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FOOTPRINTS June/July, 2018

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First Lutheran Church of Hope

Location: 8953 SW 37th Ave., Hope, MN 56046

Mailing Address: PO Box 7, Hope MN 56046

507-451-3854

Pastor Sandy Miller

507-455-1912 (507-456-1794)

Worship Time: 9:00 am Adult Bible Study

10:30 am

“Come join our Family of God”

Called Into God’s Marvelous Light

To Be Joyful Witnesses

To Be Christ-Centered Disciples

To Be Strong Leaders

PASTOR SANDY’S OFFICE HOURS

Tues/Wed/Thurs 2pm – 5pm


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“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6

Well, I started out last months letter with “Spring is finally upon us!”, and now it seems that summer is

already here in full force with temps spiking above 90 degrees and torrential rains as I write this letter.

I have to say, there’s nothing like an event or task that comes around on a regular basis that makes the

days, weeks, and months go by so quickly.

So summer is here. School is over and all the fun things that we look forward to in the short Minnesota

summers are upon us….mission trips, vacations, weekend outings and picnics, the fair. We love it all

and try to get as much as possible crammed into these three short months. Which is why I need to get

on my soapbox once again and urge you all not to put worship on the back burner.

Jesus said in His Sermon on the Mount “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for

they shall be filled.” In other words, blessed are those who seek after God, who have a deep desire to

honor Him and love Him with their lives. Who put Him first in all they do and make time for the

things of God in their lives. That’s what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. You want the

righteousness of Christ to come forth in your lives.

Ironically, it’s generally people that are already Believers who hunger and thirst for righteousness. It’s

those who are already saved and have tasted of God’s grace and mercy. Remember the Lay’s potato

chip slogan? You can’t eat just one! That’s kind of what it’s like with God’s love. Once you’ve tasted

of His goodness, you only want more! You want to know Him more, love Him more, serve Him more,

experience Him more. You simply want the fullness of God in your life. If you haven’t tasted of His

goodness, you’re probably perfectly satisfied pursuing other things, all the while missing out on the

only thing that can truly satisfy.

The leadership at First Lutheran is as committed to providing excellent worship and opportunities to

study, serve, and fellowship during the summer months as we are the rest of the year. We hope that

you’ll have that same commitment, to worship regularly, study, pray, fellowship with your family of

faith, and keep your giving consistent through the summer months. Not only is this pleasing to God,

but it encourages the body of believers who consider First Lutheran their family of faith.

So let’s commit to not ‘losing momentum’ during the next few weeks. God is on the move at FLC, and

in the world for that matter. And I believe I’ve heard the LORD say that “we are a part of it.” We’re a

part of what He’s doing and more importantly, what He’s going to do! And so I ask you to join me in

asking God to stir up a hunger and thirst for righteousness in all of us. “Let us not neglect meeting

together, as some have the habit of doing. Rather, let us encourage each other, and all the more as you

see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25

In His JOY ~

Pastor Sandy


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YOUTH SUMMER MISSION TRIP – JUNE 23rd - 30th

The theme verse for our summer mission trip is “He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6

Our Mission Trip is fast approaching!!! Our team – AJ Pirkl, Jadan Young, Dakota Nappin, Joey Pirkl, John Pirkl and Pastor Sandy – have already had two training and equipping sessions and we can tell already, it’s going to be a great trip! In addition, the LORD has been bringing all the logistics together beautifully, so we’re all eager to see what He has in store for us out in Rapid City!

Please keep this trip in your prayers, that the LORD will continue to equip our team for His service. Also pray that He will work in and through the people we will meet in such a way that we will all be impacted in a way that brings glory to Jesus. Also, please keep in mind the following dates:

SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd MISSION TRIP SEND-OFF @ 5:00 PM. We will have our weekend worship on Saturday afternoon rather than Sunday morning so we can send off our team immediately following our service. We’ll be staying overnight in the Sioux Falls area on Saturday night so that we’re able to make it to our destination by 4:30 pm Sunday afternoon.

SUNDAY, JULY 8th MISSION TRIP YOUTH SERVICE Our team will be sharing our experiences with

the congregation at our morning worship service (Church picnic to follow)

There will be a MISSION TRIP BAKE SALE on Sunday, June 3rd

following our worship service. The kids have done so well at

raising money for their trip, but we’re still about $600 short of

funding the entire trip. We hope that you’ll show your support by bringing your baked goods in on that Sunday morning as a way to

help offset our costs. We’re also going to give you an opportunity

to get matched up with one of our students to give them prayer

support as they go off to serve Christ in Rapid City, SD.


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WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORD

JUNE ALTAR GUILD

Communion: Lori Springer Paraments & Banners: Chris Jensen

& JoAnn Shankland

JUNE SERVICE GROUP

JULY ALTAR GUILD

Communion: Lori Springer Paraments & Banners: Denise Dahl

& Jan Clementson

JULY SERVICE GROUP

YOU ARE APPRECIATED!

