Grace Lutheran Church�108 W. SOMO AVENUE �

TOMAHAWK, WISCONSIN 54487�

715 453�4066��

www.gracelutherantomahawk.org�

November 2016

All Saints Remembrance �� November 5 and 6��

All who have died in the past year, from November 1, 2015, until November 5, 2016, will be remembered at the “All Saints” worship on Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6. Candles will be lighted around the Baptism Font in memory of each whose funeral was held at Grace or conducted by the pastors of Grace in the past year. In addition, all who attend may person-ally ring a bell in memory of loved one(s) who have died this year and in past years. We do this as we sing “For All the Saints” and commend those who have died � as well as our own grief, pain, and emotions � into God’s care.�

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This will take place at each worship service on Saturday, November 5, at 5:00 pm and Sunday, November 6, at 8:30 and 10:45 am. Naming our grief and putting our loved ones into God’s hands is a powerful act for our faith, spirit, emotions, and mind. Following that with receiving God’s eternal life, forgiveness, and salvation placed in our hands in Holy Communion gives peace, hope, and strength to live.��

November 1st is All Saints Day or All Hallows Day (the night before is Hallows Evening or Hallowe’en.) It is a twelve�hundred�year tradition in the church to remember those who have died and place them and our grief in God’s hands. We do this during our worship on the Sunday following November 1.�

Thanksgiving Worship � 7:00 PM �Wednesday Evening, November 23, at St. Barnabas�St. Barnabas is a great location for this community’s Thanksgiving worship. Built �by Mr. Bradley, the founder of Tomahawk, with a “high church” architectural style, it has a feeling of connecting us to the sacred, to the past, and to a larger community. ��

The Associated Clergy of Tomahawk (ACT) is promoting this Thanksgiving worship as a time to invite and gather the Tomahawk community together in worship around God’s

Word, Holy Communion, and in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving to God for our community and our nation. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, along with Grace Lutheran and Tomahawk United Methodist, are the hosts. Our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has “Full Communion” relations with both the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Church and these three church bodies practice “open Communion,” welcoming all to Communion who long for Jesus and have been baptized. Thus, Grace Lutheran, Tomahawk United Meth-odist, and St. Barnabas can welcome all to Communion, and the pastors in ACT are inviting all to join in this worship and praise to God. �

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Bulletin Board�

DEADLINES: Newsletter�Third Monday of every month, Bulletin�Wednesday�

Salvation Army �Bell Ringing�Grace Lutheran has been asked to ring bells for the Salvation Army Novem-ber 18,19,20,21,22,23, and 25. This is the week of deer season. We have sev-en days this year. ��

There will be two�hour shifts from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 12:00 to 2:00 pm, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, plus a one�hour shift from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. We will ring at Shopko and Nelsons. ��

Last year Grace had over one hundred volunteers. Some of you rang numerous times and we thank you very much. If you are willing to ring alone or more than once, it will help fill our schedules. If you can’t ring during Grace’s scheduled times and you are will-ing to ring another time or at the Post Office, please sign the sub list and someone will contact you. ����

This is Salvation Army’s major fund raiser. Eighty�six percent of the funds stay in the Tomahawk area to assist with rent, fuel, medical expenses, clothing needs, etc.���

Cookie Walk, Lefse, and Craft Sale��

Our annual event will take place Satur-day, Dec. 10th with a slight change in times. Craft area opens first at 8:30am

and the Cookie Walk/Lefse area opens at 9:30am. Plan to get to church early because the Christmas cookies, candies, lefse, and beautiful craft items will sell quickly. The event ends at noon.��

Crafters: Please call Darlene W echsler , 715 630�6471 to inform her of what you have made, what price you think is appropriate, and if you want any of your unsold items returned to you. Darlene plan how to display and mark your creations. Reminder: You can still contact Darlene if you are interested in using some of the donated material for projects.��

Lefse makers: Please plan to work Monday, Dec. 5th and Tuesday, Dec. 6th. New people are al-ways welcome and you can contact Linda Halverson, 715 453�4684, with any questions. Sign�up sheets to work, donate ingredients, or to place orders will be posted in the Gathering Area soon. As in the past, pre�orders will be for our congregation and any packages after that will be available to the public. The price remains the same: $6.00 per package of three, and a limit of ten packages per family. Pick up will be Tuesday during "grilling" time, from the of-fice (Wed. � Fri.), event day Sat., or Sunday between services.��

Cookie Walk: W e are seeking volunteers to bake goodies, to work the event day, (Sat.), and also to purchase items! Can you bake several batches of cookies or candy? Can you spare four hours on Sat-urday to work or even four hours on Friday for set up? Sign�up sheets will be posted soon. Price for cookies will remain the same at $7.00 per pound, and candy/fudge/specialty items will be priced as marked. Feel free to call Julie Dentler (home 715 453�4970 or cell 715 966�6123) with any ques-tions.��

Funds raised this year will go to the K itchen Renovation Fund, Debt Retirement Fund, and up-dating the "Confirmation" hallway. As a reminder, last year we were able to purchase the Gathering Ar-ea furniture, Lefse equipment, and direct money to-ward Debt Retirement. None of this would be possi-ble without all of You helping in so many ways for this event to take place. Thank you so much to each one of you!!�

A Heartfelt Thank you to Corky and Bill Burcalow, Julie and Jim Dentler, Leanne and Bob Setlak, Al Overhaug, the PPP guys and THRIVENT, for all the help with the office refresh in October! Corky and Julie did a fabulous job of choosing colors and painting the walls (with assistance from Bill and Jim); Al and the PPP guys moved and repositioned furni-ture; Bob and Leanne Setlak removed the old blinds, retrofitted the new ones, and cleaned up after the job was complete. This refresh was done without any funds from the church budget. A Thrivent Action Grant got the ball rolling. We are blessed! Thank you so much.�

Did you know?�Did You Know?�* If you or a loved one is in the hospital, the church is NOT automatically�� notified (even if you ask them to). PLEASE call the office and let us know so�� Pastor can follow up.�

* There is a six�week servant schedule in the back of each newsletter.�� * Any fundraiser or event taking place at or through Grace Lutheran must have the � lead person of each event fill out the

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Pastor………….………Rev. Mark Ziemer� 453�4066 or (home) 453�0612�

Visitation Pastor…Rev. Don Cannady�715 453�4066�

Supply Pastor….….Rev. Gerald Check�715 453�4066�

Lay Pastoral Ass’t..….…Wendy Black�715 453�4066�

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Secretary…………....…….Debbie Hetzel �453�4066 or (home) 966�0536�

dhetzel@gracetomahawk.org�Secretary Support…… .Sarah Mann�

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Treasurer...….…………..….Sarah Mann �453�4066�

smann@gracetomahawk.org�Financial Reporter…Sherry Clements�

453�5615�Wedding Coordinator�Kay Jensen………..…................453�4701�Custodian..…………………Colleen Yirsa

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Vice President �Mary Wessel……………………….453�7410��

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Luann Kiander.…………………..453�9097���

Ken Kincaid.……………………….612�3276���

Marilyn Smith.…………………...453�5184���

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Pastor Mark is doing his second one�month sabbati-cal in November. He will be participating in Vibrant Faith’s “Certificate in Faith Formation for the 21st Century.” This is a new approach to developing leaders for faith formation. It will focus on knowledge and skills, practices and approaches, support and encouragement for implementing a comprehensive approach in faith formation that en-

gages all ages and generations in a lifelong process of growing as dis-ciples of Jesus Christ. It is designed to develop practices especially suited to the needs of each specific faith community in five areas of great importance in the 21st Century:��

• engages all generations�intergenerationally�

• nurtures family faith and equips parents to transmit faith at �� home�• addresses the unique needs of age groups�children, youth,

young adults, and adults�• develops missional outreach to the unaffiliated and uninvolved,

and utilizes online communities and resources, and digitally�enabled strategies for faith formation�

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Pastor Don Cannady is covering all pastoral care needs during this month with the assistance of Wendy Black and Pastor Check. Wendy, and Pastor Check will be leading worship.��

Church Office Hours�Monday�Thursday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm�

(closed for lunch noon to 1:00 pm)�Friday: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm�

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Staff Meetings (Office closed)�Wednesday: 9:00 am�

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ELCA Disaster Response:�The following are several ways to respond to Hurricane Matthew and an example of response to each disaster:�

Pray: Please pray for the people who have been affected and are in the path of Hurricane Matthew. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need.�

Give: Gift to �“Hurricane Matthew”�given through Grace will be used to assist those affected by the hurricane until the re-sponse is complete.�

Connect:�Stay connected to the latest events and our response to

this and other disasters:�Like Lutheran Disaster Response on�Facebook�and follow @ELCALDR on Twitter.�Check the�Lutheran Disaster Response at http://blogs.elca.org/disasterresponse/ ��

November Worship�Worship in this month takes us to the end of Jesus’ ministry in our gos-pel readings, and in those readings God gives us assurance for our end:�

November 5/6………..All Saints Sunday�November 19/20……..Christ the King Sunday�November 26/27……..First Sunday in Advent.�

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Christmas With Friends ��

“Christmas with Friends” is once again being planned for Christmas Day 2016.� Last year, we were blessed to serve over 200 people including those who came for the meal at Grace Lutheran Church and meals that were delivered to the shut�ins and our friends who were required to work on Christmas Day.� ���

The dinner will be served at the church from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with deliveries taking place beginning at about 11 am.� Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling Debbie at the church office at (715) 453�4066.� Please indicate to Debbie whether you will be dining at the church or need to have your meal delivered.�

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The outpouring of support from Grace and the community has been amazing and we welcome the support again this year.� Last year, approximately thirty�five volunteers helped before, during, and after the meal, as well as ap-proximately twenty volunteers who delivered meals around the Tomahawk area.� We also had people distribute flyers to local businesses to advertise the event and others who decorated and set up the fellowship hall.� In addi-tion to our volunteers, all of the food items to make the fabulous meal were donated and we had an outpouring of financial support to cover the other costs associated with the event.���

With the weather and economy placing additional burdens on people, we believe we will serve a larger number of meals this year.� Any monetary donations or gifts of time to help with the dinner will be greatly appreciated. Monetary donations can be dropped off at the office at Grace Lutheran Church.� If you are interested in donating your time to this wonderful ministry, please contact Shirley Derleth at 715�453�4165 or thederleths@gmail.com.� �

Thanks in advance to all who will share in this magnificent ministry.���

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In Memory of:___________________________ ��

In Honor of:______________________________���

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Number of Christmas Ornaments @ $5.00 each_______�

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In Memory of:____________________________ ��

In Honor of:______________________________��

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Total Amount Owed $_________________�

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Gift(s) Given by:______________________________��

Make checks payable to Grace Lutheran Church � � �

You may drop this form with your check into the offering plate, bring to the church office, or mail it to: �Grace Lutheran, 108 W. Somo Ave., Tomahawk, WI 54487���

Deadline to order is December 3. �

�We will light the Memory Tree after the 5:00 pm service on Dec. 12th�_______________�

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Electronic Giving��

Did you Know?�• You can give an online contribution any time. �• It can be a one�time contribution or you can set up a regular giving routine. ��

Simply go to: www.gracelutherantomahawk.org and click on the blue button on lower right hand side��

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Enjoy the convenience of electronic giving, which allows you to make donations on a scheduled, automatic basis or any time at all.�

Special Offerings for 2017�Plans are currently being made to select the monthly special offering designations for next year.� If there is a ministry that you would like to suggest for consideration, please submit a Special Benevolence Request Form.�Forms are available in the church office or on the church website (www.gracelutherantomahawk.org), under downloadable forms.� The Stewardship Committee strives to offer a variety of outreach opportunities that may speak to “where your heart is.” If you have questions, please contact a Stewardship Committee member: Sherry Clements, Shirley Derleth, Lori Winch.�

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Our Financial Picture 2016�

Needed for Monthly Budget�

Sept. 2016 Receipts�

Difference�

General Fund� $30,858� $25,399� ($5,459)���

Building Fund� $5,076� $5,358� $282�

Total� $35,934� $30,757� ($5,177)�

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Year � To � Date� Needed for Monthly Budget�

2016� Difference�

General Fund� $277,724� $241,848� ($35,876)�

Building Fund� $48,388� $45,964� ($2,424)�

Total� $326,112� $287,812� ($38,300)�

Adjusted Budget includes reduction in mortgage payment on 4/1/16. �(Monthly mortgage payment reduced from $5,977.89/mo to $5,075.80/mo resulting in annual reduction of $902.09/mo x 9 = $8,118.81) For additional questions, please contact Sherry Clements, Financial Reporter.�

Mortgage Status� ��

2016 Reg. Principal Payments� $26,368.48�

2016 Extra Principal Payments� $4,881.97�

2016 Total Principal Payments� $31,250.45�

2016 Total Interest Payments� $22,019.99�

Loan Balance as of August 2016� $654,926.19�

September Special Offering��

Kinship�$661.00�

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November Special Offering�Grace House�

Grace House is a very important place. Many people are blessed because Grace Lutheran shares the House with the community. It serves the Salvation Army, the Backpack Program and multiple AA groups. You could say the ripple affect from Grace’s generosity has spread to families way beyond the bounds of Grace House. Salvation Army provides emergency needs to those in our community; they also provide food for countless families of grade school children every week via the Backpack program. The packing of the back-packs takes place at Grace House every week during the school year. The AA groups that meet at Grace House are forever grateful for a safe, anonymous meeting place. The Grace House is priceless to those who use it. You can truly see God at work through the people at Grace House.�

From the Stewardship Committee�

Lord, What Would You Have Me Give?�

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So much of life revolves around money. We make money, spend it, save it, waste it, hoard it, and we give it. We are bombarded daily with financial deci-sions ranging from buying a cup of coffee to buying a car. One of the most important decisions regard-ing our money is what we will give to the Lord through our churches. Certainly our financial cir-cumstances affect our giving, but by far the biggest factor is our spiritual maturity. By God’s grace, we understand that God is the source of all good things and that He owns all things. All that we are and have are gifts from God. By our giving, we are mere-ly returning to God what He has already given to us. With hearts filled with gratitude knowing who God is and what He has given to us and done for us, our question might become, “How much of God’s money am I going to keep?”��

For Christians, giving is not an option. God is the infinitely perfect giver. He has given us our physical lives and our redeemed lives through Jesus. God’s nature is to give and that giving nature is seen in Jesus who gave lovingly, constantly, graciously, compassionately, and sacrificially. The Apostle Paul tells us, “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children” (Ephesians 5:1). Because giving is inher-ent in God’s character, when we give, we reflect His likeness.��

Some of us are given much materially while others have received less. Whatever God entrusts to us we are to use faithfully and responsibly. God has cho-sen to use us to spread the Gospel, and money is an important tool to support the mission and ministry of God’s Church. The funding of the Great Commis-sion (Matthew 28:19) needs to come from believers. The money which God entrusts to us has many pur-poses, and the funding of mission work is of first importance. Through the giving of our money, we demonstrate our obedience to Jesus’ command to reach out to all people.��

As we spend time in God’s Word seeking His guid-ance to the question as to what we are to give, we are reminded of His Biblical truths regarding giving. God wants us to give the first portion of our incomes (Proverbs 3:9), give regularly (1 Corinthians 16:2), and give generously of our incomes (2 Corinthians 9:13). In His Word, God promises to bless us through our giving (Proverbs 3:10; Luke 6:38). As we prayerfully consider what God wants us to give, let us remember these words from the Apostle Paul, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in [your giving].” (2 Corin-thians 9:8).�

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Grace Community House�• AA: Sunday 10:10 am �• AA: Friday 7:30 pm (open)�• AA: Wednesday 12:10 pm�

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St. Paul’s (12 E. Wisconsin Ave.)�• AA and Alanon: Monday 7:00 pm�

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� If you have a problem with alcohol or if someone you know suffers from the disease, AA (for the alco-holic) or Alanon (for family or friend of alcoholic) could be your lifeline. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of both these groups. If you would like �to speak with someone personally, the church office, 453�4066, or Pastor Ziemer can put you in touch with an AA or Alanon member. �

All communications will be confidential.�

Reminder: Event/Fundraisers �If your group or ministry plans a fundraiser or event, please remember that your lead person must fill out the Event/Fundraiser form. This can be found on our web site www.gracelutherantomahawk.org under “downloadable forms.” You may stop in the office and pick one up or you may ask us to mail you one. Your event or fundraiser will not be publicized until the form has been completed. If you have any questions, please call the church office at (715) 453�4066.�

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November Worship�� Worship in this month takes us to the end of Jesus’ ministry in our gospel readings, and in those readings God gives us assurance for our end:�

November 5/6………..All Saints Sunday�November 19/20……..Christ the King Sunday�November 26/27……..First Sunday in Advent.�

500th Anniversary of the Reformation

The Life & Times of Martin Luther �

As Lutherans across the world celebrate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s reformation, we would like to offer you the chance to learn more about Martin Luther and what it means to be Lutheran. Thrivent Financial is sponsoring an exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art which will include a rare look at art and other historic objects in a collection that spans nine centuries. ��

Grace Lutheran is hosting a one�day trip to this exhibit. Here are some details:�• The trip is Friday, December 2. We will depart Grace at 7:45 am and return by

8:30 pm via deluxe motor coach.�• $40 per person, non�refundable fee (it is transferable) due at time of registration.

Deadline is Monday, November 14. Partial refunds m ay be issued if w e fill up the 36 passenger bus. This fee includes transportation and admission. �

• Friends and family are welcome! Children under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.�

• Meals are on your own. You may bring breakfast food (a cooler will be available). The bus will stop at restaurants for lunch and supper.�

• Questions? Contact Helen Hoglund at 715 453�3382.��

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Please return to the church office by Monday, November 14.�

Pastor Sherm & Evelyn Iverson send greetings. �Pastor Sherm no longer able to drive. They are living in an Assisted Living facility in Eau Claire. If you wish to send them greetings, their address is: 708 Tainter � Suite 7, Chetek, WI 54728�

Grace Lutheran Council October Meeting Minutes�Date: October 18, 2016�

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Council in attendance:� Brian Schmidt, Sandy Wick, Marilyn Smith, Bill Zorr, Mark Gaedtke, Ken Kincaid, Luann Kiander;�Missing: Mary Wessel, Steve Heikkinen, Lucas Tjugum �Other Attendees: Sherry Clements, Wendy Black, Pastor Mark�Meeting called to order at 6:05 pm. � �Devotions: �• Wendy shared devotions ��

Where have we seen God at work?�• A friend got cleared from cancer when previously he was diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer�• Andy’s recovery as God guided their family through his treatments �• 40th anniversary of Pastor Mark proposing to Claudia and her saying yes (as well as her B�day) ��

Approve Agenda�• Marilyn made a motion to approve the agenda. Bill seconded. Motion passed. ��

Consent Agenda�• Consisted of council minutes (September 2016), Pastor Mark’s October report, Stewardship Report

(September, 2016), Strategic Planning Group Report (September 2016), Mission Culture (September 2016), �• Mark moved to approve the consent agenda. Sandy seconded. �Motion passed.��

Treasurer's Report (Sherry) �• Sherry pointed out that total giving of $288,000 for 2016 is down in comparison to both our giving last year

as well as compared to our budget, but spending ($289,000) is also down from our projected budget. �• She presented a breakdown of the Gift Catalog fund showing amounts that have been given for 1) a popcorn

machine for the youth, 2) contemporary choir (sound equipment), 3) church security system, and 4) a sound system for the Fellowship Hall.�

• Ken moved to accept the treasurer report. Bill seconded. �Motion passed.��

Committee and staff reports �• Pastor Mark highlighted several items in his report: . �

• He and Fr. Louis will be reviewing “From Conflict to Communion” and the accompanying Study Guide. �

• Parish Nurse � slowed down due to insurance forms that need to be filled out; will likely be a cost as-sociated with this�

• Warming Center � volunteers have decided to use vouchers to a hotel due to volunteer physical re-strictions, but would like to keep Grace as a backup �

• His sabbatical will be in November�• Another amazing group is considering joining or connecting with Grace�• Good attention and favorable responses for Sunday school, GLOW, Confirmation, and milestones �

• Wendy � highlighted a couple of events and items �• October 6th� Faith reception � well attended; boards still on display�• October 23th � Confirmation service will be at 10:45 for 13 confirmands�• November 13th � worship committee meeting is scheduled between services�• Sermon notes have been revised. It is more of a worship guide and can be picked up by anyone to be

used. People have been turning them in with suggestions. �• � �

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Old Business��

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1.� Church use policy� Pastor and staff are working on outlining a policy regarding use of church properties � No update�

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2. � Sabbatical (Pastor Mark) � Timing for the next portion of his sabbatical will be November 1� Nov 30. �• There will be backups for each of the services�• Nov 5�6 � Clay Schmit�

• Nov. 12�13, 19�20 � Wendy�

• Nov. 26�27�Pastor Check �

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3.� Continuing resolution for staff not being elected or serving on council (Luann) � �• After review of this, Luann proposed that we amend the Grace constitution to make it more clear by

adding the following: �• C12.01.C16 Any council member who becomes staff while serving on council must resign from the

council or resign from their position on the staff.�• Determined that this is so close to annual meeting, we would like to add it to the annual meeting to

vote on��

4. Praising God, Serving Others, Building Friendships � What’s Next �• Council is to review the Fall Fill Up item which will be used to help create Smart Goals. Also should review

the Heart cards from the services�◊ Our next meeting we will do a brainstorming session. �

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5. Replacement of Director of Confirmation (all) �• Since Jen has stepped into this as a temporary volunteer position for this school year, we will put this

on December agenda to begin posting in January. We would like to hire this before end of next school year so any new person can become familiar with this position�

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6.� Update on Treasurer’s position and next steps �• The interview committee has met and formatted the questions and discussed how to conduct the inter-

view. There are currently 4 interested applicants. We will be setting up interviews within the next week. �

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7.� Worship committee update (Wendy)�• November 13th � worship committee meeting is scheduled between services�

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8.� Update on insurance concerns regarding the parish nurse�• Insurance forms need to be filed yet. This will likely cause an increase in the insurance�• A motion was made by Bill and seconded by Mark that we amend the previous motion for the Parish

Nurse by replacing the verbiage which indicates that the Parish Nurse be made a paid staff position and be put on payroll by offering a dollar salary to indicate to be a volunteer position. Motion passed. �

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9.� Benefit Plan to be offered to staff for 2017 (Executive Committee)�• Sandy moved that we approve the Silver B Portico Benefits for Pastor Mark, Debbie and Wendy. Se-

conded by Luann. Motion passed. This will be presented as part of the proposed budget at the annual congregation meeting. �

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New Business�11.� Recap of fall fill�up. �

• It was well received by all who attended.�• Met new people and good discussion groups. �• We will use the results in developing Smart Goals for 2017 �

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12.�Accept/Deny wedding policies (Pastor Mark) � �

• Pastor Mark will send council the revised copy to review. ��

13.�Providing guidance to the Finance Committee�• Executive committee provided guidance to the Finance Committee which was used in helping them at their

October 17th meeting�

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• They have worked on the non�admin components of the budget, but need to get the budget for the administrative expenses so they can see what the overall budget looks like �

• Executive committee will meet this week and provide the administrative expenses��

14.�Budget issues� letting all staff and groups know that we need everyone to only spend what is absolutely necessary �

• Will be brought up at the Strategic Planning meeting��

15.�Paging systems for fellowship hall�• Request made to put a wireless pa in the fellowship hall to support the meetings held there �• Quote is $1800. There is $1300 in the restricted account. Would like to pay the $500 balance from

Undesignated Memorial Fund. �• Council approved and Sherry will notify the team of the council approval. ��

16.�Constitution changes and update for annual meeting (PZ) �• Meeting on Monday, October 24th at 5 pm to review and discuss for anyone that would like to attend�

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17.� Heart cards�• Stewardship committee sent all heart cards to council for review and these will be used in conjunction

with the Fall�Fill Up to help set SMART goals for 2017�• Stewardship committee recognized that there were many positive items in the cards��

18.�Policy for Mission, Purpose, Priorities, Coordination, and Diversity (PZ)�• Handed out the second draft for council review �

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19.�Setting of treasurer wages �• Will be discussed when the executive committee reviews the budget this week and will be sent to coun-

cil for review and approval. ��

Public comments: none��

Adjourn meeting �Marilyn moved we adjourn. Bill seconded. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm. ��

Meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.��

Minutes by Sandy Wick, Secretary��

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Books � Good Reading or Good Gifts for Christmas�Grace is making the following books available at the prices as listed. Samples are in the Gathering Space. Jesus Calling by Sarah Young is a devotional that m any at Grace are using. But did you know she just came out with a new devotional, Jesus Always, and she has devotionals for preschoolers, children and youth. An-other fascinating book several have asked about is Stars Beneath Us: Finding God in the Evolving Cosmos by Dr. Paul Wallace with his emphasis on how science can lead us to faith in God and deeper realization of the majesty and glory of God. ��

Books by Sarah Young:�• Jesus Calling� � � � $10�• Jesus Always� � � � $10�• Jesus Calling, My First Storybook� $ 7�• Jesus Calling Bible Story Book� � $10�• Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids� $10�• Stars Beneath Us, by Dr. Paul Wallace� $13�

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There are several display copies in the Gathering Area. If you would like to order any of these books, please see the sign�up sheet by the display. �

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November 5 & 6�Acolytes� 5:00 pm �Mason Peck�� � Lander Schade�� 8:30 am �Serena Reinke�� � Geena Wanta��10:45 am �Hailey Leibelt�� � Molly Mott�Greeters�� 5:00 pm �Dar Clements�� � Mary Wilke�� 8:30 am �Paul/Barb Zastrow Fam.�� � Al Overhaug��10:45 am �Lois Langlois�� � Sherry Thompson��

Readers�� 5:00 pm �Darlene Wurl�� 8:30 am �Laurie Schmidt��10:45 am �Dan Schuller��

Ushers�� 5:00 pm �Chris/Ed Raasch�� 8:30 am �Renee Raasch� � � Jim VanNorman�� � Tom/Donna Stone��10:45 am �Mary Hoglund�� � Marilyn Smith��

Nursery�� 8:30 am �Mann Family��10:45 am �Karen Gauerke��

Assisting Minister�� 5:00 pm �Nancy Kind�� 8:30 am �Paul Kurth��10:45 am �Jane Schuller��

Communion Assistants�� � Joe Story�� � Margie Welke��

Running Projection�� 5:00 pm �Don Tinker �� 8:30 am� Paula Norman��10:45 am� Mindy von Schrader��

Projection Set up�� � Karen Torkelson��

Altar Guild�Bernice Mitchell, Steph Pellitteri�Leanne Setlak��

Counters �Barb/Dewey Reilly, Al Overhaug��

Video Delivery�Harold/Audrey Pedersen��

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November 12 & 13�Acolytes� 5:00 pm �Child of God�� 8:30 am �Trey Baalke��10:45 am �Erik Decker��

Greeters�� 5:00 pm �Peggy Price, Rose Hoff�� 8:30 am �Don/Carolyn Halverson�� � Gary/Judy Calhoun��10:45 am �Jody/Emily Decker��

Readers�� 5:00 pm �Nancy Kind�� 8:30 am �Cathy Schmit��10:45 am �Jeannie Gudgeon��

Ushers�� 5:00 pm �Fritz Jach�� � Jeanette Lovsletten�� 8:30 am �Dar/Sherry Clements� Mary Wilke, Marie Knipfer��10:45 am �Greg/Steve Heikkinen��

Nursery�� 8:30 am �Reinke Family��10:45 am �Child of God��

Assisting Minister�� 5:00 pm �Mark Gaedtke�� 8:30 am �Dave Schmit��10:45 am �Al Overhaug��

Communion Assistants�� 8:30 am �Larry/Jan Hagen��

Running Projection�� 5:00 pm �Sue Mielke�� 8:30 am� Zach Volz��10:45 am� Phyllis Marquardt��

Projection Set up�Chris Raasch��

Altar Guild�Bernice Mitchell, Steph Pellitteri�Leanne Setlak��

Counters�Barb/Dewey Reilly, Al Overhaug��

Video Delivery�Roger/Kathy Cook��

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November 19 & 20�

Acolytes� 5:00 pm �Child of God�� 8:30 am �Kate Derleth��10:45 am �Ellie Witulski�Greeters�� 5:00 pm �Dar Kluball�� � Bernice Mitchell�� 8:30 am �Paul/Dotti Andersen�� � Fran Anderson�� � Dar Clements��10:45 am �Mary Hoglund�� � Marilyn Smith��

Readers�� 5:00 pm �Dar Kluball�� 8:30 am �Chris Raasch��10:45 am �Lynn Brown��

Ushers�� 5:00 pm �John Kromm�

� � Georgie Crass�� 8:30 am �Ed/Chris Raasch�� � Dave/Cathy Schmit��10:45 am �Craig/Dawn LaFevre��

Nursery�� 8:30 am �Gibeault Family��10:45 am �Child of God��

Assisting Minister�� 5:00 pm �Joe Story�� 8:30 am �Corey Colburn��10:45 am �Nancy Herbison��

Communion Assistants�� 8:30 am �Shirley Derleth�� � Al Overhaug��

Running Projection�� 5:00 pm �Karen Torkelson�� 8:30 am� Lane Beaumier��10:45 am� Jared Kiander��

Projection Set up�Bill Zorr��

Altar Guild�Bernice Mitchell, Steph Pellitteri�Leanne Setlak��

Counters�Barb/Dewey Reilly, Al Overhaug��

Video Delivery�Nancy Bronsted��

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November 26 & 27�Acolytes� 5:00 pm �Child of God�� 8:30 am �Child of God��10:45 am �Child of God��

Greeters�� 5:00 pm �Dan/Kay Salewske�� 8:30 am �Randy/Cindy Blair�� � Tom/Donna Stone��10:45 am �Harold/Audrey �� � Pedersen��

Readers�� 5:00 pm �Nancy Herbison�� 8:30 am �Jean/Rae Paulson��10:45 am �Al Overhaug��

Ushers�� 5:00 pm �Ron Lueneberg�� � Peggy Price�� 8:30 am �John Krueger�� � Jack Lauder� Don/Jeanne Rae Paulson ��10:45 am �Greg/Steve Heikkinen��

Nursery�� 8:30 am �Children of God��10:45 am �Child of God��

Assisting Minister�� 5:00 pm �Gail Wilson �� 8:30 am �Shirley Derleth��10:45 am �Wendy Black��

Communion Assistants�� 8:30 am �Cathy/Dave Schmit��

Running Projection�� 5:00 pm �Karen Torkelson�� 8:30 am� Jackie Elliott��10:45 am� Dravin Schmit��

Projection Set up�Jackie Leonhard��

Altar Guild�Bernice Mitchell, Steph Pellitteri�Leanne Setlak��

Counters�Barb/Dewey Reilly, Al Overhaug��

Video Delivery�Brian Schmidt��

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December 3 & 4�Acolytes� 5:00 pm �Child of God�� 8:30 am �Allison Schmidt��10:45 am �Aiden Schreiner�Greeters�� 5:00 pm �Sherry Thompson�� � Mary Wilke�� 8:30 am �Dave/Cathy Schmit�� � Marcie Schmit�� � Al Overhaug��10:45 am �Andy/Luann Kiander��

Readers�� 5:00 pm �Jean Huntoon�� 8:30 am �Cathy Schmit��10:45 am �Nancy Herbison��

Ushers�� 5:00 pm �George/Lynn Derleth�� 8:30 am �Mike/Sandy Wick Family�

�10:45 am �Mary Hoglund�� � Marilyn Smith��

Nursery�� 8:30 am �Gibeault Family��10:45 am �Child of God��

Assisting Minister�� 5:00 pm �Nancy Kind�� 8:30 am �Herb Heyne��10:45 am �Jane Schuller��

Communion Assistants�� 8:30 am ���

Running Projection�� 5:00 pm �Kirk Kind�� 8:30 am� Paula Norman��10:45 am� Eli Wurl��

Projection Set up�Paula Norman��

Altar Guild�Sara Volz, Jane Lueneberg Peggy Winter��

Counters�Jack Lauder, Julie Dentler�Corky Burcalow�

�Video Delivery�Harold/Audrey Pedersen��

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December 10 & 11�Acolytes� 5:00 pm �Child of God�� 8:30 am �Greta Tjugum�

�10:45 am �Morgan Hansmann�Greeters�� 5:00 pm �Bernice Mitchell�� � Peggy Price�� 8:30 am �Bill Strand�� � Jason/Jesse Stomberg��10:45 am �Lois Langlois�� � Mary Hoglund��

Readers�� 5:00 pm �George Derleth�� 8:30 am �Herb Heyne��10:45 am �Carol White��

Ushers�� 5:00 pm �Bob/Leanne Setlak�� 8:30 am �Cindy/Randy Blair�� � Brett/Lane Beaumier��10:45 am �Bill Martinson�� � Dan Schuller��

Nursery�� 8:30 am �Reinke Family��10:45 am �Child of God��

Assisting Minister�� 5:00 pm �Al Overhaug�� 8:30 am �Ruth Heyne��10:45 am �Nancy Herbison��

Communion Assistants�� 8:30 am �Larry/Jan Hagen��

Running Projection�� 5:00 pm �Jason Mielke�� 8:30 am� Margie Welke��10:45 am� Mindy von Schrader��

Projection Set up�Keri Kelley��

Altar Guild�Sara Volz, Jane Lueneberg Peggy Winter��

Counters�Jack Lauder, Julie Dentler�Corky Burcalow�

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1.� DEBRA DECKER�� ANGELA KOPP�� MARLEEN ORADEI��2.� MATT GERBER��� SARAH COLSTAD�

BEAU STORMBERG��

3.� LYNN BROWN�� BILL DECKER�� ROBERT MORRIS�� TOM ARNOTT�� DAVID RADZINSKI�� DALE WANTA�� MAGGEE RENN��4.� KERRI SVACINA��5.� DAN WILSON�

KAREN STORM�� SAM BOURASSA�

AUSTYN BOOTH��6.� HEATHER SMITH�� DEB SCHULTZ�

NATE HILT�GRANT LOKA�ZACHARY MICHAEL��

7.� JODY DECKER�� JAMES MILLER�� TARA JONES��8.� HEIDI GREIL�� CONRAD LEMMER�

MARY FRICKENSTEIN�FINNIAN COLBURN��

9.� TRACY KRUEGER�� DEANNA DAY��

10.� KRISTA HINSA�� JOHN WALBECK�� SHAD HARPER��11.� JOAN HILGENDORF�� HEATHER ENGEL�� MARY BATT�� RYAN BAHL��12.� FLORIAN RINGWELSKI�� RANDY BLAIR��13.� WILLIS SANDQUIST�� JACK SONNENTAG� � NICHOLAS BAACKE�� NICOLE HARPER�

�14.� TONY CLEMENTS�

AARON WANTA�JACQUELINE WICK�

�16.� JASON DOWNING�� KIA BOLLIG��17.� ROBERT WHITE�� BERTHA WURL�� MATT FUCHS�� JACKSON �

MCMAHON��18.� JACK DERLETH��19.� DONNA STONE�� HALEY LIEBELT�� RICK MILES�� CHRIS WITULSKI�� JOHN TEAL�

ARCHIE CROHN�CODY BRIETZKE�AUTUMN FREDERICK�KELLEN BROWN�

� �21.� MATT TORMOHLEN�

BRITTNEY BEHLING� CHARLEE GAUERKE�� GRACE WITULSKI��22.� JANET WALBECK�� IRENE STRAUSS�� CHAD HERMAN�� JACK EVANS�� ISAAC OLSON�� SCOTT SKEES�� BEN BROWN�� � �23.� KATHRYN DERLETH�

WALTER HALVERSON�� MARK GAEDTKE�� CHARLEE LUND�� SANDRA WICK��24.� VICKI SEVERSON�� JUSTIN HOOPER�� TAYLOR MC CUMBER�� QUINN CALHOUN�� EDYTHE MIELKE��25.� JACOB NIEMEC�� TAMI OLSON�� BRANDAN BIEVER�� KRYSTAL PLEAU��26.� PAUL BOHNERT�

� BOB WALLIS, SR.�� KAREN SUSKE�� JASON FRYAR�� BRITTANY WALKER��27.� SHERRY CLEMENTS�� BETTY FRANK�� AUSTIN BELLILE�

RICHARD HUNTOON�� SANDRA HOBAN�� RACHEL ELLIOT�� MALACHI SCHEFFLER��28.� DON PAULSON�

SHARON GUSTAFSON�� DEBBIE HETZEL�

CHRISTOPHER HARING�EMILY BOURASSA�JOSHUA WICK�HALLE DERLETH�

�29.� DAN SCHULLER�� JEFF GUNTHER�� JOSH JAECKS�� RICHARD COLLINS�� LANDYN MICHAEL��30.� ANDY WIEDEMAN� JASON MIELKE�� �� �����������������������������

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

108 W. SOMO AVENUE

TOMAHAWK, WI 54487 �

Change service requested�

NON�PROFIT ORG.�

U.S. Postage�

PAID�Permit #37�

Tomahawk, WI 54487�

Regular Worship Services��

Labor Day to Memorial Day�Saturday�5:00 pm�

Sunday�8:30 & 10:45 am�

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Contemporary Worship�2nd & 4th Sundays @ 8:30 am�

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Share a Poinsettia���

If you wish to share a poinsettia with the church, you may purchase one for $12.50. �This is a 5+bloom plant. �

�� It may be in memory or in honor of a loved one.�

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� Memory of_______________________________��

� Honor of________________________________�� � � From:__________________________________�

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Checks should be made out to Grace Lutheran Church and can be placed �� in the offering plate (along with this form), or brought to the church office.�

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Deadline is December 5th OR until the number of plants� that were pre�purchased have been ordered.�

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