Walks With Christ September 2015

Christ Lutheran Church

TABLE OF CONTENTS Worship Service Change . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Ministry Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Bell/Tower Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Fall Sermon Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Sounds Like Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Youth Fall Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12-13 Confirmation Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14-15 River of Life (Sunday School) Registration . . . . Page 16-17 Dave Ramsey Seminar/Promo . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 Sunday Ministry Schedule Preference . . . . . . . Page 19 Olmsted County Thrivent Financial Events . . . . Page 22 Bishop’s 5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24

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A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR STEVE I fly just often enough that I sort of remember part of the flight attendants instructions on what to do in an emergency if you are on an airplane. Part of the message goes like this… Oxygen and the air pressure are always being monitored. In the event of a decompression, an oxygen mask will auto-matically appear in front of you. To start the flow of oxygen, pull the mask towards you. Place it firmly over your nose and mouth, secure the elastic band behind your head, and breathe normally. Although the bag does not inflate, oxygen is flowing to the mask. If you are travelling with a child or someone who requires assistance, secure your mask first, and then assist the other person. Being a parent, if flying on a plane and the oxygen masks did drop, It would seem counterintuitive to put the mask on yourself first rather than your children. Upon further reflection it makes sense. Your children are more likely to want the mask on if they have seen you put the mask on yourself. Children are very good at observing their parents behavior and attitudes and then following them. This is especially true when seeking to guide your children in their relationship with God. I am very grateful to have parents who modeled the Christian faith and sincerely sought to seek Jesus and honor God with their lives. They not only sought to instill Christian values and habits in our lives, they lived them. There wasn’t ever a question in our house where we were going on Sunday mornings. I often wasn’t eager to be in worship, but it was a family habit. Later, as a teenager when I really sought answers to ques-tions concerning meaning and values in life, I started to read the Bible and went much deeper in my relationship with God.

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THE POWER OF PRAYER IS AMAZING! The following people are in need of prayer:

• Members of Christ Lutheran Church:

For your personal prayer and for our church ministry. • Family, Friends and Neighbors:

Eddie Bayuk, Avis Kissinger, James Reed, Lari Lynn Miller, Matt & Kristi Florek & Family serving in Ethiopia and for all Service Men and Women.

There are so many expectations on parents that I hope you aren’t crushed by them all. At Christ Lutheran we want to encourage, equip and support you in your callings as parents and we hope that parents and all generations will encourage and support each other in their callings. I believe that God will give you the oxygen and fuel through word and sacrament that you need to guide your families in His love. Starting Rally Sunday, September 13th, we are going to two Sunday morning Worship Services, 8:00am and 10:00am with River of Life from 9:00-10:00am. The first service will be unchanged in its worship style. The second service will feature a blend of old and new music with a praise band and be less formal. I hope that you make worshipping together, as you are able, a part of your spiritual discipline. Pastor Steve Rheingans

Starting September 13th (Rally Sunday) we will have two Worship Services

♦ 8:00am Traditional Service ♦ 9:00am River of Life Sunday School ♦ 10:00am Blended Service

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A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR JACK FRIEDLI Have you ever seriously asked what the will of God is for your life? Would you like to know? Many people do not have the slightest idea what God’s will is for them. Paul says this, “Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, extend hospitality to strangers.”

~Romans 12:9-13 (Read on through chapter l3 of Romans.) Here is a great description of the will of God for our lives. Live this way and I am confident you will know the will of God. What! You want something more. You want more details about how to carry out the above “will” of God. Such details come through a personal relationship to Christ. God is not a dictator, but rather, He has set us free to live our lives. He has given us the Spirit of Christ who lives in us. Through the Spirit, Christ influences us as to how we make decisions, how to love, how to live lives that are pleasing to God. Trust the Spirit to do His Work in you. If you become a slave to the law you will have neither peace nor success only guilt and death. If you trust the Spirit and are willing to live in Him he will lead you into a full and spirit-filled life. Get further acquainted with Jesus. Read the Gospels of the Bible, love Him, and the Spirit will empower you to live a Christ- centered life. Trust Him. Pr. Jack

