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Office Hours
Tuesday-Friday
9:00 a.m.—3:00 pm
754-4247
Staff
Rev. Dr. Russell
Anderson
Church Secretary
Carrie Hancock
Custodian Integrated Life Choices
Call Office
Committee Chairs
Admin Council
Joe Swanson
750-6063
Board of Trustees
Buzz Todd
Brenda Starkey
Finance
Dave Harrington
750-2551
Staff/Parish Relations
Bob Rasmussen
750-0151
Worship
Lynda Berggren
750-2324
Becky Schwenk
687-6483
Mission-Outreach
Nancy Harrington
754-4247
UMM
Dave Snow
Tom Knutson
UMW
Carol Tjernagel
750-2830
Education
Nancy Harrington
754-4247
VBS
Vacant
Auditor
Larry Hurlburt
I remember well the aroma of walking into grandmother’s house, the fresh baked homemade dinner rolls, the turkey roasting in the oven, pumpkin pies cooling on the counter. Oh how it made my mouth water in eager expectation of a great meal! Those memories of Thanksgiving Day at my grandparents are still very strong after all of these years – the gathering of aunts and uncles and cousins I had not seen in months. Many fond memories were created. Moments of thanks giving were shaped. Now that I am older, all of my grandparents have long since passed away and several of my aunts and uncles too, I am grateful for those memories. It is those memories that linger and make me relish the thought of yet one more Thanksgiving coming around the corner and the memories to be made to hold on to for years to come. Perhaps this time of year brings back for you those favored and cherished memories of Thanksgiving as well.
In his letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul wrote how he gave thanks to God for those who were in his life and made a lasting impact (1:3). Those memories he had of them were strong just as they are for many of us. And as I reflect on this verse and all that Paul was saying I am reminded that perhaps I do not thank God enough for those who are in my life and have made lasting impacts on who I am. Yes, I remember my family and friends when I think of Thanksgiving’s past and how much they meant to me, but perhaps I should be a little more intentional about giv-ing thanks for the gift of love and grace my aunts and uncles and cousins passed on to me all those many years ago.
Perhaps, following Paul’s lead, I should be giving thanks to God more often for the joy of my spouse and our two wonderful daughters and all that they bring to my life. Maybe I need to thank God more often for the love and care that my parents provided and still do and the delight my two sisters and their families bring to my life. And I am certain I need to thank God more often for my church family, because, as Paul was alluding too, ministry is a team effort. We cannot impact our community for Christ without each other.
Following Paul’s lead, this month of Thanksgiving, and every month, perhaps I should be incorporating more thanks giving to God every time those who have made such an impact on my life cross my mind, and even when they don’t. This month of Thanksgiving, perhaps we all could make it a practice to thank God for the relation-ships we have in life and how those relationships have helped make us who we are. Even more so, maybe we could tell them how grateful we are for their presence in our lives. May each of you have a blessed Thanksgiving, and I thank God for you being a part of my life.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Russ
2019
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United Methodist Church
Newsletter
November
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November Worship November 3
rd: Twenty-First Sunday after
Pentecost with Holy Communion. All Saints Sunday – Remembering those who have joined the church Triumphant. Liturgical Color: White “Endless Truths” Week 1 of the Timeless worship series. Isaiah 65:17-19; 2 Peter 3:13
November 10th
: Twenty-Second Sunday
after Pentecost Liturgical Color: Green 1 More Rd band A love offering will be received.
November Worship November 17
th: Twenty-Third Sunday af-
ter Pentecost Liturgical Color: Green “Trusting in God” Week 3 of the Timeless worship series. Malachi 3:7-10; Matthew 6:19-21
November 24th
: Christ the King Sunday
Liturgical Color: White Consecration Sunday Guest preacher: Rev. Dr. Matt Fowler, Nebraska United Methodist Foundation
November Worship Services
All Saints Sunday
On November 3rd we will celebrate All Saints Sunday. On this day we will recognize and
honor our sisters and brothers in Christ whom have joined the church triumphant over the past year
in 2019 and are now a part of that great cloud of witnesses who watch over and worship with us.
