The Church Messenger Immanuel Lutheran Church 109 Elm Street; Strum, Wisconsin www.immanuel-strum.com September 2017 Worship Schedule Sunday 9 AM : Worship 10 AM: Coffee Hour Inside this issue Pastor ........................... 2 Announcements ..... 3, 10 Minutes......................... 4 Daughters of the King .. 5 Finances....................... 6 Worship Assistants ....... 7 Calendar....................... 8 Memorials..................... 9 Birthdays .................... 11 Sunday School ........... 11 Contact Information .... 12 WELCA News By Karen Franson, Mission Growth Officer The Chanhassen Bus Trip on September 13th has only 2 seats remaining, after that we will start a waiting list in case someone has to cancel due to health issues or family emergency. Cal Jeanette Berg if interested, 715-695-3946. We have been invited to Our Savior’s Lutheran WELCA Salad Luncheon on Thursday, September 21st. The church is located in Whitehall, and serving starts at 12 noon, carryouts are also available starting at 11:30. Their program is entitles “Church Basement Ladies” by author, Janet Martin. She was the speaker at one of our breakfasts many years ago, she was very hilarious!. Call for reservations: Kay Nelson, 715-983-5760, or church office, 715- 538-4334. The annual Apple Pie Project is approaching fast, it is scheduled to start on Monday, October 2nd, at 9:00 a.m. to assemble boxes. We will also start at 9:00 a.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday to make the pies. Everyone is welcome: We need peelers, rollers, crimpers, crust makers, and sugar and cinnamon mixers. All help is greatly appreciated. Come for a day or two, or just a few hours; any amount of time will help make this fundraiser a success. Dinner is served on both Tuesday and Wednesday, with Apple Pie for Stewardship of God’s Earth By Jim Tocko It has been a very relaxing summer—not too hot and a adequate amount of rain. I learned a valuable lesson. Some time back I wrote that there was two kinds of gardens—neat and untidy. I was forced to untidy gardens. I had inherited a garden culture that aspires to unat- tainable perfection, one that dictates that we must do this or that or dire consequences will result. Luckily for me, most gardening is com- mon sense. Left to themselves, seeds will germinate and plants will grow, flower and fruit; that is their nature. Left alone, nature is beauti- ful. Queen Anne lace along with day lilies and brown eyed Susan flourished in the roadsides. Sadly I noticed the decline of the monarch butterfly. Now that autumn is almost upon us, think twice about dig- ging over the gardens. Let the dead plants lie. Spend time with friends and family while soaking in the fall spectacular. Gardens say, slow down, look around you. Believe, Hope. Zoraida Morales
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The Church Messenger
I m m a n u e l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h 1 0 9 E l m S t r e e t ; S t r u m , W i s c o n s i n
WELCA News By Karen Franson, Mission Growth Officer
The Chanhassen Bus Trip on September 13th has only 2 seats remaining, after that we will start a waiting list in case someone has to cancel due to health issues or family emergency. Cal Jeanette Berg if interested, 715-695-3946.
We have been invited to Our Savior’s Lutheran WELCA Salad Luncheon on Thursday, September 21st. The church is located in Whitehall, and serving starts at 12 noon, carryouts are also available starting at 11:30. Their program is entitles “Church Basement Ladies” by author, Janet Martin. She was the speaker at one of our breakfasts many years ago, she was very hilarious!. Call for reservations: Kay Nelson, 715-983-5760, or church office, 715-538-4334.
The annual Apple Pie Project is approaching fast, it is scheduled to start on Monday, October 2nd, at 9:00 a.m. to assemble boxes. We will also start at 9:00 a.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday to make the pies. Everyone is welcome: We need peelers, rollers, crimpers, crust makers, and sugar and cinnamon mixers. All help is greatly appreciated. Come for a day or two, or just a few hours; any amount of time will help make this fundraiser a success. Dinner is served on both Tuesday and Wednesday, with Apple Pie for
Stewardship of God’s Earth By Jim Tocko
It has been a very relaxing summer—not too hot and a adequate amount of rain. I learned a valuable lesson. Some time back I wrote that there was two kinds of gardens—neat and untidy. I was forced to untidy gardens. I had inherited a garden culture that aspires to unat-tainable perfection, one that dictates that we must do this or that or dire consequences will result. Luckily for me, most gardening is com-mon sense. Left to themselves, seeds will germinate and plants will grow, flower and fruit; that is their nature. Left alone, nature is beauti-ful. Queen Anne lace along with day lilies and brown eyed Susan flourished in the roadsides. Sadly I noticed the decline of the monarch butterfly. Now that autumn is almost upon us, think twice about dig-ging over the gardens. Let the dead plants lie. Spend time with friends and family while soaking in the fall spectacular. Gardens say, slow down, look around you. Believe, Hope. Zoraida Morales
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During this period of transition, I offer the following devotion from the Call Process Booklet of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin.
