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St. John’s Lutheran Church
July 2018 Church Bell
From the Desk of Pastor Clark
10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among
you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. – 1 Corinthians 1
In just a few days, our country is going to be celebrating the
4th of July for the 242nd time (if my pastor’s math is correct!).
We celebrate that this country of freedoms is “E Pluribus
Unum”: out of many, we are one. We come from many different
backgrounds, countries of origin, families, cultures, etc., but we
are all Americans! As we say in the Pledge of Allegiance: “One
nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Well, just like our nation is made up of many different
peoples, so is God’s Church! The Christian Church throughout
the world is made up of people of many colors, many cultures,
with many ways of worshipping, etc. But, it’s all one Church
because all true Christians believe that “God so loved the world
that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him shall
not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
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Newsletter Deadline: Deadline for the August newsletter is Monday, July 16th
Join the Newsletter Mailing Crew on Tuesday, July 24th at 9:00 am.
Bulletin Deadline: Every Tuesday at midnight
St. John’s Lutheran Church
302 NE 2nd Street
Buffalo, MN 55313
Phone: 763-682-1883
Youth Line: 763-684-0460
Fax: 763-682-1936
Noah’s Ark Preschool: 763-682-1883
Sharing a changeless Christ in a changing world.
www.stjohnsbuffalo.org
Rev. Ryan Clark, Pastor
763-675-3576
Rev. Norm Hanan, Visitation Pastor
320-309-5904
Kelly Thole, DCE, Director of
Family Ministry
Chris Ryan, DCE, Director of
Youth Ministry
Beth Peterson-Hane, Office Administrator
Noah’s Ark Preschool
Jim Chapa, Treasurer
Denise Saunders, Financial Secretary
Cheryl Olsen, Board Secretary
Saturday 5:00 pm (Contemporary)
Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 am (Traditional)
Sunday’s Service Broadcast on
KRWC 1360AM at 8:00 am
Bill Morris
Dave Haggerty, Head Elder
Tracey Anderson
Derek Annis
Gregg Beckman
Kyle Bjork
Gabe Licht
Peter March
Ryan Rutten
Tony Sabraski
Mark Saunders
Altar Guild: Dorothy Bowman
Education: Open
Evangelism: Roger Strege
Fellowship: Marti & Lee Ryan
Library: Cheryl Olsen
Memorial Endowment/Investment:
Janice Marschel
Project Compassion: Sandi Baert
Sanctuary Decorating: Suzanne Strege
Stewardship: Tim Vergin
Trustees: Scott Spadgenske
Women in Mission: Mary Bremmer
Summer Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 8:30-11:00 AM (June-August)
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Our church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, is also “E Pluribus
Unum.” God the Holy Spirit has brought us to St. John’s from a
variety of backgrounds. Some people are even from Iowa! J
We have different gifts, talents, abilities, personalities, and
perspectives, but we are all one church!
This month, take time to thank God for our “one nation
under God”, for our “one Church under Christ Jesus”, and our
“one church family formed by the Spirit.”
God bless you!
Pastor Clark
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St. John’s Softball Schedule for July:
July 13
8:00 PM vs. Salem
9:00 PM vs. Delano
July 20
7:00 PM vs. Zion
8:00 PM vs. St. Francis Xavier
Mark Your Calendars…
St. John’s Quarterly Meeting will be held on
Sunday, July 29th at 9:15 am
in the Fellowship Hall.
* Reports are due in the office by July 16th.
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For those interested in the Holy Ministry:
St. John's Pre-Seminary
What is it?
Advanced seminary-level study of the Bible during the first
half of the class, then an open forum on the mechanics of
the Holy Ministry. Each class will contain a stand-alone re-
view on a book of Scripture, followed by practical techniques
for conducting worship, counseling, sermon composure, inter-
generational ministry, topical concerns, church history and
day-to-day operation of a congregation. All students will be
expected to prepare
one sermon during the year.
When do we meet?
Classes will meet every Monday evening 6:30-8:00 PM. The
class begins September 10th and continues until May 2019.
All classes will be held at St. John's.
Is there a cost?
No. All materials and tuition are free. Every student should
bring a Bible that can be marked up during our studies. A
copy of "Halley's Bible Handbook" would be helpful, but not
required. All class handouts should be kept in a binder for
future reference.
Classes will be led by Pastor Dave Taylor, Emeritus, LCMS.
