WORSHIP SCHEDULESunday 9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour10:45 a.m. Sunday School (Sep - May)

Saturday5:30 p.m. Worship in the Norelius Chapel

Wednesday “S’more Worship” Summer Schedule5:30 p.m. Dinner in the Gustafson Garden6:30 p.m. Worship in the Gustafson Garden

STAY CONNECTEDYes—Times...they ARE a changing. More and more of us are dropping our landline and using cell phones as our main way of communicating. Many of us also have e-mail as another way to connect with people. If you no longer have a landline and have not already notified the church office, please call us and let us know how we can reach you. Also, if your e-mail or home address, etc. has changed recently, call the office at 651-388-9311.Thank you for helping keep the church records updated. This will help us keep you up to date with things that are happening.

HOSPITALIZATIONS AND ILLNESSHospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. If you are ill or hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit or to be on the church prayer list, please notify us at (651)388-9311 or office@firstlutheranrw.com.

PRAYER REQUESTSCall the church office at 651.388.9311 or e-mail your prayer requests to office@firstlutheranrw.com. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included on the prayer list or prayer chain, please call the church office or Pat Swanson, 651-388-7032.

THE SPIREA monthly publication of First LutheranChurch, Red Wing, MN 55066

Phone: (651)388-9311 office@firstlutheranrw.com www.firstlutheranrw.com

FIRST LUTHERAN STAFFArthur Sharot: Senior Pastorext. 15 / arte42@gmail.com

Marilee Anderson: Director of Musicext. 19 / marilee.a.anderson@gmail.com

Tina Goeman: Director of Children, Youth & Familyext. 14 / tina@firstlutheranrw.com

Theresa Nash: Bookkeeper, PText. 11/theresa@firstlutheranrw.com

Julie Wychor: Administrative Assistantext. 10 / office@firstlutheranrw.com

Syl Andersen: Custodian, PTH: 651/388-7453 C: 651-380-8663

Brian Fladhammer: Maintenance, PTH: 651/388-2675

2017 COUNCIL MEMBERSDaryl Mark - President/Christian EducationKathy Emery - Vice President/PersonnelAlyson Kloeckner - Secretary/Youth & FamilyRoy Harley - TreasurerJill Cody - StewardshipJada Kitzmann - Youth & FamilyJohn Laidlaw - StewardshipJoe Rice - PropertyDiane Ringeisen - Life & GrowthTom Sasse - Social MinistryLaurel Stinson - WorshipMary Weberg - Social Ministry

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2017 SPIRE FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

FROM THE PASTOR

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Hebrews 10:23-25Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

The days of summer are truly coming. Since the days of our youth we have associated summer with vacations and holidays; at least I have. Summer time is not just about going away, it’s about a break from our routine. Many of us, myself included enjoy breaks from our routine and need breaks from our routine. It serves as rest, relaxation as well as the rejuvenation needed for September. This is almost a sabbatical. I recently heard a school teacher say that the summer break is her small sabbatical. In September she is restored, rejuvenated and recharged, ready for the new year.

While taking a break from the routines of life is helpful we ought not take a break from everything. We don’t stop eating or drinking. We ought not stop exercising though maybe exercise in a different way. We also should not stop going to worship or to “church”. It is not helpful to take a break from coming together as the people of God. Keeping up with our relationship with God and God’s people is essential to our being.

We are fortunate as members of First Lutheran. We can take a break from our worship routine and still keep up with our worship since we have three different worship opportunities each week. If you go to Sunday worship every week, try the Wednesday night service. Always go to Saturday night service, go on Sunday. All three of our services are different.

Sunday is more traditional, Saturday is more intimate, meeting in the chapel, and Wednesday is even more casual, meeting this summer in the garden with camp songs, guitars and s’mores.

If you go out of town why not try something different by attending a church where you are?

I am provoking you not to neglect worship. As your pastor I care about you and your spiritual health. Worship is essential to your spiritual health.

Have a great summer!Pastor Arte

S’MORE WORSHIPWednesdays this summer.....bring your camping chair to the Gustafson Garden.....Dinner at 5:30....Worship at 6.....with s’mores.

