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October, 2014 Volume 45 #10 Chisago Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church
Center City, Minnesota 55012 Organized May 12, 1854
Oct., 2014
Volume 45 #10
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS M - F. 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Phone
651-257-6300
Fax
651-257-5103
E-Mail Addresses Church office
Louise: [email protected]
Pastor Craig: [email protected]
Pastor Barb:
[email protected] Organist - Marilyn [email protected]
Christian Education - Cathy
[email protected] Youth - Maria
[email protected] Contemporary Music Coord.
Nick- [email protected] Church Accountant
Sue D. -
website
www.chisagolake
lutheranchurch.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP HOURS
8:30 am & 10:45 am 9:30 Chris Ed. and
Adult Education
COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICES
1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS OF EACH MONTH
Nursery is open
Bluegrass Coffeehouse
Concert featuring Minnesota Blue
at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
Sunday, October 26th 3:30—5:00 pm
Minnesota Blue is an acoustic band
steeped in American roots music. Whether it's bluegrass, folk, country, or blues, Minnesota Blue brings it to the gig alive and kickin'. Lead singer, CLLC member Barbara Yotter, has a distinctive voice that goes straight to an audience's heart whether it's straight-up bluegrass or an acapella ballad. Minnesota Blue is also the home of award-winning singing as Barbara and Minnesota Blue guitarist, Kelton Parrish, are the 2009 Minnesota Duet Champions, an annual competition held at the Minnesota State Fair. In 2010 band member, Paul Johnson, was a Fourth Place finisher in the same contest. His work on dobro guitar is another distinctive feature of the band's sound. The rhythm section is anchored by Scott Nye on bass. Formed in 2004.
Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy a cup of afternoon coffee.
11-18 Every priest goes to work at the altar each day, offers the same old sacrifices year in, year out, and never makes a dent in the sin problem. As a priest, Christ made a single sacrifice for sins, and that was it! Then he sat down right beside God and waited for his enemies to cave in. It was a perfect sacrifice by a perfect person to perfect some very imperfect people. By that single offering, he did everything that needed to be done for everyone who takes part in the purifying process. I saw on the news the other day that President Obama awarding Medals of Honor to 2 Vietnam war vets. Donald Sloat was awarded the medal posthumously. In 1970 he grabbed a live grenade thrown in the midst of his unit and held it to his abdomen and then fell to the ground saving his buddies. Why did he do that? Was it because his buddies were sinners who needed him to save them? Did he do it because God demanded this act? Was it because his number was up? I think all of these are poor answers to the question of why Spc. Sloat died. One could say that he died because it was the path he chose to give life to his buddies. And yet when we ask the question of : why did Jesus die, we typically think in terms of Jesus substituting himself for us. We typically think that God demands a payment from someone so the sacrifice of Jesus is a sacrifice in our place so that the demands of God can he met. We can thank St. Anselm of Canterbury for that. IN about 1100 he, in a theological essay entitled Cur Deus Homo,( Why God became a man, explains that Jesus died as a substitute for us so that God’s demand for repayment for our sins could be satisfied. It is known as substitutionary atonement. Many are questioning this view today. The reasons are many. Some think it is not the only way that Jesus death is explained in scripture. Some think that it makes God appear too much like an evil tyrant. Some wonder think that sacrifice in the ancient world was not a payment for a debt but a gift to establish or re-establish a relationship. To return to the example of the suffering and death of Donald Sloat, perhaps this is a better and more biblical way to view sacrifice , ours and Jesus’. Jesus gave himself up to the powers of this world in the interest of life. The suffering was not saving. The death was not saving , in the sense that a debt to God was paid. But Jesus died opposing the powers of this world that degrade and cheapen life in doing the father’s will. He died so that life could be sacred much like Sloan died to make life sacred in the face of the forces that destroy life. This does not glorify suffering but accepts that sometimes it is a consequence of living committed to the life God honors. And by his death and resurrection we become transformed into this kind of life. St. Paul says it this way. I want to know nothing except Christ crucified….I have been crucified with Christ, it is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me. Pastor Craig
President’s Corner
September was a big month at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church. If you’ve been on the first floor you can see the results of good planning, great volunteers and teamwork. Thank you to Harold Shoberg who got the whole project going. There were other jobs done in the parking lot and the extra garage that will be used for Moses Basket project. Thank you to all the volunteers who have worked on all aspects of those projects.
