First Lutheran Church Albert Lea, MN www.flcal.org
JUNE MESSENGER V OLUME LXVIIl + N O .6
MAY 31, 2018
June Message Series—Marriage: God’s Great Gift! See inside on page 2.
Congregational Meeting—9:15 am, Sunday June 3. See inside on page 11.
First Lutheran Church + F.L.C. + For the Love of Christ
Under stress? Give yourself the gift of peace. Bring family, friends
and neighbors to the Heavenly Harp concert Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 7 PM in the Sanctuary. Enjoy inspiring and relaxing music featuring harp, piano and vocals along with wonderful stories of God’s presence and provision. One recent concert attendee exclaimed, “Heaven can’t be much more beautiful than this!” No ticket fees: a free will offering will be accepted. CDs and DVDs will be available and author, Karin Gunderson, will be signing her book, “Encounters with Heaven~ Stories of God’s Surprising Presence.” See you there!
Pastors’ Letters
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Musical Notes
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Scholarship Recipients
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First Lutheran Church Women
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Library Corner
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June Calendar
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Miscellaneous Information
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Congregational Meeting
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Habitat 500 Bike Ride
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Memorials and Special Gifts
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SALAD LUNCHEON
First Lutheran Church Albert Lea Friday, June 15, 2018 Serving from 11:00am - 1:00pm Come Anytime-There is no program. Cost is $7payable at the door. Proceeds to benefit Table Prayer Wall Art in Bethany Hall.
Spuds & Splits Dinner
Thursday, June 21, 2018
See page 11.
THE MISSION OF FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IS: TO GATHER, EQUIP, AND 1
EMPOWER PEOPLE TO JOYFULLY DO
CHRIST’S WORK.
Rejoice in the Lord
Peter: Through the Eyes of Matthew is the new book written by Pastor Sean. The book is a first person retelling of events from Peter’s time with Jesus. Journey with Peter from his first call to the Sermon on the Mount; from walking on water to receiving a new name; from witnessing the crucifixion to receiving the great commission.
This writing process has been an enjoyable one. Our congregation is awesome and I could not do it without your love and support. Please know how much I appreciate our Journey together and your love for the Lord. It is my prayer that you have the best summer ever as you enjoy the beautiful weather, enjoy your vacations, and enjoy fellowship with good company. Once again, thank you.
The book will be available at church the weekend of June 3, 2018. It is my hope that you add it to your summer reading list. I will preach a four week sermon series on Peter: Through the Eyes of Matthew beginning Sunday July 8th through Sunday July 29th.
In Christ’s Love, Pastor Sean L. Forde
JUNE MESSAGE SERIES — MARRIAGE Our message series for June is on marriage. What better month could there be for this than June— traditionally a month for weddings! This series is intended to be encouraging to everyone. It will be worthwhile not only for the married, engaged or those hoping to be married, but helpful to all of us who live in relationships with others. It will not be a comprehensive look at marriage, but celebrative of God’s good gift of life, love, grace and faith. Included will be some practical application that we can use right away. This four week series will encompass five weeks, because our missionaries, Curtis & Katie Kline, plan to visit us on Sunday, June 22, when we’ll focus on their work in Colombia. I encourage you to make the effort to attend Sunday worship every week this summer at 8:00 or 10:00 am (or Thursdays at 6:30 pm). You will be blessed and be a blessing to others. God loves you & so do I,
Pastor John F. Holt June 3
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“God’s Great Idea: Marriage!”
June 10
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“20 Words for Success in Your Relationship” *
June 17
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“Construction Season—Avoid these Potholes”
June 24
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Missionaries Curtis & Katie Kline from Colombia
July 1
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“The Family that Prays Together... ”
* In addition, on Sunday, June 10, we plan to recognize the 50th anniversary of ordination for Pastor Al Stoa and Pastor Phil Peters, and the 55th for Pastor Monrad Mandsager, all members of FLC! 2
MUSICAL NOTES Summer is finally here! Our town is beautiful as things continue to turn green! What a beautiful world we live in. When I see a glorious sunset, watch a majestic hawk survey the fairgrounds for dinner, or enjoy the beautiful flowers and plants all around Albert Lea, I think of the great hymn This Is My Father's World. This hymn was written by Maltbie Babcock. He was a remarkable individual who was truly a man with many talents. He was an outstanding athlete, excellent student at Syracuse University, and also an accomplished musician. He went on to Seminary and became a Pastor. He was a hardnosed worker and his philosophy was, "Be strong"! We are not here to play, to dream, to drift. We have hard work to do and loads to lift: "Shun not the struggle. Face it. 'Tis God's gift! Be strong!" On his softer side, while a pastor, he wrote the beautiful words to This Is My Father's World to show his love for nature and honor for our Creator. There are sixteen verses to this poem turned hymn. Verse 1 is so familiar to us "This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears; all nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world; I rest me in the thought--of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonders wrought."