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MEMORIALS

IN MEMORY OF WAYNE PRIGGE (Husband of Bonnie Prigge & Father of Troy & Alex Prigge)

Music ~ Ted & Martha Gehrking Undesignated ~ Lyle & Jan Stinson

IN MEMORY OF MARGARET ENGEL

(Mother of Kathy Labat)

Hallway Memorial Scholarship ~ Bob & Jeannette Tweite Music ~ Ted & Martha Gehrking

Undesignated ~ Lyle & Jan Stinson Mortgage Reduction ~ David & Linda Grande

Cornerstone ~ David & Jeanne Tweite

IN MEMORY OF EDWARD BAYUK (Father of Chris Polzin)

Wedding ~ Mark & Chris Polzin

IN MEMORY OF MARY (WALKER) MACGREGOR

Undesignated ~ Lyle & Jan Stinson

IN MEMORY OF LEE ROY BORDELON SR. (Father Lee Roy Bordelon Jr.)

Bell/Tower Repairs ~ Mary Tweite

IN MEMORY OF KAY FEE (Sister of Dave Spurbeck)

Undesignated ~ Lorraine Kispert

IN MEMORY OF ELLEN GRONSETH (Aunt of Carol Gronseth & Linda Grande)

Faith Chest ~ Carol Gronseth, David & Linda Grande

IN HONOR OF THE MARRIAGES OF ZACHARY & DANIELLE BENNETT AND JUSTIN RONK & ASHLEY VANHEUKLOM

Wedding Oil Candles ~ Zachary & Danielle Bennett and Tom & Donna VanHeuklom

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SAVE THE DATE!

MINISTRY FAIR

Christ Lutheran Church Sunday, October 18, 2015

8:00am – 12:00noon

Come check out activities, opportunities and accomplishments of Christ Lutheran.

Watch for more information coming soon!

Your are Invited to Join

Channel One Regional Food Bank for our

Grand Opening Celebration

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 1:30PM-3:30PM CHANNEL ONE

131 35TH ST SE, ROCHESTER

We are excited to show you our new warehouse facility that you, our partner, helped us build in order to

continue feeding people and changing lives.

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BELL/TOWER FUND Dear Member's of CLC, I want to inform you of a Memorial Account that the council has set up. The account is to start to collect memorial funds that will go towards the repair of the church bell and painting and maintenance of the bell tower. The estimated minimum amount we will need to complete this project would be $6,000. The cost could be higher if we start work and discover any issues unknown or issues that are bigger than thought. We will move forward with the repair as soon as the funds are raised. Thank You & God Bless, Mark Turany, CLC council President

YOUNG WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Believe it or not, fall is here and that means the Young Women’s Bible Study will start meeting again. We will be studying Seamless: Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story, by Angie Smith. This study includes 7 lessons on DVD, with a discussion week following each DVD for a total of 14 weeks. Our first bible study will be on Wednesday, September 16th from 10:00-11:00am in the Youth Room. We meet weekly; although, we follow the school calendar. Childcare, with crafts and games, is provided for the children. This a great opportunity for young women to get together to study the bible and build friendships. It is also fun to watch the children grow and get familiar with church as they watch their moms gather weekly for bible study. All are welcome. If you have questions please call me. Leah Hoegh, (507) 398-2691

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GARDEN PRODUCE PROJECT The Garden Produce Project is still running for the season. Gardeners, we ask for your donations of any extra produce. Donations can be dropped off at the Welcome Center at church on Sunday mornings. Members, you may purchase the vegetables, fruits and/or flowers; a free-will offering. All proceeds go to the Channel One Food Bank which helps alleviate hunger in the Byron area. If you have questions call Joan Skare at 990-8946. Your participation is greatly appreciated!

