from the pastor`s desk

NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2013
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, AFLC
614 East 11th Street
Dickinson, ND 58601
Web Site: www.aflcchurches.org/OSLC-Dickinson
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Pastor’s Page - The Resurrection Body
But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what
kind of body will they come?” 36 How foolish! What you sow
does not come to life unless it dies. 37 When you sow, you do not
plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or
of something else. 38 But God gives it a body as he has
determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body.
39
Not all flesh is the same: People have one kind of flesh,
animals have another, birds another and fish another. 40 There
are also heavenly bodies and there are earthly bodies; but the
splendor of the heavenly bodies is one kind, and the splendor of
the earthly bodies is another. 41 The sun has one kind of
splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star
differs from star in splendor.
42
So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is
sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; 43 it is sown in
dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised
in power; 44 it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual
body. I Corinthians 15:35-44
35
As I checked out the backyard the other day, I found leaves poking out of the
ground in a flower bed that was completely void of any living thing last fall.
Whatever had been planted there had completely died off (above the soil
anyway) and I had no idea that anything was growing there.
Our new bodies are like these plants. The old has to completely die off before
the new can come and grow. As much as death is an unwelcome part of human
existence, it does serve the purpose of preparing our soul and spirit for the new
body that Jesus will clothe us in. Even though our old body serves us well, it
cannot come into the holy and perfect place that Jesus has prepared for us.
When we are in our new bodies, complete in body, mind, and spirit; then we
will truly be who we are (the real us). Free from the distortion that sin causes,
we will see and experience ourselves and our Creator in ways unimaginable. I
have read a number of writers who speculate as to what that life will be like,
but it’s only guessing. But I know that it will be a wonderful thing and will be
beyond anything that I can grasp at this time in my life.
So, until then, I can live in the confidence that my future is securely in the
hands of someone who has plans for me, good and perfect plans, that will be
better than anything I might ask or think.
Pastor Davidson
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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Council Minutes: March 5, 2013
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Meeting was called to order by Chairman Rick Tabert at 7:00. Pastor
Davidson opened with reading of scripture and prayer.
Members Present: Pastor Brian Davidson, Rick Tabert, Roger Hirning,
Duane Stockert, Terry Oestreich, Bruce Haider, Scott Petersen, Larry
Johnson, Kyle Smith, Rex Herring, John Hanstad, and Anita Biel.
Others Present: Sharon Gegelmann, Barbara Bentz
Members Absent: Greg Timmerman, Todd Marschner, Victor Entzel, and
Tracey Walth
Secretary’s Report: Motion made by Bruce Haider to approve the
minutes as read, seconded by Scott Petersen. Motion Carried.
Treasures Report: Submitted by John Hanstad. Motion made by Larry
Johnson to approve with a second by Bruce Haider. Motion Carried.
Pastors Report: March 2013
1. Mr. Brent Raan, AFLTS seminarian, has asked to share the work of the AFLC in
India here at Our Saviour’s on Sunday, April 28. He will be speaking at the
district WMF rally in New Leipzig that weekend. He would be delivering the
sermon and then would use the Sunday School time to answer questions and/or
show a powerpoint about the work in India.
2. OSLC will be hosting the homeless shelter next week on Sunday night through
Wednesday night, Mar 10-13. The shelter program may or may not end early on
March 23 depending on need.
3. The community Good Friday service will be held at EBC at 3pm, we pastors
haven’t met to plan that event yet.
4. We will have a Maundy Thursday service preceded by a potluck supper, served
by the youth.
5. There are a number of times when it would be nice to print posters and flyers in
color, in small amounts. Ink jet printers dry up between jobs and the ink gets
expensive, not to mention that the prints run and streak when they get wet (not a
good thing for posters). Taking jobs to the local printers is even more expensive.
Color laser printers have come way down in price, and even though they aren’t
anywhere as inexpensive as a black and white printer, they are more reasonable
than the previous two alternatives and they don’t have to be used every day to
keep them working right. I suggest that we pick up a small color laser printer for
doing small jobs in color as needed. With toner, one can be purchased for less
than $200.
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6. I have replaced parts in both my main office computer and the backup I brought
from home. Everything is working again and the new parts mean that I can show
full motion video and/or play movies and DVD’s from either computer.
7. The next Church & Law seminar will be held at Stanley, ND on March 9 at
10am CT.
8. WND/EMT District Family Bible Camp will be held at Asbury Camp in
Washburn, ND from July 28-August 1. We are still working on speakers and a
theme.
