January 2012 the ViSiTOR A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF CHETEK LUTHERAN CHURCH Annual Meeting Notice January Mission Head Usher position 2 COMINGS AND GOINGS BY PASTOR REDFIELD It s a new day, a new way for us now It s a long road, but God will show us how It s a new year, God s here, abundant love to share It s a long road, but God will give us care We are only a moment in this time But, long as we re here, let s let our light shine. Let it shine Sunday School News WELCA Program & Special Events Calendar & Worship Assistants 3 4 5 Finance Updates 6 Council Minutes 7-8 Food Shelf, New Member Orientation & Staff Info 9 The Bible tells us, His steadfast love is new every morning! Thank you for sharing in the newness of God s love and mercy through our mission and ministry here at Chetek Lutheran. It goes without saying, your partnership in the Gospel is a wonderful blessing as many lives are touched in Jesus name. Thank you for the cards and gifts that blessed Renee and I this Christmas season. What a blessing you are to us, and to so many in our community! A new ministry of support and encouragement is beginning Tuesday, January 10th at 5 pm for persons who have lost their spouse through death. Let us pray this ministry can bring comfort and hope to those who are struggling in their comings and goings. God bless your comings and goings! Pastor Guy
T H E V I S I T O R J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 2 Page 2 Official Notice of Chetek Lutheran s Annual Meeting January 29th * Brunch at 11am followed by meeting at noon The Trust Fund Committee is making some changes with the Council approval of large gift donations. Copies of the large gift information is available on the usher s table. Members will be asked to vote on this topic at the annual meeting. Annual Reports will be available for pick up Sunday, January 22nd before and after services. Please pick one up. January Mission Envelope January Mission Envelope: Contributions received via the Mission and Social Concerns envelopes during January will be forwarded to the Synod to be forwarded for relief efforts in Malawi. As we know, our sister church in Malawi faces so many challenges and every dollar we are able to send makes a huge difference in the lives of those who live there. We face financial challenges in the United States but they are so much smaller than those faced by our brothers and sisters in Christ in Malawi. Our gifts truly make a difference and are so greatly appreciated. Do you like to talk to people? Do you have time to make a few calls each month? We are looking for a new head usher. Responsibilities include setting up an usher schedule and recruiting and training ushers. Rod Zachary has been the head usher for many years. If you have any questions about the position Rod is the expert. If you are interested in the position contact a member of the worship committee. We would like to thank Rod for all his work over the years. We truly appreciate everything. Best wishes, The Worship Committee Mary Kamrath, Joan Cochrane, Sandi Gunderson, Kevin Prill
T H E V I S I T O R J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 2 Page 3 SUNDAY SCHOOL Three-year-olds through 6 th grade 7 th through 12 th grade meet at 9:30 in the Choir Room 9:30-10:30 Sunday School begins at the 9:30 worship service. Following Good News for Kids we move downstairs for Sunday School, songs, and prayer. We are using the SPARK curriculum. Our webpage address is http:// cheteklutheran.sparksundayschool.org. Register and request family access! January 1 st Happy New Year! No Sunday School January 8 th The Battle of Jericho January 15 th Naomi and Ruth January 22 nd David and Goliath January 29 th Elijah and the Widow Thanks to all the children who participated in the Christmas Program A Star is Born. It was very fun and entertaining! REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BIBLE TO SUNDAY SCHOOL!
Page 4 WELCA Program Our first meeting of the New Year will be Wednesday, January 4, at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Theresa Riewestahl of Spooner will be our speaker. She spoke at a recent Heart of the North Conference which several of our members attended. She has connections to Chetek, as her husband, Jay, was raised south of Chetek on a farm. The Robinson Sisters will have a song for us, too. Come join us to hear this inspirational program and bring a friend. Hopefully, some of the Sand Creek women will join us, also. The W/ELCA Officers are in charge of the program and refreshments. Thank You! Our COOKIE WALK was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who baked, made crafts, worked on Friday & Saturday, purchased items, and helped in any way. It is amazing what we can accomplish when we work together. May we have the same enthusiasm in 2012 as we study God s Word, Worship, and Share the Good News of Jesus more boldly. W/ELCA Kitchen Remodeling Project: The Lutefisk Committee, when first planning the dinner, designated that the profit be given to the W/ELCA Kitchen Project. The profit was $1,902. Of that amount, $500 was given by W/ELCA to the Youth for their participation in serving the food. They are raising money to attend the National Youth Gathering. February WELCA Program Hannah Circle is in charge of the February 1 st W/ELCA Program. Marlys Renz will speak about her recent trip to Norway and the Robinson Sisters will sing for us. Put this special program on your calendar.
