The Worship and Music Ministry’s mission is to learn, serve, and share the Gospel in Worship through Liturgy, Music, Word, Prayer, and Sacrament for the gathered Christian

Community. Our Ministry encompasses the work done by our choirs as well as our Altar and Sacrament volunteers and Worship Participants. We would like to thank our various choirs and worship band: Adult Choir, Faithful Ringers (handbell choir), Joyful Noise, Kids’ Club Choir, and the Primetime Band for sharing their gifts with us this year to praise and worship Jesus Christ. A special thanks to our Directors: Aaron Olson, Lisa Roddy, Kay Young, Cadee Winnie, and Jeanine Kruschke, and to Shelly Hilgers for arranging special music for worship services. Kids’ Club Choir will conclude their schoolyear with their annual Dilly Bar Concert on Tuesday, May 1st at 5:30pm at church. Please join them for ice cream treats and special music and thank them for their contribution to our worship.

Final Primetime Worship on Wednesday evenings at 6:07pm for the schoolyear: Wednesday, May 2nd.

Summer worship: begins on Memorial Weekend on May 27th with one service only at 9:00am on Sundays.

Graduating High School Seniors service: Sunday, June 3rd at 9:00am Our Ministry meets the first Tuesday of each month, except for July, at 6:30pm at church. Please join us anytime!

In Christ,

Kristin Bruellman, Ministry Chair; Kelly Dreier, Church Council Liaison; Shelly Hilgers, Faith Worship Pianist; Pastor Dale; Kay Young; Jeanine Krutsche; Lisa Roddy; Aaron Olson; Tim Looby; Denise Nelsen; Cadee Winnie

Church Events

May 1st

– Dilley Bar Concert

May 5th

Spring Clean Up

May 6th

- Stock Sale

May 12th

Men’s Breakfast

May 20th

– Congregational Meeting

May 24th

4th Thursday Women’s Book Club

May 28th

Memorial Day Service @ Cemetery

June 3rd

– Graduation Sunday

June 11th

– Shipwrecked VBX

Faith In action

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH | MAY 2018

Pastor’s Pen

have faith that when you are reading this article,

spring will have finally sprung. As I write it,

there is still a foot of snow on the ground. The

flowers, trees and grasses are ready to emerge with

lively color. Our experience convinces us that

spring will come, blossoms will bloom and the sun

will warm our faces. But you wouldn’t know it

looking out the window today. Faith is trusting in

that which we cannot see but are convinced is true.

Faith is the name of our church. When some

original members were asked why they named our

church, Faith, they said, “Because at that time faith

was all we had.” Hebrews 11:1 states, “Now faith is

the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of

things not seen.”

It is time to “put our faith into practice” once again.

At a special meeting of the congregation on March

18th we voted to appoint a call committee to assist

in the call of a full time Associate Pastor. This will

assure the continued quality and growth of our

ministries in light of Pastor Christine moving to part

time this summer. We also voted to increase the

2018 Annual Ministry Budget by $32,000.00. Two

leaps of (F)faith. We move forward with faith and

confidence; trusting that the Holy Spirit is leading

us. Our Stewardship Ministry Area with the Powered

by Faith leadership team will help us in meeting our

financial leap of faith. The Church Council has

appointed a Call Committee to help us in our

staffing leap of faith. The Call Committee includes:

Charley Strieff, Debbie Bussler, Jamie Bergstrom,

John Bruellman, Matt Woelfel, Teresa Shields,

Maddie Sweeney (youth rep), Quinn Wambeke

(youth rep), and Richard Scott (council rep). We

were pleased and inspired by having twenty adults

volunteer to be on the Call Committee, I wish we

could have them all on the committee, but the

church constitution limits the Call Committee to

nine members. The Church Council did it’s best to

appoint a cross section of the congregation. My

thanks to all that volunteered to serve Faith in this

way. Please keep the Call Committee in your

prayers. Watch for communications of the

committee’s process and progress.

In Faith with Gratitude,

Pastor Dale

Council News! Thank-you Church Council

At our May 20th Congregational Meeting we will

thank Kim Sop and Marit Rinke who are ending

their terms on the Church council. These folks

have served us well. Please extend a word of

thanks to them. Some of them extended their

terms beyond the basic three year commitment. At

that same meeting we will vote to welcome new

council members to take their places. Thank you

to all of those going off of the church council, to

those staying on and to the new members. Your

service to Faith is much appreciated.

Annual May Congregational Meeting

Please plan to attend the congregational meeting

on Sunday May 20th at 9:30 am in Steiner Hall.

The agenda will include: 1) a financial and

Powered by Faith update 2)thank the off-going

Church Council members 3) elect new Church

Council members 4) have a motion and vote to

contract with Kairos and Associates for our next

three year annual ministry budget campaign 5) an

update from the Call Committee. Your

participation is important and valued. The meeting

will end by 10:00 am.

