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Page 1 Volume 18, Issue 9 August 2012 Chronicles Glyndon Lutheran Church The Reverend Jim and Carol have served as missionaries in Japan with the Global Mis- sion Unit of the ELCA for many, many years. Jim is a professor at Japan Lutheran College and Carol is a director of Lyra Precaria, a bedside ministry of prayerful presence through harp and voice. They will join us for worship and fel- lowship on Sunday, Au- gust 5th at 9:30 a.m. Jim will preach and tell us a little about their work in Japan, especially after the earth- quake and tsunami hit on March 11, 2011. After worship, we’ll share fellowship over coffee, lemonade and cookies. At the fellowship hour, we’ll have the opportunity to hear more about their work in Japan. A special offering will be gathered to support our ministry together. Come help welcome Jim and Carol Sack to Glyndon Lutheran on August 5th! Glyndon Days! Welcome Jim and Carol Sack! As you may know, Glyndon Days is August 8-12. Among many other commu- nity events, we will host, along with the Glyndon Congregational Church, a wor- ship service on Sunday, August 12th at 9:30 a.m. (weather permitting). Please bring your own chair or blanket. Following worship we’ll share fellow- ship and, if you are daring enough, a sport- ing game of kickball. On Saturday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m., we will be participating in the Glyndon Days parade, featuring the origi- nal Glyndon Lutheran Biker gang. We need many participants to ride their bikes or walk. Please let us know if you can join us! Remember that Glyndon Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered community church, nurturing the faith of all genera- tions! If you cannot participate in the pa- rade, be sure to cheer as we ride by! Let the whole town know how proud we are to be Glyndon Lutheran Church! Living the Story 2 Over Coffee 3 Servant Schedule WELCA Information Church Calendar 4-5 Income and Expense 6 Prayers and Birthdays 7 Inside this issue:
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The Reverend Jim and Carol have served as missionaries in Japan with the Global Mis-sion Unit of the ELCA for many, many years.
Jim is a professor at Japan Lutheran College and Carol is a director of Lyra Precaria, a bedside ministry of prayerful presence through harp and voice. They will join us for worship and fel-lowship on Sunday, Au-gust 5th at 9:30 a.m.
Jim will preach and tell us a little about their work in Japan, especially after the earth-quake and tsunami hit on March 11, 2011.
After worship, we’ll share fellowship over coffee, lemonade and cookies. At the
fellowship hour, we’ll have the opportunity to hear more about their work in Japan.
A special offering will be gathered to support our ministry together.
Come help welcome Jim and Carol Sack to Glyndon Lutheran on August 5th!
Glyndon Days!
Welcome Jim and Carol Sack!
As you may know, Glyndon Days is August 8-12. Among many other commu-nity events, we will host, along with the Glyndon Congregational Church, a wor-ship service on Sunday, August 12th at 9:30 a.m. (weather permitting).
Please bring your own chair or blanket.
Following worship we’ll share fellow-ship and, if you are daring enough, a sport-ing game of kickball.
On Saturday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m., we will be participating in the Glyndon Days parade, featuring the origi-nal Glyndon Lutheran Biker gang. We need many participants to ride their bikes or walk. Please let us know if you can join us!
Remember that Glyndon Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered community church, nurturing the faith of all genera-tions! If you cannot participate in the pa-rade, be sure to cheer as we ride by!
Let the whole town know how proud we are to be Glyndon Lutheran Church!
Living the Story 2
Over Coffee 3
Servant Schedule WELCA Information Church Calendar
4-5
Income and Expense 6
Prayers and Birthdays 7
Inside this issue:
Living the Story with Pastor Jeni
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W ho told summer it could fly by so quickly? What appeared like a great, restful season in May has turned into a busy, fast paced-
summer. School starts in a month and we’ll be back to our “regular scheduled programming” in no time.
I’m trying to practice what I preach and eke out a few days of vacation at the end of the month. Wish me luck.
I’ve got Faith Formation on my mind as these summer days wind down.
Did you know that Glyndon Lutheran’s Mission is to be a Christ-centered community church that nur-tures the faith of all generations?
Faith is a living and breathing thing, a partner in life that continues to grow along with us, drawing us deeper through our years in new and profound ways.
This past year, Kris and I have attended confer-ences and conspired to bring deeper faith formation to the whole community at GLC.
In the past, Faith Formation has been targeted only to our younger crowd. Sunday School and Con-firmation have been our main focus.
How can we expect our young people to grow into their faith if we are not willing to grow into ours? Faith, of course, is a lifelong companion, meeting us where we are and calling us as we are. We all are called to nurture the faith that has been given to us.
First, some name changes. Confirmation is now part of our Faith Formation life at GL and is known as “Affirmation of Baptism.”. In 7th-9th grade, we will prepare students to affirm their baptism. Affirm-
ing baptism does not mean that it makes baptism more valid, it is simply a desire to stand up and say, “I want to follow Christ, and this is why.” Everyday we are called to affirm our faith, not just for two years in middle school.
