May 2014 Newsletter - Faith Lutheran Church

FORWARD IN FAITH
Faith Lutheran Church . 575 Tenth Street Southwest Suite #3 . Valley City . North Dakota . 58072
Volume XXI Issue V Monthly
May 2014
The church office will be closed Monday, May 26, in observa(on of Memorial Day.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Page 2 Word from our Pastor
Page 3 A Word from our Council President
Pages 4
Mar. Council Minutes
Page 5 Mar. Council Minutes Stewardship Corner
Summer Schedule
Page 6
WELCA News
Diaper Drive
Thank Yous
Page 7
April Memorials/G$s Page 8
May Birthdays & Anniversaries
April Transi(ons
May Service & Care
April A)endance
Page 9
First Communion
Team Mee(ngs
Synod Assembly
Page 10
VBS Registra(on
GIFT
Faith Kids Club
Stepping Stone Class
Page 11
H2H News
Mission Trip
Thank you Guides!
Spaghe4 & Silliness
Page 12
Staff Info
Inserts
Calendar
April Council Minutes
Service of Lament and Thanksgiving
Sunday, May 4th, we will have a viewing of the damaged church building at
2pm. Please respect the direction of the building committee, certain areas
cannot be safely entered. At 3pm we will gather on the lawn east of the church
for a Service of Lament
and Thanksgiving at the
Disposition of our church
building.
We will proceed to
Faith Cemetery (formerly Nebo
Cemetery), take Oaks Exit, go
right and follow Old 10 for 3 1/2
miles west, burial of worship
furnishings and sacramental
vessels. The building will then
be ready for demolition.
The removal of the stained glass windows. Picture by Steve Nitschke.
May 18th is Senior Recognition Sunday
& Men’s Pancake Brunch!
We will be recognizing our 2014 graduating
seniors at the 9am worship service on May 18th.
Our worship service that Sunday will be held at
Epworth United Methodist Church. 680 8th Ave
SW. The seniors will receive a gift from the quilters
and the youth team. Our graduating seniors are Paula
Andel, Hannah Ashline, Derik Brockopp, Austen Dahl, Sara Gilbertson, Taylor
Miller, Colin Naeseth, Dylan Rafferty, Amanda Starr, Brett Stearns and Dani
Werkhoven. Note: Seniors, be sure to turn your information and senior pictures
into the office as soon as possible. VCHS Baccalaureate is Wednesday, May
21st at 7pm at the HAC and VCHS Graduation is Sunday, June 1st at
2:30pm at the HAC.
The Men’s Group will have their Pancake Brunch
that day also. Enjoy their delicious brunch of pancakes,
fried potatoes (their specialty!), sausages, apple sauce,
along with milk, juice and coffee. You’ll be sure to catch
Pancake Brunch will be served from 9:30amCost : $6/ticket or $18/family. Children under 5 eat free!
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living
hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Peter 1:3
Easter peace and joy to you. We had such meaningful and fun worship services for Easter
Sunday and Holy Humor Sunday. Christ is with us in all places and times, but he has
promised to be present when we gather in His name to hear God’s Word and celebrate the
Lord’s Supper. Worship is the church’s first priority. All the other things we do as God’s
people are fueled by our communal worship. Centering our week on the love of God gives
us the strength and character to live as his people as we care for our children, engage in
daily work and live as stewards of creation and all God has entrusted to us.
May you be blessed by this poem We Sing the Story by Susan Palo Cherwein about the
purpose of worship.
And so
with hearts burning
we sing the story of the Risen Christ.
We sing the story in hymns.
We sing the story in the very shape of the
liturgy.
We sing the story in the shape of the
church year.
We sing the story to remember
We sing so that we do not lose our way.
We sing to know our place.
The Penar tribe of Malaysia
was a woodlands people
and they depended
on the successful hunt of wild boar
whose herds through the forest were
preceded
by flocks of a certain butterfly.
To help the
progress of
the Penar tribe
the government moved them out of the
woods
into villages
Gradually the elders died.
Gradually the songs and stories about the
boar hunt
were forgotten
and no one could remember
any longer
what butterfly preceded the herds
of wild boar.
And a people lost its way…
We sing the story to remember.
We enact the story in the liturgy
to know who we are.
