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The United Church of Mapleton
PO Box 413, 201 Troendle St SW
Mapleton, MN 56065
“The Voice” Newsletter of
The United Church of Mapleton
201 Troendle Street SW; PO Box 413
Mapleton, MN 56065
July 2015
Address Service Requested
“The United Church of Mapleton is a Christian fellowship
of mission, worship, and faith formation dedicated to the
Maple River community.”
THE UNITED CHURCH OF MAPLETON
9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship
9:00 a.m. Nursery Care
www.unitedchurchmapleton.org [email protected]
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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4 Independence Day
5 9:00 a.m. Worship with Communion and Loaves
& Fishes Collection
10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour
6
7 6:30 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast in Good Thunder
8
7:00 p.m.
Deacons
9
10 11 8:30—10:30 a.m.
Community Breakfast at St. John Lutheran
12 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour
13 7:00 p.m.
Women’s Fellowship
14 6:30 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast in Good Thunder
15
7:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees
16 17
18 RECYCLE!
1:00 p.m. Marian and
Sean Mallory’s Renewal of Vows Open invitation to church to attended
19 9:00 a.m. Worship with
Youth Center Collection
10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 1:30 p.m. Amber and Kyle Fritz Bridal Shower
20
21 6:30 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast in Good Thunder
22
23
24
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26 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour VBS 6:15—8:15 p.m.
27 VBS 6:15—8:15 p.m.
28 6:30 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast in Good Thunder
VBS 6:15—8:15 p.m.
8:00 a.m. Newsletter
articles/reports are
due into the church
29 VBS 6:15—8:15 p.m.
30 VBS 6:15—8:15 p.m.
31
July 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Phone: (507) 524-3141
Church Financial Envelope
For privacy and ease, please make
a notation on the front of your envelope:
c/o Financial Secretary. Thank you!
Prayer Chain
If you have a prayer request, please call
Karen Stanton at (507) 327-8168 or Joyce Johnson
at 524-3727. Please let them know your prayer
request, including the name of the person to pray for
if applicable, and whether or not you would like your
request included in the church’s public prayer list or
if you’d prefer the request be kept privately within
the prayer chain.
Loaves & Fishes Food Shelf
Sunday, July 5th, 2015 we will collect
donations for the Loaves & Fishes Food Shelf.
Please consider giving monetary gifts and/or
non-perishable items to this meaningful mission.
The Maple River Youth Center
Sunday, July19th, 2015 the Coffee Hour and
Collection jar will go towards helping support our
local youth at the youth center.
The Voice The Newsletter of The United Church of Mapleton
July 2015
Page 3
How to Contact Pastor Ashley
Pastor Ashley’s cell phone number is
(507) 381-8199 and her email is
[email protected]. Her usual weekly
schedule includes these times and places. Monday
Sabbath. Tuesday 9:00 -11:00 a.m. church office,
noon-1:00 p.m. Preaching Text Study Group, 3:00-
5:00 p.m. The Well Youth Center. Wednesday 9:00-
10:30 a.m. The Windmill Restaurant (Location for
Community Office Hours will change occasionally
and be announced here). Thursday 9:00 a.m.-noon
church office, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Church Bible Study.
Friday Sermon writing. At other times, she may be
making pastoral visits or be serving elsewhere in the
community. Please feel free to contact her for a visit
or meeting!
Sign-Up for Lay Readers and Ushers
Please sign-up on the sheet posted on the
bulletin board outside the main office. Thank you
in advance for your service.
If you would like more information, please
contact Marian Mallory or any member of the
Diaconate.
Date: July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26
Greeters: Robert and Geri
Howieson
Wally and Joyce
Johnson
Mabelle Larson David and Roberta
Ward
Coffee Hour: Diaconate Women’s
Fellowship
Youth Center Bd. of Christian
Education
Head Usher: Dave and Kathy
Byram
Dave and Kathy
Byram
Emmit Johnson and
Sharon Shuck
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In Our Prayers
Our church prayer list includes:
Those with ongoing health concerns: Norma Baack, Kathy Cramer, David Keller, Stan Solie, Marge
Walters, Lloyd Mitchell, Jack Madsen, Jaine Firstbrook, Aubrielle Howley
Family members and loved ones who are ill
Traveling mercies for our members, family, and friends
All those who are grieving and mourning
The 2015 American Baptist Churches, USA Biennial Mission Summit, to be held June 26-28 in
Overland Park, KS.
The 2015 United Church of Christ General Synod 30, to be held June 26-30 in Cleveland, OH.
