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Pastor Kent Krumwiede Phone #’s Church (507) 426-7540 Cell (507) 380-8284 [email protected] CHURCH E-MAIL [email protected] Church website: Www.fairfaxlutheranparish.com Our Savior’s Lutheran Worship 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Central Lutheran Worship 10:30am The Messenger is a monthly publication of the Fairfax Lutheran Parish Central & Our Savior’s Lutheran Churches, Franklin & Fairfax, MN Date: Our Savior’s Central 3 Nikita 7 Parker Hunter 10 Billy 14 Brandon Nikita - Palm Sunday 18 Hunter 19 Anthony 21 Abigail Nikita - Easter 28 Halle Hunter 2 0 1 9 The Minnesota Valley Conference Partnership has suspended their annual clothing drive. They are looking to implement another fund- raiser to provide food packages. We will not be accepting any clothing, caps, fabric, bedding of any kind this spring.

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Pastor Kent Krumwiede

Phone #’s

Church (507) 426-7540

Cell (507) 380-8284

[email protected]

CHURCH E-MAIL

[email protected]

Church website:

Www.fairfaxlutheranparish.com

Our Savior’s Lutheran

Worship 9:00 am

Sunday School 10:00 am

Central Lutheran

Worship 10:30am

The Messenger is a monthly

publication of the

Fairfax Lutheran Parish

Central & Our Savior’s

Lutheran Churches,

Franklin & Fairfax, MN

Date: Our Savior’s Central

3 Nikita

7 Parker Hunter

10 Billy

14 Brandon Nikita - Palm Sunday

18 Hunter

19 Anthony

21 Abigail Nikita - Easter

28 Halle Hunter

2 0 1 9

The Minnesota Valley Conference Partnership has suspended their

annual clothing drive. They are looking to implement another fund-

raiser to provide food packages.

We will not be accepting any clothing, caps, fabric, bedding of any

kind this spring.

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A plate plaque calls me to gratitude

Ephesians 5:19-20 (NRSV) 19As you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to

the Lord in your hearts, 20giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name

of our Lord Jesus Christ.

When I was growing up (not that I am finished), my parents had a wooden, plate-

shaped plaque in their bedroom. It hung there by the door as they went out as long as I can remember. After my dad died and we moved into town, the plaque still held

a place of honor in our home. My mother still has that “plate plaque” 45+ years and three homes later. Every time I think of that “plate plaque,” I am reminded of verse

20 above; and, every time I see that verse 20, I am reminded of that “plate plaque” that must have had a special meaning to my parents. “…giving thanks…all the time…

for everything.” Gratitude in life and living is an important ingredient to happiness. Gratitude is such a powerful emotion, one that can make your life better in so many

ways. It’s quite difficult to feel depressed or sorry for yourself when you are feeling

gratitude. In a study carried out by Emmons & McCullough in 2003, there were a multitude of benefits from keeping a gratitude journal, A simple notebook where you

write down daily what you are grateful for. The study showed that the people who kept a journal exercised more regularly, reported fewer physical symptoms, felt bet-

ter about their lives as a whole, and were more optimistic. It also showed that people who kept the journal were more likely to make progress towards their goals. Overall,

there was a greater sense of feeling connected to others, a ,more optimistic view to-wards life and better sleep quality, relative to a control group. If you would like to ex-

perience some of these great benefits why not try some of these simple ways to make gratitude a part of everyday.

Here is a simple list of 40 simple ways to make gratitude a part of everyday life.

1. Keep a Gratitude journal and add to it everyday.

2. Tell someone you love them and how much you appreciate them.

3. Notice the beauty in nature each day.

4. Nurture the friendships you have, good friends don’t come along every day.

5. Smile more often.

6. Watch inspiring videos that will remind you of the good in the world.

7. Include an act of kindness in your life each day.

8. Avoid negative media and movies with destructive content.

9. Call your Mom more often. 10.Cook meals with love, think of the people you will feed.

11.Volunteer for organizations that help others. 12.Don’t gossip or speak badly about anyone.

13.Spend quality time with your kids. (1 Ciara Conlon.www2 lifehack.org)

Pastoral Sharings April 2019

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14.Remember to compliment your friends and family when they look good.

15.Write a card to someone you haven’t seen in a while and tell them something nice.

16. Add to your gratitude list daily, at least one more thing each day. 17.When you think a negative thought, try to see the positive side in the

situation. 18. Commit to one day a week when you won’t complain about anything.

