WORSHIP SCHEDULESunday 9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour10:45 a.m. Sunday School (Classes start 9/18)

Saturday5:30 a.m. Worship in the Norelius Chapel

Wednesday (Rally Wednesday Sept. 14)4:15-5 p.m. Children’s Choir5:00 p.m. Meal5:30 p.m. Worship6:00 p.m. Classes, Confirmation (Classes start 9/21)6:00 p.m. Joyful Ringers7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir

PRAYER REQUESTSCall the church office at 651.388.9311 or e-mail your prayer requests to office@firstlutheranrw.com. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included on the prayer list or prayer chain, please call the church office or Pat Swanson, 651-388-7032.

HELP US STAY CONNECTEDFirst Lutheran Church maintains a database of all its members. If you have had any changes or corrections of your address, phone number, email, marital status, new family members, name spelling, etc, please contact Julie with the changes that need to be made at 388-9311 ext. 10 or e-mail office@firstlutheranrw.com.

HOSPITALIZATIONS AND ILLNESSHospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. If you are ill or hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit or to be on the church prayer list, please notify us at (651)388-9311 or office@firstlutheranrw.com.

THE SPIREA monthly publication of First LutheranChurch, Red Wing, MN 55066

Phone: (651)388-9311 office@firstlutheranrw.com www.firstlutheranrw.com

FIRST LUTHERAN STAFFArthur Sharot: Senior Pastorext. 15 / arte42@gmail.com

Marilee Anderson: Director of Musicext. 19 / marilee.a.anderson@gmail.com

Tina Goeman: Director of Children, Youth & Familyext. 14 / tina@firstlutheranrw.com

Theresa Nash: Bookkeeper, PText. 11/theresa@firstlutheranrw.com

Julie Wychor: Administrative Assistantext. 10 / office@firstlutheranrw.com

Syl Andersen: Custodian, PTH: 651/388-7453 C: 651-380-8663

Brian Fladhammer: Maintenance, PTH: 651/388-2675

2016 COUNCIL MEMBERSJohn Rohan - PresidentJudie Bowes Bob Carlson Jill Cody Kathy EmeryRoy Harley - TreasurerJada KitzmannDaryl MarkBill Rice - Vice PresidentDiane Ringeisen - SecretaryTom SasseLinda Seivert

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2016 SPIRE FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

FROM THE PASTOR

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SOMETIMES LIFE SHOULD BE MESSY

In was the end of the church picnic; of course I had had enough to eat, more than enough to eat, but I went past the dessert table once more anyway. I saw the lemon cream pie with the graham cracker crust cut into bars and I wanted some. There was a half a piece sitting there begging me to eat it, so I thought, “I don’t want to mess up another plate or fork, I’ll just pick it up in my hand.” As soon as I grabbed it I knew it was a mistake. There was more cream than crust and it was a cool glob in my hand. Some people saw me grab it so that made it even more fun.

Later on when explaining the event to a couple of people, I was saying how it had been a mistake because it was messy. Yet as I thought about it some more I realized, that lemon cream pie was the best lemon cream pie I’ve ever had. Maybe it was so good because I ate it with my fingers.

Psalm 51.10:

Create in me a clean heart, O God,   and put a new and right spirit within me.

We often sing a hymn with these words during the offering. We also think about these words as David did when confessing our sins, asking for forgiveness, moving toward repentance. Can’t we also think about this verse as we explore the wonderful joys God has created in this world. We sometimes avoid some experiences because they can be messy but as long as no one is going to be hurt maybe messy is ok. Maybe sometimes we should pick up that lemon cream pie in our hands and enjoy God’s wonderful creation.

FALL IS COMING

Speaking of new and messy things the fall schedule is coming. Let me encourage you to start some good habits this fall. Make a commitment to good faith habits like: Prayer, weekly worship, join a bible study, read your bible, practice generosity, grace and forgiveness.

