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MAY 2017
Volume 17
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UPCOMING MAY EVENTS
Congratulations to all the students that celebrated their First Communion
during this year’s Holy Week:
Gus Baldry Elijah Bloch Ava Ewald
Rylee Felton Logan Hanzlik Martin Huwe
Piper Huwe Justin Jensen Sabrina Jensen
Madeline Kocherer Hayli Kotzer Kael Kotzer
Reid Mc Calla Noah Mielke Aaron Miner
Erik Olson Cooper Peterson Natalie Pozorski
Dylan Rauch Isabella Rick Brody Stommes
Kaylee Waters
IT’S A GIRL THING
will held on Saturday, May 6, from
12 noon—2 pm.
Lunch provided
(free will offering).
Themed tables, your idea or ours.
Speaker will be Karoline Lewis, author.
Please RSVP to the church office.
For more
information, contact Cheryl Ellingson at
Barb Marsh at [email protected]
SSLC CEMETERY
Spring clean up day will be
Tuesday, May 2, at 6 pm.
Please collect all loose
items that you wish to keep
prior to this day. You may return them after
clean up day. Thanks!
EDUCATORS
BLESSING
will be on May 21 at both
worship services.
Come and show your appreciation for all our
teachers and mentors that share God’s love
with our children of all ages.
GRADUATE QUILTS
Senior graduate quilts will be blessed and gifted to those students on Sunday, May 21,
at the 10:30 am worship service.
Please plan to be here for worship on that day.
Parents, baptismal sponsors, and mentors are welcome to
help you celebrate this milestone!
FIRST COMMUNION CELEBRATED IN APRIL 2017
SSLC's Newest
Ministry Partner
Are you looking for a way to help those in need this
year? South Santiago Lutheran has partnered with a
ministry organization in North Minneapolis called Hope
Avenue. Our next date to partner with this organization
is May 14th. This organization provides clothing, food,
winter shelter, and a variety of other services to those
in need. We partner with them every second Sunday of
the month. We ask that volunteers arrive at 7:30am
and typically finish the morning about 10:30am. We
invite all ages to join us for a great experience. The
work can be as demanding or as light as needed to
accommodate physical limitations, or health concerns.
Sometimes the best act of service is listening to other
people’s stories. We invite you to join us throughout
the year as we aim to bring awareness to some of the
issues happening in our state and our world. Talk to
Jeremy if you have questions or wonder how to make a
lasting partnership with this community!
You can sign up at : http://www.signupgenius.com/
go/10c0a49a4a922a6fa7-hope
LOOKING FOR A SUMMER BIBLE CAMP?
Here are some ideas……
*Green Lake Lutheran Ministries near Spicer
at http://www.gllm.org/
*Luther Crest Bible Camp near Alexandria at
http://www.luthercrest.org/
*Shetek Lutheran Bible Camp near Slayton at
http://shetek.org/
HELP WANTED:
Karla Zerwas is stepping down as
Sunday School Superintendent. We are
looking for a person ( or 2 or 3 ) to
continue this ministry for our children. She will be
able to help during this time of transition for anyone
who is interested. Please contact the church office
or Karla for more information. We are extremely
thankful for her service to this ministry!
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CHURCH NEWS
The BOLD GATHERING is a
weekend for men to come
together to learn, to worship, to
network, and be equipped to BOLDLY live out their faith!
July 21-23, 2017 - Minneapolis, MN.
Thursday, July 20, Noon – Friday, Jul 21, 3:00 PM
Bold Gathering Kick-off – Friday, July 21, 7:00 PM
Bold Gathering Closing – Sunday, July 23, Noon
Please visit the Bold Gathering Website at http://
boldgathering.com/
OFFERING ENVELOPES
We now have blank offering envelopes in
the church entry on the podium next to the
guest book. Please feel free to take one as needed.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017
is looking for donations of milk
bottle caps, empty paper towel
rolls, and tin cans (16 oz.). Cans
should be without a sharp edge on
the inside to prevent cuts to the
kids. There is a tub in the narthex for all donations.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
PHOTO UPDATE
Did you have a family photo from
Easter this year? Could you share it with us for the
photo directory? We are looking for updated photos
for the directory for anyone who would like to submit
one. Please email them to the church office at :
BECKER FREEDOM DAYS PARADE
SSLC is planning to have a float in the parade on
June 17, at 11 am to promote our church and
Vacation Bible School.
We are looking for people to help
decorate the float, and people to
walk with the float in the parade.
If you are interested in being part of this event,
please contact the church office.
