The Messenger is a

monthly

publication of the

Fairfax Lutheran Parish

Central & Our Savior’s

Lutheran Churches,

Franklin & Fairfax, MN

Our Savior’s Lutheran

Worship 10:30 am

Sundays: October 6, 13,

20 and 27

Sunday School:

During worship

Central Lutheran

Worship 5:00 pm

Saturdays in October:

5, 12, 19, and 26

Pastor Kent Krumwiede: Phone #’s: Church: (507) 426-7540

Cell:(507) 380-8284 Email: pastorkentkrumwiede@gmail.com

CHURCH E-MAIL: fxluth@gmail.com Church website: Www.fairfaxlutheranparish.com Like us on Facebook

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OCTOBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

October 5: 5:00 pm at Central Lutheran Church (Communion)

October 6: 10:30 am at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (Communion)

Sunday School—children dismissed during worship

October 12: 5:00 pm at Central Lutheran Church

October 13: 10:30 am at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Sunday School—children dismissed during worship

October 19: 5:00 pm at Central Lutheran Church (Communion)

October 20: 10:30 am at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (Communion)

Sunday School-children dismissed during worship

October 26: 5:00 pm at Central Lutheran Church

October 27: 10:30 am at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Sunday School –children dismissed during worship

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Pastoral Sharings October 2019

24 Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. 25 When the man saw that he

did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the

hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 26 Then he said, “Let me go,

for the day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not

let you go, unless you bless me.” 27 So he said to

him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” 28 Then the man said, “You shall no longer be

called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with

God and with humans, and have prevailed.” Gen-

esis 32:24-28

I was never a wrestler [or, as my father-in-law pronounces it, “wrassler.”], except with

my older brother [5 years my senior and bigger]. My sons competed in wrestling, so, I understand and appreciate the finesse of the sport.

It would seem that the goal was always to use your opponent’s momentum against him, to turn his body against him. It's not always the biggest or strongest who wins,

depending on skill and perseverance. It is a way developing self-discipline; fasting/dieting, working out, and doing your part for the team.

Of course, not all wrestling happens on the cushion of a mat, as in the case of Jacob’s wrestling match. Some wrestling, striving, struggling, happen on the hard ground or

path along the journey of faith. I have been striving, struggling and wrestling with life situations over the past month.

Sometime, like Jacob, I have felt alone (have you ever felt like that in your struggles?). It appears to be dark as I look at myself in the situation. It is then that I need to re-

member Jacob’s story of wrestling and prevailing (or better said, persistence in the bat-tle). I am also reminded of Paul’s letter to the Romans, chapter 5, “3 Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces persever-

ance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spir-

it, who has been given to us.” Even though, you don’t need to suffer alone. There are those of us who hear the call to "carry each other's burdens, and in this way…fulfill the law of Christ." Of course, God’s ears are al-ways open. God’s bless you if you struggle…even if you don’t.

Here’s hoping you find time away from struggle and hectic new schedules this Fall 2019. Remember worship times change in October [SEE BELOW].

Pastor Kent

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Mondays @ the Parsonage Bible Study [MAP] Mondays 9:30-11 AM

@ Our Savior’s Parsonage, 405 1st Street SE, – Come when you can, leave when you need. –

Join us for coffee, tea and fellowship. We are listening to “Women of the Bible, their

words and why they matter”

Bibles In-the Lion’s Den [BILD] Study Starting September 11thWednesdays 9:00 AM

@ The Lion’s Den, right next to Smokey Hollow (121 S Park St), Fairfax – Come when you can, leave when you need. – Join us for coffee, fellowship and Bible study.

We will start with an extended study called “Genesis Through Revelations”. I have adapted it from a seminary course by the same title, developed by Rev. Dr. Craig Koester (Professor and

Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Chair of New Testament at Luther Seminary, St. Paul).

This is a low key study. Join us! Bring your preferred Bible! Invite a friend!

