AES MINISTRIES Augustana/East Sveadahl Lutheran Churches APRIL NEWSLETTER

PASTOR’S COLUMNJohn 9:10-1110 …they kept asking him, "Then how were your eyes opened?" 11He answered, "The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, "Go to Siloam (a pond) and

wash.' Then I went and washed and received my sight." I keep thinking about how confusing these times are. I have an urge to pinch myself and ask if this is really real. A month ago we were excited about Spring, the weather was gentle, snow was melting. It was good. And then this new theme started becoming more persistent. Abruptly it transformed from being a news item elsewhere to being a problem here. Like a cold wind, it blew in as a threat, turned into a pandemic, and flipped everything upside down. Along the way, I have a whole series of new words added into my vocabulary. Words like social-distancing, self-quarantine, immunocompromised, and covidiot plus that word coronavirus itself. Confusing times breed uncertainty and lack of focus. They affect our perceptions of where we are going and vision for what needs to be done. There is nothing like changes in routines to bring on anxiety. Where do we go from here? How long will this last? What will come next? All of those questions are echoing right now.In the Gospels, there is a story of Jesus healing a blind man (John 9). Jesus touches him and then sends the guy to the bathroom to wash his face and his eyes. Reminds me of my mom, sending me to clean up before dinner. Truth is, I still need to do that … plus my hands too. The implication here, Jesus sends the guy to wash up – to wash away the dirt and the smudges that are built up and caked on. Washing is a refreshing activity. It removes dirt, dust and debris. Washing creates freshness. Washing is renewing and reviving. Could it be that Jesus is suggesting something to us? Go wash your face! Pay attention to your eyes! Why the eyes?

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Eyes connect our hearts outward into the world. They are for seeing. It’s been said that eyes are the windows of our souls. When windows get dirty, it’s harder to see.

If washing one’s face is renewing and reviving, then maybe washing one’s eyes also helps one to see better. Seeing in the midst of a crisis seems beneficial. Could it be that seeing also invites us to rediscover what is most important? Do you remember what we proclaim in the Apostle’s Creed? I believe in God – who is a creating genius. I believe in Jesus - who forgives our mistakes. And I believe in the Spirit - who guides us today, and leads us into tomorrow and the future. Seeing helps orientate both our direction and purpose.Pastor Gene

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BACK TO WORSHIPWE are going back to church!

Join us on Sunday Morning at 9:00 AM at AES Facebook for a live stream worship service.

EMAILSWe will be sending out Emails to connect with the congregation during the week. If

you haven’t heard from the church via Email, please call and give Sue or Susan your address. We would love to include you in our postings.

WEDNESDAYSAnd Wednesday Afternoons we are planning to post

some devotional reflections on Facebook. Watch for the video.

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AUGUSTANA – AprilAPRIL CIRCLES

April 7: 9:30 am Rebecca - FiresideApril 7: 7:00 pm Martha - Fireside, Marilyn Hedlund, HostessApril 21: 9:00 am Sewing Circle - Social hall

ACOLYTESApril 5: Talyn Tande, Hayden DavisApril 12: Easter 6:30 am Levi Miest, Lydia Overson 10:00 am Ava Spitzner, Vivian LeechApril 19: Carter Wolner, Peyton Wolner

AUGUSTANA – AprilCOFFEE HOUR

April 5: Ray & Judy Berg, Myron & Sally Engel April 12: No Coffee Hour - EasterApril 19: John & Jeanne Miest, Jim & Jean Leopold April 26: Dorothy Christianson, Jim & Jackie Harrington

RADIO BROADCASTSSponsor a month for $65.00. March through August

broadcasts are from East due to service times.

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AUGUSTANA – AprilAPRIL CIRCLES

April 7: 9:30 am Rebecca - FiresideApril 7: 7:00 pm Martha - Fireside, Marilyn Hedlund, HostessApril 21: 9:00 am Sewing Circle - Social hall

ACOLYTESApril 5: Talyn Tande, Hayden DavisApril 12: Easter 6:30 am Levi Miest, Lydia Overson 10:00 am Ava Spitzner, Vivian LeechApril 19: Carter Wolner, Peyton Wolner

AUGUSTANA – AprilCOFFEE HOUR

April 5: Ray & Judy Berg, Myron & Sally Engel April 12: No Coffee Hour - EasterApril 19: John & Jeanne Miest, Jim & Jean Leopold April 26: Dorothy Christianson, Jim & Jackie Harrington

RADIO BROADCASTSSponsor a month for $65.00. March through August

broadcasts are from East due to service times.

