Lord of Life Lutheran Church
1143 N. 26th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone (701)223-2986
Fax (701)223-2987
www.lordoflifebismarck.org
LORD OF LIFE
MISSION STATEMENT
KNOW Christ, GROW in Christ,
and GO as Christ to the world.
May 2015
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sundays: 8:30 & 11:00 am
Wednesdays: 6:15 pm
May 24 Summer Worship Begins
– 9:30 am only
LORD OF LIFE CLERGY:
Pastor Nadine Lehr
(Mondays off)
Pastor Larry Giese
(Fridays off)
STAFF:
Youth & Family Director
- Janie Hague
Children’s & Family Ministry
Coordinator
- Cassie Theurer
Office Manager
- Chelsey Riepl
Office Assistant
- Linda Simmons
Custodian
- Brad Terry
LORD OF LIFE OFFICE
HOURS
Monday-Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Office will be closed from 12:00
– 1:00 pm Monday – Friday
May 26 – Summer Hours Begin
Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
LOL WEBSITE & E-MAIL
www.lordoflifebismarck.org
[email protected]
Answering machine is available
evenings and weekends when
office is not staffed.
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Family Meal
May 13th, 2015 5:00 pm
Summer Worship Schedule
Begins Sunday, May 24
9:30 am Sunday Worship
6:15 pm Wednesday Worship
Senior Sunday
May 17, 2015
And
Senior Wednesday
May 20, 2015
Upcoming Events in May
- May 13th – Family Meal
- May 16th – Family Service Project
- May 17th – Senior Sunday
Camp of the Cross Newsletter
The Camp of the Cross newsletter can now be read as a link off the
Lord of Life website or by going directly to the Camp of the Cross
website - www.campofthecross.com
Largos from Larry
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread
and the prayers. Acts 2:42
Pentecost is coming, and it is coming soon. Lent has come and gone. Easter is soon giving way
to the long green season of Pentecost. I love this time of year. The sun wakes me in the morning
through my bedroom window. It is like God’s wake-up alarm each day, “Hey Larry, WAKE
UP!” God’s snooze alarm doesn’t work anymore.
I recently came across an article written several years ago. This phrase was within the article
written about the prodigal son,
I am a child of God’s household.
Greatness is my birthright.
I am constantly within God’s new creation by grace,
becoming in the image of my prodigal Father.
So what to do with this? Globally, you are aware as well as I am of the turmoil in the Middle
East. It is appalling when one notes the enormous numbers of people who starve to death or die
from preventable disease every day in Africa. There is still a lost airliner somewhere in the
ocean. Closer to home, I wonder how the 2015 legislative assembly will impact our lives in
North Dakota. Locally, we have survived a wild fire just south of Bismarck. Thankfully there
was no loss of life or serious property damage. Lord of Life is on the edge of the wedding
season and summer activities. Youth are preparing for graduation from high school. Some are
preparing for their affirmation of baptism through summer mentorship. Some are preparing for
VBS and outdoor camp. Some among us are ill and need our constant prayers. Faith and life
centered in Biblical teaching, fellowship, worship, and prayer. These marks of the early church,
the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, worship, and prayer are also ours as well! These are the
strength of the church which belongs to each of us as members of the body of Christ, promised
through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. This is our hope in trying days and times and days
of rejoicing, “He is risen!” Now its Pentecost! The call is out to live in the grace of God’s love
and tell the story—of Jesus and his love. What will we say?
Embrace the days given unto us. Stand up and receive the day with out-stretched arms. Hold the
day as you would hold a new-born baby. Greet the day as you would welcome a long awaited
friend or family member at the airport or bus depot. It is much more than marking off a square
on a page of paper on your wall. It is being a part of community. It is a call to live! It is
connection—grace and forgiveness, life and salvation. Each day is a dazzling experience of
God’s household dressed in time. The richness becomes ours as we are engaged in reading
Scripture, Christian community, and daily prayer. Blessings for the journey!
