FIRST LUTHERAN CHURC H 408 Ninth Street NW Mandan, ND 58554 Phone: 701-663-3594 Fax: 701-663-6217 E-mail: jackie@firstlutheranofmandan.org Council E-mail: cc@firstlutheranofmandan.org Building Faith and Transforming Lives in Christ. www.firstlutheranofmandan.org We re on the web! ADDRESS LABEL March 2018 First Lutheran Church First Lutheran Staff Administrative Pastor Rev. Lee Herberg 663-3594 Associate Pastor Rev. Christina Martin 663-3594 Administrative Assistant & Coordinator of Lay Ministries Jackie Schulz 663-3594 March Newsletter Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 11 th. Custodians Ron & Mavis Watson Financial Administration Jennifer Scheet First Lutheran Is A Mission Partner with Camp of the Cross Ministries This month, Lent is still in full swing. It is a season in the church, filled with songs in minor keys, dark colors like purple and black, and scripture passages that bring us ever closer to the crucifixion. The website Old Lutheran.com really got into the Lenten spirit this year with their advertising. Their theme this year was Walk Dusty. I was really excited when I read it because right there underneath the Walk Dusty is a description of both the heart and the reason we celebrate Lent. You see we need Lent to remind us that it is the dust of life that shapes us and forms us into resurrection people. That cross you received on Ash Wednesday was the beginning of a journey that leads to not only the cross, but the resurrection! So as each of you continue on your Lenten journey I invite you to think about the dust that has shaped and formed you, and what it means that the resurrection is on the other side. Grace and Peace to you! Pastor Chris
PAGE 2 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH March 2018 We will be having a new member orientation on Sunday, April 15 th at 6:00 P.M. If you are interested in becoming a member here at First Lutheran please call the church office at 663-3594 as soon as possible. Thank you. Senior Service and Meal March 20 th, 2018 Service at 11:00 A.M. Dinner at 12:00 P.M. Ham dinner with trimmings. RSVP to the church office at 663-3594 ASAP!!! Come join us for Food, Fellowship, and Fun. Palm Sunday, March 25 th 8:30 A.M. & 10:45 A.M. Maundy Thursday, March 29 th 7:00 P.M. Worship with Holy Communion Good Friday, March 30 th 7:00 P.M. Tenebrae Service Note: No Wednesday Evening Service on March 28 th Easter Sunday, April 1 st 7:00 A.M. - Sunrise Service (led by the youth) 9:00 A.M. - Contemporary Easter Festival Service 11:00 A.M. - Traditional Easter Festival Service Easter Breakfast 8:00-9:00 A.M. The youth will be serving egg bake, fruit, coffee & juice for a free will offering. Please join us! Guest Pastors for Lenten Services: March 7 th March 14 th March 21 st Rev. Christina Martin Rev. Jon Splichal Larson from Faith Lutheran in Bismarck Rev. Steve Sathre from Trinity Lutheran in Bismarck Any youth who are planning on attending Bible Camp this summer and want to raise some money, please let Pastor Chris know by Sunday, March 18 th. Her email is christina@firstlutheranofmandan.org or call her at 663-3594. Thank you!
PAGE 10 FI R S T LU T H E R A N C HU R C H MA R C H 2 0 1 8 Mark Your Calendar Upcoming Events Come and join us at Station West!!! Our youth going on the mission trip will be at Station West on March 3rd. We will be serving food and working and our youth will receive a percentage of the profits and all the tips. So please come and support our youth, by eating brunch, lunch, or dinner at Station West! 1st: LAF-Sandwiches 7th: 7pm - Confirmation Large Group 8th: LAF-Nachos 14th: 7pm - Confirmation Large Group 15th: LAF 21st: 7pm - Confirmation Small Group Thursday, March 29th: 7:00 p.m. (Maundy Thursday worship students will receive their First Communion) Pictures will be taken before worship - Please be here no later than 6 P.M. 22nd: LAF-Hot Dogs What: Bake Sale for camp scholarships 28th: No Confirmation When: Sunday, March 25th 29th: No LAF Come and get your Easter goodies and help our youth go to Bible camp this summer!
