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408 Ninth Street NW
Mandan, ND 58554
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Phone: 701-663-3594
Fax: 701-663-6217
E-mail: [email protected]
Building Faith and
Transforming Lives
in Christ.
ADDRESS LABEL
Happy
Easter from
the staff at
First
Lutheran
Church!
www.firstlutheranofmandan.org
We’re on the web!
THE GOLDEN EGG
Every Easter Sunday growing up we ate lunch at my Grandma M’s
house. As long as I can remember, all my aunts, uncles, and cousins were
there. Then of course there was the Easter egg hunt! The adults would hide
the Easter eggs in various places around the house and set a gang of kids
loose to find them.
Now I have some fond and some not so fond memories of Easter
which really comes down to my experience of the Easter egg hunt at
Grandma M’s. You see, my Grandma always filled a golden egg with money.
There was only one golden egg. It was always the egg that was hardest to
find.
I have great memories of finding that egg. One year it even had a
twenty dollar bill in it, which of course seemed like a small fortune to my
young self. Yet, I also remember the year I almost got the golden egg. If you
haven’t guessed yet, that is a not so fond memory.
My cousin Sam was right behind me when I found the golden egg
hidden on top of the coffee pot. However, the coffee pot was on and steam
was pouring out of the area were the egg was. I couldn’t garb it with my
hand. Sam, who was right behind me tried and failed too. I decided I would
get one of Grandma’s big spoons and pull it into my bucket. I got the spoon,
placed my basket in the perfect place, and as I spooned the golden egg my
cousin shoved my basket out of the way and took it for herself. Needless to
say there were a lot of tears!
Easter Sunday is fast approaching, and for many of us Easter has
some fond and some not so fond memories. It is a time marked by large
demands on time, unrealistic expectations, and tiredness. As adults, we
don’t really have time to go on an Easter egg hunt, let alone sit and
contemplate what the resurrection means for us.
This year I encourage you to stop if even for a few seconds to find
that golden egg. An egg not given for just a few, but for all. A golden egg of
promise and truth. Christ has risen. You are set free. If you hear nothing
else this Easter season, remember this. Christ is risen, for you and for me,
and just maybe you might find what your heart has been longing for.
Freed in Christ,
Pastor Chris
April 2017
Administrative Pastor
Rev. Lee Herberg
663-3594
Associate Pastor
Rev. Christina Martin
663-3594
Administrative Assistant &
Coordinator of Lay
Ministries
Jackie Schulz
663-3594 (o)
663-3082 (h)
Custodians
Ron & Mavis Watson
Financial Administration
Jennifer Scheet
First Lutheran Is A Mission
Partner with Camp of the
Cross Ministries
First Lutheran
Staff
First Lutheran Church
April Newsletter
PAGE 2 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH April 2017
Senior Service and Meal
April 11th, 2017
Service at 11:00 A.M.
Dinner at 12:00 P.M.
Ham dinner with trimmings.
RSVP to the church office at 663-3594 ASAP!!!
Come join us for Food, Fellowship, and Fun.
WELCA Spring Gathering will be held on Saturday, April 22nd at Zion Lutheran Church ~ 112
5th St. NW ~ in Beulah, ND. Please see the bulletin board for more information.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Sound Tech Position(s)
For the past few years, First Lutheran Church has been able to offer sound tech services for
weddings taking place in our church.
We would like to train a few people for this position. The sound tech is paid directly for their
services through the wedding couple.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a sound tech, please contact the church
office at 663-3594.
The “Angels Among Us” Relay for Life team encourages you to join
them in support of friends and family who have heard the words
“You have cancer.”
Registering for Relay $0
Luminaria in honor or memory $10
Awesome food at Relay $???
Earning a HOPE shirt $100
Relaying with friends and family
fighting cancer, creating more birthdays PRICELESS!
Relay for Life is an event you must experience!
2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the Bismarck-Mandan Relay which will be held from 12
noon to 12 midnight on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Century High School in Bismarck, ND. Lori
Meyers welcomes any questions you might have about Relay for Life and has luminary bags
available. Lori can be reached at 471-9436. We would love to have you join the team or come
to experience Relay with us at Century on June 3.
