WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour 10:45 a.m. Sunday School (birth to grade 6 & Adults) Saturday 5:30 a.m. Worship in the Norelius Chapel Wednesday (See calendar for more detailed schedule) 4:15 p.m. Good News Gang Children’s Choir 5:00 p.m. Meal in the Fellowship Hall 5:30 p.m. Church School (age 3 - grade 6 & Adults) Confirmation Joyful Ringers 6:30 p.m. Worship in the Fellowship Hall 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir PRAYER REQUESTS Call the church office at 651.388.9311 or e-mail your prayer requests to office@firstlutheranrw.org. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included on the prayer list or prayer chain, please call the church office or Pat Swanson, 651-388-7032. ADDRESS, PHONE, E-MAIL & NAME CORRECTIONS First Lutheran Church maintains a database of all members. If you have had any changes or corrections to your address, phone number, marital status, new family members, name spelling, etc, please contact Julie with the changes that need to be made at 388-9311 ext. 10 or e-mail office@ firstlutheranrw.org. THE SPIRE A monthly publication of First Lutheran Church, Red Wing, MN 55066 Phone: (651)388-9311 office@firstlutheranrw.org www.firstlutheranrw.org FIRST LUTHERAN STAFF Bill Odermann: Interim Pastor ext. 15 / [email protected]Marilee Anderson: Director of Music ext. 19 / marilee@firstlutheranrw.org Tina Goeman: Bookkeeper & Children’s Ministry Coordinator ext. 14 / tina@firstlutheranrw.org Julie Wychor: Administrative Assistant ext. 10 / office@firstlutheranrw.org Syl Anderson: Custodian, PT H: 651/388-7453 C: 651-380-8663 Brian Fladhammer: Maintenance, PT 2015 COUNCIL MEMBERS Bill Odermann, Interim Pastor Judie Bowes, Secretary Bob Carlson Jill Cody Roy Harley, Treasurer Dick Houghton Daryl Mark Todd Petterson Bill Rice Diane Ringeisen John Rohan, President Linda Seivert Paul Zeig, Vice President the Spire APRIL 2015 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour10:45 a.m. Sunday School (birth to grade 6 & Adults)
Saturday5:30 a.m. Worship in the Norelius Chapel
Wednesday (See calendar for more detailed schedule)4:15 p.m. Good News Gang Children’s Choir5:00 p.m. Meal in the Fellowship Hall5:30 p.m. Church School (age 3 - grade 6 & Adults) Confirmation Joyful Ringers6:30 p.m. Worship in the Fellowship Hall7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir
PRAYER REQUESTSCall the church office at 651.388.9311 or e-mail your prayer requests to [email protected]. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included on the prayer list or prayer chain, please call the church office or Pat Swanson, 651-388-7032.
ADDRESS, PHONE, E-MAIL & NAME CORRECTIONSFirst Lutheran Church maintains a database of all members. If you have had any changes or corrections to your address, phone number, marital status, new family members, name spelling, etc, please contact Julie with the changes that need to be made at 388-9311 ext. 10 or e-mail [email protected].
THE SPIREA monthly publication of First LutheranChurch, Red Wing, MN 55066
and ready to begin their tasks, it is important to
keep them in your prayers! They have an immense
and awesome responsibility in behalf of First
Lutheran Church. As the search process moves
forward, they will be asked to provide public notes
of all their meetings for the congregation to see as
well as regular, public updates as to their progress
on Sunday mornings. Their meeting notes will
be available for examination by you just as the
Transition Team notes were provided for anyone
to read. These updates are meant to keep you
informed and to keep the call committee from being
constantly questioned about progress so they can
focus upon their work.
This is a very important ‘crossroad’ in your
congregational history. The person called to the role
of senior pastor will help you shape and define your
ministry in the immediate future for years to come.
As one council member
stated recently, “We
have to do this right.
We need to choose our
committee carefully
as their candidate of
choice is so important
for our future as a
church.” I couldn’t
agree more.
It’s an exciting time for your congregation. It would
not surprise me if some folks are feeling nervous
and excited at the same time! Because this process
is so important, your prayers and support for the call
committee are coveted and most necessary!
