12 HELPING HANDS ASSIGNMENTS Month of February 2020 USHERING: Sunday, February 2 at 10 a.m.: LuAnn, Mariah & Taylor Alderman Sunday, February 9 at 10 a.m.: Jon & Carissa Johnson family Sunday, February 16 at 10 a.m.: Greg & Janine Anderson Sunday, February 23 at 10 a.m.: Rick & Leona Eversvik Ash Wednesday, February 26 at 6 p.m.: Jon & Cherry Heinz family READER: Sunday, February 2: Michelle Koenig CO-CHAIRPERSONS: Melony Allmaras & Janine Anderson FUND: Carpet Fund COFFEE FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, February 2 at 9:15 a.m.: Jon & Cherry Heinz family Sunday, February 9 at 9:15 a.m.: Jon & Carissa Johnson family Sunday, February 16 at 9:15 a.m.: Melony Allmaras Sunday, February 23 at 9:15 a.m.: Patti Gehrtz Please note: If you cannot do your task, please find someone to switch with! If you cannot find someone to switch, please notify a chairperson. Thanks for your help! Attention Ushers: Please fill out the Usher Report provided at the back of the church on the shelf by the offering plates. It is important that you take a head count and put the number on the report. There is also a sheet on the bulletin board with the duties of the ushers. 1 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Je- sus.” — Romans 8:1 Dear Friends in Christ, I don’t know about you, but I need to hear constantly the good news that in Christ Jesus there is no condemnation. We humans do a good job of accusing and condemning as it is. Over the years I have had many oppor- tunities to love my neighbor, yet at times, I found myself shouting “colorful theological language” which accused and belittled my neigh- bors. I’m sure the point I was trying to make was lost. And sometimes in response to my condemning words, I have been labeled a heretic or one who doesn’t read the Scriptures properly or one who is in league with Satan. Oh yes indeed, we humans are very good at condemn- ing each other. And I need to hear the comforting good news that with Jesus there is no condemnation. This gospel, this good news that is so eloquently written of by the apostle Paul in the eighth chapter of Romans is summed up beautifully by the gospel writer we call John: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to con- demn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him” (John 3:16-17). I need to hear, over and over, that God’s will is to save the world and us not condemn it and us since we are part of the world God intends to save. That is part of the reason I need to receive Holy Communion each time we assemble for worship. I need to hear the healing, saving words of for- giveness. I need to touch and taste Jesus and be reminded that he does not condemn; he saves. Being human my fallen nature takes over more often than I care to admit. In all kinds of ways I don’t do a good job of living in Jesus’ law of love, loving God and loving my neighbor. I find myself in the same condition the apostle Paul found himself (Romans 7:14-25). I end up not doing the good I had hoped to do and doing the evil I had hoped to avoid. But that is not the last word. Thanks be to God that the answer is in Christ Jesus my Lord! If you find that this all rings true for you also, I hope you will join me in hearing and touching and tasting the good news that in Christ there is for- giveness, healing, salvation, and no condemnation. Let us all confess our sin and come to the table of the Lord often to receive this gloriously good news as we worship. See you in worship. Glory be to God! Blessings, Pastor Doug
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HELPING HANDS ASSIGNMENTS Month of February 2020
USHERING:
Sunday, February 2 at 10 a.m.: LuAnn, Mariah & Taylor Alderman
Sunday, February 9 at 10 a.m.: Jon & Carissa Johnson family
Sunday, February 16 at 10 a.m.: Greg & Janine Anderson
Sunday, February 23 at 10 a.m.: Rick & Leona Eversvik
Ash Wednesday, February 26 at 6 p.m.: Jon & Cherry Heinz family
READER: Sunday, February 2: Michelle Koenig
CO-CHAIRPERSONS: Melony Allmaras & Janine Anderson
FUND: Carpet Fund
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP:
Sunday, February 2 at 9:15 a.m.: Jon & Cherry Heinz family
Sunday, February 9 at 9:15 a.m.: Jon & Carissa Johnson family
Sunday, February 16 at 9:15 a.m.: Melony Allmaras
Sunday, February 23 at 9:15 a.m.: Patti Gehrtz
Please note: If you cannot do your task, please find someone to switch with! If you cannot find someone to switch, please notify a chairperson.
