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Perfect Love Casts Out Fear

Hard to believe that we are coming up on the Lenten season already. This year it comes a little later and still it seems to sneak up on us, Ash Wednesday is on March 6 th. So even before we have put our Christmas decorations away we are preparing for our midweek services.

This year the theme of our reflections during Lent is “Perfect Love Casts Out Fear”. I will resist the temptation to reflect on that theme right here but instead invite you to come and participate in our Wednesday evening services. I know this about the Lenten season there are always surprises when God finds us gathered around the word. There are always new areas of

growth and new insights that reshape us and transform us. We should expect nothing less and always be wanting more. So come and join both the fellowship around the table (soup supper), and around those gathered for worship.

As in years past we will be gathering for a soup supper followed by a time of worship. If you have never participated in the Wednesday evening services during Lenten this may be the year you might want to come and attend one. It is actually pretty fun, even though we are in Lent. Fun because most everyone is coming from a long day at work or school and we are all a bit tired and hungry. This gives our meal a kind of friendly home feeling only with a lot of people together. Something I have observed for years is that families who don’t normally get together for supper unless it’s a holiday are suddenly enjoying conversations and sharing their day. That is pretty awesome! Grandparents and grandkids together and enjoying the daily stories and struggles.

KLC NEWSFEBRUARY 2019

WE SHOULD EXPECT NOTHING

LESS AND ALWAYS BE WANTING

MORE.

I WISH WE COULD ALL JUST HOP

A PLANE TO FLORIDA, BUT…

For sure, we don’t want to let the winter blues get the best of us, and midweek worship is the perfect antidote for SAD (Seasonal Effective Disorder). I wish we could all just hop a plane to Florida, but… first off TSA officials may not be available to check our bags, and who knows

if the weather might be crazy. Right? So just come and get all the son…light you need right here in your very own church! Too simple, I know, but it is a rather intriguing scenario. Church as healing! I like the sound of that and it actually offers some hope. Well, I think so anyway. My point is that I believe love can be found here and that “Love” does keep fear from bringing us down. More about that later. Right

now I just want you to know that we are here. Lenten starts very soon and you are invited. February 14th Valentine’s Day, celebrate love with those around you, especially those special someones in your life. March, see you at Kenwood Lutheran and let’s celebrate Lent, and the love of God in Jesus.

Love in Christ,

Pastor Jeffrey Holter

SO JUST COME AND GET ALL THE

SON…LIGHT YOU NEED RIGHT

HERE IN YOUR VERY OWN

CHURCH! TOO SIMPLE, I KNOW,

BUT IT IS A RATHER INTRIGUING

SCENARIO.

Greetings –

The annual meeting was last week. Actually I am writing this before the annual meeting. (So fingers crossed, it went well.) With God’s Blessing, we start a new year here at Kenwood Lutheran.

Lent starts next month already. There are also plans for a pancake camp scholarship dinner and a fundraiser dinner for the Pre-School in the works. More information will be coming soon.

At the October Council meeting we discussed having more combined services. It was decided that we would try something new this year. In 2019, we will have a combined service when there is a fifth Sunday in a month. This only happens 4 times in 2019. The first one will be on March 31. We are also looking at having something special like a potluck on those Sundays.

We are also looking at cutting back on some of the printing of this newsletter. Turns out that Theresa, our good a faithful secretary, spends over 5 hours assembling this paper newsletter – copying, stapling and adding mailing labels. In addition, we go through a lot of paper. We are looking at sending the newsletter by e-mail. Many of us receive the newsletter by email now. There would also be a few hard copies available at church if you would like a paper copy. For those who do not have email, a paper copy would still be mailed. Please let me, the church office, or another Council Member know what you think. We will discuss this at the February Council Meeting. To be clear, if you need or want a paper copy – you can still get one.

I look forward to working with you this year. Only God knows what is in store for us in 2019. May the Lord guide us through 2019.

Blessings,

Joy Michalicek, Council President

It’s Party Time!!!

This month we are celebrating our 75th Anniversary as Kenwood Lutheran Church. This includes celebrating Messiah Lutheran and Lutheran Campus Ministry. The itinerary is now finalized.

Ice Cream Social, Carnival, Silent Auction and Live MusicSaturday, August 11, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Come and join us for a carnival and ice cream social. There will also be history displays, a

silent auction and live music. Proceeds will be split between the Raise the Roof Fund and the CHUM Food Shelf.

