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WORSHIP SCHEDULESunday 9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour10:45 a.m. Sunday School (birth to grade 6 & Adults)

Saturday5:30 a.m. Worship in the Norelius Chapel

Wednesday 4:15-5 p.m. Children’s Choir5-6 p.m. Meal5:30 p.m. Classes, Confirmation, Joyful Ringers5:45 p.m. Youth Group6:30 p.m. Worship7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir

PRAYER REQUESTSCall the church office at 651.388.9311 or e-mail your prayer requests to [email protected]. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included on the prayer list or prayer chain, please call the church office or Pat Swanson, 651-388-7032.

HELP US STAY CONNECTEDFirst Lutheran Church maintains a database of all its members. If you have had any changes or corrections of your address, phone number, email, marital status, new family members, name spelling, etc, please contact Julie with the changes that need to be made at 388-9311 ext. 10 or e-mail [email protected].

HOSPITALIZATIONS AND ILLNESSHospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. If you are ill or hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit or to be on the church prayer list, please notify us at (651)388-9311 or [email protected].

THE SPIREA monthly publication of First LutheranChurch, Red Wing, MN 55066

Phone: (651)388-9311 [email protected] www.firstlutheranrw.com

FIRST LUTHERAN STAFFArthur Sharot: Senior Pastorext. 15 / [email protected]

Marilee Anderson: Director of Musicext. 19 / [email protected]

Tina Goeman: Director of Children, Youth & Familyext. 14 / [email protected]

Theresa Nash: Bookkeeper, PText. 11/[email protected]

Julie Wychor: Administrative Assistantext. 10 / [email protected]

Syl Andersen: Custodian, PTH: 651/388-7453 C: 651-380-8663

Brian Fladhammer: Maintenance, PTH: 651/388-2675

2016 COUNCIL MEMBERSJohn Rohan - PresidentJudie Bowes Bob Carlson Jill Cody Kathy EmeryRoy Harley - TreasurerJada KitzmannDaryl MarkBill Rice - Vice PresidentDiane Ringeisen - SecretaryTom SasseLinda Seivert

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2016 SPIRE FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

FROM THE PASTOR

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We, people of faith, specifically Christians, have often as a group been accused of leaving our brain at the church door when it comes to matters of faith. As a Lutheran Christian you might say that we don’t. We believe that God not only has given us faith but has also given us brains. Our brains are not just for outside of church but inside as well. We don’t believe that faith and intelligence are mutually exclusive.

We don’t understand everything about God and the world. There are things we have to just accept on faith, at least for now. But we don’t turn our mind off and we aren’t against science. I think science often is the discovery of what God has created and what God is doing.

Just as we don’t leave our brain at the church door, we ought not leave our faith in the church building. If our faith is just for within the church, it’s almost useless. Our faith in Jesus Christ is to inform how we live our lives. Our faith is to inform everything in life from what we eat, to whom we marry, to who we vote for. If we are followers of Jesus, then our faith in him should be informative. If Jesus isn’t informing us on how we live and the decisions we make, then who or what is?

In confirmation we had a class about making decisions. One of the things we gave the students to think about was, “If Jesus were to appear to you right now, would he be happy with what you are about to do?” It’s kind of like: “What would Jesus do?”

If we are followers of Jesus, which we are, then we ought to be trying to live our lives as he did or at

least how we believe he would want us to live. It’s not always easy to figure out what Jesus wants, but it is what we are called to discern. I know for me it’s difficult. My first inclination is to do what’s in my best interest or at least what I think is best for me and my family. This might not be what Jesus has in mind. I don’t think crucifixion was on his bucket list.

Happy Easter,Pastor Arte Sharot

THANK YOU NOTESThank you to Bill & Barb Raw for “Lighting the Spire” for the month of April 2016, ” In honor of our grandchildren, Callen Raw, Solveig Raw, Alex Bowen, and Levi Bowen”.

Many thanks for allowing the North Goodhue Thrivent Board to use the Conference Room for meetings. Gratefully, Thrivent Board

NEWS & EVENTS

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MUSIC IN WORSHIPSunday, April 3 - Barbary CoastSunday, April 10 - Praise Team, chancel choirSunday, April 17 - Good News Gang Children’s Choir will present Noah’s Ark, Joyful RingersSunday, April 24 - Good News Gang will present Jonah, Men’s choir ensemble.