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THIS FALL

Sunday: 9:30 amWednesday: 5:30 - 6 pm (beginning September 21)Saturday: 5:30 pm

Yours in Christ,Pastor Arte

NEWS & EVENTS

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TEAM MEETINGS Teams will meet again on Tuesday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m. except for following teams: Property Team meets at 4:00 and the Youth Team meets at 6:00.

CIRCLE BIBLE STUDIESEve Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20 at Pat Swanson’s home.

Martha Circle meets Wednesday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m.

Mary Circle meets Wednesday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m.

Rachel Circle has disbanded and will no longer meet.

QUILTING GROUPFirst Lutheran’s Quilting Group will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, September 14 & 28 at 1:00 p.m. in the Old Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to join in making quilts to help keep less fortunate people warm and to present to babies baptized at First. If you can tie or sew, you are welcome to join this group.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDYAll men are invited to join the First Lutheran Men’s Bible Study group every Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room. The “current attendees” meet with coffee, pastry, and fellowship while discussing the upcoming service readings. This is a good way to listen and contribute your thoughts on various books of the Bible.

MEALSFirst Lutheran has a ministry team that will provide a meal for individuals/families in need due to health issues, a surgery, a new baby, or other circumstances. If you know of a member whose family could use a meal, call Julie at the office. She will contact the ministry team that coordinates meals for a couple weeks. We want to help when we can.

CROP WALKOn Sunday, October 2nd, First Lutheran will participate in the Crop Walk along with other churches and organizations from Red Wing for the awareness of World Hunger and to raise money for the local Red Wing Area Food Shelf. We ask that you consider walking in the event. It is not a long walk. Talk your friends into going for a mile walk. We also ask that you might be willing to donate to those who are walking. Someone will be in the church narthex to collect money for the Crop Walk. If you have any questions feel free to talk to Nancy Thorson, Jean Fjelsted, or Mary Weberg.

FALL INTO FASHIONYou and your friends are cordially invited to “Fall Into Fashion.” Special feature: Corner Closet of Lake City style show. Speaker: Barbara Tornow from Wentworth, SD. Barbara shares how her life was transformed from chaos into freedom.

Monday, September 12, 2016 10:30 a.m to noon in the Laurentine Room, St. James Hotel, Red Wing. $15 inclusive.

For reservations email: rwrvcwc@yahoo.com or call Barb Kolby at 651-212-6503 by September 9. Reservations are to be used, given to a friend or cancelled by noon on September 10th.

Sponsored by River Valley Christian Women’s Connection (Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries) For more information please visit www.stonecroft.org.

KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFASTGolden K Kiwanis Annual Pancake BreakfastSaturday, October 18 to 10 a.m. at First Lutheran ChurchOnly $7.00!

Let the Golden K Chefs make breakfast for you! Come and enjoy and bring friends. Proceeds benefit children’s programs supported by Golden K Kiwanis.

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NEWS & EVENTSRALLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11Rally Sunday will be held Sunday, September 11th. Bring your backpack, messenger bag, briefcase, etc. for “Blessing of the Backpacks” during worship.

Don’t forget to join us for Rally Sunday events at Central Park. We encourage all of our families with children and members in general to exit worship through the blue doors (as physically able) after worship and head to the park for this event. See below for more Rally Sunday information.

Church School Classes Start Sunday, September 18 and Wednesday, September 21.

9/11 (15 YEARS LATER) On Sunday, September 11, 2016 an event will be held in Red Wing’s Central Park from 9am-11:30am in remembrance of 9/11/11. The themes of the morning include hope, peace, generosity and thankfulness. Activities to participate in include interactive prayer stations, service projects, & thanking our local fire and law enforcement departments. Sign the giant thank you card, make a teddy bear project to be donated to children in crisis, decorate water bottles for fire fighters and police, donate to their favorite charities - MDA and Special Olympics, post a prayer for peace on the world map, have your picture taken for a community slide show of gratitude and more. Stop by at any time during the event and check it out. This event is for all ages. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial.