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING ONE OF OUR CHOIRS— First Lutheran Church Choir--Open to ages youth through adult--Wednesday Rehearsals from 6:30 to 8 PM. You don't have to read music! We will work with you! Consider the Advent/Christmas Season OR the Lent/Easter Season OR CHOOSE BOTH! The Choir is on hiatus for the summer, but starts back on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 6:30 in the choir room. First Lutheran Church Hand Bell Choir--Open to ages youth through adult--Wednesday Rehearsals from 5:30 to 6:25 PM. We are looking for music readers for bells! The Bell Choir is on hiatus for the summer, but starts back on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 5:30 in the bell loft. Spirit Express Band and Singers--Open to ages youth through adult--Tuesday Rehearsals from 7:15 to 8:45 PM. We are always looking for singers and band players!
Concert Coming Up in June: Heavenly Harp Concert-Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 7 PM Thanks for your prayers and support. Peace, Tim tim@flcal.org, 507-373-6424, 303-887-4513
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FLC YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS The Garden Project Since it has been really wet outside, we don’t have too much of an update. The youth have bought the seeds and have started planningwhere everything will go. This year we are planting potatoes, onions, green beans, sweet corn, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, peas, and melons. We will hopefully plant some seeds by the end of May.
ELCA Youth Gathering Trip June 25th - July 2nd Seventeen youth and 4 adults will be going to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston. Please be praying for us as we are on our trip. We ask specifically for safe travels to and from Houston and that we keep our hearts and minds open to God as we worship, learn, and fellowship. We also ask for you to pray for us by name: Makayla Anderson, Ethan Battle, Anna Dahl,
Payne Doyle, Aliyah Garzon, William Ladlie, Jamison Trutwin, Ellie Wallace, Jack Waltman, Ashlyn Yost, Koby Hendrickson, Karter Kenis, Jack Edwin, Evan Hareid, Erik Hareid, Jacob Moffitt, Rebecca Forde, Jenny Edwin, Sean Forde, Susan Forde, and Jordan Winter. We want to thank everyone who has supported us in making this trip happen.
FLC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS First Lutheran Church Scholarship Recipients Luke Johnson, Garret Larson, Abigail Le, Cali Mowers, Natalie Nafzger, Timothy O’Shields and Carine Rofshus
First Lutheran Church Matching Scholarship Recipient Noah Iverson Kimberly (Olson) Goddard Scholarship Recipients Brayden Boettcher, Nicole Everding, Dakota Callahan, Natalie Nafzger, Cali Mowers, Lexie Simon and Brenda De Rosas
Norman & Joyce Fredin Scholarship Recipients Noah Iverson and Cali Mowers The above Scholarship recipients are chosen by the FLC Scholarship Committee
Keith & Deloris Fligge Family Scholarship Recipient Natalie Nafzger Chosen by the Keith & Deloris Fligge Family
Gordon D. Aas Scholarship Recipient Carine Rofshus Chosen by Lilah Aas
THANK YOU’S from FLC Scholarship Recipients Thank you for awarding me with the Kimberly A. (Olson) Goddard scholarship. It was very appreciated and will be used towards my college expenses at the University of Sioux Falls. - Thanks Dakota Callahan Words cannot express how thankful I am to have been Granted the Kimberly (Olson) Goddard scholarship. This scholarship will allow and help me attend the school I have always dreamed of. Again, thank you so much for choosing me for this award. - Sincerely, Lexie Simon 4
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN (FLCW) CARING AND SHARING June 2018- Sarah Co-Chairs
Judy Hagen Sue Jensen
373-7663 373-7839
Workers Barb Cliff
Ruth Noren
Nancy Stoa
Diane Damerow
Barb Ochs
Shirley Strand
Judy Folven
Carol Olson
Elaine Syverson
Cathie Kammerer
Dawn Pestorious Kaley Waldemar
Cakes Beth Breamer
Jane Maiden
Sue Toenges
Barb Cliff
Debbie Pelvit
Jill Tweed
Thelma Foss
Aimee Struck
Mae Twito
Darlene Levison
Tammy Swenson Kristin Vanek Hildy Vallevand
FLCW JULY FIELD TRIP - SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018 Lunch at Green Lea @ 12 Noon Beauty and the Beast at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center at 2:00 p.m.
