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Holden Highlights

2017 Fall Retreat: Sisters ReNew

Together

Holden Lutheran Parish

N3388 State Road 152

Wautoma WI 54982

(Mount Morris Holden N3388 State Road 152

Wautoma, WI 54982) (mailing addy for both)

(West Holden (physical address) N4256 County Road MM

Wautoma, WI 54982)

A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in

America - East Central Synod of Wisconsin Pastor: Barb Girod (CELL PHONE: 715-891-2193) Office Administrator: Roni Troen Office Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M. Church phone: 920-787-3187 Website: www.holdenlutheranparish.org Email: [email protected].

Pastor’s E-mail: [email protected]

Holden Lutheran Parish Mission Statement

As past and present partners in the Gospel, Mt. Morris Holden and West Holden members serve the community

by giving of ourselves, proclaiming the good news of God’s love and salvation through Jesus Christ, and inviting

and challenging all to join us in the mission to worship, witness and outreach.

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MOUNT MORRIS HOLDEN AND WEST HOLDEN LUTHERAN CHURCHES, WAUTOMA, WISCONSIN

will change

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The Churches are

at Imago Dei Bible Camp,

Clintonville, WI, on

September 22-23, 2017.

September 3rd WH 8:30 MM 10:30

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CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS

The Holden Parish Bulletins

Information to be included in the weekly Sunday bulletin should be submitted to the office by Tuesday noon. This will provide adequate time to clarify/confirm the information and properly format and include them in the bulletin.

Do we have your e-mail address?

The “Holden Highlights” Newsletter Holden Highlights is a monthly publication for members and friends of Holden Lutheran Parish. Newsletter will be sent via e-mail to those that are “online”. If you don’t have e-mail, cop-ies of the newsletter will be available at the churches so they may be picked up. Arrangements will be made for delivery of newsletters to those that don’t have e-mail and cannot pick up their copy.

Change of address or articles may be submitted until the 15th of each month for publication the next month. Please e-mail inquiries or articles to [email protected] or mail to : Holden Lutheran Parish, N3388 State Road 152, Wautoma, WI 54982

West Holden

Gary Thompson President 622-3370

Kathy Norlin Secretary 622-5012

Gloria Moore Treasurer 920-295-2574

Laura Araiza Deacon 647-0868

John Jenks Fin. Sec. 622-3152

Pam Paugels Deacon 787-5323

Mt. Morris

John Jarvis President 572-0029

Mary Stepanek Secretary 787-3326

Lars Anderson Treasurer 920-765-4114

Wayne Anderson Fin. Sec. 920-765-1086

Steven Smith Deacon 715-460-0748

Fran Perry Building & Grounds 920-566-0601

Val Jarvis Deacon 787-1399

Bonnie Starkweather WELCA Rep. 787-3803


Parish Office Hours Mon.-Thur. 9:00-2:00

Contact Information

Parish office phone 920-787-3187 (Roni Troen—Office Administrator.)

Pastor Barb Girod

CELL PHONE 715-891-2193

E-MAIL [email protected]

Website: www.holdenlutheranparish.org

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“Even before a word is on my tongue, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether.”

Psalm 139:4 “If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even

there thy hand shall lead me, and they right hand shall hold me.” Psalm 139:19

“Even the hairs on your head are numbered.” Matthew 10:30

I happened to pick up and glance through one of my prayer journals this morning. The first entry was dated September 15, 2004. I didn’t recognize the name nor did I remem-ber the situation. It may have been a person from the Northern Great Lakes Synod prayer page. She may have been a person from the community. I don’t recall. I went through the pages. Reading the names and the prayer concerns. I read the prayers of thanksgiving. Again, many were stories I couldn’t remember. The names in that jour-nal referenced the stories of countless people. There were stories of joy and stories of heartache. Stories of lives that have ended and stories of lives that have unfolded in ways unknown to me. One thing that came to mind as I reflected on the names in that journal is that our lives touch and are touched by so many people if even for the briefest of moments. My mind swirls with the memories of those I’ve known throughout the school years. Then, I can add those I’ve met being out and about in the world- parades and carnivals and fire-work displays. Add to that those I met as my family vacationed in North Dakota, or on our houseboat vacation in northern Minnesota or when we travelled to Illinois. Add to that all those I have met throughout my years of ministry. The list of places I’ve been and situations I’ve been in are countless. It’s no wonder I can’t remember everyone I’ve meet nor can I remember their stories. What about you? Who are the people that have touched your life- even for the briefest of moments? Whose stories have you heard? Who have you cried with? Who have you celebrated with? Even as you try to recall the names and faces of the people you have encountered throughout your life, you will not be able to remember them all. What stood out the most, however, is that there is One who does remember all these names and all these stories. There is one who remembers every prayer- spoken and unspoken. There is one who recalls every tear and every burst of laughter. God knows and remembers it all. Isn’t it amazing? It is beyond our comprehension. So, in these moments of remembrance and awe- I stop, to cherish the memories and to worship the One who has been there in and through it all. I give thanks to God who remembers us and knows us right well. Blessings on your journey,

Pastor Barb

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MM will NOT be having a rummage sale

this year. Please keep saving things for

2018!!!!

WORLD HUNGER DONATIONS…….

Mount Morris WELCA is happy to

announce, that to date….we have collected a total of $526 for World Hunger.

Thank you for helping others.

WELCA

4TH SATURDAY

COMMUNITY MEAL

August 26th “Last Saturday” meal will be held at

St. Marks—Redgranite. 11:30-1:00

THIS MEAL IS FOR EVERYONE—THOSE IN NEED OF A

MEAL AND THOSE WANTING SOME FELLOWSHIP AND

NEW FRIENDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE MEAL. ALL ARE WEL-

COME.

2017 Fall Retreat: Sisters ReNew

Together – II Corinthians 5:17

by Phyllis Christie

The East Central Synodical Women’s (ESCW) annual Fall Retreat will meet

at Imago Dei Bible Camp, Clintonville, WI, on

September 22-23, 2017.

During this 500th anniversary of the nailing of the 95 the-ses on the church door by Martin Luther, we will feature Pastor Don Behrendt from Peace Lutheran, Kunesh, WI, who will also lead our worship service on Saturday. Amanda Smagacz, a representative from LSS Transi-tions, will be with us to bring their program’s mission and purpose. She will also be able to take all of the personal hygiene items we collect back with her, so please remember to bring them to camp with you.

ReFresh: a lighthearted look at the “Personal Side of Martin Luther” brought to us by Pastor Don followed by Reformation Jeopardy. (Watch for clues in the Open Door.)

ReJoice: music, led by Jayne Zuleger, Shawano Conference Rep.

ReNew: with Bible studies based on the Triennial devotions.

ReCharge: by kayaking, light exercise, or medita-tion in the outdoor labyrinth.

ReStore: bring women’s personal hygiene products for LSS Transitions Program.*

RePurpose: bring new or slightly used items for the Silent Auction.

ReKindle: meet friends from previous retreats and make new friends.

ReVive: your spirit in worship; your heart in fellow-ship; your mind in relaxation.

*Personal hygiene items for LSS Transitions include the large size for each of the following: shampoo, condition-er, gel/mousse, toothpaste, and hand/body lotion, a large toothed comb, individually wrapped toothbrush, small hand towel, washcloth, floss, and a bath sized bar of soap.

The silent auction is a perennial favorite whether you bring items to donate or just want to shop! Remember to bring cash or your checkbook since we cannot take credit cards.

ReMember to ReServe the ReTreat dates. ReCruit your friends, ReMind your unit to advertise the event. See you in September at the Fall ReTreat.

PLEASE HAVE REGISTRATIONS (ON NEXT PAGE)TO PAT HASSMANN BY SEPT. 10th

I just wanted to express my deep appreciation to all

who contributed in some way, big or small, to make

this year’s ice cream social a success. I couldn’t have

done it without you!

Many Thanks…...Linda Perry

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Turn your registrations in to Pat Hassmann by Sunday, Sept. 10.

The East Central Synodical Women’s (ESCW) annual Fall Retreat will meet

at Imago Dei Bible Camp, Clintonville, WI, on September 22-23, 2017.

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MT. MORRIS WELCA—BIBLE STUDY

The group’s Bible Study is from the Gather

Magazine. A leader guide will be included in

the magazine. The cost of one year/10 issues is

$19.95. You can order on-line at

www.gathermagazine.org or get more infor-

mation there.

Fall 2017: The Apostles' Creed In “The Apostles’ Creed,” Bible study author Julia Sey-mour, pastor at Lutheran Church of Hope, Anchorage, Alaska, writes: “Beyond preferences or evenly deeply held convictions, the theological underpinnings of a reli-gious community are the structure for teaching, preach-ing and action. For our life of faith together, creeds are more than just words, they are vessels for carrying one another through doubt, joy, and sorrow.”

Session titles are:

Session 1: I believe in God… THUR. SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The Apostles' Creed is one of the oldest unifying symbols of Christianity. Groups of early Christians needed a tool for teaching and evangelism that explained the basics of the faith. The Apostles’ Creed shaped their baptismal training, blessing in dying and how communities of faith defined themselves in faithful union. The creed has three parts or articles. The first article talks about God, the Holy Creator and Parent of all things. We’ll explore what the Apostles’ Creed says about God—and what it leaves undefined—as well as how this stirs our holy im-agination. Session 2: I believe in Jesus Christ… THUR. OCTOBER 5, 2017

In Scripture, Jesus is called the Messiah, the Son of God, a teacher, a healer, the pioneer of our faith, the rock of our salvation, Son of Man and other titles. In the Apostles' Creed, Jesus' life and ministry is briefly summed up. Jesus is described as God’s only Son and our Lord—one who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born by the Virgin, who suffered under Pilate, who was crucified, died and was buried. The creed is a definition of the work of the Father, Son and Spirit, yet there is also full-ness to being followers in the Way of Christ that is not described in the creed. Why is the description of Jesus, the mediator of our salvation, so spare? How have the words of the creed drawn a circle around acceptable beliefs regarding Jesus?

NOVEMBER 11 (SATURDAY) (No Bible Study this month) General WELCA Meeting—Election of Officers 1:30 PM

Session 3: I believe in the Holy Spirit…. THUR. DECEMBER 7, 2017 In the Trinity, the Holy Spirit is revealed not through characterization, but through the power of the Spir-it in action. How do we understand the communion of saints, forgiveness, resurrection, the church and all that will be, as the revelatory work of the Holy Spirit? As part of the Trinity, the Spirit carries the same weight as the Father and the Son, yet many of us are drawn to one part of the Trinity more than others. How can we use the creed to perceive and honor the Spirit and the Spirit's work?

Our Bible Study is on the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 pm in the church basement. (PRAY...ERS AT 1:00) You are all invited to join us for a great year of studying His Word. Any ques-tions, call Pat Hassmann 787-5484 or the church office...787-3187 Call the church if you need copies of the Bible Studies.

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WEST HOLDEN & MT. MORRIS HOLDEN LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF KIT ITEMS NEEDED FOR 2017 PERSONAL CARE KIT: (FOR EACH KIT)

One light-weight bath size towel (between 20”x40” & 52”x27”), dark color Two bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz. each) of soap, any brand, in original wrapping (or three 3 oz. bars of soap) One sturdy comb One metal nail clippers (attached file optional) One adult-size toothbrush BABY CARE KIT (USED TO BE LAYETTES): (FOR EACH KIT) Two light-weight cotton t-shirts Two long or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers (without feet); rompers or top/pants. Sets can be used. Two receiving blankets, medium-weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted or knitted with lightweight yarn, up to 52” square Four cloth diapers, flat fold preferred One jacket, sweater or sweatshirt with a hood, or include a baby cap Two pairs of socks One hand towel, dark color Two bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz. each) of gentle soap in original wrapping Two diaper pins or large safety pins These items should be new or can be gently used, clean (no stains or tears). Sizes 6 to 24 months may be used. Sweaters may be knitted or crocheted from leftover yarn or made from heavy double knits or fleece. Preferred styles have buttons or ties down the front. SCHOOL KIT: (FOR EACH KIT) Four 70-sheet notebooks of wide or college-ruled paper approximately 8”x 10 1/2” (No loose-leaf paper) One 30-centimeter ruler or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other One pencil sharpener One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well) Five # 2 pencils with erasers (unsharpened) Five black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink) One box of 16 or 24 crayons One 2 ½” eraser

This is what is needed per kit. Watch for sales. Kits will be assembled and shipped in October. Please place all dona-tions in the basket located In the narthex.

One Sunday in a Midwest city a young child was "acting up" during the morning worship hour. The parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle. Finally the father picked the little fellow up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just before reaching the safety of the foyer the little one called loudly to the congregation, "Pray for me! Pray for me!"

During the minister's prayer one Sunday, there was a loud whistle from one of the back pews. Gary's mother was horrified. She pinched him into silence, and after church, asked: "Gary, whatever made you do such a thing?" Gary answered soberly: "I asked God to teach me to whistle... And He just then did!"

A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5 and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a mor-al lesson. "If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, 'Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.'" Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, "Ryan, you be Jesus!"

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WEST HOLDEN AND MT. MORRIS JOINT COUNCIL MEETING—6/20/17 In Gary Thompson’s absence, Kathy Norlin called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Attending from Mt. Morris were Wayne Anderson, John Jarvis, Francis Perry, Lars Anderson, Val Jarvis, Mary Stepanek, Bonnie Stark-weather, and Gary Clair. Of course, Pastor Barb was there as well, and she read us a devotion from Jesus Calling.

Pastor’s Report for May—5 visits; went to Holt Scholarship meeting; Synod Assembly; human trafficking meeting on short term goals and clearing up the language used; Pine Lake Camp Sunday afternoon through Wednesday. Pastor will be doing sermons on water things. Tomorrow HALO will be meeting in West Holden; Bible School meeting in July. MSC to accept Pastor’s report. We do not have a written agenda this meeting.

OLD BUSINESS A. Saturday Service—Our picnics have not been very well attended, but we would like to have a service down by the lake in Mt. Morris. Allen Stea? Jackie Redwoman again? Jam session? Any ideas? Pastor will check with the campers.

B. Joint Council Retreat—Pine Lake Camp—October 21 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM is a date that should work for most of us. Pastor will check if that is a good time for the camp.

NEW BUSINESS A. Our music license is mostly for contemporary music and from the new cranberry hymnal. If we would re-place it with One License as a parish it would be $175.00. It has contemporary music as well. A motion was MSC to switch to One License as opposed to CCLI.

B. Church Directory—Gary LaBouton has returned no phone calls or answered any e-mails. Pam wondered if Olan Mills still does directories. Pastor offered to go on line to look at places known for church directories, or we can check with other local photographers. John Jarvis, Pam Paugels, and Laura Araiza will be on this church directory committee.

C. John Jenks said that Pastor doesn’t have a current contract with us. She needs to break health, Social Se-curity, and retirement down to report to the government. John feels we need this done every year. We could find an old contract to use as a guideline. Lars, John Jenks, and Pastor will try to backtrack and calculate it out.

D. Joint expenses—John Jenks brought up the fact that it’s hard for West Holden to know where we’re at since we haven’t gotten a billing since February from Mt. Morris. This has been an on-going problem. Lars said he will do his best to get caught up this week.

E. Gary Clair was wondering if there is something in place to evaluate a pastor yearly. We don’t evaluate be-cause there’s a problem; it’s a professional growth process for the pastor. It’s a narrative, not a multiple choice. There is a paper trail for any pastor. Pastor would set some goals and see how we proceed with them. Gary would be happy to work with that. We could start with one goal for each church and go from there. Our next Joint Council meeting will be November 14 at Mt. Morris at 6:00 for separate meetings and 6:30 for the joint meeting. John Jarvis also mentioned that he and his wife Cindy will be having a social gathering to-ward the end of September. MSC to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Submitted by Kathy Norlin, WHCC Secretary

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Other New Business: Pastor Barb discussed our music license

MSC to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. followed by Lord’s Prayer Next meeting is Tues. June 20, 2017 at West Hold-en

Submitted by Mary Stepanek MM Council Secretary

* * * * * West Holden Church Council 6/20/17 6:00 PM

Because Gary Thompson couldn’t be there, Kathy took over his duties. Attending were Pam Paugels, Laura Araiza, John Jenks, Gloria Moore, Gary Clair, and Pastor Barb. The meeting was called to order at 6:00. Pastor will give her report and devotions at the Joint Meeting to follow.

REPORTS: Sec.—none available Treasurer—Beginning May bal. $8195.19 Ending May bal. 6280.22 Pastor—to be given at Joint Meeting.

MSC to accept the reports. There was no written agenda to adopt.

OLD BUSINESS: A. Church Use application—next month B. Update membership list—Pastor will keep chip-ping away at this and we will continue next meeting. C. Constitution—next meeting D. Council meeting dates—Gary is still unsure of his hours and Gloria has a job change, so we will have to play this by ear for a while. E. Ice cream social--$1529.00 including the bake sale at this time. More money may be still coming in.

NEW BUSINESS A. Two fluorescent fixtures in the basement need work. B. A special Relay-for-Life offering will be taken in church July 16 and 23. This will not be part of the regular offering. C. Pastor needs a contract that is up-to-date.

MSC to adjourn the meeting at 6:37, at which time we joined Mt. Morris council members for a light supper. Our next meeting will be July 11 at 6:30.

Submitted by Kathy Norlin, WHCC Secretary

Mt. Morris Holden Lutheran Church Council Meeting

May 15, 2017

Meeting was called to order by Lars Anderson at 7:05 p.m. Those in attendance were: Pastor Barb, Lars An-derson, Steve Smith, Val Jarvis, Mary Stepanek, and Fran Perry. Devotions by Pastor Barb. MSC to accept agenda A thank you note from Roni was read to the council. Thank you, Roni, for ALL you do!

Reports: Pastor: 1 Baptism preparation and Baptism at Mt. Morris Holden, 1 funeral-Loretta Waala, 1 Mid-week Service and Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter wor-ship, 4 visits, Synod/Conference text study, Deacons-Evangelism-Simenson Fund-4 people to meet and plan some events/activities, Musician needed for July 2 and July 9, preparing for next year’s Confirmation Class-will need another teacher-co leader next year, Parish rec-ords-work with Pat to get them up to date. Coming up: May 18-20 Synod Assembly, May30-June 2/3 Pastor will be in Minneapolis for her mother’s surgery. Briefly dis-cussed Seeds of Parish article. Building & Grounds: 13 people participated in our clean-up day, working on gardens and cemetery. Septic tank at the parsonage has been pumped. Thank you to the Mystery Man who replaced the church and parson-age mailboxes after they were hit by a motorist. WELCA: No report as Bonnie was absent Secretary: April 2017 minutes were read Treasurer: Beginning May balance $18,503.76, current balance $13,182.00 MSC to approve all reports:

Old Business: Parsonage Heating System: Tues. May 30th, Paxton

Butzin to give estimate on furnace and AC unit. Church Directory: LeBouton has been contacted

but have not received a response to date. Nomination ideas for treasurer: Looking for poten-

tial candidates By law changes review: Change the term trustee to

council members Other Old Business: Lars will order new letters for

our church sign. New Business:

Joint Council Business: Tues. June 20th at West Holden (could possibly be June 13th). 6:00 p.m.-

Lutheran Campus Ministry at UW-Oshkosh is gearing up for our annual plant giveaway for incoming freshmen students this

fall. Please consider planting some easy-to-grow houseplants

this summer and have them ready by the beginning of September.

HELP US MINISTER IN A WELCOMING WAY!

Here’s what you do…

Create small houseplants

Have plants ready by fall

Label with plant type

Include name, church, address

Deliver Sat. Sept. 2nd – Mon. Sep. 4th

The Gathering Place, 620 Elmwood (back porch or knock)

For questions, contact Pastor Connie

231-1168 or [email protected]

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Mt. Morris Holden Lutheran Church Council Meeting

June 20, 2017

Meeting was called to order by President John Jarvis at 6:05 p.m. Those in attendance were: Pastor Barb, John Jarvis, Lars Anderson, Val Jarvis, Wayne Anderson, Bonnie Starkweather, Mary Stepanek, Fran Perry. Devotions by Pastor Barb MSC to accept agenda

Reports: Pastor: 5 visits, Holt Scholarship meeting, school presen-tations of scholarship awards, Synod Assembly, human trafficking meetings which focused on language as well as labor trafficking issues. Will be attending and participating in Bible Camp at Pine Lake next week-sermons will be re-lated to water. Meeting for Halo Fund. Building & Grounds: Fran presented information on 3 different furnace quotes from P. Butzin. Discussion fol-lowed. Council members will look these over and vote in our July meeting, then present the information to the con-gregation for consideration in August. WELCA: 8 members were recognized during Honorary Member Sunday on June 4th. 3 students were confirmed in June. The annual ice cream social will be held on July 6th. Secretary: May 2017 minutes were read. Treasurer: Beginning June balance $13,182.00, current balance $13,249.91 MSC to approve all reports Old Business:

Parsonage heating system: Previously discussed in building & grounds

Church Directory: Waiting to hear back from Gary LeBouton. May look into other options.

Nominations ideas for treasurer: Various options were discussed.

Other old business: Lars obtained letters for our sign. Needs to order another set, in order to have enough for the entire sign.

New Business: Other new business: Looking to improve internet

speed at the parsonage. Discussion followed. MSC to adjourn at 6:45 in order to begin Joint Council Meeting followed by the Lord’s Prayer Next meeting is Monday July 17, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Submitted by Mary Stepanek

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mailto:[email protected]

MOUNT MORRIS

HOLDEN

AND WEST

HOLDEN……

Tara Anderson, from Mount Morris

Holden, would like to set up a team

from Holden Parish to participate in

Relay for Life this year. If you are inter-

ested in joining the group or would

like more Information, please contact

Tara at 920-765-1672.

Relay For Life will be held Fri., Aug. 4 from 7 pm - to midnight at the Wauto-ma HS track.

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West Holden Church Council Meeting July 11, 2017 6:30 PM Kathy called the meeting to order at 6:38 PM in Gary Thompson’s absence. Also attending were Pam Paugels and Pastor Barb. We reviewed the agenda after the opening prayer.

Reports: A. Secretary—at church office B. Treasurer—June beginning balance $6280.22 June ending balance $6839.81 Gloria will be writing a check for the Holden Relay for Life team after our special offerings July 9 and 16. It will be given to Tara Anderson. We are hoping Gloria can give quarterly reports to the congregation, including the end of March and June. We once again did not get shared expenses updated. We want the congregation to know where we stand financially. C. Pastor—Non-member funeral for Walter Miller; Honor Sunday; Hymn sing; Confirmation service; wor-ship at Bethany Home; 6 visits; synod text study; West Holden ice cream social; family camp; HALO meeting; VBS meeting, Joint Council meeting; STOP meeting (Stop Trafficking of People).

Old Business: A. Membership List—in progress B. Birthday list—reviewed C. HALO—$250 from Evangelism Fund--$50 Holly Kallestad benefit; letter to editor week before last thanking workers for work done after the big storm; roll of stamps $49; $10 gift certificate to new Method-ist Pastor to Main Street Station, Rev. Pam Priewe. D. 125th anniversary of church—nothing new yet, but thought best months would be September-December of 2018. E. Program at the Lake—not August—September in-stead. Sept. 23rd? Pastor will contact Jackie Redwom-an.

We closed the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer at 7:40 PM. Pastor mentioned that The Happy Joes made wood crosses about 8” tall with the idea of giving them in honor of people who have died this year in the con-gregation. Other ideas for which to use crosses? Our next meeting will be August 8 at 6:30 PM.

Submitted by Kathy Norlin West Holden Church Council Sec.

Ministry August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27

Communion Assistants

Tbd Tbd

Ushers Dan & Brionne Roberts-Bray

Dan & Brionne Roberts-Bray

Dennis & Norma Testin

Dennis & Norma Testin

Reader Terry Johannes Dan Bray Dan Bray Terry Johannes

West Holden Ministry Schedule AUGUST 2017

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READING LIST FOR AUGUST 2017

Readers...please check with Pastor on day of readings in case of last minute changes.

