July 2015 - St. John`s Lutheran Church
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July 2015 - St. John`s Lutheran Church
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH! JULY 2015 NEWSLETTER our children and youth. On Monday, Pastor and his son Matthew took John out kayaking on the Mississippi River before bringing him back to Cedar Rapids to catch his flight back to Washington State. On Sunday, May 31st, at a specially called church council meeting, the church council voted unanimously to hire John Vickery as the Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries here at St. John’s. John was one of several good potential candidates that were interviewed by the church council over the past couple of months. John initially interviewed with the council via internet videoconference back on April 27th and then flew to Iowa from his home state of Washington for the follow-up interview over May 29th-June 1st. While he was here, John had the opportunity to get a taste of all that our community and Northeastern Iowa has to offer. On Saturday, after breakfast at Rausch’s with Pastor and some of the council members, John was given a tour of the city of Guttenberg, the Clayton Ridge Schools and the hospital. Following the tour, Dr. Jeff Hoffmann graciously volunteered to take John up to Pike’s Peak to spend the rest of the afternoon hiking. On Sunday, John worshiped with us (you might remember him, he was the tall guy), followed by a second formal interview with the church council. That evening at a barbecue potluck hosted by by Chad and Kari Harbaugh, John got to meet the spouses and families of the council members as well as interact with about a dozen of ! PAGE! John was born and raised in Lake Stevens, Washington, about an hour outside of Seattle. John is the oldest of four children and the only son born to John and Beth Vickery. His eldest sister is a freshman at college, and his two younger twin sisters are seniors at Lake Stevens High School. John has experience working with children and youth in both congregational and summer camp settings. He currently works at Christ Lutheran Church, Ferndale, WA as the Contemporary Music Director and Assistant to the Youth Minister, as well as working at Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center, Bellingham, WA. as High School Camp Counselor, Youth Group Assistant, Challenge Course Coordinator, Worship Leader, and Lifeguard. John comes from a very musical family and has played guitar in church praise teams for over eight years. When not playing guitar, he loves rocks climbing and swimming. John lettered all four years in swimming while in high school, even making District Preliminaries in both his junior and senior years. John’s installation service will take place on Sunday, August 2nd at the 9:15am service at St. John’s. Please plan on attending this very special day and help make John feel welcome as he makes Guttenberg and Iowa his new home. TABLE OF CONTENTS Pastor’s Letter Pg. 1 Worship Stewards Council News Pg. 2 Pg. 3 Sunday School Pg. 4 Outreach Pg.5 WELCA Pg. 6 Council Minutes Baptismal Birthdays Pg. 8 Pg. 12 St. John’s Lutheran Church Pastor Shane Anderson PO Box 189 203 Pearl Street, Guttenberg, IA 52052 Phone: 563-252-2355 www.stjohnsguttenberg.com stjohnsoffice@alpinecom.net SPRING/SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE SATURDAYS 5:30 P.M. SUNDAYS 9:15 A.M. (Beginning Sept. 13th Sunday Services will be at 10:15 A.M.) Services are broadcast live on channel 6 the third Sunday of the month, and every Wednesday at 10:00am 1 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH! JULY 2015 July Stewards 10:15 Service Head Usher: Richard Larson Funeral Ushers: Terry & Pat Meyer, Gerald & Trudy Glawe Camera Youth Lector Acolytes Cody Juergens Eli Radabaugh Trinten Troester Nancy Heitman Sub: Lynda Akers July 5 9:15 Service July 12 9:15 Service July 19 9:15 Service Cody Kulper Sam Thein July 26 Tim Puls 9:15 Service Emily Blanchard Lector & Prayers Communion Assistant: Kim Nieman Head of Communion: Pat Rodenberg Communion Helper Ushers (Greet & Offering) Ushers (Bulletin & Offering) Gail Larson Terry Thein Nancy Heitman Andrew Kraus Renae Kraus Craig Tuecke John & Sandy Barron Renae Kraus Tim Hillers Joan Walke Gary Meyer Gary & Sue Meyer Joan Walke Lorna Moser Mary Streich Stephanie Strader Kaleigh Reed Kaleigh Reed Stephanie Strader Mary Streich PLEASE PRAY FOR: KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS: Ron Meyer, Ted Roth, Amanda Ihde, Zach Ericson, Julie (Fassbinder) Zittergruen, Scott Brondyke, Duane Mueller, Barb Smith, Jill Peterson, Liam Duart, Harley Anderegg, Alfred Bahls, June Horstman & Bill Tuecke Guttenberg Care Center: (SJ) Larene Backhaus, Alo Keehner, Bob Hovey, Martha Horstman, Eunice Kraus, Florence Billmeyer, Lois Streich, Sylvia Schaub, Eunice Zearley, Marie Gull, Jane Lechner, Jaleen Fassbinder, Bill Walke, Ruth Tuecke (SP) Bonna Basler, Darlene Akers Assisted Living: (SJ) Don Geuder St. Point Lutheran Home: (SJ) Jeanette Bischoff Lincolnwood Assisted Living - Edgewood; (SJ) Jean Brown Tower Living Center - Garnavillo: Darlene Dutka, Alfred Bahls Homebound: (SJ) Delores Klemp, L’Dean Krambeer, Una Bishop, Blanche Kruse, Phyllis Staebler, Ted & Elaine Roth, Bob & Carla Ferguson, Ron Meyer, Mattie Armstrong* Our condolences to the family of Lyle Moser who passed away on June 25th. His funeral will be held at St. John’s on June 28th. ADOPT A DAY How would you like to consider adopting a day(s) and paying for St. John’s church utilities for that day(s)? This would be above your regular church giving and would be a huge financial plus for St. John’s. You choose the day(s). Why not consider adopting a day for your birthday or that of a family member, or an anniversary of your baptism, wedding or all of them and more? If you would like to adopt a day just write your information on a piece of paper and enclose it with your payment of $38 per day. On May 30th we welcomed into our family of faith through baptism, Brayden Paul Niesman, son of Anson & Stacey (Voshell) Niesman. Brayden’s baptismal sponsors are Audrey Niehaus & Ronny Niehaus. ! PAGE! 2 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH! JULY 2015 NEWS FROM THE CHURCH COUNCIL ---ST. JOHN’S SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, July 26th following the 9:15 Worship Service. There will be no worship service on Sat. evening, July 25th. FROM STEWARDSHIP: Enjoy The Convenience Of Electronic Giving St. John’s wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual congregation members and provides much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. Direct Debit Giving is used to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account to the church’s bank account. Credit & Debit Card Giving allows you to make offerings automatically on a pre-determined schedule using a credit or debit card. Online Giving allows you to go to www.stjohnsguttenberg.com at any time to set up an automatic donation plan, change your donation plan, make a one-time donation or view your online donation history. As you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving. THANK YOU NOTES RECEIVED: Pastor Shane, Church Council & Members, Thank you for the inspirational book in memory of our mother. That was very thoughtful and kind. FROM PUBLIC RELATIONS: We are awaiting the date for the Tielbar Ordination Ceremony. The date and time will be announced on the St. John’s website, wwwstjohsnguttenberg.com and in the Guttenberg Press as soon as we receive it. FROM FELLOWSHIP: Fellowship will be putting on the new table cloths on June 30th. The old ones will be stored in the pie room for arts & crafts. Our committee is busy preparing for a breakfast for Songs of Hope on July 15th. We will be contacting members to provide food and help serve. The menu will consist of breakfast casseroles, coffee cake, fresh fruit & beverages. We will be organizing a congregational get-together after Dave Tielbars Ordination ceremony. On Aug. 2nd we will be serving treats following the installation of our new CYC Director, John Vickery. Please remember to sign up to bring fellowship treats, serve