19. Try to take note when people do a good job and give recognition when it’s due at work.

20. Reward effort, if someone does something nice for you, do something nice for them.

21. Meditate with your gratitude list, giving thanks for all your good fortune. 22. Live mindfully, not worrying about the past or future.

23. Thank the people who serve you in the community. The shopkeeper, the bus drivers, etc.

24. Say thank you for the little things loved ones do for you, things you normally

take for granted. 25. Post quotes and images that remind you to be grateful around your house.

26. Call into an elderly neighbor and say thank you for their presence in your life. 27. Call your grandparents and tell them you love them.

28. Embrace challenges and turn them into opportunities to grow. 29. Send love to your enemies or people you dislike.

30. Be thankful when you learn something new. 31. See the growth opportunity in your mistakes.

32. Help your friends see the positive side to life. 33. When times are bad, focus on your friends who are at your side.

34. When time are good, notice and help others. 35. Make a gratitude collage, cut out pictures of all the things that you are grate-

ful for. 36. Make gratitude a part of family life, share it with each other during meal

time.

37. Practice gratitude at the same time everyday to make it a habit. 38. Focus on your strengths.

39. Share the benefits of gratitude with family and friends. 40. Share gratitude each day by posting a tweet, Facebook post or Pinterest.

Be the change you want to see in the world by making gratitude a part of each

day. If we all practice gratitude more regularly, the world will be a better place. May this Lenten season bring you to the ultimate joy of Easter.

Pastor Kent Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and

more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can

turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.

~Melody Beattie

American Writer

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3 Confirmation classes (after Wed Services)

8 regular worship services & 4 Lenten Services

Community worship/bible study services

[Fairfax Community Home (3) and

Southview Living Center (1)]

10 visits

2 Synod meeting

2 Conference Meeting (Regular & Assembly)

4 Back the Pack

3 MAP Bible Study

Out from Behind the Desk in March

Monday Morning Bible Study

Mondays @ the Parsonage, 9:30-11 AM

– Come when you can, leave when you need. –

You need not be a member of the parish to participate

Join us for coffee, tea and fellowship.

FYI: There will be no MAP Bible Study April 22nd.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES!

FIRST, members from each congregation to help review your congregation’s

constitution to bring into line with the Model Constitution of the ELCA. 2-4 would be sufficient. The more hands, the lighter the load.

SECOND. LENTEN/EASTER THEME: Voices at the Foot of the Cross Ten figures at the foot of the cross, at the tomb and on the road pouring their hearts out

to Jesus in these dramatic conversations. In March, we heard from Judas Iscariot, Mary Magdalene, the Centurion, and Simon of Cyrene. April we’ll present the disciples John

and Peter, and Mary the mother of Jesus. This Lenten season, you are invited, as hear-ers, to ask and wrestle with, "Where am I in this story?" and "What does this crucified

Jesus have to do with me?" You may even do two different individuals if you would like. Parts are running

out – hurry to participate. This is easier than it sounds. Please contact Pastor Kent for more details and to participate in these Lenten dramas.

THIRD, Meals on Wheels needs a new coordinator as Ruth Wojahn is stepping down

as coordinator. Please consider if this is a ministry to which you are called.

FOURTH, Lenten Meals @ Our Savior’s

We will be having Lenten meals when Wednesday worship is at Our Savior’s: March 27th 5-7 PM (which is the regular Community Meal), and April 3rd 6-7 PM. Our Savior’s is

hosting March 27th. There is a sign-up sheet for this night.

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WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sunday Worship Readings & Hymns for April

Apr. 7 - Fifth Sunday in Lent READINGS: Isaiah 43:16-21

Psalm 126 Philippians 3:4b-14

John 12:1-8

HYMNS: Be Thou My Vision Christ the Life of All the Living

Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil My Song is Love Unknown Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross

Apr. 14 - Palm/Passion Sunday

READINGS: Luke 19:28-40 (Processions w/palms) Isaiah 50:4-9

Psalm 31:9-16

Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 (23:1-49)

Hymns: All Glory, Laud and Honor (Processional Hymn)

Ride On, Ride On in Majesty Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil Prepare the Royal Highway I Want Jesus to Walk with Me

April 21st, Easter Sunday – Cleopas & Friend(s)

Reading: Luke 24:13-14

Hymns: Jesus Christ is Risen Today! Alleluia! The Day of Resurrection

Let Our Talents and Tongues Employ Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds

Apr. 28 – Second Sunday after Easter [Holy Humor Sunday]

Guest Preacher: Pr. Steve Cook, Synod Minister (+ Temple Talk]

READINGS: Acts 5:27-32

Psalm 118:14-29 (150) Revelation 1:4-8

John 20:19-31

Hymns: Come You Faithful, Raise the Strain,

That Easter Day with Joy was Bright Thine is the Glory I Saw the Light

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Lenten Season Reflection Readings & Hymns March-April

– Theme: At the Foot of the Cross – We will hear from individuals who encountered Jesus during his earthly life

and how they observed him on the cross, at the tomb and on the road of life. There is grief and there is joy experienced in their monologues and dialogues.

