1 Mount Olive Lutheran Church 2170 Havasupai Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 March 2018, No. 757 OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP, SERVICE, and EDUCATION Bells - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Bass Clef Singers - Mondays at 6:00pm Bible Study - Wednesdays at 1:00pm Chancel Choir - Wednesdays at 7:00pm Circle - Second Tuesday at 1:00pm Confirmation Event– Wednesdays at 6:30pm Cursillo Group - Thursdays/2nd & 4th at 6:15pm Men’s Fellowship - Tuesdays at 9:00am New Beginnings - Monthly TBA The PITS (High School Youth) -Wednesdays at 6:30pm Praise Band - Fridays at 5:30pm Prayer Shawls –Second Tuesday at 10:00am Quilters - Thursdays at 8:30am Stephen Ministry - Mondays/2nd & 4th at 6:30pm Sunday School - Sundays at 10:00am Women’s Ministries - First Wednesday at 9:00am WOW Women’s Bible Study - Tuesdays at 9:00am Woodworking - Mondays & Thursdays at 1:00pm LISTEN to the “Winds through the Olive Trees” Sunday mornings at 9 am KNLB FM 91 knlb.com “The Lutheran Hour” at 10 am Message from our Pastor Perhaps it’s a “getting older thing.” I seem to be develop- ing a greater appreciation for the friendships that I have had the privilege to establish during my life. Recently, I had the opportunity to touch base with a seminary class- mate that I had not spoken with for over 9 years. This may sound a bit “cliché” but it was as if “we had just seen each other” yesterday. Yes, there was a lot of catching up on paths taken, challenges faced, health, family, work and ventures experienced over the years but the conver- sation and the communication was smooth and easy. We had and we continue to have a bond. The relationship and the bond that I share with these privileged few “Friends” is one based upon shared experi- ences, paths that we walked together and accompanied each other on during various chapters of our lives. There is a significant and powerful sense of trust, confidentiali- ty, honesty and vulnerability. Another way of saying it, “we feel safe around each other.” The topics are without boundaries and we are honest, frank and sincere. And yes, even though most of these special people are men, not all, but most, even us men can speak of “love”. Love ya, man!! You are special!! The other bond that we share that makes it possible for us to “be in relationship” is Jesus. We share a faith that is based on the grace and love of Christ. Our life stories have been shaped, molded and grounded in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We’ve served Jesus together, we’ve la- bored for the sake of the gospel with one another, broken bread and wine in the sacrament of communion, we’ve been there for each other in times of great celebration and in some of the most difficult and traumatic times of our lives trusting Jesus and one another Perhaps, I have struck a chord. Cherish the privileged friendships and relationships you have developed over the years because of your “bond in Christ”. Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love. Reach out and talk to someone new, you never know the difference it could make in their life and in yours. We are blessed for the journey, you have all that you need with in you! Craig M. Corbin
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Mount Olive Lutheran Church
2170 Havasupai Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
March 2018, No. 757
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP, SERVICE, and EDUCATION
Bells - Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Bass Clef Singers - Mondays at 6:00pm
Bible Study - Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Chancel Choir - Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Circle - Second Tuesday at 1:00pm
Confirmation Event– Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Cursillo Group - Thursdays/2nd & 4th at 6:15pm
Men’s Fellowship - Tuesdays at 9:00am
New Beginnings - Monthly TBA
The PITS (High School Youth) -Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Praise Band - Fridays at 5:30pm
Prayer Shawls –Second Tuesday at 10:00am
Quilters - Thursdays at 8:30am
Stephen Ministry - Mondays/2nd & 4th at 6:30pm
Sunday School - Sundays at 10:00am
Women’s Ministries - First Wednesday at 9:00am
WOW Women’s Bible Study - Tuesdays at 9:00am
Woodworking - Mondays & Thursdays at 1:00pm
LISTEN to the “Winds through the Olive Trees” Sunday mornings at 9 am
KNLB FM 91 knlb.com “The Lutheran Hour” at 10 am
Message from our Pastor
Perhaps it’s a “getting older thing.” I seem to be develop-ing a greater appreciation for the friendships that I have had the privilege to establish during my life. Recently, I had the opportunity to touch base with a seminary class-mate that I had not spoken with for over 9 years. This may sound a bit “cliché” but it was as if “we had just seen each other” yesterday. Yes, there was a lot of catching up on paths taken, challenges faced, health, family, work and ventures experienced over the years but the conver-sation and the communication was smooth and easy. We had and we continue to have a bond.
