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FAITH LUTHERAN
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April - 2015
Volume 62 Issue 4
Faith Lutheran Church-ELCA
201 S. 4th Street, P.O. Box 305
Cameron, WI 54822
[email protected]
[email protected]
Monday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Office: 715/458-2788
Worship Line: 715/458-3200
www.faithcameron.org
Dear Friends in Christ,
Our book club book, Touching the Void, is about the real life adventure of two
men who climbed one of the most difficult mountains in the Andes of Peru.
Having fallen into a deep crevasse, Joe found himself alive with a severely broken
leg, all alone and knowing he was going to die. He lowered himself down deeper
into the crevasse and saw an opening through which he was able to miraculously
climbed out and live to tell about it. What I found interesting was that Joe, who
had been raised Catholic, later renounced his faith. He said that when he was in
the crevasse and knowing he was going to die, he didn’t call out to God once.
He realized he truly did believe there was no God and that death was simply the
end of life.
I found that hard to believe. They say there are no atheists in fox holes because when death is
near one will at least hope there is a God and the chance of a life to come. That’s what the Easter
message proclaims. I suspect there are many people who have similar thoughts as those of the
three women who went to Jesus’ tomb on Easter morning and heard the young man say that Jesus,
who was crucified, had been raised from the dead. The women “went out and fled from the tomb,
for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were
afraid.” (Mark 16:8) However you respond to the Easter message, the promise is that it is true.
There is a God. There is a resurrection. There is the promise of eternal life with God in a life to
come. For you! When it comes right down to it, I’ll put my faith in God’s Easter promise.
Living in the hope of Easter,
Pastor Loren
The Mission Statement of Faith Lutheran Congregation:
We, the children of God at Faith Lutheran Congregation, gathered by the Holy Spirit as loving Christian
people around Word and sacrament, strive together to witness to God’s grace in Jesus, inviting our neighbors
to share our journey towards discipleship.
2015 Easter Message from Bishop Rick Hoyme
I walked slowly down the hall to Vera's room. It was the day before Easter and I had spent much
of Holy Week bringing Communion to my church's shut-ins. But I had not yet crossed Vera off of
my list. Vera was in our local hospital, and Vera was dying. Perhaps this is why I waited to see
her last. Pastors aren't supposed to have favorites, but I always have, and Vera was one of my
favorites. I didn't want her to die.
As I sat by Vera's hospital bed, I confessed that I didn't have my Easter sermon done yet, and
even worse I told her, I really didn't like writing Easter sermons. "Everybody knows the story,"
I told her as I held onto her withered fingers, "and I never know what else to say."
It was time for Vera to become her pastor's pastor. "You have to tell them the story, because
some of them have never heard it." Her tired eyes shone and her face began to smile. "Pastor, so
many people need to hear that story. Just tell them what happened on Easter."
And then she closed those shining eyes. She was tired and I was just sad. I watched and listened
as her breathing grew deeper. How long will she sleep I wondered, and should I stay until she
wakes? I continued to hold on to those worn down hands. And then her eyes opened.
"Pastor, promise me you'll tell them the story." I wanted to say yes, but I could only nod, because
the words caught in my throat as tears ran from my eyes. "You'll do fine," she said. "You always
do."
Vera died a few days later, and as I sat with her family I remember asking if we could sing a song
at her funeral that I thought they knew. They thought it would be nice. "Mom liked that song."
And so we sang,
I love to tell the story; ’tis pleasant to repeat
What seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story, for some have never heard
