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email: email: email: email:

firstzion715@gmail.com

Office Hours for Pastor Rick: Mon. 8-12 and by appointment

NW Synod of Wisconsin NW Synod of Wisconsin NW Synod of Wisconsin NW Synod of Wisconsin

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First Lutheran ChurchFirst Lutheran ChurchFirst Lutheran ChurchFirst Lutheran Church 670 Main Street

PO Box 177 Prentice, WI 54556

Worship Service Times:Worship Service Times:Worship Service Times:Worship Service Times: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Bible StudyBible StudyBible StudyBible Study Monday 9:30-11:00 a.m.

http://firstlutheranprentice.weebly.com

Zion Lutheran ChurchZion Lutheran ChurchZion Lutheran ChurchZion Lutheran Church N5090 County Road D Brantwood, WI 54513 Worship Service Time:Worship Service Time:Worship Service Time:Worship Service Time:

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Bible StudyBible StudyBible StudyBible Study Will resume after EasterWill resume after EasterWill resume after EasterWill resume after Easter

http://zionbrantwood.weebly.com

Bread from the Heart

Bread from the Heart will provide a home cooked meal as well as a prayer of healing and hope to peo-ple to people in need in our com-munity. Please call one of the fol-lowing coordinators, they will make the necessary arrangements.

Amy Esterholm 715-428-2200

Shawnda Hora 715-428-2026

Rebekah Koch 715-922-0048

Dallas Severson 715-564-3328

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THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE May Shepherding GroupMay Shepherding GroupMay Shepherding GroupMay Shepherding Group----FirstFirstFirstFirst

*Jay & Amy Esterholm & family

Kay Esterholm

Steve & Lisa Schantner & family

Sam & Michelle Esterholm & family

Graduate Graduate Graduate Graduate

SundaySundaySundaySunday

May 21stMay 21stMay 21stMay 21st

Best wishes to graduate Sheridan

Kalander of First Lutheran.

May God bless you in all that

you do.

Secretary office hours for the summer

will be 9:00-1:00, Mon

-Thur. If for some rea-

son I am not at the

church please leave a

message at 715-428-

2575and I will return your call when I

return. You may also try to contact me

at home if there is something you need

immediately, 715-428-2171

Thinking about Thinking about Thinking about Thinking about

Camp ?Camp ?Camp ?Camp ? Luther Park has many

great opportunities for children of all

ages to spend time building their

faith and having fun at the same

time.

Luther Park Counselors spent time

with the CYF kids on April 19th sing-

ing, playing games, and doing crafts

to give them a taste of what they

would be doing at the camp this

summer.

There are camp brochures on the

table in back of the church if you are

interested in your child going to

camp. Some financial help is availa-

ble, call the church office for more

information.

SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATE

July 10-14 are the dates that Luther Park

Bible Camp will be leading our VBS in

2017. Plan on your kids having a great

week of fun and learning at First!

We are also in need of helps during the

week. Do you have some *me to volun-

Easter People,

He Is Risen!! He Is Risen Indeed!!! Alleluia!!!! Yes, that is the message, that

is the good news. Christ is risen from the depths of hell and redeemed you.

What a glorious thing. We now live into what that means as Christians in

the world today. We have been given a great gift, will we box it up and

keep it to ourselves? Do we tell only trusted friends and family? OR do we

burn from within and share this good news with the world?

The disciples on the road to Emmaus burn with in and the truth is finally revealed to them in the breaking of

the bread. When it is revealed to them they run 7 miles back to their friends to share the good news.

We can turn to the book of Acts to see what the first believers do after Christ is revealed to them. They

spend 40 days with Jesus, see him ascended into heaven, then wait. They wait for the Spirit, and when it

comes look out. 3,000 converts on Pentecost, 5,000 a few days later. They cannot help but share the good

news with anyone who will listen. The numbers grow and the message is spreads like wild fire. That was

2,000 plus years ago.

That same message is for us today. Will it call us to action? Will we share it with the world? With the peo-

ple of Prentice and Brantwood? How about all of Price county? Or will we just keep it to ourselves? The

ball is in our court, what will we do with it?

Easter Blessings,

Pastor Rick

& =

You can make a joyful noise every Sunday by dropping your change in the silver buckets at church. All the

coins gathered during the month are given to the designated monthly cause. We can all help others one coin

at a time!! During May the noisy offerings gathered at First will be given to the FCA fund. Zion has chosen to

give all the change from April-May-June to the Je’Ann Johnson family. Remember to keep all these ministries

in your prayers during the month.