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CHURCH NEWS THANK YOU TO:
*Dee Holt for donating fabric to Women’s Ministry;
*Buildings and Grounds members and Randy
Bader for burning the wildflower area;
*All groups that served soup suppers during Lent;
*All students and mentors from 5th-12 grade with helping
serve for soup suppers;
*Angela Spinler for counting Lenten offerings;
*Judy Olson for leading Lenten worship this season;
*Luke Bluhm for managing sound booth and visiting
pastors for Lent;
*Heidi Hansen for musician services for Lent.;
*Choir members and Heidi Hansen for a great Easter Cantata;
*All Sunday School kids and teachers for a wonderful song
performance for Palm Sunday;
*Luke Bluhm and Jeremy Hallquist for their extra effort
putting the sound system together for the Cantata;
*Leslie McCormick for donating kitchen serving platters;
*All families who donated food, clothing, and other items for
our Easter drives;
*Shane Mekeland, Jeff Mateyka, Ryan Johnson, and
Tony Griffin for cooking Easter breakfast;
*All youth and families who helped serve and clean up for
Easter breakfast;
*All families who helped with worship services during
Holy Week;
*Julie Johnson, Steve and Sherry Wynkoop, and Lester and Pat
Krei for delivering the food and clothing drive items;
*Dennis Schuette and Bill Empting for delivering the
aluminum cans for recycling;
*All families who donated aluminum cans;
*Bill Empting for kitchen cupboard maintenance;
*Judy Olson for painting cups for First Communion students;
*Richard Alickson and Gary Hammer for electrical
building maintenance;
*Mark Bistodeau for lawn mowing.
Contemporary Worship Schedule:
*May 14th Worship Team Leading
Worship at 8:00 am and 10:30 am.
Practice at 7:20 am.
If you would like to sing, play, or work with the team
we would love to have you! Regardless of skill level
we would love to witness where God is using your
talents to invite people into a worship experience. The
team would also love to hear your suggestions for
music, or ways we can improve or grow. Connect with
Jeremy if you would like to offer suggestions or jump
in and share your gifts.
THANK YOU FROM:
Feed My Starving Children
Thank you so much for your
contribution of $788! Your
gifts makes sure 3,582
nutritious meals get to kids in need! Kids will be fed
because of you. May God richly bless you for
your generosity!
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
I cannot tell you how much your
prayers and gift of $288 toward
the congregation’s rebuilding fund
mean! Thank you very much for
this generous gift.
We have every intention of rebuilding in the same
location and have every hope of incorporating as
much as we can from the original structure. We look
forward to growing in ministry and planning for the
generations who will come after us to help us spread
the love of Christ in the world.
Pastor David Carlson
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
SUICIDE HOTLINE
CHURCH NEWS
RECYCLING TRAILER IS OPERATIONAL!
FEEL FREE TO DROP BAGGED
ALUMINUM CANS AT TRAILER.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
SOUTH SANTIAGO BUILDING
MAINTENANCE FUND
Please consider a special donation to
SSLC’s Building Maintenance fund. We
have established a savings account to build
up to use for major church repairs.
We anticipate more repairs as our beautiful
building ages.
To make a special donation, just designate “Building
Repairs” on your check or offering envelope. We hope
you can help us grow this account to allow us to keep
SSLC in the best condition we can. Thank you!
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Current Balance as of 3/31/2017 $4,865
HELP NEEDED!!! Are you
interested in learning to run the worship slide
presentation? We are looking for volunteers
(age 16 and up) that would be able to be here for
worship on Sundays. Training will be provided. Please
contact Shelly or Jeremy in the church office.
Labels for Education is a fun
and easy program where
families and members of the
community work together to
“Earn Free Stuff” for their school!
By collecting UPCs and beverage/sauce caps from our
many participating products and supplementing your
earnings with our bonus offers, your school earns
points that can be redeemed for Arts, Athletics,
and Academics merchandise.
We have a designated area to use for trimming and
collecting Labels for Education in the narthex in front
of the church mailboxes.
Whenever you have some free time, whether in
between services, or on Wednesday evenings, please
feel free to help trim coupons for redemption
to the program.
FRIENDSHIP BIBLE STUDY
Meets each month during the school
year on a Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm.
Please contact Barb Marsh for more information.
SSLC CHOIR
They meet to practice on the first
three Sundays of the month, and
sing at worship one Sunday of each
month. All are welcome to join in praising God with
our voices!
The Community Furniture Program
serves low-income households in the
Tri-county area.
We are in need of gently used & stain free beds, sofas
(please no sofa sleepers), dressers, nightstands, easy
chairs, kitchen/dining tables & chairs, coffee tables,
end tables and lamps.
Drop off & Pick up service available.
Please call: 320-656-9004, Mon-Wed-Thurs 9 am—5
Did You Know?
We have a Meals Ministry
program at SSLC! There have been a
group of women who have been making
and providing meals for members of our
congregation when there is an illness, a health
concern, or a need. If you would like to find out more
and get connected contact Roberta Bistodeau or Dee
Punton. You can either provide meals, storage dishes
or cooking dishes for them to use for those families.