II. In Calling a Pastor, We Consider Our Own Calling, Part 2 God’s gracious giving extends to the church too. God has not been content to let the church fend for itself since Pentecost. On the contrary, the Holy Spirit still enlivens the community of faith. As Bishop, April Ulring Larson has said, “What God is interested in is empowering the body of Christ.” God has raised up leaders, gifted ministers and pastors for the church in all times and places. When the church has prayed, “Save and defend your whole Church, purchased with the precious blood of Christ. Give it pastors and ministers filled with your Spirit, and strengthen it through the Word and the holy sacraments,” God has answered.
Listen to this wonderful scripture: 2 Peter 1:3–11. Would any of us, either as individual believers or as members together of a congregation, have any reason to question the truth of those verses? In fact, how have the promises offered there been answered and proved true in your experiences of the life of faith? In the life of our congregation?
We overhear the prayer that scripture offers up for us in Ephesians 3:14–21. The One who has called us is also at work in us doing far more than we can ask or imagine. That’s an amazing thought!
As we join in singing or saying ELW 858 (LBW 543), Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, focus on verse two and ask, What does that verse mean, promise, and say to us about God’s watch over us? Can we claim this hymn’s great promise even in calling a new pastor?
Luther’s Small Catechism offers his explanation of the third and fourth petitions of the Lord’s Prayer saying: “God’s will is done when he strengthens our faith and keeps us firm in his Word as long as we live.” And, “Daily bread includes everything needed for this life, such as food and clothing, home and property, work and income, a devoted family, and orderly community, good government, favorable weather, peace and health, a good name, and true friends and neighbors.”
We daily trust God’s good gifts for our faith and life. Such confidence also belongs to the faith and life of the whole church.
Gracious giving God, give us your help again, just as you have always done. Remind us of your care. Let there be gratitude in our congregation, for all that is needful has been sent and ordained for us already. As we work to call a new pastor to our congregation may we be strengthened for this task with the thought that your providing reaches to every need of your church. This Call Committee and community of believers are your church too. Amen.
Call Process Booklet EDITED - Northwest Synod of Wisconsin http://www.nwswi.org/webfiles/fnitools/documents/call_process_rev11.17.09smaller.pdf Page 87 https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/53432941/call-process-booklet
Announcements Faith in Daily Life on September 3 of Labor Day Weekend - Labor Day weekend provides an opportunity to reflect on faith in daily life. In Holy Baptism, God calls us as “fellow workers in the kingdom of God.” The service of worship will be a time to explore the ways in which we employ our faith in daily life.
Confirmation Starts September 6 – Pastor Bolstad will be offering Confirmation instruction starting Wednesday, September 6 at 4pm. The study will focus on The Small Catechism by Martin Luther.
Justified: 500 Years of Faith – A 5-Session Bible Study on Reformation Themes – Pastor Bolstad to offer this study starting Wednesday, September 6 at 7pm in the church fellowship hall. This study will help us celebrate the 500
th anniversary of the Reformation.
Blessing of Backpacks on September 10 - As our students start another year in school, we ask a blessing on their backpacks and especially on the children who will carry them. A special invitation is extended to our students and their families for this Blessing of the Backpacks during the service of worship.
Sunday School Registration on September 17 – Registration for Sunday School will be held in the Chapel after worship. Sunday School classes begin at 10:15 a.m.
Open House at Parsonage on September 24 – Have you been curious what the parsonage looks like inside? Now’s your chance. Sunday, September 24 after the service of worship. Come next door and take a look!