We are aware that some have season tickets for the play that have an assigned date. If you have a season ticket and will be attending the play on a difTickets have been reserved on a first come first serve ferent date, please join us for lunch. You are also basis. They are $20 per ticket. Please sign up in the welcome to sign up just for lunch and not the play. church office and pay for your ticket to reserve your All the women of the church are welcome. We look space. A separate sign up will be required for the lunch @ Green Lea. Deadline for reservations is forward to this time of fun and fellowship together. Friday, June 8.
“Be Thankful For What You Have. Your Life, No Matter How Bad You Think It Is, Is Someone Else’s Fairy Tale.” —Wale Ayeni
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FLC? Upcoming Volunteer Appreciation Open House that will be held on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018, from noon to 2:00 pm. Those who come get a delicious meal and a little gift for their awesome volunteer work that they do here at First Lutheran Church! This is open for all and any Volunteers here at First Lutheran Church.
Friends at First Picnic at 11:30 am Edgewater Bay Pavilion Tuesday, June 19, 2018 Edgewater Bay Pavilion
Lunch: Fried Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad and ice cream
Please sign-up and pre-pay $6 for your meal reservation.
Everyone is welcome!!
Come for a great time of fellowship & food— to the annual…
SPUDS & SPLITS DINNER First Lutheran Church 301 W. Clark St. Albert Lea
THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 4:30-7:00 p.m. in Bethany Hall Free will donation. Suggested Price $7 Everyone is welcome. Invite your neighbors & friends!
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FLC? Library Corner
message to the world that they both felt God was inKaren Kingsbury is a favorite author of many readers spiring them to do. But as Chase and Keith begin and has written many series, such as the 9/11 Series, shooting, their well– laid plans began to unravel., With millions of dollars on the line, they make a desRedemption Series, Firstborn Series and more. The First Lutheran Library was very fortunate to receive a perate attempt to keep the film from falling apart. donation of the ”Above the Line” series, consisting Was God really behind this movie after all? of “Take One, Take Two, Take Thee and Take Four” which fea- A chance meeting and a friendship with John Baxter could bring the encouragement they need stay on tures members of the Baxter mission and produce a movie that will actually change family. people's lives. “Take One” is about filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison who left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of Hollywood with a dream bigger than both of them. They had a
You will enjoy reading each book in this series and you will get hooked on Karen Kingsbury’s books. Visit your church library with a lot of good summer reading.
April 2018 Financial Reports - Year-to-Date Offerings Other Income Total Income Expenses Surplus (Deficit) January 1, 2018 April 30, 2018
FLC General Fund (G.F.) Actual Budget Over/(Under) $205,288 $240,043 ($34,755) 48,519 42,390 $6,129 $253,807 $282,433 ($28,626) $266,895 $282,433 15,538 ($13,088) -0($13,088) $150,868 G.F. ‘Fund Balance’ $137,780 G.F. ‘Fund Balance’ FLC Broadcast Ministries
Radio Income Expense Net gain (loss)
Actual
Peace & Power
Actual
$4,980 4,168 $812
Income Expense Net gain (loss)
$22,521 14,536 $7,985
The Special Outreach Cause offerings for the month of June are designated for the support of Semcac. Goal is $500.
Special offering envelopes are available from the ushers at worship services.
