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Salem Lutheran Church 21276 Archibald Road PO Box 100 Deerwood MN 56444
Pastor: Mike Briggs Phone: 218-534-3309 Email: [email protected] Website: www.salemdwd.org
From Pastor Mike
“And during supper Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come
from God and was going to God, got up from the table, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself.
Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that
was tied around him.” – John 13:3-5
It has been a month of grieving and loss after the Ash Wednesday fire at Salem West, but that does not mean
the work has stopped. Not at all! Within hours dozens of volunteers rallied to clean up, move, restock and
continue the ministry. Hundreds of people saw the need and gave generously to keep Salem West’s work among
our community’s needy alive and thriving. In many ways the disaster has been one of Salem’s finest hours as
folks continue to step in and serve in countless ways.
Our Lord taught us so to serve, giving us an example to follow that last evening with his disciples.
“He Took a Towel” by Pastor John Peterson
He took a towel that night before the Passover was to begin, laid aside his cloak, filled a basin with
water, and washed the feet of his disciples before their last meal together.
It was an act of love – it was to serve as a sign that the Savior of the world came not to be served, but to
serve. It was a sign to show his closest friends how much their faithfulness meant to him. It was an act of
love – the Son of God washing the feet of those who followed him.
He took a towel – it was the sign of a servant, the symbol of a slave. One who was willing to bend his
knee so that others might be comfortable.
He took a towel – it had to be done before supper, before the suffering began there at the table when he
had to tell them of one’s betrayal – sold out for 30 pieces of silver.
He took a towel – knowing that soon there would be: a final meal, an hour of anguish in the garden, the
kiss of the betrayer, the soldiers, the trial, the crown of thorns, Barabbas, the long walk to Golgotha, the
hammer, the nails, the pain, the thief on the neighboring cross, the anguish, the death, and finally the
borrowed grave. In spite of it all – He took a towel.
And now – his eyes meet mine – his hand reaches out as he says – “Now, take a towel and follow me.”
Thank you for your service, faithful followers of Jesus at Salem! And God bless you as we journey with Jesus
from Lent through Holy Week to the pure joy of Easter.
- Pastor Mike
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USHERS 4/2 8:15 Ed & Sherri Godfrey, John & Margo
Wojciak
10:00 John & Marlys Orr, Elsa Ray, Ken
Schultz
4/9 8:15 Randy Holmvig, Helen Ryan, Herb
& Barb Schoon
10:00 Ernie & Mary Erickson, Dean & Pat
Sylvester
4/16 8:15 Ralph Carlson, Rich & Lynn Leino,
Chuck Lubowitz, Karla Peterson
10:00 David Anderson, Lisa Slepica, Jay &
Sue Stromberg
4/23 8:15 Ron & Sandy Kretlow, Clark &
Joyce Marshall
10:00 Pat & Laura Guimont, Roger &
Marlene Prill
4/30 8:15 Joel Huntley, Rad & Tina Royer,
Louie & Maridee Smilich
READERS April 2 8:15 Glenn Suess
10:00 Chuck Lubowitz
April 9 8:15 Bruce Falink
10:00 Jasmine Siliznoff
April 16 8:15 Nancy Meyer
10:00 Anna Coughlin
April 23 8:15 Tina Royer
10:00 Roger Prill
April 30 8:15 Glenn Suess
10:00 Laura Guimont
COMMUNION 4/2 8:15 Randy & Lori Holmvig, Glenn Suess
10:00 Nancy Johnson, Chuck Lubowitz,
Karla Peterson
4/9 8:15 Bruce & Sherie Falink, Rad Royer
10:00 Al & Barb Schiffler, Bruce Swanson
4/16 8:15 Peter MacKay, Ron & Nancy Meyer
10:00 Tim Coughlin, Greg & Diane Meyer
4/23 8:15 Meriellen Pisarek, Rad & Tina Royer
10:00 Nancy Johnson, Beth Lavan, Roger Prill
4/30 8:15 Glenn Suess, Paul & Kristy Tesdahl
10:00 Laura Guimont, Elsa Ray, Sue
Stromberg
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
1 Laura Newton
3 Nancy Reek, Mike Shermock
5 Samuel Coughlin, Carrie Johnson, Easton
Meyer, Anna Swanson
6 Sandy Archibald, Paul Hein, Darlene Olson
8 Carol Bobich, John Christenson, Beth
Lavan, Eian Myers
9 Laura Hann
10 Joan Haglund, Stan Kangas, Bev Kunz
11 Clark Marshall, Connor Zender
13 Elsa Ray
14 Jami Bodle, Bob Peterson, Brayden Shafer,
Shelly Skeim
15 Delores Jensen, Jena Reed, Michaela
Stangel
16 Tina Royer
17 Jane Stromberg
18 Nancy Anderson
20 Abigail Chileen
21 Greg Meyer
22 Joel Bordwell
24 Bruce Grivna
25 Roger Prill
29 John Davies
APRIL WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 5 John & Nancy Pelant (1996)
