FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

8th Avenue and Elm Street P.O. Box 546

Cumberland, WI 54829 Phone - 822-4416

E-mail: flchurch@chibardun.net

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Festival Worship on Easter Sunday, April 16th

MAY 2017

First Lutheran Church 1180 8th Ave / P.O. Box 546 Cumberland, WI. 54829

Worship: Sundays 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Office Phone: 715-822-4416 Fax: 715-822-4402 E-mail address: flchurch@chibardun.net Website: www.firstlutherancumberland.com

Pastor: Tim Schmidt Email: firstpastor@chibardun.net Cell Phone: #715-413-0238

Office: Linda Flottum

Treasurer: Lori Nyhus

Organist: Charlene Samlaska

Choir Director: Sharon Schmidt

Bell Choir Director: Mark Gargulak

Tone Chime Director: Mary Flottum

Librarian: Emily Drafall

Custodians: Bob & Diane Eastman

First Lutheran Church Council

President: Tim Emholtz Vice-President: Becky Connell Secretary: Jennifer Turcott

Ministry Teams: Christian Ed Robin Whitman Church Home Management Doug Drafall/Chris Flottum Financial & Personal Gifts Chris Forseth, Tim Emholtz Home Missions/Fellowship & Christian Service Heather Colburn, Marcia Strom, Becky Connell International Missions Jennifer Turcott Memorial Committee Heather Colburn Worship & Church Music Debbie Barker, Jennifer Turcott Youth Damien Capuzzi, Anna Tschirhart

Memorial Day May 29th

The Church Office will be closed

SUMMER WORSHIP KICK-OFF

Join us for a special Kick-Off Celebration for our Wednesday Outdoor Services. Our first

outdoor service of the year will be on Wednesday, June 7th. Before the service, we will have a cook-out dinner of Louie’s hotdogs,

chips, beans & fruit. The meal will start at 5:45pm. Come and join us for supper and stay

for worship at 6:30pm.

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF A CHANGE IN THE TIME FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP DURING THE SUMMER …as a clear preference in our CAT Survey, we have moved the time of our one Sunday morning worship service during the summer from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM. The first Sunday of the Summer Schedule will be June 4th.

New Member Dinner & Orientation

We will be having a new member dinner and class on Sunday, May 21st at 4:30pm. If you are interested in becoming a member here at First Lutheran, we would love to have you take part. It is an informal gathering where we share a meal and learn more about what we do together as a congregation. If you would like to take part, or know of someone who is, please call the church office at 715-822-4416 or talk with Pastor Tim.

Ecumenical Pot-Luck As a way to continue to grow in our Christian fellowship, we are going to try a new event on Sunday, May 7th, an ecumenical pot-luck. We will go around to five of our Cumberland churches and enjoy a meal

together with people from those congregations. Our “stop” here at First Lutheran will be a salad course. If you would like to take part, just sign up in the fellowship hall or call the church office, and bring a salad to share that evening (you choose the salad to bring). The meal will run from 4:00-7:00pm and will include our congregation, Augustana Lutheran, the Methodist Church, Northern Lakes and Cumberland Baptist. Together we will enjoy appetizers, soups, salads, hot dish and dessert. Come & join in!

FROM THE PASTOR’S STUDY

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Philippians 2:1-2 Several weeks ago we completed a survey here in our congregation. Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey. It will be an incredibly valuable source of information for our planning as a congregation. Coming up on May 7th we will have a chance to look at the results of the survey as a congregation. We will have a time between services that day to see the responses and the data gathered from it and to ask any questions that arise. I hope you will be able to join us that day for an interesting discussion. I have had a chance now to take some preliminary looks at the survey results along with Pastor Kurt Jacobson who will be guiding us in this process. And one thing that came through quite clearly in this first glance is that as a congregation we do have a great deal of common purpose and a good spirit that we share together. In indicators of vitality as a congregation we scored very high, and this was a result of a sense of satisfaction with the congregation and a willingness to work together. All in all, I felt that the results of the survey were very encouraging for us as a congregation. And as I saw the results I thought of this passage above from Philippians. These words from Paul’s letter to the Philippians talk about being united with one another as Christians. The words used here are “being like minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.” Now does that mean that the people in the church are agree on every single teaching and issue? No, it doesn’t? But it does mean that the church has a shared spirit for carrying out its mission and calling of Jesus and sharing his love with the world. And I can see that shared spirit at work among us here at First Lutheran. Now as we look to the future, it shows that we have a lot to build on together, and that we

are in a good place to plan and grow into our future together. I hope you will be able to join us on

May 7th, and continue the conversation on where God is calling us in our future together.

Blessings to you,

Pastor Tim

Youth Calendar

5/3 3:45 PM Confirmation 3:45 PM Tone Chimes 6:30 PM Bell Choir practice 7:00 PM Vocal Choir practice 5/7 Penny Sunday 9:15 AM Sunday School , 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Classes 6:00 PM 4H Meeting 5/10 3:45 PM Tone Chimes 6:00 PM Bell Choir Practice 7:00 PM Vocal Choir practice 8:00 PM Men’s Chorus practice 5/14 BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY 9:15 AM Brunch, Honor Quilts & Scholarships 5/17 6:00 PM Bell Choir Practice 7:00 PM Vocal Choir Practice 5/24 6:00 PM Bell Choir—Bell polishing 7:00 PM Vocal Choir practice 8:00 PM Men’s Chorus practice 5/29 Cub Scouts @Memorial Day Parade

Please join us for Baccalaureate on Sunday, May 14th!

A light brunch honoring the graduates will follow the 8:00 AM Service, along with presentation of Scholarships & Graduate Honor Quilts.

Graduates are asked to report to the Fellowship Hall at 7:45 AM with cap and gown.

Flowers and

Bake Sale

Our Senior High Youth will be selling bouquets of

flowers on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12h, and

having a Bake Sale. Items will be available after

both services. Think about honoring your mothers

with a gift of fresh flowers and/or some lovely treats

to make her day special. This is a fundraiser for

our youth and their events and retreats.

Thank you for your support!

The Sunday School Children sang at the 10:30 AM Worship Service on Palm Sunday, April 9th

A delicious Easter Breakfast was served between

services by the Christian Ed Committee along with the Confirmands and their families. Good food & friendship was enjoyed by all!

Help Wanted *** Must love dogs!

Need commitment of 30 minutes between 11 AM-2 PM Monday-Thursday weekly to let our 2 dogs out or go for short walk. Small salary included. Please contact Mike and Garnett Duenow: 715-822-5053

Vocal Choir

Practice is held Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM. Everyone interested in singing to proclaim the good news are welcome to join in!

Bell Choir

Practice is held Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM. If you are interested, please come join us!

Men’s Chorus

Practice is held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. All men are encouraged to join

in the fellowship of song!

† A memorial has given in Memory of Geneva Gadow from Norma Thompson to the Honor Quilt Fund. † A memorial has given to the Jacobson Scholarship Fund from Craig & Jennifer Turcott. † A memorial has given in Memory of Max Peter Bents from Mark & Lori Bents for Communion Wine/Wafers and Children’s Ministries. † A memorial has been given in Memory of her parents from Jan Keehn to the Bell Choir 5th Octave. † A memorial has been given in Honor of James Klein from Bruce & Phyllis Willer to the Bell Choir 5th Octave. † A memorial has been given in Memory of Owen Hanson from John & Nancy Mommsen to the Bell Choir 5th Octave. † A memorial has been given in Memory of Owen Hanson from Glenn & Sandi Kolb to the Bell Choir 5th Octave. † A memorial has been given in Memory of Owen Hanson from Jerry & Glenda Severson to the Bell Choir 5th Octave. † A memorial has been given in Memory of Owen Hanson from William & Lucille Gargulak to the Bell Choir 5th Octave. † A gift has been given to the Bell Choir 5th Octave Fund by the Bell Choir & Vocal Choir from their Lenten Freewill Offerings. † A gift has been given to the Bell Choir 5th Octave Fund by Craig & Jennifer Turcott.

May

1 Alden Nelson James Anderson Lisa Wessman 2 Heather Nelson 5 Julie Garibaldi Kim Hopkins Aaron Turcott 6 Doug Drafall 8 Joyce Kallsen Erin Lehmann 9 Jennifer Hyatt Sloane Helgeson Ringstad 11 Brandon Stuntz Hailey Bertelsen Taylor Imsdahl 12 Wayne Barta Averiella Scribner 13 Valerie Hegg 14 John Sorensen 15 Tammy Rose Robin Whitman Sheila Whitman 16 Johanna Stieber 17 Lindsay Helgeson Ron Theese 18 Wyatt Rye Chaz Hagen 19 Delmy Benitez Dale Lake 20 Patricia Nelson Sharon Olson-Neva David Olson Bruce Willer 22 Seth Bailey Nola Freeman Aaron Mathison Melissa Schene 24 Brent Colburn Aaron Cole Kiersten Kopp Ryan Mathison

25 John Hassel 26 William Knutson Larry Paulson Heather Potvin 27 Laura Schneider 29 Pat Forseth Blake Rivard 30 Bryan Cunningham Jaime Helgeson Davis Ristow

MAY

4 David & Carron Bade 14 Mike & Paula Clay 15 Michael & Jonelle Gideo 16 Brian & Ann White 18 John & Denise Olson 21 Dave & Deborah Peterson 23 Todd & Lisa Barrows 24 Dan & Sharon Johnson 25 Laurel & Marge Lawrence David & Carol Nygard Bob & Ardys White 28 Aaron & Cecelia Cole

Need for Additional Handbells

We would like to go ahead with the purchase of the 5th Octave of Handbells. The total cost of the project is $9,388.19. Memorial funds amounting to $4,388.19 that have already been given will be used. We are then asking the congregation for special gift donations toward this project of $5,000. These gifts can be given in honor or in memory of a loved one if you wish. Thank you very much!

Judy & Lee Jacobson would like to

thank all of our First Lutheran

family who sent cards or called

congratulating us on our 50th

Wedding Anniversary. We

celebrate the loving power of Jesus

Christ in an all adult church here

in Arizona; but First Lutheran

will always be our church home.

We look forward to worshiping

with all of you this summer.

April - May 2017 Service Group

First Lutheran Church Circle Schedule

Esther - May 3rd 9:00 AM Hannah - May 18th 1:00 PM

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Meets every Tuesday morning at Peter & Annie’s at 8:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to join us!

BOOK STUDY

Our Book Study group meets on Monday mornings at 10:00AM in the Fellowship Hall/Library. We will begin a new book entitled “Miracles” by Eric Metaxas on

Monday, May 8th. If you would like a copy of this book, please call the church office at #822-4416. If you have a book that you would like to study, please e-mail Pastor Tim at firstpastor@chibardun.net. Everyone is welcome to join in any time!

Paulson Larry & Joyce

Peterson Darlene & Rod

Rose Barry & Tammy

Schmidt Pastor Tim & Betsy, Sophia & Nathan

Sorensen Ann

Thill Debbie

Turcott Craig & Jennifer

White Brian & Ann

Zappa Dave & Dee Dee

*Willer Bruce & Phyllis

*Starks Larry & Joyce

Algeo Jean

Anderson Justin & Brandie

Barrows Ken & Gloria

Bergum Bill & Saundra

Broker Clancy & Barbara, Melinda

Christensen Charles & Kay

Colburn Brent & Heather, Brook, Bryce

Cole Aaron & Cecelia

Daniel Ed

Eckel Paul & Sue

Ellsworth Lois

Elmberg Kevin & Jenna, Britton

Flottum Phil

Frye Karen

Goveronski Amy, Austin & Mariah Capra

Hadlich Lisa

Hedlund Paul & Donna

Hopkins Dan & Kim

Johnson Wilber & Kara, Hannah & Wilber IV

Larson Roselee

Lawrence Marge & Laurel

Mathison Wayne & Heidi, Carissa

Mears Tom & Joan

Niemann Ron & Elaine

Ordway John & Rebecca

Owens Lois

You are invited to a Salad Luncheon Fundraiser

for Cumberland Shooting Stars on Wednesday, June 7th at Noon

Speaker: Moira Kneer of Sacred Heart-Eau Claire

“Cultivating a Grateful Heart”

It is sponsored by Esther Circle of First Lutheran Church. There will be a great meal, program and door prizes. Cash donations are requested which will provide Emergency Care Bags for families whose children from Newborn to 21 years old are airlifted or rushed by ambulance to another hospital or medical facility.

The Salad Luncheon will also be the drop off site for new or slightly used books which Shooting Stars collects for Newborns to age 21.

Please RSVP to the church office at #715-822-4416. Thank You!

Wednesday Evening Lenten Services were well-attended this spring….Lenten suppers were held at 5:15 PM, followed by a 6:00 PM Service held in the Fellowship Hall. Pictured below is the Men’s Chorus singing at the last Lenten service.

Palm Sunday was reasonably warm … allowing for the Possession of Palms around the outside of the church before the 8:00 AM Worship Service.

Helpers Needed to Serve the Meal

at Benjamin’s House Homeless Shelter in Rice Lake. The Benjamin’s House is the only homeless shelter in our area/county. Every evening community groups come in and serve the evening meal. First Lutheran has been signing up to serve one meal per month. These will be on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Meals are served at 6:00pm and do not need to be fancy. There are usually about 20 residents. Please think about helping with a meal. If you have not done it before, we can give you all the info and possibly pair you with someone who has already served. There is a sign-up in the Fellowship Hall. We need volunteers for May. Please sign up today!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Geneva Gadow whose memorial service was Saturday, April 1, 2017. May the peace and comfort of the Lord be with you during this time of loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Max P. Bents whose funeral service was Tuesday, April 4, 2017. May the peace and comfort of the Lord be with you during this time of loss.

SYNOD ASSEMBLY

Our Northwest Synod of Wisconsin gathered on Saturday, April 29th for the Annual Synod Assembly. The Assembly took place at Trinity Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. The theme of the Assembly was: “Getting The Word Out.” “Thank you“ to Jennifer & Craig Turcott, who along with Pastor Tim, were our Assembly Delegates this year.

Cereal Drive!

We will having another cereal drive for the Cumberland Food Pantry during the month of May and into early June.

Our goal is 200 boxes by June 7th! Please bring in boxes of cereal and place them on the designated table in the Fellowship Hall!

Thank You!

First Lutheran Church

March 2017

GENERAL BLDG MORTGAGE MISSION

FUND FUND FUND

2017 OFFERING $54,813 $3,733 $3,619

2016 OFERING $56,166 $2,926 $2,488

DIFFERENCE: ($1,353) $807 $1,131

2017 OFFERING $54,813 $3,733 $3,619

2017 ACTUAL EXPENSES $54,738 $3,000 $2,563

DIFFERENCE: $75 $733 $1,056

2017 BUDGET AMT NEEDED $57,511 $2,904 $3,146

{IF ALL BUDGET ITEMS WERE PAID}

Report Submitted by Lori Nyhus, Treasurer