Christ Lutheran News April 2016 Days of the Week Author Unknown Monday - Wash Day Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity, so I may serve you with perfect humility through the week ahead. Tuesday - Ironing Day Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice I have collected though the years so that I may see the beauty in others. Wednesday - Mending Day O God, help me mend my ways so I will not set a bad example for others. Thursday - Cleaning Day Lord Jesus, help me to dust out all the many faults I have been hiding in the secret corners of my heart. Friday - Shopping Day O God, give me the grace to shop wisely so I may purchase eternal happiness for myself and all others in need of love Saturday - Cooking Day Help me, my Savior, to brew a big kettle of brotherly love and serve it with clean, sweet bread of human kindness. Sunday - The Lord's Day O God, I have prepared my house for you. Please come into my heart as my honored guest so I may spend the day and the rest of my life in your presence. We will seek God s will, share God s love, and serve as Christ s people.
Worship Information Contact Information Saturday: 5:15 pm Saturday Evening Worship with Holy Communion Sunday: 9:00 am Sunday School (September May) 10:15 am Worship (Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays) Broadcasts: Sunday, 11:30 am Worship broadcast on Radio KJOE FM 106.1 Wednesday, 10:00 am Worship on Television Channels 3 & 67 Executive Council Theresa Nysetvold, President Luke Schneider, Vice President Whendy Gass, Secretary Luther Onken, Treasurer Church Office: 836-8291 Street Address: 2959 Queen Avenue, Slayton, MN 56172 E-mail: slaytonchristlutheran@gmail.com Website: christinslayton.lutheranweb.net Youth Website: christinslayton.weebly.com Dawn Mouw, Office Manager Dale Lange, Custodian Pastor Ted Kunze Parsonage (home): 836-8136 cell phone: 507-995-4277 E-mail: pastorkunze@gmail.com Pastor Dawn Quame Parsonage (home): 335-7855 cell phone: 507-829-7584 E-mail: dawnquame@gmail.com Inside this issue: Pastor s Column 4 Council Minutes 6 Financial Information 10 Remember to check us out on the Web christinslayton. lutheranweb.net Mobile Friendly Youth Website: christinslayton.weebly.com Prayer Requests Call the church office at 507-836-8291, or e-mail us with your prayer requests. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included in pastoral prayers during worship, please call the church office. Address, Phone & Email Corrections New Member Classes / Retreats 11 Calendar 14 WCLC 16 Parish Nurse / Prayers 17 Slayton Christ Lutheran Church Christ Lutheran maintains a database of all members. If you have had any changes to your address, phone number, marital status, etc. please contact Dawn with your name and the changes that need to be made. Camp / Ministry Opportunities 19 Driver Safety / Canews 22 Worship Assistants 24 Birthdays/Anniversaries 26 2 Would you prefer to read your newsletter online or by e-mail? Please e-mail us: slaytonchrist lutheran@gmail.com If You Are Ill Hospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. Please call 507-836-8291 and let us know so we can support you with prayer and with presence. 3
From Pastor Dawn s Desk... 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. ~Ephesians 4:4-6 We like to talk in the church about this thing called unity as a way of living together with one another as God s people even people who are different from us. We talk about being united in Christ all the time, but we often forget that there is a difference between living in unity and expecting others to live and act and believe the same way we do. When Paul wrote to people in Ephesus about unity in the Body of Christ, he emphasized oneness that is defined by several things including sharing one Lord, one faith, one baptism and one God who is above all and through all and in all. These things are foundational to who we are as the church. Beyond that, there are many ways that we are different. We bring our own unique gifts that we share with others. In a recent online article that I read, author David Housholder shares some words about the recent closing of two mega churches with Lutheran roots. Mega churches is a phrase coined in the last several decades to describe what I call really big churches that often see thousands of people come through the door every week for worship and other ministries. Some of these churches have thrived. A few have struggled. I won t go into the details about the churches whose doors recently closed, but I will share