We sing the story in the church year
to know the rhythms
of life
and when
the butterflies
will come.
Remember who you are. Remember whose you are. You are God’s. Treasured and beloved
in Christ’s eyes. Given an identity and a purpose. We have a lot of special things
happening in worship this month: a baptism, children singing, welcoming Pastor Terry
Monson, blessing our graduating seniors, receiving Christ as our companion as we break
bread together and know him in our hearts. The heart – where body, mind and spirit come
together – is filled with understanding and joy as the Risen Christ meets us in worship and
strengthens us to be on our way again. Our hearts sing of the hope within us. The heart,
which sees what the eyes cannot.
Joy in the journey,
Pastor Jolene
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A Message from our Council President
Members of Faith Lutheran Church,
Yesterday I had the opportunity to write a letter to Bishop Rindy and the EaND Synod to update
them on our congregation and church status. As I proofed the letter, four small words really stood
out in this communication. “We are moving on”!!! Faith Lutheran Church is moving on!!!
We have had lots of information and events going on I will be brief but try to outline our Moving On
items:
Three of the four contracts vital to our real estate purchase and sale are signed. The other one is
very close.
The Council has approved the demolition contract for our church building.
May 4th we will also have an input session on GIFT ministries at 10:30 am.
Pastor Jolene has set May 4th as our good-bye service for our church building at 3:00 pm.
The building committee continues to work hard with our architects. One set of plans has been
reviewed and a second set is planned in early May.
Worship times and place discussions have begun at the council level for fall programming
Council has begun a reconnect to the church discussion as we move into the 2nd half of 2014.
The council has approved the hire of a part time Pastor the help with our work here.
Pastor Terry Monson is being extended a contract of 10 hours a week to work here at Faith Lutheran
Church. The Council has been looking for some additional Pastor Power over the past two years.
The council plans to give this ministry a 6 month trial as we look to support and supplement Pastor
Jolene’s work. Pastor Monson has roots in the Litchville area and will be serving a Dazey/Rogers
two point parish on a part time status and also have pastoral responsibilities at the Sheyenne Care
Center.
We are excited we have been given this opportunity. Pastor Jolene will be directing his time
to complement her work. We can expect to see Pastor Terry helping with visitations, youth
programming and some preaching when his scheduling allows.
Please mark Sunday May 11th on your calendar to come meet Pastor Terry. Pastor Jolene will be at
Synod Assembly that day and Pastor Terry will be our presiding pastor and give the sermon. We
will be putting together funding outside of our budget for this trial period. We are anticipating this
ministry to have a cost of $800-$900 per month. I will be working to secure this funding over the next
few months. Please note this as an invitation to help support this ministry with a pledge or payment.
You may contact me or leave a commitment with Julie at the church office. Please note on funds as
“Part time Pastor Funding”.
With many distractions of our church rebuild, more resources rather than less will be required to
accomplish servicing of all our members and ministries over the next year. Thank you for being
faithful members if this church. Please ask question or address concerns to pastor or any council
member. With God’s help we are listening and We are moving on!
Spring is finally here!!
Peace,
Tory Hart
Council President
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Faith Lutheran Church Council Meeting Minutes (unapproved)
March 13, 2014
Vice President Brenda Bong called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
All present except Tory Hart.
The Council checked in with one another and Pastor Jolene read John 3:1-17 for reflections and study.
Steph moved to approve the minutes from Feb 4, 2014, Feb 11, 2014, and Feb 25, 2014 with the
amendment of the February 11 minutes to read that Sandy Brandvold, Tory Hart, and another
candidate will attend the Synod Assembly in Grand Forks May 11 &12. If no other candidate is found,
Linda Lane would attend. Brian seconded the motion and amendment. Motion carried.
Amy Johnson presented the current Treasurer’s Report to the Council. Mark moved to approve the
financials as presented. Larry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Pastor Jolene gave her report for the month discussing funerals, wedding at Epworth, visits, Lenten
worship services, mission trip plans, and First Communion classes.