9. The dedication service for New Hope Free Lutheran in Jamestown will be held at
3pm CT this Sunday and we have been invited as a church to take part in that
service. I will be bringing a greeting on behalf of OSLC.
10. The family of Eileen Iverson asked that memorials be in the form of a
donation to the AFLC Department of Evangelism. I would suggest a gift be
given in her name to that department from our congregation.
11. Dickinson Youth for Christ is hosting a bowling party in New England for Jr.
and High School youth on April 12th. They need some financial support to
enable them to invite any youth that might be interested.
Respectfully Submitted, Pastor Davidson
Deacon's Report: The deacons have nothing new to report.
Trustee’s Report: *The trustees are still planning to finish putting
insulation in the storage building *John Hanstad reported the water bill had
nearly doubled last month. Spoke to the City of Dickinson but have not
come up with an explanation as to why. The meter was checked by the city.
The currant bill shows things back to normal. .
Youth Group Report submitted by Kyle Smith:
1. The youth helped in getting the meal ready for Ash Wednesday.
2. I had a meeting with Jordan and Matt via Google+ on the 5th; we decided to
have a district youth retreat here at Our Saviour’s April 26th and 27th.
3. I have been calling around to get quotes for a bus to take to FLY and it looks like
we might end up taking two buses instead of one.
4. Over Presidents' Day weekend I went to Bottineau to go skiing with a group of
youth from Beulah and Stanley. We had one youth from Our Saviour's come with
along with two other girls and Dale Daley. We ended up not going skiing though
because of the bad weather.
5. We had a FLY fundraiser at Taco Johns on the 28th. The manager at Taco Johns
said they should be getting back to me on how much we raised sometime this week.
6. Beginning after Easter youth group will be meeting on Wednesday pm in stead
of on Sundays in the hope of getting more to come to youth group. Currently there
are seven students in confirmation and only two come to youth group.
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Old Business:* Rick asked how many e-mail addresses have been given to
Pastor. Currently 14 e-mail addressed have been submitted. There is now
a list of e-mail addresses of all board members on file which will make for
better communication. *An update on the homeless shelter was provided by
Pastor Davidson and John. All is going well. The city okayed three
volunteers verses four per shift. The three hour shifts are working well.
New Business: *Brent Raan, a seminary student from the AFLC will be
sharing on his trip to India at the worship service on Sunday, April 28.After
discussion, a motion was made by Larry Johnson to give Brent Raan $100
to cover traveling expenses with a second being given by Rex Herring.
Motion carried *Evangelical Bible Church is providing a bus to take 30 kids
from Youth for Christ to New England on Friday, April 12 for bowling. A
motion was made by Bruce Haider and seconded by Terry Oestreich to
provide $200 to help with expenses for this outing. The consensus was that
by helping it would show support for the youth in our community. *Rick
Tabert shared information regarding the Thrivent program , “Take Action”
available for Thrivent members to be used to benefit our community in many
different ways such as: small groups joining together to make flower
gardens, helping with after prom parties, movie nights, homeless projects,
etc. * Pastor Brian suggested in lieu of flowers for Eileen Iverson’s funeral
that a memorial be given in her name to the AFLC Commission on
Evangelism. Bruce Haider motioned to have envelopes provided in the
Sunday worship service for anyone wishing to add to the $100 memorial
that OSL would start. It was seconded by Terry Oestreich. Motion carried.
*Pastor reminded the board of the New Hope Free Lutheran Church
dedication of their new building in Jamestown on this Sunday, March 17.
Those going down would be leaving right after the worship service. *Pastor
suggested OSL could use a good color printer for doing small jobs at the
office. After discussion, Rex Herring made a motion to purchase a laser
color printer for around $200. The motion was seconded by Larry Johnson.
