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HELPING HANDS ASSIGNMENTS Month of June 2018

USHERING:

Sunday, June 3 at 10 a.m.: Kevin & Vikki Cartwright

Sunday, June 10 at 10 a.m.: Dave & Tasha Skogen family

Sunday, June 17 at 10 a.m.: Reed & Jenna Weisenburger family

Sunday, June 24 at 10 a.m.: Brenda Bachmeier & Christina Anderson

READER: Sunday, June 3: Gary Lindquist

CO-CHAIRPERSONS: Barb Perleberg & Sharon Hirchert

FUND: FL Scholarship Fund

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP:

Sunday, June 3 at 9:15 a.m.: Korby & Tara Seward family

Sunday, June 10 at 9:15 a.m.: Marty & Curtis Larson family

Sunday, June 17 at 9:15 a.m.: Kathy Thompson

Sunday, June 24 at 9:15 a.m.: Alissa Bachmeier & Nate Collier family

Please note: If you cannot do your task, please find someone to switch with!

If you cannot find someone to switch, please notify a chairperson.

Thanks for your help!

Attention Ushers: Please fill out the Usher Report provided at the back of

the church on the shelf by the offering plates. It is important that you take a

head count and put the number on the report. There is also a sheet on the

bulletin board with the duties of the ushers.

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“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love

for one another.” — John 13:35

Dear Friends in Christ,

What are the core values of our congregation we call First Lutheran?

What are the what? I know you are probably thinking, “What are core

values and why do we need them?” First, let me explain. It seems to

me that clear, concise, accurate mission and vision statements can be

great tools congregations can use to help shape their ministry in the

world. Yet, to reach a truly accurate mission or vision statement the

core values need to be identified because everything a congregation

does is grounded in its core values.

The current wisdom of many church transformation experts is that con-

gregations act according to their core values, not according to their

plans or goals or mission statements. If a congregation’s core values do

not support its vision statement and mission statement, the process of

creating a meaningful, accurate mission statement is fruitless. You see,

congregational behavior does not stem from what is written on paper

but from the core values of its members. Congregations always act on

their core values, not on the goals they set. A congregation expresses

its core values in answering the question: Why do we do what we do?

With that in mind, myself and a group of your elected and volunteer

leaders gathered together at the end of April to begin the process of

lifting up our congregation’s core values. We began the process by

learning together a definition of what congregation core values are and

why they are important. We continued the process by gathering into

three small groups to discuss some questions that would help us get at

our congregation’s core values.

The questions we discussed were: What are the congregation’s

strengths? What values do you think lay behind these strengths and

commitments? What changes would cause our membership to feel dis-

connected and leave? What do our people care passionately about?

What are the valued practices? What really makes us unique as a

church? How does the community view the congregation?

(continued on pg. 11)

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Home communion delivery is available the first Sunday of each

month. If you would like to be added to the delivery schedule, please

call the church office. June home communion will be on Sunday, June

10th due to Synod Convention on June 3.

VBS will be held June 3-5. Sunday, June 3rd is from 3:00-6:00, Mon-

day and Tuesday, June 4th & 5th are from 9:00-3:00. A program will

be held on Tuesday, June 5th from 2:30-3:00 and everyone is invited

to attend! If you are willing to help out with VBS, please call Katie

at 218-790-1257, LaShane at 302-0924 or Carissa at 302-0777.

Congrats to our Vance Anderson Memorial Scholarship recipients for

2018: Miranda Johnson & Lauren Roscoe. The girls will each receive

$400 towards their college education.

The following kids celebrated Affirmation of Baptism on Sunday, May

20th: Nicholas Berglund, Mya Cudworth, Koby Duda, Joshua Homis-

ton, Kaden Jensen, Amzi Meier, Mason Schuster, Macey Wobbema.

The church will remain locked on the days nobody is in the office, nor-

mally Friday and Saturday. If you need to get in on those days, please

make arrangements with Bruce.