Other ministry reports:
a. Tricia (printed report) to update Council on GIFT
b. Holly (printed report) to update Council on Faith Stepping Stones classes
c. Prayer Team—Linda Lane has organized a group to pray before the Sunday services—
focusing prayers on the Church building project
d. Building Team—to give more updates under New Business
e. Youth Ministry—Larry updated the Council on NDWS results—it went well made about
$10,000 before expenses
f. Technology—Brian will be heading this new committee up to update Church websites,
Facebook, etc.
g. Building Finance Team –Chaired by Scott Johnson and will also include Becky Kratz,
Susan Jorissen, and Troy Miller
h. Mission team—Working on bringing Coffee sales back as well as the Crop Walk
i. Stewardship—discussed a new phone system for the church that can be used in the new
church as well with voice mail and multiple lines; also discussed attendance and how
we could increase it at our new space
j. Adult Social—maybe schedule a movie night for those interested
k. Evangelism—meeting to discuss Luau, visitors gifts, and church service signage at old
church and new
Old Business Discussed:
a. Red Willow Bible Camp, someone needed to attend annual meeting Sunday, March 30th
3 pm meeting, 4 pm social, 5 pm Supper and retirement program for Denny Goetz
b. Lenten worship at Faith and at Trinity
c. Congregational Meeting set for March 23rd 10:30 am
New Business:
a. Brenda Bong moved to approve ratifying the YHR Architect contract as recommended by the
Building Committee. Cindy seconded the motion. Motion carried.
b. Steph Mayfield moved to approve hiring Great Plains environmental to complete Phase One
study at new church site. Brian Yanish seconded the motion. Motion carried.
c. Mark moved to approve hiring Midwest testing to complete soil tests at the new church site.
Linda seconded. Motion carried.
d. Extending lease of current rented space was discussed and will need further consideration.
e. Easter worship services will be held as follows: Maundy Thursday will be at 6:45pm at
Faith and will include 1st Communion for the 4th and 5th graders. Good Friday will be at
Trinity at 7:30pm. Easter Sunday will have a service at 8:00am and 10am at Faith.
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f. Mark moved to terminate heating of old building. Brian seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
g. Review of building committee minutes by Council.
h. Conversation about area ministry with First Lutheran in Litchville and Pr. Keith Zeh on
March 27 and Tory, Mark, Brenda, and Pastor Jolene will be attending the discussion.
I. Looking for one more person to attend the Synod Assembly May 11 & 12 in Grand Forks
(to vote for the new Bishop too).
Next council meeting: April 10, 2014 7 pm
Linda moved to adjourn. Mark seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Mayfield
Stewardship Corner
Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be. Luke 12:34
Members of Faith Lutheran Church, your family needs YOU! YOUR family needs you to worship,
pray and financially support your church. This month the focus of this column is on the financial
aspects of stewardship. Even though we worship in a temporary location, our expenses remain much
the same as they were before the fire. Our staffing, programming, missions, and worship services
continue in our temporary location, but the offering each Sunday lags behind last year. Money has
been borrowed from a Reserve account that continues to have a negative balance, meaning the money
is coming from other funds, such as the Cemetery, Altar and Youth funds. The missions outside of
our church, a few of which include Hospice, Red Willow Bible camp, the Barnes County Food Pantry,
the Eastern ND Synod of the ELCA, also need our support.
My prayer this month is that you and all the members of this church will pray about the financial
needs of your church and give to support them. If you have never given, please consider starting by
giving $1 to $5 a week. If you missed several weeks of church, make it a priority to get back to
worship and your giving for the missions inside and outside of this church. God multiplies what we
give him. Our talents, worship and finances go farther than we could ever fathom.
God's blessings to you all!
Amy Johnson
Summer Worship Schedule
The summer worship schedule begins Sunday, May 25th, Memorial
Day weekend. We will continue to have worship on Sundays at 9am at
our current location, 575 10th St SW. Communion will be celebrated on
the first and third Sundays typically. Midweek worship service begins
on Wednesday, June 4th at 6:15pm with Brats ‘n’ Burgers at 5:30pm.
Rooted in God’s grace, we always being made new.
Plan to grow in faith this summer.
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WELCA NEWS . . . . .
On April 12, Lila Rohwedder, Bea Faust and myself attended the Spring Cluster Meeting in Medina
at the English Lutheran Church. The them was “He Placed His Hans on Them.” A fun event was a
Hand Reflexologist who offered hand massages throughout the day. Many women participated in
that. The day was beautiful, the speakers were excellent, the lunch was very well done. It was a good
day.