NEWS & EVENTS

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TEAM MEETINGS Teams will meet again on Tuesday, June 6th at 7:00 p.m. The Property Team will meet at 4 pm, and Youth Team will meet at 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE BIBLE STUDIESEve Circle will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20th at Pat Swanson’s home.

Martha Circle meets Wednesday, June 21st at 9:30 a.m. at Barb Siewert’s cabin.

Mary Circle meets Wednesday, June 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room.

QUILTING GROUPFirst Lutheran’s Quilting Group will meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, June 14 & 28 at 1:00 p.m. in the Music Room downstairs. Everyone is welcome to join in making quilts to help keep less fortunate people warm and to present to babies baptized at First. If you can tie or sew, you are welcome to join this group.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDYAll men are invited to join the First Lutheran Men’s Bible Study group every Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room. The “current attendees” meet with coffee, pastry, and fellowship while discussing the upcoming service readings. This is a good way to listen and contribute your thoughts on various books of the Bible.

MEALSFirst Lutheran has a ministry team that will provide a meal for individuals/families in need due to health issues, a surgery, a new baby, or other circumstances. If you know of a member whose family could use a meal, call Julie at the office. She will contact the ministry team that coordinates meals for a couple weeks. We want to help when we can.

SUMMER MUSICEach year from September through May our services are full of music provided by the choir, handbells, children, Praise team but during the summer these groups take a hiatus from weekly rehearsals and Sunday commitments. During the summer we like people to provide some different types of special music like solos, duets, etc which are both sung and played. Now we know that many of these people are already in a group who may provide some special musical selection and that is great. We also welcome those who are not in a regular group. This is a chance to perhaps sing or play something of your choosing. Let Marilee know what you would like to do. I do not know your summer schedule so you need to give me possible dates. I look forward to working with you.

HANDBELL RINGING ExPLORATIONS All of the events below are open to the community and surrounding area of Red Wing. When you come, be sure to invite others to come with you.

Handbell Boot CampWant to learn what bells are all about? Ever wanted to try them and see if you can be a ringer? A two week session for youth and adults will be offered on Wednesdays, August 9 and 16 from 5:00 - 6:00. You will learn the basics of bell ringing, what do you to make all those sounds, and lots of other neat things. Think about signing up for this fun class. E-mail Marilee at marilee.a.anderson@gmail.com

Bells of the Bluffs AuditionsBells of the Bluffs will be holding auditions for our next season. The date is Thursday, August at 5:30 at First Lutheran. If you are or know anyone you know is interested in the “next” level of challenging ringing, have them contact us more more information. Our website is bellsofthebluffs.org . We can be reached at bellsofthebluffs@gmail.com or 651-808-4589.

JUNE “JOY IN DOING”

Saturday Evening AssistantJune 3 Larry & Jean WiederichJune 10 Gisela WitgertJune 17 Barry & Jean DosdallJune 24 Tricia Harris

Sunday Morning DriverJune 4 Pam HallahanJune 11 Nancy ThorsonJune 18 Phyllis KullbergJune 25 Keith Larson

LectorJune 4 Bunny KulstadJune 11 Cherie SasseJune 18 Chuck SchwartauJune 25 Judie Bowes

Worship GreeterJune 4 Joe & Dani RIceJune 11 Dennis & Deb RindelsJune 18 Doug & Brenda RobinsonJune 25 Jerry & Linda Seivert

Sunday Communion AssistantJune 4 Daryl Mark, Dani Rice, Linda SeivertJune 11 Neal & Barb Siewert, TBDJune 18 Mike Sorensen, Peter & Peggy SorensenJune 25 Charles & Cathy Stinson, Kay Trainor

Sunday Morning Brew Crew (Before worship)June 4 Charles & Carol CharbonneauJune 11 Dick & Nancy HoughtonJune 18 Bill & Barb RawJune 25 Doug & Brenda Robinson

Sunday Morning Coffee Host (After Worship) June 4 Kevin & Cyd MarkJune 11 Ed & Rae SantelmanJune 18 Kay Schwartau, Mike SorensenJune 25 Al & Carol Smith