with you an insight that Housholder had about another church that I am familiar with that is thriving. In the suburb of Lakeville, MN sits Hosanna! Church. I served at a neighboring congregation for over seven years and would agree that one thing they do well there is this thing called, unity. While I must admit that there were times when it was hard for me to serve in the shadow of Hosanna!, I have since learned that God can and does do amazing work in congregations of all sizes and shapes. David Housholder interviewed Ryan Alexander, Hosanna s current Senior Pastor. They talked about how former Senior Pastor, Bill Bohline was good at finding ways of adding new DNA with new people and new outside experiences (Promise Keepers, Alpha, etc) but always to change the body together and organically as a one-bowl melting pot. No separate style services. No menu. We eat together. He was all about soup (with lots of ingredients, some of them new) in one pot. Not a salad bar. So, you re probably asking by now, Pastor Dawn, what does this have to with our little old church here in Murray County, MN? I believe it has plenty to do with us because regardless of how big or little our churches are, we all share this one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. We have been called and gathered by The Holy Spirit to serve and love one another, regardless of our sizes or our differences. We do bring our own gifts to this table we call church. The challenge is to dare to create our own unique recipe for a soup with these gifts that is nourishing for our souls and satisfies the appetites of all those who hunger for the hope we share in Jesus Christ. You may have some of your own ideas about how we should do church or how we should start some kind of ministry or program, but it is essential that as we share our gifts, we stay focused on Jesus Christ and connected to each other as a community. In other words, we all bring something to this one big pot of soup instead of trying to build a bigger, better salad bar. See you in church! Pastor Dawn 5
Council Minutes 6 CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Executive Council Minutes March 9, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 7:42pm, by President Theresa Nysetvold Members Present were: Theresa Nysetvold, Luther Onken, Luke Schneider, Betty Hughes, Chris Hansen, Mary Mesner, Lora Hopp- Hansen, Carolyn Gillette, Pastor Ted Kunze, Pastor Dawn Quame, Whendy Gass Devotions were led by Pastor Dawn, followed by prayer The Agenda was approved M/S/ P Luther/Luke The minutes of the February 21, 2016 meeting were approved as printed. M/S/P Carolyn/Lora. Financial report for February 2016 was presented by Luther. Motion to accept M/S/P Luther/ Dawn Pastor's Reports: Pastor Ted and Pastor Dawn submitted reports on their activities from February 12- March 8, 2016. Approval of Pastors Reports Motion to accept made, M/S/P Chris/Whendy Old Business: 1. Pastor Ted reported on Equipping Congregations Day which was held in Willmar on February 20. Pastor Ted and Kari Mathiowetz attended. Pastor Ted shared information from the keynote speaker and on the seminars attended. It was a good day! 2. Committee Appointments We are still looking for volunteers to fill spots in the following committees Personnel - 2 for 2 years terms; Parish Education 1 for a 2 year term; Stewardship 1 for a 3 year term; Worship and Evangelism 1 for a 3 year term 3. Synod Delegates June 10-11 (Friday, Saturday) at Gustavus Looking for volunteers to attend. Both Pastors discussed their experiences from past conferences and would be a very good conference for people to attend. New Business: 1. Congregation Vitality Project Annual Survey handed out and taken. Survey results will be reported on next meeting. 2. Shetek Conference Assembly This Sunday March 12, we are allowed 6 delegates. Pastor Ted explained the Conference area and let us know they will be electing a new Dean and committees up for appointments 3. Confirmation Retreat has been rescheduled for April 15-16 due to scheduling conflicts 4. The Synod Pastoral Staff Retreat is scheduled for April 14-15. Both Pastor Ted and Pastor Dawn will attend. The topic this year is Resilience in Ministry 5. The Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations meeting will be April 23 rd. This is the group that supports the college. The topic this year is Care of Creation 6. It was decided to omit Communion on Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is a longer service and there will be communion during the Holy week and again on April 2-3. 