BARBARY COAST BANDSunday, April 3rdThe Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will be leading us in some rousing Dixieland music on Sunday, April 3. Bring lots of friends with you to help us continue the Easter Celebration.

BELLS OF THE BLUFFS CONCERTBells of the Bluffs will be presenting a May Day Concert at First Lutheran on Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. Music will be varied and get you ready to bounce, march, dance, etc. into spring. Special musical guests will be a part of the concert also, including musicains playing clarinet, tuba, and violin to name a few.

The Joyful Ringers from First Lutheran will also be participating. A basket auction with many things to get your spring in sync will be happening.

SPAGHETTI SUPPERFirst Lutheran’s Property Team will hold a Spaghetti Supper in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 9th from 4 to 7 p.m. Menu will include spaghetti, garlic toast, salad, dessert bars, coffee and milk.

A free-will offering will be collected. Proceeds will go towards purchasing new carpet for the Fellowship Hall and other church property projects.

CLEANING THE KITCHENWe will be cleaning the kitchen on Saturday, April 2nd starting at 8:00 a.m. We need 4-5 volunteers to help. If you have any questions please see Dick Houghton.

TEAM MEETINGS All teams* will meet again on Tuesday, April 5th at 7:00 p.m. *Property Team meets at 4:30 pm.

BOUNDARY WATERS TRIPFirst Lutheran is planning a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for June 15-19. We’ll leave Wednesday, June 15 and return Sunday, June 19. It will be an adventure of nature and faith.Anyone interested in going on the Boundary Waters trip, please sign up at the Information Desk. For more information, see Chuck Stinson.

PRAYER MINISTRYPrayers for God’s presence and healing go to those who have been hospitalized/ill/recovering/receiving treatment, going through a time of grieving, etc:

Kaitlynn Kukuska Jim JohnsonMel Green Evelyn Berg Anna Jeanette Strusz Mark Smith Mike CharbonneauMarcia Krause Jenny EdmondsDorothy Naseth Joann HoskingMelinda Helmer Eileen DelkDan Guida Eleanor Peterso Larry Wychor Margaret YernbergEvelyn CallstromBrent Peterson (Grandson of Eleanor Peterson) deployed to the Middle East

FUNERALSOur sympathy and prayers go out to those mourning the loss of a loved one.

Gerald “Jerry” Eisert, who died Saturday, March 5th. Memorial service was held at First on Friday, March 11th at 11:00 a.m.

Cynthia Diane Kohner, (Steve Kohner’s sister), who died Sunday, March 6. Memorial service was held at Mahn’s Funeral home Thurs., March 10th at 11:00 AM.

Donna M. Gilbertson, who died Sunday, March 20. Memorial service was held at First on Wednesday, March 23rd at 2:00 p.m.

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NEWS & EVENTSCIRCLE BIBLE STUDIESEve Circle meets Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Pat Swanson’s home.

Martha Circle meets Wednesday, April 20 at 3:30 a.m. at Perkins, Red Wing, then joins the other circles at 10 a.m. at First Lutheran’s Fellowship Hall.

Mary Circle meets Wednesday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Rachel Circle will meet Thursday, April 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.

WOMEN & WINE BIBLE STUDYAll women are invited to join the First Lutheran Women & Wine Bible Study group every other Sunday evening. We will meet Sunday, April 3rd at Carol Smith’s home, when we will discuss the final chapter of the book He Set His Face to Jerusalem: A Lenten Study for Adults. On Sunday, April 17th we will meet at Karol Harley’s home. For more information see Tina Goeman.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLWe are collaborating with United and St. Paul’s Lutheran for Tri-Lutheran Vacation Bible School in June. This year’s theme is “Cave Quest: Following Jesus, The Light of the World.” VBS will be held the week of June 12-16, Sunday through Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Watch for registration forms and more info to come. Questions? Contact Tina Goeman.

MISSION: MN NICEWe’re encouraged to shop local during the holidays and eat local year-round. Why don’t we ever talk about serving local?