A big shout out to Deacons Kathy Streiff and Randy Borchert who recently learned and

carried out all that’s needed to be done for a Sunday Morning worship service. They lined up a substitute pastor, created and printed the bulletins, chose the worship

songs, and led the liturgy. Wow! You guys really rocked – and hopefully were blessed!

You are appreciated!

September 9th

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Choir

Come for a powerful morning of worship

as the men’s choir from ATC, Rochester

comes to share their worship and

testimony. Get the word out! You won’t

want to miss!


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FIFTH ANNUAL FLC SUMMER PICNIC – JULY 8th

We want this to be a perfect day for you to introduce your unchurched friends to your

family of faith as our Mission Trip team shares their testimonies and experiences at

worship that morning. So ask the LORD who He might want you to invite to both

worship and the picnic and then start praying for boldness to ask, and a heart to receive.

A food sign up will be posted on the bulletin board in the narthex


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ESTONIA AWARENESS AND FUNDRAISER

Come and fellowship with us to celebrate summer and to learn more about Estonia

and Tartu Academy, our new ministry partner. All are welcome, including guests!

Come for dinner or the movie, or both!

Sunday, June 10th at First Lutheran

This will not only be a fun night to learn more about Estonia, but it will also be a night to come

together in support of Pastor Siimon Haamer’s efforts to obtain a new location for Tartu Academy, a Lutheran school of ministry that operates in conjunction with a Lutheran seminary in Tallin, Estonia. Our goal at FLC is to raise $5000 toward this project. A letter has been sent out so please be in prayer about how God may be calling you and/or your friends to train up

pastors and ministry leaders in a country that is in desperate need of Jesus!

Grilled Burgers, Beans, Chips,

and Root Beer Floats

Dinner served 5:30 -7:00 pm

Free Will Offering

Movie “The Singing Revolution”

7:00 pm in the sanctuary

Between 1986 and 1991, the people of Estonia protested against their Soviet occupiers in large rallies. Although these protests were

fundamentally peaceful, the Estonians used a weapon powerful enough to rattle an empire: song. Patriotic songs, to be precise,

which the Soviets had outlawed in Estonia. Thousands upon thousands would assemble to sing in defiance. This documentary

unveils the story of a population that stood up against their oppressors with nothing but their voices and their pride.


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LCMC UPDATE

We recently received a letter from the LCMC Board of Trustees addressing two resolutions that were brought up at the last Annual Gathering in regards to the requirements needed for pastoral certification within LCMC. Basically, their response was that there have been no changes to the standards. Any pastor seeing certification with LCMC is required to have a Master of Divinity degree in Lutheran theology, or equivalent. It was the ‘or equivalent’ that was causing some legitimate confusion. The letter, which went out to all congregations in LCMC, explained how the current certification guideline explains the ‘or equivalent’, as well as the process used to adopt this document. The letter is posted on the bulletin if anyone has an interest in reading it. You’re also welcome to make a copy.

SCRIP FOR SALE

We continually have scrip cards available from HyVee, Fleet Farm, and Kwik Trip in $25, $50, and $100 amounts. **PLEASE NOTE: We make the most profit on Kwik Trip which is an easy buy! Everyone needs gas, right? Consider making it a habit to purchase SCRIP for all your Kwik Trip needs so our church can see even greater benefits! See Lori Springer or Dean Shankland before or after church to purchase. All proceeds remain in the Scrip Fund for future ministry needs.

We recycle aluminum cans. Please place in the trash can under the steps (not in the WM container). Proceeds go to the building fund.

Thank you for your help.

Church Attendance

May 6 51 May 13 55

May 20 39 May 27 N/A


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Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018

Present: Dawn, John, Kathy, Dave, Lisa, Jim, Steve, Randy and Sandy Devotion and Prayer: John Secretary’s Report: Lisa; John motioned to approve with corrections, Dave seconded; Council approved. Treasurer’s Report: Steve; Dawn motioned to approve, Kathy seconded; Council approved. Pastor’s Report: Pastor Sandy

We had a great season of Lent. “What’s Love Got to do With It” series was well received; Average Wed Lenten attendance was 37

Holy week services were awesome; the presence of the Holy Spirit was very evident!; Easter service had 91 in attendance; there were several that attended due to the postcards that were sent out.

Currently going through the series; Redeemed, Restored and Renewed.

Aspen Arnett is getting baptized this coming Sunday, April 15th.

Sylvia Smuland has officially moved into her daughter’s home in Owatonna.

Going to LCMC Ministry board meeting, in San Diego starting on April 17th and will follow with a week of vacation.

Prayers for our ministry: ALL “I Will” Book Discussion – Chapter 4-6: Discussion was held Vision Discussion – Brand/Logo: ALL Old Business – No Old Business New Business

Estonia Mission Trip: Pastor Sandy o Sandy and Michelle have already attended their first team meeting; their experience so

far is awesome. We are looking at this as a long term relationship, many from the team have shared that this has been a great experience for their entire congregation. Our plan is to we have many more from our congregation attend a trip in 2019.

New Church Directory: Lisa and Dawn – will plan to take pictures last part of Sept and beginning of Oct.

Committee Reports

Board of Ed: Pastor Sandy o Sunday morning study is wrapping up, looking for next study to be offered. o Lori Springer brought forward a study called ‘Detours’ by Tony Evans, 7 week study with

6 videos, will start Wed May 9th at 6:30.

Deacons: Kathy & Randy o Kathy placed a new monthly prayer in our boxes for April. o Kathy has started doing liturgy on Sunday’s and is doing a wonderful job! o Kathy and Randy have both been preparing the service and bulletins for Sunday April 22

when Sandy is gone.

Trustees: Dave, John & Dawn


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o Dave asked Myron Spinler to carve replacement parts for the broken alter pieces and they are done and look perfect! Dave will organize getting them installed.

o Dawn presented options for a new vacuum; cost after discount is around $800. Brand is Riccar from A-Best Sew & Vac in Albert Lea. Finance committee will take it out of the building fund, Randy made a motion to approve, John seconded; Council approved.

o Date of spring cleanup is changed from Wed April 18 to Wed May 2. o Carpet issue in Narthex area was reassessed by Gingrich and Jim; Gingrich is

recommending we get recommendations from a professional on how to fix it as his resources are no longer available. They will reach out to Paul Harty as a resource.

Finance Committee: Randy o Vacuum cleaner expense will come out of building fund. o Church will give $500 to each Sandy and Michelle for their Estonia trip. o On April 29th during Siimon Haamer’s visit a Free Will offering will be taken for building

funds for the Tartu Academy. o A future Free will offering will be taken to help Sandy and Michelle with their trip to

Estonia this year. o 2019 Budget will include $2000 to help supplement a mission trip to Estonia.

Benevolence Committee: Pastor Sandy proposed the 1st Quarter Benevolence giving of $2,580; Dawn motioned to approve, Kathy seconded; Council approved.

100th Year Anniversary Celebration: Warren, John, Lisa and Dawn - o Will start meeting in July.

Ministry Reports

Laundry Love: Lisa o Next event is Monday April 16, 2018 6-8 pm.

Men’s Ministry: Warren, Randy, Jim o Next meeting Saturday April 14, 2018 in the Fellowship Hall starting at 7:30 am.

WOW: Dawn o Mother’s Day event, Paint and Sip on Sat May 12 at 1:00 pm, invites have been placed in

everyone’s box. o Nursery on Sunday mornings: Lori, Darla, Angela, Audrey and Dawn S will be offering a

nursery in fellowship hall during church service, start date not yet determined. Review May Calendar: ALL Closed in Prayer Respectfully Submitted: Lisa Borchert; Secretary

“To Every Thing there is a Season, and a Time to every

Purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1


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First Lutheran Treasurer’s Report for April, 2018

Submitted by Steve & Ruth Weigt, Co-Treasurers

10,891.57$

Income 10,584.00$

8,929.00$

Other Income -$

1,655.00$

Expense 10,341.23$

8,686.23$

1,655.00$

11,134.34$

1,254.27$

1,204.27$

50.00$

34,726.08$

32,217.33$

2,508.75$

Budget

Total Tithes and Offerings

Amount needed for Budget

Amount over/under

Designated Giving (Out)

Ending Balance

Designated kept in checking

Laundry Love

Out Reach

Beginning Balance

Total Income

General Offering

Designated Giving

Total Expenses

General Expenses

Scrip Report, April

2,951.23$

Income: 705.41$

-$

705.41$

Expenses: -$

3,656.64$

950.00$

4,606.64$

Sales Profit YTD Profit

Hy-Vee 150.00$ 3.00$ 40.00$

Fleet Farm -$ -$ 32.50$

Kwik Trip 525.00$ 56.66$ 301.67$ 675.00$ 59.66$ 374.17$

Ending Account Balance

Scrip Sales and Profit

Beginning Account Balance

Donations

Scrip Card Sales

Expenses:

Ending Account Balance

Ending Scrip Card Balance


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Bits and Pieces

We thank God for the many guests and visitors who have been attending worship at

First Lutheran. Please introduce yourself and welcome them warmly. Invite them to

come back again and ask them to sign the guest book.

Please check the bulletin board for events happening in the surrounding area,

churches and towns.

Keep Them in Your Prayers

Those in need of on-going strength & healing: Bobby Thompson; Mike Wilker; Chuck Bultman

Our Sponsorship Child: Robert Mukwaya (Kyampisi Child Ministries, Uganda

Those who we are in ministry partnership with: LCMC; Elisante John Sandy; Pastor Bob Mankaka, Pastor Peter Sewakiryanga; Pastor Siimon Hammer, EEMN

Please change your records for Sylvia Smuland: New Address: 2440 Liinhaven Place, Owatonna; Phone number 507-455-2562 (home) 507-200-9520 (cell)

June Birthdays

4 Barb Hrdlicka 14 Dave Kuckenbecker 6 Jack Skalicky 16 Diane Schmidtke 7 Steve Miller 19 Kim Pirkl 11 Allie Majerus 23 Joey Pirkl 11 Rick Majerus 28 Sandy Miller 13 Todd Hansen 29 Amanda Hinshaw 14 Bev Meixner 30 Ron Stahl

July Birthdays

3 Kathy Streiff 13 Dean Shankland 9 Carol Stahl 21 Anna Nelson 11 Randy Borchert 31 Darla Skalicky


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June, 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Mission Trip

Team Building 9:30 am

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Worship with Communion, 9:00am Adult Bible Study, 10:30 am

BD – Barb Hrdlicka

BD – Jack Skalicky

“Detours” Bible Study, 6:30-8pm BD – Steve Miller

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Worship Service, 9:00 am Arnett Baptism Adult Bible Study, 10:30am

BD – Rick & Allie Majerus

Finance Committee, 5:30 pm Council Mtg. 7:00 pm

“Detours” Bible Study, 6:30-8pm BD – Todd Hansen

BD – Bev Meixner; Dave Kuchenbecker

Mission Trip Team Building 6:00 pm BD – Diane Schmidtke

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Worship with Communion, 9:00am Adult Bible Study, 10:30am

Laundry Love, 6pm

Board of Trustees, 6:30 pm BD – Kim Pirkl

“Detours” Bible Study, 6:30-8pm

Worship Service, 5:00 pm Mission Trip Send-off BD – Joey Pirkl

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 No Worship Service Youth Mission Trip

Youth Mission Trip

Youth Mission Trip

Youth Mission Trip

Youth Mission Trip BD – Pastor Sandy

Youth Mission Trip BD – Amanda Hinshaw

Youth Mission Trip BD – Ron Stahl


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July, 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Worship with Communion, 9:00 am (Jim Springer)

BD – Kathy Streiff

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Worship Service, Youth 9:00 am CHURCH PICNIC

BD – Carol Stahl

Finance Committee, 5:30 pm Council Mtg. 7:00 pm

LCMC Ministry Board BD – Randy Borchert

LCMC Ministry Board

LCMC Ministry Board BD – Dean Shankland

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Worship with Communion, 9:00 am

Laundry Love, 6pm

Board of Education 6:30 pm

BD – Anna Nelson

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Worship Service, 9:00 am

29 30 31 Worship Service, 9:00 am

BD – Darla Skalicky


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JUNE/JULY WORSHIP at FIRST LUTHERAN

Lay Leader Schedule Date Ushers Communion Sound Technician

June 3 Randy & Lisa Borchert Raquel Hansen AJ Pirkl

June 10 Steve Miller & Jan Clementson Rick Majerus

June 17 Steve & Darla Skalicky Kathy Peterson Steve Miller

June 23 Dean & JoAnn Shankland Steve Weigt

July 1 Gary & Dawn Schwartz Kathy Streiff Warren Suchanek

July 8 Angela Olson & Jadan Young Buzz Pool

July 15 Dave & Chris Jensen Jan Clementson AJ Pirkl

July 22 Kathy Harty & John Pirkl Rick Majerus

July 29 Shawn & Denise Dahl Steve Miller

Date Acolyte Reader Greeter

June 3 Ellie Nappin Kathy Streiff Dean Shankland

June 10 AJ Pirkl Jim Springer Randy Borchert

June 17 Jadan Young Amanda Hinshaw Dave Jensen

June 23 Joey Pirkl Dave Jensen Angela Olson

July 1 Dakota Nappin Jan Clementson Buzz Pool

July 8 AJ Pirkl Lisa Borchert John Pirkl

July 15 Joey Pirkl Angela Olson Steve Miller

July 22 Jadan Young Darla Skalicky Gary Schwartz

July 29 AJ Pirkl Randy Borchert Kathy Harty *If you are unable to serve at your scheduled time, please find a replacement and let

Pastor Sandy know. Thank you!

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the

Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13

June 3 Worship with Communion

June 10 Worship Service

June 17 Worship with Communion

June 23 (Sat) Worship Service, Mission Trip Send off

July 1 Worship with Communion, Jim Springer

July 8 Worship Service, Youth Mission Trip Service

July 15 Worship with Communion

July 22 Worship Service

July 29 Worship Service

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