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES?! What are some things we can do to be about the good works

we are called to do for the sake of God’s world? Youth (Senior High) Mission Opportunity for next July 2020

A joint youth trip to MS in July 2020. We will join the youth of Revel's Unit-ed Methodist Church, Greenville, MS! A little painting is on the agenda but also some free time to get to know the youth there. We will help with the

distribution of back packs in Greenville! There is also a Mission 2 Mississippi adult trip during the first three weeks of Lent. Ask Pastor Kent for details.

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Worship Schedule for October-November 2019 Saturday @ 5 PM Sunday @ 9 AM Sunday @ 10:30 AM October Central LC Fairfax UMC Our Savior’s LC November Fairfax UMC Our Savior’s LC Central LC

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WORSHIP READINGS & HYMNS FOR OCTOBER

Oct 5th (5 PM)/6th (9 & 10:30 AM)

Readings: Deuteronomy 5:1-21, 6:4-9; Psalm 81:1-10; Mark 12:28-34

Saturday Hymns @ Central (5 PM): God is Here – Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer –

Here I Am, Lord Sunday Hymns @ FUMC (9 AM): Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty – Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart – God of Grace and God of Glory

Sunday Hymns @ Our Savior’s (10:30 AM): God is Here! – Now the Feast and Cel-ebration – My God, How Wonderful Thou Art – God of Grace and God of Glory

Oct 12th/13th Readings: Ruth 1:1-17; Psalm 119:1-8; Mark 3:31-35 Saturday Hymns @ Central (5 PM): Praise to the Lord, the Almighty – Oh, for a

Thousand Tongues to Sing – Just as I Am, without One Plea

Sunday Hymns @ FUMC (9 AM): Praise to the Lord, the Almighty – O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing – Now Thank We All Our God

Sunday Hymns @ OSCL (10:30 AM): Praise to the Lord, the Almighty – Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing – Just as I Am, without One Plea – Now Thank We All Our

God

Oct 19th/20th Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5; Psalm 150; Mark 11:8-10

Saturday Hymns @ Central (5 PM) : If You but Trust in God to Guide – O God, Our Help in Ages Past – What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Sunday Hymns @ FUMC (9 AM): God is here – O God, Our Help in Ages Past – What

a Friend We Have in Jesus Sunday Hymns @ OSLC (10:30 AM): Lead Me, Guide Me – Praise God from Whom

All Blessings Flow – O God, Our Help in Ages Past – What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Oct 26th/27th Readings: 1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29; Psalm 82; Mark 10:42-45

Saturday Hymns @ Central (5 PM): A Mighty Fortress is Our God – Lord Keeps Us Steadfast in Your Word – Built on a Rock

Sunday Hymns @ FUMC (9 AM): A Mighty Fortress is Our God – Lord Keeps Us

Steadfast in Your Word – If You but Trust in God to Guide Sunday Hymns @ OSLC (10:30 AM): A Mighty Fortress is Our God – God’s Word is

Our Great Heritage – Lord Keeps Us Steadfast in Your Word – If You but Trust in God to

Guide

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Our Savior’s Church Council Meeting

September 9, 2019 Minutes

Members present: Dolly Albrecht, Deb Nelson, Tom Runck, Val Rieke, Ryan Lee, Ruth Benedict, Jane Steinbach, Ir is

Runck and Carol Johnson

Members absent: Har lan Helgren, Diane Dreier

Secretary’s report: Pr inted minutes from the August 12, 2019 meeting were reviewed by the council. Motion made by Tom

Runck and seconded by Ruth Benedict. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s report: Treasurer ’s repor t was reviewed as pr inted. Motion made by Deb Nelson and seconded by Dolly Al-

brecht to accept the treasurer’s report as printed. Motion passed.

Pastor’s report was not available.

Old Business:

1. Next steps for the call process:

Discussion was held regarding how to proceed with Pastor Kent and the three congregations he will be serving, Our Saviors

and Central Lutheran and the Unite Methodist. Ryan invited representatives from Central to attend this evenings meeting.

Larry Hansen attended.

Call Committee: It was identified that church councils from Our Saviors and Central will serve as the call committees. It was

recommended that we the councils are putting forth Pastor Kent Krumwiede’s name for a pastoral call.

Special meetings will be held for the congregations.