April 3rd, Lenten 4 – John

Reading: Mark 15:12-14 Hymn: Lamb of God (Sweet Lamb of God)

April 10th, Lenten 5 – Mary, Jesus’ mother Reading: John 19:25-30

Hymn: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness

April 14th, Palm/Passion Sunday – Riding into Jerusalem

Luke 19:28-40 – Processional Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14--23:56

Hymns: Ride On, Ride On in Majesty I Want Jesus Prepare the Royal Highway All Glory, Laud and Honor

April 18th, Maundy Thursday – Passover, Salvation, Proclamation and Service

[Traditional Worship] (worship at Central) Readings: Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19

1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Hymns: Go to Dark Gethsemane Jesu, Jesus, Fill Us with Your Love

April 19th, Good Friday – Peter (worship at Our Savior’s) Reading: Matthew 26:69-75

Hymn: Change My Heart, O God

April 20th, Vigil Saturday – The Angel at the Tomb (worship at Our Savior’s)

Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Exodus 14:10-30; 15:20-21; Isaiah 55:1-11; Daniel 3:1-29; Romans 6:3-11; Luke 24:1-12

Hymn: Christ the Lord is Risen Today

April 21st, Easter Sunday – Cleopas & Friend(s) Reading: Luke 24:13-14; Acts 10:34-43 (used as Confession & Forgiveness); Psalm

118: 1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Hymns:

Jesus Christ is Risen Today! Alleluia! The Day of Resurrection Let Our Talents and Tongues Employ Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds

In addition to the Hymn of the Evening, we will be singing “The Lord’s Prayer” at the

close of the Wednesday Evening Services.

Lent at Fairfax Community Home

I will also be leading a Lenten Bible Study at the Community Home on Wednesdays,

April 3rd and 10th at 2 PM. This is a daytime version of the evening service.

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Joint Council Meeting

Fairfax Lutheran Parish

March 11, 2019 Minutes

Members Present: Tom Runck, Iris Runck, Diane Dreier, Harlan Helgren, Ruth Benedict, Dolly Albrecht Val, Rieke, Ryan Lee, par-

ish secretary Carol Johnson and Pastor Kent Krumwiede.

Central Lutheran present: Paul Bengtson, Russell Weikle, Larry Hanson, David Distad, Pat Hanson.

Members Absent: Deb Nelson and Jane Steinbach, Dale Hanson, Angela Evenson, Carol Case, Jaime Case, Rick Nesburg

Our Methodist neighbors joined us for conversations along with Pastor Clint Evans

Pastor Clint opened the conversation about what the future plans are for our Methodist neighbors and Fairfax Lutheran Parish. Part

of the conversation revolved around the processes the Methodist go through during a call process. Pastor Kent spoke about some of

what the conversations will revolve around.

Below is a summary of the conversations with those present;

Separate congregations – different histories

We are all friends and neighbors and want to accomplish some of the same goals of serving our communities.

Contracting of time. Pastor Kent currently is at a 30 hour work week on his interim contract.

Some main concerns; a worship schedule, another concern is confirmation; currently there are no confirmation age children in

the Methodist congregation at this time.

Methodist Sunday attendance is about 45

Financial arrangements are 55% and 45% with the Sleepy Eye Congregation.

OS about 45 per Sunday and Central about 30 per Sunday.

Methodist as well as OS and Central are used to having shared ministries

Methodist expressed the only real need is Pastoral and they want to continue to have a presence in Fairfax.

Sharing of administrative duties. Methodist administrative staff person is aware of the situation and will go with what is

agreed upon.

Comments about hiring seminary interns on a part time basis if Pastor Kent would take on the responsibility of a Three Point

Parish.

Interim call would have to rewritten into a final placement for Pastor Kent. This would need to be decided by June of 2019.

