St. John's Lutheran (LCMS), Howard, SD
2008 Officers and Board Members
Office Individual Term length
(current term) Term
Expires President Joe Bechen 2 year term (1) Dec 2008
Vice President Rob Eggert 2 year term (1) Dec 2008
Secretary Sarah Feldhaus 2 year term (1) Dec 2009
Treasurer Rhonda Hoyer 3 year term (1) Dec 2010
Elders Rod Ulrich 3 year term (1) Dec 2009
Jerry Sprecher 3 year term (1) Dec 2009
Max Schwader 3 year term (2) Dec 2008
Gary Hueners 3 year term (1) Dec 2008
Jim Rentschler 3 year term (1) Dec 2010
Finance Theresa VanSickle 2 year term (2) Dec 2008
Ryan Miller 2 year term (2) Dec 2009
Tom Hueners 2 year term (1) Dec 2008
Bonnie Litterick 2 year term (1) Dec 2009
Donna Bechen 2 year term (1) Dec 2009
Trustees Barney Mette 3 year term (1) Dec 2009
John Rentschler 3 year term (1) Dec 2008
Jim Litterick 3 year term (1) Dec 2010
Cemetery Harlan Haak 3 year term (1) Dec 2009
Steve Litterick 3 year term (2) Dec 2008
Steve Jacobson 3 year term (1) Dec 2010
Education Jane Hoyer 3 year term (2) Dec 2010
Julie Schwader 3 year term (2) Dec 2008
Darcy Albert 3 year term (1) Dec 2009
Auditing Committee:
Richard Schmit, Tom Hueners and Rhonda Hoyer
Memorial Committee:
Judy Rentschler, Janice Kuhle and Charlene Schmit
Reflects voting results of quarterly voters meeting held 10-28-07
Labels: Administration, Officers, VotersMeeting
DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting, October 28, 2007
10:30 a.m.
President Joe Bechen called the meeting to order with 49 voting members present.
The secretary’s minutes of July 8, 2007 were approved as read.
Pastor’s Report: (attached)
Treasurer’s Report: Lois Kuhle provided the attached report which coincides with the information from the Finance Committee. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Bobbie Mette/Janice Kuhle. Motion carried.
Elders: Garyl Bell reported on two items for the elders that must be considered in today’s voter’s meeting: 1) transfer in of membership for Kristi Bartscher and 2) the peaceful release of Jeri VanSickle to Peace Lutheran in Rapid City. Motion was made and seconded to accept Kristi Bartscher to membership at St. John’s Jim Litterick/Bonnie Litterick. Motion passed. Motion was made and seconded for the peaceful release of Jeri VanSickle to Peace Lutheran in Rapid City. Tom Hueners/ Bobbie Mette. Motion passed.
Motion was made and seconded to discontinue the requirement of communion cards prior to the actual day of the communion service and to request the cards on the day of the communion service for record keeping purposes. Tom Hueners/Max Schwader. Motion passed.
Trustees: No report. Steve Litterick did indicate that a firm had been contacted to check sealing the bell tower.
Board of Education: Julie Schwader reported that the children now meet on Sunday morning vs. Wednesday afternoon at the request of the majority of the parents involved. Enrollment is at approximately 18 children. December 16 will be the Christmas program followed by potluck. Family night is scheduled for November 4.
Cemetery Board: Steve Litterick reported that several dead trees had been removed.
Memorial Committee: no report
Audit committee: no report
Old business: None
New business: Election of 2008 officers and budget for 2008.
Motion was made and seconded to accept the ballot for officers with one candidate for treasurer. Tom Hueners/Gary Bell. Motion passed. Max Schwader, Gary Bell and Helen Sprecher were appointed to count ballots.
The proposed budget was reviewed by President Bechen. (copy attached). One change was to ask families of the congregation to volunteer as janitorial support for a particular month to save the congregation approximately $2400. Joe again expressed appreciation to Jerry Sprecher for the snow removal.
The suggested change to eliminate the separate telephone number for the church basement does not meet 911 recommendations so was re-added to the budget. Motion was made and seconded to approve the revised budget for 2008. John Haak/Tom Hueners. Motion passed.