Motion carried. *Barb reminded the council about preparing and serving
Easter breakfast. *Sharon Gegelmann request the use of Our Saviour’s for
an all boys piano recital by the Badlands Chapter of Music Teacher’s
National Association on Sunday, April 14 at 7:00 pm. The pianos will be
tuned by the chapter in exchange for the use of the church. Larry Johnson
made a motion to accept the request. Seconded by John Hanstad.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Respectfully Submitted by
Anita Biel, Council Secretary
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FINANCIAL REPORT
2/01/2013 to 2/28/2013
DEPOSITS:
02/04
02/11
02/11
02/14
02/18
02/19
02/21
02/21
02/25
02/25
02/25
2,413.00
30.31
2,061,00
261.00
2,486.00
10,000.00
345.68
305.00
855.00
2,142.00
20.00
$20,918.99
CHS Dividend
(Ash Wednesday)
(Thrivent)
(Thrivent Choice)
(Lent)
(Teen Challenge)
(Teen Challenge)
TOTAL
EXPENSES PAID:
02/03
Dan’s Supermarket
162.77
02/04
City of Dickinson
48.30
02/04
Dan’s Supermarket
25.54
02/07
Dakota Dust-Tex
26.20
02/07
Consolidated
254.96
02/11
Total Safety
52.00
02/13
Clear Channel Broadcasting
320.00
02/13
AFLC
750.00
02/14
ABM
1,255.11
02/15
Pastor Davidson
1,875.00
02/15
Kyle Smith
600.00
02/15
Barbara Bentz
376.23
02/15
NDSL
35.00
02/15
MDU
140.16
02/20
New Hope Free Lutheran Church- 10,000.00
02/25
Teen Challenge
855.00
02/25
City of Dickinson
155.27
02/25
Gate City Bank
682.00
02/25
MDU
378.92
02/25
SBM
70.91
02/25
Teen Challenge
20.00
02/25
Pastor Davidson
424.00
02/25
George Kessel
72.47
02/25
Pastor Davidson
1,875.00
02/25
Kyle Smith
600.00
02/25
Barbara Bentz
411.23
02/25
George Kessel
321.70
$21,787.67
Balance on 1/31/13
Deposits
Interest
Expenses paid
Balance on 02/28/13
Homeless Lunches
Parsonage Water, Sewer
Coffee Fellowship
Entry Rugs
Phone, Internet
Inspection of Fire Exit
Radio Broadcast
Budget
Copier Contract
Pastor
Youth Worker
Secretary
Secretary
Parsonage Electricity, Gas
Donation
Donation
Water, Garbage, Sewer
Parsonage
Gas, Electricity
Paper
Donation
Health Insurance
Janitor Supplies
Pastor
Youth Worker
Secretary
Janitor
TOTAL
$9,092.32
20,918.99
1.03
21,787.67
$8,224.67
John Hanstad, Treasurer
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Gratitude: Good to the Last Drop
2013 WMF District Spring Rally
April 27, 2013 ~
9:00 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
New Lepzig, North Dakota
Theme verse:
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all
circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for
you.”
I Thessalonians 5: 16-18
Speakers: Brent Raan
Marilyn Wagner
If you are interested in attending, please sign the sheet provided for
you in the Fellowship Hall so we can arrange for transportation.
Come in main street. Continue
street. We are the brick church
Directions:
New Lepzig is on hightway 21 between
Highway 8 (Richardton) and 49 (Glen
Ullin). Approximately 35mi south of 94.
south to 3rd street (white church on
corner), turn left. Continue East to end of
at the end of the street.
Please join us for a wonderful time praising God, learning
and enjoying our time together. We look forward to seeing you!
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APRIL 2013
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9:15 am Prayer with Pastor
9:30 am Worship Service
10:30 am Coffee Fellowship
10:45 am Sunday School
10:45 am Adult Bible Class
5:00 pm OSL Youth Group
1
2
7:00
Prayer
Meeting
@OSL
6:00 pm
Deacons
Meeting
6:30 pm
Trustees
Meeting
7:00 pm
OSL
Council
Meeting
6:30 pm
GMH
puppets
7
8
9
7:00
Prayer
Meeting
@OSL
6:30 pm
GMH
puppets
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Our Saviour’s 483-1552
Pastor Brian Davidson 483-1525
Barbara Bentz, Secretary 264-1107
E-mail address: [email protected]
Web Site: aflcchurches.org/OSLC-Dickinson
3 6:30 am
Men’s
Fellowship
@ Perkins
Family
Restaurant
8:30 am
Evangelical
Pastor’s Mtg.
@ EBC
6:00 pm
4
5
6
1:00 pm
Quilting at
church
CONFIRMATION
7th & 8th Gr.
10
11
12
13
6:30 am
Youth
9:45 am
Men’s Fellowship
for
Mini-Retreat
@ Perkins
1:00 pm
Christ
for Women
Family
Quilting at Bowling
Living Word
Restaurant
church
at New
Fellowship
8:30 am
England
Church
Evangelical
Grades
7-12
Pastor’s Mtg.
@ EBC
6:00 pm
CONFIRMATION
7th & 8th Gr.
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Family
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8:30 am
Evangelical
Pastor’s Mtg.
@ EBC
6:00 pm
CONFIRMATION
7th & 8th Gr.