BOOK LOVERS LEAGUE Book Lover’s League will resume on Monday, September 14th at 7:00pm. We are reading the book Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen. Audrey Boysen will host the event. Audrey’s address is: 215 4th St NE, Byron. If needed you may contact Audrey at 624-0035. Dorothy Norman will host book league on Monday, October 5th at 7:00pm. We will read the book The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews. Dorothy’s address is: 922 Rolling Heights Ct N, Byron. If needed you may contact Dorothy at 775-2950. The book list has been decided for the year; although, we need people to host. If you are interested in hosting, come to the September Book Lovers League night or call Joan at 990-8946 and let her know what month you would like to host. All are welcome! Please come for one, all or as many that fit your schedule. We would love to have you join us! Joan Skare, Book Lovers League Coordinator

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J.O.Y. Coffee Hour Monday, September 14th Come join us in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30am for coffee, social time and to help plan upcoming events. Joan Prigge will provide treats. If there is something that you would like us to plan, please bring your ideas forward. J.O.Y. Minutes Each month minutes can be found on the north side of the kiosk in the narthex. The minutes provide information on upcoming events.

FALL SERMON SERIES This fall there will be a six week Sermon Series entitled Ancient Promises for Today. It will focus on Paul’s message to the Romans. The series will begin on September 13th and finish on October 18th. Please read ahead before each Sunday to get the most out of the messages. Paul’s letter to the Romans was one of Martin Luther’s favorite letters and explains basic foundational Christian theology and spirituality. My hope is by the end of the six weeks, your understanding of the Apostle Paul’s explanation of the Gospel would be deeper than before. ~Pastor Steve Romans Date Subject

Chapter 1 9/13 Introduction / the Wrath of God

Chapters 2-3 9/20 God’s Judgement / Made right by Faith

Chapters 4-5 9/27 How to be at Peace with God

Chapters 6-7 10/4 Dead to Sin / Alive in Christ

Chapters 8-9 10/11 No Condemnation / More than Conquerors

Chapters 10-12 10/18 Israel / How to Offer Yourself as a Living Sacrifice

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MOVIE TIME

Sunday, September 13th ~ 2:00pm McFarlin USA

Track coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) is a newcomer to a predominantly Latino high-school in California's Central Valley. Coach White and his new students find that they have much to learn about one another, but more things begin to change when White realizes the boys' exceptional running ability. More than just physical prowess drives the teens to succeed; their strong family ties, incredible work ethic and commitment to their team all play a factor in forging these novice runners into champions.

Sunday, October 11th ~ 2:00pm October Sky

OCTOBER SKY is set in 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made orbiting satellite. Thanks to their teacher Miss Riley, Homer Hickam and his high school friends peer up into the clear sky over their tiny West Virginia coal mining town to see its tiny spark drift across the stars. Homer dreams of being a rocket scientist. His father, John, the mine supervisor, does not understand Homer's longing for a wider horizons. But others do. Miss Riley roots for "the unlucky ones." Homer's mother who covers the kitchen wall with a mural of the seascape she longs to see. Homer's friends are glad to be a part of some-thing new and important, and the community is proud to have a hero.

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SOUNDS LIKE LOVE 2015 This Christian music festival will be held Friday night through Sunday, November 13-15, 2015 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, MN. Sounds Like Love (SLL) is an opportunity for high school students (grades 9 through 12) to grow their faith through all genres of Christian music. Youth from all over the Midwest will spend the weekend together singing, dancing, laughing, worship-ing, making new friends, and learning about God. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. Ask your friends to attend with you; you do not need to be a member of Christ Lutheran to attend. Transportation information, cost and practice schedule along with the registration materials are available from Christine in the church office. You may contact her at clcchristine@frontier.com or 775-6646. The registration deadline is October 2nd.