Synod staff to offer Effective Practices in Church Councils (EPIC) training for Congregation Council members on Saturday, October 14 First time council members and those returning will learn how to run an effective meeting, create and stick to an agenda, implement a plan that insures that something actually gets done, deal with conflict-bullies, and most importantly vision for the future. There will also be specific interest sessions for presidents and treasurers. The event will be held at Luther Park Bible Camp near Chetek and feature a variety of workshops, speakers, and practical best practices. Saturday, October 14 @ 9am-3pm. Let Pastor Bolstad know if interested in order to make for a group registration.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Date: Sunday, September 10, 2017
Time: Immediately following 9 AM worship service
Purpose: To vote to call an installed pastor of Immanuel – Elk Creek United Parish (Immanuel Lutheran Church, Strum and Elk Creek Lutheran Church of Hale).
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Council Minutes - July 2017
Semi-annual Meeting Minutes - July 2017
July 11, 2017 7:00pm Opening prayer
Council member’s in attendance: Pastor Lowell , Jim Tocko, Howard Hanson, Michelle Peaslee, Kate Back, Camille Skoug and Char Myers.
June Council minutes: Approved June Treasurer’s report: Approved Michelle excused from meeting
New Business: Wage increase effective immediately for Michelle Peaslee in the amount of twenty-five
dollars a week. Wage increase effective immediately for Ronnette Nelson in the amount of ten dollars a
week. Recommended New Council members: Peter Berge, Vickie Hanson, Mark Rogness and
Jenny Tollesfson as Treasurer.
Pastor’s Report: Staff meeting was held on July 11, 2017 and Pastor was very impressed in the staff and
early child care center. Pastor conducted a funeral at Eleva Lutheran on July 15, 2017 and will be conducting a
funeral in Strum on July 22, 2017. Pastor has been busy looking over constitutions.
Closing prayer Adjournment: 7:45pm
Warmest Regards, Kate Back
July 30, 2017 Opening Prayer: Jim Tocko
Approval of Semi and Annual council minutes: Approved Semi-annual Contribution statements are on the table in the Narthex. Please pick them up.
New Business: Tom Wagener updated us on the call committee. There will be a Pastor interview the
first week in August and one at the end of August. Endowment Fund had an opening on their committee because of the fact that Vickie
Hanson is stepping down. Jim Tocko will be taking over in her place. New council members will be Peter Berge, Vickie Hanson, Mark Rogness and Jenny
Tollefson as Treasurer. Approved
Adjournment: 10:00am. Motion made by Jim Tocko
Warmest Regards, Kate Back
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Daughters of the King/Junior Daughters of the King
GREETINGS FROM YOUR ILC RUTH DOK AND REBEKKAH AND ESTHER JDOK CHAPTERS:
We're off to a new and exciting year! This Summer I was able to attend a National Retreat for JDOK Directresses in Texas, where I learned more about next year's Triennial. I also received permission for our Chapter to pilot a new program, called the Chrysalis Program, designed just for our Junior Daughters. It has new programming and ideas for games, crafts, Bible Studies, Prayer, Service and more! We will be having our 4th annual Lock-In in February, with the Theme of 'God's Princesses', We will also choose a year-long Service Project, learn more about Jesus and how Christians have fun!
There will be an information Day after Church, on Sunday, September 10, in the Parish Hall. This year the girls will be divided into two groups: Ages 7 through 6th grade; and 7th grade through ages 21. the Younger girls will meet on Wednesdays from 3:45 (or whenever the bus arrives at church) until 5:45pm. The Older girls will meet on Sundays from 1pm until 3pm. All groups will meet only 2 times per month. September's Schedule is:
Sun: 17 & 24 from 1-3pm Wed: 20 & 27 from 3:45-5:45pm
I would like to ask for volunteers to help with these meetings. You do not have to be a Daughter of the King, but you do need to be female, and a member of ILC, and over 21. Parents are welcome, too. If you can help, please call the church office (715) 695-3511 or Sara Heck (715)695-3229. I am also trying to get Safe Church training for all who help.
You may have heard that our Sister Janet Cole had an operation recently. I ask you all for prayers for healing for her.
I have not been doing too much for the DOK this Summer, because I have been taking care of my Dad, who just passed away. Hopefully, I can now get back to business, since we need to get focused about going to the Texas Triennial in June, 2018.
As I have said before, The Order of the Daughters of the King is not allowed to fund raise for themselves, although they may ask for donations. It will cost about $1500. per person to get to the Triennial. We are hoping to send at least 5 Juniors and 3 senior Daughters/chaperones. One of our Junior Daughters, Rizzo, is even planning to Transition to becoming a senior Daughter at Triennial, in front of over 600 other Daughters, as well as her own Mother/also a senior Daughter. I will be writing for grant monies and the girls and women will be paying part of their own costs. I am hoping that there are people in the Congregation that would like to share in this Ministry by helping with the cost, as well. If you are so moved, there is a DOK/JDOK designated gift fund already in the ILC church budget. All you need to do is mark it so on your check and put it in the offering plate. Remember, these young girls are the Church of the future....and even now.