Sunday Morning Treats!!! Do you enjoy fellowship with Treats and/or enjoy baking??? Sign up at the treat table in the Gathering Space to bake or serve treats Sunday Mornings. Serve as a family or with a group of friends! 7
June Sun
Mon BH=Bethany Hall
P =Parlor 3
C= Chapel
PR= Prayer Room
8 am-Traditional Worshipwith Communion-S
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RR=Resource Room
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S=Sanctuary
9:30 am-Staff meeting-P
7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR
3 pm-Thorne Crest -FlC 6:30 pm-Welcome Ministry Team-GS 6 pm-Ministry Teams meet-BH 7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-MPR 7:30 pm-Spirit Express Band & Singers Rehearsal
MPR
SL=South Lot YR=Y
6 8 am-Prayer Group-P
9 am-FLCW Board mtg.-P 9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 10:30 am-Good Samarita 3 pm-Oak Park Pl Commu 7 pm-Eikon-YR
11 9 am-Holidays Ahead Crafting-BH 12 8 am-Happiness Is a Blanket-MPR
13 8 am-Prayer Group 9:30 am-Staff meeting-P 9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 1 pm-St. John’s on Fountain Lake-Trinity 2:30 pm-Senior Towers-Trinity
10 am-Praise & Worship-S
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MC= Mission Circle
4 9 am-Holidays Ahead Crafting-BH 5 8 am-Happiness Is a Blanket-MPR
9:15 am-Congregational meeting-BH
10 am-Praise & Worship with Communion-S
CR=Choir Room
Wed
7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR
7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-MPR 7:30 pm-Spirit Express Band & Singers Rehearsal
7 pm-Eikon-YR
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19 8 am-Happiness Is a Blanket-MPR
20 8 am-Prayer Group-P
9 am-Holidays Ahead Crafting-BH
9:30 am-Staff meeting-P
8 am-Set-up for Voluntee 9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR
8 am-Traditional Worshipwith Communion-S
11:30 am-Friends at First PicnicEdgewater Bay-Pavilion
Habitat coffee between services for Lilah Aas
1:30 pm-Library Board meets-L
12-2 pm-Volunteer Appre -BH 1:30 pm-MC #12-MPR 1:30 pm-MC #31-P
7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-MPR 7:30 pm-Spirit Express Band & Singers Rehearsal
7 pm-Eikon-YR
10 am-Praise & Worship with Communion-S
6:30 pm-Church Council meets-P 7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR
12 pm-Christian Solos meet
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8 am-Traditional Worship-S
Youth leave for the National Youth Gathering and return Monday, July 2
10 am-Praise & Worship-S Missionaries Curtis & Katie Kline
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7 pm-Heavenly Harp concert-S 7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-MPR 7:30 pm-Spirit Express Band & Singers Rehearsal
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9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 1 pm-Messenger Crew-P 7 pm-Eikon-YR
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14 1 pm-Tops-RR 1 pm-Set-up for Salad Luncheon 2:30 pm-St. John’s Comm.-Grace 3 pm-Yoga Calm Class-RR 5:15 pm-Tops-RR 5:30 pm-Al-Anon-P 5:30 pm-Al-Anon kids-N
10 am-Alcoholics Anonymous-MPR 12 pm-Graduation Open House for Katherine Sime-Bethany Hall 2 pm-Larry Nelson and Pauline Kohnke wedding rehearsal 3:30 pm-Larry Nelson and Pauline Kohnke wedding-Sanctuary, Parlor and Library
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11 am-1 pm-FLCW Salad Luncheon-Bethany Hall 9:30 am-MC # 20-P 10 am-Alcoholics Anonymous-MPR 1 pm-Hardanger-MPR
6:30 pm-Worship -C
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10:30 am-Senior Prairie Cottages Communion-FLC 1 pm-Tops-RR 1:30 pm-MC #35-P eciation Open House 3 pm-Yoga Calm Class-RR 4:30 pm-Spuds & Splits-BH 5:15 pm-Tops-RR 5:30 pm-Al-Anon-P 5:30 pm-Al-Anon kids-N 6:30 pm-Community Engagement Team-MPR
PR R
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10 am-Alcoholics Anonymous-MPR
1 pm-Hardanger-MPR
Matthew Dorman and Samantha Jerdee Wed4 pm-Matthew Dorman ding-S, P & L and Samantha Jerdee Wedding rehearsal-S & P
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MISCELLANEOUS FLC INFORMATION FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OFFICE: Phone (507) 373-6424; E-mail: firstoffice@flcal.org; Fax 373-6330 Mailing address—301 W. Clark St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 Office Hours- Monday- Thursday: 8am-5pm; Friday: 8am-4:45pm Building Hours- Monday – Thursday: 7am-8:30pm; Friday: 8am-4:45pm Saturday: 8am-12pm; Sunday: 7am-12pm Other times by appointment or as meetings/events are scheduled Web site–www.flcal.org PASTORAL STAFF e-mails and emergency telephone numbers: Pastor John Holt, johnh@flcal.org (Cell–383-4750; Home–377-0046) Pastor Sean Forde sean@flcal.org (Cell 772-323-1778)
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25TH ANNUAL LUTHERAN NIGHT AT THE TWINS GAME Twins vs. Cleveland Indians Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Cost is $45 per person (paid in advance-no refunds) Coach Bus leaves at 4 pm from behind HyVee in Albert Lea For reservations call: Bob & Genie Hanson at 507-373-8655 Wayne & Bev Indrelie at 507-826-3267 Sponsored by F.R.O. G. of Central Freeborn Lutheran Church. Thanks to area Lutheran Churches for helping to fill the bus.
