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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.
www.firstlutheranofmandan.org
We’re on the web!
Attention Church School Students & Parents!
Join us on Sunday, September 7th or Wednesday, September 10th for our Church
School Rally Day!
Sunday, September 7th: At 9:30 A.M. all students are encouraged to come downstairs to find their classroom and meet their teachers.
All kids are welcome to join in on the fun!
Wednesday, September 10th: At 6:00 P.M. all students are encouraged to come downstairs to find their classroom and meet their teachers.
All kids are welcome to join in on the fun!
Romans 12:4-8 “For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.”
About six weeks ago, my cell phone cashed in its chips. It was one of those ‘free’ phones you could choose from when AT & T took over Cellular One. In a moment of weakness, I opted for an iPhone 5s, my first ‘smart phone’. I see why they are called smart phones; I certainly feel stupid in its presence. One thing I can do now however is to start taking ‘selfies’ of myself. According to Wikipedia, a selfie is a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a hand-held digital camera or camera phone. Selfies are often shared on social networking services such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Tumblr. They are often casual, and are typically taken either with a camera held at arm’s length or in a mirror.
By 2013, the word “selfie” had become commonplace enough to be monitored for inclusion in the online version of the Oxford English Dictionary. In November of 2013, the word “selfie” was announced as the “word of the year” by the same dictionary publisher. Today, ‘selfies’ have morphed into many sub-types, notably Celebrity selfies, Political selfies and Group Selfies. A selfie orchestrated by the 86th Academy Awards host Ellen DeGeneres during the March 2nd, 2014 broadcast is the most retweeted image ever.
This September, there will be a lot of ‘selfies’ taken here at church; some of individuals, some of couples, some of families of various sizes and makeup, some of groups, some of special occasions, etc. We are putting together our new photo directory for the congregation. When our directory is complete, we will have a directory filled with faces, a directory that describes what we look like as a family of faith.
The apostle Paul talks about the family of faith in his letter to the Romans; an excerpt from chapter 12 is at the top of this page. Paul talks about the body of Christ, the one body, being composed of many members, each unique in their own way. As a congregation, we are able to accomplish many different ministries through this gathering of “selfies” united in the one body, the body of Christ. Oh, and when its time for your selfie, don’t forget to smile!
Until next time,
Pastor Lee
September 2014
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
September Newsletter
PAGE 2 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH September 2014
Join us at the 2014 Bismarck-Mandan CROPWALK for Hunger on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. at the North Dakota Capitol steps. We will begin with registration, games and activities for all ages at 12:30 p.m. The walk will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Many people must walk daily to seek food, shelter and safe water. “We walk because they walk.” CROP means “Communities Respond to Overcome Poverty.” We walk to educate, exercise, advocate and seek justice.
Hunger lives right in our backyard. The CROPWALK provides support for local agencies as 25% of funds raised are shared with the Abused Adult Resource Center, AID Inc., the Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry and Ruth Meiers Hospitality House. We walk to end hunger, one step at a time.
Thanks to dedicated walkers and sponsors, the 2013 CROPWALK raised $13,495.67 and had 137 walkers participate. Let’s make it a goal this year to raise even more! CROPWALKS for Hunger which began right HERE in Bismarck in 1969. Let’s continue this amazing tradition!
Make plans to join us, as a united community, to make a difference not only here in Bismarck-Mandan, but in the lives of those around the world! How? Become a Hunger Walker or donate to a Walker today! For more information, or to join a team at your church, email [email protected], call Allison Germolous at 701-400-0053 or check out our Facebook page!
Remember starting September 7th we will resume
our regular Sunday service schedule, 8:30
(Traditional) & 10:45 (Contemporary) A.M.