The relationship and the bond that I share with these privileged few “Friends” is one based upon shared experi-ences, paths that we walked together and accompanied each other on during various chapters of our lives. There is a significant and powerful sense of trust, confidentiali-ty, honesty and vulnerability. Another way of saying it, “we feel safe around each other.” The topics are without boundaries and we are honest, frank and sincere. And yes, even though most of these special people are men, not all, but most, even us men can speak of “love”. Love ya, man!! You are special!!
The other bond that we share that makes it possible for us to “be in relationship” is Jesus. We share a faith that is based on the grace and love of Christ. Our life stories have been shaped, molded and grounded in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We’ve served Jesus together, we’ve la-bored for the sake of the gospel with one another, broken bread and wine in the sacrament of communion, we’ve been there for each other in times of great celebration and in some of the most difficult and traumatic times of our lives trusting Jesus and one another
Perhaps, I have struck a chord. Cherish the privileged friendships and relationships you have developed over the years because of your “bond in Christ”. Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love. Reach out and talk to someone new, you never know the difference it could make in their life and in yours.
We are blessed for the journey, you have all that you need with in you!
Craig M. Corbin
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Sympathy and Prayers Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of our former pastor Reverend Bill Biedermann who passed away on
February 6, 2018 in Green Valley, Arizona.
Pastoral Acts Inurnment/Funeral
Jane Messersmith 2-10-2018
Ruth Richardson 2-17-2018 Worship Hours
5:00 pm Saturday - Traditional
8:00 am Sunday - Traditional
10:00 am Sunday - Contemporary
The Worship Center is open for
individual prayer and meditation
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
2017-2018
Mount Olive Council Liaisons
President……………..……...……Nello Ruscitti
Vice President/Personnel..Jason Anderson
Treasurer/Personnel…..……..... Steve Philo
Secretary…………………...….…..Mark Cooper
Christian Ed....Catie Sondrol /Amy Conway
Family/Fellowship…………..……Alice Hayes
Social Action/Outreach……...Dorita Bare &
Leighton Kidder
Property….Susan Leifer & Larry Schneider
Worship…………..…………….…Tony Morbeto
Church…….…………...…Pastor Craig Corbin
The 18th Annual St. Urho’s Day Picnic/Mixer
When: Friday, March 16, 2018
Where: Rotary Park Ramada “A”
Celebrate “Finland’s Centennial”
Learn of: Iso Luvi Moilanen and Vaino Myllyrinne
To Eat: Please bring a Sack Lunch
What to Wear: Green and Purple
Where to Sit: Bring a Chair
Questions: Call 906-892-8113
TERVETULOA!!!
WILLIAM ERIC BIEDERMANN
6.25.28 - 2.6.18
William Eric Biedermann, son of Rev Eric and Mary Biedermann, was born June 25, 1928 in Clinton, Iowa. He was united with Christ in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on July 22 and confirmed his baptismal vows in Des Moines on March 29, 1942. He attended Colorado State College and received his B.A. degree from Wartburg Col-lege, Waverly, Iowa. After graduation from Wartburg The-ological Seminary in Dubuque, he was ordained on June 30, 1953 at St James Lutheran Church in Mason City by his father and began his ministry at Elvira Zion Lutheran Church (Clinton IA). In January of 1959 he was called or-ganize a mission church, Resurrection, at Marion IA; in Oc-tober of 1966 he was called to serve Christ the King Lutheran Church in Iowa City. Again in 1979, he was called to organize a mission church, Resurrection, this time in Scottsdale AZ. He began his ministry at Mount Olive on July 1, 1986. A new worship facility, the Bethel Bible Study, and a Cursillo Community were part of his 7 years as Senior Pastor here; in 1993 he retired and moved to Fort Collins CO and later Green Valley AZ. On January 29, 1956 he was united in marriage to Darlene Johnson; she and their three sons, William, Robert, and James survive.
