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Volume 13 No. 3
EVENING
PRAYER IN LENT
Signed
and Sealed for the Journey
Wednesday Evening
Prayer series on the
promises we make
in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism
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Locations: Pilgrim
1935 St. Luke
1807 Field Avenue |
6:00 p.m. Supper 7:00 p.m. Worship At host church |
Do
you intend…
…to
strive for justice and peace in all the earth?
Mar. 3rd Dr.
Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, Professor of Justice and
Peace
Studies,
At
Pilgrim
…to
live among God’s faithful people?
Mar.
10th Pastor K. P.
Hong, Associate Campus Minister,
At Immanuel
…to
hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s Supper?
Mar.
17th Bishop Peter
Rogness,
At St.
Luke
…to
serve all people, following the example of Jesus?
Mar. 24th Alice Hausman,
At
Pilgrim
From the Pastor
A COMMUNITY OF DIVERSITY
We are doing a lot of visioning these days – what it would be like if… I am discovering that Immanuel has a lot of diversity surrounding intellectual, social, and theological issues within its membership. Is this a plus or a minus? Is it simply tolerated? Could it be one of Immanuel’s hidden assets?
I often state that Lutheran theology is a theology for today, for this post-modern age, for the highly pluralistic time in which we live. Lutheran theology rightly understood knows what its center core is. It knows what it is to witness to. It knows its foundation. That core is expressed in the Augsburg Confession, Article VII, when it states that “it is sufficient for the unity of the church that the gospel be rightly proclaimed and the sacraments properly administered.” Beyond that we can have a variety of perspectives and viewpoints. Beyond that we can disagree and discuss. Beyond that we are open to growth as we enter into dialogue with one another. For that reason we are also a very ecumenical church body.
We live in a very polarized age. People are indicating an unwillingness to run again for re-election because of the polarization. This dynamic is not restricted to politics. Churches disagree on certain issues and want to start anew. Families know that there are certain subjects from which they must keep an antiseptic distance. Social issues can come between friends. The calling for civil discourse is left wanting.
Immanuel has a higher than average educated membership. It sits across the street from a highly respected institution of higher education. Thus it is also in the midst of an educational milieu that at least affirms the value of civil discourse and moral discernment.
What if Immanuel sought to be a place known for such intentional conversation? What if it gave an environment for issues of today to be dissected? What if Immanuel manifested the courage to tackle theological issues which lack clarity and consensus? What if this was part of our outreach to the surrounding community? Immanuel has the building, the location, the make up to dream about such exciting possibilities.
What if? Something to think and talk about.
Any responses? Call me at 651-699-5560 or e-mail me at marcus.pera@immanuelstpaul.org.
Pr. M.D. Pera
A Word of thanks….
Memorial to the Organ Fund
Bernice Maas in memory of Sandy Hamburge
Memorials to the Sunday School Fund
John Arneson in memory of Maxine and David Arneson
Memorials to the Capital Campaign
Mable Pappenfus in memory of Irene Deppa, Robert Rausch,
Emma Siemers
Mary Krageland
Rose of Sharon Manor
Phone Number:
651-484-3378
Thank
you…
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the February Altar Guild: Jan Thorson, Kris
Thorson, June Grounds, Karen Koch and Nancy Reidell. Thank you for your continued work in
preparing the chancel area for each service.
The Altar Guild welcomes new members, men and women. If you are interested, you may contact Jan
Johnshoy at 612-824-2521.
“Franciscan
Health Community gratefully acknowledges your recent contribution of $119.78 to
support the work at the Southwest Area Meals on Wheels program. Our mission is to continue Christ’s ministry
of healing and compassion by providing health care, housing and services to
seniors. Your support is important to
our mission, and we work hard every day to earn and maintain your trust.” -- Joseph Stanislav, President/Chief
Executive Officer
“We
gratefully acknowledge your gift of $119.78 given from the Flea Market and
November Bake Sale to
Many
words of thanks to those that served at Dorothy Day in January. Cookies were donated by Mabel Pappenfus,
Millie Chapman, Jerry Sandahl, Joan and Jane Lilleodden, Terianne and Jeff
Bender and Piece of Cake Bakery. Eggs
were donated by Terianne and Jeff Bender, Millie Chapman, and Jerry
Sandahl. Volunteers included Bob Volden,
Gordy Bauer, Millie Chapman, Aaron and Mary Glagavs, Terianne and Jeff Bender,
Tsup Yee Wong, Paul Paulos, and Dave Bailey.