You may bring gently used or new cookware to the
church office. Please contact either Roberta or Dee if
you would like to help make meals for families.
BREAKFAST AND THE BIBLE
Breakfast and the Bible is open to
anyone of any age looking to grow in knowledge,
devotion, and fellowship. Please check your
newsletter calendar for dates. We begin at 8 AM
sharp and end at 9 AM, leaving you nourished in body,
mind, and spirit and with a full day to get things done.
Breakfast is usually donuts, rolls, or coffee cake
provided by volunteer participants.
ALL MILITARY FAMILIES AND
FRIENDS
We have a bulletin board to
recognize those members and friends in their
service for our country.
We would like to include all active and retired
personnel from all branches of service, all law
enforcement, and all firefighters.
The information we are gathering: Name, Rank, Dates
of Service, Branch of Service, Where stationed or
area. We would like to place a 4 inch by 6 inch photo
with the description of each person. If you have
photos and bios to be added to this board, please
bring them to the church office.
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CHURCH NEWS
Parents with children asking about
Holy Communion
Did you know we have a curriculum
prepared by Pastor Mike and supported by
church council to aid you in having a conversation and
teaching your children about Holy Communion?
You can find it in the pamphlet rack in the entry way of
the church. It’s called “Let the Children Come to Me: A
curriculum for Holy Communion for Households with
Pre-Readers.”
Most of the material is FOR YOU as parents, including…
An Introduction to the topic;
A Brief History of the practices and teaching within our
denomination (the ELCA);
A Brief History of the practices from within our
congregation.
Two Images to get you thinking about how we pass on
faith and practice to our children; and
Some Teaching Strategies for Households with
Pre-Readers.
This is material that is geared toward households with
children in the 3 to 5 year old range.
It may not be for every single household in our
congregation.
All of the strategies recommended are accessible and
activities that any family might be able to do as a
matter of course in their regular practice of faith,
including…
Reading from an age-appropriate children’s
picture Bible;
Bringing your child to worship and help him/her both
become comfortable with the place and enjoy the
time there;
Introducing them SLOWLY to the practice of Holy
Communion and being watchful over their reaction
and behavior around Holy Communion.
The curriculum will also be available on our website
under MINISTRIES/First Communion at South Santiago
Lutheran Church.
If you are going to be working with your child(ren)
around this, please schedule a meeting to talk to Pastor
Mike before you start to let him know that you will be
intentionally working on this.
NOISY OFFERINGS COMING UP
June 25
Eagle’s Healing Nest
At Eagle's Healing Nest we pride
ourselves in healing the invisible
wounds of war. We believe that by
embracing our veterans, service
members and their families, we can
help them reintegrate back into the civilian world
and their families.
Our staff members are a diverse group of individuals with
a wide range of skills and expertise. Our goal is to make a
difference in the lives of veterans, service members and
their families.
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CHURCH NEWS
3rd Year of
PATHFINDERS Pathfinders has become our congregation’s
way of answering questions and providing a
“pathway” for questions like,
“What do I need to do to be baptized?”
Or “How do I join the church?”
Or “What does it even mean to ‘join’
the church?”
Or even “I was baptized and confirmed a
long, long time ago—is there a ‘refresher
course?’”
It is for those newest to the congregation
AND for those who have been members for
a long time.
It seeks to provide a way to get to know
people in the congregation, especially those
newest to our fellowship.
It seeks to impart knowledge about
fundamentals of Christian faith and
practice; the Jesus story; and
Lutheran particularities.
It seeks to encourage connection and
participation in our congregation.
It seeks to provide a forum for asking
questions—about God, about worship,
about our congregation’s practice, and
more.
Here are the dates for this spring:
May 3—7:15 pm
May 7— 5pm
May 14—9:15 am
May 17—7:15 pm
May 21—New Member Sunday-
both services
Note: the Sunday evening sessions include
a meal (usually potluck of some kind), and
childcare is provided if you let the office
know that is needed.
May 28
China Service
Ventures
China Service Ventures
mission is to develop mutually beneficial relationships
between Christians of North America and the people of
China. This includes relating to the largely poor rural
communities in ways that are helpful to them,
including education and community development. We are
open about our Christian identity even as we also learn from
them. Their motto is “Not to be served, but to serve.”
Some of their programs are: Bo Ai scholarships for students
in middle and high school; summer youth camps; Bethel
Bible series training program; leadership training for church
leaders; Stay Behind program that cares for children left
behind when parents leave to work in the larger cities;
teaching English to college students.
IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO SHOULD BE ADDED TO OUR PRAYER
LIST OR PRAYER CHAIN, PLEASE CONTACT PASTOR MIKE.
