united redeemer lutheran church the may voice
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ELCA SEMN Synod
560 West 3rd St
Zumbrota, MN 55992
507-732-7303
www.urlchurch.org
May 2019
United Redeemer Lutheran Church
The May VOICE
Other Prizes Tile creation by Dan & Cindy Wilson
Woodturning by Jeff Solberg
Coming May 12 th
Mother ’s Day Brunch! Grand Prize
A Basket of Awesome Gift Cards
Worth $300!
Restaurants/Breweries in Zumbrota,
Rochester & Lake City area.
Bridget’s, Cameo, Casablanca,
Terza- Chester’s, Forager, Little Thistle,
Reed’s Landing
Flowers
Joel’s Greenhouse
Clothing/Sports
Scheel’s
Movies
CMX Theater in Rochester
Manicure
Katie Quenzer
You do not need to be present to win. Anyone willing to donate items to the Silent Auction, please contact Cindy or drop items at the office.
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URLC COUNCIL NOTES MARCH The Church Council is exploring the possibility of adding a playground to the church green space. A task force has been formed to look at the possibility.
Volunteers are being sought to help with the Block Party and notices have been put in the bulletins and Voice.
Technology assistance is being sought for the slides and computer operation during services. If someone is interested, but not able to do all Sundays, we can accommodate several people and put a calendar together.
The church facility rental agreement and guidelines are
being assessed. A task force has been formed to assess
the current guidelines that are over 5 years old.
Technology Technician position. We are looking for a person or people interested in the position. The job description is: Provides technology support during church services including recording of services and running computer for service. Works with church secretary and pastor to develop computerized support for the service including order of worship, hymns, announcements, and other requested audiovisual items to be broadcast during the service. May be asked to support other special events or services.
Pay is $50 for Sundays with 2 services which includes slide preparation and being present at both services to set-up and run the media. Pay is $35 for single services. If you are interested, please contact Linda Herrick at 507-250-4567.
WELCA NEWS
May is here and spring has started to sprout! The church year begins to slow for summer. Someone reminded me how many members it takes to make our church active and alive. We all need to think and remember-each one needs a Thank you. No matter how large or small each job is, it all seems to get done. It is amazing to me when I hear of someone doing a job for many years and no one seems to know who does it. I am going to make special effort to thank as many as I can for what they do. Each is greatly appreciated. How about you? WELCA Board will take “a break” for the months of
June and July. If there are any needs during that time, just call me. Leah Wichmann Hinz, WELCA President WELCA Board 5/1/19 5:30pm church Naomi Circle 5/9/19 Elaine Leeper home, 120 Highland Circle ZBTA Ask Elaine for directions. Rebekah Circle 5/9/10 1:30pm Deb Bergstralh, 56826 421 Ave, Mazzepa Meet at church to car pool;
1pm
SUNDAY FORUM & FELLOWSHIP (SFF )
Our church year fellowship time is winding down. During the month of May we honor mothers as well as graduates. We also acknowledge that summer is soon upon us. At the beginning of the month we welcome back men from the MN Adult/Teen challenge who will add music to our services and fellowship time sharing stories. The schedule for the month of May will look like this. 5/5: MN Adult/Teen Challenge: An organization to assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. 5/12: The annual Mother’s Day Brunch 5/19: Senior Sunday: Recognition of our URLC graduating seniors 5/26: Likely one service. Gathering will be optional As always, coffee and cookies depend on volunteers for making and serving on Sundays. A calendar is passed around for sign-up. Please think about it when it comes your way. Coffee continues for the summer. Preparation and provision of treats is strictly volunteer. Put on your thinking caps for fellowship programs in the fall. Thank you, SFF Committee
MN Adult and Youth Teen Challenge
Members of URLC are being asked
to supply desserts for 5/5/2019
We will need about 7 (9x13) desserts for this event.
If you are able to help out, please call me at 732-7552
Or email me at [email protected]
Thank you, Genella Mussell
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CONFIRMATION 7TH GR. CLASS SCHEDULE
May 1st & 8th: Large group class, we meet at 5:30-6:15pm both dates. MAY 15th: 6pm Picnic, we’ll join the 8th – 9th gr. for the picnic outside on the grass with Volleyball & Supper. This will begin with Volleyball & supper to follow. Confirmation classes will then begin again in the fall. We will have a Parent/Student short meeting on Sept. 11th & Large Group Class will begin on Sept. 18th
8-9TH GR. CLASS SCHEDULE
May 1st & 8th: Large group class at 6:30-7:15pm May 15th: Class Picnic at 6pm. The 7th gr. will be joining us for the picnic of volleyball & supper. Confirmation classes will begin again in the fall. We’ll have a Parent/Student short meeting on Sept. 11th & Large Group Class will begin on Sept. 18th. Those entering 10th gr. will be Confirmed on Sun. Oct. 27th at the 10:30am Service. We’ll have 2 classes in the fall for the 10th gr. kids. Dates are Sun. Oct. 6th & 13th at 3pm for the kids. We’ll still have a Parent/Youth meeting on Sept. 11th so you can hear all the details before they get Confirmed.
YOUTH SCHEDULE-ACOLYTES/USHERS/READERS IN MAY
May 5th 8:30am Acolyte: Avery Brown 10:30am: Anna Soltau May 12th “Youth Sunday” & “Mother’s Day!” 8:30am Acolytes: Kasey Scholl & Josie Stensland 10:30am Anna Cylkowski & Camryn Kovars 8:30am Ushers: Avery Steffen & Anna Lowrie 10:30am Ethan Kovars & Soren Hellyer 8:30am Reader: Brennan Sheda 10:30am Gretta Anderson May 19th “Senior Graduates Recognition Sunday” 8:30am Acolytes: Maddie Seymour & Sophia Lowrie 10:30am Bobbie Rae Benson & Sheridan Wilson 8:30am Senior Graduates 10:30am Senior Graduates May 26th 9:30am Volunteer needed
SUNDAY SCHOOL Thank you for an awesome season of Sunday school! A BIG thank you to all our teachers & shepherds! Sunday school will begin again in the fall on “Rally Sunday” which is set for Sun. Sept. 15th at 9:30am.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL OR
“HEARTBEAT FOR KIDS!” We are going to try something different this year for “VBS”. It will be like our past “Heartbeat nights” but just for kids! Mark your calendar for 3 Wednesday nights in June. June 12th, 19th, & 26th at 5-7pm. We are inviting any children from United Redeemer & the community to come & have some VBS fun with Cindy & Pastor Marggi. We’ll have supper for the kids, Bible Stories, & outside activities! This is ALL FREE. Please spread the word!
NOISY OFFERING The next kids Noisy Offering is planned for Sun. May 5th. We appreciate all the loose change you save to support Sunday school!
CBC CHRISTIAN BREAKFAST CLUB Our last breakfast of the season is on Wed. May 8th. We will be dining at Bridget’s Café! Cindy & Paul Drackley get to take a break from cooking, & have Bridget do it for us! Yeah!
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH The “Mother’s Day Brunch” is coming up on Sun. May 12th from 9-noon. We serve so many breakfast items! You will definitely love this one! Let us cook for you! This is a freewill donation to help the kids travel to Wyoming for their mission trip. We also have raffle tickets for the following prizes: $300 of gift cards to many area retail stores & restaurants, a custom wood bowl made by Jeff Solberg, & a Tile creation by Dan & Cindy Wilson. You can purchase these tickets each Sunday at church. There will also be a Silent Auction going on all morning the day of the Brunch.
CAR HOP Mark your calendar for the “Car Hop” Friday, June 14th. We serve from 4-7pm, rain or shine. We have hamburgers/chips/popcorn/root beer floats/& ice cream sundaes! This kicks off the Covered Bridge Festival!
WYOMING 2019 The vans are rented, the hotel is booked!! We are
very excited for our upcoming mission trip to
Sheridan, WY July 7th-14
th. We have 16 youth & 12
chaperones going on this awesome trip.