Hello all! My name is Quinlan Koch, and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to serve as Intern at Northwoods STaR Ministries. I wanted to give you all a chance to know me a little better. I was born and raised in Iowa. I grew up in Melbourne, a small town of about 800 people. I attended Iowa State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and a minor in Sociology. I’m currently in my second year in the Master of Divinity program at Lu-ther Seminary, time could not be flying any quicker than it is. I enjoy playing with, walking with and just being with my furry companion Hans, a 10-month-old German Shepherd. When I’m not playing with my pup, I’m often enjoying board games with my room-mates and friends. Living up in the Twin Cities and the heartland of the Vikings has been difficult, because I’ve been a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan! Go Pack Go! I could not be more excited to be coming into parish ministry. There are so many opportunities to grow in the Spirit, and I’m looking forward to how the Spirit is working amongst all of you at Northwoods STaR Ministries!

Northwoods STaR Ministries Exciting things are happening as our four congregation cooperative ministry named-Northwoods STaR Ministries (STaR stands for Small Towns and Rural) move forward. The Parish Council is working toward our projected start date of July 1. ♦ Mark your calendars for the Joint Worship Service on Sunday, June 25 at the Lion’s Park in Prentice.

More details will be in the June newsletter. ♦ Pastor Rick and Pastor Bob will be installed in their “new positions” as pastors for the Northwoods STaR Ministries at the Joint Worship Service on June 25. ♦ An intern will be starting this fall for the Northwoods STaR Ministries. Quinlan Koch is excited to be

joining us, you can read his article below. ♦ The meeting minutes of the Parish Council are on the bulletin board at the back of the church. ♦ There will be congregational meetings at all four churches on June 4th. Purpose of the meetings: ELCA

revisions to the model constitutions for Congregations, vote to call Pastor Rick & Pastor Bob to be the pastors for Northwoods STaR Ministries, and approve the budget for the Northwoods

STaR Ministries.

Please remember to slow down and enjoy all God has given you,

your family, the warm weather, trees blooming, flowers growing

and most importantly another day of live!

Those with health concerns:

Nicholas AdamsNicholas AdamsNicholas AdamsNicholas Adams, Michael Anderson,Michael Anderson,Michael Anderson,Michael Anderson,

Ana Angelo, Sandra Assenti, Joyce Ana Angelo, Sandra Assenti, Joyce Ana Angelo, Sandra Assenti, Joyce Ana Angelo, Sandra Assenti, Joyce

Bader, Pam Baker, Steve Bates, Julie AndersonBader, Pam Baker, Steve Bates, Julie AndersonBader, Pam Baker, Steve Bates, Julie AndersonBader, Pam Baker, Steve Bates, Julie Anderson----

Bauer, Tim Bauer, Helen Billstine, Jeffery Brandt, Bauer, Tim Bauer, Helen Billstine, Jeffery Brandt, Bauer, Tim Bauer, Helen Billstine, Jeffery Brandt, Bauer, Tim Bauer, Helen Billstine, Jeffery Brandt,

Austin Birkholz, Beth Burke, Warren Carlson Sr., Austin Birkholz, Beth Burke, Warren Carlson Sr., Austin Birkholz, Beth Burke, Warren Carlson Sr., Austin Birkholz, Beth Burke, Warren Carlson Sr.,

Nancy Conner, Naomi Trapp Davis, Arlene DeBoth, Nancy Conner, Naomi Trapp Davis, Arlene DeBoth, Nancy Conner, Naomi Trapp Davis, Arlene DeBoth, Nancy Conner, Naomi Trapp Davis, Arlene DeBoth,

Diago, Chasey Edinger, Betty FauFau, Verner Falk, Diago, Chasey Edinger, Betty FauFau, Verner Falk, Diago, Chasey Edinger, Betty FauFau, Verner Falk, Diago, Chasey Edinger, Betty FauFau, Verner Falk,

Mary Jane Fortner, Alan Fusak, Julie Gedde, Mike Mary Jane Fortner, Alan Fusak, Julie Gedde, Mike Mary Jane Fortner, Alan Fusak, Julie Gedde, Mike Mary Jane Fortner, Alan Fusak, Julie Gedde, Mike

Granberg, Delbert & Debbie Gustafson, Judy Gus-Granberg, Delbert & Debbie Gustafson, Judy Gus-Granberg, Delbert & Debbie Gustafson, Judy Gus-Granberg, Delbert & Debbie Gustafson, Judy Gus-

tafson, Carl Halverson, Lenny Halverson, Gloria tafson, Carl Halverson, Lenny Halverson, Gloria tafson, Carl Halverson, Lenny Halverson, Gloria tafson, Carl Halverson, Lenny Halverson, Gloria