Second, we’ll welcome 6th graders into their own special time on Wednesday mornings during Release Time for their own class. Sunday School will still be Sunday School, but we’ll add Wednesday School to the mix for Pre-K through 5th grade. 9th graders will have lunch and conversations each Wednesday. 10th-12th graders are invited for lunch and conversation once a month (or more, as we see what this looks like).
Third, more offerings for the different generations. Starting Wednesdays this fall, I will lead a Bible Study on Sunday’s story at church at 2 p.m. (or another time, if we can find some consensus). If there are people inter-ested in online bible study, I would be happy to post videos and open up a forum on our website. Let’s pick a topic and go for it!
As we come back to church after summer sabbati-cals at the lake, let us welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us. Remember that if someone new is sitting in your pew, kindly say hello and sit somewhere else. You can always come earlier the next week to reclaim “your spot.” If you see someone you do not know, kindly introduce yourself. If you feel you have met be-fore, remind them who you are and ask them to do the same. It’s not rocket-science, but it is important work!
Lastly, for now, let’s listen to Jesus together and find the rest from our busy lives in him.
Joyfully, Jeni
From our Partners at REACH:
Donations of school supplies (crayons, markers, pens, pencils, glue, scissors, erasers, and backpacks) are
being accepted at the REACH office—421 5th St, Hawley, MN and the REACH Reusables Thrift Store
until August 10th.
On Tuesday, August 14th, and Wednesday, August 15th, from 10am-2pm the REACH office—
421 5th St, Hawley 218-483-3145 is having the School Supply Give Away.
Thank you for your support of this program!
Over Coffee With Kris
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Be the change
T hat is what is written on the shirt that I am wearing. A shirt that I got from the girls that I went with to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans gave to my for me 5th Anniversary being at Glyndon Lutheran. “Be the change” is a based on the theme song for the gathering called “Make a Difference” by Lutheran singer-songwriter Rachel Kurtz; below are some of the lyrics.
“You gave your life to make a difference. You gave your life to make a change. You welcome all to your table, you’re calling us to do the same. I want my life to make a difference. I want my life to make change. I want my life to do some good here. I want my life to make change. We’re citizens with the saints, we’re the sunshine with the rain, we’re the joy with the pain, we’re the change.”
The theme of the 2012 National Youth Gathering was “Citizens with the Saints” based on Ephesians 2:11-22, I invite you to read it. We learned, discussed, thought about the “dividing walls” in our lives, our communities, our world and how we can work on breaking them down in real ways. One of the quotes that was used at the gathering was from Gandhi “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” We also saw this quote when we were at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN. You can make a difference; you can make a change. Even seemingly small acts make a big difference. My prayer for you is that you realize that you can make a change in the world, for the better, and that you do.
Blessings on the rest of your day,
Kris Johnson
Vacation Bible School Come SPLASH in God’s Word!
ages 3-Kindergarten August 13th – 16th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
We will be “diving into” story’s in the Bible about
water; by hearing the story, playing games, singing songs, making crafts and having snacks!
If you know anyone who is interested in attending or helping (you need to be in 7th grade or older) please contact Kris [email protected]
Needs for Vacation Bible School :
Helpers (7th grade and up) You can help one day or all week!
Goldfish Crackers Rice Krispie Treats Fruit Snacks Handi-Snacks (cheese and cracker treats) Freezie pops If you would be willing to donate your time or an item
above please contact the office:
[email protected] Or: 218-498-2368
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Camp for 4th-5th Grade!
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Faith Formation Parent Meetings: 6th grade at 7
p.m. 7th and 8th
grade at 8 p.m.
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9:00 Stewardship Workday
Faith Formation Parent Meetings: 9th grade at 7 p.m.
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5:30 Council
6:30 Kickball
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10:30 Glyndon Days Parade
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9:30 Outside Worship for Glyndon Daze
10:30 Kickball
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VBS Begins!
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6:30 Kickball
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1:00 Esther Circle
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7:30 Mary Circle
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August 2012 Stewardship Workday
August 7th
Pauline Litch & Lorraine Langseth
Esther Circle Aug 16 at 1:00 p.m. Hostess: Joan Stenerson Bible Study: Lorraine Muhle
Mary Circle Aug 21 at 7:30 p.m. Hostess: Shirley Trickle Bible Study: Shirley Trickle
Volunteers still needed, sign up in the office if you can lend a hand! [email protected] or 218-498-2368. Thank you for serving! Together we are the body of Christ.
Jr High Classic grades 8-9
at Camp Emmaus
July 29-August 3rd
Servant Schedule for August Altar Guild:
Sunday, August 5th Acolytes: Alissa Roll Reader: Rob Quanbeck or Dawn Tommerdahl Ushers/Coffee Servers: Pat & Maynard Hemmah Sunday, August 12th Acolytes: Samantha Blattenbauer Reader: Communion Assistants: Ron & Marilyn Labrensz Ushers/Coffee Servers: Pat & Cheryl Kemmer Sunday, August 19th Acolytes: Reader: Don Lein Communion Assistants: Don & Alvina Lein Ushers/Coffee Servers: Sunday, August 26th Acolytes: Reader: Communion Assistants: Trudi Rehn Ushers/Coffee Servers:
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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9:30 Worship
Camp for 4th-5th Grade!