Election outcome:
Sarah Feldhaus, Secretary
Rhonda Hoyer, Treasurer
Jim Rentschler, Board of Elders
Ryan Miller, Bonnie Litterick and Donna Bechen, Finance Board
Jim Litterick, Board of Trustees
Steve Jacobson, Cemetery Board
Jane Hoyer, Board of Education.
Joe thanked the candidates for their willingness to serve and asked Helen Sprecher to destroy the ballots.
Next meeting will be the 3rd Sunday in January, 2008
Meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted Kathy Callies, Secretary
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Quarterly Voter's Meeting July 8, 2007 - Draft Minutes
President Joe Bechen called the meeting to order with 46 voting members present.
The secretary’s minutes of April 29, 2007 were approved as read.
Pastor’s Report
63rd Synodical Convention of the LCMS - I have been elected as the circuit delegate to the Synodical Convention in Huston Texas, July 14-19, 2007.
- Pastor Uecker is preaching next Sunday. The church service has been moved to 10:30am to accommodate him.
- Of interest is the possible declaration of fellowship with the AALC. News release attached. At their recent convention the AALC has declared fellowship with the LCMS.
- There are two AALC churches in our area:
- LAKE MADISON LUTHERAN CHURCH
400 Maple St.
RR 4 PO Box 12
Lake Madison, SD 57050
Phone: 605-483-3226
Worship: 10:30 AM
Sunday School: 9:15 AM
Church Info: The church is located 6 miles north and 4 1/2 miles east of Madison; SD.
- GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
P.O. Box 6
Nunda, SD 57050
Phone: 605-586-4158
Worship: 9:00 AM
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
- Pastor: Rev. Gary Lissy
Education- Two more home bible studies are being scheduled.
- Sunday Morning Bible class will be on sabbatical until next month. We will continue through the Gospel of Matthew.
125th Anniversary- Services have been scheduled and guest preachers have been arranged. (See report from Anniversary Committee)
- I need pictures. If anyone would like to share pictures of church events or people please place them in an envelope with your name on it and I will return them after I have scanned them into the computer.
Worship Calendar- Monthly “Out of church” Worship Services are:
- Good Samaritan: the first Sunday of every month at 12:30pm
- Good Samaritan: the third Wednesday at 10am, followed by Holy Communion for St. John’s Members
- Sunrise Terrace: the third Wednesday of every month at 2:30pm with Holy Communion
- Whispering Winds: the Second Friday of every month at 2:30pm, followed by Holy Communion for St. John’s Members
- These services are open for anyone to attend.
July 5, 2007 .................... LCMSNews -- No. 37
AALC declares fellowship with LCMS
By Roland Lovstad
The American Association of Lutheran Churches (AALC), meeting in convention June 20-23 in St. Paul, Minn., has declared altar and pulpit fellowship with The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod.
A similar resolution to declare altar and pulpit fellowship with the AALC will come before the LCMS convention, July 14-19 in Houston. The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations recommended altar and pulpit fellowship last February, following two years of formal dialogue between representatives of the two church bodies.
"I am very pleased that the overwhelming majority of delegates to the AALC convention approved altar and pulpit fellowship with the LCMS," said Dr. Samuel Nafzger, CTCR executive director who represented LCMS President Gerald Kieschnick at the convention.
The AALC was organized by pastors and congregations with doctrinal concerns -- particularly about the authority of Scripture -- when three Lutheran church bodies formed the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in 1988. AALC membership now includes 79 congregations, 107 active pastors, and 14,137 baptized members.
When he addressed the convention, Nafzger noted that he was among the LCMS representatives who first met with AALC representatives in 1988.
"More recently, it has been a pleasure for us in the LCMS to sit down and discuss with your representatives some of the most contentious issues under debate in Christendom today," he told the delegates. "Time after time we have found our two churches in agreement in what we believe, teach, and confess."
In its resolution adopting altar and pulpit fellowship, the AALC recognized the LCMS as a partner church and further resolved "that we implore the Lord of the church to continue to strengthen the bond of fellowship between our two churches and that, aflame with His Spirit in one faith and one mission, we may together be renewed in our commitment to the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ to all the world." The resolution was approved by a vote of 117 to 27, with one abstention.
At the Synod's invitation, the AALC decided in June 2005 to move its seminary to the Concordia Theological Seminary campus in Fort Wayne, Ind. A favorable report regarding the move was received "with affirmation and acclamation" by the convention.