SOUNDS LIKE LOVE 2015 THEME “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” ~2 Corinthians 12:9-10

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YOUTH GROUP High School Students! Please join us Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:00pm for a kickball game, adults against teens. Come for the fun, refreshments and a short bible study. Just show up and be ready to have some fun. We also invite you to join us on Youth High School night! Typically the First and Third Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm in the CLC youth room. We will be discussing teen issues and having an activity each night. High School Students and Eighth Graders Fall Retreat You’re invited to an overnight Fall Retreat on Saturday, October 3rd. We will leave Byron around 1:00pm and will return around noon on Sunday, October 4th. Activities could include canoeing, rope course or mini-golf. Please use the registration form on page 3 and return along with a $10 deposit to Christine in the office. You won’t want to miss out on this fun Fall weekend! If you have any questions please contact Tami or Justine Schneider. Tami – (507) 358-5482 or longlastcolor@gmail.com Justine – (507) 358-7008 or byronbear2016@gmail.com

CHANCEL CHOIR & JUBELLANCE POSITION FILLED Jane Cabaya has been hired for the Choir & Handbell Director positions. We welcome Jane to these positions; although, Jane is not new to the music ministry at CLC. Jane has been the organist for the past 30+ years.

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8TH GRADE & HIGH SCHOOL FALL RETREAT

CAMP VICTORY OCTOBER 3 & 4, 2015

COST $45, $10 DEPOSIT DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION

MAXIMUM ATTENDEES: 13 BOYS & 13 GIRLS

Name: _________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ Youth Cell: ______________________________________ Youth Email: ____________________________________ Grade Fall 2015: _________________________________ Parents Name: ___________________________________ Mom’s Cell: _____________________________________ Mom’s Email: ____________________________________ Dad’s Cell: ______________________________________ Dad’s Email: ____________________________________

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CONFIRMATION ~ Kim Postier, Coordinator Year I & Year II Confirmation Students & Parents Confirmation begins on Wednesday, September 9th from 6:30-8:00pm with a student and parent orientation. It is important that both attend this first meeting. Acolyte training will follow this meeting for the Year I Confirmands. Regular classes start Wednesday, September 16th from 7:00pm to 8:15pm. We will have a confirmation web site for students and parents with a calendar of events and student’s progress on sermon notes and service projects. Year I Confirmation Students First Year students will be attending an all-day retreat at Eagle Bluff on September 26th. All students must attend as this is a requirement of Confirmation. At least three mentors will be needed to attend as chaperones. Watch for a letter coming to your house within the week. Mentors Our youth needs you to guide them on their faith journey. Please prayerfully consider becoming a mentor. Being a mentor establishes a relationship that lasts a lifetime for both the student and the mentor. Mentor orientation will be Wednesday, September 2nd from 6:30-7:30pm at the church. Contact Kim Postier at 269-5326 to volunteer or if you have any questions on being a mentor.

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2015/2016 CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION

______ Confirmation I (1st year of instruction) or

______ Confirmation II (2nd year of instruction) On or Before 9/6/2015 On or After 9/7/15 Fee $30 per child $40 per child Name ______________________________________________ First Middle Last Address _____________________________________________ City _________________ Parents _______________________ Birthday _________________ Baptism Date ________________ School Grade ______ School Name ______________________ Landline ____________________ Member of CLC? Yes or No (Write n/a if do not use a landline) Mom’s Cellular _______________________________________ Dad’s Cellular ________________________________________ Mom’s Email _________________________________________ (indicate home or work, or list both) Dad’s Email _________________________________________ (indicate home or work, or list both) Please list any health concerns that we should be aware of? ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to: Christ Lutheran Church For office use only: Date____________ Amount $ ____________ Check # _________________ or Cash ____

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RIVER OF LIFE (ROL) SUNDAY SCHOOL ROL teacher orientation will be September 9th at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Rally Sunday, the start of ROL, will be September 13th at 9:00am. We will meet in the sanctuary for a meet and greet with the teachers and then break into classes for games and a tour of the classrooms. September ROL Class Schedule:

9/20 - Israelites Cross the Red Sea 9/27 - God Sends Quail and Manna Adult Sunday School/Table Talk will begin meeting on September 20th in the back of the Fellowship Hall at 9:15 am (during ROL). The class will be available every Sunday for informal small group bible and faith discussions based on the lessons and gospel from each Sunday. Parents are welcome to bring young children. Francine Kovash, ROL Coordinator

For planning purposes, please register your child/children by September 6th. Thank you!

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2015/2016 RIVER OF LIFE REGISTRATION

(one form per child please) Fee: $15 per child by 9/6/15; $30 max. per family $20 per child 9/7/15 and later; $40 max. per family Child’s Information: _______________________________________________ First Middle Last ____________ _________________ Yes No Grade: P3, P4, K, 1—6 Date of Birth CLC Members (circle one) Please list any allergies or anything that we should be aware of: ____________________________________________________ Contact Information:

_______________________________________________ Parent(s) First & Last Name _________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________ Cell Phone Mom Cell Phone Dad _______________________________________________ Landline (write n/a if do not use land line ) Work Phone (mom or dad) _______________________________________________ Home Email (mom or dad or list both) _______________________________________________ Work Email (mom or dad or list both)

Please make checks payable to: Christ Lutheran Church

For office use only: Date____________ Amount $ ____________ Check # _________________ or Cash ____

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PROMO FOR DAVE RAMSEY

Sunday, August 30, 2015 10:00am

Christ Lutheran Church Theater

Do you have questions about what this class is all about? If so, come learn more about this life changing class. The coordinators, from Christ Lutheran Church, Colleen & Dave Wolfe will have information and answer any questions that you may have. Then, if this sounds like a class for you...you can register online (see information below) or you may ask Dave & Colleen for their help. We would like registrations done by September 3rd. DAVE RAMSEY AT CHRIST LUTHERAN

September 17 – November 19, 2015 (October 15th, no class due to MEA)

7:00pm–8:30pm

This life-changing class taught by Dave Ramsey and the Financial Peace University teaching team on video and coordinated by Colleen Wolfe at Christ Lutheran Church will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever. To register or to get more information go to: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/class/278665 or contact Colleen Wolfe at (507) 254-6056 or Dennis Hansen at (507) 269-9928.

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PRAISE CHIMERS Praise Chimers will begin on Wednesday, September 9th from 5:30-6:00pm. If you are in grades 4, 5 or 6 you may join this group. We practice weekly and try to play once per month at worship. If your child would like to be a part of the tone chime group you can just come on September 9th or you may call Stephanie Fugleberg at 358-0101 or email her at scurly00@gmail.com if you have any questions.

CHANCEL CHOIR, JUBELLANCE & BLENDED TEAM Chancel Choir & JuBELLance will begin practice on Wednesday, September 9th. JuBELLance will practice at 6:00pm and Chancel Choir will be at 7:00pm.

The Blended Team will continue to have practice on Wednesday nights from 8:00-9:30pm. You may contact Julie Carlblom at (507) 365-8073 if you are interested in participating with the blended team.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY SERVICE DUTIES Starting September 13th we will have two services.

The first service will be at 8:00am; ROL at 9:00am; and the second (blended) service at 10:00am. All worship volunteers will be scheduled for the first service, 8:00am, unless you call or email Christine to let her know that you prefer attending the second service at 10:00am. If you are available for either service, please let Christine know that as well. Thank you!

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BYRON NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION PRESENTATION Please join us! Financial exploitation is on the rise, but there are resources to help you. Protecting your finances is our mission. This special presentation will feature speakers with varying experience in protecting people from becoming victims of financial exploitation. Speakers include:

Marlys E. Hays – Olmsted County Vital Aging Commission, Planning Intelligent Security ~ Preventing Financial Exploitation Committee Chair Chandra Dennison – Licensed Social Worker in Adult Protective Services at Olmsted County Community Services Dave Rikhus – Former Olmsted County Sherriff, Financial Exploitation Investigator in Adult Protective Services at Olmsted County Community Services Nancy Hovey – Nancy Hovey Inc., Professional Guardian/Conservator

Where: Christ Lutheran Church of Byron When: September 10th, 9:00am-12:00pm with brunch being served between 9:00-9:30am Cost: Free of Charge, Although we ask you to register with Christine at (507) 775-6646 by September 1st. LIVING WELL WITH CRONIC CONDITIONS WORKSHOP Are you living with a chronic condition such as arthritis, high blood pressure, anxiety, diabetes, heart disease, or back pain? Or do you live with someone who does? Do you take medication to keep a condition under control? Elder Network is offering a 6-week workshop, “Living Well With Chronic Conditions”. This workshop is free although we do ask that people pre-register because class size is limited. Individuals who attend these workshops quite often see their condition in a new light. They learn different ways to manage their condition by valuing the power of small steps and having the support and understanding of the group as they do. (Continued on page 21)