Even though the Board doesn’t meet in the months of June and July, we are always there if needed.
We are working on plans regarding the Fall Festival and have a few ideas in mind. Hopefully by fall
or before, we will have our plans in place.
Wishing everyone a great summer. Don’t forget about the Bible Camp Scholarships that are available
in the amount of $75.00.
Peace,
Connie Pederson
WELCA President
Diaper Drive
Thank You
In honor of your mother, bring some
Mission Team is collecting diapers & baby
wipes for the Barnes County Food Pantry.
This year they are also colleting diaper
coupons that could be used by food pantry
recipients to help them purchase diapers.
There will be a playpen set
up throughout the month
of May for your diapers and
everyone to help with this
project.
Buck-A-Chick Thank You!
The Mission Team would like to thank
everyone who participated in the Buck-aChick for ELCA World Hunger. We raised
$229. Everyone did a wonderful job coloring
overflow room.
Thank
Lutheran for joining us
in our Buck-a-Chick
fundraiser.
everyone who prayed for us,
sent cards, made hospital
visits, and your phone calls
A special thank you to Pastor Jolene for her
comforting words and to the Faith Lutheran
Community: WELCA, the Praise Team and our
entire Church body.
Mary Ann Anderson & Family
To all of those who helped us through our time of
great sadness, please accept our deepest gratitude.
Losing Sal has broken our hearts, but the kindness
and generosity of others has filled us with hope and
peace. Thank you to all who helped us celebrate
Sal’s life. She taught us how to show God’s love
through her words and actions; our prayer is that all
of us will continue her good work. All of the money
given as a memorial was donated to the Roger Maris
Cancer Center in memory of Sal.
Mike, Brian, Samantha
& Olivia Metcalf
Nate, Heather, Adam, Griffin
and Ellie Kvilvang
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April Memorials and Gifts
In memory of Lyle Anderson by Ellen Bolstad (Mission Committee),
by Les & Lois Brandvold (Praise Team), by Les & Phyllis Breitbach
(Fire Fund), by Junette Christianson (Fire Fund), by Brian & Karen Enge
(Fire Fund), by Mildred Enockson (Undesignated), by Paulette Everson
(Undesignated), by Carole Flateau (Fire Fund), by John Froelich
(Fire Fund), by Ardie Gregerson (Fire Fund), by Judy Holmen (Fire Fund), by Irene Haugen
(Altar Flowers), by Jon & Ardys Horner (Fire Fund), by Jerome & Harriet Johnson (Altar Guild), by
Mavis Johnson (Foundation), by Scott & Amy Johnson (Undesignated), by Doug & Arlene Larson
(Altar Guild), by Margie Lima (Fire Fund), by Julie Mikkelsen (Building Fund), by John & Elise
Miller (Mission Christmas), by Jack & Val Moritz (Building Fund), by Phyllis Otterness (Fire Fund),
by Larry & Connie Pederson (Fire Fund), by Marcyne Pederson (Building Fund), by W.E. & Lila
Rohwedder (Foundation), by Noreen Smestad (Fire Fund), by Gary & Diane Sommerfeld (Fire Fund),
by Al & Nancy Sorensen (Building Fund), by John & Brenda Stearns (Building Fund), by Judy Uecker
(Fire Fund), by Cindy Waagen (Fire Fund), Elaine Walls (Altar Guild), by Laurette Zachrison
(Proclaim).
In memory of Mickey Bjornson by Ellen Bolstad (Building Fund), by Les & Lois Brandvold
(Praise Team), by Junette Christianson (Proclaim), by Paulette Eversom (Undesignated), by Ardie
Gregerson (Fire Fund), by Irene Haugen (Altar Flowers), by Jerome & Harriet Johnson (Altar Guild),
by Doug & Arlene Larson (Altar Guild), by Margie Lima (Fire Fund), by Julie Mikkelsen
(Altar Guild), by Jack & Val Moritz (Building Fund), by Larry & Connie Pederson (Altar Guild),
by Marcyne Pederson (Building Fund), by W.E. & Lila Rohwedder, by Al & Nancy Sorensen
(Building Fund), by John & Brenda Stearns (Building Fund), by Cindy Waagen (Fire Fund).