Rally Day was another day of community and working on Moses Basket projects. We made tie blankets and bagged diapers in smaller packages for dispersal. What a great opportunity we have to respond to the needs of children in our community!
In September the council asked the Facility Improvement Task Force to finish their work with a recommendation for an addition on the main floor. We know that adding bathrooms is something that will make it easier for people to attend church and church activities on that level. Thank you to those task force members for spending the time to look into this proposal. We Are Church Together
"...we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another." (Romans 12: 4-5)
STEWARDSHIP
Planting Seeds for Today and Tomorrow
Normally at this time each year we
begin to talk about Stewardship. We
discuss the need for all of us to step
up with our time, talents, and
treasures to support the work of
CLLC. This year we plan to start
talking about it and never stop,
because stewardship is something
that we have the opportunity to do
all year round!
The dictionary definition of stewardship says “the responsible
overseeing and protection of something considered worth
caring for and preserving”. Other ways we may think about
being stewards include caring for something, cherishing it or
ensuring its safekeeping. So, how do we respond to God’s call
to be good stewards? We faithfully steward the gifts God has
given to us. We sometimes think of stewardship as only a
financial response to God’s love, but it is so much more than
money. It is about how we use all that God has entrusted to our
care to love God and our neighbors, both inside and outside of
the church walls and our homes.
This year we will be having regular conversations about
“Planting Seeds.” We have opportunities every day to respond
to God’s love and share that love with others. It might be
spending time with someone who needs our emotional support;
providing a scholarship so someone can go to camp for the first
time; playing piano for a church service; or committing a
certain amount of tithe to the offering plate each week.
As we begin our conversations about “Planting Seeds” take
some time to think about the stewards that have made a
difference in your life. Who were they? What did they do for
you? What kind of steward would you like to be? Opportunities
to be a good steward of our gifts abound for us inside and
outside our church community. What do you want to plant?
Circle Meeting Dates - October
Wisdom Circle Oct. 14th at 10:30 am Joy Circle Oct. 21st at 9:30 am Friendship Circle Oct. 21st at 1:00 pm Glory Circle Oct. 28th at 1:30 pm in the Green room Faith Circle Oct. 28th at 7:30 pm
Memorials for August Building fund In Memory of Various donors Dorothy Starr
Susan Clawson Dorothy Starr Gordy & Esther Grimm Dorothy Starr
Sumner & Joan Johnson Dorothy Starr Jean Remes Dorothy Starr
Jan Schneider Dorothy Starr Bernette Wikelius Dorothy Starr
Undesignated
Keith Carlson Don Severson
Friends of CLLC
Clova Abrahamson Robert Lundberg
Margaret Hawkinson Robert Lundberg
Various donors Robert Lundberg
WELCA quilting
Joan Grossmann Dorothy Starr
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church offers online giving!
Electronic transfer of funds is a fast, secure and convenient way to give your donations directly to Chisago Lake Lutheran Church. Check out Online Giving at www.chisagolakelutheranchurch.org.
Follow the Star IT'S NEVER TO SOON TO THINK AHEAD!
Come on Saturday, December 6th & Sunday,
December 7th to the Bethlehem Bakery at the CLLC
Christmas Bazaar. We also need bakers. No need to think about a fancy
package for your baked items - just bring them in the pan
(or baggie) to the kitchen on Friday afternoon or early Saturday. We are
looking for bars, cookies (by the dozen), sweet breads and cakes. However,
the holiday specialties such as rosettes, Danish pastries, lefsa, etc. are the
first to be sold. Please put a note indicating what the baked item is, such as:
gingersnaps, Fantasy Fudge, and so on. You may just be tempted to buy a
sweet gift (or 2) for yourself!
START THE OVENS!!START THE OVENS!! Bring us your favorite
bakery delight!
Crafters! The Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Christmas Bazaar is coming soon!
Saturday, December 6, 9 am—3 pm
It’s not too early to start thinking about the Annual Christmas Bazaar! This year’s big event will be December 6th from 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. Get out your saw, hammer, and nails to make your special wooden items. Thread your needles, find your scissors, and whip up a few sewn craft items… Make something cute and/or tasty in a jar…Peruse your recipes…plan to make your ‘specialty’ for the bake sale. Clean out a few drawers or the attic for the ever popular Antique Corner. If you have an antique you would like to donate and need help getting it to the church, please call Jean Remes for more information. 257-5800
The 2013 Bazaar was the most successful ever because YOU helped. The congregation participation was awesome! Start working now on the items to be sold and, later, sign up to help with set-up, clean-up or to take a shift during the sale.
All are welcome to be on the Bazaar Committee. New ideas and suggestions are always needed and appreciated – Come with yours! Questions! Ange Campbell, 257-8185.
Members birthdays in October Madilyn Campbell 10/18 Julie Klein 10/18 Ole Nasvik 10/18 Sharon Roush 10/18 Dale Williams 10/18 Duane Damm 10/19 Daniel Medin 10/19 Don Johansen III 10/20 Raine Nyberg 10/20 Bev Sandgren 10/20 Elizabeth Gornik 10/21 Lowell Lindo 10/22 Chase Mittelsteadt 10/22 Jamie Watters 10/22 Kathy Schoenberg 10/24 Scarlett Christensen 10/25 Ann Nelson 10/25 Lisa Schmidt 10/26 Jaden Blumer 10/27 Austin Larson 10/27 Midge Zemlin 10/27 Nick Barr 10/29 Max Glenna 10/29 Trudy McKenzie 10/29 Gabe Strenke 10/29 Austin Swing 10/29 Sharon Tretsven 10/29 Brianna Garner 10/30 Pat Ongstad 10/30
They’re coming! They’re coming! The raffle
tickets are coming! Be on the lookout for the
Annual Church Bazaar raffle tickets being sold
in the Fellowship Hall in November. Anyone
wanting to pick up tickets for selling can contact
Pat Williams, 257-3140.
This year we will have another beautiful quilt by Vida Meland, 2 - $100 gas cards,
2 - grocery cards $100 ea., a designer rock lamp by Duane Nessel, 2 lift tickets to
Wild Mountain, a gift basket from Fiamma and an American Girl doll.
Tickets will be available this week. They are ONLY $1 each
or 6 for $5. The prices haven’t changed. You can always
purchase tickets in the church office anytime. Thanks for all
your support in this annual event held at CLLC!
Sarah Burch 10/2 Ted Chojnacki 10/3 Tom Leaf 10/4 Jim Peterson 10/5 Samantha Johnson 10/6 Karl Ruser 10/6 Charlotte Becker 10/7 Mark Olson 10/7 Gerald Reichstadt 10/7 Mat Campbell 10/8 Cooper Kedrowski 10/9 Don Swanson 10/9 Tim Lantz 10/10 Elijah Lantz 10/11 Donna Nyberg 10/11 Kathy Wallraff 10/11 Larry Lindahl 10/12 Alexis Winterlin 10/12 Gary Johnson 10/13 Travis Ongstad 10/13 Dorothy Berglund 10/14 Gene Nissen 10/14 Brenda Rafferty 10/14 Evelyn Sellman 10/14 Rodney Shogren 10/14 Nikki Mittelsteadt 10/15 Joseph Parke 10/15 Janell Gornik 10/17 Jeannine Plessel 10/17 Anna Burch 10/18
God’s Work, Our Hands “Moses Basket” project
The Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Council has started a community outreach project called “Moses Baskets”. The rise in the number of children who are in out of home placement (foster homes or relative placement) in Chisago County through voluntary or involuntary placement was brought to the council’s attention. There were 66 out of home placements so far in 2014. For the same time frame in 2013 there were 53 out of home placements. Often these placements occur on an emergency basis or after work hours or weekends by law enforcement. Frequently when the children are removed, they lack basic items such as: a bag to put belongings in, pajamas, underwear, socks, diapers, bottle’s/sippy cups, blankets, car seats, etc. Having the ability to provide these items would greatly help children the transition into out of home placement. We have converted the small garage in the upper parking lot into storage that could and will be accessed by law enforcement or social services when items are needed. Chisago County Protection is very excited to work in partnership with our congregation regarding the needs of our community and especially the children we serve.
At this time Chisago County Child Protection has identified the need for the following NEW items which can be given to children when placed:
Diapers and pull ups of all sizes Pajamas, either sex and all sizes Blankets (specifically a smaller blanket for to them to take to have
as their own) Travel size toiletries Comb or brush Socks Underwear, either sex and all sizes Bottles Monetary donations for the above items
Some big ticket items which would be helpful are: car seats (specifically looking at convertible type seats which can span multiple ages), also booster seats for older children. Please pick up some of these items as you do your weekly shopping and help the kids of our community. Thank you. Items can be brought to the church office or in the collection bin in the narthex marked “Moses Basket” .