Back to the DOK: I am working on a Fall Retreat at ILC. I think it will be in October. Please look for sign up sheets and posters near the Welcome Table.
As always, if you are interested or feel called to a life of Prayer, Service, and Evangelism, give me a call: (715) 695-3229 or the church office. Let us help you find and live out your Passion for Christ.
fHs Sara Heck DOK Ruth Chapter President JDOK Rebekah and Esther Directress
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Financial Report - July 2017 July 1 - July 8 General Fund Contributions .......... $5,070.00 Expenses ......................................... (197.50) Net Income (Loss) ....................... $4,872.50
July 9 - July 15 General Fund Contributions .......... $2,360.00 Expenses ...................................... (6,725.38) Net Income (Loss) ..................... ($4,365.38)
July 16 - July 22 General Fund Contributions .......... $2,180.00 Expenses ......................................... (898.23) Net Income (Loss) ....................... $1,281.77
July 23 - July 29 General Fund Contributions .......... $1,782.00 Expenses ...................................... (1,111.65) Net Income (Loss) .......................... $670.35
July 30 - July 31 General Fund Contributions .......... $1,845.58 Expenses ...................................... (4,387.09) Net Income (Loss) ..................... ($2,541.51)
Total Contributions ...................... $13,237.58 Total Expenses ........................... (13,319.85) Net Income (Loss) .......................... ($82.27)
Liabilities (Line-of-Credit) Balance, July 1 ............................ $9,250.00 Loan Payment ............................... (2,750.00) Balance, July 31 .......................... $6,500.00
Contributions & Expenses Comparison Average per month
January - July 2015 2016 2017 Contributions 14,814.59 16,272.73 13,596.05 Expenses 16,067.19 16,673.26 13,531.25
Percent of Monthly Budget Allowance General Fund Contributions ............................ 79.9% Benevolences .................................................. 0.00% General Operating Expenses
Condensed P&L for July 2017 General Fund Contributions $13,237.58 Benevolences 0.00 General 2,101.67 Ministry 166.02 Office 445.42 Pastor 4,202.42 Payroll 5,185.50 Property 126.92 Utilities 1,091.90 Total Expenses 13,319.85 Net Income (Loss) ($82.27)
Restricted Fund Accounts Building Fund Beginning Balance, July 1 $3,269.31 Receipts 160.00 Disbursements (230.49) Ending Balance, July 31 $4,638.82 Daughters of the King Beginning Balance, July 1 $65.60 Receipts 0.00 Disbursements (0.00) Ending Balance, July 31 $65.60 Library Fund Beginning Balance, July 1 $241.13 Receipts 0.00 Disbursements (0.00) Ending Balance, July 31 $241.13 Music Fund Beginning Balance, July 1 $1,374.11 Receipts 0.00 Disbursements (0.00) Ending Balance, July 31 $1,374.11
Organ Fund Beginning Balance, July 1 $2,368.20 Receipts 0.00 Disbursements (0.00) Ending Balance, July 31 $2,368.20 Social Concerns Beginning Balance, July 1 $866.87 Receipts 103.05 Disbursements (153.60) Ending Balance, July 31 $816.32 Sunday School Beginning Balance, July 1 $1,577.70 Receipts 0.00 Disbursements (0.00) Ending Balance, July 31 $1,577.70 Youth Fund Beginning Balance, July 1 $5,956.17 Receipts 0.00 Disbursements (141.90) Ending Balance, July 31 $5,814.27
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Worship assistants brighten our day!
Thanks for serving!
COMMUNITY DINNER (ELC) Sunday, September 3 (First Sunday) 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Eleva Lutheran Church 50553 South 2nd St - Eleva
STRUM AREA FOOD PANTRY Tuesday, September 5 (First Tuesday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Strum - Fireside Room Serves residents of the Eleva-Strum School District
RUBY’S PANTRY (UCC - OSSEO) Tuesday, September 12 (Second Tuesday) 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. United Church of Christ Corner of HWY 10 and Main St. - Osseo
$20 Cash Donation. Bring two plastic totes or boxes for food. No income requirements or limitations. Anyone may come.
TREMPEALEAU COUNTY COMMUNITY CUPBOARD (TEFAP): Saturday, September 16 - Pending Elevator Repair
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Third Saturday) Immanuel Lutheran Church, Strum - Fellowship Hall
Doors open at 2 p.m. Parking is available on Elm Street and along 5th Ave N. Please use the office entrance on Elm Street and bring baskets or totes with you to carry your items. Volunteers are welcome, and appreciated, to help unload the trucks and stock shelves and/or to help distribute the food and clean up. Handicapped accessible. Located downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Michelle Peaslee for more information or to volunteer: 715-695-3511.
COMMUNITY DINNER (ILC) Sunday, September 24 (Fourth Sunday) 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church - Fellowship Hall 109 Elm St - Strum
Community Outreach Food Programs
GREETERS ALTAR GUILD Sep 3 Kevin & Camille Skoug Sep 3 Camille Skoug Sep 10 Brian & Candace Schadrie Sep 17 Joan Higley Sep 17 Dennis & Maxine Ulberg Robes Lois Johnson Sep 24 Brad & Lisa Windjue Flowers Debbie Kensmoe & Maxine Ulberg READERS COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Sep 3 Virginia Anderson Sep 3 Kevin & Camille Skoug Sep 10 Colleen Berge Sep 17 Dennis & Maxine Ulberg Sep 17 Mary Bjorgo Sep 24 Rita Berge USHERS *Jon & Collin Higley, John, Vince & Evan ACOLYTES Runkel, and Jake Runkel Sep 3 Grace Clark Sep 10 Tessa Hazelton Sep 17 Bradley Hoch Sep 24 Cayden Lasher COFFEE HOUR HOSTS Sep 3 Host(s) Needed Sep 10 Host(s) Needed Sep 17 Pancake Breakfast (Youth) Sep 24 Host(s) Needed
Worship Assistants
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JANE OLSON General Fund Dale & Charlene Olsen Scott & Sue Anderson Florine Koxlien Wallace Back Carroll & Jane Enos Family & Friends Organ Fund Ron & Char Myhers
KEN VESPER General Fund Dave & Marlys Bjorklund
LAVINA AANERUD General Fund Jean Amundson Irene Brian Lois Hulberg Terry & Jane Wozney Social Concerns Jim & Judy Foss
LUCILLE WAGENER Endowment Fund Dave & Colleen Berge
GINNY JOHNSON General Fund Dean & Carolyn Boehne
LYLE HECK General Fund Clarence & Marie Murrell Doris Anderson Joan Waskis Don & Judy Haukeness Jean Amundson Lois Hulberg Al & Anne Becker Richard & Carol Seehafer Margaret Severson Jim Tocko Colleen Tucker Donna Hanson Allerd & Phyllis Olson-Skovbroten Building Fund Gary & Corinne Hanson Music Fund Jon, Amy, Hannah & Grace Olson Sonja Gilbertson Dennis & Maxine Ulberg Tom & Gloria Wagener
Jad & Julie Roeske Tim, Tracy, Quinton & Connor Schiefelbein Dave & Judi Mueller Florine Koxlien Wes & Jean Nelson Matt & Ronnette Nelson Chancel Choir Carolyn Olson Jeanette Berg LaVerne & Ruth Gullicksrud Paul & Mary Gullicksrud Steve & Karen Hanson Organ Fund Ron & Char Myhers West Beef River Cemetery Clarice Bergerson Joyce Schmidt Greg & Mari Lunderville Jim & Lynn Gullicksrud Kim Klevgard Lynn Becker Community Dinner Duke & Mary Berg Creative Beginnings Ed & Judy Olson Lutheran World Relief Benita Parker
Memorials
JANE OLSON KEN VESPER LYLE HECK LAVINA
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MEMORIAL FUNDS: Immanuel Lutheran Church: Building Fund Daughters of the King/Jr. DOK General Fund Library Music Fund / Organ Repair Fund Social Concerns Sunday School Youth Fund
When writing a check to the following funds, please make the check payable to the individual fund or organization, not to Immanuel Lutheran.
