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UPCOMING EVENTS at SUGAR CREEK

* June 10-15 - First Week of Summer Camp 2018

* June 18 - Golf Tournament Fundraiser (Viroqua Hills Golf Course)

* June 21 - Fireside Dinner Theatre “A 2nd Helping-Church Basement Ladies”

* July 1-4 - Family Camp Session 1

* July 16 - Yesterday’s Youth (Senior Day Event with BBQ lunch)

*Aug 12-15 - Family Camp Session 2

*Aug 16-18 - Parent-Child Horse Camp

* Sept 8 - Annual Auction, 5K Trail Run/Walk, Crafters’ Fair

Sugar Creek Bible Camp

For more information, contact Sugar Creek at 608-734-3113 or check their website at: www.sugarcreekbiblecamp.org

Sugar Creek Horse Project

At both Lewis Valley and Mindoro, there is a horse like the one to the left.

For $20 a section, or $10 for a half section, you can help a camper go to Sugar Creek for a week.

Camper fees only cover 73% of the cost of camp. These gifts are vital to the operating budget as they help provide quality programs, a safe

environment, well-maintained facilities, and a fun, memorable, Christ-centered experience for our summer campers and those who attend our retreats.

The overall impact of the horse project in our congregations make a PROFOUND DIFFERENCE to the ministry of Sugar Creek. Thank you for your gift!

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Pastor’s Page June 2018

Dear Fellow Believers,

“Whew! We’ve just come through the “spring race” together. But as two congregations, we’re not so much in “competition” as we are in “cooperation”.

The confirmation class ended the year by reading the great Christian author C.S. Lewis. On a snowy evening in April most of the students made it through the snowstorm to contemplate a chapter of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and its deeper meaning of Christ’s overthrow of the devil. They returned on April 25 to choose and illustrate a prayer that they will use on a regular basis because the role of prayer in the Christian’s daily life is necessary. The world, human sinful nature, and the devil and our faith is deepened by this act. On May 6, Kacy Anderson, Marcus Berg, Peyton Brown, Maddie Dobbs, Zach Kastenschmidt, Daisha Page, Taj Tracey, Mackenzie Werner, and Ellayna Christopherson were confirmed. On June 20, the seventh and eighth graders had a bowling-pizza party with balloons! I’m deeply grateful for Beth McRae’s faith combined with teaching expertise. She occasionally co-taught the confirmands. I learned a lot from her! Thanks also to Debbie Peterson, Dennis Anderson and all the Sunday school children for the song “Angels Among Us’, and to Betty and Lizzie Pfaff for teach0ing Sunday school.

Throughout the fifty days from Easter Sunday through the Day of Pentecost, the congregations experimented with learning a new liturgy. To top off the Day of Pentecost, Matthias and JoDee Marcos’ baby daughter Samantha was baptized. We will be asking for feedback from as many people as we can obtain it from. We would like to hear your individual thoughts, feelings, and experience on this experiment. Please give your feedback on this! Now we will return to one of the well- known liturgies for a time.

Lewis Valley had the Spring in the Valley Plant Sale. This was a tremendous success. Picture rows of long tables laden with bedding plants and cars constantly coming and going. By the end of the first hour and a half most of the plants were sold and many of the delicious treats were consumed!

Christians are meant to live out our faith. Thank you for being little Christ’s as you live in the world!

Peace and Joy, Pastor Kris

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Pastoral Acts in May

Confirmation on May 6, 2018:

at Lewis Valley: Ellayna Marie Christopherson at Mindoro: Kacy Glenna Anderson, Marcus Anthony Berg, Peyton Nicole Brown, Madeline Michelle Dobbs, Zachary David Kastenschmidt, Daisha Mae Page, Tajinae Arianna Tracey, Mackenzie Nicole Werner Funeral on May 7, 2018:

Dorothy M. Severson, at Lewis Valley, who passed away on April 30, 2018 Baptism on May 20, 2018:

Samantha Ann Marco, daughter of Mathias & JoDee Marco, at Mindoro

One voting member is needed at Lewis Valley for the Synod Assembly on June 8-10, 2018.

June 8 will be at English Lutheran and June 9-10 will be at Western Technical College. Please contact the church office or talk with Pastor Kris if you are interested.

Notice of SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING for

MINDORO and LEWIS VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCHES on

SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018, DURING the 9:00am

JOINT WORSHIP at LEWIS VALLEY

The purpose of the meeting is to vote by written ballot to extend a call to a pastor recommended by the call committee.

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Events at the Franciscan Spirituality Center. Visit www.FSCenter.org or call 608-791-5295 for more information.