In Christ’s service,
Pastor Larry
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Pastoral Acts
First Communion – Maundy Thursday, April 2nd, 2015
McKenna J. Geiger
Cameron J. Hintz
Taylor Ann Johnson
Kiefer Scott Johnson
Brackston Adrik Kemmet
Cami M. Laib
Brooks K. Marchant
Emily M. Wahl
Jakob Isaak Weippert
Luke D. Welk
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Baptisms
Rheet Charles Seamands, son of Eric & Maggie Seamands, on April 12, 2015
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Funerals
Ruby Block on March 26, 2015
Yvonne D Erb on April 22, 2015
Memorials
11 General Memorials – In memory of Sandra McLachlan
Quilters Memorial – In memory of Ruby Block
General Memorial – In memory of Jim & Yvonne Erb
Baptism Class
Are you planning a baptism between May and August? A baptism class for parents will be held on
Saturday, May 9th, at 9:30 am, in the conference room. This class is strongly recommended for anyone
preparing to baptize a child. Sign up at the Information Desk. There will also be a combined class for June,
July, and August, on Saturday, June 13nd, at 9:30 am.
Bible Study Opportunities
(Guests and new members always welcome!)
MEN'S SATURDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY continues to meet every Saturday at 8:30 am at the church.
WOMEN'S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY meets at 9:30 am on May 12th.
WOMEN'S SATURDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY meets at 8:00 am on May 9th.
We would like to invite the women to the May 9th Bible Study at 8:00 am. Pastor Nadine will lead us in a
discussion about The Church: Transforming and Reforming Life & Faith. Diane, Joan, Janell, Linda, Sue,
Ginny, Barb, and Sheryl
Both groups will be winding up the year with the last study in this series about transforming and reforming the
church. Using the south door will be most convenient. The Tuesday group voted to give their offering of $75.00
to Janie and the youth going to Detroit to use to purchase diapers for low income folks whose babies cannot go
to day care without diapers. Without day care, the mothers can't work.
Adult Education
Thanks to all who participated in Adult Education this spring. Plans are underway to provide great opportunities
for learning this fall. A special thanks to adult education leaders for their diligence in preparations this past year.
The fall season of adult education begins September 20th. See you there!
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David Ramsey’s series, “Financial Peace University,” is coming back this fall. Watch the newsletter and
bulletin for dates and times. The revised series is nine weeks in duration rather than thirteen. Please call Pastor
Larry if you are interested, 223-2986.
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Piecemakers
Mondays, May 4 and 18 and Tuesdays May 5th and 19th are the final days for quilting before the summer
break. A good turnout will ensure that many quilts can be assembled. There is plenty of work to be done. Hours
are 6:30-9:00 pm on Monday evenings and 9:30 am-3:00 pm on Tuesdays.
Young-At-Hearts
The fourth Tuesday, May 26th, will be the final gathering of this group of senior citizens until fall. Dave and
Marian Ellefson will be hosting for a potluck picnic and Dave will present the program. Please watch the
bulletins later in May for more details.
Lutheran World Relief
There has been a wonderful response in April of bath towels and hand towels and some soap. Many, many
thanks to the congregation for your generous donations to this very worthy project. The kits make such a
difference to those who have had to abandon their homes! Garage sales have already begun, so if you happen to
notice those selling baby clothes, please consider getting some gently used baby blankets, sleepers without feet,
socks, and hooded sweater-shirts or sweaters. Also caps if there aren't hoods. Sizes needed are newborn to 24
months. More 4 ounce bars of mild soap will also be needed. These may be left in the "old" kitchen.
Lutheran University Scholarship
Graduating 2015 seniors of Lord of Life who are planning to attend a Lutheran College or University in the Fall
of 2015 are eligible for the Congregation Scholarship provided through the Parish Education Team. It is a
scholarship of $1,000. Student(s) applying should direct a letter to the Parish Education Team or Pastor Larry
with the following information: School Attending, major area of study, brief description of your faith journey.
Application deadline is June 15, 2015. If no applications are received, presently enrolled students will be
considered upon notifying the Parish Education Team or Pastor Larry after June 15 and before July 15, 2015.
Summer Worship & Office Hours
May 24 (Memorial Weekend) begins our summer worship schedule. We will have one worship service at 9:30
am on Sundays and our regular Wednesday worship at 6:15 pm. The office will be closed May 25th for
Memorial Day. Summer office hours will begin May 26th. Hours will be Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 2:00
pm. The Sunday summer worship schedule and office hours will continue through Rally Day, September 13th.