Harper, Brody Hartmann, Rudy Haubert, Diane Harper, Brody Hartmann, Rudy Haubert, Diane Harper, Brody Hartmann, Rudy Haubert, Diane Harper, Brody Hartmann, Rudy Haubert, Diane

Heikkinen, Pat Heikkinen, Ashley Henrickson, Russ & Heikkinen, Pat Heikkinen, Ashley Henrickson, Russ & Heikkinen, Pat Heikkinen, Ashley Henrickson, Russ & Heikkinen, Pat Heikkinen, Ashley Henrickson, Russ &

Wendy Hinsa and family, Ruth Jokinen, Remington Wendy Hinsa and family, Ruth Jokinen, Remington Wendy Hinsa and family, Ruth Jokinen, Remington Wendy Hinsa and family, Ruth Jokinen, Remington

Kochan, Butch(Kerry) Kring, Chris Lammi, Anja Lind, Kochan, Butch(Kerry) Kring, Chris Lammi, Anja Lind, Kochan, Butch(Kerry) Kring, Chris Lammi, Anja Lind, Kochan, Butch(Kerry) Kring, Chris Lammi, Anja Lind,

Patti Litvinoff, Ruth Liu, Willard Liu, Anita Lyons, Patti Litvinoff, Ruth Liu, Willard Liu, Anita Lyons, Patti Litvinoff, Ruth Liu, Willard Liu, Anita Lyons, Patti Litvinoff, Ruth Liu, Willard Liu, Anita Lyons,

Violet Maki, Cathy Wood Mayrer, Robby McCor-Violet Maki, Cathy Wood Mayrer, Robby McCor-Violet Maki, Cathy Wood Mayrer, Robby McCor-Violet Maki, Cathy Wood Mayrer, Robby McCor-

mick, Caroll Meier, Clarence Meier, Toni Meier, mick, Caroll Meier, Clarence Meier, Toni Meier, mick, Caroll Meier, Clarence Meier, Toni Meier, mick, Caroll Meier, Clarence Meier, Toni Meier,

Mike, Kurt Nesgood, Callon Orysen, Joanne Ost-Mike, Kurt Nesgood, Callon Orysen, Joanne Ost-Mike, Kurt Nesgood, Callon Orysen, Joanne Ost-Mike, Kurt Nesgood, Callon Orysen, Joanne Ost-

ling, Helen Palmquist, Paul, Peg Pearson, Shelly Ped-ling, Helen Palmquist, Paul, Peg Pearson, Shelly Ped-ling, Helen Palmquist, Paul, Peg Pearson, Shelly Ped-ling, Helen Palmquist, Paul, Peg Pearson, Shelly Ped-

erson, Peggy Raincloud, Steve Reynolds, Teresa Rice, erson, Peggy Raincloud, Steve Reynolds, Teresa Rice, erson, Peggy Raincloud, Steve Reynolds, Teresa Rice, erson, Peggy Raincloud, Steve Reynolds, Teresa Rice,

Dallas Severson, Lenore Short, Dion Sorenson, San-Dallas Severson, Lenore Short, Dion Sorenson, San-Dallas Severson, Lenore Short, Dion Sorenson, San-Dallas Severson, Lenore Short, Dion Sorenson, San-

dra Statz, Sue Strombom, Joyce Swan, Josh Uhren, dra Statz, Sue Strombom, Joyce Swan, Josh Uhren, dra Statz, Sue Strombom, Joyce Swan, Josh Uhren, dra Statz, Sue Strombom, Joyce Swan, Josh Uhren,

Pastor Gary Uttech, Sonja Waldes, DorothyPastor Gary Uttech, Sonja Waldes, DorothyPastor Gary Uttech, Sonja Waldes, DorothyPastor Gary Uttech, Sonja Waldes, Dorothy Wanish, Wanish, Wanish, Wanish,

Mary Wanie, Nancy Waterman, Kolson Wear, Sandy Mary Wanie, Nancy Waterman, Kolson Wear, Sandy Mary Wanie, Nancy Waterman, Kolson Wear, Sandy Mary Wanie, Nancy Waterman, Kolson Wear, Sandy

Wiles, Sophia Wiles, Carolyn Will, Colin Winn, Tom Wiles, Sophia Wiles, Carolyn Will, Colin Winn, Tom Wiles, Sophia Wiles, Carolyn Will, Colin Winn, Tom Wiles, Sophia Wiles, Carolyn Will, Colin Winn, Tom

Wymore, Rodger Zielke, Evan Zimbo.Wymore, Rodger Zielke, Evan Zimbo.Wymore, Rodger Zielke, Evan Zimbo.Wymore, Rodger Zielke, Evan Zimbo.

