GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF

OUR SAVIOR AND LORD, JESUS

CHRIST!

We Christ ians bel ieve in the God whose

love is stronger than death. We trust that

through the death and resurrection of Jesus

Christ , our many sins are taken away and

newness of l ife is possible. We profess that

the world is being made new by the ever -

present Holy Spiri t . We gather each week

to hear the holy story and share the divine

meal. We are a people of hope!

But into every one of our l ives comes doubt

and chal lenge. God is holy – yes! But we

are sinful. We sin against God and one

another with our thoughts, words, and

deeds. We do things we should not do. We

leave things undone that we should have

done. We break our relationships with

others for our own selfish gain. The laws of

our land that we have written ascribe more

consequences to some of our fai l ings than

others: murder is worse than

steal ing. Speeding might get

you a ticket , but drunk

driving could put you behind

bars for a while. But in the

eyes of God and of the church, “all have

sinned and fal len short of the glory of

God.” (Romans 3:23) We sin because of our

deep seeded desires, because of the lure of

the world, and because of the devil . Al l

three of these causes of sin te l l us fa lse

promises, and we bel ieve them. And then

we respond. All of us.

The role of fa ith and the community of

believers is to remind us that God’s

promises are true and trustworthy even

when we fal l short . However terr ible our

sins may be, they cannot diminish God’s

love for us. In fact , God’s love made known

through Jesus Christ is al l about moving

beyond sin and repair ing relationships. “So

if anyone is in Christ, there is a new

creation: everything old has passed away;

see, everything has become new! All this is

from God, who reconciled us to himself

through Christ, and has given us the

ministry of reconcil ia tion.” (2 Corinthians

5:17-18)

In this congregation, we have supported

one another through our trials, forgiven

each other when we fai l , and have repaired

relat ionships that once were broken. It is

our duty and our joy to continue this

reconcil iation, in our own

lives and with the world

around us. We can never go

back to “the way things

were” but we always hold out

hope that we can move forward to the way

things can be. Each time we pray “your

kingdom come; your wil l be done on earth

as in heaven” we are hopeful that God is

making the world r ight. On our own we are

We welcome EVERYONE! July 2019

UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PROCTOR

FROM YOUR PASTOR

POWER IN PRAYER

sinful; together we can encourage one

another through the power of the Holy

Spirit . God’s love is made known here, and

that is good news!

Peace+ Pastor Kowitz

Worship Leaders for July Volunteer Church Cleaners

JULY 7th:

8:15 Ushers: Joe & Barb Omundson

10:00 a.m.:

Assisting Minister: Jim Kmecik

Reader: Jan Anderson

Ushers: Jan Anderson & Susie

Johnson

Greeters: Marilyn Lee & Audrey

Johanson

Acolyte: Carter Kowitz

Counters: Victor & Mandi Murray

Council Person of the Week:

Jim Kmecik

JULY 14th:

8:15 Usher: Harold Mead

10:00 a.m.:

Assisting Minister: Amelie Lindberg-

Livingston

Reader: Claudia Gannucci

Ushers: Jan Lockwood & Marge Lind

Greeter: Jan Bakke

Acolyte: Dan Saarela

Counters: Marge Lind & Janet

Lockwood

Council Person of the Week:

Claudia Gannucci

Jul. 1 – 6 Dan & Linda Rohweder Jul. 8 – 13 Jeff & Sheryl Romano Jul. 15 – 20 Dan Saarela & Harold Mead Jul. 22 – 27 Krista & Jason Leach Jul 29 – Aug. 3 Dan Morin & Family

JULY 21st:

8:15 Usher: Jan Anderson

10:00 a.m.:

Assisting Minister: Bea Kitto

Reader: Dennis Palm

Ushers: Al & Austin Carlson

Greeter: Alice Rohweder

Acolyte: Allana Carlson

Counters: Linda Rohweder &

Claudia Gannucci

Council Person of the Week:

Alice Rohweder

JULY 28th:

8:15 Usher: Kristin Rudd

10:00 a.m.:

Assisting Minister: Jordan Schwarz

Reader: Rachel Johnson

Ushers: Joan Thompson & Jo Anne

Schwerm

Greeters: Needed

Acolyte: Jan Anderson

Counters: Betty Merling

Council Person of the Week:

Kristin Rudd

ALTAR GUILD LEADERS:

Shari Lutzka and Karen Nolin

THANK YOU!

