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MAY, 2011
idings of hope
Hope Lutheran Church
206 Washington
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2767
Pastor‟s Pause:
MISSION
STATEMENT
“As a community of
Christians, we commit
ourselves to worship,
grow in faith, to witness
and reach out with
Christ‟s love to promote
healing, support and
service to one another,
society and the world.”
EDUCATION HOUR:
9:00 a.m.
WORSHIP:
10:00 a.m.
Holy Communion on the
first and third Sundays of
the month.
INTERIM PASTOR:
Pastor Lorene Glant
O: 834-2767
H: 834-2744
C: 712-251-7880
[email protected]
YOUTH DIRECTOR:
Eric Patten-229-1340
[email protected]
SECRETARY:
Marilyn Winterboer
Phone:
O: 834-2767
H: 834-2449
C: 712-260-8739
[email protected]
Secretary’s Hours:
Thursdays and
additional hours
as needed.
Luke 18:15-17 (RSV)
“Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and
when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying,
“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom
of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child,
shall not enter it.”
One of my joys in serving Hope Lutheran Church especially these past weeks
has been to baptize infants and young children, to receive new members, and to confirm
two young people on Easter Sunday. But more important than these actions, it has been
uplifting to witness the excitement on the faces of family members of the children and
on the faces of the older “children,” that is adults, who are learning of God‟s love
through classes and this community of faith. In addition, during the midweek Lenten
services, it has been pure delight to watch the happiness of Austin, Brian John, and Taya
when they put on the robes and the role of serving as acolytes.
It is these children, the youngsters who come forward for the children‟s sermons
and the many others who are growing in the faith that bring to mind the words in I Peter
2: “Like newborn babes, (you) long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow
up to salvation; for you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.” As a congregation, it is
your responsibility to continue to teach these children the joy of the Gospel, that God
sent His Son into the world so that all might believe in Him, and that it is by grace
through faith in Christ, that we are saved.
Treasure the Good News, and hold fast to it. It is not the law that sanctifies but
God‟s love, Christ‟s sacrifice, and the working of the Holy Spirit that propels Christ‟s
body, the Church, forward. May each of us continue to hear Jesus‟ marching orders
given to all who follow him “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,...” (Matthew
28:19) Be creative in your thinking and share any and all ideas with your council; and
continually keep in your prayers the members of the church council and all those who
are working on a new beginning. Finally, are Jesus‟ words found in John 15 “This is
my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
Thank you for these past months. I have enjoyed the time spent with you and
have learned much from you, and hopefully these thoughts are mutual. As we go our
separate ways, know that you will continue to be in my prayers.
Vaya con Dios, (Go with God)
Pastor Lorene
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MAY BIRTHDAYS
02 Joel Hartmann
04 Bill Follon
05 Megan Harris
06 Kate Adolf
08 Maurice Dougal
08 Lynda Wilcox
09 Kim Doppler
09 John Welle
10 Jacob Schipper
11 Maynard Holtz
11 Nicole Riley
11 Clarissa Seversen
11 Arvin Tesch
11 Anthony Quail
12 Nicole Berends
12 Lucas Nelson
12 McKenzie Reynolds
12 Brian John Schmidt
13 Jan Dose
13 Ben Harris
13 Mike Scharnberg
14 Kathleen Richmond
15 Dan Wick
17 Grover Reiser
18 LaVonne Winterboer
20 Allison Nolin
20 Wayne Wolthuizen
22 Jim Wilcox
24 Ron Doran
24 Connie Lux
27 Tammi Heuck
27 Vern Ostermann
28 Shanda Wolthuizen
30 Virgil Schmeling
30 Marie Stricker
31 Nancy Harmon
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
03 Justin and Michelle Frideres
07 Scott and Lisa Johnson
07 Jeff and Cindy Pearson
12 Todd and Tracy Meyer
18 Mark and Teresa Hansen
19 Walt and Clara Goeken
26 Terry and LaVonne Peters
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
(GENERAL OFFERINGS)
Budget Goal for 1/1-4/17/11: $
33,000.01
Offerings-1/1-2/20/11:
33,243.97
Difference:
$ +243.96
A Come and Go
bridal shower
salad luncheon
honoring
Iesha Meyer
bride-to-be of
Josh Toft
will be held
Sat. May 7, 2011
from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
at Hope Lutheran Church
of Everly.
For those interested in the past month’s expenses, there are copies in the secretary’s
office on the counter in the black basket.
NOTE
Sunday, May 1st will be the final Sunday School session this spring. Worship will continue through the end of
May at 10:00 a.m.
Beginning Sunday, June 5th, the worship time will change to 9:00 a.m.
Iesha is registered
at the Hen House.
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HOPE LUTHERAN
CHURCH COUNCIL
MARCH 09, 2011
NEW BUSINESS: Pat Adolf reported that a total of
$534. was raised for the CCE snack program from the
Lenten meals.
President Eric Rud called the meeting to order at 7:30
P.M.
Eric Patten reported that the number of youth attending
Youth Group is growing. They are planning a mission
trip to Colorado this summer.
Members present:
Pastor Lorene Glant
Eric Rud-President
Kim Tessum-Vice President
Sharon Maaland-Secretary
Jon Berends-Deacon
Quinton Harmon-Deacon
Dave Hoye-Deacon
Maynard Holtz-Trustee
Neil Scharnberg-Trustee
Jeff Schoelerman-Trustee
Amanda Beougher-Chr. Ed.
Pat Adolf-WOH Pres.
Eric Patten-Youth Leader
John Jensen-Lay Minister
Pastor Glant‟s last Sunday will be Easter. There will
be a farewell coffee following the worship service on
May 1st.
M/S/C Tessum/Berends that John Jensen and Dave
Hoye be in charge of coordinating Sunday services until an interim pastor is found.
John Jensen will make an announcement in church regarding the need for members wishing to be involved
in either the call process or reviewing and changing the
constitution of the church.
Pastor Lorene gave devotions.
Next meeting: Wed. May 11, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
SECRETARY‟S REPORT: reviewed -M/S/C Berends/
Tessum to approve report as written.
Meeting adjourned with the Lord‟s Prayer at 9:15 p.m.
Sharon Maaland-Secretary
TREASURER‟S REPORT: reviewed- M/S/C
Scharnberg/Hoye to approve the report and pay current
bills.
GUEST DAY
PRESIDENT‟S REPORT: Certified letter has been sent
to Bishop Last with the results of our final vote to leave
the ELCA. He will then send a letter of release.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Hope Lutheran Church
Everly, IA.
2:00 pm
Program:
Martha Thomas
PASTOR‟S REPORT: Craig and Carol Schmeling will
be joining the church membership on April 17th.
Membership report:
Baptisms: (04/03/11) Logan John Ehlers, son of Loren
and Julie Ehlers
Funerals: None
Weddings: None
Transfer In:
Lindsay Hyde (Affirmation of Baptism)
Craig and Carol Schmeling from Concordia
Lutheran, Lake Park, IA (M.S.L.C)
Transfer Out:
Brian, Charity, Christina, and Caitlyn Mueggenberg to
Hope Reformed, Spencer, IA.
Donna Ott to First English Luth. Spencer, IA M.S.L.C.
Justin Falline to Bethany Luth. Spencer, IA. E.L.C.A
Chile and Bolivia
Mission Projects
Sign-up sheet is posted
in narthex on
Church Women’s
bulletin board
for those planning to attend.
OLD BUSINESS: May 22 will be CHURCH CLEANUP
DAY.
A paper shredder has been purchased for the office.
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WOMEN OF HOPE BOARD MEETING
APRIL 6, 2011
M/S/C J. Englert/J. Thomsen to donate the offering to
the Everly Habitat House Project. A shower is being
planned at a later date for the Everly Habitat family.
The Women of Hope Board met on April 6,
2011. President Pat Adolf called the meeting to
order at 3:00 p.m. Other board members present were Pat Jensen, Judy Englert, Janet
Thomsen, Donna Schoelerman, Cheri Hoye,
Arlene Meyer, Marlene Schoelerman, and
Nancy Welle.