For additional information please call
(763) 370-2423
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St. John’s Picnic &
Service In the Park!
Sunday, July 22nd ,
10:00am-12:00pm
at Sturges Park
A Potluck Dinner follows the Service
(Please bring extra food if you are able, because we always seem to
run out of food before we run out of people). Chicken, beverages,
and dinnerware will be provided by the Fellowship Board (Note: For
health safety reasons, bring the appropriate containers to keep
foods hot or cold) Don’t forget your lawn chair and a dish to pass.
In case of inclement weather, the service and picnic
will be at the Church.
Concert in the Park
July 19, 2018—Church of Cash
Mark your calendar to attend the City of Buffalo’s Concert in
Sturges Park on Thursday, July 19th. St. John’s is hosting the
evening featuring music by Church of Cash, a Johnny Cash tribute
band. They will perform from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. We will be serving a
hot dog meal with chips and a beverage for $3.00 with proceeds
going to our Noah’s Ark Preschool. Bring the family, and your
lawn chairs; enjoy your dinner and the music. Hope to see you
on Thursday evening, July 19th!
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July
Ushers
8:00 Brian Kenmir
Fred Bonk
Bill Cook
Bill Elletson
10:30 Paul Henning
Youth Volunteers
Audiovisual
The
Team
Nicole Beckman
Tim Berteau
Emily Chapa
Jon Chapa
Jill Marketon
Bill Morris
Melissa Morris
Tyler Spadgenske
Aubrey Walters
Contemporary Worship Team
The
Team
Heather Anderson
Aaron Clark
Kristin Clark
Josiah Clark
Pastor Clark
Alyssa Hane
Aaron Kubasch
LeAnn March
Peter March
Melissa Morris
Beth Peterson-Hane
Coffee Servers
7/1
7/8
7/15
7/22
7/29
* Open
Women in Mission
* Open
(Church in the Park)
Youth
20s/30s
Group
Bible Study
If you are in your 20’s or 30’s,
make sure to check out the
20’s/30’s Bible Study Group
that meets monthly during the
school year. We will resume
again in the fall. If you have
any questions, please email
Chris Ryan at:
Come join us!
Enjoy some relaxed
fun with PEP (People
Enjoying People). PEP meets
on the first and third Tuesdays
of every month in Room 104
across from Noah’s Ark
Preschool. We begin with a
brief Bible study followed by a
variety of activities which may
include joke telling, cards and
games. In July we meet on the
3rd and 17th from 9-11:30am.
Bring your own beverage; come
whenever you can; stay as long
as you want. There is no
regular commitment. The more
the merrier.
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TWINS GAME
July 31st at 7:10 pm
Join us in cheering on the Twins as they take on the Cleveland
Indians on Lutheran Night at Target Field! Enjoy the fellowship of
your friends at St. John’s on a stress-free evening as we’re
chauffeured on a charter bus. Everyone is welcome!
$15 ticket & $5 bus = $20 per person!! **Max of 55 for bus** Deadline: Sunday, July 8th by Noon.
Transportation details will be provided closer to the event date.
NAME ________________________________
PHONE _______________________________
# OF TICKETS ______________
Questions? Call Marti Ryan – 612-201-6012. Please give forms and
payment to Marti, or drop off at the Church office. Checks payable to
“St. John’s Lutheran Church”
Holy Land Trip —
The Best of Israel and Jordan This 13-day inspirational tour is scheduled for
February 15-27, 2019. Join us as we visit and
explore places that Jesus walked during His ministry
years. Your Bible will “come to life” at the Jordan
River Baptism Site, The Sea of Galilee, Caesarea, Nazareth, The
Dead Sea, Jerusalem and many other sites and
places.
The cost of this all-inclusive trip is $3,484.00 per person based
on 20 paying passengers/double occupancy (roundtrip flight from
Minneapolis, 11 nights in 4-star hotels, breakfast and dinner each
day, tour guide, deluxe motorcoach, all tips and entrance fees).
Brochures are available in the church office and in the Narthex.
Please let us know if you would like your name added to the list of
people who are interested in going on this amazing trip!
Contact: Peter and LeAnn March, 763-682-4357 or
320-291-1189.
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Ella Desmarais 7/1
Calista Korbel 7/1
Clara Wachter 7/1
Barbara Dilley 7/2
Emma Elfering 7/2
Destiny LaFave 7/2
Raquel Powell 7/2
Bill Pulvermacher 7/2
Daniel Giese 7/3
Sheridan Lambrecht 7/3
Jenna Roster 7/3
Sydney Rumsch 7/3
Jamie DeWitte 7/4
Stephanie Graf 7/4
Andrea Klatt 7/4
Marilyn Ruckle 7/4
Paul Thaemert 7/4
Herb Neske 7/5
Hailey Strenge 7/5
Kevin Buttenhoff 7/6
Lee Charlson 7/6
Hendrix Gatz 7/6
Jodi Lachermeier 7/6
Arlis Block 7/7
Val Gabbert 7/7
Dylan Gearey 7/7
Frank Graham 7/7
Bailie Handt 7/7
Taylor Andrews 7/8
Hadley Arnold 7/8
Jaxon Bixby 7/8
Grayson Jochum 7/8
Colton McLellan 7/8
Richard Ordorff 7/8
Joette Tilbury 7/8
Maren Brockopp 7/9
Brandt Mastley 7/9
Pat McAlister 7/9
Asher Bjorklund 7/10
Greg Buttenhoff 7/10
John Dahlheimer 7/10
Jill Marketon 7/10
Kyle Sawatzke 7/10
Ricky Sawatzke 7/10
Arron Stoppelman 7/10
Allissa Anderson 7/11
Cory Bucher 7/11
Jennifer Degn 7/11
Sandy Halsten 7/11
Ian Lommel 7/11
Connor Novacek 7/11
Dorothy Bowman 7/12
Dan Erdmann 7/12
Mark Ludwig 7/12
Michael Quady 7/12
Justin Kaufman 7/13
Randy Strenge 7/13
Justice Hartman 7/14
Chantal Jurgens 7/14
Kristin Jurgens 7/14
Joann Prigge 7/14
Willow Sawatzke 7/14
Jodi Baumgard 7/15
Darcy Ellis 7/15
Trent Graf 7/15
Berenice Jurgens 7/15
Amy Kortisses 7/15
Rylee Kula 7/15
Rollie Boldt 7/16
Ryan Klima 7/16
Carly Winkelman 7/16
Vicki Ebeling 7/17
Christy Handt 7/17
Elijah Klatt 7/17
Erin Mackenthun 7/17
Bill Morris 7/17
Michelle Fursa 7/18
Larry Holland 7/18
Bill Korpela 7/18
Gerhard Ungaro 7/18
Cody Weis 7/18
Carol Anderson 7/19
Even Bauernschmitt 7/19
Cory DeWitte 7/19
Nila Ellis 7/19
Hannah Green 7/19
Lauryn Groshens 7/19
Kelly Erdmann 7/20
Owen Lommel 7/20
Lexi-Jo McAlpine 7/20
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Mason Erdman 7/21
Doug Etzel 7/21
John Prigge 7/21
Julie Fussy 7/22
Lauren Ives 7/22
Suzy Strege 7/22
Maci Botz 7/24
Alaina Holte 7/24
Sophia Reedy 7/24
Stacy Ebert 7/25
Diane Faue 7/25
Taylor Ives 7/25
Anthony Klatt 7/25
Woodrow Klatt 7/25
Madelline Krull 7/25
Carter Vogt 7/25
Shawn Wren 7/25
Catriona Raasch 7/26
Dominic Tortorella III 7/26
Rebecca Botz 7/27
Lew Boyko 7/27
Levi Hanson 7/27
Taylor Strenge 7/27
Jason & Nissa Munger 7/2
David & Margaret Randel 7/3
Rod & Lora Holland 7/5
Don & Ruth Schwanke 7/6
Derek & Kelly Annis 7/7
Dave & Betty Schmalz 7/7
Brad & Dawn Danielson 7/9
Chris & Catherine Ryan 7/9
Ben & Rachel Sievert 7/10
Gerald & Laura Stoppelman 7/11
Cory & Meera Lyver 7/12
Cory & Jamie DeWitte 7/14
Jed & Anna Reedy 7/15
Bob & Linda Faue 7/16
Todd & Michelle Mackenthun 7/16
Rod & Myrna Strenge 7/17
Dan & Teagen Lambert 7/19
Nate & Becky Selvig 7/19
Dave Teske 7/27
Justin Wilson 7/27
Barb Bohach 7/28
Jacob Dahlheimer 7/28
Andrea Girard 7/28
Maxine Hoseck 7/28
Elaine Reese 7/28
Brad Stevens 7/28
Lois Bartlett 7/29
Jill Bremmer 7/29
John Hoppe 7/29
Ken Hill 7/30
Fran Kuseske 7/30
Rylan Nieskens 7/30
Bob Rumsch 7/30
Bennett Thole 7/30
Bonnie Enter 7/31
Helane Gentz 7/31
Ryan Hughes 7/31
Kelsey Kenmir 7/31
Steven McManus 7/31
Chad Schimmele 7/31
Bethany VanLith 7/31
Adam & Abby Bjorklund 7/20
Andrew & Holly Williams 7/20
Brad & Maxine Hoseck 7/21
Matthew & Stacy Ebert 7/22
Chad & Meredith Huikko 7/22
Kurt & Hanni Lommel 7/22
Ryan & Stacy Rutten 7/22
Lee & Penny Welch 7/23
Jon & Connie Boonstra 7/24
Dick & Sue Martin 7/25
Gary & ReVae Megaw 7/25
Nick & Renee Ebert 7/26
Matt & Christy Handt 7/27
Nicholas & Sara Vergin 7/27
Scott & Diana Brecht 7/28
James & Debra Marty 7/28
Doug & Nila Fenhaus 7/30
Steve & Anita McManus 7/31
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Children & Family
Kindergarten Bible Class
“Teach Me to Pray”
February 11th & 18th
Join us for two Sundays of a fun,
interactive and creative class on
how to pray with and for your
child now and as they grow!
Kids and parents alike will get a
hands-on chance to try out
different ways to talk to God
through music, crafts, games and
many resources!
Class meets at 9:30am after
Sunday School opening!
Questions or need more info
763-682-1883
Vacation Bible School at St. John’s
Monday through Friday, July 9th - 13th
from 8:30 to 11:30 am
Mark your Calendar Now!
Kids from age 3 through 4th grade will have a great time singing,
watching skits, creating crafts and playing games.
Shipwrecked VBS is filled with incredible Bible learning experiences that kids
see, hear, touch and even taste! Kids will love God like never before.
Serve God like never before and have the time of their lives doing it!
But we can’t take this adventure without your help! From donations, to registration, to teaching and crew leaders, there are
many places for you to be a part of this adventure. For information on
how you can help, check out our website at www.stjohnsbuffalo.org or call 763-682-1883
No matter your age or interest, there is a place for you at
Shipwrecked!
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Children & Family
NOW ENROLLING for 2018-2019!
For more information call 763-682-1883 or check out www. stjohnsbuffalo.org
** Few spots remain for MWF class. Register today!
Looking for a way to help
with VBS?
Donate Supplies:
If you picked up a tag from our
board in the Narthex, please bring
your donated items right at the
beginning of July. Thank you!
Food Donations Needed for our Friday
Lunch:
Hot dogs
Hot dog buns
Chips
Pickles
Desserts
Volunteer!
We can’t take this adventure without your
help! From crew leaders to station leaders
and in-between, all are needed. Please go
to our website to sign up!
www.stjohnsbuffalo.org
** Please bring your
food donations by
Thursday!
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Children & Family
SUMMER READING THAT’S
ALL ABOUT JESUS!
MAY 26–AUGUST 5, 2018
CPH.ORG/READS
This summer, we invite you to join
thousands of readers around the country on a faith-filled journey
for the whole family!
Enjoy a CPH discount coupon for summer shopping.
Check out booklists for every age, including adults.
Books are available in the church library also.
Prizes for all ages available!
Want to know more? Contact Kelly at
763-682-1883 or register at CPH.ORG/READS
Sunday School To Go!
Going out of town for the weekend?
Take God with you! Each packet contains a
lesson that you and your family can use in the
car, at the lake or wherever you go!
What’s inside??
Activity Sheets
Fun Gizmos!
Flat Jesus! Snap a picture and post it to Facebook. Tag…
St. John’s Buffalo MN so we can see where Jesus vacations
with you this summer.
Operation Christmas Child Items for July:
For July, we will be
collecting small stuffed animals
(beanie baby size). Thank you for
continuing to donate throughout the year so
that we can fill our boxes for this wonderful
mission outreach!
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Youth
Senior High Coffee and
Bible Study! If you are going to be in high school next year
or were in high school this year, mark your
Calendar! On some Wednesdays this summer we will meet
for a Bible study. This study takes place at Dunn Bros Coffee
Shop in Buffalo at 9:30am.
Bible Study dates: July 25, and August 1, 8, 15, 22. For
more information, contact Chris at (612) 704-5255 or
Tool Tag Fundraiser Be sure to look out for the Senior High Youth Tool Tag
Fundraiser in the coffee commons area. This
fundraiser is very simple and raises a lot of money for the
Senior Youth mission trip each year. All you have to do is take one of
the tool tags and donate the designated amount of
money on it to the youth group. In return, you will
receive an invite to our annual mission trip Thank-
You Breakfast. Be sure not to miss this fundraiser
and thank you for your continued support!
Senior High Mission Trip
Many members of the St. John’s senior youth group as
well as a few adult chaperones will be in Erie, PA
July 14-22 for a mission trip. The youth group will
spend the majority of their day doing community
service for the poverty-stricken and elderly in the Erie area. This is
an opportunity for the youth to serve God and others as well as be a
witness to non-believers through their words and actions. The youth
group would appreciate your support in any way possible, especially
through your prayers. Please keep all of the youth and adults going
to Erie and all of the people whose lives they will touch in your
prayers in the coming weeks. Thank you again for all of your support
as we get ready to serve our Savior!!
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Call Pat, Beth or Karen for free help with small projects—cleaning,
changing lightbulbs, lifting, errands, advice or assistance from licensed professionals. Over 100 St. John’s members want to help.
We will find a match.
*When calling with a request, please leave your name & contact number so we can get back to you.*
Pat Norine Beth Husom Karen Horsch 763-682-3606 952-715-7281 612-990-9527
WALKERS/DONATIONS
NEEDED
Join others from St. John’s in a Walk to Defeat ALS in memory
of Pastor Phil. Please consider walking or making a donation
to the St. John’s team: “Romans 8:1.” Walks are scheduled:
Saturday, Aug. 25 in Rochester at 10:00 am
Saturday, Sept. 8 in St. Cloud at 10:00 am
For more information, contact Theresa Sabraski at
[email protected] or 763-242-5389.
Note: Deadline for team T-shirt is Aug. 1
** Those who participate in the Rochester walk are cordially
invited to the home of Bob & Karen Meyer (Pastor Phil’s parents)
for refreshments following the walk.
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I wish to thank you for the prayers, cards, good
food, phone calls and good wishes during my
recent illness. I thank my God for returning me
to good health.
~Clinton Lambert
Thanks to Pastor Clark & the St. John’s family for all the prayers,
visits, cards and calls. I have my new knee and am so
grateful to everyone during this long process. I appreciate every-
thing so much.
~Doug Hanson
Acknowledging Memorials & Gifts Recent memorials and gifts have been made toward the following:
Item: In Memory/Honor of:
Noah’s Ark Preschool Lois Dixon
KRWC Radio Ministry
St. John’s Memorial Fund
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LWML/WIM/St. John’s Women
ST. JOHN’S MEMBERS ROCK! On Father’s Day, Pastor Clark
blessed 22 quilts, 11 baby quilts, 13 baby fleece blankets and 10
receiving blankets a group of our members created—some who are
brand new to the craft and used them to learn. You’d never know it
by how fabulous they look! Pictures were
taken and quilts were distributed through-
out Wright County. The 2nd quilting and
blanket project is starting in September,
2018. Anyone interested can plan on
creating beautiful pieces, as beautiful
leaves fall from trees.
Pastor Clark also blessed baby bottles filled with coins, bills, and
checks. They went to the pro-life Pregnancy Resource Center in
St. Cloud and Cornerstone pregnancy resource center in St. Michael,
which both help ease toughness that sometimes arises before and
after children are born.
The LWML MN South Conference (which has 3,700 members) is
upcoming June 29th in Mankato. Three St. John’s Women in Mission
members are going. The baby items St. John’s members graciously
donated in May and June are heading with them, as is $200 for
mission projects. From local to national groups, LWML quietly
donates big bucks to missions which are used to share the gospel
throughout the globe. The Conference has almost met the $265,000
2016-2018 goal.
Also upcoming is the Women in Mission July Service Project – we
will be helping prep and serve the Buffalo Community Breakfast on
Saturday, July, 20th. We’d love people to help ready the Buffalo
Community Center on Friday, July 19th. We also need 4-6 adult/child
teams to serve the breakfast and beverages on Saturday. Please let
us know if you are interested, and as always, feel free to join our
monthly meetings at church. The next one is coming up on Thursday,
July 5th at 5:30.