EASTPRAYER CONCERNS: Corey, Mary Ann, Jerry, Emery, Wilma, Orval, Jacob, Chloe

ADDRESS CHANGES:

STEWARDSHIP REPORT: Needed through February $10,812.00 Received through February 6.540.00 Behind through February - $ 4,272.00 Received in February $ 3,495.50

EASTTRANSISTIONS

Received into the membership of East Sveadahl on March 15 were

Jerry and Pat Buse, Nancy Vargeson, and Wilmar and Faith Tietz.

Welcome to East Sveadahl and AES Ministries!

Kermit Richard Johnson passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born February 24, 1923.May God’s peace comfort his family and friends.

Funeral and burial will be at a later date.

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+ UNCERTAINTY Included in this newsletter are events THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO BE HELD. We all know that there is no guarantee that they will be held. With that in mind, please check Facebook, our web site, KEYC TV, emails, call the church office (375-4792), or Susan (507-317-5293) before attending anyevent. Your safety is more important than attending any event! Keep Safe!

EASTPRAYER CONCERNS: Corey, Mary Ann, Jerry, Emery, Wilma, Orval, Jacob, Chloe

ADDRESS CHANGES:

STEWARDSHIP REPORT: Needed through February $10,812.00 Received through February 6.540.00 Behind through February - $ 4,272.00 Received in February $ 3,495.50

EASTTRANSISTIONS

Received into the membership of East Sveadahl on March 15 were

Jerry and Pat Buse, Nancy Vargeson, and Wilmar and Faith Tietz.

Welcome to East Sveadahl and AES Ministries!

Kermit Richard Johnson passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born February 24, 1923.May God’s peace comfort his family and friends.

Funeral and burial will be at a later date.

AES APRIL NEWS

+ GIVING During this time of uncertainty when we can’t gather to worship, the expenses of our churches are on going. Your offerings can be sent directly to the financial secretary of your church.

Augustana: Deanna Hoffman, 407 8th Avenue No., St. James, MN 56081East: Jana Anderson, 27625 700th Avenue, St. James, MN 56081

**HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE ADDITIONAL AUGUSTANA GIVING OPPORTUNITIES** In addition to our regular offering envelopes, Augustana has TWO other ways that automated

giving can be set up for your donations. ~ First is the Secure Contributions on the church website www.augustanachurch.org. ~ Second is the Give+Text for your phone. Text # is 844-383-4439 (this number is unique to us).

The benefit is convenience for our members. We ask you to consider this program for your stewardship donations. Any questions or assistance needed, please call Deanna Hoffman, 507-317-7724 or

ddesigns@mchsi.com

+ FACEBOOK / WEBSITE “Like” the Augustana/East Sveadahl Ministries Facebook page for pictures, updates, and inspiration.

Please text Lisa Carlson (507-317-1893) information for our Facebook page. The AES Ministries website is www.augustanachurch.org .

+ PRAYER CONCERNSWe appreciate your care and concern for family members and friends by adding them to our Prayer Concern list in Sunday’s bulletin. We believe in the power of prayer! If you have added someone to our prayer concerns, please let us know when to remove their name if the need is no longer there.

+ PASTORAL VISITS Pr. Gene and Deacon Lyla would like to visit with you – via the phone or when possible in person! If

you would like to be visited wherever for whatever reason, please contact them: Pr. Gene – 507-995-9838 or Deacon Lyla – 507-439-6940 or 507-227-9250.

+ THANK YOUS Dear Members of East Sveadahl Lutheran Church,

Thank you for your generous gift of $100.00 in memory of Pastor David Webster, which will be usedto support our on-going ministry. … Travis Aufderheide, Green Lake Lutheran Ministries

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To my church family:  I have felt so many prayers, appreciated cards and phone calls, emails, during my journey with breast cancer.  Radiation has been completed and reports say I am cancer free. I want to share my evening prayer with all of you.