Members of Our Saviors and Central will vote on the call.

Review and come to an agreement for the compensation package for Pastor Kent. This will involve Our Saviors, Central Lu-

theran and the United Methodist.

Motion made by Tom Runck and seconded by Deb Nelson to extend Pastor Kent’s current interim call to January 1, 2020,

with the intention of having a permanent call in place by January 1, 2020. Motion passed.

The executive councils from Our Saviors and Central, along with the United Methodist will meet to work out compensation

numbers for Pastor. A tentative date of Monday, September 23, 2019, at 7:00 pm at Our Saviors was decided on for the first

meeting.

2. Rally Sunday with Bible presentations, will be held this coming Saturday evening, September 14, 2019. Council will help

prepare a picnic supper following the service.

3. Constitutional review and updates will be tabled until the next meeting.

New Business:

1. Portico Health Insurance rates are scheduled to increase 4% this coming year. Final monthly cost will depend on Pastor’s

salary.

2. Joint Council Meeting with UMC – we can work on Holiday Scheduling with the three churches, when we meet to work on

compensation for the Pastor and bring information back to councils.

3. Trick or Trunk - A sign up sheet will be passed around during church services for members to sign up to serve for Trick or

Trunk on Halloween. Dolly Albrecht will help coordinate the event.

4. Flooring – Discussion was held regarding new flooring for the bathrooms in the entry of the church. We will work on this

project later in the year. Carol will have information at the next council of what money is still available in the building fund.

Upcoming events:

1. Community Meal – September 25, 2019

2. Pastor will attend the Fall Theological Conference October 6th – 8th, 2019.

Secretary, Carol Johnson will be on vacation the week of September 23rd.

Next council meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2019.

Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Ruth Benedict and seconded by Val Rieke. Motion passed and the meeting was ad-

journed. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Minutes submitted

Iris Runck

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Central Lutheran Church Council Meeting

September 15, 2019 Minutes

Members present: Angela Evenson, Dave Distad, Rick Nesburg, Paul Bengston, Carol

Case, Pat Hanson

Members absent: Dale Hanson, Larry Hanson, Russ Danielson, Jaime Case,

Pastor Kent

Meeting was called to order by Angela Evenson

Secretary’s Report – Report read and approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Report reviewed, Rick Nesburg made motion to approve the report, Dave

Distad seconded said motion, Treasurer’s report was approved

Pastor’s Report -

OLD BUSINESS:

Insurance: Insurance for Cemetery: Church’s policy would not cover Hauge Ceme-

tery, as this property is not owned by Central Lutheran Church. The cemetery coverage

listed in current policy cannot be removed as it is part of the whole policy.

Sensors: Have not yet been installed

Bathroom Light: Will look into why it is not working.

NEW BUSINESS:

Call Committee: Will ask for volunteers from congregation to be on call committee.

Notes were reviewed for UMC-Parish Combined Ministry.

Medical Insurance: Medical Insurance for pastor in 2020 thru Por tico is proposed to

increase by 4%.

Fall Theological Conference: If pastor is not able to hold services on October 6th, dis-

cussed having joint service either on Saturday the 5th, or Sunday the 6th; Will check with

Pastor Kent what his schedule would be for that weekend.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Community Meal – September 25, 2019.

There being no further business, motion made by Paul Bengston to adjourn the meeting, Pat

Hanson seconded said motion. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer

Next meeting will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019, 4:00 pm (before church service).

Respectfully submitted

Dave Distad

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The Staff at GFW thanks you for your generous donations of school supplies this year. When I

brought them over, there were so many smiles, thank you’s, and giddiness that they would not have

to spend so much of their own money. There are many students whose families cannot afford al the

items necessary for a successful year, so these supplies are so welcome.

Julie Deming

BACK THE PACK! Tuesdays in October is the time

scheduled for Fairfax Lutheran

Parish to help Back the Pack.

Leaving Our Savior’s at 9:00 am

for Olivia, should be back in

Fairfax around noon.

TRUNK OR TREAT

Fairfax Lutheran Parish will

once again to having TRUNK

OR TREAT.