Many
thanks to all that support Dorothy Day, Loaves-n-Fishes with your donations of
time, food and cash. Without your help,
we could not continue to serve as we do.
If
you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity, please
contact Nancy Reidell at nancyreidell@hotmail.com.
“Thank
you very much for your congregation’s recent gift of $335.38 to the St. Paul
Area Council of Churches on 12/31/09.
The support from
“…from
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota many thanks for the generosity shown
through your congregation’s gift of $253.81 to Rezek House. Using the dollars we received we created safe
havens for teenagers with no safe home to go to. Thank you for your gift and the ongoing
relationship between your congregation and LSS of Minnesota.” Richard Anderson, Director of Congregational
Relations
Would you like to make a difference in the life of
a child? Lutheran Social Service of
Minnesota is looking for caring individuals and couples who can be foster
parents to young children and teens.
Ideal foster parents have compassion for kids and are open to caring for
children from different backgrounds.
Professional training and ongoing support is provided, along with
monthly, non-taxable income.
If you can open your home and your heart to a
child, please call Cassie Zonnefeld at Lutheran Social Service at 612.879.5219.
ILC Education
Children’s Annual Meeting Minutes
On
Jan. 31, 2010, during our Sunday School Opening, the Elementary grade students
held their Children’s Annual Meeting (on the same day as the church Annual
Meeting).
Martha
M. opened with a prayer. She called the
meeting to order with the gavel. Notes
were taken by Greta M.
Bram
V. gave the treasurer’s report. He
reported that the Sunday School offering in 2009 paid $350 for a Tanzanian
student named Faraya to go to school. This was the third year we supported this
same student. We gave $268.01 to Feed My
Starving Children, which sends food relief to children throughout the
world. On Jan. 30, 18 children and
adults from Immanuel packaged food at Feed My Starving Children. They helped prepare 24,626 meals. They delivered the check and learned that the
offering money we collected will provide food for 1576 children to eat for one
day.
Martha
M. led a discussion of various organizations that are in need of our offering
money in 2010, with the students making suggestions. The discussion was heartfelt and it was noted
that there is great need in the world and many organizations that can use our
money to help those in need. The
students agreed that a great need right now is relief for the victims of the
earthquakes in
By
a vote, we decided we will designate our offering money for 2009 to the
following:
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The first $350
we collect will be given to continue the scholarship for Faraya, our Tanzanian
student.
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The remaining money
collected in 2010 will be given to ELCA Disaster Response, providing water,
food, medical supplies, and shelter to those affected by disaster throughout
the world.
v
We also plan to
give our service by going to package food again at Feed My Starving Children.
We
closed singing “Go Now in Peace” and Martha M. adjourned the meeting.
Faithfully
submitted, Deb Ahlquist (from Greta M.’s notes)
Help our VBS go green.
For our Baobab Blast VBS, we will be collecting used and
borrowed items from the congregation to use for decorations, crafts and science
experiments. Look here each month for a
listing of things we will need. Place
them in the green recycling box near the VBS bulletin board in the lower level
hallway.
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Empty oatmeal and coffee containers
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Green scraps of paper, it is okay if it has printing on
it.
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*Baskets, African print fabrics, grasses
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Watch here for more items to collect
*Items
that are to be returned should have a name and phone number pinned to
them.
Plans are being made for Baobab Blast will be the
gathering of the summer! We will
focus on community, taking our call to come together from our theme verse,
“From east to west, the powerful Lord God has been calling together
everyone on earth.” Psalm 50:1 The great baobab tree in
the expansive African savannah is the setting for VBS 2010. This exciting get-together has something
for everyone. It will be loaded with
amazing Bible stories, awesome music, energy-packed games, science, and
creative crafts. What: Date:
July 12-16 (M-F) Time:
9am-Noon* Where:
Ages:
4-years-old through just finished 5th Grade (3 year olds are
welcome if they bring along a parent volunteer) *The Ed./Lit. Committee
is working to determine if an afternoon option will be offered. Look here for answers about that in the
April Messenger. Mark your calendar now. God’s Great Get-Together won’t be the
same without YOU!
Children, Youth
and Intergenerational Events
Featuring Artist
Chillon Leach
Funded by the
Date: March 7, during Sunday School
What: Genesis in Finger-paints
Age: PreK-6th Grade, Jr.,
Sr. High, too!
Chillon Leach will lead the PreK-6th Grade
students in this special event. The Jr.
& Sr. High will assist, serving as shepherds for the day. Children will not want to be late for Sunday
School this day! And don’t forget, dress for mess!
