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Nellie Revelle
Office Manager and
Eucharistic Minister Office Hours: Monday-Thursday
Email: [email protected]
Stan Pesis, Pastor Office Hours: Wednesday-Saturday
Email: [email protected]
St. Paul’s Lutheran Family 1201 North Saliman Road—Carson City, NV 89701
775.882.3020 * Fax 775.882.3533 Church Email: [email protected]
Church website: www.stpaulsluthfamily.com
Volume 27, Issue 10
November, 2011
Bits & PesisBits & PesisBits & PesisBits & Pesis
Vicki Hamilton
Eucharistic Minister By Appointment
Ken Elverum
Council President Email: [email protected]
Traci Trenoweth
Council Vice President
Dear Friends, Much has occurred since the last newsletter from me. Elizabeth and I had a marvelous time traveling to and fro around southeast Alaska and to and fro, to and from the ferry we took at Bellingham, WA. We experienced in Ketchikan, Alaska, the reason it is identified as the wettest town in Alaska with in excess of (this is the average now!) 137 inches of rain per year. From the observation deck of the ferry we saw breaching whales, a pod of orcas, a flock (yes, I know the proper term is p0od but they seemed more like a flock) or porpoises, and more. On the return trip home, we had dinner at my nep0hew’s restaurant near Se-attle with Rachel and her husband Jacob. We came home having had, as I’ve told many, moments of great joy; and the in-between parts were just fun. There was that hour or two on the ferry when the swells from the ocean … maybe I’ll not talk about that. Early in October we attended the pastor’s retreat at Asilomar. Once again presentations provided real help in grappling with issues in both the world of the bible and the world of the church. Increasing costs at Asilomar have forced the synod to look for other sites for future retreats. I believe that every other year we may be meeting at Granli-bakken near Tahoe City. Other sites near the coast are being investigated for the alternate years. Enough of that. What’s coming up is better. On November 6th the Stewardship Committee is sponsoring a Harvest Potluck. The theme behind the potluck is “Thanks Be to God.” More information about the time and place are found elsewhere in the newsletter and I encourage you to find that article. Additional information will show up in Sun-day bulletins and on the bulletin board. The formal obser-vation for the day is All Saints Sunday. While we remember them the focus of the day will center on “Thanks Be to God” and recognizing this season of harvest as an appropriate time for stewardship. continued ...
Stewardship is often recognized as properly re-lated to the season of harvest because the harvest is tan-gible evidence of God’s gifts to us. Too often and too much of stewardship, as it has traditionally been prac-ticed, has headed in the direction of “should” and its asso-ciated reaction, “guilt.” There is no doubt in my mind there are a lot of things I should do that never happen or take place only half-heartedly. But feeling guilty about that has rarely turned out to be a rewarding experience./ What if we, instead, take just a moment of our time, and use it to give thanks. Oh, I know, there are always ways to feel bad about the moment; you know, I don’t have this (or I have something and I really, really, don’t want it) or I don’t have that and wouldn’t life just be wonderful if I did have it. And then had that. And then that, and that, and that. Then whining and agitation take control of us. Giving thanks invites us to pause and consider and to recognize our blessings. When we truly engage in giving thanks I believe we move easily and wonderfully to generosity. Most people want to be generous. Generos-ity of heart and mind and body brings about a sense of well being for all those involved. Stewardship, when en-gaged through giving thanks, moves us from duty to de-light. We come with our offerings no longer because we must but because we are grateful to God who has given us life, and breath, and salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Come; celebrate. Peace,
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If you are aware of someone in a hospital,
nursing home, convalescing at home, or
needing special prayers, please keep us
informed by calling the church office.
LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR: Jennifer, Betty, Walter, Ella, Helene, Debbie, Nicholas, Brian & Ann, Devree, Noble, Perry, Marji, Michael, Jerry, Paul, Shirley, Dick, Meghann & Austin, Hannelore, Lee, Marge, Jim & Edna, Travis, Blaine, Larry, Monte, Caroline, Bishop Mark Holmerud, Eddie, Bev, Mary Lou, Willa, the families of Kate Kane and Margo Lamb ... and all those we name in our hearts.
ALTAR PRAYER LIST??ALTAR PRAYER LIST??ALTAR PRAYER LIST??ALTAR PRAYER LIST?? OROROROR
TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN??TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN??TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN??TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN?? OR BOTH??OR BOTH??OR BOTH??OR BOTH??