   “When at days end, I seek my rest, and realize how much I’m blessed.  My thanks pour out to HIM and then, I place my hands in GOD’s again.”  Love and blessings to all.  Remember  “Wash your hands and

be safe”. GOD IS GOOD! All the time, HE is good.     Leora Ask

Memorial for Pastor Webster - Pastor Webster's Threshing Bee buttons that Paul brought along to his Celebration of Life service and gave to me have been sold. The money $350.00 has been sent to Green

Lake Ministries in memory of Pastor Webster. Rosie Simenson

+ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – June 1 – 5 8:30 – 11:30 am

Rocky Mountain Railway - Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through!

Get ready for mountains of fun again! Everyone knows what a good time we have at Bible School. Partnering with the Presby-terian Church makes is double the fun! Our railroad theme thisyear is so appropriate for St. James and is filled with incredibleBible learning experiences that kids can see, hear, touch, and eventaste. Sciency-fun gizmos, team building games, cool Bible Songs,and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help

kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life. Don’t miss the fun! Registration forms will be in the nextnewsletter, or stop in the church office. Call Kathy Eiden (507-227-1555), if you have any railroad items that can be used fordecorations or props. BTW All this fun is FREE!

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE EVENTS MAY BE CANCELLED OR POSTPONED!

+ HISTORICAL SOCIETY BANQUET - April 7 The Annual Meeting of the Watonwan County Historical Society is Tuesday, April 7th, 6:30 pm

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUCEMENTS

AUGUSTANA FINANCIAL FACTS

February 2020 Summary Here is the Financial Summary for this past February.

YTDTotal Giving - $13,023.66 $26,682.66

Total Expenses - $11,789.98 $26,362.45 Plus $320.21

Being in the black is a good thing if only by this small amount. However, included in the total monthly giving is an Annual donation of $4,500.00. Thank you! The net giving in February without this donation would be $8,523.66 which would leave us quite a bit short of the actual expenses. Again, if you are not able to attend worship please consider using the “On-Line” giving option from our web site www.augustanachurch.org. Select the “Secure Contributions” button and follow the instructions. This can be used as a one-time option or set up on a regular giving schedule. We also have the option of “Text to Give” using the secure phone # 844-383-4439. These additional giving options will help keep the work of our church alive and well. We are still looking for members to work on the “Stewardship” committee with Pr. Gene and Dominique. Please contact them if you have some suggestions or can help in this way.

Respectfully Submitted, Judy Thulien, Treasurer

at First Presbyterian Church, St. James. The guest speaker Marty Seifert presenting “Sundown at Sunrise”, a program based on his book about love, marriage, and a notorious ax murder.

Tickets are $15.00; may be purchased from any board member (Tom Anderson, James Nasman, or Susan Anderson), or at the Historical Society. No tickets will be sold at the door. No tickets will be sold after Tuesday, March 31st.

+ PANCAKE BREAKFAST RELAY FOR LIFE – April 19 The Watonwan County Relay for Life will again be holding a “kick off" pancake breakfast on Sun-

day, April 19th, 9:00 am-1:00 pm at the St. James American Legion. This fundraiser breakfast helps raise funds for cancer survivors and caregivers, continuing research, education, and awareness. AES Ministries members have again been asked to serve breakfast for the event. Our dedication and

devotion to support this outreach in our community has been greatly appreciated. If you have questions, or can help with this event, please feel free to contact me. Together, we will "Fight for the Cure"!

Thank you, Terry Engel

+ NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK - April 19 – 25 National Volunteer Week is Sunday-Saturday, April 19th – 25th. National Volunteer Week was

started as a Presidential proclamation in 1974 as a way to celebrate volunteers, volunteering, and to thank all the thousands of volunteers across the country who keep many organizations running, com-munities safe, and provide the services that otherwise would not exist without volunteers.

Thank you to all who give of your time and talents in service to our Lord. As it says in I Peter 4:10, “Each one as a good manager of God’s gifts, must use for the good of others the special gift he or she has received from God”. May you be blessed in the volunteer work you do in the church and in the community. Have you thanked a volunteer lately?