Date: March 20, at the end of our
Credo Retreat
What: Tagged by God
Age: 9th Graders
At the end of the 9th Grade Credo Retreat, 9th
graders will return to Immanuel, where Chillon Leach will be ready to lead us
in an art activity to process and reflect on the conversations and activities
of the retreat.
Thanks to funding from the
Immanuel Foundation, artist Chillon Leach will continue her work as an Artist
in Residence at Immanuel for a second year.
The 2010 focus will be on providing religious art experiences for
children, youth and intergenerational groups.
The Education/Literature Committee and the Youth Committee are working
together to plan the events for the year.
Look here for information about upcoming events.
Adult
Forum
Sundays, 9:15am, East Lounge
We
continue our Lenten Vocation Series:
Our
Baptismal Journeys
March 7 Lee
Rife
March 14 JoAnn
Hogenson
March 21 Christine
Danielson
Hear the baptismal journeys, the life and faith stories of several
Immanuel members during this special Lenten series.
March 28 No Adult Forum (Palm Sunday)
April 4 No Adult Forum (Easter)
Adult Forum
is coordinated by Deb Ahlquist, Director of Christian Education. (deb.ahlquist@immanuelstpaul.org phone: 651-699-5560)
Please
contact her with information you have about future speakers and topics you
would like to see.
A SAMPLING OF DVD’S AVAILABLE
IN IMMANUEL’S LIBRARY
Young @ Heart – Get ready to rock out with the most entertaining “golden oldies” you will ever meet, a fun-loving senior citizen’s choir whose rehearsals are often hilariously chaotic and whose triumphant performances will leave you cheering. Immensely moving!
Akeelah and the Bee – Akeelah Anderson’s love for words
leads her to enter a number of spelling contests. Tutored by many and opposed by some, Akeelah unwittingly unites a neighborhood in her daring quest to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The Pursuit of Happyness – Based on a true story of a
An Inconvenient Truth – This documentary presents an eye-opening and compelling view of the future of our planet. It cuts through the myths and misconceptions to deliver the message that global warming is a real and present danger.
March
Baptism Anniversaries
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3/1/22
Katherine Larson |
3/12/77
Karen Lefto |
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3/1/67
Vicky Paras |
3/14/71
Wendy Wolfe-Leier |
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3/3/22
Lyle Baker |
3/14/99
Bram Valure |
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3/3/32
Phyllis Holmgren |
3/19/40
Marc Kolden |
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3/3/41
Dick Sarafolean |
3/21/26
Julia Kaardal |
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3/3/46
John Lilja |
3/22/91
Laura Hansen |
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3/3/51
Judie Prayfrock |
3/23/69
Lisa Sunde |
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3/4/2007
Dylan Robey |
3/25/23
Cora Oss |
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3/6/2005
Eliza Mitzel |
3/26/2006
Luna Heitkamp Scorzelli |
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3/7/71
Ross Robey |
3/27/88
Jennifer Geske |
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3/8/09
Lael Hippen |
3/28/32
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3/9/51
Ruth Hvidhyld |
3/30/47
Russ Edhlund |
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3/10/78
Katherine Lilja |
3/30/75
Hafizan Engebretson |
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3/11/79
Teresa Volpe |
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MARCH WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
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Date |
Assisting
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Readers |
Comm.
Assistants |
Acolytes |
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Mar 7 |
David Stark |
8-Russ Edhlund 10:30-Marc Kolden |
8-Doug & Ann Derr 10:30-Doris Karlisch &
Penny Norquist |
8-Jack Kelly 10:30-Sam Wright |
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Mar 14 |
Stephanie Alstead |
8-Dave Alstead 10:30-Scott Norquist |
8-Alex Treitler &
Stacey Arco 10:30-Marlin & |
8-Calvin Angelo 10:30-Madeline Hansen |
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Mar 21 |
Ray Peterson |
8-Olivia Arco 10:30-Bernice |
8-Russ & Bonnie Edhlund 10:30-Bernice |
8-Kent Reese 10:30-Lope Trushenski |
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Mar 28 |
Shawna Boll |
8-Kimberly Ryan 10:30-Ralph Thrane |
8-Jon Severson & Linnea
Treitler 10:30-Paul & Tara
Mattessich |
8-Jesse Brelje 10:30-Jack Kelly Crucifer
– John Mattessich |
COMING
EVENTS
49ERS
Tuesday, March 2nd
6:00 p.m.
