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First English Lutheran Church
P A R I S H C A L L E R
January, 2019
FELC
Mission Statement
By the grace of God First
English Lutheran Church will
grow as one family of faith,
secure in the knowledge of
Christ’s gift of salvation,
proclaiming God’s love for all.
Rev. David W. Tonn
Dr. Stephen and Jodi Swanson,
Missionaries/Tanzania
Nancie Haukos, Youth & Children’s
Program Director
Emilee Jacobson, Parish Secretary
Liz Ketz, Financial Secretary
Office: 839-2527/Fax: 839-3319 Email: felcort@firstenglish.net Website: www.firstenglish.net
First English Lutheran Church
9 NW 3rd Street
Ortonville, MN 56278
Return Service Requested
“ I Do IT Gladly……..with gratitude and grace.
As we begin 2019, may we do so with gratitude and grace for all we have been given.
May we be stirred to compassion and sharing. May we see others as valuable,
especially when we may not especially “like” them. May we realize that it is possible
for someone to have an opinion different from ours and still be as right as we are. May
God use each of us to reflect grace, mercy, acceptance, and peace.
I pray God blesses each of you richly this coming year.
“In a world in which you can be anything….be kind.”
Pastor Dave
Many thanks from Anne and me for all the kind thoughts and gestures during the Christmas season. You are a
blessing and we thank God for you.
“Traditional Irish Blessing”
May God give you…
For every storm, a rainbow;
For every tear, a smile;
For every care, a promise;
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends;
A faithful friend to share;
For every sigh, a sweet song;
And an answer for each prayer.
YOUTH NEWS
December 2018 newsletter The Christmas Program was so nice! We have so many talented kids in our church. Raimi, Archer and
Livia sang solos and Sarah played the piano. All the kids did such a great job and they were so fun to watch.
Many thanks to the Board of Christian Education and Marilyn for all of their hard work.
Steeple People had supper at Fairway View and also played bingo with the residents. It was a fun night.
We had our annual Ugly sweater, hat and socks party. We also played the dice game and everyone left with
some nice gifts and some funny gag gifts. They are such a fun group of kids!
Glue Kids will be having a New Year’s Party when we meet again in January.
Sunday school youth had their Christmas program. It was such a fun time watching this!
Coming up for January: 2nd-All classes resume Roger and Ann Lundberg
13th- Mentor meeting 10:00 am (In the youth room)
16th- No Glue Kids
Just For The Love Of It supper put on by the 7th-12th grade youth
20th- 10:30 am- 7th and 8th grade Confirmation students and Mentors at Fairway View for training with
Tami
27th- Youth Sunday (youth lead the worship service)
Youth Fundraiser Breakfast 10:00 am
Thank you to Pastor Dave and Anne Tonn for a donation to the youth.
Thank you for the anonymous donation to the youth camp fund.
It was given in memory of Jerry Dragseth.
I hope you all enjoy a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Blessings,
Nancie Haukos
“I do it gladly with
gratitude & grace”
CHURCH NEWS PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND COMFORT
Beryl Cebula; Lee Fahlgren; Barb Hansen; Marlo Hansen; Mariah Harper; Vivian Janssen; Vi
Mehlhop; Gerry Nypen; Mark Nypen; Gail Olson; Betty Saeger; Norman Shelsta; Erlys Sis; Aaron
Smith; Sharon Smith; Si Ulrich; Gordy Vollmer; Anders Anderson; Matthew Athey; Paulette
Bakeberg; Paul Erdman; Verden Gerber; Loren Grimm; Natalie Henneberg; Jeanette Kaercher; Lynne Fahlgren
Mackey; John Malzahn; Merlin Nickolauson; Anders Odden; Shawn Overholser; Christopher Petersen; Bella
Rademacher; Christopher Sis; Dorothy Tangen; Christina Thompson; Terry Ward; and Gwen Zimmerman. AT
FAIRWAY VIEW NEIGHBORHOODS: Hazel Bergseth & Cheryl Wittnebel. Michael Winther, Emily &
Jorge Morando & ALL OUR MILITARY who are deployed to areas of conflict. When names are added to
the prayer list please include an address for the Day of Love Ladies to send cards. Please let us know when a
name should be removed.
SYMPATHY . . . be with be with Evelyn Johnson & family on the passing of her mother-in-law MeraLuciel Johnson
. . . Also with Bill & Marlene Elmstrom as they mourn the passing of Bill’s mother, Eleanor Elmstrom who died
Wednesday, December 8, 2018.
. . . Also Marge Dragseth & family as they mourn the passing of Jerry Dragseth, husband, father, grandfather
who died Sunday, December 16, 2018. Funeral service was held December 19th at First English Lutheran
Church.
CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD’S BLESSING
. . . as we welcomed into the Lord’s family through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on December 30th, Gia Jo
Wollschlager, daughter of Josh & Sara Wollschlager. Gia’s sponsors were Mike & Beth Graham.
KDIO BROADCASTS (sponsored . . . )
. . . (Sunday, December 2) is sponsored in honor of our children & spouses & grandson by Curt & Penny
Hormann
. . . (Sunday, December 9) is sponsored in memory of our parents, Agnes & Lawrence Rothi & Leigh &
Gertrude Lockwood by Fred & Nola Lockwood.
. . . (Sunday, December 16) is sponsored in honor of Roger & Barbara Nornes’ 65th Wedding Anniversary on
Dec. 25th by their children.
. . . (Sunday, December 23) is sponsored in honor of Jim & Sharron Johnson’s 55th wedding anniversary by
Joe & Cathy Scoblic & family
. . . (Monday, December 24) is sponsored by Mary Gustafson, Lynn, Lori, Lisa and Chad & families in loving
memory of Vernon “Gus” Gustafson
. . . (Monday, December 24) Prelude music is sponsored by Marilyn Hanson in memory of Dallas I Hanson.
. . . (Sunday, December 30) is wishing peace to all in 2019 by anonymous!
Part of the Board of Lay Ministry’s job description says that the board is to:
Ensure that a pastoral relations committee is active and that it offers verbal encouragement and/or directions to
the pastor(s). Current members of this committee are Garry Swenson, Marge Dragseth, Scott Simonitch, and
Shannon Millerbernd.
If any congregant has an issue and doesn’t feel they can talk directly to the Pastor, they are invited to speak to
one of the committee members. Please consider this an open invitation; both negative and positive comments
are welcome. The committee meets with the Pastor twice each year, more frequently if necessary. Thank you to
those willing to serve in this capacity. Pastor Dave.
ALTAR GUILD TEAMS – JANUARY
Sacristy, Sanctuary, Banners & Surplices:
Fair Linens:
Brass Care:
Flower Committee:
Nikki Evje, Misty Wittnebel
Evelyn Olson
Mary Lou Olson & Virginia Wildung
Deb Barnhardt, Carol Newman
CIRCLE MEETINGS Circle #2: Thurs., Jan. 3rd @ 1:30 pm. @ Fairway View
Circle #3: Wed., Jan. 9th @ 1:30 pm at Fairway View;
Circle #4: Wed., Jan. 2nd @ 9:00 am @ Fairway View. Hostess: Ev Johnson, Lesson: Kate Heinecke
Christmas Poinsettias/Floral Arrangements were given:
. . . by Pat Janke in memory of Richard Janke
. . . by Marilyn Hanson & family in memory of Dallas Hanson.
. . . in loving memory of Bob & Donna Thompson by Charles & Carol Thompson &
family, Greg & Pat Thompson & family, and Mark & Sheila Thompson & family
. . . by Adeline Burgess in memory of loved ones.
. . . in memory of Bob Barrett by Carol Barrett & family
. . . in loving memory of Cliff, Isabel and Steve Wolner by Tina and Frank Ziegler & family.
. . . in memory of Ray Bergeson by his wife Lois & family.
. . . in loving memory of Jeff Vollmer and other family members by Art & Arlene Vollmer.
. . . in memory of our parents by Kirsten & Matt Karels & family.
. . . in memory of Larry Haukos by Kathy Haukos & family.
. . . in memory of loved ones by Glenda Reiffenberger & family
. . . in memory of my God Parents Lowell & Dorothy Hay & best childhood friend Suzette Kaercher-Blake
from Lisa Gustafson Hoftiezer.
. . . Candle/floral arrangement remembering Vernon (Gus) Gustafson from his children & spouses, Lynne
& Keith Giese, Lori & Steve Strei, Lisa & Rick Hoftiezer, Chad & Carol Gustafson.
. . . honoring Vernon (Gus) Gustafson by grandchildren & families. Kyle, Courtney, Arlie Giese, Andy Strei
(friend Jena), Shelby Strei (fiancé Austin), Courtney (fiancé T.J.) Allyssa, Mike Nimmo.
. . . in memory of Alice & Herman Ellingson by David & Deb Ellingson & family
. . . in memory of Adeline Brown by David & Deb Ellingson & family
. . . by Pat Collins in honor of all the military who won’t be home for the holidays.
. . . by Mary Lou Olson and family in memory of Gene Olson.
. . . by Gail Olson in memory of Ben Saulbury.
. . . in memory of JoAnn Strei, mom & grandma from Rich & Marla Strei.
. . . in loving memory of Rick & Michelle Longnecker.
THANK YOU’S Thank you for supporting FELCs giving emphasis!
January……………………………………………Technology Fund
February .................................................. Service Trip Scholarship
March …………………………….Big Stone Lake Area Food Shelf
April ......................................................... SWMN Funding Initiative
May ......... Global Missions - Companion Synod in South Africa
June ..................................................................... Someplace Safe
July ........................................................................Families in Need
August ..................................................................... Baptism Chests
September ........................................................ Endowment Fund
October .............................................. Jaycees Project Christmas
November .................. God’s Work, Our Hands/Service Projects
December ........................................................ ELCA Missionaries
January, 2019
Designated Funds
Building (please specify) $______
Operating Fund $______
Other Technology Fund__ _
$______
Name_____________________________
Annual Meeting of the Congregation of FELC
will be held will be held Sunday, January 20th,
at 10:30 am in the sanctuary.
The Church Council has put in place the following procedure for Sunday winter weather cancellations:
Decision to cancel will be made by 7:00 am on Sunday morning.
Pastor will consult with head custodian (Dean) and organists (four of our organists live in the country and
we do not want them in danger because of trying to get here).
Announcement to cancel will be called into KDIO Radio, and put on our Facebook page if possible. We
will also call Fairway View.
We ask that when in doubt you err on side of caution when making the decision to come in inclement
weather.
Please think about the following, and if you are willing, leave your thoughts in the opportunity sheet box in
the narthex. Pastor Dave would like to incorporate your thoughts into a future newsletter and or service at a
future time.
How is it that your became a member of First English?
What do you find beneficial for you and your family being part of the First English faith family?
What do you see as First English’s future?
What changes would be helpful for you in First English’s future, and in what ways do you see yourself
participating?
How do you think each of your changes could be accomplished?
Why do you value this?
Please join us for the next Just for the Love of It Supper, which
will be held on Wednesday, January 16th, from 5-6:30 pm.
FELC Youth will be chairing this event.
GIFTS & MEMORIALS
(October 1 – December 24)
ADVENT TREE
Brett & Kelsey Kaye, Alan & Amy Hodenfield,
Matt & Kirsten Karels, Christie Peterson, Kevin &
Becky Backstrand, Marianne Morrill, James &
Sharron Jonson, Jerry & Marilee Haukos, Gayle
Anderson, Dean & Anita Longnecker, Kathy
Haukos, David & Katie Webster, Arlen & Ardell
LaCombe, Warren & Barb Weise, Rick & Dawn
Barnhardt, Glenda Reiffenberger, Marilyn
Chindvall, Erik & Beth Fladhammer, Glenn & Deb
Henningson, Jerry & Kathy Longhenry, Rob &
Kathy Randall, Dale Price, Scott & Monica
Simonitch, Amy Adelman, Josh & Sara
Wollschlager, Jim & Julie Hipple
ALTAR GUILD
Marilyn Hanson, Shirley Krueger
CHRISTMAS
Mark Nypen, Marilyn Hanson, James & Sharron
Johnson, Aaron & Sharon Smith, Sharon Carlson,
Gail Olson, Kyle & Courtney Giese, Glenn & Deb
Henningson, Steve & Lori Strei, Pat Collins, Art &
Arlene Vollmer, Jim & Kate Heinecke, Kevin &
Becky Backstrand, Ron & Nancie Haukos, Arvilla
Bergseth, Art Lee, Rich & Tami Lundberg, John &
Joanne Torgerson, Greg & Pat Thompson, Jim &
Ranet Schmeichel, Fred & Nola Lockwood, Chris
Peterson, Ron & Ginger Athey, Dennis & Jane
Pansch, Larry & Shannon Millerbernd, Deb
Barnhardt, Marilyn Barnhardt, Tim & Michelle
Giese, Don Tiegs, Pat & Liz Ketz, Barbara Johnson,
Matt & Kirsten Karels, Marge Dragseth, Charles &
Carol Thompson, Dean & Anita Longnecker,
Judith Roberts, David & Lori Larson, Russ & Ronda
Thielke, Gale May, Joseph & Jennifer Wiik, Rick &
Dawn Barnhardt, Warren & Barb Wiese, Marilyn
Chindvall, Mary Gustafson, Dean & Karen Strand,
Arlen & Ardell LaCombe, Clara Zeek, Scott &
Monica Simonitch, Darlene Mikkelson, Scott &
Lorraine Conroy, Dale Price, Dave & Deb
Ellingson, Kathy Haukos, Charles & Sandi Moeller,
Randy & Brenda Christensen, Mark & Amy Block,
Marianne Morrill, Terry Kalberg, Jon & Carol
Ydstie, Gene & Marcy Stotesbery, Doran Nagel,
Josh & Rachel Zinski, Kelly & Gayla Athey, Mike &
Nicole Lovgren, Brian Behnke, Dustin Hanson &
Ashley Belden, Dave & Sharon Botker, Alan &
Amy Hodenfield, Gerald & Diana Stieb, Glenn &
Lisa Berdan, Ivan & Marina Thomson, Josh & Sara
Wollschlager, Erik & Beth Fladhammer.