15 Bruce & Sandy Grivna (2000)
15 Kevin & Jodi Stensrud (2008)
25 Rob & Kris Schmidt (1995)
26 John & Raye Cragun (1986)
26 Phil & Donna Turnquist (1958)
Worship Attendance February 26 137
March 1 (Wed) 112
March 5 181
March 8 (Wed) 77
March 12 125
March 15 (Wed) 120
March 19 143
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Ben Lewis Rainwater (at Koop Funeral Home)
BAPTISM
Jace Lee Doucette
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A Word from Council President, Lynn Hansen
Dear Salem family and friends,
On March 1 at 1:15 AM, I got the call about the
devastating fire at Salem West. The staff and
volunteers went to work to see if anything was
salvageable. Plans were made to get deliveries back
on schedule and to replenish the shelves. The
outpouring of help and donations from the Salem
family and the community has been heartwarming.
On Thursday, March 2nd it was amazing to see the
Salem West staff and volunteers already at
work. They were living out their faith according to 2
Corinthians 4, “Therefore, since through God’s mercy
we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.”
The Old Testament lesson on March 12 was from
Exodus 12. Verses 2 and 3: "I will make you a great
nation and I will bless you. I will make your name
great and you will be a blessing. I will bless those
who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth will be blessed through
you." We have experienced blessings that were
promised in this lesson with prayers, donations, and
volunteers. We will continue to serve and be a
blessing to those in need because of this generosity.
The coverage on radio, television, in newspapers and
emails, phone calls and word of mouth has increased
awareness of Salem's Outreach ministry. I have been
amazed by the response from outside of our
community. I think of Lent as a somber time of
meditation and reflection. The aftermath of the fire is
a somber time for our Outreach Ministry but we all
know that Easter follows. New life will come to this
ministry in the future.
We received an SOS for the March Council meeting
commending Glen Helm for the wonderful job that he
does in keeping our facilities neat, clean, and well-
maintained. Thank you, Glen!
I want to recognize all of our staff and volunteers for
graciously taking on the extra work following the
fire. The receiving deliveries, preparing reports,
record-keeping, answering questions and phone calls,
sorting, labeling, in addition to their "regular jobs" has
been amazing. Keep up the good work.
Thank you all for your help and support.
Lynn Hansen, President of the Salem Church Council
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you have questions about any of the following,
please feel free to call the Salem office. We will do
our best to answer your questions or find someone
who can. Please refer to the calendar printed in
this issue for a complete schedule of events.
LEGO CLUB – this activity group for children in
grades K-6 will be held on the following
Wednesdays in April: 5, 19, 26, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
PIECEMAKERS quilt group meets in the
fellowship hall on Tuesdays at 9:00 am to make
quilts for Lutheran World Relief, missions,
baptisms and miscellaneous gifts.
IN STITCHES knitting/crocheting group meets on
Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
FINK NITES will not be held during Lent and
resume Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the
fellowship hall as part of “Thank God It’s
Wednesday!”
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesdays, 6:30 a.m. in the library
Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. in the conference room
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY – All men are welcome
Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. in the conference room.
LESSONS FOR LIFE BIBLE STUDY will meet
in the Education Unit on Tuesday evenings in at
6:30 p.m. in the Education Unit. ALL adults are
welcome!
THANK GOD IT’S WEDNESDAY! TGIW
nights are April 19, May 3, 10, and 17 in the
Fellowship Hal. TGIW is a 4 Wednesday
experiment in playing, learning, and worshipping
together for those whose weekends are full and for
anybody who needs a midweek pick-me-up. TGIW
begins with Lego Club at 3:30. A “3 Buck Supper”
is served from 5:00-6:15, followed by Camp
Style/FINK Worship from 6:30-7:10 and FINK
Small Groups from 7:10-7:45. Come for all or part
of it. EVERYBODY’S INVITED!