MA R C H 2 0 1 8 FI R S T LU T H E R A N C HU R C H PAGE 4 Pastoral Acts Baptisms: February 4 February 10 Ellis Fern Heinle Sven Milton Blomseth & Evanjilyn Elaine Blomseth Funerals: February 8 February 19 Judy Hurdelbrink JoAnn Stevens Weddings: February 17 Chris Magstadt & Kari Charvat Memorial Fund In memory of Judy Hurdelbrink given by Leon & Jeanne House, Faye Rodgers. Deadline for articles for the April Newsletter will be March 18th. March ~ Mission of the Month Weekend Meals for Mandan Kids Items needed are Chap Stick, Tuna, Canned Chicken, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Fruit Cups, Canned Fruit, Granola Bars, Cereal, Pudding Cups, Applesauce, Chef Boyardee', Mac & Cheese, Soups, Hamburger Helper, Spaghetti, Elbow & Spiral Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce, Pop Tarts, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Rice A Roni, Pasta Roni, Pork and Beans, Baked Beans, Pancake Mixno eggs required such as Krusteaz Brand, Syrup, Hats, Mittens, Scarves. NO GLASS JARS PLEASE! You may put your items in the boxes in the Narthex. Thank you! Special Thanks Thank you to all the greeters, ushers, communion servers, readers, communion set-up, coffee hour workers, and to all who have supplied goodies for the last month. Your help is greatly appreciated! Worship Schedule Sunday ~ 8:30 am ~ Traditional 10:45 am ~ Contemporary 9:30 am ~ Coffee 9:30 am ~ Church School Wednesday ~Lenten Schedule ~ Noon & 6:00 pm ~ Lenten Services 6:00 pm ~ Church School 7:00 pm ~ Confirmation PAGE 9 FI R S T LU T H E R A N C HU R C H MA R C H 2 0 1 8
PAGE 8 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH MARCH 2018 MARCH 2018 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PAGE 5 Tim Faller made a motion that DJ Campbell and Andrea Bonness will review and sign the contract bids. A motion was made by Ron Webb (to approve the December Meeting Council Minutes). Motion passed. Motion to Adjourn/Lord s Prayer The meeting was adjourned by Vice President DJ Campbell. The next meeting will be after the Annual Meeting on January 28, 2018. The meeting was closed with the Lord s Prayer. Minutes submitted by Andrea Bonness, Secretary We are looking for people to help decorate a float for the FOURTH OF JULY parade. The theme is American Dreams. The Grand Marshal is Miss America, Cara Mund. If you would like to help and/or have ideas please call the church office at 663-3594. Let s show everyone what First Lutheran has to offer & what we can do! First Lutheran Church Council Minutes Date January 28, 2018 Members Present: Pastor Lee Herberg, Pastor Christina Martin, President Jessie Hilfer, Vice President DJ Campbell, Secretary Andrea Bonness, Wayne Friesz, Ron Webb, Tony Michlitsch, Kevin Fishbeck & Jill Miller. Members absent: Mike Hatzenbuhler, Jeff Bradford A brief meeting took place after the Annual Meeting. New Business *Council Position Elections Kevin Fishbeck made a motion to elect DJ Campbell as church council president. Kevin Fishbeck made a motion to elect Wayne Friesz as church council vice president. Seconded by DJ Campbell Kevin Fishbeck made a motion to elect Andrea Bonness as church council secretary. * Loan approval for Dakota Community Bank Kevin Fishbeck made a motion to approve DJ Campbell, Wayne Friesz and Andrea Bonness to sign loan paper work/mortgage documents for Dakota Community Bank on behalf of First Lutheran Church of Mandan. The meeting was adjourned by President Jessie Hilfer First Lutheran Church Council Minutes Special Meeting January 22, 2018 Members present: Pastor Lee Herberg, Vice President DJ Campbell, Secretary Andrea Bonness, Jill Miller, Ron Webb, Tim Faller, Wayne Friesz & Kevin Fishbeck Members absent: Pastor Christina Martin and President Jessie Hilfer. Special Guests: Al Fitterer of Al Fitterer Architect PC & Steve Butterfield of Prairie Engineering Vice President DJ Campbell called the meeting to order.
PAGE 6 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH MARCH 2018 Final plans and recommendations were presented by Al Fitterer and Steve Butterfield. Building project bids were opened on Thursday January 18, 2018 at 4:00 PM. The following base bids were received: General Contractors Dakota West Contracting, Inc. Associated Builders Inc. Capital City Construction Inc. Mechanical Contractors Central Mechanical Inc. Mandan ND HA Thompson & Sons Bismarck Northern Plains P & H Inc. Advanced Mechanical Inc. Cofell Plumbing & Heating City Air Mechanical Cooling & Heating Unlimited Electrical Contractors Skeel s Electric Co Frontier Electric Heritage Electric Inc. Mandan ND Electric Systems Inc. Asbestos Abatement Environmental Abatement Services Total Control Dickinson ND $42,050 $59,700 $64,600 $369,300 $405,800 $406,170 $413,415 $419,800 $420,794 $432,216 $19,473 $20,710 $23,441 $24,450 $19,960 $32,995 *Additional bids were received for the kitchen air conditioning, the condensing units and additional duct work in the ceiling. These were not part of the original improvement plans but were recommended to do at this time to prevent future costly repairs and demo. Ceiling Tile/Duct Work Bids: General Contractors Dakota West Contracting $3,150 Associated Builders Inc. $2,700 Kitchen A/C & Condensing Units: Mechanical Contractors A/C Units Central Mechanical Inc. $25,600 $21,100 HA Thompson & Sons $32,400 $25,400 Northern Plains P&H Inc. $31,320 $23,340 Advanced Mechanical Inc. $37,610 0 Cofell Plumbing & Heating $34,000 $24,000 City Air Mechanical $50,248 $20,666 Cooling & Heating Unlimited $40,517 $18,585 Kitchen A/C & Condensing Units: Electrical Contractors A/C Units Skeel s Electric $2,045 $1,137 Frontier Electric $1,290 $1,912 Heritage Electric $3,325 $3,395 Electric Systems Inc. $2,290 $3,4320 The original budget that was presented at the Special congregational meeting on Sept 17, 2017 was the following: Boiler Replacement $400,000 Restroom Improvements lower level $50,000 Refinish Exterior Rails $11,500 Fellowship Hall Flooring $20,000 Education Wing Classroom Windows $15,500 Total: 497,000 * At that time the congregation voted to approve financing an additional $500,000 to the existing mortgage (the building fund) A financial discussion was held. DJ Campbell also stated that Dakota Community Bank has also approved First Lutheran for a loan with a lower interest rates. He will request further details and about monthly payment amounts and 20 year loan vs a 25 year loan. It was determined that an additional $50,000.00 would be needed to cover the project costs and some of the original improvements may have to put on hold if needed (possibly the fellowship hall flooring and the exterior rails). Tim Faller made a motion to accept the improvement plan and contract bids to include all the alternate plans and bids and to propose an additional $50,000 be added to the original loan amount of $500,000 and that this be presented to the congregation to approve at the Annual Meeting on January 28, 2018 at 9:30 pm Seconded by Wayne Friesz Pastor Lee Herberg will present the proposal to the congregation. Continued on next page Capitol City Construction Inc. $3,500