CHI RHO August, 2018 PASTOR The Chi Rho is published monthly by St. John. Submissions are requested by the 19th of the month preceding publication. As you may have already heard, the 12 th of August will be my farewell Sunday. I have accepted a call to a church nearer family in South Carolina. I have been in Texas six years now, and it is time I move home. While goodbyes are painful, as a family-oriented church, I am confident you will also understand my need to live nearer family. It is also difficult for me to say goodbye, especially when you have been such good friends over these last four years. Even more, you are the community to whom I was first called and ordained to serve as a pastor. You will always hold a special place in my and Sarah s hearts. Rev. Kris Totzke from the NTNL Synod will attend the August 20 th council meeting. She will help lead you through this transition from finding an interim pastor to your next called pastor. I am confident that you are well prepared to face this transition. I will hold regular office hours through my last official day, the 15 th of August, if you wish to drop by personally to speak. I will also be reaching out to do the same. See you in church, Pastor Joe Woodward
St John Lutheran Church Council Meeting June 18, 2018 President Duane Kurtin called meeting to order. Members present: Duane Kurtin, Ronnie Persky, Pastor Joe Woodward, Lenard Steglich, Justin Young, Imogene Morris, Gayle Bielss, Pat Stroud, Kristi Dague, Donna Dawson, Darrell Marek. Absent: Frank Smalley and Ricky Ramthun. Imogene Morris gave the devotional. The Secretary Report: The minutes for the May 21, 2018 council meeting were reviewed. Lenard Steglich made motion to accept the minutes as presented, Gayle Bielss seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Treasurer Report: no report presented The Pastor Report: Council members were given copies of the pastor s report to review. Justin Young made motion to accept the report as presented, Pat Stroud seconded the motion. Motion carried. Property Committee: Ronnie Persky reported on repairs that were mad, 2 water leaks repaired at church and pipes replaced at parsonage. Also skunk that had gotten into TRC required removal and odor treatment. Youth Committee: Kristi Dague reported the youth had a meeting June 3 to discuss the youth attending the gathering, the group will leave the church on June 27. The bake sale on June 14 was successful. The youth are getting together a Texas themed basket for a church from North Dakota at the youth gathering and will be passing out packets of sunscreen and paper fans for other youth. Stewardship Committee: Pat Stroud reported making 2 trips to family promise this month and donations have increased. Membership Committee: Imogene Morris reported there has been a signup sheet placed for refreshments after summer church services. Worship Committee: Gayle Bielss reported meeting scheduled for June 21. Parish Ed Committee: no report Old Business: We are awaiting a bid for the gutter repair. Two bids have been given for the organ repair. These bids will be presented to the church at the congregational meeting on June 24. Lenard Steglich made a motion to recommend the organ bid not to exceed $30,000, Kristi Dague seconded the motion. Motion carried. The congregational meeting is scheduled for June 24, there must be 20% attendance to make a quorum. New Business: A budget needs to be approved for the 135 th anniversary celebration. Kristi Dague made a motion to approve up to $500 for this, Justin Young seconded the motion. Motion carried. The pastor will be out July 4-20 to attend chaplain school. Visiting pastors to cover both Sundays. Council discussed the need for someone to chair for the Polka Fest on Sept 16. It was decided it would be announced after congregational meeting and added to newsletter. Lenard Steglich made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Pat Stroud seconded the motion. Motion carried. The council closed with the Lord s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Donna Dawson St John Lutheran Church Council Secretary