7. There will be no processional offering benefiting the food shelf on Easter. A final processional offering will be held on April 2-3 to wrap up this event. 8. April Meeting Schedule: Committees/Boards April 13 th at 7:00pm; Joint Church Council with Faith will be at 8:00 at Faith in Avoca; Executive Council will meet after the joint council meeting at Faith in Avoca Board Reports Mission Outreach discussed: Processional Offerings possibly April 2-3 as a final offering date instead of March 26-27 (Easter). Committee members will count donations and items after each service Cradle Roll More people have volunteered to provide meals Serving at the Banquet on April 9 th - signup sheet will be out starting March 19 th, everyone is encouraged to help including children over 13. Carolyn talked about what a gratifying experience this is Assisting with Cards for a Cause on April 21 st. The cards will be donated to Hospice of Murray County to distribute New Member Sunday discussed April 24, with classes April 5, 12 and 19 Parish Education discussed: No report 7
Council Minutes Property and Management discussed: New copier narrowed to 3 choices, all being more reasonable than the current lease Update desks to make a more user friendly and ergonomically correct workspace for church secretary Paint in office area Carpet in the Narthex carpet layer was supposed to be in this week to look at carpet Stewardship discussed: Surveys from this fall follow up on surveys being tallied by Greg Wasberg, and we will be evaluating them when this is complete History of committee discussed and ideas for moving forward Strategies to encourage giving within the church and focusing on tangible goals Different ways to show mission giving data to show to the church No update on window project Carpet for the power point area at the back of the sanctuary discussed Speaker in balcony needs work 8 Women of Christ Lutheran discussed: Baked Potato Dinner was a success Mental and Emotional Heath Panel set for June 16 Quilting March 21, 22, 28, 29 Distribution of quilts for newly baptized members and to Nobles County Health Thankoffering containers will be offered at the Lenten service on March 2 nd and available in the Narthex through Lent 16 th Kitchen Cleaning on March Worship and Evangelism discussed: Ideas and how to gain awareness accountability for those who volunteer for church duties Ordered flowers for 1 st Communion Revisited baked Bread vs. Wafers vs. Unleavened Bread Found recipe, add to bulletin and send letter to bakers Youth Committee discussed: No Report Fellowship and Service discussed: Group 3 served 1 funeral and the Pastors Conference Luncheon thanks to those who made food and those who served Group 4 is next to serve next funeral and next special event Endowment Committee: Pastor Ted will be discussing the possibility of updating his computer with them, it is at least 10 years old and out of date. Motion to Adjourn M/S/P Luther/Ted Closed with the Lord s Prayer Respectfully Submitted, Whendy Gass Recording Secretary 9
Financial Information March On this page you will find a brief overview of the month s offerings. It is our goal to provide you with actual, updated information about Christ Lutheran s financial status. Following our annual meeting, the congregation voted on the 2016 budget. The budgeted amount for general offerings breaks down to $21,634.78 each month to cover our anticipated ministry expenses. In addition we will need $1,982.02 each month for our Synod Mission Support. ~Luther Onken, Treasurer & Dawn Mouw, Office Manager Here s a look at where we ended February, 2016: Beginning Balance: $ (159.54) Receipts: $ 21,030.57 Expenses: $ 25,297.55 Borrow: $ 2,500.00 Ending Balance: $ (1,926.52) The gray bar shows our actual offerings through March 29. The black bar is our budgeted offering total. General Offerings: January-March 2016 Mission Support Jesus said, Go and make disciples of all nations ~Matthew 28:16 Our Mission Support offerings go where we cannot travel. Our ELCA has 305 mission personnel serving in 45 countries! 120 new congregations are under development in the United States. Your gifts to Christ Lutheran designated Mission Support will help this work! Designated envelopes are available in the church narthex or use your own. Pastoral Staff Retreat Pastor Ted and Pastor Dawn will be attending a retreat April 14 th and 15 th at Green Lake Lutheran Ministries outside of Spicer, MN. This retreat, organized through our Synod, is designed especially for pastors who work with one or more other pastors. The theme this year will be, Resiliency in Ministry. Feb Jan $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 Jan Feb March Actual $18,348.30 $17,551.14 $22,821.71 Budget $21,634.78 $21,634.78 $21,634.78 New Member Classes Scheduled Classes have been scheduled for April for those who are interested in joining Christ Lutheran, or learning more about our Christian/Lutheran faith. They will be held on Tuesdays, April 5, 12, and 19. Anyone is welcome to attend these classes! For more information, please speak to one of our pastors. 10 11