Pot-luck, 7:00 p.m. Program
AGING SPLENDIDLY
Thursday, March 11th
11:30
a.m. Optional health check
12:00
p.m. Lunch
12:30
p.m. Speaker
Capital
City Grief Support Group
Darlene Stensby, Pastor
One of the grief support groups in
LYNGBLOMSTEN
EVENTS
March
12th 10:00 a.m., Newman-Benson Chapel
You’ve
Got to be Kidding!
The Secret to Survival in a Hectic,
Stressful World
Join us for a program filled with ideas and
techniques that will bring out a positive outlook for every attendee and
motivate each of us to do our best. The
spirit in which we do anything determines the outcome-positive or
negative. Molly Cox, national speaker
and marketing director for Synergy HomeCare, will blend her caregiving,
customer service and comedy background into a dynamic presentation that will
inspire connection and a positive attitude.
She will entertain with stories, teach with examples, and pepper it
throughout with her unique observational humor.
No reservations needed. There is no fee to attend the presentation;
however, a $1 donation is appreciated to cover the cost of refreshments. Questions?
Contact Joanne Kellen, RN, at 651-632-5335 or jkellen@lyngblomsten.org.
March
15th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., 5-1-1
Transporting
Essentials
Sponsored by Lyngblomsten’s Care Team
Ministry
Driving for others?
Attend this mini workshop and:
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Discover
how to effectively and safely transport older adults and persons with special
needs.
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Be
informed on the latest liability and insurance issues.
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Connect
with other volunteer drivers in the community.
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Learn
about proper body mechanics, safe wheelchair transfers, and effective
positioning.
Free to corporate congregations (Immanuel is a
corporate congregation). Register by
March 8th by contacting Debbie at 651-632-5330 or dseverson@lyngblomsten.org.
ALTAR
BEAUTIFICATION BRUNCH
MARCH
20TH 9:00 A.M.
Calling all altar guild
members for a beautification brunch followed by a cleaning and polishing of the
chancel area in preparation for Easter. Questions? Call
Rachel or June Husom at 651-699-1994.
VIBE
Mar.
14th 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Event at Our
Mar.
21st 4:30 p.m.
Mar
24th 7:30 p.m. Sr. High REAL Coffee House at Caribou Coffee,
Mar
28th VIBE Jr. High Bowling Party 1:00 p.m. $5 at Saint Francis Bowling
Alley (426 Osceola)
OTHER
YOUTH EVENTS
March
7th Genesis in Finger-paints during Sunday School
Immanuel’s Artist-in-residence, Chillon Leach, will
lead children in a fun art activity to explore Genesis in a creative,
collaborative way. Junior and senior
high youth will host this event and help guide younger children. Everyone should dress for paint/mess!
March
19th and 20th, 9th Grade Confirmation Credo
Retreat and Tagged by God art event
March
20th 5:30 p.m. Immanuel Grades 7 & 8 Pillow and Prayers
event. Come for food and
fellowship, stay for thoughtful and thought-provoking discussion about
prayer. Bring an old pillow case to
decorate with tie dye, and a friend or two (not to tie dye, of course!) Dinner will be served. Donations will be accepted to cover the cost
of the food and supplies.
Easter
Breakfast
April
4th hosted by Immanuel Youth
IMMANUEL
FOOD COLLECTION
It is still nippy out so March food collection for
Keystone Community Food Shelves will be
baking mixes, salt, pepper, spices, anything useful in baking. All basic foods are always needed. Thanks.
IMMANUEL
MEMBERS ART SHOW
It’s time to get the creative juices flowing and
prepare your submission for the annual Art Show. This year the show will be held after Easter,
opening on April 11th and closing on May 16th. Drawings, paintings, photography, sculpture,
ceramics, wood carving, mixed media…whatever visual artwork you would like to
share is welcome. Art will be accepted
at the church between April 5th and 9th. Please complete an information form with your
artwork so we can label it properly for display.
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Thursday’s
5:30 p.m. April through June
The support group is returning to Immanuel during
the months of April through June. Anyone
suffering the loss of a loved one through death is welcome. The meetings are held every Thursday
beginning at 5:30 p.m. A special memorial
worship service will be held at Immanuel at 5:30 on the Thursday before
Memorial Day weekend. The memorial
service is for everyone, not only those participating in the weekly grief
groups.
