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Our Mission Statement
Called by Christ to love
God & neighbor
through deepening prayer,
broadening fellowship,
and expanding worship.
Crossings
A N ew s l e t t e r f o r t h e F am i l i e s & F r i e n d s o f S t . P a u l ’ s L u t h e r a n C h u r c h
Volume 14 Issue 8 August 2019
“Making known God’s deeds among us.”
Isaiah 12:4
“In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Beloved, since God loves us so much, we also ought to love one another.”
I John 4:10-11
Dear Friends in Christ.
Grace and peace from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
This month I wanted to share a couple of items from the Living Lutheran
Magazine: one is an article written by Bishop Eaton, and the other one is
a 2011 article about young people in church. Both of these are instructive
as the congregation begins to think about your future ministry together.
Walking with you along the WAY- Pr. Nancy
(Articles are attached in 2 PDF files)
Bishop Eaton monthly letter from: Living Lutheran
Copyright 2019, ELCA/Augsburg Fortress Publishers
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St Paul’s Church Council Meeting June 19, 2019
In Attendance: Ruth James- President Richard James Marilyn Woods – Vice President Stephanie Kelley Anita Simmons – Treasurer Curtis Kelley Carol McClure – Sec Pastor, Nancy Reed
Devotion: Pastor, Nancy Reed Call to Order: Ruth James, President Approval of Agenda: Marilyn Woods motion; Richard James 2nd; all approved Approval of Minutes: Richard James motion; Marilyn Woods 2nd; all approved Treasurer Report: General Balance = $ 1,482.87
(tithing is always low in the summer, this summer is no exception & seems especially low) Approval of Treasurer’s Report: Carol McClure motion; Curtis Kelley 2nd; all approved Pastor’s Report: communicated Fall 2020, Art & Religion trip with Pastor McElvain –
potentially to Santa Fe, NM Faith Formation: Lydia & Grayson will be conducting faith interviews. Pastor Nancy will develop questions & will provide a copy to Lydia & Grayson as well as to the interviewees. Interviewees identified to date are as follows: Stephanie & Curtis Kelley; Marilyn Woods; Ruth & Richard James; Anita Simmons; Carol & Mark McClure, Colleen, Andy & Veronica Fuhs.
Property:Michael Thomas is in the process of replacing light fixtures.
Property cleanup & maintenance day will be scheduled for Sat., July 13. Beginning at 9 AM. Tasks include: trimming shrubs; removal of debris; flower bed maintenance; repair fire pit; organizing choir, storage room & shed.
Parsonage: Richard & Nancy discussed the water leak near the fireplace. Richard & Tom looked at the leak (Thank you Richard & Tom) and determined that we need to hire a professional. Ruth will be reaching out to Villeda Construction this week.
Semi Annual Meeting: Sunday, July 28th Agenda was discussed – topics discussed included: To prepare our hearts & minds for thoughtful prayer about our purpose, the following items were discussed: Special music for Semi Annual Meeting on June 28th. Prayer vigil this Fall Call Committee update; review the committee’s responsibilities. Forms for electronic giving will be provided and discussed. Planning for Pastor Retirement:
Call Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Wed., July 24th, 6 PM at church. Reviewed Senior Brunch questionnaires Ruth will reach out to Paul Ostrem about coming to meet with Call Committee & Council. website: seiasynod.org Committee Members to date include: Ruth & Richard James; Veronica & Andy Fuhs; Hayley Dobson; Fred Diers; Carol McClure, Gloria Smallwood
Meeting was adjourned
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Education/Education/Education/Education/Prayer TeamPrayer TeamPrayer TeamPrayer Team RECENT PRAYERS
2019
Judy Bail & Family
Lois & Gene Behrens
Harold Benson
Carrie Borgland
Nancy Clouse
Judy Framzmeier
Barbara Glasford
Linda Sales Harvard
Robin Holien
Jim Keegle
Mary Ann
Pastor Dennis Miller
Paul Peterson
Emily Swartz
Mary Tripplett
St. Paul’s Shut-ins:
Ruth Johnson
(2018)
Eleanor Anderson
Nate Baggett
Donny Ballard
Sharon Burman
John Clouse
Tony Daggett
Mark Dreier
Shari Kisner
Mary Ann Lewis
Roger Lewis
Shara McDonough
Sam Mahoney
Dakota Miller
Samantha Sabovitch
Misty Smith
Sam Smith
Greg Rickie
Carla Wahl
Phil Whitson
(2017)
Susan Anderson
Linda Bills
Mary Datschefski
Ryver Lane
John Pasuit
Suzie Smith
Ron Swanson
(2016)
Pat & Gerry Anderson
Gene Dobson
Leo Oye
Leeta Sanger
Scott Sanger
(2015)
Ella Teno (2014) Sharon Glenn
Nick Griffin
Pat Mason
Continuing Prayers Brantley Hemann
Laura Moore
Trisha Raven
Wednesday,
August 14 at 11 am The Gospel of John:
Meetings with Jesus by Julie A. Kanarr
Our sympathy goes out to the families and friends of
Jerry Carr (Mardyll & Harold Benson’s Son-in-law)
Molly McCombs (David & Karen McCombs Sister-in-law)
Mary Mitchell (Mark & Carol Mitchell & Lynn Popson’s mother)
Dr. Marridee Randall
May your comforting presence strengthen them for the days ahead and sustain them with the promise of the resurrection.
