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408 Ninth Street NW

Mandan, ND 58554

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Phone: 701-663-3594

Fax: 701-663-6217

E-mail: jackie@firstlutheranofmandan.org

Building Faith and

Transforming Lives

in Christ.

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Happy

Easter from

the staff at

First

Lutheran

Church!

www.firstlutheranofmandan.org

We’re on the web!

Council E-mail:

cc@firstlutheranofmandan.org

In September’s newsletter entitled “Full of Change”, I

wrote about transition. The changing seasons, the new HVAC

system, and the laments of what could have been. Since last

June, I have seen a lot of change, and since the September

newsletter I have experienced a lot of personal change. William

started preschool, I had an emergency appendectomy, and then

I found out we were expecting our second child at the end of

August. Not to mention it finally feels like spring! Hallelujah!

One of the toughest transitions is yet to come – Pastor

Lee’s retirement. I have to confess I have a mix of emotions. I

am excited for Pastor Lee as he begins the next chapter of his

story. Pastor Lee has taught me so much about what it means

to be a “pastor” - to listen and care for individuals and the

congregation. I truly believe that listening to him preach has

made me a better preacher. I feel blessed to have worked with

him. Yet, I am grieving the loss of a colleague who has offered

so much to the larger church and this congregation, a colleague

who’s passion, love, and insight will no longer be a part of First

Lutheran.

Despite my grief at what we are losing, I look to the

future with hope. Just read these words from Jeremiah 29:11,

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD,

plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with

hope.” We are all a mix of emotions – joy, excitement, sadness,

and grief. Yet, God is at work in Pastor Lee’s life, just as God is

at work in your life and in our congregation; working to bring

about a future of hope.

There will be a ‘farewell potluck’ for Pastor Lee on

Sunday, April 28th at 11:45A.M. in the Fellowship Hall. Please

come and bring a side. Church Council will provide the main

dish. Let us share God’s hope with Pastor Lee, even as we

anticipate the future.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Chris

April 2019

Administrative Pastor

Rev. Lee Herberg

663-3594

Associate Pastor

Rev. Christina Martin

663-3594

Administrative Assistant &

Coordinator of Lay

Ministries

Jackie Schulz

663-3594

Sunday School Ministry

Coordinator

Kama Hoovestol

663-3594 (o)

Custodians

Ron & Mavis Watson

Financial Administration

Jennifer Scheet

First Lutheran Is A Mission

Partner with Camp of the

Cross Ministries

First Lutheran

Staff

First Lutheran Church

April Newsletter

mailto:cc@firstlutheranofmandan.org

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11th Annual Theology on the Prairie Lecture Series

with Keynote Presenter: Rev. Dr. Rick Carlson

Where: Camp of the Cross Ministries ~ Garrison, ND

When: April 28th-30th

Time: Sunday 5:00 P.M. (includes supper at 6:00 P.M.) to Tuesday Noon (following brunch).

To register please call Camp of the Cross at 701-337-2246 by April 15th!

A Word from the Mission Endowment Committee…

Lent provides an opportunity to strengthen our devotion to God. Perhaps this is the time to make a planned gift to our endowment which will strengthen our congregation’s future and keep ministry faith alive for generations to come. Contact one of the First Lutheran Mission Endowment Committee Members: Kristi Entzi (400-6900), Michelle Radke (400-9687), Heather Heinle (226-4956), Terry Bohn (471-7725), or Dave Anderson (400-5081) or call the church office for more information on how you can contribute (663-3594).

Palm Sunday, April 14th

8:30 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.

Maundy Thursday, April 18th

7:00 P.M. Worship with Holy

Communion

Good Friday, April 19th

7:00 P.M. Tenebrae Service

Note: No Wednesday Evening

Service on April 17th

Easter Sunday, April 21st

7:00 A.M. - Sunrise Service

(led by the youth)

9:00 A.M. - Traditional Easter

Festival Service

11:00 A.M. - Contemporary Easter

Festival Service

Easter Breakfast

8:00-9:00 A.M.