Thanks again St. John’s members for your help and donations
with mites, baby bottles and products. As I stated earlier, YOU ROCK!
Blessings,
Beth Husom
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We have reached another milestone and will be
celebrating our 50th Annual Country Fair for Missions this
year! Our Heavenly Father has richly blessed our earthly
offerings for half of a century, and we’re grateful we’ve
been able to donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to
missions, and other worthy projects in that time. And
we’re thankful for all the willing workers that have
donated time, talents, and treasures. Some of you for all
50 years. Thank you!
The 2018 fair is set for Saturday, November 10th, from 8 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center, Fellowship Hall, and connecting
hallway. Please plan to be a part of this project in any way you are
able. We welcome your help and your donations to fill the various
shops with a wide variety of items.
We have a dedicated group that sews beautiful quilts of different
sizes, colors, and patterns. The Gift Shop features the quilts, along
with knitted, crocheted, and sewn items, dishcloths, embroidered
dishtowels, painted items, baby things, and homemade jewelry. The
Country Store has pickles, jams, jellies, salsa, and garden produce.
The Holiday Shop has a variety of ornaments and decorations. The
Craft Shop has unique handcrafted items. Country Fair Naturals has
laundry, bath, and personal care products. The Silent Auction has
special items to bid on. Attic Treasures has a large number of
donated treasures to choose from. The Bake Shop has breads, pies,
cakes, bars, and candies. The Christmas Cookie Shop is the place to
pick from a large variety of treats. The Kid’s Korner is a great place
for children while you shop. The Coffee Shop serves rolls, juice, and
coffee. There’s also a Quiche and Muffin brunch at 8:00 a.m. The
Mexican Shop has both tacos and Sloppy Joes. And the famous
Chow Mein dinner is served in the Chinese Dining Room.
Please be thinking of ways you’d like to help with this mission
project. We will set up all day on Friday, November 9th. We need
many hands to make light the task. Thank you!
Submitted by Christine Husom
LWML/WIM/St. John’s Women
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Meeting Called to Order at 6:30 by
Dave Haggerty filling in for Bill
Morris.
Opening Prayer: Pastor Clark
First item on Agenda was to vote
for a previous Secretary report –
December - accepted on a motion
from Jim Chapa seconded by Marti
Ryan.
Secretary’s Report: Accepted on a
motion from Janice Marschel
seconded by Mary Bremmer.
Jim Chapa read Devotions from
Acts 10. Pastor Clark pointed out
highlights and commented on the
ending as to everyone who believes
in Him receives forgiveness of sins
through His name. Pastor also
touched on the fact that
Confirmation would be the following
weekend May 20th. He is team-
teaching the Bible Study with Chris
Ryan. The Elders will be forming
Advocate groups this fall. Aaron
Beckman has completed his
Masters of Theology.
Youth Ministry: Chris Ryan spoke
on the activities of getting ready for
the Mission Trip. 30 youth and 7
chaperones are signed up. Things
are looking good. Baccalaureate
will be held at Buffalo Covenant
Church on May 16th. The 30-Hour
Famine event is coming up.
Child & Family Ministry – Noah’s
Ark: Kelly Thole said coffee will be
served in appreciation of all the
teachers. She is also happy to
report that there has been good
response to her call for teaching
help for the next year. VBS
registration is all online and now
available, if questions call the
church office. There is a Flat Jesus
that has been created to spend the
summer with the kids. They can
take a picture of him and them-
selves showing people where they
have been and what they have
been doing. Plus projects and
gadgets to entertain the kids
throughout the summer. The
summer reading program “Read
like a Lutheran” has started. We
will celebrate our Graduates on
June 3rd. There is also still a call out
for a person to head up a team for
Operation Christmas Child, contact
Kelly if that is of interest.
Noah’s Ark is wrapping up the year
with graduation on May 23rd.
Registration for the next year is
going very well and at this point
only 5 spaces are left on Mon &
Wed. Kelly will start a thorough
cleaning of supplies and rooms.
Financial Secretary’s Report &
Treasurers Report: Jim Chapa
reported Denise Saunders is
recovering. Both reports reconcile
and things are going very well.