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We are using the Albert Lea Taxi Service. Those who need a ride to church can call 383-3341 to schedule a ride to the service of their choice 8:00, or 10:00 am on Sundays, or Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. Just let the driver know to bill FLC. 10
Pastoral Records
A meeting of the Congregation will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 9:15 am in Bethany Hall. The business that will be conducted will be to propose a change to Bylaw, Part III #1. The annual meeting of the congregation shall be held in January at a date to be specified by the Church Council. The Church Council would like to propose changing the annual meeting to be held in November each year. In doing so the church will be operating under an approved budget starting January 1st. We also will be able to engage congregation members before they head south or west for the winter.
Baptisms Joshua James Tupa, May 13, 2018 Jaxon Thomas Tupa, Ma 13, 2018 Andrew Douglas Sutter, May 17, 2018 Funerals Maxine Hamer, April 26, 2018 Richard Hoium, April 27, 2018 Roger Nordahl, May 1, 2018 Betty Abben, May 5, 2018 Arnold Stadheim, May 7, 2018 Lily Anderson, May 10, 2018 Carol Gilderhus, May 17, 2018
Last Chance!
If you still want to enter a name for the cookbook, please do so by Sunday, June 24th in the box at the Welcome Center.
The deadline for recipes is approaching quickly. Thank you to all the family units who have submitted recipes. If your family has not yet turned one in, please do so soon. We really would like every family represented. The deadline for submitting recipes is July 1, 2018. Forms are at the Welcome Center and on the table outside the church office. We still could use children’s and men’s favorites. Looking forward to seeing your recipe.
If you wish, you can enter your recipe directly into the Cookbook Publisher website. The link is on the First Lutheran home page. Go to the site and follow instructions. If you have questions, please contact Jo Hanson at 763-257-9018, call or text, or jobunny19@gmail.com. The Cookbook Committee
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Habitat 500 Bike Ride —July 9-15, 2018 For the 22nd year, I will be riding in the Habitat 500, and I plan that this will be the final time I ride the full week. This year’s ride takes place during the week of July 9-15 beginning and ending in Becker, Minnesota with the opportunity to work on a Habitat home near Alexandria. Back in 1997 when I decided to experience the challenge of a long bike ride to raise money for Habitat for Humanity, I never dreamed that I would keep on riding for all these years. Yet, two bikes and over $170,000 later, here I am. I believe that Habitat for Humanity provides a wonderful opportunity for us to live our faith as we give people the opportunity to become the owners of simple, Yet, two bikes decent, affordable homes. The funds I raise come back to our local Freebornand over Mower affiliate, which, in turn, sends a tithe of all donations to the International $170,000 later, organization. here I am. In the past, the First Lutheran family has generously supported my efforts both financially and spiritually. There will be a between services coffee on June 17 during which you can make a contribution to my efforts. Throughout the month of June you can also drop off your donations in the church office or mail them to me at 1129 Lakeview Blvd. Checks can be made to either First Lutheran Church or Habitat 500. Receipts can be provided for your tax records, however, so cash is also fine. Please remember that no contribution is too small. You can also use the Special envelopes for the cause of the month and write Habitat 500 as the cause. If you would like to give on-line, the address is 2018habitat500.greatfeats.com/lilah-e-aas. No donation is too small. I treasure them all. If your finances do not permit you to make a monetary contribution, please keep me and my fellow riders in your prayers. We always need those, and they don’t cost a thing! Thank you and God bless you. Lilah Aas
First Lutheran Church Centennial September 19, 2018 - September 19, 2019 This will be a year long celebration of our church’s heritage. If you would like to help, please call the church office at 507-373-6424. Volunteer for one of our teams: Community Engagement Team, Worship and Music Team, Technology Team, Gift Shop Team or Anniversary Celebration Team.
