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JANUARY 2018 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 1
THE WOODLAND WITNESS
Inside this issue:
Hearts for Giving 1
Woodland Youth Activity
Prayer Requests
Bethesda Thrift Shop
2
Birthdays/Anniversaries
Attendance
Call Committee Update
3
Council Capsule 4
Treasurer’s Report
Woodland Family Dinner
Social Ministry News
5
Worship Assistants’
Schedule
6
Quilters
Advent Celebration at
Zion
Welcome Tammy &
Adam Klawitter
7
From Marines to Ministry 8
Calendar 9
More than 175 pairs of mittens, hats, and slippers were knit and
crocheted for this year’s mitten tree. Manette Flouro and Jan
Reinhardt were instrumental in accomplishing this amazing feat.
Manette herself made over 80 pairs of mittens, and with the sup-
port of her husband Grant, has been doing so every year, for
approximately 12 years! In addition, Jan and Manette are also
very active in the Community Quilting group—what a great tes-
timony of their generosity and commitment to reach out to the
community.
One gives freely, yet grows all the richer;
another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered. Proverbs 11:24-25
Hearts for Giving
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Cancer: Diane, Nancy Wenzlaff, Jim M, Kathy Hawkins, Raelen & Marv Jarvis, Jill Jones,
Judy McGuire, Lois Briggs, Arlene Greseth, Stephanie Fote, Mary Radtke
Doctor’s Care: Duane Polivka, Syna, Roberta Henrichs, Jean Bjelde, Chris Brown, Par-
ker Goebel, Kathy Scamfer, Trent, Dianna B., Michael Houdek, Gavin Middleton,
George Verhalen, Diane Nelson, Julie Pucel, Aileen Truhlar, Allan Flouro, Vernon Mey-
er, Mary Nelson
If you have an update or prayer request, please let the office secretary know so we
can include it here.
BETHESDA THRIFT SHOP: The Bethesda Thrift Shop closed Dec.
30. We regret that this had to happen, but with the sale of the mall,
we had to close our store. We searched the community for another
location but the size that we needed at a good location at a reasona-
ble cost was not available and what we found could have possibly
become a financial risk for Bethesda to continue to operate a store
in Rapids. We thank all the faithful non-paid volunteers who
worked thousands of hours for the past 14 years. Thanks also to our
donors and many wonderful customers. In the past 14 years, Be-
thesda profited more than 1.5 million dollars to help enhance the
lives of the intellectually and physically disabled folks served by
Bethesda. We thank you! The Bethesda Thrift Shop definitely was a
positive part of this community and will be missed by many.
Woodland’s youth once again provided us with the center-
pieces for our Christmas dinner.
Woodland Youth Activity
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Karl & Nancy Weinner 01/21
ATTENDANCE FOR DECEMBER
WAS 432
Grant Flouro 01/01
Barb Wilhorn 01/01
Chuck Kolstad 01/05
Jeck Mickler 01/05
Rose Meyer 01/12
Carl Lussmyer 01/14
Dennis Stauber 01/16
Chuck Willert 01/17
Daniel Kuspa 01/24
Linda Raap 01/24
Colleen Wegher 01/24
Tom Bee 01/26
Gene Francis 01/26
Phil Strand 01/28
Nathaniel Berg-Stojak 01/30
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Call Committee Update: As most of you may know, we thought
we might have had a candidate to interview for our pastoral vacan-
cy. Unfortunately, a glitch arose, and the committee was not able
to meet with the individual. Since then, we have not received any
communication from the Synod. We hope that now that the holi-
days are behind us, the opportunities will increase. I will keep the
congregation updated as needed. Thanks for your patience.
Janine Jensen
Finance: reported by John Gruenloh
Income for November was $10,072 and expenses were $6,719
leaving a positive balance for the month of $3,353. John gave a
summary report of Memorial Funds.
Evangelism: the Family Dinner was a success.
Property: the heat sensor in the library was replaced and the
thermostats are set for winter. Four light bulbs and one lens is
needed in the Fellowship/Quilters room. Jim Caulfield cleaned
the mowers. It was noted that the gasoline used for the snow
blowers must be premium with no ethanol.
Social Ministry: placement of the Road Clean-Up group was
discussed. It was agreed that it should remain a special project
and not be the responsibility of any one committee.
OLD BUSINESS:
Water update: we were advised to have our water pipes pres-
sure checked to test for a possible compromised water pipeline.
NEW BUSINESS:
Policy Review : council review of current church policies will begin in February.
Vacant Council Seat: a note will be put in the bulletin to see if anyone is interested in fill-
ing the vacated council seat.
Church Safety: This issue was raised and discussed. Council will review suggestions
provided by our insurance agency.
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Council Capsule
This is a short account of the last Council meeting held on
December 11, 2017. Complete minutes may be obtained in
the office.
Council Contacts
Co-Pres. Larry Halverson
715-325-6833;
L4rry@wctc.net
Co-Pres. Steve Raap
715-325-5094; raap@wctc.net
Treas. John Gruenloh 715-325-
3944; gus@wctc.net
Sec. Neal Kasper 262-844-6197;
nkasper50@gmail.com
Vernon Meyer 715-325-6783;
upnorthlc@scacable.com
E-mail Address
wlc@solarus.net
Please visit our website
at:
www.woodlandlutheranr
ome.org.
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From the Treasurer
The Treasurer’s report is forthcoming in our January bulletins.
Thank you.