PRAYER REQUESTS: Kathy Streater (Leslie McCormick’s friend), Hazel Blenkush (Jackie Johnson’s sister),
Harley Lindsey (Gary Lindsey’s Dad), Robert Hollinder, Jaida Hamacher (Jenn Bluhm’s day care family member);
Nancy Stang (Dennis & Brenda Stang’s sister-in-law; Janice Culp (Joe Berthiaume’s sister); Charlene Doorn (Joy
Hurd’s friend), Dan Roberts (Shelly Roberts’ dad), Miles Weske (Margaret Macaulay’ son), Jan Dahlberg,
Laura Garding (Jason and Robin Garding’s sister-in-law), Julie Jarvi, Corey Faust, Tim Scherber (Dan Haus’ uncle),
Patrick Hallquist (Jeremy’s step brother), Jarrod Johnson (Donna Pozorski’s friend), Shirley Schnobrich (Dennis
Stang’s sister), Marianne Bakken (Lavonne Gilyard’s friend), Ingvar Larsen (Esther Gunderson’s friend),
Margie Bragelman (Donna Pozorski’s cousin), Doryce Kooiman (Cheryl Ellingson’s sister), Ginny Lysdal,
John Mezera (Don Erickson’s friend), Roger Page (Sarah Hales Dad), Marco Martinez (friend of Pastor Mike),
Craig Dahlberg, Mary Anderson (Kaas’ friend), Ben Hales.
PRAYERS OF THANKGIVING: Roxanne Lundeen (daughter of Richard and Jeanette Harshman.
MILITARY PRAYERS: David Bley, Derik Smith, Gordy Heinen, Logan Gallus, Richard Buckalew, Blake Sandeen,
Luke Nierengarten, Matthew Peabody, Adam Thom, Meghan Raygor, Zach Hurd, Ted Freese, Zac Heinen,
Michael Jacobs, Jeremy Schuch, Daniel Kydd, Logan Draack, Brandon Wiltsey, Derek Schleif,
Lindsey Donelson, Ryan Munsterman, Larry Hoffmann.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Planning ahead for summer?
Our 2017 Vacation Bible School will be
held from July 16—20, at 6pm—8:30 pm.
Watch for more information and signups!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS WOMEN’S MINISTRY
SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS
SING AT WORSHIP ON
MAY 14, AT 10:30 AM
Women’s Ministry will be
serving a special treat for
coffee hour on Sunday,
June 11.
DID YOU KNOW…..?
**Our group’s new
booklet is updated for 2017.
Please pick up a copy in the
church entry.
**We also have a separate email group
for all women. If you are not receiving
emails from this group, please contact
the church office to add your address.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017
is looking for donations of milk bottle
caps, empty paper towel rolls, and tin
cans (16 oz.). Cans should be without a
sharp edge on the inside to prevent cuts
to the kids. There is a tub in the narthex for all
donations. Thanks!
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR MIKE
Dear Friends in Christ,
Grace and peace to you, from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Again, and again, AND AGAIN throughout our Scriptures God calls men and women from one
place to another. God called Noah and his family to build the ark and set them adrift on the face
of the flood waters. God called Abraham and Sarah from “their” land to a land over the horizon
they did not know. Peter and Paul and the rest of the apostles were called from what they once
knew to new adventures full of uncertainty, discomfort, and even danger. But the testimony of
those same Scriptures is that God was with those who obediently followed that calling into
the unknown.
To this day, men and women who are called into pastoral ministry within the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America are to understand themselves as being called not only to a
particular congregation, nor a singular church. Instead, we are also called to serve the Church as
a whole. Eventually that means having to figure out if and when the Holy Spirit is moving us from
one location to another for the sake of the Gospel.
I write you today because I have had extended to me the call to become the senior pastor at
Trinity Lutheran Church in Princeton, Minnesota. After a careful and deliberate time of prayerful
discernment, I have accepted this call, and my last Sunday with you as your pastor will be
Sunday, May 21. My last day in the office will be Wednesday, May 24, after which time I will end
my time as your pastor on vacation through Saturday, June 3.
Obviously, the proximity of Becker to Princeton means, at least for the foreseeable future, we will
not have to move our girls from the Becker schools, which has been a huge complication in this
whole discernment process. But that also means there might exist the temptation by some still
to look to me for pastoral care. Maintaining those appropriate boundaries will be a must. My
predecessor conducted himself with the utmost integrity in this respect, and I intend to do
the same.
Thank you for the partnered ministry we were able to do together.
I will continue to hold you in prayer as the Holy Spirit calls you to new possibilities and “new
lands,” as challenging and uncomfortable as that journey may be. Trust in Christ’s promises
never to abandon you, and follow His voice toward grace, mercy, and love.
I write you in Jesus’ name.
Mondays: Day Off
Tuesdays: 9 AM – 3 PM
Wednesdays: 9 AM – 4 PM Note: We meet as a staff from around 10 -11:30 AM.