Thanks for your help!
Attention Ushers: Please fill out the Usher Report provided at the back of the church on the shelf by the offering plates. It is important that you take a head count and put the number on the report. There is also a sheet on the
bulletin board with the duties of the ushers.
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“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Je-sus.” — Romans 8:1
Dear Friends in Christ,
I don’t know about you, but I need to hear constantly the good news that in Christ Jesus there is no condemnation. We humans do a good job of accusing and condemning as it is. Over the years I have had many oppor-tunities to love my neighbor, yet at times, I found myself shouting “colorful theological language” which accused and belittled my neigh-bors. I’m sure the point I was trying to make was lost.
And sometimes in response to my condemning words, I have been labeled a heretic or one who doesn’t read the Scriptures properly or one who is in league with Satan. Oh yes indeed, we humans are very good at condemn-ing each other. And I need to hear the comforting good news that with Jesus there is no condemnation.
This gospel, this good news that is so eloquently written of by the apostle Paul in the eighth chapter of Romans is summed up beautifully by the gospel writer we call John: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to con-demn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him” (John 3:16-17).
I need to hear, over and over, that God’s will is to save the world and us not condemn it and us since we are part of the world God intends to save. That is part of the reason I need to receive Holy Communion each time we assemble for worship. I need to hear the healing, saving words of for-giveness. I need to touch and taste Jesus and be reminded that he does not condemn; he saves.
Being human my fallen nature takes over more often than I care to admit. In all kinds of ways I don’t do a good job of living in Jesus’ law of love, loving God and loving my neighbor. I find myself in the same condition the apostle Paul found himself (Romans 7:14-25). I end up not doing the good I had hoped to do and doing the evil I had hoped to avoid. But that is not the last word. Thanks be to God that the answer is in Christ Jesus my Lord!
If you find that this all rings true for you also, I hope you will join me in hearing and touching and tasting the good news that in Christ there is for-giveness, healing, salvation, and no condemnation. Let us all confess our sin and come to the table of the Lord often to receive this gloriously good news as we worship. See you in worship. Glory be to God!
Blessings, Pastor Doug
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Holy Communion is a part of each and every worship service, both Wednesdays and Sundays. You do not need to fill out a communion card every week, we only track that people have communed once per year! Delivery is available on the first Sunday of each month, please call the church office to be added to the schedule. Bible Study is held each Monday at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome! 2020 offering envelopes are available at church. Please pick them up as they will not be mailed out. If you see a family member, co-worker or neighbor you can deliver to, please do so. SMASH will be held Wednesdays, February 5, 12 & 19. No SMASH on Feb. 26th. If you are willing to provide a snack one day, please contact Gail Weisenburger or the church office. ABC will be held from 4:30-5:30 all Wednesdays in February. Breakout will be held on Wednesday, February 19th during the school lunch breaks. Please join us for pizza and bring a friend! The Annual Men’s Waffle Supper will be held on Sunday, February 16th serving waffles & sausage from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Please join us! The proceeds from the meal go towards sending FLC kids to Bible Camp and gifting them with bibles throughout the years. There are work schedules posted around the church, please check your shift. Chairmen, please remember to contact all your workers the week prior to the event. SADD will host a bake sale during the event. All proceeds go towards their National Conference this summer. Steven Bowman Benefit of pulled pork supper and silent auction will be held on Sat., Feb. 1st from 5-7 at the Eagles. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 26th. The youth will once again be serving soup & bread from 5-5:45 and worship will be held at 6:00. Please join us as we journey through the Lenten season!
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Annual Men’s Waffle & Sausage Supper
Sunday, February 16th
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Preschool – free
Ages 6-13 - $4.00 Ages 14 and older - $7.00
Family Rate - $25.00
All proceeds from this dinner go towards Bible camp scholarships for children of FLC as well as purchasing
Bibles ~ thanks for your support!
SADD Bake Sale will take place during the supper. All proceeds from the Bake Sale will go towards sending SADD kids
to National Conference this summer! Come support the kids and grab some
baked goods to take home!
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Memorials given during January:
First Lutheran Foundation
The Foundation was established in 2009 to create an entity for contributions to FLC programs with tax favorability to donors. Con-tributions allocated according to these guidelines: 25% to Endow-ment (only interest is used); 25% to FLC programs; 25% to communi-ty projects; 25% to Missions.
Professional advice is available through ELCA. Contact your tax advisor for State and Federal tax benefits. Contact Foundation board members for more information: Bruce Hirchert, Jeanette Perleberg, Richard Carlson, Amy Perleberg & Dori Tollefson.
Please remember First Lutheran Foundation in your Estate and Financial planning!
Thanks to all the sponsors of our radio broadcasts!
January 5: IMO Harvey Harrison, by Corey, Tammy & Brooke Longnecker, Tyler, Kate, Kinlee & Sutton Meidinger.
January 12: IHO our grandchildren, by Bruce & Jodi Hirchert.
January 19: IMO Mike Hermanson, by Tina, Rachel & Mandy.
January 26: IMO loved ones who have passed away, by Metta McDowell and family.
The following Sundays in 2020 are available for radio sponsorship: Feb. 16 & 23; March 1, 22 & 29; April 19; May 10, 17 & 31; June 7 & 21; Aug. 2, 9 & 23; Sept. 27; and Oct. 25. Please call the church office if you would be willing to sponsor a broadcast. The cost is $50 for a Sunday. Thank you
for all the sponsorships!
JANUARY 2020:
BAPTISMS:
Brekken Michael Zeltinger on 1/19/20 Lucas Joshua Langley on 1/19/20
WEDDINGS:
FUNERALS:
Marty Lucht on 1/25/20
TRANSFERS:
Jordan Reis and Laura Ayers to FLC
ALTAR COMMITTEE for February
Christina Anderson
Michelle Koenig
Your 2020 schedules are
in your church mailbox!
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CHURCH COUNCIL Property/Stewardship Board: 1. There was an insurance walk-through today. A carbon monoxide detector will be placed in the furnace area. The trees on the west side of the church will be trimmed. 2. There is some crumbling of a wall in the basement of the church.
OLD BUSINESS 1. Approval of Election ballot for Annual Meeting. Jon made a mo-tion to approve the ballot. Glenda seconded the motion. Motion car-ried. 2. Approval of Budget for Annual Meeting. Carissa made a motion to approve the budget for the annual meeting. Gary seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3. Approval of updated mission statement for Annual Meeting: Liv-ing out our faith in Jesus Christ, we strive to love all people by ac-cepting unconditionally, caring faithfully, and giving joyfully. Carissa made a motion to approve the updated mission statement for the annual meeting. Jon seconded the motion. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 1. The Waffle Supper will be held on Sunday, February 16th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The cost will be $7.00, $4.00 for ages 6-13, and preschool free. 2. The 100th Anniversary chairpeople will be meeting this week. 3. There will be a spaghetti supper/silent auction fundraiser for Steve Cartwright on Tuesday, March 3rd, at the Eagles. Steve had a heart transplant on New Years Eve. If anyone would like to help with the event, contact Carissa Hirchert or Deb Belquist. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Cherry Heinz
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CHURCH COUNCIL First Lutheran Church Council met on January 8, 2020. In attendance were Ardyce Snyder, Kayla Jay, Gary Lindquist, Deb Stafford, Glenda Collier, Pastor Doug Nemitz, Bruce Hirchert, Jon Johnson, Carissa Johnson, Anna Burger, Dan Shroyer, Amy Perleberg, and Cherry Heinz. The meeting was called to order by President Bruce Hirchert.
Gary made a motion to approve the agenda. Jon seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Pastor Doug led the council in devotions and prayer.
Ardyce made a motion to approve the secretary’s report. Gary second-ed the motion. Motion carried Financial & Treasurer's report-as of January 8, 2020, the checking ac-count showed a balance of $12,496.46, Glenda made a motion to ap-prove the financial report, and Gary seconded the motion. Motion car-ried. Correspondence- A letter was received from the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office requesting a donation to the National Safety Council for the purchase of supplies for a drug and alcohol education program for the youth in our commu-nity. Ardyce made a motion to donate $50 to the National Safety Coun-cil for supplies. Deb seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORTS Pastor’s Report: 1. There will be two baptisms in January. 2. Pastor continues to sing at the Carrington Senior Center. 3. There will be a Red Willow Bible Camp meeting on January 9th, to make some important decisions about the future of the camp. The council had a special prayer for Red Willow. Board of Education: The pre-k needs a curriculum for VBS.
Lay Ministry/Evangelism: Glenda will be doing home delivery in February.
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Women’s Ministry
Happy New Year and Winter greetings to everyone. It is hard to believe that a new year is here again. Several of the members of the Women’s Ministries/WELCA meet on January 17th for a 2020 plan-ning meeting. The annual $15.00 gift letter will be arriving at your home in a couple of weeks. We thank you in advance for your gift which is used to support our budget of gift giving. The letter will detail where our gifts will be given this year. Please contact us with ideas, concerns, or questions. We would love to hear from each of you.
Everyone have a blessed day. Ardyce (302-0332) and Betty (302-0348)
100th Anniversary October 14, 1920 was a very special date for the First Lutheran Church was started in New Rockford, ND. Our church will turn 100 years old this year and a very special weekend is being planned to celebrate this milestone. The celebration will take place October 17th and 18th, 2020. Plans are underway with many committees set up at the meeting held November 21st, 2019. Kristi Frahm and Lisa Longnecker will be serving as the co-chairs for this celebration. Save the Date cards have been sent to former pastors and interns alerting them to our celebration. There will be a meet and greet time on Saturday, October 17th along with an evening of visiting and sharing during the evening meal and talent show. Sunday, October 18th will be a great worship day full of messages provided by clergy and special music. After worship there will be a celebration cake and sandwiches as everyone continues to visit and departs from this very special event of celebrating the 100th Anniver-sary of the church. Watch for more details as they become available and if you are asked to help please say yes for everyone’s help is needed to make this a special occasion.
If you find that your birthday isn’t listed, or if the date is wrong, please
let us know.
15th - Amy Cudworth Amy Wobbema 16th - Brenda Bachmeier Cherry Heinz Kenna Munson 18th - Christina Anderson 19th - Laura Ayers Helen Duda Sharon Norton Ashley Schuster 20th -Easton Perleberg 22nd -Norris Kjos Raegyn Lange 25th - Beverly Lesmeister Eric Longnecker 26th - Hannah Brandner Ellie Seward 28th - LuAnn Alderman Erin Radke
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FL Foundation Meeting
January 15, 2020 The FL Foundation met on Wednesday, January 15th with the following present: Bruce Hirchert, Richard Carlson, Jeanette Perleberg, Carissa Johnson and Amy Perleberg. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bruce. Dori was absent so the minutes of the previous meeting were not read. Financial reports were reviewed. Richard reported on a few items that occurred over the past year, including the scholarships that he paid out in the past few days. We have a CD coming due at the Credit Union and discussion was held on reinvesting that CD. A motion was made by Jeanette to approve the financial report, se-conded by Amy, motion carried. A motion was made by Amy to reinvest the CD at the Credit Union for another year, seconded by Jeanette, motion carried. The board received two requests for 2020 funds for church needs. SMASH requested $1000 to continue there VBS program with all children’s registration costs covered. Jeanette made a motion to approve this request, Richard seconded, motion carried. A re-quest from the 100th Anniversary committee for $5000 to help fund the anniversary celebration was discussed. Richard made a motion to approve the request, Amy seconded, motion carried. Richard will take care of issuing the checks which will be award-ed at the annual meeting on January 26th. The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th, with a time to be decided closer to the date. Scholarships will be re-viewed at that meeting. The forms will be distributed to seniors in April and due back in the office by May 1st. We have 5 seniors this year from FLC who will be graduating. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Amy Perleberg