During worship we will name them and you may light a candle in their memory.
It’s Coming Soon!
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September Offering Totals
Sept 1st: $2,161
Sept 8th: $2,883
Sept 15th: $1,318
Sept 22nd: $2,004
Sept 29th: $1,622
September Attendance
Sept 1st: 57
Sept 8th: 64
Sept 15th: 101
Sept 22nd: 92
Sept 29th: 83
Holy Land pilgrimage: Lands of the Bible Cruise.
Pastors Russ and Trudy invite you to join them on a 12-day pilgrimage, October 24 – November 6,
2020, exploring the very places where Christianity began and flourished. We will walk in the land Jesus
called home and step foot in the places Paul traveled on his missionary journeys.
This all-inclusive (round-trip airfare, transfers, cruise, most excursions, fees and taxes) pilgrimage
begins and ends in Rome aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas as it sails to ports in Greece, Tur-
key, Italy and Israel. While aboard the ship you can take in Broadway style shows and Ice-skating extrava-
ganzas. When docked in port we will visit such places as Bethlehem, the place of Jesus birth; Jerusalem
where Jesus gathered his disciples in the Upper Room, the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed, Caia-
phas’ house where Jesus faced trial, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher built over the site of his crucifix-
ion. We’ll also travel to the Sea of Galilee for a boat ride; visit Capernaum where Peter lived; the Mount of
Beatitudes and Tabgha where the feeding of the 5,000 occurred. Plus, we will sail to some of the places Paul
visited on his journeys such as Corinth, Ephesus, Athens and Cyprus.
This pilgrimage to the Holy Land and ancient ports will undoubtedly enrich the way you read and
experience the Bible. So, we invite you to come sail with us on this faith adventure for spiritual renewal and
awakening. We are hosting several informational meetings so you can learn more with several dates and lo-
cations to choose from for your convenience, November 3rd at 4:30 pm at Frist-Faith UMC in Grand Island,
November 10th at 6:00 pm at the St Paul UMC, November 21st at 6:30 pm at First-Faith UMC, December 8th
at 1:00 pm at St Paul UMC, December 15th at 3:00 pm at First-Faith UMC, January 12th at St Paul UMC or
February 9th at 3:00 pm at First-Faith UMC. Register early and save.
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3 All Saints Sunday
9:00 am Adult Sunday School
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00am (After Worship service) Sunday School-
kids
4 UMM Meeting 8:00am Sweet Shoppe
6 Disciple Study with Pastor Russ 6:15 pm
Youth Group Gr. 5-12 6:30 pm
Choir 7:30 pm
10 9:00 am Adult Sunday School
10:00 am Worship Service “1 More Road”
11:00am (After Worship service) Sunday School-
kids
12 UMW meeting 1:30 pm
Roundtable meeting 6:00
13 Disciple Study with Pastor Russ 6:15 pm
Youth Group Gr. 5-12 6:30 pm
Choir 7:30 pm
16 UMC helps with Food Pantry 9-11 am
17 9:00 am Adult Sunday School
10:00 am Worship Service UMM Sunday
11:00am (After Worship service) Sunday School-
kids
20 Disciple Study with Pastor Russ 6:15 pm
Youth Group Gr. 5-12 6:30 pm
Choir 7:30 pm
21 Quilters and Crafters 1:30 pm
24 New Consecretion Sunday with meal after
Worship
9:00 am Adult Sunday School
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am (After Worship service) Sunday School
-kids
26 Circles meet Martha 9:00 am Mary 2:00 pm
Come help decorate for Advent Season 5:00 pm
27 NO Disciple Study with Pastor Russ
Youth Group Gr. 5-12 6:30 pm
Choir 7:30 pm
28 Thanksgiving Day
November at a Glance
Nov 9th Mike and Katelin Coghlan
Nov 25th Dan and Daylene Fox
Nov 30th Gary and Charlene Craig
Nov 1 Regan Clymer Nov 15 Matt Harrington
Nov 4 Bill Greenway Nov 16 Alan Hurless
Nov 5 Steve Hancock Nov 19 Adam Rensch
Nov 9 Shana Berggren Nov 23 Terri Alberts
Nov 11 Jeanne Bruntz Nov 26 Kent Naylor
Jean’nette Harvey Nov 28 Mary Ann Rickertsen
Madison Nyberg
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We are starting a new prayer request list. If you
would like your name added to this list, please let the
church office know.