+ GACAC - April 25The Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations annual meeting is Saturday, April 25beginning at 11:00 am in Christ Chapel followed by the luncheon meeting. The event ends at 2:30 pm.Please RSVP by Monday, April 6th – Gustavus.edu/businessmeeting.

AES MINISTRIES JOINT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – March 4, 2020

The AES Ministries Joint Council met on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 7:00 pm at Augustana. Those present: Teresa Andrews, Leora Ask, Judy Berg, Janet Bloomquist, Wayne Jurgens, Mike Menssen, Steph Reid, Greg Thulien, and Pr. Gene. Greg Thulien called the meeting to order.

Pr. Gene opened the meeting with devotions.The minutes from the February meeting were read and approved as read. (Janet, Steph).

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The Relay for Life Breakfast fundraiser is Sunday, April 18th from 9 am – 1 pm at the American Legion.Bully Pulpit will do a Bluegrass services for AES at a later date.Holy Week services are as follows: Maundy Thursday communion services: Noon – Augustana; 6:30 pm – East (altars are stripped)

Good Friday services: Noon – Augustana; 6:30 pm – Augustana Easter communion services: 6:30 am – Augustana; 8:00 am – East Sveadahl; 10:00 am Augustana

Operation Concern will be discussed at the next meeting.

A $3,000.00 donation has been made to hire an AES Youth Support Worker, who would direct the TLC program and the Youth program. It will be given if AES matches it. Needed: $2,190.00 from Augustana, $810.00 from East. The job would be 7 hours at $16.00 per hour without TLC, 12 hours during TLC with a starting date to be determined. The motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Steph, the motion passed.

We will dispense with handshakes for Sharing the Peace during this health season.New Member Sunday is March 15 at both churches.Confirmation will be May 17, 2020.Pentecost and Graduation Recognition at Augustana will be May 31, 2020.It was recommended that KEYC-TV be included in winter notices and cancellations.Holy Humor Sunday will be the Sunday after Easter – April 19, 2020.We closed with the Lord’s Prayer.Next meeting date is April 1, 2020, at 7:30 pm at Augustana. Leora will do devotions.

Wayne Jurgens, secretary pro-tem

EAST SVEADAHL LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES – March 12, 2020

The East Sveadahl Church Council met on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7 p.m. Those present were Tom Anderson, Janet Bloomquist, James Nasman, Erma Griffith, Wayne Jurgens, Evonne Moll, and Pastor Gene.

Tom called the meeting to order and Pastor Gene led us in prayer.The minutes from the February council meeting were read and approved.In the absence of the financial secretary no report was given.Wayne presented the Treasurer’s report. A motion by Erma, seconded by James, and passed to accept

the treasurer’s report as presented.Pastor Gene presented his report. Some highlights were:• The Celebration of Life for Pastor Webster went very well with 95 people in attendance. Lots of good memories were shared accompanied by lots of laughs. Pastor Webster was a very unique man.• Looking ahead Pastor Gene will be having some fun Sundays following Easter.• Pastor Gene’s interim directions include Building Trust…Embracing Change, Visualizing what God is up to and clarifying a sense of direction and purpose.• We need to look at hiring people vs. creating a staff.• Both churches need to update their constitutions along with the AES joint council constitution.• Pastor Gene would like it if both church councils would meet together two times a year. Further discussion will take place.

The AES report was given by Wayne. See the complete report in the newsletter.Lenten Service suppers were discussed and plans were made for the meals at East. It was announced

again that all Lenten offerings will go to the local Food Shelf.The 150th Anniversary was discussed. Plans are falling into place. Thanks to everyone for their part in

this special Sunday. At our next 150th Anniversary meeting we will put all members on a committee. If you would like to help in a certain area, please let the committee know.