treats, make coffee and clean up afterwards. Do not bring any items containing peanuts or peanut butter. Thank you to all who donated food for VBS - it was a big success. Thank you to all who have signed up and helped at Fellowship. Many hands make light work. Submitted by Lorna Moser Thank you for the book “Lift up Thine Eyes” in memory of my husband Terry Theis. " " Carol Theis Mary Koopman’s children, Dave, Dennis, Joan & Jerry Ladies, Thank you so much for the great luncheon served at Mary’s funeral. You gals did a great job! Thank you to all who brought food and worked. It was greatly appreciated. Dear Pastor Shane, Church Council and Members, Thank you for thinking of us in this time of sorrow. The complimentary memorial book is greatly appreciated. Tracy & Mike Nemechek family Aaron & Shanna Hamann family Pastor Shane, Church Council & Members, Thank you for the inspirational volume of “Lift Up Thine Eyes”. " We appreciate this special book and your generosity in memory of George. " " JoAnn Auer & Family ! PAGE! 3 Sunday School 2014-2015 Last fall our Sunday School students decided to use their offering to help families around the world become more self-sufficient. During the 1st semester they collected enough to purchase 3 honey bee hives, 2 goats, 2 pigs and a bicycle ambulance. Their second semester goal was to purchase a family farm and they did just that. A farm includes a cow, a couple of goats, a dozen chicks, two pigs, and farming tools, plus agricultural training and marketing support. This donation can help a family achieve a fresh start. With new tools and techniques, crops will grow bigger and stronger than ever before. Eggs, milk and meat from farm animals will provide enough food to eat and sell on the market, helping a family escape the cycle of hunger and poverty — for good. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR YOUTH ON A JOB WELL DONE! VBS - 2015 Guttenberg’s Community Vacation Bible School was a huge success. Thank you to all the volunteers who made the week special for kids. If interested you may look online at stjohnsguttenerg.com and click on “Vacation Bible School” for photos from the week and to listen to the much loved Bible School music. Statistics from 2015 VBS: 99 kids registered -- 50 volunteers -- 200 in attendance at the Thursday evening program $265 raised for aid to earthquake victims in Nepal. 4 TUESDAYS WITH GOD At 1:00 on Tuesdays, we are reading and discussing the gospel Mark. Bring your own favorite version of the Bible if you have one. It is open for both men and women. We generally are done by 2:30 or 3:00. We meet in the narthex. It's flexible if you miss some Tuesdays Northland Agency on Aging Guttenberg Meal Site Guttenberg City Hall 11:30 a.m. Mon-Fri. Call Vi Zittergruen @ 252-1182 the day before you plan to eat with us. Volunteers are always welcome to help serve at the meal site. If you are interested, call Mae Jetter @ 252-1041. JULY MEALSITE WORKERS 6. Kay Cherne, Yvonne Borman 7. Helen Duwe, Fran Leeman 14. Sue Miller, Janet Moser 21. Karen Anderegg, Karla Palmer 27. Joan Walke, Shirley Herkes 28. Helen Duwe, Gerri Scherer 30. Dorothy Moser, Arlene Schultz 31. Betty DeCook, Kay Cherne Summer Schedule: June 23 & 30 July 7 & 21 Aug. 4 & 18 Sept. 1 & 15 Sept. 22 back to regular schedule Guttenberg Hospital Grief Support Group meets from 4-5pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Family Resource Center, 514 S River Park Drive in Guttenberg. The 1st Thursday of the month there will be a feature by St. Jude’s hospice. These groups are open and anyone is welcome. For more information about the groups please call Kari at 252-3215. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We need volunteers for the Aug. 15th Mobile Food Pantry distribution day. Volunteers are needed beginning at 9:00 am to unload the truck and assemble the items for pick up. We could also use volunteers to arrive by 10:00 am to assist older clients in carrying food items to their vehicles. In July 84 households and 188 individuals were served. THANK YOU to the many volunteers from the community who make this service available! SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER Shepherd of the Hills will again be sponsoring our BACK TO SCHOOL 4 KIDS PROJECT. Our Give-Away Day will be Wednesday August 12th, 2015 from 9 am to 4 pm. Last year we provided NEW school supplies plus NEW socks & underwear to 330 kids (150 families). Donations of new school supplies, new socks & underwear (sizes Pre-school thru High School) to the Shepherd of the Hills building at100 West Hill Street, Saint Olaf, Iowa by Friday August 7th. Monetary donations are welcome also, and may be sent to Po Box 36, Saint Olaf, IA. 52072. Those participating will need to bring a referral from a Clayton County Agency the day of the give-away. Shepherd services 8 school districts in Clayton County. Thank You for all the wonderful donations to this worthwhile project to help needy school children in Clayton County. Check out the extensive resources on www.neiasynod.org , including newsletters for Women; Children, Youth & Family Ministry; Living Faith at Home; & U-Tube videos. There are also links to ELCA resources, such as: *Stewardship: Giving: Growing Joyful Stewards in your Congregation *Global/Ecumenical: Cleansed Gathered Sent GOOD NEWS!! The Shepherd of the Hills Board has hired a new Director/Coordinator, Jeff Krambeer. Jeff is a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Luana and will be starting his duties as of July First. He has been a significant part of the Northeastern Iowa Synod and our Conference. Stop in to meet Jeff and wish him well. Ruth Hilgerson the present Direct/Coordinator will be honored at an Open House/Reception Sunday, July 26th, 2015 from 2:00~~4:00 p.m. at the St. Olaf Community Center. All are WELCOME. Well Done, Thou Good and Faithful Servant! Open House and Reception Giving Thanks to God For the Work and Service of Ruth Hilgerson to Shepherd of the Hills Ministries Sunday, July 26 2:00—4:00 p.m. St. Olaf Community Room 5 All Women of St. John’s Mission: To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Purpose: As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world. 2015 St. John’s Women of the Board President: Lynda Akers Vice President: Tammy Tuecke Treasurer: Tonya Randall Secretary: Janet Moser At Large: Tina Brown, Steph Strader Ladies Aid Representative: Janet Lundt Sarah Circle Representative: Judy Puls JULY “ONE MINUTE” FUNDRAISER In lieu of an Ice Cream Social the Women of the church will once again have the “one minute” fundraiser. We understand everyone’s schedules are extremely busy during the summer months-this involves no cooking, baking, dirty dishes, or making room on a busy schedule for another event. New this year-you will find the “One Minute” fundraiser envelope in the box with your offering envelopes. You may also use the general giving envelopes in the pews and mark “One Minute” Fundraiser on the front. Monetary donations will be credited to your giving record. (If possible, please turn donations in by July 26th) Thank you in advance from your St. John’s WELCA Board: Lynda Akers, Tammy Tuecke, Janet Moser, Tonya Randall, Judy Puls, Janet Lundt, Tina Brown and Steph Strader. Linda Akers attends Tri-Synodical Gathering The Tri-Synodical WELCA Gathering was held at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, IA. Women from Western, Northeastern and Southeastern Synods attended the 2-day event on June 19-20. Lynda Akers attended the events on Friday beginning with worship and communion. Offering recipient was Lutheran Disaster Response. Keynote speaker, Rev. Wyvetta Bullock, spoke about who inspired our faith when we were young and who we inspire keeping with the theme “Generations of Faith”. Rev. Bullock is the Assistant to the presiding Bishop, Elizabeth Eaton. 38 women attended from our synod (Northeastern Iowa Synodical Women’s Organization). We had our synod’s business meeting in one the class rooms on campus. We voted for President, Secretary and 4 Board Members. Three resolutions were submitted this year. 1. Decrease the use of paper by encouraging electronic communication. 