RALLY WEDNESDAYWe will have dinner, games, and worship on 5th Street starting at 5:30 Wednesday, September 14th. We will hold a “Blessing of the Backpacks” so feel free to bring your backpack, messenger bag, briefcase, etc. to receive a blessing.

CYF NEWS & EVENTSDONATIONS WANTEDThis year we will be again collecting items to send in a care package to our college students. Please drop of any items you would like to send along to students in the red bin in the narthex. Some ideas of what to donate are: pens, highlighters, sharpies, snack foods, lip balm, easy mac, ramen noodle cups, hot chocolate, tea, gift cards, tiny books, post-it’s or anything else you think a young person might enjoy receiving.

ADDRESSESShout-out to all of you with students in college this year. We are collecting addresses to send a care package to your student this year. Please send the name and address to tina@firstlutheranrw.com or leave it in the office. Thank you.

MISSION: MN NICEThis year instead of traveling across country to do service work, we had students participate in MN Nice. This was a lock-in with a purpose. We had many confirmation age students participate and older high school students volunteer as leaders in this

3-day 2-night experience. During that time we completed 8 worksites, threw an impromptu car wash, volunteers prepared more than 200 meals for our crew, we collected and donated more than 75 items to the food shelf, and over 300 hours of service took place. We look forward to finding ways to incorporate MN Nice into a regular practice as part of our ministry.

See a group photo of the Mission: MN Nice participants on the back page of this issue.

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CAVE QUEST VBS 2016 Thank you to all the parents, caregivers, volunteers and church leaders who volunteered their time to make Cave Quest a success. We were able to share our VBS experience this year with Christ Episcopal, St. Paul’s and United Lutheran Churches. Our participants and volunteers had a fun week learning about Jesus. It was great to see all the kids each night looking forward participating in each station. Our middle school students also enjoyed a week of leaning the theme bible story of the night along with completing service projects for the foodshelf and Jordan towers. We look forward to collaborating with others again next year and having a great week of learning and friendships.

MISSISSIPPI SHUFFLE

This year we had 9 students sign up for the Mississippi Shuffle. We had a good turnout even though it was sloppy due to the rain we had. Thank you to everyone who helped support our team. We raised a total of $1,200 for the American Cancer Society. We look forward to having other youth teams get involved in community events in the future.

Oh...and Hannah Nash won the penny wars and I heard a rumor that someone will be “pied” around Rally Wednesday.

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THANK YOU’S & PRAYER MINISTRYThank you to Elaine Fosberg for “Lighting the Spire” for the month of September, “in memory of loved ones.”

Thank you to Gerald & Louise Mewhorter for sponsoring the Colombia Scholarship for the month of September, “in memory of our son, Dan.”

(The following note is representative of the notes that come to us for our gifts.)

Dear Chuck & Shirley Anderson,Thank you for contributing to my Young Adult in Global Mission fundraising page. With your support and the support of First Lutheran Church in Red Wing, I have reached my fundraising goal of $4,000! Woohoo! As I prepare for my upcoming year in Rwanda, it means a lot to know that you are supporting me in my journey. Your gift not only helps to ensure that the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America can send me to walk with our companions around the world, but it also is a sign that you will be walking with me in the joys and challenges I’m sure to encounter along the way. I am so humbled by both contributions and cannot send out enough thanks for the generosity shown to me! Please send my thanks and gratitude to the congregation at First Lutheran Church. Thanks be to God!Peace,Kristy

Dear Julie and those at First Lutheran Church who came to our rescue,Thank you for graciously opening your church to host the RWAA Concert on Wednesday night. The performers and the audience were grateful to escape the heat. We appreciate your kindness.Sincerely,Susan, Director