The AALC also voted to join the International Lutheran Council (ILC), an international association of confessional Lutheran church bodies. That resolution was approved with just three dissenting votes. The LCMS also is a member of the ILC.
Rev. Franklin Hays was elected as AALC presiding pastor. Hays, who has been president of the seminary, will assume office Oct. 1. He succeeds Rev. Thomas Aadlund, who served for the past eight years.
Lois Kuhle provided the attached report which coincides with the information from the Finance Committee. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Bobbie Mette/Tom Hueners. Motion carried.
Elders: Max Schwader reported on two items for the elders: 1) recommendation for the peaceful release of Curt Woods and 2) scheduling of communion on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays.
Trustees: Curt Hueners reported that the shingling project was completed with the final costs currently at $15,462.33. Curt thanked a number of people who had contributed time and effort to the project, the young men who actually did the project, etc. He said that the remaining funds would be used to complete the insulation of the attic, etc. Joe Bechen thanked Curt for his work on this as well and said that there are related church repair/upgrade projects that need attention and that any other funds earmarked for such would be used for those projects.
Board of Education: no report
Cemetery Board: Earl Voeltz said there was nothing new to report.
Memorial Committee: no report
Audit committee: no report
Anniversary Committee: attachment in today’s bulletin
Old business: None
New business: The congregation expressed gratitude to Jerry and Donna Christopherson (Miner Alley) for the donation of breakfast items for the July 1 fundraiser event. Tom Hueners indicated that he had hand carried a note of thanks to them this past week.
Motion was made to add a second communion service on the 3rd Sunday of each month (communion scheduled for 2nd and 3rd Sundays). Max Schwader/Maynard Hahn. Motion passed.
Motion was made that the second communion service should be added beginning in August. A question was raised about communion cards which is optional. Perry Genzlinger/Tom Hueners. Motion passed.
Next meeting will be the 3rd Sunday in October.
Submitted Kathy Callies, Secretary
Labels: Administration, Meetings, VotersMeeting
Special Voter's Meeting - June 3, 2007
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Special Voters Meeting
Sunday, June 3, 2007 10:45 a.m.
DRAFT MINUTES
President Joe Bechen called the special meeting to order. Today’s meeting is to determine an option for roofing the main body of the church.
Trustees John Rentschler and Curt Hueners shared their findings with the congregation. They have identified three options: steel with exposed fasteners, steel with raised seams and asphalt shingles (30 year or 50 year products).
Pros and cons of all three options was discussed. The condition of the roof under the current shingles is not certain. There are issues of leaking, air flow and longevity as well as cost and availability of contractors.
Labor is approximately the same under all three options. There is approximately $750-800 difference between 30 year and 50 year asphalt shingles. Contractors have been identified for the steel options but not yet for the asphalt options.
There will need to be a contractual agreement between the contractor and the church once the option is decided.
Motion was made by Helen Sprecher/seconded by Jim Litterick to pursue the option of the 50 year shingles. Motion passed by ballot vote of 44 yes and 21 no. (Gary Hueners and Karen Hueners supervised the count).
Following discussion, motion was made by Jim Rentschler/seconded by Max Schwader to authorize the trustees to determine the appropriate contractor and to choose color as best match in their opinion. Motion carried.
Max also commented that the trustees should do what they see fit with regard to the airflow issue, additional insulation, etc.
President Bechen introduced the topic of funds needed for this project. The current church budget is already in deficit and cannot accommodate this project (recognizing that this is essential and needs to be done). Motion was made by Tom Hueners/seconced by John Haak that a congregational breakfast be held on Sunday, July 1 at 8:00 a.m. as an event as a basis to request Thrivent funds. Motion passed.
The June newsletter should include a reference to the event and to the need regarding the roofing project. Thrivent could also send out postcards regarding the event.
Motion was made to adjourn by John Haak/seconded by Earl Voeltz. Meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Kathy Callies, Secretary
Labels: Calendar, VotersMeeting
DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting, April 29, 2007
DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting
April 29, 2007
10:30 a.m.
President Joe Bechen called the meeting to order with 44 voting members present.
The secretary’s minutes of January 21, 2007 were read and approved.
Theresa VanSickle read the treasurer’s report which coincides with the Financial Committee’s records. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Curt Hueners/Jim Rentschler. Motion carried.
