October - Chatfield Lutheran

CHATFIELD LUTHERAN CHURCH
October 2015
Highlights
October 1
6:00 p.m. International Meal and Justice — India
October 2
2:30 p.m. Homecoming Pie and Coffee
October 4
8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue on Creation
October 7
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Meal
6:30 p.m. Confirmation with Parents and Students
7:00 p.m. Peer Ministry
October 11
8:00 a.m. Worship—Sunday School 3 yr olds-2nd sing
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship—Sunday School 3rd-6th sing
4:00 & 7:00pm Bible Study– Sabbath Resistance
October 14
3:15-4:30p.m. TMT’s
6:30 p.m. 7th Graders
*No Confirmation
October 18
8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
4:00 & 7:00pm Bible Study– Sabbath Resistance
October 21
October 25
7:45 a.m. High School Breakfast Club
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Meal
6:30 p.m. Confirmation
8:00 a.m. Worship– Ministry Fair
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship– Ministry Fair
6:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat
4:00 & 7:00pm Bible Study– Sabbath
October 28
3:15-4:30 p.m. TMT’s
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Meal
6:30 p.m. Confirmation
6:30 p.m. 7th Graders
Ministry Staff
Pastor Mark Docken
507-923-1696
E-mail:docken.mark@gmail.com
Vicar
Karleen Jung 612-900-6863
E-mail karleenchatluth@gmail.com
Secretary 507-867-4721
E-mail:chatlutheran@gmail.com
Office Hours: 9am – 3pm
Website: www.chatfieldlutheran.org
Facebook: Chatfield Lutheran
Twitter: @chattyluthyouth
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The Bulletin Board
Become a Stephen Minister! We will be offering training for anyone interested in becoming a Stephen Minister.
A Stephen Minister is someone who provides one on one Christian care with someone going through a change in
life or difficult struggles. The Stephen Ministry program gives excellent training, support, and supervision, making
this a congregational ministry. Contact the church office if you are interested 867-4721
Rooted in Christ T-Shirts can be ordered. Order Forms are available on the Kiosk in the narthex. They can be
submitted and paid for at Threads Custom Apparel. Price $13.
Choir Do you enjoy singing? The CLC Adult Choir is in need of more voices! We sing on the first and third Sundays and rehearse between services. Many of our choir members have children and busy schedules so don’t let that
stop you from joining! We welcome high school students. Our first Sunday will be Sunday, Sept. 6th. Call or email
Carmen Narveson for more info: 867-3315 or bcdnarv@aol.com.
Donate flat screen TV (20-27 inch) and DVD to Sunday School The Sunday School is looking for some updated
equipment. If you have a flat screen TV or DVD player that you no longer have use for, please consider donating to
the church. Thanks.
Contribute to the Building Fund through Simply Giving. If you are presently using Simply Giving (automatic
deposit) or would like to do so as a means of beginning to give to the building fund, just call the church office to
modify your present deposit or set up a new one. Thanks
Bell Choir has practice on Wed., at 5:30. Come and join a great musical group!!
Sunday School Sings Sunday, Oct 11th, 3 year olds thr u 2nd grade at the 8:00 worship,
3rd grade thru 6th grade at 10:30 worship.
Homecoming Pie & Coffee
We owe a big "THANK YOU" to you nonetheless because Homecoming Pie & Coffee was another success! Thanks to all of you who donated time and food especially the pie makers, we dare not exclude.
All enjoyed the great pies, & we also must mention how we shared fun
& laughter & good conversation.
Thanks to all of you for remembering the date.
We hope you enjoyed the wonderful pies that you ate!
Thanks!
Sue Baum
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UPCOMING EVENTS
International Meal and Justice
Thursday, Oct 1 6:00pm. Come for a meal that features the land of India – Carmen Fingerson
will share of her trip to India from earlier this year. We meet the first Thursday of every month to
highlight some international recipe and discuss issues of global justice specific to the area.
Homecoming Pie and Coffee
Chatfield welcomes back former graduates for pie and coffee on October 2nd, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at
Chatfield Lutheran church.
Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue on Creation
Sunday, Oct 4th, 7-8 pm. Celebrate with a discussion with St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on
Caring for Creation. Father Will and Pastor Mark will lead a discussion of the "Laudate Si", (Pope
Francis Encyclical on the Environment) and the ELCA Statement on Caring for Creation. Let us celebrate 50 years of Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue, seeking common ground and unity of faith.
A Service of Blessing for the Animals
Sunday, October 4th at your home. Celebrate St. Francis of Assisi Day. Karleen and Pastor
Mark will come to your home for a short service of blessing of pets after second worship on Sun. Oct
4. A sign-up sheet will be on the kiosk. We can either offer the blessing in your home or outside in
the yard, whatever is most comfortable for you. “All God’s creature have a place in the choir”.
Rochester Block Party
Sat. Oct 10 at 7pm. All CLC members who live in Rochester are welcome. We will have fun,
dessert, and faith conversation. Mesick’s and Branum’s are hosting at 4578 Prairie View.
Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now:
Sundays, Oct 11,18,25 at 4:00 and 7:00pm Based on a book by Walter Brueggeman, we emphasize that Sabbath is not simply about keeping rules, but rather about becoming a whole person
and restoring a whole society. We will speak to a 24/7 society of consumption, a society in which we
live to achieve, accomplish, perform, and possess. Sabbath calls us to a life of enough, cooperation,
love, sharing, and practicing the presence of God.
“HELP OUR NEIGHBORS” OFFERS LEAF RAKING SERVICE on Saturday, OCT 24th
Help Our Neighbors (HON), in partnership with the Chatfield High School Service Club, the Root
River Rabbits 4-H Club, and the Scouts, are offering a leaf raking service to local senior citizens on
Sat. Oct 24, from 9:00 am to noon. To register, call HON at 251-0520. Seniors are asked to provide their own plastic bags. Donations are welcome.
Help Our Neighbors is a community wide effort whose goal is to partner with senior adults so that
they may stay in their own homes longer. Help Our Neighbor provides services such as light to medium home chores, transportation, respite care, and chronic disease and falls prevention education
through trained volunteers and partner organizations for a fee based on a sliding scale.
Journey of the Heart: An 8-week Caregiver Support Series
This series explores the disease of Alzheimer’s/dementia and tips for navigating this
process, Group meets on Tuesdays 1-2 pm Sept. 29th –Nov. 17,th at the Chatfield Public
Library (Lower Level). Contact people: Susan Siegle, 507-316-8611 and Bev Simpson, 867-0064.
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Youth and Family Ministry Events
Youth Groups- During School Year
TMTs (5th& 6th graders): meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 3:15pm4:30pm.
7th graders: meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6:30 pm.
Confirmation (8th& 9th graders): meets at 6pm for dinner, followed by classes at 6:307:45pm.
Peer Ministry: meets 1st Wednesday of the month.
High School Breakfast Club: Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:45 a.m.
Up Coming Youth And Family Events
Trunk or Treat 6:00-8:00 p.m.
We will trick or treat and have games and activities to follow. Dress up in your best costume!
We will begin with a spaghetti meal, followed by family faith conversation, games and trunk
or treat.
Please sign up in the narthex to bring a decorated car and candy for “Trunk” or treating.
*Sugar Creek Bible Camp Retreat has been postponed*
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From the Pastor
Branching Out in Gratitude – 2016
At Chatfield Lutheran, we regularly experience how our gifts make a different in the lives of people
across the pew, in town, and around the world. Thanks be to God! This month we make special efforts to express our gratitude and highlight the ministries our annual giving supports.
Key dates!
Sunday, October 4 – Stewardship Campaign Kickoff
Sunday, Oct 11- Sunday School Sings
Sunday, Oct 18 – Generosity Packets Distributed at Worship
Sunday, Oct 25 – Generosity Sunday with Ministry Fair
Estimate of giving and time and talent sheets receive in worship
Certainly we are excited about our ministry/building expansion. Preliminary work will be completed
this fall with groundbreaking in the spring. But the core of our excitement is how our congregation
transforms lives through its everyday ministry of worship, education, youth and family, spiritual life
and growth, and outreach. This continuing and growing ministry has our upmost focus and needs
our constant support and generosity. Our giving to the building program is over and above our giving
to the ongoing ministry of our congregation.
And so this month, we celebrate our ministry, our transforming relationship of faith and service, and
our growing support. We give thanks for how we branch out in giving Bibles to our children and tell
them the story of God’s love. Then as they grow we provide youth events like Bible Camp, retreats,
fun faith experiences, confirmation, TMT’s, and Peer Ministry. Through the leadership of some of our
high schoolers, we have just started a “Breakfast Club” that meets once a month on Wednesday
mornings for food, fellowship, and faith conversation.
Our adults grow in spirit through Bible study, service opportunities, Stephen Ministry, quilting, International Meals and Justice events, Pub theology, Women of the ELCA. We will be starting a couple
more small groups in the near future like “Walking and Praying”, and “Cooking with Kindness.”
Plus, we are blessed to have relationships with San Juan congregation in Colombia and the Campus
Ministry in Winona. We have contributed to the 15 million dollars raised to combat malaria. We give
10% of our offering to the start up of new congregations, support of Lutheran Social Service, and
support for missions around the world. Our branches seek to meet the great needs beyond our
sight.
This will all be highlighted in a Ministry Fair on Sunday, Oct 25. We will have “booths” and displays
from many of our ministries so we can learn about all we are doing and how we can branch out with
our gifts and energy. Thanks be to God.
Pastor Mark
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From Karleen Continuing our series on prayer from last month and with a clearer understanding why we should
pray, let’s now study “where” we are to pray.
There are, for the most part, two places in which to pray—publicly or privately, praying with others or
praying alone. We’ll begin with public prayer.
The most visible place of public prayer is that of the Church in weekly worship. Public prayer is acceptable to God, who calls his house a “house of prayer.” (Is. 56:7) Worship is both a horizontal and vertical experience. Vertically, God builds up our faith in Word and Sacrament and we respond in praise. According to Luther, our prayers in worship flow “from the faith that is kindled or increased in the sacrament.”
From a horizontal perspective, when we pray together we are more tightly knit together in community,
providing mutual support and comfort to each other as members of the body of Christ.
However, worship isn’t the only place of public prayer. Just as with prayer in worship, we are encouraged to participate with each other, praying in small groups, not neglecting the responsibility, but persisting in it in order to build each other up (Heb. 10:25). We do this when we pray with another believer in
the hospital, or with a young mother who is struggling in her role as a parent, or in joyful celebration of a
promotion at work. When we pray like this with one another we are assured that when “two or three” are
gathered in God’s name, Christ has promised to be present (Mt. 18:20) and to answer such prayer (Mt.
18:19). It was this deep trust that God would respond that made Luther argue that “God must answer our
prayer (if I may be so bold to put it that way) just as much as [the prayers of Moses, Joshua, and Elijah,
and all the other saints], for we are members of his church, which is the bride of his beloved Son.”
The other place for us to pray is privately. In the New Testament, we have many examples of Jesus
engaging in private prayer (Mt. 14:23, 26:36, 39; Mk. 1:35; Lk 9:18, 29). In each instance, even if others
were near, Jesus moved to a place to be alone in prayer. In Matthew 6, we are commanded that, when
we engage in daily individual prayer, we are to retire to a place that is behind closed doors. (Mt. 6:6) No
prayer, particularly that of individual prayer, is to be used for show, but rather for the purpose of hearing
and speaking to God.
Praying behind closed doors may mean different things for different people. For some, like Luther, it
might mean praying in one’s room. Others may have a particular chair in which they prefer to pray.
Wherever that holy place is, it is important, as Luther notes, to not “mix business and prayer,” but to pull
away to a quiet place daily, like Jesus, to listen to and respond to God.
Next month, we’ll continue with the “Four W’s” of prayer, focusing on the third-- “what” we should pray.
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Executive Council Minutes
September 21, 2015
The September 21 meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President, Matt Sogla. Pastor Mark opened
with devotions.
Present: Matt Sogla, Jennifer Frank, Mark Johnsrud, Butch Narveson, Kathy Halvorson, Sharon Prinsen,
Danette Hompe, Emily Sinn, Karen Goldsmith, Lynne Narveson, Alexis Berhow, Karleen Jung, Pastor Mark
Butch moved to approve the August minutes; Danette seconded; August minutes approved.
Old Business:
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Help Our Neighbor (HON) Update:
 HON is still active and functioning. They will work on gathering a list of elderly residents age 75 and
older and determine who could benefit from HON services. HON does partner with a high school
group to assist the elderly; they will be doing a leaf rake on October 24.
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Building Construction Update:
 Building Committee met with the architects on Sept 17.
 Contract is signed with People’s Coop Power and Minnesota Energy. Currently awaiting a
quote from Medicom; expecting their quote to be about $19,000.
 There will be no charge from Minnesota Energy to move the gas lines.
 Tree stumps will be ground out and filled prior to October 1.
 Garage has been sold for $500.
 Old wooden tables and metal chairs are available to anyone who wants them. Currently
about 6 tables and 40 chairs left.
 Myron Allen is working on getting the middle house moved by the end of October.
 Mark Johnsrud has submitted a loan request to Mission Investments. Awaiting approval
notification of loan request.
 No Chatfield residents opposed closing the alley.
Brokerage account – Matt Sogla has created several different documents on how to donate stock.
Unfortunately every broker requires different information and has a different process. Please work with
your broker and Al Dietz if you plan to donate stock.
Committee Reports:
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President: No report.
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Youth – As written.
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Business Management – As written.
 Kerri Jahnke has returned the cell phone she used.
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Financial: As written.
 General Fund donations are down. A reminder that building fund donations are above and beyond
what was pledged to the general fund.
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Treasurer – As written.
 Year-to-date revenue: $391,653
 Year-to-date expenses: $261,791
 Approximately $175,000 has been received so far for the building fund.
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Executive Council Minutes cont…
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Education – As written.
 Still looking for someone to help the fifth grade Sunday School teacher.
 Rally Sunday went well.
 Kirsten Armstrong has stepped down from this committee. Many thanks to her for her contributions.
Property – As written.
Spiritual Life and Growth – As written.
 Looking at a Sunday in November for new member Sunday.
 Working on printing some bulletins in a larger font; also exploring options for louder microphones
during our worship services.
Stewardship – As written.
 Ministry Fair to be held October 25 between services. Reminder to committees to be working on
their posters for the fair.
 Will be adding additional varieties of coffee for sale.
Worship – As written.
Youth Committee – As written.
Pastor Mark’s report: As written.
 Breakfast Club will meet the third Wednesday of the month at 7:45 a.m. until about 8:15 for fellowship. All high school youth (9-12 grades) welcome to attend.
 With Kerri’s departure, Pastor Mark and Karleen will be assuming some of her duties. Danette
Hompe will be working with the 7th graders. Tammy Friedrich will be taking over the 2016 Mission
Trip.
 Michell Hovelson has been hired as the new administrative assistant. She will work 35 hours per
week and begin her duties on October 5.
Intern Karleen Jung’s report: As written.
The committee reports were approved.
New Business:
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With the departure of our Director of Youth and Family Ministry we will need to begin thinking of what
staffing model would best serve our church. Some options could be to hire another Director of Youth
and Family Ministry, hire an associate pastor, continue requesting an intern, and beginning to rely more
on volunteers. A committee will be formed to begin to explore all options.
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The Education Committee is in need of assistance with their committee responsibilities.
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A $5,000 undesignated memorial gift was received. The Executive Council voted to apply this towards
the building fund.
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A non-congregational member requested to use our sanctuary for a piano recital. We approved the request with a notation that we will suggest they consider a donation.
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Amy Goldsmith has requested use of the fellowship hall for a benefit fundraiser for someone who was
severely injured in an auto accident. Her request was approved.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Next meeting: October 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Kathy Halvorson
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Construction Committee
9-10-15 Construction Committee Meeting Report
Pastor Mark opened the meeting with prayer. All committee members were present.
Tad from Vanman Architects and Builders received the report from G-Cubed Engineering with just minor
changes, including a small change in the guy wires and an OK for site set back of 22-25 ft. Elevation of
property to the east, codes for handicap parking and ramps were also discussed.
VAnman may bring in an electrical engineer to determine if we will be required to convert from single
phase to 3 phrase electric power. We will also work with the city concerning water and sewer lines.
Rick of Vanman will continue his work on the kitchen plan to include the best possibility for storage and
for fitting desirable elements of St. Mary’s kitchen plan into the space we will have. It is hoped that beneficial bids made to Vanman can allow additional square footage of what is needed.
Questions about development and materials for the exterior and entrance were voiced. Design and differing materials with related costs will be discussed more fully, to include information on cost to the
church and builder.
Tad said they would continue with conceptual drawing as they adhere to cost, itemized lists, utility needs/
hookups and possible changes, all to be attended to before starting the working drawings in early December. Vanman is suggesting that they now meet with the Construction Committee about every two weeks,
with the next meeting on September 24th at 6:30.
We received quotes from People’s Coop for $53,073 and Media Com fro $19,306 to relocate the electric
and cable service in the alley. Relocating the gas will result in no cost to us based on depreciation voer a
40 year period. Matt Sogla signed the contracts. Bill for tree removal of $3600 was approved by the
committee. Grinding of the stumps and fill will be the next step.
Plans continue to the middle house to be moved and also the garage. It was approved to allow church
members to pick up the old tables and chairs stored in the garage. The final hearing for the re-platting of
our city block will be at the city council meeting on 9/14.
Mark Johnsrud is applying for our construction loan. At present rates, a loan for $1.5 million for 20 years
would result in a monthly payment of $8893. (The more pledges we receive before the loan is taken out,
the lower the loan and payments will be.)
A poster titled “Building Fund Pledge Meter” will be on display in the narthex and will be updated monthly.
Currently about $150,00 has been received in pledges.
The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer. The Committee thanks you for your prayers.
Steve Maki, Wayne Halvorson, Matt Sogla, Ryan Anderson, Allison Allen, Michell Hovelson, Jennifer
Frank, Emily Sinn, Bev Crowson, Intern Karleen Jung, Pastor Mark Docken
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Those Leading Us in Worship
October 4th
Usher/Greeters
8:00
Chris and Cindy Zimmerman and Family
10:30
John and Sara Quinn and Family
Readers
8:00
Bruce Nelson
10:30
Laure Make
Communion Assts
8:00
Gary and Janet Bren
10:30
Ranly and Chris Dokken
Acolytes
8:00
Tedon Zimmerman and Samuel Stevens
10:30
Sarah Hopp
October 11th
Usher/Greeters
8:00
Molly and Sue Baum, & Scott Sass
10:30
Larry and Becky Rabe
Readers
8:00
Janet Bren
10:30
Tiffany Strande
Acolytes
8:00
Tedon Zimmerman and Samuel Stevens
10:30
Sarah Hopp
October 18th
Usher/Greeters
8:00
Steve and Sharon Prinsen
10:30
Doug and Heather Hopp and Family
Readers
8:00
Molly Baum
10:30
Norm Omodt
Communion Assts
8:00
Bonnie O’Reilly & Arleta Fenwick
10:30
Kathi Mesick & Joyce Borgen
Acolytes
8:00
Tedon Zimmerman and Samuel Stevens
10:30
Sarah Hopp and Silja Erickson
October 25th
Musician
Usher/Greeters
8:00
Clyde and Judy Sogla
10:30
Florence and Sharon Worden
Readers
8:00
Amy Goldsmith
10:30
Niki Debuhr
Acolytes
8:00
Tedon Zimmerman and Samuel Stevens
10:30
Sarah Hopp and Silja Erickson
October Birthdays
10/01 Kathryn Peck
10/02 Charleigh Larson
Bruce Nelson
10/03 Brian Asleson
Tamara Thorn
10/04 Terry Arndt
Mark Johnsrud
Butch Narveson
Orrin Zimmerman
10/05 Sylvia Bren
Kristen Huntington
10/06 Rebecca Hylland
Peterson
10/07 Jak Nisbit
Alexis Novotny
10/08 Scott Bothun
Parker Delaney
Emily Sinn
Valois Wilbur
10/09 John Thieke
10/10 Ryan Meeker
Paul Sagdalen
10/11 Matthew Kingsbury
10/12 Norma Aarsvold
Noah Friedrich
10/13 Andrea Eickhoff
Makara Fahrenholtz
Andy Larson
Michelle Saltou
10/15 Greg Easler
Abby Olson
Amy Schaitel
Eric Sinn
Hae Chong Trogstad
10/16 Bunnie Eberley
10/17 Jorgen Hompe
10/18 Seth Allen
Gabriel Chase
William Griffith
Aiden Johnsrud
10/19 Ida Arndt
Joshua Finley
Lauren Mueller
Grant Sogla
Kayla Trogstad
10/20 Sydney Allen
Amanda Carrigan
Charles Every
Brayden Fretland
Dennis Jeche
Annette Mcnallan
Allan Neis
Kara Schott
Trenton Thompson
10/21 Arlyne Jacobson
Eli Riley
Carolyn Sogla
10/22 Megan Bren
10/23
10/25
10/26
10/27
10/28
10/29
Jerry Narveson
Rhonda Steenblock
Brent Berge
Sara Duxbury
John Moen
Alexandra Duxbury
Steven Maki
Sawyer Prinsen
Kali Mae Thompson
Lane Dornack
Gary Kingsbury
Tracey Pagel
Jennifer Arndt
Avis Finsand
Dale Timm
10/31
10/31
Deanna Riley
Jaiden Zimmerman
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HON October CALENDER OF EVENTS
*Mondays and Wednesdays- Bone Builders Class 10:00 @ St. Mary’s Catholic Church
*Tuesdays and Thursdays- Walk with Ease Class 9:30 @ Groen Park
October WELCA News
Homecoming Pie & Coffee, Friday. October 2nd.
Please sign up for working or bringing pies.
Sign up sheet is on the rolling cart in narthex
Naomi: 2nd Wed 7:00pm
Hostess: Michell Hovelson
Leader: Anita Omodt
Esther: 2nd Tues 9am
Hostess: TBD
Leader: Group
Sarah: 2nd Wed 7pm
Hostess: Janeane Hain
Leader: Jeri Zimmerman
Mary/Deborah: 2nd Wed 1:30
Hostess: Carol
Leader: Group
Arleta Fenwick has done a great job as the Executive Service Group Director but will
be "retiring" from the position at the end of the year.
If anyone is interested in taking over, please contact Michell 507-251-4173!
Also, if you have any questions about the position, Arleta would be the one to call.
Please, please let Michell know ASAP if you're interested! Thanks!!
Thank you to Group 3 for cleaning the kitchen in September.
October kitchen cleaning will be done by Group 5.
Quilting-Wednesdays at 8:30am
Sarah Circle is collecting hats, mittens & scarves all month (October).
Looking Ahead...
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Thankoffering Sunday, Nov 8th
Lefse making & Norwegian baking in November
Norwegian Bake Sale & Tea, November 21st, 1pm-3pm.
If you notice any corrections in the WELCA handbook, please contact Michell 251-4173
Some peoples’ phone numbers change, etc.....we need everyone's help in keeping this book
accurate.
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ELCA Malaria
Campaign
We did it! The ELCA Malaria Campaign reached its financial goal of raising $15 million. Thank you! Working
with our Lutheran companions and partners, malaria programming has taken place throughout 13 countries in Africa. By working together, we have brought about lasting change.
Together we have had great success:
Educated 2 million community members
Distributed 50,000 insecticide-treated bed nets
Tested 160,000 people for malaria, and if positive, provided treatment
Trained 10,000 local volunteers in prevention and treatment
Empowered 12,000 households to be economically stable
Provided 32,000 pregnant women prevention medication.
Teaching your Children Generosity, while using Simply Giving
Many of you are using “Simply Giving,” a means of giving to the ministry of the church through automatic
withdrawals. You have found this to be a helpful way to follow the biblical guideline to give “first-fruits.” First
fruits giving means giving money to God and to other first and then living on the rest. This is a way to declare
freedom from slavery to money and find joy in generosity. However, using “Simply Giving” means you don’t
have use offering envelopes or have money to put in the offering plate when we have a time of response in
worship. This can be especially troubling if you have children watching you. We want to model giving to our
children so that they grow up with a pattern of giving firmly planted in their spirit. So here are a couple
suggestions:
1) Use the laminated green leaflet in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate indicating that you give
through Simply Giving
2) Use your offering envelope and write Simply Giving on the front of it
3) Probably the best idea is to bring some cash with you to worship and place that in the offering plate as an
additional act of worshipful giving. This will witness most clearly to your children that you are giving to
the Lord and you can share the joy that our children have in giving their “noisy offering.”
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4:15-8 JFK
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10-11 Bone Builders
at St. Mary’s
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10-11 Bone Builders
at St.
Mary’s
7:00 Exec Council
4:15-8 JFK
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10-11 Bone Builders
at St. Mary’s
4:15-8 JFK
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10-11 Bone Builders
at St. Mary’s
Monday
4:15-8 JFK
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13
27
20
4:15-8 JFK
7:00 Internship Committee
9:00 Esther Circle
4:15-8 JFK
All Committee
5:30 Property
6:00 Stewardship
6:00 Education
6:30 Worship
7:15 Spiritual Life
7:15 Bus. Mgmt
Tuesday
8:00 Quilting
1:30 Mary/Deborah Circle
3:15-4:45 TMT’s
No Confirmation
6:30 7th Grade
7:00 Naomi/Sarah Circle
7:45am Breakfast Club
8:00 Quilting
6:00 Confirmation Meal
6:30-7:45 Confirmation
8:00 Quilting
3:15-4:45 TMT’s
6:00 Confirmation Meal
6:30-7:45 Confirmation
6:30 7th Grade
Thursday
1
6pm International Meal and
Justice- India
Friday
3
Saturday
Neis/Mayer wedding
2
2:30-4:30 Homecoming Pie
and Coffee
5:30 Neis/Mayer Wedding
Rehearsal
10
Thompson/Sillman wedding
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4:00 Thompson/Sillman
wedding rehearsal
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2:00 Prayer shawl
7:00 Construction Committee
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2:00 Student Recital
Help Our Neighbors Leaf
Rake
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30
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2:00 Prayer Shawl
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8:00 Quilting
6:00 Confirmation Meal
6:30-7:45 Confirmation Students & Parent
7:00 Peer Ministry
Wednesday
CLC October 2015
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Sunday
8:00 Worship/ Holy Communion
9:15 Sunday School/Coffee Bible Study
10:30 Worship/Holy Communion
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8:00 Worship-SS sing3 yr old-2nd
9:15 Sunday School/Coffee Bible
10:30Worship- SS 3rd -6th sing
4 & 7 pm Bible Study -Sabbath
8:00 Worship/ Holy Communion
9:15 Sunday School/Coffee Bible
10:30Worship/Holy Communion
4 & 7pm Bible Study-Sabbath
Ministry Fair- Commitment 25 Sunday
4th Graders receive Small Catechisms
8:00 Worship
9:15 Sunday School
10:30Worship
6:00 Trunk or Treat
4 & 7pm Bible Study- Sabbath
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October Youth Activities
Peer Ministry, 1st Wednesday of each month,
from 7-8 pm.
“Breakfast Club” (High School) Wed. Oct 14,
7:45am
Inside This Month
Upcoming events
Bulletin Board
WELCA News
Youth & Family
Pastors Note
October Calendar
Trunk or Treat—Sun, Oct. 25, 6:00-8:00pm.
All Families welcome!
Non-Profit Org
U.S. Postage
Paid
Chatfield, MN
Chatfield Lutheran Church
304 Fillmore St SE
Chatfield, MN 55923
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