24 Sugar Creek Bible Camp For more information, contact Sugar Creek at 608-734-3113 or check their website at: www.sugarcreekbiblecamp.org UPCOMING EVENTS at SUGAR CREEK * June 17 Golf Tournament - Viroqua Hills Golf Course * Jun 30-Jul 3 Family Camp Session 1 * Aug 11-14 Family Camp Session 2 * Aug 15-17 Grandparent-Grandchild Camp * Aug 15-17 Parent-Child Horse Camp * Aug 26-Sep 5 NORWAY TRIP - hosted by Sugar Creek * Sept 7 Annual Auction, 5K Trail Run or Walk, Crafters’ Fair * Sept 17-20 DOOR COUNTY Bus Tour Make Plans for the Upcoming Events at Sugar Creek The 2019 Sugar Creek Bible Camp Summer Programs & Retreat books are here. Pick one up in the Narthex today and plan for your summer of fun at Sugar Creek! Due to so many of our areas schools having so many snow/cold days and changing their ending dates, we are cancelling all of our week 1 on-site camps (June 9-14). The JAM camp and FARM camp have been rescheduled to June 30-July 2, for a much-reduced rate of $225. An updated schedule is on the bulletin board in the Narthex. 1 Pastor’s Page May 2019 Greetings Siblings in Christ, “Christ is alive! Let Christians sing. The Cross stands empty to the sky. Let streets and homes with praises ring.” –ELW 389 Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing Christ is Risen, alleluia! Christ has broken the chains of sin and death so that you may live and have life abundantly. This is God’s gift to you. I certainly feel the abundance of life today, the grass is lush and green; the birds are all singing happily in the trees; and the air smells so fresh and new. Even the sunshine through the windows is warm and cheery. We are in our final month of normal schedule services before we move to our summer schedule. And let me tell you the services in May will be jam packed with life. We will hear our eighth graders affirm their faith and claim it as their own as they complete the confirmation program, but not their journey in faith for that should be a life long journey. We will celebrate the last day of Sunday school as our children prepare to wrap up the year of learning both at Mindoro Lutheran church, as well as in their respected places of learning. But we invite them to grow and to learn all summer long, trying new things and joining us for a week of Vacation Bible School. It is also not too late, to register for Camp at Sugar Creek Bible Camp! We will Congratulate and honor our graduating seniors as they finish one chapter of their life and head on into a new chapter. We will also have a baptism, welcoming the newest member into the body of Christ! It will be a busy and exciting month. Life is abundant, and we as a church body want to celebrate all the wonderful ways life is happening in our midst, so whether you are having a birthday, anniversary, graduation, confirmation, baptism, or simply just enjoying a beautiful day we celebrate with you! Christ is Risen, Alleluia! In Christ, Pastor Alyssa Mitchell
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Sugar Creek Bible Camp
For more information, contact Sugar Creek at 608-734-3113 or check their website at: www.sugarcreekbiblecamp.org
UPCOMING EVENTS at SUGAR CREEK * June 17 Golf Tournament - Viroqua Hills Golf Course
* Jun 30-Jul 3 Family Camp Session 1
* Aug 11-14 Family Camp Session 2
* Aug 15-17 Grandparent-Grandchild Camp
* Aug 15-17 Parent-Child Horse Camp
* Aug 26-Sep 5 NORWAY TRIP - hosted by Sugar Creek
* Sept 7 Annual Auction, 5K Trail Run or Walk, Crafters’ Fair
* Sept 17-20 DOOR COUNTY Bus Tour
Make Plans for the Upcoming Events at Sugar Creek
The 2019 Sugar Creek Bible Camp Summer Programs & Retreat books
are here.
Pick one up in the Narthex today and plan for your summer of fun at Sugar Creek!
Due to so many of our areas schools having so many snow/cold days and changing their ending dates, we are cancelling all of our week 1 on-site camps (June 9-14). The JAM camp and FARM camp have been rescheduled to June 30-July 2, for a much-reduced rate of $225. An updated schedule is on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
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Pastor’s Page May 2019
Greetings Siblings in Christ,
“Christ is alive! Let Christians sing. The Cross stands empty to the sky. Let streets and homes with praises ring.” –ELW 389 Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing
Christ is Risen, alleluia!