Page 5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat *1 Office 2 8:30am 3 Closed Deborah Quilting 8 & 9:30 am Worship 9:00 am Coffee 10:45am Adult Bible Study 8 8 & 9:30 am Worship 9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45am Adult Bible Study 10:30 am Youth & Family Skir Trip Pastor 9 Guy s Sabbath 9 am Bible Study 1 pm Hannah at Barb Grandy s 10 Joyful Noise at Knapp Haven 5 pm Support Group for those who have lost a spouse 7pm Brass Choir 7 am Men s Breakfast 4 1:30 pm WELCA Program 4:30 pm 7th & 8th Gr. Confirmation 5:30 pm Young Women s Bible Study 6:30 pm Worship 7:00 pm 7th & 8th Gr. Confirmation 7 am Men s Breakfast 11 9:30 am Rebecca Circle 1:00 pm Tabitha @ Donna Lenbom s 5:30 pm Young Women s Bible Study 5:30 pm Potluck Supper 6:30 pm Worship 7:00 pm 7th & 8th Gr. Confirmation 12 7 pm New Member Orientation 5 6 7 1 3 14 *15 8 & 9:30 am Worship 9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45am Adult Bible Study Pastor 16 Guy s Sabbath 9 am Bible Study 17 Joyful Noise at Knapp Haven 7pm Brass Choir 6:30 pm Council 7 am Men s Breakfast 18 4:30 pm 7th & 8th Gr. Confirmation 5:30 pm Young Women s Bible Study 6:30 pm Worship 7:00 pm 7th & 8th Gr. Confirmation 19 9am - Noon WELCA Quilting 2 0 21 Luther Park Annual Meeting New Member Sund. 22 8 & 9:30 am Worship 9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45am Adult Bible Study Pastor 23 Guy s Sabbath 9 am Bible Study 24 Joyful Noise at Knapp Haven 7pm Brass Choir 7 am Men s Breakfast 25 4:30 pm 7th & 8th Gr. Confirmation 5:30 pm Young Women s Bible Study 6:30 pm Worship 7:00 pm 7th & 8th Gr. Confirmation 26 2 7 28 Annual Meeting *29 8 & 9:30 am Worship 9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45am Adult Bible Study 30 3 p.m. 31 Bible Study Briefing Joyful Noise at Knapp Haven DATE TIME USHERS ACOLYTES ALTAR GUILD ORGANIST *1 8:00 9:30 Dave Christensen Capt., Jim Meacham, Roger Anderson, Howard Thalacker Rick Bowers Capt., Rod Bowers, Rob Carlson, Randy Books Kaden Groskreutz Emily Kutrieb Mya Monnier Kimberly Hajek Sandy Kurschner, Mary Knutson, Shirley Matson Lori Moe, Cheryl Solum Julie Odil 8 *15 22 8:00 9:30 8:00 9:30 8:00 9:30 Ben Hanson Hunter Scheel Eric Anderson Caitlynn Hoff Dave Christensen Capt., Jim Meacham, Roger Anderson, Howard Thalacker Rick Bowers Capt., Rod Bowers, Rob Carlson, Randy Books Kamryn Hoff Trevor Buse Alexis Carlson Haley Hong-Johnson Vanessa Ketteman Mackenzie Curtis Travis Monnier Dominisk Ippolite Sandy Kurschner, Mary Knutson, Shirley Matson Lori Moe, Cheryl Solum Rita Hong Kristin Warner Julie Odil *29 8:00 9:30 Dave Christensen Capt., Jim Meacham, Roger Anderson, Howard Thalacker Rick Bowers Capt., Rod Bowers, Rob Carlson, Randy Books Brett Knowlton Jordan Schaaf Courtney Snyder Emily Kutrieb Sandy Kurschner, Mary Knutson, Shirley Matson Lori Moe, Cheryl Solum Kristin Warner
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T H E V I S I T O R J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 2 Page 7 CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING Minutes December 20, 2011, 6:30 PM Present: Bob Anderson, Robert Carlson, Ronda Dahlke, Sandi Gunderson, Don Johnson, Kevin Prill, Pastor Guy Redfield, Ginny Schimmel, Lynn Trowbridge Absent: Kelly Knowlton, Shirley Morley, Hannah Roth Guests: None 1. Meeting called to Order: President Kevin Prill at 6:30 p.m. 2. Opening Devotions: Pastor Guy shared a devotion based upon The Purpose Driven Life. 3. Hearing of Visitors: None 4. Pastor s Report: Pastor Guy reviewed his written report with the Council. 5. Bookkeeper s Report: a. November Claims: MSC Lynn/Bob to approve payment. b. Treasurer s Report: MSC Ginny/Lynn to apply amount set aside for taxes be applied to principal since there are no taxes currently due. MSC Ginny/Ronda to approve Treasurer s Report. c. Approval of Mission Envelope: MSC/ Sandi/Ginny for monies to be given to support Malawi relief efforts. 6. Announcements, Communications and Committee Reports a. WELCA: (Sandi) The kitchen remodeling is paid off! Sandi expressed thanks on behalf of WELCA for all those who made this possible. b. Committee Reports: 1) Finance: Finance report was reviewed. The Council agreed to present the Finance Committee s proposed budget to the congregation with only one change -- increase Pastoral Contracted Services to $2500. Action Item: Kevin will communicate this change to Kelly. Property: Lynn reported on updating the phone system using Thrivent funds. MSC Bob/Sandi to move ahead with the Mosaic proposal for a 4-line wireless system not to exceed $1500. c. Devotions & Snacks for January Meeting: Sandi, snack and Kevin, devotions. d. Other: None 7. Old Business: a. Youth Leader: The Executive Committee interviewed Josh Redfield for the position. He will participate in a Youth Meeting in January before the final decision is made. Kevin Prill will discuss potential office space.