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The Battle: A Mother's Story of Anxiety, Depression and Doubt June 7 Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Presenter: Laura Mausolf Investment: $10 www.FSCenter.org | 608-791-5295 Please join us for an honest and uplifting evening with author Laura Mausolf as she shares the story of her 20-year journey through anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Laura's candid approach to mental health and self-care, especially while raising a family, is helping to reduce the stigma surrounding these topics. Laura's tale is one of not only struggle but also of inspiration, encouragement and support. Laura will be available to sign copies of her book, The Battle, which was released earlier this year. Laura Mausolf is a wife, mother, nurse and author who sees a great need for understanding, support and encouragement when it comes to mental-health challenges. Her goal is to influence others to be brave and take action to make life changes. Laura lives with her husband and two wild, sweet boys in Holmen.

Are you a Thrivent member?

Did you know that Thrivent members can live-generously by applying for Thrivent Action money to have “seed money” for a fundraiser, service project, etc.? Please contact the church office if you are a Thrivent member so we can help you get started. No Thrivent financial information is shared with the churches so it is financially confidential. A list of Thrivent members will be a great resource for our churches.

Miss Mindoro Family Fun Day Saturday, June 23, 2018, 2:00pm-8:00pm

Mindoro Lions Club, Mindoro WI

Join us for a day of food, fun, games, raffles, ice cream and beverages!! We will have kick ball, bean bags, water balloons, food, ice cream bar, basket raffles, cash raffle and beverages (water, pop, lemonade, beer and wine coolers). No registration is needed for kickball or bags. Just sign up that day with your team in tow or join a team that day. Games starting at 3:00. We will be pre-selling tickets, so if you are not able to make it that day, you still have a chance at the cash drawing and the opportunity to support the Miss Mindoro Scholarship Program. Contact Lara Hines, Becky Berg or any court member or their family.

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Community Outreach Opportunities

Children’s Vision International, Inc. Update

CVII is in need of new combs and brushes, and new or gently used curling irons, dishes, and small appliances. Items can be dropped off in the box in the Narthex at both Lewis Valley and Mindoro.

Each Monday, a group of volunteers meets at the CVII warehouse in Bangor to sort and pack items. Cindy Tracey goes each Monday to volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Cindy for more information 857-3261.

Does your home need repairs? Would you like to purchase a home?

USDA Rural Development has funding available to purchase and repair homes in eligible rural communities. Interest rates range between 1-3.25%. Grants for repairs are also available to income eligible households over the age of 62. For more information, contact USDA Rural Development at 715-345-7611. Additional information is also available at www.rd.usda.gov/wi USDA Rural Development is an equal opportunity provider, lender and employer.

Mobile Food Pantry

The new WAFER Mobile Food Pantry now stops in front of the Mindoro Lutheran Church once a month from 10:00am-Noon. If you or someone you know needs some extra food to make it through the month, please come to the Mobile Food Pantry. Look for upcoming dates and times at http://waferlacrosse.org/get-help-now/food-programs/

Used Bath Towels

If you have bath towels that you don’t use anymore and/or planning to discard, please bring them to Cindy Tracey. Both the Humane Society and Chasing Daylight in Tomah use the towels to bathe the animals.

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Transition Information

Review of Call Committee

May, 2018

Call Committee Members: Betty Pfaff, Chairperson; Lara Hines, Secretary; Crystal Sbraggia; Ivy Endris; Cathy Gabrielson and Jason Young.

We had a second interview with our potential candidate on Wednesday, April 25th.

The call committee called her references and were pleased with what we were told.

We then decided as a call committee to take her name to both church councils to get approval to start the call process.

We then had to call her to see if she would allow us to take her name to our councils to get approval to start the Call Process with her. She told us yes.

The Call Committee met with the joint councils on May 8th and we presented our recommendation to the councils for the candidate we felt we should start the call process with.

The Councils voted and approved our recommendation to start the call process with the candidate we brought to them.

We, along with the councils, will present our recommendation to the congregations at the Special Congregational Meeting on June 3rd.

We have taken this job, that we were selected to do on behalf of our churches, extremely seriously. We were honored to have been given this responsibility and the faith you had in us to select our next pastor. Each of us has put a lot of care, compassion and prayer into this entire process. As a committee, we feel confident that the candidate the council and us will bring to you at the special congregational meeting is going to be a great fit for our congregations. We are excited to see what the future holds for our churches with our potential new pastor.

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A BRIDAL SHOWER FOR KATIE MASHAK &

MATTHEW HUFFMAN

will be held on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at 1:30pm at Lewis Valley Lutheran Church.

