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SALEM CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Trisha Jorgenson, Pastor Cell Number: 320-248-9479

Email: [email protected]

Carol Raines, Secretary / Bookkeeper Office Phone: 218-363-2011

Office Email: [email protected]

Jan Elliott, Organist

Eunice Benson, Organist

Charlene Olson, Choir Director

Cynthia Kuettel, Custodian

Salem Lutheran Church Website www.salemlongville.org

JULY Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm

August: TBD

Salem Lutheran Church 1340 County Road 5

PO Box 136 Longville, MN 56655

SALEM MINISTRY TEAMS

Servant Leadership Council (SLC) Tim Peterson, President

Lori Daudt, Vice President Tim Bruhjell, Secretary

Jack Daudt, Mary Steffen, Steve Hanson, Laura Flohaug, Fred Smith, Emily Koskiniemi

Trish Jorgenson, Pastor

Treasurer Barb Anderson

Executive Management Team (EMT) SLC President, Vice President, Secretary,

Treasurer and Pastor

Learning Ministry Team (LMT) Mary Steffen, Council Liaison

Resource Development Ministry Team (RDMT) Fred Smith, Council Liaison

Serving Ministry Team (SMT) Steve Hanson, Council Liaison

Worship Ministry Team (WMT) Laura Flohaug, Council Liaison

ALL are welcome to join any of our ministry teams. Please contact one of the team leaders or church office.

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Salem Lutheran Church

THE CHURCH BELL

July - August 2020

Rooted in Christ, to Love, Grow & Serve

WORSHIP WITH US ONLINE

Services available Sundays while Church functions are suspended.

Follow us at: www.salemlongville.org/sunday

IN PERSON - IN HOUSE WORSHIP AT SALEM

Our Council is aware how difficult this Spring and Summer have been not being able to worship together at Salem. In May, we put

forward “Reopening Guidelines” but have already had to modify this plan as situations change. As we are in unprecedented times, we ask

for your prayers and patience as we make decisions based on the best information we have at the time.

Our intention has been and will continue to be the well-being, safety and health of Salem’s staff and congregation. We will also continue

to do our best to be transparent and open with you. In God’s and Your Service, Pastor Trish

http://salemlongville.org/sunday

For more information about becoming a Member,

Associate Member or Friend of Salem, please contact Pastor Trish.

ALL ARE WELCOME HERE

If your membership information has changed (address, email, phone number or membership status). Please call the church office to let us know.

COLUMBARIUM II CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN

LAWN MOVING HELP NEEDED

Pick which week/days work for you and call

Mike Czeck (218-341-8931)

to sign up. Training provided.

We are happy to announce that a second Columbarium will be constructed this summer.

After 4 years we are expanding, however, the cost will increase to cover additional

expenses. During the construction period, we will continue to offer the 2 remaining niches

in the first Columbarium, niches in the second Columbarium as well as a name placement

on the Memorial Wall at the present prices.

We are anticipating that the Columbarium / Memorial Wall unit will be completed in July 2020. Please feel free to contact the

Columbarium Committee with any questions you might have. Craig Anderson, Kay Ferris, Sharon Hanson, Nan Ladehoff,

Carol Neuenfeldt and Dave Trampe.

PRESENT PRICES

Single Niche - $1200.00 Companion Niche - $1400.00 Memorial Wall Nameplate - $100.00

UPON COLUMBARIUM II UNIT COMPLETION (Anticipated completion July 2020)

Single Niche - $l300.00 Companion Niche - $1500.00 Memorial Wall Nameplate - $150.00

ENGRAVING COSTS (In addition cost of niche or nameplate)

First Full Name - $125.00 Second Full Name - $75.00 Both names on Memorial Wall at same time - $175.00

Thank you for helping us raise $10,000 of our $16,000 goal.

GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE:

www.salemlongville.org

Salem Lutheran Church: “As Of” Financial Statement Congregation Approved 2020 General Fund Budget $250,397.00

General Fund 2020 Beginning Balance $2,109.88

General Fund Income as of April 30, 2020 $67,169.84

General Fund Expenses as of April 30, 2020 -$66,894.93

General Fund Balance as of April 30, 2020 $2,384.79 Financial Report for

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Received via Mail or Electronically

General Fund Income $3135.00

Designated Funds Income

ELCA World Hunger $25.00

Stronger Together $500.00

Financial Report for

Sunday, May 24, 2020





Auction Sale $20.00

Lighting Fund $200.00

Salem Lutheran Church: “As Of” Financial Statement

Congregation Approved 2020 General Fund Budget $250,397.00

General Fund 2020 Beginning Balance $2,109.88

General Fund Income as of May 31, 2020 $84,819.24

General Fund Expenses as of May 31, 2020 - $82,626.72

General Fund Balance as of May 31, 2020 $4,304.40 Financial Report for

May 31, 2020





Columbarium Fund $173.98


June 14, 2020






Stronger Together $100.00

Technology Fund $164.00

Bell Restoration $300.00


June 7, 2020







June 21, 2020


General Fund Income $2,200.00




Columbarium (Engraving Fee) $125.00

NO ONE HAS EVER BECOME POOR BY GIVING. ANNE FRANK

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LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE HELPING WITH COVID-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected countless lives across the United States and around the world. There have been over 9,635,971 world wide, 2,486,046 of those cases in the U.S., and 487,627 deaths world wide,

with 124,644 of those deaths in the U.S.

Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) is supporting ELCA synods and affiliated social ministry organizations around the U.S. in response to the pandemic, with attention to vulnerable communities, e.g. homeless, senior, and unemployed

populations. LDR is helping synods to support congregational feeding ministries, such as food pantries, hot meal delivery, and meal distribution. These ministries prioritize ethnic communities, underrepresented groups,

and those whose livelihoods have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lutheran Disaster Response is also supporting partners around the world. Since January 2020 LDR-International has contributed over $1.3 million in 32 countries in response to the pandemic. For example they help with hygiene kits that

include soap, chlorine, and a bucket with a faucet. Additional hand-washing stations are being installed in public places. Some will receive food, hygiene and cleaning supplies, masks, and gloves.

How can we help? PRAY for the people who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic around the world.

May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need.

GIVE. Contribute to Lutheran Disaster Response. You may write a check to Salem and then indicate on the memo line “Lutheran Disaster Response”.

On behalf of all those who will be helped through us, “Thank You”.

SALEM’S JULY OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm August Office Hours TBD

IN PERSON MEETINGS AT SALEM FOR JULY

Meetings of less than 10 people allowed in Soderberg Fellowship Hall only. All meetings must be scheduled through the church

office. For a current copy of guidelines for meeting in person at Salem, call the church office.

In Person Meetings at Salem for August TBD

FACE MASK USE REQUIRED IN SALEM’S

BUILDING Homemade face masks available

in church entry if needed.

May your life be a beautiful adventure full of unforgettable memories.

July Anniversaries

5 Greg and Dawn Gilsrud 11 Bob and Avis Savre 12 Steve and Sharon Hanson 14 Steve and Gerise Thompson 22 Don and Joan Falls 31 Tom and Norma Jansen

August Anniversaries

2 Dale and Dee Hillstrom 3 Jim and Martha Limburg 5 Skip and Terry Rosen 7 Gary and Judy Ginder 8 John and Joni Varner 11 John and Judy Bogard 17 Mark and Barb Nordstrom 18 Fred and Cris Smith 19 Mitchell and Trisha Jorgenson 24 David and Judy Saxerud 26 Jamey and Rachel Gross 28 Craig and Amy Johnson

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES CANCELLED FOR 2020

Men’s fellowship activities, including the postponed luncheon, are cancelled for the rest of 2020.

The activities included men’s fellowship sponsored public presentations, outings and service projects. The men’s fellowship action team looks forward to

these activities in 2021 as men’s fellowship at Salem continues to be revitalized.

The men’s Bible discussion group will continue meeting via email on the second and fourth Monday of each month. When Salem opens for in person services and meetings again, we will arrange for the discussion

group to meet at Salem.

Questions or suggestions for men’s fellowship can be directed to Tom Adams (Bible discussion group) or

Dennis Zuelke (activities) at [email protected] or 218-363-2011.

JULY BIRTHDAYS 2 Roberta Larson 2 Evelyn Burley 2 Kay Ferris 7 Beth Holmdahl 9 Chris Nornberg 10 Sheila Dutton 11 Rod Fedalen 11 Bob Ladehoff 12 Donald Edwards 12 Don Falls 12 Jackie Hanson 14 Ron Tormondsen 14 Eunice Benson 14 Marlene Olson 14 Tim Bruhjell 14 Jeff Hol 16 Sandy Cross 21 Greg Gilsrud 21 Margit Tormondsen

22 Tammy Devine 23 Tempra Hausken 24 Martha Limburg 24 Diane Ploeger 25 Owen Higgins 27 Dorienne Smith 27 Linda Ferwerda 28 Alyssa Wheeler 28 Reg Callies 30 Doug Sandstrom 31 Felicia Murtley 31 Skip Rosen 31 Avery Hardinger

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

3 Dennis Hagen 3 Kathy Callies 3 Emery Hanson 4 Nancy Loren 5 Tim Marr

7 Judy Czeck 10 Joan Alley 11 Zachary Semmler 11 Brian Mullenmaster 12 Leila Duval 14 Jamey Gross 16 Gerise Thompson 17 Traci Wicks 19 Barb McCuskey 20 Joy Mills 21 Mary Kay Googins 23 Todd Wheeler 23 Robert Helling 28 John Weins 28 Doris Nelson 28 Elsie Hagen 30 Todd Elison 31 Judy Saxerud

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