Spirit of Giving Letters with pledge cards have gone out. Please return half of the card to the church office
or put in the offering plate at worship services and keep the reminder portion for yourself. Thank you. Spirit of Giving Team 12
MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS PEACE & POWER FUND In Memory Of: Rose Gold given by: John & JoAnn Gold
Rose Holty given by: Bill &Ann Satre Richard & Beverly Hoium given by: Robert & Trudy Walsh
Homer “Dick” Waite given by: Eleanor Nolting, Neil & Sandy Anderson, Roxann Brue, Gen Montei, Barb Rofshus, Dennis & Carol Colstrup, Kathy Vokoun, Cynthia Jensen, Nadine Johnson, Fern Urbatsch, Laverne & Shirley Strand, Jack & Orlene Woodside, Dennis & Janice Brandt, John & Beth Ruud, Crystal Ferley, Gary & Ginny Thompson
Maxine Hamer given by: Larry & Julia Tonder, Jim & Jane Loge, Bonnie Trampel, John & Sharon Buley, Shirley Nelson, Eugene & Diane Wangen, Hazel Spiering, Stanley & Alice Jensen, Virgil & Glenda Yost, Sandra Anderson, James & MaryAlice Hanson, Gary & Ginny Thompson, Family & friends, James & Jane Madson, Helen Lovik, Matthew & Maridy Helland, John & Nancy Sorlie
Muriel Engen given by: Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson Don Mathison given by: Tom & Judy Mullen, Millard & Phyllis Hamborg, Mary Carstens, Wayne & Dorothy Hanson, Ken & Diane Damerow, Laverne & Shirley Strand, Lorraine Bakken, Bev Nelson, Hildy Vallevand, Helene Westrum, Mavis Bryson, Lyle & Ann Hanson, Gen Montei, Jon & Jan Paske, Craig & Brenda Ludtke, Beverly Grotsun, Wanda Dorman, Hazel Senske, Paul & Jan Overgaard, Richard & Nancy Jenson, Margaret Hagen, Carol Leschefske, Paul & Leola Anderson, Robert & Beverly Field, Selma Engebretson, Mission Circle #12 of First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea, MN, Marge Moine, Don & Judy Kropp, Carlyle & Janet Engebretson, Ione Kelly, Francis & Marilyn Johnson, D. & Marlene Tollefson, Lorraine Schaper,
Roger Nordahl given by: Jack & Orlene Woodside, Lilah Aas, Gen Montei, Gary & Ginny Thompson, Larry & Cheryl Beavens, Lyle & Ann Hanson, Margaret Kelly, Craig & Brenda Ludtke, Dennis & Carol Colstrup, Ruth Noren Lawrence Ingvaldson given by: Tom & Karen Hovde Ron DeLong given by: Carlyle & Janet Engebretson Greg Ulland given by: Phyllis Ulland Bernie Montgomery given by: Family & friends My father William Farry given by: Beth Tostenson Norman Schmidt given by: Delphine Drommerhausen Arnold Stadheim given by: Jack & Orlene Woodside, Neva Mathison, Ken & Diane Damerow, Hazel Senske, Craig & Brenda Ludtke, Crystal Ferley, Loring & Jinni Olson, Craig & Jan Hoium, Gary & Dawn Pestorious, Cora Arnold, Richard & Judith Kary, Gerald & Gerry Vogt, Blanche Stadheim, John & Nancy Sorlie, Steve & Sharon Overgaard
Kathy Pacovsky given by: Tom & Judy Mullen, Bill & Ann Satre, Jack & Orlene Woodside, Jim & Vicki Anderson Hud Nelson given by: Millard & Phyllis Hamborg Mitchell Wakefield given by: Clarence & Barbara Heavner, Ellwood & Janice Tukua, Norma Demmer, Dale & Dorothy Baldwin, Virgil & Arlene Thofson, Barbara Larson, Bradley & Karen Miller, Truman & Barbara Thrond
Alice Olson given by: Inge Rhiger David Thomas given by: Helen Lovik Dawn Runden given by: Craig & Brenda Ludtke, Richard & Cheryl Jensen, Cynthia Oleson, Herbert & Caroline Sorenson, Family & friends
