Ending BalanceCurrent Fund Balance $17,806.96Current Fund Amount in MMDA 0.00

$17,806.96

Other Fund Balances Benevolence and Mission $1,061.00 Building and repair $875.01 Basement Windows $3,899.00 Fellowship $2,073.48 Thrivent Choice $3,629.00 Restoration $19,316.49 Missionary Support $685.00 AED $450.00 $31,988.98

Bank Balance Checking $28,724.71 Money Market $21,071.23 Total $49,795.94

Goyer Scholarship $1,348.46McCosh - Gift of Love $1,020.58PPP - Loan $518.27

St. Peter Lutheran ChurchFinancial Report

June 16, 2020

On Stewardship

“Most middle class Americans tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship.” —Gordon Dahl, Author

And the crowds asked John, “What then should we do?” In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” —Luke 3:10-11

St. Peter WELCA ALTAR FLOWERS: JULY - Vision Circle

Senior citizen meals coordinator - Marie Heeren6th - WELCA board meeting 6:30 pm9th - Brunch & General Meeting 9:30 am - WELCA Board 20th - Prayer Shawl Ministry 3:00 pm??????19th - Valley View Devotions 2:00 pm All Circles

WELCA is working on their booklet and for those of you that are on the Wedding, Funeral or Dinner Committee, if you would like to be taken off one of these committees please call Sue Schroeder 816-4668. Also if you would like to be added to one of these committees please call Sue Schroeder.

MEMORIAL GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD and in memory of:

Clarence Brinkman$50.00 to Sunday School by the family. Robert Schroeder$30.00 to Prayer Shawl Ministry by friends. Merle Krueger$10.00 to Prayer Shawl Ministry by friends. Jim FesenmeyerOak information table with 2 literature racks in fellowship hall by family.

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July - Holy Communion

6:00 pm - Saturday, July 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th

9:30 am - Sunday, July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th

•When individual glasses are offered at Holy Communion, the clear glasses have wine in them and the purple glasses have grape juice.•We have gluten free wafers available; just let the Pastor know that you need it at communion. Home Communions - Please call the church office and schedule a time for the Pastor to come to you with Holy Communion.

St. Peter Lutheran July Birthdays1 - Shannon Trees,

Mason Wordes2 - Brooklyn Hanson,

Stacie Osier,Ryland Pitzenberger,

4 - Sean Mathers,Alysa Towsley,

Isaac Trees4 - Nevaeh Spratt6 - Tanner Arjes,

Tim Feldman7 - Amelia Brinkman,

Morgan Davis, Rainy Kock, Ron Schafer8 - Collin Brinkman, Mackenzie Shultz9 - Tim Heidenwirth10 - Brecken Schmidt,

William Schmidt, Cameron Siemons, Diane Storey11 - Rod Fesenmeyer

12 - Cody Landers, Lyndsie Pitzenberger, Anthony Wahlgren, Austin Wahlgren13 - John Eggena14 - John Backer,

April Hanson, Terri O’Brien16 - Pastor Flucke,

Alex Kleinschmidt, Carol Schroeder17 - Chase Eiklenborg, Dewain Wiebke18 - Liz Schroeder20 - Esther Backer, Judy Osier21 - Dan Schroeder, Susan Stirling22 - Kevin Clipperton, Janet Schafer, Donna Wunsch

23 - Jason Arjes, Joe Brinkman, Nathan Hawker, Mary Kock, Robin Kock, Jo Ann Peterson 24 - McKenzie Schmidt25 - Deb Kock, LeAnn McRoberts, Brad Rottler 26 - Kayla Heitland, Keith Landers, Iverson Quade27 - Ryan Arjes, Rod Eliasen28 - Brenda Butzlaff, Ramona Schafer29 - Bryan Quade, Miles Ralls30 - Lindsay Brinkman,

Elsa Newton, Sue Schroeder31 - Linda Landers, Lindsay Landers, Rick Landers,

Jim Loomer

Food BankFood Bank suggested items for the month of July are tuna & canned chicken. All donations are appreciated, we can use any food or paper items that are given to us.

LSILSI’s Host Homes Program

Each year, Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) empowers hundreds of Iowans with disabilities. And despite the COVID-19 pandemic, this year is no different. There is no greater joy for us than seeing an individual develop greater independence, find their confidence, and thrive. And through our innovative Host Homes program, LSI has found a new way to lift up our Iowa neighbors and keep them safe in times of crisis.

Through the program, adults with disabilities (or “mentees”) move from a supported community living setting – like a 24-hour, fully staffed home with roommates – and into a private family home with a Host Homes “mentor.” LSI collaborates with the individuals we serve and the contracted mentors to ensure each match is the perfect fit and create a shared living opportunity that is beneficial to mentors and mentees. With the extra safety precautions associated with COVID-19, this program is a safe option where participants are in a home setting, interacting with one trusted mentor instead of several staff members.

LSI is seeking compassionate and dedicated caregivers to join us in the mission. If you have room in your heart and in your home, being a Host Homes mentor might be for you! Visit LSIowa.org/HostHomes to learn more. If you are interested in supporting crucial programming like LSI’s Services for People with Disabilities, please contact Deb Whitford, LSI director of philanthropy and church relations, at 563-676-2065 or Deborah.Whitford@LSIowa.org.

Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. LSI is an affiliated social ministry partner of the Iowa congregations of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and a member of LSA (Lutheran Services in America). We proudly serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender identities, national origins, ethnicities, races, and sexual orientations. Learn more at www.LSIowa.org and www.facebook.com/LSI.iowa.

Country Time 2020 The WELCA Board has decided to NOT have our annual Country Time fundraiser fall dinner this year due to the COVID-19 virus issues. We usually start our planning for Country Time in June. Theres months of planning and expense in purchasing items ahead of time that goes into the Country Time event. We dont know what will be happening in the fall with the Virus issues. We feel it is better to make the decision to cancel now, rather than have many hours of planning completed and then have to cancel in September. We hope to again have Country Time in September 2021 and we will look forward to all of you helping out with the food, fun and fellowship that we as a congregation come together and work together to minister to our church and community.

THE WELCA BOARD

St. Peter Lutheran Church - Greene, IA Unofficial Council Minutes June 3, 2020

Members Present via Zoom or in person: Clarene Backer, Esther Backer, David Crow, John Ebensberger, Carrie Eiklenborg, Andrea Gotto, Kelly Hoodjer, Keith Hyman, Erin Mulder, Jan Osier and Chuck Thompson Members Absent: none Also Present:  Robin Majewski, Gale Brinkman (Treasurer) Christian Flucke, Julie Brinkman(WELCA) and William Schmidt. Devotions: Pastor Daniel led devotions with a reading from the Second Chapter of Acts, which pertained to Pentecost. What does the Spirit do for you? Introduction of William Schmidt who is willing to fill the open position on council. John made a motion to approve William for the open council term ending in 2023. Andrea 2nd M/C Secretary's Minutes:  Carrie made a motion to accept the secretary’s report. John 2nd M/C Church Vision: We watched a short video about Pentecost. Additions to Agenda: None Building and Grounds: Did not meet, however a tree needs to be looked at between Lavon Steere’s house and the parsonage. Keith will be looking into it, and the tree may need to be taken out. Education and Youth: Did not meet Stewardship and Finance:  Did not meet Worship and Evangelism:  Did not meet Personnel: Did not meet Motion made by David to accept committee reports. Erin 2nd. M/C.  WELCA: No circle meetings in June, and at this point unsure about July & August. Julie reported after much discussion with WELCA that Country Time will be cancelled this year. All of the planning for such a large event cannot happen as the committees are not able to get together to work on it. Youth & Children’s Ministry: Christin reported that the online weekly children’s messages will be ending soon. Luther League will continue having their every other week online meetings. Because of Covid19, the Luther League Colorado trip is cancelled. Plans are being worked on for VBS to be done remotely, from July 13-17. The theme will be: “God’s Big Backyard”. This will include online videos and take-home activities. Christin is hopeful that sometime during the summer she can have the Breakout group as she did last year. Pastor's Report: A. Synod Assembly has been cancelled for 2020. The Bishop’s election will now be at the 2021 Assembly. ELCA Presiding Bishop Eaton will start the process to provide an interim Bishop for the Northeastern Iowa Synod. B. The wedding of Kaitlynn Lane and Noah Brandhorst was held May 16. C. There have been 2 funerals this past month, Robert Schroeder and Merle Krueger, and one baptism of Boe Frerichs. D. Online worship has been utilized now for 11 weeks. Special thanks to all who have helped Pastor Daniel by participating with doing readings. A highlight has been receiving updates for missionaries in both Nigeria & Hungary. Pastor Daniel has started a sermon podcast and when we resume in-person worship he will continue to share videos of the sermon and a reading. Motion by John to accept Pastor’s report. Chuck 2nd. M/C Treasurer's Report:  A. Gale will be transferring $17,500.00 of the COVID19 PPP Relief funds to the general fund. It is possible that there will be an extension of 16 weeks added to use these funds. Chuck made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report. Carrie 2nd. M/C Old Business: A. June 13/14th in-person worship services will resume. The recommended guidelines will be followed. Keith suggested that a 3-4 person committee be formed to read the guidelines and present it to council. David made a motion to form this committee. Jan 2nd After discussion, it was decided that all council members should work out the guidelines together instead of a committee. Motion to form a committee failed. B. Inactive members. Erin made a motion to table the discussion about inactive members at this time. John 2nd M/C New Business: A. Funds had been budgeted to give to any of our youth that would be attending Bible camp this summer. The camps will not be open this summer because of COVID19. Carrie made a motion to give $250.00 each to Riverside, EWALU, and Okoboji Lutheran Bible camps. Andrea 2nd. M/C Other Business: None. The remainder of the council meeting was spend going over guidelines & plans of what needs to be in place for St Peter to resume in-person worshipping. In-person worship will resume June 13/14. Pastor will draft a letter for the congregation for council to look at before sending. Kelly made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. John 2nd. M/C Closed the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer.

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“God’s Big Backyard” Virtual VBS coming July 13th-17th

Reminder that our summer VBS program will look a little different this year. Instead of gathering in our church buildings, we’ll be offering a combination of online videos and take-home packets. The videos will include music and the daily Bible story and the packets will provide students with the supplies and directions to complete craft projects and other fun themed activities from home. Despite the necessary changes and the fact that we will greatly miss not being able to gather together, we are still excited for an awesome week! The theme for this year’s program is “God’s Big Backyard”. We’ll be learning about what it means to all live together in the big, beautiful world God created and how to worship and share God’s love with our neighbors, even when we’re not together.

If your family registered for VBS you will be receiving more information about how to access the online videos as well as when and where to pick up your take-home packets. If you are not participating directly, you can still help by holding all of the students and leaders in prayer during this week as we navigate how to make this great ministry event happen despite the pandemic. If you have any questions about VBS please contact Christin Flucke at (641) 257-9793 or youth@stpetergreene.com.

All high schoolers are invited to join us for some outdoor fun and fellowship together on Saturday, July 18th. We’ll meet at church at 10:00 am and carpool to Osage to enjoy a leisurely hike along the Harry Cook Nature Trail (approx. 2 miles) Then, we’ll stop and eat lunch together at the park before hiking the trail back again to where we started. Lunch will be provided. Please let Christin know if you plan to attend by Sunday, July 12th. We have greatly missed seeing all of you this spring so we look forward to the chance to spend some time together!

Luther League Hiking

St. Peter Sermon PodcastSt. Peter Sermon PodcastHere's a great new way to stay connected with our congregation! Each week's Scripture reading and sermon are now available as a podcast. Search for “Sermons | St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, Iowa” on Apple Podcasts, PodBean, or Spotify, or visit www.stpetergreene.com/podcast to listen and subscribe.

Worship in Perrin ParkSt. Peter Lutheran will be worshiping with communion at Perrin Park in Greene on Sunday, July 19th at 9:30 am. We will be in the large shelter house by the tennis court. Saturday 6:00 pm worship will still be in the church building fellowship hall.

JULY 2020 - St. Peter Lutheran Church

A Summer of Warmth and Love in Jesus’ Love and Grace!

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26 27 28 29 30 31Altar Guild: Clarene Backer

9:30 am Worship with Communion in Sanctuary

6:00 pm Worship with Communion

9:30 am WELCA General Meeting

Newsletter Items Due

3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

Senior Health Clinic

9:30 am Worship with Communion in Sanctuary

9:30 am Worship with Communion in Sanctuary

Wednesday21

6:00 pm Worship with Communion

9:30 am Outdoor Worship with Communion at Perrin Park

6:00 pm Worship with Communion

Ushers and Lectors - Sign up at church to volunteer.

6:00 pm Worship with Communion

Virtual Vacation Bible School -- Nursery - 5th grade

7:00 pm Church Council meetingOffice Closed