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Faith Formation Parent Meetings: 6th grade at 7
p.m. 7th and 8th
grade at 8 p.m.
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9:00 Stewardship Workday
Faith Formation Parent Meetings: 9th grade at 7 p.m.
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5:30 Council
6:30 Kickball
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10:30 Glyndon Days Parade
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9:30 Outside Worship for Glyndon Daze
10:30 Kickball
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VBS Begins!
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6:30 Kickball
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1:00 Esther Circle
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7:30 Mary Circle
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August 2012
Elementary Classic grades 4-5 at Camp Emmaus August 5th-10th
VBS for Ages 3-Kindergarten 13th-16th from 6pm-8pm
Income and Expense June 2012
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Funds Available (as of July 17, 2012)
General Fund $ 1,366.38
Designated Funds:
Food Pantry $ 2,313.65
Sunday School $ 280.69
Memorials $ 60.00
Missions $ 66.00
Adult Education $ 33.00
Children’s Ministry $ 353.58
Mission Possible Bucket $ 182.50
Youth Bible Camp $ 70.25
Properties Team $ 1,810.10
Improvements $ 300.00 (for tables and other items)
Miscellaneous $ 500.00
Unpaid Bills for July
Salaries (31st) (includes staff, organist, custodian) $ 4,000.00 (approx.)
Fed. Withholding $ 725.00 (approx.)
MN Withholding $ 138.00 (approx.)
Income $ 15,633.58
Expenses $ 14,630.13
Net Income $ 1,109.75
Memorials
General Fund
In memory of Ervin Evanson, from Joan Stenerson In memory of Ervin Evanson, from Russ & Lois Bekkerus In memory of Ervin Evanson, from Tim Krueger and Myrna Keller
Quilters
In memory of Ervin Evanson, from Keith Langseth In memory of Twila Colby, from Lois Setter
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[our extended family]
Betsy Anderson, Pelican Rapids MN
Iris Barta, Senior Apartments on Riverside Drive
Margaret Kingren, Eventide
Orville Muhle, Eventide
Lloyd Olson, Emmanuel Assisted Living Detroit Lakes
LeRoy Muhle, Elim in Fargo
Prayers, Birthdays and Notes
Our sincere Christian sympathy is
extended to the family and friends of
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Eternal rest, grant, O Lord, and light perpetual shine.
August Birthdays 1 Gary Myhre 2 Jonathan Hagen, Abbie Marschke, Katie Marschke, Zachary Marschke, Sophie Marschke 3 Brandon Ash, Denise Smith 5 Keagan Beto, Michelle Hedeen, Janet Marschke, 6 Justin Couchman, Tyler Link, Genevieve Lizotte,
Chad Peterson, Susan Rude 7 Madison Blattenbauer 8 Mary Hanson 9 Carrie Couchman, Joni Gieseke 10 Matt Bryant, Shelby Fortier 11 Mary Larson 13 Deborah Cummings 14 Christopher Fischer, Michael Halvorson,
Jordyn Ripperger, Justin Taves 15 Romayne Andel, Kelsi McClaflin,
Evelina Messerschmidt, Karen Norman 16 Taylor Mehrer, Brandon Schultz, Ryan Ambuehl, Alyssa Pederson
18 Jaxon Ambuehl 19 Alyvia Couchman, Jeni Grangaard, James Litch 20 Brooklyn Blickenstaff, Steele Senske Jr., 21 Alexis Lara, Carolyn Oberg, Kelly Richards 22 Wyatt Crompton, Cassie McCreary 23 Loretta Kinnen, Janessa Messerschmidt 25 Anja Pederson, Kelly Rudolf, Jason Smith 27 Valerie Arends, Charles Leach, Monty Olson, Jeffrey Stine 28 Tyler Askelson, Justin Leach, Natasha Perron 30 Ranae Aakre, Jason Brenna, Jodi Lucas, Tiffany Richards
Happy Birthday!
Please keep Trisha Baker (Afghanistan) and Kally Anderson (United States) in your prayers
as they serve their country.
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in trials and temptations; give courage to face perils that surround them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Summer Worship Schedule
414 Parke Ave
PO Box 38
Glyndon, MN 56547
Glyndon Lutheran Church
Phone: 218-498-2368
Fax: 218-498-0186
E-mail: [email protected]
Glyndon Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered community church,
nurturing the faith of all generations.
We’re on the web!
glyndonlutheran.org
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Change Service Requested
Please check the bulletin boards and calendar on the website to sign up for serving opportunities (teaching, ush-ering, acolyting, stewardship workday, reading, communion stewards, etc.)
Office Hours for the Month
of August:
Tuesday - Thursday
12-4pm