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Please call Rachel Wiebold at Byron Neighbors Helping Neighbors, (507) 218-3275, with questions or to register for the upcoming workshop at Byron United Methodist on Tuesdays starting September 15th through October 20th from 9:30 to 11:30am. Registration deadline is Friday, September 4th. WALK-IN FLU SHOT CLINIC ~ Sponsored by Olmsted Medical Clinic and Byron Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Where: Lower Level of City Hall, 689 Byron Main Ct NE When: Friday, September 25, from 10:30–11:30am (no appointment needed) Cost: $25 cash, or we can bill your insurance provider at standard vaccine rates. Who: Seniors, 55+, OMC or non-OMC patients Why: The flu is more than just sniffles. Influenza is a serious illness that can cause coughing, fever, and aches. In some cases it can lead to pneumonia, hospitalization, and even death. Every flu season is different and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even very healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. A MATTER OF BALANCE; MANAGING CONCERNS ABOUT FALLS

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays November 10th through December 8th

Look for more information on this workshop in the October 2015 issue of “Walks with Christ”.

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OLMSTED COUNTY CHAPTER OF THRIVENT FINANCIAL UPCOMING EVENTS NORTHWOOD ORCHARD DAY Date: Saturday, October 3, 2015 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm (tentative time) Who: All Thrivent Members, Families & Guests Location: 8018 75th Ave NW, Oronoco Coupons: At event to help cover costs or to get apples Watch for details in upcoming bulletin announcements and in the October Newsletter Walks with Christ.

Sponsored by: Olmsted County Chapter Board of Thrivent Financial BABY BOOMERS & BEYOND Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015 Time: 8:30am-12:00pm Location: Heinz Center, RCTC, Rochester (across from OMC Hospital, park on east side of building) Mini-Sessions such as:

• Cooking for Two • Funerals ~ Spiritual & Legal • Social Security • Executor Responsibilities • Keeping Active • Technology/Social Media for a Novice • Technology/Social Media for a Beginner • Starting a Small Business after Retirement Everyone is welcome to attend. You do not have to be a Thrivent Member. No fees will be charged and no products will be sold. This is an educational activity for your benefit.

Sponsored by: Olmsted County Chapter of Thrivent Financial, Rochester Chapter of Thrivent Financial and the Rochester Thrivent Office.

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FAMILY PROMISE ~ Bob Brekke, CLC Coordinator

During the writing of this report we are currently hosting three families (six children and four adults) at CLC. Lots of noise is happening and little feet are running around. Four boxes of kid’s cereal and a lot of milk have been con-sumed already. It has been a good week. We could sure use some more volunteers in all phases of the program. I thought it might be beneficial to tell about what the volun-teers do. The drivers take necessary family members to the day center and schools if necessary and pick them up at 4:45pm at the day center. The drivers leave somewhere between 7:00am and 7:45am depending upon the family and school schedule. The driver may take the van to work with them if that works best. Saturday mornings the families normally leave a little later, usually about 8:45am. The meal hosts come to the church at 5:00pm and stay until 8:00pm and normally provide and serve meals at 6:00pm. Milk/juice and bread are made available for all meals by our own program. The overnight hosts come in at 8:00pm and spend the night normally to about 8:00am or when the families leave. (9:00am on Saturday, 7:00am on Sunday) We always want at least two volunteers available for overnights and meal hosts. In addition volunteers are needed to help set up on the first Sunday and tear down the following Sunday. Other volunteers do the bedding laundry after each host cycle. We hope to make a video to show a snapshot of what happens during the week to show during services periodically. Please address questions about any aspect of the program to Pastor Steve or any of the volunteers listed below. Training Sessions: Monday, September 14th, 6:30pm at CUMC. Monday, October 12th, 6:30pm at Zumbro Lutheran. Sunday, November 8th, 12:00pm at Mount Olive.