YOUTH & FAMILY DIRECTOR’S PAGE MAY 2019
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URLC Church Council Meeting March 25, 2019
Minutes prepared by Lori Copeman Present: Mary Ayen, Lori Copeman, Willie Rauen, Pastor Marggi, Ron Gabrielson, Linda Herrick, Rene Arendt, Marla Lodermeier, Brett Edstrom, Sonja Stehr Absent:
Item Discussion Action
Prayer-Pastor Marggi
Approval of Agenda Motion: By: Ron Gabrielson Second: Willie Rauen Motion Passed
Public comments None
Approval of Minutes from February 2019
Motion: to approve the January council minutes By: Ron Gabrielson Second: Willie Rauen Motion Passed
Financials-Treasurer’s report and bill approval
February income: $16,262.64 February expenses: $29,076.08 (-$12, 813.44 difference) Operating fund balance: $12,722.15 3R Loan amount as of Feb 2019: $142,500
Motion: to approve the treasurer’s report and bills, By: Marla Lodermeier Second: Rene Arendt Motion Passed
Youth Financial Report Review
Not available
Pastor Marggi’s report Marggi reported on Guatemala trip Lenten service continues
Information Only
Committee Assignment Trust Fund-Willie Mission/Evangelism-Marla Property Management-Sonja Worship-Mary Youth and Family-Willie Social Ministry-Rene Adult Education-Brett Technology Committee-Linda 3R-Lori / Marggi Custodian Liaison-Sonja Staff Support-Ron
Information only Trust fund meeting 4/9/19 Posting out for position to run computer for services
Property Management Bell Tower-Up to $1,000 was suggested for moving the bell to a platform in the green space.
Motion: Ron Gabrielson Second: Mary Motion passed
Church Cancellation A motion was made: All scheduled events will be paid for performances if church cancelled
Motion:Ron Second: Willie Motion passed
President’s Report
None at this time
Information Only
Bill Payment Motion to have Teri pay bills and transfer money to pay bills and 3R debt
Motion: Sonja Second: Willie Motion passed
Contract for use of Fa-cilities
Discussion Marggi (leader), Sonja, Willie, Brett volunteered as a task force to review and revise the contract and mone-tary requirements.
Old Business Insurance inspection-passed Information only
New Business Sanctuary status discussion with weather – Linda will look into it with the county Emergency Management. Block party -Sept - A request for help will be made.
Information only
Adjourn Next Meeting: Motion: to adjourn By: Mary Ayen Second by: Rene Motion Passed Adjourned by President Linda Herrick at 7:45pm
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VOICE DEADLINES
Announcements for the Voice should be
emailed or dropped off by the 23rd of the month.
Reminder: There is a Food Shelf drop off
box located across from the office.
Food Shelf Donations
during Lenten
Season were
225 pounds.
Many thanks
for a giving
spirit!
GUIDE BOOK
FOR YOUR TIME AND TALENTS
The Guide Book for your time and talents is complete. We would like each family, in the congregation, to have one. If you haven’t gotten your copy, stop in the church office to pick one up. If you can’t do that, give me a call, I will get it to you. Leah 732-7297
Please say a Prayer for: Please pray for our members & friends with long-term illnesses, those recovering, and those in our hearts and thoughts. Also please keep praying for the families of all military personnel and world peace.
Lucille McWaters’ family.
Flower & Altar Care May 2019
Mary Rohe & Eunice Wicks
URLC Chair
Hope Coalition Request
For many years I have been honored to chair our
committee working with advocates from the Coalition
in Red Wing representing the Haven of Hope Women’s
Shelter and Kids Count. Hope is working with abused
women and children. Our church has not worked
directly with these families but with advocates who
work directly with them. Our duties have been to work
as a committee to obtain donation items needed. We
use our church bulletins and The Voice newsletter for
those requests.
Since the new temporary Hope Coalition (not the
shelter) have limited storage and parking—the 2
advocates have to come to Zumbrota to receive our
gifts this year.
I will mentor anyone interested in my position which
entails many fewer hours a few times a year. I will give
up my position at our church by July 1, hopefully, to co
-chairs willing to carry on our service to those in need
of our compassionate aid. Please pray about this
opportunity.
God’s Best, Barb Madison 732-5152
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Check us out on Facebook and post some
pictures, or at our website:
urlchurch.org where you can find our
calendar of events and more information
about us! You may also call the office at
(507)732-7303 with any further questions or
concerns. We would be happy to speak with
you about visiting, our future events, or
becoming a part of the congregation.
