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“Growing God’s Family by Serving”
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First Lutheran Church
811 South Avenue W.
PO Box 116
Clear Lake, WI 54005
First Evangelical Lutheran Church ~ LCMC
Clear Lake, Wisconsin
Office Hours 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Monday-Friday
Phone: 263-2846
Pastor’s Office Hours 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; Monday-Thursday
Parsonage: 263-2848
Email: [email protected] Website: www.firstluthclearlake.com
October 2014
NEWS & NOTES
The Bible
A similar question always keeps popping up in my ministry. It goes
something like this: “What’s the best thing I can do to grow my faith?” Others
have said, “How can I get closer to God?” Still others, “Does God have any
plan or purpose for my life?”
So how would you answer the question? Over the years my reply has
been decidedly simple. To know Jesus you have to read his book – the Bible.
This is the place to grow closer to God, to grow one’s faith, to find the
purpose and meaning to life. Unfortunately few go there.
There is lots of money to be made with the self-help publishing industry.
We don’t have a shortage of prescriptions. The TV has its prophets and
teachers. And all too often the Word of God sits on a shelf collecting dust.
Friends, it ought not be that way in our homes. Allow me to make a few
helpful suggestions:
First, it’s time to start a new habit. Like brushing your teeth or flushing the
toilet, bring Bible reading into your home as a regular habit. The most popular
times are morning, after supper, or bedtime devotions. Stick to a regular time,
place, and people. It’s better to do it with a spouse, friend or family. That will
keep one more accountable. Be sure to have an understandable translation
of the Bible. Keep your King James Version but I wouldn’t recommend it for
daily reading. Instead, check out the Good News Bible or the New
International Version. You can get such from our church office.
Finally, the most important advice is to start with Jesus. In one sense all
of the Bible is about Jesus. The Old Testament prepares us for his Advent.
The New Testament records his ministry and the early church. The worst
thing one can do is to start at Genesis and try to muscle through all the Bible.
Many try but few succeed with such a plan. Why not start with the heart? Go
to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John first. Read the gospels themselves. Take a
chapter a day. Begin with reading and close in prayer, praying the insights
given into your heart.
After mastering the four gospels then try out the Psalms and Proverbs
followed by the rest of the New Testament. Take it all in bite sized chunks
however. It’s easy to bite off more than you can chew! Consult some of the
library resources for questions. We have commentaries, dictionaries, and
other scripture helps.
Start today. Don’t put it off any longer. We know faith comes through
hearing—hearing the Word of Christ (Romans 10:17).
Pastor Bryan Anderson
Karen Loenser, Mary Franko, Carol Patterson,
Bonnie Burns, and Norma Solum. Please continue
to remember these members in your thoughts and
prayers.
Sympathy: Our sympathy is extended to Eva Wilson on the
death of her sister, Rita Jorgensen.
Thank You
We recognize the following individuals who signed up to mow
the grounds this past summer: Terry Monson, Dick Becker, Dale
Wirth, Ken Iverson, Chris Petersen, Bob Croes and Dylan
Schramski. Thanks to all of you who made sure our grounds
were well kept.
Basket & General Raffle Reminders
We are once again planning a basket raffle during our Church
Smorgasbord in November. It’s not too early to be planning your
baskets. Also, you can give a donation and we will make a
basket up for you. General Raffle Reminder: We are also
looking for donations for the general raffle. If you have items to
donate or have questions, please call Kathy Wick at 263-2739.
LWR Layette Items Needed:
We are short the following items to complete layette kits for
Lutheran World Relief: cloth diapers, sweaters or hooded
sweaters, long sleeved sleepers, and dark hand towels. A
collection bin is in the entry.
Women of the Word Meeting
Thursday, October 16th; 6:30 PM
Elections of officers.
If you don’t come you may get a job.
CAPTIVE FREE
West Lakes
Memorials Given to Building Fund
In Memory of
Georgine Nilssen
Georgine Nilssen
Georgine Nilssen
Georgine Nilssen
Virgil Johnson
Georgine Nilssen
Juanita Wood
Georgine Nilssen
Rita Jorgensen
Rita Jorgensen
Given by
Derry & Janet Monson
Tim & Patti Wyss
Orvand Lien
Bert & Sharon Petersen
Gail Clark
Carol Anderson
Carol Anderson
Paul & Penny O’Connell
LaMoyne, Sr. & Renee Emerson
Gail Clark
Memorials Given to Memorial Fund
In Memory of
Georgine Nilssen
Virgil Johnson
Rita Jorgensen
Virgil Johnson
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Memorials Given to Sunday School Fund
In Memory of
Given by
Virgil Johnson
Gene & Sharon Kuhl
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Date:
Sunday, October 12
Time:
8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Worship
Location:
First Lutheran Church
FINANCES
General Fund Update
Monthly Offering Total (through Sept. 21)
www.youthencounter.org
Youth Encounter | St. Paul, MN | 800.65.YOUTH
$8,639.57
Mortgage Fund Update
Monthly Offering Total (through Sept. 21)
Thrivent Mortgage Balance Remaining
$3,681.00
$604,971.00
October Birthdays
1: Deb Arcand
Sherry Klinger
Darla Cain
Darren Booth
Chris Petersen
Harold Green
3: Matthew Magnuson
Samantha Haley
Mackenzie Ward
4: Angela Harris
5: Leona Voss
Abigail Monson
Aaron Buhr
6: Shannon Arcand
Ryan Buhr
7: David Callaway
8: Jordan Witthoft
Kristen Otis
Eric Moll
Norma Solum
9: Greg Dodge
Rachel Nuese
Anna Anderson
11: Dale Wood
Daniel Hanson
12: Russell Arcand
Lucas Kuhl
Cyndy Witthoft
13: Tim Prusak
Kyle Fritz
Kelsie Barney
Nicholas Haley
Carol Flath
14: Brenda Campion
Weston Nilssen
Rachel Fuller
15: Terri Moe
Nickolas Witthoft
Paul Warner
16: Rhianna Campion
Karen Loenser
Nolan Arcand
17: Amber Paulson
18: Crystal Sloan
19: Ben Kobernick
Maurice Hanson
Barb Juleff
21: Patti Wyss
Melanie Cuper
22: Eric O’Connell
23: Gina Somsen
Bryn Connors
24: Burton Beckman
25: Jordan Olson
26: Steven Paulson
27: Denny Benson
28: Jeff Rundquist, Sr.
29: Brooke Hadac
Emily Hadac
30: Richard Becker
31: Lanelle Klinner
Carrie Jo Gullickson
Ken Iverson
OCTOBER WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
ALTAR GUILD: Carol Flath & Wendy Kjelstad
ACOLYTES
5
12
19
26
Calvin Rosen
Kate Petersen
Gabby Loenser
Kate Petersen
READERS
5
12
19
26
Theresa Anderson
Rachel Fuller
Eva Wilson
Tim Wyss
COUNTERS
5 & 12 Aaron Buhr & Richard Buhr
19 & 26 Aaron Buhr & Jacki Marlett
COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Aaron Buhr
USHERS
5 & 12 Richard Becker & Kyle Overby
19 & 26 Jason Monson & Paul Warner
COFFEE SERVERS
5 Bob & Barb Anderson
Ryan & Carrie Buhr
12 Church Potluck
Patti & Tim Wyss
19 Karen Loenser
Anna Buhr
Brenda Johnson
26 Ed & Darlene Neitge
Kermit & Gloria Thompson
NOVEMBER WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
ALTAR GUILD: Barb Anderson & Doris Buhr
ACOLYTES
2 Ryan Anderson
9 Aubree Schramski
16 Gabby Loenser
23 McKenna Christensen
30 Maggie Rosen
READERS
2 Judy Iverson
9 Bert Petersen
16 Gloria Hedquist
23 Women of the Word Sunday
30 Jody Hadac
COUNTERS
2 & 9 Mark Peper & Deb McMahan
16, 23 & 30 Mark Peper & TBD
COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Mark Peper
USHERS
2 & 9 Glenn Hanson & Dave Somsen
16, 23 & 30 Craig Fouks & Mike Johnson
COFFEE SERVERS
(Fellowship will be held after services when we have volunteers.
Please consider signing up to help with this important ministry.)
2 TBD
23 TBD
9 Church Potluck
Roxi Anderson
Sharon Petersen
30 TBD
16 TBD