Elders: Gary Bell reported that the elders have been updating the membership and are recommending the following actions. Jason Polzen to be approved for a peaceful release to Calvary Assembly of God. Tom Hueners/Jerry Sprecher. Motion passed.
To be removed from membership roles:
Geraldene Bridges Curt Hueners/Tom Hueners. Motion unanimously passed.
Dennis Dale Gary Bell/Steve Litterick. Motion unanimously passed.
Summer Huber Steve Litterick/Deana Nelson. Motion unanimously passed.
Paul Huber Donna Bechen/Doug Larsen. Motion unanimously passed.
Charidy Simmons. Nyla Larsen/Gary Bell. Motion unanimously passed.
Nichelle Burger. Donna Bechen/Deana Nelson. Motion unanimously passed.
Betty Hoyer. Gary Bell/Donna Bechen. Motion unanimously passed.
The elders also reported that they will be reviewing and approving a letter regarding financial support. Gary asked that if possible that members be encouraged to support this request. The elders are also considering two communion Sundays per month.
Trustees: John Rentschler reported regarding the roof repair project. The roof was last shingles in 1980. The best estimates to date are $6000 for the project. John also suggested that additional insulation (approximately $850) should be done at the same time. Replacement of knob and tube wiring could also be accomplished by the trustees. Joe Bechen indicated that the current church budget cannot accommodate this project; on the other hand to postpone this project will mean greater repairs will be needed (new ceiling, etc.) Motion was made to approve the trustees to continue to pursue cost estimates and alternatives (steel roofing) for this project and that a special voters meeting can be called to learn of their report. Curt Hueners/Jim Litterick. Motion passed. Joe also asked that if anyone was interested in volunteering to help head a fund drive for the roofing project that he would like to hear from them.
Board of Education: Max Schwader reported that no director has yet volunteered for Vacation Bible School.
Cemetery Board: Earl Voeltz reported that one bid for mowing has been received from Gary Wenz. (Totals $130 for the cemetery, church yard and parsonage).
Pastor’s Report: (attached)
Audit committee: Tom Hueners reported that the committee has reviewed all of the books and found only minor questions which have been satisfactorily addressed. Motion to approve report of the audit committee was made and seconded. Gary Bell/Harlan Haak. Motion passed.
Old business: None
New business: None
The next Voters Meeting is for July 8 with the church council meeting on Wednesday, June 27.
We concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted:
Kathy Callies, Secretary
Labels: Administration, VotersMeeting
January 21 - Voter's Meeting Draft Minutes
DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting
January 21, 2007
10:30 a.m.
President Joe Bechen called the meeting to order with 41 voting members present.
The secretary’s minutes of October 15, 2006 were read and approved.
Lois Kuhle provided the treasurer’s report including both annual and quarterly reports. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. John Haak/Tom Hueners. Motion carried.
The Financial Secretary’s report was read by Helen Sprecher. Her information coincides with the Treasurer when the earnings from the CD, the transfer from memorials and the amount designated for missions from the potato supper were considered. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Report was approved as read.
Elders: Gary Bell reported that the elders will be updating the membership listing which has impact when considered at the district level.
Trustees: Curt Hueners reported for the trustees concerning ongoing projects including the roof repair project. He also reported that the Lord’s Prayer plaque had been hung and the bulletin board relocated. The recent purchase of the vacuum was made from the memorial fund.
Board of Education: no report
Cemetery Board: No report
Pastor’s Report: (attached)
Old business: None
New business:
Report from the anniversary committee: August 12, 2007 has been set for the celebration. The Evening Guild is preparing a banner. The photos of former pastors need to be redone – volunteers are needed. Also a new directory is being done – volunteers are needed. A committee will be contacted with regard to updating the church history.
Discussion regarding new hymnals was held. Rod Ulrich said that he and Sandra would donate the organ books if the new hymnal was chosen. Jerry Sprecher was asked to lead the coordination of a presentation on the new hymnal following a church service in the coming weeks. Discussion also included ideas of how the old hymnals might be used.
The next Voters Meeting is tentatively set for April 15 with the church council meeting during the week prior.
We concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted:
Kathy Callies, Secretary
Labels: News, VotersMeeting
DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting, October 15, 2006
DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting
October 15, 2006
10:30 a.m.
President Jim Rentschler called the meeting to order with 53 voting members present.
The secretary’s minutes of July 23, 2006 were read and approved.
Lois Kuhle provided the treasurer’s report. Lois reported that the tuckpointing sealant project was accomplished with earnings from the CD; it was not necessary to cash the certificate. Lois reported that Eugene and Dorothy Callies had donated ½ the cost of the completed shingling project. Jim Litterick clarified that the recent purchase of the printer (purchased from memorial funds) was in addition to the donation of the copier on behalf of Violet Schwader. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Bonnie Litterick/Gary Bell. Motion carried.
The Financial Secretary’s report was read by Helen Sprecher. Her information coincides with the Treasurer when the earnings from the CD and the transfer from memorials was considered. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Curt Hueners/ Vernon Eggert. Motion carried.
Elders: Jim Litterick reported that two individuals are currently attending adult education class (both are currently members).
Trustees: Curt Hueners reported for the trustees concerning the recent shingling project. Curt thanked the volunteers who helped get this done. He said that the copier/printer issue was earlier reported. Repairs have been made to the plumbing in the parsonage. A new leak in the roof has been noted and will be addressed.
Board of Education: Sally Barnhart reported for the board. There are 13 children enrolled in Kids for Christ with three classes being taught to accommodate for age differences. There are currently 6 confirmation students with 3 likely to be confirmed this spring. Events included Family Night which was held on 9/13; a scavenger hunt for 10/29 for the teens, the group is planning a float for Hometown Holidays and the Children’s Christmas program is scheduled for 12/17 at 9:30 a.m.
Cemetery Board: No report
Pastor’s Report: Pastor Watt had provided a written report that is attached. Pastor also announced that the Anniversary Committee has been meeting and has chosen Psalm 98:1A as the theme. Mission Festival is scheduled for 2/25; the anniversary celebration has been tentatively scheduled for August 12, 2007. Pastor also noted items for sale at St. John’s Store online at www.StJohn’sHoward.org.
Jim Rentschler indicated that he has appointed Janice Kuhle to the memorial committee and Tom Hueners to the auditing committee.
Motion was made and seconded to amend the earlier motion regarding the shingling project of the parsonage to be to complete the work as recommended by the trustees at this time. Tom Hueners/Gary Bell. Motion passed.
The proposed budget for 2007 was reviewed. Appreciation for the recent gifts of the copier from Violet Schwader, the shingling materials from Eugene and Dorothy Callies and the gift of snow removal from Jerry Sprecher was expressed on behalf of the congregation. Motion to approve proposed budget was made and seconded. Jim Litterick/Max Schwader. Motion carried.
New business:
Election of officers. Motion was made and seconded to forego the rule of two individuals for every open position required on the ballot. Curt Hueners/Max Schwader. Motion carried.
Nominations from the floor included Jerry Sprecher for elder. Motion to close nominations was made and seconded. Jim Litterick/Gary Bell. President Rentschler asked Karen Hueners, Thelma Hueners and Janice Kuhle to count ballots.
Results of the election for 2007 are:
President Joe Bechen
Vice President Rob Eggert
Elders Rod Ulrich
Jerry Sprecher
Trustees Barney Mette
Finance Tom Hueners
Theresa VanSickle
Cemetery Harlan Haak
Education Darcy Albert.
Motion was made and seconded to destroy the ballots. Bonnie Litterick/Darcy Albert. Motion carried.
Tom Hueners indicated that he will need to be replaced on the auditing committee due to a potential conflict of interest.
The next Voters Meeting will be set.
We concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted:
Kathy Callies, Secretary
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DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting July 23, 2006, 10:30 a.m.
DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting July 23, 2006 10:30 a.m.President Jim Rentschler called the meeting to order with 32 voting members present.
The secretary’s minutes of April 30, 2006 were read and approved.
Lois Kuhle provided the treasurer’s report. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report Gary Hueners/Jerry Sprecher. Motion carried.
The Financial Secretary’s report was read by Helen Sprecher. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Curt Hueners/Jim Litterick. Motion carried.
Elders: Jim Litterick reported that a request for release has been received for LaDonna Mette and her two daughters, Allyssa Mette and Lindsey Genzlinger. The elders are recommending approval of this request. Motion was made and seconded to approve the request. John Haak/Tom Hueners. Motion carried. Jim also reported that a schedule for greeters has been developed. If there is anyone not on the list but would like to participate they should contact one of the elders. If unable to greet on your assigned Sunday please find your own replacement. Jim also reported that a class for new adult members may be beginning next month.