Thursdays: 9 AM – 3 PM
Fridays: All day—Visitation Day. Pastor Mike is not in the office at all.
Saturdays: As needed.
Please note: These hours just reflect posted office hours. They do not reflect evening meetings, hospital visits,
confidential pastoral care, etc. These hours will flex with personal family needs (i.e., school programs, etc.);
conference, synod, or other outside board meetings (i.e., Lutheran Campus Ministry at St. Cloud); and other
as-needed daily and weekly interruptions where ministry happens.
If you call or come to the office looking for Pastor Mike, and he’s not available, please leave word with the staff
that you are looking for him. He will get in touch with you and return your message ASAP. You can also
contact him any time by cell (763-333-4499, call or text); by email at [email protected]); or
by Facebook private message (Mike Pancoast).
Call Committee Candidates Needed
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PASTOR MIKE’S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
The Church Council is currently looking for volunteers, from
our congregation members, who are interested in becoming
candidates for a Call Committee.
Deadline for entering your name as a candidate is Monday,
May 15th. All interested parties should fill out the Call
Committee Questionnaire and return it to the office by
that date.
The Call Committee will be composed of six voting members,
and shall be elected by the congregation. Their duties will
include; reviewing call candidacies; calling references;
interviewing potential candidates for the position; and
making a recommendation to the church council and
the congregation.
Term of office will terminate when a new pastor is installed.
If you have any questions about the process, please ask Joy
Hurd, Luke Bluhm, Mark Swanson, or Scott Bursch. Their
contact information is on our website.
There will be a Special
Congregational Meeting on
May 21st between services at
approximately 9:15 am. The
purpose of this meeting will be
to elect the Call Committee
members who will lead us
during the Call process.
Special
Congregational
Meeting
Our 2017 Goodwill Garage Sale will be held
on May 11-13. If you have gently used items
to donate, please bring them to church or
contact Jeremy to make arrangements for
drop off.
The sale will be open from 9 am-5 pm Thursday & Friday,
and 9 am-2 pm on Saturday. This is a fundraiser for the
2017 youth mission trip. Please call Jeremy about large
items as space is at a premium.
YOUTH NEWS
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Confirmation Schedule:
May:
3rd-Youth 6:30pm
10th- Youth 6:30pm
17th- Youth 6:30pm. End of the Year Party
24th- No Youth. Mentor Thank You Dinner-
Location TBD
31st- No Youth.
Student Accounts: Our student accounts are currently up to date. If
you have questions please let Jeremy know.
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
SENIOR GRADUATE QUILTS WILL BE BLESSED
AND GIFTED TO THOSE STUDENTS ON
SUNDAY, MAY 21, AT THE 10:30 A.M.
WORSHIP SERVICE.
PLEASE PLAN TO BE HERE FOR WORSHIP. PARENTS,
BAPTISMAL SPONSORS AND MENTORS ARE WELCOME TO
HELP YOU CELEBRATE THIS MILESTONE!
Cemetery Clean Up Fundraiser:
The youth have been invited to help with our
cemetery clean up day on May 2nd at 6 pm.
Sign up at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a49a4a922a6fa7-
sslc2 All students that help will receive a contribution in
the family account toward their Youth Mission trip costs.
Youth Board will be meeting May 9th at
6 pm. We invite and ask for your input for the
program. We are currently looking for summer
ideas and planning for some great opportunities
for young people to get together, serve, play and
grow in faith! If you would like to have a voice in
the youth ministry at SSLC please consider
attending these meetings. All are welcome to join
us to share ideas, concerns, and joys for what is
happening with the youth of SSLC. Connect with
Jeremy if you have any questions.
Baccalaureate The 2017 Baccalaureate service will
be held at the Senior High small
auditorium in Becker on May 25th at
8 pm. This is open to Seniors and
their families!
MISSION TRIP
UPDATES
It's a Girl Thing- Youth Volunteers
We are looking for youth helpers/judges for
this great event! Please plan to arrive a little
early and stay a little later. The event is from
12 pm-3pm. Students will be asked to serve
coffee and act as judges for the event. Please plan on
helping with needs throughout the event as requested.
Connect with Jeremy for more details.
You can sign up to help at: http://
www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a49a4a922a6fa7-its1
Please see
separate insert for
our Youth Summer
Schedule
of events!
