Pastor Kent Krumwiede

Phone #’s

Church (507) 426-7540

Cell (507) 380-8284

pastorkentkrumwiede@gmail.com

CHURCH E-MAIL

fxluth@gmail.com

Church website:

Www.fairfaxlutheranparish.com

Our Savior’s Lutheran

Worship 9:00 am

Sunday School 10:00 am

Central Lutheran

Worship 10:30am

The Messenger is a monthly

publication of the

Fairfax Lutheran Parish

Central & Our Savior’s

Lutheran Churches,

Franklin & Fairfax, MN

ANNUAL MEETINGS!

Central’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday,

January 20, 2019 after worship.

Potluck Dinner following the meeting.

Alternate Date: Sunday January 27, 2019.

CENTRAL’S END OF YEAR REPORTS ARE

DUE TO THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER

THAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019.

Our Savior’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for

February 3, 2019 after 10:30 am worship.

Potluck Dinner following the meeting.

Alternate Date: Sunday, February 10, 2019.

OUR SAVIOR’S END OF YEAR REPORTS ARE

DUE TO THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER

THAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019.

WORSHIP FOR CENTRAL LUTHERAN ON

FEBRUARY 3, 2019 WILL BE AT 9:00 A.M.

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Organization for an Orderly 2019

I made a concerted effort this week, the day after Christmas, to organize my office. Put things in order, removing

the clutter and otherwise, having a place for everything and having everything in its place. Okay. In reality, I am not done.

Nor do I think I will ever be done.

Organizing is one of those tasks that continues. We have things where we want them only to decide that we can see

there is another way to organize something or another better. But, no matter what, I like and strive toward order.

Consider the definitions of orderly:

1. having a systematic arrangement; neat

2. marked by or adhering to a system or method

3. Devoid of violence or disruption; peaceful

Synonyms for Orderly: ar ranged, methodic, neat, precise, systematic

Antonyms for Orderly: complicated, disorder ly, disorganized, untidy, chaotic

The Bible speaks about Order:

1 Corinthians 14:40 - Let all things be done decently and in order.

Proverbs 24:27 Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your

house.

Proverbs 3: 5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your hear t and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways

acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

I believe that where there is an organized plan, schematic, or paradigm , there is an orderly life. You hear people

refer to “organized chaos” or say “clutter is the sign of a genius.” However, actually, there is intelligence in orderliness and

organization.

Take for example the creation. It is an orderly, unfolding universe that testifies to the truth of the most majestic

statement ever uttered – ‘In the beginning, God.’ In Genesis 1 and 2, God began, then the writer describes the order and

detail God put into the Creation of heaven and Earth. It wasn’t just thrown out there. God created each piece of the earth to

be of service and support to the next piece. It was an organizational schematic. It is fascinating to see the handiwork of God

in creation: the intricate designs and patterns, vibrant color combinations, and the precise detailed systems that work inde-

pendently and with interdependency to sustain life.

Unfortunately, this world is a fallen world of chaos and decay…but God did not originally design it to be so. He is

a God of order and purpose who designed this Earth in perfect harmony and balance. There are so many amazing patterns,

and parallels in God’s Word as well. Knowing that God is a God of order and purpose, and yet full of mystery and surprise

is quite exciting! As Christians, we can search and study God’s Word and have God reveal such mysteries and order to

us…It’s such an amazing moment when something in scripture just leaps off the pages because you realize a connection

spiritually and/or an application to your own life.

As Christians, we can also strive to put order into our surroundings and routines that help us be more efficient and

purposeful. The more efficient and purposeful we are, usually the less stress we have as well, and our families benefit. The

Bible I read does not reflect reward for the lazy and slovenly person who does not apply him or herself. God has work for

us to do, a purpose for us to fulfill…and He also has the resources and tools we need to accomplish it.

