Grace Lutheran Church
Council Meeting
December 13, 2011
Preliminary Matters:
- Russell Gundermann called the meeting to order. Members present: Skip Brown, Roger Bunkers, Eric Larson, Gene Kronback, Nikki Jorgenson, Steve Schmalz. Also present was Pastor Dave Danner.
- Devotions were given by Eric Larson.
- The secretary’s report: The secretary’s report was approved on a motion by Roger Bunkers and seconded by Gene Kronback. The motion carried unanimously.
- The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Steve Schmalz and seconded by Eric Larson. The motion carried unanimously.
- Pastor’s Report:
- Everything is going well. Getting prepared for Christmas services. Continue to look for service projects that we can help within the community.
- Thank you to the Sunday School for their excellent Christmas Program. Many contributed to the program to make it a success and to make it relevant for today.
- Committee Reports:
a. Personnel Committee: Job descriptions are being written.
b. Trustees: It has been brought to the attention of the Trustees that some paint is being chipped off the lower brick of the social hall. Trustees will look into this. We are looking for someone to help in repair of the cracks in the sheetrock in the sanctuary.
c. Worship Committee: Christmas Eve Service at 5:00 p.m. Christmas Day service in the Social Hall with cookies and carols.
Old Business:
- Repair of Plasterboard: We are looking for someone to help in repair of the cracks in the sheetrock in the sanctuary.
- New Council Members: We are in need of someone to fill a Deacon position.
- Payment schedule for ECFE: A schedule was put in place to make a payment after the last Monday of each month. ECFE continues to go well.
New Business:
a. Annual Meeting: Set for January 22, 2012 with a snow date for January 29.
b. Reports: Due December 28, 2011
c. Budget: Council reviewed proposed 2012 budget. It will be proposed to the congregation at the Annual Meeting.
d. Noisy Offering: Motion made by Roger Bunkers to have the next six months of Noisy Offering given to the Sunday School. Seconded by Gene Kronback. Motion carried unanimously.
Closing:
- Roger Bunkers made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Steve Schmalz seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
- The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Nikki Jorgenson on behalf of Council Secretary
Your council
All meetings of the council are open to anyone who would like to attend. If you have a concern or comment, please feel free to come to a meeting. Or, if you prefer, talk with a council member and have them bring your concern to the council
Next meeting
Tuesday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m.
President – Russell Gundermann 274-6789
Secretary – Linda Carter 859-2315
Treasurer – Deloris Winter 274-6643
Members:
Skip Brown 274-5553
Roger Bunkers 274-5931
Nikki Jorgenson 274-5953
Eugene Kronback 274-5162
Eric Larson 274-5168
Steve Schmalz 274-5667
Let us know
If you know of someone who is hospitalized or at home and would like the pastor or a member of our Grace family to visit, please call June at the church office 274-5572 or 274-6558.
Our Prayer Chain is ready to pray for your joys or needs ! Please call Coralyn Comnick 274-5318; Pauline Rueter 274-5513 or the church 274-5572.
Prayer Concerns
Pray for Laura Anderson, Bertha Deutschman, Betty Jensen, Lil Knudson, Clara Lohse, Isabel Nibbe and all those with on-going needs.
Budget information
Year-to-Date Budget = $157,481.02
Year-to-Date contributions = $147,674.04
Short = $9,806.98 (As of Dec.27, 2011)
Change of address
Please give us address updates if you move or plan to be away for an extended time. Please contact the church office (507)274-5572 or gwoffice@ centurytel.net with the address change or to put your Flashlight on hold. It will save “return to sender” fees! Thank you for your cooperation.
Sunday readings
January 1
Numbers 6:22-27
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:15-21
January 8
Genesis 1:1-5
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11
January 15
1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20)
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
John 1:43-51
January 22
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20
January 29
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28
Attendance
November 6 129
November 13 133
November 20 123
November 27 97
Volunteer needed
There may be those who need a ride to church on Sunday. If you would like to volunteer to give a ride to those who need one or would like to coordinate the schedule for drivers, please see Pastor Dave or President Russell Gundermann.
Ushers
Please make every effort to be in church the month you are scheduled. If you cannot be there or if you have any questions, please contact Jim Schneider 274-6318 or Marvin Sorenson 274-6787.
Dennis Lidtke Jeffrey Cassel
Scott Knudson Craig Jans
Acolytes
If you are unable to participate when you are scheduled, please find a replacement.
Jan. 1 Zach Vande Kieft & Breanna Lidtke
Jan. 8 B. Schoenenberger & Sophie Horkey
Jan. 15 Calle Anderson & Tristan Joel
Jan. 22 Adam Hass & Jack Jorgenson
Jan. 29 Cassidy Mischke & Zach Vande Kieft
Lector
Please get a substitute if you are unable to read when you are scheduled.
Jan. 1 Jim Jorgenson
Jan. 8 Penny Danner
Jan. 15 Russell Gundermann
Jan. 22 Skip Brown
Jan. 29 Kris Isder
Greeters
Please get a substitute if you are unable to greet when you are scheduled.
Jan. 1 Gene & Maydelle Kronback
Jan. 8 Wayne and Joan Spielman
Jan. 15 Mike & Lairdie Kells
Jan. 22 Rich & Kris Isder
Jan. 29 Ruth Bevier
Stewardship
If you are unable to count the money when you are scheduled, please find a replacement.
January Steve or Priscilla Comnick
Carter & Natalie Ross
Church cancellations
For Sunday worship cancellations due to bad weather, please listen to KDOM (94.3 FM) Windom or KJOE (106.1) Slayton. We will try to have Sunday morning cancellations on the radio before 8:00 a.m.
Update from Kris Isder
The fall semester is over and I had two weeks off for Christmas break.
One of my projects for the break is to write my endorsement essay for the candidacy process. There are three questions and a 10-page limit. My endorsement interview will be early February.
During January, I will be doing my Cross-Cultural Experience (CCE) that is a requirement for seminary. I am participating in Church Based Community Organizing in St. Paul. It runs for two weeks including Sunday mornings.
Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) are going well. One of the members of my CPE group is a School Sister of Notre Dame and lives at their facility (Good Counsel) in Mankato. We had one of our CPE meetings there in Dec. and since we had an evening session, she invited us to stay overnight. The part we stayed in was where the prospective nuns would stay during their training. It’s an interesting place.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
How Can You Show Your Love?
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Dad’s Belgian Waffles
Sunday, January 15
Westbrook Community Center
Serving from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$7.00 per person
Under 5 free
Proceeds to
Veterans Memorial Project
For weather announcement listen to KJOE or KDOM radio
Thank you
Dear members of Grace Lutheran Church,
Thank you for your Congregation Gift of $617.10 to Shetek Lutheran Ministries. Without your generosity, Shetek Lutheran Ministries simply could not continue it’s mission of providing year around opportunities for Christ centered renewal and learning for all ages. You are truly making a difference in the faith building experience for the youth and families coming to SLM.
Your gift demonstrates a genuine commitment to our ministry. It’s so helpful to be able to count on friends like you.
Thank you!
Marvin Nysetvold
Executive Director
Volunteers Needed!
Do you have 90 minutes to spare during the week or the month? Mary & Martha’s Pantry is in need of volunteers to help distribute food to the people who need to use the pantry. Training will be provided. Won’t you consider giving back to the community in this way? Thank you for helping out our neighbors.
January 18 2:00 p.m.
Installation of officers
Hymn: “Earth and All Stars” ELW 731
Devotions: Mavis Duggen
Program: Earth, Wind and Fire -
Pastor Dave Danner
Offering Hymn: “We Give Thee but Thine Own”
ELW 686
Serving Group:
*Anne Hansen Darlene Jarmer
Grace Jensen Paula Gundermann
Sewing Meetings
January 5 & 19
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Noon: Sack lunch
Circle Schedule
Lydia Circle – Wednesday, January11 at 8:45 a.m. at the church
Miriam Circle – Thursday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Liz Steen
Flower Committee: January
Mavis Duggen* Anne Hansen
Do not put flowers on the organ or piano.
See Policy handbook for placement of flowers.
Chancel Committee: January - March
Linda Carter* Ruth Knakmuhs
Barb Fowler Angie Larson
Visiting Committee: January - February
This committee visits homes, hospitals and the shut-ins.
Brenda Engen* Sue Cohrs
Janice Norstegard Janice Sondergaard
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Grace WELCA
December 14, 2011
Grace WELCA met December 14, 2011, in the social hall. Twenty-five members and guests were present. We began the afternoon by singing the hymn “This Little Light of Mine.”
Devotions were given by Janice Sondergaard – The Magical Gift, Psalm 25:5.
Vera Rachuy, Mission Growth Chairperson welcomed the guests, and announced the program “Called to Share” presented by Dolly Phelps a member of the Westbrook Kiwanis. She showed a DVD of three separate families who have used the Children’s Miracle Hospital in Sioux Falls. A touching video of children, coping with cancer and diabetes. They also care for premature babies and many other health problems of children. The Westbrook Kiwanis Club has sponsored events to raise money for this hospital. They participate in the Children’s Miracle Network every year and also do cash-flow projects in town. She made us aware that money can be donated any time of the year. All proceeds stay in our area which is in Sioux Falls. Contact Dolly for information.
The offering meditation was given by Vera, followed by a prayer of thanks. We then sang the hymn “Joy to the World.”
The offering was taken followed by the praying of the Lord’s Prayer and singing of the Table Prayer.
President Karla Gundermann opened the business meeting.
The secretary’s report was approved as printed.
The treasurer’s report was read and placed on file.
The correspondence was read: Thank you from Cottonwood County Family Service for the lovely, warm quilts that were given. Thank you from the Vernon Jarmer and Linda Kyes families for the meals served at the funerals.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Committee reports: Sewing committee meets first Thursday in January, everyone welcome.
A motion was made by Delna Mischke, seconded by Janice Sondergaard to adjourn the meeting and lunch was served.
Coralyn Comnick, WELCA secretary
January Birthdays
2nd - Janet Singer
5th - Jordan Winter
6th - Jane Hass
9th - David Jorgenson
10th - Joan Spielman
Stan Erickson
11th - Allison Cassel
13th - Elaine Eichner
Aaron Hass
16th - Maydelle Kronback
Jay Takle
17th - Mary Ann Hagemeyer
18th - Eric Larson
19th John Elzenga
23rd - Kristin Knutson
24th - Arlo Sievers
25th - Connie Meier
26th - Levi Horkey
27th - Ethan Mischke
29th - Steven Schmalz
Loretta Peterson
January Anniversaries
1, 1950 Delbert & Betty Jensen
1, 2007 Dr. Jeffrey & Cecilia Cassel
9, 1965 Robert & Sharon Schultz
16, 1955 Clarence & Leora Hass
January Events
1st - New Year’s Day
10:15 a.m. Worship/Communion/Coffee
Acolytes: Zach Vande Kieft & Breanna Lidtke
Coffee & cake – Vera’s 80th birthday
3rd - 10:00 a.m. Text study
4th - 9:00 a.m. Secretary at church
10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible study
3:30 p.m. 7th grade confirmation
4:30 p.m. 10th grade confirmation
7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study
8:00 p.m. Adult choir rehearsal
5th - 10:00 a.m. Sewing meeting
6th - 1:00 p.m. Secretary at church
8th - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Worship/Communion
Acolytes: B. Schoenenberger & Sophie Hokey
11:15 a.m. Church undecorating/Potluck
10th - 10:00 a.m. Text study
1:00 p.m. Printing Annual Report
7:30 p.m. Council meeting
11th 8:45 a.m. Lydia Circle
9:00 a.m. Secretary at church
10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible study
3:30 p.m. 7th grade confirmation
4:30 p.m. 10th grade confirmation
7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study
8:00 p.m. Adult choir rehearsal
12th - 7:30 p.m. Miriam Circle/Liz Steen
13th - 1:00 p.m. Secretary at church
15th - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Worship/Communion
Acolytes: Calle Anderson & Tristan Joel
17th - 10:00 a.m. Text study
18th - 9:00 a.m. Secretary at church
10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible study
2:00 p.m. WELCA
3:30 p.m. 7th grade confirmation
4:30 p.m. 10th grade confirmation