Christ has broken the chains of sin and death so that you may live and have life abundantly. This is God’s gift to you. I certainly feel the abundance of life today, the grass is lush and green; the birds are all singing happily in the trees; and the air smells so fresh and new. Even the sunshine through the windows is warm and cheery.
We are in our final month of normal schedule services before we move to our summer schedule. And let me tell you the services in May will be jam packed with life. We will hear our eighth graders affirm their faith and claim it as their own as they complete the confirmation program, but not their journey in faith for that should be a life long journey.
We will celebrate the last day of Sunday school as our children prepare to wrap up the year of learning both at Mindoro Lutheran church, as well as in their respected places of learning. But we invite them to grow and to learn all summer long, trying new things and joining us for a week of Vacation Bible School. It is also not too late, to register for Camp at Sugar Creek Bible Camp!
We will Congratulate and honor our graduating seniors as they finish one chapter of their life and head on into a new chapter. We will also have a baptism, welcoming the newest member into the body of Christ! It will be a busy and exciting month.
Life is abundant, and we as a church body want to celebrate all the wonderful ways life is happening in our midst, so whether you are having a birthday, anniversary, graduation, confirmation, baptism, or simply just enjoying a beautiful day we celebrate with you!
Christ is Risen, Alleluia!
In Christ, Pastor Alyssa Mitchell
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Pastor’s Suggestion Box
In the Narthex of each church you will now see shiny ballot boxes. These boxes are meant for you to drop helpful hints for the pastor; the notes may be anonymous, but it would be more helpful if you’d write your name so Pastor Alyssa can ask any clarifying questions.
Pastor’s Page continued
New Members:
If you are interested in joining the congregation, contact the church office at (608)857-3474… or indicate your desire to join by filling out the visitor card in the pew.
Then Pastor Alyssa will be in touch with you and answer any questions you have about Mindoro/Lewis Valley.
Please consider camp this summer
If you are considering going to camp, please speak with Pastor Alyssa as the churches have funds available to assist youth in attending Camp. Bible Camp can be a great way to learn and grow in faith and make friends that could last a lifetime.
Vacation Bible School
We are excited to announce that this year’s Vacation Bible School will be June 24-27 from 1-4pm at the Lions Shelter. We will be partnering with Bells Coulee Lutheran, Mindoro Presbyterian and North Bend Presbyterian. All children just finishing Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to participate. Older youth are invited to be leaders. You can find registration forms at the church office or by following the link on the church’s website. We look forward to having you set sail with us on our Shipwrecked adventure! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-vacation-bible-school-registration-60497810580
Kim Johnson is a new member at Mindoro Lutheran.
Welcome Kim!
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Community Outreach Opportunities
Mobile Food Pantry
The new WAFER Mobile Food Pantry now stops in front of the Mindoro Lutheran Church once a month from 10:00am-Noon. If you or someone you know needs some extra food to make it through the month, please come to the Mobile Food Pantry. Look for upcoming dates and times at https://waferlacrosse.org/mobile-pantry/
The Mobile Food Pantry will be
here on Tuesday,
May 28 from 1:30-2:30pm.
Never Forget The Moving Wall
Vietnam Veterans Memorial When: May 8, 2019 to May 11, 2019
Where: Holmen High School, 1001 McHugh Road, Holmen WI 54636
Hosted by the Holmen American Legion and the School District of Holmen
Thank you once again to all at Lewis Valley who baked cookies for Common Ground, UW-L Campus ministry. The students were so thrilled to taste your scrumptious goodies; I even got a little taste.
The women who attended the WELCA convention in New Lisbon, sure had a good time! It was fun to see
all the ways they are making a difference in their local areas as well as across the globe.
Thank you to all who made tasty soup and sandwiches for the Lenten dinners.
I had such fun walking through lent with all of you, exploring the theme of “Open my Life, Lord”. My eyes, hands, ears, heart and life have definitely been opened. I’m so happy that the Wednesday night services will continue!
What a delight it was on Maundy Thursday to witness Anthony take his first communion.
I think those who take care of the church space need a round of applause; you all sure changed around those spaces many times in the past weeks, purple, black, white! WOW!
Thank you to those who faithfully attended the Bethany Home Annual meeting on April 28th!
Seemore the Church Mouse
Quilting Material Needed
The Mindoro Quilters have run out of quilting material. New and used sheets, blankets, and fabric
would be greatly appreciated.
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Lewis Valley Voting Members Needed for Synod Assembly 2019 Two Volunteers are needed from Lewis Valley.
Thank you Rita Cox, Brad Pfaff, and Lizzie Pfaff for being the voting members from Mindoro.
Fri. eve., June 14 – Sun. morning, June 16 Friday – Our Savior’s Lutheran, La Crosse
Saturday/Sunday - UW-La Crosse Student Union
Theme: Walk. Love. Do.
Please contact Pastor Alyssa or the church office if you will volunteer or have any questions.
Your Congregations at work
Mindoro & Lewis Valley Men’s Group Breakfast
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
8:00am
Top Dogs in Downtown Mindoro
The Men’s Group will meet the first Tuesday of every month with location to vary.
For more information, join us on May 7, or call Jack Card at 608-526-3456.
Honoring Our New Member, Honorary Members, and Sunday School Teachers
Please join us during 8:30 services on Mother's Day, May 12, 2019, to recognize our new member, WELCA honor members, and those that teach Sunday School at Mindoro.
The women we honor today have shaped Mindoro Lutheran Church into what it is today and for that we Thank and Honor You!! Alice Baumer, Gloria Beaser, Dorothy Christianson, Rita Cox, Mona Jolivette, Grace Kastenschmidt, Betty Kirchner, Gail Kirchner, Nancy Kish, Ruby Knudson, Diana Mikkelson, Shirley Olson, Bernice Opland, Carol (Tracey) Paisley, Pat Paisley, Sara Pfaff, Mary Phillips, Sandra Skoy, Mary Stetzer, Mildred Timm and Ginny Wegner.
Another Thanks to those that continue to shape our young Sunday School children: Betty Pfaff, Brenda Severson, Lizzie Pfaff, Ella Hafner, and Debbie Peterson(music). They are so very valuable to the ongoing life of our church. All these ladies will be presented a flower in recognition for all they have done, continue to do and will do. We all say THANK-YOU!!
And, Kim Johnson is a new member to Mindoro Lutheran and the Mindoro WELCA. Welcome Kim!
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Visit our website at www.mindorolewisvalleychurches.org
At the website, you will find the latest newsletter, an up-to-date calendar, links to other sites, histories of each church, and W-ELCA information, - and if you call the church office for the password, the pictorial directory. :-)
Your Congregations at work
Please let Mona know in the church office if you have a
CHANGE OF ADDRESS, CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER AND/OR
CHANGE OF E-MAIL ADDRESS.
PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER JOINING A TEAM!
Please call the church office if you would like to join a team. Joining a team will help shape the structure of our churches.
If you are already on a team and either want to continue or be off, please also call the church office.
Mindoro Lutheran still needs 1 person for the Finance Team.
Lewis Valley still needs 1 person for the Staff Support Team.
Spring Clean Up at Lewis Valley
Saturday, May 4, 2019, will be Spring Clean Up at Lewis Valley Church and Norden Cemetery. The Holmen FFA will be there to help out again this year with the cemetery. Clean Up starts at 8:00am.
“Many hands make light work”
Church Rummage Sale
When you do your spring cleaning, please consider bagging/boxing all that good stuff, bringing it to the church, and putting it in a Sunday school room for the Youth Rummage Sale to be held at Mindoro Lutheran on Saturday, June 22, 2019.
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Community Outreach Opportunities
Come for Supper Requests Your Help
Come for Supper, a free community meal offered at Living Hope Lutheran in Ettrick on the third Sunday of the month WILL continue beginning in May. (There will not be a meal in April because the third Sunday falls on Easter.) If you are willing to assist in any of the following ways, please contact Norma Conrad with your availability and contact information (608-525-4060 or 608-792-0585.)
This is a wonderful ministry opportunity that three sisters and their families and friends (Phyllis Wood, Dena Daffinson and Norma Conrad) have offered the community for ten years. And with your help, it can continue!
Sunday evening help with carryout meals. Assembling and delivering meals to community members.
Help in the kitchen preparing the meals on Saturday and/or Sunday. Jobs include chopping vegetables, preparing meats and making desserts.
Serving groups of around 8 people to come on Sundays around 4:45-6:00 pm to work the serving line.
Groups from your church or service group who are willing to give Norma a Sunday off and prepare/serve the meal.
Please consider offering your time to this valuable ministry in our community.