Trustees: Curt Hueners reported for the trustees concerning several pending projects. The copier/printer options have been reviewed with a recommendation of the purchase of a printer for approximately $449.00 (after rebate) once funds become available. They have an estimate for the parsonage shingling project (the west side) of R1162 for materials. The sealing project to protect the tuckpointing and related maintenance is estimated at about $6500. There were some questions about the bid for that project and Curt will check again with the company for clarification. The sidewalk project is on hold until funds are available.
Motion was made and seconded to immediately pursue the tuckpoint sealant project and the reshingling of the entire parsonage utilizing church extension funds. John Haak/Jerry Sprecher. A ballot vote resulted in 33 yes votes, 3 no votes. Motion carried.
Board of Education: No report
Cemetery Board: No report
Pastor’s Report: Pastor Watt had provided a written report that is attached. Pastor also explained printer/copier options. It was suggested by Marilyn Eggert that these should be purchased from memorial funds. Lois Kuhle will check on the balance in that fund. Motion was made and seconded to make the purchase out of memorial funds Jerry Sprecher/Vernon Eggert. Motion passed.
Pastor also said that a handscrolled Lord’s Prayer has been received from Jim Hanson. The trustees and memorial committee will determine best placement of the plaque.
Jim Rentschler indicated that he has appointed the following individuals to a nominating committee: Rich Schmit, Curt Hueners and Cody Hoyer.
Jim also said that he will be appointing members to the Evangelism and Stewardship Committees. The Miner County Service committee has added Jerry Sprecher and Donna Bechen to that committee. The congregation is invited and urged to share ideas with the committee.
No old business
New business: St. John’s will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2007. A committee is being appointed.
The next Voters Meeting has been set for October 15, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. . The church council is set for October 11 at 7:30 p.m.
We concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted: Kathy Callies, Secretary
Pastor’s ReportRev. Jonathan C. Watt – St. John's Lutheran Church, Howard, South DakotaGeneral- Newsletter is again on track. Still a few having problems receiving the letter.
- “Getting to Know You” – The program has been well received. Pastor is still looking for people to sign up. The calendar is available in the narthex.
- Web Page updates: Calendars: Events; Elders, Ushers and Acolytes; Readings and Hymns for Upcoming Sundays; Church Basement Usage; Sermons (audio soon); Newsletter (Printable copy); Pictures of Church Events; Pastor’s Wish List; St. John’s Store; Up-to-date Church News; Howard Weather; etc. Any Suggestions for useful information to be added to the page are greatly accepted. The web page address is http://StJohnsHoward.org
- Joint Meeting with Elders and Board of Education. These boards are having a joint educational meeting regarding the topic of Church Fellowship. All are invited to attend. Date and Time TBA.
Vacation- Pastor will be on vacation August 15-22, Still looking for pulpit supply on August 20
Worship- The new bulletin format has been well received. Suggestions and comments welcome.
- LWML Sunday is coming soon, stay tuned for more information.
- The new LC-MS hymnal is available in November. A sample copy will be available for viewing in August.
Education- A Walk Through Lutheran Liturgy. Family Bible classes continue on Sunday mornings at 10:30am.
- Confirmation Renewal Classes. These classes are for current members to renew their knowledge of Lutheran Doctrine (Catechism) and for individuals considering membership at St. Johns. Six individuals have been identified as potential new members. They will be specifically invited to attend these classes. The ten week class will begin early August on Sunday or Wednesday nights. These classes are a good way for current members to build a relationship with those who are considering membership.
Calendar- July 23 – Holy Baptism of Lucas Gregory Feldhaus
- July 30 - Instructional Liturgy. A Service that describes why we do what we do
- Aug 1 or 2 TBA - Board of Education (Review Ciric and calendar. (Public School starts 23rd)
- Aug 9, 13 or 23 TBA - Confirmation Parents Meeting
- Aug 10 - Miner County Service Committee
- Aug 15-22 - Pastor on Vacation
- Sept 17-19 – Pastor’s Continuing Ed, Ainsworth NE
Miner County Service Committee. Presentation at Voters?
What it’s about. Service in the community
identified with St. John’s Example!
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