Join us for our NEW Summer Pastor’s Book Study! Make your summer matter! Summer is a great time to leave stress behind and to learn to start “really living.” Consider setting aside 6-weekdays or weeknights (Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am or from 6:30-7:30pm) beginning Wednesday, June 13th to wrestle with Richard Rohr’s amazing book, “The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See” ($13) with Pastor Dale and Pastor Christine.

Dates: June 13th-July 25th (No meeting July 4th)

Times: 10-11:00am or 6:30-7:30pm Wednesdays

Place: Fireside Room

This thought-provoking book recovers the power of the contemplative tradition from our Christian heritage and will help you experience a more transformational, experiential side of the Gospel. Come for a life-changing discussion as we explore:

Why You Resist Change and Growth

How to Deepen your Spirituality without Sacrificing Reason

How to Awaken Your Desire for God

How to Live in the NOW (instead of the past and future)!

This book is perfect for skeptics and believers alike and a great way to make summer more meaningful. Sign up online: Register for "The Naked Now" here.

Amazing Race Our 2nd annual Faith Lutheran ‘Amazing

Race’ was a huge success. Thank-you to all who came out and participated. With the help of beautiful weather and great Faith members,

the race was on and great memories and connections were made. Congratulations to the winning team - (Greg & Jana Swanson , Brandon

Templin, Chad Colby ).

Join Us at the Biggest Graduation Party of the Year!

Noche de Colores May 18, 2018 at Minneapolis Event

Center Celebrate our 2,000th graduate with us at

Noche de Colores in epic fashion!

Guatemalan special guests, Dinner, Games, Suitcase Raffle, and more!

Tickets are available: HERE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

A short devotional service is planned for

Memorial Day morning, Monday May 28 at

Faith Rutz Lake Cemetery at 8:00 AM. A color

guard including Waconia VFW & American

Legion members will participate as we pay

tribute to those who gave their lives for our

country.

The May Mission Offering is for Camperships for our young

people heading out on trips, usually in the summer. Often

known as scholarships in the scholastic world, these funds

are used to offer MISSION SUPPORT for all who choose

trips as a summer faith formation option: Bible Camp,

Mission Trips, ELCA Youth Gathering.

Our goal is to keep the fund healthy and fluid in order to be

able to offer funding for any youth at any time that needs

financial assistance to participate. This summer we have

thirteen youth attending the ELCA Gathering, thirteen

attending the Milwaukee Mission Trip, thirty five attending

Bible Camp. The ultimate goal is to build the fund so that

Faith Lutheran can always support each of these youth with

20-25% of their trip costs. We’re not quite at that goal yet.

Hoping to gain more funds needed for the above mentioned

youth and build a cushion for the upcoming years.

This same fund is funded by the offering taken on

Confirmation Sunday as well as the September Mission of

the month. This year we have a need in MAY.

Any Questions Contact: Mary Toufar or Ally Klug

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE RECENT PLEDGE

TO THIS FUND: Thank you to Eric Wenger and Stan

Winnie for their recent pledge of $1000 per year for ten years

to bolster this particular fund. Eric and Stan are business

partners with ALLSTATE Watermark Insurance Agency.

Thanks for your support!

Financial Snapshot

Faith in Action is published on the first of each month

for the people of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church. The

fifteenth of each month is the copy deadline for the following

month’s issue. Submissions may be emailed to

jean@waconiafaithlutheran.com

OFFICE HOURS 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon. - Friday

Most Wednesdays 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

PHONE: (952) 442-2101 www.waconiafaithlutheran.com

Custodian………………………….Carl Bredberg

Kids Club Choir Director…………Cadee Winnie

Church Admin/Financial Coord....Mike Christopherson

Office Support…………………….Sharon Hermanson

Worship Pianist.…………………..Shelly Hilgers

Youth & Family Minister………….Ally Klug

Communications………………….Jean Krukowski

Prime Time Band Director……….Jeanine Kruschke

Faith Choir Director……………….Aaron Olson

Senior Pastor……………………...Rev. Dale Peterson

Faithful Ringers Director…………Lisa Roddy

Associate Pastor………………….Rev. Christine Ruth

Youth & Family Minister …………Mary Toufar

Volunteer Coordinator……………Susie Watts

Joyful Noise Singers Director……Kay Young

Thank You for Supporting Faith’s Missions: $2,292.00 was received for March Partner in Ministry “Waconia United Food Shelf “.

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven.

Whoever eats this bread will live forever.”

These youth will receive their 1st Communion

in April and May.:

SHIPWRECKED VBX –

June 11-14 – Register

For a Vacation Bible

Experience -- Send your kids on an island adventure!

