July Newsletter 2017 Dinner and a Movie Event Viewing of: Rick Steve s LUTHER and the Reformation Sunday, August 20, 2017 Time: 4pm-8pm Location: NSLC for the Big Screen Please bring a dish to pass Themed Pot Luck: German Cuisine Followed by the movie and a discussion. The year of 2017 marks the 500 th Anniversary of the Reformation. In 1517, the German monk Martin Luther collected 95 points to stoke discussion about the corruption of the medieval Church. This video explains the story and how it changed Christianity forever. SIMPLY GIVING Don t forget that as you make plans for summer holidays and time away, your church still needs you! Have you considered utilizing the SIMPLY GIVING program to contribute to the life of the congregation even when you are away? SIMPLY GIVING is a Thrivent program which allows you to contribute to Dallas Lutheran or New Scandinavia Lutheran through electronic funds transfer. If you are interested in this opportunity contact Rhonda in the office. She can assist you in signing up for this convenient program. For more information, checkout Thrivent Simply Giving at https://www.thriventcu.com/ explore/manage-my-business-or-ministry/simplygiving We wish to thank all who visited, sent cards, prayers, gifts, and phone calls when Gary was in Regions Hospital, Dove Health Care Rice Lake and while home now. We also want to thank everyone for their good wishes, coming to our 50 th Anniversary, food, serving, gifts and most of all being our relatives and friends. God has blessed us richly in 50 years and continues to bless and take care of us. With sincere thanks for everything, Gary and Marion Wigen and Family 1
THANK YOU Thank you to those who gave cards, gifts, calls for my 90 th birthday party. Thanks to the ladies who helped in the kitchen. Carl E. Huset THANK YOU Thank you for all the cards, prayers and well wishes on our 25 th Anniversary. Arthur & Gladys Huset THANK YOU Thank you to Gary & Marion Wigen for hosting the Annual Red Cedar Float on June 25. NOISY OFFERING Dallas Church June-tornado victims, potential matching funds. July-Villalobo Family August-loose change offering from Worship in the Dallas Park, August 13 will go to Dallas Park Improvement Fund New Scandinavia Church July Barron Food Pantry JOINT WORSHIP SERVICES FOR THE SUMMER July 2 nd August 13 th September 3 Fourth of July weekend DLC 9 AM Blessing of the Pets 10 AM Joint Worship at 10:00 AM Outdoor Worship in the Dallas Park; 11:00 AM Dallas Fire Dept. Chicken Dinner. Labor Day Weekend 9 AM at New Scandinavia Blessing of The Pets Service Sunday, July 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the Courtyard at Dallas Lutheran Church Philosophical Reasoning 2
Why Bless the Animals? When we bless something, we focus our attention on the perfection that God put into it when God created it. When we bless what is good in our lives we increase it, adding our positive energy to the positive energy that is already a part of it. The Rev. Heather Kistner, will perform a hands-on Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 10:00AM outside in the Courtyard at Dallas Lutheran. This blessing includes horses, rabbits, hamsters, snakes, birds, turtles, iguanas, fish, guinea pigs, ferrets, hedge hogs, geckos, gerbils, mice, and of course, dogs and puppies, cats and kittens. Each animal is blessed for a long life, good health and a happy home. The owner is blessed with a charge for their unique responsibility to ensure the animals well-being as well as their relationship can continue to be a blessing. Where is the Blessing Held? This is an outdoor event, (rain or shine) and will be held in the courtyard of the Dallas Lutheran Church; near back church parking lot. Must the Animals be Leashed? It is amazing how well the animals get along together in this special setting, but we do encourage pet owners to bring their pets in carriers or on leashes. It assures the owners that nothing is going to startle the animal and cause it to run away in a strange neighborhood. Who is served by a Blessing of the animals? Animals are an extension of the family and very much beloved by their owners. Many people fuss over