Dear Pastor Arte and members of First Lutheran Church,When I think of all the love you have shown us the last couple of months I am reminded of Matthew 25: 34-40. During the course of Jim’s many hospitalizations you have consistently prayed, visited, fed and cared for us in more ways than we could have possibly imagined possible. For all of this we are truly grateful and humbled. We thank God for all of you each and every day.Again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.Love,

Jim & Bunny Kulstad

PRAYER MINISTRYPrayers for God’s presence and healing go to those who have been hospitalized/ill/recovering/receiving treatment, going through a time of grieving, etc:

Kaitlynn Kukuska Jim JohnsonMel Green Evelyn Berg Anna Mark SmithMike Charbonneau Marcia KrauseJenny Edmonds Joann HoskingEileen Delk Eleanor PetersonCheryl Kraus CaregiversEmma Michel Melissa MichelLori Dunford Leonard SmithSara & Jeff Leatrice FredricksonPatrick Ostrowski JimBill Marian TerBorcj Donna Prescher Helen Sabean Michael Keyser John Schlegelmilch

BAPTISMSEaston Walter Ousky, son of Benjamin Ousky and Breanna Lindgren, was baptized at First on Sunday, July 24th.

Kane Darrell Olmsted, son of Brett & Kait Olmsted, was baptized at First on Sunday, August 14th.

SEPTEMBER “JOY IN DOING”

Saturday Evening AssistantSep. 3 Larry & Jan WiederichSep. 10 Gisela WitgertSep. 17 Barry & Jean DosdallSep. 24 Tricia Harris

Sunday Morning DriverSep. 4 Phyllis KullbergSep. 11 Bill HabedankSep. 18 Pam HallahanSep. 25 Candy Fleck

Worship GreeterSep. 4 John & Julie LaidlawSep. 11 Dale & Linda KinnemanSep. 18 Kelly KolbySep. 25 Bob & Bonnie Kubik

Sunday Communion AssistantsSep. 4 Dani Rice, Cheri Roberts, Gloria BechelSep. 11 Diane Ringeisen, Chuck & Carol SchwartauSep. 18 Kevin & Cyd Mark, Linda SeivertSep. 25 Al & Carol Smith, Mike Sorenson

Acolyte/Communion DutiesSep. 4 Andrew Amundson/FamilySep. 11 Ella Benson/FamilySep. 18 Olivia Dunford/FamilySep. 25 SarahAnne Kolby/Family

Sunday Morning Brew Crew (Before worship)Sep. 4 Charles & Carol CharbonneauSep. 11 Dick & Nancy HoughtonSep. 18 Bill & Barb RawSep. 25 Doug & Brenda Robinson

Sunday Morning Coffee Hosts (After Worship) Sep. 4 Judie Bowes, Candy FleckSep. 11 Charles & Carol CharbonneauSep. 18 Kathy Emery, Wendy EricksonSep. 25 Nils & Ellis Fauchald

Sunday Coffee Hour TreatsSep. 4 Judie Bowes, Candy Fleck, Mark & Mary Jaeger, Arlan & Phyllis JohnsonSep. 11 Charles & Carol Charbonneau, Dennis & Doris Johnson, Morris & Ruth Jung, Maureen KeesSep. 18 Marilyn Knudsen, Barb Kolby, Kelly Kolby, Ellen MackeySep. 25 Nils & Ellis Fauchald, Bob & Bonnie Kubik, Kristi Kukuska, Bunny Kulstad

LectorSep. 4 Bill RawSep. 11 Nancy PaaschSep. 18 Bernadette GalvinSep. 25 David Olson

Communion Bread BakersSep. 4 Cindy Lohman Sep. 18 Linda Olson

Wednesday Meal HelpersSep. 14 All 9th GradersSep. 21 Mea Drake/FamilySep. 28 Jenna Siewert/Family

SEPTEMBER USHERSRollie Meffert (Chair)Edla BodelsonDavid CarlstromSteve HaaseMark JaegerJohn & Julie LaidlawScott LappegaardDavid & Linda OlsonNorma Swingdorf

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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

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August 9, 2016

Members Present: John Rohan, Judie Bowes, Jill Cody, Kathy Emery, Roy Harley, Daryl Mark, Bill Rice, Diane Ringeisen, Linda Sievert, Tom Sasse, Jada Kitzmann, Pastor Arte

OPENING PRAYER: Pastor Arte read from Psalm 82.