All prayer requests can be called to Jan Bakke 628-1211 or

submitted online: proctorlutheran.org/prayer

All requests are important and we welcome any of your concerns.

HOMEBOUND VISITS

Are you no longer able to attend church? Would you like a

visitor from your church family? Please contact the church

office at 624-4255 on weekday mornings. Someone from the

Fellowship Committee would be happy to visit you periodically.

Even though you are not able to come to church, we want you

to know that we care about you.

CHICKEN DINNER

DONATIONS

. Please sign up on the sheets on

the table in the narthex to donate

food or cash and to help prepare

food, serve or clean up.

ONLINE GIVING

Keep God at the top of your

giving list!

To find more details about it,

please visit

proctorlutheran.org/giving

Download the app for your

phone. Search:

“GivePlus Church”

JULY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

WARMEST BIRTHDAY WISHES TO YOU!

17 Jake Lockwood, Linda Southerton

18 Bill Berglund

19 Neoma Stahl

20 Jack Peterson, Robert Cook

22 Allison Johnson

26 Debra Gregorich

27 Haley Johnson

30 Jodi Roth

2 Kylie Olson, Olivia Grace Scherber

3 Arvilla Johnson

4 Emerson Stahl

6 Larry Tribby, Lindsey Scherber,

Jade Kmecik

8 Cecile Rasmussen, Thomas Olson

9 Esther Miller, Edith Anderson

14 Chris Pasek, Kris Thoreson

15 Marge Lind

THANK YOU!

Once again, Doug & Mary Jackson of

D & M Lawn Care Services will freely give their

time and donate lawn services to United

Lutheran. If you are looking to hire someone,

please keep them in mind.

D & M Lawn Care, 393-6579

UNITED LUTHERAN’S BOOK CLUB

Join us on

Sat., SEPT. 14 th

9:30 A.m. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

by J.K. Rowling

One Book Northland 2019

Book - the One Book

project has brought

Northland communities

together to celebrate

reading.

Harry Potter has never even heard of

Hogwar ts when the letters star t dropping on

the doormat at number four, Privet Drive.

Addressed in g reen ink on yel lowish

parchment with a purple seal , they are

swiftly confiscated by his g risly aunt and

uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh bir thday, a

great beetle -eyed giant of a man cal led

Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some

astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard,

and he has a place at Hogwarts School of

Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible

adventure is about to begin!

Please join us in September as we wil l not

be meeting during the summer months.

MEN OF ACT

COMMUNITY PICNIC

July 18th 4:30-7:30 p.m.

St. Rose Catholic Church

Join in the fun. The men of Area

Churches Together wil l cook brats,

hamburgers & hot dogs. There wil l be

side dishes, root beer floats and more!

There wil l be bouncy houses for the

children. Our Proctor Police and

Firemen wil l be there.

There wil l be rides for handicapped in

golf carts from the parking lot to the

picnic area.

Come and enjoy!

SUMMER HELP

YOU ARE NEEDED to help

serve coffee during the shared

fellowship at 9 a.m. Sign up with a

friend. All you have to do is bring

a treat to share. Coffee and Kool-

Aid are provided. Check the

clipboard on the table in the

narthex and pick your Sunday(s).

Day Camp 2019 At United Lutheran Church of Proctor

August 5 -9, 2019

9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The program is designed for children who have completed kindergarten

through fifth grade. Friends are welcome and older youth are needed as

helpers/counselors. A bag lunch will be provided free of charge Monday

through Thursday.

Day Camp is from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00

am to noon on Friday. Families are invited to a closing program on Friday at

11:30.

If you have questions about Day Camp contact Rachel Johnson 390-5586 or

the church office at 624-4255.

Register online now by visiting the "United Lutheran Church of Proctor"

Facebook page or picking up a form in the church office. A Completed

Registration/Health forms must be filled out and turned in by the first

day of Day Camp. Copies of the health form as well as more camp

information will be e-mailed to families closer to the start of camp or you

can pick one up at church.

Day Camp is free of charge, but we do ask that you support this wonderful

week of ministry with some kind of donation. This could be an hour or two

of your time one afternoon to help with activities, bringing food for a snack,

providing other supplies, a small cash donation would be great too. There will

be a sign up with the needed items by mid-July.