DAY OF LOVE
Ruth Hansen in memory of Roger Lundberg, Jerry
& Kathy Longhenry in memory of Roger
Lundberg, Marilyn Hanson, Glenda Reiffenberger.
DISASTER RELIEF
Adeline Burgess in honor of Ruth Hansen’s
birthday, Donna Hoel in honor of Ruth Hansen’s
birthday, Dan & Maureen Stores, Darlene
Mikkelson, Richard & Rita Verheul, Ruth Hansen,
ELCA MISSIONARIES
Darlene Mikkelson, Jack & Mary Weber, Dan &
Maureen Stores, Marilyn Chindvall
FOOD SHELF
Eldon & Carol Knutson, Rob & Kathy Randall, Lois
Bergeson, Marilyn Hanson.
GENERAL
Patricia Janke in memory of Roger Lundberg,
Arlen & Ardell LaCombe in memory of Roger
Lundberg, Terry Kalberg in memory of Roger
Lundberg, Darlene Mikkelson in memory of Roger
Lundberg, Connie & Carol Newman in memory
of Roger Lundberg, Marilyn Chindvall in memory
of Roger Lundberg, Art Anderson memorial
GOD’S WORK, OUR HANDS
Pat & Liz Ketz, Dan & Maureen Stores, Darlene
Mikkelson, Marilyn Chindvall, Jack & Mary Weber,
James & Kate Heincke, Arlen & Ardell LaCombe.
JAYCEE’S PROJECT CHIRSTMAS
Arlen & Ardell LaCombe, Pat & Liz Ketz, Howard
& Vivian Janssen, Marilyn Chindvall, Darlene
Mikkelson, Jack & Mary Weber, Jerry & Marilee
Haukos.
JUST FOR THE LOVE OF IT SUPPER
Tom & Sandy Rice.
LIBRARY FUND
Glenda Reiffenberger.
OPERATING
Fred & Nola Lockwood, Evelyn Johnson, Lester
Hanson, Clara Zeek, Larry & Jyla Dahle, Kyle & Kris
Kirkeby, Nick & Marcia Golden, Jack & Mary
Weber, Russ & Ronda Thielke, Ron & Ginger
Athey, Virgil & Erlys Sis, Glenda Reiffenberger,
Lester Hanson, Doran Nagel, Sharon Carlson.
OUTDOOR DIGITAL SIGN
Mark Nypen
SENIOR CHOIR
Connie & Carol Newman in memory of Jerry
Dragseth.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Glenda Reiffenberger
SQUARES
Kevin & Becky Backstrand, Jerry & Kathy
Longhenry.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Mark & Sandy Brown.
TECHNOLOGY
Glenda Reiffenberger in memory of Roger
Lundberg, Eldon & Carol Knutson, Marilyn
Hanson, Ruth Hansen, Larry & Jyla Dahle in
memory of Roger Lundberg, Scott & Julie
Schneider, Marilyn Hanson, James & Ranet
Schmeichel, Harris & Marlys Selvig in memory of
Jerry Dragseth, Gayle Anderson in memory of
Jerry Dragseth, Mikhail Thomson.
THANKSGIVING
Roger & Barb Nornes, Arvilla Bergseth, Lois
Bergeson, Ron & Nancie Haukos, Kathy
Stolpman, Scott & Monica Simonitch, Steve &
Jennifer Weber, James & Kate Heinecke, Kevin &
Becky Backstrand, Richard & Marla Strei, Aaron &
Sharon Smith, Keith & Lynne Kiese, Mark & Cindy
Scholberg, Marilyn Chindvall, Jack & Mary
Weber, Kathy Haukos, Ron & Ginger Athey,
Darlene Mikkelson, Jim & Julie Hipple, Jerry &
Becky Parker, Warren & Barb Wiese, Dean &
Anita Longnecker, Gene & Marcy Stotesbery,
Dale Price, Dave & Deb Ellingson, Gale May, Pat
& Liz Ketz, Matt & Kirsten Karels, Don Tiegs, Marge
Dragseth, Steve & Lori Strei, Mary Gustafson,
Sharon Carlson, Ruth Hansen, Jonathon & Carol
Ydstie.
YOUTH GROUP
Anonymous in memory of Roger Lundberg, Virgil
& Erlys Sis in memory of Roger Lundberg, James &
Sharron Johnson in memory of Roger Lundberg,
Lois Bergeson in memory of Roger Lundberg,
Glenda Reiffenberger, Russell & Ronda Thielke,
Mary Lou Olson, Mark & Cindy Scholberg in
memory of Jerry Dragseth
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