Page 8 b. Sound System: Pastor Guy will let Toby K. know that the Council would like a firm cost amount in February. It is believed there will be enough in the Memorial Fund to cover the needed items. c. Stout Rental: Current tenant wishes to continue current arrangement and to be notified if the Church receives an offer to purchase. Council agreed to tenant s terms. d. Lot Concerns: Kevin reported there should be no further brush issues. Don stated that he will ensure the hole is filled in the spring. e. New Council Members: Kathy Bowers, Lynn Trowbridge and John Boortz have each agreed to run. Action Item: Kevin will ask Kelly to create a Power Point sheet for each candidate. f. Other: 1) WELCA gave quilts to the Davis family, whose home was destroyed by fire. 2) Ginny shared that she will be talking with community members about providing services for the Touched Twice Ministry per a recommendation from Sandi. 3) Luther Park delegates are needed for a January 21 st meeting. Pastor Guy will be attending and requested names of others interested in attending be given to him. 8. New Business: a. Large gift Document: Council reviewed the revisions recommended by the Trust Committee and agreed with all recommendations and requested using motion versus resolution in the document. b. Constitutional Update: Council decided to table this item until the new Council members are in place as it is too late to suggest revisions and send written information to the congregational members prior to the Annual Meeting. c. Examination of Books: Action Item: Kevin will contact Don Newman, Lucille Zachary, Marianne Kutrieb, Caroline Colby and Chris Karstens regarding auditing the finance audit. 9. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned. The December minutes were approved via email responses on December 21, 2011. Respectfully submitted, Ginny Schimmel Council Secretary
Page 9 The Chetek Food Shelf Please remember to keep the Chetek Food Shelf in your prayers. The Food Shelf always welcomes donations of canned food, toiletries, laundry soap, toilet paper, etc. Also keep our brothers and sisters in need in your prayers as they continue to try to make ends meet. God Bless you! New Member Orientation Offered Monthly If you are new to Chetek Lutheran or have been attending for a while and are interested in membership, we would love to hear from you. The next one is scheduled for January 12th at 7:00 pm. It is important that we hear from you as the class will not meet if we do not know of any participants. RSVP by calling 924-4881 or emailing cheteklutheran@chibardun.net. We look forward to getting acquainted, sharing fellowship and learning about all the opportunities Chetek Lutheran has for you or your family. Staff Chetek Lutheran Church 1419 Second Street ~ PO Box 625 Chetek, WI 54728 715-924 924-4881 4881 Email: cheteklutheran@chibardun.net Web Address: www.cheteklutheran.org Dial in Worship Phone #: 715-925 925-1025 Senior Pastor Guy Redfield Home Phone: 715-924-2595 pastorcheteklutheran@hotmail.com Synodically Authorized Minister John Kurschner Home Phone: 715-924-3367 Book Keeper Kelly Knowlton 715-925-2785 Custodian Joe Pults 715-924-4881 cheteklutheran@chibardun.net Secretary/ Financial Secretary Tina Langman 715-924-4881 cheteklutheran@chibardun.net Interim Sunday School Superintendent John Kurschner 715-924-3367 Chancel Choir Director Bruce Kamrath 715-924-2894 Hand Bell Director ReNeé Bowers 715-924-4995 Brass Choir Director Wolfgang Kutrieb 715-924-2655 Joyful Noise Directors Dolly Neby 715-924-2087 Julie Odil 715-924-4126 Organists Rita Hong 715-924-3140 Mary Johnson Mary Kamrath 715-924-2894 Julie Odil 715-924-4126 Kristin Warner
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