give thanks to our Lord for giving generously to us, enabling us to pass that gift of love on to others. To Everyone at Living Word Lutheran Church, we would like to thank you for your generous support of our work in Honduras. A special "thanks" to all those who have donated school supplies. These school supplies will help many young children in their education. Honduras is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere and gifts that contribute to their education are very important, so "Thank You." Also, to others who have contributed in giving support in other ways, we thank you and appreciate all of these efforts as well. John Kirckof
Church Life Fellowship at Mount Carmel Merry Christmas 2017
Mission If you are in need of a ride to worship or other church activities, please call the team member directly. Addresses are listed to help you find a team member who lives close to your area. 4541 Arbor Crossing SE, Alex Financial October 2017 Dec 3 Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 24th TOTALS Attendance 86 85 73 87/9AM, 95/4PM 426 Total Deposits 6,277.15 6,412.69 2,755.80 24,432.70 39,878.34 General Offering 3,311.00 5,197.00 1,200.00 3,330.00 13,038.00 Building Fund 2,610.00 430.00 1,205.00 20,845.00 25,090.00 Poinsettias 99.15 11.19 110.34 Fellowship 32.00 19.50 30.80 22.70 105 Christmas Dinner 200.00 200 Memorials 25.00 225.00 320.00 235.00 805 WOW 386.00 386 WOW Income Study Material 144.00 144 Bldg. Pledges Received 365,467.50 365,852.50 366,887.50 367,682.50 Bldg. Pledges Receivable 199,910.50 199,525.50 198,490.50 197,695.50 MEMORIALS & In Memory of Carl Aamold Given by: Steve & Jan Ferguson Jim & Terri Elsey Paul & Paulette Johnson Ed & Marvelle Weispfennig Children & Grandchildren of Curt & Sandy Aamold and Susan Sheeley In Memory of Delores Sudbrink Given by: Karen & Wayne Becker In Honor of Terri & Jim Elsey Given by: Marian Stradtman HONORARIUMS In Memory of Glen Hynek, Selma Norstebon, & Stella Pikal Given by: John & Karen Kirckof In Memory of Joan Karsten De Witt Given by: Carla Beem In Memory of Katherine Nelson (Mother of Jim Nelson) Given by: Paul & Paulette Johnson Steve & Jan Ferguson Jim & Terri Elsey
January 2017 Worship Helpers January 7 January 14 January 21 January 28 Reader Kay Elvehjem Laurie Kluver Sandy Aamold Ushers Curt & Sandy Aamold Harold & Kathy Withers Bill & Shirley Finley Elder & Deloris Peterson Greeters Dorothy Van Beck Bonnie Pahan Bill & Shirley Finley Julie Savoie Karen Becker Curt & Sandy Aamold Altar Preparation Susan Polson Susan Polson Susan Polson Susan Polson Coffee and Refreshments Nancy Anderson Carla Beem Lou Ann Peterson Laurie Kluver Carolyn Fiskness Karen Kirckof Delores Ewing Coffee Preparation Denise Stoen Kay Elvehjem Barb Engebretson Shirley Finley Pianist Carolyn Moeller Laurie Kluver Karen Kirckof Carolyn Moeller Assist Counting Offering Kathy Withers Jan Ferguson Terri Elsey Ed Weispfennig Sound System Paul Johnson John Kirckof Dave Anderson Laverne Floen Wayne Becker Video System Dan Engebretson Steve Ferguson Jan Ferguson Ed Weispfennig Communion Preparation Susan Polson Susan Polson Communion Servers Harold & Kathy Withers Dave Moeller Gaylen & Cindy Lerohl Nancy Anderson Communion Assistant Carla Beem Communion Bread Laurie Kluver Jean Ricks If you are unable to serve, please call someone from the schedule to replace or switch with you. Also, please call the church office and let them know of the change. Thank you.
Worship Helpers February February 4 February 11 February 18 February 25 Reader Shelly Nelson Mike Denke Steve Ferguson Curt Aamold Ushers Steve Ferguson Brad Forbrook Dean & Lou Ann Peterson Dan Engebretson Paul Johnson Elder & Deloris Peterson Greeters Dave & Nancy Anderson Jeanette Stoen Angie Anderson Carla Beem Gregg & Denise Stoen Altar Preparation Laurie Kluver Laurie Kluver Laurie Kluver Laurie Kluver Coffee and Refreshments Barb Engebretson Karen Becker Marvelle Weispfennig Deloris Peterson Kay Elvehjem Mary Jo Redfield Bonnie Pahan Denise Stoen Coffee Preparation Karen Becker Marvelle Weispfennig Kay Elvehjem Denise Stoen Pianist Carolyn Moeller Nancy Anderson Nancy Anderson Karen Kirckof Assist Counting Offering Gaylen Lerohl Brad Forbrook Kathy Withers Ed Weispfennig Sound System Paul Johnson John Kirckof Dave Anderson John Kirckof Video System Dan Engebretson Ed Weispfennig Jan Ferguson Steve Ferguson Communion Preparation Laurie Kluver Laurie Kluver Communion Servers Sandy Aamold Terri Elsey Dave Moeller Dave & Nancy Anderson Laurie Kluver Communion Assistant Jeremiah Denke Brian Denke Communion Bread Sandy Aamold Carla Beem If you are unable to serve, please call someone from the schedule to replace or switch with you. Also, please call the church office and let them know of the change. Thank you.
January 2018 Calendar SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7 9:00AMWorship/ Lord s Supper Following Worship: Fellowship &Refresh 10:20AM Bible Study 1 2 9:00AM Adult Bible Study 10:15AM Knitting & Crocheting 8 9 9:00AM Adult Bible Study 10:15AM Knitting & Crocheting 3 8:30AM Men s Bible Study 6:30PM Confirmation/ Catechism 10 8:30AM Men s Bible Study 9:00AM Quilting 6:30PM Confirmation 4 WOW Bible Study 2:00PM 11 5:00 PM Evangelism Mtg. 5 6 12 13 14 9:00 AM Worship Following Worship: Fellowship & Refreshments 10:20AM Bible Study 15 16 9:00AM Adult Bible Study 10:15AM Knitting & Crocheting 17 8:30AM Men s Bible Study 6:30PM Confirmation 18 1:30PM Executive Board Mtg. 19 20 21 9:00AM Worship/ Lord s Supper Following Worship: Fellowship & Refreshments 10:20AM Bible Study 22 5:30PM Praise Band Practice 23 9:00AM Adult Bible Study 10:15AM Knitting & Crocheting 6:00PM Council Mtg. 24 8:30AM Men s Bible Study Quilting 9:00AM 6PM Youth Group 25 26 27 28 9:00AM Worship Following Worship: Fellowship &Refresh ANNUAL MEETING following worship 29 5:30PM Praise Band Practice 30 9:00AM Adult Bible Study 10:15AM Knitting & Crocheting 31 8:30AM Men s Bible Study 6:30PM Confirmation