All names placed on our Sunday morning ALTAR PRAYER LIST remain for a total of 4-weeks at which time we ask that you please call to renew your request(s).
ALL prayer requests will be taken by our Office Manager, Nellie Revelle, by calling 882-3020. You may leave a confidential voice mail message if you wish.
Please indicate whether your prayer request is for the ALTAR PRAYER LIST, the TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN
or BOTH!!! … Thanks!
The NOVEMBER edition of our newsletter was prepared for mailing by Nita Menveg, Peggy Truttman, Mary Neumann, Ellie Week, Evelyn Luterick and Cheryl Kinder
.. and our weekly bulletins were folded by Peggy Truttman…
… and our weekly CD mailings were processed by Nita Menveg …
THANK YOU ALL!
??? DID YOU KNOW ?????? DID YOU KNOW ?????? DID YOU KNOW ?????? DID YOU KNOW ???
St. Paul’s Sunday servicesSt. Paul’s Sunday servicesSt. Paul’s Sunday servicesSt. Paul’s Sunday services
are available on audio CDare available on audio CDare available on audio CDare available on audio CD
Would you or someone you know like a CD copy of our Sunday service? To add someone to our weekly mailing
list, please call the church office.
LEE GROUP Life Enrichment for Everyone
(aka: Lutheran Eager Eaters)
LEE GROUP will meet in Friendship Hall for a potluck luncheon and
“Thanksgiving Feast” on Thursday, 11/3, starting at 11:30 am. The turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy will be provided. We ask that you please bring the trimmings!
Hope to see YOU at LEE
Madaline Yoho, President
LADIES’ BOOK CLUB Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.
Please mark your calendar and join us!
11/22 - any book on the 19th Amendment
(Women’s Suffrage)
12/12 - Christmas Potluck Dinner and Book Exchange
6:00 PM - meeting at the home of Sharon Melsheimer
1/24/12 - Heaven is For Real, by Todd Burpo
Meeting place TBA
BABY AUSTIN UPDATE … origi-nally scheduled for his second open heart surgery on 10/14, Austin was ill and surgery was postponed for two
weeks. In the meantime, he has been in and out of ICU with a virus. He is now home on oxygen and surgery has been rescheduled for 10/28. Please continue to hold the family in prayer during these difficult times.
ADDITIONALLY … Austin’s family wishes to thank the congregation for the warm welcome he received when he recently attended services at St. Paul’s for the first time! What a gift to be part of such a caring church family. Thank you for your prayers, love and concern.
MIXED CHOIR PRACTICES will be held on Tuesday evenings (11/22, 11/29, 12/6 and 12/13). Rehearsals return to Wednesday evenings on 12/20. Time remains the same; from 6:30-8:00 pm.
THANKSGIVING EVE
JOINT COMMUNION SERVICE
will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Family
Wednesday, 11/23/11, at 7:00 PM
Father Jeff Paul Will deliver the sermon
Pastor Stan and Father Jeff
Will share the liturgy
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Pray for our St. Paul’s family members who actively serve in the armed forces:
Heather (Johnson) Brown Manny Ceja - Peter Elverum - Tim Gridley
Olivia Lesperance - Brandon Luterick Sarah McGee - Ike Moellendorf - Sam Osterholt - Jono Pesis
Chris Steyn - Sam Weirton
as well as those family members who serve as Firefighters and Peace Officers:
Mark Dickens - John Gould Brian Hillenbrand - Tina Sherman - Andy Steyn
WORSHIP WITH US
Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Holy Communion is celebrated: at 8:00 AM on the 2nd & 4th Sunday
at 10:30 AM on the 1st and 3rd Sunday at both services on the 5th & festival Sundays
Healing and special services are noted in the church calendar
Sunday School for ALL ages 9:00-10:20 AM (September through May)
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Ages 3 through Jr High 9:00 - 10:20 AM
(September through May) __________________________________________
The Sunday School is off and running to a good start for the year. We have been studying a few of the Miracles Jesus performed as well as the “Fruits of the Spirit.” The children are also having a good time learning new songs and the Lord’s Prayer.
We are gearing up soon for the holiday season and will be performing a short skit for their annual Christmas pro-gram complete with songs and plenty of ways they can express themselves regarding Jesus’ birth. Their annual Christmas play will be in the afternoon on Saturday, De-cember 17. At this time, we will also help to decorate the tree in the sanctuary and have dinner. This will be a fun and memorable event for all who are involved.