PAGE 10 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH APRIL 2017
Mark Your
Calendar…
5th: 7pm - Confirmation -
Large Group
6th: LAF - Sandwiches
12th: No Confirmation
13th: LAF - Nachos
19th: 7pm - Confirmation -
Large Group
20th: LAF - Baked Potato
26th: 7pm - Confirmation
(Last Session)
27th: LAF - Hot Dogs
Upcoming Event
Easter Breakfast
We would love to have you join us!
8:00-9:00 A.M.
The youth will be serving egg bake, fruit, coffee & juice for a
free will offering.
Pink Flamingos are making their way back to
Mandan. Just like the Canadian Geese return
to the North, pink flamingos will soon be
popping up in yards all over Mandan. Keep
your eye on the bulletin and our Facebook page
for their arrival. Just for fun here is a little
known fact: there are more pink plastic
flamingos in existence than there are real live
ones! Imagine that!
What: Bake Sale for camp
scholarships
When: Sunday, April 9th
Come and get your Easter
goodies and help our youth go
to Bible camp this summer!
Don’t forget to purchase your Little Coyote Coffee
products from the youth in the narthex. You will be
supporting a Pride of Dakota company and our
youth! We will be taking orders up to Easter.
Please don’t miss out!
FREE SAMPLES WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
PAGE 4 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH APRIL 2017
Sunday ~
8:30 am ~ Traditional
10:45 am ~ Contemporary
9:30 am ~ Coffee
9:30 am ~ Church School
Wednesday ~
6:00 pm ~ Transitional
6:00 pm ~ Church School
7:00 pm ~ Confirmation
Worship Schedule
Special Thanks
Thank you to all the greeters, ushers, communion servers,
readers, communion set-up, coffee hour workers, and to all
who have supplied goodies for the last month. Your help is
greatly appreciated!
Baptisms:
March 19 Charli Theresa Zittleman
March 26 Syler Jon & Everitt James Achtenberg
Weddings:
March 25 Matheaw Parisien & Rebecca Hoffman
Funerals:
March 18 Arlene Roehrich
Memorial Fund
Pastoral Acts
In memory of Elsie Quast given by Doug & Bonnie
Quast, Gary & Margaret Boehler.
In memory of Joyce Pulkrabek given by Ernie &
Anita Seeman, Larry & Elaine Laubner, Doris
Carlson. Deadline for
articles for the May
Newsletter will be
April 15th.
April ~ Mission of the Month
Weekend Meals for Mandan Kids
Items needed are Peanut Butter, Jelly, Fruit Cups, Canned
Fruit, Granola Bars, Cereal, Pudding Cups, Applesauce, Chef
Boyardee', Mac & Cheese, Soups, Hamburger Helper,
Spaghetti Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce, Pop Tarts, Instant
Mashed Potatoes, Rice A Roni, Pasta Roni, Pork and Beans,
Baked Beans, Pancake Mix-no eggs required such as Krusteaz
Brand, Syrup, Hats, Mittens, Scarves.
NO GLASS JARS PLEASE!
You may put your items in the boxes in the Narthex. Thank
you!
PAGE 9 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH APRIL 2017
PAGE 8 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH APRIL 2017
Palm Sunday, April 9th
8:30 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.
Maundy Thursday, April 13th
7:00 P.M. Worship with Holy
Communion
Good Friday, April 14th
7:00 P.M. Tenebrae Service
Note: No Wednesday Evening
Service on April 12th
Easter Sunday, April 16th
7:00 A.M. - Sunrise Service
(led by the youth)
9:00 A.M. - Traditional Easter
Festival Service
11:00 A.M. - Contemporary Easter
Festival Service
Easter Breakfast
8:00-9:00 A.M.
The youth will be serving egg bake, fruit,
coffee & juice for a free will offering.
APRIL 2017 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PAGE 5
First Lutheran Church Council Minutes Date: 02-16-2017
Members present:
Pastor Lee Herberg, Pastor Christina Martin, President Jessie Hilfer, Vice President DJ Campbell, Secretary Andrea Bonness, Ron Webb, Tim Faller, Wayne Friesz, Kevin Fishbeck and Jill Miller.
Members absent: Jessica Petrick
Devotions were prepared by Pastor Christina Martin and presented by Pastor Lee Herberg as Pastor Christina was conducting a prayer service.
Approval of Agenda: Moved by: Jill Miller Seconded by: DJ Campbell Motion Passed
Secretary’s Report and Approval of Minutes Moved by: Tim Faller Seconded by: Jill Miller Motion passed
Financial Report/Review Pastor Lee explained how they are still perfecting the format of the new system for the financials. A discussion was held on what reports are preferred for viewing. January expenses (53,474.71) exceeded income (46,336.18). Large expenses were snow removal, new fridge replacement (paid for in entirety by a parishioner) and the early buying of the media curriculum for Sunday & Wednesday school (50% flash sale opportunity). Mission expenditures for January were also high as the expense is based on the prior month’s income which was over $77,000.00 in December of 2016.
Unfinished Business
Topic: Building Task Force New council members were bought up to speed as to the vision of the strategic plan. Boiler issues were again discussed and we are still waiting for advice from Prairie Engineering. A discussion was held to do more research on an infrared heating system.
Topic: Security/Surveillance System A new application was attempted and was not successful. A motion was made by Ron Webb that a new computer be purchased so the system can be on its on server with a budget of $1,000.00. Seconded by Jill Miller. Motion Passed. Kevin Fishbeck will assist with the purchase.
Topic: Projector System Tabled for now, Kevin Fishbeck volunteered to do some research on systems.
Topic: New Data Base System Working well, working on set up and the resequencing of reports.
Topic: Hail Damage to the roof Seeking more bids
Topic: Staff Evaluations Jill Miller & Jeff Bradford will meet with Pastor Lee and Pastor Chris next week to complete them.
Topic: Pew Cushions Announcements will be made for church members to contribute to the fund. There are a total of 34 pews and 16 have been paid for by a church member. Members can sponsor a seat for $36.00 or an entire pew for $361.00
New Business Acceptance of resignation from Rynell Rusch was accepted and Jill Miller has volunteered to fill the remaining year of her term. Motioned by: Tim Faller Seconded by: Kevin Fishbeck. Motion passed
Election of Officers Motioned by Andrea Bonness to nominate DJ Campbell for Vice President. Seconded by Jessie Hilfer. Motion Passed Motioned by DJ Campbell to nominate Andrea Bonness for Secretary. Seconded by Jill Miller. Motion passed.
Review of Team Assignments Tabled for now, Team descriptions will be sent out the council members. It was agreed that the teams want to be more active.
Council Email It was suggested by Kevin Fishbeck to set up email accounts for the council members to improve communication with council and other church members. Motioned by Jill Miller Seconded by DJ Campbell Motion passed
Kitchen Exhaust Fan It has been repaired
New Lenten Schedule Mid-week service at 12:00 PM with soup and breads at 11:15 am. We will continue to have the evening service; however, it will remain at 6:00 PM with no supper beforehand.
Reports:
Pastor Lee: 3 Baptisms, 2 Funerals, 0 Weddings, 0 Committals Mentoring continues with Bill Dodd. Communion Services at Library Square and services at 2 care centers
Pastor Chris: 2 Baptisms, 2 Funerals, 0 Weddings, 0 Committals Nursing home worship, Training to be a collegiate support group. Attended Synod council in Minot.
Special Events: Next Wednesday First Lutheran is hosting FCCLA and a concession stand will be available throughout the day. Ash Wednesday is March 1 and March 8 Lenten services start.
PAGE 6 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH APRIL 2017 Stewardship: No Report
Worship: No Report Parish Education/Youth: The caramel rolls fund raiser was a huge success, special thanks to Jackie Schulz and over $3,000.00 was
raised. A friend of First Lutheran is donating a pop machine to the church and all funds made from the sales will
go to the Youth Group funds. New curriculum guides have been received and changes to some of the lessons have been discussed. Wednesday school students are starting to practice for the Easter program.
Evangelism and Outreach: LAF has been well attended with no problems.
Property and Management: No Report
Correspondence: Thank you cards received from Tobias Construction for allowing them to do the work in the chapel and from Dakota Outdoor Scapes Team for allowing them to do the work on the retaining walls. Thank you card re-ceived from Mandan Public Schools for the purchase of Christmas gifts that affected 71 families and 203 kids. Thank you memos received from Golden Ages for contributions received for January of $86.13 and for Febru-ary of $185.82
Motion to Adjourn/Lord’s Prayer Motion by: Ron Webb Seconded by: Jill Miller
Meeting was adjourned by Jessie Hilfer. The next Council meeting will be on March 16, 2017 at 7:00 PM. The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Minutes Submitted by: Andrea Bonness, Secretary