“Building On the Shores of Faith”
After nearly a half–century legacy of faithful service, a key central facility at Camp of the Cross can no longer
be used. Built to house and serve as a temporary dining and housing facility for the Garrison Dam construction
workers in the early 1950’s and then moved to the Camp of the Cross property in 1955, the dining hall is in a
state of irreversible deterioration.
After much planning and a great beginning, the “Building on the Shores of Faith” campaign is now proceeding
with much excitement. Once the $2.5 million goal is reached, a new dining, kitchen and meeting facility – The
Fellowship Center – will become a reality. This new facility will encompass more than 8000 square feet, be
located overlooking the lake with a sizable front deck and provide for multiple groups and as many 200 seated
guests at one time.
During services from April 26th to May 10th, we at Lord of Life will be learning more about this need and how
we as individuals and families can help. Camp of the Cross provides a vital ministry to all ages within the
congregations of western and central North Dakota and especially to our youth.
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Monthly Family Meal Begins Wednesday, May 13, 2015!
Many of us bemoan the frantic pace of family life these days. With parents working full-time, children
starting extracurricular activities at younger ages than ever before, and many organizations demanding bigger
and bigger commitments of time and money from us, it’s very difficult simply to keep up, much less thrive. Our
over-programmed lives take a toll on our health, our family ties, and our church community. Over and over
again, the church staff hears this from our members: “I would love to be there, but I just don’t have the time” or
“I wish I could live just one day without a to-do list.”
Last year, the Western North Dakota Synod hosted a conference gathering where we discussed what
people need from their congregations. And again, this same theme came up. People want their church to be a
place set apart from the crazy schedules of the rest of the world. They hope to come here for a break from the
frenetic pace and for a chance to connect meaningfully with others.
And research underlines the same theme. Studies at both Harvard and Cornell Universities have revealed
that families need together time, especially around a family meal. In fact, children who enjoy at least 4 meals
each week with their families enjoy greater academic success, less obesity, less substance abuse, less attrition
from college, and more flexibility in handling stress.
Thus, we come to a new program at Lord of Life: the Monthly Family Meal. Beginning on
Wednesday, May 13th, we will host a monthly meal on the second Wednesday of every month during the
academic year. The meal will begin at 5:00 pm and will end promptly at 6:00 pm so families can attend worship
at 6:15 pm, if they wish. The pastors will provide a very brief devotion or conversation starter at 5:30 pm. The
first menu will include sliced ham, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, and ice cream sundaes. A free will offering
will be taken, but no family is expected to provide more than $20 for their family meal, regardless of how large
they may be.
And this meal is for each and every one of us. You can be a Sunday worshipper and still come to dinner
on Wednesday. You can be a single parent, a widow or widower, a traditional family with two parents and 2.5
kids – it makes no difference. We would like to honor this monthly time together as a time to build strong ties,
not only between parents and children, but between church family members too.
Please mark the date and come to the first meal in May. If this first meal works well, we will resume the
schedule when school starts again in September. Any questions? Please call one of the pastors at 223-2986.
Mother the Camp-Camp of the Cross Ministries
The Evangelism Team of Lord of Life will be gathering donations for Camp of the Cross Ministries from
Sunday, May 3rd - Wednesday May 13th, 2015. A place will be marked by the gathering space “column.” A
listing of most needed supplies for food, kitchen supplies, housekeeping, office, crafts, program needs, and site
is available at the information desk. Please take one with you today!
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Senior Companion Program
LSS senior companion program is hoping to establish a station site at Lord of Life for senior companion
volunteers who would be visiting Bismarck and Burleigh County residents in their homes. A component of this
program is a station (Lord of Life Church) where volunteer visitors could meet and debrief visitations. What the
program is looking for is a station supervisor to do this. The Volunteerism team has been looking for this
person, but has not located one yet. Please call Sonja Mickelson, LSS Senior Companion Coordinator, 701-8387800 for more in depth information and a job description.
Directory Pictures
Photos will be taken in October: Tuesday-Friday – October 6th – 9th 2:00-9:00 pm, Saturday October 10th –
10:00 am – 4:30 pm, Thursday – Friday – October 15th – 16th – 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm, and Saturday October 17th
10:00 am – 4:30 pm. If a family has a college student leaving or if people will not be around in October two
days in July have been set aside for pictures: Tuesday – Wednesday – July 28th-29th – 2:00 – 9:00 pm. Look
forward to more in depth information in upcoming newsletters.