In memory of Barb Brand by Doug & Arlene Larson (Proclaim).
In memory of Ellis Brandt (Avis Richter’s father) by Arlene Brandt & family (Building Fund).
In memory of Jill Engler by Chuck & Deb Shape (Foundation).
In memory of Marian Gerntholz by Jack & Val Moritz (Building Fund), by Gerald Gerntholz
(Building Fund & Undesignated).
In memory of Sal Metcalf by Ellen Bostad (Building Fund), by Les & Lois Brandvold (Praise Team),
by Junette Christianson (Proclaim), by Brian & Karen Enge (Undesignated), by Paulette Everson
(Undesignated), by Carole Flateau (Undesignated), by John Froelich (Undesignated), by Ardie
Gregerson (Fire Fund), by Jerome & Harriet Johnson (Altar Guild), by Jon & Lori Jury
(Building Fund), by Doug & Arlene Larson), by Margie Lima (Fire Fund), by Mike & Loree Morehouse
(Undesignated), by Jack & Val Moritz (Building Fund), by Larry & Pat Pederson (Building Fund),
by Marcyne Pederson (Building Fund), by Al & Nancy Sorensen (Building Fund), by John & Brenda
Stearns (Youth), by Elaine Walls (Altar Guild).
In memory of Jean Miller by Al & Nancy Sorensen (Building Fund).
In memory of Solveig Nelson by Dean & Amy Pederson (Building Fund).
In memory of Don Skramstad by Bernard & Edna Elsner.
Ardie Gregerson sponsored Proclaim Radio Program for the Glory of God.
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MAY BIRTHDAYS: 1. Karen
Nitschke, Amber Triebold; 2. Mark
Brandvold, Mark Hill, Marty
Rohwedder, Kellie Schulz; 3. Jake
Chesley, Erin Metcalf, Wade Sorensen, Adrianna
Tufte; 4. Violetta Saiyants, Justin Thornton; 5. Virgil
Kratz; 6. Kristen Drabus, Wyatt Friestad, Keith
Hovland, Parker Larson, Cheryl Storhoff, Jory White;
8. Gene Bjerke, Malikia Peltier, Mark Thomsen;
9. Verlynn Christianson, Joe Lunde; 10. Brandi
Jewet, Michael Pedersen; 11. Rosdger Johnson,
Taylor Johnson, Debbie Anderson; 12. Randy
Bostrom, Jacob Johnson, Connie Ronholm; 13. Ellen
Bolstad; 14. Jan Arneson, Jesse Johnson; 15. Seth
Brockopp, Morgen Sayler; 16. Mary Ann Anderson,
Kyra Arneson, Amy Elstrom; 17. Nicki Brockopp,
Rick Idland; 18. Verna Anderson; 19. Sheila Kinney;
20. Arlene Larson; 21. Kassidy Schulz; 22. Riley
Miller, Braeden Schulz; 23. Leona McPherson, Nancy
Ost; 24. Jeannine Berlin, Amy PerDue, Doreen
Vangerud, Laurette Zachrison; 25. Terry Ashline;
26. Niki Joersz, Marge Skramstad, Lexi Thoreson;
27. Jeremy Smith, Wayne Thoreson; 28. Deb Horner,
David Mairs, Ethan Miller, Dan Werkhoven;
29. Clara Sorensen; 30. Marge Sayler; 31. Devin
Anderson, Austen Dahl, Debbie Eggert.
MAY ANNIVERSARIES:
3. Mark & Sandy
Brandvold; 6. Raymond & Karen Smedshammer;
12. Dave & DeeDee Jewett; 15. Todd & Niki Joerz;
20. Jeff & Jennifer Bergner; 22. James & Pastor
Jolene K. Hanse; 24. Dave & Carol Smith;
25. Nathan & Marsha Sayler, Dan & Emily
Thompson; 27. Jarin & Gina Thornton; 31. Rydell &
Suzie Becker.
April Transitions in Our Parish
DEATHS: Our deepest sympathies to the family
& friends of Enid Opdahl. Enid died Tuesday, April
22nd; her funeral was held on Monday, April 28th at
Our Savior’s with Pastor Jolene officiating.