Date 1st Reading

Psalm 2nd Reading

Gospel

August 6 Isa 55:1-5 PS 145: 8-9, 14-21

Rom 9: 1-5

Matt 14: 13-21

August 13 1 Kings 19: 9-18

PS 85: 8-13

Rom 10: 5-15

Matt 14: 22-33

August 20 Isa 56: 1, 6-8

PS 67

Rom11: 1-2a, 29-32

Matt 15: 21-28

August 27 Isa 51: 1-6

PS 138 Rom 12: 1-8

Matt 16: 13-20

Mount Morris Ministry Schedule AUGUST 2017

Ministry August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27

Communion Assistants

Tbd Tbd

Ushers Dale & Jane Koechell

Dale & Jane Koechell

Dale & Jane Koechell

Fran Perry & Mark Jarvis

Greeters Tom & Mary Stepanek

Chuck & Judi Slovinski

Sharon & Bob Hadel

Craig & Bonnie Starkweather

Readers Pat Hassmann Stepanek’s Tara Anderson Dale Simonson

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MOUNT MORRIS HOLDEN AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 8/2 Ron Lungwitz 8/7 Krystal Taylor 8/16 Annette Taylor 8/17 Hannelore Bauer 8/19 Kaycee Johnston 8/27 Barbara Brownlow 8/29 Amber Brownlow 8/31 Sarah Pietkauskis

MOUNT MORRIS HOLDEN AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

8/14 John & Pat Hassmann 57 yrs 8/17 Greg & Judy Foster 49 yrs 8/20 Dale & Jane Koechell 57 yrs 8/30 Arnold & Christine Bliesner 14 yrs 8/31 Bob & Julie Christensen 20 yrs

WEST HOLDEN AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 8/1 Betty Johannes 8/4 Dennis Testin Gary Thompson George Thompson 8/18 Kristin Jenks 8/20 Terry Johannes 8/23 Julie Johannes 8/24 Debra Johannes 8/26 Julie Cook 8/28 Todd Wilson

Prayers for the Church Catholic

For God’s call on people into the ministry

Prayers for Comfort

For family and friends of Merv Vatland

Prayers for Healing

Jeff West, Nancy Girod (Pastor Barb’s mother), Shari

Parkhurst (Roni Troen’s friend), Oliver Siebert, Cameron

Slovinski (and family), Jo Rosby, Irene Edgren, Karen Ri-

ley, Ted Stienke, Phyllis Wilson, Connie Hansen, Dave &

Goldean Jorgensen (friends of Judi Slovinski), Lorna Ad-

ams

Prayers for our Homebound members

Hannelore Bauer, Beulah Dickson

Patience and Strength With Chronic Health Problems

Jim Bauer, Judy Foster, Rachel Zindars,

Millie Anderson, Harold Troen

PLEASE HELP UPDATE THIS LIST. ADD OR REMOVE PEOPLE AS

NEED ARISES. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.

Prayers for Our Members and Friends in

the Military Netherlands—Michael Walker USA – Wyatt Araiza Britny (Stott) Connella Chase Edgren Will Heuer Tony Kosco Barry Roseland

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


Parish Office Hours

Mon.—Thur.

9:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M.

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1 NO MM QUILTING

2 WH QUILTING 8:30-1030

3 NO MM BIBLE STUDY

4 OFFICE CLOSED RELAY FOR LIFE—WAUTOMA TRACK

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6 COMMUNION

WORSHIP MM 8:30 WH 10:30

Congregational Meeting at MM after ser-vice

7 8 NO MM QUILTING

WH Council meeting 6:30


10 11 OFFICE CLOSED

12 WH WELCA MEETING 9:00

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14

15 NO MM QUILTING


17 18 OFFICE CLOSED

19

20 COMMUNION


21 MM COUNCIL MEETING 6:00

22 NO MM QUILTING


24 25 OFFICE CLOSED

26 LAST SAT MEAL @ ST. MARKS IN REDGRANITE 11:30-1:00

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28 29 NO MM QUILTING


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REMINDER….WORSHIP

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WH 8:30 MM 10:30

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