Home Congregation ________________________

UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PROCTOR DAY CAMP

CAMPER REGISTRATION AND HEALTH HISTORY (Required for participation)

Camper Name Male Female

Address Birth Date Grade completed

City, State, Zip Home Phone

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone

Emergency Contact Emergency Phone

Health Insurance Co. Policy No.

IMMUNIZATIONS (Give dates) DPT Series Polio Immunization Tetanus Booster Hepatitis B Haemophilus MMR (Measles,Mumps ___________ influenzae b (Hib) Rubella) ALLERGIES (Please check and describe reactions in space provided) Hay Fever Insect Stings Penicillin Poison Ivy Specific Foods: Other: Reactions: MEDICATIONS (List all medications currently in use) LIST any illness, chronic condition, or physical consideration the camper has that may affect camp life: OTHER suggestions that may help us to make your camper’s week more comfortable or enjoyable (fears, anxieties, etc.): I hereby enroll and give permission for my child to participate in the planned activities of Day Camp. I acknowledge the health of my child to be ready for camp. In the event I cannot be reached in an EMERGENCY, I hereby give my permission to the physician selected by the Day Camp Leader or Congregational Day Camp Coordinator to secure any medical or emergency treatment deemed necessary. ____________________ Parent or Guardian’s Signature Date

2019 BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SATURDAY JULY 27TH 1-7PM

Join us for a day of great music, great food, and great family

fun in God’s great northwoods. The day also includes a si lent

and l ive auction, raffle drawing, and a Church Basket

Challenge raff le.

Proceeds from the day go

to support the ministries

of Camp Hiawatha and

Camp Vermilion.

BLUEGRASS RAFFLE

PRIZES

1st Prize: 1400 Lund Fury W/30 HP Mercury Tiller and Trailer ($15,000 Retail Value)

2nd Prize: Super One Foods Gift Cards ($1,000 Value)

3rd Prize: $500 Cash Prize

Raffle tickets are $10 each. Drawing will

take place at 6:15 pm on July 27 th at Camp

Vermilion during the festival.

Need not be present to win. Must be 18

years or older to win a prize.

If you would like to help by selling raffle

tickets in your congregation call the VLM

office at 218-666-5465.

CAMP VERMILION’S 60TH

Celebrate Camp Vermilion turning 60

throughout the weekend of the Bluegrass

Festival .

Housing is available on a f irst come/ first

served basis. Contact the VLM office for

cost and avai labil ity.

On Sunday July 28th at 11am enjoy a special

worship service that celebrates Camp

Vermilion.

www.VLMcamps.org | vlm@vlmcamps.org | 800-331-5148 | 218-666-5465

Camp Hiawath, 36944 Camp Hiawatha Road, Deer River, MN

Camp Vermilion, 2555 Vermilion Camp Road, Cook, MN

WANTED:

Donations to include

in our Garden them

Challenge Basket for

the VLM Bluegrass fest ival ! Please place

donations in the bin near the nursery !

NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA SYNOD ASSEMBLY 2019 Just Peace – Accompaniment: Doing God’s Mission Together

Overall theme: Leadership and Congregational Vitality

The word “Synod” means “We walk together in the Glory of

God.”

South Andhra Lutheran Church in India delegates shared their

stories of faith. We were especially moved by the personal story

of Rev. Veronica Angela and her struggles as a woman in a

society where women are treated as property.

Attended the following two workshops:

1. Living into a Multicultural Church by the Rev. Albert Starr

a. Clear the rubble before you can build anew

b. Every challenge brings opportunity

c. Knowing, Loving, Serving

2. Music – A Language That Speaks Volumes by the ELCA

Glocal Teaching Musicians – learned how to sing songs

from four different continents of the world.

Potential Opportunities to be explored:

Partner with other churches

Partner with other organizations

Other notes of interest:

New Bishop call has started. Warm parting words given by

Bishop Aitken who is in his last year of 12.

Keep informed here: http://www.nemnsynod.org/2020-

bishops-election.html

Save the date for March 14, 2020 at Grace Lutheran –

meet the Bishop candidates.

Next year’s assembly is May 1-3 in Duluth.