Creative Beginnings Early Learning Center (CBELC) Endowment Fund Strum Area Food Pantry Tremp. Co. Community Cupboard WELCA
Cemetery Funds: Hamlin Cemetery St. Paul’s Cemetery(Strum) West Beef River Cemetery
Announcements
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Mission Support
As members of the ELCA, our faith in a loving God frees us to be generous and to boldly participate in God’s work in the world. Stewardship is no longer simply about paying the church’s bills. It is about how congregations can together live out God’s call to love our neighbor. We are open to the Holy Spirit’s invitation to participate in and contribute to God’s work in the world using all of the gifts that God has entrusted to our care. Mission Support — the portion of offerings that ELCA congregations share with synods and the churchwide organization — unites us in this vital, life-giving work.
Mission Support provides 80 percent of the resources to enable the ELCA to begin new ministries and accompany existing congregations as growing centers for evangelical mission. These funds also provide the staff and resources for the development of new leaders, partnership with churches around the globe, alleviating poverty, working for justice and peace, and so much more.
The ELCA’s evangelical and missional witness invites generous giving. Individuals and congregations are encouraged to increase Mission Support through their decisions and actions. Synods and the churchwide organization share these Mission Support dollars through our work in the expressions of the church. With our hands, we do God’s work of restoring and reconciling communities throughout the world.
http://www.elca.org/missionsupport
Chancel Choir will rehearse Sundays at 8:20 a.m. before service on September 17, September 24, October 1, and October 8. All are welcome! Calling all Ding-a-lings! Chancel Chimes begins soon! Please see Ronnette to sign up or notify Michelle in the office if you would like to join in the fun. No experience necessary!
2018 ELCA YOUTH GATHERING HOUSTON, TEXAS JUNE 27 - JULY 1 2018 This event is open to youth, grades 8 - 12 for the 2017 - 2018 school year and 1 adult leader over the age of 21 is required for every 7 kids attending at a minimum. Please contact Michelle in the church office by September 15 if you and/or your child is planning on attending. Early registration deadline is Nov. 15.
Financial aid available from the ELCA on a first-come, first-serve basis. Fundraisers begin in September to cover remaining costs. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMoSvSunN9MINs7n6nTJ_aRrOidXdF1sa3mMu64L3F0B0WCA/viewform
ILC Sunday School 2017-18 Please mark your calendars for these special dates for
Immanuel Lutheran Sunday School
Sunday, September 10 Backpack Blessings by Pastor Bolstad during Worship Sunday, September 17 Sunday School Registration & First Day of Sunday School Sunday, October 29 KIDS SING during Worship Sunday School to follow Sunday, November 26 NO SUNDAY SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break Sunday, December 17 Sunday School Christmas Program during Worship
Third Grader Students will receive their Bibles NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday, December 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday, March 25 KIDS SING during Worship, Palm Sunday
Sunday School to follow Thursday, March 29 Maundy Thursday (Third Graders’ First Communion*) Sunday, April 1 EASTER SUNDAY – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday, April 29 Last Day of Sunday School Class Sunday, May 6 KIDS SING during Worship
If you haven’t already, please join the ILC Sunday School Facebook Group and/or the Immanuel Lutheran, Strum, WI Facebook Group for reminders, updates and additional information.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or leave a message with Michelle in the Church office.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Interim Pastor ................................................................... Rev. Lowell Bolstad Parish Administrator ............................................................. Michelle Peaslee Custodian .............................................................................. Ronnette Nelson Organist/Music Director ...................................................... Jeanette Tobiason Sunday School Director .............................................................. Sherry Bjerke Creative Beginnings Early Learning Center Director ......................................................................................... Keri Solberg Lead Teacher - Monkey Room ................................................................ Dusti Lead Teacher - Lily Pad Room ................................................................ Jade Lead Teacher - Forest Friends Room .................................................... Roxie Assistant ..............................................................................................Kalleigh Council Members President ..................................................................................... Char Myhers Vice-President .......................................................................... Vickie Hanson Secretary ......................................................................................... Kate Back Treasurer ................................................................................ Jenny Tollefson Member-at-large ........................................................................... Peter Berge Member-at-large ....................................................................... Mark Rogness ILC Office ............................................................................... (715) 695-3511 CBELC Office ......................................................................... (715) 695-3954
Dial-up Service ....................................... (715) 695-3906
www.immanuel-strum.com
This is Christ’s Church.
There is a place for you here.
We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person – questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God’s work in Christ’s name for the life of the world.
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PAID STRUM, WI
PERMIT NO 2
Immanuel Lutheran Church 109 Elm Street PO Box 98 Strum, WI 54770