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Lenten Mid-Week Wednesday Worship
March 7, 14 & 21 - 12:15pm & 6:30pm
Palm Sunday Worship - March 24 - 5pm, March 25 - 8am & 10am
Maundy Thursday - March 29 - 7pm
Good Friday - March 30 - 6:30pm
Easter Worship - Saturday, March 31 - 5pm
Easter Day Worship - Sunday, April 1 - 6:30am, 8am & 10am
Wednesday March 7, 14 & 21
Soup Lunch 11:30am
Worship Service - 12:15pm
Soup Supper - 5:45pm
Worship Service - 6:30pm
Easter Morning Pancake Breakfast
7am to 10am in the
Parish Hall
Proceeds go to the
youth for their
trip to Texas!
Everyone is Welcome!!
Easter Egg Hunt April 1
Everyone is invited after the 10 am service to join in the fun! 440 Easter
Eggs filled with candy.
Don’t forget to bring your baskets and dress up for a special photo!
Maundy Thursday Dramatic Reading
Di Vinci’s Last Supper “Lord Is It I?”
Program begins at 7pm
Thirteen Church Members will bring the Last Supper to life speaking the words,
Actors: Jason Anderson, Patrick Barney, Mark Cooper, Zach Corbin, Jim Day, Butch Erickson, Mike Flesher, John Nygren, Tony Morbeto, Gary Powers,
Nello Ruscitti, Larry Wergin, Ralph Winkler.
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Gifts Received
In Memory of From Jane Messersmith Bud and Lennie Hawkins for the Social Action Fund, Randy & Marcia Amoroso for the Undesignated Fund Richard Muselman Marion Dietz, for the Debt Reduction Rev. William Biedermann Betty Christenberry for the Debt Reduction Ruth Richardson Jerry Bodnar for the Music Fund, Illa Moore for the Wheels for Christ Fund
March Birth-days 1 Bill Dewey
Tom Steinbach
Sarah Wafford
2 Ardis Mewborne
3 Jim Foster
4 Jerry Ash
5 Don Westphal
6 Carma Rolands
9 Nicholas Anderson
Dwight Belknap
Sharrie Davidson
10 Peggy Fierro
Leslie Hollman
Dorothy Murphy
Carlene Pajong
11 Kären John
13 Gloriann Barton
Stellene Matzdorff
Pat Schoenborn
15 Lynda Anderson
16 Beverly Tilston
17 Tavion Houston
Hanna Ronningen
18 Cara Collins
Damon Saari
19 Dorothy Horak
20 Jonathan Janecek
21 Levi Blanchard
Elaine Hegge
22 Patrick Barney
Kenny Gehrman
Shirley Kennedy
Lyle Matzdorff
Heidi Trejo
23 John Nygren
Justin Romm
24 Becky Gehrman
25 Johnny Bodnar
26 Sonja Medhaug
27 Anna Anderson
28 Andy Anderson
Lillian Bernier
29 Cheryl Kiszczak
30 Jeffrey Buhmiller
Change of Address
Marion Dietz - 3721 Grand Ave. #308 Des Moines, IA 50312 928-208-9818
Inviting each small group, regular group, Committee,
and Board in church to pick a servant Evangelism pro-
ject on the same day blitzing the entire community
with good works in Jesus’ name.
A community outreach to connect all of our members in
every way and in every skill level. We can all serve together as one for whatever amount of time en-
ergy and effort level we have available.
Service date for this community outreach project will be in April.. Plan to meet at Church for a gath-
ering and word of prayer, each group will then disperse throughout the community for a fantastic
day of service. If you do not have one, you will receive a volunteer T-shirt.
Each group is asked to gather and pick/plan their service project. Event coordinator will help with
planning as needed for each group to coordinate a church wide effort of reaching our community.