CALL TO ORDER at 6:30pm by John Rohan.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: There was one addition to the original agenda by Kathy, upon which Judie made the motion to approve the agenda and Bill seconded. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Daryl to approve the minutes from the July Retreat meeting and Tom seconded. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORT: Roy Harley presented the Finance Committee report which was approved, with motions made and carried.

Teresa Nash was in attendance with a request from the Bells of the Bluffs requesting their own checking account to pay bills. Teresa added that the small amount of time it takes her to pay their bills will not affect her time. The Finance Committee did not feel it was to any advantage to agree to this as did the Council. Request was denied.

STAFF REPORTS : All reports were handed in and there were no additions or corrections.

OLD BUSINESS

HBC Phone/Internet: HBC has finished the installation of phone/internet. Training was completed and was noted that the new phone system has many added enhancements we have not had. There were some tweaks to the phones to make them work better.

Carpet: The Property Team received bids from various businesses in town and are going with River City with installation, if carpet is in stock, to begin in a couple weeks. If not in stock, it will be in September. The carpet will be tiles vs. rolled carpet, with the note that if a tile gets damaged, it can be lifted off and replaced with another tile. The areas to be replaced will be the steps, with rolled carpet, with tiles will be the Narthex, Conference Room and the Fellowship Hall. In the Hall, laminate will be laid out 14’ from the wall where the serving tables are located. This will make it much easier for clean up and won’t have to cover the carpet when serving. The cost of this project is $40,736.00. Carpet has not been replaced since the addition was built.

Stewardship for all Seasons:This was a subject for the Summer Retreat and the council members came up with ideas of “what could be done with a surplus”, IE: If we reach our budget and increase it by 15% then we could do one or more of the following: Support Homeless Pad Project, more MN Nice, additional pastoral staff, among other ideas. On August 25th, Pastor Art, Judie Bowes and Diane Ringeisen will attend a Stewardship Meeting in Owatonna.

NEW BUSINESS

Wednesday Schedule: The time schedule will look a little different this year. The meal will stay at 5pm, Worship(continued on page 9)

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will be 5:30-6 and Education will be 6-6:55pm. The room will not be cleared of tables and if everyone is not done eating, they can continue to eat.

Suggestion was brought to the council of possibly having a “Business Directory” for members. This was in hopes that if anyone needed a carpenter, or a plummer, etc. then members can look in that directory to find a trades person they are in need of and a fellow member of First. At this time, a lot more discussion is needed to see how this can/could be done and if that is something people would access.

MINISTRY TEAMS

Worship and Music: Ideas were brought up about how we are going to use Memorial monies. No firm decision yet.

Property: The carpet information is listed above. The plaster work will be done in August or September. There was one AC that was fixed and this is the one that may have to be replaced.

Making Connections: Summer picnic is set for August 14th following worship.

Education /Youth: New material for education which should coincide with Sunday worship, making it more meaningful. Along with the Wednesday night time change, they hope to have a little newsletter that they can take home and continue with interaction at home. They are also looking at the mission trip out East at some time in the future. The Christmas Program is slated for December 18.

Christian Action: We worked on Habitat Project and work has begun on the Christmas Project. October 2 is the possible Crop Walk.

Media: No new work from the Media team.

Stewardship: Working on plans for presentations during church services.

Personnel: Kathy handed out the committee descriptions for each committee and we are to look them over and come back next month is there are any changes or additions. Kathy also handed out a flow chart that she has worked on showing what and who is under the various categories.

A third draft was presented regarding an Event Monitor for First Lutheran. We are to again look over and approve or bring additions/corrections to next meeting.

