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JAN 2020
This newsletter is
a monthly
publication of St.
Paul Lutheran
Church. Articles
and information
pertinent to the
life and mission
of the
congregation may
be submitted to
the church office
or by email.
Space limitations
may require
editing of
material.
Pastor
Rev. Mike
Metzler
Organists
Sue Hickle
Connie Odendahl
Church Secretary
Jennifer Kubesh
Church
Newsletter
Jennifer Kubesh
Cydelle Klande
Church Council
Meets 2nd
Monday of each
month at 7pm
Randy Hickle,
Chairman
Matt Maser, Vice
Chairman
Tracy Peterson,
Treasurer
Tonette Peterson,
Secretary
Cydelle Klande,
Financial
Secretary
Elders
Robbie Robinson
Toby Hickle
Aaron Peterson
Isaac Maser
Trustees
Rick Williams
Carol Robinson
Tony Nelson
Christmas (and New Year) greetings and His peace to you!
Although an entire month has gone by (again begging the question where does
the time go?), and when we entered December, we saw the celebration of
Thanksgiving fading just a bit in our rear view mirror and anticipation of
Christmas taking its place, and finally Christmas itself arrived filling us with
joy as only our true Triune God could.
Everyone has their favorite ‘part’ of Christmas. Some like the hymns and
caroling, some like ‘sampling’ all the yummy food and treats that make their
way onto our tables, some like the family and friends visiting and being able to
visit longer, some simply enjoy the cheerful, happy mood most everyone is in,
some like to see the children take part in the church’s Christmas program and
maybe even concerts and programs at school, but (yep, a ‘but’ clause) nearly
everyone really likes to receive gifts. Is there anyone who doesn’t really like to
get a present?
Just like at Thanksgiving, when we give much thanks and praise for all the
‘daily bread’ and blessings we receive without being deserving, we should
likewise give thanks to Him who not only provides for us daily, but also
eternally with the ultimate gift of all. Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus the
Christ. Especially at this time of the year, when we’re even more thankful that
He sent His Son and what that means to all believers!
As we go boldly (in Christ) forward into not only a new year, but into a new
decade as well, we should strive to remember and give thanks to God our
Heavenly Father for all the things He blesses us with. Both on a daily and an
eternal level. A gift that we will fully enjoy when we are with Him one day.
This may even make for a worthy ‘resolution’ to begin our new year with. We
aren’t perfect in keeping many resolutions, but this one is one I hope everyone
will try to do throughout the upcoming year and into the next.
Because I realize that I have very much to be thankful for, I’d like to start:
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Heavenly Father, I give You thanks and praise for all the blessings and gifts I have
received over my lifetime (especially You making me your own and my marriage to
Sherri & our life together), over the past more than one year here at St. Paul (for the
‘new’ family and friends You have given), and for the privilege of not only receiving
Your call to serve, but also for all of the encouragement and strength You have graced
me with in good times and in hard times. In the name of Your precious Son. Amen.
Sherri and I want to thank you ALL, for all the wonderful gifts, treats, and especially
the kind words and encouragement we receive, especially during this time of the
year!! It is truly a graced gift from God and a privilege and honor to be able to know
and serve you as brothers and sister in His Son’s name!
God’s richest blessings to you and your family in this coming new year!
Your fellow servant in His name,
Pastor Mike
January Usher’s – Robbie & Steve
Acolyte Schedule:
Sunday’s:
Jan 5th: Carlie Jan 12th: Chase Jan 19th: Ethan Jan 26th: Open
Church Website:
Take a look at the church website …. www.stpaulhinckleymn.org
Year End Tax Statements:
These will be out by the end of January. If you have question, please let someone know.
Flower Chart:
The 2020 Flower Chart is Up! Cost is $20 per Sunday, take a peek and honor a loved one or
celebrate a special occasion. See Judy Hopkins if you need to pay for 2019 flowers (or if you
cannot remember if you paid for them).
Quarterly Meeting:
Quarterly Voter's Meeting is Sunday January 19th after Worship, please have reports to Jennifer
by Wednesday January 15th. Thank you!!
Thank You to Karissa, Jayne and Yonna and kids for a great Children's Program!