Celebration Worship and Congregational BrunchSunday, August 12, 9:45 a.m.There will be a combined service followed by a congregational brunch downstairs. Pastorsfrom years past will also be helping with the service. All are welcome.

Here’s how you can help:Volunteers to help with scooping ice cream, carnival helpers, ticket helpers and items for theauction are still needed. There is a sign-up sheet in the Messiah Room. Please call the

churchoffice (218-724-9291) or Sue Muehlberger (218-720-3196) with questions. There aremeetings every Sunday during the B.I.G. Hour in the Fireside Room. All are welcome.

So what else is going on at Kenwood? Here is a sampling:

The Annual Steak Fry is August 23. Please come and enjoy a wonderful steak and great fellowship. Tickets will be on sale soon.

God’s Work Our Hands Sunday is September 9th. We are putting together a welcome kit for LSS Center for Changing Lives. There will be a list of items and collection area in the Messiah Room. There will also be a neighborhood clean-up that day.

Rally Sunday is coming up in September as well. Please stay tuned. The Education Committee is finalizing their plans.

Memorial Garden – At Council we learned that there was a snafu with the Memorial Garden paperwork from when the land around the church was sold. Billman’s was listed as the tax holder. It was just an error. The error has been corrected, and all is well. So you are aware, Billman’s hasn’t been paying taxes on the Memorial Garden either. Just letting you all know it is corrected.

Blessings,Joy MichalicekCouncil President

IT WAS DECIDED THAT WE WOULD

TRY SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR.

Senior Luncheon-will be held on Wednesday, October 3February 6, at Pickwick, 11:45 a.m.

Church Work Day-Saturday, February 9, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Donations are being acceptedThe Church Book Club- our spaghetti dinner is coming October 4. Cash donationstowards the food are being gratefully accepted. Please indicate, “spaghetti dinner” in the memo area

School Kits

Your donations of school supplies make a huge impact on the number of school kits Kenwood Lutheran can put together for Lutheran World Relief. With school supplies now on sales, it’s the perfect time to pick them up. Pick up a plastic bag from the donations table in the Messiah Room complete with list of items needed. Each kit includes:

4 70-sheet notebooks, wide- or college-ruled paper (no loose leaf paper).

1 ruler, with inches on one side and centimeters on the other

1 pencil sharpener

1 pair of blunt scissors

5 unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers

5 black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink)

1 box of 16 or 24 crayons

1 eraser

LSS Center for Changing Lives coin offering in June was $65.72; total for this year is $373.81.

Community

The October Book Club Book is “Before We Were Yours”, by Lisa Wingate. The Book Club will be meeting on Sunday, October 21 during the BIG Hour, in the Fireside Room.

Our Spaghetti Dinner will be held Thursday, October 4, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Cost is $9.00 for adults, $5.00 for kids 10 and under. Everyone is welcome! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors

Coin OfferingThe coin offering for LSS Center for Changing Lives in December was $70.76. The total for 2018 was $786.95.

School Kits UpdateTracking of the 2018 school kits shows that the first of KLC’s kits went to Guatemala in November.

HungerSupport for hunger issues will be highlighted in February and March.

In February, be watching for a special offering envelope for ELCA World Hunger. Please consider an offering of a least $1 for each day in February, or $28. God richly provides for daily bread. Yet many of our sisters and brothers still go hungry.

In March, our congregation we will support CHUM Food Shelf during Food Share Month. More details next month.

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Matthew 25:35 If you have not yet picked up your

offering envelopes, they are on the table by the bulletin board in the Messiah Room.

If your birthday is not listed, call or email the church with your birth date including year!

4 - Barb Lundstrom 6 - Ralph Benson7 - Mark Irving 9 - Terry Erickson 13-Gayle Peterson14-Joshua Holter16-Laura Burgstahler 17-Sue Siverson Emily Johnson

18 - Lori Spilde Barbara Lucia Anneli Rannikko Tyler Johnson

Justin Stokes

19–Charles Roebke Clara Seafolk

22 - Ernie Dornfeld 14- Craig Butler Natalie Rasch

18-Lori Spilde Barbara Lucia Anneli Rannikko Tyler Johnson Justin Stokes19-Charles Roebke Clara Seafolk22-Ernie Dornfeld

If you have not yet picked up your offering envelopes, they are on the table by the bulletin board in the Messiah Room.