Kathy Cramer, who recently fell and broke her hip, and will be having surgery this week at
St. Mary’s Hospital of Rochester
The prayer requests and praises shared with the congregation during last month’s worship
services include:
Prayers:
For the folks in Texas, that they may be sustained in their time of need
That the Holy Spirit be present as we meet today
For God’s guidance as we seek to prepare for the future of The United Church of Mapleton
For my friend, Janie, who will have breast cancer surgery on the 16th. She lost both of her parents last
summer
For the family of Don Fezler
That God would help our nation to follow Christ and move away from racism and bigotry to love and
respect for all
Thanksgiving:
At the 96th birthday of Irene Cumming on Friday, May 29th
To God for this wonderful, caring community and for the life of Karl Ducnason
To the Lord for this community of faith. I love each and every one of you!
To God for the singing of Marissa, Sheila, and Laura
And praise for wonderful grandchildren. My heart is full!
For our daughter and three grandchildren who are coming to our home for the next week
To God for blessing us with a new great-granddaughter, Adelaide
Of happiness and thanks for a safe and healthy birth of Braxxton Fredrick to my great niece, Abby
Fredrick, born June 21st, 2015. God bless them!
The prayers and sympathies of The United Church of Mapleton are extended to the family and friends
of Don Fezler, longtime United Church member and husband of Darlene Fezler, who passed away on
Saturday, June 20th, 2015.
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Pastoral Relations Committee
The Pastoral Relations committee (PRC)
exists to foster healthy and clear communication
between pastor and congregation. PRC meetings are
a regular and confidential means of support and
accountability for the pastor.
PRC members keep their ear to the ground in
the congregation to help keep the pastor in-the-know
about possible issues or concerns, and they can bring
constructive and addressable concerns to the pastor
from the congregation.
Our PRC members are Laura Fritz,
Warren Alleven, Joyce Johnson and
Joe Samuelson.
Pastoral Care Connections
If you or a family member is ill, in the
hospital, is homebound, would like a pastoral care
visit for any reason, or would like to be added to our
weekly prayer list, please let the church know!
Feel free to contact Pastor Ashley, a Deacon,
or the church office to let us know so that we may
serve you.
Pastor Ashley’s phone number is:
(507) 381-8199 and the church phone number is:
(507) 524-3141. Thank you!
Sunday Morning Wheelchair Assistance
If you are in need of wheelchair assistance
on Sunday mornings, please let us know by calling
the church office at (507) 524-3141 ahead of time to
make arrangements or you may have an usher assist
you on Sunday morning when you arrive at the
church.
There is a ramp located on the east side of
the church which can be utilized by parking in the
east parking lot. If it is too difficult for you to push
a wheelchair up the ramp, please feel free to contact
an Usher or Deacon for assistance.
Summer Vacation Bible School
This summer our ecumenical VBS will be
held Sunday, July 26th—Thursday, July 30th from
6:15—8:15 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church and St.
Teresa Catholic Church. Registration forms may be
found at local businesses around town and from the
office bulletin board.
Community Closet
The Closet is open Tuesdays and
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-noon. If you have
a non-profit group that would like to take
advantage of profits from the Closet, please call Gay
Rice at (507) 524-4040 for more information.
The Planting of the Garden of Eatin’
Planters: Geri Howieson, Carolyn Becker,
Pam Foster, Sheila Samuelson, (not pictured) Pastor
Ashley Whitaker
Free Community Breakfast
On the second Saturday of each month,
everyone in the community is invited to a free
breakfast held at St. John Lutheran Church from
8:30—10:30 a.m. Hope to see you Saturday morning
July 11th!
Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes open hours are
from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Tuesdays and
9:00-noon on Saturdays. We are
always in need of volunteers to work
a few shifts at the food shelf.
Contact your food shelf board
member for details. They will be so
glad to hear from you!
Maple River Youth Center
June hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:00—
5:00 p.m. July hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays from 1:00—4:00 p.m. Activity: “Models”
will be held every third Thursday of each month.
Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels of Mapleton
You are invited to dine at the Town
& Country Leisure Center! Nutritious and
delicious Meals are served daily, Monday
through Friday at 11:30 a.m. The cost of a meal is
$4.00, as a suggested donation for those 60+.
Low-salt and diabetic meals are available. Stay
afterwards to play cards or games and to enjoy the
company of others.
Meals on Wheels is also available for those
who wish to eat at home. Call Darlene at (507) 524-
4868 for more information or to reserve your meal.
Meals are being furnished by Maple River
School, Mapleton. You may also look for us on
Facebook.
Invitation to a Renewal of Marriage Vows
In celebration of our 25the wedding
anniversary, we will be renewing our vows on
Saturday, July 18th at 1:00 p.m. at the United
Church of Mapleton. Following the service, we will
be hosting an open house reception at Daly Park.
This is an open invitation to our church family and
we hope you will be able to join us! Sean and Marian
Mallory.
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Bridal Shower Invitation
You are cordially invited to attend a
Bridal Shower honoring Amber Wilde, bride
to be of Kyle Fritz on Sunday, July 19th at 1:30 p.m.
at the United Church Fellowship Hall. Amber is
registered at Target and Kohl’s. The couple would
also enjoy receiving Menards gift cards. Amber
would like to have you bring a favorite recipe.
Mission Committee Report
Our America For Christ/Strengthen the
Church Mission Offering ended on June 30th and we
want to thank everyone who gave to this wonderful
mission. The theme for this year, “Discipleship: A
Journey of Grace,” based on Titus 2:11-13 is a
wonderful reminder that Jesus’ public ministry was
all about connecting and caring for people in need.
This is one way we can show that we also care about
people in need. Thank you for caring.
Respectfully Submitted,
Roberta Ward, Mission Chairperson
Thank You!
I would like to thank those of you who
donated and worked at the Town and Country Days
Silent Auction. Thanks to the Quilting Ladies, Pat
Carter, Mabelle Larson, Delbert and Ella Conrad for
your lovely items and Mary Beth Fritz, Ruth
Cumming, Louise Webb and myself who worked the
2-one hour shifts so that we could receive the profits
from the items that were bid on. We received
$331.20. Thanks so much!
Joyce Johnson, coordinator
Women’s Fellowship
The Women’s Fellowship meeting was called
to order by President Louise Webb on June 8, 2015
at 7:00 p.m. There were 8 members present.
Devotions: Mary Beth Fritz gave devotions from
Isaiah 45:29 on our Pledge of Allegiance and
Romans 8:31. Louse read the Secretary minutes from
the May meeting. Minutes were approved as read.
Sunshine Committee: Mabelle reported that she
sent out 6 birthday cards and 1 sympathy card.
Business:
Discussion was held on a bridal shower for Amber
Wilde and Kyle Fritz.
We will help with the wedding reception for the
daughter of Marian and Sean Mallory on August
22nd at Daly Park.
A motion was made and seconded that the Women’s
Fellowship will buy the remaining pew cushions.
Our next meeting will be held on July 13th. Mary
Beth will serve lunch. Circle #1 will serve Coffee
Hour on July 12th.
Joyce Johnson has received several items for the
Town and Country Days Silent Auction. The shifts
we needed to provide workers for are filled.
Meeting Adjourned.
After our meeting we rolled cloth bandages and
Linda Whitney served us a delicious dessert.
Respectfully Submitted,
Louise Webb, Acting Secretary
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Official Board Report
April 29th, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 7:25PM by
Moderator Dick Dietz. The following were present at
the meeting: Dick Dietz, Pastor Ashley Whitaker,
Delbert Conrad, Keith McCutchen, Gary Fritz, Joyce
Johnson, Dave Byram and Jola Walker. A Quorum
was not present. Correction (It was later determined
there was a quorum present.)
Pastor Ashley offered an opening prayer.
The Secretary's report from the annual meeting was
read by Dick Dietz. Approved
The Treasurers report was presented by Keith
McCutchen. Approved
It was noted that a Visionary Committee that had
been planned actually never occurred.
It was decided to sponsor Sam Shubert for Senior
recognition in the Mapleton Messenger. Correction
(It was later decided to also sponsor Annekathrin
Schubert for Senior recognition in the Mapleton
Messenger).
Dick Dietz from the Trustees presented a power
point presentation of a plan for a Capital Campaign
to finance all the repairs needed in the next few years
which would not be handled by our regular income.
This plan would need the congregation's approval.
The Board approved the calling of a congregational
meeting on June 7, 2015 to hopefully approve this
plan.
The Church Board adjourned the meeting at 8:50 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Delbert Conrad, Church Clerk
Trustee Report
May 20, 2015
Attendees: Dick, Dave, Sean, Ron, Keith, Gary
Absent: Lisa, Patrick
April Secretary’s Report read: Approved Dave,
Seconded Ron
Treasurer’s Report: Monthly Expenses column added
to reports. Church giving via Pay Pal was at 3
participants, but is now at 2. Approved Gary,
Seconded Sean.
Pew Cushions: $850 left in fund, approximately
$1600 to finish the church. Will reassess finishing
the remaining pews and how to finance it.
The church elevator is to be inspected next week.
Foundation Recommendations: (possibilities) Will
grant $100,000 to capital campaign, contingent on
congregational vote; may finance a loan at a lower
rate than from a bank; articles of foundation stipulate
to not disperse more than the principal monies of the
foundation, though it is not at the moment known
what the principal initially was – this will be
determined; foundation articles may allow a loan/
investment to be given.
Plans B and C for the capital campaign are to be
outlined in case the initial plan is not implemented.
Informational Meetings: 5/27, 5/31, 6/3
Congregational Meeting: June 7th
Updated Campaign scenarios are in the Dropbox.
To be decided if it would be more adventitious to
have a “general contractor person” or have a “group
deciding body” for the construction aspect of the
capital campaign.
Needed to get – detailed quotes from contractors,
making sure that it’s an “apples to apples” quote.
Bids are to be emailed to all trustees for an
(immediate) response on thoughts of such bids, and
state preferences.
June money counter: Dick
Vacuum cleaner purchase to be put in next year’s
budget.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gary Fritz, Acting Secretary
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United Church of Mapleton
Congregational Meeting
6/7/2015 – 10:25 AM
Seeing that a quorum was present, Moderator
Dick Dietz called to order the United Church of
Mapleton congregational meeting at 10:25 AM.
The meeting was called by the Official Board on
April 20th, 2015 to consider a proposed Capital
Campaign by the Board of Trustees.
Pastor Ashley Whitaker led the invocation.
Motion to approve the proposed agenda was
moved by Jack Madsen and seconded by Geri
Howieson. Motion carried.
The clerks report from the April 20th Official
Board Meeting was presented by visual aids (Power
Point slide). A correction offered by Pastor Ashley
Whitaker to add Annakathrin Schubert’s name to
those sponsored by the church for Maple Rivers
Senior recognition in the Maple River Messenger.
Annakathrin is the German foreign exchange student
hosted by the McCutchen family. Motion to approve
the clerk's report with the correction by Joyce
Johnson and seconded by Doug Fritz. Motion
carried.
The Moderator indicated that Keith
McCutchen, Treasurer, was unable to attend the
meeting. The Treasurer's summary report was from
the May20th Trustee’s meeting was presented on a
slide by Dick Dietz. Motion by Dave Byram and
seconded by Tim Madsen to approve the treasurer's
report. Motion carried.
There was a short discussion on of the
parking lot project status being changed to indicate
replacement instead of repaired. The question was
deferred until the Capital Campaign question was
voted upon.
Continued
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The following three questions were
discussed;
1) Should we sell the parsonage at this time?
Motion by Jack Madsen and seconded by Tim
Madsen that we do NOT sell the parsonage at this
time. Discussion opened. Motion carried
unanimously.
2) Should we consider selling the church building at
this time? Motion by Jack Madsen and seconded by
Warren Alleven that we do NOT consider selling the
church at this time. Discussion opened. Motion
carried unanimously.
3) Should we consider repurposing the church at
this time? Motion by Doug Fritz and seconded by
Sue Prenzlow that we do NOT consider repurposing
the church at this time. Discussion opened. Motion
carried unanimously.
Next was a visual presentation by Dick Dietz
on the proposed elements of a Capital Campaign
needed to cover the expense of repairs and
improvements needed on the church and parsonage
in the near future. Proposed Projects were rated in
the order by severity and necessity, by the Trustees,
to pursue the mission and ministry of the church.
Following was an extensive discussion including;
limiting the amount of money that the Trustees could
spend on any one particular project; the necessity of
certain projects, and the projected costs of individual
projects. The consensus was the Capital Campaign
would not move forward in a timely fashion if the
congregation voted on every project.
Moderator Dietz indicated that weekly
Campaign updates would be offered at Sunday
services by members of the Trustees, and that anyone
would be welcome to attend monthly Trustee
meetings to voice their concerns or to individual
Board of Trustee members.
Continued
Dave Byram made a motion that we authorize
a capital campaign to facilitate repairs and
replacement projects defined and prioritized by the
Trustees with a goal of raising $245,000 and ending
the pledge drive by Sunday, September 13th 2015.
Motion seconded by Hugo John. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote.
Joe Samuelson made a motion that we
authorize the Trustees to manage the 14 projects and
engage in financial vehicles that the Trustees, deem
necessary and prudent to fund and complete the
projects of the Capital Campaign. Motion seconded
by Ronald Conrad. Motion carried unanimously by
voice vote.
There will be a meeting of the Foundation to
consider aspects of the Capital Campaign funding
following this meeting.
Motion by Randy Cummings and seconded by
Patrick Pfeffer to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Delbert Conrad, Church Clerk
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