John Gruenloh—WLC Treasurer
Social Ministry News
Many thanks to the talented ladies who knit or crocheted over
175 pairs of mittens, hats, and slippers for our mitten
tree. Thank you to the members of our congregation who pur-
chased items for the tree. These will be dropped off at local
schools and the Head Start Program in Adams County. Also
thank you for your tremendous generosity for the Fire Depart-
ment Food Baskets. Over $1,000 was collected for this ef-
fort. Your response to hear the call to "reach out" is heart
warming.
By Dolores Lagae
The Evangelism Committee hosted its fifth Fami-
ly Christmas Dinner, on Saturday, December 9, 2017. More
than 90 guests were in attendance and we shared a wonderful
Christmas dinner along with Christmas carols. Candy Hei-
necke and Jan Gildenzoph did an amazing job managing the
menu and overseeing the food preparation, and Rick Antin,
our Evangelism team chair, ensured that we were always on
task. The Community Quilters donated a handmade quilt to be
given as a door prize. The quilt was won by Kevin Steffanus,
and Hope Hoefling won the Christmas Plant. The event was a
great show of unity and hospitality, and we were honored to
serve many guests from the community.
Woodland Family Dinner
Worship Assistants
Music Tammy & Adam Klawitter
Greeters:
Jan. 07 Donna Hoffman
14 Daryl & Phyllis Pfeil
21 Candice Heinecke
28 Colleen Wegher
Ushers:
Jan. 07 Debb Eberhardt & Carol Pipala
14 Steve & Judy Nowicki
21 Debb Eberhardt & NEEDED
28 Ray & Cindy Holden
Readers:
Jan. 07 Karen Antin
14 Deb Gruenloh
21 Candy Heinecke
28 Steve Nowicki
January Altar Guild:
Judy Nowicki & Linda Raap
January Bread Maker:
Karen Antin
Snow Removal:
Jan. 01 Bob Nygaard
08 Mark Schroeder
15 Russ Terril
22 Steve Raap
29 Ray Holden
Communion Servers:
Jan. 07 Rick & Karen Antin
14 Carol Dunlap & NEEDED
21 Harland & Shirley Thoreson
28 Steve & Judy Nowicki
Custodians:
Jan. 08 Carl & Shelley Lussmyer
15 NEEDED
22 NEEDED
29 NEEDED
Coffee Servers:
Jan. 07 Larry & Kathy Halverson
14 NEEDED
21 NEEDED
28 NEEDED
Projectionist:
Jan. 07 John Gruenloh
14 Rick Antin
21 Travis Hoefling
28 Steve Raap
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Quilters
The Quilters continue to make quilts every
Monday from 9-2 in the Fellowship Hall of
Woodland. Join us and see for yourself the
good times we have on this quilting pro-
ject. Invite a friend – we are a community
group.
The Quilters have already completed 149
quilts since Quilt Sunday in October!
Advent Celebration at Zion
On November 30th, Zion Lutheran invited Woodland and Trinity Lu-
theran members to join them for an Advent celebration. They did not
hold an advent service but instead we met in their fellowship hall,
where we ushered in the evening with a prayer and shared a
meal prepared by the excellent cooks at Zion. One of the members
also discussed several informational pieces she had written up on the
meaning and origin of Advent. The remainder of the evening was
spent in fellowship as we worked on a craft project and learned a song
along with the sign language about lighting a candle for peace and
love. Steve and I decided to make an angel (on display in the Narthex)
from one of the many green hymnals they had available. Crafts were
also available for the children. It was a wonderful evening getting to
know each other and sharing our faith in Christ.
Please welcome Tammy
Klawitter and her son Adam
to our worship team. Tammy
has agreed to provide us with
music for our Sunday worship
services while Russ is away.
Her son Adam will accompa-
ny Tammy with his guitar.
Tammy studied music at the
UWSP. She resides in the
Town of Rome and is the
mother of five children ages 6
to seventeen!
By Linda Behling Raap
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From Marines to Ministry
By Rick Antin
“I’m doing fine”. Have you given that reply many times to the question “How
are you doing?” ?
That was the reply that Marine Nathan Huffman gave to his chaplain during a
visit by him during his Iraq deployment in 2005. The chaplain wasn’t con-
vinced and pushed for a real answer. It turns out Nathan was unsettled as he
had not had communion for over a month.
The chaplain brought out his communion kit and offered him the sacrament
before Huffman started his nightly patrol. Huffman now felt at peace with dy-
ing, should he meet that end that night.
Nothing happened that night….but that year Huffman’s unit lost 46 Marines and
2 Navy corpsmen. Now a father of 3 he counts himself blessed to be alive.
After returning to the states, Huffman was a police officer in Richmond, VA for
several years. Then he and his wife began talking seriously about seminary
and chaplaincy. See Nathan was the son of a retired ELCA pastor and had been
very involved in the church growing up. That continued as he was an active
member of Epiphany Lutheran in Richmond.
“My father and my Epiphany’s pastor both emphasized the importance of faith
in times of challenge. I’ve carried that through my life and into ministry today.”
Because others had helped him, Huffman said he felt called to help military
personnel and veterans who were suffering.
In 2012 Huffman began his studies at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Get-
tysburg, PA. He applied and was accepted in the chaplain candidate program,
and one needs to have 3 years of pastoral experience before he can become a
chaplain. Huffman is currently an associate pastor at St Michael Lutheran
Church in Virginia Beach, VA. Here he is on familiar ground as roughly half of
the parishioners are former or current members of the military.
Huffman hopes ministry can bring light to those facing challenges today.
It is your mission dollars to the ELCA that support the ministry of chaplains and
the seminaries that train them.
Thank you for the HELP and HOPE you bring to so many.
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