“Lily’s of the Cut”
Annual Plant and Garden Art Sale
Saturday, May 11, 2019
8:00am - 1:00pm
Bake Sale by the Black Oak Homemakers
All at Cindy’s Banquet Hall and parking lot
in Downtown Mindoro.
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNUAL RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE 1931 Loomis Street, La Crosse
Thursday, May 23, 2019, 3pm - 7pm Friday, May 24, 2019, 8am - 2pm
Everything HALF PRICE Noon - 2pm on Friday! Lunch Available
Proceeds to benefit Bethel Lutheran Church.
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The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the
Melrose-Mindoro School Campus on
Monday, May 20, 2019, from 1:00pm - 6:00pm.
Give the gift of life by donating.
Tim Devine Cancer Benefit Sunday, May 5, 2019
Holmen American Legion 11:00am-3:00pm
Silent Auction, Live Auction, Bake Sale, Meat Raffles, Gun Raffles, & Painting Auction
In September 2017 Tim was told that he had a brain tumor. Tim is a life-long resident of this area and was an officer on the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department for 29 years prior to his illness. On September 29th 2017 he had a seven hour surgery. Some of the tumor could not be removed. After several weeks of waiting Tim and family were told he had a WHO Grade 3 Astrocytoma.
Since then Tim has undergone radiation treatments and three different types of infusion at Gundersen Lutheran. He will have another MRI after his final infusion. After that the only option will be experimental treatments.
Please support a gentleman who has supported our community as a La Crosse County Police Officer! Now it is our time to support him and his family with the journey he has in front of him fighting cancer.
Donations can be sent to: Kelly Stokke W7195 Glomstad Rd. Holmen 54636 or contact Kelly and she will be very happy to pick up your donation. 608-615-8538 or [email protected]
Councils meet Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Lewis Valley 6:30pm Joint Council;
Mindoro & Lewis Valley immediately following Joint
TEAM LEADERS
Church Councils: LV - President Gary Wortman, VP Barb Anderson, Secretary Sharon Pfaff, Louie Christopherson, Ivy Endris, Bill Knutson, Blake Young; MLC - President Jim Hines, VP Cindy Tracey, Secretary Mary Kastenschmidt, Becky Berg, Rita Cox John McRae, Ron Moore, Debbie Salek, Ginny Wegner
Finance: MLC: Pastor Alyssa, Jodi Anderson, Jim Hines, John McRae, Cindy Roberts, one MLC congregation member needed; LV: Pastor Alyssa, Jodi Anderson, Louie Christopherson, Karen Knutson, Jason Young
Remember to check with the office master calendar before scheduling or setting up any events.
We are a busy church!
“CANCELLATION OF CHURCH SERVICES”
1. If you question whether church has been cancelled or not, call
the church office (857-3474) and the recording on the machine
will let you know if services have been cancelled.
CHECK BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME!
2. It will be on Facebook
3. Individuals will be called
4. Check 99.7 radio station
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Wanted: Pictures!
We would like pictures of church activities of all ages and kinds of events so we can use them on our social media. If you have pictures to share, please send them to the church email or bring them in to the church office.
Baptismal Anniversaries
May 1 Michael Jostad
May 2 Marie Baumer
May 6 Tony Kirchner
May 9 Landon Oefstedahl
May 10 Steve Gabrielson
May 14 Steve Timm Jacob Loken
May 15 Sara Pfaff
May 18 Emily Young
May 19 Kimberly Spangler
May 20 Samantha Marco
May 21 Diane Glennie
May 23 Ryan Glennie
May 24 Leon Pfaff Cindy Thompson
May 27 Ruth Schwabenbauer
May 28 Aliyana Cruz-Pfaff
Please let Mona in the church office know if a name or date is incorrect or if someone needs to be added. The information is from the church records and all records are not complete.
Wedding Anniversaries
May 6 Michael & Gina Merrell
May 9 Robert & Lori Ernstes
May 16 Mike & Barb Sullivan
May 17 Arlyn & Daisy Raymer
May 26 Leslie & Kati Pfaff
May 28 Arlan & Carmen Stello
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Council Minutes
church moving and active. Discussion also about getting more children in Sunday School and how to do this. A number of ideas were shared in regards to starting Sunday school earlier than services so the children would come up for the children's sermon and the rest of the service. This is a concern with all council members that the number of children in Sunday School is so small. TEAM REPORTS
Finance: members: Jodi Anderson, John McRae, Jim Hines, Cindy Roberts. We are still searching for one more member. The Storandt/Mission Investment Fund will be up on June 1, 2019. Jodi and finance team are looking at rates and length of invest-ments availability. It will be decided at the May 14, meeting. We will not pursue a bid from any church insurance at this time. We are happy with Brotherhood Mutual. Another company had contacted Lewis Valley and asked to give them a bid. Cindy Roberts has joined the finance team and John McRae has asked another potential member to join. Thanks Cindy Roberts. The team meets before each council meeting. We will leave the audio visual money in our church assets for the anticipated new monitor for Pastor.
