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June 2007
From the Pastor’s Desk:
When it comes to supply and demand, we do things backward here at
activity tends to drop off some in the summer as we take vacations, travel,
and spend time in the outdoors.
Recognizing this reality, we adjust our schedules by cutting back on
activities such as Sunday school, quilting, confirmation, board and
committee meetings, etc.
But when it comes to worship, we do just the opposite.
During the time when worship attendance tends to be lowest, we
increase our number of services from one to two.
Sunday tends to be more formal; midweek more relaxed.
The reason
This summer we are moving the midweek service from Wednesday to
Monday, at 7 p.m. Reasons for
doing this:
·
By being closer to the weekend, it reminds people that the midweek service
is not a separate worship service, but is an opportunity for those not in
town over the weekend to catch up on what they missed.
·
It helps the pastor and others who have a leading role in worship to focus
on one service at a time, rather then carrying over one service while
preparing for the next.
·
It helps people to stay on schedule.
Many members were never clear on whether the Wednesday service was a
continuation of the previous Sunday or a preview of the coming Sunday.
At the end of the summer, we will reevaluate whether this schedule is
helping us accomplish our
mission. In the meantime, I
invite you to enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule that allows you to
stay connected in worship while enjoying what summer in
Pastor Nate
May 10, 2007
The meeting was called to order by President Warren
Wood, with the following members in attendance: Bert Henry,
M/S.C by Helen Mosman and Bert Henry to approve the April minutes with a change of $ 4,603.00 balance in the Endowment Fund. Committee members will also serve three years, rather than two years.
Correspondence: Pastor shared letters from the confirmands.
Pastor’s Report:
a) Pastor Robert Buschkemper from ELCA will not be visiting
been canceled.
b) Pastor Nate has a canoe trip planned for Senior LYO June 24-27 in
confirmed they will be going.
Treasurer’s Report was presented by
M/S/C by Chuck Eilers and John Schlaht to approve the treasurer’s report.
a) Easter offering was approximately $ 1,000, which will go to the Well Drilling program in
b) Interest of $ 254.06 from CD
c) Money from campers working at HS concession stands has been deposited.
d) Bills from the sound stage came in under $500 and have been paid.
e) $ 1,175 has come in from Wanda Petersons’ memorial.
f) $ 38.50 was given in offerings for Joyful Noise.
g) Easter breakfast raised $ 414—to Ministerial Alliance.
Old Business: No old business to discuss.
New Business:
a) Sealed 2007 pledges will be placed in your mailboxes. This will give you an idea where you are in
giving and allow everyone to plan ahead going into summer months.
b) M/S/C by
Training May 21st from 8-12. They will pay the fee as set.
c) Brief discussion was held about the various committees needing members and encouraging others
to join committees.
d) M/S/C by Helen Mosman and
Levine for a three year term. M/S/C by Helen Mosman and Bert Henry to accept Jack Keuter, who
will be replacing LaVerne Anderson.
Committee reports were presented:
a) Christian Education:
Met May 1, with Linda Aaseng as a new member.
will be held in July. The last day of Sunday School is May 13th and Kid Squad ended May 9th. The
committee is looking at ways to increase Sunday school attendance with a new curriculum. The
Akkaloo curriculum is being looked at on the website, and a video series during opening is being
considered. Pastor would like to meet with Sunday School kids on the 4th Sunday of each month.
b) Evangelism has not met.
c) Social Ministry:
Dennis Nardy reported that
are looking at sending care packages to members in the military, doing some type of mission work
for refugees
in
volunteers to help with delivering Meals on Wheels. Next meeting will be June 3rd after church to
finalize plans for Open Table.
d) Church Property met on May 3rd with Arlan Biere being elected chairman. Ben Herzberg is looking
at the water spots in fellowship hall, the back steps will be painted and windows caulked. The
speakers have been raised and tilted.
e) Worship & Music: The summer schedule will begin the first Sunday in June, with installation of
officers. Sunday morning services will be at 9:00am, evening services will be held on Monday
evenings at 7:00pm, instead of Wednesday evenings. Summer schedule will run June through
August.
f) Stewardship has not met.
g) Finance: met on April 24, 2007 and reported that the Selander Fund will go into the
Endowment Fund and continue with the original intent of out reach. Members reviewed the
proposed materials titled “Leave a Legacy” and determined it not to be appropriate at this time.