You’re invited to join us during the summer of 2016 for a huge inter-generational service event

here in Red Wing. It’s going to be fun, you’re going to eat lots of great food, enjoy awesome music and serve our neighbors here in Red Wing. For more information, see Tina Goeman.

QUILTING GROUPFirst Lutheran’s Quilting Group will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, April 13 & 27 at 1:00 p.m. in the Old Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to join in making quilts to help keep less fortunate people warm and to present to babies baptized at First. If you can tie or sew, you are welcome to join this group.

CANNON RIVER CONFERENCE WELCA SPRING GATHERING“Blooming Where We’re Planted”Saturday, April 9, 2016St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 320 West Ave, Red Wing.8:30A Registration, 9A Program, 11:30A lunch. The program will feature a Holden service.$12.00 includes lunch and program. Pre-registration preferred, but you may also register at the door. Make checks payable to SEMN Synod WELCA and mail to: Cora Lee Monroe, 305 Skogen Lane, Kenyon, MN 55946.Offering Objectives: Water project in Tanzania, Campus Ministries, Hope Coalition.

MAY FRIENDSHIP DAYChurch Women United is holding their annual May Friendship Day lunch at First United Methodist Church Friday, May 6th at 11:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “Finding Grace at the Table”. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the office, from Nancy Thorson, or at the door. Dr. Ed Ward will speak about Children’s Health at the Care Center. May Friendship Day dates back to May 1933, when two independent groups planned luncheons to focus on “Child Health” and “Children of Migrant Families.”

MEN’S BIBLE STUDYAll men are invited to join the First Lutheran Men’s Bible Study group every Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room. The “current attendees” meet with coffee, pastry, and fellowship while discussing the upcoming service readings. This is a good way to listen and contribute your thoughts on various books of the Bible.

JOY IN DOINGSaturday Evening AssistantApr. 2 Barry & Jean DosdallApr. 9 Tricia HarrisApr. 16 Mike & Sue HellerApr. 23 Paula JilkApr. 30 Dennis & Doris Johnson

Sunday Morning DriverApr. 3 Judie BowesApr. 10 Nancy ThorsonApr. 17 Clark FjelstedApr. 24 Candy Fleck

Worship GreeterApr. 3 Gisela WitgertApr. 10 Mary WebergApr. 17 George & Doris Van NormanApr. 24 Jon & Kris Ubbelohde

Sunday Communion AssistantsApr. 3 Maureen Kees, John & Julie LaidlawApr. 10 Karyl Frye, Janice Larson, Theresa NashApr. 17 Kelly Kolby, Peter & Peggy SorensenApr. 24 Janet Erickson, Carol Smith, Mary Weberg

Sunday Morning Brew Crew (Before worship)Apr. 3 Murph & Lois BergApr. 10 Clark & Jean FjelstedApr. 17 Dwight Gustafson & Arlene StrombackApr. 24 Nils & Ellis Fauchald

Sunday Morning Coffee Hosts (After Worship) Apr. 3 Gloria BechelApr. 10 Murph & Lois BergApr. 17 Charles & Carol CharbonneauApr. 24 Wendy Erickson, Pam Hallahan

Acolyte/Communion DutiesApr. 3 Tate Drake/FamilyApr. 10 Cameron Schlichting/FamilyApr. 17 Isabella Goeman/FamilyApr. 24 Jackson Fleming/Family

Sunday Coffee Hour TreatsApr. 3 Craig & Marlene Anderson, Margaret Banks, Gloria Bechel, Dennis BluhmApr. 10 Murph & Lois Berg, Judie Bowes, Carolyn Brodigan, Audrey CarlsonApr. 17 Kay Carlson, Dave & Brenda Carlstrom, Joe & Deb Cemensky, Charles & Carol CharbonneauApr. 24 Tammy Dodge, Janet Erickson, Adair Dahman & Horst Radtke, Pam Hallahan

Wednesday Meal Help (4:30)Apr. 6 Jenna Siewert/FamilyApr. 13 Marshall Laidlaw/FamilyApr. 20 Christian Benson/FamilyApr. 27 Makayla Fleming/Family