_____________________________________________________ Our mission boxes over the summer have been filled with school supplies to send to our missions overseas. However, many children in Mandan begin school each year without supplies. During the next few weeks, please check the school supply clearance aisles and consider making a purchase for those less fortunate right here in Mandan. Supplies needed are 24 box crayons, pencils, erasers, glue, glue sticks, rulers, scissors, folders, backpacks and regular or college ruled tablets. Any supplies received will be equally distributed among the 6 Mandan elementary schools. There will be a SPECIAL BOX for these items in the
narthex; please drop your donations in there. Thank you for your kindness.
________________________________________________ ATTENTION ALL QUILTERS:
Quilting is starting up again!! September 22nd & 23rd and
September 29th & 30th from 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. You don’t need
any experience, just come and have fun. Bring a sack lunch.
We are excited to announce that we are going to create a new pictorial directory of our church family. This new directory will help us connect names with faces. Please participate! All we ask is that you have your picture taken by the professional Photographer and meet with a Portrait Consultant at the church. For the next several weeks, we will be making appointments before and after services, or you can sign up on our website (under the SPECIAL EVENTS TAB) or our Facebook page. Or call the church office and we can help you out. Reserve your appointment time today at one of the sign-up locations. Each family/household that comes for photography and portrait viewing at the church will receive a complimentary directory and 8x10 Custom Color Portrait. You will be able to view and select your portraits electronically from a variety of poses. Additional Lifetouch portraits will be available for purchase. Your entire appointment will normally take less than one hour. The scheduled dates for Photography and Portrait Viewing are: Tuesday, September 9th through Saturday, September 13th, Tuesday, September 16th through Friday, September 19th and Tuesday, September 23rd & Wednesday September 24th. The times are Tuesday-Friday from 2:00-9:00 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00-4:30.
Sign up today - you are a key to making our new Church Directory a success!
PAGE 10 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2014
Mark Your
Calendar…
10th: 7pm - Confirmation -
Large Group
17th: 7pm - Confirmation -
Large Group
24th: 7pm - Confirmation –
Small Group
Upcoming Events
You are invited to the National Youth
Gathering July 15-19, 2015, in Detroit,
Michigan!!!
What is the ELCA Youth Gathering?
The ELCA Youth Gathering is a ministry of the churchwide
organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The
Gathering, as it is known, is a triennial event that takes place over
five days – Wednesday to Sunday – and includes opportunities for
worship, service, fellowship, study and holy play.
Who can attend the Gathering?
The Gathering welcomes youth entering the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th
grades in the fall of 2015, and 2015 high school graduates.
This event only happens every 3 years, so don’t miss it!!
For more information please contact Pastor Chris. The registration
deadline is October 15, 2014. There is a deposit of $150 due at
registration.
You can also visit the official website at:
http://www.elca.org/YouthGathering
Western ND LYO Gathering in Bismarck
Who: 9th - 12th Graders
When: October 16th - 18th
Cost: $50
Join high school youth from all over Western ND for a weekend
filled with worship, service, great music and a ton of fun! The
featured guest will be AGAPE. Register in the Narthex by
Wednesday, September 24th. Late registrations will cost an extra
$10. No registrations will be accepted after October 7.
Don't forget:
Sunday School
starts
September 7th
Wednesday
Schools starts
September 10th
PAGE 4 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2014
Remember starting
September 7th we go back to
our regular worship times!! 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:
August 31 Emalynn Marie Yaeger
Weddings:
August 2 Josh Glass & Ashley Klingenstein
August 8 Andre Messmer & Lori Furaus
August 23 Dean Humenyik & Trisha Freidt
Funerals:
July 24 Frank Ingram
July 29 Marie Heck
August 1 Gregory Lattimore
August 22 Bernice Achtenberg
Memorial Fund
Pastoral Acts
Deadline for
articles for the
October Newsletter
will be September
19th.
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, Individual
Wrapped Sunkist Prunes, Pork and Beans, Baked Beans,
Pancake Mix-no eggs required such as Krusteaz Brand,
Syrup. NO GLASS JARS PLEASE!
You may put your items in the boxes in the Narthex. Thank
you!
September ~ Mission of the Month
Items needed for the 2014 Lutefisk supper which will be held
on Saturday, October 18th
, 2014:
Many workers – Friday setup from 10:00 – 12:00, Saturday - kitchen (many shifts available beginning as early as 7:30 A.M. through clean up which goes until about 10:00 P.M.), dining room (shifts beginning at 3:00 and 5:30), dishwashers (shifts beginning at 3:00 and 6:00), clean up (beginning at 7:30), lefse preparers and bar & cookie
arrangers (shifts beginning at 3:00 and 6:00).
Come join the fun and enjoy the fellowship!!
If anyone is interested in co-chairing the Lutefisk supper please contact the church office-663-3594 or
Lori Meyers-471-9436.
PAGE 9 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2014
Cash
Cookies and Bars
Rosettes and Krumkake
Cans of Wondra Flour
Homemade Buns
Quarts of Miracle Whip
Red Washed Potatoes
Eggs
Butter
Sugar
Milk
Cream
Coffee
Soda Crackers
Pam
Chopped Onions
Gallon Ziploc Bags
Quart Ziploc Bags
PAGE 8 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PAGE 5
First Lutheran Church Council Minutes
Thursday, June 19, 2014 7:00PM
Present: Pastor Lee Herberg, President Tammy Lapp-Harris, Vice-President Brock Schmeling,
Den Na Lee Fewson, John Pake
Absent: Pastor Christina Martin, Kris Elijah (excused), Secretary Jill Miller (excused), Dot
Frank, Janet Reineke, Hope Swank
Devotions: President Tammy Lapp-Harris called the meeting to order. Pastor Lee led devo-
tions.
Approval of Agenda: There was not a quorum so the agenda could not be approved.
Secretary’s Report/Review and Approval of the minutes: The Secretary’s Report was re-
viewed. There was not a quorum so the Secretary’s Report could not be approved.
Financial Report/Review: Expenses for May exceeded May income by $10,479.99. Through
May, 2014, expenses have exceeded income by $34, 970.86 compared with expenses exceeding
income of $6,450.62 through May of 2013.
Unfinished Business:
Moving forward in faith: L & H Manufacturing is continuing to work on some embellish-
ments for the new altar candlesticks and the new paschal candle.
Air Handling Unit: No new updates.
Policy and Procedure Manual: Jackie has almost finished retyping the policy and proce-
dure manual.
Retaining walls: The church council is assessing the degradation of the retaining wall on
the south east side of the church property between the lower and upper parking lot. The
top of the wall is pulling away from the sidewalk and the top of the wall is past vertical in
relation to the bottom of the wall. Pastor Lee will make a follow-up call with Cashman
Nursery.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Bismarck-Mandan Gideons would like to come to First Lutheran some Sunday this sum-
mer for a free-will opportunity to support their ministry. They have not been here for
about 5 years. After discussion it was decided to invite them to come here on Sunday,
August 10th.
We are needing to replace many of our steam traps and order repair kits for the others so
that this needed maintenance for the heating system is complete before the boiler is filled
again for the next heating season. Tunstall Corporation of Chicopee, MA is researching
this for us as many of the steam traps are no longer manufactured and they are a sole
source supply for obsolete components. We will have no choice but to replace/repair these
traps as this was the cause for the condensate pump unit to fail due to excessive water
temperatures.
We do not usually have a council meeting in July. We would need to approve this and in
that there was not a quorum, we were unable to address this issue.
REPORTS:
Pastor Lee’s report – 3 baptisms, 1 wedding, 1 funeral, continuing to weekly mentor and
supervise William Dodd, who is a TEEM candidate serving at Simms and Almont Luther-
an churches. President Tammy Lapp-Harris read an e-mail sent to Pastor Lee from Hope
Swank. Due to work and school conflicts, Hope Swank is resigning her position on the
church council. Tammy will be making a phone call to last year’s Nominating Commit-
tee.
Pastor Chris’s report – No report.
Special Events – The next ice cream social will be on Sunday, July 13th. There is one pail
of ice cream left from the ice cream social in June; Den Na Lee Fewson will pick up the
other items needed for serving the root beer floats in July.
Stewardship – No report.
Worship – No report.
Parish Education/Youth – Vacation Bible School was held here at First Lutheran June 9th
– 13th. 25 children attended VBS this year with staff from Camp of the Cross again lead-
ing the activities for the week. The numbers were down considerably this year; we were
unaware the elementary schools in Mandan had summer school in session at the same
time. Next year we will need to know what schools will be having summer school and
what the dates for summer school will be.
Evangelism and Outreach – No report but the rummage sale is scheduled for Saturday,
July 19th. We have been advertising for it in the bulletins and in the newsletter as well
as on our web site. Items can be brought to the church during office hours.
Property and Management – Jason Tomanek has been hard at work doing pruning and
landscaping. This past winter was especially hard on the bushes as we have extensive
winter kill. Council will again assess the problems with the retaining walls.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Thank you received for gifts of $145.34 and $154.95 to Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Cen-
ter.
Thank you received for gift of $1,084.06 to Camp of the Cross.
Thank you received from Ronald McDonald House for the donation of blankets and house
supplies.
Thank you received for gifts of $91.82 and $133.99 to Golden Age Services.
Thank you received for gift of $250.00 in food to Ruth Meiers.
Thank you from the Western North Dakota Synod Office to Pastor Lee and Pastor Christina
for serving as waiters for the Mission Gala Banquet held at Lord of Life in Bismarck and
to First Lutheran Church for the use of their church van and to Dave Wolf for driving the
van to transport the Synod Assembly Glocal Musicians to their various venues during the
Synod Assembly held in Bismarck.
Thank you received from The Banquet to First Lutheran for providing the food, preparing,
serving, and cleaning up on Thursday, May 8th, 2014. 356 guests, 42 volunteers were
served and 34 to go boxes were prepared.
Thank you received from the staff at Camp of the Cross for hosting them for VBS. Thank
you to Pastor Christina and Marlin and Mary Brandt for hosting the staff at their homes
and to all the volunteers who helped during the week.
PAGE 6 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2014 Motion to Adjourn/Lord’s Prayer:
There was no motion to adjourn as we did not have an official meeting. We closed with the
Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted by: Pastor Lee Herberg for Jill Miller
Subsequent council meeting via e-mail:
Brock Schmeling made a motion to approve the First Lutheran Council Minutes of May 15,
2014.
Kris Elijah seconded the motion.
All voted aye electronically.
Brock Schmeling made a motion to not have our regularly scheduled council meeting on July
17, 2014.
Den Na Lee Fewson seconded the motion.
The following voted aye electronically:
Brock Schmeling, Kris Elijah, Tammy Lapp-Harris, Jill Miller, Den Na Lee Fewson, John Pake
First Lutheran’s “Lunch at First” (LAF) program feeds about 400 of
our Mandan High School students each week during the school year!
It’s a ministry that has grown immensely over the past few years and
promises to grow into the future. It’s great to witness God working
through our volunteers as they serve and our young people as they are
served – all disciples of Jesus Christ!
As the numbers of young people served has grown, naturally so has
the budget for LAF – and we are currently running near our budget
limit for this year. It costs about $350 a week to feed these young
people – a cost of about $.87 cents per meal per student … a real
bargain!!
So, we are asking individuals, families, businesses and corporations
for some financial assistance as we move into the Fall. If you, your
family or business would like to sponsor a LAF meal – it would go a
long way toward funding LAF. Maybe a group of families would like
to sponsor a meal … and help serve it!! Whatever the case – let us
know and thank you in advance for your contribution toward bringing
Jesus’ command, “Feed my sheep …” to our high school students.