Worship is another place to help us become organized and orderly. We practice the liturgy [that is, the work of the

people] in order to practice it [Confession & Forgiveness, praise, Scripture, prayer and being sent into the world] in our

everyday lives. It is in here we see and hear how God has recreated our lives through and in Christ. Through Jesus’ birth,

God offers us peace. Through his life, we hear stories of how God ordered events to bring about God’s will and purpose for

us. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, God has organized a plan wherein we live a new life each day. It is here that

prayer allows us to lay out the chaos that disrupts our personal lives and listen for God to instruct those lives in an orga-

nized and productive manner.

So roll up your sleeves and apply yourself…at work, at home, in school, at worship and prayer, in your study of

the Scriptures, in your relationships, etc. Allow God to help you put life in order according to His Will.

Have a Happy New Year, and may God work in you to will and to act in order to fulfill God’s good purpose.

Pastor Kent

Pastoral Sharings January 2019

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Out from Behind the Desk 3 Confirmation meetings

12 worship services

2 worship services [Fairfax Community Home and Southview Living Center]

11 visits [plus 4 office visit]

1 Synod meeting

2 sporting events

Worship Readings & Hymns for January Sunday, Jan. 6 - Epiphany of Our Lord

READINGS: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12

HYMNS: Brightest and Best of the Stars Rise, Shine, You People

This Little Light of Mine Shine, Jesus, Shine

Sunday, Jan. 13 - Baptism of Our Lord

READINGS: Isaiah 43:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

HYMNS: This is the Spir it’s Entry Now Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters

You Are Mine Spirit of God, descend on My Heart

Sunday, Jan. 20 - Second Sunday After Epiphany

READINGS: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11

HYMNS: not chosen at time of printing

Sunday, Jan. 27 - Third Sunday after Epiphany

READINGS: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21

HYMNS: not chosen at time of printing

Quote of the Month Collaboration is a key part of the success of any organization, executed through a clearly defined vision and mission and based on transparency and constant communication. ~ Dinesh Paliwal

Let us remember the following in our prayers:

Alpha Evenson, Mark Isaacson, Don Lee, Cindy LaFrambroise, Don Lee,

Kevin and Deb Johnson , Corinne Danielson, Ellsworth Sather, Earl Peterson,

Phyllis Iverson, Duane Nesburg, Dale Hanson, Dan Berntson, Scot Hagen,

Geneva Loverude, Tom Nesburg.

Lord hold them in Your loving hands.

Pastor Kent’s Office Hours; Carol’s Office Hours:

Mon. 9-12 - 1-4

Tue. 8-1 Tue. 9-3

Wed. 1-6 - 7-8:30 pm Confirmation Wed. 8-12

Thurs. 9-1 Fri. 8-12

If you want to see Pastor Kent at other hours, please call him and arrange a time more convenient with your

schedule. Please don’t hesitate to call Pastor’s cell (507-380-8284)

Pastor’s hours are subject to change as Conference and Synod meetings require.

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Monday Morning Bible Study

Mondays @ the Parsonage,

beginning January 7th, 2019, 9 – 11 AM

– Come when you can, leave when you need. –

Join us for coffee, tea and fellowship as we begin a

study based on Lindsay Hardin Freeman’s book:

Bible Women: Their Words and Why They Matter

Coming Out of 2018

On December 30th

, 2018, we had a Service of Wholeness & Healing at both congregations. As part of the service, each person had the opportunity to write down, on recipe cards, something, from the past year or the past in general, that they wished to let go of and turn over to God, or something they gave thanks to God for in the way of blessings. They deposited these cards of “release” or “thanksgiving” into a bin and receive prayer and anointing.

The following are some of the blessings many of us say in the past year:

Thankful for the blessing of engagement for marriage with a wonderful man and the love of my life. I am glad to have a family. I am glad my sister is healing after breaking her hip and shoulder. The many blessings we have all year. I am blessed. My great family. Good things. 150 years of worship. Good health. Good friends. What are your blessings?