John brought up the fact that we need to start thinking about the Nominating Committee, usually at least two council members that are not continuing, to be that committee, with a total of 6 on the committee. It was noted that 4, possibly 5 openings for next year’s Council.

Pastor Arte led the Council in the Lord’s Prayer. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by John Rohan at approximately 8:30 PM.

Next meeting will be September 13th with Fellowship by Linda Seivert and Bill Rice.

Respectfully submitted,Diane RingeisenCouncil Secretary

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JUNE 2016 Thank you for your tithes and offerings OPERATING INCOME June Actual Budgeted June YTD Actual YTD BudgetedGeneral Fund Pledges $22,178 $33,750 $174,238 $202,500 Mission Support 90 42 286 252 Other Income 3,834 3,940 64,890 27,298 Total Income $26,102 $37,732 $239,414 $230,050 OPERATING EXPENSES June Actual Budgeted June YTD Actual YTD BudgetedGeneral Oper. Exp. $34,592 $37,825 $216,354 $231,962 ELCA Benevolence 2,167 2,167 13,002 13,002 Other Outside Giving $1,224 $1,725 $9,705 $11,490 Total Expenses 36,914 43,261 238,982 256,454 Income vs. Expenses $(10,812) $(5,529) $433 $(26,404)

Respectfully submitted by Theresa Nash, Bookkeeper

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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JULY 2016

OPERATING INCOME July Actual Budgeted July YTD Actual YTD BudgetedGeneral Fund Pledges $30,458 $33,750 $204,751 $236,250 Mission Support 50 42 336 294 Other Income 4,389 3542 69,283 30,840 Total Income $34,897 $37,732 $274,370 $267,384 OPERATING EXPENSES July Actual Budgeted July YTD Actual YTD BudgetedGeneral Oper. Exp. $33,987 $38,520 $257,505 $270,238ELCA Benevolence 2,167 2,167 15,169 15,169 Other Outside Giving $2,224 $1,724 $12,012 $13,405 Total Expenses $45,624 $42,358 $284,686 $298,812 Income vs. Expenses $(10,812) $(5,024) $(10,316) $(31,428)

Respectfully submitted by Theresa Nash, Bookkeeper

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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS09/01: Kate Harris, Fredrick Hedstrom, Jason Kinneman, Callen Raw, Robert Seifert09/02: Lucas Reitan09/03: Randy Carlson, Harold Hilan, Phyllis Johnson, Dale Kinneman, Ellen Mackey, Chad Nelson, Nancy Otterness, Lila Rice, Pearl Wanous09/04: Judith Boldt, Susan Kizer, Arte Sharot, Marley Swanson09/05: Virginia Lampman, Cyd Mark09/06: Carter Kohner 09/07: Konnie Prihara09/08: Amanda Youmans09/09: Lora Gruber, Isaac Jagusch, Jon Ubbelohde09/10: Alice Jo Cody09/11: Todd Goodier, Mark Graske09/12: Candy Fleck, Scarlett Kohner09/13: Janet Erickson09/14: Lois Nelson, Tyler Rindahl, Michelle Zeig 09/15: Jay Cody, Alissa Miller09/16: Kaitlin Carlson, Ayden Ewing, Steve Kohner09/17: Andrea Wisner, Scott Powers 09/18: Cale Anderson, Jim Kulstad, Bill Raw09/19: Adair Dahman, Bernice Haugrose, Ashton Reinhart09/21: Heather Rindahl09/22: Ruby Amundson, Torry Jeranek09/23: Maverick Norman09/24: Madison Dunford, Dwight Gustafson Jr., Bill Habedank, Gerald Kizer, Cindy “YoBaby” Lohman, Joe Wiederich09/25: Barb Kolby, Jeffrey Reames, Veda Rindels09/26: Glenda Anderson09/27: Reese Danielson, Lewis & Luke Kinneman09/28: Margy Filson, Lynn Lund, Deborah Moen09/29: Cole Anderson, Harvey Nelson09/30: Joanne Hosking, Terry Lohman