THE PILLOWCASE DRESS CONNECTION GROWS! In 2011, when the ladies at Chisago Lake Lutheran began the Pillowcase Dresses for Little Girls project, little did they know the connections they would make! Supplies were donated from around the area by members, other churches and businesses, members and friends of church members got into the sewing action, pillowcases were donated to other churches, even out of state, completed dresses were sent to a former member to send to Sri Lanka, given to members of other churches to carry to Haiti and taken to Africa by CLLC members. Now, in 2014, meet Rose Tramutole. Rose, 85 years young, is from East Setauket, New York. Rose was born in Brooklyn into a poor family. At age 14, needing money, she learned to sew and worked for Saks Fifth Avenue, sewing and repairing garments. At age 40 she felt a need to work with women in correction facilities, teaching them tailoring and dress making. Rose made many dresses and sent them to Africa, but was disappointed to learn that they did not reach their destination. Over the next two years, Rose made and sent 400 dresses to Boys Town, NE. At this point, she began to look for another outlet for her beautifully sewn dresses. Browsing through a magazine, she happened upon an article on country churches, featuring Calvary Lutheran of Rush Point. When she ‘searched the web’, she found our Swedish church! She promptly called Louise, our secretary, to get our shipping address. We were soon the recipient of several lovely dresses, and have since received a second shipment - 48 in total. Rose does not use pillowcases to make her dresses. She purchases new fabric and bias binding from JoAnn Fabrics, and ships the finished dresses, all at her own expense. In a letter that accompanied the dresses, Rose called herself an elderly lady who thinks work is the “Best Medicine” in the world. She added, “Having been a ‘work horse’ all my life I continue to forge ahead! I thank “God” for our health system which includes the best informed doctors who have prolonged senior citizen’s lives. God Bless America”. The dresses from Rose are on display in the fellowship hall. Please take the time to appreciate them before they are delivered to Haiti by Spring Lake Lutheran Church organist Sue Vigstol. Rose will receive a copy of this newsletter and will know how much the dresses are appreciated, not just by those who will wear them in the future, but by all who have been a part of ‘the connection’ somewhere along the line. Rose, God bless you for your compassion and generosity. No doubt you are unaware of how many lives you have touched over the years. You are truly an inspiration! Submitted by Kathy Olson
THANK YOU! THANK YOU1 THANK YOU!
We had a wonderful crew of workers here on Saturday, September 6th, to take care
of a long list of projects needing attention. They worked on upgrading the garage as
a storage place for the Moses Baskets, sheet rocking the lower level hallway, tying
blankets, and working in the kitchen. They also worked in the yard and parking lot,
on signs, painting, food, rock, diapers, shelves, old garage, and electrical. WOW!
That is a huge amount of work by a perfectly outstanding crew of volunteer workers!
That crew was made up of the following persons:
Mike Nesseth, Terry Sellman, Lloyd Stream, Dave Harms, Bonnie Anderson, Judy
Shoberg, David Johnson, Larry Nelson, John Nelson, Maria Anderson, Tara Lindahl,
Pastor Barb, Pastor Craig, Ardys Harms, Bonnie Holt Kukuk, Sharon Tretsven,
Vince Schoon, Jim Koerner, George Koerner, Heith Glenna, Duke Millington,
Harold Shoberg, Don Bungum, Isabelle, Grace, Olivia Clasen, Chris Clasen, Lars,
Inga, Isa Heinecke, Rana Tharaldson, Chris Lundberg, Sue Abrahamson, Bill, Heidi.
Joe Gemuenden, , Gordy Carlson.
Dear Friends of Chisago Lake Lutheran,
Thank you for your generous donation of Quilts and Kits for LWR’s distribution
overseas. On behalf of our neighbors in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and countless
others in villages, schools, hospitals and refugee camps around the world, I extend
deepest thanks for your contribution, and pray God’s richest blessings on all of your
ministries.
In Christ, Melanie W. Gibbons, Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager
Thank you CLLC for the scholarship. I greatly need it for books and other class
materials this year.
Max Glenna
Dear CLLC Scholarship Committee,
Thank you for the gift of money offered to me as I will use it towards my education
to better enhance my learning. Thank you, and I appreciate it very much.
