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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Le Center, MN 56057
David A. Aaker, Pastor
Office #507/357-2212
Office e-mail: [email protected]
THANK YOU SHIRLEY!!!!!
J U L Y 2015 LAMPLIGHTER
WILL THERE BE ENOUGH?????
In my morning devotions this morning, I read again, the feeding of the 5000. I have grown in
my love for that story more and more. Sometimes as a church, and certainly in our society, we often
hear: “they’re won’t be enough.” “We had enough to make the budget the last 30 years, but I am not
sure we will have enough this year, so we better cut back even more.” There are many other
statements that I have heard over the years. “Will there be enough?”
The story of the feeding of the 5000 is a wonderful story of doubt and faith. The disciples
said, there isn’t enough. There are only a couple of fish and a few loaves. But Jesus took the fish and
the loaves, blessed and gave thanks and gave it for all to eat. And ALL were satisfied with 12 baskets
left over.
SOOOOO - what about our needs as a church? Will there be enough? We voted
unanimously to continue with the tuck pointing project. We will need to replace the shingles on the
parsonage this year. And there are a number of other projects that need our attention. Will there be
enough?
After 42 years Shirley Germscheid is retiring as secretary for St. Paul Lutheran. She
will officially retire from this position on June 30th.
As we gather in worship on Sunday, June 28th, we are invited to say thank you for her
42 years of faithfulness in service to our church and community. We will share in time of
giving thanks to her at the close of our worship on the 28th. If you would like to share some
memories of Shirley in the office, you may send them to Pastor Dave in the office and we
will share them with Shirley on that day. We will gather in the Gathering Place for coffee &
goodies following our time of sharing.
Let’s gather together and say Thank You Shirley! God bless you as you begin a new
chapter in your life!
Our Stewardship
Worship Attendance:
Sun. May 3
Sun., May 10
Sun., May 17
Sun., May 24
Sun., May 31
What if you gave what you can and I gave what I can give and we each said that? I bet you
that there would indeed be enough. This church belongs to God and you and I have been called to be
stewards of this building. As stewards of this place, God says that there will be enough. Will you
and I believe in Him and trust Him in the days ahead?
The picture is a stained glass window that I built called the “Loaves and the Fish”. Please
know and believe that there is enough!!!!! Thanks be to God.
Pastor Dave
- (May 2015)
Pastor’s Devotional Line: 651-203-4195
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Church Website: www.stpaul-lc.org
Average attendance in May on Sunday morning = 126
Balance on hand as of 4/30/15
Income to General Acct.
+
Expense
Balance on hand as of 5/31/15
$ +
345.86
12,844.00
15,195.61
$ - 2,005.75
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Lifetouch Picture Directories are here – if you had your picture
taken or submitted a picture please stop and pick up your book.
They are labeled with your name on it and are on the pew in the
back of the church.
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St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
June 10, 2015 Council Meeting Minutes- 7:30 pm
Council Members Present: Pres. Gary Johnson, Jim Reddemann, Michele Liebhard, ,
Connie Harmeyer, Barb Krohn, Larry Zinke, Dayna Thelemann
Absent: Gary Novotny, Melanie Vollmer, Pastor Dave, Treas. Marilyn Novotny
Opening Devotions: Pres. Gary Johnson
Approval of May 13th meeting minutes: Motion to approve May meeting minutes by
Dayna T. and seconded it by Connie H. Motion approved and carried.
Treas. Report: We have a plus balance of $2038.17. Motion to approve the Treas. report by
Jim R. and seconded by Larry Z. Motion approved and carried.
Committee Reports as follows:
Evangelism & Worship: Michele reported discussion held on a retirement open
house for Pastor. His last Sunday is Aug. 16th. Barb to head this up. Discussed new hymnals
and inviting Robyn to July meeting if she is available to get her input. Discussion held but
tabled until July meeting about whether we do outside coffee hour this summer.
Stewardship: Larry stated they met.
Ed. & Youth: Connie reported they will meet June 17th.
Property & Maintenance: Discussion held on side door on east to be replaced.
Currently securing bids for reroofing of parsonage and painting Fellowship Hall.
Approval of new agenda and add the secretarial contract: Motion to approve by Dayna
T. and seconded by Larry Z. Motion duly carried.
New Agenda:
Tuck Pointing: Pres. Gary Johnson and Jim Reddemann met with Jerome Stanoch.
He will paint and calk damage in church as well. He warrants his work for 2 years. Time
frame will be as follows; Limestone for replacing has to be custom cut. The contractor needs
money up front for this. The limestone will be delivered to us by late Fall. By then the
weather will not be conducive for this kind of work so the stone will be stored until work can
begin in the Spring. Paid $22,000 up front. Pres. Gary wishes to thank the 1st Nat’l Bank and
Ken Schmidt from the Endowment Committee for securing funds to move forward with this
needed project.
Sunday School Flooring: Both Barb and Jim presented their bids and after discussion it was
decided to accept Miller Custom Floor’s bid from Le Sueur for $1553.00. Motion made by
Barb K. to accept the bid with money for this project to be taken from Property and
Maintenance. Seconded by Michele. Motion duly carried. Page 3
Parsonage Roof: Jim reported there is poor venting in roof and shingles are not under
warranty. Currently securing bids for new roof.
Shirley’s Party: Pres. Gary to touch base with this committee to see what their needs may
be.
Secretarial Contract: After discussion held on contract Jim R. made a motion to accept and
Larry Z. seconded it. Motion duly carried.
With no further business to discuss Jim R. made a motion to adjourn and Connie H. seconded
it.
Closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sec. Barb Krohn
RISE UP TOGETHER
Thank you to many of you who have “taken stock in our youth”. We are still selling
stock and invite your support. Please note a change: A suggested donation for a share of
stock is a minimum of $25. or for a family $50. or any other amount. As a stock holder
you will be invited to a banquet meal at 5 PM in the backyard of the parsonage on July
12th (change of time). We will share what we plan to do while we are in Detroit.
Those attending include: Hannah Chadderdon, Emily Chadderdon, Jonathan Davies,
Brianna Jenson, Abbie Larsen, Kailey Mach, Anya Menk, Austyn Menk, Brett Nichols,
Amanda Onken, Jacob Peterson, Ashley Roemhildt, Carter Simon, Brittney Tiede, Molly
Tiede, Gracelyn Vollmer, Courtney Whipps and adults, Beth Chadderdon, Marjorie Larsen,
Vicki Mach, Emily Onken, Jessica Whipps, and Pastor Dave
We will be traveling with others from Le Sueur, New Prague, German Lake and
Chaska.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
You may purchase stock from any of those listed above or by placing your gift in the
offering plate. Checks can be made out to St. Paul Youth Gathering.
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WELCOME to Tammy Anderson who takes over the church office duties
on July 1st – she is our new Office Manager.
“Healing Takes Time”
Fall Retreat – Sept. 18 – 20, 2015
Interdenominational Retreat – The Franciscan Retreat & Spirituality Center in Prior Lake.
Retreat will focus on 5 different types of grief: Loss of Child, Loss of Spouse, Loss through
Suicide, Pregnancy & Infant Loss, and Loss of Sibling/Parent. Breakout sessions with
facilitators that have experienced similar losses.
Keynote: Bob Labat, Minneapolis “Making a Choice” Bob & his wife, Dixie, chose to
become ‘Better vs Bitter’ after the loss of four of their five children at different times. For
more information contact Marlene Hunt – 507-931-2320 or email:
[email protected]. – Hope United Grief Group
On Sun., July 5th as part of the Elysian 4th of July celebration,
everyone is invited to the First Annual Sakatah Sing-Along from 1111:45 a.m. Join area singers on the Singing Hills Trail at the Elysian
wayside rest for some popular patriotic, fold & religious songs led by the
Hootenanny Annies. Some bleacher seating will be available or bring a lawn
chair or blanket if you like!
St. Mary’s Church Festival with roast beef dinner, served Family Style;
seating from 11:15-1:30 pm on Sunday, June 28th.
The Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Tues., June 30, 1-­‐7pm at the American legion Club, Le Center. Page 5
Let us pray for each other . . .
We pray for those in our church, members
& *non-members that have been sick,
hospitalized, having surgeries, or are now
home recovering. Prayer Concerns –
Mitch Overn, Sue Schmidt
Our Christian Sympathy & Prayers to:
The Family of Jennifer Tiede (daughter of
Willmar & Dolores Tiede), age 63. She died
in June, 2015 and was a member here in the
past.
The Family of Ed Krueger, age 82. His
funeral was held at St. Paul Lutheran Church,
Le Center on June 17th.
Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Baptism:
On June 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Kal VincePatrick Mason, son of Brett & Marni
(Norgren) Mason. He was born July 5, 2013
in Faribault.
Vacation Bible School will be held Sun., July
26 – Thurs., July 30.
The theme is
“EVEREST’ ‘Conquering Challenges with
God’s Mighty Power’. A light supper will be
served at 5:30 and class starts at 6:00-8:30
p.m. If you can help, call Vicki Mach 3574563 or the church office 357-2212. If you
have not registered your child yet, please call
Vicki Mach at 357-4563.
We are looking for volunteers (2 or 3) to
take over our annual collection program
for Layettes and School Bags for World
Relief.
Arlene O’Brien and Dorothy
Flicek are looking to retire, but will work
with and train anyone who is interested.
Worship Assistants
in J U L Y
Altar Guild: Gail Novak, Julie Scott,
Arlene O’Brien, Jane Sapp,
Marsha O’Malley
Bulletin Sponsors: (cost: $20.00)
July 5 – Curt & Kay Kuethe
July 12 – Harold & Terry Sladek
July 19 – Larry & Diane Zinke
July 26 – Weller Family
Prepare For Worship
JULY
in July
BIRTHDAYS
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Ushers:
July 5 – Wayne & Barb Krohn
July 12 – Mach Family
July 19 – Bob & Jane Sapp
July 26 – Dave & Debbie Struckman
Coffee Hour:
July 5 – Needed
July 12 – Harold & Terry Sladek
July 19 – Tom & Sheila Becker
July 26 – Fonseca Family
Count Money:
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Read the texts for Sunday before you come to
church.
Readings for July 5 – 6th Sunday after
Pentecost
Psalm 123
Lessons:
Readers:
July 5 – Needed
July 12 – Faye Aaker
July 19 – Jane Sapp
July 26 – Ruth Schley
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Ezekiel 2:1-5 and
2 Corinthians 4:12:2-10
Gospel: Mark 6:1-13
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Readings for July 12 – 7
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Sunday after
Pentecost
Psalm 85:8-13
Lessons: Amos 7:7-15 and
Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel: Mark 6:14-29
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Readings for July 19 – 8
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Sunday after
Pentecost
Psalm 23
Lessons:
Jeremiah 23:1-6 and
Ephesians 2:11-22
Gospel: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Readings for July 26 – 9th Sunday after
Pentecost
Psalm 145:10-18
Lessons: 2 Kings 4:42-44 and
Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel: John 6:1-21
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Travis Nichols, Harland Veen
Jeremy M. Fonseca, Tyler Hollom
Julie Scott
Kal Mason, David Ellertson
Patsy Lande, Louann Widmer, Kelly Reed,
Adrian Finnesgard
Bob Collins, Tammy Holicky, Tony Smith
Beth Barber, Barb Krohn
Barb Stuart
Kallie McGrath, Rhea McGrath, Brad
Peterson, Crystal Henken
Jeremy Bosacker, J’anna CindrichHolicky, Courtney Jacobson
Cheryl Collins, Dustin Tiede, Brittany
Moore, Dylan Holicky, Scott Christian
Doris Schmidt, Emily Schley
Bob Sapp, Bob Petrasek, Teddy Ellertson
Emma Heilman, Thomas West, Austin
Dvorak
Vonnie Brahs, Julie Lloyd, Matt Johnson,
Matt Johnson, David Zimmerman
Tom Heilman, Wayne Bratsch
Wes Bednar, Connie Hanek
Dodie Heilman, Sam Anderson, Caleb
Onken, Cynthia Ballman, Rick Peterson,
Emma Palmquist, Ella Palmquist
Michelle Liebhard, Braydon Tousley
Gary Widmer, Ashley Carey, Dylan
Hermel
Michaela Henken, Mary Ceplecha
Alexandra Novosad
Carolyn Roessler, Megan David
Jeanie Braun
Arya Menk, Brett Nichols, Adrianna
Tiede, Lori Klema, Silas Vlasak
Carl Menk, Sue McCullough
Joie Weller, Tyler Cesafsky, Amy
O’Malley, Eric Joseph