Salem Lutheran Church P O B O X 1 2 8 H I T T E R D A L, M N 5 6 5 5 2 2 1 8-962- 3 2 1 3 J U L Y 2 0 1 6 Dear Friends, A Note From Pastor Ruth As we enter into the heat of the summer, we can often think that life at church slows down or even stops during the summer; we can think that the summer is a lull in the church year, where attendance is down and where ministries are sort of on hold until the fall and school year begin again. But I would argue that just as much ministry, if not more ministry, happens during the summer months for it is the summer months in which we are able, much more, to be out and about in the community and to share time with both friends and strangers alike. For it is more often in the small moments and in the small gestures that ministry happens. In fact, I was reminded of the fact that ministry happens in the small acts of service as I was walking through the corridors of Olivet Lutheran in Fargo, on my way to a pastors bible study group. As I was on my way to the group, I saw on the wall a bulletin board with bees and flowers, and the question at the top was, How can I grow through service? Suggestions that were listed were to walk a dog for a neighbor, to volunteer to cut someone s lawn, to water plants while a neighbor was away, to carry in groceries for an elderly neighbor or relative, and other such service activities in the same vein. Now based on the way this bulletin board was presented, it was pretty obvious that its message was geared towards the children of the congregation, but I do not think that its question is purely child-like in nature. So my question for you this month is, where do you see ministry through service, even in the smallest ways around you? Where do you see yourself serving the neighbor, the stranger, and/or the family member? How do you see the Holy Spirit moving in those moments? Are there anyways that you can see these actions growing to include the whole community or even the community at Salem? Let s think together on this, and let us share these moments together. Let us focus on the good, even in the midst of things happening in this world around us, and let us praise our God for his loving hand and presence in our lives. May you always know the presence of God surrounding you. Blessings, Pastor Ruth 1
Regular Council Meeting Salem Lutheran Church Council Minutes, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 8 p.m. Carolyn Juell, Council Secretary Council members present: Jeff Bettels, Susan Dunham, Warren Dunham, Carolyn Juell, Craig Mattson, Roger Mattson, Kris Mickelson, Gary Peterson, Pastor Ruth Popkin, and Mitch Syverson. The secretary s report was read. Roger made a motion to accept the report as read. The motion was seconded by Craig. Motion carried. Treasurer s report was read. Gary made a motion to accept the report as read. The motion was seconded by Mitch. Motion carried. Motion to pay the bills was made by Mitch. It was seconded by Kris. Motion carried. The carpeting of the basement is complete but we have not received the final bill. Handicap ramp is being repaired. New metal railings have been ordered and project will be completed after they come in. Natural gas is coming to Hitterdal. Discussed having church change over to natural gas. This should reduce heating cost. The current furnace can be converted by replacing nozzles. Pastor s Report: *Pastor Ruth visited everyone on shut in list, conducted a committal service and a baptism. *Saturday July 23 @ 11a.m. is the Pathways Summer Splash Celebration at Camp Emmaus The meeting was closed with the Lord s Prayer. Attendance and Stewardship Date Attendance Offering 5/29 75 $ 2,503.21 6/5 63 $ 1,524.77 6/12 62 $ 1,526.00 6/19 63 $ 2,041.35 6/26 90 $2,114.00 Thrivent Choice Dollars Thank you to the Thrivent members who have chosen Salem Lutheran as a recipient of Thrivent Choice Dollars. Salem received $19.00 in June. BUDGET INFORMATION Budget for 2016 is $114,755.47. Offering needed to meet the budget monthly is $9,562.96. Total income for the May was: $ 9,729.73 Total disbursements for May was: -$ 9,591.00 $ 138.73 Thrivent Choice Dollars + Dividend + Interest = $20.40 2 Communion Helpers for July 2016 Communion Helpers for July & August July 10: Kris Mickelson 17: Craig Mattson 31: Charlie Johnson August 7: Kris Mickelson Reader List for July 2016 Readers for July July 3: Freedom & Hymns 10: Gary Peterson 17: Penny Herzog 24: Erin Ellingson 31: Larry Crose Acolyte Schedule for July 2016 Acolytes for July 3rd - Austin Aranda (Com.) 10th - Karsyn Peterson (Com.) 17th - Luke Mattson 24th - Anna Hanson (Com.) 31st - Trey Peterson
Salem Lutheran Women & Quilters Circle Meetings for July 13, 2016 9am - Morning Circle: Circle will meet at church with a pot luck and Bible study done together. 2pm - Afternoon Circle: Circle will meet at church with Laverne as hostess and Bible study leader will be Carolyn. 7pm - Evening Circle: Circle will meet at church with Lana as hostess and the Bible study will be done together. Note change of time for the Evening Circle. The Northwestern Minnesota Synodical Women s Organization of the ELCA s 29th Annual Convention will be in Perham, MN at the Calvary Lutheran Church on September 16 & 17, 2016. The cost is $35.00 for 1 day, $55 for 2 days if registered by August 12. After August 12, the cost will be $10 more. Men s Breakfast Bible Study - On Summer Vacation Salem Saints & Confirmation - On Summer Vacation Sunday School Schedule & News - On Summer Vacation...too! Bits & Pieces of Salem Lutheran s Past....... Val Johnson A congregational meeting was held Sept. 1, 1974, to accept the resignation of Pastor Lexvold, effective Sept. 15. The call committee of George Sahlberg, Adolph Larson, Russell Wahl, and Russell McDougall was given authority to call a pastor without congregational approval. There were 40 members present at the 54th Annual meeting on January 20, 1975, held at 7:30pm Pastor Stoddard had been installed Dec. 15, 1974. (One year after installation of Pastor Lexvold. Upcoming Events & Reminders People who need a visit- Pastor Ruth can use your assistance in knowing if there is anyone who might be in need of a pastoral visit. If you know of someone who has become ill, is dealing with a particular issue, or just someone who has difficulty coming to church regularly, please pass that information on. Thank You - Thank you to Carol Crose for all the time and work she put in to the Freedom & Hymns service July 3. Vacation time (and work!): Pastor Ruth is on vacation the week of July 1-10. She also will be attending the Young Clergy Woman s Leadership Conference July 11-14. We pray for her rest and relaxation as well as safe travels on her journey. Pr. Jackie Lawson will be leading our worship service Sunday, July 10, with Holy Communion. In case of emergencies, Jenna Pulkowski, Associate Pastor at Peace Lutheran in Fargo, will be covering for Pr. Ruth. Please contact Penny or Susan and we will reach Pr. Jenna. 3
Memorials & Gifts CARPET FUND In memory of Roy Malakowsky from Dave & Carol Kronbeck In memory of John Young Jr. from Dave & Carol Kronbeck In memory of James Oss from Ardell & Lana Whaley In memory of Raymond Barth from Ardell & Lana Whaley RHODA JAHR FOUNDATION Gift from Don Jahr TECHNOLOGY FUND In memory of Allen Mickelson from Nile & Raynelle Anderson SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH In memory of Herb Yarbrough from Betty Jacobson from Ron & Deb Knudtson from Lorraine Nelson from LeRoy & Ardee Peterson from Carl & Wanda Erickson from Joseph & Debra Barta In memory of Roy Malokowsky from Gary & Missy Peterson In memory of Gertrude Johnson from Warren & Susan Dunham In memory of John Young Jr. In memory of Vergil Olson In memory of Allen Mickelson from LeRoy & Ardee Peterson In memory of Sherry Hirst SALEM CEMETERY In memory of Herb Yarbrough from Nile & Raynelle Anderson from Russell & Ramona McDougall from Darlene Kjos In memory of Roy Malakowsky from Nile & Raynelle Anderson SALEM LUTHERAN WOMEN In memory of Herb Yarbrough from friends In memory of Allen Mickelson from friends In memory of Duane Milton Hanson from friends 4
Salem Lutheran Church July 2016 Birthday & Anniversary Calendar SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 Sheryl Halvorson Rick & Lisa Mattson Cam Schroeder Dana Klemetson Carol Rodewald Rick Selseth 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Lance Schultz Casie Wolfswinkel Michael Agnew Avva Hanson Jason Jensen Ariana Aranda 10 Cam & JoAnn Schroeder 11 12 Floyd Anderson Sherry Nelson Sara Hitterdal Hayzen Amundson Brady & Kayla Fuglie 13 Brandy Aranda Tom Nelson Richard & Julie Klemetson 14 15 Mary Lou Anderson 16 Jacob Nelson 17 Lily Langerud 18 Luke Mattson 19 John Amundson 20 21 22 Earl Hillstead Diane Klemetson Brad & Robbie Oberg Roger & Ona Langerud 23 Sophie Fuglie 24 Barb Agnew Pastor Ruth 25 26 Janet Yarbrough 27 Brilyn Agnew 28 29 Verdon Rodewald 30 31 Russell McDougall Jade Anders John & Holly Erickson 5
Salem Lutheran Church July 2016 Worship & Event Calendar SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 3 7th Sunday after 9am Worship Pastor Ruth is on 4 Independence Day vacation July 1 5 through July 10. 6 7 1 8 2 9 10 8th Sunday after 9am Worship w/ H.C. Pr. Ruth @ Leadership 11 Conference 12 13 Circle Meetings 9am Morning Circle 2pm Afternoon Circle 7pm Evening Circle 14 15 16 17 9th Sunday after 18 19 20 21 22 23 9am Worship 24 10th Sunday after 25 26 27 28 29 30 9am Worship 6pm - Items for Newsletter need to be in! 8pm Church Council Newsletter printed 31 11th Sunday after 9am Worship w/ H.C. Salem Lutheran Church P.O. Box 128 Hitterdal, MN 56552 218-962-3213 E-mail: salemchurch@feltontel.net Web: www.salemhitterdal.com Pastor Ruth Popkin Cell #: 508-450-9860 E-mail: pastor.popkin@gmail.com Office hours: Tues.-Thurs: 1:30-4:30pm 6 Penny Herzog, Secretary Home #: 218-596-8602 Cell #: 701-361-0593 School #: 596-8853 E-mail: pherzog54@gmail.com Office hours: Wednesdays : 10am-2:00pm Office hours: Thursdays : 1-3pm Saturdays - as needed