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St. John’s Lutheran Church
August 2016
Church Bell
From the Desk of Pastor Taylor
Welcome, Pastor Clark!
Arriving in Buffalo during the first week of August will be our
new shepherd, Pastor Ryan Clark. There is no doubt that this
truly is a Divine Call, and we thank our God that Pastor Clark
was chosen by Him to lead us into our future ministries.
It has been an unusual and difficult road for our
congregation. The loss of two beloved Pastors, within 72 hours
of each other, is without precedence among the clergy
members we’ve talked too. We will always miss Pastor
Meyer’s sense of humor and musical worship services. Pastor
Klemz had been a presence at St. John’s over four decades,
and a nationally recognized scholar and powerful preacher.
Both men were our leaders in the times of our lives.
In the midst of our mourning and transition, so many
members have stepped forward to keep our church alive,
functioning and even growing. Of those asked to help at St.
John’s in so many capacities, we can’t remember a single “no”
from anyone in the congregation. Our staff, Carla, Beth, Kelly
and Chris have done so well and cheerfully in their
responsibilities.
The call process during this time may have seemed
cumbersome, but the Holy Spirit was with us during this
journey. There is an old expression in English Common Law;
“The business of the King is not done in haste.” In other
words, getting it right far outweighs any easy or convenient
solution. Pastor Phil’s dad told us that, during this time, there
were three congregations the size of St. John’s which were
competing for a similarly qualified shepherd. God chose us for
reasons only known to Him.
Enter Pastor Clark. Those who met with Ryan quickly noted
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
302 NE 2nd Street
Buffalo, MN 55313
Phone: 763-682-1883
Youth Line: 763-684-0460
Fax: 763-682-1936
Noah’s Ark Pre-School: 763-682-1368
[email protected]
Sharing a changeless Christ in a changing world.
www.stjohnsbuffalo.org
Rev. Dave Taylor
763-370-2423, Visitation Pastor
Rev. Norm Hanan, Visitation Pastor
320-309-5904
Bill Morris
Kelly Thole, DCE, Director of
Family Ministry
[email protected]
Chris Ryan, DCE, Director of
Youth Ministry
[email protected]
Carla Myhre-Vogt, Office Administrator
[email protected]
[email protected]
Dave Haggerty, Head Elder
Tracey Anderson
Derek Annis
Kyle Bjork
Jack Harlan
Peter March
Todd Peter
Ryan Rutten
Tony Sabraski
Mark Saunders
Jim Chapa, Treasurer
Denise Saunders, Financial Secretary
[email protected]
Cheryl Olsen, Board Secretary
Altar Guild: Dorothy Bowman
Education: Open
Evangelism: Roger Strege
Fellowship: Marti & Lee Ryan
Library: Cheryl Olsen
Memorial Endowment/Investment:
Janice Marschel
Project Compassion: Sandi Baert
Sanctuary Decorating: Suzanne Strege
Stewardship: Tim Vergin
Trustees: Stan Meyer
Women in Mission: Elizabeth Husom
Youth & Family Ministry: Kathryn Elsen
Beth Hane, Office Assistant
[email protected]
Noah’s Ark Preschool
[email protected]
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 am
Sunday’s Service Broadcast on
KRWC 1360AM at 8:00 am
M-F 8:30-4:30
Newsletter Deadline:
Deadline for the September newsletter is Monday, August 15.
Join the Newsletter Mailing Crew on Tuesday, August 23, at 9:00 am.
Bulletin Deadline: Every Tuesday at midnight
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his ease among the flock and genuine concern for our members.
He exhibited a natural leadership ability, known in management
circles as “one who walks with his people.” There is a sense of
kindness in his speech, and a thorough knowledge of scripture.
We got a “two-fer” in this deal; his wife Katherine is also well
educated and a leader in her own right. Ryan, being 40 years
old and a father of four children, will assimilate very well with the
demographics of St. John’s. He is also strong with intergenerational ministries, again matching the needs of our
congregation.
On behalf of Pastor Hanan, Pastor Jarvis and myself, it has
been an honor to serve our people during these times of
change. It is now the responsibility of us all, and our joy, to rally
around our Pastor and serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, as we are
led.