What many are seeking this coming year:

Strength Leaving behind anger and sadness for the past year. Alleviation of health issues, physical and psychological. Putting others first. Forgiving broken relationships and moving forward. Healing relationships.

The Serenity Prayer Reinhold Niebuhr O God and Heavenly Father, Grant to us the serenity of mind to accept that which can-not be changed; courage to change that which can be changed, and wisdom to know the one from the other, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Let us all live this prayer in 2019.

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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Council Minutes

Members present: J ane Steinbach, Ir is Runck, Tom Runck, Brett Bleick , Ryan Lee, Diane Dreier , Val Rieke, Sharon

Lee, Pastor Kent Krumwiede, and Carol Johnson.

Members absent: Dolly Albrecht

President Brett Bleick called the meeting to order following worship services on Sunday, December 16, 2018.

Pastor Kent led us with devotions from Psalm 67 – How are we living into,” Blessed to be a Blessing? The purpose for us to

be blessed in order that we may be a blessing in our church, community and world.

Secretary’s Report – Motion made by Sharon and seconded by Val to accept the report as printed from the November 12

minutes. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report– It was decided to pay $5,000 plus interest back to the bank on the line of credit. Motion was made by

Sharon and seconded by Diane to pay back on the line of credit. Motion passed. Motion made by Val and seconded by Ryan to

accept the treasurer’s report as printed and presented. Motion passed.

Pastor’s Report- November 2018. Pastor is planning a family night in January for the Confirmation Class. He will be sending

out reminders via text and email. Congregational visits, Pastor is planning to meet with 3 to 4 families each week if possible.

He also would like to meet with each board/committee to evaluate the board /committee’s mission as it relates to the overall

mission of the parish.

Old Business

President Bleick will be working on staff reviews before the end of the year to make sure they are completed.

New Business

Review the constitution – on hold until the holidays are past. As part of the interim process, Our Saviors will need to re-

view our current constitution and update if needed.

Vacant council seats need to be filled: trustee, deacon and possible president and vice presidential candidates. Nominating

committee will be making some calls to potential candidates. May also need representatives to attend the Synod Conven-

tion in Redwood Falls in June.

Financials for annual reports will be due to Carol by the first half of January.

Budget discussion- Reviewed YTD expenses and proposed line items for the budget. Carol will put together the final year

end numbers for our final review at the January meeting.

Pastor Kent Krumwiede’s Letter of agreement has been signed by the Synod and is on file with them.

Tom Runck will make sure the usher’s list is updated and published for the New Year.

No other new business, meeting was adjourned.

Upcoming Events

1. Annual Meeting for Our Saviors – Sunday, February 6, 2019.

2. Equipping Congregation Day – February 23, 2019.

We closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Next meeting will be Monday, January 14th at 7:00 pm at Our Saviors.

Minutes submitted,

Iris Runck

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Central Lutheran Church Council Meeting

December 16, 2018 Minutes

Members present: Lar ry Hanson, Jaime Case, Kathy Olson, Carol Case, Paul Bengston,

Rick Nesburg, Kevin Kokesch, Pat Hanson, Angela Evenson, Pastor Kent

Meeting called to order by President Dale Hanson

Secretary’s Report – Secretary’s Report was read by Jaime Case and approved by Kevin Kokesch and seconded by Larry

Hanson.

Treasurer’s Report – Report was printed for council review. Reports were approved.

Pastor’s Report - Pastor Kent gave his report. His service for December 30, 2018 will be a Healing and Wellness service.

OLD BUSINESS:

Custodians for upcoming year. The Case family will do the custodial duties for the months of January, February and

March 2019.

Parsonage Telephone: The phone service with CenturyLink has been disconnected.

Security Deposit for parsonage: Pastor Kent would like $50 taken from each pay check until the $500 deposit has been

paid. Approved by council. Larry will let Carol know.