Joint Church Council The Church Councils of Faith and Christ will meet together on Wednesday, April 13 at Faith Lutheran at 8:00 PM. After a brief time of getting acquainted and talking about any matters of common concern, the two councils will divide to discuss their own congregation s ministries. Confirmation Retreat Students in grades 9 through 12 will be participating in a special Confirmation Retreat at Shetek Lutheran Ministries on Friday, April 15 th and Saturday, April 16 th. Youth from other area congregations will be at the camp with us, and camp counselors will lead all the youth in devotions and in many fun activities. There will be three blocks of time set aside for each congregation to provide their own Confirmation lessons. Each Confirmation family should have received information on this and a registration/health form. Please get that material returned to the church office soon! Gustavus Association April 23 rd Gustavus Adolphus College, our ELCA college in St. Peter, will have the annual gathering of their Association of Congregations on April 23 rd. This is the group that particularly nurtures the relationship between the college and the Church. In addition to some brief business, there will be two speakers on environmental matters, Heeding God s Call for Earthkeeping. The event is free (including lunch) but registration is due April 3 rd. If you are interested in attending or receiving more information, please speak to Pastor Ted. Synod Delegates Needed We are looking for three people to go with our pastors to our Synod s annual Assembly which will be Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. In addition to some business sessions, synod assemblies have great worship services, interesting workshops, good food and stimulating conversations! For more information about the Assembly, please speak to Pastor Ted or Pastor Dawn. R.O.P.E. A strong rope is a valuable piece of equipment for any mountain climber. It helps his reach his goal safely. Each day we face many mountains in our lives. God has provided a lifesaving rope that, once we grab hold of it, will guarantee us [reaching] our heavenly destination. Jesus Christ is that Rope. Every morning let your Rope guide you by remembering this: R ead God s word O bey God s word P ray to your heavenly Father E njoy God s purpose for you every day. 12 13
3 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Pastor Ted Kunze Pastor s Home # 507-836-8136 Cell Phone # 507-995-4277 E-mail: pastorkunze@ gmail.com 8:45 Worship @ Faith 9:00 Sunday School & Adult Class 10:15 Worship w/ Holy Comm Coffee 10 8:45 Worship @ Faith 9:00 Sunday School & Adult Class 10:15 Worship Coffee 17 8:45 Worship @ Faith 9:00 Sunday School & Adult Class 10:15 Worship w/ Holy Comm & Baptism Coffee 24 8:45 Worship @ Faith 9:00 Sunday School & Adult Class 10:15 Worship Coffee Christ Lutheran s Calendar for April 2016 4 11 Pastor Dawn Quame Pastor s Home # 507-335-7855 Cell Phone # 507-829-7584 E-mail: dawnquame@ gmail.com Pastor Ted s 7:00 Love Circle 18 25 Pastor Ted s Pastor Ted s 1:00 Quilting Pastor Ted s 5 Worship Service is broadcast every Sunday morning @ 11:30 am on KJOE FM 9:00 Comm @ Sunrise 10:15 Comm @ Golden Living 11:30 Sack Lunch Bible Study 1:30 WCLC Board 7:00 New Member Class 12 10:15 Comm @ Lindenwood 11:30 Sack Lunch Bible Study 12:30 AARP 4 hr Driver Safety Class 7:00 New Member Class 19 11:30 Sack Lunch Bible Study 4:00 Health Ministries Team Mtg 7:00 New member Class 26 11:30 Sack Lunch Bible Study 1:00 Quilting 6 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 3:30 w.a.l.k. 7:00 Confirmation 7:00 Choir 13 9:30 Peace Circle 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 1:30 Faith Circle 3:30 w.a.l.k. 7:00 Confirmation 7:00 Choir 7:00 Committees 8:00 Joint Council 20 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 3:30 w.a.l.k. 6:00 Endowment Mtg 7:00 Confirmation 7:00 Choir 27 10:00 Worship on Channels 3 & 67 3:30 w.a.l.k. 7:00 Confirmation 7:00 Choir 7 5:15 Bible Study Leaders 14 1 8 15 Pastor Dawn s Pastor Dawn s 2 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 9 Serve at The Banquet 8:30 AARP 8 hr Driver Safety Class 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 5:30 AARP 4 hr Driver Safety Class w/holy Communion 21 Pastoral Staff Retreat 1-7 Cards for a Cause 22 28 29 Pastor Dawn s Pastor Dawn s Pastor Dawn s 16 5:15 Worship w/holy Confirmation Retreat 23 10-12 Bridal Shower 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 30 5:15 Worship w/holy Communion 14 15