9:30 am
WMF Bible Study
at Church
Women’s Retreat
Medora ND
April 19 - 21
Friday thru Sunday
Dakota
25
1:00 pm
Quilting at
church
26
27
District
Youth
Retreat
At Our
Saviour’s
Lutheran
Church
9:00 am MT
WMF District
Spring Rally @
New Lepzig,
ND
Apr 2627
District Youth
Retreat Gr 7-12
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Windows of the Soul....Encounters with God
A mini-retreat for women
Lunch Provided
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Living Word Lutheran Brethren Fellowship Church
(Corner of 15th St. West & State Ave.
Refresh yourself, Give yourself a Spiritual massage,
Nourish your soul
During this retreat you will learn to “notice” God’s
presence. We are going to open windows in our everyday
lives and realize just how close He is to us.
Our three windows for this retreat ugh our time,
schedule, and priorities
*The Family Room Window: Encouare:
*The Office Window: Encountering God through relationships
*The Broken Window: Re-encountering God through our own
devastation; finding our way back after we have turned away
from Him
Please sign the sign up sheet provided
for you in the Fellowship Hall.
This is just to give an approximate number of
how many to prepare for lunch.
There is no charge for this retreat.
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YOUTH FOR CHRIST ~ BOWLING PARTY AT
NEW ENGLAND, ND ~ GRADES 7-12 ~ FRIDAY,
APRIL 12 ~ IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
CALL KYLE.
2013 DAKOTA WOMEN’S RETREAT
MEDORA, ND ~ APRIL 19 -21 ~ “FAITH COUNTS”
“So than faith comes by hearing and hearing by the
word of God”Romans 10 : 17
Join us in beautiful Medora, ND this spring with
national speaker and teacher, Jannie Wilcoxson.
Make plans now to attend!
2013 AFLC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
June 11-14 ~ At the ARC (Association Retreat Center)
in Osceola, WI
THEME: Hope for your Future
“There is hope for your future,” declares the Lord,
“And your children will return to their own territory.”
Jeremiah 31:17(NAS version)
SAVE THIS DATE…….
OSL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 16 – 22, 2013
Time to be announced later
There will be an AFLBS Summer Team coming to
help.
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GREETINGS from WMF!
WMF Minutes
19 March, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 PM by Vice-president Anita Biel. Norma opened with
prayer. Minutes:
Secretary Ruth read the minutes from 18 September, 2012. Barb moved the minutes be
approved as read, seconded by Laurene. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s report:
Treasurer Norma reported that at the end of February we had $250.00 in the treasury. Our
balance is low because at the end of each year we retain $100 and send the balance to the
national WMF. The balance in the separate quilting account is $286.35.
Committee reports:
Sunshine Committee:
Chairman Doris Riemer reported that the following cards were sent:
1/17/13- Marlys Dolezol get well
2/4/13- Dean Iverson sympathy
2/4/13- Louise Hoselton get well
2/13/13- Jerry McCarthy get well
2/13/13- Cheryl McCarthy sympathy
2/13/13- Arlyce and Jack Jackson sympathy
The WMF received a thank you card from Dean Iverson for the gift sent.
Cradle Roll Committee:
No report.
Missionary Committee:
No report. We can check online for all the news from our missionaries.
Altar committee:
Easter will soon be here and we need flowers for decorating the church. Gifts can
be given in honor of relatives, etc, and are recognized in the Sunday bulletin.
Please direct donations to Norma. New members are always welcome on the altar
committee; all are invited. Laurene volunteered to be on the altar committee.
Bulletin Board Committee:
Bev continues to create beautiful bulletin boards for the fellowship hall. Her
exemplary effort is greatly appreciated.
Coffee Fellowship: All is going well, except that more church members are needed to
sign up to bring bars/cookies. We will ask Pastor Brian or someone from the coffee
fellowship committee to announce that more volunteers are needed.
Funeral Committee:
The funeral committee did not serve for any funerals.
Old Business:
Report on missionary donations:
Norma is sending $50 each month to the Jores and dividing the remaining
donation among other missionaries on a rotating basis.
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WMF March Quarterly Minutes continued New Business:
Mini-retreat for women:
There will be a mini-retreat, Windows of the Soul – Encounters with God, at The
Living Bible Lutheran Brethren Fellowship Church on Saturday, 13 April, from
9:45 AM to 2:45 PM. There is no charge for attending. All church women are
invited to attend.
Change of WMF Bible study date:
The next WMF Bible study will be rescheduled to Saturday, 6 April, to prevent
conflict with the mini-retreat.