Bobby Sontag
CLLC—I would like to thank the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church for their generous
scholarship, and I would also like to thank the anonymous donor who gave me a
scholarship. The money will be used towards my education at South Dakota State
University. I appreciate it very much! Thanks again,
Kate Swanson
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your generous contributions to The Refuge Network, a program of
Family Pathways. All of our programs are provided free of charge to neighbors
facing difficult circumstances. Thank you for ensuring that our outreach keeps pace
with needs.
Sincerely, Lynn Kirk, Director of Development
OUR CHURCH ORGAN
by the Historical Committee Some 160 years ago, Chisago Lake Lutherans sang
hymns while being accompanied by the psalmodikon, a primitive, single-stringed instrument played with a bow. Many years (and several organs) later, the congregation sings the same hymns, but is now accompanied by a huge pipe organ with 39 ranks, 21 stops, 2,025 pipes, and electronic solid state controls.
The first organ was likely pumped by the feet of the organist. Costing $170 in 1862, it was part of the 1856 frame church and served until a $1,200 pipe organ was installed in 1871. The new instrument greeted visitors and delegates to the synodical convention held here that year. Twenty years later, in 1891, a company in Ohio provided a new organ for “The Swedish Lutheran Church, Centre City, Minnesota.” This one cost $2,200, and the contract was signed by C. J. Hokanson, John Mattson, F. A. Porter, John Agren, and others. By this time the old frame church had been demolished, and then the huge, new, brick church burned to the ground. The building’s replacement was dedicated in 1889 and is where we now worship. This organ was placed in the balcony where it stayed for many years. The new Möller organ in 1916 featured “electric pneumatic action”, but it still remained in the balcony. The church choir offered to organize a fund drive to help pay the $4,800 cost, and the Carnegie Corporation came through with a matching grant of half the amount. “All pipes to be voiced in the most artistic and beautiful manner, sufficient wind pressures shall be applied to the various stops to fully develop their most characteristic and most useful effect,” read the contract. Although Peter Shaleen was the first church organist, Shaleen had resigned a year before, when in 1899 a residence just for the church organist was built across from the present parsonage. Considerable refurbishing of the church was completed in 1953 in preparation for its upcoming centennial. The new $8,400 pipe organ, including new console, was at home in the front of the sanctuary where it had been moved in 1929. In 1982 it was again time to rebuild the organ. The contract with a company from Fargo would eventually cost the congregation $109,518. It “was enlarged to 39 ranks”. Considerable work needed to be done in the organ chamber -- rebuilding walls, insulating the window, and doing electrical wiring. A small chamber was constructed in the attic above the choir for two ranks of pipes, which would enable the choir to hear the organ better.” Since 1912 the pipe organ has used a giant blower located behind the altar. Old organ pipes were sold at auction, and Raymond Wikelius used some of the smallest pipes to build a replica of the organ. His model is still on display in the Heritage Room. In 1990 the organ console was replaced with a solid state control using the existing cabinet. The cost was $18,300 providing the organist with infinite control of pipes producing bourdoe, open diapasoe, dopple flute, gedeckt, vox humana, and tuba in a medley of sounds appreciated, but far beyond the understanding of most of us.
An invitation to all women of the church…
“Weaving Our Way”
You are invited to attend an
“All Women’s Retreat” Luther Point Bible Camp
October 24—26, 2014
Picture it—wonderful fall setting, comfortable rooms, good food, and fabulous fellowship… All this and more! On October 24—26, 2014 (Friday 5 pm through Sunday noon), the W/ELCA of First Evangelical Lutheran Church Rush City will sponsor a women’s retreat at Luther Point Bible Camp. (This is a continuation of the retreat which was formerly sponsored by members of Chisago Lake Lutheran Church.)
Events offered include a “Weaving Our Way” Bible study, discussion and communion led by Pastor Beverly Robinson. The retreat will include crafts or opportunities to relax, visit or leisurely walk. You may bring your crafts (knitting, stitching) if you wish.
Cost for the retreat is $70. Bring your own bedding, Bible and personal items. For a fee of $7.50 per person, bedding can be provided; however, bring your own pillow! Each room sleeps 5, one double and 3 twins (2 being upper bunks.).
Registration and payment are due before October 4, 2014. Registration is complete once payment is received. Mail registration and payment to: First Evangelical Lutheran Church c/o Bev Anderson, PO Box 73, Rush City, MN 55069. Registration forms can be found on the bulletin boards throughout the church.