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MONTHLY MEETINGS:
Quilting at Heartwood: Thursday, April 6, 6:30
p.m.
Festival of the Heart Team: Monday, April 3,
12:00 p.m.
Worship & Music Team – Tuesday, April 4,
5:30 p.m.
Diaper Ministry: Wednesday, April 12, 9:00
a.m.
Sarah Circle – Thursday, April 13, 9:30 a.m.
Naomi Circle – Thursday, April 20, 1:30 p.m.
Salem Outreach Committee – Thursday, April
13, 1:00 p.m.
Girls Night Out: Fellowship for all women,
Tuesday, April 11, 5:30 p.m. at Coach’s Corner
in Deerwood.
Church Council Meeting: Thursday, April 20,
6:00 p.m.
Library Team – Tuesday, April 11, 3:00 p.m.
Faith Formation Team – Tuesday, April 18,
6:30 p.m.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR LENT (mid-week
themes are from “24 Hours that Changed the
World” by Adam Hamilton)
Wed. April 5 5:00-6:15 Lenten Supper
6:30 p.m. Worship: “The
Torture and Humiliation
of the King”
Sun. April 9 8:15 a.m. Palm/Passion Sunday
Worship
10:00 a.m. Palm/Passion Sunday
Worship
Thurs. April 13 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship (1st Communion)
Fri. April 14 4:30 p.m. Good Friday Crosswalk
in Crosby
6:30 p.m. Good Friday Tenebrae
Worship “The
Crucifixion”
Sun. April 16 8:15 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship
10:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship
Wed. April 19 5:00-6:15 Three Buck Supper
6:30 p.m. Thank God It’s
Wednesday! “Christ
the Victor”
NOON DEVOTIONS & SOUP LUNCH – One lunch remaining…
April 5 Heartwood Senior Living – Life Spring
Church helping to host – Suffering, Humiliation,
Torture of the King
Women of the ELCA Heartland
Conference Spring Gathering
Saturday, April 1, 2017, 9:00 a.m.
Zion Lutheran Church, Milaca
Speaker: Ilene Chapman
Cost: $8/person – includes brunch
You may register at [email protected] All
women are welcome!
THANK YOU Dear Salem Lutheran Church,
Thank you for your recent gift to support the ministry
and mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA) through ELCA Good Gifts.
In God’s grace,
Christina Jackson-Skelton
Dear SLC,
Thank you for your gift to ELCA World Hunger.
Thank you for accompanying companion churches
and trusted partners as they work together to provide
water and sanitation, education and training,
agriculture and nutrition, income and savings,
healthcare and prevention—whatever it takes until all
are fed.
Daniel Rift
Thank you so much for the beautiful carnations on
Valentine’s Day. That was really thoughtful of you. It
makes me feel good that you think of us. Thanks
again.
Friends Always,
Brian & Renea McCall
Dear Salem Kids,
Thanks so much for the beautiful Valentine’s Day
card. You kids are so thoughtful and talented too.
Thanks again. God bless you all.
Friends Always,
Brian & Renea McCall
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A sincere Thank You to my Salem and Mustard Seed
“family” for the prayers, support, cards, assistance,
etc. these past months as I have dealt with my health
issues. The testing is now complete and the concerns
for bone cancer and/or return on lymphoma have
come back negative! Now I will work on
strengthening my bones and healing the current
fractures. Continued prayers are appreciated! I have
personally felt the power of prayer and support at
work! Thanks again!
Sandy Archibald
My Dear Salem Family,
Thank you for all your prayers, love, calls, cards and
meals to get me through my recent knee surgery.
Salem is always there! May God Bless you all.
Love, Elsa
Thanks to everyone for the prayers, gifts and cards
during my recent illness. I truly appreciate it.
Shelby Olson
Thank you for your donation to Sharing Bread Soup
Kitchen. Your generous gift of money helps pay for
meals served Monday through Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
in our facility located at 923 Oak Street in Brainerd.
With Gratitude,
Glen Gustafson, Treasurer
HEARTFELT THANKS to those who said “yes” to
serving as a Faith Mentor to a confirmation student
during Lent: Jami Bodle, Noah Coughlin, Raye
Cragun, Sherri Godfrey, John Greene, Randy
Holmvig, Chuck Lubowitz, Debbie MacKay, Al
Schiffler, Kris Schmidt, Shelly Skeim, Connie Lou
Swanson
Thank you to Salem Outreach and Kay for the
Valentine flowers and the heart. It was so nice to be
remembered.
