August Insight 2016 - Central Lutheran Church

TIME & TALENT for August
Thursday - 5:30pm
Roger Hermanson
Don Ellingson
Jim Schultz
Lee Olstad
Barb Buhrow
Judy Schultz
Sunday - 9:00am
Dennis Sahr
Mark Pfundheller
Brian Dostalek
John Ludwig
Thursday - 5:30pm
Aug. 4 – Jean Schieldt
Aug. 11 – Barb Buhrow
Aug. 18 – Randy & Karen Jackson
Aug. 25 – Barb Buhrow
Sunday - 9:00am
Aug. 7 – Darlene & Jerome Selvog
Aug. 14 - Heidi & Roger Schieldt
Aug. 21 – Elizabeth Balke
Aug. 28 – Diane Casey
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Aug. 7 – Karyn Patrick
Aug. 21 – Steve & Sue Jackson
Thursday - 5:30pm
Aug. 4 – Lowell Halverson
Aug. 11 – Ken Haugom
Aug. 18 – Theresa Johnson
Aug. 25 – Joyce Johnson
If providing communion bread, please bring a
loaf of unsliced bread for each service prior to
the 5:30pm service on Thursday.
Sunday - 9:00am
Aug. 7 - Helen Olstad
Aug. 14 – John Ludwig
Aug. 21 - Marge Johnson
Aug. 28 – Judy Mau
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August - Judy Kukla (coordinator), Joyce Lokken,
Debbie Nelson, Margie Johnson
ALTAR GUILD COORDINATOR DUTIES
It is the duty of the coordinator to find out when
communion will be offered in their month and then
to call those on the list and schedule them for the
service(s) that best suits their availability.
Aug. 7 – Jim & Judy Long
Tony Halverson Family
Aug. 14 – Roger & Gail Hermanson
Aug. 21 – Steve & Sue Jackson
Aug. 28 – Karyn Patrick
The suggested amount to sponsor the bulletins
is $20. It may be placed in the offering plate in
an envelope or sent to the office, noting that it is
for bulletins.
Sign-up sheets for communion bread and
bulletin sponsorship are located on the
Welcome Table at the back of the church.
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Servants of the Month
Group 3
Leader: Dorothy Gunderson
Average worship attendance: May - 280
June - 208
To meet our 2016 spending plan,
we need to receive a monthly average
of $27,987 in offerings.
Monthly Summary:
Check book balance 4-30-16 . . $ 53,035.85
May Income . . . . . . . . + 24,897.61
June Income . . . . . . . . + 20,812.45
$ 98,745.91
May Expenditures . . . . . . - 31,112.27
June Expenditures. . . . . . . – 25,161.99
Balance as of 6-30-16 . . . . $42,471.65
May Cause of the Month designated to
Vacation Bible School - $421
June Cause of the Month designated to
Skaalen Home - $356
Thrivent Choice Dollars - $47
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Euchre is set for
Saturday,
August 13th.
Supper will be
cold meat
sandwiches and
potato salad. Food is served at
6pm, with card playing starting at
6:30pm. Lots of fun for only $5.00,
and cash prizes, too! Come join the
fun!
Bob Albrecht
Bob Axcell*
Phillip & Dawn Barrett
Marlow Bjornstad*
Kyle & Susan Burns
Tony & Paula Ciebell
Elizabeth Conway
Stacey DeVoll
Ralph & Judy Donaldson
Helen Everson*
Fred Falk
Don & Judy Gilbert*
Ron & Barb Grabow
Dorothy Gunderson
Bernadette Gunn
Margaret Hawley
Doug & Jane Helmers
Charlotte Hippe
Shelley Huhnke
Steve & Susan Jackson
Sharilyn Jensen
Dennis Johnson
Mike & Rachel Johnson
Jackie Kell
Parry & Cassie Kjendlie
James & Sheri Krause
Carolyn Lamb
Jeff & Sheila Laskowski
Joan Lund
Robert & Sally McCall
Dean & Tracy Mieske
Kay Nehls
Tom Nelson
Kellie Northouse & Jacob Kienbaum
John & Mary Onsrud
Amy Palkki
Ben & Crystal Palmer
Jon & Georgia Paulson
Tina Pavlik
Alex & Arianne Pope
Linda Reid
Howard & Jeanne Richardson
Charles & Darlene Rusch
Janet Schultz
Gary & Julie Smith
Robert & Carolyn Stricker
Mike & Suzi McElwee Tonstad
Joseph & Lynn Troia
Richard & Claudia Underhill
Greg & Lisa Vossekuil
Jeannette Weger
Charles & Rosella Wileman
Mary Williams
Jeff & Kara Wright
Nicole Zimdars
* indicates honorary group member
These members will be called for September
Greeters as well as for other needs that arise
in August.
