MARCH 2019 NEWSLETTER
THE REPORTER
Grace and peace to you from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. This month we begin the season of Lent, a time often dedicated to self-reflection, fasting, and other spiritual disciplines. We will join with Benton, Willow Creek, Renner, Baltic, and East Nidaros for our midweek Lenten worship services. For us at West we will rotate locations between Benton, Willow Creek, and West Nidaros after Ash Wednesday. The focus for this years Lenten worship is the patriarchs and matriarchs of Genesis. Beginning with Abraham we will see how God chose him and Sarah, giving them a promise that they would have a son, the seed, the promised child. Throughout the story of Abraham and his heirs, we see how God provides, how God keeps His promise. Throughout the story God rarely works according to our hoped for schedules, but just when it seems like things are falling apart, God does what He promises. For the chosen, it isn’t always easy, in fact the chosen often suffer terribly for the promise. But through it all we see that there is one who never falters, never doubts, and never fails to fulfill His promise. I encourage you to make Wednesday worship a part of your Lenten journey, and come and hear and explore the rich stories of Genesis. In Christ, Pr. Jared Rakness
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Generosity & Missions January Operating Fund Actual Monthly Income: $27,501.52 Actual Monthly Expenses: $25,640.47 Actual YTD Income: $27,501.52 Actual YTD Expenses: $25,640.47 Budget: $414,152.00 Simply Giving Sign up to give your offering online! Head to westnidaros.org and click on "DONATE," then "GIVE NOW" and follow the directions. Especially during this summer, this is a convenient way to keep up with your pledge. Food to You Mobile Food Pantry Our congregation along with Benton will be serving the Food to You Mobile Food Pantry at Messiah New Hope Lutheran Church on April 11 from 5:15 til approx. 8 p.m. We need 18-22 volunteers so please reserve the date. The food of the month is cereal so we need to collect as many boxes of cereal (over 100) in March as we can. Thanks for your support.
Thank You The West Nidaros Altar Guild would like to extend a thank you to the Endowment Committee for their approval of our 2018 grant request. With this grant the altar guild was able to purchase a portable altar and portable baptismal font with protective covers and a baptismal candle and oil for services held in the FLC. We also purchased two banners to be used in the church sanctuary, protective curtains for the banner storage area and acolyte robes. ELCA Global Church Sponsorship Thank you for being such great supporters of ELCA Missionaries! Not only do your gifts support Rev. Dr. Elisabeth Johnson in Cameroon but also those spending their year with Young Adults in Global Missions (YAGM). Thank you for your continued support through prayer and in "sharing Christ's love to all!"
Cookie Jar The March cookie jar offerings will be going to the ELCA World Hunger. Baltic Food Bank Wish List Sugar – white & brown, Peanut Butter, Jelly. Hamburger Helper, Stuffing, Rice Packs, Noodle Packs, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Pasta, Manwich, Saltine Crackers, Snack Crackers, Coffee, Juice, Baking Needs, Oil, Breakfast Bars, Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, Personal Hygiene Products The Baltic Food Bank is open to all residents of Baltic and Crooks. It is open the second Wednesday of every month from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., as well as the fourth Saturday of every month from 1:30-2:30 p.m., as well as by emergency appointment by calling 605-529-5032. March 80+ Birthdays 7 - Janis Haagenson 13 - Paul Anderson 14 - Marjorie Trobak February Baptisms Elliana Nickole Smith Parents: Jeremy & Gwen Smith Bo Haven Bunde Parents: Jacob & Kelly Bunde Emma Sloan Hoenisch Cole Andrew Hoenisch (recognition of baptism) Parents: Tyler & Katie Hoenisch
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March Calendar 5 - Quilting 12 - Quilting 17 - Rolls for Campers 19- Quilting 26 - Quilting 27 - Bible Study Rolls for Campers Be sure to stop in the Heritage Dining Room after services on Sunday, March 17 for coffee and rolls! Each roll is $1 and will help send students to confirmation camp!
Book Club There will not be Book Club in March because of Lenten Services. The April book bag will be available in the church library after March 18. Pick up a copy of “Night Divided� and plan to join the discussion on April 17. More details about the book in the April newsletter.
Children, Youth & Family Ministry March Calendar 3 - SS & 3 y/o lesson, breakfast served 8-10 - Joy Ranch MS Retreat 10 - GIFT, Breakfast served 17 - SS 24 - SS, Kindergarten Milestone 31 - SS GIFT GIFT Sunday 9:20-10:20 in the Family Life Center. GIFT stands for Growing In Faith Together. This month, each family will have the opportunity to "Adopt a Senior Citizen" at West Nidaros! Cards will be available with a person's name, address, and phone number. Your family will choose a card, assemble a vase of flowers, create a card, and deliver your gift to your Senior Citizen! Local ministries has put together this GIFT Sunday, so we can get to know each other better and share Christ's love with all! GIFT Sunday are for EVERYONE of ALL ages in the congregation to come and learn. On GIFT Sundays, instead of dropping students off, parents JOIN them. There is NOT regular Sunday school on GIFT Sundays.
iFaith iFaith will not be meeting during Lent. We will have our last get together on May 1! Confirmation during Lent Confirmation students will be required to attend Wednesday worship during Lent at either 5 or 7 p.m. Students will gather with either Elise or Jessi after worship to check-in and pray. Check the schedule as to where worship will be. Colorado Fundraisers Students will be serving breakfast on both March 3 & 10 as well as the Wednesday Lenten meal on March 13. All proceeds help pay for the backpacking trip to Colorado! Kindergarten Milestone Kindergarten students will be sharing their milestone on Sunday, March 31 at 10:30 worship. Our kindergarten students will lead the Benediction. JY6 Nurse's Dinner The 8th Annual JY6 Nurses Dinner will be on Saturday, March 30, 2019. It will be held at the Downtown Holiday Inn City Centre in Sioux Falls. The event will begins at 5:30 p.m. with Social Hour and Silent Auction with dinner being served at 7 p.m. and a program to follow. You may RSVP by emailing events@jy6foundation.org, call 605.274.3388, or register online at www.jy6foundation.org.
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Lent Worship Service Schedule Ash Wednesday, March 6 - West Nidaros Lent 1, March 13 - West Nidaros Lent 2, March 20 - Benton Lutheran Lent 3 - March 27 - Willow Creek Lent 4, April 3 - West Nidaros Lent 5, April 10 - Benton Lutheran
All Lenten Worship services are at 5 & 7 p.m. with a meal in between (no meal on Ash Wednesday).
Holy Week April 14 - Palm Sunday April 18 - Maundy Thursday (First Communion) - 5 & 7 p.m. April 19 - Good Friday - 7 p.m. April 21 - Easter Sunday
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KMA (Key Ministry Area) Reports Local Ministries Present: Becky H, Kasey B, Shirley M, Pam P, Phyllis F Discussed & Deliberated: March 3rd we will serve cake, coffee, & juice to show our appreciation to our music talent in the church. March 10 – “Adopt a Senior” members can create a vase & card to deliver to a senior member of the church. March 10 – Dinner Theater information in the announcements.
Stewardship Present: Carmen H, Lynn B, Alissa N Discussed & Deliberated: 2019 pledges up 135K-> 207K Trish – add to form – increate auto giving consent, agreement & sign. Start 202 campaign early September. Time & Talent – revamp request sheets for next KMA. Holly Norgaard tendered her resignation. Review campaign options. Time & talent for new members & post confirmed youth
Evangelism & Missions Present: Karin R, Gail C, Cindy J, Nicole Q, Megan F Discussed & Deliberated: Reported 156 soup cans donated on “Souper Bowl Sunday” and $248 donated to low balance lunch accounts at Tri-Valley and Baltic Schools. Tuned in our goals and membership to office. Planed our serving at Food to You Mobile Food Pantry on April 11 at Messiah New Hope Church. We invite members to consider serving. Recommend “low lunch balances” at Tri-Valley and Baltic as Lenten offering at West Nidaros.
Health Ministry Present: Kristy H, Mary B, Gidget M, Jill R Discussed & Deliberated: 1. Austin Oyen will provide education February 24 between services on medication medication management for heart disease. 2. The group discussed health education topics for each month. Monthly health topics will be posted in the Reporter, bulletins and website. March is colorectal cancer month. 3. The group will help maintain the First Aide kits in church. There is a First Aide kit in church office available to be checked out for church outings. Please let Elise know if you would like to check it out for an event. 4. The group will explore Needs Assessment tools to gather information from the congregation on health topics. 5. There are times with members may need adaptive equipment such as walkers, shower chairs, toilet riser and other equipment. The group may partner with other churches in the community that may already have equipment to lend.
No reports received from: Christian Ed, Properties, Administration, Membership, Worship & Devotion, Endowment & Memorials KMA's will meet Sunday, March 3 at 12 p.m. in the Heritage Dining Room due to Lenten Worship Services.
West Nidaros Church Council 2019 President: Chris Langloss Vice President: Mike Bemboom Secretary: Alissa Nelson Treasurer: Lynette Kautz Financial Secretary: Trish Olthoff Gail Carlson, Ryan Faber, Theresa Lien, Terry Leraas, Dale Othoff, Jared Questad, Mindy Rezac, Tim Tiahrt, Marv Weiman, Jim Zeisler Thank you for the giving of your time and energy to our congregation!
MARCH 2019 NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2019 NEWSLETTER
Connect with us! Website: westnidaros.org Facebook: @WestNidarosLutheranChurch Instragram: @westnidaros Worship: Sundays at 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School/GIFT at 9:20 a.m. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fridays: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
WEST NIDAROS STAFF PASTOR JARED RAKNESS (605) 543-5215 JARED@WESTNIDAROS.ORG DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION JESSI RAKNESS (605) 413-8412 JESSIRAKNESS@GMAIL.COM DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR ELISE HASCHE (507) 438-9170 ELISE@WESTNIDAROS.ORG DIRECTOR OF MUSIC KRISTI STELTER (605) 254-5618 KRISTI@WESTNIDAROS.ORG CUSTODIAN CHRIS LANGLOSS (605) 940-0274 CHRIS@WESTNIDAROS.ORG CHURCH OFFICE (605) 543-5215 OFFICE@WESTNIDAROS.ORG
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