Come and enjoy this special event with Katie & Matthew.

Your Congregations at work

Noisy Offering

Noisy offerings are back again at both congregations each Sunday. The money collected will be split between the Sheep for Hunger and World Hunger. As of 5/20/18, Mindoro has raised $350.76 and Lewis Valley has raised $297.39.

Recognition of Lewis Valley’s W-ELCA Honorary Members was May 13, 2018

HONORARY MEMBERS

Audrey Baker Cheryl Card Janice Clott Barb Drogseth Jane Everitt Jean Gabrielson Selma Hendrickson Ruth Hoff Shirley Hoff Rita Holley Joyce Koss Joan Lindvik Beverly Mahlum Yvonne Meyer JoAnn Nelson Lillian Nordin Dorothy Ofstedahl Ruth Olson Delenor Pohl Ruth Schwabenbauer Mary Seidel Alma Sennes Arlene Severson Nancy Spangler Edris Storandt Eloise Thum Carol Timm Jean Van Riper Delores Wang Mary Wortman

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Graduate Recognition Sunday was May 13, 2018

Post-Secondary Education Graduates

Christina Roberts U.S. Naval Academy -

Ocean Engineering Degree; still waiting for her military assignment. After graduation in May, Christina will have a five year active duty commitment to the military. Christina wants to express her thanks to everyone for your support and prayers.

Jennalee Oefstedahl Viterbo University -

graduated May 12, 2018, with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Recognition of Mindoro’s W-ELCA Honorary Members was May 13, 2018

HONORARY MEMBERS

Alice Baumer Gloria Beaser Dorothy Christianson Rita Cox Mona Jolivette Grace Kastenschmidt Betty Kirchner Gail Kirchner Nancy Kish Ruby Knudson Doris Long Diana Mikkelson Helen Mikkelson Shirley Olson Bernice Opland Carol Paisley Pat Paisley Sara Pfaff Mary Phillips Sandra Skoy Mary Stetzer Mildred Timm Ginny Wegner

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God’s Word Each Week You are encouraged to read the Bible each week.

Below are the Sunday readings for this month. Set aside personal or family time to read each week.

06/03 Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Ps 81:1-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6

06/10 Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35

06/17 Ezekiel 17:22-24; Ps 92:1-4,12-15; 2 Corinthians 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-34

06/24 Job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3,23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41

Graduate Recognition Sunday was May 13, 2018

Melrose-Mindoro High School Graduates

Jeremy Anderson will attend Rochester Community & Technical

College in Rochester, MN, to earn a Liberal Arts & Sciences Associates Degree. He will also play football for RCTC, trading his green & gold Mustang to be a yellow & blue Yellowjacket.

Khloe Spors will attend St Norbert’s in DePere, WI. She

is looking forward to playing hockey!

Alycia Tracey will attend Winona State University, pursuing

a path towards becoming a Nurse Practitioner.

Holmen High School Graduate

Jocelyn Christianson will work at Great Outdoors Learning Center

this summer. She will attend school in the fall to become a veterinary assistant.

Blake Young will attend Western Wisconsin Technical

College for mechanical design and then plans to go onto UW-Oshkosh for mechanical engineering.

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North Conference WELCA Summer Event June 13 Mark your calendars and plan to enjoy the WELCA north conference summer event on June 13 at Mindoro Lutheran Church. Registration is 8:30 to 9 am. Cost is $8.00 and will include a wonderful morning with rolls, coffee, and juice. Followed by song, a brief meeting and then Sharon Pfaff will present her recent trip to the Holy Land. A special luncheon will be served after the program. RSVP to the church by June 4.

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News from our La Crosse Area Synod

Want to learn more about the La Crosse Area Synod and the ELCA? Go to www.lacrosseareasynod.org and www.elca.org. You will find

a wealth of information on these sites.

HAVE YOU HEARD? about the ELCA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION?

The ELCA Federal Credit Union, is located in the Lutheran Center Building in Chicago, and welcomes all ELCA members to take advantage of a portfolio of deposit accounts, loans and other services. This ELCA-sponsored credit union supports the ELCA's mission to promote responsible stewardship of members' and congregations' financial resources. Because this is a financial cooperative, credit union members will see more competitive rates on deposits and loans, fewer fees and enhanced services. Join a credit union that shares the values of its members - the members of the congregations, ministries and employees of the ELCA. Elcafcu.org.

Provide Ongoing Support Join Monthly Partners and provide consistent, ongoing support for the ELCA churchwide ministries that mean the most to you. It’s convenient, it’s simple and it makes a big impact on the mission and ministry of our church.

How it works: Your gift of at least $10 per program will be automatically charged on the 15th of every month moving forward. (Please allow up to two weeks for your first gift to be processed.) An annual, consolidated receipt will be mailed to your home in the first quarter (January-March) of every year. Your donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. You can cancel, change or update your automatic monthly donation at any time by calling 800-638-3522. Automatic Monthly Donation Forms are in the Narthex.

La Crosse Area Synod Committee Vacancies

Lay persons are needed to fill vacancies on Synod committees. Committees needing a lay person are Church & Society Committee, Mission Support Committee, and Nominating Committee.

Also needed, are two lay people who are willing to go to the 2019 Churchwide Assembly and serve as voting members. Churchwide will be in Milwaukee, August 5-10, 2019.

If you have questions and/or are interested, please contact Pastor Kris or the church office.

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June 27 – July 1, 2018 is the next ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, TX at the NRS Stadium which was the site of the 2017 Superbowl.

The theme “This Changes Everything” is centered in Ephesians 2:8. “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”

Visit ELCA.org/YouthGathering for more information.

Any questions, contact the church office or call Sharon Pfaff at 857-3346.

Confirmation Students and High School Students

Do you know a student in higher education? Lutheran Campus Ministry is on campus to help young adults as they attend colleges, trade schools and universities. Please share their name, contact information and which institution they will be attending with the church office or send it to the campus ministry at UW-Madison (www.lccmadison.com). The Lutheran Campus Ministry will distribute the names to the appropriate Wisconsin campus ministry. Email them to director@lccmadison.com or mail to 325 N. Mills, Madison, WI 53715.

College Students

The Mindoro W-ELCA and the Lewis Valley W-ELCA each purchased over $100 worth of children’s books for the Youth Gathering participants to take along as their in-kind offering, which is being given to the Houston School District. Thank you Ladies for your generosity!.

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Please save and add to/put by your calendar. Thank you.

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Your Congregations at work cont’d

Please let Mona know in the church office if you have a

CHANGE OF ADDRESS, CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER AND/OR

CHANGE OF E-MAIL ADDRESS.

We have Donate buttons on the main page of our website - one for Mindoro and one for Lewis Valley. Take a look and test them out. mindorolewisvalleychurches.org

Help Us Grow

Electronic Giving is a convenient, consistent way to help our church grow. Consider scheduling a recurring electronic contribution today. It’s easy! You will no longer need to write out checks and prepare envelopes every week. Even when travel, illness, or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, your electronic contributions will continue to be received on an uninterrupted basis. Get started today! Ask for an authorization form in the church office or visit our church website and click on “Announcements”.

Mindoro Lutheran Church Road Signs

Two road signs pointing to Mindoro Lutheran (one pointing left and the other pointing right) have been down since the State Road 108 and County Road C transfer. The signs are no longer allowed on state or county property so a location on private property is needed for them. The new private property location will need county approval to put up the sign. We have a third road sign up at the County Roads D & M intersection. Would you be willing to have a sign on your property, especially members living toward Melrose or Bangor, to help others find our church? Please call the church office or talk to a council member if you will volunteer.

Offering Counters Offering counters are needed for the first Sunday of each month at Mindoro and a for the fourth and fifth Sundays of each month at Lewis Valley. If interested, please contact Lara Hines or the church office.

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Hospital Reminders

When admitted to the hospital, it is important that you, a family member, or a hospital chaplain contact the church office to notify us of your stay. The hospitals no longer give out information.

Aluminum Can Collection Please save your aluminum cans and bring them to Lewis Valley. Help the Norden Cemetery Association raise some money. Please either leave the bags of cans by the retaining wall or put them into the cemetery shed.

Visit our website at www.mindorolewisvalleychurches.org

At the website, you will find the latest newsletter, an up-to-date calendar, links to other sites, histories of each church, and W-ELCA information, - and if you call the church office for the password, the pictorial directory. :-)

Food Pantry Items Just a reminder to check the expiration dates on items donated for the food pantry. Expired items cannot be accepted by/taken to the food pantry. Thank you for your continued generous donations.

PO Box 167, Mindoro WI 54644

Please use the PO Box when sending correspondence to either church. This will insure that the mail will be delivered directly to the church and will arrive in a timely manner. The mail box at Lewis Valley’s physical address is usually only picked up on Fridays, allowing the weather and possibly others to get to it first.

Wanted: Pictures!

We would like pictures of church activities of all ages and kinds of events so we can use them on our social media. If you have pictures to share, please send them to the church email or bring them in to the church office.

Lewis Valley has Fair Trade Coffee for Sale The cost is $9.00/bag, payable to LV W-ELCA. By purchasing Fair Trade coffee, you are preserving the environment, helping small family farmers, promoting Fair Trade, and enjoying a delicious cup of coffee.

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Council Minutes continued

Minutes

Mindoro Lutheran Church Council

May 8, 2018

Present: Jim Hines, Andrew Pfaff, Ginny Wegner, Josie Groth, Becky Berg,

Cindy Tracey, Jackie Glennie, Brad Pfaff, Mary Kastenschmidt and Pastor

Fahey.

Secretary’s Report: Cindy made a motion to approve the secretary’s report

seconded by Jackie. MMSP.

Treasurer’s Report: Jodi was not present so the report will be discussed next

month.

President’ Report: Jim had nothing new to present to the council.

TEAM REPORTS

Finance: Nothing new.

Property: The glass on the table in the Narthex has been replaced. Phyllis

Timm memorial money paid for it.

OTHER BUSINESS:

It stated in the last minutes that there would be church services at Lewis Valley

the first week-end in August and that was incorrect. THE JAZZ FESTIVAL AT

THE LION’S CLUB, will be Sunday, August 5, 2018, with potluck to follow.

Sunday, June 17th , there will be a potluck brunch at Lewis

Valley honoring Pastor Fahey for her service. This will be her last

day serving our parishes.

Cindy Tracey made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Becky Berg. MMSP Mary Kastenschmidt, Secretary

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Councils meet Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Mindoro 6:30pm Joint Council;

Mindoro & Lewis Valley immediately following Joint

Remember to check with the office master calendar before scheduling or setting up any events.

We are a busy church!

TEAM LEADERS

Church Councils: LV President Gary Wortman, VP Sharon Pfaff, Secretary Ivy Endris, Barb Anderson, Louie Christopherson, Jerome Nelson, Blake Young, MLC President Jim Hines, VP Cindy Tracey, Secretary Mary Kastenschmidt, Becky Berg, Jack Glennie, Josie Groth, Andrew Pfaff, Brad Pfaff, Ginny Wegner

Call Committee: Lara Hines, Betty Pfaff, Crystal Sbraggia, Ivy Endris, Cathy Gabrielson, Jason Young

Education: Becky Berg, Lara Hines, Beth McRae, Jenna Oefstedahl, Betty Pfaff, Nikki Christopherson, Rita Holley

Mutual Ministry: Alice Baumer, Ginny Wegner, Lillian Nordin, Gary Steele

Outreach: Mary Kastenschmidt, Cheryl Card, Cathy Gabrielson, Betty Kirchner, Barb Drogseth, Sandy Freng, Ginny Wegner

Property: Bill Cox, Mark Roberts, Rich Sinclair, Jerome Nelson, Dennis Olson, Gary Wortman

Stewardship: Josie Groth, Debbie Peterson

Worship: Ginny Wegner, Lillian Nordin, Sharon Pfaff, Debbie Peterson, Bethany Johnsrud

Spring in the Valley Plant & Bake Sale 2018

We had a great day despite the mosquitoes!

Thank you to all who prepared, baked, cooked, donated, transplanted, put out signs, set up, worked at the sale and cleaned up afterwards. Thank you to all our loyal customers. Gross receipts $4424.50. Net income $3894.11.

Raffle Winners: Natalie Evenson - folding wagon; Cathy Gabrielson - basket & gift certificates; and Joe Evanson - quilt.

Please let Cathy know if you liked the plant selections along with suggestions for next year. There will be Juliet & cherry tomatoes next year. Seeds are ordered in February.

Leftover vegetable plants went to the Holmen Community Garden by Green Mound Cemetery.

Thanks again! ~Cathy Gabrielson and Barb Anderson

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Baptismal Anniversaries

June 1 Mike Sullivan

June 3 Lillian Nordin

June 5 Eloise Thum

June 7 Margo Weindorfer

June 10 Madisyn Sedevie

June 11 Laurie Gappa Mitchell Berg

June 13 Daina Dobbs Ryker Werner

June 15 JoAnn Nelson Tyler Opland

June 18 Leslie Bryhn Marie Puent

June 19 Davey Kirchner Julie Hanson

June 20 Jenna Hanson Allison Gerdes

June 21 Steve Kirchner

June 24 Lara Hines

June 25 Luis Cruz-Pfaff

June 26 Marley Dobbs

June 28 Russell Van Riper

Please let Mona in the church office know if a name or date is incorrect or if someone needs to be added. The information is from the church records and all records are not complete.

Wedding Anniversaries

June 3 Bill & Karen Knutson - 40 years

June 8 Duke & Ali Cunningham - 5 yrs

June 9 Randolph & Bernice Opland

June 10 Sheldon & Carol Taylor

June 17 Bill & Rita Cox Leslie & Missy Bryhn

June 19 Gary & Mary Wortman

June 20 Chase & Morgan Miller

June 23 Brian & Natalie Caulum

June 26 Michael & Linda Knudtson

June 27 Kevin & Nikki Christopherson

June 28 Paul & Tracy Hutschenreuter - 10 years

June 29 Richard & Daina Dobbs

June 30 Dale & Betty Kirchner

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Council Minutes continued

Lewis Valley Council Minutes May 8, 2018

In Attendance: Gary Wortman, President, VP Sharon Pfaff, Secretary Ivy Endris, Jerome Nelson, Barb Anderson, Blake Young & Pastor Kris Fahey. Absent: Louie Christopherson

President Gary Wortman called the meeting to order

Agenda approved by Jerome & Barb

Secretary’s Report approved by Sharon and Gary

Treasurer’s Report approved

President’s Report: Gary visited the Restore and was not able to find cabinets for the Communion Room.

Church roof was cleaned and a 5 year warranty was given.

Finance: April 0k

Property:

Committee decided to purchase a Blue Spruce (under 6 feet maximum growth) for front of church instead of a Fat Albert because of height capacity.

Dennis Anderson will pull out two stumps by church.

Mathy Construction will be contacted for bid to take care of sink hole.

Jerome will check with John Happel to cut down trees on property that are leaning towards cemetery. Andersons will take care of cutting up the trees once they are down.

Other Business:

Communion Servers: June 3, Gary; June 17, Blake

Barb checked on flooring for Communion Room, there is such a wide range of prices so a budget needs to be decided on. Will choose possibly something middle of the road for price, $1500 is available to go towards the floor. Replacement of cabinets will be tabled for now due to budget restraints.

Motion was made by Sharon and seconded by Barb to adjourn the meeting.

Submitted by: Ivy Endris

Memorial Day Church Service – Pastor will be on vacation, a joint service will be held at Mindoro. A Lay service will be conducted with a possible skit.

Microphone needs to be used with speakers; it’s too hard for congregation to hear.

Adjourn and Lord’s Prayer

Respectfully submitted by Ivy Endris, Lewis Valley Secretary

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Joint Council Meeting Minutes Mindoro and Lewis Valley Lutheran Churches

May 8, 2018

In attendance: Ivy Endris, Sharon Pfaff, Pastor Kris, Barb Anderson, Gary Wortman, Jerome Nelson and Blake Young (LV) Andrew and Brad Pfaff, Cindy Tracey, Ginny Wegner, Jim Hines, Mary Kastenschmidt, Becky Berg, Josie Groth, Jack Glennie (Mindoro) Bishop Absent: Louie Christopherson LV

Devotions – Pastor Kris

Call Committee brought candidate name and information for discussion.

Vote was taken and was voted unanimously to accept candidate. Vote was taken and unanimously approved for compensation package. Jack and Sharon made a motion to accept the compensation package.

Two prior Sundays have to be given for notice of congregational meeting. Notice on May 13, 20 and 27 will be given for the joint worship service at Lewis Valley on June 3 to approve the candidate. Jim and Cindy made a motion to approve these dates.

Jim Hines will contact candidate this evening to let them know it was unanimously approved by council.

Jim Hines will contact the parsonage renter to give a 30 day notice due to possible new pastor moving in. Some touchups will have to be done prior to pastor moving in. New pastor will be asked for input on updates. A budget of $3,873 is available.

A mentor pastor from the synod will be assigned to new pastor ideally from a 2 point parish.

Congregation will pay for part of moving expenses.

After the congregational meeting and candidate is approved a package will be mailed to candidate the next day to officially hire pastor and for their signature of acceptance.

Approval of Agenda accepted Approval of Minutes accepted

Pastor’s Report: New pastor will be invited to Synod Assembly.

The last day for Pastor Kris is on June 17, a potluck brunch will be held after church service at Lewis Valley.

Two weddings are scheduled for Lewis Valley this summer. Pastor Kris agreed to conduct one or both weddings if needed.

Mutual Ministry – No update Outreach: No update

Property (Parsonage): discussed above Stewardship : No update

Worship: Spanferkel – Lions Club approved use of building.

Council Minutes

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Happy Birthday!! June 1 Ellayna Christopherson

June 2 Lara Hines

June 3 Andrew Brockway

June 4 Rebecca Berg

June 5 Katrina Wharton Mackenzie Pfaff

June 6 Henry Meyer

June 8 James Freng

June 10 Katie Tracey

June 11 Lori Ernstes

June 12 Gary Wortman

June 13 Dave Whalen Benjamin Jostad

June 14 Timothy Kunes Alan Spors

June 15 Alma Sennes Monica Anderson

June 17 Curt Krause Samantha Jones

June 18 Gary Steele

June 20 Jocelyn Christianson

June 21 Judi Odegaard

June 24 JoDee Marco

June 25 Carrie Pfaff

June 26 Morgan Miller Megan Olson

June 28 Kay Timm Susan Loken Alyssa Baumer

June 29 Amanda Puent

If a loved one is missing in the “In Memoriam”, please contact Mona in the church office so she can add the information to the database.

In Memoriam

June 3 Arlan Skoy Dewey Wegner Gary Johnson

June 8 Doris Paisley

June 13 Allan Lindvik

June 14 Leslie Hanson

June 19 Oscar Hendrickson

June 22 Marilyn Hollis

June 28 Gene Holley

June 30 Kenneth Severson

Bolded names are members celebrating an 80th Birthday or above. Let’s shower them with birthday cards on their special day.

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Prayed for in May: Audrey Baker, Betty Christopherson, Joan & Dave Beecken, Jack Card’s mother Carmen Card, Diane Glennie, Jack Glennie, Josie Groth, Lori Hudson, Tonda Johnson, Mary Kastenschmidt, Dale Kirchner, Debbie Kirchner, Henry Ash’s niece Carol Lichtenberger, Mike Pellowski, Christina Pfaff, Alan Puent, Larry Rodenberg, Mary Sacia, Larry Seekamp, Alma Sennes, Emma Severson, Dale Sutherland, Mildred Timm, Kristen Waughtal, our military men & women; our upcoming Synod Assembly; Sharon & Wendell Pfaff & family & friends on the death of Sharon’s mom Dorothy Severson; Cheri & Mike Timm & family & friends on the death of Cheri’s sister-in-law Donna Heuer; and Carol & Joe Paisley & family & friends on the death of Carol’s brother Edward Hanson.

We also prayed for: Carol Timm, Del Pohl, Delores Wang, Don Heidel, Shirley Hoff, Doris Long, Dorothy Ofstedahl, Eloise Thum, Grace Kastenschmidt, Helen Mikkelson, Karen Indahl, Ruby Knudson, Sara Pfaff, Merlin Severson; Interim Pr Gary Dains & Fish Creek Lutheran and Brush Creek Lutheran and Portland Lutheran; Pr Anna Sorenson & French Creek Lutheran; Pr Carrie Anderson & Our Savior’s Lutheran Soldiers Grove; Pr Nile Sandeen & Utica Lutheran; Pr Amanda Schultz & Bethany Lutheran Cashton; Interim Pr Kris Fahey & Mindoro and Lewis Valley Lutheran; Pr Lori Kleppe & Freeman Lutheran and De Soto Lutheran; Pr Bob Thacker & Bethany Lutheran Mauston; Pr John Ashland & South Beaver Creek Lutheran; Pr Neal Solomonson & Wilmington Lutheran; Pr Pete Beckstrand & Zion Lutheran Viroqua; Pr Dawn Lindberg & Peace Lutheran Tomah; North Beaver Creek Lutheran; Pr Wendy Ruetten & Bethany Lutheran New Lisbon; Pr Steve Meyer & Immanuel Lutheran Caledonia; The Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod; the North Carolina Synod; the Eastern Washington-Idaho Synod; the South Dakota Synod; the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod; the Southwest California Synod; the Allegheny Synod; and the Texas-Louisiana Synod.

In Our Prayers

Thank you to everyone who visited the office, called me, emailed me, sent me cards, dropped off a beautiful Hibiscus Tree and brought in pussy willows and relaxation coloring pages for Administrative Professional’s Day! You all made my face smile, my heart warm, and the day very special. I love my job here in the church office; I love the congregations, my bosses here on earth, and my Boss above. ~ Mona

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Top: Sunday School students singing during worship in

May.

Left: Confirmands May 6, 2018

Below: 3rd Graders receive

their Bibles - Jaden Page and Kiara Clements

Above: Graduate Recognition Sunday - Christina Roberts, Jeremy Anderson, Pr Kris Fahey, and Khloe

Spors

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Pictures from the Month

Below: Our High School Seniors - now and then. :-)

Blake Young Jeremy Anderson

Alycia Tracey

Jocelyn Christianson

Khloe Spors

Congratulations to all our

Graduates!

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Mindoro Memorials

In Memory of Verna Austad from the Randal & Lori Wegner Charitable Fund.

In Memory of Ralph Lounsbrough to ELCA World Hunger (Sheep) from Debbie Peterson.

In Memory of Dorothy Severson to Sugar Creek Bible Camp (Horse) from Debbie Peterson.

In Memory of Arlan Pfaff from Christina Pfaff & family, Bill & Rita Cox, Henry & Sharon Ash, Ray & Gloria Beaser, and Richard & Debra Kirchner.

In Memory of Arlan Pfaff to the AV Fund from Dale & Betty Kirchner.

In Memory of Phyllis Timm to/for the new glass on the Narthex table from her family.

In Memory of Verna Austad from the Randal & Lori Wegner Charitable Fund. Lewis Valley Memorials

In Memory of John & Mary Eggen, Lester Eggen, Ruby Eggen, and Sam & Doris West from Jean Eggen.

In Memory of Ruth Olson’s cousin Everett Brahmer from Edris Storandt.

In Memory of Dorothy Severson to the Norden Cemetery Association from Jerome & JoAnn Nelson and Jack & Cheryl Card.

In Memory of Dorothy Severson from Dean & Nancy Spangler, Terry & Susan Kammel, Ginny Wegner, Joe & Carol Paisley, Rich & Barb Anderson, Dean & Darlene Burrows, and Jerry & Ellen Allen.

Thank You

We would like to thank everyone for the nice cards, gifts,

and for food brought to us after our surgeries. A special

thank you to Charlie & Cindy Glennie for all you have

done for us. All much appreciated!

~Jack & Diane Glennie

THE FAMILY OF DOROTHY SEVERSON thanks everyone for their kind words

and thoughts the last few weeks. A special thank you to Pastor Kris Fahey

for her prayers, Barb Anderson for the music, and the ladies who prepared

and served lunch: Kay Timm, Cheryl Card, Barb Drogseth, Karen

Knutson, JoAnn Nelson, Barb Anderson, Ivy Endris, Carol Euler, and

Sandy Asleson. ~ Sharon Pfaff and Arlin Severson

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Lewis Valley Worship

Mission Statement: Lewis Valley Lutheran Church is committed to reaching toward God and each other, to grow in faith, fellowship and love. We offer opportunities for the community to experience the grace of God and respond in Christian commitment.

Date Lector Ushers Coffee

06/03 Edris Storandt Jeremy & Amanda Christianson

Amanda Christianson, Cheryl Card

06/10 Cathy Gabrielson Kevin & Nikki Christopherson

Nikki Christopherson

06/17 Carol Taylor Gary & Sonja Steele Sonja Steele

06/24 Ecumenical Service County Park, Mindoro at 10:00am

9:00am-10:00am Hosted by MLC

May Financial Giving

Sunday Envelope Offering ......................................................... $2,455

Sunday Loose Offering ................................................................... $31

Simply Giving (electronic transfer) ............................................. $1,390

Pay Pal Giving .............................................................................. $400

Total Giving ................................................................................ $4,276

If you are scheduled to serve in any capacity at worship, and cannot make it, please switch with someone else on that volunteer list.

June

Communion Set Up - Karen Knutson, Kay

Timm

Altar Colors - Green all month

The Community Fall Festival is coming up on October 6, 2018. Volunteers are needed. Please contact Cheryl Card or Karen Knutson for more details.

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Mindoro Worship

Mission Statement: Mindoro Lutheran Church is committed to reaching toward God and to each other, to grow together in faith, fellowship and love.

May Financial Giving

Sunday Envelope Offering ......................................................... $6,370

Sunday Loose Offering ................................................................. $156

Simply Giving (electronic transfer) ............................................. $2,320

Pay Pal Giving ................................................................................ $15

Thrivent ......................................................................................... $125

Total Giving ................................................................................ $8,986

Date Lector Ushers Coffee & Rolls

06/03 Joint Service at Lewis Valley at 9:00am ————

06/10 Joint Service at Lewis Valley at 9:00am ————

06/17 Joint Service at Lewis Valley at 9:00am ————

06/24 Ecumenical Service County Park, Mindoro at 10:00am 9:00am-10:00am

Sandy Freng, Cindy Glennie

June Communion Set Up -

Joint worship at Lewis Valley and on June 24 at County Park

Altar Colors - Green all month

Sunday, June 24, 2018 Outdoor Ecumenical

Service 10:00 a.m.

Mindoro County Park Coffee and Rolls, 9-10 A.M.

Chairpersons:

Sandy Freng, Cindy Glennie

The committee is in charge of set-up & refreshments.