People have asked about our
Outreach programs and they are
detailed in Jim’s report. If you have
a question please call him.
General Fund Contributions and
Expenses:
Contributions $66,780
Expenses $55,438
Net Increase (Decrease) $11,342
Board Meeting Minutes 5/15/2018
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Reports accepted on a motion
from Scott Spadgenske seconded
by Mary Bremmer.
Old Business: Scott Spadgenski
will be meeting with Gregg
Beckman to discuss the
Emergency plans. Dave Haggerty
continues to look for an Elder
representative for Sat. nights.
New Business: None at this time.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
Elders: Dave Haggerty mentioned
there were approximately 130
people at the Bruce Van Natta
gathering which was well received
with prayer being incorporated
and people coming forward. The
board is discussing some type of
healing and prayer service in the
future. The board also continues
to look to the future needs, such
as expanding our ministry and
staff of our church
Trustees: Scott Spadgenski
expressed appreciation for all the
help on Spring Clean Up Day.
Boilers are off for the summer.
Carpet cleaning will be done
shortly. Scott will check an AED in
question. All work continues and
the Board expresses a huge thank
you to Scott and his group.
Evangelism: No report at this
time.
Stewardship: No report at this
time.
Fellowship: Marti Ryan said Sun.
July 22nd is Service in the Park.
July 19th St. John’s will sponsor
Music in the Park – Church of
Cash. The Twins game is July 31st.
The group continues to look into
things such as possibly a
Progressive Dinner, and the new
Church Basement Ladies in the
fall.
Women in Mission (LWML): Mary
Bremmer had written report high-
lighting that the Mission Quilts are
still being worked on. The church
is serving the Community
Breakfast July 21st and she is
looking for help.
Library: Cheryl Olsen reported
that new books are in for the
summer reading program and
Pastor Clark was able to get all 3
of Bruce Van Natta books.
Project Compassion/Health
Cabinet: Sandi Baert expressed a
thank you to everyone for their
care and concern during the loss
of her mother. Theresa Henson
came in and presented a good
program on Living Wills etc.
Missions: No Report.
Decorating: All is well. There was
some discussion on when fresh
flowers are used as to how they
should be picked up.
Other Business: Dave Haggerty
mentioned Chris Ryan now has
his Masters, Kelly is in need of
having a board set up, and some
research is being done on pay
and responsibilities. Discussion
on these items followed.
Closing Prayer and Adjournment
followed on motion from Mary
Bremmer.
Respectfully submitted by Cheryl
Olsen
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It’s Not Too Late to Order a St. John’s Magnetic
Name Tag! Have you ordered your St. John’s name tag? You still can—and still at no
cost! Just call the Church Office at 763-682-1883.
“Giving Change to Make A Change”
You may notice the golden envelopes in our church pews each week labeled “Giving Change to Make a Change.” Donations received in these offerings go toward our Benevolence Fund, and are used to meet the needs of persons/families who reach out to St. John’s under dire financial situations. We always have a supply of Cub Foods and Holiday gas cards available in the office for immediate needs. Pastor Clark meets and prays with individuals who request these cards. Please consider using one of these “Giving Change” envelopes to occasionally donate and drop it in the offering plate. Also, please continue to pray for all of those less fortunate than ourselves.
ATTENTION, PARENTS:
Making summer plans?
Summer vacation is just around the corner.
Be sure to fit Lutheran Island Bible Camp or
Camp Omega into your kids’ schedules. Women in Mission pays
half of campership fees for St. John’s members (request forms
available in Church Office or the St. John’s website at
www.stjohnsbuffalo.org).
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Save Pop Cans for St. John’s Youth The St. John’s Youth are collecting pop cans to raise money for events throughout the year. If you drink pop, please save your cans for the St. John’s Youth. There is a trailer in our parking lot across from the sanctuary where you can drop off your empty pop cans. Thank you for your support!
Community Breakfast
St. John’s and Women in Mission
are hosting the
Community Breakfast on
Saturday, July 21st at the
Buffalo Community Center
Help from our congregation is needed from 8:00-10:30 am.
The area for volunteers needed most are “servers.” They
need two people per table to bring out the food and
beverages once people are seated. This is a fun opportunity
for a parent/child team or a couple. If you can help that
morning, please contact Priscilla McKenzie at 763-567-0893.
** This is a FREE breakfast for anyone in the community and
a great outreach for our congregation!
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