List of Service project ideas:
Beach Cleanup/Dog Parks/Kids Parks/Street Clean Up Parking lot clean up (Ross/Dollar Tree) Landscaping Contact: Interagency/City/Parks and Recs/Schools/Arizona’s Children
Spoke with Parks and recs it was recommended to proceed with street and park clean up however groups choose to plan
Reach out to congregation with needs of yard work or housework Reach out to younger generations bring food and water to kids at the skate park (they are very respectful and appreciative of this) Nursing home visits Sponsor a play day at the Aquatic Center for families in Havasu Bring food to homeless out and about in the community Volunteer at the Mohave County Library/Host a community event
List of groups to invite:
Council Stephen Ministry Bible study (1pm Wednesday)
WOW Men’s Fellowship Bible study (5:30 Wednesday)
Circle Sunday school Confirmation
PITS Christian Ed & Worship Social Action/Outreach
Family/Fellowship Praise Band Prayer Shawl
Quilters Woodworking
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The prayer shawl ministry knitters and crocheters
want to sincerely thank the Mount Olive Wood-
workers’ Ministry for the palm crosses they are do-
nating to us. Kathy includes a palm cross with
each shawl that is being delivered personally or is
sent through the mail, and the response has been overwhelming. The small, wooden crosses are tru-
ly appreciated by all who receive them.
Our next meeting is on March 13, 2018, at 10 am in the Fireside room. One of our members, Bon-
nie Matzick, is moving back to Montana so we invite all the members who can be there to go out to
lunch together as a good-bye occasion for Bonnie and for any other winter visitors who will be
leaving shortly.
Lois Jimison, if you are reading this we want you to know we miss you and hope to see you back
with us soon. If you have questions, contact Kathy Sporre (928-855-1704) or Lois Jimison (928-
505-3067).
The Family Fellowship Committee is
hosting a Potluck St Patrick’s
Day Dinner and Talent
Show as a fundraiser for the Youth
Group’s ELCA trip to Texas. Please
bring a dish to share and donation
for the youth on Saturday March
17th after the 5PM church service.
The youth will start the evening with
a show directly followed by dinner.
Please support our youth while en-
joying dinner, fun and fellowship in
our newly renovated Parish Center.
The Friendship Café
Open - Wednesday Mornings 8am to 10am
Also every Sunday morning 7am to Noon.
We could still use some volunteers for the
Sunday schedule.
Come join your friends for a cup of coffee and more.
Painting Party!!!! The Family Fellowship Committee is hosting a
painting event on March 11th after the 10am
Sunday Service in the Parish Center. The cost
per painting is $35. There is a maximum of 22
people who can attend per our host instructor.
The picture is a stained glass window with a
dove with an olive branch in its mouth. Please
watch for sign-up sheet with payment due at the event. If you
follow us on Facebook watch for announcements. Lunch will be
provided during the event. This is a wonderful opportunity for
The 2018 Flower Chart is on the Narthex bulletin board. If you would like to give altar flowers, please choose the weekend you want
and print your name and phone number on the line next to that date. The cost is $35; bring to the Office or place in the offering plate. Please include your dedication. Thank you, Pat
A SPECIAL REPORT ON MEMORIAL SERVICES FOOD SERVICE
Memorial Food Services Background: The memorial food services began several years ago and this com-
mittee was known as Martha’s Angels. {Note: A loved one dies and the family wishes to have food service in addition to the church service.} The present day situation is that those dedicated women who, through all these years, have always provided this necessary service are now physically unable to continue to serve in the same capacity. These memorials are usually held on a Saturday, although that is not a given. Some memorials are a pot luck af-fair, some are catered sandwiches/cold cuts while some are cookies and coffee, etc. While this committee wishes to remain as mentors, the basic facts are even the organization of the above services require special sets ups, ordering food, serving as well as cleaning up and cannot be continued without some new able bodied persons, men as well as women, who wish to become involved and take on this responsibility. Please search your heart to see if there are any of you interested in maintaining this charita-ble committee, please talk to Pastor Craig or Linda Nord. Otherwise, the remaining persons will no longer be able to provide any food services other than simple coffee, cold drinks and cookies.
Spring Quilt Sale Friday, March 9
8am to 1pm
Friendship Café
and Lakeview Room.
Beautiful Quilts & some (must see)
unique items for sale.
Come early for best selection.
