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Rev Nathan Thompson
Office Phone:
Office: 320-986-2514
Cell: 651-210-8014
Charis Bjorklund Worship & Youth
Ministry 320-304-0439
Becky Meyer
Secretary Office Phone: 320-986-2024
COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Sunday—1 10:30 am
Outreach team
Wednesday—11 12:30 pm
Executive Team
Thursday—12 6:00 pm
Education Team
Wednesday-18
7:00 pm Messiah Council
MAY
2016
web site:www.messiahhoffman.org
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
Dear Friends in Christ,
May is a month of transitions at Messiah. During May we wish God's bless-ings, thanks and farewell upon Charis. We celebrate Messiah's Confirm-ands and Graduates as they transition to a new phase in their faith/life. Fi-nally we transition from Spring to Summer; from school to vacation; from planting to growth; from God's amazing grace to God's amazing grace.
Thanks And God's Blessings To Charis!
As Charis completes her three-plus years of ministry at Messiah I want to express my deepest appreciation and thanks! She has been an amazing team minister with me; has shown maturity and faith beyond her years; has served with great humility never promoting herself; has deepened the spiritu-al life of our kids and adults through her amazing teaching, preaching, gentle love for others and prayers; has demonstrated confidentiality and trust with me and the Council; has kept the focus of her life and ministry firmly on Je-sus and Jesus alone. Thanks Charis—we are going to deeply miss you!
God's marriage blessings to you and Nathan on your new life together!
Congratulations To Confirmands Affirming Their Faith In Jesus!
On May 15 Messiah celebrates Confirmation at the 9:30 worship. The stu-dents who have completed their two years of instruction and who are affirm-ing their faith in Jesus are Kali Johnson and Kaitlyn Sanstead. Congratu-lations and God's blessings upon these two wonderful people of faith.
Graduation Recognition Is Sunday, May 23, 9:30 A.M.
Messiah will recognize and celebrate our high school graduates on Sunday, May 22, at 9:30 A.M. This class of 2016 includes Ben Anderson, Aaron Beyer, Jordan Bueckens, Ally Coleman, Gideon Morrow and Trent Telkamp. Congratulations and God's blessings upon each one of these special young people.
Interim Youth And Worship Staff Positions
Please note the postings on another page in this Newsletter where Messiah is advertising for Interim Youth and Worship Minister positions. With me helping lead a Succession Plan where Messiah calls a new pastor to replace me in about a year, it is important that these positions be interim so the new pastor can help call a staff team who will work well with him/her and the gifts he/she brings. Job descriptions and applications are available in the Church Office. Please help network and encourage possible candidates to apply.
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2 PASTORAL ACTS:
BAPTISM 4-1-16 Kane Korzendorfer, son of Mandy Frovarp and Derek
Korzendorfer, born 1-8-16
Brooklyn Frovarp, daughter of Katie Long & Brad Frovarp,
Born 1-18-16
Kelly Dokken-McFann, fiancé of John Gran
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Amazing Worship Attendance/Involvement!
It was very exciting to have nearly 350 people worshipping at Messiah on Easter Sunday with an amazing 244 worshipping a couple weeks later on April 10. In 2015 Messiah's average worship over all Sundays was 145 people—in 2016 these numbers are sure to rise. God is certainly doing miraculous and wonderful things in Messiah's worship each week. Make sure you don't miss these Sunday morning happenings—and make sure you invite a friend(s) to come with you!
Messiah's Worship Live-Streamed!
Messiah's worship is live-streamed each Sunday at sundaystreams.com/go/messiahhoffman. Our congregation is now paying for this service so there is no longer any advertisements. You can also click this link on Messiah's website. Please let others know about this—thanks!
God is so good!
Pastor Nathan
LIVESTREAMING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Each week Messiah's worship service is livestreamed all over the U.S. and the world! All you need is a computer and internet access, and you can watch! If you would like to sponsor our services for a month in honor or memory of a loved one(s), the cost is $50. Please stop in the office and talk to Becky if you are interested.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
“Living Out Love”
Dates: August 1 - 4, 2016 9:00—3:00
Ages: 3yrs to 6th Grade
Cost $10 per child * $25 per family * Scholarships available
Register by contacting Messiah Lutheran Church 320-986-2014
Sophia Lanners 5-1
John Starner 5-1
Connie Hohn 5-2
Gabbi Beuckens 5-3
Nicole Bruns 5-3
Lois Persons 5-4
Carol Hulzebos 5-5
Lance Johnson 5-5
Elmer Anderson 5-7
Charis Bjorklund 5-7
Lorie Oelke 5-7
Rachel Volker 5-8
Lori Olson 5-9
Christen Onstad 5-9
Justin Puchalski 5-9
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Donna Huntley 5-21
Jack Christopherson 5-22
Clayton Anderson 5-23
Jayce Puchalski 5-23
Rose Marie Hanson 5-24
Ivy Mahoney 5-24
Kenneth Sanstead 5-24
Melissa Bergman 5-26
Debbey Johnson 5-26
Myla Christopherson 5-27
Emily Johnson 5-28
Brian Sylskar 5-29
Camron Frykman 5-30
Isola Smith 5-31
Remembering the Saints in Light
Recognizing members who have gone before us during the month of their passing
Florence Nordin 05-12-05
Dorothy Christopherson 05-14-05
Allen Starner 05-17-06
Robert Sampson 05-25-09
T. Ansel Christenson 05-30-09
WORK SERVICE GROUP FOR JUNE
If you are in the June/December group (listed below) please sign up at the Welcome Center for a du-ty in June. If you do not sign up, a duty will be assigned to everyone to fill the spots needed. This is your chance to choose a date that works best for you. You can also call the church office to sign up. Thank you for your help.
Paul & Carol Anderson, Kris & Jill Beuckens family, Leslie & Delores Bruns, Lynette Bruns family, Jer-ry & Michele Danelke, Tad & Kathy Dunlap, Julie Fredette, Laurie Gulbrandson, Gwen Haack, Paul & Tracy Hedstrom family, Jim & Cindy Kloos, David Martinson, Pat & Tina McGrath, Becky Meyer, Mar-lin & Barb Nadgwick, Greg & Judy Richards, Duane & Darlene Samuelson, Brenda Shearer, Wanda Stark, Courtland & Sylvia Swenson, Jeff & Amy Swenson family, Mike & Kris Telkamp family, LeRoy & Sylvia Thorstad
Michael Starner 5-9
Mary Haagenson 5-10
Willa Giese 5-11
Sandra Koehntop 5-11
Cody Johnson 5-12
Michael Telkamp 5-13
Rosie Ellingson 5-14
Paul Hedstrom 5-14
Phil Hermes 5-14
Megan Andreasen 5-15
Jordan Meyer 5-15
Ashley Froemming 5-16
Claire Stark 5-16
Ashley Kircher 5-19
Landon Long 5-20
4 Messiah Lutheran Church Council Tuesday, March 15, 2016 – 7 pm
Present: Pastor Nathan, Charis, Jacki Anderson, Jared Frykman, Jen Hermes, Marisa Sabolik, Shirley Sampson Absent: Faye Giese, Jim Hanson, Brian Randt, Duane Samuelson I. Call to Order by Marisa II. Devotion by Charis Pyrrhic Victory sometimes the cost of winning is so great that we lose more than we gain. Good leaders don’t fight every battle. III. Approve agenda with flexibility – motion by Jen, Shirley seconded, motion carried. Secretary's report – motion by Shirley, Jared seconded, motion carried. Treasurers report – motion by Shirley, Jacki seconded, motion carried. Pastor’s Report – working on profile to be completed by June 1, will be developing materials for po-tential hires, need to define timeline for succession plan then move forward. Has had four funerals in last month. Will be gone March 17-22. Committee Reports: Youth and Family (Jacki) – Charis has cut back hours in anticipation of her leaving. Will finish out working with confirmation students and their mentors and jr high students. April 3 the youth will be attending a Timberwolves game, Food Drive in Hoffman on March 19, food drop on April 16. Ditch clean up on Sunday, May 1. Executive Committee (Marisa)– ditch cleanup, youth director position opening Outreach Committee (Jen) – collecting food and money donations for Hoffman Kensington Food Shelf for Food Share month - envelopes in pews. Planning a Paint & Sip gathering sometime in April. Property Committee – no report. Memorial & Bequest Committee – no report. Education Committee (Jared) – Mission Sunday scheduled for March 20 – Sunday School offering going to United Way – hoping to have a presenter from United Way speak to the kids that day. Easter Sunday first Communion – 6 kids. May 1 – car wash fundraiser – outdoor game fundraiser. 1030-1130 free will offering. May 15 potluck last day of SS – tacos and fixing. Stephen Ministry (Pastor) – would like to train more people to become Stephen Ministers. Vision and Task Force (Marisa) – Sheila, Marisa and Charis working on profile for succession. Technology – nothing to report. OLD BUSINESS Committee/Task Group assignments – completed. Personnel Handbook update – Jen walked through the handbook. Will continue discussion at next meeting.
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Leadership Retreat – Zach Thompson led the group. Alignment and clarity of our vision as we move forth in the succession process. NEW BUSINESS Charis’ Position – Charis gave handout with summary of duties. April Executive Meeting – Wednesday, April 13, 8:30 am April Council Meeting – Wednesday, April 20, 8 pm April Communion & Offering – Marisa Adjourn – motion by Shirley, Jared seconded Respectfully submitted by Jacki Anderson
LUTHER CREST BIBLE CAMP
It’s time to think about summer plans!! Be sure to pick up a Luther Crest booklet at the church and choose your week of fun!
Parents need to pay the deposit to Luther Crest, when they register their child/children. The Messiah churchmen and Messiah Church Choice fund will each pro-vide $100 directly to Luther Crest for each camper.
The Youth and Family Ministry Committee will be refunding the deposit money of $100 to parents, after the child attends camp.
INTERIM YOUTH MINISTER POSITION & INTERIM WORSHIP MINISTER
Job descriptions and applications for both the Interim Youth Minister and Interim Worship Min-ister positions will be available in the church office throughout the month of May. If you are interested in one of the positions, please ask Becky for a job description and application. Turn your completed application back into Becky by Tuesday, May 31st. Interviews for both posi-tions will be held the beginning June with tentative start dates set for July 1st. If you have any questions, please talk with Pastor Nathan, Marisa Sabolik, or Duane Samuelson.
YOUTH MISSION TRIP
Youth Grades 5-12 going to the Gladys Ray Homeless Shelter & Veterans Drop-In Center in Fargo on May 14
th. We will be bringing sub sandwich fixings and putting to-
gether sack lunches to give to the guests as well as helping out with other chores they have for us to do. Leaving church at 1:00pm and returning around 8:30pm. Contact Heidi with questions 320-760-8965.
If anyone would like to donate money or food for the sack lunches, we could use buns, meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, mayo & mustard packets, indi-vidual bags of chips, fruit cups or fresh fruit, and fresh cookies.
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May 1 Sunday 10:30 am Group 5—serving potluck May 2 Monday 7:00 pm Martha Bible Study May 5 Thursday 1:30 pm Quilting, Mission, Fellowship May 12 Thursday 1:00 pm Mary Bible Study May 15 Sunday 9:30 am Confirmation May 19 Thursday 1:30 pm Quilting, Mission, Fellowship May 22 Sunday 10:30 am Honor Graduates May 29 Sunday 10:30 am Fellowship Coffee—Group 5 in honor of Gordon & Lorraine Bredy’s 60th Anniversary
NOTES We have Confirmation on May 15th, remember our confirmands in prayer. They are: Kali Johnson and Kaitlyn Sanstead. On May 22, the Graduates will be honored and receive a Quilt, made with love by the Messiah Quilters. The graduates are: Ben Anderson, Jordan Beuckens, Aaron Beyer, Allyson Coleman, Trent Telkamp, Gideon Morrow. Keep these young people in your prayers as they begin the next journey in their lives. Mission Kits were brought to Osakis for delivery to LWR and Global Missions in Mpls. 9 quilts, 10 Personal Care Kits, 9 Hospice Kits, 10 Newborn Kits and 8 School Kits. Thank you everyone for providing us with items and material for our Mission projects. A Blessed and Happy Mother’s Day on May 8th.
WOMEN OF THE ELCA MAY 2016 CALENDAR
Mission of the Month: Global Missions Mission items to bring: Items for Newborn Kits
SENIOR EXERCISE AT MESSIAH
A senior exercise program following a “Sit and be Fit” DVD will be starting at Messiah. This DVD has been seen on PBS and is hosted by Mary Ann Wilson, Nurse. It will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:00. For more information contact Linda at 830-591-3664. Open to the community. Keep watching for start time.
WHEEL CHAIR PEW
The shorter back pew on the Southside of the sanctuary has been shortened to ac-commodate wheel chairs and their families. We ask you to honor this intention. Thank you.
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B.L.A.S.T April Showers, Bring May Flowers! Thank you to all of the volunteers that
helped to teach our youth this year. WE appreciate all of you that signed up,
jumped in at a moment’s notice for Sunday school, pot lucks, Christmas
program, Lent Wednesdays, nursery time and Sunday Fun Days.
We have some fun upcoming events in May, please join us! Also, Luther
Crest brochures are on welcome desk. They have many activities for all ages
and will be doing our VBS in August!
Important Dates:
Saturday, April 30th
- Cookie making and decorating for Lemonade
Stand on Sunday May 1st!
Sunday, May 1st- Youth will sing at 9:30 church service.
All Youth Car Wash and Lemonade/Cookie Stand from 10:45 to 11:45. Free
Will offering and proceeds going for our new handmade wood outdoor
equipment for VBS, Sunday Fun days, and summer use.
SAVE THE DATES-
Sunday, May 8th
- Mother’s Day- NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, May 15th
- Confirmation, Year End Sunday school Party, Fiesta
Potluck, and Charis Bjorklund’s Farwell party!
Sunday, May 22nd- Senior Recognition Day!