The message of salvation from God’s own holy Word.
I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory,
To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
I love to tell the story, for those who know it best
Seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song,
’Twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long.
It's a good story. Have a blessed Easter.
Bishop Rick Hoyme,
Northwest Synod of Wisconsin -ELCA
Faith Lutheran Church Council Minutes
Tuesday March 24, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
These minutes are pending council approval
Present: Pastor Barker, Pam Frankenberg Florence Weise, Char Smith, Carol Moen. Wayne Brenholt, Bill
Knickerbocker, Shannon Martin, Paul Larson, Russell Mayfield, Rande Purdy, Rose Hale
Prayer:
Opened with Prayer
Covered and discussed Ministry Review with Pastor Laurie Skow-Anderson.
January Council Minutes:
Bill Knickerbocker made a motion to accept the January Council Minutes, seconded by Rande Purdy and passed.
Pastor's Report:
Confirmation interviews Wednesday, April 22. 5 council members needed to help with interviews.
Walking together synod event Saturday May 30 in Eau Claire. All congregation members encouraged to go.
Synod Assembly May 30-31 in Eau Claire, delegates are Wayne and Marilyn Brenholt and Pastor.
Preaching May 31 is Pastor Jim Gordon.
Community supper is Wednesday April 15, 2015 at 5:30.
Bill Knickerbocker made a motion to spend up to $300 on a new grill for the community suppers, seconded by
Wayne Brenholt and passed.
Presidents Report: (Russell Mayfield):
Going to get a date set for the Spring Clean-Up.
Florence Weise will work on Karen's 2015 contract and yearly evaluation. Pleased with all the extra's Karen does.
Florence Weise met with representatives for our church insurance.
Business Manager: (Florence Weise):
After meeting with the two insurance companies, Hastings was cheaper then Church Mutual. Recommended we
go with Hastings Insurance.
Bill Knickerbocker made a motion that we switch to Hastings Mutual, seconded by Pam Frankenberg and passed.
Also, been in touch with Betty at WITC for CPR/Defib class. Need 8-10 people to attend to be able to hold the
class. $17.09/person and $4.00/seniors. Florence Weise will schedule this class and let us know the date. Possible
dates are May 6 second choice is April 29.
A motion was made to make new member directories in 2016 by Shannon Martin, seconded by Bill
Knickerbocker and passed.
Continued next page
Council minutes cont.
New Business:
Spring Clean up
Building clean up
Treasurer (Wayne Brenholt):
Motion was made to move elevator fund money from general fund to building fund in 3 sections by Wayne
Brenholt, second by Florence Weise and passed.
General Fund $6,103.02*
Memorial Fund $2,649.29
Building Fund $15,467.54
Legacy Fund $6,711.49
Noisy Offering $2,214.93
($6,908.91 Designated for elevator)*
($2,566.00 in general fund not transferred)*
Next meeting is Tuesday April 21, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 by Bill Knickerbocker, second by Russell Mayfield and passed
followed by saying what we were thankful for.
Council Secretary
Rose Hale
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Holy Week
Seder Meal- April 1 at 5:30 pm – (For those that have signed up to attend)
Maundy Thursday Worship – April 2 at 6:30 pm
Good Friday Worship – April 3 at 8:00 pm (Note time change)
Easter Sunday
6:30 am Sunrise Service
7:30-9:15 am Easter Brunch
9:30 am Easter Service
Sunday School News
Happenings for April
April 5– Happy Easter
April 12– The Lord is my Shepherd-Bible Games
April 19– The Lord is my Shepherd-Cooking
April 26– The Lord is my Shepherd-Science Project
May 3– Last Fun Day!
Start planning your summer fun. Luther Park has great activity camps! Visit www.lutherpark.org
for information. Faith Lutheran Noisy Offering helps reduce camp cost.
THANK YOU to Mary Dodge and Mary Dexter for singing with the children weekly.
THANK YOU to Kirsten Huth for teaching weekly to the 3yr to Kindergarten students.
Education Committee Meeting ~ April 14 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Parents are welcome to attend!