Servicing Church Furnace: Not done yet.

NEW BUSINESS:

Heat & Sidewalk: Kevin Kokesch will take the first two weeks in January.

The Budget will be put together at next council meeting, once all the 2018 figures are available.

Thrivent Cards: Check with Farm Merchantile if an account can be set=up with the cards for future use in purchasing

paint, and other items for the parsonage.

Church Constitution – Pastor Kent is looking for volunteers to help in reviewing and updating the constitution for the

church. Suggested to contact Dave Distad to see if he would be interested in working with Pastor Kent.

Rick Nesburg advised Pastor Kent not to use the fireplace at the Parsonage, as it has not been used for sometime and not

sure what shape it is in. This will need to be looked into.

Christmas morning service will be communion with intinction.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Christmas Morning Services, 10:00 am

Annual Meeting, January 20, 2019 following worship; Alternate Date: January 27, 2019

Our Savior’s Annual Meeting February 3, 2019 - worship at Central will be at 9:00 am on this date

Equipping Congregation Day – February 23, 2019

There being no further business, motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Kathy Olson, and seconded by Paul Bengston.

We closed with the Lord’s Prayer

Next meeting will be held on January 13, 2019, following worship (NO POTLUCK)

Submitted by Jaime Case

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IF YOU ARE WONDERING IF THERE

WILL BE CHURCH SERVICE DUE TO

STORMS? LISTEN TO THE

FOLLOWING RADIO STATIONS:

KLGR—FM 97.7 (REDWOOD FALLS)

KNUJ—AM 860 (NEW ULM)

KJTS— FM 88.3 (NEW ULM)

Also check the Church’s website

for any weather updates!

JANURY ACOLYTE SCHEDULE:

Date: Our Savior’s Central 6 Parker Hunter

13 Billy Nikita

20 Brandon Hunter

27 Abigail Nikita

Annual Meetings are coming up! Both councils are looking for

volunteers to fill vacancies.

If you would like to be a part of the council or other committees,

please contact the church office, Pastor Kent, or the Council

Presidents: Brett Bleick and Dale Hanson.

MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEAL

AT OUR SAVIOR’S

January 30, 2019

5:00—6:30 pm

SIGN UP TO BRING FOOD, HELP SET-

UP, SERVE OR CLEANUP!

The meal is free to all that come. Free will

offering will be accepted, with those monies

going to future community meals to help

Food Pantry - Thrivent Card

Community Service Project for Confirmation

class to keep pantry stocked and cleaned.

Non-perishable food items, personal care items,

diapers, wipes, can be left at the church.

Using a Thrivent Card could be used to provide

these items for the Food Pantry.

An area would be designated for all donations.

Our Savior’s is looking for “home sewers” to help sew quilt tops in the coming months. If you can help, con-

tact Marlene Nestande. The women will be getting together after the Holidays to tie quilts, everyone is invit-

ed to join them. More information will be forthcoming on date and times.

Quilts made by Our Savior’s are distributed to the VA Hospital, other VA facilities and to veterans at home.

Quilts are also distributed to Safe Avenues.

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HERE ARE YOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Council Members for Our Savior’s: Council Members for Central:

President: Brett Bleick Dale Hanson Vice President: Ryan Lee Angela Evenson

Secretary: Iris Runck Jaime Case Treasurer: Diane Dreier Larry Hanson

Deacons: Sharon Weber Kathy Olson Dolly Albrecht Pat Hanson Val Rieke Carol Case

Trustees: Tom Runck Kevin Kokesch Jane Steinbach Rick Nesburg

Paul Bengston

CENTRAL FINANCIAL

January-December 2018

Benevolence: $52,207.00

Other Income: $ 2,878.25

Expenses: - $55,734.02

-$ 648.77

STATISTICS

Date Attend Offering

12/2/18 22 $874

12/9/18 20 $405

Noisy Offering: $11.95

12/16/18 25 $1694

12/23/18 25 $760

12/24/18 - - $140

12/25/18 31 $1121

12/30/18 11 $770

Our Savior’s Financials

January – December 2018

Benevolence: $69,501.70

Other Income: $ 558.60

Reimb. From Central: $19,135.22

Total Receipts $89,195.52

Expenses: -$85,726.61

$ 3,468.91

Borrowed Funds: $10,000.00

Statistics

Date Attendance Offering

12/2/18 48 $2320

12/9/18 43 $1536

Noisy Offering: $79.79

12/16/18 98 $3692.74

12/23/18 56 $1068

12/24/18 180 $1780

12/25/18 - - $500

12/30/18 47 $3934

12/31/18 MAIL $1400

Thank you to all Back the Packers! We filled about 220 bags in December for

Renville County Schools. Our next month to fill back packs is March 2019.

If you are interested in helping, there will be a car pool leaving Our Savior’s each

Tuesday in March at 9:30 am for Olivia, and will be returning to Fairfax around

noon or so.

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Our Savior’s

Communion Servers:

January 7: Sharon Weber

January 21: Dolly Albrecht

February 4: Val Rieke

February 18: Sharon Weber

Ushers:

January: Paul Weikle*

Jim Schroeder Family

Alternate: Neal Albrecht

February: Wally Runck*

Wes Strain Family

Chance & Thea Knoll

Alternate: Jed Lutgen Family

(* denotes Head Usher)

If you are unable to serve,

please ask someone to fill in for

you.

Central

Communion Servers:

January: Pat Hanson

February: Carol Case

Ushers:

January: David Distad*

Nathaniel Distad

February: Harvey Hagen*

Donna Grewe

(* denotes Head Usher)

Altar & Flower Committee:

January: Sylvia Sather

& Pat Hanson

February: Rita Danielson

& Inga Beltz

2nd Dale & Miriam Borth

1st Harry Wojahn

2nd Kjersti Bastian

4th Michael Lee

Darren Snyder

5th Mitch Grams

6th Glen Lee 7th Valerie Rieke Marisa Lee 9th Todd Sather

Russ Weikle

Tinley Owens

11th David Distad

Donald Lee

Jordan Valdez

12th Will Pioske

16th Debi Helgren

17th Freya Bergman

18th David Deming

20th Larry Linsmeier

22nd Britta Bengtson

23rd Riley (Borth) Kindt

24th Ruben Flores

25th Shirley Frickson

Florene Rekstein

26th Shawna Kiecker

27th Sean Distad

28th Russell Boyum

Marlene Weikle

Jim Fahey

29th Lisa Lee

Lois Gilles

30th Brandon Albrecht

31st John Nestande

Congratulations to Neal and Katie

Albrecht, Claire and Levi on the

birth of the son and brother,

Graham Oakley Albrecht.

Born on December 6, 2018.

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Thank you to all who furnished flowers in Memory of or in Honor of

loved ones for our Christmas Holiday enjoyment.

Given By: In Memory or Honor of:

At Our Savior’s

Randy Albrecht Family Brady Albrecht

Cindy Fahey Parents

Phyllis Iverson &

Darwin & Sue Buerkle Family

Wally & Iris Runck Louis & Evelyn Runck

Tom & Lois Gilles Family

Nancy Blumhoefer Dennis Blumhoefer and Parents

Gary & Marcia Lee Our Parents

Mike Kemkes Family Jerry Kemkes

Harlan & Debi Helgren Loved Ones

Lila Anderson Loren Anderson & Deborah Grosam

Deb Nelson Ken Nelson

John & Val Rieke Our Parents

Leo & Jo Murphy Our Granddaughter—Brianna’s birthday

Doug Pomplun Family Svetlana and Grandparents

At Central

Carl Buboltz Loved Ones

Kathy Olson & Family Loves Ones

David& Sylvia Sather Parents

Burton & Carol Case Parents

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