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Born of Wind and Fire
Pentecost Sunday, May 24th, 2015 – 9:30 am
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the
blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They
saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them
were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts
2:1–4
Although Easter may seem to have passed long ago, we are technically still within the Easter season. Before
Jesus was crucified he promised his disciples that he would be raised from the dead and that when he ascended
to his Father, he would send them the Holy Spirit. After that first Easter Sunday, the disciples went to Jerusalem
and waited for the promise to be fulfilled. And sure enough, 40 days later, they were gathered together and the
Holy Spirit arrived with wind and fire. The church was born that day. Easter ended and Pentecost became the
official birthday of the church.
This year we will celebrate Pentecost in grand style on Sunday, May 24th, at one worship service at 9:30 am.
Remembering the wind and fire, we will dress up our sanctuary in red geraniums, multicolored ribbon
chandeliers waving in the “wind,” a processional with some of our youth carrying “fire” in the form of dancing
ribbons, and much more. We invite you to wear RED on this special day. We will thank God for giving us the
church and the promise of his power. Come and enjoy this special celebration!
Cozy Comfort Ministry
The Cozy Comfort group is not meeting during the summer months, although some work is being done at home.
We will resume meetings again in September. We are a group who knits or crochets prayer shawls and are
always happy to welcome a newcomer to the group. If you are interested, but don’t know how to knit or
crochet, we would be happy to help you get started. If you can’t make the meetings but want to knit or crochet
prayer shawls on your own, that will work too. If you have questions about joining the group or about the Cozy
Comfort ministry, please contact Deb Knudsen at 224-9150.
If you know of someone who could use a prayer shawl, please contact one of the pastors through the church
office or Coralyn Hoovestol at 255-1401. There is no charge for the shawls and a person does not have to
belong to Lord of Life to receive a shawl
Dear Lord of Life Council and Congregation,
I am resigning as President of Lord of Life effective May 1. In the two-and-a-half years since I agreed to
serve on the Executive Team, there have been both personal and professional changes in my life, as is not
uncommon. Some changes have happened in the last two months, after our annual meeting. Due to these
changes, which I am happy to share are positive, I will be moving out of state in early summer.
Sheryl Terry will become your next President, as was your intent when you elected her to the Executive
Team in 2014; however, she is transitioning to President a little earlier than anticipated. Her excellent leadership
skills will ensure a smooth transition. My sincere thanks to her and the rest of the Executive Team for making
this adjustment.
I appreciate your support and kindness as I served on the Executive Team, and extend my thanks to the
excellent people I have been able to work with on the Teams and Council during my tenure. I wish you all
continued growth in faith and in service to God. Thank you for the opportunity to serve our shared mission in
this capacity.
God’s peace!
Meredith Traeholt
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Youth and Family
Sunday Morning Brunch
All youth grades 7-12 are
welcome to come to breakfast
with Janie. We will meet at the
church at 9:45 am on May 31st.
We will go to breakfast at Krolls,
please bring $10. We will have a
devotional and some great food.
Talk to Janie if you have any
questions.
Caramel Rolls
Rolls will be on sale Sunday
May 10th after the 8:30am
service. Stop by for our
famous rolls and a cup of
coffee or juice. Free will
offering will be taken, all
proceeds benefit youth going
on the mission trip. See you
there!
W.I.N.G.S.
W.I.N.G.S. Sunday May 17th. This
month will be at Sertoma Park. Meet
at Lord of Life at 4:30 pm and we
will carpool down to the Park. Please
bring money for rides. After we are
done at the park we will go to a
shelter for more food and games.
YOUTH GROUP
ICE BLOCKING
Meet at Lord of Life at 6:00 pm
for Youth group on Sunday May
3rd to go Ice Blocking. Bring $5
and a towel, it is like sledding in
the summer!
Mission Trip Fundraiser!
Youth who will be going on the Mission trip this summer are in
need of your help! They will be selling candy bars starting
Sunday April 26th until May 6th in the Narthex. Here is how it
works: There will be Candy bars marked 1-100. You can pick out of a box of candy bars in your
price range. If you pick candy bar number 50 that is how much you pay.
Graduates’ Sunday
Sunday, May 17th is Graduates’ Sunday, when we recognize
the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2015. The 8:30
am and 11:00 am services on Sunday and the 6:15 pm
service on Wednesday will be led by the senior class. Come and join us as we celebrate the
achievements of our senior class. There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall to collect cards
for the seniors that are graduating this year. They are listed below:
Jonathan Baker
Nicholas Brosseau
Elijah Gray
Peyton Kringle
Christian Ryberg
Ben Suess
Nash Binegar
Joel Crane
Hunter Hoffman
Heidi Mastrud
Allison Schroeder
Tayler Wescom
Claire Wiseman
Sara Bolme
Katelyn Ebach
Cole Honeyman
Brent Neuhardt
Austin Streyle
Mariah Wilson
Warm congratulations, and good luck in your future adventures.
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Financial Stewardship News
Below is an update of Lord of Life’s financial position for the end of March. The graph shows information in a 3dimensional bar chart display. The “front” bars show the year-to-date difference between giving and expenses for
each month. The next bar is the monthly giving, followed by the monthly expenses. The bars at the rear of the graph
show the cumulative year-to-date giving and expenses. The difference between the back two bars is the difference
that is shown at the front.
We’ve started 2015 off with a deficit of about $15,000. This compares to last year’s deficit of $95 at the end of
March. Our envelope giving is $13,155 behind 2014 at this time. That’s an 8.8% decrease for the first 3 months
of the year. Our expenses are about 1.5% more than last year. If we are diligent in honoring our stewardship
commitments we should be able to reduce this gap and avoid the cash flow problems we have experienced
during some past summers. An automatic giving program, such as Simply Giving, is a convenient way members
can help assure that our giving is more equally distributed throughout the year. If you’d like to sign up for this,
go to our web site www.lordoflifebismarck.org and click on “online donations”.
Lenten Offering Report
One reason that our “General Fund” giving may be lower this year is that we decided to dedicate our 2015
Lenten offerings to some very special projects to address hunger, sanitation and other pressing needs to save
and enrich lives throughout the world. Your response was overwhelming! You generously donated $2,567 to
Lutheran World Relief and $8,485 to the ELCA Hunger Appeal. Included in this is $1,302 that was raised by
our children – their generosity will provide 26 goats to families in need. These gifts will have a significant
impact on real people and will carry a message of compassion, mercy and Christ’s love for those in need. Thank
you for generous gifts.
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The Stewardship Team will help keep the congregation informed of our financial status with regular
communication throughout the year. Look for information in the newsletter and weekly bulletins. If you have
any questions or suggestions please feel free to contact any of the team members. They are Keith Demke, Renae
Gall, John Sandbakken, Larry Miller, Lee Kaldor and David Mayer.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church Council Meeting Minutes
April 14, 2015
I.
Call To Order: President Meredith Traeholt called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
II.
Council Members Present: Meredith Traeholt - President, Sheryl Terry - Vice -President, Bob
Salveson - Secretary, Jaci Strinden - Youth Ministry, Craig Nelson - Education, Shirley Klein Nominations, Renae Gall - Stewardship, Barbara Andrist - Worship and Music, Randy Axvig Property.
III.
Staff Members Present: Pastor Nadine Lehr, Pastor Larry Giese, Janie Hague - Youth Director,
Cassie Theurer - Children and Family Ministry and Music Ministry Coordinator.
IV.
Devotions: Devotions were given by Bob Salveson.
V.
Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the March 10, 2015, meeting were presented by Meredith
Traeholt and read by council members.
Jaci Stinden moved to approve the minutes without change. Seconded by Barbara Andrist. Motion carried.
VI.
Financial Report: Review of monthly envelope giving indicates that offerings are down $9,496.48
(compared to March 2014), and over-all offering is down
$13,154.75 from the same time period in 2014. Year to date spending exceeded income by
$4,218.39. Refinancing of the mortgage was reviewed. When the refinancing is completed, the new
interest rate will be 4.09% vs. the current 5.17%. Renae Gall asked team liaisons to bring ideas
about spending down their dedicated funds to the next council meeting. Pastor Nadine reports that
our giving to Lutheran World Relief was $2,567.50 and our giving to the ELCA Hunger Appeal was
$8,485.71. Renae Gall reported that there is a discrepancy in the monthly statement of our general
checking account. She will contact other team members to determine the cause and amount of the
discrepancy. Renae will report back to the council at the next meeting.