2. Promote the use of GATHER Magazine as now there are shorter Bible Studies and the magazine has won national awards in excellence. 3. Form a committee to help inform and educate congregations and communities in awareness and prevention of human trafficking. The day ended with dinner at the Triton Café. UPCOMING WELCA EVENTS *Women’s Tri-Synodical Convention in Fort Dodge (June 19 & 20) 2015 Meetings Summer - July 13 @ 1:30 pm Fall - Oct. 12 @ 6:30 pm Reminder: SEWING LADIES meet last Wednesday of each month (except Dec.). LADIES AID meets the 2nd Thurs. of each moth at 1:30 pm. SARAH CIRCLE meets the 2nd Tues of each month following the 7 pm Women’s Bible Study. Sarah Circle will not meet during the months of July & August. 2015 St. John’s Women Handbooks are available in the old Narthex. 6 St. John’s Council Meeting Minutes, June 11, 2015 Members Present: Pastor Shane Anderson, Zach Hoffmann, Pat Jones, Chad Harbaugh, Julie Finnegan, Erik Rockwell, Lorna Moser, Mary Streich, Lynda Akers, and Diane Schilling. Members Absent: Steve VonHandorf, Kim Nieman, Richard Larson, Darryl Keehner Call to Order: Vice President Zach Hoffmann called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. Devotions from Ephesians 2 were led by Pastor Shane Secretary’s Report was reviewed. MSC to accept minutes of May meeting as printed. Treasurer’s Report: Benevolence: $7,104.35 Memorial: $76,836.50 Improvement: $13,778.51 Current: $26,757.89 Script: $1,750.24 Sunday School: $5,687.95 Luther League: $12,441.77 MSC to approve the treasurer’s report. Pastor’s Report: Pastor has been busy with Vacation Bible School and working with the Nominating Committee to prepare for the semiannual meeting in July. He is also preparing for the arrival of John Vickery who was hired to fill the Children & Youth Director position beginning August 1. Pastor will be taking some vacation in June and July – Mary Streich has made arrangements for someone to lead services in Pastor’s absence. Outreach: Richard Larson’s committee is continuing to work on the Shelter Box Campaign to work with the youth upon their return from their Detroit mission trip this summer, as well as moving forward Ceiling light and fan in the with the “God’s Work, Our Hands” parsonage will be installed in the project for fall. next two weeks and six new tables were purchased for the Fellowship Education: Erik Rockwell – Had Hall. nothing new to report. Fellowship: Lorna Moser –. They Children & Youth: Lynda Akers – have received the new tablecloths hasn’t yet met with her committee. and are making plans for refreshments for the July 9 departure Public Relations: Kim Nieman’s of the youth mission trip to Detroit, committee is working on updating the July 15 Signs of Hope breakfast, the web site and publicizing and Dave Tielbar’s ordination. information for Dave Tielbar’s ordination in July, John Vickery’s Vice President: Zach Hoffmann – installation on August 2, and the discussed procedures for Head Country Gospel Service in August. Ushers and scheduling fellowship after services. Stewardship: Chad Harbaugh – He met with M.J .Smith regarding the Old Business: Endowment Fund. They will begin 1. Baptismal classes: Steve and meetings in September after the Zach are continuing to work on Youth Director is available to implementation. participate He is working on setting 2. Kitchen remodeling – Will get up meetings with those people who bids for refacing kitchen cabinets have not picked up their giving and installing a third sink. envelopes. He reported that Scrip 3. Pastor is working on processes to sales have increased and that they improve attendance. are working with Bender’s Foods to participate in the program. New Business: 1. Church office needs new printer. Worship & Music: Mary Streich MSC to get pricing. reported that she is lining up music for fifth Sundays as well as working 2.Discussed plans for semion plans for Dave Tielbar ’s annual meeting July 26. ordination in July and John Vickery’s installation on August 2. 3 . A p p r o v e d p u r c h a s e o f She is also coordinating Pastor “Celebration Stole” for Dave supply for June and July for Pastor’s Tielbar for his ordination. As days away for Synod meeting and soon as we know the date, v a c a t i o n d a y s . H e a d U s h e r Council members will call all assignments for June and July have members to invite them to the been made. Ordination Service. The name of the Western Service in August has been changed to Next Council meeting will be “Country Gospel Service.” Mary Thursday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m handed out refresher instructions for Usher and Communion Assistant Adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Meeting closed with the Lord’s duties. Prayer. Property: Reported that they rejected all bids for the parking lot repairs due to high cost and that the Minutes submitted by Pat Jones project has been put on hold. 7 JULY BAPTISMS July 1 Misty Troester Dorothy Weyant July 5 Brenda Hinrichs Carol Klein Savannah Meyer Erik Rockwell July 6 Reagan Brown Mike Hinzman Bill Peters July 7 Keith Campbell Avery Harbaugh Jeremy Idler Matt Tielbar Lana Troester July 9 Joyce Amling Sharon Harder JoLynn Moore Craig Tuecke July 11 Carol Fischer Carter Judkins July 12 Brynn Meyer Colten Zittergruen July 13 Michael Andareson Paul Manson July 15 Julie Davis Ted Roth Mollie Schaefers Sylvia Schaub July 16 Katie Kraus Kohl Moser July 17 Jean Brown Deb Vaughn July 19 Frayne Horstman JULY BIRTHDAYS July 21 Dustin Lundt June 1 Marj Felland Joe Neiers July 22 Stacie Drewelow Alo Keehner Tim Smith July 2 Hiram Harbaugh Sasha Horstman July 23 Mike Anderegg Jess Hillers July 3 Mary Lou Harbaugh Emma Roth July 24 Sarah Kraus JayLynn Moore Joseph Neiers Dustin Pensel Amy Tway July 4 Stacie Drewelow Ruth James Madelyn Troester Gary Wiskus July 25 Mary Spiker July 6 Darryl Keehner July 29 Trudy Glawe July 7 Jess Hillers Dan Tielbar Craig Tuecke July 8 Beth Hinrichs Alo Keehner Ron Meyer July 10 Jennifer Hinzman Dustin Pensel July 11 James Dryer Gail Larson Wayne Lau July 12 Vonnie Borman Gavin Drewelow Amy Tway JULY ANNIVERSARIES July 17 Mila Allyn Norbert Kruse Matthew Marovets Koulter Smith July 18 Leanne Walke July 19 Dylan Kann July 20 Cadd Tuecke July 21 Paige Grohn July 22 Bonnie Garlow Letha Moser Erikk Peterson July 23 Kim James July 24 Virgina Roth Elizabeth Schwendinger July 25 Tom Weyant July 6 Gerald & Trudy Glawe July 12 Harold & Nancy Heitman July 14 Matt & Nancy Witham July 18 Carl & Fern Pensel July 19 Erikk & Candi Peterson July 22 Chadd & Tammy Tuecke July 29 Jay & Debbie Leeman July 31 Brandon & Jenni Brown July 26 Nell Stone Kari Tuecke July 27 Joanne Rausch July 29 Susan Miller Richard Newbern Joan Sadwasser July 15 Cade Meyer Andy Smith July 30 Linda Campbell Merlin Herzog Cody Kulper JayLynn Moore Denny Roth William Roth Liam Seevers July 16 Forest Brown Dave Lechner Jim Meyer July 31 Justin Bittner Renae Kraus Abigail VonHandorf July 14 Jeff Hinrichs Ted Roth July 5 Aaron & JoLynn Moore Jason & Lesa Reimer 8 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH! JULY 2014 Are you in need... St. John’s Semi-Annual Meeting Sunday, July 26th following 9:15 worship * Note: There will be no worship on Saturday, July 25 the allow members to attend the semi-annual meeting of a caring Christian friend who will listen, empathize, encourage, pray, provide confidential care, and patiently support you as you work through a crisis or difficult time? Do you know someone .... Perhaps a friend, neighbor, co-worker, colleague, or relative, who could benefit from this type of care? Then contact... One of our Stephen Leaders listed below. They can tell you more about our Stephen Ministry and how you or your friend - can be matched with a Stephen Minister. Pastor Anderson: (563) 329-0271 Carolyn Hoffmann: (563) 252-3321 Diane Schilling: (563) 252-2355 July Newsletter 203 Pearl Street, P.O. Box 819 - Guttenberg,IA 52035 Pastor Shane Anderson Church Phone: 563.252.2355 Pastor’s Phone: 563.329.0271 Email: stjohnsoffice@alpinecom.net Website: www.stjohnsguttenberg.com 9 ST. JOHN’S AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH