April 2015 - Helmar Lutheran Church

Helmar Heartlines
815-695-5489
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Heartline...from the Pastor
Victory!
“But the angel answered and said to the
women, Do not be afraid, for I know that
you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is
not here; for He is risen, as He said.”
Matthew 28:5-6
General Wellington commanded the
victorious forces at the great battle of
Waterloo that effectively ended the
Napoleonic wars. When the battle was
over, Wellington sent the great news of his
victory to England. A series of stations,
one within sight of the next, had been
established to send code messages between
England and the continent. The message
to be sent was "Wellington defeated
Napoleon at Waterloo." Meanwhile a fog
set in and interrupted the message. As a
result, people only saw part of the
message, "Wellington defeated" Later, the
fog cleared and the full message continued,
which was quite different from the earlier
message.
The same is true today. When
many look at what happened on Good
Friday, the death of Christ, they see only
defeat. But on Easter, at the Resurrection,
God's message was completed.
The
resurrection spelled Victory.
In the passage above the words that
stand out to me are the last three words,
"as He said".
When Christ says
something, He means it, and it will be
fulfilled. We are wise to take Christ at His
word because His word has never, nor ever
will fail.
V OLUME 4 1 I SSUE 4
APRIL 2 0 15
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Council Minutes
2
2&3
Easter Flowers
4
V.B.S., Congratulations
4
Wedding Anniversary
4
Finance
4
His promise for us this Easter, is the
same promise that He gave His disciples after
He rose again. The promise is that He will
come back again to take all who are trusting in
Him to heaven. Christ has already completed
the victory by rising from the grave on Easter.
The only thing left to do to complete His word
is to come back for all those who are victorious
with Him.
In Christ,
Pastor James Molstre
Mother-DaughterFriend Tea
This year’s tea will be
Saturday, May 9th.
We
look forward to hearing
from our speaker, Jen
Johnson. Jen will give us her message on
"Teas Around the World". Tickets will go on
sale April 19th. Information about the menu
will be in the bulletin.
Birthdays and
*Anniversaries For
APRIL
April 1
Kristen Adams
Mark Anderson
Charlene Austin
Jim Johnson
April 2
Jennifer Johnson
Sean Johnson
April 3
Brian Pilon
April 6
Don Davidson
Luke Greven
Rhoda Niles
April 7
Gabriella Creek
Makenna Creek
Beatrice Johnson
Diane Larson
April 9
Mark McCoy
April 10
Lou Ann Riemenschneider
April 11
Kristy Bunge
Harvey & Carol Urton*
April 12
David Christian
April 13
Scott & Cindy Swenson*
April 15
James Molstre
April 16
Howard Christian
April 17
Gerald Stangland
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April 19
Steve & Jean Bazan*
Gerald & Linda Chally*
Alverna Munson
Ashley Pilon
April 20
John & Vicki Wayne*
April 22
Brad & Pam Boe*
Keith & Laura Keigher*
Mikaela Molstre
April 24
Arnold & Gradys Abens*
April 26
Danny Bullington
April 30
Bryce Anderson
Zachary Perkins
Tammy Underwood
A THOUSAND EASTERS
There have been a thousand Easters, Since the Man of Galilee
Came to write the crowning news of history.
But I never knew an Eater, Like that glad first dawn could be,
Till the Lord of all the Easters lived in me!
There have been a thousand Easters, With their glory breaking through;
They have made a thousand, thousand hopes come true.
But you’ll never know an Easter, Like those first disciples knew
Till the day the Lord of Easter comes to you!
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Easter Flowers
Thank you to all who purchased plants to adorn the altar this Easter season. You may take
them home after the Easter service. They will be tagged and plant sleeves will be available.
In Memory of:
Wesley Christian given by Nancy and family
Howard Johnson given by his family
Lois Sherman given by Erich & Chari Englebrecht
Russell Butts given by Rose and the family
Johnny Wayne given by Grandma Rose
Joseph & Lily Anderson given by Clyde & Ann Borneman
In Honor & Glory of our Risen Lord by Pastor James & Kristen
In Honor/Memory of Parents, Grandparents and Great Grandparents given by Brent, Sheila
Marie, Danielle Marie and Wyatt Michael Urton
Vacation Bible School
Check out the poster on the bulletin
board in the narthex for various ways to
help out with this year’s VBS. It runs from
July 13-17. Also, if anyone could donate
any of the following items, it would be
greatly appreciated.
White duct tape
White large plastic table cloths
Blue large plastic table cloths
Rope lighting or small white lights
Light weight quilt batting
Plastic 1 gallon milk or juice jugs
There will be a container in the Narthex
for any items donated.
Contributions Needed
Received thru 3-22-15
Net difference needed
Congratulations to Nathan & Jill Cryder
on the birth of Noah Patrick on March
17th. Noah was welcomed home by big
brother Brett. Grandparents are Steve &
Jean Bazan and great-grandmother is Elizabeth
Johnson.
Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to
Harvey and Carol Urton. They were
married on April 11, 1965 at the Annawan
United Methodist church in Annawan, IL.
They have 2 children, Richard (Jill) of Downers
Grove, and Brent (Sheila) of Newark. They also have
3 grandchildren, Robert, Danielle, and Wyatt. A
private celebration is bring planned
General Fund
$24,487.36
$15,004.00
$9,483.36
Missions
$5,325.00
$3,026.00
$2,299.00
Foundation
$9,177.00
$2,539.00
$6,638.00
Mon
6
13
20
27
3-5 pm Food
Pantry
Sun
5
7:00am Sunrise Service
8:00am Cinnamon Rolls
9:00 am Easter Worship
10:15am Sunday School
12
9:00 am Worship
10:15am Sunday School
19
9:00am Worship
10:15am Sunday School
26
9:00am Worship
10:15am Sunday School
28
7pm Bells Practice
21
7pm Bells Practice
14
6:30pm Deacon’s Mtg.
7pm Trustee’s Mtg.
7pm Bells Practice
8pm Council Mtg.
7
7pm Bells Practice
Tue
Bible Study
ROOTS
Bible Studies
H2O
29
2:30 pm Bible Study
6:30pm ROOTS
6:30pm Bible Studies
7:30pm H2O
22
2:30 pm Bible Study
6:30pm ROOTS
6:30pm Bible Studies
7:30pm H2O
15
2:30pm
6:30pm
6:30pm
7:30pm
Bible Study
ROOTS
Bible Studies
H2O
30
9:15-10:30am Women’s
Bible Study
6:30pm Choir Practice
23
9:15-10:30am Women’s
Bible Study
6:30pm Choir Practice
16
9:15-10:30am Women’s
Bible Study
6:30pm Choir Practice
9
9:15-10:30am Women’s
Bible Study
6:30pm Choir Practice
7pm Faith Circle
2
7:00pm ROOTS
7:00pm Maundy
Thursday Service
1
8
2:30pm
6:30pm
6:30pm
7:30pm
Thu
Wed
APRIL
24
17
10
5-7pm Food
Pantry
3
7:00pm Good
Friday Service
Fri
25
8am Men’s Bible Study
18
8am Men’s Bible Study
11
8am Men’s Bible Study
4
8am Men’s Bible Study
Sat
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