Pr. Bill Odermann
PleASe nOTe: The church office will be closed Monday, April 6th
in observance of the Easter holiday.
GOING ON 160 FACTOID #7: The first stone for the current First Lutheran Church building was laid on June 20, 1895. Total cost: $23,000.00 ($657,000.00 in 2014 dollars!) In 2002, First Lutheran received a Preservation Award of Merit by the Red Wing Preservation Commission.
HELP US PLAN OUR 160TH ANNIvERSARY CELEBRATIONNext September First Lutheran will be celebrating 160 years. Charles Anderson and Marilee are interested in getting a committee together to plan some special events for that time to celebrate First Lutheran through the years. Talk to either Charles or Marilee to express interest.
160th ANNIvERSARY
NEWS & EvENTS
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PRAYER MINISTRYPrayers for God’s presence and healing go to those who have been hospitalized/ill/recovering/receiving treatment, going through a time of grieving, etc:
Kaitlynn Kukuska Gerrie DillonMarian Johnson Terry EvensonMel Green Doug RobinsonEvelyn Berg Becca CarcaterraEvans triplets Adair PalmatierNeal Topliff Bill SharpDan Seymour John EvansVi Malmquist Karen ThorsonCraig Livingstone Phyllis JohnsonFamily of Gary Oberg
FUNERALSOur sympathy and prayers go out to those mourning the loss of a loved one.
Bill Trainor, who died March 9, 2015. A memorial service was held at First on March 13, 2015.
Mary Mark, who died February 16, 2015. Her funeral service was held at First on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
BAPTISMSScarlett lou Kohner, daughter of Matthew Kohner and Jessica Nelson, was baptized at First on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
HOSPITALIZATIONS AND ILLNESSHospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. If you are ill or hospitalized and would like to be on the church prayer list, please notify us at (651)388-9311 or [email protected].
TEAM MEETINGS All teams will meet again on Tuesday, April 7th at 7:00 p.m. Please make plans to attend. (Please note: The Property Team meets at 4:30 pm.)
EASTER BREAkFASTSunday, April 5thJoin us for the annual Easter breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Menu will include egg bake, fresh fruit, rolls and muffins, coffee, milk and juice. A free will offering will be taken with proceeds benefiting FLC youth mission trips.
BELLS OF THE BLUFFS SPRING CONCERT SCHEDULECome join Bells of the Bluffs for their final two concerts of the season. The concert theme is “Handbell Musical Montage” with a wide range of music for all ages, from bold to whimsical. Two concerts will be presented:
Sunday, April 26, 20153:00 PMFirst Lutheran Church100 Peace RidgeLake City, MN
Sunday, May 3, 20154:00 PMSt. Luke’s Lutheran Church1701 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, Minnesota
The program will demonstrate the wide range of effects possible with handbells, handchimes and the group’s unique bass note percussion system.More than a dozen songs will be performed by the 13-member ensemble and guest musicians. Selections will range from complex handbell pieces, including “Peal con Brio,” “Clarion Call” and “Song of Peace,” to traditional favorites, including “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light,” “Hallelujah,” “Good Vibrations” and “Down by the Riverside.”Bells of the Bluffs is a community outreach ensemble under the direction of Marilee Anderson. Ringers come from Red Wing, Hastings, Hampton and Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Prescott and Roberts, Wisconsin.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITYHabitat for Humanity will be starting a new home in Red Wing soon. First Lutheran Church donates $100 a month to help them with their expenses. We would like to give a little more during the month of April. We will display a board and anyone who would like to contribute may sign the board. Nails, 2 x 4’s, sheet rock and paint all cost money. Checks can be made out to First Lutheran Church with a notation that it is for Habitat for Humanity and we will see it is forwarded to them. Work days will be set up once we find out where the home will be. Thank you again for considering contributing to this.
GOLDEN k SPAGHETTI DINNERAn all you can eat spaghetti dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11th at First Lutheran Church. Tickets are $7.00 and can be purchased at the door or in advance from Murph Berg, 651-388-9516.Menu will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and bars. The meal is prepared and served by the Golden K Kiwanis with proceeds serving programs for children in Red Wing.