Communion Bread BakerJune 4 Diane RingeisenJune 18 Jean Wiederich

Sunday Coffee Hour TreatsJune 4 Kevin & Cyd Mark, Todd & Trina Petterson, Bill & Anne Robertson, Doug & Brenda RobinsonJune 11 Al & Carol Smith, Tom & Cherie Sasse, John & Renee Schlegelmilch, Dave & Jane SchwartauJune 18 Kay Schwartau, Chuck & Carol Schwartau, Sandy Sharot, Neal & Barb SiewertJune 25 Ed & Rae Santelman, Jeff & Enid Reames, Pete & Peggy Sorensen, Virginia Sorensen

Acolyte/Communion DutiesJune 4 Justin RiceJune 11 Brooke StruszJune 18 Andrew AmundsonJune 25 Gage Knutson

Wednesday Meal HelperJune 7 N/AJune 14 N/AJune 21 N/AJune 28 N/A

JUNE USHERSWendy Ehlers (Chair)Murph & Lois BergBill HabedankMorris JungJan LarsonLarry PetersonMichael SorensenPeter & Peggy SorensenMary WebergGisela Witgert

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LETTERS & PRAYER MINISTRYTHANK YOU LETTERS

Once again we are experiencing a God-given miracle. We are able to move into our dream apartment the week of June 12, and living there fulltime as of June 19. Our new contact information will be: Waverly Gardens, 5919 Centerville Rd, Apt 223, North Oaks, MN 55127. Home phone number (land line) will be 651-762-6598. We are so blest to have been a part of the FELC family. Thank you for your friendship and support. We’d love to have you visit - although be sure to call first. We just might be out enjoying the ‘up nort’ countryside.Love, Denny and DJ Johnson

To our Church Family,Darrell and I wish to thank you all for your prayers, cards and phone calls during the time of my surgery and afterwards. Those thoughtful acts helped guide us through a rough couple of weeks and now help me recover my strength and positive spirit. We are truly blessed with a wonderful church family as well as our family and friends we have been honored to know through the years. God bless you all,Barb (Bobbi) & Darrell Nelson

Dear Friends at First Lutheran,Thank you for the prayers, cards and memorials for my brother, Mel Green, who died May 3rd.Norma Swingdorf

Thank you to everyone who supported our Faith In Action annual fundraiser at the Sheldon Theater. Our mission is to enrich area residents’ lives through faith-based volunteer efforts. We are very grateful for our supporters, volunteers and this worthwhile organization in our community.Jan Larson, Coordinator

Thank you to Bill & Barb Raw for “Lighting the Spire” for the month of June, “In honor of family.”

Thank you to Elaine Fosberg for sponsoring the Colombia Scholarship for the month of June.

Thanks to the many people who make faith formation possible in our church. Thank you to the parents and caregivers who make sure students are here each week. Thank you to our confirmation small group leaders who take the time to discuss big issues with our growing learners. Thank you to our Sunday School and Wednesday school teachers and leaders; your willingness to share your time and energy each week helps foster that curiosity and learning of our young people.Thank you.

PRAYER MINISTRYPrayers for God’s presence and healing go to those who have been hospitalized/ill/recovering/receiving treatment, going through a time of grieving, etc:

Kaitlynn Kukuska Jim Johnson Evelyn Berg Mike CharbonneauMarcia Krause Jenny EdmondsEleanor Peterson BillDonna Prescher Barb NelsonBob Swanson Xander EvansJohn Evans Don FlorineDon Johnson Michael FriedrichJim Lorrie AndersonLori Johnson Eileen DelkEdla Bodelson Dave DanielsonBrooklyn Joann HoskingTheresa Nash Karol HarleyJim Kulstad Barb

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Members Present: Jill Cody, Joe Rice, John Laidlaw, Diane Ringeisen, Pastor Arte, Aly Kloeckner, Tom Sasse, Laurel Stinson, Daryl Mark, Roy Harley, Mary Weberg.

Call to order - Daryl at 6:30PM

Devotions - John Laidlaw

Approval of Agenda - Diane moved to accept, Jill second - motion carries

Secretary’s Report - Joe moved to accept, John second - motion carries

Treasurer’s Report - Tom moved to accept, Laurel second - motion carries Sometime over the summer, the parking lot will be resurfaced and repainting of stripes: conversations still need to be held with County and cost will be split.