New member Sunday is March 15 with five members joining at East Sveadahl.Placement of the flagpole from the City of LaSalle took place. It was decided to place it north of the

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driveway into the cemetery.As there was no further business we closed with the Lord’s Prayer.The next church council meeting will be April 9, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Janet Bloomquist, Council Secretary

AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES – March 11, 2020

Present: Greg Thulien, Steph Reid, Kyla Schlomann, Kari Miest, Lisa Carlson, John Coleman, Paul Missling, Andy Freitag, Lyle Anderson, Terry Engel, Pastor Gene Alms, Deanna Hoffman.Absent: Dean Swenstad, Dominique Berg, Judy Thulien

Vice President Steph Reid called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. Devotions were given by Lyle Anderson.Pastor’s Report: Pastor David Webster’s Celebration of Life was held March 8th with about 95 people in attendance. New Member Sunday will be March 15th. The Men’s Bible Study will be starting March 12th at the Hometown Café. There will be some themes for some of the Sunday worship services. We will not be shaking hands during the Sharing of the Peace to be cautious during this time of concern about the Coronavirus. We will be looking into digital worship so that the service can be viewed online. Discussion was also held about teaching people how to get signed up for online giving. Confirmation for our 9th graders will be changed to Spring this year. It will be May 17th There are 20 youth signed up for Bible Camp.

MSC to approve the February Minutes with one correction of the date of the March meeting being March 11th. New Business: We need an exact job description for the TLC Director. AES Report: They will meet in April to go over the Constitution. The Plaindealer has offered to put our Easter Service information in their special Easter pages. Giving Report: Deanna Hoffman presented the Financial Report for review. She has requested a 4-drawer locking file cabinet for her records. Steph Reid thought she knew of one that could be donated.Treasury Report: Since Judy Thulien was absent, Greg Thulien presented her report. MSC to approve.Education Ministry Committee: April 8th there will be no TLC because of Holy Week. There are 19 kids signed up for Bible School so far which will be held June 1-5 with the program being Thursday evening of that week instead of the following Sunday. There are 4 confirmands this year. Evangelism & Social Ministry Committee: Dates are being discussed for a Bluegrass Concert with a fundraiser to raise money for Bible Camp. We will also be taking a Noisy Offering the last Sunday of every month and those offerings up until camp week will be going to help pay for Bible Camp costs. The brochure we use to tell people about Augustana is obsolete so we will be getting a new one printed.Finance, Memorials, and Stewardship Committee: Did not meet.Property Committee: The button for the elevator broke and St. James Electric fixed it. A pump was donated for fixing our hot water heat. Worship & Music Committee: They discussed Lent and the Holy Week schedule. They also discussed some of the upcoming themes for the Sunday services. Youth Committee: Did not meet.Unfinished Business: The laptop for the TLC Director needs to be purchased.Communion Servers will be as follows:

April 5th – John & PaulApril 9th – GregApril 12th 6:30 – Paul, Greg, Dominique, Lisa; 10:00 – Kari, Steph, Andy, _____

Next Month’s Meeting: April 8th at 8:00 with Lisa Carlson providing devotions & snack.MSC to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.Closed with The Lord’s Prayer

Lisa Carlson, Council Secretary

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AUGUSTANA WELCA BOARD MEETING MINUTES - March 15, 2020

Present:  Judy Berg, Nancy Kunkel, Jeanne Miest, Jayne AndersonDevotions were given by Judy Berg.Secretary's report was approved, and the Treasurer's report showing $2,212.59 in undesignated funds

was also approved. Old Business:

Time and Talent information is being compiled, still waiting for response from all members.

Brandt Ridge event was a success, enjoyed by all.Pastor Webster's Celebration of Life - 95 attended within the Church and community.Lenten meal - will be served by WELCA on March 18th.  Food has been ordered and workers from

circles will be serving sloppy joes, chips, corn, pickles and ice cream.  Judy Berg has received a Thrivent card and all money will go to the stained-glass window fund.

Annual Gathering - Because of the Corona Virus Pandemic, the April 25th Annual Gathering may be postponed.  Further information will be coming. The same applies to the Synodical Convention May 2nd. New Business:

Flowers for Shut Ins - we will need an updated list of shut ins and someone willing to take this over.Administrative Assistant Day is April 22nd.Women's Night Out is in July.  Rebecca Circle will plan this year.  Donations - Marge Jenkins' daughters donated Augustana note cards to the Church.  They will be

packaged and sold with our cards.The next meeting will be April 19th at 9:30.Closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Respectfully submitted, Jayne Anderson, Secretary

AUGUSTANA EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH603 Armstrong Blvd. No. P. O. Box 151 Saint James, Minnesota 56081

Church Office - 507-375-4792 Kitchen/Social Hall/Fax - 507-375-4780 E-Mail: lutheran@embarqmail.com

CHURCH STAFF AND OFFICERS

INTERIM PASTOR: Gene Almssignsntimes@hotmail.com

22646 489th Ave.Lake Crystal, MN 56055

(c) 507-995-9838

VISITATION DEACON: Lyla Kleecharleslylaklee@gmail.com

21625 110th St.Hanska, MN 56041

(h) 507- 439-6940(c) 507-227-9250

CHURCH SECRETARY: Susan Melheim 32704 730th Ave. Office: 507-375-4792

A VOLUNTEER’S PRAYER

I thank the Lord as a volunteer for the chance to serve again this year, To give of myself in some small way to those not blessed as I each day. My thanks for health of mind and soul to aid me ever toward my goal; For eyes to see the good in all, a hand to extend before a fall, For legs to where the need is great, learning to love, forgetting to hate; For ears to hear and hearts to care, when someone’s cross is hard to bear; A smile to show my affection true, with energy a plenty the task to do And all I ask, dear Lord, if I may, is to serve you better day by day.

-Author unknown

EASTER Easter is not just a one day happening. We have the Easter Season which is fifty days long. It runs from Easter Sunday to Pentecost (from the Greek word for “fifty”). This seven week period (a week of weeks) was observed early in the church’s history, giving an opportunity to explore the depth of meaning in the resurrection event. Easter is the great validation of Jesus Christ and deserves a full celebration. It is the longest season of the Christian year for this reason. Furthermore, Easter is the model for every Sunday. Worship on the Lord’s Day is always a celebration of the resurrection as the victory of Jesus Christ over death and the deliverance of God’s people from sin’s dominion.

lutheran@embarqmail.comCHURCH TREASURER: Judy Thulien

jn gthulien@gmail.com 911 2nd Ave. So. (h) 375-5739

(c) 507-621-0241FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Deanna Hoffman

ddesigns@mchsi.com407 8th Ave. No. (c) 507-317-7724

COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Dominique Bergwendomberg@yahoo.com

708 10th Ave. So. (c) 507- 621-7084

COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT: Stephanie Reidsteph.reid@fairmont foods.com

1024 Arm. Blvd. S (c) 507-327-3846

COUNCIL SECRETARY: Lisa Carlsonlisalcarlson@yahoo.com

1024 8th St. N. (c) 507-317-1893

ORGANISTS:Heidi Engel t5hengel@mchsi.com

Cecelia Kulseth ceckulseth@gmail.com1060 2nd Ave. So.

1004 Elton Ave. No.

(h) 375-5110(c) 371-5693

(c) 507-381-1003CHOIR DIRECTOR: Terry Engel

t5hengel@mchsi.com1060 2nd Ave. So. (h) 375-5110

(c) 507-720-2336CUSTODIAN: Jim Leopold

leopjnj@live.com31 3rd Ave. No. (h) 375-5764

(c) 507-327-7807

2020 CHURCH COUNCIL

Lyle Anderson 70709 N. Long Lake Dr. 507-227-1652 Term expires 2022Dominique Berg 708 10th Ave. S. 507-621-7084 Term expires 2021Lisa Carlson 1024 8th St. N. 507-317-1893 Term expires 2021John Coleman 33807 725th Ave. 375-3977 Term expires 2022Terry Engel 1060 2nd Ave. S. 507-720-2336 Term expires 2022Andrew Freitag 1008 Westwood Drive 507-317-4820 Term expires 2022Kari Miest 10537 240th Ave. 375-3085 Term expires 2021Paul Missling P.O. Box 162 507-621-1955 Term expires 2023Stephanie Reid 1024 Arm. Blvd. S 507-327-3846 Term expires 2023Kyla Schlomann 1017 9th St. N. 507-236-7686 Term expires 2023Dean Swenstad 1121 8th Ave. N 507-995-9240 Term expires 2023Greg Thulien 911 2nd Ave. S. 375-5739 Term expires 2021

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSEDUCATION – Paul Missling and Dominique Berg

EVANGELISM/SOCIAL MINISTRY – Lisa Carlson and Terry Engel FINANCE/STEWARDSHIP/MEMORIALS – Dominique Berg, Lyle Anderson and Dean Swenstad