Why do we call it a VACATION BIBLE EXPERIENCE?

Because at Shipwrecked VBX kids discover how Jesus

rescues us through all of life’s storms. Shipwrecked is filled

with incredible Bible learning experiences that kids get to see,

hear, touch, and even taste! “Ship Rec” Games, “Tropical”

Treats, and “Castaway” sing and play are just some of the

fun things your kids will experience while at VBX this year.

All the activities are created to support the daily Bible truth:

Jesus rescues when you’re lonely, when you worry, when you

struggle when you’re wrong. They are introduced through

Bible Buddies like Moe the sloth, Hope the jaguar, Beacon

the toucan, and Guac the iguana.

Our day runs from 9:00 am – noon. Parents,

grandparents and friends are invited to join us at the

Sail Away Sendoff each day at 11:30 am.

NOW is the time to register. NOW is the time to

volunteer. Mark the date on your calendar and check

out the registration form (and VOLUNTEER) form on

the church website: www.waconiafaithlutheran.com.

In the summer section of the Children and Youth page.

Questions? Contact: Mary Toufar – maryt@waconiafaithlutheran.com

Nolan Jacob Dilley,

Cole Rogan Dilley,

Madison Brooke Snow,

Megan Jane Templin,

Benjamin Wyatt Scholz,

Samuel Milton Scholz,

Kaitlyn Jean McNeilly,

Naomi Elizabeth Larson,

Audrey Marie Bauer,

Marcus Joel Bauer,

Emersyn Colby,

Caleb Daniel Rabe,

Lauryn Elizabeth Gruis,

Lillian Eleanor Anderson,

Luke Stephan Struck,

Hezekiah Germanus Bergstrom,

Noela Sandra Holm,

Violet Susan Hoese,

Jameson Ronald Ackermann,

Nicolas Michael Grotbo.

A gospel-centered, service oriented day camp for

kids NOW in 5th – 9th grade. In the morning we

SERVE – and in the afternoon we PLAY. Now is

the time to register as we work on making

reservations and finalizing a schedule. WE are also

seeking high school or college aged young people to

serve as mentors and small group leaders for Sum-

mer Stretch.

Some of the places we may serve: The Waconia

Food Shelf; Feed my Starving Children; Good

Samaritan Center; Second Harvest Heartland.

Some of the place we may play: Vertical

Endeavors; Big Thrill Factory; a Water Park; Mini

Golf. ON FRIDAY – VALLEYFAIR ALL DAY!

REGISTRATION is open online at:

www.waconiafaithlutheran.com. In the summer

section of the Children and Youth page.

Questions? Contact: Mary Toufar –

maryt@waconiafaithlutheran.com or Ally

Klug – ally@waconiafaithlutheran.com

Shores of St. Andrew on Lake Andrew near New London

Green Lake Bible Camp on Green Lake in Spicer

Sign up to join the group. There is still ROOM FOR YOU!

UPCOMING EVENT

Sunday, June 3rd at the 9:00AM worship service we celebrate our

seniors. Faith’s graduates are invited to wear cap and gown that

day. They will be sharing with us some of their gifts and stories

of faith, special music and help usher, greet and read.

College graduates will be listed in the bulletin on Senior Sunday.

Please email information about your college graduate including:

Name; school; and degree to: Mary by clicking HERE.

Abram Bergstrom

Hezekiah Bergstrom

Matt Butler

Emersyn Colby

James Colby

Alayna Cole

Claire Fredrickson

Cole Gaspard

James Hoes

Megan Templin

Alison Brown

Audrey Brown

Peyton Burau

Olivia Fenner

Julia Freitas

Lauren Grimm

Lauryn Gruis

Maddie Hartmann

Sam Hartmann

Violet Hoese

Sonja Johnson

Svea Johnson

Thor Johnson

Naomi Larson

Makenna Kilty

Solomon Kopel

Mya Sannes

Annie Stroschein

Danica Winnie

Dominic Winnie

Get a group together – be the first to sign up.

Let’s get a group from Faith to go together

Addie Ackermann is signed up and LOVE to have you join her.

Let’s get a group from Faith to go together

Bonnie Young is registered and going – this program is NOW FULL.

Youth and Family

On Sunday April 29th, the students listed below

affirmed the faith into which they were

baptized. Our hope is that this milestone is one of

many on what will become a lifelong journey of

faith. We pray they will continue to: Live among

God’s faithful people; be nurtured in faith and

prayer; Learn to trust God and Proclaim Christ;

Care for others and the world that God made; and

Work for justice and peace.

This summer, Faith is sending students on two

important trips: the ELCA National Youth Gathering and a

YouthWorks mission trip to Milwaukee.