Save the Date for Family Fellowship Potluck Spring Fling Picnic on Saturday April 14th in Jack Hardy Park from 11AM to 3PM
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Dollars & Sense - An Occasional Update
from the Congregation Treasurer
by Steve Philo It seems that everywhere you look around our church home these days, money is being spent to refresh or improve our property. So where is all this money coming from? I'm happy to tell you all about the great things that are hap-pening here at Mount Olive!
In broad terms, there are three major projects happening right now, so let me address each one in turn. First, the parking lot improvement project. This major undertaking has been anticipated for a very long time. The Council determined a number of years ago that the asphalt surface would eventually need to be replaced, so they began set-ting aside money in the Capital Reserve fund. These dollars came from two sources; money remaining in the gen-eral fund at the end of each year (collection money left after all the expenses were paid each year); or generous donations received through estates or bequests. We estimated that this project could cost as much as $200,000 dol-lars, so we've deliberately been saving for several years so that we would have the cash on hand to pay for the en-tire project without taking on any additional debt. Last summer, the asphalt surface reached the point of no return. The uneven, crumbling surface was becoming a hazard to our members. We solicited bids from several contrac-tors, and determined that we could proceed with the work. We included a barrier-free design to enhance access to the church and parish center. We deliberately limited the work to the area you now see completed, to avoid in-stalling concrete in the area slated for future expansion. This project is nearing the finish line, with an estimated final cost of $145,000. The balance remaining in the Capital Reserve fund will be approximately $17,000 when the parking lot project is completed.
The second major project now underway is refreshing the Parish Center. This project was initiated as a grass-roots campaign by the Sunday School volunteers. They presented a modest plan to spruce up the lobby and apply fresh paint, but as the work got underway it became apparent that a simple face-lift would be woefully inadequate. The Council recognized that even though our long-range plan calls for a new multi-purpose building, we will still be using this facility daily for another fifteen years. Funding for the flooring, paint, and other items needed to refresh the facility is coming from the Undesignated Memorials fund. These dollars were donated as memorials, but with-out a specific purpose or intent expressed by the donor. The fund has grown over the years, and will completely cover the expenses of this project. Significant savings have also been realized through the many hours of volunteer labor donated towards this project. This project is also nearing completion, with a total projected cost of $40,000.
The balance remaining in the Undesignated Memorials fund will be approximately $30,000 when the Parish Center project is completed.
The third major project completed this winter was landscaping on the Clarke Drive side of our property. This pro-ject was also initiated as a grass-roots campaign by a dedicated group of volunteers. They solicited donations for this project to cover all the expenses, and volunteered many hours of labor to complete the magnificent work. The total cost for this project was $18,158. Their efforts were recently recognized by the Keep Havasu Beautiful Com-mittee with the Commercial Pride Award!
All three of these projects have been fully paid for without any money from the general fund or taking on any debt. This is an amazing accomplishment, given the scope of these projects, and is concrete evidence of the many blessings that God bestows on our congregation. We are all stewards of the time, talent, and treasures we are given during our life. Our Mount Olive family has given generously to support the mission and ministries of our com-munity of faith. Your monetary gifts and volunteer labor, plus the wonderful gifts received from our departed members through their estate plans, have made these three amazing projects possible.
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WITNESSES
Mark your Calendar for this Must See Dramatic Presentation. Associate Members Gary and Judy
Bjornsen have seen Rev. Jonathan Swenson and say this is a must see, inspiring dramatic presentation.
One Actor * Eight Characters * A Fresh Look at Jesus
A stingy Innkeeper with a Bronx accent, an Italian Lazarus who likes pasta, and a joyful Simon Peter on Easter Morning… all these characters and more come to life on Thursday, March 22 with two perfor-mances, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, here at Mount Olive Luther-an Church. with the dramatic presentation, Witnesses. Written by Curt Cloninger, this one-man, multiple character performance will feature Christian actor and speaker, Rev. Jonathan Swenson.
In this innovative and inspiring re-telling of the Gospel, Swenson portrays eight different characters as each responds to Jesus. Through these eye-witness accounts, both comedic and serious, the audience is encouraged to see Jesus from fresh perspectives; not cold and distant, but as one who was intimately involved in the “nitty-gritty” of life.