Faith Formation Home Huddle materials for September will be ready to pick-up at the church on August 25. We will continue this fall with the Children’s Bulletins.
Confirmation Reminder
Your interview paper’s are due September 9th.
August Birthdays
1. Dakota Kelley
2. Terry Simmons
3. Donna Peterson
8. Kyle Hilton
9. Melissa Griebel
12. Royce Foster
14. Tom Preston
17. Brooke Sparks
19. Kelly Freeman
19. Hanna Freeman
22. Jesse Simmons
23. Jay Heaton
29. Stephanie Kelley
30. Chuck Clouse
Fellowship Team Fellowship Team Fellowship Team Fellowship Team MinistriesMinistriesMinistriesMinistries
3rd Sunday
August 18
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WOMEN of the ELCA
August Monthly Meeting: Will be Thursday the 22 at 7:00 pm. Our hostess will be Colleen Putnam.
WELCA Bible Study: Weds., August 14 at 11 am. Restoration Days Bake Sale: August 3 from 9 am—1 pm. 50’s theme this year. You can bring your baked items to the North West corner of the square at 8:30 am. We will be setting up table, tent, etc. at 8 am. Fall Cluster Gathering: will be on Saturday, September 21 at First Lu-theran Church in Centerville.
Senior Fellowship Pot Luck Lunch
We will meet on Weds., August 7 at 11 am.
Join us for food and fellowship; we will be exciting our little gray brain cells this month with Picture Puzzle Riddles.
August Baptismal Birthdays
3. Cassie Smallwood
4. Melissa Griebel
22. Harold Benson
23. Jay Heaton 28. Broderick Thomas
August Anniversaries
1. Mark & Carol McClure
4. Michael & Amanda Thomas
8. Tim & Annie (Preston)
Jenkins
5. Larry & Sharon Wilkin
27. Mike & Kay Spieler
28. Brittany & Cody Flattery
28. Nancy & Martin Reed
Eggs ——– Easy
d a n c t e s c e t n o
Art & Spirituality Retreat: Fall of 2020
Santa Fe, NM If you are interested in going this trip, lead by Pastor Jeremy McElvain, please sign-up. This trip is currently in the early stages of the planning process. We are looking to spend 3-4 days in Santa Fe, touring the historic churches and galleries.
Bereavement Ministry
3rd Quarter: July-August-September
Anita Simmons & Evelyn Sharpe
Council Council Council Council
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Council August 18 after worship
Mowing & Property Upkeep Volunteers
Mark McClure –all of August Hayley Dobson—2nd half of September
We still need help with the first part of
September and all of October is open. We would like to thank everyone who helps to keep our property looking good. Especially Richard James, Ruth James, Tom & Linda Preston and Pastor Nancy for helping on July 13 with property clean up. They did a great job of trimming up the bushes next to the church building. That was a big job as they have not been trimmed for a few years. Thank you also to those that do property up-keep that we are not even aware of. St. Paul’s Council Reminder
Please faithfully remember your
giving even in your absence during
the summer.
You can also sign-up for Auto-
Tithe to make your giving even
easier all year long.
Call Committee members would like you to help them
as they go forward in the call process. Some ways to help is: In prayer: Think about how God is calling us to serve; what service we can do for God; What do we need to do to make that ministry happen. Also it is very helpful for your input when questions/surveys are circulated.
Call Committee Survey: on the Congregation Ministry Site Profile, that they have to fill out, one section asks what type of Pastor the congregation would be looking for . . . With this in mind, the congregation is being asked to participate in a survey. A list of various Traits & Characteristics has been placed on the Sanctuary wall. Each member will be provided 5 stickers & is asked to place the stickers on the traits they feel are most important. Once they have ‘voted’, each member is asked to ‘mark thru’ their name on the list provided by the voting area. Sunday, August 4 is last day to vote on this survey.