It was decided to add a line to Addendum II for a “Donor” to sign giving permission his/her name be
used in a newsletter announcement acknowledging a gift to the Fund. It is also recommended the
Endowment Fund have a separate account ID number from that of the church, but to have the
accounts at one bank. M/S/C by Joan Lieneman and Sherrie Nissen to approve the changes
recommended by the Finance committee.
h) other:
Helen Mosman and
complete specifying where the memorial money and the intent of memorial donations go. M/S/C to
obtain bonding for the Treasurer of the Church and the Endowment Fund.
M/S/C by
The next council meeting will be June 21, 2007 at
6:30pm. Opening devotions will
be led by
Respectfully submitted;
Pvt.
Aaron Cunningham, Charles Foster, lla Groff,
Marge Hanson,
Shirley Loos, Janice Peterson,
Helen Schadde, Don Swanson, and Maxine Whan.
We
ask God to send his Holy Spirit to comfort and strengthen these
individuals.
Pfc.
Matthew Cruse, Major David Cruse, Pvt. Aaron Cunningham,
Chief Msgt. David Groff, Sgt. Luke Kinkade, Sgt. Mark Kinkade, Str.
Airman Travis Mathis, Cpl.
James Paup, Airman 1st Class Zacary Sedlmayr, Sgt. Matt Tysdal,
Col. Vic Wager III---We
ask God to lead our young men and women who are protecting our country and
serving in the
June
Birthdays
06/02
David Buck
06/10 Tony Cass
06/21 Mary Richards
06/04
Cliff Olsen
Charles Foster
06/22 Dick Engelson
06/06
Colby Burg
06/12 Floyd Nesbit
06/24 Codie Cook
06/07
Carol Ott
06/14 Ella Groff
06/25 Judy Woods
06/07
Julie Shaffer
Breta Kinkade
06/27
06/08
Barb Jacobsen
06/20 Linda Aaseng
06/30 Brian Toycen
June
Anniversaries
06/04
Vic & Betty Wager
06/24
06/21
06/23
LaVerne & Joyce Anderson
06/30
Charles s& Ella Groff
OUR RESPONSE TO
GOD’S LOVE
Avg. May’s Attendance
Sunday: 105
May’s
Offerings (May 1-31)
Financial Report for May
1-31)
Current & Loose $ 7,898.25 Monthly Budget $ 8,325.81
Replacement 65.00 Current & Loose 7,898.25
Sunday School
2.00
Under Budget
(427.58)
World Hunger 5.00
Because God said, “Bring the whole tithe…Test me in this and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.” Malachi 3
We
still have openings for the canoe trip June 24-27th.
We will be meeting at 6:30, Wednesday, June 6th to go over
details about what to bring.
Sealed 2007 pledges have been placed in your mailboxes.
This will give you an idea where you are in giving and allow everyone
to plan ahead going into summer months.
Adrian Richardson and Celeste Ogren will be married on June 16, 2007.
They will make their home in Grimes,
Grimes, IA
50111
Thank you for the cards, messages of sympathy, food and memorials we
received when my father, Sam Faber, passed away.
Your kindness has been such a comfort to us.
Carol and Bill Ott and families.
Lutheran Day at the I-Cubs
Sunday, June 24th
Brought to you by
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
10:00 a.m.
Pre-Game Festivities
* Free Thrivent Builds ball caps
* Continental breakfast for early birds
* Hot Dogs and chips
* Kid’s Corner
* Special Guests
10:30 – 10:50 a.m.
Worship
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Live Music with “Tropical Steel”
1:05 p.m. Iowa Cubs Game
begins in downtown
Contact Bev Butler at
782-4050 for YOUR FREE TICKET.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
From
Christopher
Cass, son of Peggy & Tony Cass, plans to attend Hawkeye Tech in
Jessica
Riley, daughter of Barb &
Ben Wilson,
son of
From
Adrian
Richardson, son Lacey & Mike Richardson, graduated from the
Women of the ELCA
June Newsletter
Summer has arrived so there will be know circle meetings during June,
July or August. Joyce Anderson
and Judy Woods will be attending the 20th annual Western Iowa
Synodical Women’s Convention at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Humboldt, June
23rd. Joyce will be
our voting delegate.
If anyone has news or concerns for the women during the summer months
please contact met, Bev
Have a great summer and we will resume in the fall.
Bev Butler
Tuesday Quilters:
In addition to the 103 quilts we took to
The quilt which was auctioned off for Lakeside Camp @ East Okoboji
brought in $110.00.
Two quilts are being taken to
We’ve adjourned for the summer and will resume September 4th
in the fall.
Joyce Anderson
Christian
Education Committee
May 1, 2007
Those in attendance were Bert Henry,
Confirmation went well.
The ladies are working on the quilts for the graduating seniors. Willard Peterson is covering the cost of the quilts.
Discussion on the
Randy and Joni Cook will take over the Junior High LYO in the fall. Jodi and Andy Hitz are considering being leaders for the Senior High LYO.
Kid Squad ended on May 9th. Bert suggested dividing up the kids into two age groups. Some discussion, while great, isn’t appropriate for the young kids. Other things mentioned in the discussion was mentioning prayer concerns to the group and service projects.
The cost for individuals to go to camp is $350. The goal is to give $250 per child from the church to help cover the costs. With the number of kids going the goal is to have $1000. The kids have been working at the concession stand at the high school and have raised some of the money for the camper ships.
Pastor mentioned he would like to see members from
The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 5th at 4pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Creston’s American Cancer Society, RELAY FOR LIFE, will be held from 6pm on
Friday, June 8th through 6am on Saturday, June 9th.
If you would like to make a donation to the ACS or would like to buy
luminaries for $5 in honor or memory of a friend or loved one who has
battled cancer, there are sign-up sheets on the table in the narthex.
Anyone interested in signing up for a few “laps” around the track,
there is a sign-up sheet on the table for that also.
If we have enough walkers, we will set up a “camp” on the infield for
those who need a rest between laps.
If you have any questions please contact Lori Paup at 782-5748.
Please help the fight against cancer.
Your prayers, financial contributions and support is greatly
appreciated.
Celebrate World
Refugee Day
On June 20th, World Refugee Day will be recognized throughout the globe. This day honors refugees, many of whom have fled unspeakable persecution, oppression, war and even genocide. it celebrates their bravery to hope for a better life and to take the often dangerous journey that leads from to a new location that holds this hope of safety and peace.
LSI will be celebrating World Refugee day on Saturday,
June 23rd in
June Worship Team
June 3rd
June 17th
Ushers: Tim
Kenyon, Alex Kenyon,
Ushers:
Greeters: Barb Kenyon, Barb Bjorn Communion Assistant: Joan Lienemann
Reader: Tim Kenyon Cookies & Coffee: Bjorns and Olsens
Communion Assistant: Joan Lieneman
Acolyte: June 18th
Cookies & Coffee: Cliff and Lois Olsen Joan Lienemann
June 4th
Joan Lienemann June 24th
Ushers:
June 10th Greeter: Barb Bjorn
Greeter: Barb Kenyon Reader: Tim Kenyon Coffee & Cookies: Bjorns & Olsons
Acolyte:
Cookies & Coffee: Cliff and Lois Olsen June 25th
Joan Lienemann
June 11th
Joan Lienemannn