MISSION GROWTH: The General Meeting will be
held May 4th at 2:00 p.m. Martha Thomas will be
speaking. M/S/C A. Meyer/J. Englert to pay Martha
$50.00 Everly and Royal churches will be invited.
CIRCLE REPORTS: Circle attendance: Naomi-8 and
Martha-9.
President Adolf led devotions entitled “Will
God Really Come Through?” based on Psalm
32:8.
OLD BUSINESS: Our Board served 37 at the March
23 Lenten meal. The offering will go to the CCE
School snack program.
Good Friday service will be at Hope. We will leave the
church in silence so no coffee/ bars will be served.
Easter Services will be at Hope. Pat Adolf will get the
carnations for the confirmands, Paige Reynolds and
Skylar Iske.
Senior Communion will be April 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Minutes of regular meeting of March 2nd were
approved as read.
A thank you note was received from Jillian
Rud.
General fund balance on 3/31/11 was
$1,632.51 and Love Fund was $884.42. M/S/C
Jensen/M. Schoelerman to approve the Treasurer‟s report and pay the following bills: D.
Schoelerman-$19.97 for tape; A. Meyer for
$11.16 for light bulbs; D. Klett-$16.60 for
cards and stamps; and one half of the circle
offerings to the ELCA. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS: Cluster II Spring Gathering is at
Bethany in Spencer on April 9 with registration at 8:15
a.m. Tracy Meyer will be providing special music.
M/S/C J. Thomsen/ C. Hoye to donated $100 to the
Gathering.
Paula Smith and Joanne Follon are coordinating the
Easter Breakfast. They will be calling women to furnish food, work or donate $10. Please give monetary
donations to Treasurer, Nancy Welle.
M/S/C P. Jensen/M. Schoelerman to give Kaleb
Beougher a $20. camp scholarship. Scholarship will be
presented May 1st.
Board meeting in June will be at 9:00 a.m. followed by
cleaning of the kitchen.
M/S/C P. Jensen/ C. Hoye to donate $100. to
Drew Stanley for his “People to People” trip
from the General Fund and to invite him to
come to share his experiences.
MISSION ACTION: Arlene Meyer reported
that there were 2 quilt days. There were 11
ladies on the first day and 13 on the second.
They made 24 quilts. Next quilt day is April
27th. Quilts will be displayed on Easter Sunday and packed on April 27th. They will be
delivered to Spencer on May 7th. We are still
collecting soap through the end of April.
A fund-raising auction for the Habitat House
will be held on the last Saturday in April from
10:00 until 2:00. They are requesting new or
gently used items to be donated. Meal of hot
dogs and chips will be available. Hope women
are asked to sign up to donate bars. They need
to raise $20,000 to $30,000 for the project.
MISSION COMMUNITY: Please bring May
Basket donations to the church office by noon
on Friday, April 29. Baskets will be packed at
2:00 p.m. and delivered on Friday and Saturday. Love Service is scheduled for June 5th.
Ladies‟ Night Out is June 15 at 6:00 p.m. We will have
a salad bar and invite local congregations. Possible
program by CASSA.
Service Group update: Service Gr. 1: add Leah Keene
712-209-0954 and Lindsay Hyde 712-260-5917.
Remove Nancy Wicks name as she has transferred to
another congregation. Service Group 2, please remove
Charity Mueggenberg and Donna Ott‟s names as they
have also transferred to other congregations.
M/S/C A. Meyer/D. Schoelerman to purchase the
minimum order requirement for „The Lutheran Prayer
Book”. We will give these to confirmands and new
members.
The next Board meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. on
May 4th followed by the General Meeting at 2:00.
C.J. Hoye, Secretary
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HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
APRIL 10, 2011
Church Council President Eric Rud called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m. The purpose of
the meeting was to hold the second vote of two on whether to stay with the ELCA or to leave
the ELCA and join the LCMC. (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) Pastor
Lorene Glant led the congregation in singing, “They‟ll Know We are Christians by our Love”.
Each eligible voting member signed the registry and received a ballot. A „YES‟ note was to
leave the ELCA and join the LCMC. A „NO‟ vote was to stay in the ELCA. Tellers were Leo
Behrens, Allen Boyles, Brad Schmidt, and Lester Tessum. While the votes were being
counted, John Jensen led the congregation in a hymn sing.