Proverbs 31:26 “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the
teaching of kindness is on her tongue. “
Any questions, call Bev at 320-679-2684. Registration forms can be found on the church bulletin boards.
TICKETS AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE.
North Cluster Fall Gathering Saturday, October 10, 2014
8:30—11:30 am Location: Fish Lake Lutheran Church
Harris, MN
The program speaker will be Amy Shaleen. She is a social worker with Fairview Home Caring Hospice. She will present information about the hospice program. There will be a time for questions from the audience. Please join us.
Health Equipment Lending Program
(H.E.L.P.)
The H.E.L.P. program began Jun 1st for
Chisago Lakes Area residents who need health equipment for a short time and
whose insurance does not cover that need.
A limited amount of equipment is available to lend: wheel-chairs, crutches, canes, walkers (4,3, & 2 wheel);
raised toilet seats; toilet arm rests; etc.
The equipment is located at First United Methodist Church, 30828 Irene Ave., Lindstrom.
If you would like to borrow any of this equipment, please
call FUMC at 651-257-4306 between
9:00 - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
Parmly LifePointe’s REACH FOR THE STARS
Senior (50+) Wellness Program Monday, Wednesday & Fridays
9:00 a.m. at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall $1 per session
Come and join us for exercise, to learn about new health topics, and develop lasting friendships.
Kids Outerwear Fair Outerwear will be collected at
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Elm & Newell in Lindstrom
From October 1– 22 We accept coats, hats, mittens, scarves, boots, and
blankets that are clean and in good condition. Donations of money for new coats will are also
appreciated.
DISTRIBUTON WILL BE:
Thursday & Friday - October 23 & 24
2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25th
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
FLU SHOTS WILL BE AVAILABLE THURS. 2-4 AT TRINITY
from the Chisago County Health Services. Questions:Call Bonnie Houger 257-6822
Funds will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Youth Coordinator Opening
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City, MN is seeking
applications for a half-time youth ministry coordinator for 6th through 12
grade youth and their families. A position description and application can
be found at www.chisagolakelutheranchurch.org. Inquiries can also be
made by calling 651-257-6300. Compensation will be based upon
experience and education.
AUGUST 2014 RECEIPTS = $ 37,783.51
General Fund $29,930.55
Outreach:
World Hunger 20.00
Ilula 145.00
Food Shelf 355.00
Community Meals 50.00
Memorial Fund 1,825.00
Youth Fund 2,514.35
W/ELCA 1,442.89
Altar Fund 50.00
Historical Committee 98.40
Kichi-Saga 10.00
JAM 29.00
Friends of CLLC 42.00
Faith Chest 50.00
Building and Equipment 270.00
Building Fund 50.00
Repairs/Improvements 100.00
Cemetery Equip. Sale 60.00
Cemetery Marker Permits 10.00
Miscellaneous 253.32
Initial Offering 10.00
Wedding 100.00
Anniversary Funds 50.00
Thrivent Choice 318.00
If someone you know has been hospitalized or is confined at home, and is in need of prayers or a pastoral visit, please contact the church office at 257-6300. Pastor Craig and
Pastor Barb would welcome the opportunity to pay a visit to them and pray for and with them. You may also call the Prayer Chain coordinator, Midge Zemlin – 257-3231
PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS Please call Midge Zemlin, prayer chain chairperson at 257-3231, Larry Nelson at 257-2226 or the church office at 257-6300
Chisago Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church Council Minutes
Tuesday September 9, 2014 Subject to Approval
Devotions led by Chad Briggs including scripture from Hebrews 11:3, Proverbs 18:7,
and Romans 4:17. Meeting called to order by President Bonnie Anderson at 7:35 p.m.
Members Present: Sue Abrahamson, Bonnie Anderson, Chad Briggs, Tara Lindahl,
Chris Lundberg, Chris Ruser, Harold Shoberg, Pastor Barb, Pastor Craig
Check In: Tell about a favorite teacher and why they were a favorite.
Business: Agenda approved as amended to include Harold Shoberg’s concerns about
Youth program under New Business.
August Council minutes approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report: Chris Lundberg is happy to report that our congregation finished
the month of August with a net income of $4,466, noting there were five Sundays in the
month. $952 in Simply Giving was not recorded in July which was added to August and wages for a Youth Director were not paid this month during this transitional phase.