Thank you
Note: We can only publish prayer
concerns with the permission of the
people involved. Also, Pastor
Russ often does not find out about hospitalizations.
HIPPA regulations do not allow the hospital to call
unless they are requested to do so. Please give him a
call (Church 754-4247). if you or someone you know
is in the hospital or desires a call. Thank you for
your help.
Come, meet your church family.
You will like us!
Sunday
Worship time 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Adult Bible Study
Sunday morning 9:00 am
Children’s Education
Sunday School 11:00 am.
*New time –after Worship
Youth Group
Wednesday evenings 6:30 pm
during school year
Thursday
Come ‘n Go Coffee 10:00-11:00
a.m.
MISSION STATEMENT
‘Making and Nurturing Disciples’
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ST. PAUL
CIRCLE MEETINGS
November 26th, 2019
Martha 9:00 am
Mary 2:00 pm
Epworth Village Needs:
Monetary gifts
Gift Cards to Walmart, Walgreens
Bosselman’s or Casey’s gas purchase cards
Menard’s gift cards for maintenance needs
Reams of plain white copy paper
Antibacterial soap, hand pump or refillables
Alcohol-free hand sanitizer
Hand lotion-unscented
Generic hygiene products-hair products, body wash,
feminine hygiene products
Infant-toddler hygiene products
Infant-toddler baby wipes and disposable diapers
Paper towels, toilet tissue, napkins
Medium laundry baskets
Large duffle bags for foster care belongings
Basic cleaning supplies for a home
Letter/brochure folding machine
Manila folders and label stickers
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Christmas Cheer
As you know, Christmas will be here before we know it. The deadline for applying for the
Christmas Cheer package is also fast approaching. Families in need of this package are able to
pick up an application at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul 1320 Baxter Street, St. Paul,
NE 68873, the Senior Center, or the Chamber of Commerce office, 619 Howard Avenue, in St.
Paul, NE. The Methodist Church hours are 9:00 am-3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. To be
considered a recipient, all completed applications must be returned by Friday, November 22,
2019 to the United Methodist Church. If you know of families in need, please make sure they
are aware of this opportunity and deadline. There will be another reminder in the Phonograph
Herald also.
Another way you can help is by donating money to help purchase gifts. If you would like to
make a donation directly, please do so at Citizen’s Bank. Also, during our regular service on
November 17th, the United Methodist Men will have a ‘gift box’ available for your free will do-
nations. Please make checks out to Christmas Cheer. Beginning the first week in December
there will be a Giving Tree in the Fellowship Hall to receive your donations of warm hats and
mittens. Also, there will be gift tags on the tree if you would like to help purchase items for a
child.
Again, if you have any questions, please contact the Snows or Phillips.
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to
God”.
Hebrews 13:16
The Worship Committee is asking for volunteers!
Help is needed to help decorate for the Advent Season.
Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, November 26th starting
at 5:00 pm.
Any and all help will be needed and appreciated!
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*Usher-Greeter Monthly list*
These duties have been assigned to those who have shown interest in volunteering to do these things.
If you would, at any time, be interested in being added to this list, please let Carrie in the office know
and she can add you! You can either be added in the regular monthly calendar as an Usher or Greeter, or
you may choose to be added to the Alternates list. Remember, it is your responsibility to find a replace-
ment from the alternates list if you are unable to help at the times listed below. We truly appreciate all
the hard work that our volunteers are willing to do!
Don’t forget, the clipboards to sign up for Fellowship, Candle lighters and Scripture are still located in the Narthex.
Please continue to volunteer, we need your help. There are opportunities to usher, greet, and light candles as well as
host fellowship. Also pastor could use your help in reading scripture, and if you are musically blessed, we have a sign
up sheet for that too!