Those living with cancer: Kim Bacon,Kim Bacon,Kim Bacon,Kim Bacon, John Budris, John Budris, John Budris, John Budris,

Stephanie Collins, Ken Danielson, Cathy Davis, Sue Stephanie Collins, Ken Danielson, Cathy Davis, Sue Stephanie Collins, Ken Danielson, Cathy Davis, Sue Stephanie Collins, Ken Danielson, Cathy Davis, Sue

Edwards, Pam Fortner, Jo Giese, Charlann Hart-Edwards, Pam Fortner, Jo Giese, Charlann Hart-Edwards, Pam Fortner, Jo Giese, Charlann Hart-Edwards, Pam Fortner, Jo Giese, Charlann Hart-

mann, Megan Heikkinen, Shay Huegli, Je’Ann John-mann, Megan Heikkinen, Shay Huegli, Je’Ann John-mann, Megan Heikkinen, Shay Huegli, Je’Ann John-mann, Megan Heikkinen, Shay Huegli, Je’Ann John-

son, Miriam Koskela, Pat Knudsen, Carolyn Lehmen, son, Miriam Koskela, Pat Knudsen, Carolyn Lehmen, son, Miriam Koskela, Pat Knudsen, Carolyn Lehmen, son, Miriam Koskela, Pat Knudsen, Carolyn Lehmen,

Curt Mallo, Rose Marquardt, Martin Netland Jr., Curt Mallo, Rose Marquardt, Martin Netland Jr., Curt Mallo, Rose Marquardt, Martin Netland Jr., Curt Mallo, Rose Marquardt, Martin Netland Jr.,

Peggy Older, Ardis Paulson, Deb Raatz, Paul Peggy Older, Ardis Paulson, Deb Raatz, Paul Peggy Older, Ardis Paulson, Deb Raatz, Paul Peggy Older, Ardis Paulson, Deb Raatz, Paul

Schnieder, Carrie Shipley, Dave Schulte, Tom Strobl, Schnieder, Carrie Shipley, Dave Schulte, Tom Strobl, Schnieder, Carrie Shipley, Dave Schulte, Tom Strobl, Schnieder, Carrie Shipley, Dave Schulte, Tom Strobl,

Alnice Vincent.Alnice Vincent.Alnice Vincent.Alnice Vincent.

Those who need prayers in difficult situations: Paula Paula Paula Paula

Grieve, Betty CarlsonGrieve, Betty CarlsonGrieve, Betty CarlsonGrieve, Betty Carlson

Prayers for: ∗ All people dealing with weather related tragedies ∗ Emergency personnel risking their lives to help

others ∗ Servicemen and Women in all situations and

places ∗ Elected leaders in our Nation and around the

world

Custodian ChecklistCustodian ChecklistCustodian ChecklistCustodian Checklist

*Remember ………….the shepherding groups*Remember ………….the shepherding groups*Remember ………….the shepherding groups*Remember ………….the shepherding groups

Are responsible for all cleaning duties.Are responsible for all cleaning duties.Are responsible for all cleaning duties.Are responsible for all cleaning duties.

Vacuum sanctuary, front entrance, pastor’s off and secretary’s office. Please remember to empty the dust cup after each use.

Dust sanctuary, including piano and organ

Clean men’s and women’s bathrooms

Check toilet paper, paper towel, Kleenex, and hand soap supply in each bathroom.

Empty trash cans in the bathrooms and kitchen (Trash and recyclables are to be placed in the dumpster on the north side of the church building)

Wipe down kitchen counters as needed.

Sweep and mop basement floor as needed (mopingmopingmopingmoping once per month minimumonce per month minimumonce per month minimumonce per month minimum)

Clean windows in entry doors when needed

There is a supply of cleaning items located under the kitchen sinks, and paper supplies are kept in the lower cupboards near the phone in the basement. If there are any supplies that need to be restocked, please leave a note on the bulletin board in the kitchen for the supply buyer.

Full list of duties that the monthly Shepherding Full list of duties that the monthly Shepherding Full list of duties that the monthly Shepherding Full list of duties that the monthly Shepherding Group is responsible for is located on the bulletin Group is responsible for is located on the bulletin Group is responsible for is located on the bulletin Group is responsible for is located on the bulletin board at the back of the church.board at the back of the church.board at the back of the church.board at the back of the church.

Bob Harper will be mowing the church lawn.Bob Harper will be mowing the church lawn.Bob Harper will be mowing the church lawn.Bob Harper will be mowing the church lawn.