Pastors’ Report: The church is getting back into education for the year with our Rally Day kickoff this past Sunday, a parent’s meeting for Confirmation students
Wednesday, September 10th, regular Sunday school classes on September 14th, and adult education (ACT) classes beginning September 21st. The Pastors worked on
finding a replacement guide and teacher for Confirmation classes. Also, with deepest
sympathy a memorial will be sent to the home church in Fergus Falls for Susan Peterson’s mother who
recently passed away. (Susan is our former Christian Education Coordinator).
Committee Reports:
Stewardship – The theme this year is “Planting Seeds for Tomorrow”. The committee
hopes to approach stewardship a little differently with a year-long focus. Some traditional elements of stewardship such as commitment cards will still be used.
Youth – Welcome interim Youth Director Maria Anderson. Maria has been busy getting ready for KAT, Donuts & Discussion, high school bible study on Wednesday
evenings, and the Confirmation orientation on Wednesday, September 10th. The mission trip youth will also be leading early and late services on Sunday, September 14th
to share about their experiences, blessings, and opportunities for spiritual growth.
Worship and Music – An upcoming Bluegrass Coffeehouse event is being planned for
Sunday, October 26th from 3-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Minnesota Blue will be
playing.
Old Business: Update on garage and first floor projects – On Saturday, September 6th, thirty-
seven volunteers turned up to work on the following projects: patching the upper parking lot and re-painting handicap parking spaces, weeding and
trimming the grounds and shrubs, sheet rocking the lower level hallway,
weather stripping the front doors, demolition-insulation-metal sheeting and painting for the small garage, electrical, signs, and kitchen volunteers to feed
workers. A tremendous thank you to all involved! Much work was accomplished. Also, Harold Shoberg will check on bids for shingle repair
over main sanctuary.
Building use – The Christian Women’s Club would like to use our Fellowship Hall,
kitchen, sound system, and facility to host a catered luncheon twice in 2015. The group expects 80-125 persons to attend with the $10 per person fee to cover the
costs associated with the luncheon. The club states a $150 fee is too much and request to use our facility for $50. Council made an applicable motion in Spring of
2012: Groups asking to schedule events in our facilities for which admission or
free-will offerings are required must receive prior Church Council approval and
agree to donate 10% or $50 minimum to the church.
From this followed: Chris Ruser moved that the Christian Women’s Connection be
permitted use of the Fellowship Hall and kitchen for 2015. CLLC will charge
$50 per meeting with the understanding that the setup and cleanup will be
provided by them. Seconded by Sue Abrahamson. Motion approved.
Perpetual Funds Use – Chris Ruser moved to table discussion until October meeting.
Seconded by Chad Briggs. Motion approved. Facility Improvement Task Force and future plans for building addition – It is Council’s
goal to have a written report and recommendation provided by FIT, for Harold
Shoberg to meet with FIT, an update from Chris Lundberg with regard to consulting the State Historical Preservation Society, and for Harold Shoberg to
bring a copy of his blueprints to the October Council meeting.
New Business: Insurance recommendation – Our current insurance policy is set to expire in October
and it is time to renew. The Finance Committee analyzed costs and benefits
between our current provider, Continental Western, and Brotherhood Mutual, a company that specializes in churches. Continental Western premiums for this
year would be $15,847, up from last year’s $14,998. Brotherhood Mutual quoted a
cost of $12,762 for the year. A detailed outline was presented to Council. On
behalf of the Finance Committee, Chris Lundberg moved to accept the
Brotherhood Mutual Commercial property quote. Chris Ruser seconded the
motion. Motion approved. Harold Shoberg typed a list of issues and concerns having to do with Youth which was
distributed to Council for discussion. Time was used to go through the list to
ensure that clear, accurate information regarding Youth programs is being
received. The Youth Committee is working very hard during the transition between Youth Directors. We encourage anyone with questions or concerns to
take appropriate measures in seeking answers to questions. All are welcome to visit monthly committee meetings (the Youth Committee meets the first Tuesday
of the month at 7:00 p.m.) or please feel free to address Pastors, staff, or Council members with questions or concerns.
Meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m. closing in prayer.
Respectfully submitted, Tara Lindahl, Council Secretary
Council will next meet on Tuesday October 14, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship
Hall. Devotions and light refreshments provided by Heith Glenna.