-Pastor Taylor, Retired!
The Clark Family
From left to right: Anastasia (Anya), Katherine, Joshua,
Pastor Clark, Josiah, and Hope.
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to a
Service of Praise and Celebration:
The Installation of
Reverend Ryan Clark
Sunday, August 7, 2016
2:00 PM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
302 NE 2nd Street ● Buffalo, MN 55313
For more information, contact the
Church Office at 763-682-1883
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Kid Connection
Kid Connection
Join us September 21st 6:30pm-8:00pm
for our midweek program for kids in
kindergarten through 4th grade. The year kicks off with
Brave Cave– Kids find plenty of thrills as they explore
fascinating caves and discover that no matter what they
can trust God! From games, crafts, experiments and
much more...check out www.stjohnsbuffalo.org to register or come the first night!
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Noah’s Ark
Noah’s Ark Open House
Wednesday, Aug. 31~4-6 pm
All our new students and their
families are encouraged to
come to an Open House on
August 31st from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Students
will get a chance to meet their classmates and
teachers, check out the classroom and create
a fun project. Come for a little bit or stay
the whole time—whatever works for you!
Not enrolled yet? This is great time for you
to check us out! Questions? Contact Kelly
@763-682-1883.
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August
Ushers
8:00
Brad Hoseck
Bill Cook
Eli Larson
10:30
Audiovisual
The
Team
Coffee
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Cool
Conversation!
Get out of the heat and enjoy
some cool conversation with
PEP (People Enjoying People)!
PEP meets on the first and
third Tuesday of every month in
Room 104 across from Noah’s
Ark Preschool. We begin with a
brief Bible study followed by a
variety of activities which may
include joke telling, cards and
games. In August we meet on
the 2nd and 16th from
9-11:30am. Bring your own
beverage; come whenever you
can; stay as long as you want.
There is no regular commitment. The more the merrier.
Gene Lambert
Jon Boonstra
Youth Volunteers
Tim Berteau
Emily Chapa
Jon Chapa
Conner Henning
Jill Marketon
Dylan Meyer
Jesse Meyer
Bill Morris
Melissa Morris
Tyler Spadgenske
Servers
*Open
Shirley Elletson
*Open
Youth
Coffee servers needed !
Did you know….
Many of you order from Amazon
already. Did you know that with one
added keystroke, a kickback of your purchase will be donated back
to St. John’s? Simply start with smile.amazon.com. St. John’s will
receive 5 percent of your purchase price. There is no additional cost
to you, and we get no information about what you ordered. It’s a winwin—you get your stuff and St. John’s gets some free money!
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If you are 70½ and own an IRA,
this information is for you:
Did you know that you can make a contribution to a charity like
St. John’s Lutheran Church directly from your IRA to the Church
and save paying some taxes?
Qualified Charitable Donations automatically satisfy required
minimum distributions for the year when the Qualified Charitable Donations is made. That’s a real advantage for a charitably
minded IRA owner who doesn’t need required minimum distribution to live on.
To make a contribution, contact your IRA trustee/Agent to make
a transfer from the IRA directly to St. John’s Lutheran
Church . Many trustees/agents already have forms and procedures in place to make this transfer. It won’t qualify if the check
is made out to you. The Internal Revenue Service has said that a
check from an IRA may be made payable to a charitable organization described in section 408(d)(8) and delivered by the IRA
owner to the charitable organization.2
Be sure to obtain a letter of acknowledgment from the charity.
Further questions, contact your IRA trustee/agent to see if your
IRA qualifies for this.
(This information provided by Janice Marschel.)
Join us for our
7th Annual Family Fun Fest &
Sunday School Rally
Sunday, September 11th
Sunday School Rally begins with
9:10 am Education Hour
Family Fun Fest is
11:30 am to 3:30 pm
Family Fun Fest will feature:
Music by Island Time Steel Drum Band
Kid’s Activities & Games
Lots of Food
Raffle & Prizes
Plus so much more!
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Gavin Loberg
Judy Klatt
Angela Ottenstroer
Trevor VanHorne
Darlene Boese
Debi Burmeister
Kailey Commerford
Daniel Spaude
Kathy Topp
Grady Allerson
Terry Klaers
Kristine Laine
Ryan Megaw
Candi Stumne
Ayden Gawtry
Dwayne Klatt Jr.
Jerome Niesen
Addelynn Stevens
Tom Thaemert
Makenzie Arnold
Robert Buckley
Steven Gremillion
Darla Groshens
Dale Jans
Peter March
Gary Megaw
Cole Pearsall
Jerry Varner
Steve Vogt
Stella Jeske
Kathleen Schlink
Bobbie VanHorne
Kristin Hoefling
Dale Lusti
Brittany Bauernschmitt
Rebekah Bjork
Janet Finke
Katelyn Fuller
Kora Fuller
Leonard Keyes
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Robert Wright Jr.
Breanna Bell
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Dwayne Puffer
Sarah Biljan
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Jacob Letsinger
Charles Munger
Dustin Ordorff
Nicole Otto
Jim Redepenning
Aubrey Walters
Alan Berg
Mary Bremmer
Gerald Chapman
Talion Kubu
Brady Stevens
Heather Evenson
Kelli Fehn
Hayden Lindsley
Taylor Peter
Mary Peterson
Brooke Thibodeau
Joyce Zahler
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Jenny Luchsinger
Kitt McKenzie
Deb Chapa
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Allen Stelton
Tuff Stoppelman
Brayden Anderson
Keegan Erdman
Bonnie Hooper
Jenna Hurley
Riley Ordorff
Teresa Ordorff
Sarah Czantkowski
Jillianne Elletson
Marie Otten
Ryan Whitney
Sammy Berg
Paul Bredt
Ashley Danielson
Heidi Dahlin
Morry Ellis
Lauren Erdman
Nathan Klatt
Cody Dixon
Gary Stevenson
Brenda Zumach
Susan Miller
Andrew Ross
Gunner Schwanke
Brody Stevens
Brenna Vergin
Olivia Graham
Dylan Meyer
Dilan Groenke
Dotti Klatt
John Lambrecht
Sara Rand
Teresa Frykholm
Jayden Long
Karen Uecker
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Ryan & Lisa Walters
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Children & Family
Vacation Bible School—Thank You!!!
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
To our volunteers and to all those
who gave of their time, money,
school supplies and so much more!
We couldn't have done VBS without
your help! This year over 100 students learned how to “hold
on” to the promises of God! From crafts, games, snacks,
music and Bible stories, we had a blast. Because of your
school supplies donations we were able to put together 100
school supply kits for the Buffalo Food Shelf. Thank you!
Sunday School Begins
September 11th!
Looking to register your child for Sunday
School? All Sunday School students are
asked to fill out a registration form.
Students must be at least 3 years old by
September 1st. You can find a form in the Church Office, in
the Narthex, or on our website at www.stjohnsbuffalo.org.
Questions? Contact Kelly @ 763-682-1883
Rally Sunday is September 11th beginning at 9:10am
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Children & Family
College Care Packages
Dear college students & parents!
We want to keep in tough with all of
our church family no matter if you are living at
home or away at school. Please contact the Church
Office with your or your child’s address so we can
send them a care package from our church family.
Operation Christmas Child
Item Collection
You can help fill boxes all year long! Each month we will collect a
different item that we can use for a packing party and hopefully fill
more boxes and share God’s message of love. The items for the
month of August are school supplies and children’s coloring
books. Drop any of these items off during the month in the narthex
or the church office. Want to know more? Contact Kelly @ 763-6821883.
Summer Vacation?
Take God With You!!
If your family is like many others in the
summer, you are often on vacation, at the
lake or on the road. No matter where you roam, now you can
take God on the road with you! If you know you will be out of
town, stop by the church narthex and pick up a Sunday School
Packet To-Go! Pick from a variety of topics/stories. Each
lesson is geared for preschool-5th grade and their families.
Need more info? Contact Kelly!
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Youth
Sr. High Youth Bible Study
Reminder
Bible Study@ Dunn Bros.
August 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
Join us during the summer from 9:00AM to 10:00AM at Dunn
Bros. for time with friends, reading God’s Word and some
laughs. This study is open to anyone who is going into high
school or who was in high school this past school year.
Attention All Senior Youth!
On Friday August 26th at St. John’s we will be
having a lock-in! This event will go from 7:00pm7:00am and will be a night full of games, fellowship, and fun! There will be more details to follow
in the weeks ahead, but be sure to have August
th
26 on your radar for it is sure to be a great night! For more details
on this event, feel free to talk to Chris.
Mark your calendars...
5th-8th grade Student/Parent
Confirmation Orientation
September 14th at 6:30pm
Please Bring…
· Your insurance card or copy of it.
· Any events or activities your child participated in over the
summer that you would like to submit as CYBER Service.
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Youth
Thank you Breakfast!
On Sunday, August 7th, the Senior Youth Group would like to invite
the entire St. John’s congregation to a breakfast in their honor
thanking everyone for their financial and spiritual support as they
participated in the 2016 mission trip. This breakfast will take place
between services beginning at around 9:00AM. During this event,
one can learn all about this year’s mission trip to Colorado and discover the impact it had on the lives of each youth. This event is absolutely free! If you have any questions, please contact Chris Ryan at
(612) 704-5255.
Guys Night!
On August 12th, we will be having
a Senior Youth Guy’s Night at Jon
Chapa’s House! We will meet at his
place at 1:00 PM. This is sure to
be a fun time for all the guys in the
Senior Youth Group to get together, play fun games (video
games, cards, etc.) and hang out. If you need a ride, Jon’s address, or have any questions, please call or text Chris at (612)
704-5255.
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For those interested in the
Holy Ministry:
St. John's Pre-Seminary
What is it?
Advanced seminary-level study of the Bible during the first
half of the class, then an open forum on the mechanics of
the Holy Ministry. Each class will contain a stand-alone
review on a book of Scripture, followed by practical
techniques for conducting worship, counseling, sermon
composure, intergenerational ministry, topical concerns,
church history and day-to-day operation of a congregation.
All students will be expected to prepare
one sermon during the year.
When do we meet?
Classes will meet every Monday evening 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
The class begins September 12th and continues until
May 2017. All classes will be held at St. John's.
Is there a cost?
No. All materials and tuition are free. Every student
should bring a Bible that can be marked up during our
studies. A copy of "Halley's Bible Commentary" would be
helpful, but not required. All class handouts should be
kept in a binder for future reference.
Classes will be led by Pastor Dave Taylor, Emeritus, LCMS.
For additonal information please call (763) 370-2423
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I did not plan losing Pastor Phil and Pastor
Klemz, who meant a lot to me, the same week in
February, my Dad Tom Redmond on March 15,
and my Mom Susie four months later.
Yes I have a heavy heart. But my church family
lifts me up. Thank you for your kind words, prayers, and cards. Thank you, Dixie, for visiting me
immediately after receiving the news. Thank you, Pastor Jarvis, for
coming in on your day off for support. And thank you Dave, Lynnette,
Aunt Lillian, Derek, and Kelly for coming to Mom's memorial. I will
be alone physically on July 30th as my husband Tom walks my daughter Jacque down the aisle. But I will not be alone. God knows the
plans He has for me.
Pauline Thaemert and family
Dear Members of St. John’s,
You are all blessed to have Pastor Dave Taylor. Words cannot express how great his words of comfort were at our time of sorrow.
Thanks to the group of ladies for serving lunch and to the organist,
Sandi. You are all like angels.
The family of Allen Karie ~ God Bless!
Limited copies of Pastor Meyer’s most recent
CD are available in the church office.
There is no cost for the CDs;
however, you are encouraged to make a donation to
the Meyer Family Benefit Fund.
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LWML/WIM/St. John’s Women
On July 6, Women in Mission an excited group of ladies gathered at
Pat Norine’s house. Mary Bremmer answered our prayers. She agreed
to become the new Chair, and will start in September! We have much
to be thankful for. Many St. John’s members contributed to June’s
Trinity First School Drive. Your donations will help make their 20162017 school year a bit easier.
Our meeting came four days after a weekend at St. John’s
celebrating our nation’s birthday. Pastor Taylor spoke on liberty.
Women in Mission (and LWML as a whole) is all about liberty. As part
of LWML, we have the liberty and freedom to use whatever strengths
we have and give whatever we have to give to help others and spread
God’s message. I get regular email updates from different LWML
districts and zones. Like our Minnesota South District, many held
recent rallies and conventions. They differed in speakers, topics, and
locations, but all embraced the core values of LWML. In these emails,
a topic of excitement was definitely youthfulness. LWML Groups in
Alaska, Washington, Iowa, and Nebraska all announced high numbers
of young women attendees. I know why they are so excited. Young
women are the future of our churches, have fantastic ideas, and know
how to reach out.
Women in Mission is constantly trying to find ways to engage people
of all ages, including young women. One way may be homemade
chemical free cleaning and beauty products, which are important to
many younger people. Adding these products to our Country Fair
inventory could provide customers with terrific items and
subsequently increase our giving. At our Women in Mission meeting
we discussed possibilities for upcoming events and service projects.
Getting together and making some of these products for personal and
Country Fair use could be a great way to spend a few hours. I first
brought this idea up in the last newsletter, and members have shared
ideas about homemade products. When Women in Mission meets
Thursday, August 4 at 6pm at Dunn Brothers, we will solidify plans to
add homemade chemical-free products to the Country Fair inventory,
and determine if we should make this a service project. Please
contact me at 952-715-7281 with feedback and/or join us on August
4 and discuss it over a decaf latte.
St. John’s recently celebrated Lutheran Night at the Twins game.
Earlier in the month, people celebrated Torii Hunter’s induction into
the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame. His speech was fabulous. First and
foremost he gave thanks to Jesus Christ his Savior for his professional
and personal success. Most of us won’t get a chance to be
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courageous enough to thank God for His bounties in front of millions
of fans, but we can make a difference by following the primary focal
points of LWML, which are: Nurturing Faith in Christ, Making our
Mission Meaningful, and Sharing Encouragement. Like the hymn “On
Galilee’s High Mountain” which we sang during the July 2-3 services
states, “The lives that my life touches, however great or small—Let
them through me see Jesus, Who served and saved us all.” Who
knows? Jesus already shines brightly through the pickles people make
in His name for the Country Fair. Maybe He will also now shine through
laundry detergent.
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us
free.” Galatians 5:1.
Respectfully submitted by Beth Husom
Country Fair Is Coming!
Our 48th Annual Country Fair for Missions will be
held Saturday, November 12th, from 8 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. in the Family Life Center, Fellowship Hall, and
connecting hallway.
We welcome your help and your donations to fill
the various shops with a large variety of items. We
have a dedicated group that sews beautiful quilts of
different sizes, colors, and patterns. The Gift Shop
features the quilts, along with knitted, crocheted, and
sewn items, dishcloths, embroidered dishtowels, painted items, baby
things, and homemade jewelry. The Country Store has pickles, jams,
jellies, salsa, garden produce. The Holiday Shop has a variety of
ornaments and decorations. The Craft Shop has unique handcrafted
items. The Silent Auction has special items to bid on.
Attic Treasures is just that and has a number of them. The Bake
Shop has breads, pies, cakes, bars, and candies. The Christmas Cookie
Shop is the place to pick from large variety of treats. The Kid’s Korner is
a great place for children while you shop. The Coffee Shop serves rolls,
juice, and coffee. There’s also a Quiche and Muffin brunch at 8:00 a.m.
The Mexican Shop has both tacos and Sloppy Joes. And the famous
chow mein dinner will be served in the Chinese Dining Room.
Please be thinking of ways you’d like to help with this mission
project. In addition to donated items, we will set up all day on Friday,
November 11th. And the day of the fair, we’ll need many hands to make
light the task. Thank you!
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Board Meeting Minutes—6/21/2016
for the new year as she will be on
maternity leave at that time.
Noah’s Ark: Kelly Thole reported
there are now 23 children enrolled
for next fall. New items are being
purchased, such as tables, to
accommodate this. Emily will also
teach pre-school VBS. The school
will be evaluated this fall in order to
renew its license. Kelly is very
thankful for the good teachers and
the year to come.
Financial Secretary and Treasurers’
Reports: Denise Saunders had a
written report. Jim Chapa
commented on his report and
Denise’s balancing together. Jim
said May being a 5 week month
found contributions good. A gift of
$8,200 to the principal only was
given to the Building Fund. Jim said
how well Noah’s Ark is doing for this
first year. Motion to accept reports
was made by Roger Strege and
seconded by Janice Marschel.
Motion carried.
General Fund Contributions and
Expenses for May:
Contributions
$61,147
Expenses
51,734
Net Increase (Decrease)
9,413
New Business: None at this time.
Old Business: Call Process - We
continue to wait for answers. Bill
Morris quoted Proverbs 16:3
Choir Director – Pastor Taylor
continues to work with this.
Call to Order: Bill Morris
Opening Prayer: Pastor Taylor
Agenda: Accepted.
Secretary’s Report: Motion to
approve by Jim Chapa seconded by
Roger Strege, accepted.
REPORTS:
Pastor’s Report: Pastor Taylor
commented on the good job Pastor
Hanan does with visitation and how
good it is to have Pastor Jarvis in the
office twice a week.
Youth Ministry: Chris Ryan spoke on
the Mission trip coming soon and
how well the fund raising has gone
and is looking at more projects
possibly a car wash which will help
to make the total amount needed for
the trip. Chris and Sandi Baert from
Project Compassion are meeting
about youth ministry and possibly
forming a list of youth who could
work with members who might have
needs such as yard work, painting,
etc. Sandi spoke on the need and
ways to accomplish this. Prayers
went out to Chris and the youth for
the trip ahead.
Family Ministry: Kelly Thole is
looking into creating a welcome gift
for new families in Sunday school
which will include praying for them.
Cradle Roll has a new curriculum.
Alyson Gilder is now working with
this program. VBS is right around the
corner so Kelly is preparing for this
and also looking ahead to prepare
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BOARD & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Elders: Tracey Anderson filled in for
Dave Haggerty. They continue to pray
for the congregation and the call
outcome. An audit is in the future.
Pastor Taylor commented that he will
be teaching a class on ministry on
Monday nights this fall.
Trustees: Stan Meyer had written
report and extended a thank you to
Dan Lardy for all the plumbing work
he completed. Thank you to the
Trustees for getting the parking
notices out for the weekend of the
wedding.
Evangelism: Roger Strege said the
music in the park night (July 21st ) he
was looking for volunteers to help with
handing out complimentary items and
working the food area. Please contact
him if you can do this. He continues
to work on the Web site reminding
everyone if they have changes or info
they would like on there please get it
to him. The Family Fun Fest will once
again be held after services on Sept
11th.
Stewardship: Scott Spadgenske will
be writing an article on this.
Fellowship: Marti Ryan said the
Picnic in the Park is set on July 24 at
9:30 with Pastor Taylor speaking.
There will be a polka band. The
committee served approximately 120
people at the Call meeting. The
Quarterly meetings in July and
October will be held at 9:15 with
coffee and rolls served. Marti reported
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for Bill Cook that the Browns concert
will be held on Oct 16th.
Women in Mission (LWML): Pat
Norine noted there is a written report
adding that the Zone gathering held
here will be Oct 1st.
Library: Cheryl Olsen reported that in
conjunction with Kelly Thole a sitting
bench has been added to the
children’s corner of the Library.
Several new books have been added
for all ages and a bulletin board is
now outside the Library door which
will contain added pieces of
information about your library. New
pictures have been purchased and
will be placed in the coffee area when
art work is not available.
Project Compassion: Sandi Baert
spoke earlier in conjunction with Chris
Ryan and the youth. The committee
met and talked about visitations and
will meet again in Aug.
Missions: Work continues.
Decorating: Roger Strege reporting
for Suzy Strege said Suzy was
inquiring as to whether pictures of the
ministers could be put in the history
area as some work needed to be
done in that area. Discussion followed
and project will be continued.
Other Business: -----Closing Prayer: Pastor Taylor lead
with council following with Lord’s
Prayer.
Meeting adjourned on a motion from
Stan Meyer.
Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Olsen
secretary
St John’s Lutheran Church
302 2nd Street NE
Buffalo, MN 55313
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