Call Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 14 at 6:00 pm. Pastor Paul Ostrem from the SEIA Synod will be joining us.
WANTED: Old prescription glasses. The Albia Lion’s will be collecting your old prescription glasses to be re-purposed for other who cannot afford glasses. Leave your glasses in the basket in the fellowship hall.
=================================================================== Boxes of Hope Continuing Mission: for the Emergency Assistance Office. Items that are in the greatest demand are:
All-purpose cleaning products & Bathroom cleaners
Dish soap Laundry Detergent
Toilet paper Toothpaste Shampoo
Men & Women Deodorant Body wash (not bar soap) These items can not be purchased with the SNAP card (food stamps)
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God’s Grace is Free—————— 7th Annual Community Spaghetti Supper For the privilege of serving the people of Albia; St. Paul’s will be reaching out to our community with a free spaghetti meal for everyone on Tuesday, September 10 from 5-7 pm. Come join us for food & fellowship.
Sign-up sheet will be available Aug. 11. Please Sign-up to help work to put on the meal and we also need cookies and bars for desserts.
Set-up will be Sunday, 9/8 after worship; all helpers are welcome.
We will need volunteers to help cook and serve the meal. We have been blessed with Thrivent Action Team funds to help with this mission again this year. If you are able to help; please wear your Thrivent Action Team t-shirt if you have one; there will be t-shirts that evening if you need one.
MISSIONS TASK FORCE
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Worship Team Worship Team Worship Team Worship Team MinistriesMinistriesMinistriesMinistries
August Worship Servers
Altar Guild: Betty Hohneke & Karen Niebuhr
Aug. 4 Worship Assistant: Gail Clouse Ushers/Greeters: Ruth & Richard James Lector Gail Clouse Acolytes: Sophie –Candles Parker-Communion Cups
Aug. 11 Worship Assistant: Marilyn Woods Ushers/Greeters: Hilton Family Lector: Florence Heacock Acolytes: Morgan –Candles Eli-Communion Cups
Aug. 18 Worship Assistant: Marilyn Woods Usher/Greeter: Charlie & Gloria Smallwood Lector: Gloria Smallwood Acolytes: Lydia–Candles & Communion Cups
Aug. 25 Worship Assistant: Anita Simmons Usher/Greeter: Don & Karen Niebuhr Lector: Anita Simmons Acolytes: Eli–Candles Grayson-Communion Cups
Special Sunday Worship Service September 1 will be a special worship with the singing of hymns, and our message that day will be by Dan Stocker. Come join us. (There will be No communion this Sunday.)
The choir will start practicing in September. Dates to be announced.
Pastor Nancy will be out of the
office from August 26—
September 1st. In case of an emergency, contact Gloria at (641) 895-3551 and she will contact Pastor Josh Fiala from Knoxville. He will be covering for Pastor Nancy while she is gone.
NOTE: for now we are not putting up the center communion rail. It is really beat up and needs to be fixed. (It has been removed from the sanctuary.)
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE OFFICE HOURS: Monday 9:30 –11:30 am & 1-3 pm Wednesday 10 am—Noon & 1—3 pm Friday 9 am—Noon
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WEB SITE:Check out St. Paul’s Web site at http://www.splalbia.org. You will find our newsletters, calendar and recipe. Please send the office anything you would like to share on our web site.
Radio Broadcast St. Paul’s worship service is broadcast each Sunday on KIIC (96.7 FM ) during their Sunday Son—Up programs starting at 8:00 am. Soul Barn Food Bank in Lovilia: Valerie Hughes is the one in charge. It’s open on Wednesday’s from 2-4 pm. Only for Lovilia residents. She can be reached at 641.931.0305.
Food Pantry at Lincoln Center- It is part of the Iowa Food Bank and is partnered with Hy-Vee. The district has pin-pointed the folks in the district who are food insecure and they pack backpacks for kids to take home over the weekend. Restoration Days Bake Sale: Sat. Aug. 3 from 9 am—1 pm; we will be located on the North West corner of the square, by the band stand. Looking Ahead: God’s Grace is Free—— 7th Annual Community Spaghetti Supper For the privilege of serving the people of Albia; St. Paul’s will be reaching out to our community with a free spaghetti meal for everyone on Tuesday, Sept., 10 from 5-7 pm. Come join us for food & fellowship.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church 335 North Eighth Street Albia, IA 52531
Phone: 641-932-7270 Email: [email protected]
Web Site—http://www.splalbia.org
Office Hours: Tues.-Weds.-Thurs.
9 am-2 pm
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