Church Council Members President ● Joy Hurd ● [email protected]
Vice President ● Luke Bluhm● [email protected]
Treasurer ● Mark Swanson● [email protected]
Secretary ● Scott Bursch● [email protected]
Member ● Todd Drayna● [email protected]
Member ● Barb Marsh ● [email protected]
Member ● Bert Robb ● [email protected]
Member ● Jim Kocherer ● [email protected]
Member ● Steve Bachler ● [email protected]
Member ● Melody Swanson ● [email protected]
Committee Chairs Board of Education ● Karla Zerwas 763-262-8077
Building & Grounds ● Rich Alickson 763-856-2511
Cemetery Board ● Bill Rogers 320-743-3031
Family Service Group ● needed
Head Ushers ● needed
Historian ● Holly Klinker 320-345-0040
Librarian ● Rosalie Klinker 763-263-2540
Money Counters ● Barb Marsh 763-262-0500
Nominating Committee ● needed
Pig Roast Committee ● needed
Stewardship Committee ● Brad Thom 320-743-2170
Long Range Planning ● needed
Active Groups Altar Guild ● Sandy Empting 320-743-2626
Befrienders Ministry ● Marlene Olson 320-743-2524
Funeral Coordinator ● Church Office
Graduate Quilters ● Shelly Bluhm 763-662-2468
Men’s Bible Study ● Mark Swanson 763-262-2734
Mission Quilters ● Shelly Bluhm 763-662-2468
Nursery Contact ● needed
Prayer Chain ● Carol Michaletz 320-743-5199
Prayer Shawl Ministry ● Tammy Alickson 763-856-3320
Relay for Life ● Donna Pozorski 763-856-8474
Sharing Meals ● Dee Punton 320-743-3438
Sunshine Committee ● Sandy Empting 320-743-2626
Women of SSLC ● Cheryl Ellingson 763-662-2224
Faith Chests ● needed
Backpack Buddies● needed
Staff Pastor ● Mike Pancoast ● [email protected]
Director of Youth & Family Ministries ● Jeremy Hallquist ●
Office Administrator ● Shelly Bluhm ● [email protected]
Choir Director ● Heidi Hansen ● [email protected]
Musician● Heidi Hansen ● [email protected]
Bookkeeper ● Shelly Bluhm ● [email protected]
Custodian ● Sandy Empting ● [email protected]
MAY FAMILY SERVICE GROUP website: www.sslcmn.org/stewardship
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GREETERS
KITCHEN HELP
GOODIES
BASKET HOLDER
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ACOLYTE
MONEY COUNTERS
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CHURCH
COUNCIL &
GROUP
INFORMATION
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, APRIL 1, 2017
Attendance: Luke Bluhm, Melody Swanson, Mark Swanson, Jim Kocherer, Barb Marsh, Bert Robb, Pastor Mike,
Jeremy Hallquist, Scott Bursch
Meeting called to order by Luke Bluhm at 2:03 PM.
Approve Agenda: Abbreviated agenda as timeline did not allow for completion of Treasurers, Youth or Pastor’s
Reports. Meeting was conducted as part of Council Retreat.
Review our mission & purpose/value statement: Mission Statement: “Teaching the Word, Reaching the
World.” Purpose/Value Statement: We will pursue our mission in this way: We are a congregation whose core
values seek changed lives through the power of the Holy Spirit by forming & sustaining life-long personal faith
in God through Christ Jesus. We practice this by engaging in cross-generational ministry and radical hospitality
as it is revealed by God’s Word, connecting with others within our congregation, our community, and the world.
Devotions: Read and reflect on scripture, pray for discernment/wisdom.
Approve meeting minutes/reports: Tabled until next meeting. Treasurers Report: Tabled until next meeting.
Minutes from last meeting: Tabled until next meeting. Youth Report: Tabled until next meeting. Pastor’s
Report: Tabled until next meeting.
Old Business: Personnel Committee – Pastor’s Job Description/Contracts. Discussion was opened to verify
that revisions approved during previous meeting (March 9, 2017) were recorded correctly. All verified and
accepted revisions. Discussed timely meetings and efficiency: Need reports prior to council meeting this will
allow reports to be included consent agenda. Thus receiving reports early will allow items to be to agenda
if needed.
Cemetery – Mark- No new information.
Grand Piano Fundraiser update – Bert. Mark Swanson asked if this is in line with church mission statement?
Burt will discuss with Music and Worship Committee. What are goals for piano? Cost? Timeline, 1 year,
5 years? How does this benefit church mission?
New Business: Summer Schedule. Nothing to discuss at this time.
Church Mailboxes: Due to digital communication very little use. Suggestions for optional use: Name tags?
Use for youth?
Organ: Is it needed any longer?
Set new 30/60/90 day goals- Nothing discussed. Old Speakers/Microphones – (30 day). Possibly donate to
another church.
Confirm date and time of next meeting. (April 27, 6:30pm).
Meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.
Close with the Lord’s prayer.