Dakota Women’s Retreat:
The Dakota Women’s Retreat will be held from 19 through 21 April in Medora,
ND. If you wish to go, contact Teena. She has reserved three rooms at the
Roughrider Hotel in Medora, but will cancel those reservations if no one from our
church wishes to use them. The cost of the retreat is $115, but half of this can be
paid if assistance is needed. The rooms are $75 a night. All church women are
invited to attend.
District Spring Rally:
The WMF district rally will be 27 April, 2013, in New Leipzig. The district
includes eastern Montana and much of western North Dakota. Norma will drive,
and if more transportation is needed it can be arranged. There is no cost except for
an offering.
Mothers’ Day:
After considerable discussion, Laurene moved we have a Mothers’ Day brunch on
Sunday, 5 May and that we form a planning committee, seconded by Johanne.
Motion carried.
Committee: Anita, Laurene, Cindy
Fathers’ Day:
Following discussion, Ruth moved we have a Fathers’ Day brunch on Sunday, 9
June, and form a planning committee, seconded by Laurene. Motion carried.
Committee: Ruth, Norma, Teena
Welcome Table/Soup Kitchen:
We have served at the Welcome Table/Soup Kitchen once, in January. This meal
is given every Thursday, currently at St. John’s. Barb will call to see what dates are
open and will sign us up to serve.
Patriotic program:
Laurene suggested we consider sponsoring a patriotic program close to 4 July.
After discussion, the suggestion was tabled for future consideration.
Family Bible Camp:
The Family Bible Camp is at Washburn from 28 July to 1 August, 2013. We will
help with food provision, and are also invited to participate in the camp. The
Executive Board will contact people for food, etc, when the time comes.
There being no further business, Norma moved we adjourn, seconded by Laurene. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth H. Johnson, Secretary.
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PLEASE REMEMBER:
TUE APR 2~
DEACONS MEETING ~ 6:00 PM,
TRUSTEES MEETING ~ 6:30 PM
OSL COUNCIL MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
SAT APR 6 ~ WMF BIBLE STUDY AT CHURCH ~ 9:30 AM
HOSTESS & LEADER: JOHANNE VINSON
FRI APR 12 – YOUTH FOR CHRIST BOWLING PARTY IN NEW ENGLAND
SAT APR 13 ~ WOMEN’S MINI RETREAT ~ WINDOWS OF THE SOUL AT
LIVING WORD FELLOWSHIP ~ 9:30 AM – 3 PM
SUN APR 14 ~ MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ALL BOYS
PIANO RECITAL ~ OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ~ 7:00 PM
SAT APR 19 – SUN APRIL 21~ DAKOTA WOMEN’S RETREAT ~ MEDORA, ND
SAT APR 27 ~ WMF DISTRICT SPRING RALLY ~ 9:00 AM (MT) ~ IMMANUEL
LUTHERAN CHURCH @ NEW LEPZIG, ND
DISTRICT YOUTH RETREAT
GRADES 7-12
FRI – SAT ~ APRIL 26 - 27
AT
OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
614 11th Street East, Dickinson, ND
THEME: “I AM” coming from Jesus’ “I AM”
statements taken from the book of John.
There will be:
Bible Study, Food, Fellowship, hanging out at the
Rec Center, night games, etc
Cost is $10
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS:
1.
2.
4.
7.
8.
9.
10.
13.
15.
16.
18.
19.
21.
22.
23.
24.
26.
27.
29.
Casey Pladson, Kelsey Pladson, Lane Soiseth
Zachary Schlabsz
Ardena Berger, Brandon Marschner, Connie Dvorak, Terrence Stetson
Lisa Rask
Bill Bentz
Wayne Jorde, Anita Biel
Ruth Nepi, Loren Steyer,
Cynthia Thuner, B.D. Vinson
Donna Montalvo, Wendy Timmerman
Lori Dennis, Erin Marschner
Rex Cook, Molly Steyer
Jerry McCarthy, Joshua Kleinwaechter
Stanley Schlabsz
Eden Jackson
Rebekah Schields
Josh LaPlante
Jason Rustan, Kyle Schroeder
Hailey Weigum, Deb Walth
Jim Carter
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES:
7.
20.
22.
28.
Conrad & Lana Stearns
David & Leann Huether
Tim & Tammy Brumfield, Gene & Cindy Buresh
Jason & Tremaine Badinger
APRIL GREETERS:
7. Sylvia Wendland & June Rambousek
14. Anna Frank & Pat Pletan
21.
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Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, AFLC
614 11th Street East
Dickinson, ND 58601
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