Bob & Karen Brekke 775-6339 Overall Coordinators Bob Brekke 775-6339 Driver Coordinator Elaine Meek 775-2061 Meal Coordinator Dorothy Norman 775-2950 Overnight Coordinator Hertha Lange 775-6726 Overnight Coordinator

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• Online registration is open. • Fee through 9/12/15 – $25/person includes free t-shirt • Fee after 9/12/15 – $30/person t-shirt not guaranteed • On-site registration is at 8:00am on September 26th at Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 3rd Ave SW, Rochester • The registration form can also be printed and mailed in, use the printable PDF, Post-mark by 9/21/15. • This is a rain or shine event. • Interested in collecting additional funds for Enough Food for All from friends and family? Please use the tracking guide. (The person with the most donations will win a special lunch with Bishop Delzer!) Christine also has 5K information in the office church.

Are you able to volunteer on race day? Sign-up on website.

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FIRST SUNDAY PRAYER TIME On the first Sunday of each month, Pastor Steve will be available for individual prayer and anointing (optional) at the altar railing. Prayers could include physical or emotional healing for yourself or loved ones. Requests at the railing will be kept confidential.

HOMEBOUND, HOSPITALIZED OR IN A CARE FACILTY If you are homebound, moving to a nursing home or a care facility, please call the church office at 775-6646 and let us know. We will have Pastor Jack contact you. If you are going to the hospital or are hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit, please contact Pastor Steve. The church office number is 775-6646.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The deadline for the October Newsletter is on or before Tuesday, September 15th. It is important to have your article to Christine on a timely basis. Please email your article to Christine at clcchristine@frontier.com

OFFERING ENVELOPES Please complete the information on your offering envelope. We ask that you write the amount and the check number or mark the box if giving cash. Doing this helps the money counters. Thank you!

2015 COMMUNION REGISTRATION & VISITORS Members: Please register for communion by writing your name on the communion list on the table in the narthex. You only need to sign once per calendar year. Visitors: If you are visiting, and interested in membership, please stop at the ‘Welcome Center’ in the narthex to fill out an information card so that Pastor Steve may contact you.

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MISSIONARY PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FLOREKS Ethiopia Kids Aid! 6/20/2015 We would like to introduce you our friend and co-worker Amelework. She is a nurse, pastor, and counselor who works for our project, but is not in Langano. She is based five hours north of us in Addis Ababa, the capital. She coordinates many patients' appointments every week through our Ethiopia Kids Aid project. Through this project we select patients from our remote clinic with surgical problems, or who need special referral in a large hospital and we send them to Addis. Most of these families have never left their immediate region, and have no idea how to get to Addis or would be able to maneuver the complicated medical system that exists in the capital. Thanks to a wonderful nurse like Amelework, these families are warmly received, housed in a guesthouse, fed meals, and trans-ported to appointments where medical jargon in a different language is translated for them. Thanks to generous donors like you, countless children have received life-saving surgeries such heart valve repair for rheumatic heart disease, cleft-lip repair, hydrocephaly shunt placements, burn contracture releases, and many other treatments. Thank you for partnering with us and Amelework in this work. Together we can accomplish so much!

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Our group gathering together to talk, eat together, share buna (coffee), and stories. Charlotte and her friend love to play with the baby goats. (Picture below.)

Matt with Bandira in his office. Bandira has 3 heart defects (ASD, VSD, Coarctation) and is currently medically treated, but he needs major heart surgery. (Picture below.)

Matt & Kristi Florek Charlotte & Mercy SIM PO Box 127 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~ AUGUST 18, 2015 Present: Mark Turany, Julie Hedlund, Pr. Steve Rheingans, Lori More, Joan Skare, Linda Danielski, LeAnn Bieber and Brent Hoegh Absent: Anders Long, Ryan Ostreng, Lee Jacobson, Tia Turany and Joe Biewer The meeting was called to order by Mark Turany at 6:31pm. Brent Hoegh read the devotion and prayer for Anders Long. Approval of Agenda – Motion was made by Brent Hoegh. Seconded by Linda Danielski. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes – Motion was made by Julie Hedlund. Seconded by Joan Skare. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report – July was a good month. Income exceeded expenses for July. Increase offering and a one-time Health Care Tax Credit of $6,991 helped.