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FACTS AND FIGURES
Funds Month Y-T-D
Total Income* $29,131 $77,612
Total Expenses $23,739 $75,795
Difference $5,392 $1,816
ATTEN
DANCE
1st/2nd
service
3/1 275
3/5 99 /60
3/8 144
3/12 55 / 56
3/15 165
3/19 102 / 71
3/22 158
3/26 85 / 73
3/29 143
General $20,359
Building $3,912
Sunday School $117
Coffee $85
Youth $175
Backpack Buddies $10
Noisy Offering $788
Other Income $2,465
TOTAL $27,913
MAY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
BIRTHDAYS
5/01 Jeffrey Mateyka 5/02 Amy Lear 5/02 Kylee Rick 5/03 Jeff Peterson 5/03 Hailey Uecker 5/03 Jordan Mateyka 5/04 Kelsi Halvorson 5/05 Janelle Uecker 5/05 Connor Burlet 5/06 Wendy Reisem 5/07 Brandon Kent 5/07 Jason Puhl 5/07 Blake Barthel 5/07 Lauren Hanzlik 5/07 Lillian Fowler 5/09 Nita Christopherson 5/09 Brinley Zoller 5/10 Ted Hochsprung 5/10 Tammy Bergsten 5/10 Crosby Spear 5/11 Clinton Cox 5/11 Ron Gedde 5/11 Kristine Mateyka 5/11 Ashley Haessly 5/11 McKenzie Bursch 5/11 Lager Schendzielos 5/12 Sophie Stephens 5/12 Ethan Kocherer 5/13 Dan Brown 5/13 Graham Loven 5/13 Stella Prokott 5/14 Kari Pancoast
5/29 Katelyn Alickson 5/30 Linda Eid 5/30 Carla Griffin 5/30 Brynn Timm 5/30 Erik Olson 5/30 Hailey Dahler 5/31 Carey Bowles
ANNIVERSARIES
5/01 Mike & Dee Punton
5/05 Travis & Kim Dommer
5/06 Loren & Patty Simmons
5/15 Chuck & Amy Busch
5/21 Wayne & Sarah Robertson
5/21 Jon & Amity Hickman
5/25 Curt & Julie Jarvi
5/31 Russ & Hanna Klimmek
5/14 Jessica Robertson 5/14 Bradley Dahler 5/15 Barry McCalla 5/15 Jacob Robertson 5/15 Reilly Cencer 5/15 Lance Lysdal 5/17 Danette Burlet 5/18 Ron Gilyard 5/18 Marshall Selin 5/18 Gabe Reisem 5/18 Madeline Kocherer 5/18 Blake Timm 5/19 Kristen Ellingson 5/20 Cassie Kupczyk 5/20 Eric Stommes 5/20 Lincoln Prokott 5/21 Daniel Kydd 5/22 Jodi Halvorson 5/22 Ryan Johnson 5/22 Marshall Steffens 5/22 Griffin Baldry 5/23 Trinity Olson- Burkman 5/25 Mikayla Kydd 5/26 Dale Pozorski 5/26 Emily Tople 5/26 Thomas Bonnema 5/27 Beth Kendall 5/27 Kevin Kampa 5/27 Heather Orton 5/28 Scott Burlet 5/29 Joyce Hauge 5/29 Dwayne Pozorski 5/29 Halle Lindsey
SIMPLY GIVING
ENROLLMENT
Churches have obligations
just like families and
businesses. When church
members agree to an
automatic payment
arrangement, we can better
budget our income because
we know how much is
coming and when. And if you
leave town and miss worship,
your giving and promised
contributions are taken care
of for you automatically
so you don’t have to worry
about it.
Visit the website:
www.sslcmn.com or email
or the church office if you are
interested in
Simply Giving.
MARCH OFFERINGS
*Total Income combines all Offerings PLUS any
other income we have received for the month.
MAY 2017
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2
Men’s Bible
Study 10 am
Cemetery
Cleanup 6 pm
3
Worship/Youth
6:30 pm
Pathfinders
7:15 pm
4 5
OFFICE
CLOSED
6
Breakfast &
the Bible 8 am
It’s a Girl Thing
12 noon—2 pm
7
Worship at 8 & 10:30 am
FOOD SHELF SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:15 am-
Garden Planting
Choir 9:15 am
Pathfinders 5 pm
8
Fare for
All-Salem
Lutheran
in STC
3:30-
5:30 pm
Flowers
delivered
9
Men’s Bible
Study 10 am
Building &
Grounds Meet
6:30 pm
Youth Board
6 pm
Education
Board 7 pm
10
Worship/Youth
6:30 pm
Youth Garage
Sale Prep
6:30 pm
11
Youth
Garage Sale
9 am—5 pm
Council
6:30 pm
Esther Bible
Study 7 pm
12
OFFICE
CLOSED
Youth
Garage
Sale
9 am—5 pm
13
Breakfast &
the Bible 8 am
Youth Garage
Sale
9 am—2 pm
14 Hope Avenue 7 am
Contemporary Practice 7:20 am
Worship at 8 & 10:30 am
Sunday School sings at 10:30 am
Sunday School 9:15 am
Ice Cream Social
Choir 9:15 am
Pathfinders 9:15 am
15 16
Men’s Bible
Study 10 am
17
Priscilla Bible
Study 9 am
Worship/Youth
6:30 pm
Pathfinders
7:15 pm
18
19
OFFICE
CLOSED
20
Breakfast &
the Bible 8 am
Mission Quilts
9 am
Youth Magical
Mystery Tour
10 am—6 pm
21
Worship at 8 & 10:30 am
SPECIAL CONGREGATION
MEETING 9:15 AM
New Member Sunday-both
Educator’s Blessing-both
Graduate Quilts gifted 10:30 am
22
Mission
Trip
Parents
Meet
6:30 pm
Friendship
Study
6:30 pm
23
Men’s Bible
Study 10 am
24
No Worship or
Youth
Mentor Thank
You Dinner
6:30 pm
25
Baccalaureate at
Sr. High small
auditorium
8 pm
26
OFFICE
CLOSED
27
28
Worship at 9 AM
NOISY OFFERING-China
Service Ventures
29
OFFICE
CLOSED
30
Men’s Bible
Study 10 am
31
Youth Slip-N-
Slide Kickball
6:30 pm
JUNE 2017
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2
OFFICE
CLOSED
3
4
Worship at 9:00 am
FOOD SHELF SUNDAY
Mission Trip final pmt due
Adults Vs Kids Wiffle Ball
10:30 am
5
Fare for
All-Salem
Lutheran
in STC
3:30-
5:30 pm
6
Men’s Bible
Study 10 am
Altar Guild
6:30 pm
7
Youth Team
Challenge Night
6:30 pm
8
Council
6:30 pm
Esther Bible
Study 7 pm
9
OFFICE
CLOSED
Youth
Campout
on Lawn
6 pm
Synod
Assembly
10
Synod
Assembly
11
Hope Avenue 7 am
Worship at 9 am
Women of SSLC serving coffee
and rolls after worship
12 13
Men’s Bible
Study 10 am
Building &
Grounds Meet
6:30 pm
14
Priscilla Bible
Study 9 am
Youth-Random
Acts of
Kindness
6:30 pm
15
16
OFFICE
CLOSED
17
Becker Freedom
Days parade
11 am
18
Worship at 9 am
Youth/Family Rox Baseball
Game 4:05 pm
19
20
Men’s Bible
Study 10 am
21
Youth-Bored
Games 6:30 pm
22
23
OFFICE
CLOSED
24
25
Worship at 9 am
NOISY OFFERING-Eagle’s
Healing Nest
26
OFFICE
CLOSED
27
Men’s Bible
Study 10 am
28
Youth-9 square
in the Air
6:30 pm
29 30
OFFICE
CLOSED
Mission
Trip
Leaves
South Santiago Lutheran Church 14675 - 37th Street Clear Lake, MN 55319
Pastor Mike Pancoast
Phone: 763-662-2048 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sslcmn.org
“Teaching the Word, Reaching the World”
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Worship Sundays at 8 am and 10:30 am
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Holy Communion offered every Sunday/Wednesday
Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
We are a congregation whose core values seek changed lives
through the power of the Holy Spirit by forming
and sustaining life-long personal faith in God through Christ
Jesus. We practice this by engaging in cross-
generational ministry and radical hospitality as it is
revealed by God’s Word. We do this by connecting with our
congregation, the community and the world.
Take 10" with your Family
"Take Ten" stands for taking just 10 minutes every
day to connect with your family and talk about
faith.
Here's what to do...
1. High's and Low's- Everyone takes a turn
sharing one low and one high for the day.
2. Scripture/Bible Story/Faith Story- Read a Bible story from a Bible
Storybook or any Bible depending on the age of your children. Or,
you may choose to read a favorite scripture passage or the passage
connected with this week's worship experience. Or, share a story of
your faith journey with your children.
3. Prayer- Take turns leading/offering a prayer each day. Or, use a
prayer that has been passed down from your family.
4. Blessing- Invite everyone to make the sign of the cross on the
forehead of everyone whom you are gathered with and offer a
simple blessing. It could be the same blessing every day or you can
take turns creating the blessing of the day. One example- "May God
bless you and keep you."
You may have seen a
couple of stations in the
entry way to church on
Sunday morning. We are
inviting families to take a
pocket cross, or a
military soldier and keep
them close to remind you
to pray for those around us. We invite and
encourage you to find news ways to add
prayer to part of your daily routine and
make faith a part of
your home. This is an
easy reminder to
pray for those serving
in the military and
to pray for those
around us
throughout our day.
NEWEST WAYS TO CONNECT WITH YOUR FAITH