Property Church: Ronnie Moore will contact other members and find someone to provide fill and landscaping on the side of the church where water is seeping in and we have a low space along the building.
Parsonage Team: Sharon Pfaff informed us that Kay Pfaff will join the Parsonage team at Mindoro. Thanks Kay. Kay will join Bill Cox and Rich Sinclair. Pastor will meet with Home Depot in regards to design and ideas so we can get started on the kitchen/dining remodel. Volunteer are needed to help get the floors done upstairs.
Worship Team: Rita Cox has joined the team. Thanks Rita. We need one more mem-ber from Mindoro. Other Business:
Pastor will check with Jared and Best Buy about a monitor for her to be used with the AV system. We may meet with SIMS again to move forward on this. Communion Servers: May 5, John McRae; May 19, Ronnie Moore Next Meeting May 14 at Lewis Valley at 6:30 pm Ginny Wegner moved to adjourn, seconded by Ronnie Moore. MMSP Respectively submitted, Cindy Tracey acting secretary
(Pending approval at the May meeting)
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Council Minutes
Lewis Valley Lutheran Church Council April 9, 2019
In attendance: Barb Anderson, Bill Knutson, Sharon Pfaff, Gary Wortman, Louie Christopherson, Jodi Anderson. Absent: Ivy Endris, Blake Young.
President Gary called the meeting to order.
Agenda Approval: Sharon, Bill, MMSP
Secretary’s Report: Louie, Barb, MMSP
Treasurer’s Report: Barb, Bill, MMSP
President’s Report: Chair lift information, project still tabled. Painting done in the stairwell.
Finance: keep current insurance.
Property (Church): AV equipment okayed at church meeting March 31, instillation should happen in May; May 4 clean-up at church with help from Holmen FFA. May 18: annual plant sale, 8:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Communion servers: Wednesday 1 and 15 needed, Sundays: May 5, Gary; May 19, Bill.
Synod Assembly Voting Members still needed, June 14-16 in LaCrosse.
Motion to adjourn, Bill, Louie, MMSP. Respectfully submitted by Sharon Pfaff, council secretary
(Pending approval at the May meeting)
Mindoro Lutheran Church Council Meeting Tuesday April 9, 2019
Present: Pastor Alyssa, Jim Hines, Debbie Salek, Ron Moore, John McRae, Ginny Wegner, Cindy Tracey Absent: Mary Kastenschmidt, Becky Berg, Rita Cox
Agenda: Motion By John McRae to approve as printed, seconded by Debbie Salek MMSP
Secretary's Report: Motion by John McRae to approve as printed, seconded by Ginny Wegner. MMSP
Treasurer's Report: Offerings have been good and we had a five Sunday month. The Carnival Fundraiser also added a great amount into the general fund. Motion by Debbie Salek to approve as printed, seconded by Rita Cox. MMSP
President's Report: Jim talked about getting organized with our stewardship drive with a monthly temple talk during services by someone to get the information out that stewardship isn't all about giving money, but sharing your time and talents to keep our
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Happy Birthday!! May 1 Gary Spangler
May 2 Neal Hanson Tyler Opland Madisyn Sedevie 9
May 5 Steve Kirchner Brielle Werner 13
May 7 Eloise Thum Rich Sinclair Kally Koch
May 8 Laurie Gappa
May 9 Davey Kirchner Alec Baumer
May 10 Randolph Opland Ryan Sawyer Jenna Hanson
May 11 Jodi Anderson
May 12 Paul Hanson
May 13 Delores Wang
May 17 Gene Hanson Adam Glennie Kael Spors 16
May 18 Timothy Tracey Tom Tracey too!
May 19 Patty Kastenschmidt
May 20 David Kastenschmidt
May 21 Dylan Loken Tucker Haag
May 22 Stanley Stetzer Morgan Dobbs 13
May 24 Connor Christopherson 18 Mackenzie Werner 15
May 26 Gail Kirchner Kay Pfaff Macy Dobbs 12
May 27 Kim Page Montana Sbraggia
Birthdays Continued
May 28 Justin Koss Melanie Tracey Allison Gerdes
May 29 Troy Goodenough
If a loved one is missing in the “In Memoriam”, please contact Mona in the church office so she can add the information to the database.
In Memoriam
May 8 Jeffrey Mahlum
May 19 Manley Christianson
May 21 Joel Kirchner Joshua Koss T.J. Storandt
May 25 Joyce Pfaff
May 29 Otto Odegaard
May 30 Marjorie Alens
Bolded names are members celebrating an 80th Birthday or above. Let’s shower them with birthday cards on their special day.
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God’s Word Each Week You are encouraged to read the Bible each week.
Below are the Sunday readings for this month. Set aside personal or family time to read each week.
05/05 Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19
05/12 Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
05/19 Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35
05/26 Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29
Prayed for in April: Diane Allen, Ray Beaser; Joan Beecken, Tim Devine, Jean Gabrielson, Steve Gabrielson, Troy Goodenough, Josie Groth, Lori Hudson, Karen Indahl, Mary Kastenschmidt, Carol Lichtenberger, Hunter Linder, Judi Odegaard, Maureen Ouelette; Mike Pellowski, Sara Pfaff, Ron Phillips, Larry Seekamp, Irmgard Spittler, Dale Sutherland, Nicole Tracey, Kristen Waughtal; our military men & women; Mary & Dennis Olson & family & friends of Mary’s sister Sherry Conway; and Eloise Thum, Judi Konze, & family on the death of their nephew Paul.
We also prayed for: Alma Sennes, Carol Timm, Delores Wang, Don Heidel, Eloise Thum, Grace Kastenschmidt, Merlin Severson, Mildred Timm, Ruby Knudson, Shirley Hoff, Yvonne & Henry Meyer; Pr Lori Kleppe & De Soto Lutheran; Sister Becky Swanson & Halfway Creek-Holmen; Pr Dan Wollman & Westby Coon Prairie-Westby and Vang-Westby; Synodically Authorized Minister Ron Christensen & Bells Coulee-Bangor; Pr Margo Peterson & Woodland-Nekoosa; Interim Prs Bob Schoenknecht and Tom Bryan & Christ-Arcadia; Interim Minister Paul Sannerud & Blair Lutheran; Prs Jason Stanton and Karyn Bodenschatz & First-Onalaska; Pr Harald Bringsjord & Good Shepherd-La Crosse; Pr Dave Sorensen & North Coon Prairie-Cashton; Fagernes-Blair; Pr Jim & Deacon Gerth & Grace-Elroy, Fountain-Hustler, and Trinity-Hustler; Pr Mark Kvale & Trinity-Sparta; Bethany-Westby; the Allegheny Synod; the Western North Dakota Synod; the Pacifica Synod; the Sierra Pacific Synod, the Southwestern Texas Synod; and the Caribbean Synod.
In Our Prayers
Hospital Reminders When admitted to the hospital, it is important that you, a family member, or a hospital chaplain contact the church office to notify us of your stay. The hospitals no longer give out information.
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Council Minutes
Joint Lewis Valley and Mindoro Lutheran Churches
April 9, 2019
Present: Pastor Alyssa, Jim Hines, Debbie Salek, Ronnie Moore, Bill Knutson, Gary Wortman, Jodi Anderson, John McRae, Ginny Wegner, Cindy Tracey, Rita Cox, Sharon Pfaff, Louie Christopherson, Barb Anderson; absent, Blake Young, Becky Berg, Ivy Endris, Mary Kastenschmidt
Jim Hines called the meeting to order at 6:30.
Pastor led devotions with a reading of the Christian community, a gift of God.
Agenda approval: Ginny motion to accept, Cindy second, MMSP
Secretary’s report: Cindy motion to accept, John second, MMSP
Pastor’s report: Office closed Easter Monday not Good Friday; April 29 Pastor has minor surgery on hand; confirmation is May 5.
Finance report: committee set.
Remove mutual ministry from committees.
Outreach: August 21, community dinner
Property (parsonage): Kay Pfaff has volunteered to join.
Staff support: Lillian Nordin, Alice Baumer, Ginny Wegner, need 1 from Lewis Valley
Stewardship: A new program is available (stewardship for all seasons), or consecration Sunday, need to be looked over, tabled until May.
Worship: add Rita Cox
Other Business: Barb has offered to research blood pressure checks one or two Sundays a month, tabled until May.
Lifetouch: new directory is coming, last one in 2013; a Shopper Double add sponsor to support our dairy farmers in May will cost $50: motion by Cindy, second by Gary, MMSP
Adjourn and Lord’s Prayer
Respectfully submitted by Sharon Pfaff, LV council secretary
(Pending approval at the May meeting)
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Above: Maundy Thursday Foot Washing
Below: Anthony Hernandez received his First Communion at the Maundy Thursday Worship.
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Lewis Valley Memorials
In Memory of Dean Spangler to t he AV Fund from Nancy Spangler and Gary & Barb Spangler. In Memory of Mary Lou Seidel to the AV Fund from Nancy Spangler. In Memory of Sherry Conway from Steve & Kay Timm. In Memory of Karsten Hendrickson and Oscar Hendrickson to the Norden Cemetery from Selma Hendrickson in celebration of Easter. A bench was placed in the Norden Cemetery in memory of Milo & Del Pohl from the Bill Pohl Family,
Thank You
“Look what was at my door when I got back from my walk! I'm covered in prayer now and perfect timing for chemo tomorrow! Thank you Thank you Thank you! ”
I received a picture and the lovely thank you above from the person I was asked to mail a prayer shawl to. The picture was cropped to protect her privacy. I don’t know who made this prayer shawl but want to shout out how much this ministry gives and thank the angels who quietly make it happen.
This lady is just starting a long, very difficult journey and she will have her prayer shawl with her. ~Mary Sinclair
A special thanks to the workers, our donors and those who attended the event. We are amazed by generosity of our church members. Even though our numbers were down this year, our donations were up. This was our most profitable fish fry to date. Our profit this year was $2450. Thank you! Jason & Trisha Young
Dear Mindoro and Lewis Valley Councils and Members,
Thank you so much for the card, the beautiful hibiscus plant, and the gift card for Secretary/Administrative Assistants Day on 4/24/19. The hibiscus was sitting in the office when I came into work and it sure brightened my morning! ~Mona
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Needed: plant pots-hanging baskets and quart to half gallon for perennials. Leave at either church or call Cathy 769-1509.
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Sunday
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Pictures from April
Top: Lewis Valley made and delivered cookies to Common Ground Campus Ministry on
3/6/19 and 4/3/19. Mindoro will be delivering their 500
cookies on 5/1/19.
Left and Bottom: The greenhouse is filling up! These pictures are from
earlier in April so the plants have grown a lot since then. The transplant team was in the greenhouse on 4/13/19, putting the plants in bigger
containers to give them more growing room.
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You can find registration forms at the church office or by following the link on the church’s website. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-vacation-bible-school-registration-60497810580
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Date Head Ushers H.C. Servers
05/05 Rick Dobbs John McRae
05/12 John McRae, Bill Cox No communion
05/19 Jim Hines Ron Moore
05/26 9am Joint Worship at LV
May Communion Set Up -
Kay Pfaff, Daina Dobbs
Altar Colors White all month
MLC is collecting soap for Lutheran World Relief in May.
Please bring in a bar/bars of soap and leave
them in the marked box in the Narthex.
Rebekah Circle will meet on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 1:00pm. Ginny Wegner will host.
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Lewis Valley Worship
Mission Statement: Lewis Valley Lutheran Church is committed to reaching toward God and each other, to grow in faith, fellowship and love. We offer opportunities for the community to experience the grace of God and respond in Christian commitment.
Date Lector Ushers Acolyte Coffee H.C. Servers
05/05 Ivy Endris Bill Timm, Brian Haag Needed Joanne Mashak
Gary Wortman
05/12 Cathy Gabrielson Jerome & JoAnn Nelson ———- JoAnn Nelson No communion
05/19 Carol Taylor Doug Drogseth, Dennis Odegaard
———- Lillian Nordin Bill Knutson
05/26 9am Joint Worship Dave/Becky Whalen
Dennis & Judy Ode-gaard
———- Judi Odegaard No Communion
If you are scheduled to serve in any capacity at worship, and cannot make it, please switch with someone else on that volunteer list.