October Worship Responsibilities at Kenwood Lutheran Church

Altar Guild: Deb Stokes

Welcome Center

Attendant

Communion Server

Hospitality Acolyte Scripture Reader

Ushers

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Deb Jarvis Ronna Butler CARE Kevin Michalicek

Susan & Tom Muehlberger

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Barb Lucia Lori Reed Sarah Circle Diane Irving Sherry Goutermont & Nadine Moeller

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Jo Cox Carol Kolari Confirmation Dennis Kolari

Brad Kamphenkel & Pat Kleimola

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Kathy Erholtz Lynn Hegrenes Stewardship Craig Carlson

Marcia Lunde & Deb Stokes

Council Meeting-Kenwood Lutheran Church

December 13, 2018

Members Present: Joy Michalicek, Pastor Jeff Holter, Pastor Craig Carlson, Scott Goutermont, Brad Kamphenkel, Susan Muehlberger, Diane Irving, Barb Lucia, Theresa Williams per phone

1) The meeting was called to order by President Joy Michalicek at 7:30 PM with devotions by Pastor Craig Carlson

2) Minutes of the meeting held on November 8, 2018 were approved 3) Treasures Report=$5137.72 in the check book at the end of November 2018. Long term savings $55,722,

capital improvement $16,124, Roof fund $46,0004) Discussion Items

New Member Sunday on December 16,2018 Annual meeting will be January 27, 2019. Personal is working on the ballot, we need a secretary

for the meeting. Joy will work on this, Reminders will be made on Sunday December 16, 2018 to have the congregation members turn

in their Volunteer hours for November and December. Pastor Craig will take care of this. Also there will be reminders in the bulletin on the 23rd, 24th, 30th of December and the 6th of January.

5) Boards, Ministry Teams, Standing Committee Report

18 - Lori Spilde Barbara Lucia Anneli Rannikko Tyler Johnson

Justin Stokes

19–Charles Roebke Clara Seafolk

22 - Ernie Dornfeld 14- Craig Butler Natalie Rasch

Highlights the accomplishments of our Street Outreach program that serves those living on the streets, under bridges and other undesirable locations. This catered dinner, silent auction, and spirits wall is open to the public. We anticipate up to 300 guests.

Proceeds from this event benefit CHUM’s Street Outreach Program, working with the 150 - 200 people in Duluth who are living "on the streets or in the woods." The purpose of the Street Outreach Program is to help people in these precarious situations meet their basic needs, stabilize their housing situation, reduce their contact with the police, and to advocate for and with them when they are involved with law enforcement, corrections, health care and other public systems. Venue: Greysolon Ballroom by Blackwoods, 231 E. Superior St.

Doors open: 5:35 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. Presentation: 7:45 p.m. Silent Auction Closes: 7:30 p.m.Each guest will be served a Plated Dinner Valued at $29.09* which includes;

Fresh Baked Bread Basket ~ Hotel Duluth Salad, Roasted Pork Tenderloin ~ Gorgonzola Potato Torte, Green Beans & Julienned Carrots, Coffee & Water ~ Wave of Passion Cake

Vegetarian/Vegan/ Gluten Free Meals Available

The dinner is free, but a donation is suggested. Please RSVP by Sunday, September 30, to the church office; 218-724-9291, or [email protected].

a. Assess Management

Finances approved Roof repairs in process and will be completed on Friday $6000-$7000 needed to reach our goal of

$75,000 Discussion of Budget Discussed KLS Spirit Dinner Emergency cards have been purchased and further discussion need to set up guidelines for

distributing. Pastor Jeff to work on guidelines

b. Community Ministry

LSS coin offerings for November $59.69 total for the year $716.19 Toyland Express donations to be delivered to the Salvation Army will be on December 17th Cookies were delivered to the Jail for their Christmas Party Food and offerings were delivered to CHUM following the Thanksgiving service.

c. Fellowship

Sleigh Ride scheduled for January 12, 2019

d. Stewardship

Volunteer hours to be tabulated for November and December Thank you Letters went out

e. Worship

December 23 will be the Holden Service December 24 services will be at 3 and 5 cider in between Donation made to Salvation Army in appreciation for Doug Haufbauer’s gift of the Christmas

wreaths

6. Pastors report

January 30, 2019 Convocation and the following Sunday is Vacation.

Pastor Jeff and Theresa Williams excused from meeting and Special Session to discuss budget and salaries was held.

Reviewed Accountable Reimbursement Policy Motion by Craig Carlson and seconded to accept recommendation for salary increases for Pastor

Jeff and Theresa as set forth in the budget as proposed by Asset Management.

Meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer

You’re Invited!

MN Timberwolves game vs Oklahoma City

Respectfully Submitted

Susan Muehlberger

COUNCIL MEETING - KENWOOD LUTHERAN CHURCHAugust 9, 2018

Members Present: Joy Michalicek, Pastor Jeff Holter, Lynn Hegrenes, Pastor Craig Carlson, Diane Irving, Scott Goutermont, Brad Kamphenkel, Theresa Williams, Susan Muehlberger, and Barb Lucia.

1. The meeting was called to order by President Joy Michalicek at 7:30 p.m. with devotions and prayer led by Joy Michalicek.

2. Minutes from the meeting held on July 12, 2018, were approved as submitted.

3. Treasurer’s report = $2,314.13 balance in the checkbook at the end of July 2018. All bills were paid. Of the $3,500 borrowed last month from Capital Improvement, $2,000 has been paid back with a balance of $1,500 yet to returned to this fund. Approximately $35,000 remaining in “Raise the Roof” campaign after payment for completion of masonry work.

4. Action Items:a. Emergency Fund for $100-$200 to be kept in the church safe.

A motion was made by Susan Muehlberger and seconded to establish an emergency fund available for special circumstances of people in need. Discussion followed. Motion carried. Work with Asset Management to establish protocols for this fund. Suggestions included: Two people required to make this decision for the church. Provide some examples for use of this fund so people can make better decisions. Use a voucher system.

b. Identified framework for annual Stewardship process: (1) God’s Work Our Hands (2) Financial Part – will be compressed; October 21 = commitment Sunday; (3) Self and service – mission fair on first Sunday of November and the following Sunday (November 4 & 11); framework identified. To have a table at the mission fair you need to show up and help, i.e. if you want members in your board/team then you need to set up a table at the mission fair. A motion made by Pastor Jeff Holter and seconded to adopt the mission fair proposal for the annual Stewardship process. Discussion followed. Motion carried. Three letters will be distributed for financial piece; one a week for a three-week period; September 30 – temple talk, with following October 7 and October 14 Sundays. Theme: “Bold Giving in 2019” (It’s About Trust – Proverbs 3: 5-6).

5. Discussion Items: a. Communication:

Raise the Roof Report: Masonry work has been completed and payment made. Balance in the Raise the Roof Campaign is $37,829, and we need $55,000; $17,177 short of meeting our goal for the roofing project. Working on getting bids for the roof repair.

Please pray for the family of Harold Royseth,who passed away on January 11.

Memorial gift received from Marcia Lunde.

You’re Invited!

MN Timberwolves game vs Oklahoma City

75th Anniversary Report - Carnival on Saturday – come between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Event is from 1:00-3:00 p.m. as well as Ice Cream Social; UPs service practice at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday after Carnival. Set-up for brunch will take place on Saturday afternoon as well. Service has been all set; Pastor Wagner will come with her husband and she will do the Children’s Sermon; five pastors including Jeff will attend the service; Pastor Holm will be hear for the brunch.

Rally Sunday – September 16; installation of Sunday School teachers: Cradle Roll (3 years and older to be invited to Sunday School).

God’s Work Our Hands Sunday, September 9: Hoping to have the Youth take the lead on this project; coordinate with Kristen Randall on this project.

Women’s Retreat – September 29 - to be held at KLC from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. B.J. Allen from RREAL (Rural Renewable Energy Alliance) will be here at this event; electrical engineer who designed the solar panels for Phebe Hospital in Liberia; catered lunch; brief worship time.

Gift Fund Report – place on agenda for September Council meeting; develop new policy.

6. Boards, Ministry Teams, Standing Committees: a. Asset Management Board

Fireside Room changes; gas fireplace with electric unit will be purchased. “Raise the Roof Campaign” and Masonry work – See first bullet under 5.a. Fellowship Hall-revising the rental cost of the space (160 max capacity in the basement). Revised Pre-school lease is in process of being completed. Steak Fry final plans have been set for Thursday, August 23. Window replacement will be completed later.

b. Mutual Ministry and Stewardship Board “Bold Giving in 2019” - See Action Item 4. b.

c. Personnel Support Board No new report.

d. Christian Education Ministry Team Cradle Roll – See third bullet under 5.a. Sunday School Kick-Off and Rally Sunday – September 16.

e. Community Ministry Team School supplies are coming in for Lutheran World Relief School Kits. LSS coin offering was $74.22 for July; $448.02 has been gathered year-to-date. Cole slaw was provided for CHUM National night out picnic.

f. Fellowship Ministry Team 75th anniversary event – See second bullet under 5.a. Women’s Retreat – Saturday, September 29, beginning at 8:00 a.m. here at KLC.

g. Worship Ministry Team September 9 - Blessing of Backpacks. October 21 – Commitment Sunday. October 28 – Confirmation Sunday (Reformation) & presentation of Bibles. Service of Healing during October.

h. Youth Ministry Team God’s Work Our Hands participation on Sunday, September 9.

7. Pastor’s Report: Confirmation – Reformation Sunday; Bibles will be distributed on that same Sunday. Adult Bible Study – five lessons to begin early in the Fall. Fall Theological Conference – September 23-25, 2018, Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge,

Cohasset, MN; Pastor Jeff will participate in this event. New member class to be offered soon. Youth are deciding where to distribute the blankets that were collected from the church.

8. Meeting closed with recitation of the Lord’s Prayer and was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,Lynn Hegrenes, Secretary

February Worship Responsibilities at Kenwood Lutheran Church

Altar Guild: Deb Stokes

Welcome Center Attendant

Communion Server

Hospitality Acolyte Scripture Reader

Ushers

3Darlene Roebke

Dawn Erickson CARE Laura Rasch

Diane Irving

Tom & Susan Muehlberger

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Jo Cox Kim Stein Confirmation Ella Lundstrom

Barb Lucia Nadine Moeller & Brad Kamphenkel

17Deb Jarvis Pat Kleimola Sarah Circle Alanna

StokesShannon Borgeson

Marcia Lunde & Deb Stokes

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Kathy Erholtz

Lori Reed Stewardship Tyler Borgeson

Barb Teske Sherry Goutermont & Lori Robison

KLC Spirit Dinner-Thursday, February 28, 2019

Menu:Appetizers, Salad, Fresh-baked rolls, Main Course (BBQ Ribs, Twice-baked Potato, Vegetable du jour), and Dessert.

Price: $17 Kids under 10: $12 60 & over: $15 2 seatings, 5:15 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.Please return the form below with your seating time selection and payment to Kenwood Lutheran Church by Sunday, February 17, to be put on the reservation list. Dinner will be served by our waitstaff. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name __________________________________________Address_________________________________________Phone__________________________________________

Number of people attending ____ Adults ____ Kids ____ Seniors

KLC Spirit Dinner

February 28, 2019

Choose one:

____ 5:15 p.m. seating

KLC Spirit Dinner-Thursday, February 28, 2019

Menu:Appetizers, Salad, Fresh-baked rolls, Main Course (BBQ Ribs, Twice-baked Potato, Vegetable du jour), and Dessert.

Price: $17 Kids under 10: $12 60 & over: $15 2 seatings, 5:15 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.Please return the form below with your seating time selection and payment to Kenwood Lutheran Church by Sunday, February 17, to be put on the reservation list. Dinner will be served by our waitstaff. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name __________________________________________Address_________________________________________Phone__________________________________________

Number of people attending ____ Adults ____ Kids ____ Seniors

KLC Spirit Dinner

February 28, 2019

Choose one:

____ 5:15 p.m. seating

FEBRUARY 2019

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8:45 AM Worship 9:45 AM B.I.G. Hour/Hospitality 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM United in Praise (UP!) Worship Service

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9:00 AM Tai Chi

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8:30 AM TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 7:00 PM Harbormasters

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8:00 AM TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 11:45 AM Senior Luncheon 5:30 PM A.A. 5:30 PM Bell Choir 6:00 PM Confirmation

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9:00 AM Quilters 9:00 AM Tai Chi 4:30 PM Kantele Choir

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8:00 AM TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:30 PM A.A. 5:30 PM Bell Choir 6:00 PM Confirmation

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We are still looking for someone to clean the Messiah Room. If you can help, or have questions about what’s involved, contact a member of the Asset Management Team or the church office.

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9:45 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM United in Praise (UP!) Worship Service

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If your Board, Team or Group has a mailbox inthe middle office, please check it often. Some of the mailboxes are getting very full.Thank you!

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Kenwood · Web viewI know this about the Lenten season there are always surprises when God finds us gathered around the word. There are always new areas of growth and new insights