Financial Report as of Financial Report as of Financial Report as of Financial Report as of 4/30/20174/30/20174/30/20174/30/2017

2017 Projected Mission Plan: 85,000.00

Per Month Amount Needed: 7,100.00

Actual Expenses Year to Date: 37,750.29

Actual Offering Received Year to Date: 38,683.80

If you have any concerns do not hesitate to come to the office for more information, and remember you are al-ways welcome at the council meetings!!

2 Pat Swenson

2 Paisley Carlson

3 Kevin Pokela

4 Miranda Kalander

5 Mary Anderson

5 Megan Raab

7 Kevin Gullickson

7 Tanner Mindock

14 Nancy Longseth

14 Deb Strobl

19 Lance Severson

21 Jarrett Dunbar

23 Leonard Niskanen

25 Hank Zomchek

26 Tara Murphy

29 Mary Hora

29 Tonya Kirchmeyer

1 Terry & Pat Haubert

6 Tom & Sherry Sarkkinen

21 Ron & Bev Heikkinen

1 Jalen Maki

6 Noah Schantner

7 Peggy Gullickson

7 Neal Heikkinen

8 Taylor Carlson

9 Sophie Staroba

10 Carli Hora

13 Marion Anderson

15 Ryan Bergman

17 Beverly Hartmann

18 Terry Haubert

20 Nancy Longseth

20 Mary Ostling

24 Micky Esterholm

26 Elizabeth Wiles

28 Dawn Lazar

29 Kay Esterholm

29 Donna Nelson

31 Theodore Trapp Davis

Would you like to be part of Would you like to be part of Would you like to be part of Would you like to be part of

the power of one? the power of one? the power of one? the power of one?

We are giving you the opportunity to support area kids (grade 8-12) going to a FCA Sports Camp this summer. By donating $1.00(or more if you desire) you will be helping kids explore their faith and work on their skills at the sport of their choice. Please send all donations to First Lutheran Church, PO Box 177, Prentice, WI 54556

The theme of this year's Fellowship of Christian Athletes sports camp in Decorah Iowa is "The Power of One".

There is power in One Gospel. There is power in One Truth. And there is power in our One Great God who transforms hearts and brings victory in our lives. As Chris-tian coaches and athletes when we stand together with one passion, one power and one purpose, there is great impact!

Please consider becoming a teacher for our Wednes-

day a�ernoon CYF program for the 2017-2018 school

year.

Teachers are urgently needed !! Without teachers

we will not be able to offer this program to area kids.

Talk to Pastor Rick if you would like more informa-on

about the program or feel it is the right -me for you

to get more involved by teaching . No experience

Across: Down:

2. Place of torment 1. Leader of Israel

8. Lamb 3. Satan

9. Jesus' brother 4. Born again

11. David's father 5. Whale's supper

14, Tribe of Israel 6. First worship building

16. __ commandments 7. Used a fleece

18. Peter 10. Last O. T. book

19. Abraham's wife 12. First born son in Bible

21. Wilderness food 13. 23rd O. T. book

22. Jesus' betrayer 15. Isaacs's father 17. Prophet of Ahab's day 20. Became a serpent for Aaaron

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8:30 AM Worship (Z) 10:30 AM Worship( P)

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9:30 AM

Bible Study-(F) 5:00 PM

Council Meeting (Z) 6:30 PM

Council Meeting (F)

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2:30 PM Pine

Village Bible

Study

3

12:30 PM

Bible Study-(Z) 5:30 PM USC Core

Class w/meal (W)

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9:00 AM

Quilting 6:30 PM Joint

Council

Meeting

(P)

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8:30 AM Worship (Z) 10:30 AM Worship( P) 6:00 PM Parish

Council Meeting( O)

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9:30 AM

Bible Study-(F)

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2:30 PM Pine

Village Bible

Study

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12:30 PM

Bible Study-(Z) 6:00 PM USC Elective

Family Game Night (P) 6:30 PM Wine & the

Word Women's Bible

Study-Sarah Pfarr

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7:15 AM

FCA

Huddle

(PHS)

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Village Bible

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8:30 AM Worship (Z) 9:00 AM W/ELCA (F) 10:30 AM Worship( P)

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Bible Study-(F)

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6:30 AM Men's

Prayer Break-

fast 2:30 PM Pine

Village Bible Study

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11:30 AM Brantwood Community Meal & Service

6:00 PM Parish

Council Meeting( W)

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7:15 AM

FCA

Huddle

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2:00 PM

Prentice

HS Grad-

uation

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8:30 AM Worship (Z) 0:30 AM Worship( P) 7:00 PM German

Settlement Barn Dance

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Village Bible

Study

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9:00 AM

Quilting

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