PROPERTY/CEMETERY – John Coleman and Andrew FreitagWORSHIP & MUSIC – Kyla Schlomann and Greg Thulien

YOUTH MINISTRY – Stephanie Reid and Kari MiestEAST SVEADAHL LUTHERAN CHURCH - CHURCH STAFF AND OFFICERS

30187 710th Avenue, St. James, Minnesota 56081

INTERIM PASTOR: Gene Almssignsntimes@hotmail.com

22646 489th Ave.Lake Crystal, MN 56055

(c) 507-995-9838

VISITATION DEACON: Lyla Kleecharleslylaklee@gmail.com

21625 110th St.Hanska, MN 56041

(h) 507-439-6940(c) 507-227-9250

Financial Secretary: Jana Andersonjana.anderson1010@gmail.com

27625 700th Ave.St. James, MN 56081

(c) 507-621-0649

Church Secretary: Susan Anderson 29423 670th Ave. (h) 507-375-5831

seanderson0103@gmail.com St. James, MN 56081 (c) 507-317-5293Church Treasurer: Evonne Moll

kemoll738@gmail.com2916 700th Ave.

St. James, MN 56081(c) 507-828-9943

Custodian: Mykia Fisch 255 Armstrong Ave.,Butterfield, MN 56120

(c)507-327-6819

Council President: Tom Andersonfairlane_2@hotmail.com

29860 710th Ave.St. James, MN 56081

(c) 507-381-2834

Council Secretary: Janet Bloomquistjib@cccinternet.net

Box 145LaSalle, MN 56056

(c) 507-327-0318

Organist: Lisa ShellumLshellum65@gmail.com

927 10th St. S.St. James, MN 56081

(c) 507-525-0941

Choir Director: Janet Bloomquistjib@cccinternet.net

Box 146LaSalle, MN 56056

(c) 507-327-0318

EAST CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS

Tom Anderson fairlane_2@hotmail.com 29860 710th Ave. 507-381-2834 2018-2020

James Nasman jamesnasman@yahoo.com 76498 290th St.Madelia, MN 56062

507-340-2182 2019-2021

Lori Urevig lori.urevig@gmail.com 928 10th St. S. 507-380-4727 2019-2021

Janet Bloomquist jib@cccinternet.net Box 146, LaSalle 507-327-0318 2019-2021

Wayne Jurgens wjurgens10@hotmail.com 70250 320th St. 507-276-4905 2020-2022

Erma Griffith engrif@outlook.com 106 Tiell Drive 507-630-1489 2020-2022

Evonne Moll kemoll738@gmail.com 29612 700th Ave. 507-828-9943 2020-2022

AES JOINT COUNCIL MEMBERS

Teresa Andrews tilliegore2004@gmail.com 410 Weston Ave. N., Apt. #1

507-399-3705 2020

Leora Ask darrellask@hotmail.com 67437 370th St., Butterfield 56120

507-327-8265 2021

Judy Berg judy.berg68@yahoo.com 1023 8th St. N. 507-375-4759 2020Greg Thulien jn gthulien@gmail..com 911 2nd Ave. S. 507- 375-5739 2020

Stephanie Reid sreid@tonydownsfoods.com 1024 Arm. Blvd. S. 507-375-7571 2021Wayne Jurgens wjurgens10@hotmail.com 70250 320th St. 507-276-4905 2020

Janet Bloomquist jib@cccinternet.net Box 146, LaSalle 507-327-0318 2021Mike Menssen mrmenssen@earthlink.net 914 4th St. S. 507-621-0539 2021

AES MINISTRIESP.O. Box 151St. James, Minnesota 56081Telephone: 507-375-4792

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AES MINISTRIES April 2020 Newsletter

Gene Alms, Interim Pastor Lyla Klee, Visitation Deacon

April 9: MAUNDY THURSDAY 12:00 pm Communion Service, Augustana 6:30 pm Communion Service, East

April 10: GOOD FRIDAY 12:00 pm Worship Service, Augustana

6:30 pm Worship Service, Augustana

April 12: EASTER SCHEDULE 6:30 am Easter Sunrise Communion, Augustana 7:00 am Easter Breakfast, East 8:00 am Easter Communion, East 10:00 am Easter Communion, Augustana

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