Linda Mosmann given by: Alton Flugum Grace Arneson given by: Lorraine Bakken, Bev Nelson, Family of Grace Arneson, Vernon & Judy Laite
John Waalkens given by: Judy Waalkens My husband Lyle given by: Betty Qualey
Mine & Bert’s April 17th wedding anniversary given by: Agnes Boss Richard Hoium given by: Arnie & Mary Ann Venem, Jerry & Garnice Rasmusson, Larry & Cheryl Beavens, John & Nancy Sorlie
Jerome Long given by: John & Nancy Sorlie Betty Abben given by: John & Nancy Sorlie, Mary Nelson 13
MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS (cont.) Our friend & neighbor Werner Zent given by: Carlyle & Janet Engebretson
Rose Holty given by: Fred & Cheryl Moran
Joann Langley given by: Hildy Vallevand
Kathy Pacovsky given by: Fred & Cheryl Moran
Carol Gilderhus given by: Gary & Ginny Thompson, Wayne & Jane Beighley, Monrad & Karen Mandsager
SANCTUARY LIGHTING FUND In Memory Of: Don Mathison given by: Joe & Marge LaFrance, Ruth Noren, Cathy Carter, Bob & Sharon Johnson, Lyle & Cheryl Hanzal, Barbara Larson, Jo Hanson, Duane & Eunice Hatleli, Curt & Barb Schoenrock, Darv & Marcia Habben, Wayne & Carol Hedalen
Kenneth Nagel given by: Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson In Honor Of: My 98 year old mother Katherine Farry given by: Beth Tostenson
Kathy Pacovsky given by: Joe & Marge LaFrance, Bonnie Schneider, Duane & Eunice Hatleli
Gifts Given By: Norm & Joyce Fredin, Patricia Tallman, Marjorie U. Jensen, Leroy & Garnet Folie, Raymond & VaLane Tyler, Jane Beighley, Gilbert Gilbertson
Maxine Hamer given by: Bonnie Schneider, Donna Henrickson Richard Hoium given by: Bonnie Schneider
RADIO FUND In Memory Of: Don Mathison given by: Larry & Janice Lestrud, Richard & Lise Anderson
Joy Johnsrud given by: Darv & Marcia Habben Arnold Stadheim given by; Bonnie Trampel, Bonnie Schneider, Wayne & Carol Hedalen
Roger Nordahl given by: Jane Maiden
Lily Anderson given by: Donna Henrikson, Bonnie Schneider
Arnold Stadheim given by: Bob & Sharon Johnson, Tom & Karen Hovde
Betty Abben given by: Bonnie Schneider
Gifts Given By: First Lutheran Church Women of Albert Lea, MN
Carol Gilderhus given by: Bonnie Schneider Homer “Dick” Waite given by: Wayne & Carol Hedalen
KIMBERLY (OLSON) GODDARD SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Don Mathison given by: Carol Olson
In Honor Of: My mother Orrie Shoff given by: Susan Zmyslony Gifts Given By: David & Susan Olson
Maxine Hamer given by: Carol Olson Lily Anderson given by: Carol Olson
HELPING FAMILIES FUND In Memory Of: Arnold Stadheim given by: Dr. Wayne Sletten & staff
GENERAL FUND In Memory Of: Donald Mathison given by: Neva Mathison Arnold Stadheim given by: Fern Urbatsch, Family & friends
MUSIC FUND In Memory Of: Homer “Dick” Waite given by: James & Linda Hacker
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING FUND In Memory Of: Don Mathison given by: Benosi & Kathleen Maduka
PRAYER SHAWL FUND In Memory Of: Don Mathison given by: Cindy Gandrud
SEMINARY STUDENT FUND Gifts Given By: John & Jenny Edwin 14
MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS (cont.) TUCKPOINTING & STEEPLE REPAIR FUND In Memory Of: Arnold Stadheim given by: Carlyle & Jeanne Lageson
& Angela Olson, Mark & Beverly Jones, David & Rachel Christensen, Jane Kepple Johnson, Paul & Jan Overgaard, Roger & Beverly Larsen, Janan Beenken, Ted & Judy Hellie, Craig Johnson, Gen Montei, Gregory & Kristie Hanson, Lowell & Jan Jerdee, Roland & Laurie Keyeski, Colleen Prinzing, John & Sharon Buley, Peter & Suzanne Gill, Mark & Therese Knutson, Mary Keating, James Thompson, Stanley & Arvilla Johnson, Peter & Terisa Van Erkel, Erwin & Iva-Jeanne Hill, Shirley Woitas, David & Marilyn Stadheim, Nathan & Linda Wayne, Bill & Kay Hay, Kevin & Ellen Miller, Alan & Patricia Arends, Suzanne Kach, Donald & Mary Ann Petran, Allan & Deb Brown, Stanley & Debra Opdahl, Michael & Debra Veldman, Keith & Deloris Fligge, Steven & H. Lee Wiese, Todd & Ann Kriewall, Robert & Joyce Nixon, Marketing Plus MN Inc., Craig Hoffman, George Lundstrom, Hill, Benda, Skov & Bernau, P.A., Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda
EVELYN STADHEIM NURSING SCHOLARSHIP In Memory Of: Arnold Stadheim given by: Jamie & Amber Jensen & family, Given with love by Wayne & Jackie Sletten and their family, Lilah Aas, Darv & Marcia Habben, Laverne & Shirley Strand, Judy Folven, John & Barb Cliff, Dr. E.K. & Dipika Karan, Junice Schuhmacher, Glen & Brenda Larson, John & Rita Korman, Gordon & LouJean Nelson, David & Paulette Paulson, Vicki Lunning, Jennifer Helgeson, James & Elizabeth Wulff, Nancy Grothe, Mary Carstens, John & Cynthia Peterson, Barbara Schultz, Orlo & Jean Willmert, Jay & Patricia Johnson, Julie Savelkoul, Rex & Lois Stotts, Susan Micklick, Douglas & Jillian Peterson, Henry & Margaret Savelkoul, Jon & Patricia Syverson, Robin Gudal, Amy Jo Willmert, Bryan & Mary Willmert, Willard
Neil Carlson given by: Judy Folven
PRAYER REQUESTS Our Continued Prayers are requested for healing and wholeness for:
Adeline Baker, Alan J. Christensen, Mary Ann Christian, Millard Hamborg, Gregg Hatleli, Breckyn Heinemann, Karen Houge, Marlene Jensen, Luke Marcs, Fred (Fritz) Moran, Jim Olivero, Michael Olson, Colleen Politz, Steven Seeger, Betty Stolaas, Warren VanRiper, Christina Woodside and…safety for people serving in the Armed Forces, and their families. WHEN YOU NEED PRAYER...Call the prayer chain coordinators, PRAYER... Jo Hanson 763-257-9018 or Julia Tonder 373-9594 All prayers are confidential.
PERSONAL VISITATION BY THE PASTORS To support people at the time of illness or injury we pastors do make personal visits in the hospital, homes or Care Centers. We occasionally check local hospital lists, but sometimes names do not show up on the list. So, please, call, if you want us to know. Do not hesitate to call the church [373-6424], if you have not seen a pastor and would like to request a visit. We try to be available in emergencies. ‘After hours’ the church phone system will automatically put your call through to the pastor ‘on call’ by keying #3. We ask permission before we include a name on our printed prayer list. Please let us know if you want to be on the list or be visited.~ Your FLC Pastors 15
Come Worship With Us Meet New Friends Two Services on Sunday 8 am — Traditional Service 10 am — Praise & Worship Service Thursday: 6:30 pm Worship Service in the Chapel * Holy Communion:
First & Third Sundays of the month First & Third Thursdays of the month
First Lutheran Church 301 W Clark St. Albert Lea, MN 56007
Periodicals Postage Paid at Albert Lea, MN 56007
Sunday Worship Broadcasts 10:00 a.m. - Peace & Power-KAAL TV- Channel 6 (11:00 a.m. - KATE RADIO AM 1450
First Lutheran Church—F.L.C.—For the Love of Christ
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