A FLAvORFUL BRUNCHYou and your friends are cordially invited to “A Flavorful Brunch” Monday, April 13, 2015.Speaker: Jean Peterson of Forest Lake, MN, “The Power of One”. Jean is a marketing communications consultant and speaker at business seminars and women’s retreats. She is an author as well as a black belt in karate. Jean will also provide music, sing and play guitar. Special feature: Sherry Morgan of Red Wing Olive Oils and Vinegars store.
Monday, April 13, 201510:30 a.m. to noon
laurentine Room, St. James Hotel$15 inclusive
For reservations call Barb Kolby at 651-212-6503 or email [email protected]. Reservations are to be used, given to a friend or cancelled by noon March 5th. Sponsored by River Vally Christian Women’s Connection. (Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries)
NEWS & EvENTSFLCW CIRCLES SCHEDULEeve Circle meets Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at Pat Swanson’s home.
Martha Circle will meet Wednesday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church.
Mary Circle will meet Wednesday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m.
Rachel Circle will meet Wednesday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at First.
QUILTING GROUPFirst Lutheran’s Quilting Group will meet Wednesday, April 8 & 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the Old Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to join in making quilts to help keep less fortunate people warm and to present to babies baptized at First.
WOMEN & WINE BIBLE STUDYAll women are invited to join the First Lutheran Women & Wine Bible Study group that meets on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month at 7 PM. We will meet April 12th at Carol Smith’s home and April 26th at Karol Harley’s home.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDYAll men are invited to join the First Lutheran Men’s Bible Study group every Wednesday morning in the Conference Room. We follow the Lectionary bible readings from the weekly bulletin. Come join us at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and fellowship.
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MUSIC IN WORSHIPeaster Sunday, April 5 - Chancel Choir, Joyful Ringers, BrassSunday, April 12 - Barbary Coast BandSunday, April 19 - Chancel ChoirSunday, April 26 - Praise TeamSunday, May 3 - Good News Gang (their final worship for the spring)
BARBARY COAST At First Lutheran ChurchSunday, April 12, 9:30 Worship Service
The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band has been together since 1967. Elected to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2001 and rated among the finest entertainers in the Midwest, the band has played everywhere from the Mississippi paddle wheel boats and the Minnesota State Fair, to Nagasaki, Japan.
The band is made up of six talented musicians who play 18 instruments. Led by left-handed banjo/guitar player Dick Petersen, the band includes Tom Andrews on drums, clarinet, and vocals; Jim ten Bensel on trombone, cornet, drums, and vocals; Russ Peterson on trumpet, trombone, sax, clarinet, flute, bass, and vocals; Steve Pikal on bass, trombone, and piano; and, finally, Fred Richardson on clarinet, bass, and vocals. This group of versatile musicians, who occasionally swap instruments on stage without missing a note, will have your feet tappin’ from their very first set!
In 1984 the band began playing for church services. Over the years since they started, they have participated in worship services at churches throughout the nation. The band’s commitment to this musical ministry typically involves 40 to 42 Sundays annually. Hope to see you there!
WORSHIP & MUSIC NEWS
HOLY WEEk WORSHIP SCHEDULEJ o u r n e y w i t h u s t h r o u g h H o l y W e e k
WeDneSDAy, APRIl 1(No Wednesday Night Alive) MAunDy THuRSDAy, APRIl 26:00 p.m. Potluck Meal* & Worship
*Last names starting with:A—I bring a Main DishJ—R bring a Salad or Side DishS—Z bring a Dessert(If possible, please bring your dish in a disposable pan. No utensils necessary.)On this night we celebrate Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. We listen to Jesus say the words we now speak at communion. We hear his command to love each other as he loves us. This year for Maundy Thursday the whole family is invited to enjoy a potluck meal as part of worship in the fellowship hall. After eating we will process to the sanctuary and eat a different meal in the Lord’s Supper. GOOD FRIDAy, APRIl 310:00 am Children’s Good Friday Retreat7:00 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service Good Friday worship is a somber time for quiet reflection. We will hear Jesus’ last words as the lights in the sanctuary slowly dim to black.
SATuRDAy, APRIl 4No Saturday worship service at First eASTeR SunDAy, APRIl 57:30-10 a.m. Easter breakfast8:30 a.m. Easter Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt10:00 a.m. Easter Worship Service
APRIL CHURCH SCHOOL
Sunday ScheduleSun, Apr. 5 No Sunday SchoolSun, Apr. 12 10:45 AM Sunday SchoolSun, Apr. 19 10:45 AM Sunday SchoolSun, Apr. 26 10:45 AM Sunday School
Wednesday ScheduleWed, April 1 No Jesus Party ClubWed, Apr. 8 5:30 PM JPCWed, Apr. 15 5:30 PM JPCWed, Apr. 22 5:30 PM JPCWed, Apr. 29 5:30 PM JPC
GOOD FRIDAY CHILDREN’S RETREAT Friday, April 3rd from 10 am to Noon we will have our annual Good Friday Children’s Retreat. Children of all ages are invited to attend. Children younger than 3 years of age need to have a parent/guardian with them.
We will have story telling, games, music, and art and wrap up our time together with a pizza lunch. Please let Tina know how many from your family will attend so we can be sure to have the right amount of food and art supplies.
EASTER EGG HUNT Sunday, April 5th Join us downstairs in the Old Fellowship Hall for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt between worship services on Easter Sunday (approximately 9:30 a.m.) We will provide you with a bag to store your eggs in, and all elementary students and little ones are invited to join in the fun!
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FIRST COMMUNION Calling all 4th Graders! We will be celebrating our First Communion students this year on Sunday, May 3rd. There will be a class on Saturday morning, April 18th. We encourage a parent to attend with their student.
This year we would like to have one class all together and try the curriculum the way it is intended. Please contact Tina for more information about First Communion so we can be sure it works for your family. If you have a student age 4th grade or older who has not yet participated in Communion, please let us know so we can get them involved this year too!
vACATION BIBLE SCHOOLJune 7 - 11, 2015
This year we are collaborating with United Lutheran Church for Vacation Bible School the week of June 7-11, Sunday through Thursday. We will have a free will offering meal at 5:30, with programming from 6:00-8:00 p.m. VBS will be located at First Lutheran Church.
A VBS registration form can be found on the page 11 in the back of the Spire. We look forward to a large group of participants, and would love to have lots of youth and parent help with this event. Contact Tina with questions or to find out more about this year’s exciting event.
CAMP WAPORegistration is now open for summer camp. Go to campwapo.org to register.Camp dates:SEEDS Weekend: June 12-14, 2015Camp Grades 4-9: June 14-19, 2015
ENDOWMENT FUND REPORTWe want to thank everyone who contributed money for their birthdays, $1 for every year of life, and also made other contributions that came to $1,546.00 in 2014, along with the interest from our investments. We were able to contribute $5,000.00 for a scholarship for Neo Mpunga, a nursing scholarship in Tanzania, money for young adults in global mission and an outreach ministry from Gloria Dei.
To First Lutheran Church Children’s Ministry:Thank you so much for allowing the Red Wing Figure Skating Club to borrow your awesome VBS props for our spring ice show. Their great size and vibrant colors filled the background on the rink and added to the “wild” ambiance - it was great! We truly appreciated it!Blessings,Nate & Julie Harnly
Dear First Lutheran Family,A very heartfelt thank you to all of my family, friends and neighbors who honored me on my 100th birthday with cards, notes, words and gifts. I am overflowing with gratefulness by all of your love and kindness.A very, very sincere thank you,Helen Sabean
We’d like to thank the First Lutheran congregation for your support for our family throughout our triplet adventure. We are so grateful for your prayers, the delicious meals, and most recently the amazing shower. Thank you so much for the gifts and your presence.
Special thanks to the Making Connections Team for planning and holding the shower. What a loving and talented bunch! Thank you also to Thrivent for sponsoring the baby shower.
We are looking forward to bringing the babies to church to meet everyone soon. Michael and Sarah Evans
LETTERS & THANk YOU’S
Thank you to Shirley Anderson for sponsoring the Colombian Scholarship for the month of April 2015, “in honor of Karen Anderson, our missionary in Chile.”
Thank you to Bill & Julie Wychor for “Lighting the Spire” for the month of April, “in honor of our grandchildren’s baptisms on April 19th.”