The youth will be serving egg bake, fruit,

coffee & juice for a free will offering.

Please join us!

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Mark Your

Calendar…

3rd: 7pm - Confirmation -

Large Group

4th: LAF - Sloppy Joes

10th: 7pm - Confirmation -

Large Group

11th: LAF - Sandwiches

17th: No Confirmation

18th: LAF - Nachos

24th: 7pm - Confirmation

Large Group

25th: LAF - Mac & Cheese

Our youth are available and happy to “egg” the house of your choice. Each plastic egg is filled with one small toy and one piece of peanut free candy! Every order also contains a golden egg with a special surprise in side. Your eggs will be delivered the night before Easter. So on Easter morning the house of your choice will awake with a fun surprise on their lawn.

40 eggs are just $20, 80 eggs are just $40. Larger orders are available-please contact Pastor Chris.

All profits go to our First Lutheran Youth going on the mission trip. Please turn in your orders no later than April 14!

We would love to have you join us!

Sunday, April 21st

8:00-9:00 A.M.

The youth will be serving egg

bake, fruit, coffee & juice for a

free will offering.

What: Bake Sale for Camp

Scholarships

When: Sunday, April 14th

Come and get your Easter

goodies and help our youth go

to Bible camp this summer!

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Sunday ~

8:30 am ~ Traditional

10:45 am ~ Contemporary

9:30 am ~ Coffee

9:30 am ~ Church School

Wednesday ~

6:00 pm ~ Transitional

6:00 pm ~ Church School

7:00 pm ~ Confirmation

Worship Schedule

Special Thanks

Thank you to all the greeters, ushers, communion servers,

readers, communion set-up, coffee hour workers, and to all

who have supplied goodies for the last month. Your help is

greatly appreciated!

Baptisms:

March 3 Kase Anthony Seeman

March 24 Christian Xavier Jordan

March 24 Presley Ella Ramsdell

Weddings:

March 12 David Haberstroh & Laura Gerhart

Funerals:

March 12 Michael Groce

March 26 Scott Heinert

Memorial Fund

Pastoral Acts

In memory of Lloyd Keidel given by Cathy Sommer.

Deadline for

articles for the May

Newsletter will be

April 17th.

April ~ Mission of the Month Weekend Meals for Mandan Kids

Items needed are Chap Stick, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Fruit

Cups, Canned Fruit, Granola Bars, Cereal, Pudding

Cups, Applesauce, Chef Boyardee', Mac & Cheese, Soups,

Hamburger Helper, Spaghetti Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce,

Pop Tarts, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Rice A Roni, Pasta

Roni, Pork and Beans, Baked Beans, Pancake Mix-no

eggs required such as Krusteaz Brand, Syrup, Canned

Tuna, Chicken, Ham.

NO GLASS JARS PLEASE!

You may put your items in the boxes in the Narthex.

Thank you!

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First Lutheran of Mandan – Church Council Minutes

February 21, 2019

Members Present: Pastor Lee Herberg, Pastor Christina Martin, Kevin Fishbeck, Wayne Friesz,

Mike Hatzenbuhler, Carol Nitschke, Ron Webb, Tony Michlitsch, Jeff Bradford

Devotions presented by Pastor Christina Martin

Approval of Agenda

Moved: Kevin Fishbeck, Second: Jeff Bradford Motion: Passed

Approval of Minutes from December 20, 2018, January 08, 2019, January 18, 2019 meetings

Moved: Kevin Fishbeck, Second: Mike Hatzenbuhler Motion: Passed

Financial Report

• January Income: $37,900 • January Expenses: $40,871 • Cash on Hand: $159,008.77

Unfinished Business

• Ceiling fans in sanctuary update:

No Update

• Education / Youth Support Staff Position

Youth Team, President, Accountant to meet with Kama on February 25 to discuss

job requirements, pay and responsibilities

• Sanctuary Choir Director

There has been a qualified applicant and discussions have started.

• Nominating Committee for Council