LectorApr. 3 Doris JohnsonApr. 10 Kathleen OlsonApr. 17 Joan PlaetzApr. 24 Jill Fauchald

APRIL USHERSRollie Meffert (Chair)Edla BodelsonDavid CarlstromSteve HaaseMark JaegerJohn & Julie LaidlawScott LappegaardDavid & Linda OlsonNorma Swingdorf

JOY IN DOING NEWSThe 3-month volunteer schedule for April - June has been sent out along with the “Joy In Doing” group lists. Everyone who returned a blue volunteer card received a letter confirming your team assignments. Please save your group lists so you can refer to them should you need to switch dates with someone. If you cannot be there on the date which you are scheduled to serve, please find your own replacement and notify the office.

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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESMarch 8, 2016

Members Present: John Rohan, Roy Harley, Bob Carlson, Jill Cody, Judie Bows, Diane Ringeisen, Linda Seivert, Bill Rice, Kathy Emery, Tom Sasse, Jada Kitzmann, Pastor ArteAbsent: Daryl Mark Roy Harley provided Fellowship.

CALL TO ORDERPresident John Rohan called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. Pastor Arte read from Psalms 26.

APPROVAL OF AGENDAAn addition to the agenda, added is Lynne Rigg regarding a talk here at church, after which Roy made the motion to accept, seconded by Bill and all approved unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTESMotion was made by Judie to approve the minutes from the February meeting and Linda seconded and it was approved unanimously.

FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGETFebruary was not a real strong month due to a shorter month and we paid out for boiler repair, and the giving was down. Roy will check on the YTD and MTD figures and get back to us at the next meeting.

STAFF REPORTS Staff reports submitted were approved by the council.

OLD BUSINESSLynne Rigg has shown interest in speaking about her travels. This is tabled until after Easter.A copy of the Constitution/By-Laws were provided to each council member. Please read over, and keep for you to refer to if needed.

Pastor Arte attended the Synod Renew Council Retreat the past weekend and it is something we should all think about for next year. It was quite informative.

Summer Retreat was discussed with some ideas as to where, the when will be July 16 or 23, depending on the location availability.

NEW BUSINESSInstallation of all Council members will be Sunday, March 13th.

Pastor would like to continue to have a Wednesday night service during the summer months to keep the continuity. The service could be from 6:00-6:45pm and advertise that after the service the Concert in the Park would be a place to continue your evening.

Concerns were brought up about plant care, inside and outside. Kathy Emery made a motion to form a committee for plant care and Jada Kitzmann second the motion. 10 yeas, two nays, motion carried. John will speak to the people now responsible for this.

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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES(Continued from page 6)

Daryl will check with Karsten Anderson regarding coming to speak regarding the school referendum coming up in April. Everyone felt this would be helpful to all voters in Red Wing. Possibly this Sunday or Palm Sunday.

Tina will give a short video presentation on Wednesday regarding Smile Amazon.com. A portion of your purchase can now be donated to First Lutheran.

MINISTRY TEAMSWorship and Music: Linda SeifertPlans are in the making for Palm Sunday and Easter.

Property: Bill RiceWe are now getting cleaning supplies from Ace Hardware and should save money. There are tiles and carpeting coming up in a couple rooms downstairs that will need attention. The Cooking Club will have a Spaghetti Fundraiser on April 9th from 4-7PM.

Youth: Bob Carlson and Jada KitzmannThe “Gods Little Angels” is slow to start, but hoping the more kids talk amongst themselves, the numbers will increase.

Media: John RohanJohn reported we will have a new media program that will enhance our on-screen presentations. Hopefully it will be ready in April. With that being said, Pastor asked if we could think about going without paper bulletins and have everything on the screen. Many agreed that we will do it for a trial period of time to get the consensus of the congregation. This will save greatly on printing and paper materials.

Making Connections: Diane RingeisenWork is continuing on the Pew Cards.

Education: DarylNo Report.

Christian Action: Jill Cody and Tom SasseNo Report

Stewardship: Judie BowsShe’s praying for everyone.

Personnel: Kathy EmeryKathy Emery, Personnel, presented the Council with a questionnaire for clarification on the various Church Committees so everyone knows what each committee is responsible for and we have a copy for church records. These are to be returned to Kathy’s mailbox by April 12th.

At 8:40, Pastor Arte led the Council in the Lord’s Prayer. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by John Rohan at approximately 8:45 PM.

The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday April 12th at 6:30 PM. Fellowship for this meeting will be by John Rohan.

Respectfully submitted,Diane RingeisenCouncil Secretary

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04/01: Robert Graske, Abe Rohan

04/02: Patricia Landers, Hannah Mark

04/03: Jim Halvorsen, Bonnie Kubik

04/04: Scott Meyer

04/06: Jane Lewis, Ashton Morrow

04/07: Laura Anderson, Brian Butenschoen, Cheryl Klair, Scott Raw

04/08: Amanda Harris

04/09: Karen Fritz, Virginia Pirius, Nicole Schammel

04/10: Nancy Hedstrom

04/11: Kirby Anderson, Alfred Stewart

04/12: Ethan Kaiser, Darrell R. Nelson

04/13: Wendy Dosdall, Laura Efterfield, Shelly Siewert, Abigale Witts

04/14: Gregg Evenson, Beverly Hawkenson

04/15: Ruth Erickson

04/16: Dixon Ehlers, Adam Kaiser, Sullivan Reitan, Arnold Strusz

04/17: Jill Fauchald

04/18: Easton Brown, Marjorie Lohman, Chi-Chi Norman, Joni Westerberg

04/19: Brian Amundson, Samuel Jaeger, Marilyn Knutson, David Otterness, Tara Rindahl

04/20: Kay Halvorsen, Malory & Julia Klennert

04/21: Barbara Betcher, Delano Ekstrom, Chloe Mark

04/22: Karen Strusz

04/23: Marilee Anderson, Stephanie Balster, Grace Carlson, Melissa Kohner

04/25: Michelle Oppenheimer, Caleb Odman, Lucas Prihara

04/26: Craig Anderson, Sue Friedrich, Amanda Reitan, Dorothy Schiller

04/27: Paula Jilk, Richard Meyer

04/28: Benjamin Bluhm, Kade DeBonis, Elsie Jagusch, Stephanie Klassen, Brooke & Ryan Strusz

04/29: Scott Guthrie, Gage Knutson, Keith Larson

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APRIL BIRTHDAYSMETHOD 1: READ FROM THE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT EACH DAY

April 1: Judges 13 – 15; Luke 6: 27 - 49



April 4: Ruth 1 – 4; Luke 8: 1 - 25

April 5: I Samuel 1 – 3; Luke 8: 26 - 56












April 17: II Samuel 1 – 2; Luke 14: 1 - 24




April 21: II Samuel 12 – 13; Luke 16






April 27: I Kings 1 - 2; Luke 19: 28 - 48

April 28: I Kings 3 – 5; Luke 20: 1 - 26



OR METHOD 2: READ BEGINNING WITH THE OLD TESTAMENT

April 1st I Samuel 4 - 6

April 2nd I Samuel 7 - 9

April 3rd I Samuel 10 - 13

April 4th I Samuel 14 - 16






April 10th II Samuel 1 - 3









April 19th I Kings 1 - 2


April 21st I Kings 5 - 6

April 22nd I Kings 7 - 8

April 23rd I Kings 9 - 10







April 30th II Kings 1 - 3

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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2016

Thank you for your tithes and offerings OPERATING INCOME Feb Actual Budgeted Feb YTD Actual YTD BudgetedGeneral Fund Pledges $23,259 $33,750 $51,565 $67,500 Mission Support 40 42 36 84 Other Income 4,405 4,542 12,144 8,634 Total Income $27,705 $38,334 $63,745 $76,218 OPERATING EXPENSES Feb Actual Budgeted Feb YTD Actual YTD BudgetedGeneral Operating Expenses $49,140 $45,412 $83,938 $56,916 ELCA Benevolence 2,167 2,167 4,334 4,334 Other Outside Giving 1,443 1,724 2,724 1,724 Total Expenses $52,750 $49,303 $90,996 $91,074 Income vs. Expenses $(25,045) $(10,969) $(27,252) $(14,856)

Respectfully submitted by Theresa Nash, Bookkeeper

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