Thank you to everyone who donated cereal for our Cornucopia of Cereal during March and other food items that were brought in. Also, thank you to those who donated money which goes a long way in buying food from our Channel One Contributors.
We will continue our giving to the food shelf in April with toilet paper rolls. They can be left in the basket by the front doors.
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APRIL PARTNERS IN MINISTRYSaturday evening AssistantApr. 4 No worship serviceApr. 11 Joe & Mandy MahnApr. 18 Doris JohnsonApr. 25 Bob & Karen Nybo
Sunday Morning DriverApr. 5 Keith LarsonApr. 12 Phyllis KullbergApr. 19 Nancy ThorsonApr. 26 Bill Habedank
Worship GreeterApr. 5 8:30 AM: Dennis & Doris Johnson 10 AM: Terry & Cindy “YoBaby” LohmanApr. 12 Bob & Bonnie KubikApr. 19 Larry & Linda LarsonApr. 26 Dale & Linda Kinneman
Sunday Morning Brew Crew (Serve before worship)Apr. 5 Easter BreakfastApr. 12 Charles & Carol CharbonneauApr. 19 Dwight Gustafson Jr & Arlene StrombackApr. 26 Nils & Ellis Fauchald
Sunday Morning Coffee Hosts (After Worship) Apr. 5 Easter BreakfastApr. 12 Gloria Bechel, Bunny Kulstad, Jim MillerApr. 19 Arlan & Phyllis JohnsonApr. 26 Kevin & Cyd Mark
Sunday Coffee Hour TreatsApr. 5 Easter BreakfastApr. 12 Bob & Bonnie Kubik, Larry & Linda Larson, Joe & Mandy Mahn, Jerry & Louise MewhorterApr. 19 Arlan & Phyllis Johnson, Marilyn Knutson, Lou Leach, Dale & Lynn LundApr. 26 Mark & Mary Jaeger, Kelly Kolby, Dale & Linda Kinneman, Patti Landers
Acolyte/Communion Set up/Clean upApr. 5 8:30 & 10:00 AM TBDApr. 12 Ashton Morrow/FamilyApr. 19 Ian Nibbe/FamilyApr. 26 Jenna Siewert/Family
Wednesday Meal Help (4:30)Apr. 1 No meal, classes or worship Apr. 8 Easton Brown/FamilyApr. 15 Bailey Miller/FamilyApr. 22 Will Topliff/FamilyApr. 29 Madison Bolland/Family
APRIL USHERSColin Graves (Chair)Art HaageMichael & Sue HellerBob & Bonnie KubikBill & Barb RawEd & Rae SantelmanJon & Kris UbbelohdeTodd, Trina, & Andrew Petterson
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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March 15, 2014
Members Present: Dick Houghton, Daryl Mark, John Rohan, Jill Cody, Diane Ringeisen, Linda Seivert, Bob Carlson, Bill Rice, Roy Harley, Todd Petterson, and Judie Bowes
Others Present: Interim Pastor Bill Odermann/ Tina Goeman
Absent: Paul Zieg
Diane Ringeisen provided fellowship.
CALL TO ORDERPresident John Rohan called the meeting to order at 11:05.
APPROVAL OF AGENDAConsideration of the Agenda was held. Dick Houghton moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Roy Harley.
APPROVAL OF MINUTESCopies of the minutes from the February 9, 2015 meeting were discussed. One correction from Dick Houghton: fire inspection issues have been addressed and corrected. Dick made motion to approve the minutes; and seconded by Linda Seivert. Passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTRoy Harley reported the offering last month was nearly what had been budgeted. Bob Carlson raised the question of the electric bill. Roy will check the previous bill, he will report at the next meeting. Jill Cody reminded the council about information on the Xcel statement. John suggested that a study of the electric use go through the Property committee. A financial report will be supplied for council during the next week. John commented that the budget presentation will give further explanation.
STAFF REPORTS Staff reports submitted were approved by the council.
OLD BUSINESSA. Property Committee - An accurate list of duties for the janitorial position was written by this committee. Janitor position is separate from the maintenance position. Brian Fladhammer will remain as maintenance. An application was completed and presented for the janitorial position by property committee. Roy Harley made the motion to hire the recommended applicant at $13.00 an hour for 20-25 hrs a week. Staff meetings must by attended by employee. Dick Houghton is the designated committee member is to be addressed for any janitorial concerns.
B. Pastor Bill Odermann presented his report to the council.
NEW BUSINESSA. Ministry Site Profile – Corrections and additions were supplied by council. Tina Goeman will complete the document and file with the Synod.
B. Red Wing Mission Work Camp for summer of 2016. Dick Houghton made the motions for First Lutheran to be committed to project; Diana Ringeisen seconded the motion. Information of this venture was explained last month. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Call committee – council members supplied names for consideration. Jill Cody will contact each council approved name for verification. Roy Harley will be the council representative.
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D. Cooperative Ministry – A final document has not been put together. The chairs of each church council will meet during the month. No action was required at this time.
F. Team committee council appointments were identified.Dick Houghton – Cooking, Bill Rice – Property, Bob Carlson – Youth, John Rohan – Media, Linda Siewert – Worship & Music, Jill Cody – Christian Action, Todd Petterson – Finance, Diane Ringiesen – Making Connections, Daryl Mark - Education, Judie Bowes - Stewardship
G. Congregational Meeting to be held on April 19, 2015. Notice will be made on March 22 and March 29. The church council is to meet on March 23 at 6:00 for a special budget discussion. The purpose will be to follow up on motion from January to consider numbers, staffing, and financial awareness to be presented at the congregation meeting.
H. Fellowship for council meetings – Linda Siewert will finalize the order.
The next Council meeting will be held on April 14, 2015.
Dick Houghton will provide Fellowship for that meeting.
The meeting was adjourned by John Rohan at 1:30.
Respectfully submitted, Judie Bowes
FEBRUARY FINANCIAL REPORTThank you for your tithes and offerings.
OPeRATInG InCOMe Feb Actual Budgeted Feb yTD Actual yTD BudgetedGeneral Fund Pledges $29,767 $31,825 $60,832 $63,650 Mission Support 78 42 121 84 Other Income 2,226 5,475 6,243 10,500 Total Income $32,072 $37,342 $67,196 $74,234 OPeRATInG eXPenSeS Feb Actual Budgeted Feb yTD Actual yTD BudgetedGeneral Operating exp. $32,294 $34,232 $70,387 $73,506 elCA Benevolence 2,167 2,167 4,334 4,334 Other Outside Giving 1,253 1,695 2,507 3,348 Total expenses $35,714 $38,094 $77,228 $81,188
Income vs. expenses $(3,642) $(752) $(10,032) * $(6,954) Respectfully submitted by Tina Goeman, Bookkeeper
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS04/01: Robert Graske, Abe Rohan
04/02: Patricia Landers, Hannah Mark
04/03: Jim Halvorsen, Bonnie Kubik
04/04: Scott Meyer
04/06: Jane Lewis, Ashton Morrow
04/07: Laura Anderson, Brian Butenschoen, Cheryl Klair, Scott Raw
04/08: Amanda Harris
04/09: Karen Fritz, Virginia Pirius, Nicole Schammel
04/10: Nancy Hedstrom
04/11: Kirby Anderson, Alfred Stewart
04/12: Ethan Kaiser, Darrell R. Nelson
04/13: Wendy Dosdall, Laura Efterfield, Shelly Siewert, Abigale Witts
04/14: Gregg Evenson, Beverly Hawkenson
04/15: Ruth Erickson
04/16: Dixon Ehlers, Adam Kaiser, Sullivan Reitan, Arnold Strusz
04/25: Michelle Oppenheimer, Caleb Odman, Lucas Prihara
04/26: Craig Anderson, Sue Friedrich, Amanda Reitan, Dorothy Schiller
04/27: Paula Jilk, Richard Meyer
04/28: Benjamin Bluhm, Kade DeBonis, Elsie Jagusch, Stephanie Klassen, Brooke & Ryan Strusz
04/29: Scott Guthrie, Gage Knutson, Keith Larson
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4 Prep
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6 Cal
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7 All
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8 Qui
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9 Yout
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our
co
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10 Kar
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in C
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11 Thos
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is
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12 Past
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13 Cal
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14 Fina
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Chu
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15 Wom
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16 That
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18 Thos
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20 Cal
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21 Thos
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22 Pray
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earth
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24 For o
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25 Peac
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27 Cal
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APRIL DAILY BIBLE READINGSMeTHOD 1: ReAD FROM THe OlD & neW TeSTAMenT eACH DAy
April 1: Judges 13 – 15; Luke 6: 27 - 49
April 2: Judges 16 – 18; Luke 7: 1 - 30
April 3: Judges 19 – 21; Luke 7: 31 - 50
April 4: Ruth 1 – 4; Luke 8: 1 - 25
April 5: I Samuel 1 – 3; Luke 8: 26 - 56
April 6: I Samuel 4 – 6; Luke 9: 1 - 17
April 7: I Samuel 7 – 9; Luke 9: 18 - 36
April 8: I Samuel 10 – 12; Luke 9: 37 - 62
April 9: I Samuel 13 – 14; Luke 10: 1 - 24
April 10: I Samuel 15 – 16; Luke 10: 25 - 42
April 11: I Samuel 17 – 18; Luke 11: 1 - 28
April 12: I Samuel 19 – 21; Luke 11: 29 - 54
April 13: I Samuel 22 – 24; Luke 12: 1 - 31
April 14: I Samuel 25 – 26; Luke 12: 32 - 59
April 15: I Samuel 27 – 29; Luke 13: 1 - 22
April 16: I Samuel 30 – 31; Luke 13: 23 - 35
April 17: II Samuel 1 – 2; Luke 14: 1 - 24
April 18: II Samuel 3 – 5; Luke 14: 25 - 35
April 19: II Samuel 6 – 8; Luke 15: 1 - 10
April 20: II Samuel 9 – 11; Luke 15: 11 - 32
April 21: II Samuel 12 – 13; Luke 16
April 22: II Samuel 14 – 15; Luke 17: 1 - 19
April 23: II Samuel 16 – 18; Luke 17: 20 - 37
April 24: II Samuel 19 – 20; Luke 18: 1 - 23
April 25: II Samuel 21 – 22; Luke 18: 24 - 43
April 26: II Samuel 23 – 24; Luke 19: 1 - 27
April 27: I Kings 1 - 2; Luke 19: 28 - 48
April 28: I Kings 3 – 5; Luke 20: 1 - 26
April 29: I Kings 6 – 7; Luke 20: 27 - 47
April 30: I Kings 8 – 9; Luke 21: 1 - 19
OR MeTHOD 2: ReAD THe BIBle BeGInnInG WITH THe OlD TeSTAMenT
April 1st I Samuel 4 - 6
April 2nd I Samuel 7 - 9
April 3rd I Samuel 10 - 13
April 4th I Samuel 14 - 16
April 5th I Samuel 17 - 19
April 6th I Samuel 20 - 22
April 7th I Samuel 23 - 25
April 8th I Samuel 26 - 28
April 9th I Samuel 29 - 31
April 10th II Samuel 1 - 3
April 11th II Samuel 4 - 6
April 12th II Samuel 7 - 9
April 13th II Samuel 10 - 12
April 14th II Samuel 13 - 15
April 15th II Samuel 16 - 18
April 16th II Samuel 19 - 20
April 17th II Samuel 21 - 22
April 18th II Samuel 23 - 24
April 19th I Kings 1 - 2
April 20th I Kings 3 - 4
April 21st I Kings 5 - 6
April 22nd I Kings 7 - 8
April 23rd I Kings 9 - 10
April 24th I Kings 11 - 12
April 25th I Kings 13 - 14
April 26th I Kings 15 - 16
April 27th I Kings 17 - 18
April 28th I Kings 19 - 20
April 29th I Kings 21 - 22
April 30th II Kings 1
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vBS REGISTRATION FORM
Vacation Bible School 2015 June 7-11 6:00-8:00 pm.
Three years old-Middle School
Family Information:
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General Information 1From the Pastor 2FLC News & Events 3 - 4Worship & Music News 5Holy Week Schedule 5Children’s Ministry 6Letters & Thank You’s 7 Partners in Ministry 8Council Minutes 9 -10Financial Report 10April Calender 11April Birthdays 12Prayer Calendar 13Daily Bible Readings 14VBS Registration Form 15
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