Women of Christ Lutheran Church Parish Nurse Ministry Our Mission: To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. April Visitation: Faith Bible Study Leaders Thursday, April 7 at 5:15 pm Peace Circle Wednesday, April 13 at 9:30 am Bible Study Leader Margaret Nelson Hostess Karen Onken Faith Circle Wednesday, April 13 at 1:30 pm Bible Study Leader Audrey Fletcher Hostess Joyce Larson Love Circle Monday, April 11 at 7:00 pm Bible Study Leader Ruth Hoyme Hostess Theresa Nysetvold Stigma what is it? As the Health Ministry Team has been focusing on emotional health and mental illness this year, we have often brought up the topic of the stigma surrounding these topics. Why is it so much harder to talk about a mental illness than it is about a physical illness like diabetes, or pneumonia? The answer usually is the stigma that comes with mental illness. Stigma. It comes from Latin and Greek, meaning a distinguishing mark of social disgrace like a brand or a tattoo or a stain. Today it more accurately means something that takes away from ones character or reputation a shame, disgrace, or dishonor what people are afraid of. The stigma that comes with mental illness very much becomes a barrier that prevents or discourages individuals (and their families) from seeking help. In fact, 2/3 of people with a known mental illness never seek help from a professional often due to stigma. They are afraid people will find out, or they won t be hired for a job, or they are just embarrassed. It deprives people of dignity and support when it is most needed. Mental illness can be treated as can physical illness, and people can recover. They also need people to be supportive and encouraging. It s important to see the PERSON, not the ILLNESS. That s something we each can do Quilting Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26 at 1:00 pm Mental health matters to everyone. Approximately 1 out of 4 people will experience a mental health issue at some time in their life. Let s keep talking and learning about our own mental and emotional health. Maybe through learning we can get rid of some of the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Watch for a learning event coming on June 16. WCLC books for all women are on the table in the narthex. Please stop and pick up your program book for 2016. Ruth Hoyme for the Health Ministry Team 16 17
Prayer Concerns Youth - Camp Carla Sellevold Carlson, Donna Carnahan, Vera Chmela, Stan & Joan Dahlgren, Sheldon & Judy Dean, Lori DeGreeff, Clifford DeJager, Robert Domina, Elaine Donaldson, Kevin Erickson, Gladys Feste, Cody Finke, Allison Grieme, Orv & Shar Grieme, Spencer Gurrola, Laurie Hardekopf, Darlene Hartwell, Marlys Hegstad, Scott Hegstad, Evelyn Herder, Iris Idler, Julia Johnson, Karen & Richard Johnson, Amie Rowden-Kidd, Lynn Knutson, Alan Kramer, Dave LaBoda, Tom Lange, Bob & Betty Like, Carl Lindberg, Elsie Lindberg, Ramona Lindberg, Kristin Martin, Kim Nesmoe, Lorane Onken, Avalon Paulson, Amy Petersen, Lynda Petersen, Jeneane Quame, Floyd Schadt, Twilla & Robert Sellman, Maxine Skouge, Mary Ann Suedbeck, Dorothy Thovson, Nicole Thovson, Kathy Uittenbogaard, Christopher Van- Meveren & Harold Yotter Continue to remember in prayer ~ Those dealing with cancer and other long-term illnesses. Members who are shut-in Service men and women Those who mourn the loss of loved ones On-Line Giving You can now make a one-time or recurring donation to the church using a credit card by going to www.givemn.org and search for Christ Lutheran Church, Slayton, MN. Once there you can donate to our general fund, or pay for the radio broadcast. You can also go to our congregation s website, christinslayton.lutheranweb.net and follow a link from there to Give MN. So, what s up this summer? If you are currently a student in grades 7-12 Christ Lutheran is offering several opportunities for you this summer to be involved in service, ministry and loving God and your neighbors. We are teaming up with Shetek