VII.
Congregational Statistics: President Meredith Traeholt reviewed the current membership statistics.
Comparing membership -- confirmed members:
2014: 1086 2015: 804
Comparing worship attendance – monthly average per week:
2014: 440 2015: 405
Comparing worship attendance – Year-to-date average per week:
2014: 365 2015: 369
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VIII.
Team Reports:
- Education Team Liaison, Craig Nelson, reported that Teacher Appreciation Day will be April 22
for Wednesday School teachers and May 10 for Sunday School teachers. Whole Family Church
School is being offered on April 29 and May 17. Dates for Summer Bible School are set for June
21 – 25. Themes and curriculum are being decided. The new Safe Haven Policy is being
addressed by Pastor Larry and being discussed with the Property Team. The goal is to have a
policy in place by September or October 2015.
- Nominations Team Liaison, Shirley Klein indicated there was no business that needed action by
the council at this time.
- Financial Stewardship Team Liaison, Renae Gall, reported that Keith Demke is staying in contact
with Capital Credit Union regarding the refinancing of the church loan. He anticipates the
papers will be available soon for signatures. Lenten offerings were higher than expected;
therefore, we were able to forward extra funds to the ELCA to get credit for the Capital
Campaign.
- Property and Maintenance Team Liaison, Randy Axvig, discussed the possible placement of two
benches outdoors in front of the church. Prices will be secured. The committee is considering
using dedicated funds to purchase new furniture for the lobby. The committee is anticipating
signing the work order for the new pew upholstery in July. Policy writing for the new Safe
Haven program is being discussed. Examples are being gathered from other churches. The
committee continues to discuss possible fund raising possibilities for a van for the church.
- Evangelism Team Chair Liaison, Leslie Riepel reported the Family Meal would be held on May
13, stopped during the summer, and restarted in the fall. Missouri Slope has requested LOL’s
assistance for the Relay for Life. Dennis Steele will contact them and report back to the
committee. The second payment to Camp of the Cross was approved.
- Volunteerism Team was represented by Pastor Larry. He noted that the Senior Companion
Program continues to look for station supervisors. The program coordinator has people
interested in these positions. Pastor Larry has also contacted members of our congregation
about possible involvement with this program.
- Worship and Music Team Liaison, Barbara Andrist, reported on the activities of Holy Week. The
committee was extremely busy. Bell Choir recruitment has been completed and new members
have been found.
- Youth and Family Ministry Team Liaison, Jaci Strinden, reported meeting with Pastor Larry and
addressing several areas: starting age and duration of confirmation training, Sunday
opportunities for 6th – 12th grade students, youth surveys and retreats to garner ideas regarding
new goals for this group. Jaci discussed plans for Graduation Day celebrations.
IX.
Pastoral/Staff Reports:
- Pastor Nadine reported that attendance was good at Lenten and Easter services. She reviewed
the donations by the ELCA. LOL met this requirement.
- Pastor Larry says he has asked a LOL member for legal assistance in developing the Safe Haven
Program and has a member who will coordinate this program. He also discussed the mentoring
program for confirmation students in the fall.
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Janie Hague reported that activities are being planned for Graduation Sunday.
Cassie Theurer reported that she is busy introducing herself to church members, becoming
involved in Vacation Bible School and the Whole Family Sunday School programs.
X.
New Business:
- Meredith Traeholt reviewed a recent financial audit conducted by three congregational
members. Two recommendations were made, they will be implemented.
- Eichelle Messana resigned her position as the Office Manager at the end of April. She will be
replaced by Chelsey Riepel. Linda Simmons will become the office assistant.
Sheryl Terry moved to remove Eichelle Messana as a signatory on Capital Credit Union accounts effective
May 1, 2015, and add Chelsey Riepl effective immediately. Seconded by Renae Gall. Motion carried.
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Rally Day is scheduled for September 13, 2015.
Meredith Traeholt read a letter to the council. She is resigning her position as LOL Church
President and moving out of state. This is for positive personal and professional reasons. This
will take effect May 1, 2015. The Executive Committee has begun working with the
Nominations Team to fill the position of Secretary. As of May 1, Sheryl Terry will assume the
responsibilities of Church President and Bob Salveson will become the Church Vice-President.
The council wished Meredith well. Sheryl Terry gave her a card and gift card as a thank you for
the two and one half years of services she has given to LOL during her work on the church
council.
XI.
Adjourn with the Lord’s Prayer
Meeting adjourned at 7:43 with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next meeting will be on Tuesday May 12 at 7:00 P.M.
Please note that the Minutes are not approved until voted on by the Council at the next month’s meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Salveson, Secretary
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May Service Group List
May Leaders: Doug and Bev Doolittle (224-0785)
Luverne & Bernice Albright
Ruby Altringer
Dallas & Beth Anderson
Kent & Cindy Anderson
Mike & Brenda Anderson
Vern & Linda Anderson
Levi & Bethany Andrist
Steven & Barbara Andrist
Randy & Susan Axvig
Kathy & Mark Baerlocher
Anita Baglien
Rod & Rachelle Bakken
Duane & Faye Barry
Bob & Deb Bartosh
Crystal Engel (741-7346)
Chad & Marcey Bartosh
Corey & Chrystal Bartuska
Ellen Bartz
Jason & Jaime Batke
Ron & Terri Bear
Laura Beaudoin
Mike & Holly Beck
Connie Beierle
Nicole Bender
Stanley & Lavina Benkendorf
Charles & Margaret Bentz
Gary & Pam Berreth
Kathy & Arlo Bien
Jenn Bina
Helen Binegar
Randy & Pam Binegar
Janice Bitz
Barry & Kelly Bjorklund
Brad & Renell Block
Ruby Block
Keith & Tarri Blotter
Bruce & Peggy Boe
Lisa Boehm
Shastity Boehm
Dennis Boknecht
Angie & Mike Bolme
Wallace Bolte
Roger & Claudia Boone
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Theodore Andrist
Annika Carlson
Lauren Krom
Chad Bartosh
Jaime Batke
Blake Jeske
Peyton Kringlie
Shelly Morast
Leone Stenberg
Zachary Thurn
Ronald Harmon
Taya Johnson
Aaron Reich
Arlys Reiner
David Kolding
Collin Ledahl-Berger
Alison Kaubisch
Judy Dietrich
Elliot Munson
Allison Schroeder
Michelle Wagner
Jayce Bina
Sydney Dollinger
Brielle Hochhalter
Brittany Puklich
Jennifer Roth
Jeffrey Boyd
Brynn Crane
Macy Crane
Kimberli Norbeck
Susan Feland
Kylie Mundt
Cassandra Rhone
Walker Sabot
Carly Crane
Thacher Hochhalter
Jeanette Heintz
Sherrie Muse
Arlois (Bud) Reiner
John Sundeen
Rod Bakken
Larry Giese
Lynelle Stoppler
Matthew Strinden
Douglas Tschetter
Cameron Hintz
Lila Humann
Lori Ledahl
Alex Woyen
Kaiya Erp
Cheryl Fuller
Clay Moody
Michael Bolme
Ashley Kaiser
Lonnie Moody
Scott Lang
Ava Francis
Quincy Kuball
Van Kuball
Gerald Lux
Michael Quintus
Valerie Schroeder
Elena Sorge
Karen Sprynczynatyk
Donna Geohring
Miranda Hopfauf
Kaleb Jeske
Susan Bartosh
Pat Klundt
Julianna Fuhrman
Betty Hastings
Jill Steinle
Jacquelyn Stromme
Bethany Andrist
Keith Dockter
Stacy Opp
Amber Kidwell
Brooke Nelson
Jesse Welk
Nathan Froseth
Garland Grosgebauer
Slade Herfindahl
Cassandra Quintus
Kristen Haisley
Morgan McDowall
Denise Nelson
Crist Pittenger
Austin Folden
Chaz Ohlsen
Jeffery Rangen
Aislynn Suess
Owen Traeholt
LaVonne Duppong
Burnie Geohring
Jeffrey Hoffer
Linda Krueger
Stephanie Goodin
John Lippert
Kristin Rosenau
Julie Volk
Chad Dockter
Kellie Moldenhauer
Rocksanne Peterson
Mariah Wilson
We are sorry if we have missed anyone this month. If your name has been missed, kindly report it to the church
office so we can get your birth date for our records. Likewise, if we have printed your birthday and you do not
wish to have it published in the newsletter, please let Chelsey, the church office manager, know. We will remove it
for next year. Thank you! Evangelism Team
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May Volunteers (Sundays)
May 3
8:30 & 11:00 am
May 10
8:30 & 11:00 am
May 17
8:30 & 11:00 am
Assisting
Ministers
8:30
Steve Andrist
Mike Riepl
Senior Sunday
11:00
Bruce Boe
Sheryl Terry
Senior Sunday
Communion
Assistants
8:30
Teresa & Rod McLachlan
Ken & Gloria Snyder
Deborah & Michael
Burke
11:00
Renell Block & Sheryl
Terry
Ushers
8:30
11:00
May 24
9:30 am
May 31
9:30 am
Roxanne Gardner
Barbara Andrist
Judy & Marlin
Mjelstad
Lynelle Lepp &
Terri Bear
Gary & Diane
Chepulis
Gary & Diane
Chepulis
Marilyn Kesterke
Marilyn Kesterke
Larry & Pat Klundt
Dave & Pat Goodin
Keith & Beth Demke
Gerry McLachlan and
Bob Offerdahl
Kathy and Dwite Gorder
Carrie and Scott Streyle
Beth and Keith
Demke
Stacy Opp
Stacy Opp
Stacy Opp
Amanda Baerlocher
Kalista Vetter
Ben Mayer
Hannah Klipfel
KayDee Wescom
Logan Kjos
Marilyn Kesterke
Marilyn Kesterke
Becky Salveson
Becky Salveson
Nicholas Hornbacher
Nicholas Hornbacher
Blended Service
Hallie Bakke
Dustin Whitney
Jewel Anderson
Elliot Dockter
Sydney Dollinger
Kiera Bauer
Cole Welk
Help Needed!
Nursery Coordinators/Workers
Coordinator
8:30
11:00
Organists
8:30
11:00
Acolytes
8:30
11:00
May Volunteers (Wednesdays)
May 13
6:15 pm
May 20
6:15 pm
May 27
6:15 pm
Acolytes
Claire Ryberg
Kalista Vetter
Landen Veil
Brennen Kemmet
Pianist/Organist
Songleaders
Tondi McGuire
Marilyn Kesterke
Janell Quinlan
Tondi McGuire
Marilyn Kesterke
Janell Quinlan
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May 6
6:15 pm
May 2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
8:30 am Men’s Bible Study
3:30 pm Bergstrand/Walth
Wedding
3
Youth Fundraiser
8:30 & 11:00 am Worship
9:45 am Sunday School
9:45 am Sr. Choir Rehearsal
5:30 pm Boy Scouts
6:00 pm Youth Group
6:45 pm: Bell Choir
Rehearsal
4
6:30 pm Quilting
7:00 pm Property
Team
5
9:00 am Staff Meeting
9:30 am Piecemakers
5:00 pm Evangelism Team Mtg
5:30 pm: Worship Team Mtg
6:30 pm New Comers Club
6:30 pm Volunteerism Team
Mtg
7:00 pm Youth Team Mtg
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
7:30 pm Education Team Mtg
6
Youth Fundraiser
6:15 pm Worship
7:00 pm 6th Grade
Confirmation Mtg
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8
6:00 pm
Stewardship Team
Mtg
9
8:00 am Women’s Bible
Study
8:30 am Men’s Bible Study
9:30 am Baptism Class
6:00 pm Caramel Roll Prep
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Caramel Rolls!
8:30 & 11:00 am Worship
9:45 am Sunday School
11
12
9:00 am Staff Meeting
9:30 am Women’s Bible Study
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
7:00 pm Council Mtg
13
5:00 pm Family
Meal
6:15 pm Worship
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8:00 am Family Service
Project
8:30 am Men’s Bible Study
17
Senior Sunday
8:30 & 11:00 am Worship
9:45 am Whole Family
Sunday School
5:00 pm WINGS
18
6:30 pm Quilting
19
9:00 am Staff Meeting
9:30 am Piecemakers
5:30 pm Care Ministries
6:00 pm: Boy Scouts
20
Newsletter
Deadline
6:15 pm Worship
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24
9:30 am Worship
Pentecost wear Red!
25
Office Closed
26
Summer Office Hours Start
11:30 am Young at Hearts
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
27
6:15 pm Worship
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8:30 am Men’s Bible Study
31
8:30 am MSLCC Breakfast
9:30 am Worship
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