June Income $29,031.49

June Expense 20,396.38

June Difference 8,635.11

YTD Budget 184,625.00 YTD Income 167,091.35

YTD Expense 169,515.80

YTD Difference ($2,424.45) 2014 YTD Difference $590.15

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Strategic Planning – Julie Hedlund presented some options for adding signage to the outside of the building to better identify Christ Lutheran and let people know when worship services are. A quote was received from Images by Design in Kasson for approximately $1,100 for the three signs. Julie will talk to Images about viewing examples of the signage used, longevity of the material and mock-ups of what the signs would look like. Bell and Tower Repair – A Memorial account will be set up for repairing the bell and painting the tower. Total cost is estimated at $6,000. When designated dollars for bell tower repair reaches this amount, we will do the work. Mark to write an article for next newsletter. 2nd Service Update – Preparations for the blended service are going well. Pastor Steve and the Worship Committee will put together an estimate of equipment needs to present at the next Council meeting. Ministry Fair – LeAnn Bieber reported the date for the Ministry Fair is October 18th, 8am-noon. The new Connec-tions Team (Evangelism Committee) will have tables set up in the Narthex sharing information on the new ministries. Action Item – Joan Skare made a motion that we hire Jane Cabaya for Chancel Bells Director and Chancel Choir Director, LeAnn Bieber seconded. Motion carried. Brent Hoegh made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Lori More seconded. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:48pm. Next meeting will be Tuesday, September 15th. Ryan Ostreng will have devotional and prayer. Respectfully submitted by Julie Hedlund, Council Secretary

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THANK YOU Dear Christ Lutheran Church Family, Thank you so much for the card and graduation gift. God Bless,

~Morgan Olson

Dear CLC, Thank you for helping me go to camp this summer! I really enjoy going every year, this my last. There are a ton of activities to do everyday and I thank you for helping send me so I can do all of them.

~Allison More

Thank you, I had an awesome time at camp. Thanks for helping me to be able to go. I learned lots about God and Jesus. It was very fun.

~Ethan D. More

Dear Christ Lutheran Church, Thank you for the chance to go to Camp Victory! It was so sweet!

~Abby More

Dear Christ Lutheran, Thank you for sending me to camp. I had a great time! Here are some things that I did: rock climbing, crafts, archery, relaxed and had a party. I went to Camp Victory. I appreciate you for supporting me and the youth to go to camp.

~Love, Stephanie Holz

Dear Children of VBS at Christ Lutheran, On Behalf of the 100,000 area residents who benefit from Channel One’s services, thank you for your generous dona-tion of 250 pounds of food. Your efforts will allow Channel One to provide enough food for 330 meals.

~Karen Doering, Channel One Food Bank

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CLC STAFF Pr. Steve Rheingans Senior Pastor Pr. Jack Friedli Pastoral Assistant Christine Kunz Administrator Jane Cabaya Organist, Choir & Bells Carl Fugleberg Youth Band Director Stephanie Fugleberg Youth Chime Director Rose & Dave Gottschalk Custodians

CONTACT INFORMATION Church Office (507) 775-6646 Church Fax (507) 775-2627 Web Site clcbyron.org Pastor Email clcpastorsteve@gmail.com Office Email clcchristine@frontier.com

2015 CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS Mark Turany President and Personnel Lee Jacobson Vice-President Brent Hoegh Treasurer/Endowment/Memorial/Altar Julie Hedlund Secretary and Strategic Planning LeAnn Bieber Connections-Evangelism Joe Biewer Building & Grounds Linda Danielski Stewardship Anders Long Education Lori More Worship & Music Ryan Ostreng Building & Grounds Joan Skare Connections-Evangelism Tia Turany Youth

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