St John Lutheran Congregational Meeting June 24, 2018 A quorum was verified before starting meeting, 70 members present. Duane Kurtin, church council president called the meeting to order. Pastor Woodward had a prayer with the congregation. The first item brought before the congregation for a vote was the need for repair/replacement of the church organ console. Duane Kurtin presented the history of the organ and stated there was $31,831.06 in organ fund at this time. Ronnie Persky presented the 2 bids that had been given to property committee. The first bid was from Bobsin Organ of San Antonio for $90,491 to rebuild console. An additional $98,787 would be to complete the repair. The second bid was from Viscount Organs of Texas. $25,025 was bid to install and replace the console, to complete the repair would be an additional $49,500. The council recommended the second bid. Members have been to company and organ they had worked on. Karen Davis made a motion to accept the bid recommended by the council from Viscount Organs, Sue Marsh seconded the motion and the motion carried. The second item for the congregation to vote on was for the repair of gutters on the north side of the church. Duane Kurtin stated there was $121,968.39 in the Beyer fund and this could be used for the repair. Ronnie Persky stated there had been numerous people to look at gutters but had received only one bid. This bid is from CTX roofing of Austin, Tx of $24,916.27 for the gutter repair and bee removal. This does not include waterproofing the bricks. They also stated there could be extra charges applied if more damage is found. A motion was made by Arthur Bielss to accept the bid and have council decide on extra money needed if more damage is found. Imogene Morris seconded the motion, motion carried. Duane Kurtin also stated that someone to chair the upcoming polka fest was also needed and looking for volunteers. Pastor Woodward gave a pray to close the meeting and Duane Kurtin then adjourned the congregational meeting. Respectfully submitted, Donna Dawson St John Lutheran Church Council Secretary
30650 State Hwy 95 P.O. Box 70 1 mile north of Email st.john.bartlett@gmail.com Bartlett, TX 76511 Bartlett on State Highway 95 Web www.stjohnbartlett.org Phone 254-527-3341 Office Hours: Fax 254-527-4522 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. M-Th Staff Pastor Joe Woodward 254-289-4454 (cell) joewoodward7@gmail.com Organist Debra Caldwell 254-947-0647 1021stretch@centurylikn.net Secretary Glena Hood 254-718-7340 (cell) st.john.bartlett@gmail.com Council Officers home cell President Duane Kurtin 527-3898 dkurtin@gmail.com Vice President/Property Ronnie Persky 527-4344 231-5302 persky848@aol.com Secretary Donna Dawson 657-3048 718-1775 donnadawson@embarqmail.com Treasurer Darrell Marek 527-4521 760-8329 aprildarrell1987@att.net Financial Secretary Sharon Koonsen 657-2568 sharonkoonsen@earthlink.net Action Team Leaders home cell Property Lenard Steglich 527-3632 512-461-1983 lenard.steglich@yahoo.com Property Justin Young 718-9680 catfish9680@gmail.com Property Frank Smalley 493-7987 Franklin.Smalley@bswhealth.org Worship/Music Gayle Bielss 527-4424 718-5390 newslady01@sbcglobal.net Parish Education Ricky Ramthun 254-493-8615 ramthun61888@cemturylink.net Membership/Fellowship Imogene Morris 657-2280 imogene.morris@tisd.org Youth Kristi Dague 254-642-0318 913-1072 UT1990@hotmail.com Stewardship/ PR Pat Stroud 254-541-4389 pfstroud@yahoo.com W-ELCA Rachel Burklow 512-352-3197 W-ELCA Debra Caldwell 947-0647 760-8692 OFFERINGS FOR MONTH OF MARCH Date Attendance Offering July 1st 61 $1,641 July 8th 71 $2,103 July 15th 64 $1,853 July 22nd 74 $2,853 July 29th $ Year to Date Totals $ 81,893