We have had steady growth since we began in Septem-ber and have had an attendance of at least fourteen chil-dren each week. They are various ages but blend well together and have a great time. As always, my “Dream Team” of teachers and helpers make this effort all very worthwhile.
There sill be no Sunday School on Sunday, November 27, to celebrate Thanksgiving. We hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving!
-Renee Woslum, Sunday School Superintendent
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN FAMILY Mourns the loss of:
Kate Kane (1917-2011) who passed away at her home on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at the age of 94. A celebra-tion of life reception was held at St. Paul’s on Sunday, 10/23/11. Margo Lamb (David Harrell’s sister) passed away on Monday, 10/24/11. Service information was not available at this writing.
WILLA OLDHAM RAMSDEN
will turn 100-years-young on Sunday, November 27, 2011. She is the only child of William Henry and Martha Ellen Still-well and was born in a Mater-nity Hospital in San Diego, CA. She moved to Carson City in 1969 and joined St. Paul’s Lutheran Family in 2005.
Willa is a freelance journalist and feature writer. By 1971, when she wrote her last resume, she had already written 333 articles in 21 maga-zines and 9 newspapers, plus columns for 5 additional newspapers. She also handled pub-lic relations for various entities … from hotels to airlines … as well as script writing for several radio stations. I’d say she is definitely still going strong!
Though homebound, she says that no matter where we are living, there are things that each of us can do to help others. She believes that God gives every person certain knowledge and skills and that it is up to them to figure out what they are, and then do them … in His glory!
Willa has two more tips for us … have a good sense of humor and smile often.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ‘”MISS WILLA” You are a joy to all of us and we pray that
God will continue to bless you Today and all your days!
With love and blessings from your
St. Paul’s “family”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Willa was our very first Newsletter “Portrait” in March 2008. She was interviewed by Flo Bilderback, our St. Paul’s Roving Reporter.
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I f your name and birth date are not shown above, or if there are any corrections or additions, please call the church office. Thank you!
Celebrations For: NOVEMBER
Microwavable soups Individual juice boxes Non-refrigerated pudding Single serving trail mix Easy Mac Single serving beef jerky Peanut Butter/Cheese Crackers / Power Bars Cheese/Beef sticks
Non-refrigerated individual cartons of milk Granola Bars Instant Oatmeal Fruit cups Hot cocoa Veggies (plastic containers) Canned/Freeze Dried meats
DON’T FORGET THE FOOD BASKET is available in the church entry for your
donations. Monetary gifts should be made payable and mailed to
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
TO - Doug Thunder, Julius Rogina and Vicki Hamilton for pulpit supply during Pastor Stan’s vacation.
TO - Brita Steyn and Cheryl Kinder for their assistance with the flu shots on 10/6. TO - Carol Kalleres for the gift of a new window shade to replace the broken one in Friendship Hall.
1 Ernst Goehrig 2 Sharon Gesick 2 Dennis Sperry 4 Danny Hopkins 5 Michael Hautekeet 5 Marjorie Sieber 5 Nancy Watkins 6 Philip Martineau 9 Heather Johnson Brown 9 Irene McComb 9 Bruce Pfeiffer 9 Matthew Pollard 9 MaryLou Schmalenbach 10 Jennifer Bailey 11 Lynn Speidel 12 Ron Gutzman 12 Vera Logie 12 Chris Martin 14 Brian Anderson 15 June McIntyre 16 Joshua Esenarro 16 Doug Thunder 17 Jessica May 18 Dan O'Neill 18 Todd Russell 18 Linda Wilson 19 Bryan Chowanski 19 Mollie Dickens 24 David McComb 25 Kainnan Hamilton 25 Rick Hanson 25 Judy McGee 26 Teresa Enders 26 Frank Furnari 26 Harold Hanson 26 Glenn Laursen 27 Seth Carr 27 Willa Ramsden 28 Stevie Butterfield 29 Karen Hone 29 Tom Rutter
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Ends Sunday, 11/6/2011
Don’t forget to set your clocks
‘BACK’ one hour before retiring on Saturday night!
A QUESTION OF RELIGION by Ruth Adkinson (thanks to Gloria Schlapfer for sharing)
My kittens are all going to burn As soon as they are dead
‘Cause my daddy is a preacher And that’s just what he said.
He’s held a big revival At our church for more’n a week
And folks have come from everywhere To hear my daddy speak.
He talks about baptizing And he says out big and loud
That less you’re dipped in water You’re with the wicked crowd.
I took it mighty seriously And thought about my cat With her fluffy little kittens
Who’d not been baptized like that.
I took them to the barrel Where the rain leaks from the shed
But they scratched and fought me awful Though I told them what dad said.
So now I’m going to let ‘em live And die, and then they’ll learn
That just because they weren’t baptized They’ll simply have to burn!
(1929 - by Willis N. Buglee; Catchy Plays and Recitations
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SIMPLY GIVINGSIMPLY GIVINGSIMPLY GIVINGSIMPLY GIVING
Enrollment in this FREE program is ongo-ing and is funded through Thrivent Bank. If you wish to have your offerings electroni-cally transferred to St. Paul’s or if you have any questions, please contact Wayne Kinder at 882-6538.
OR … for account information please call
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 800-847-4836
ST. PAUL’S FINANCIAL STATUS
Treasurer’s Report Unrestricted (General) Funds
9/1/11 - Beginning balance (+) $7,838 Receipts (+) $11,714
Transfer from Reserves (+) $5,000 Expenses (-) $16,881
9/30/11- Ending balance (=) $6,941
Financial Secretary’s Report (January 1 through September 30, 2011)
The approved budget for 2011 is $230,695 To meet this budget we need $4436.00 per week
(this amount is unrestricted funds)
YTD (year-to-date) - which is 39 weeks we have received $145,999
vs. $173,004 that was budgeted This is ($27,005) or (15.6%) short.
Respectfully submitted, Gloria Randle, Financial Secretary Cheryl Kinder, Finance Committee
Please take a look at our Financial Secretary’s “progress” chart posted on the wall
outside the church office door.
deadline
ALL ARTICLES FOR OUR DECEMBER/JANUARY EDITION
are due in the church office NO LATER THAN 11/15/11
YOUR PROMPTNESS IS APPRECIATED!
SCHEDULING of ALL church events and meetings MUST be arranged through the church office with dates/times placed on the master calendar. It is important that the master calendar be kept current and without conflict at all times.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (Vicki Hamilton and Nellie Rev-elle) are available for in-home communion visits on an appoint-ment basis. Please feel free to call and leave a confidential voice mail message on extension 4. CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL will meet on Tuesday, 11/8/11, at 6:00 pm for their budget meeting. Council members are asked to call the church office if they CANNOT attend.
ST. PAUL’S STITCHERS meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 9:00 AM at the church. Please join us!
AIM BIBLE STUDY meets in Friendship Hall on Thursdays at 5:30 pm.
CONFIRMATION CLASS meets on Wednesdays at 3:15 PM.
WELCA ADULT BIBLE STUDY with Vicki Hamilton takes place in Friendship Hall on Mondays, 11/7/11 at 1:15 PM. Join us!
JOKES THAT CAN
BE TOLD IN CHURCH (thanks to Wayne Kinder for sharing)
Two boys were walking home from Sunday School after hearing a strong preaching on the devil. One said to the other, “What do you think about all this Satan stuff?” The other boy replied, ‘Well, you know how Santa Claus turned out. It’s probably your dad!”
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whis-pered to her mother, “Why is the bride dressed in white?” The mother replied, “Because white is the color of happi-ness, and today is the happiest day of her life.” The child thought about this for a moment and said, “So why is the groom wearing black?”
Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him $50.” The second boy says, “That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song and they give him $100.” The third boy says, “I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight people to collect the money!”
An elderly woman died last month. Having never mar-ried, she requested no male pallbearers. In her handwrit-ten instructions for her memorial service, she wrote, “They wouldn’t take me out while I was alive; I don’t want them to take me out when I’m dead!”
A police recruit was asked during the exam, “What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?” He an-swered, “Call for backup!”
At Sunday School they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said, “Johnny, what is the matter?” Little Johnny responded, “I have a pain in my side. I think I’m going to have a wife!”
A Sunday School teacher asked her class why Joseph and Mary took Jesus with them to Jerusalem. A small child replied, “They couldn’t get a baby-sitter!”
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St. Paul’s is pleased to announce the following new members who were received into our family membership during our worship services:
Dottie Foster was received during the 10:30 service on Sunday, 10/9/11.
Joycie King was received during the 8:00 service on Sunday, 10/23/11,
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY!!
3rd Quarter 2011 Offering Statements are available on the Narthex cabinet.
Please pick them up after the Sunday service or contact the church office if you prefer to have
them mailed to your home.
If you have any questions, please contact our Financial Secretary, Gloria Randle.
THANK YOU!
BLOOD DONORS NEEDED
With the recent IHOP and Reno Air Races casualties, United Blood Services is des-perately in need of blood donations. In particular, if your blood type is AB+, they need the plasma from the blood, which is the only plasma that is universal to every-one. Please donate if you are able.
COMMUNION AT BOTH SERVICES ON:
All Saints Sunday - November 6, 2011 Christ the King Sunday - November 20, 2011
WELCA is planning a Ladies’ Night Out trip to see WNCC’s “The Phantom of the Opera” at the Carson City Community Center on Sunday, November 13. We will go as a group, meeting at the church and leaving at 1:15 pm for the matinee performance. Following the show, we will return to the church for coffee and dessert.
ALSO … WELCA will sponsor a “Kitchen Shower” to be held in conjunction with their Cookie Exchange on Satur-day, December 10. Please look for our “Wish List” of things wanted/needed to replenish items in our church kitchen. - Renee Woslum, WELCA President
FOOD FOR THE POOR Can you spare $1.00 per month? If each family would contribute a dollar (or more) per month, we would be helping to feed hungry children! Imagine what a dollar can do!! Please
help as you are able … all gifts should be put in the spe-cial basket on the Narthex cabinet. Checks should be made payable and mailed to FOOD FOR THE POOR. Special envelopes are provided. Thank you for caring and sharing!
Family and Community Outreach Advent Potluck Soup Suppers and Communion Services Wednesday evenings November 30, December 7 and 14, 2011
Yes! It’s that time again. St. Paul’s annual Advent Potluck Soup Suppers and Communion Worship Services will be held Wednesday evenings, Novem-ber 30, December 7 and 14. Supper begins at 6:00 pm in Friendship Hall with a communion service in the sanctuary at 7:00 pm.
NOTE: the suppers are true potlucks, consisting of whatever folks bring to share. Soups, breads and crackers, salads, and desserts … all are welcome! Please invite your friends and family, and join us in sharing gifts of companionship, conversation, and wonderful food as we prepare for Christmas.
A word of gratitude … Many thanks to Bill Massie and Joan and Jere Schultz who volunteered time, energy and treats for the Informational Meeting coffee hour on October 16. You are gifts indeed!
Stewardship
THANKS BE TO GOD! HARVEST POTLUCK
On Stewardship Sunday, November 6 at 12:30 pm, please come as we gather in Friendship Hall for a Harvest Potluck lunch, and celebrate God’s bless-ings and generosity. This is an open potluck (there are no sign-ups); we will feast on what is provided by the great cooks (and procurers) in our congrega-tion … and be very thankful. This event is hosted by the Stewardship team.
Other events on Stewardship Sunday will take place during our worship services; think of Holy Conflagra-tion. More information will soon be available.
‘O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever.’ Psalm 107:1
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NOT ORDINARY TO EVERYONE
(submitted by Ken Beaton in honor of Veterans’ Day)
During WW II 16,000,000 Americans, men and women of the greatest gen-eration served their country to force the unconditional surrender of the Axis countries. Our nation’s price tag was 405,000 KIA, killed in action, or DOW, died of wounds. Each has a story worthy of being shared. Do not forget all the physical and mental wounds of those who returned home which lasted from days to a lifetime.
Everyone had their own private hell whether it was on the ground or in the air. First Lieutenant Charles R. Campbell was in the 725th Bomb Squadron, 451st Bomb Group, of the Eighth Air Force. His last letter home was No-vember 20, 1944, 21 days before he was KIA.
“It isn’t pleasant to see the realities of a war. I’m not saying this so you’ll worry more, because I know you must be worrying about me now. I just be-lieve I should let you know just what the score is. One of the finest chaps I know is a tail gunner on my buddy’s crew. They were flying right next to me yesterday, and I Dad, I’ve seen the worst an enemy can hand out to us, and I do know that praying helps. You don’t pray out loud because you’re too busy, but when you see it coming, you put a lot of trust in your Heavenly Father.
We came back yesterday with the hydraulic system for the flaps, landing gear and brakes shot out. We set her down safe, and no one had a scratch.
I look at it this way. There’s a little white piece of paper in operations that has my name on it and 35 squares. I’m sorta living right there on that piece of paper. Every time when I come back from a mission, no matter how rough it was or how much we got shot up, I feel good when my whole crew is OK and we walk in and see another one of those white squares colored red. We’ve got 18 of them colored now. Seventeen more and we’ll be see-ing the ones we love at home. Of course, besides just finishing our missions, all of us like to feel that we’re help-ing to finish this thing as fast as possible.
Dad, I find the things that occupy my mind most are the plain, ordinary things of life. I want to come home just to live for the joy of living and doing.
I want to get up in the morning, do a good hard day’s work, eat a good meal at a good family table, say ‘hello’ to the neighbors, hoot pheasants, walk out through a pretty field of spuds, drive to town through the snow, go to church with my Dad, wrestle with the boys and tease Mom and the girls, sing in the choir, have a family dinner together on Thanksgiving, go fishing, haul more beans with my truck that the next guy can with his, hug my Mom, marry the sweetest girl in the world, do as fine a job raising a family as my Dad did, build a house and help to make it a home.
A million things like that are what I want to live for, Dad. When I hear a beautiful piece of music, that’s what it says, and when I pray, those are the things I ask my Heavenly Father to let me do. I know your faith and prayers are always with me, and I hope I can live up to the kind of life you meant for me.”
Lieutenant Campbell was like everyone serving in the USAAF, counting down his missions. Upon completing 35 missions, an air crewman was assigned stateside. Lieutenant Campbell wanted to complete his missions, return home to everything he treasured in life, marry the sweetest girl in the world and build a home for his family.
Similar to the other 405,000 Americans who made the supreme sacrifice, Lieutenant Campbell was frozen in time in the memories of loved ones. The 405,000 never married the girl who sent them perfumed letters, had “baby boomer” children with a spouse, built a home, played with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, or enjoyed being retired in their golden years. The ordinary things in life are not ordinary to everyone.
Photo is of First Lieutenant Campbell
VETERANS’ DAY
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
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(St. Paul’s Congregational Council meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Ken Elverum, Council President Email: [email protected]
Recently, Tom Snodgrass left the church council for personal reasons thereby vacating the office of Council President. At its October meeting, a new election for Council President was held in accordance with our church constitution and by-laws. As a result, I was elected president to serve out the remainder of the council year. In addition, because an officer may not hold two elected positions at the same time, a new election was held for Vice President. Traci Trenoweth was elected Vice President. A new election of council officers will take place when the new council is chosen in June 2012.
Over the next several months our church will face many difficult issues as we deal with declining membership and decreased revenues. The council, and particularly myself, can use all the guidance we can get as we tackle these problems. We, of course, hope that we will be in your prayers, but also do not hesitate to contact me or any other member of the council personally to voice your concerns about the direction in which St. Paul’s Lutheran Family is heading.
Yours in prayer, Ken Elverum, Council President
PROPOSED 6-MONTH BUDGET
With regard to the November 8th council meeting where the pro-posed 6-month budget will be adopted, I would encourage any-
one who wants to provide input to attend. We will follow the agenda, but all suggestions will be con-sidered. The November meeting will start an hour earlier than normal at 6:00 p.m . to accommodate any testimony we receive from members. It will, however, not be an open forum like the last infor-mation meeting held on 10/16. We will be there all night if that were allowed. Instead, I would like to conduct the meeting like a public meeting similar to the legislature or board of supervisors where the council members hear the concerns of the mem-bers and then reach a decision.
Please be sure to return all of your budget work-sheets (copies are located on the narthex cabinet) , together with any written suggestions and input, prior to the 11/8 meeting. You may put them in the Council President’s folder in the workroom. Then, join us on 11/8 as we discuss our concerns and suggestions for the Jan-June 2012 budget.
-Ken Elverum, Council President
REMINDER … REMINDER … REMINDER … REMINDER … Our Annual Congregation Meeting will take place in Friendship Hall on Sunday, De-cember 11, at 11:45. The agenda will include:
1. A second vote requirement on the proposed changes concerning the new fiscal year that we adopted last June (terms of office; C12.02). P l e a s e r e f e r t o o u r w e b s i t e (www.stpaulsluthfamily.com) for an updated copy and/or review of St. Paul’s constitution.
2. A review of the Constitutional changes that the National Churchwide Assembly made in August, 2011.
3. Approval of our proposed 6-month budget (January-June, 2012). Copies of this budget will be available on the Narthex cabinet after council’s 11/8 meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact our Council President, Ken Elverum.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
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