There is money available to help purchase food items for fellowship. Please contact the church office.
Note: The United Methodist Men will be ushers and greeters every 3rd Sunday of every
month. On Youth Sundays, the Youth Group will be ushers, greeters, and scripture readers.
See next page for list of Alternates for Ushers and Greeters.
Month Greeters Ushers
August 2019 Bob and Francine Rasmussen Connie Snow/Carol Phillips
September 2019 Harold and Mary Ann
Rickertsen
Sept 29th– Youth Sunday
Doug and Darla Voigt
October 2019 Dave and Connie Snow Mike and Carol Phillips
November 2019 Martha Voigt/Karen Killion Larry and Deirdre Hurlburt
December 2019 Lefty and Jolene Wolfe
Dec. 29th– Youth Sunday
Bob and Francine Rasmussen
January 2020 Mike and Carol Phillips Dave and Connie Snow
February 2020 Gary and Charlene Craig Diane Johnson/ Mary Ann Rickertsen
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Alternates list: (for Ushers and Greeters)
Greeters Only:
Martha Voigt 754-4666 [email protected]
Karen Killion 754-2070
Lefty and Jolene Wolfe- 308-687-6175 [email protected]
Harold Rickertsen 754-4038 [email protected]
Gary Craig (Feb-May only) 754-5503 [email protected]
Greeters or Ushers:
Charlene Craig 754-5503 [email protected]
(Feb-May only)
Dave and Connie Snow 754-4023 [email protected]
Diane Johnson 308-379-8716 [email protected]
Mary Ann Rickertsen 754-4038 [email protected]
Larry and Deidre Hurlburt- 750-0995 [email protected]
Doug and Darla Voigt 750-3973 [email protected](Darla)
[email protected](Doug)
Carol and Mike Phillips 308-380-9127 [email protected]
Bob and Francine
Rasmussen 750-2594 [email protected]
Theda Van Horn 754-4541
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The 8th Annual Golf
Tournament was held on
Sept. 29th, 2019. It was
enjoyed by all! A big
THANK YOU to the volun-
teers that helped make
this happen.
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This and That…..
We still have a couple jackets, coats
and sweaters that have been with us for
awhile. If you are missing something,
please check to see if one of these is yours. The
Lost and Found is located in the office. Please ask
Carrie to see the items we have located around the
church. Please take note that Carrie from the
office will be taking things to the Goodwill/
Thrift store in the next month. If you think you
may be missing something, please come and
check out our lost and found!
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The Food Pantry here in St. Paul is always looking for
food donations. Please help us stock the shelves. Any
food or paper item is accepted but these items are in
high demand every month.
Cake or Brownie Mixes Dish Soap
Puddings Laundry Soap
Jello Pie Fillings
Toilet Tissue Ketchup
Mustard Cereal
Fruit
Food Pantry hours
Saturday Tuesday
9:00-11:00 am 4:00-6:00 pm
Beginning in 2018, February will be the month for United
Methodist Church to donate to the Food Pantry.
Box Tops for Education
Even though we are no longer col-
lecting these for Epworth Village,
please continue to bring these cou-
pons to church. We will donate them
to the school.
Food Pantry The United Methodist Church is responsible for oper-
ating the Food Pantry every third Saturday from 9-11
am. If you could volunteer to help any one of these
Saturdays, it would be greatly appreciated.
November 16th is our next work date.
Thank you, Theda Van Horn
There will be Round table meeting on
November 12th at 6:00 pm for all com-
mittees. As in the past, individual com-
mittees will meet first followed by a
whole group meeting. Please bring a
fingerfood/snack to share!
School Children Milk Money
Our church is committed to the St. Paul
Public Schools for those children who
otherwise would not have it available.
Please keep this mission in your prayers
and consider donating to this wonderful
cause. Make sure and note it on your
check. Thank you!
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United Methodist Church Prayer Chain
The purpose of the prayer chain is to offer special prayers for individuals in critical need. The chain cannot be
activated without the permission of the family in need. Call prayer requests to the church office 754-4247.