CLCW News
Reformation 500 anniversary resources
available from the ELCA and Augsburg
Fortress
You or your congregation may already be
asking the question, “How do we observe
the 500th anniversary of the Reformation?”
Through several avenues, the ELCA and
Augsburg Fortress will highlight a wide
range of ideas and possibilities from
various sources with ways to mark and
observe this milestone. Several of these
sources are currently in development and
will soon be available. The “Reformation
500 Sourcebook” will be available in
August.
Women’s 10th Triennial Gathering
registration opens September 6th.
Women of the ELCA’s triennial gatherings
bring Lutheran women together from
across the church with life-changing
workshops, worship, Bible study and more.
Women will gather in Minneapolis under
the theme “All Anew” at the 10th Triennial
Gathering, July 13-16, 2017. Registration
Opens on Sept. 6th. Early-bird registration,
through Dec. 31st, is $310; after that,
registration is $350. Day registrations are
$175. Register at welcatg.org or send an
email to [email protected] for a
registration packet.
Featured speakers, preachers, and
workshop leaders will bring the gathering
theme to life, exploring the theme verse
Psalm 104:30: “Lord, send forth your
spirit…and renew the face of the earth.”
The verse calls on God to send the Holy
Spirit to renew not just God’s people, not
just God’s church, but all God’s earth—the
creation that God called good.
Because the gathering falls during the
observance of the 500th anniversary of the
Protestant Reformation in 2017, the theme
resonates with reformation and
transformation images. Participants will
explore ways in which the Holy Spirit
changes us, acknowledging that
reformation and transformation have
happened and continue to happen within
the community of Women of the ELCA:
womenoftheelca.org.
More information forthcoming.
CIRCLE MEETINGS
will resume in September
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Adult Fellowship will resume on September
22nd. Look for details in the September
Insight.
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August 15th is the deadline for articles to be
printed in the September Insight.
To have an announcement in the weekly bulletin it
needs to be in the office by the Wednesday morning
prior to that week end. Thank You!
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Central Lutheran, through the CLC
Foundation, was able to make two
generous donations; $3,000 to Edgerton
Outreach, and $2,500 to the ELCA:
“Thank you for your generous donation
for ECO’s programs and services. Your
support is greatly appreciated.” – Edgerton
Outreach
“We appreciate your generous gift and
partnership in mission! Blessings in your
ministries at Central Lutheran Church.”
--ELCA
30th Annual Lutherdale Fest
Quilt Auction
Saturday August 13th
8am – 4pm
Live auction with quilts
begins at 10am, with
silent auction bidding
till 3pm. Fresh baked
goods, crafts, quilter’s rummage, and garden
produce for sale. Pontoon rides on the lake,
kids lounge. Pork sandwiches/Klement’s
brats/hot dog lunch, and the dedication of the
new Camp store.
Quilt Preview & Fish Fry
All quilts and silent auction baskets will be
displayed for preview from 4:30pm to 7:30pm
on Friday August 12th. Fish fry dinner served in
Dining Hall; adults $14, youth $7.
Donations being accepted include: quilts, baked
goods, homemade canned goods, crafts, and
silent auction items.
Preview quilts online now at
www.lutherdale.org.