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SEPTEMBER DAILY BIBLE READINGSMETHOD 1: READ FROM THE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT EACH DAY

1 Psalms 135 - 136; I Corinthians 12 2 Psalms 137 - 139; I Corinthians 133 Psalms 140 - 142; I Corinthians 14:1- 204 Psalms 143 - 145; I Corinthians 14:21-405 Psalms 146 - 147; I Corinthians 15: 1- 286 Psalms 148 - 150; I Corinthians 15:29-587 Proverbs 1 - 2; I Corinthians 168 Proverbs 3 - 5; II Corinthians 19 Proverbs 6 - 7; II Corinthians 210 Proverbs 8 - 9; II Corinthians 311 Proverbs 10 - 12; II Corinthians 412 Proverbs 13 - 15; II Corinthians 513 Proverbs 16 - 18; II Corinthians 614 Proverbs 19 - 21; II Corinthians 715 Proverbs 22 - 24; II Corinthians 816 Proverbs 25 - 26; II Corinthians 917 Proverbs 27 - 29; II Corinthians 1018 Proverbs 30 - 31; II Corinthians 11:1-1519 Ecclesiastes 1 - 3; II Corinthians 11:16-3320 Ecclesiastes 4 - 6; II Corinthians 12 21 Ecclesiastes 7 - 9; II Corinthians 1322 Ecclesiastes 10 - 12; Galatians 123 Song of Solomon 1 - 3; Galatians 2 24 Song of Solomon 4 – 5; Galatians 325 Song of Solomon 6 – 8; Galatians 426 Isaiah 1 – 2; Galatians 527 Isaiah 3 – 4; Galatians 628 Isaiah 5 – 6; Ephesians 129 Isaiah 7 – 8; Ephesians 230th Isaiah 9 – 10; Ephesians 3

OR METHOD 2: BEGIN WITH THE OLD TESTAMENT

1st Ezekiel 10 - 12 2nd Ezekiel 13 - 15 3rd Ezekiel 16 - 18 4th Ezekiel 19 - 21 5th Ezekiel 22 - 24 6th Ezekiel 25 - 27 7th Ezekiel 28 - 30 8th Ezekiel 31 - 33 9th Ezekiel 34 - 3610th Ezekiel 37 - 3911th Ezekiel 40 - 4212th Ezekiel 43 - 4513th Ezekiel 46 - 4814th Daniel 1 - 315th Daniel 4 - 516th Daniel 6 - 717th Daniel 8 - 918th Daniel 10 - 1119th Hosea 1 - 620th Hosea 7 - 14 21st Joel22nd Amos 1 - 5 23rd Amos 6 - 924th Obediah & Jonah 25th Micah 1 - 726th Nahum 1 - 327th Habakkuk 1 - 328th Zaphaniah & Haggai29th Zachariah 1 - 530th Zachariah 6 - 9

CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM First Lutheran Church

2016-2017 Church School Registration Child’s Name Grade/Class Date of Birth 1_____________________________________________________________________

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I am interested in helping in a class during this school year (name/class)___________________ Your child should be 3 years of age before September 1, 2016 to enroll in the preschool class.

Please check the day(s) you plan on your children to attending.

Sunday Morning Church School: PreK_____ K_____ Grade 1_____ Grade 2_____ Grade 3_____ Grade 4_____Grade 5_____

Wednesday Night Church School: PreK____ K_____ Grade 1_____ Grade 2_____ Grade 3_____ Grade 4_____Grade 5_____

Children’s Choir (Grades 1-5)_____

Allergies or Medical Conditions we need to know about:

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Parent Contact information: Name:_______________________ Phone:___________

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Please return this registration form to the church office by Rally Sunday, September 11th or Rally Wednesday, September 14th.

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