Staff Reports Pastor Arte - Synod Offering - wasn’t budgeted this year, so no funds were given from the church. Clarify wording in the council minutes on reports. Applications and contracts for events and outside organizations - who should be reviewing these? Council? Staff?Does there need to be revisions made to contract to make it more self explanatory about expectations for use? Tina Marilee

Ministry Team Reports Worship and Music - LaurelBeginning on May 24th, we will be doing S’More worships (Wed night), food at 5:30 and worship at 6PM outside.

Property - Joe Fans in main sanctuary - have not been working and smell of burning, fuse has been wired off in the meantime, and once looked at - both will be replaced if needed.Chapel painting is done.Parking lot.Mowing will need quotes as we don’t have enough volunteers.Temperature adjustments for events - better communication is needed.AC cleaning will happen when temperatures are steady above 65. Sprinklers will probably need to be redone after construction.

Making Connections - Diane Shirts were sold on Sunday - will continue Wed, Sat and Sun through May.Ice Cream Social: August 13th.

Education - Daryl Sunday school attendance was steady this year.Need more teachers for Wednesdays.

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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES(Continued from page 8)

Youth - AlyGarage Sale was a success.Working on final plans for summer programming - still need VBS assistants. Need people to step up to help with classes next fall - Wednesday nights in particular.

Christian Action - Mary Feed my starving children - will be the 13th, still looking for more people to come.Summer Lunch program information should be coming out soon.

Stewardship Next meeting, 24th of May in Owatonna.

Personnel Continue looking for additional members for committees and taskforces.

Old BusinessConstitution review.

New Business Any other business?

Meeting Adjourned: 7:29PM

Respectfully Submitted, Aly Kloeckner - Secretary

Thank you for your tithes and offerings.

OPERATiNG iNCOME March Actual Budgeted March YTD Actual YTD BudgetedGeneral Fund Pledge 30,175 35,833 111,269 143,332Mission Support 10 42 236 168Other income 15,708 3,342 43,230 18,917Total income 45,892 39,217 154,735 162,917

OPERATiNG EXPENSES March Actual Budgeted March YTD Actual YTD BudgetedGen’l Operating Exp. 36,534 41,180 167,966 164,804ELCA Benevolence 2,167 2,167 8,668 8,668Other Outside Giving 1,324 1,407 5,296 5,546Total Expenses 40,025 44,754 181,930 179,018

income Vs. Expense $ 5,868 $ (5,537) $ (27,195) $ (16,601)

Respectfully submitted by Theresa Nash, Bookkeeper

APRIL 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT

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JUNE BIRTHDAYS06/01: Carson Anderson, Dani Rice, Bradley Roberts 06/02: Rowan Boe, Jan Fregien, Janet Larson, Taylor Schaffer 06/03: Evelyn Everts 06/04: Madison Bolland, Diane Hedstrom, Anthony Strusz, Alexander Zeig 06/05: Jim Johnson 06/07: Cole Bechel, Landon Harris, Betty Krantz, Gemma Malcom 06/08: Donald Forsberg 06/09: Andrew Amundson, Tricia Harris 06/10: Donna Benson, Danielle Korsten06/11: Nathan Dodge, Olivia Dunford, Kaitlyn Kukuska, Aveline Zibble 06/12: Julie Haase 06/13: Marlene Anderson, Mandy Arden, Emma Jaeger, Linda Wiebusch06/14: Todd Hallahan, Jon Seymour, Kendal Swanson06/15: Isabella Benson, Stacy Carlson, Joe Cemensky, Carolyn Englund, Maureen Kees, William Robertson06/17: Jazmyne Selisky, Amy Strom06/18: Morgan Bolland, Nolan Conroy06/19: Nathan Florine, Joe Goodier, John Rohan, Taylor Stordahl06/20: Aftyen Bluhm, Alexis Clickner06/21: Parker Emery, Rollie Meffert, Tyler Wiederich06/22: Kristine Ubbelohde06/23: Nancy Schwartau06/24: Tessa Amundson, Blake Conroy, Jordan Alexis Novak, James Olson, Carol Schwartau06/26: Matt Anderson, David Holm, Michael Kitzmann, Pete Sorensen 06/27: Colin Graves, Harper Harris, Gwen Kohner, ZoeAnna Lohman, Cheryl Youmans06/28: Nancy Houghton06/29: Craig Strom, Arlene Stromback06/30: Kathy Emery, Lane Meyer, Naviah Thomas

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JUNE DAILY BIBLE READINGSMETHOD 1: READ FROM THE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT EACH DAY JUNE: 1: 2 Chronicles 15 – 16; John 12: 27 - 50

2: 2 Chronicles 17 – 18; John 13: 1 - 20

3: 2 Chronicles 19 – 20; John 13: 21 - 38

4: 2 Chronicles 21 – 22; John 14

5: 2 Chronicles 23 – 24; John 15

6: 2 Chronicles 25 – 27; John 16

7: 2 Chronicles 28 – 29; John 17

8: 2 Chronicles 30 – 31; John 18: 1 - 18

9: 2 Chronicles 32 – 33; John 18: 19 - 40

10: 2 Chronicles 34 – 36; John 19: 1 - 22

11: Ezra 1 – 2; John 19: 23 - 42

12: Ezra 3 – 5; John 20

13: Ezra 6 – 8: John 21

14: Ezra 9 – 10; Acts 1

15: Nehemiah 1 – 3; Acts 2: 1 - 21

16: Nehemiah 4 – 6; Acts 2: 22 - 47

17: Nehemiah 7 – 9; Acts 3

18: Nehemiah 10 – 11; Acts 4: 1 - 22

19: Nehemiah 12 – 13; Acts 4: 23 - 37

20: Esther 1 – 2; Acts 5: 1 - 21

21: Esther 3 – 5; Acts 5: 22 - 42

22: Esther 6 – 8; Acts 6

23: Esther 9 – 10; Acts 7: 1 - 21

24: Job 1 – 2; Acts 7: 22 - 43

25: Job 3 – 4; Acts 7: 44 - 60

26: Job 5 – 7; Acts 8: 1 - 25

27: Job 8 – 10; Acts 8: 26 - 40

28: Job 11 – 13; Acts 9: 1 - 21

29: Job 14 – 16; Acts 9: 22 - 43

30: Job 17 – 19; Acts 10: 1 - 23

OR METHOD 2: BEGIN READING WITH THE OLD TESTAMENT

JUNE: 1: Ezra 5 - 7

2: Ezra 8 - 10

3: Nehemiah 1 - 3

4: Nehemiah 4 - 6

5: Nehemiah 7 - 9

6: Nehemiah 10 - 11

7: Nehemiah 12 - 13

8: Esther 1 - 3

9: Esther 4 - 6

10: Esther 7 - 9

11: Job 1 - 5

12: Job 6 - 10

13: Job 11 - 15

14: Job 16 - 20

15: Job 21 - 25

16: Job 26 - 30

17: Job 31 - 35

18: Job 36 - 38

19: Job 39 - 42

20: Psalm 1 - 7

21: Psalm 8 - 15

22: Psalm 16 – 2:

23: Psalm 24 - 31

24: Psalm 32 - 39

25: Psalm 40 - 47

26: Psalm 48 - 55

27: Psalm 56 - 63

28: Psalm 64 - 71

29: Psalm 72 - 79

30: Psalm 80 - 87

First Lutheran Church615 West 5th Street

Red Wing MN 55066651.388.9311

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SUMMER 2017 OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

Join us for Super Hero Vacation Bible School June 11th -15th from 6 - 8 p.m. VBS is for students ages 3 years old through completed 4th grade.

MN Nice is a daytime activity for students who have completed grades 5-7. We will be doing service projects, having devotional time, and of course some games and fun too!

Registration forms for both of these great events are available in the Narthex, in the May Spire, and online at www.firstlutheranrw.com.

Wait, what? You want to help? That would be great, we have lots of different things we need volunteers to help with for VBS and MN Nice, contact Tina to find out more, and add your name to the list of wonderful volunteers! All of our great children and youth programming are able to take place because we’ve got the volunteers that make time for our kids!