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Lent this year begins on Valentine’s Day, February 14. In our culture, Lent is sometimes reduced to a way of give-up bad eating habits, but in reality, it’s so much more. Lent is a point of resistance, a pivot point where we see the lives of others as having value over ours; it is going against the flow. It’s a way to develop purpose; for preparing the Followers of Christ through prayer, paying back the community, re- pentance of wrongs, giving, reconciling with God, and self -denial. While many com- munities of faith turn Lent into a program, it should be a guiding light to our faith; culminating with our hearts focused on Easter. If we’re truly living in love, perfect love, we should strive to live in the grace, love, resistance, and forgiveness. If we seek only self, and giving up eating chocolate, we miss the point of loving God and loving our neighbor as ourselves, and we miss the point of Lent. Lent is, or should be, a time when we reflect on how we grow in Love. It should be a time where we rediscover how to stick out in the world in a way that reveals God’s love. We can also learn to discern and resist forces that would move us away from Perfect Love. It is a temptation to live life in a ‘least resistance’ mode, to avoid the challenges that come to us as we live in Christ. How will you make the journey of this season? Can you join us as we journey with Jesus through the ac- counts of the gospel of John? What neighbors can we reach out to? How will we enter the lives of others with the unique love of God? Pastor Jim
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Lent this year begins on Valentine’s Day, February 14. In our culture, Lent is
sometimes reduced to a way of give-up bad eating habits, but in reality, it’s so much more. Lent is a point of resistance, a pivot point where we see the lives of others as having value over ours; it is going against the flow. It’s a way to develop purpose; for preparing the Followers of Christ through prayer, paying back the community, re-pentance of wrongs, giving, reconciling with God, and self-denial. While many com-munities of faith turn Lent into a program, it should be a guiding light to our faith; culminating with our hearts focused on Easter. If we’re truly living in love, perfect love, we should strive to live in the grace, love, resistance, and forgiveness. If we seek only self, and giving up eating chocolate, we miss the point of loving God and loving our neighbor as ourselves, and we miss the point of Lent.
Lent is, or should be, a time when we reflect on how we grow in Love. It should be a time where we rediscover how to stick out in the world in a way that reveals God’s love. We can also learn to discern and resist forces that would move us away from Perfect Love. It is a temptation to live life in a ‘least resistance’ mode, to avoid the challenges that come to us as we live in Christ.
How will you make the journey of this season? Can you join us as we journey with Jesus through the ac-counts of the gospel of John? What neighbors can we reach out to? How will we enter the lives of others with the unique love of God?
Pastor Jim
St. Paul’s Council Meeting January 9th, 2018
Members Present: Pastor Jim, Becky Sexton, Diane Vavak, Linda Nolte, Mike Berner, Kyle Weland-er, Justine Baker, Emily Gentry, Dawn Murley, Peg Hildreth, John Olson
Members Absent: Marie Schwarm, Marsha Berner, BJ Ukena
President Mike B. called the meeting to order.
Pastor Jim led devotions from John, Chapter 2 “Wedding at Cana” -BELIEVE
December Council Minutes were approved on motion.
Treasurer’s Report: Received November report, need to advise Judy of some corrections. December report is being completed.
Committee Reports: EPIC: Kids meeting here at St. Paul’s this month. Talking to a possible leader. Discussed a lock-in. WELCA: Installed new officers for 2018 in December. PROPERTY: Looking into water bill issues. Check smoke detectors and CO2 (carbon) in church and parsonage. Need to replace toilet seat in ladies restroom in basement. STEWARDSHIP: Reviewed Treasurer’s Report. WORSHIP: Lenten season, suggesting some weekly gatherings to congregation. PARISH ED: Discussing VBS material, 2 or 5 days. Service Sunday Jan 14th, fixing lasagna meals for Beacon of Hope, freeze and deliver later this month. EVANGELISM: Doc McCaulley, music concert, February 7th, 2018. Picture directory @ St. Paul’s March 7,8,9,10 weekdays from 2 to 9 PM: Saturday 10 to 5 PM. Need 1 host, online scheduling. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: Discussed appointing a group to put away tables and chairs after big gatherings. Becky S. will find a replacement on Council for 1 year to replace Harold Barkley. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: NONE PASTOR’S REPORT: 1 funeral, Harold Barkley. 2 events coming up: Vitality Leadership Revitali-zation Meeting February 10th, Saturday 9-3, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Carroll. Everyone is invited to attend, registration is required by January 25th. Synod Assembly is June 8th to 10th (Fri, to Sun.) We send 2 lay people and 1 youth.
President Mike B. adjourned the meeting.
Pastor Jim led in the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully Submitted, Peggy Hildreth, Secretary
*Next meeting February 13, 2018
The January unofficial, written Council Minutes are subject to review & approval at the
February 2018 Council Meeting.