their pets in the same way they do their children and are very upset when their animals become ill or make their transition. By honoring the significance of these special family members, we provide joy and comfort to their owners - and the pets benefit as well. Owners have reported that the blessing drew forth more loving behavior in their pets. Some owners have reported better health for themselves and their animal - after a blessing. Animals help to create community by introducing animal-lovers to other animal-lovers and helping them find a common ground. And this event fosters intergenerational communion, attracting visitors in strollers, wheelchairs, on bicycles, on foot and on walkers, by horseback, in trucks, cars and on motorcycles. Why hold a Blessing of the Pets in your church or community? This patterns after the Feast of Day of St. Francis of Assisi, who was especially loved for acknowledging the Spirit of God in all creatures. Our mission statement is In Christ, we are called to reach, teach and celebrate God s Word Contest: Design our Mission Statement Letterhead The winner will receive $25 Cash! We are looking for folks to come up with a design for our mission statement that captures the people, our mission and our call to serve Christ. Submit your designs to Rhonda in the office by August 1 st, and we will present to the congregation the new letterhead in September! 3
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT NEW SCANDINAVIA LUTHERAN New Scandinavia Lutheran Church will be having Vacation Bible School on August 14-17, 2017 at the church from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Supper will be from 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. This will include grades pre-k thru 5 th grade. The children that are 6 th thru 12 th grade will be asked to help if available. Please contact Kristal Gifford if you are interested in helping. DAVID MIDBOE PERFORMANCE David and his students are in concert at Dallas Lutheran Church Sunday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served following. ALL ARE INVITED! Free-will offering JULY BIRTHDAYS 4
David Dau 07/01 Ann Wicken 07/03 Linda Rasmussen Holmstrom 07/06 Jan Leibrich 07/06 Winnifer LaGesse 07/07 Briana Klefstad 07/08 Brent Wicken 07/11 Caitlin Davis 07/11 Cassondra Link 07/12 Sarah Dodge 07/15 Annabelle Rasmussen 07/16 Jessica Ebler 07/17 Lucy Bryngelson 07/18 JoHanna Hundley 07/18 Julie Jari 07/20 Robert Bryngelson 07/21 Betty Reichert 07/23 Gerald Larson 07/26 Sharon Johnson 07/27 Julie Ebler 07/29 Madeline Mickelson 07/30 Teagan Mickelson 07/30 NO COUNCIL MEETING IN JUNE AT NEW SCANDINAVIA Next meeting will be July 11, at 6:30 p.m. NS CIRCLES WILL BE MEETING NS Circles will meet Thursday, July 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Bethany Circle will lead the Bible study and furnish lunch. WELCA WOMEN There will be NO WELCA meeting in July. The next meeting will be August 17, at 1:30 p.m.the agenda will be Birthdays, Senior Recognition, Election of Officers. Hostesses: Carol Solie & Mary Ann Rasmussen. WELCA MEETING ON JUNE 15 AT NEW SCANDINAVIA The WELCA met Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 1:30pm. We opened the meeting by singing God of Our Fathers. Marion gave devotions on Romans 8:2. August 14-15 is Women s retreat at Luther Park. Mike Otto and David Martinson gave a presentation on the Flag. They talked about Flag etiquette and then presented the Flag followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. They told us how to display a Flag, and how to retire a flag. As they folded the Flag Debbie Rasmussen read what each of the 13 folds stand for. A group of ladies sang You re a Grand Ole Flag. Debbie Rasmussen read Flag of the Free We sang God Bless Our Native Land We closed with the Lord s Prayer and Table Prayer. Submitted by Chris Broten, Secretary 5
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TREASURER S REPORT NEW SCANDINAVIA LUTHERAN CHURCH May 2017 Beginning Balance 5,773.39 Income Checking Interest 56.07 General Fund Contributions 5,471.61 Missions Inc. 220.00 Noisy Offering Inc 304.66 General Income 6,052.34 Income to Funds Building Fund 30.00 Sunday School Fund 89.00 Memorials In memory of Violet Sanders 119.00 Sunday School Fund 85.00 In memory of Hazel Christianson Undesignated 95.00 Expense Benevolence 500.00 Noisy Offering 304.66 Worship Other 207.97 Sunday School Exp. 124.80 Pastor Housing Allowance 1,431.46 Pastor Pension & Health 739.70 Soc. Sec Allowance Exp. 167.08 Pastor Salary 752.55 Cemetery Payroll Taxes 41.00 Cemetery Salary 536.00 Custodian Salary 160.00 Parish Sec Payroll Taxes 31.32 Parish Secretary Salary 409.38 Advertising 45.50 Copier Maintenance 50.66 Office Supplies 81.77 NS Office Supplies 5.00 Pastor Auto Allowance 150.76 Website 39.95 Electricity 152.59 Telephone 837 1041 90.71 Telephone 837 1795 50.82 Building Maintenance 15.28 Cemetery Support 113.95 Total Expenses 6,202.91 Ending Balance 5,622.82 7
DALLAS LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship NEW SCANDINAVIA LUTHERAN 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Pastor David Whelan is the emergency contact when Pastor Heather is at continuing Education and vacation at 715-495-1542 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9:00 a.m. Joint Worship/DL 10:00 a.m. Blessing of the Pets /DL Court yard Rhonda off today Office Closed 10:00 a.m. Faith Circle at Dallas Park Independence Day Office Closed 10:00 a.m. WELCA/DL 11:30 a.m. Senior Lunch/DL 1:30 p.m. Circle/NS 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Noisy Offering 2:00 p.m. David Midboe & Students Concert/DL 1:30 p.m. Faith Circle/DL 2:00 Bible Briefing/NS 3:00 Prayers/NS 6:30 p.m. Council Meet/NS 2:00 p.m. H & G Circle/DL 11:30 a.m. Senior Lunch/DL 6:30 p.m. Council Meet/DL NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Vacation Bible School June 11-13 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Dallas Church 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 VBS children sing/dl 11:30 a.m. Senior Lunch/DL Pastor Heather Continue Education July 15-19 Pastor Heather vacation July 20-25 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 8:30 a.m. Quilting/DL 11:30 a.m. Senior Lunch/DL 30 31 Pastor Heather vacation July 20-25 Rhonda on vacation July 26-31 Rhonda on vacation July 26-31 No quilting at NS during the Summer-start again Sept. 20/NS Thursday, July 13 10 th Triennial Gathering in Minnesota/WELCA NS 8
DALLAS LUTHERAN CHURCH JULY SERVANTS 9:00 a.m. Service 10:00 a.m. Fellowship DATE USHER READER COMMUNION FELLOWSHIP July 2 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 a.m. Joint Worship at Dallas Blessing of the Pets 10:00 a.m./dl July 9 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Noisy Offering Sunday Kim Weltzin Hedtke s Kistner s Weltzin s Belva Flynn Weltzin s July 16 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Hedtke s July 23 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost VirJean Hedtke Belva Flynn July 30 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost VirJean Hedtke NEW SCANDINAVIA LUTHERAN CHURCH JULY SERVANTS 10:30 a.m. Service 9:30 a.m. Fellowship DATE USHER READER COMMUNION FELLOWSHIP July 2 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 9 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Noisy Offering Sunday 9:00 a.m. Joint Worship at Dallas Lutheran Church and 10:00 a.m. Blessing of the Pets in Court Yard/DL Dave & Louise Driver Debbie Schieffer Debbie Schieffer Gladys Huset July 16 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost April & Doug Severude April Severude Myrtle Severude July 23 Seventh Sunday after Dawn Bryngelson Gladys Huset Gladys Huset Dawn Bryngelson Pentecost July 30 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Barb & Jerry Huset Barb Huset Debbie Schieffer 9
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Dallas Lutheran Church New Scandinavia Lutheran Church 101 East Dallas Street, P O Box #157 Dallas, WI 54733 *Return Service Requested Pastor Heather Kistner Cell Ph. 715-308-3216 Office 715-837-1795 dallasns@yahoo.com Administrative Assistant Rhonda Candler Dallas office 715-837-1490 dallaslc@chibardun.net Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00-1:00 Friday-closed Phone Service: 715-837-1414 11