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Mission Trip – June 18-24, 2017
Milwaukee
Next year’s mission trip has been booked! We
will be staying closer to home this time,
traveling to Milwaukee’s inner city. The cost of
the trip is $369, with a $50 deposit required
from each person to reserve your spot. The
deadline for getting your deposit to Julie in the
office is Thursday, August 11th. Any questions,
please call John Sill at 884-8212. For more
information on the Milwaukee trip you can
visit Next Step’s Ministries’ website at :
www.nextstepministries.com/milwaukee-wisc
onsin-2/.
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Skaalen News
The Skaalen Pie and Ice Cream Social is
August 21st, from 2:00pm – 3:30pm.
Tickets for the raffle
prizes at this event will go
on sale on Thursday, July
28th. We are in need of 6
home baked pies.
Please
consider donating your time and talents to
this event. Any questions, please contact
Helen Olstad at 884-4375.
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“August is like the Sunday of summer,” an online meme
proclaims. But that means different things to different
people.
If you see Sunday as the end of a week — a chance to
sleep in, do “nothing,” relax and play — then August
might be your downtime at the end of a busy summer. If
Sunday feels heavy because the onslaught of the
workweek is approaching, then August may carry the
dread of falling leaves and falling temperatures.
But if you view Sunday as a fresh start to the week, then
August, with a new school year and new church
programming around the corner, can be exciting. And if
you honor Sunday as the Sabbath, indeed “August is like
the Sunday of summer.” God invites us to enjoy these
holy days and give thanks to him, the Creator of all
seasons.
—Heidi Mann
CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL MINUTES
June 14, 2016
Members Present: Kay Lange, Heidi Schieldt, Carolyn
Williams, Margie Johnson
Excused: Mary Jo Hessian, Shelly Zartman, Brian
Dostalek, Karyn Patrick, Debbi Hernandez, Greg
Vossekuil, Randy Simonson, Tina Pavlik, Amy
Ramirez
Called to order by Margie Johnson
Opening Devotion by Pastor Jim.
Minutes of May 10, 2016 were reviewed. It was noted
that the parking lot wall looks good and hoping the
added paint will help with visibility. Also noted that the
security cameras were up and functioning well. Motion
made and seconded to approve May’s minutes, motion
carried.
Treasurers Reports for May were approved.
CLC Foundation – written report
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Family Activities – Kay Lange, Tina Pavlik, Amy
Ramirez
*Meet the 1st Mondays at 6pm
*May Euchre was 50, June 11th’s attendance was 73.
Kay is purchasing two more tables to set for 80 in the
future.
Parish Ed – Carolyn Williams
*Sunday Fundays are scheduled during the summer,
the dates are June 19th, July 3rd, and August 14th.
Property – Randy Simonson, Shelly Zartman
*Landscaping is done and looks beautiful. Discussion
on possible canopy over patio area, electronic sign out
front in memory of Hank Stockwell.
*Social Concerns – Mary Jo Hessian, Karyn Patrick
We were contacted by Alyssa from the Edgerton Food
Bank about them possibly using our kitchen to prepare
cold lunches for their Lunch in the Park program this
summer. Hours would be from 11am for prep, with
distribution of lunches in the park from 12-1. Will
contact Mary Jo Hessian and Karyn Patrick about
coordinating volunteers for this, while making a note
in this week’s bulletin. Motion was made, seconded,
and carried.
Stewardship – Brian Dostalek, Debbi Hernandez,
Heidi Schieldt – no report
Worship – Margie Johnson, Debbi Hernandez, Heidi
Schieldt – no report
Youth Fellowship – Greg Vossekuil, Carolyn
Williams
*Youth group is continuing to meet on Wednesday
nights during the summer.
*Mission Trip youth leave on June 25th, with a Church
Blessing during the June 23rd service.
Old Business
*The installation of the security cameras around the
church has resulted in a $149 deduction in our
insurance.
New Business –
*Need to renew the Geek Squad protection for the
computer in the main office. Current subscription ends
in July, need to renew before then.
*Discussed possibly adding an external hard drive
device for backup purposes
*We are currently short on people to count the
offering money on Mondays. Heidi Schieldt
volunteered to help but was wondering if it would
conflict with her Treasurer duties. Julie checked the
bylaws, did not see anything against it. Motion was
made, seconded, and carried.