Jerry & Donna Sanderson
To Salem Lutheran Church,
Thank you so much for thinking of us during the
Christmas season and donating over $700.00! We are
so grateful for the support of so many kind people.
Sheila Davidson,
Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry Board Chair
LIBRARY NEWS
National Library Week is April 9-15, 2017. The
theme this year is: "Libraries Transform".
We received some new books and purchased DVDs.
If you are a Prayer Buddy for one of the Sunday
School children, you will want to check out the
book while they were sleeping by Anne Arkins and
Gary Harrell. It has 60 days of prayers based on 12
character traits.
Life Is Not a Dress Rehearsal is a book by Sheri
Rose Shepherd. She uses humor to tell her faith
story.
The Tribute by Dennis Rainey focuses on the fifth
commandment: Honor your father and your
mother, that your days may be prolonged in the
land which the Lord your God gives you. Exodus
20:12 He provides many stories and examples in
this book of how life is enriched when we follow
this commandment.
Sharing Family Time - Simple Ways to Make the
Most of Busy Days by Aid Association for
Lutherans is a great resource to create quality time
with your family.
If you enjoyed the DVD, The Ultimate Gift, you
will enjoy the sequel, The Ultimate Life.
In honor of the 500th Anniversary of the
Reformation, we suggest watching the DVDs A
Man Named Martin Part1: The Man and Part 2:
The Moment.
The Last Supper is a DVD to watch during Holy
Week. It includes authentic Biblical recipes for the
Passover meal.
There are Lenten and Easter books on display for
your reading and meditation.
We also have some books on Earth care and
recycling for Earth Day on April 22.
Thank you to Mary Erickson for organizing the
Book Fair. The sample books will be added to the
Library collection after the Book Fair. It is a
wonderful way to add the latest books.
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VOYAGEURS LUTHERAN MINISTRY NEWS
Summer camp is right around the corner and help is
needed to ready Camp Hiawatha and Camp
Vermilion. Please contact the VLM office at
800.331.5148 or [email protected] if you are
willing to help.
The following work schedule has been set up:
Camp Hiawatha Family Overnight – Friday, May
5 and Work Day – Saturday, May 6.
Camp Vermilion Family Overnight – Friday,
May 19 and Work Day – Saturday, May 20
Come for dinner and campfire before the next day’s
work. RSVP required. The work will continue as
long as people are willing to stay.
SPRING
CLEAN UP
Saturday,
April 29th,
8am-NOON Please sign up in
the narthex to be
part of the Spring
Clean-up Day at Salem! Work will be done both
outside and inside: raking, spreading mulch,
cleaning pews, maybe some windows. Lots of
hands mean light work.
Update from Whitney Cragun
A message from Whitney’s mom, Raye: Whitney has
arrived in Yangon Myanmar. Month #3 of 11.
Whitney will be at an orphanage here and they will
also be working on the construction of a
building. You can check out the pictures I have
posted on the bulletin board in the Education
Hall. I will post pictures from Bangkok Thailand in
about a week or two.
Please pray for her as she continues this incredible
journey.
whitneycragun.theworldrace.org
Salem Lutheran Youth (SLY) Dee Dee Frahm, Youth Director
218-839-3961
Camp Sunday was today! I hope you were able to
enjoy “a bit of breakfast” this morning. Early Bird
registration ends April 1 – be sure to get
registered by that date to ensure the discounted
prices. Brochures are available on the table in the
narthex. If there are
any questions, please
talk to Dee Dee Frahm
or Raye Cragun.
Lenten Suppers
continue through April
5th – Thank you to the
Naomi Circle; Sarah
Circle; Chuck, Karla,
Sherri, and Lynn; Peggy, Joan, and Elaine; Laura
and Kathy for providing the meals. All the
proceeds will be used towards the canoe trip this
summer and the National Youth Gathering in
Houston in 2018. We’ve had a great turn out and
the kids are doing a fantastic job.
Do you have any projects around your house that
need some extra man power? 4 individuals have
already mentioned yard work projects that they
would like to hire the youth to work on. I will be
figuring out a schedule for Saturdays or Sundays in
late April and early May soon. Don’t hesitate to
contact me!