Pastor Clint suggested the Lenten Bible Study is a good way to get to know each other and working together. Pastor Clint

strongly endorsed Pastor Kent for doing great job.

We ended the conversations for the evening with the Methodist Parish Members and continued with the Fairfax Lutheran Joint Coun-

cil Meeting.

President Ryan Lee called the meeting to order .

Secretary’s report was pr inted for review by the individual councils. Motion made by Tom Runck and seconded by Lar ry

Hanson to accept the minutes as printed. Motion passed.

Devotions: Pastor Kent opened with devotions. If we name our fears and face them head on. God will calm the storm in our

hearts.

Pastor’s Report: Working with the confirmands on learning how to keep a prayer journal.

Central student would like to have affirmation of faith on Palm Sunday. Pastor Kent has agreed to this. Confirmation dates will

depend on how the student faith statements are coming along.

First communion will be on Palm Sunday at Our Saviors.

Pastor would like to hear more reports from the different committees during council meetings.

MN Valley Conference Assembly will be Sunday, March 17th at Bernadotte Lutheran Church

Pastor will be taking a few days of vacation after Easter.

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(Joint Council Minutes Continued)

Old Business:

1. Discussion on earlier visit with the Methodist Church neighbors: questions on the demographic makeup of

their current population.

2. Pastor Clint will be done serving in June. This will be the timeline we will work with. It was suggested that

we bring in 2-3 representatives from each church to work together. Pastor Lowell Krogstad from Evan could come

up to visit with us and talk about how his ministry is going with the mixed congregations.

3. Pastor Kent will now talk to the Synod about guidance on the possibility of joining ministries together.

Call process updates: Our constitution needs to be updated. We will use Synod constitution template as a guide for

our new constitution. Two people have volunteered to help with the constitution. Val Rieke agreed to help as well.

We should strive to have this done by Easter.

New Business:

1. Summer worship schedule – we will start with alternating Sundays between Our Saviors and Central. With

the Methodist possibly coming into the mix, we may have to alter the scheduling. Saturday evening services were

also mentioned as a possibility. 9:00 am will be an alternating schedule, Memorial weekend at Central.

2. Baccalaureate Services for graduates will be held on the Sunday, May 19th.

3. Delegates for the Synod Convention on June 7th and 8th at Redwood Falls Conference. We need volunteers

from both Congregations to attend yet. Carol needs to know by May 17th for early bird registration.

4. The Fairfax Lutheran Parish website has been up and running for a year. We will continue as is with the web-

site.

No other new business at this time

Upcoming Events

1. Central Men’s Pancake Breakfast, March 31, 2019. 9-1pm at the Fairfax Auditorium.

2. Synod Convention at Redwood Falls, June 7th & 8th, 2019

Motion made by Diane Drier and seconded by Ruth Benedict to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed.

Next meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2019, 7:00 pm at Central.

We closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Submitted by

Iris Runck

Our Savior’s Council Members: Central’s Council Members:

President: Ryan Lee Dale Hanson

Vice President: Deb Nelson Angela Evenson

Secretary: Iris Runck Jaime Case

Treasurer: Diane Dreier Larry Hanson

Deacons: Dolly Albrecht Carol Case

Val Rieke Pat Hanson

Ruth Benedict David Distad

Trustees: Jane Steinbach Rick Nesburg

Tom Runck Paul Bengtson

Harlan Helgren Russ Danielson

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Our Saviors Lutheran Church Council

March 11, 2018 Minutes

Members Present: Tom Runck, Iris Runck, Diane Dreier, Harlan Helgren, Ruth Benedict, Dolly Albrecht

Val, Rieke, Ryan Lee, parish secretary, Carol Johnson and Pastor Kent Krumwiede.

Members Absent: Deb Nelson and Jane Steinbach

President Ryan Lee called the meeting to order following the Fairfax Lutheran Par ish Joint Council

Meeting.

Secretary’s Report - Council reviewed the pr inted minutes from the February meeting. Motion made by

Harlan Helgren and seconded by Val Rieke to accept the secretary’s report as printed. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report - Council reviewed the printed report. Motion made by Harlan and seconded by Val to

accept the treasure’s report as printed and subject to audit. Motion passed.

Old Business:

1. Church members will work on the community meal for March 27th. Council will be serving the Lenten

soup supper for March 13th.

2. President Lee spoke about the education committee and some changes that will be taking place. The edu-

cation teams need the support of the congregation.