*Looking into expanding Heather’s hours starting in
the fall.
*Pastor Jim announced his retirement, effective
August 31st. His last day of preaching will be August
14th.
CORRESPONDENCE –
*Received thank you notes from the ELCA and
Edgerton Outreach, regarding our donations to their
organizations.
*Received a thank you note from Denise Lothe
Adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer.
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Holden Rodney Lothe
Son of Jeffrey & Lisa (Williams) Lothe
May 29, 2016
Henry “Hank” William Stockwell
Caleb Benno Kollmansberger
December 12, 1938 – May 26, 2016
Son of Zachariah & Megan Kollmansberger
June 2, 2016
Kenneth Gordon Algrim
September 12, 1931 – May 27, 2016
TJ Hays Hermanson
Son of Todd & Bridgette (Schlichting)
Hermanson
June 12, 2016
Donald Herbert Guisleman
April 4, 1929 – June 11, 2016
Emmett Charles Tuite
Ruth Mary (Schieldt) Wileman
Son of Kyle and Erin (Kliefoth) Tuite
July 24, 2016
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November 22, 1949 – June 16, 2016
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Agrace to Offer
Orientation for Prospective
Volunteers in August
Agrace will offer volunteer
orientation for those interested
in making a difference in the lives of others. The session will
be held on Monday, August 15, from 5pm to 9pm, at the
Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, 2901 N.
Wright Road, Janesville. Before attending orientation,
prospective volunteers will complete an application and an
interview process with Agrace’s Volunteer Services staff to
identify the volunteer’s skills and interests. Call (608)
314-2922 to begin the pre-orientation process.
Agrace’s Grief Support Group
Agrace will begin a new session of its Journey through
Grief Support Group series, a six week grief support
group for adults who are grieving a death. In addition to
providing grief support, the group leader will discuss the
concepts specific to the grieving process. The session will
run August 16 through September 20 (Tuesdays), from
4pm to 6pm. Contact Laura Williams at (608) 314-2924
to register, or complete online registration at:
agrace.org/griefgroups.
Jennifer Furan & James
Swanson
June 18, 2016
Christine Blum & Gary Overboe
June 25, 2016
Elizabeth Nelson & Jonathan
Spike
June 25, 2016
Caprice Vizvary & Kyle Carrier
July 16, 2016
To the Adult Choir:
$100 from David & Cynthia Sagen in
honor of their 15th wedding anniversary,
$100 in memory of Pat Ormson’s 80th
birthday, by family and friends.
To the Krazy Quilters:
$80 in memory of Pat Ormson’s 80th
birthday, by family and friends.
In Memory of Darlene Tofte:
$40 by Joyce Eisele,
$20 by Lois Rafftery,
$40 by family and friends.
In Memory of Kenneth Algrim:
$25 by Karen Jenson,
$20 by Gaylene Drew,
$20 by Charles & Darlene Rusch,
$25 by James & Kim Babcock,
$5 by Marjorie Stewart.
To the Landscaping Fund, In Memory of
Kenneth Algrim:
$10 by Lois Rafftery,
$25 by Floyd & Jan Wileman,
$50 by Fred & Marcia Maves,
$10 by Donald & Marjorie Johnson,
$10 by Howard & Leona Busch,
$10 by Ralph & Judy Donaldson,
$20 by Marilyn Moe,
$20 by Janette Jenson,
$100 by Glenn & Janice Thompson,
$10 by Tom & Judy Scharfenberg,
$25 by John & Mary Onsrud,
$25 by Darwin Ormson,
$50 by Charles & Dorothy Bowen,
$10 by Karen Berg,
$10 by Richard & Joan Wilcox,
$310 by family and friends.
In Memory of Henry Stockwell:
$20 by Ed & Susie Teegen,
$20 by Gaylene Drew,
$5 by Marjorie Stewart,
$10 by Bob & Julie Danielson,
$10 by Jon & Georgia Paulson,
$20 by Donald & Marge Johnson,
$20 by Richard & Joan Wilcox,
$20 by Dennis & Mary Hareid,
$20 by Janette Jenson,
$25 by Steven & Pamela Jenson,
$25 by Dorothy Roberts,
$25 by Patricia Good,
$25 by Ronald & Kenlyn Thronson,
$25 by Dorothy Gunderson,
$50 by Karen Jenson,
$50 by Don & Rose Bice,
$50 by Charles & Dorothy Bowen,
$50 by Virgene Abbott,
$50 by Glenn & Janice Thompson,
$20 by Tom & Pat Repka,
$10 by Karen Berg,
$20 by Helen Olstad,
$25 by John & Mary Onsrud,
$115 by family and friends.
In Memory Of Frances Johnson:
$10 by Howie & Ann Stiff,
$10 by Tom & Pat Repka,
$25 by Ronald & Kenlyn Thronson,
$50 by Mark & Coleen Irgens,
$20 by Helen Olstad,
$10 to the Carpet Fund, by Joyce
Gregory,
$130 by family and friends.
In Memory of Ruth Wileman:
$20 by Don & Julie Kersten,
$25 by Mary Jo & Jim Hessian,
$20 by Shirley Karman,
$25 by Franklyn & Sandra McCall.
In Memory of Don Guisleman:
$50 by family and friends.
Lutheran World Relief Kits
It’s that time of year
where Central
Lutheran collects
items for Lutheran
World Relief Kits.
Donations will be
accepted until
September 30th, with
the kits being shipped
along with quilts from
our Krazy Quilters in October. Items may be
dropped off in the Narthex. We need help with
the following:
Personal Care Kits:
1 dark color, light-weight bath size towel;
2-3 bath size bars of soap in original packaging;
1 adult toothbrush in original packaging;
1 comb (no picks or fine-tooth), removed from
packaging.
School Kits:
(Bag will be provided)
4-70 count wide-ruled notebooks (no loose
leaf);
1-30 centimeter ruler, or a ruler with
centimeters and inches;
1 pencil sharpener;
1 pair of blunt scissors;
1-2 ½” eraser;
5 unsharpened #2 pencils w/erasers;
5 black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink)
Soap:
New bath size bars of any brand soap in
original packaging
Fabric Kits:
2 spools of neutral-colored general purpose
thread, 250-300 yard each
2 pieces of cotton or cotton-blend fabric (no
knit or polyester);
Each piece of material should match one of
these sizes:
--60” 2 ¼ yards
--44” 3 yards
--36” 4 yards
Baby Kits (6-24months):
4 cloth diapers, flat fold;
Sweaters (button-down or string ties
preferred);
Dark colored hand towels;
Gowns or sleepers without feet;
Gentle soap, bath size and wrapped;
No hats are needed at this time.
We are also looking for people willing to sew
baby gowns out of old t-shirts from a pattern,
and help with hemming onesies that will be
modified into t-shirts.
A gift of $10 will purchase a school kit or a
personal care kit. Gifts of any amount will help
provide this wonderful help to those in great
need.
Any questions, please contact Kay Nehls at
(608) 247-1251.
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The Handbell Choir is looking for new members!
Anyone is welcome to join
the choir-no experience
necessary! Please contact
Rebecca for more
information: 920-342-3847
or [email protected]
Our first rehearsal will be Wednesday August 31st
at 6:15. We will play at the 9am service on Sunday
September 11th.
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Landscape Project
The second phase of the landscape project
has been completed. Both phases were
designed to provide outcomes that provide
aesthetically pleasing landscape plant materials
with limited maintenance for the future.
The project was the result of teamwork
from Pastor Jim, Church Council, Property
Committee, financial donors, and volunteers.
The second phase addressed the areas west and
east of the church and garage area. For the
second phase we have been blessed with the
volunteerism of William Buchholz, son of Jon
and Julie Buchholz, along with the guidance of
Stacy Teniente, for their dedication to the
watering program. We also are thankful to Julie
Buchholz for her office expertise, and to Glenn
Thompson for the project coordination. May
the congregation enjoy the exterior
surroundings!