After the fire… Pastor Mike felt it important to note that in addition
to the donations of goods and financial gifts
arriving daily for Outreach Ministry at Salem, there
have also been phone calls and letters – clergy from
the area stopping by to offer help and words of
encouragement and gifts from many area churches;
Immanuel in Crosby dedicating their Ash
Wednesday offering to Salem West for recovery
efforts, phone call from Pastor David Carlson,
Gloria Day, Duluth – their church burned one year
ago; and many others. All blessings in the wake of
tragedy.
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Salem Lutheran Church Operating Fund
Financial Results for February, 2016
Adopted Annual Budget
Feb Actual 2017
Feb Prior Year 2016
Income $434,082 $ 34,017 $ 29,093
Expense $447,780 $ 34,182 $ 34,544
Net ($13,698 ) ($ 165) ($ 5,451)
Financial Results Jan – Feb (YTD)
Adopted Annual Budget
YTD Actual 2017
YTD Prior Year 2016
Income $434,082 $ 70,205 $ 64,236
Expense $447,780 $ 70,463 $ 67,257
Net ($ 13,698 ) ($ 258) ($ 3,021)
Overview of Mortgage & Building Fund
Salem Lutheran Church
February 2017 Mortgage
Original Mortgage Amount $2,379,965.00
Principal Balance $1,713,890.69
Monthly Mortgage Payment (Principal & Interest)
$ 12,133.54
Additional Principal Payment $ 3,274.46
Building Fund
Beginning Balance 02/01/17 $298,793.95
Income Feb 2017
Gifts $ 11,169.58
Interest $120.74
Memorials
Expense Feb 2017
Mortgage Payment ($12,133.54)
Additional Principal ($ 3,274.46)
Ending Balance 02/28/17 $294,676.27 (The ending building balance is what we have in savings accounts
dedicated to the building fund. $79,650 of this is in a special account
which is set aside for any unexpected large building expense or need)
Note that complete financials are available by contacting Sandy
Beyer at the church office. Any questions can be directed to either
Council Treasurer Paul Tesdahl or Financial Manager Sandy Beyer.
On the third day, the friends of Christ coming
at daybreak … found the grave empty and
the stone rolled away. In varying ways they
realized the new wonder; but even they
hardly realized that the world had died in the
night. What they were looking at was the
first day of a new creation, with a new
heaven and a new earth; and in a semblance
of the gardener, God walked again in the
garden, in the cool not of the evening but of
the dawn.
—G.K. Chesterton
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Salem Outreach Committee (Emergency) meeting March 3, 2017
Present were Pastor Mike, Greg Meyer, Don Hales, Bev Kunz, Joyce Kohnen, Noreen Steinbrecher, Sandy Kretlow and
via phone Cecil Schmidt.
MSC: Motion, Seconded and Carried.
Devotions and prayer was led by Pastor Mike.
Don Hales said we need to look to the future. It will take time.
Greg’s Update as of March 3
Met with the Fire Marshall and insurance adjuster
Building is a total loss, maximum of what it was insured for
There is coverage for building, what contents that are lost new and donated, personal, computer files
Documented what was taken out of the garage and thrown
New dressers, cribs and mattresses will be total replaced
$15,000 from insurance for demolition
We were able to save the data off our computers which is great
$10,000 was given from insurance immediately for anything urgent
Over $1400. 00 has already been received at the Deerwood Bank for the Salem West Fire Emergency Fund
We have been offered the back part of Deerwood Technology building for storage, also garage at Kim Coughlin,
storage shed just south of Deerwood, and Gary Roth’s building for office space.
WJJY radio station in Brainerd is sponsoring a Semi Truck from TCBX to collect donations from the Brainerd area. It will
be Tuesday, March 7, 2017. We should monitor the donations so we don’t get things that we can’t use.
Lots of fund raisers at area churches are in process.
There is misinformation traveling around like we don’t have insurance, hate crime. None of this is true.
Bev Kunz will help Greg with insurance as she has previous experience with insurance.
Jerry Hutchison has been a big help. We need to get a permit for demolition. Dumpsters have to be held for 3 weeks
before the dump will accept them. The land fill doesn’t want a fire to restart.
Cecil made a motion that the site will be totally cleaned up as promptly as possible, that includes driveway, slab, with one
request to save any tree or bush that has been planted in memorial. MSC
Cecil also proposed that we use our Website at Salem to update any happenings and concerns regarding Salem West
construction site, etc.