High School Youth Group will be going bowling
on Sunday, April 19 at 3:00 pm. in Rice Lake.
Confirmation Sunday
will be April 26
at the 10:45 am. Service.
God’s blessings to our confirmands:
Meranda Richter, Kelsey Richter, Brianna Crotteau,
Hannah Richter, Makalyn Williams.
Please send your photos of Faith Lutheran group events to the church
office or “share” them on our facebook page.
FAITH LUTHERAN CHILD CARE CENTER
Happy spring! We have been looking forward to warm weather, playing outside, and
completing some updates to the outdoor learning environment (OLE).
We are taking quotes to place sod in the OLE, planning on placing pavers under the
pergola, and finishing the climbing wall that was installed last fall!
The Change and Thrive Review provided us with some insight as to how we are doing
and how the community views our services. Their affirmation of the work we are
doing helps to solidify our mission and ministry! The review team also provided us
with some excellent ideas for building the child care and church’s relationship! It
is this walk we take together that deepens our faith, and builds community and long
lasting relationships.
I cannot thank you all enough for the support of the child care! It is a wonderful
feeling to know that we can count on our congregation in this walk of “Faith”.
In faith and grace,
Brynne
Financials:
As of February 28, 2015
Revenue $12,788.40
Expenses $8,277.03
CHILD CARE COMMITTEE
Brynne Schieffer, Director
Bonnie Barker, Administrator
Trisha Falstad, Treasurer
Mary Dodge, Secretary
Carol Berg
Julie Emerson
Bill Knickerbocker
Tina Saffert
Pastor Loren
Volunteer Schedule APRIL 2015
Communion
Date
April
Ushers
Lectors
Assistants
Greeters
Acolytes
6:30 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
Dick Miller &
Curtis Dodge
Curtis Dodge
Chuck & Wanda
Brett
Bellows
Roux
Rolly Olson
5
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Arlan & Caren
Bonnie Barker
Bonnie Barker
Mark & Mary
Hannah
Brion
Richter
Klinder
April
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Dick Miller &
Neil Hoffman
Chuck & Wanda
Brianna
Bellows
Crotteau
Rolly Olson
12
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Arlan & Caren
Mary Dexter
Mark & Mary
Carter
Brion
Richter
Klinder
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
April
Ben & Darlene
Ben Haugen
Lois Miller
Harold & Debbie
Makalyn
19
Haugen
Bann
Williams
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Jim Lundeen &
Bonnie Barker
Caren Klinder
Donna Anderson
Henry
Jim Goede
Huth
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
April
Ben & Darlene
Judy Smith
Harold & Debbie
Peyton
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Haugen
Bann
Frank
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Jim Lundeen &
Curtis Dodge
Donna Anderson
Jamey
Jim Goede
Cotteau
Altar Guild Schedule
April 5
6:30
April 12
April 19
April 26
Norm & LaVonne
Mike & Brynne
Mike & Brynne
Olson
Schieffer
Schieffer
Norm & LaVonne
Olson
8:30
9:30
Mark & Mary
Brion
1
10:45
Maxine Huseth
ELCA Malaria Campaign
A child dies from malaria every 60 seconds. We are in a special moment to help turn this around. Since the start of the
ELCA Malaria Campaign, ELCA members and our companions overseas have already seen a reduction in the number of
deaths from this preventable, treatable disease. We are a church that believes God is calling us into the world — together.
Working through Lutheran partners in Africa, the ELCA Malaria Campaign is uniquely positioned to help provide
mosquito nets, education, testing, medication and more to help eliminate deaths from this disease — for good.
Our Approach
For many years, the ELCA has been supporting clinics and programs in Africa that provide health care. Now, through the
ELCA Malaria Campaign, we are focusing on malaria with new intensity. By joining hands with Lutheran partners in 13
African countries, we are becoming part of the global movement to make malaria history.
How we work
The ELCA Malaria Campaign funds programs of companion churches and Lutheran partners in education, prevention
and treatment of malaria by:

providing life-saving health care, including medicine to treat malaria

training pastors, church volunteers and health care providers to diagnose and treat malaria

teaching people how to protect themselves from the mosquitoes that spread malaria, recognize symptoms and seek
treatment

distributing insecticide-treated mosquito nets and providing training on proper use

providing preventative medication to protect pregnant women and their babies

encouraging governments to provide adequate health care and engage in malaria prevention activities

supporting community projects to control the environments where mosquitoes breed

promoting sustainable livelihoods through participation in village savings and loans groups so that community
members can afford mosquito nets, transport and health care

gathering people together to discuss the importance of malaria prevention and control
World Malaria Day is observed April 25. - See more at: http://www.ELCA.org/malaria
Community Enrichment Classes and Upcycling Workshops Offered at the Cameron ReStore
Barron County Habitat for Humanity will begin offering community classes and upcycling workshops at the ReStore
starting in April. Community classes are free to the public and will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm
at the ReStore in Cameron. Classes will cover a wide variety of topics including budgeting, finances, home upkeep,
landscaping, and gardening. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase ReStore merchandise before and
after the class. The first class will be held on April 7th at 6:00 pm. The topic will be Creating a Container Garden and will
be hosted by Cindy Willger of Roadside Greenhouse.
If you are looking to try your hand at crafts, Upcycling workshops will be held the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00
am at the Cameron ReStore. Upcycling is the process of repurposing old items into something new and unique.
Participants will pay a small fee to cover the cost of materials. The first upcycling workshop will be held on April 18th at
10:00 am. The project will be turning a cabinet door into a chalkboard.
Registration is required for both community classes and upcycling workshops. If you are interested in attending, please
visit our website, barroncountyhabitat.org and click on “Community Classes,” then “Class Schedule and
Registration” to look at the class schedules and fill in our online registration form.
WEEKLY GIVING REPORT
Offering needed each week: $2,658.00
February 22, 2015
Attendance
8:30 a.m. 91
Offering Received
$2,382.00
Building Fund
$ 72.00
Noisy Offering
$ 190.92
Attendance (Ash Wed.) 64
Attendance Lent Feb 25 68
March 1, 2015
Attendance
8:30 a.m. 79
Offering Received
$2,247.00
Simply Giving
$ 580.00
Building Fund
$ 31.00
Simply Giving Building $ 110.00
Noisy Offering
$ 106.62
Attendance Lent March 4 60
10:45 a.m. 19
Community Supper
Wednesday, April 15
5:30 p.m.
10:45 a.m. 42
Pregnancy Help Center News
March 8, 2015
Attendance
8:30 a.m. 36
10:45 a.m. 18
Offering Received
$1,271.00
Building Fund
$ 108.00
Noisy Offering
$ 108.76
Thrivent Choice Dollars$ 328.00
Attendance Lent Service March 11 50
March 15, 2015
Attendance
8:30 a.m. 118 10:45 a.m.
Offering Received
$3,187.00
Simply Giving
$1,625.00
Building Fund
$ 86.00
Noisy Offering
$ 109.29
Attendance Lent Service - March 18 54
March 22, 2015
Attendance
8:30 a.m. 62 10:45 a.m.
Offering Received
$ 1,875.00
Building Fund
$ 57.00
Noisy Offering
$ 98.25
Attendance Lent Service - March 25 56
Bring a dish to pass. Invite our community friends!
More details regarding the meal will be forthcoming.
Come & join in a fun evening!
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Spring is here, and the garage sales will be
popping up. It’s time to do your shopping
for the Pregnancy Help Center in Rice
Lake. Infant items to size 2 are needed as
well as blankets, quilts, receiving blankets,
bath blankets, etc.
Items may be placed in the metal cabinet
in the sewing room at any time, for a late
May delivery.
Submitted by
Norma Jenson
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May newsletter articles are due April 22nd.
Annual “Chance Quilt Sale”
Look for our annual “Quilt Chance Sale”
after Easter. We will have 4 or 5 really
nice quilts for you to take a “Chance”
on. We have a nice queen size, machine
quilted “Log Cabin” quilt in pastel colors
and a baby quilt in primary colors we
call “Blue Jeans Teddy.
MEMORIAL GIVING LIST
Homebound
* Child Care Center
Lyle Bonkrude
Gerry Ekern
* Feed My Starving Children - www.fmsc.org
Maynard Ekern
Joyce Holstrom
* Funding for the worship phone line so homebound people can listen to the service
($30/month)
Lorraine Hover
Violet Hover
Doraine Krug
Harris Johnson
* Cameron Food Pantry
Janice Nelson
Stacy Witkowski
* Habitat for Humanity
Ted & Carol Lieberherr
* Benjamin House (for the homeless) in Rice Lake
* Scholarships for sending children to Luther Park
Bible Camp
Sponsor the Phone Line - 2015
Remember in Prayer
Prayers of Well-Being
Our church
Our pastor, Loren Barker
Our bishop, Rick Hoyme
Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA
April Jerry & Bonnie Peterson in memory of their
parents
Prayers for our Servicemen and their families
LTC William Moen
Gunnery Sergeant Daniel Broom
Sergeant Gary Wilcox
Tech Sergeant Eric Richter
Sergeant Steve Thompson
Sergeant Andrew Cosgrove
First Lieutenant Ryan Hansen
June Arlyss Butler, Sue, Patty, Jarl & Brady in
memory of Bill Butler
Those that are dealing with health issues
September Carolyn Crotteau in memory of Dean
Raven
If you would like a prayer request, a visit from the
pastor or are hospitalized and would like to be added to
the list, please contact Pastor Loren at 715/458-2788.
~WANTED~
Someone to take over the decorating of the tables
for funerals. We do not have as many as before, and
I need the space that has been used to store these
items. There is a considerable amount of flowers
and napkins you may have, or you may do your own
decorating as you wish.
I need to know, so I can reclaim the space used. It
would not be convenient for me to travel to the
church to get them ready.
Sincerely,
Norma Jenson
May Arlyss Butler, Patty, Jarl & Brady in
memory of Reid Wallmow
July Rolly & Virginia Olson in memory of Glen
& Leona Olson and Malcolm & Kay Rudd
August David & Sharon Przybylski in memory of
their parents
October Dennis & Florence Weise in memory of
Robert & Lillie Lystie
November Mark & Mary Brion in memory of their
grandparents
December Melissa & Nathan Kallsen in memory
of Dorothy Beranek
Pastor Loren will be taking a week of continuing
education April 6-12.
Tom Mulderink will be preaching on April 12.
7:30 pm Alanon
12:00 Kallsen Family using
basement
10:45 am Worship/Confirmation
9:40 am Sunday School
9:00 am Quilting
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8:30 am Worship
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6:00 pm Church Council
5:15 pm Daisy Girl Scouts
7:30 pm Alanon
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7:30 pm Alanon
9:40 am Adult Bible Study
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10:45 am Worship
9:40 am Sunday School
9:40 am Adult Bible Study
8:30 am Worship
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Pastor - Continuing Ed.
10:45 am Worship
9:40 am Sunday School
6:00 pm Education Committee
9:00 am Quilting
5:30 pm Brownie Troop
Meeting
8:30 am Worship
9:40 am Adult Bible Study
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Easter Sunday
9:30 am Easter Worship
7:30 am Easter Brunch
7:30 pm Alanon
7
Tuesday
6:30 pm Bell Choir
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9
10
Good Friday
8:00 pm Good Friday Worship
6:30 pm Maundy Thursday
Worship
5:30 pm Seder Meal
Maundy Thursday
3
2
1
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
11
4
Saturday
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6:30 pm Bell Choir
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6:30 pm Bell Choir
5:30 pm Community Supper
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30
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1:00 pm Finance Committee
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9:30 am Bible Study
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9:30 am Bible Study
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6:30 am Easter Sunrise Service
Monday
Sunday
April - 2015
Faith Lutheran Church
PO Box 305
201 South 4th Street
Cameron, WI 54822
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