Swenson is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A. in Psychology, Theater and Music, 1988) and Luther Seminary (Master’s of Divinity, 1994). He has served as an ordained minister for over 15 years, and is currently the Founding Director of Paraphrase Theater as well as the Director of Program-ming for Mount Carmel Ministries in Alexandria. MN.
Swenson, a trained actor, travels throughout the country sharing a unique blend of drama, teaching, music and story-telling. His regional theater credits include such leading musical roles as Tevye, Daddy Warbucks, Harold Hill and Nathan Detroit. Dramatic roles include Gratiano in The Merchant of Venice and Roland in Taking Steps. Swenson has also performed as guest soloist with Orchestra Iowa in Cedar Rapids, IA. Most recently, Jonathan can be seen in the feature film, “Miles Between Us” produced by ii Films, and heard on the soundtrack of Rich Melheim’s Martin Luther Rock Opera.
Wood Shop Sale The woodshop will display and make available all of its items to the con-gregation on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, after each of the services. Toys for the grandkids, crosses, boxes, cutting boards bowls games and more. All items are do-nations only and funds raised will be matched by Thrivent. See us in the Friendship Café.
Announcement!!
New Baby: Remi Rae
Born: December 29, 2017
To: Travis Hale & Whitney Falldorf
Weight: 8lbs 5oz.
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The sermon this weekend was about the transfiguration where God once more revealed His glory to us and He gave us a command. Mark 9:7 reads: Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: "This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to Him!" God continues to speak to us if we are quiet and receptive to His voice. Have you heard His voice prompting you to do or say something? He may be asking you to
send someone a card, to make a phone call, to pray for someone, to visit a person in the hospital or nursing home, to volunteer, to speak to a neighbor or friend, etc. He will also lead us through the good and bad times in our lives and give us guidance when making decisions. The great thing about God is that He never changes, keeps His promises, is all powerful and always available to listen to us and to speak to us. Our part is to trust in Him, ask His help and to listen to what He has to tell us.
We have Stephen Ministers in our congregation who have heard God's voice asking them to make a commitment to serve others. They were called to help others by being there for them when they need someone to listen to them and walk alongside them during difficult times. It is NOT a sign of weakness to accept a Stephen Minister but ra-ther an acceptance of one of the ways that God uses people to help, heal, strengthen and encourage. Stephen Min-istry is a resource that is available to members of Mount Olive as well as non-members. We offer Christian care giving and focus on God being the healer. If you, or someone you know might be interested in learning more about Stephen Ministry, call the Pastor or one of the leaders listed below and we would be glad to visit with you. Also if you feel that you are hearing God's voice asking you to serve Him in this way, we would appreciate knowing that as well.
Kris Kidder Shelly Hales Cindy Renn Andy & Lynda Anderson
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27
Easter Lilies for the Altar
Every year Mount Olive
offers the congregation
Easter Lilies to be dis-
played on the Altar and
around the Sanctuary.
You may participate in
this lovely tradition by
purchasing a lily for $10.
These are yours to take home and enjoy.
Please wait till the last service is complet-
ed on Easter day to remove your lily so
everyone has the chance to appreciate the
total beauty. Easter Lily Envelopes are
on the Welcome Center counter.
Colomonde Chorus Presents
Friends and Family Concert
March 9, 2018 at 7pm
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Parish Hall
Admission is a nonperishable food item.
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy
the beautiful music.
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NEWS Thanks to everyone for your continued prayers and support.
We are enjoying our walk to the cross during Lent and learning more from the video presentations. Hope every-
one is enjoying the wonderful soup before both services. Thanks to everyone for making this fellowship opportunity
to happen.
During the Lent Season the Pits and Confirmation Group will combine their meetings after the evening service. It is
great to have time together again. Just a reminder to the Confirmation Group to check the Acolyte Schedule to make
sure you are on time for your service date.
March is a busy month for everyone but please mark your calendars for the following activities.
March 10 – You’ve Been Egged – We will meet at 5:30 p.m. to get the packages put together and have some
refreshments then off to surprise some of our younger youth. Let Jill know if you would like the youth to
visit your home.
March 11 – Fellowship Painting Party – 11:30 after the 10 am service – We will enjoy painting and
a light lunch.