Lutheran Ministries for our very own Summer with Shetek. There is a variety of ways for you to get involved. Opportunities include the following: Wisconsin Servant Trip For youth currently in grades 7-12; Possible dates: June 19-24, July 17-22 or July 31 August 5 (Date will be determined once we know when you are available) Cost: $399, includes transportation and programming. Please contact Pastor Dawn or call the church office to indicate your interest and availability so we can select a date. Peer Ministry Camp For youth entering grades 10 12 in Fall of 2016; Learn more about being a great listener and friend through your love for God and your neighbors; July 31 August 5; Cost: $200 For more details on these particular programs, please contact Shetek Lutheran Ministries at 507-763-3567 or go to www.shetek.org. Christ Lutheran provides generous scholarships and other financial support for all youth who attend any summer programming at Shetek. Please do not allow your financial situation be a barrier to your participation. Of course, all youth and families are encouraged to attend camp at Shetek Lutheran Ministries throughout the summer. A variety of camping programs are offered including Grandparent/Grandchild Camp (GPGC) Camp, Mini-Camp, 4-6 th Grade Camp and 7-9 th Grade Camp. Camp brochures are available on the Camp Bulletin Board at Christ Lutheran Church. Go to www.shetek.org for more details. 18 19
Ministry & Fellowship Opportunities Summer Camp! All youth and families are encouraged to attend camp at Shetek Lutheran Ministries throughout the summer. A variety of camping programs are offered including Grandparent/Grandchild Camp (GPGC) Camp, Mini- Camp, 4-6th Grade Camp and 7-9th Grade Camp. Christ Lutheran provides generous scholarships for all youth who attend any summer programming at Shetek. Camp brochures and scholarship forms (green for mini camps and yellow for week long and specialty camps) are available on the Camp Bulletin Board. Thank You for allowing us to use your church Fellowship Hall for our Dad s Waffle Fundraiser for Relay for Life. We appreciated your willingness to use your facilities and the reduced rent. ~Janet Voges, Relay For Life Co-Chair Check your mailboxes Annual giving statements are in your mailboxes. Ongoing Ministry Projects: Yarn & Yak the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 am in the Chapel Lounge. This is a time to visit, share ideas, and learn from each other as we work on prayer shawls, baby hats, or other items. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your projects! Birthday Bags Murray County Food Shelf is in need of Birthday Bags. The bags contain a cake mix, a can of frosting, candles, balloons, and birthday plates and napkins. All donations can be placed in the birthday shopping cart just inside the church doors. Quilting April 25 & 26 at 1:00 pm. Serve With Us! Christ Lutheran will be serving at the Banquet on Saturday, April 9. We will need 3-4 people to arrive at The Banquet by 8:30 am and about 20 people to arrive at 10:45. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board by the Chapel Lounge. Thursday, April 21 from 1:00 7:00 pm Christ Lutheran Church, Slayton Sponsored by Hospice of Murray County and Christ Lutheran Church Work with others to make cards which will be given to Hospice of Murray County to be sent to patients, families and others. A big thank you to Thrivent Financial Action Team for our supplies! Donations of cash or postage stamps are also welcome. Show up, stay as long as you wish, and feel free to bring a friend! Questions? Contact: Pastor Dawn Quame at 507-836-8291 or Joanne Schumacher at 507-836-8114 Radio Broadcast Ministry The next available date is April 24. Checks ($65) can be made out to Christ Lutheran with Radio Broadcast in the memo or you can pay online by visiting our website. 20 21
Minnesota State Driver Safety Program at Christ Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall Are you aware if you re 55 or older, Minnesota drivers are eligible to receive a 10% auto insurance discount? 