In June, 30,000 ELCA youth from all over the country will

gather in Houston, Texas. Faith will be sending 13 students

and 6 adults to the Gathering. Then, in July, Faith will be

sending 15 students to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to not only

learn about poverty in an urban area, but also help with

several service projects.

We are so happy to be sending students on both of these

trips, but now we are asking for your support!

A Wall of Giving has been set up in the Welcome Center of

the church. Our young people hope to reach out to

members of Faith willing to support them financially by

buying “shares of stock” in their faith formation. On the

“WALL” there are a number of envelopes, each indicating a

potential gift amount -- $10, $25, $50 and more. If a share of

stock is valued at $25, donors may choose how many shares

to purchase. Some envelopes are left blank for the donor to

define their own gift amount.

Please include your contact information as well. The young

people will send post cards from their destination – AND

will invite all donors to an appreciation coffee hour upon

their return.

Erika Baughman &

Chandra Rothstein-Guides

Anna Elise Arntz

Sydney Marie Behrens

Alison Janice Graupmann

Eleni Lyn Hoese

Alison Ann Michael

Dave Haugland - Guide

Joshua James Baughman

Peter Francis Bockelmann

Sheppard James Denton

Tyson John Freeberg

Erik David Haugland

Wyatt Samuel Lilly

Samuel Allen McEnelly

Kellen Michael Ruth

Alicia Michael - Guide

Shayna Rose Eggers

Morgan Elizabeth Eldridge

Abbey LeAnn Rogers

Tami Rogers - Guide

Brooke Chae Johnson

Anna Lorenz Neslund

Samantha Jean Olsem

Abigail Rose Pannier

Maralaine Isabelle

Rothstein

Barb Bauer - Guide

Lydia Marie Adams

Elyse Olivia Althaus

Gretchen Ann Bauer

Kayla Lise Hoernemann

Jenna Lyn Reuben

Calissa Diane Shea

Emma Lynn Ziesemer

Steve Brennecke - Guide

Ryne Burton Anderson

Connor David Behrens

Nathen Tyler Brennecke

Parker Davis Dustin

Grant Steven Iverson

Benjamin David Strei

Spencer David Swanson

Samuel Mike Vestal

Jason Roelofs - Guide

Jacob Brian Fadziejewski

Samuel Dean Roelofs

Trevor James Stockmann

Ally Klug

Faith Lutheran Church is looking for part-time Nursery Attendants who will be responsible for providing a safe, loving and nurturing environment in which children (ages 0 – 6) receive care and supervision while their parents/guardians attend church services, education programs, or fellowship events at the church.

Hours: Sundays June-August 8:45-9:15 AM and September-May 8:15-11:15 AM

Other work hours may include extended Sunday hours for special events and additional opening times around Easter and Christmas holidays. These will not be scheduled but upon your availability.

Pay: The hourly salary is $10.00 per hour

Start Date: June 3, 2018

Location: Faith Lutheran Nursery

Required Skills

Approachable and professional demeanor

Enthusiastic and positive attitude

Ability to work well as a team (there will be two attendants on duty)

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Some childcare experience, but not necessary

Be able to sit on the floor to interact with children

Keep nursery, counters and tables clean

If you are interested, please contact Susie Watts, Congregation Connector, (952)442-2101.

Did you know that we have group called the

KITCHEN CREW? The kitchen crew comes in

every quarter and deep cleans both of our kitchens.

They usually come in during the morning hours and

make sure old food is thrown, the shelfs are wiped

down and everything is spick and span. Thank you

Kitchen Crew for volunteering your time to make the

kitchen useful and clean for others to use.

For the next fifteen months, there will be one benefit

about what volunteering can do for you.

Volunteering builds bonds between people and stronger relationships. Working side by side for a common goal, tends to build friendships and the willingness to volunteer with one another again.

Welcome to the Family of Faith through baptism:

Ella May Dansare daughter of Robert & Lisa

Dansare was baptized April 15th. Her sponsors are

Kevin & Jennifer Tousley, Laura & Angela Hamrich

Alexander Travis Mathwig son of Kristal

Luedloff & Travis Mathwig was baptized April 22nd.

His sponsors are Tom & Andrea Mathwig, Kortney

Luedloff.

Shae Leann Frederickson was baptized April

25th. Her sponsors are Tom and Sherri Pierson.

Maci Ann Dammann, daughter of Tyler &

Moranda Dammann was baptized April 29th. Her

sponsors are Molly Brudelie, Nicholas Zimmer.

Harper Lee Ripka, daughter of Amy & Zach

Ripka was baptized April 29th. Her sponsors are

Jordan & Erika Herges, Aaron Quast.

9th Grade Retreat and 9th Grade Affirmation of Faith Service.