March 17 – Variety Show and Potluck beginning after the evening service – We will have a
short variety show from the youth then enjoy wonderful food from all the great cooks who share their
goodies. Join us for the fun and entertainment.
March 18 – Texas Planning Meeting – Immediately following the 10 a.m. service
We will finish off the month by celebrating Holy Week with a number of activities. Palm Sunday, Maundy Thurs-
day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The youth will again serve at the Good Friday Service and at the Pancake
Breakfast on Easter Sunday. Bring your appetites for great food and lots of fun on April 1. The free will offering
will be for the youth going to Texas in June. Thank you all for your continued support.
Tomorrow is our annual “Friendship Tea” so more of that event will be reflected in March’s report. Suffice it to say, it is – as usual - SRO! There will be devotions, a guest speaker {think chocolate}, and our circle ladies are making tons of goodies for your palate and, of course, varieties of tea. Thank you Leslie Hollman for chairing this year.
Our distributions so far for 2018 are as follows: Denise’s Day $1000, Sally’s House $1000. Pending donations will be for the Clarke St. landscaping project and remodeling the kitchen: stripping wallpaper and painting to coordinate with the newly updated Parish Center main room. {Thank you Property Board for this awesome modernization.} We devoted ladies of MOLC could not accomplish these goals without ALL of you in the congregation supporting our fundraisers. Our ministry board strives to continue to make fresh our efforts in fundraising for the benefit of all as well as our Havasu community.
Looking Forward:
. Next Women’s Ministries Board meeting is the first Wednesday in March 7 at 9am. Please join us and share your input into our ministry. . The March Circle meeting is the second Tuesday, March 13 at 1pm. Please join us for a short business meet-
ing (be informed – your input matters*) socializing and a Bible study. . Grand Canyon Synod’s Spring Gathering will be held in Henderson on Saturday, April 21. This is an oppor-
tunity to share with other women, God’s gifts – all are invited and encouraged to attend. A flyer will be posted in the Narthex for sign up. . Our Mother’s Day event is scheduled for Saturday May 12. Yet another sharing and camaraderie with all of you wonderful ladies.
* Many hands make the task so much lighter and, besides, we have fun with our ministry. We are an open group of Christian women dedicated to sharing God’s word and making our world a better place. Please feel free to
join in any or all of our activities; we welcome ALL.
Women’s Ministry Mount Olive Lutheran Church Board
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Sunday School News: Hello everyone! Sunday school is rocking and rolling with fun!
We are in search of musical talents! If you have musical gifts and have some free time
please contact Jenifer Clark to help our Sunday school get music back in their lives. Mu-
sic is no longer a fundamental part of public school anymore leaving many of our children deprived of the
opportunity for the art of music to grow in them. Our goal is to get a children’s choir and God-willing may-
be even a band! We can’t do it alone and rely so much on the gifts and talents of our fantastic congregation.
If you feel called to grow this ministry let us know and help us GROW!
Our next fun filled event is planning our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Please look in the Narthex for donation opportunities we are in need of Easter candy to fill up 440 eggs!! Please keep in mind if you are donating candy we ask that they be small enough to fit into an average plastic Easter egg. Tune in for a special report on Easter from our very own Sunday school news crew! We will be hosting a short Easter play featuring our students investigating eyewitness reports on the true meaning of Easter during the 10 am service. Followed by our annual community egg hunt, everyone is invited after the 10 am service to join in the fun! Don’t forget to bring your baskets and dress up for a special photo!
We are gearing up for our next VBS; be prepared for Rolling River
Rampage, a fun filled adventure you don’t want to miss. Mark your
calendars for June 4th-8th from 6-8:30 pm. Keep an eye out for sign
ups or see Jenifer Clark or Catie Sondrol for information on volunteer
opportunities!
Events God’s work our hands a 1-2-3 serve! Community Outreach project has been postponed until April.
There is a fantastic Community opportunity for Mount Olive to participate in. Fowler Family Fun Day will
be held at Sara Park all proceeds will be donated to the Fowler Family. As many citizens of Lake Havasu
have heard Kurt Fowler is a Desert Hills Firefighter that was seriously injured in the Route 91 shooting in
Las Vegas. Due to the injuries he sustained and recovery time he will need a mission has been started to
help his family with expenses of loss of work and medical care while he is recovering. Churches and busi-
nesses have been asked to provide activities or donations to make this event fun for families to attend while
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Mount Olive Lutheran Church Congregation Council Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 18, 2018, 7:00 PM
Meeting called to order by Nello R. at 7:01 pm in the Choir Room.
Present: Catie Sondrol, Nello Ruscitti, Steve Philo, Amy Conway, Susan Leifer, Jason Anderson, Craig Corbin, Mark Cooper, Larry Schneider, Leighton Kidder, and Dorita Bare.
Absent: Alice Hayes, and Tony Morbeto.
Prayer lead by Pastor Craig Corbin.
Devotions: Jason Anderson.
Correspondence: Memorial for Richard Muselman 1-20-2018. Per memo from Catie Sondrol, asked Council for permission to fundraise within Mount Olive for the International Family Retreat in Thailand. Jason A. made a motion to allow Catie to fundraise within Mount Olive, Leighton K. seconded, Catie S. abstained, and all additional Board voted Aye.
Reports: Minutes from December Steve P made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Larry S seconded, and all present Board voted Aye.
Treasurers Report: No report
Pastors Report: Per Pastor Craig C. after reevaluation, will not pursue offer of donated piano due to nowhere to put it. Staff evalua-tions in progress hoping for completion in late January early February.
Committee Reports:
Family and Fellowship Committee Per Nello R. on behalf of Alice H. puzzle party went well, valentine’s dinner on February 9, painting event on March 11th, next meeting will be held February 6 at 5:30.
Christian Education Committee Per Amy C. last meeting was on January 11 next meeting will be on February 6.
Worship Committee No report
Property Board Per Susan L. parking lot in final stages, ongoing projects include striping parking spaces, and parking lot touch-up. Additional quotes are being sought for sweeping, and a slurry seal. Sound barrier installation will be undertaken short-ly, appliances needed for parish center, new appliances needed for Jen and Jesse.
Personnel Committee Per Steve P. last meeting on January 18. Asks board approve the job description for Sunday School Superintendent job description, and announce the position to be available. Steve P. made a motion to approve draft job description of Sunday School Superintendent as presented, Jason A. second’s, and all present Board voted Aye.
Steve P. made a motion to approve announcement of Sunday School Superintendent position availability and first seek qualified candidates from within the congregation, Catie S. seconded, and all present Board voted Aye.
Endowment Committee
No report
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Social Concerns and Outreach Per Leighton K. last meeting was January 2. Served sixteen Christmas dinners, contributed towards repaired of AC unit in a parishioners van. Next meeting February 6.
Event Coordinator Per Nello R. on behalf of Jennifer C. Christian Ed portion of updated website and will receive weekly updates, Face-book is being updated frequently and will continue to be updated, event calendar will be updated, remnants group will be restarting.
Old Business
Sound Barrier Per Nello R. sound barrier installation will be started shortly.
Flooring Quote Per Susan L. full installation, tear out, and trim board would cost approximately $22,300. Additional services would include door housings at approximately $1 a foot. Larry S. motioned to install new flooring and trim across the whole of the parish center, Leighton K. seconded, and all present Board voted Aye.
Larry S. motions to amended motion to include a limit of $35,000 from unrestricted memorial fund be placed as a budget for the project, Leighton seconded and all present Board voted Aye.
Insurance quote Per Jason A. recommends Guide One, under Lutheran Trust. Significant savings of around $3,000 over our current insurance costs. Jason A. motioned the Mount Olive use Guide One as our Insurance provider going forward, Amy C. seconded, and all present Board voted Aye. Jason A. motions to amended motion to include workman’s comp. insurance, Amy C. seconded and all present Board voted Aye.
Picture Directory Per Pastor Craig C. picture directory going smoothly.
Stewardship campaign Per Steve P. a total of eighty-eight commitment cards have been returned, eighty people pledged to the current ex-penses and benevolences, forty-eight to mortgage. Nominating Committee Per Leighton K. update addressed at future meeting.
New Business No new business
Adjournment: Catie S. made a motion to adjourn the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer at 8:09 pm, Larry S. seconded, and all present Board voted Aye.