2016 Messiah VBS Week- Monday August 1st to Thursday August 4
th!
Education Committee/Sunday School Committee: Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions!
Kari Anderson, Kesha Trinka, Liza Long, Tracy Frkyman, and Tracy Hedstrom
MESSIAH CONFIRMANDS AND GRADUATES Our Confirmands: Kali Johnson and Kaitlyn Sanstead. Messiah Seniors: Ben Anderson, Jordan Beuckens, Aaron Beyer, Allyson Coleman, Trent Telkamp, Gideon Morrow. Please keep these young people in your prayers as they begin the next journey in their lives.
GOD’S PEOPLE IN SERVICE—MAY ACOLYTES 1 & 8 Maya Krusemark 15 & 22 Madi Krusemark 29 Ashlee Bruns
COMMUNION 1 Heather Smith
PREPARATION 15 Faye Giese
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS 1 & 15 Brooke Anderson, Matthew Fettkether
LeRoy Stark
COMMUNION SERVERS—COUNCIL Faye Giese
FLOWERS Jeanne Anderson
WELCOME TEAM (USHERS/GREETERS
May 1 Bernie & DiAnn Nord, Steve Engelby
May 8 Brian & Sheila Lanner family, Dianne Johnson
May 15 Donn & Brenda Olson, Isola Smith
May 22 Bernie & DiAnn Nord, Rick & Ardis Stark
May 29 Rick & Ardis Stark, Dianne Johnson
VIDEO PROJECTION/TRAINEE
May 1 Emma Swenson Savannah Swenson
May 8 Annika Solemsaas Nicole Bruns
May 15 Brooke Anderson Ashley Froemming
May 22 Quinten Winter Ireland Winter
May 29 Jaime Johnson Krista Randt
ORGANISTS SOUND LECTORS
May 1 Beverly Yochim Aiden Winter Val Arnquist
May 8 Beverly Yochim Chris Onstad Brian Lanners
May 15 Beverly Yochim Britt Randt Ardis Stark
May 22 Beverly Yochim Morgan Sanstead Ardis Stark
May 29 Beverly Yochim Kaitlyn Sanstead Dianne Johnson
COFFEE
May 1 Potluck Dinner served by WELCA group 5
May 8 Coffee served by Youth—Telkamp, Froemming
May 15 Farewell to Charis Potluck served by Education committee
May 22 Coffee served by Youth—Martinson, Swenson
May 29 Coffee served by WELCA group #5 in honor of Gordon & Lorraine Bredy 60th Anniv
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If you are unable to serve your assigned spot on
any Sunday, please find your own replacement
and let the church office know who that is.
THANK YOU!!
MAY 2016 Pastor’s Office: 320-986-2514 Pastor’s Cell: 651-210-8014 Church Office: 320-986-2024 Church E-mail: [email protected] Pastor’s E-mail: [email protected] church Web site: www.messiahhoffman.org
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 9:30 Holy Communion Sunday School sings
10:30 Potluck Brunch
10:30 Outreach Team
10:45 –11:45 PreK-12th
Car Wash & cookie sale
11:45 Adopt-A- Hwy
Congregational clean up
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7:00 MARTHA Bible Study
3 7:00 Stephen Ministry
4 4:00 8 & 9th Confirm 5:00 Youth to Agape Concert
NO Choir
5 1:30 QMF
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7 7:30 Men’s Bkfast Bible Study
8 MOTHERS DAY 9:30 Worship Service
Baptism Zeena Volker
10:30 Coffee—Youth
No Sunday School
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12:30 pm Executive Council
4:00 9th Confirm 6:00 Praise Band NO Choir
12 1:00 Mary Bible Study
6:00 Educa-tion
13 14 7:30 Men’s Bkfast Bible Study
1:00 Grades 5-12 Yth on Mission trip to Fargo
15 CONFIRMATION 9:30 Holy Communion
10:45 Last day of Sunday
School - Fun Day
After Worship— Farewell
To Charis Potluck
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17 7:00 Stephen Ministry
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7:00 Messiah Council
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1:30 QMF
20 Wed-ding Re-hearsal
21 7:30 Men’s Bkfast Bible Study
4:00 Wedding of Charis Bjorklund and Nathan Nordlund
22 SENIOR RECOGNITION 9:30 Worship Service 10:30 Coffee by Youth
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27 28 7:30 Men’s Bkfast Bible Study
29 9:30 Worship Service 10:30 Coffee by Group 5 in honor of Gordon & Lorraine Bredy 60th Anniversary
30 31 6:00 Mentor Banquet
Messiah Lutheran Church ELCA
502 Kentucky
P.O. Box 486
Hoffman, MN 56339
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Farewell Potluck
Honoring
Charis Bjorklund
Sunday May 15
After Services
Everyone Welcome