We still have a couple spots open for any 7-12 graders who would like

to go to Minneapolis June 13-16 for the youth trip. All expenses are

covered, call the church office if you would like to go with - it will be

a life-changing experience!

Bev Ellefson will be in New Rockford for a visit and we will have a

gathering time at FLC on Saturday, June 9th at 10 a.m. Please stop by

and visit Bev!

Women’s Ministry will meet on Thursday, June 7th at 2:00 p.m. All

are welcome and invited to attend the meeting.

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(Pastor Doug—cont. from pg. 1)

We continued the process by gathering into a large group and comparing

the lists and notes taken by each small group as they discussed the ques-

tions. We lifted up the things that all three lists had in common. The

things identified as being in common included: youth programs, commu-

nity support, a come-as-you-are, inclusive, open-door way of being to-

gether, care for people (in the congregation, community, and world),

strong leadership, programs that are action oriented, and giving (time,

talent, treasure).

We then looked at what was in common from the discussions of the

three groups and worked to identify the values suggested by what was

lifted up. We identified these four values (in no particular order): Giv-

ing, Accepting, Loving, Caring. We then determined to sit with these

values for a while to see if they truly are our congregation’s core values.

This is where you can help this process in a huge way. I am asking you

to consider these four core values (Giving, Accepting, Loving, Caring)

and ask yourself if they truly identify who we are as First Lutheran

Church and if they accurately reflect why we do what we do. I am ask-

ing you to tell us your thoughts about these core values. Are they accu-

rate? Is there something we overlooked? Could they be phrased in a bet-

ter way? We want to hear from you, so please let us know what you are

thinking. More to come . . .

Blessings,

Pastor Doug

ATTENTION ALL FLC KIDS:

Red Willow has camps this summer for kids of all ages!

We have brochures at the church if your child is interested

in going to camp. There is also money available through

the FLC Men’s fund to help pay for part of their camp

fees. Please contact the church office if your child will be

attending bible camp this summer!

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First Lutheran Foundation

The Foundation was established in 2009 to create an entity for contributions to FLC programs with tax favorability to donors. Contributions allocated according to these guidelines: 25% to En-dowment (only interest is used); 25% to FLC programs; 25% to community projects; 25% to Missions.

Professional advice is available through ELCA. Contact your tax advisor for State and Federal tax benefits. Contact Foundation board members for more information: Bruce Hirchert, Jeanette Perleberg, Richard Carlson, Amy Perleberg & Dori Tollefson.

Please remember First Lutheran Foundation in your Estate and Financial planning!

HOPES & DREAMS

IMO Dory Thompson, by

Bev Clifton

GENERAL FUND

IMO Judy Nosch

Peggy Gudmunson

SMASH

IMO Ted Gathman, by

David & Carrie Widmer

RADIO FUND

IMO Dory Thompson, by

Frank & Anne Erickson

MUSIC FUND

IMO Dory Thompson, by

Marilyn Gedrose

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CHURCH RECORDS

ATTENDANCE: OFFERING: May 2 – 12 $ 55.00

May 6 – 133 $3,169.00

May 9 - 15 $ 105.00

May 13 - 85 $3,329.00

May 16 - 17 $ 150.00

May 20 - 170 $3,012.15

WEEKLY NEED: $ 2,793.24 Y-T-D EXPENSES: $ 61,776.72

Y-T-D OFFERING: $ 56,367.16

Y-T-D BUDGET: $ 60,520.21

General Fund

(Checking Account)

Balance as of 5/24/2018:

$9,156.86

SPECIAL ACCOUNTS:

Property Fund: $36,113.98

Hopes & Dreams: $1,838.10

Banner Fund: $250.19

Music Fund: $321.98

Budget Reserve: $6,223.43

Thrivent Choice: $1,149.00

Noisy Offering: $670.50

FLC Men’s group: $2,989.88

Special Account

(Savings Account)

Balance as of 5/24/2018:

$49,557.06

Christina Anderson family

Alissa Bachmeier & Nate Collier family

Andy & Amy Bachmeier

Bill & Brenda Bachmeier

Kevin & Vikki Cartwright

Jim & Eileen Dockter

Adam & Ashley Fleming

Lillian Gedrose

Curtis & Marty Larson family

Dennis &Debra Lommen

Martin & Eloise Lucht

Barb Perleberg

Korby & Tara Seward family

Dave & Tasha Skogen family

Kathy Thompson

Ken & Marlys Throlson

Roger Topp

Reed & Jenna Weisenburger family

Acolyte Schedule: Sunday, June 3:

Haydon Meier & Keaton Cudworth

Sunday, June 10:

Hallie Brown & Kelsie Belquist

Sunday, June 17:

Alexa Anderson & Maggie Wobbema

Sunday, June 24:

Trevor Waldo & Taylor Anderson

June (Group 10)

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Thanks to all the sponsors of our radio broadcasts!

May 6: IMO Darla Carlson, by family & friends.

May 13: IMO Arnold Lindquist’s birthday on May 16th, by Gary, Lois, Tate & Amber.

May 20: IMO Ophelia & Homer Collier and John & Thekla Gedrose, by Cindy Collier, Glenda Collier & Larry Danduran.

May 27: IMO Vernon Jensen, by Bev Lesmeister family.

The following dates are open for 2018: Aug. 5 & 13, and Sept. 23 & 30. If

you would like to sponsor a Sunday broadcast, the cost is $50. Please call the church office to schedule.

MAY 2018:

BAPTISMS:

Easton Jay Perleberg on 5/6/18

WEDDINGS: None

FUNERALS: None

TRANSFERS: None

ALTAR COMMITTEE for June

Rachel Anderson

Cindy Homelvig

Vikki Cartwright

Your 2018 schedules are

in your church mailbox!

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CHURCH COUNCIL OLD BUSINESS

Extra Benevolence-Tabled

Red Willow Opportunities-Tabled

Locking Church-Doors will remain locked on days no one is in the

church. A notice will be posted in the bulletin on who can be con-

tacted if needed.

Insurance-Insurance for parsonage and church remained the same as

last year.

Employee of the Month-Congratulations to Amy Perleberg for being

named “Employee of the Month” in New Rockford!

Youth Acknowledgement Board-A board was donated by the Lions

Club to use as our Youth Acknowledgement Board to display news-

paper clippings, various accomplishments, artwork, etc. from youth in

our congregation.

NEW BUSINESS

Approval of ABC students-Katie made a motion and Carissa sec-

onded the motion to approve the following students to be confirmed

as they Affirm their Baptism; Nicholas Berglund, Mya Cudworth,

Koby Duda, Joshua Homiston, Kaden Jensen, Amzi Meier, Mason

Schuster, Macey Wobbema and McKayla Waldo. Motion carried.

Synod Assembly-Synod Assembly will be held June 2 and 3. A May

21 deadline is set for registration. Anyone interested should contact

the office.

Jeff Halvorson-Concordia Update-Jeff is a Concordia Corporation

Conference representative. He presented some information on the

meeting he attended.

The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted, Shelly Ehni

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CHURCH COUNCIL

First Lutheran Church Council met on May 9, 2018. In attendance

were Bruce Hirchert, Pastor Doug, Gary Lindquist, Carissa John-

son, Jeff Halvorson, Ardyce Snyder, Katie Jorgensen, LaShane

Schimelfenig, Melony Allmaras, Jon Johnson, Deb Stafford, Amy

Perleberg, and Shelly Ehni. The meeting was called to order by

president Bruce Hirchert.

Devotions and Prayer- Pastor Doug led us in devotions and prayer.

Secretary’s Report-Katie made a motion to accept the minutes as

written. Gary seconded the motion, motion carried.

Financial & Treasurer's report-as of May 9, the checking account

showed a balance of $13,218.90. Gary made a motion to approve

the financial report, Jeff seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Correspondence-None

REPORTS

Pastor’s Report- Pastor Doug shared that nine students from the

Affirmation of Baptism class will be confirmed on May 20. He will

be gone to Synod Assembly June 2-3. Kristi Frahm will be leading

worship on the 3rd. The Youth Group will be going to Minneapolis

June 13-16 for a Mission Retreat. Jeff will lead the Wednesday eve-

ning worship on the 13th. Doug will be on vacation June 21-25

with Jeff leading worship on the 24th.

Board of Education- VBS has been set for June 3-5. The program

will be held on Tuesday at 4:30. They are asking for meals and

housing for the Red Willow Staff.

Lay Ministry/Evangelism-Melony will be delivering home com-

munion. Kristi Frahm and Jeff Halvorson have agreed to lead wor-

ship during Pastor Doug’s absence. Flowers will be ordered

for Affirmation of Baptism.

Property/Stewardship Board-Projects were discussed.

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Women’s Ministries – May, 2018

On Saturday, May 12th, several of our members attended the

Prairie Rose Cluster gathering at American Lutheran in Tolna. It

was a wonderful day. The speaker, Kjellaug Reyerson, was truly

inspirational. She spoke from her heart with descriptions of events

that she made clear. She spoke of fears and sadness, occasionally

mixed with a bit of humor. The stories of her family’s personal ex-

periences of life in Norway during the Nazi occupation were heart

wrenching. After coming to America, they settled at Pekin. Her Fa-

ther decided to take his family to America so his children could re-

ceive an education as the educational system in Norway was de-

stroyed during the war.

We need to be reminded of all the blessings we have in America,

and our children and grandchildren need to hear them also. It is so

easy to become complacent with the blessings we have. We have all

the freedoms we need, we are free to worship God, and we have so

much more than the “basics” of life. And, we do not have an en-

emy’s military invading our community, destroying everything and

threatening our lives. If you ever have the opportunity to hear her

speak, please do yourself a big favor and take advantage of the time.

My grandparents came from Norway, but I had never heard the

story of the German occupation. It was a perfect time to hear it, just

before Memorial Day.

We are having a WELCA/Women’s Ministries meeting on June

7th. After that, you will hear of events planned for our women in the

upcoming worship bulletins and newsletter. Suggestions are always

appreciated!

Betty Westby, co-chairperson with Ardyce Snyder

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1st - Jessica Duda

2nd -David Roberts

Jerri Severs

4th - Chloe Heinz

Glenn Walz

8th - Jesse Lesmeister

9th - Kevin Omoth

10th - Missy Bjerke

Addysen Fandrich

11th - Kelly Perleberg

12th - Ethan Shroyer

13th - Natalie Carlson

Taylor Lies

Jenna Weisenburger

14th –Karen Smith

15th - Cheryl Cook

If you find that your birthday isn’t listed, or if the date is wrong, please

let us know.

16th - Jeanette Munson

17th - Will Burkhardsmeier

18th - Kathy Ryan

19th - Rodney Lindstrom

21st - Eloise Lucht

Colleen Semmens

24th - Taylor Alderman

25th - Bev Bjornson

Allie Weber

26th - Marilyn Anderson

Annette Duda

Jeanette Perleberg

Joe Troester (missionary)

Hannah Wobbema

27th -Cole Johnson

28th - Lora Wobbema

30th - Connie Komrosky

Deb Rud

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Where: First Lutheran Church

When: Sunday, June 3 from 3:00—6:00

Monday & Tuesday, June 4 & 5 from 9:00-3:00

Program is Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.

All are invited to attend!

Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to help with

VBS this year by providing housing, snacks, meals, or

being a helper/teacher. We could not do it without

each and every one of you!