3. Discussion held regarding looking at other options. Currently we have 3 Sunday school classes. Harlan

Helgren volunteered to contact the teachers and set up meetings with Pastor and council members.

4. Tom Runck reported that St. Andrews has replaced all of the lights in their congregation with LED bulbs

and it is much brighter.

5. Tom is also working with Puhlman Lumber on bids for the main church for carpet.

6. Ice on the roof at church will need to be addressed if possible.

7. Sunday school schedule – do a single class room for the rest of the year. Palm Sunday Brunch will be

served by the education team.

Lenten Suppers – March 13 (Council will serve), March 27 (Community meal) and April 10 (Methodist will

organize)

New Business:

1. Pastor Cook from the Synod will be visiting on April 28th regarding the call process.

2. Renewal of Line of Credit at First National Bank. Motion made by Val Rieke and seconded by Ruth

Benedict to continue the line of credit at the bank as it now stands. Ryan Lee and Diane Dreier will stop at

the bank and bring the minutes to the bank. They will also have their signatures on the checking account.

3. Website renewal is in place for next year.

Motion made by Harlan and seconded by Tom Runck to adjourn the meeting

Next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2019 at 7:00 pm.

Minutes submitted by

Iris Runck

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Central Lutheran Church Council Meeting

March 17, 2019 Minutes

Members present: Angela Evenson, Larry Hanson, Paul Bengston, Rick Nesburg,

Russ Danielson, David Distad, Carol Case, Pat Hanson, Jaime Case

Members absent: Dale Hanson, Pastor Kent

Meeting was called to order by Vice President Angela Evenson.

Secretary’s Report – no report given

Treasurer’s Report – Report was printed for council review. Paul Bengston made a motion to accept the

treasurer’s report, Pat Hanson seconded the motion.

Pastor’s Report - no report given

OLD BUSINESS:

Custodian: Paul Bengtson and Br ittany will the cleaning for the month of Apr il. and May. Needs

cleaning supplies –will get those from Farm Merchantile.

Lawn Pro – Motion made and approved to have Lawn Pro treat the parsonage lawn this year.

NEW BUSINESS:

Heat & Sidewalk: Russ Danielson will check heat and sidewalk until next council meeting.

Agenda for Annual Meeting: Agenda was reviewed and approved to be put in the Annual Repor t.

Easter: Rolls and Coffee will be served before Easter Services on Apr il 21, 2019.

Confirmation: Confirmation is going good, and the kids seem to be enjoying the class.

Roof: Rick Nesburg cleaned the church roof and there does not seem to be any leaks.

ELCA: It was approved to send Pastor Kent to the Luther Seminary Lay Ministry Class on June 24-

26, 2019. The $100 fee is to be split between the two churches.

The live stream that Pastor Kent had Facebook had over 180 views. It was would nice to have this done

more often.

Road. Rick will call to have the gravel road by the church graded for services dur ing the week.

Constitution. Still looking for help in reviewing the Constitution.

Retreat. Pastor Kent will be attending the First Call Theological Education Retreat on March 24-26,

2019, in Alexandria. The council approved the fee of $100 (to be split with Our Savior’s).

UPCOMING EVENTS

Central Men’s Pancake Breakfast, March 31, 2019, 9-1, at Fairfax City Center

SW Synod Convention, June 8 & 9, 2019 – Redwood Falls.

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

seconded by Pat Hanson.

We closed with the Lord’s Prayer

Next meeting will be held on April 28, 2019 – no potluck.

Respectfully submitted by Jaime Case

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Woodbury Chorus & Orches-

tra will be holding a concert

on Sunday, April 7, 2019,

4:00 pm at St. Aloysius Cath-

olic Church in Olivia for the

benefit of the Renville Coun-

ty Food Shelf. The concert is

free, no tickets required and

100% of the collection bene-

fits the food shelf. The con-

cert theme this is “Songs of

Hope”.

The Central Lutheran Men’s Group is again raising

money for the Renville County Food Shelf.

They will be collecting the loose money offering each Sunday

throughout the month of April. If you wish, please write a

check please make it payable to Central Men’s Group and put

in the memo that it is for a donation to the Food Shelf. Us-

ing a check will help you keep track of your donation. As in

the past, the Men’s Group will donate $2.00 for every $5.00

that is collected in loose money or written check.

If you wish to donate through a Thrivent account, please let

someone in the Men’s Group or myself know.

Thank you! Russell Danielson

OUR SAVIOR’S

FRIENDS AND FAMILY COMMUNITY MEAL

April 24,2019. 5:00—6:30 pm

The meal is free to all that come. Free will offering will

be accepted, with those monies going to future com-

munity meals to help defray costs.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR FOOD

PURCHASED FOR THE COMMUNITY MEAL, TURN IN

YOUR RECEIPTS TO SHARON WEBER AND SHE WILL REIMBURSE YOU.

VOLUNTEERS/HELP WANTED!!

1. Our Savior’s Sunday School is looking for a volunteer to be a substi-

tute Sunday School Teacher for the remainder of this year, and for

next year. If interested please contact the Board of Ed (Wendy Strain,

Kim Lee, Katie Kemkes and/or Marisa Lee).

2. Looking for a volunteer to coordinate the Meals on Wheels Program

at Our Savior’s. Ruth Wojahn is stepping down after many years of

service. The months that Our Savior’s coordinates drivers are Febru-

ary, June and October. Please contact the church office for more de-

tails and if you would be interested in taking this over.

3. We are looking for two volunteers from each church to attend the

Southwest Minnesota Synod Assembly on June 7 and 8 in Redwood

Falls. Please let Pastor Kent or the church office know if you would

be interested. Early registration ends May 17, 2019, and we would

like to have everyone registered by then, as it would be big savings to

both churches!

2nd Wally & Iris Runck 5th Ronald & Lori Wendinger

10th Kevin & Sara Lee 19th Gary & Marcia Lee 24th Larry & Brenda Dallman

1st Axel Haugen, Rylie Lutgen,

Aubrey Swanson, 4th Denise Johnson 5th Brett Hazelton

7th Kevin Kokesch 8th Carol Case

11th Rita Danielson 12th Wade Grams 13th Arnemann Grender

15th Kalie Jaus 16th Inga Beltz,

Brenda Dallman 17th Ryan Lee,

Tanner Maurer 20th Jodi Coleman 21st Kelly Heald

22nd Brandon Bergman, Kami Johnson

24th Stephanie Bengtson 26th Isabel Bergman 28th David Boyum, David

Case, Colleen Danielson 29th Braxton Kiecker

30th Madalyn Lee, Ashley Weber, Levi Albrecht

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Our Savior’s

Communion Servers:

April 7: Val Rieke

April 14: Ruth Benedict

April 21: Dolly, Val & Ruth

May 5 Dolly

May 19 Val

Ushers:

April: Mike Kenkes*

Paul Schroedl Family

Mike & Katie Kemkes

Alternate: Val Rieke

Offering Counter: Jane Steinbach

May Kelly Albrecht

Dale & Dianne Burmeister

Larry & Bonnie Linsmeier

Alternate: Doug Pomplun

Counter: Deb Nelson

(* denotes Head Usher)

Please note the Head Usher will now be

assisting in counting the offering follow-

ing worship.

If you are unable to serve, please ask

someone to fill in for you.

Central

Communion Servers:

April: Pat Hanson

May: Carol Case

Ushers:

April: Larry Hanson*

Scot Pioske

Will Pioske

May: Paul Bengtson*

Steph Bengtson

Loni Lund

(* denotes Head Usher)

Flower Committee:

April: Becky Olson

May: Deb Kokesch &

Angela Evenson

CENTRAL FINANCIAL

January-February 2019

Benevolence: $5,339.00

Other Income: $ 189.50

Funds from Savings: $3,000.00

Down Payment for Furnace: -$3,050.00

Expenses: - $5,827.11

-$ 348.11

STATISTICS

Date Attend Offering

3/3/19 21 $1,007

3/6/19 36 $ 450

3/10/19 SERVICES CANCELLED

3/13/19 - - $1,180

3/17/19 29 $1,174

3/20/19 31 $ 165

3/24/19 20 $ 645

**Monies from Savings paid the down

payment on new furnaces.**

Our Savior’s Financials

January—February 2019

Benevolence: $ 9,809.00

Central Reimb. $ 1,680.89

Other Income: $ 2,142.60

Total Receipts $13,632.49

Expenses: -$16,471.64

-$ 2,839.15

Borrowed Funds (Savings): $ 4,200.00

Statistics

Date Attendance Offering

2/24/19 SERVICES CANCELLED

3/3/19 40 $2,276

3/6/19 — $40

3/10/19 SERVICES CANCELLED

3/13/19 45 $992

3/17/19 49 $840

3/20/19 - - $ 10

3/24/19 61 $995.80

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