In the short term we need to concentrate on:
Settlement of insurance
Laundry
Clean-up
Storage of donations and sorting
Jim Mayne has been a great help in retrieving our files on the computer.
A motion was made to accept Gary Roth’s offer to use his building for our office. We pay rent equaling the cost of
utilities. MSC
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Laundry will be taken care of by Kay Cooper calling members to help. Option: Could take a large amount to laundry if
we get behind.
Renee Shields has offered to help. She is our organizational consultant. She has laid out plans when we started the
Mustard Seed. She is very good at figuring out where we should go from here, such as rebuilding on existing site, add
onto MS if we can, build on a new site. All will have to wait for insurance.
Next week we have to record all the items that we lost for insurance purposes.
Thank you to Jerry Hutchinson and Jim Mayne for their expertise. Also thank you to all the volunteers that help with the
clean-up and sorting of all the donations.
A motion was made to authorize Greg to any actions taken with any motions that we have passed today. MSC (Greg
Abstained)
Motion was made to skip next Thursday meeting. E-mail will be used for any communications. MSC
Meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting: April 13, 1:00 p.m.
Submitted by,
Sandy Kretlow
SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
Council Meeting
February 16, 2017
Council Mission Statement: “We exist, with God’s help, to provide leadership for the Salem Lutheran church
congregation.”
Present: Pastor Mike Briggs, Lynn Hansen, Randy Holmvig, Sherri Godfrey, Kris Schmidt, Ken Stebbins,
Meriellen Pisarek, Cecil Schmidt (conference call)
Absent: Di Hein, Paul Tesdahl
The meeting was called to order, by president Lynn Hansen.
Pastor Mike opened a devotion from Embracing Stewardship.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
MOTION: to approve the minutes from council meeting, January 21,2017. MSC
TREASURER’S REPORT (Information presented by Lynn Hansen in Paul Tesdahl’s absence)
Giving was strong for January, with expenses exceeding income by $93.37
Capital Appeal: The number of firms being considered to handle the appeal has been narrowed down to
two. Pastor Mike will be giving a temple talk on a Sunday regarding his experience with internal vs
external capital appeal campaigns. There will be a public forum for congregation questions regarding
the campaign on Feb 26, at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm.
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Furnace: Thelen Plumbing and Heating provided a second opinion on the furnace. We will continue
with current provider until furnace warranties have expired. Issues with furnace have been repaired.
Building loan: Due to on time payments and additional principal payments on the mortgage there are
discussions taking place regarding the possibility of lowering the current interest rate on our building
loan.
MOTION: to approve the Treasurer’s Report. MSC.
PASTOR’S REPORT
Wednesday night services will continue after Lent as an alternative to Sunday worship (5 week trial).
Creating a youth ministry calendar with Dee Dee Frahm and youth group.
There will be a monthly gathering at Heartwood for Salem members who live there, as a way to stay
connected.
Information gathered at the council retreat from council and congregation members has been developed
into guiding principles and ministry priorities.
Continuing work with Aitkin area church leadership on combined ministry opportunities.
Will be involved in planning “Reformation Celebration” Oct 15 at Aitkin High School.
STAFF REPORTS Accepted from Greg Meyer
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Accepted from Outreach, and Salem West Committees.
Facilities Committee continues to need someone in leadership role.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action by Written Consent: Discussion of draft policy for council/committees to take action in writing
in lieu of a face to face meeting. MOTION: to accept the Action by Written Consent policy as written.
MSC.
Fireworks: Fundraiser for youth, Pastor Mike and Kim Coughlin met with fireworks representative.
Gathered info on liability, procedures, etc. Will continue forward and discuss with Youth Director.
Committee wish list: Committees are asked to come up with a list of items that are desired for their
associated ministry. This “wish list” can then be readily available (when requested) for people who
want to make non-cash donations to the church.
NEW BUSINESS:
Internal audit: MOTION: to authorize the finance team to initiate an internal audit, form a team and set
the date. MSC.
Publishing of Council minutes: MOTION: to publish unapproved Council minutes on the Salem
Lutheran Church website. MSC.
SOS:
SOS regarding lighting in sanctuary and microphone volume for Pastor Mike and others. Discussed and
deferred to technology team.
Meeting adjourned and closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Kris Schmidt
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APRIL 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
2 8:15 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship 11:15 AM 1st Communion Class
3 12:00 PM Festival of the Heart Team Mtg 7:00 PM Salem Ringers Rehearsal
4 9:00 AM Piecemakers 1:00 PM In Stitches 5:30 PM Worship & Music Team Meeting 6:30 PM Lessons for Life
5 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 3:30 PM Lego Club 5:00-6:15 PM Supper 5:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 5:45 PM Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM Worship
6 8:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 6:30 PM Quilting at Heartwood
7 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study
8 8:30 AM Serpent Lake Association Meeting
9 PALM SUNDAY 8:15 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School/Donuts with Prayer Buddies 10:00 AM Worship
10 9:00 AM Unlimited Learning Mtg 7:00 PM Salem Ringers Rehearsal
11 9:00 AM Piecemakers 1:00 PM In Stitches 3:00 PM Library Team Meeting 5:30 PM Girls Night Out 6:30 PM Lessons for
Life
12 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 5:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 5:45 PM Choir Rehearsal
13 MAUNDY THURSDAY 8:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 9:30 AM Sarah Circle 1:00 PM Outreach Committee Meeting 6:30 PM Worship
14 GOOD FRIDAY 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 4:30 PM Community Cross Walk 6:30 PM Worship
16 EASTER 8:15 AM Worship 10:00 AM Worship
17 7:00 PM Salem Ringers Rehearsal
18 9:00 AM Piecemakers 1:00 PM In Stitches 6:30 PM Faith Formation Team Mtg 6:30 PM Lessons for
Life
19 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 3:30 PM Lego Club 5:00-6:15 PM 3 Buck Supper 5:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 5:45 PM Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM Worship/FINK
20 8:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 1:30 PM Naomi Circle 6:00 PM Council Meeting
21 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study
22 7:00 PM Great River Strings Concert in the Sanctuary
23 8:15 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship
24 7:00 PM Salem Ringers Rehearsal
25 9:00 AM Piecemakers 1:00 PM In Stitches 6:30 PM Lessons for
Life
26 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 3:30 PM Lego Club 5:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 5:45 PM Choir Rehearsal
27 8:30 AM Women’s Bible Study
28 SYNOD ASSEMBLY 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 11:00 AM Heartwood Koffee Klatch
29 SYNOD ASSEMBLY 8:00 AM – NOON SPRING CLEAN UP at Salem
30 SYNOD ASSEMBLY 8:15 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship
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SALEM STAFF CHURCH COUNCIL Pastor – Mike Briggs Sherri Godfrey 218.534.3557 Deacon – Greg Meyer Lynn Hansen, President 218.678.2051 Office Manager – Deborah Carlson Diane Hein 218.678.2699 Financial Manager – Sandra Beyer Randy Holmvig 218.527.0123 Coordinator of Children's Ministry – Connie Lou Swanson Meriellen Pisarek 218.839.3608 Facilities Coordinator – Glen Helm Cecil Schmidt 612.747.2679 Organist/Pianist – Becky Klingelhofer Kris Schmidt, Secretary 218.772.0121 Choir Director – Scott Ruffing Ken Stebbins, VP 218.764.2587 Handbell Choir Director – Kevin Edstrom Paul Tesdahl, Treasurer 218.546.5036 Praise Team Directors – Becky Klingelhofer/Noreen Steinbrecher Salem Outreach Facilitator – Dee Dee Frahm Salem West Manager – Dennis Peterson EMAIL Mustard Seed Manager – Deb Selk Pastor Mike [email protected] Mustard Seed Program Assistant – Sandy Archibald Greg Meyer [email protected] Kitchen Coordinator – Kathy Schultz Office/Debbi Carlson [email protected] Connie Swanson [email protected] MINISTRY COORDINATORS Sandy Beyer [email protected] Wedding Coordinators – Kim Coughlin, Sherri Godfrey Glen Helm [email protected] Cradle Roll – Jessica Jones Salem WEST [email protected] Control Booth Coordinator – Meriellen Pisarek The Mustard Seed [email protected]
Salem Lutheran Church Website – Meriellen Pisarek Volunteer Youth Director – Dee Dee Frahm
Phone Numbers Salem Lutheran Church: 218.534.3309 Salem WEST (giving ministry): 218.534.4962 Mustard Seed: 218.534.2945