Our Stewardship December 2019
(through Christmas Day)
General Fund .................... $12,887.00
Altar Flowers ......................... $118.00
Fellowship Rental .................... $50.00
Missions ................................... $25.00
OE Snow Removal ................ $100.00
OE General ......................... $6,150.00
Sunday School ........................... $6.00
TOTAL ........................... $ 19,336.00
January 2020
1st: Rick Williams
2nd: Colton Gorsegner
3rd: Ian Swanson
4th: Art Schroeder
6th: Pam Zabrok
10th: Chad and Erin Mans
14th: Ashley Brant
Isabella Brant
Tracy Peterson
16th: Ray and Gerry Graber
17th: Angie Hickle
23rd: Marv Maser
24th: Maria Bernhardt
Keith & JoAnne Hopkins
26th: Garret White
Sherri Metzler
27th: Randy Rabe
29th: Rebecca Perrotti
31st: Lorraine Robbins
If we are missing anyone, please
let Jennifer or Cydelle know!
Thank you.
Flower Chart:
January 5th: Carol Robinson
... in loving memory of her grandson, Jared
January 12th: Ray and Gerry Graber
...in honor of their wedding anniversary
January 19th: Patrick and Katie Hagen
...in honor of their first wedding anniversary
January 26th: Open
Homebound:
Mona Klar
Lorraine Robbins
Bob and Lois Kendall
Janice Ladd
Pat Kunze
Kristi Graber
Vivian Kelm
Marjorie Pike
Florence Benoit
Please submit articles for the
newsletter to Cydelle Klande
Please submit reports by the third
Friday of the month.
Thank you!!
HOLIDAY PHOTOS
Circuit Youth Worker
Hello and blessings to you!
This month's youth event will be held in Mora at Zion Lutheran Church on January 19th from
2:00-4:30 pm. There will be no March gathering and the next one will be end of April/May.
Watch your church newsletters and bulletins for continued updates on events.
~~
Merry Christmas to you and have a wonderful week!!
LeAnn Gregoire
Circuit Youth Worker
Sunday School will resume after the holiday break.
CASE/Confirmation Schedule:
No classes January 1st & January 29th.
CASE/Confirmation & Sunday School
Little Lambs resumes on Thursday, January 2nd.
Little Lambs Preschool
C.A.S.E. / Confirmation
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Unapproved council minutes
12-9-19
Present: Pastor Mike, Tonette Peterson, Tracy Peterson, Matt Maser, Randy Hickle,
Carol Robinson, Tony Nelson, Robbie Robinson, Isaac Maser, Rick Williams,
Jennifer Kubesh, Cydelle Klande, Aaron Peterson
Meeting was called to order by Randy at 7:02pm. Pastor opened with a prayer.
Secretary’s report was accepted as read
Treasurer’s report accepted as read. Motion Carol second Tony
Income: $111,166.43 . Checking $14,394.74
Expense $119,518.39 Savings $58,710.68
Net Income $-8,351.96
(noted that the Savings total includes the $20,000 loan for Pastor as well as all
memorial funds)
Pastor’s report: office visits, home visits, attended various meetings, committal for a
nonmember, newspaper articles, Chaplain’s group events, Little Lambs, Confirmation,
Bible Studies, CASE, Confirmation, Thanksgiving Eve worship
Old Business
*Carillon is here and needs to be installed. Rick will look into this.
* Spray foam will be done soon.
* New website is hard to find through Google. The old website needs to be
deactivated. Pastor and Matt will look into this.
* We need volunteers to rake the roof when it snows. The rake is in the furnace room.
This is a heavy job, and best if done with a couple people.
New Business
*Fellowship Committee needs help. Sign up to bake/serve!
* Speakers in the Sanctuary aren’t working. Rick and Matt will look into this.
*Discussion was had regarding printing the newsletters bi-monthly. We will discuss at
the quarterly.
* It’s been brought to our attention that SPLC doesn’t do as much outreach as we
could. We will look into a group each month to support. This will be discussed at the
quarterly.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm upon motion by Carol and second by Robbie, closing
with the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully Submitted by Tonette Peterson
JANUARY 2020
For God so Loved the World
St. Paul Lutheran Church
405 2nd St NW
PO Box 99
Hinckley, MN 55037
Church Phone: (320) 384-6267
www.stpaulhinckleymn.org
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