FIRST COMMUNION: We welcomed to the Lord’s
Table on April 17, 2014 Ezra John Hanse, Elissa
Lee Hovland, Jayden Marie Hovland, Kael
John Jenison, Jacee Rene Klein, Jordyn Ann
Klein, Tifani Komrosky, Carson Richard
McGough, Lexia Anne Nix, Peyton Marie
Pederson, Samantha Fae Schlotman, Jazmine
Elexis Schmidt, Jace Mikal Thompson, Devyn
James Thornton and Emma Tichy. Please keep
these young people in your prayers.
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May Service & Care
**Mike & Julie May
Teresa Beedle
Randy & Kay Bostrom
Brent & Lynn Gustafson
Pat & Deb Horner
Doug & Becky Kratz
Virgil & Tami Kratz
Doug & Leona McPherson
James & Jean Swanberg
Kent & Brenda Swanberg
Dan & Colleen Werkhoven
Jeremy & Kara Wiebe
** indicates chairs
*co-chair is needed
Thank you for serving this month!
April Attendance
April 2 (Lent)
April 6
April 9 (Lent)
April 13 (Palm Sunday)
April 17 (Maundy Thursday)
April 20 (Easter)
April 27 (Holy Humor)
13/137
109
18/103
156
18/132
81/110
230
Offering
January
February
March
April
$12,213.00
$15,668.00
$18,358.00
$14,257.00
Monthly Mission Plan
$18,458.33
Noisy Offerings
We thank you for all who gave to our noisy
offerings in April. Easter Sunday’s noisy
offering was collected for the Malaria
Campaign (this is our children’s favorite
project). We collected $165.71.
We also
collected a noisy offering on April 27th, our
Holy Humor Sunday service that was held
jointly with Epworth Methodist Church. We
collected $316.08 for Crop Walk. Your change
does make a difference!
Congratulations to our First Communion Students
Pictured (l-r): Emma Tichy, Devyn Thornton, Kael Jenison, Jace Thompson, Ezra Hanse, Jacee
Klein, Elissa Hovland, Jordyn Klein, Jayden Hovland, Peyton Pederson, Jazmine Schmidt, Carson
McGough, Lexia Nix, Samantha Schlotman and Tifani Komrosky.
We had 15 student receive their First Communion on Maundy Thursday, April 17th. They each
painted their own chalice for Holy Communion. Gail & Dennis Pederson provided the chalices and
fired them after the children painted them. The youth participated in the Maundy Thursday evening
service by presenting the gospel as a dramatic reading and also did footwashing for their family and
friends. Please congratulate these students and help them continue their faith journey!
TEAM MEETINGS
EaND Synod Assembly
Mission
Team
Meeting
Meets Tue,
Building Team
May 6th at
Meets Thursdays at 7pm 5:30pm
Altar Guild
Meets Thurs, May 8th
at 10:00am
Children’s Ministry
Team
Meets Tues, May 20th
at 5:30pm
June Service & Care
Meeting
Meets Sun, May 11th at
10:15am
CIRCLE
Meets Tues, May 13th at
9:00am
Stewardship
Meets Tue, May 6th at
Noon
Council
Meets Thurs, May 8th at
7:00pm
Evangelism Team
Meets Thurs, May 1st at
5:30pm
Men’s Group
Meets Sat, May 17th at
7:30am
WELCA
Meets Wed. May 14th at
4:30pm
Mission Trip Meeting
Youth & Parents
Meets May 14th at 8pm
and May 28th at 7pm
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The EaND Synod Assembly will be
held May 10-11 at the Alerus Center in
Grand Forks, ND. Pastors and leaders
from all 210 congregations in the EaND
Synod will gather under the theme
Deeply Rooted Together in Ministry.
At this year’s Synod Assembly a new
bishop for Eastern North Dakota will be
elected. Bishop Bill Rindy is stepping
down. The nominees for bishop are
Rev. Terry Brandt, Rev. Chris Gaule,
Rev. Lynn Ronsberg and Rev. Mark
Strobel. Please go to the EaND Synod
website if you would like to learn about
each candidate, www.eandsynod.org
Voting members of our congregation
attending the Synod Assembly are
Pastor
Jolene,
Brenda
Bong,
Sandy Brandvold
and Tory Hart.
Vacation Bible School - “All About Love!