President Rud read the voting results as follows: 95 „YES‟ votes (88.7%) and 12 „NO‟ votes
(11.3) for a total of 107 votes (100 %). The vote determined Hope Lutheran Church will
leave the ELCA and join the LCMC.
President Rud offered a closing prayer and the meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
Pat Adolf, Secretary Pro-Tem
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
John and Nancy Heuck invite everyone to
join them on Sunday, May 15th following
worship in the church basement for cake and
coffee in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary which was April 30th.
A Constitution Committee and a Call Committee will be formed in the near future.
Prayerfully consider volunteering to one of
the Council members if you feel you are
called by God to help out in this way.
FAREWELL
for
Pastor Lorene Glant
following the worship service
Sunday, May 1, 2011.
you are invited to the basement
for bars and coffee
and to show
your appreciation to Pastor Lorene
for the time she has been with us.
SUNDAY SCHOOL NOISY OFFERINGS
Jan. 23-$86.69
Feb. 13-$52.83
March 13-$80.63
Balance in account-$377.93
We hope to use some of the balance for
Habitat for Humanity House in Everly,
As well as year end gifts for children and teachers,
with the remainder for VBS.
There will be another VBS Fundraiser at a later date.
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HOPE LUTHERAN WELCOMES
NEW MEMBERS
Sunday, April 10, 2011 a new member, Lindsay Hyde was welcomed into the
fellowship of the church. On Sunday, April 17, we welcomed Craig and Carol
Schmeling into our church family. If you have not introduced yourself to
these new members, be sure to do so soon.
MEET LINDSAY HYDE
Lindsay joined Hope through
Affirmation of her baptism. She
works at Rides in Spencer, IA.
Lindsay is the proud mother of
Amrie Curry and Connor Pearson.
Welcome to your new church
family, Lindsay!
MEET CRAIG AND CAROL SCHMELING
Craig and Carol come to us from
Concordia Lutheran in Lake Park.
They live on a farm north of Everly
where they have a dairy operation.
They have four daughters, Tanya,
Bobbie, Kelly, and Carrie and twelve
grandchildren,
Seven of their grandchildren are members of Hope along with other family
members. Welcome, Craig and Carol!
Hope Lutheran Church, Everly, IA
MAY
SUNDAY
2011
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
COMMUNION: Quinton Harmon, John Jensen
ALTAR: Arlene Meyer, Betty Ann Steuben
USHERS: Allen Boyles-Head; Jon Erick, Joel Buenger, Gary Seversen
FUNERAL SERVING SCHEDULE: Gr. # 2, Gr. # 1
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9:00 Final Ed. Hour 10:00 Worship/Communion/S.S. Sings/Noisy Offering
Teacher/Student Recognition/Pastor Lorene's Farewell
Greeters: Jon and Judy Erick
Reader: Paula Smith Proj.: Drew B.
Organist: Marilyn W. 6:30 Youth Group
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9
10:00 Contemporary Worship
Greeters: Joel Buenger family
Reader: Rachel Schoelerman
Proj.: Denny Harmon Pianist: Connie G.
6:30 Youth Group
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16
10:00 Worship/Communion
Greeters: Gary and Vicki Seversen
Reader: Brigette A. Proj.: Judy Englert
Pianist: Sue H.
50th Ann. Cele.for John and Nancy Heuck.
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23
10:00 Worship
Greeters: Justin and Michelle Frideres
Reader: Judy Englert
Tidings articles due
Proj.: John Welle
Org.: Marilyn W.
SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
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10:00 Worship
Greeter: Allen Boyles
MEMORIAL DAY
Reader: John Goeken
Projection: Eric Rud
Pianist: Sue Hartmann
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1:00 WOH Bd. Mtg.
2:00 General Mtg.
Gr. # 1 serves
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8:00 Baccalaureate at
Royal
8:00 Council
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9:00 Naomi Circle
3:00 Martha Circle
at Darlene Klett
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9:00 Final Quilt Day
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