1 st Time participants, need an 8-hour course which will be held, Saturday, April 9, 8:30 am 4:30 pm (1/2 hour lunch break). If you ve had a course within the past 3 years, to retain your 10% Minnesota automobile insurance discount, you are required to attend a 4-hour refresher course. Two courses have been scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 12:30 4:30 pm and Thursday, April 14, 5:30 9:30 pm. Please contact Office Manager, Dawn Mouw at the church, 836-8291, to pre-register. Cost is: $20.00 per participant. AARP Members receive a $5.00 discount. Counting the Good Things When we start to count flowers, we cease to count weeds; When we start to count blessings, we cease to count needs; When we start to count laughter, we cease to count tears; When we count happy memories, we cease to count years. April, 2016 Shetek Lutheran Ministries Where Christ Renews and Empowers Mark Your Calendar Confirmation Retreat April 15 &16 Spring Clean-up day April 30 Road Scholars- May 1-6 Pre-marriage Retreat May 7 Spring Clean-up Day May 14 First Day of Camp- June 12 Golf tournament June 20 30 th Annual Quilt Auction- June 24 & 25 Donor Picnic- 5:30pm July 20 Pre-marriage Retreat- August 20 Senior Adult Retreat- August 26-28 Any questions call (507) 763-3567 or Check out our website at www.shetek.org 14 Keeley Island Dr Slayton, MN 56172 507-763-3567 slbc@frontiernet.net www.shetek.org Calling all Campers The 2016 summer camp brochures are here 2016 Theme- The Jesus Way We are called to follow Jesus and live like him which is not always easy. We must be active disciples, watching Jesus, listening, learning, and of course, doing. Jesus tells us that we must take up our cross and be followers of him through love and service. This summer, campers will learn to trust God s promise as we feed, forgive, love, serve and pray The Jesus way. 22 23
Worship Assistants for April 2016 Acolytes Lector Greeters Communion Usher Video Power Point Sat, Apr 2 5:15 PM Carolyn Gillette Vicki Hoffmann Jim & Carolyn Gillette Marshall Isder Brandon Winter Sun, Apr 3 Camryn Boerboom Arnie Guild Dawn & Randy Groves 10:15 AM Noah Boerboom Katie Gillette Arnie Guild, Noah Boerboom Koyer Wendorff Alyssa Groves Betty Hughes Grace Moline, Maddy Hanson Sat, Apr 9 5:15 PM Anna Mathiowetz Cheryl Krant Bob & Sue Gass Mason Gertsema Bev Knapp Sun, Apr 10 Cole Ahlers Andy Kleven Kent & Donna Johanson 10:15 AM Leon & Lorie Kruse Sam Larson Alex Kleven Nichole Boese, Nathan Everson Sat, Apr 16 5:15 PM Lorie Kruse Marlys Hegstad Paul & Barb Kirchner Marshall Isder Leon Kruse Sun, Apr 17 Laney Brown Marcia Kunze Gerald & LeAnn Giesen 10:15 AM Jon & Ruth Jim Johnson, Justin Clarke Tyler Winter Mallory Loosbrock Hoyme McCoy Swenson, Kolten Wendorff Sat, Apr 23 5:15 PM Katie Gillette Tom & Clarice Faith Bose Mason Whitehead Kappes Marshall Isder Sun, Apr 24 Jack Pierson Jack Pierson Perry & Stacy Hegstad 10:15 AM Perry Hegstad, Trish Erickson Jim Berglund Vanessa Dahlgren Jack Pierson, Grant Rohrer Sat, Apr 30 5:15 PM Dodi Haugen Steve & Dodi Marshall Isder, Leon Hegstad Madison Larson Haugen Bread Bakers: Betty Hughes, Alice Beattie DVD to City Hall: Carisa Clarke Thank you to everyone who is helping during worship services at Christ Lutheran Church this month. If you cannot fulfill your ministry responsibilities, please find your own substitute and let the office know of your replacement. Thank you!!! 24 25
26 1 Kathy Aanenson Kathy Uittenbogaard Gerald Hubbling 2 Jesse Swanson Mikah Lentsch 3 Jim Berglund Shar Grieme Grant Lindberg Pat Nelson 4 Tyler Ash Joshua Larson Devin Landsman Rachel Nysetvold Erica Doeden Charlie Paulzine 5 Cole Bly Carol Rechtzigel Melanie Steinle 6 Mark Nelson Samuel Erickson Linda Wilkison 7 Molly Prahm 8 Michael Johansen Dylan Nelson 9 Diane Clercx David Rise 10 Margaret Bowman Keith Falk Jon Hoyme Dottie Muecke 11 Nathan Everson Robert Holmes 13 Jason Larson Travis Stoel 14 Jennifer Blackmer Robert Sellman Elvera Nelson 15 Joseph Erickson 16 Bobbi Jo Johnson 18 Vicki Hoffmann Vernon Holmes 19 Brad Lindberg Tyler Skindelien 21 Mylan Larson 22 Bruce Freeburg Beth Prahm Jessica Larson Brenda Whitehead Scott Wilkison 23 Allison Grieme Samantha Larson 24 Floyd Radke Samantha Wynia Gavin Wynia 25 Betty Brake Nancy Olson 26 Melissa Manson Samuel Nysetvold 27 Vera Chmela Joyce Larson 28 Emily Bose Vincent Gillette Graysin Gillette Caleb Telkamp Joshua Bonnstetter 29 Harris Johnson Jon Stokesbary Dylan Doeden 30 Leah Carlson Nancy Sauder 3 Gerald & Leann Giesen (1982) 7 Stan & Joan Dahlgren (1956) 9 Gary & Sue Johnson (1999) Dustin & Leah Carlson (2005) 10 David & Brooke Swart (2010) 12 Betty & Ivan Brake (1958) 14 Joshua & Amanda Crowley (2012) 17 Rick & Lori Manderscheid (1982) 20 Lucas & Joyce Radke (2013) 22 Charles & Susan Blackmer (1978) 24 Jason & Nicole Platt (2004) 27 Darrel & Heather Peters (2001) Please contact the office if you notice a mistake or omission on the Birthday or Anniversary lists. Thanks for your help! 27
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