WELCA at work! Monthly WELCA Morning Bible Study Monthly Bible Study is held in the TRC starting at 9:00 am on the third Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be August 21st. The study leaders will Debra Caldwell & Linda Ferguson. Dates and leaders for the year are listed in the WELCA Yearbook. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Quarterly WELCA Activity Directors Summer Directors (Jul-Sept): Pat Bruggman & Lauren Patterson * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FAMILY PROMISE Your contributions have been very good this last month. Thank you. Again, we're going to need the following: gently used towels and twin sheets, detergent, conditioner, dryer sheets, bath wash, shampoo and anything else that you'd like to contribute. Thank you again for your thoughtful considerations of Family Promise as they continue to help families in crisis. Pat Stroud * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Girlfriend s in Christ Bible Study WELCA At Work! If anyone would like to join us, the book can be purchased online at either Lifeway or Amazon. We will meet again on August 18th at 10:00am in the TRC. Joey Saverse
WELCA at work! 2018 St. John Lutheran Church WELCA Activity Directors Fall (October-December) Peggy Kurtz, Joey Saverse & Jocelyn Ramthun Important WELCA Dates Thursdays........... PieceMakers will be on Summer Vacation. Resumes Sept. 6th. August 5th........... WELCA Executive Board Meeting immediately after church, for planning the new year August 12th.......... Third Quarterly Thankoffering (Summer Activities Directors are responsible for passing out envelopes.) August 21st.......... Morning Bible Study 9:00 in TRC August 26th.......... Congregational Potluck Dinner, followed by WELCA General Meeting & Election of Officers for 2019 * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3rd Quarterly Thanksgiving August 12th is our 3rd Quarterly Thanksgiving. Please bring your checkbooks. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * November is coming up faster than we want it to arrive. The Advent Fair is November 17th! Please start thinking of crafts & donations for our silent and live auctions. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
Save the Date of December 16, 2018 for 135th Anniversary of St. John Lutheran Church The Church Council has approved this date. The Bishop has been invited and has accepted. Committees are currently being formed.
AUGUST, 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 7:30 Men's Bible Study in TRC 2 3 4 5 Worship Service 9:30 am In TRC 6 Pastor Joe Battle Assembly 7 Pastor Joe Battle Assembly 8 7:30 Men's Bible Study in TRC 9 10 11 12 Worship Service 9:30 am Thankoffering Pastor Joe & Sarah's Farewell Sunday 13 Will O'Bell 10:00 am Bible Study with Communion 14 15 7:30 Men's Bible Study in TRC 16 17 18 10:00 am Girlfriends in Christ 19 Worship Service 9:30 am In TRC 20 Will O'Bell 3:00 pm Bible Study 6:00 pm Council Mtg 21 9:00 am Ladies Bible Study in TRC 22 7:30 Men's Bible Study in TRC 23 24 25 26 Worship Service 9:30 am In TRC 27 Will O'Bell 3:00 pm Bible Study 28 29 7:30 Men's Bible Study in TRC 30 31
August, 2018 Assistant Schedule August 5th August 12th August 19th August 26th Sept 2nd Lector Bill Woolley Jill Marwitz Karen Davis Cynthia Gersbach Carol Wilson Assistant Jocelyn Ramthun Jordan Kurtz Dotty Kneten Communion Assistant Glen Janke Acolyte Collin Randig Usher Captain Ushers Greeters Altar Care Teller Captain Tellers Harold Kurtz Harold Kurtz Jay Don Gommert Jay Don Gommert Duane Kurtin Don & Pat Bruggman Mike & Joey Saverse Mike & Joey Saverse Mag Thaler & Carol Wilson Sharon Kurtin, Scott Janke, Pat & Lynn Stroud Mag Thaler & Carol Wilson Donna Campbell & Daffney Pajestka Sharon Koonsen Pam Fleming Pam Fleming Jill Marwitz Jill Marwitz Mona Smalley & Mag Thaler Duane & Sharon Kurtin Duane & Sharon Kurtin Mila Wegner & David Tschoerner Mila Wegner & David Tschoerner If you cannot serve an assigned Sunday, please look ahead to find someone to switch with. It is your responsibility to find a replacement. Please notify the office of any switches so the information on Bulletins will be correct.
St John Lutheran Church P O Box 70 Bartlett, TX 76511 Our Mission Sunday Mornings Summer Worship 9:30 am in the TRC You re Always Welcome at St. John Lutheran Church No Sunday School during June, July & August Join Us and Bring a Friend! To Gather as God s People To Grow Spiritually To Go Empowered by the Holy Spirit To Share the Gospel August, 2018