Exciting news for our VBS!!! Sign up for this fun event will be May 4th and
May 11th. We will again partner with Our Savior’s and Trinity Lutheran
Church. And you guessed it, Red Willow Bible Camp is here again and will be
teaching our Children "All About Love" . We are having VBS at Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church this year. Cost is $15 for K-6th Grade. June 18th9 am -3 pm and June 20th 9 am-12 pm. Pre-K is free and their hours are
June 18th-19th 9 am - 11 am June 20th 9 am - 12 pm.
Program is Friday, June 20th at 11:30 am. Come join in the fun!! We can't
wait to see you there!!
GIFT—Growing in Faith Together
We have 3 more GIFT sessions at Faith Lutheran, we will provide a meal at 5:30pm and start our
GIFT time at 6pm. We have a new lesson every week.
May 7th - Sloppy Joe's
May 14th - Walking Taco's
Our last day of GIFT will be May 21st. We will have a Party that day, and make your own subs.
Come join our celebration and have some fun!!
We will have a discussion time concerning Family Ministry on May 4th at 10:30am after Worship.
Join our conversation on why we are doing GIFT and what we as families and the church benefit from
this program.
Mother's day, May 11th our children will sing at the 9am worship
service, come and hear their sweet voices.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Joshua 24:15
Tricia Germann
GIFT Coordinator
Faith Kids Club
Faith Stepping Stones
The end of the school year is almost here!
Our Faith Kid’s Club has had a wonderful year
with trips to Bridgeview, Pizza Corner,
Bowling Alley, Dairy Queen, not to mention
lots of learning about God’s word and the love
he has for all of us!
We will meet three more times (April 30th,
May 7th, and May 14th). On May 14th, we will
have our end of the year party – details coming
soon.
I hope the kids have enjoyed the year as
much as I have. We have a
wonderful group of students in
Faith Kid’s Club and I have
enjoyed getting to know them
and spending time with them!
Holly Malheim
We are happy to be offering two Faith Stepping
Stones Classes in May. Both classes are a three
part class which will be offered over the course of
three weeks.
“Raising your Healthy Baby” will be offered on
May 4th, 11th, and 18th. All classes will be held at
5pm and will last approximately one hour.
“Raising your Healthy Preschooler” will be
offered on May 1st , 8th, and 15th. All classes will be
held at 7pm and will last approximately one hour.
Both of these classes focus on meeting the
physical, emotional, and spiritual
needs of your children in age appropriate ways. These classes are
also a great way to meet parents
with similar age children and to
become a support and encouragement to one another.
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H2H News
Mission Trip
Head to Heart (Confirmation)
May 7 - 4pm - 7th & 8th grade meet at the high school
7pm - 9th grade /Worship for all at Faith
May 14 - 4pm - 7th & 8th grade meet at the high school
7pm - 9th grade meet at Faith
Test on the 10 Commandments for all!
May 21 - Head to Heart end of year event - gather for supper at 6pm - some prizes
will be given out and then all are encouraged to attend Baccalaureate as a group
at the Hi-Line Activity Center.
Meetings on
May 14th
and
We leave
on June 8th
for Rosebud
Reservation!
Thank You Guides!
We would like to thank our H2H (Confirmation) Guides! Thank you for giving of yourself to lead our
confirmation students as they continue on their faith journey. We appreciate you taking on the task of
molding our young people.
Thank you Doreen Sayler, Natalie Sayler - 7th Grade girls; Paula Thomsen 8th Grade girls; Troy Miller - 7th & 8th Grade boys; Jan Johnson, Marsha Sayler 9th Grade girls; Mark Brandvold, Larry Sayler - 9th Grade boys.
Faith Lens
Youth Bible study and Bonding (and hopefully campfires) will begin the
Wednesday after our youth mission trip, June 18th. This will be a weekly event
for youth going into 9th grade and above. We would like to meet after Wednesday
facilitating the Bible study. Our LYO students will be part of the planning.
Spaghetti & Silliness
Smile! Jesus Loves You! Thank you to the parents and students who made the youth fundraiser
dinner a success! We found our way in Epworth’s kitchen and appreciated that people from Faith and
Epworth enjoyed the meal together. I know my face hurt from smiling and laughing at the hilarity of the
LineBenders!
☺ Thanks LineBenders
& our audience
participants!
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