The prayer request will be called to the first person on these lists. Each caller then calls the next person on the
list. If that person is unavailable, a call should be placed to the following name and contact made with the first
party later in the day. Last name on list does not call anyone. We are in need of more people joining the
prayer chain. Praying for each other is an important ministry that we can do for our church family. If you
would be interested in becoming part of this mission, please contact the church office.
Marilyn Wall 754-5100 Rae Lee 754-5209 Jackie Cook 754-9115
Deb Wells 754-5620 Marlene Kremlacek 754-4876 Charlene Craig 754-5503
Nancy Harrington 754-5136 Martha Voigt 754-4666 Mary Ann Rickertsen 754-4038
Theda Van Horn 754-4541 Rose Ross 754-4993 DeEtte Lukasiewicz 750-0246
Cleo Edwards 754-4853 Lory Thomsen 754-4286 Brenda Starkey 750-7967
Ashley Meyer 308-627-2808 Charlotte Rasmussen 308-863-2281 LuAnn Todd 308-380-5022
Vanice Bahensky 754-7873 Carol Tjernagel 750-2830
Dorothy Jorgensen 754-4126
Please join us on
November 10th at our 10:00 am
Worship Service for a special
guest. 1 More Road is “an
acoustic band with a fresh origi-
nal sound. Entertaining crowds
across the country, they deliver
music with a message.” Please
join us on the 10th for an origi-
nal and unique worship experi-
ence!
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We had a Youth Sunday
on September 29th, 2019
(the 5th Sunday of the
month).
It is always wonderful to
see our youth leading our
congregation!
United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women met on October 8th,2019. President Carol Tjernagel called the meeting to order. President
Carol gave the devotions. Minutes of the September meeting were read and approved. Treasurers report showed a bal-
ance of $712.10. Still some memorial money in the account (99.33).
Old Business: District UMW meeting is October 12th at Trinity Methodist Church starting at 9 am.
The new plastic for the tablecloths has been ordered for a cost of $293. Pastor Russ shared the McClellan family would
like to make two butterfly metal benches for the church in memory of Elaine McClellan. He would like the UMW to de-
cide where they should be.
UMW planning for 2020 will be November 12th.
Marian Odabasi made a motion to combine our two orders and become a single UMW group. Seconded by Jackie Cook.
Carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Mary Ann Rickertsen
Secretary
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Administrative Council Meeting
October 15th, 2019
The regular meeting of the Administrative Council was called to order by and led by Joe Swanson starting at
7:05 pm. Pastor Russ began with a prayer. In attendance were Joe Swanson, Pastor Russ Anderson, Ashley
Meyer, Marlene Kremlacek, Theda Van Horn, Becky Schwenk, Abby Fuller, Tom Powell, Mikaleh Esquitin,
and Carrie Hancock.
Pastor: Pastor reported that after a recent District clergy meeting we have received a certificate that we met
100% apportionments of our 2018 mission shares and it appears we are on track for 100% in 2019.
He brought up the insurance that Vincent from Christensen Insurance proposed at our last Ad council meet-
ing. This insurance would begin in March 2020 and would be very comparable to our current insurance with
Church Mutual. Pastor then entertained a motion to change to this insurance starting in March 2020. Tom
Powell made a motion, seconded by Marlene Kremlacek, and all in attendance were in agreement. He men-
tioned that Elaine McClellan’s son, Jeff, would like to make the church a couple of butterfly iron benches in
honor of his mother. Discussion followed as to how this may be utilized here at the church, maybe in some
sort of peace garden in the open grassy area next to the church. We asked if we might be able to see some pic-
tures of what these benches might look like to help us decide as to where these could be set. We were in
agreement that Jeff could start work on the benches. We will get some pictures and look at ideas as to where
to place them again next month.
Worship: Becky had no report. She said the questions that she had on the budget had gotten answered.
Memorial: Marlene and Theda were wanting to step down from being Chairpersons of the Memorial commit-
tee, but still be on the committee. She and Theda will work on replacing themselves as Chairpersons and let
Carrie know of any changes.
SPPRC: No report. Pastor reported that they will need to meet soon.