Resolutions Voted In and Approved: Full details found on http://www.nemnsynod.org/synod-

assembly-2019-resources.html

#19-1: Migrants at the United States-Mexican Border – that

the Immigration, Refugee, and Asylum Seekers

Committee draft a letter urging the President of the

Did You Know?

Minnesota is made up of 5

Synods

NE MN Synod has 137

Congregations

The ELCA has almost 10,000

congregations and 65

synods. It also consists of the

following Ethnic Specific

Ministries

o 255 Congregations

report a collective 49,000

people of African descent

o American Indian and

Alaska Natives

o Arab and Middle

Eastern

o Asian and Pacific

Islander covers 13 ethnic

groups and cultures

totaling 105 congregations

Total Money raised during

the assembly:

o Quilts $9545, United

quilt earned $120

o Marketplace earned

$4,647.50

o Disaster relief $6558

o Offering plates were

also collected for

Seminarian Debt Relief and

Scholarships.

The word “Synod” means

NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA SYNOD ASSEMBLY 2019 Just Peace – Accompaniment: Doing God’s Mission Together

United States and the United States Senators and Representatives from Minnesota to

encourage policies that welcome migrants and that our synod Bishop share this resolution, the

drafted letter and a statement from the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service dated

February 5, 2019 with the congregations of this synod for study and action.

#19-2: Companion Synod Support – that the Northeastern Minnesota Synod, beginning in its

2021 Synod Budget and beyond, commit to long-term assistance in funding of the Companion

Synod relationships as a reflection of our synod-wide support of our global companions and

that congregations also be encouraged to add a Companion Synod Support line item to

congregational budgets, WELCA budgets and/or global mission committee budgets and that

all congregations be encouraged to deepen accompaniment with our Companion Synods

through prayer, available speakers, visits from our global partners, bulletin inserts, Online

reflections, and other learning opportunities.

#19-3: Opposing Conversion Therapy – that the Northeastern Minnesota Synod condemn the

ineffectual, harmful, and dishonest practice known as “conversion therapy” and support

measures intended to prohibit the practice and protect children and vulnerable adults from its

practice and that the Northeastern Minnesota Synod call upon its congregations and

members to also oppose the practice of “conversion therapy” and that the Northeastern

Minnesota Synod in Assembly urge its bishop (or designee) to make the synod’s position on this

matter known throughout the synod and to the public at large.

#19-4: A Commitment toward Gender Justice: Call to Repentance - that the Northeastern

Minnesota Synod respectfully call upon our bishop to issue a public statement recognizing and

repenting of the immeasurable harm done to the LGBTQ Community by the teaching of the

Christian Church on the subject of human gender identity and orientation and that the NEMN

Synod of the ELCA formally repent of that damage and sincerely seek to make amends with

the LGBTQ community through intentional study and dialogue with them and that the

Northeastern Minnesota Synod encourage congregations to use ELCA resources such as

“Talking Together as Christians Through Tough Social Issues” and our “Social Statements on

Human Sexuality” and to invite LGBTQ persons into their congregations to share their stories in

an effort to have faithful, respectful, and caring conversations exploring the history of abuse

the LGBTQ community has suffered from the Church and to explore ways we can grow toward

walking together in love as children of God and that we offer our full support and prayers to

the current Synod Task Force which is currently examining these LGBTQ issues in the NEMN

Synod.

We ended with prayer, “Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but

only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Respectfully Submitted,

Claudia Gannucci and Chris Pasek

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WELCOME TO OUR

VISITORS

You will be welcomed at each of the following:

Chapel Service at 8:15 a.m. (Word of God and Holy Communion, with an abridged liturgy)

Shared Fellowship at 9 a.m. – stay after the chapel service or come early before the 2nd worship service to share coffee and fellowship

Worship Service at 10 a.m. (Full liturgy plus other celebrations like baptisms, new members, choir)

Within this newsletter are the various events hosted

by our church in the coming weeks. You are invited

to all and we look forward to seeing you.

UNITED LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF PROCTOR

www.proctorlutheran.org

office phone: 218-624-4255

Pr. Kowitz’ cell: 218-240-1660

office@proctorlutheran.org

pastor@proctorlutheran.org

council@proctorlutheran.org

Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/proctorlutheran

We welcome EVERYONE!

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