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH
February 4th:
Man Born Blind
(John 9: 1-41)
February 11th:
Jesus Glorified/Transfiguration Sunday
(John 12: 20-36)
February 14th:
Ash Wednesday/Good Shepherd
(John 10: 1-18)
February 18th:
Woman at the Well
(John 4: 1-42)
February 25th:
The Father and the Son
(John 5: 19-29)
FEBRUARY WORSHIP
"Christ has no body on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes
through which Christ's compassion for the world is to look out; yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good; and yours are the hands
with which He is to bless us now."
January
Theme: Shelter & homelessness
Key scripture: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45
January leader: Kandi Berner Our January project was to prepare and serve a meal at the Beacon of Hope homeless shelter in Fort Dodge. The meal was prepared during a very busy Sunday School hour on January 14th by Sunday School students, confirmands, high school members, and the help of several parents. We were able to fully fund supplies for the meal from the Sunday School Christmas program offering. The meal will be served on January 29th, see the weekly bulletin for details. If you haven't yet had the opportunity to serve at Beacon, please consider joining us. It's a great experience!
February
Theme: Love
Key scripture: By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35
February leader: Vicki Roby
In February, we'll be sharing Christ's love with a super fun project called "Love on the Rocks". If you're not aware of this craze, search "love on the rocks" on Facebook. During the Sunday School hour on February 11, Sunday School students and congregation members will have the opportunity to paint messages or images of God's love onto rocks. Then, we'll hide these around the community when the weather warms. If you haven't been part of a Hand's and Feet project yet, this is great time to jump in and get involved, no special art skill necessary!
For questions or more information on how you can work with our Sunday School to be the Hands and Feet of Jesus, contact the monthly leaders, Dawn Murley, or Jamie Ridgely.
The February Bible Study: Sharing thoughts, insights, and even leadership in Bible Study is really a good idea. It’s not just about giving up the familiar, but more so gaining the joy of new direction. Our study for February focuses on meaning as both message and effect . Sometimes we find a story meaningful be-cause of the moral or message the story conveys; other times we appre-ciate how the story affects us emotionally. If you haven’t already: please pick up your 8 Circle Book & Serving Group Handbook from St. Paul’s office or your Circle chairman.
Dates to Remember: February Serving Group 2: Feb 5-9 (10:50) - Congregate Meal Delivery
Feb 11 - Fellowship after worship
Feb 14 & 28 9AM - Sew & Quilt days
Feb 20 7PM - Dorcas Circle
Feb 21 9AM - Ruth Circle
2PM - Sarah Circle
March 2 9:30 AM- World Day of Prayer at Immanuel Lutheran Church, RC
**Please bring donation for Calhoun County Outreach Center
Co-presidents Marie Schwarm and Pam Heimdal
Altar Guild – Peg Hildreth - Maurine Zuetlau
Visitation – Linda Layman
February 2-3 - Men’s Retreat Lutheran Lakeside Camp
February 9-11 - What If? - Youth/Leader Retreat Lakeshore Center of Okoboji
February 10 - WIS 2018 Leadership Academy St. John Lutheran, Carroll
April 13 - Spring Into Health (Pastors and Leaders) St. Mark, Storm Lake
April 27-28 - Faith Formation Summit Carol Joy Holling Camp, Ashland, Nebraska
June 8-10 - Assembly 2018 Sioux City Convention Center
**Please see church office for more details and registration information! These are updated constantly, so keep an eye on the bulletin boards!
Amount needed to meet the budget: $2,831.00 per week
Tithing Dec 24 Dec 31 Jan 7 Jan 14 Total Jan 21
Current Offering 1,798.00 2,440.00 1,329.00 984.00 8,918.50 2,367.50
Non ELCA 440.00 0 120.00 240.00 970.00 170.00
Major Repair 40.00 0 70.00 80.00 220.00 30.00
World Hunger/Missions 30.00 0 0 30.00 100.00 40.00
Special Offerings 400.00 0 0 0 400.00 0
Sunday School 20.00 25.00 0 0 65.00 20.00
EPIC 0 0 0 0 0 0
Memorial 0 500.00 25.00 0 545.00 20.00
Simply Giving 0 248.00 0 633.00 881.00 0
Simply Giving Non ELCA
0 150.00 0 525.00 675.00 0
Totals 2,728.00 3,363.00 1,544.00 2,492.00 $12,774.50 2,647.50
Missions, Budget, & Financial Giving
If your name does not appear on the Birthday List, please contact the church office.
1st - James Conley
Carene Folden
4th - Sue Carlson
7th - Larry Junkman
Stella Meyer 9th - Tom Decker 10th - Stella Dillemuth
Tim Vavak
12th - Phil Heinlen
Connie Pagel 13th - Jo Jessen
Ken Soenen
15th - Mike Berner 17th - David Legore
19th - Chad McClintock
Lois Witzke
20th - Angie Kalkwarf 21st - Melvin Berner 22nd –Dawson Murley
23rd - Kelsey Strandberg
25th - Joan Brooks
Khrysta Kraft 26th - Carol Bangston
Diane Vavak
If you are unable to serve, please switch with someone
in your Group & notify the Office Manager.
SERVING THE LORD
Feb 4
Communion
Feb 11th
Fellowship
Feb 18th
Communion
Feb 25th
Acolyte Jade Ridgely
Tyler Lightner Jade Ridgely
Tyler Lightner Menley Cates
Mackenzie Braun
Menley Cates
Mackenzie Braun
Greeter Usher
Lightner Family
Lane & Angie Kalkwarf
John & Kim Olson
Murley Family
Lorri & Chad McClintock
Maurine Zuetlau
Isaac/Newsom Family
Birks Family
Scripture Reader
Lightner Family Olson Family Chad McClintock Birks Family
Altar Guild
Peg Hildreth
Maurine Zuetlau
Peg Hildreth
Maurine Zuetlau
Peg Hildreth
Maurine Zuetlau
Peg Hildreth
Maurine Zuetlau
Sermon Ministries
Linda Layman Linda Layman Linda Layman Linda Layman
Sunday School Helper
Darci Lightner Service Sunday Darci Lightner Justine Baker
Feb 4th: Becky Haberl Feb 11th: David Ahlrichs
Feb 18th: Rachel Miller
Feb 25th: Rachel Miller
Is God tugging at your heart strings to be a Worship Host?
If so…
Contact the Office Manager to volunteer your time or to be placed in our Worship
Host group rotation.
Worship Host on Communion Sunday will serve Communion as well as Greet / Usher
Worship HostsWorship HostsWorship Hosts
Organists
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesda
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
7:45 AM -Men’s Bible Study
2
Pastor’s
Sabbath Day
3
5:30 PM Worship & HC
4
9 AM Worship
& HC
10 AM - Sunday School & Confirmation
4 PM Wolf Scouts
5
6:30 PM Bear Scouts
6
3:30-5:30PM
Girl Scouts
7
8
7:45 AM -Men’s Bible Study
9
Pastor’s
Sabbath Day
10
5:30 PM Worship
11
9 AM Worship
10 AM SERVICE SUNDAY-
FELLOWSHIP
SUNDAY
6:30 PM
Doc McCaulley
12
6 PM
Tiger Scouts
13
6/6:30 PM Council Meeting
3:30-5:30PM
Girl Scouts
14
9 AM Sew/Quilt Day
15
7:45 AM -Men’s Bible Study
6:30 PM
Scouts Pack 94
16
Pastor’s
Sabbath Day
17
5:30 PM Worship & HC
18
9 AM Worship
& HC
10 AM Sunday School & Confirmation
1:30 Sunny Knoll
4PM Boy Scout Blue/Gold Banquet
19
6:30 PM
Bear Scouts
20
7PM Dorcas Circle
3:30-5:30PM
Girl Scouts
21
9AM Ruth Circle
2PM Sarah Circle
22
7:45 AM -Men’s Bible Study
23
Pastor’s
Sabbath Day
24
5:30 PM Worship
25
9 AM Worship
10 AM Sunday School & Confirmation
26
6 PM Tiger Scouts
27
3:30-5:30PM
Girl Scouts
28
9 AM Sew/Quilt Day
Meals on Wheels (Service Group 2)
St. Paul’s Lutheran & Presbyterian Church
527 Main Street Rockwell City, Iowa 50579
712-297-8511
Email: [email protected] Website: stpaulschurchrc.org
Worship Services
Saturday Evening 5:30 p.m. Sunday Morning 9:00 a.m.
Communion
Served 1st & 3rd Sunday
2018 Church Council President: Mike Berner Vice President: Kyle Welander Secretary: Peg Hildreth
Treasurer: Marie Schwarm
Bookkeeper: Judy Olson
Pastor
Pastor Jim Mossman
Parsonage 712-297-8381
Office
Office Manager, Angela Dobbins
Custodian
Tim Vavak
Sunday School & Confirmation
Sundays 10 AM
EPIC Meets Every Wednesday @ 6 PM
2018 Council Members
Justine Baker Marsha Berner Emily Gentry
Dawn Murley
Linda Nolte
John Olson
Becky Sexton
BJ Ukena
Diane Vavak
ST. PAUL’S LUTH. & PRES. CHURCH
527 MAIN ST. ROCKWELL CITY IA 50579
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