Thursday, October 31, 2019, 5

-7 pm

There will be a sign-up sheet

being passed at each church.

This has been a big success

over the past few years, so get

those trunks decorated (your

costume is optional), and let’s

have some fun.

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October Anniversaries October

Birthdays

1st Larry Severts

2nd Ruth Benedict

Angela Evenson

3rd Kelsey Guggisberg

Chance Knoll

Thea Knoll

4th Garrett Martin

7th Patricia Hanson

Jonathan Ladd

9th Larry Dallman

12th Kelly Albrecht

Merlin Landgraff

13th Loni Lund

14th Jessica Weikle

15th Pastor Kent

Randall Boyum

16th Karen Severts

18th Randy Weikle

20th Anika Lee

21st Raven Kokesch

22nd Larry Hanson

Haley Strain

Aaron Distad

Raegan Toutges

23rd Scot Pioske

Wes Strain

25th Ruth Wojahn

Jean Cable

26th Donna Grewe

27th Geneva Loverude

28th David Danielson

30th Jenna Borth

6th Howard & Gail Leibl

Paul & Stephanie Bengtson 15th Jeff & Nancy Olson

18th Bob & Julie Deming 27th John & Marlene Nestande

WEDNESDAY, October 23, 2019

BRING A NEIGHBOR OR FRIEND.

THE MEAL IS FREE TO ALL THAT

COME.

A FREE WILL OFFERING IS ACCEPTED,

Let us remember the following in our prayers:

Dan Berntson, Dianne Burmeister, Corinne Danielson,

Alpha Evenson, Dale Hanson, Mark Isaacson, Phyllis Iverson, Kevin and Deb Johnson, Cindy LaFrambroise, Don Lee, Dwayne Lee,

Geneva Loverude, Duane Nesburg, Earl Peterson, Ellsworth Sather, Mike Palmer and family,

Maria Cuff, Henry Albers.

Lord hold them in Your loving hands

Quilting at Our Savior’s -

Wednesday, October 23,

2019, 9:00 am. Come with

your scissors and needle for

tying quilts. Come when

you can and leave when you

need to. Bag lunch.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

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Our Savior’s

Communion Servers:

October: 6: Val

20: Ruth

November: 3: Dolly

17: Val

20 Ruth (Thanksgiving Eve Service)

Ushers: October Lois Gilles*

Bob Deming Family

Tylor & Damian Hopp

Alternate: Mike Kiecker Family

Counter: Tom Runck

November Vern & Sharon Weber*

Brett Bleick Family

Mike Kiecker Family

Alternate: Kacie Swanson

Counter: Harlan Helgren

(* denotes Head Usher)

If you are unable to serve, please ask someone

to fill in for you.

Central

Communion Servers:

October: Pat Hanson

November: Carol Case

Ushers: October: Randy Weikle**

Ryan Weikle

Richard Weikle

November: Glen Lee**

Lisa Lee

(* denotes Head Usher)

Altar & Flower Committee:

October: Donna Grewe

November: Stephanie Bengtson

& Lisa Lee

SERVICE LIST

Our Savior’s Financials

January—August 2019

Benevolence: $40,051.07

Central Reimb. $11,472.86

UMC Reimb. $ 1,354.44

Other Income: $ 2,374.10

Total Receipts $55,255.47

Expenses: -$56,029.27

-$ 773.80

Borrowed Funds (Savings): $ 4,200.00

Statistics

Date Attendance Offering

8/25/19 30 $365

9/1/19 -- - $762.20

9/7/19 43 $1885

9/14/19 46 $315.10

9/21/19 42 $763

9/28/19 28 $286

CENTRAL FINANCIAL

January-August 2019

Benevolence: $27,591.00

Other Income: $ 1,326.50

Funds from Savings: $ 6,100.00

Payment for Furnaces: -$ 6,100.00

Expenses: - $32,295.00

-$ 3,377.50

STATISTICS

Date Attend Offering

8/25/19 - - $220

9/1/19 46 $1148

9/8/19 25 $491

9/15/19 28 $825

9/22/19 25 $420

9/29/19 27 $573

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