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WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

4pm - 5pm We are currently reading and discuss-

ing the book “Ragamuffin Gospel” by Brennan Manning.

To purchase a book please contact the church office.

RUTH CIRCLE (Women’s Bible Study) Thursday, April 12th

1pm at Salem Hostess: Marilyn Lilyquist ALL women are welcome to join us at Bible Study.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday, April 8th

11am - 1pm Lunch provided.

Classes for 3 year olds - 6th grade students.

HELP NEEDED Sunday School Lunch

(make, serve & cleaning up)

11:30am 1st Sunday of Month

If you can help with a lunch let the church office know or call Barb Anderson 363-2649.

JOY GROUP A group of (still working, raising family,

or newly retired) women desiring to grow stronger in their relationship with

Jesus, Others & Yourself. Thursday, April 26th at 6:30pm

at Arrowhead Builders 5159 HWY 84 NE, Longville

We will be decorating flower pots, planting bulbs and of course having fun!

Invite your friends! Please RSVP Pastor Trish so we know

how many to plan for.

July 30 - August 3

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY APRIL 1ST & JUNE 24TH For more information about becoming

a Member, Associate Member or Friend of Salem, please contact the church office or Pastor Trish.

ALL ARE WELCOME HERE!

Classes Wednesdays at 6:30pm April 4

April 11, April 18 April 25

All 7th - 9th grade students welcome. Please call

Pastor Trish for more info.

CARPET FUND Help replace Salem’s worn out carpet by purchasing 1+ carpet tiles at $10

each. Note “Carpet Fund” in memo line of your check or mark on an envelope.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

Salem Lutheran Church

The Church Bell

April 2018

Rooted in Christ, to Love, Grow & Serve

SAVE THE DATE

LIVING WATERS SPRING GATHERING

April 14, 2018 The Living Waters Gathering of the Women of the ELCA will hold their

spring conference at Nashwauk Lutheran Church. The theme of the

Gathering will be “Take up the Shield of Faith”. The speaker will be Connley

Jasson who will be speaking on “Shield 616,” a program supporting law

enforcement officers with special gear against active shooters and crowd

control. Registration is between 8:30 - 9:30am. Price is $8:00, which includes

registration and lunch. All women of Salem are encouraged

and invited to attend. If you have any questions,

Please contact me. Karen Nelson

I am overwhelmed by the love and kindness of my church family.

Thank you for the cards, calls and visits, the delicious meals and for the

prayers which have helped tremendously with recovery from

my stroke. I have completed speech and occupational therapies, but will continue with physical therapy to regain strength and balance until

the end of April. Special thanks to Pastor Trish for

her visits, prayers and wise counsel. God loves you and so do I.

Irene Schires

BUY ORGANIC COFFEE, TEA, CHOCOLATE & OLIVE OIL AT SALEM

Just a reminder to please check the kiosk in the church office and look over

the selection of our great coffee and other products. Experience the best

beans from small farmers all over the world, all available in ground or

whole bean options. The chocolate bars and cocoa all come from cacao grown by farmer co-ops in

the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Panama and Peru.

The organic olive oil is far better than your store bought oil.

With your Fair Trade purchase you have helped farmers get fair prices for their crops, support their families and

build stronger communities. Thank you for you Fair Trade support.

Karen Nelson

SALEM’S ANNUAL AUCTION

We are in need of a lead auction person to go out and pickup items for the annual auction which is scheduled for August 11, 2018 & organize people to help set up the auction. Ron Wiehle

will train. Donated items can be brought to church garage between

March 1 and August 1, 2018

PLEASE HELP OUR GOOD SAMARITAN FUND

A Salem Fund, financed completely by generous designated giving,

is in need of funds. Please consider a monetary donation in order that we can continue helping

our neighbors in need.

Location: Salem Lutheran Church Dates: Wednesdays, 9-11am

May 2nd, 2018 - June 20th 2 hour classes are held

once a week for 8 weeks. Program fee is $15

For more information please call: Jackie Lorensen 363-2281

Sue Meyer 363-3659 Tal Hess 363-2282

Cindy Gackle 612-751-7921

CURRENT FOR CURRAN With your help, PV for Phebe, solar

power for Phebe Hospital in Liberia has been producing clean energy since

March 2017.

BUT GOD’S WORK ISN’T DONE… Current for Curran is another

opportunity to help provide clean, reliable solar energy this time to the Curran Lutheran Hospital of Liberia. For more information call the church

office or go to:

skipthegrid.org

Message from Pastor Trish Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed, Alleluia!

April 1st we will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord which is the foundation of the Christian church, and the hope in

which we live. In this Easter message is the truth of Jesus’ life, ministry and death.

We believe the message of Easter. We are witnesses to God’s transformative love. Our hope in our risen Lord is not in vain nor is it misplaced but still…we hurt from past injuries; we long for mended relationships; we wish for a world of

peace; we pray for healing; and we are sometimes plagued with doubt, fear and anxiety; but most of all, I sense that we are tired.

Not tired of holding one another through sorrows and uncertainties; not tired of standing with the least; not tired of sharing with our neighbors in need; and certainly not tired of the fellowship and love of our brothers and sisters in Christ…

but in need of rest.

Yet, one special Sunday and even taking into account the church’s focus on Jesus’ resurrection the following ’40 days’, does seem enough to dispel the realities of living in a very broken world with very real hurts. The hope and joy of Jesus’

very real presence in times of sorrow, doubt, hurt and fear, is wonderful but does not ‘magically’ make everything better – our hearts still ache, we still fear, we still grieve, we are still tired, we still long for something more.

Our Gospel reading this Easter comes from Mark 16:1-8 has a different ending than the other Gospels in regard to the

Easter message. The first witnesses to the empty tomb, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome, do not run to tell the others with great joy and excitement, rather after seeing “a young man, dressed in a white robe” in the empty tomb, and being commanded by said young man to “go, tell the disciples and Peter that (Jesus) is going ahead of you to

Galilee, there you will see him, just as he told you.” “went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.”

Mark’s honesty is refreshing…and real…not to take away the good news that Jesus is Risen! He is Risen indeed, Alleluia! But it is refreshing and real that Mark acknowledges that a relationship with God does not mean that all of life will be easy, ‘perfect,’ nor without bumps and potholes that knock us around a bit. Mark acknowledges both the brokenness of life and the one who comes to bring new life - resurrection life. Resurrection life isn’t necessarily easy but Jesus promises that no matter what life brings...we will never be alone, abandoned nor forsaken and that in Jesus, we find rest, “Come to me all

who are weary...and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28

Easter propels us from the tomb and stench of death into a new life provided by Christ alone. Jesus lives again, but the story of his resurrection is not limited to his own single life. He lives, so others might live

again. He lives, so we might be infused by the Holy Spirit to live as a new creation and in loving relationship with God. (Living our Baptism…Five Gifts of Discipleship during Easter written by John and Robin McCullough-

Bade; www.elca.org/faithpractices.org)

Jesus’ whole life, his birth, scandalous extravagant grace to sinners, outcasts and the marginalized, his teachings in word and action, his very presence – God with us – his death, resurrection and ascension, point to a God of grace and love in the midst of the best of times and in the midst of the worst. The empty tomb proclaims that “God’s love is perfect, faithful, unconditional, forgiving, all-encompassing, pure, lasting, sacrificial, strong, enduring, refreshing, redeeming, everlasting, lavish, full, inspiring, hope-filled, gracious, and so much more. It’s never based on us, our abilities, or striving to ever be

good enough. It’s found in Him, His character, and huge capacity to give. It knows no boundaries and has no limits. There’s no place too deep that His love can’t reach us still. God’s love letter to us breathes grace, strength, hope,

and peace.” (Debbie McDaniel of Fresh Day Ahead)

Blessed Easter - Pastor Trish

BLENDED WORSHIP SINGERS WANTED

If you are interested in helping lead Salem in song during our blended worship services,

you are welcome to join us. We will schedule singers on a rotation type basis and we sing

contemporary-type songs on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

All are welcome to join us so if you would like to help lead us in song, please contact Pastor Trish.

3 Sharon Gilsrud 6 Roger Larson 7 James Bliss 7 Mitch Jorgenson 9 Jordan Loren 11 Tim Peterson 16 Dylan Wheeler 16 Brooklyn Hanson 17 Eloise Rath 19 Arland Benson

20 Paul Svingen 20 Jim Workman 26 Avis Savre 27 Mackenzie Gross 29 Dianne Schnebly 29 Terri Meagher 30 Pamela Edwards

April

Sign up on our Hospitality Kiosk in the

sanctuary to help usher, lay read, greet,

or help serve communion or fellowship.

We apologize if we missed your birthday or anniversary, please call the church office

and let us know.

HOSPITALITY TEAM CAPTAIN NEEDED We are in need of someone to help keep track of

Hospitality Kiosk and encourage people to sign up for needed volunteers for Worship Hospitality (Ushers,

Greeters, Lay Readers, Communion Assistants). For the months of May, July, September, & November. Please

talk with Pastor Trish for more information.

April Team Captain

Doris Schmidt - 363-3326

4 Doug and Judy Johnson 18 Ron and Diane Wiehle 20 James and Kathy Joiner 21 Owen and Eileen Higgins 23 Bob and Joan Alley 25 Harland and Sara Johnson 28 Brad and Kay Ferris 29 Ken and Barbara Kostial

April

Barb McCuskey, Co-Chair Diane Wiehle, Co-Chair

Louise Daudt Joan Falls

Sharon Hanson Jackie Lorensen

Worship Sundays at 9am Holy Communion 1st & 3rd

Sundays of month

All are welcome here!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

HAPPY EASTER! 7:00am Communion Worship 8am - 8:45am Breakfast 9:00am Communion Worship

2 1:00pm Busy Needles

3 9:00am Bone Builders 2:00pm Pastor’s Text Study

4 4:00pm Adult Bible Study 5:00-6:00pm WATW Meal 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Confirmation Class

5 9:00am Altar Guild Organizing Party 9:30am Property Team

6 8:45am Staff Meeting 9:00am Bone Builders 9:30am Executive Management Team (EMT)

7

8 9:00am Communion Worship 10:00am Fellowship 10:15am Blended Worship Practice 11am - 1pm Sunday School



11 9:30am Worship Ministry Team (WMT) 1:00pm Technology Team 4:00pm Adult Bible Study 5:00-6:00pm WATW Meal 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Confirmation Class

12 1:00pm Ruth Circle

13 8:45am Staff Meeting 9:00am Bone Builders

14

15 7:30am Blended Worship Practice 9:00am Communion Worship 10:00am Fellowship




19 5:00pm Servant Leadership Council Fellowship (SLC) 5:15pm SLC Meeting

20 8:45am Staff Meeting 9:00am Bone Builders 9:30am Finance Team Time TBD Learning Ministry Team

21

22 9:00am Communion Worship 10:00am Fellowship Newsletter Deadline




26 6:30pm JOY Group

27 8:45am Staff Meeting 9:00am Bone Builders

28

29 9:00am Worship 10:00am Fellowship


Pastor Trish Vacation - April 10-15

Pr. Trish Vacation

Servant Leadership Council Meeting March 15, 2018 Unapproved Minutes

Present: Pastor Trisha, Don Falls, Barb Anderson, Tim Peterson, Dennis Zuelke (by phone), Dave Trampe, Beth Tobiason, Jan Stadtherr Excused: Steve Hanson, Lori Daudt 1. Called to order at 5:17pm by Pastor Trisha 2. Opening Prayer - Opening prayer and reflective insight presented by Pastor Trisha 3. Approve Agenda - Approved with corrections: Jan Stadtherr/Beth Tobiason/unanimous approval. 4. Approve last meeting minutes - Approved with corrections: Don Falls/Jan Stadtherr/unanimous approval. 5. Accept monthly financial reports - Approved: Tim Peterson/BethTobiason/unanimous approval. 6. Ministry Team Highlights and concerns: a. EMT (Executive Management Team) - correction to EMT minutes. Dennis Zuelke will look for a replacement pastor for April 15th. b. LMT (Learning Ministry Team) - No report c. RDMT (Resource Development Ministry Team) - No report d. SMT (Serving Ministry Team) - No report e. WMT (Worship Ministry Team) - See attachment 7. Pastor’s Report - a. Received support from the congregation regarding her planned sabbatical and shoulder surgery. b. Three new member candidates to be presented on Easter Sunday. c. Additional members will join this summer. d. She continues to work on home visits as possible. e. She will not be having shoulder surgery. 8. Old Business a. Emergency preparedness - deferred until Dennis Zuelke returns to Longville. b. Sabbatical request update - Don Falls presented guidelines suggested by the ELCA. See attachment for details. c. Blue Whale - With slight modifications to the original letter, it will be sent out in the near future. 9. New Business a. Approve new member people for Easter Sunday 1. Mike and Terri Meagher 2. Fred Smith II Motion to approve by Tim Peterson/Jan Stadtherr/unanimous approval b. Christian Yoga Pastor Trisha sent a request for more details. She did not receive a satisfactory response, but she has a phone number. She will contact them and provide additional details in a future meeting. c. Policy update task force Discussions were held regarding updating the church policies. Pastor Trisha will lead a team to review what was recommended by past committees. Don Falls and Tim Peterson volunteered to assist with the process. d. Diversity Tim Peterson started a conversation regarding the inclusion of people of diverse backgrounds in the congregation. 10. Approve and review - All objectives met. 11. Adjourn with the Lord’s Prayer at 8:31pm Motion by Don Falls/Jan Stadtherr/unanimous approval Respectfully Submitted, Tim Peterson, Secretary

Our Monthly Financial Report As of February 28, 2018

REMINDER: $4707 is needed weekly to support the 2018 budget

approved at the 2017 Annual Congregational Meeting.

With God’s Blessing, Barb Anderson, Church Treasurer

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS GIVING

General Fund Beginning Balance 2/1/18 $ 11,185

Receipts 2/1/18 - 2/28/18 $ 13,654

Disbursements 2/1/18 - 2/28/18 $-16,603

General Fund Balance 2/28/18 $ 8,236

The Synod Hunger, Justice, and Rural Life Committee is encouraging a different approach to the hunger offerings that

congregations gather and bring to the Synod Assembly. Beginning in 2018 the ingathering of congregation offerings will be “DOLLARS FOR DISASTER.” In the past few months

so many people, both in our own country and around the world, have been affected by disasters – hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, and ethnic conflict. Through Lutheran

Disaster Response, we are engaged in helping people recover from those disasters. One hundred percent of Disaster

offerings go to help people affected by disasters. The ELCA and the ELCA Hunger Program absorb all the administrative cost for this program, which makes it an especially effective

way for congregations to respond to disasters.

In the first months of 2018, congregations are encouraged to gather “DOLLAR FOR DISASTER” offerings and bring them to

the Synod Assembly May 4-6, 2018. This will replace the “Quarters for Hunger” offerings at Assembly, where our

Hunger emphasis will include Quilts, Market Place, the Holy Cow Award, and Dollars for Disaster.

DOLLARS FOR DISASTER - NE MN SYNOD ASSEMBLY

Every year our Synod Assembly includes a Hunger emphasis with the Quilt Silent Auction, Market Place, and the Holy Cow Award. Many congregations have also gathered “Quarters for Hunger” and brought those offerings to the Synod

Assembly. Thank you to all the congregations that have participated in all the aspects this Hunger emphasis at our Synod Assemblies.

Please consider a special contribution to Lutheran Disaster Response through Salem by writing a check (memo line: Dollars for Disaster) or cash donation (designate “Dollars for Disaster” on an envelope) and send or leave in

church office by May 2nd, 2018.

“WE ARE A CHURCH THAT ROLLS UP ITS SLEEVES AND GETS TO WORK” Lutheran Disaster Response

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 & Eunice Benson, Organists

Charlene Olson, Choir Director

Joan Kickhafer, Custodian

Salem Lutheran Church Website

www.salemlongville.org

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Salem Lutheran Church

1340 County Road 5 PO Box 136

Longville, MN 56655

Rooted in Christ to Love,

Grow & Serve

SALEM MINISTRY TEAMS

Servant Leadership Council (SLC) Don Falls, President

Steve Hanson, Vice President Tim Peterson, Secretary

Lori Daudt Beth Tobiason Dave Trampe Jan Stadtherr Dennis Zuelke

Trish Jorgenson, Pastor

Treasurer Barb Anderson

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

Treasurer & Pastor

Learning Ministry Team (LMT) Beth Tobiason, Council Liaison

Resource Development Ministry Team (RDMT) Dave Trampe, Council Liaison

Serving Ministry Team (SMT) Lori Daudt, Dennis Zuelke, Council Liaisons

Worship Ministry Team (WMT) Jan Stadtherr, 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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