Haven of Hope Women’s Shelter
Looking for recyclable cell phones. If the phone
works, please include the charger.
Hope Coalition will erase your
contacts.
Non-working cell phones still bring
in recycling dollars.
Sarah Arens
The Travel Concierge presents…...
Imperial Cities with Oberammergau Passion
Play
Budapest, Vienna & Prague
September 16-26, 2020
Still time to sign up!! Brochures by the office or
Contact Marggi at 507.732.7303 if you are interested in
going on this exciting adventure.
Coat Closet News Our closet held more than 50 jacket/hat/mitten “sets”
at the beginning of the cold weather season. Thanks
to all who contributed. Now it’s time to replenish our
supply, to keep local growing kids warm.
Please consider donating jackets (we can wash and
repair), and consider shopping at garage sales, resale
shops, donation centers (like the Salvation Army
stores), or your own closets to help us have coats on
hand for cold kids.
The most needed sizes are children’s 8-16, youth and
adult sizes. “Z-M Cougar” wear welcomed. There is
also a high demand for waterproof gloves for
elementary students.
The Closet is located on the lower level “hallway”
and items can be left there.
Thank you, Mary Goplen and Deb Wilkinson
Blessing of the Quilts
A “blessing of the quilts” took place during both ser-
vices Sunday, March 31.
For many years, the making and giving of warm and
useful quilts has been a ministry of United Redeemer.
Over the years, the quilts have been given to people
both locally and in
countries far away. In
recent years, 50-75
quilts have been made
annually by individuals
and by groups that
meet one morning a
month from September
through March. In recent years, the focus has been to
give the quilts in the area to people in need: Hope Co-
alition’s Haven of Hope domestic violence shelter in
Red Wing; Ronald McDonald House in Rochester; In-
patient Psychiatric Center in Rochester; and Zumbrota
Area Food Shelf. Individual persons or families, in-
cluding those that suffer losses from fires and other
hardships may also receive the gift of a quilt. Smaller
quilts are presented during baptisms at URLC.
Additional volunteers to assist with making of the
quilts are always needed and welcomed! (You don’t
need to operate a sewing machine to help – just tie
knots!) Donations to purchase material, batting and
yarn are also greatly appreciated. Checks can be
written out to “WELCA” with “quilting” written in the
memo line. If you have questions or would like to vol-
unteer to help, contact Leah Wichman-Hinz, JoAnn
Ring, or any member of the quilting ministry.
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Thank you from Stay ‘n Play for allowing the kids
to use the basement space for indoor playtime
and to the congregation members for donating
snacks for the kids.
This marked our
3rd successful year
with about 20 kids
at each play date.
We are truly blessed to have such a large space
for the kids to run off their winter wiggles.
—Melanie Lodermeier
On 5/5, we will welcome back a group of young men from the Rochester organization MN
Adult and Youth Teen Challenge.
They visited us a year ago, adding music to our services. MN Adult and Youth Teen Challenge’s Mission
Statement is to assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling
problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
The fellowship hall was double booked
with the Zumbrota Community Band who will be hosting a spaghetti feed.
So, following the 10:30 service on 5/5, Community Band member volunteers will feed these
young men as well as community members coming to support the band.
There will be a with a freewill offering supporting these young men.
Members of URLC are being asked to supply desserts.
We will need about 7 (9x13) desserts for this event.
If you are able to help out, please call me at 732-7552 or
email me at [email protected]
Thank you, Genella Mussell
Guatemala 2020!! Really? Really!!
THE DATES FOR NEXT YEAR'S JOURNEY TO GUATEMALA WILL BE MARCH 7-16TH.
If you are the least bit interested please facebook, email, text, tell me face to face. I am
not asking for deposits yet but the time goes by quickly before I need them to make plane reservations and hotel reservations.
The trip is open to anyone 12 years and older.
If you have any questions please contact pastor marggi.
More details are coming. Please join us for a lively discussion
and time together on a deck overlooking the Zumbro River!!!
Summer Women's Book Read. We will be meeting for 3 consecutive week days.
Coming soon!
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