Trustees: The parsonage walk through that was discussed was done on Sept. 24th. The issue with the church
fridge appears to have been repaired. We are still waiting on a bill that was received from Midwest Restaurant
Supply as it should have been under warranty. Waiting to hear back from the Trustees or Midwest Restaurant
Supply on this.
Treasurer: Tom Powell reported our Operating Checking account is ($8,898), Resources Available $35,590,
Income Giving $8,355, Total Income $11,998, Total Expenditures $10,708, Current Month Gain/(Loss)
$1,290, and Year to date Gain/(Loss) ($7,360). Pastor mentioned that coming up in November we will be
starting the stewardship campaign. Tom went through the 2020 Budget, asking if there were any questions.
Joe entertained a motion to approve the 2020 budget, Tom moved to approve and Theda seconded, all in
agreement. Joe then made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report, all signified in agreement by saying “I”.
Finance: Nothing additional, see above Treasurer’s report.
Education: Ashley reported that having new teachers for Sunday school has been fun. She said that instead of
doing a Christmas program this year with the kids that they are thinking of doing a live nativity during a
Wednesday in December, maybe to correspond this with a Soup Supper. Ashley will work on this with Dave
H./Finance, and perhaps work with the Youth Group also.
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Healthy Congregation: No Report
UMW: No report
UMM: No report
Office: No report
Joe entertained a motion to accept the minutes from the September meeting. Marlene made a motion to ac-
cept the minutes, Tom seconded to approve September meeting minutes.
Outreach: No Report
Open Discussion: Carrie began passing out paperwork for the Charge conference needed at the end of this
month. These are the things that need approval through Admin Council. First up:
Lay Leadership Report: 2020 Ministry Teams report. Pastor discussed some new positions in our teams.
Joe entertained a motion to approve Lay Leadership Report. Theda made a motion, and Marlene seconded,
all in agreement.
Parsonage Review: Joe entertained a motion to approve the Parsonage Review that was done Sept.
24th.Tom made a motion, Becky seconded, all in agreement.
Report of other Clergy, Form 5,filled out by Martha Voigt: Joe entertained a motion to approve the Re-
port of other Clergy. Becky made a motion, Marlene seconded, all in agreement.
Safe Gathering Church Policy: Joe entertained a motion to approve this policy report. Theda made a mo-
tion, Tom and Marlene seconded, all in agreement.
Care of Members and Assets, Form 2: Joe entertained a motion to approve this report. This includes par-
sonage/church repairs or updates and a list of investments (UM Foundation). Ashley made a motion and Ab-
by seconded, all in agreement.
Certified Lay Servant Form, filled out by Dave Snow: Joe made a motion to approve. Becky made a mo-
tion, Ashley seconded, all in agreement.
Clergy Worksheet Health Plan Allowances and also the Housing Allowance Resolution: Joe made a mo-
tion to approve both of these forms. Tom made a motion, and Theda seconded, all in agreement for both of
these.
Pastor brought up Form 1 Serve Others. This was the report that we had worked on together at the Round
table meeting in August. He wanted to let everyone know that we took a compilation of the answers given to
fill out this form and that it will also be in our Charge Conference booklets.
Pastor brought up near the end of the meeting that he would like to look into getting someone to come and
watch the children during our meetings. This would allow the parents who are involved in committees to be
able to go to meetings. We will work on this in the future.
Joe then entertained a motion to adjourn, Tom made a motion, Theda seconded. Meeting adjourned at
8:00am.
Next meeting scheduled will be November 19th at 7:00 pm.
UPDATE: There is now a Round table meeting scheduled for November 12th at 6:00 pm.
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3rd Grade Bible Presentation
On October 13th, two chil-
dren were presented with a
3rd Grade Bible. Pictured are
Jackson Kezeor and Oakley
Wemhoff, along with Pastor
Russ Anderson.
Boo Bash was a success once again! Thank you to all that helped to make this happen,
including Mary Ann Rickertsen (pictured) and Pastor Russ for being there that night to
help hand out the goodies!
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Address Service Requested
November