2010 CHURCH COUNCIL
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Katie Ritchart, Assistant Treasurer |
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Rachel Husom, Financial Secretary |
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Darlene Hagquist, Member at Large |
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Scott Norquist, Member at Large |
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Chase Hippen, Member at Large |
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Mike Tjaden, Finance |
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Kari Moeller, Membership & Evangelism |
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Jan Johnshoy, Worship & Music |
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Peg Wangensteen, Education & Literature |
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Legislative Awareness & Social Action – Open |
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Lee English, Property |
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Paul Winghart, Stewardship |
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Youthful Voices Choir Camp
July 26-30, 2010
8:30am-12:30pm
Closing Hymn
Festival:
August 1, 2010 + 4:30pm
More information
to come!
Council Meeting
December 15, 2009
Attendees:
The meeting began at 7:10
p.m.
i.
It gave a rough idea of where the budget sits
right now
ii.
If a committee
has not submitted a budget yet, do so now
iii.
Many questions
were asked and line items discussed
i.
Committee budget
ii.
Designated funds
iii.
In/out funds –
ex: have the committees responsible for
making sure funds don’t run a deficit
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Snow shoveling?
ii.
Feed my starving
children
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Dorothy day
Addendum:
Marlin
Osthus nominated Greg Knopff and Doug Devens, via email, as the last two
members of the Transition Task Force.
Council members voted via email between 12/31/09 and 1/5/10. m/s/a unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Christine Danielson
Outgoing Council Secretary
Claire Taylor-Sherman
Incoming Council Secretary
(updated/approved at 2-16-10 meeting)
January 19, 2010
Council Meeting
Attendees: Jan Johnshoy, Scott Norquist, Paul
Mattessich, Marlin Osthus, Lee English, Pr. Marcus Para, Sue Klevan, Paul
Winghart, Christine Danielson, Peg Wangensteen, and Jon Severson
1. Pastor Pera opened the meeting with devotions
from I Corinthians and a prayer.
2. The Finance Committee presented the 2010 proposed
budget. M/S/A the 2010 budget as presented by the Finance Committee.
3. The Council
extended a Thank You to retiring Council members; Christine Danielson, Lee
English, Sue Klevan, Brett Otteson, and
4. The Council
reviewed the February retreat agenda. All Council members and committee members
are invited to attend on February 6, 2010.
5. Notified the Council of the Saint Paul Area Synod’s
Tool Kit for Congregations Workshops on February 27, 2010.
6. Capital
Campaign: Come to the adult forum
January 24th for a listening session. The discussion will be led by
Tara Mattessich and Ray Peterson.
7. Interim Task Force:
The task members and the process will be introduced to the congregation
during the adult forum January 31st.
9. Worship and
Music: Jan Johnshoy
a. An Altar
Guild meeting will be held to make sure duties are understood, purpose is
clear, and build a cohesive group
10. Bulletins:
The council gave feedback regarding the new system of announcements
being given out after the service.
11. Education and Literature Committee: Peg Wangensteen
a. Still working on developing a relationship with
VIBE. i.e. A small percentage of the
confirmation students are going to the confirmation gatherings.
b.
The committee has been given two grants:
1.
Grant from the Synod to assess ministry given to
children and
youth
2. Foundation
Bright Ideas Grant to have Chillon Leach do faith based art projects for people
of all ages.
12. Pastor Marcus distributed
a 2010 Lenten Schedule
13. Finance:
Operating fund in 2009 looks to be in the black.
14.
Benevolence: $22,272 benevolence
paid in 2009. 2010 benevolence payment
procedures will be discussed at the February council meeting.
15. Capital Campaign: Currently in the black, $17,649. Expenses for the 2010 capital campaign
expenses have been incurred.
16. Adjourned at 8:35.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Klevan and Christine
Danielson
Past President Council Secretary
How to contact us
Phone: 651-699-5560 fax: 651-698-3730
MINISTRY TEAM OF IMMANUEL
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Marcus Pera,
Pastor |
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Matthew Tingler,
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Megan Engel,
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Russ Carlson,
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EASTER FLOWERS
Name:
Telephone:
Please have my
flower dedication read as follows:
In memory of:
In honor of:
Other:
Total amount: $_______________
Please indicate the number of plants and circle the
color(s) you want:
_____ Azalea ($18.0) – Hot Pink, Red, Coral,
Purple, White
_____ Begonias ($10.00) – Pink/Peach Tones
_____ Cyclamen ($10.00) – Pink, Purple, Red
_____ Daisy Mums ($10.00) – Yellow, White, Lavender
_____ Hyacinth ($10.00) – Blue, Pink, White
_____ Hydrangea ($19.00) – Blue, Pink
_____ Kalanchoe ($10.00) – Yellow,
_____ Lilies – ($10.00) Single Stem - White only
_____ Tulips ($10.00) – Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow