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March 2016 Volume 45 3 Chisago Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church
Center City Minnesota 55012 Organized May 12 1854
March 2016
Volume 45 3
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS M - F 730 am to 330 pm
Phone
651-257-6300
Fax
651-257-5103
E-Mail Addresses Church office
Louise cllccitlinknet Pastor Craig
oldnorskegmailcom Pastor Barb
barblvcitlinknet Organist - Marilyn mjwahlsmsncom
Christian Education - Stacy cllcchrisedfrontiercom
Youth - Stacy cllcyouthfrontiercom
Contemporary Music Coord Nick- nbarr7hotmailcom
Church Accountant Kallemdashcllcfinance1gmailcom
website
wwwchisagolake lutheranchurchorg
SUNDAY WORSHIP
HOURS 830 am amp 1045 am
930 Chris Ed and Adult Education
COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICES
1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS
OF EACH MONTH
Nursery is opened during
Worship but not staffed
Our Lenten Journey leads us to
Holy Week On Palm Sunday March 20th
at 8 30 am and 1045 am we celebrate Our Lordrsquos
triumphant entry into Jerusalem
On Maundy Thursday March 25th at 730 pm
we commune in memory of the last time Christ ate the Passover Meal with his disciples
On Good Friday March 26th at 730 pm
we hold holy vigil to remember the Crucifixion of Our Lord
On Easter Sunday March 27th at 830 am and 1045 am
we rejoice as we remember that He is not in the tomb
He is risen He is risen indeed
For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve
and to give his life a ransom for manyrdquo Mark 1045
Those who study history biology and the social sciences believe that the human
being like the rest of the animal world is programmed for survival It is a drive that is at the very
heart of us The amygdala is the most primitive part of
our brain It is the part of the brain that causes us to react so as to fight or flee or freeze so that we might
survive what we perceive as a threat It is not thoughtful or reflective but reactive It is the part of us that
emphasizes the ldquoIrdquo ldquoMerdquo and ldquoMinerdquo Fortunately we do not always use the amygdala but
other parts of our brains can take over and not drive us by means of anxiety and self-centeredness The more
thoughtful and reflective part of our brain can dominate Human beings do not have to be dominated by the urge
to survive and to be number one For me this is a case for God not a proof for I can
never prove God but only trust God But to me there is a reality in the Cosmos that is benevolent and good that
has placed us in relationships where we see another
path besides only self-preservation This presence force Spirit rock mountain male female or however you
want to picture it is what I call God I also believe Jesus is the embodiment of what I call
God And he shows me the kindness and benevolence of God in his life which reflect his words ldquoI did not come to
be served but to serve and to give my life as ransom for manyrdquo This God is not driven by an enormous
amygdala but by love And we who have been touched by this love become servants to our neighbor and
overcome our anxiety This is most certainly true In this Lenten season we follow this embodiment of
benevolence to the cross where Christians will always find themselves because who Jesus is
Pastor Craig
March Presidentrsquos Corner Let me be the first to wish you a Happy
Spring I know it is not officially here yet but
meteorologically speaking and by the mudmeter as I write this
it is beginning to feel like spring Hand in hand
with spring comes the current church season of
Lent Our 40 day journey began in the cold and still dark days
of winter but we are beginning to see the light and life of
spring coming and so we march forward on our path to the
light and life renewed As inevitably as spring will come so to
is the promise of new life in the Risen Lord
I feel humbled taking on the position of Council
President but do so with a serving heart I am encouraged by
the faith of those around me and pray for guidance in all
things I would like to take this opportunity to express sincere
and heartfelt appreciation for the dedication and hard work put
in by past President Tara Lindahl and Treasurer Chris
Lundberg The time and efforts you put into your positions
was phenomenal By that same token I would like to welcome
new Council members Anna Burch and Ron Carlson Thank
you for accepting the invitation to share your time and talents
Be aware the Fund Appeal Committee is beginning
their work towards the goal of raising the monies needed for
the bathroom addition There are hopes if the funding comes
in to begin work early this summer Keep them in your
prayers along with the entire congregation on this journey
We are excited and hopeful on this project
I sign off with the words of a favorite hymn I am always
reminded of during this season of Lenthellip ldquoCome back to me
with all your heart Donrsquot let fear keep us apart Long have I
waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new
liferdquo
Christrsquos Peace be yours
Susan Abrahamson Council President
Member Birthdays in March Todd Opdahl 31 Joey Abrahamson 32 Eva Barr 34 Betty Frederickson 34 Alexa Lindahl 34 Shirley Nelson 34 Dan Schroeder 34 Sherry Lantz 35 Tanja Dubbs 36 Craig Heggerston 36 Casey Kuhlemeier 37 Sharlene McChesney 37 Tara Jacobson 39 Alice Peterson 39 Annika Dubbs 310 Julie Hale 310 James Wiggins 310 Lee Turner 311 Lu Arnold 312 Doug Roush 313 Jerry Vitalis 313 Lauren Fahrendorff 314
Susan Johnson 315 Darwin Berglund 317 Mason Greer 317 Oliver Roush 317 Janet Froberg 319 Clayton Hinsch 319 Sheryl Martinson 319 Greg Olson 319 Sara Peterson 320 Kellen Reed 320 Nelda Abrahamson 322 Deanna Bulen 322 Thomas Dubbs 322 Wayne Hall 323 Ethan Aspenson 324 Roxy Bahn 326 Taylor Connell 326 Harold Shoberg 326 Eunice Anderson 328 Benjamin Peterson 329 Nancy Schoon 330
Set your clocks SPRING ahead one hour on March 12th
Daylight Savings Time begins March 13th
SAVE THE DATE Spring Recycling at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
lower level parking lot is on Saturday April 23rd from 800 ammdash200 pm
Bring your old computers monitors refrigerators microwaves fluorescent
light bulbs car batteries tires scanners printers and a lot more to the lower
parking lot For a small fee Chisago Metal Recycling will take your items
Circle meeting dates - March
Joy Circle Tues Mar 15th at 930 am Friendship Circle Tues Mar 15th at 100 pm Faith Circle Tues Mar 22nd at 730 pm Glory Circle Tues Mar 22nd at 130 pm
President Susan Abrahamson
Vice President Melissa Rambow
Secretary Janie Briggs
Treasurer Dave Reed
Congratulations to the New Executive Board for CLLC
and all of the Church Council Members Sue Abrahamson Janie Briggs Anna Burch Ron Carlson Heith
Glenna Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser
Harold Shoberg Pastors Craig and Barb
COMMITTEE MEETING NIGHTS Christian Education - 2nd Monday 630 pm in the office
Worship and Music - 2nd Tuesday 615 pm in the FH
3Mmdash2nd Tuesday 630 pm in the GR
Youth - 2nd Tuesday 700 pm in the YR
Finance - 2nd Tuesday 730 pm in the office
Church Council - 3rd Tuesday 700 (elected positions)
Historical - 2nd Thursday 300 pm in the FH
Caring Hands - 1st Friday 1000 am in the FH
Christian Outreach Ministry - 4th Tuesday 1100 am in the FH
Property - 4th Tuesday 700 pm in the FH
If you would like to serve on any of the above committees your
time and talents will be gladly received
Christian Education Committee is looking for a few more members ndash we meet the 2nd Monday of the month at 630pm in the
office meeting room Please join us this month on March 14th Let Stacy know if yoursquod like to receive a text reminder Your
input is very important in helping to guide this vital ministry
Lenten WORSHIP serving schedule
YOUTH GREETERSUSHERS DURING LENT
WEDNESDAYrsquoS at 700 PM
Wednesday March 2 ndash Ethan Lindahl and Katie Peterson
Wednesday March 9 mdashZach Johnson and Ava Alden
Wednesday March 16mdashSkylar Raebel and Jaden Blumer Maundy Thurs March 24mdashMadison Garner and Chase Mittelsteadt
Good Friday Marck 25mdashJacob Rafferty and Justin Ewert
YOUTH ACOLYTES DURING LENT at 730 PM
Maundy Thurs March 24mdashEthan Lindahl and Katie Peterson
Good Friday March 25mdashIsaac Lindahl and Will Schmidt
Listening to Lent
700 Worship through March 16
March 2nd ldquoHoperdquo ndash Jerry Vitalis
March 9th ldquoEntitled to Whatrdquo - Nick Barr
March 16th ldquoThe Nature of Jesusrdquo ndash Stacy Johnson
March 24th (730) Maundy Thursday Pastor Craig
March 25th (730) Good Friday Pastor Barb
Easter Flowers Available An Easter Garden is being planned for our sanctuary
Listed below are the plants that will be used Memorial envelopes are included with this newsletter
available in the church office on the table in the narthex or the ushers on Sunday if you care to
purchase a plant or plants Please mark the envelope clearly so we will know if you plan to pick up the flowers or leave them for distribution You may contact the church office or Judy Nelson at 257-1788 if you have any questions Plants may be taken on Tuesday April 7th The envelope can be left at the church office or put in the offering plate Easter Lilies $1400 Azaleas 2400 Cyclamen 2000 Begonia 2000
Mum 2000 Asiatic Lilies 1400
Sunday March 20th
800 am-1100am
Pancakes scrambled eggs Fruit
Muffins Coffee Juice
Freewill donations benefit youth ministry
Palm Sunday Breakfast
Hosanna
Hosanna
Dear Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA Thank you for supporting the ministries of Women of the ELCA with your recent gift of $58000 Your faithful generosity makes a real difference Thank you Linda Post Bushkofsky Executive Director
Dear Chisago Lake Ev Lutheran Church All of us at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes would like to thank you for your recent contribution Your continued generosity allows us to continue to innovate how we give care and how we honor and empower those we serve Sincerely Michelle Metzler Parmly LifePointes
Dear Friends We recently received your gifts of $28600 to Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota We are so grateful for you and your generous support every month Your gifts continue to provide new life and hope May God bless you Daniel V Speckhard and Mary M Brown
Congratulations and thank you Thrivent Choice participants have thousands of options but you chose us for your Thrivent Choice program that Thrivent offers Chisago Lake Lutheran Church received an extra $4295 in 2015 Thank you
A sincere Thank You to everyone who came for a visit and brought food to the house during these past two months We are blessed with so many caring people from our church Thank you also to our Granddaughter Katie for keeping Grandpa supplied with baked goods God bless all for their kindness Judy Nelson
Memorials for the month of January
Piano Fund In Memory of
Lynell Rice Dorothy Starr
Karl amp Chris Ruser Marlyn Abrahamson
Roger amp Linda Lindgren Marlyn Abrahamson
Earl W Monson Mae Otto
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Mae Otto
Bev Sandgren Mae Otto
Mark amp Kathy Olson Travis Yotter
Barbara Yotter Travis Yotter
Terry amp Jackie Sellman Travis Yotter
Quilting
Dee Allen Marlyn Abrahamson
Dee Allen Mae Otto
Earl W Monson Mae Otto
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Mae Otto
Bev Sandgren Mae Otto
Undesignated
Nelda Abrahamson Marlyn Abrahamson
Douglas M Berg Marlyn Abrahamson
Carol Hawkinson Marlyn Abrahamson
Kathy Reed Marlyn Abrahamson
Gary Lauritzen Marlyn Abrahamson
Donald Peterson Marlyn Abrahamson
Carrie Holmquist Marlyn Abrahamson
J BettyLou Cederstrom Marlyn Abrahamson
Perry R Bolin Marlyn Abrahamson
Vincent Reed Marlyn Abrahamson
Diane C Farley Marlyn Abrahamson
Tim amp Jennifer Holt Marlyn Abrahamson
James amp Marion Hall Marlyn Abrahamson
Pauline Christensen Marlyn Abrahamson
Susan Clawson Marlyn Abrahamson
Scott amp Christine Lundberg Marlyn Abrahamson
Beverly Sandgren Marlyn Abrahamson
Mary Ann Hall Marlyn Abrahamson
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Marlyn Abrahamson
Jan amp Mike Nesseth Marlyn Abrahamson
Delores Van Wyck Marlyn Abrahamson
Clova Abrahamson Marlyn Abrahamson
Memorials for the months of January Cont Youth Missions
Gordy amp Vida Meland Mae Otto
Gordy amp Vida Meland Marlyn Abrahamson
Mark amp Barb Wikelius Marlyn Abrahamson
Upper level bathrooms
Harold amp Judy Shoberg Marlyn Abrahamson
Building fund
Dave amp Elaine Oftelie Marlyn Abrahamson
MARCH IS FOOD SHARE MONTH - PLEASE HELP
DROP OFF your donation in the narthex box
During the month of March our congregation is joining people of good will from across the state to help alleviate hunger Minnesota Food Sharersquos March Campaign is the largest food drive in the state and congregations like ours are the heart of the campaign Last year the campaign raised more than 12 million pounds and dollars for Minnesotarsquos food shelves
This year our congregation will be collecting both food and cash contributions throughout the month of March for our local food shelf What to collect Needed nowmdash Pasta Roni Chunky soups cream of celery mixed fruit kidneychili beans spaghetti orsquos spaghetti sauce canned tomatoes ketchup tunacanned chicken canned corn and dish soap Cash Donations ndash Easier to collect and deliver food shelves can stretch cash donations further because of their access to discount products and programs Cash also gives them more flexibility to acquire perishable items like fresh produce meat and dairy products
2016 Fact Sheet The Far Reaching Effects of Hunger There are many measures that reflect the impact of hunger Here are just a few
Forty percent of food is thrown out in the United States every year or about $165
billion worth This uneaten food could feed 25 million Americans
In 2015 there were more than 3 million visits to Minnesota food shelves
A study on suburban poverty in America ranked the Twin Cities metro area as ninth
in the nation in terms of growth of suburban poverty According to the study the
number of suburban poor living in the Twin Cities area increased from about
90000 in 2000 to more than 204000 in 2011 That 128 percent increase greatly
outpaces the studyrsquos national average increases for poverty growth in the suburbs
(53 percent) and inner cities (23 percent)
In Chisago County they are serving an average 200 local families each month
They have distributed 257612 pounds of food last year One in ten households do
not know where their next meal will come from
LETS US HELP END HUNGER IN MINNESOTA DONATE TODAY
The Fun Loving Lutherans will be meeting April 3rd at 300 in the
Green Room for book club Please consider joining us We will be reading Grace (eventually) Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott Amazon states In Grace (Eventually) Thoughts on Faith the author of the bestsellers Traveling Mercies and Plan B delivers a poignant funny and bittersweet primer of faith as we come to discover what it means to be fully alive Please let Janie Briggs 257-6803 know if you are attending in case of a change in plans or bad weather
YOUrsquoRE INVITED Please join us for a special event sponsored by Thrivent Financial
Turn retirement concerns into confidence Get positive professional guidance from a membership organization of Christians that has been helping our member owners be wise with money and live generously for more than 100 years
This event covers Social Security Strategize to Maximize
EVENT DETAILS Thursday April 14th 2016
630 pm Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1 Summit Ave
Center City MN
Hosted by Thrivent Financial representatives Kim G Holmquist CLULUTCF FIC and Craig E Stockel FICRICP CLTC To reserve your place please call Chisago Lake Lutheran Church at 651-257-6300
Chisago County Master Gardeners
17th Annual Spring Bonanza Saturday March 19th 2016
800 ammdash330 pm North Branch Senior High
North Branch MN
Presented by the Chisago County Master
Gardeners Partnership with the
Chisago Soil amp Water Conservation
District and North Branch Area community Education
pre-registermdashClasses Fill Fast Cost is only $1000 for the entire day
Class size is limited so we encourage you to pre-register
Classes will be filled as registrations are received in our office
Walk-ins can register at 800 am on the day of the Expo
Walk in registration is $1500 per person
Pre register at www3extensionumneducountychisago
Swedish Club Waffle Supper Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Saturday March 19th 2016
Serving at 500 pm
entertainment begins at 600 pm
$700 for adults and
$500 for children under 12
Waffles with strawberries and whipped cream sausage and
beverage served
Tickets can be purchased at the door
From the CLLC Historical Committee
What was Luther League
Many of you reading this article may have no recollection of ever hearing about such a title But to many folks growing up during the 1940s and 50s the memories of Luther League are fond ones Luther League was a national organization of the Augustana Lutheran Synod The Luther League provided fellowship and recreation for the youth of the church after confirmation The Luther League in our church met once a month They would have devotions bible study or some type of program followed by games and refreshments Other activities were held as well such as skating parties hayrides exchanges with other Luther League groups and ice cream socials Wilton Bergrstrand was the youth director for the Augustana Synod for many years until the merger with the Lutheran Church in America (LCA) Every five years a national convention for Luther League was held In 1951 the convention was held in Colorado Springs Colorado Ten young people from our congregation attended They traveled by train from Minneapolis along with youth from other churches According to the financial report the Luther League paid $76160 for train tickets They raised money from various events The largest was $48200 from a smorgasbord and $10325 from the Youth Sunday collection Joyce Rundquist our church secretary and Elaine Vitalis were the adult leaders on the trip They would meet daily along with several thousand young people from around the country for worship inspiration and various events Some of the other highlights were trips up Pikes Peak to the Royal Gorge and a chuck wagon supper at the Garden of the Godrsquos Luther League was a time for the youth to have fellowship and some fun experiences growing up in the church ~ Submitted by Myron amp Joyce Johnson and Jean Remes
JANUARY 2016 RECEIPTS = $2803244
General Fund 2079038
General FundNon-Current Yr 109500
Outreach
Ilula 17500
Moses Baskets 2500
CompassionFamily Pathways 5000
Gifts to CLLC for Piano Fund 22500
Initial Offering 27500
Memorial Fund 225500
Sunday School Regular 960
Chris Ed 600
JAM 5000
Confirmation 5000
KAT 3500
Youth Fund 26600
WELCA 105185
Historical Committee 5650
Faith Chest 5000
Friends of CLLC 10500
Building Fund 16000
Building and Equipment 25100
Cemetery Gift 5000
Cemetery Interest 50411
Grave Sales 20000
Anniversary Fund 1000
Thrivent Choice Gift 28700
Easter Rolls Chris Ed will serve Rolls on Easter
March 27th during coffee time
Donations are needed for juice rolls fruit and muffins
Proceeds will go towards the cost of VBS Day Camp
sponsored by Luther Point Bible Camp and summer
camperships for those attending Luther Point
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Church Council Minutes
February 16th 2016
Meeting called to order at 700 by Tara Lindahl
Members present Sue Abrahamson Anna Burch Ron Carlson
Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser Pastor Barb Pastor Craig
Chris Lundberg and Tara Lindahl
Check In Favorite comfort food
Learning Time Continued discussion on book ldquoFacing Decline
Finding Hoperdquo
Approval of the Agenda Agenda approved
Approval of Minutes Approved as written
Treasurerrsquos Report
There was a deficit of $14000 for the month of January There
was discussion on ways to monitor spending if this trend of
continues
Note was made that we are fully staffed at this time
Utilities were down $1057 compared to last year not sure why
but will keep an eye on it
Costs for salting especially in lower parking lot seemed fairly high
will check with Property
Committee Reports
Finance
Will be contacting Stewardship about the ldquoAbove amp
Beyondrdquo line item There was some discussion on ways
to relay this information to the Congregation
Internal Audit committee is ready to go Julie Klein Dave
Johnson and Joan Grossman will serve on this
committee
Still looking into doing a professional Audit cost would be
$3900 for a full Audit and $2300 for a third party look
Luther Point benevolence for the year was over by $1300
We will look into prorating this for next year to be closer
the amount required to maintain our member church
status
Old Business
A Fund Appeal Committee has been formed and will be meeting soon
to form a plan for raising funds for the Bathroom addition Tara made
a motion for direction of the committee as follows The
Payments made for weddings will change to keep in line with IRS
rules Wedding parties will now be required to write separate
checks for all services provided ie planner music etc
Due to a clerical and dispersing error in scholarship awards some
students were given double Council moved to seek funds
from 3M to cover the error in scholarships awarded in 2015
Seconded by Ron and passed
Louise provided research and information to the council on the
need for a new copier for the office Chris R motioned for the
new copier per Louisersquos recommendation Seconded by Dave
and passed
Council was informed of a vehicle being given to the congregation
as a donation There was discussion on how to best use this
generous gift There will be more research done on selling the
vehicle
There was a request from Center City Fire Dept as part their fund
appeal for a monetary gift toward purchasing educational
materials Chris R motioned $250 be given seconded by
Dave There was discussion about there being 3M funds
designated for Outreach and CLLCrsquos place in the Center City
community council approved and sent on to 3M for review
There was discussion around an inquiry from county concerning
the need for outerwear in the winter months for those let out of
jail with nothing but what they came in with It was tabled for
future consideration
The St Paul Synod Conference Assembly is Saturday February 27th
at Gloria Die in St Paul from 830-1200 It is open to anyone
no preregistration needed Pastor Barb is going anyone
wanting to ride with should contact her
Attention was brought to the church from residents on Pioneer
Lake and Cty 9 regarding a narrow strip of land between their
property and along the road that apparently is currently owned
by CLLC They requested a Quick Claim deed to resolve the
issue Council is looking into the matter to determine the best
route on this issue
Closing prayer and adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by Susan Abrahamson for Janie Briggs
Secretary
Next meeting will be March 15th 2016 at 700 with devotions and
refreshments by Heith Glenna
Fund Appeal Committee will devise a plan for raising funds for the
bathroom addition in the amount of $200000 with goal of
having funds raised in time for building to begin in early June
Anna seconded and it passed
Committee days and times have changed to ensure we have
financial reports from the church accountant Youth 3M
Finance Worship and Music will meet at the same time but on
the 2nd Tuesday rather than the 1st of the month Council will
then meet the 3rd Tuesday The remaining committees will
continue to meet at their regular times
New Business
Elections Dave nominated Sue as President seconded by Missy
and passed by unanimous ballot Dave nominated Missy as
Vice President seconded by Sue and passed by unanimous
ballot Missy nominated Dave as Treasurer seconded by Sue
and passed by unanimous ballot Janie was nominated by
Missy to be secretary seconded by Chris R and that also
passed unanimously
Committee assignments were made as follows
Personnel- Missy Rambow
Finance- Dave Reed
Historical- Ron Carlson
Property-Pastor Craig
Christian Outreach- Anna Burch
Stewardship- Janie Briggs
Worship and Music- Chris Ruser
Youth-Sue Abrahamson
Cemetery- Chris Ruser
Christian Education- Heith Glenna
3M- Dave Reed
Dave Reed Sue Abrahamson Ron Carlson and Anna Burch
agreed to be check signers
Council retreat for goal setting is set for March 13th from noon to
300 at the Parsonage
Installation of Council members will be on March 13th also both
services at the end of the first service and beginning of
second service so members can attend both if possible
The process for reconciling Offering cash will be changed Offering
counters will now record the amount and place it with the cash
for the financial secretaries to verify
For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve
and to give his life a ransom for manyrdquo Mark 1045
Those who study history biology and the social sciences believe that the human
being like the rest of the animal world is programmed for survival It is a drive that is at the very
heart of us The amygdala is the most primitive part of
our brain It is the part of the brain that causes us to react so as to fight or flee or freeze so that we might
survive what we perceive as a threat It is not thoughtful or reflective but reactive It is the part of us that
emphasizes the ldquoIrdquo ldquoMerdquo and ldquoMinerdquo Fortunately we do not always use the amygdala but
other parts of our brains can take over and not drive us by means of anxiety and self-centeredness The more
thoughtful and reflective part of our brain can dominate Human beings do not have to be dominated by the urge
to survive and to be number one For me this is a case for God not a proof for I can
never prove God but only trust God But to me there is a reality in the Cosmos that is benevolent and good that
has placed us in relationships where we see another
path besides only self-preservation This presence force Spirit rock mountain male female or however you
want to picture it is what I call God I also believe Jesus is the embodiment of what I call
God And he shows me the kindness and benevolence of God in his life which reflect his words ldquoI did not come to
be served but to serve and to give my life as ransom for manyrdquo This God is not driven by an enormous
amygdala but by love And we who have been touched by this love become servants to our neighbor and
overcome our anxiety This is most certainly true In this Lenten season we follow this embodiment of
benevolence to the cross where Christians will always find themselves because who Jesus is
Pastor Craig
March Presidentrsquos Corner Let me be the first to wish you a Happy
Spring I know it is not officially here yet but
meteorologically speaking and by the mudmeter as I write this
it is beginning to feel like spring Hand in hand
with spring comes the current church season of
Lent Our 40 day journey began in the cold and still dark days
of winter but we are beginning to see the light and life of
spring coming and so we march forward on our path to the
light and life renewed As inevitably as spring will come so to
is the promise of new life in the Risen Lord
I feel humbled taking on the position of Council
President but do so with a serving heart I am encouraged by
the faith of those around me and pray for guidance in all
things I would like to take this opportunity to express sincere
and heartfelt appreciation for the dedication and hard work put
in by past President Tara Lindahl and Treasurer Chris
Lundberg The time and efforts you put into your positions
was phenomenal By that same token I would like to welcome
new Council members Anna Burch and Ron Carlson Thank
you for accepting the invitation to share your time and talents
Be aware the Fund Appeal Committee is beginning
their work towards the goal of raising the monies needed for
the bathroom addition There are hopes if the funding comes
in to begin work early this summer Keep them in your
prayers along with the entire congregation on this journey
We are excited and hopeful on this project
I sign off with the words of a favorite hymn I am always
reminded of during this season of Lenthellip ldquoCome back to me
with all your heart Donrsquot let fear keep us apart Long have I
waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new
liferdquo
Christrsquos Peace be yours
Susan Abrahamson Council President
Member Birthdays in March Todd Opdahl 31 Joey Abrahamson 32 Eva Barr 34 Betty Frederickson 34 Alexa Lindahl 34 Shirley Nelson 34 Dan Schroeder 34 Sherry Lantz 35 Tanja Dubbs 36 Craig Heggerston 36 Casey Kuhlemeier 37 Sharlene McChesney 37 Tara Jacobson 39 Alice Peterson 39 Annika Dubbs 310 Julie Hale 310 James Wiggins 310 Lee Turner 311 Lu Arnold 312 Doug Roush 313 Jerry Vitalis 313 Lauren Fahrendorff 314
Susan Johnson 315 Darwin Berglund 317 Mason Greer 317 Oliver Roush 317 Janet Froberg 319 Clayton Hinsch 319 Sheryl Martinson 319 Greg Olson 319 Sara Peterson 320 Kellen Reed 320 Nelda Abrahamson 322 Deanna Bulen 322 Thomas Dubbs 322 Wayne Hall 323 Ethan Aspenson 324 Roxy Bahn 326 Taylor Connell 326 Harold Shoberg 326 Eunice Anderson 328 Benjamin Peterson 329 Nancy Schoon 330
Set your clocks SPRING ahead one hour on March 12th
Daylight Savings Time begins March 13th
SAVE THE DATE Spring Recycling at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
lower level parking lot is on Saturday April 23rd from 800 ammdash200 pm
Bring your old computers monitors refrigerators microwaves fluorescent
light bulbs car batteries tires scanners printers and a lot more to the lower
parking lot For a small fee Chisago Metal Recycling will take your items
Circle meeting dates - March
Joy Circle Tues Mar 15th at 930 am Friendship Circle Tues Mar 15th at 100 pm Faith Circle Tues Mar 22nd at 730 pm Glory Circle Tues Mar 22nd at 130 pm
President Susan Abrahamson
Vice President Melissa Rambow
Secretary Janie Briggs
Treasurer Dave Reed
Congratulations to the New Executive Board for CLLC
and all of the Church Council Members Sue Abrahamson Janie Briggs Anna Burch Ron Carlson Heith
Glenna Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser
Harold Shoberg Pastors Craig and Barb
COMMITTEE MEETING NIGHTS Christian Education - 2nd Monday 630 pm in the office
Worship and Music - 2nd Tuesday 615 pm in the FH
3Mmdash2nd Tuesday 630 pm in the GR
Youth - 2nd Tuesday 700 pm in the YR
Finance - 2nd Tuesday 730 pm in the office
Church Council - 3rd Tuesday 700 (elected positions)
Historical - 2nd Thursday 300 pm in the FH
Caring Hands - 1st Friday 1000 am in the FH
Christian Outreach Ministry - 4th Tuesday 1100 am in the FH
Property - 4th Tuesday 700 pm in the FH
If you would like to serve on any of the above committees your
time and talents will be gladly received
Christian Education Committee is looking for a few more members ndash we meet the 2nd Monday of the month at 630pm in the
office meeting room Please join us this month on March 14th Let Stacy know if yoursquod like to receive a text reminder Your
input is very important in helping to guide this vital ministry
Lenten WORSHIP serving schedule
YOUTH GREETERSUSHERS DURING LENT
WEDNESDAYrsquoS at 700 PM
Wednesday March 2 ndash Ethan Lindahl and Katie Peterson
Wednesday March 9 mdashZach Johnson and Ava Alden
Wednesday March 16mdashSkylar Raebel and Jaden Blumer Maundy Thurs March 24mdashMadison Garner and Chase Mittelsteadt
Good Friday Marck 25mdashJacob Rafferty and Justin Ewert
YOUTH ACOLYTES DURING LENT at 730 PM
Maundy Thurs March 24mdashEthan Lindahl and Katie Peterson
Good Friday March 25mdashIsaac Lindahl and Will Schmidt
Listening to Lent
700 Worship through March 16
March 2nd ldquoHoperdquo ndash Jerry Vitalis
March 9th ldquoEntitled to Whatrdquo - Nick Barr
March 16th ldquoThe Nature of Jesusrdquo ndash Stacy Johnson
March 24th (730) Maundy Thursday Pastor Craig
March 25th (730) Good Friday Pastor Barb
Easter Flowers Available An Easter Garden is being planned for our sanctuary
Listed below are the plants that will be used Memorial envelopes are included with this newsletter
available in the church office on the table in the narthex or the ushers on Sunday if you care to
purchase a plant or plants Please mark the envelope clearly so we will know if you plan to pick up the flowers or leave them for distribution You may contact the church office or Judy Nelson at 257-1788 if you have any questions Plants may be taken on Tuesday April 7th The envelope can be left at the church office or put in the offering plate Easter Lilies $1400 Azaleas 2400 Cyclamen 2000 Begonia 2000
Mum 2000 Asiatic Lilies 1400
Sunday March 20th
800 am-1100am
Pancakes scrambled eggs Fruit
Muffins Coffee Juice
Freewill donations benefit youth ministry
Palm Sunday Breakfast
Hosanna
Hosanna
Dear Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA Thank you for supporting the ministries of Women of the ELCA with your recent gift of $58000 Your faithful generosity makes a real difference Thank you Linda Post Bushkofsky Executive Director
Dear Chisago Lake Ev Lutheran Church All of us at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes would like to thank you for your recent contribution Your continued generosity allows us to continue to innovate how we give care and how we honor and empower those we serve Sincerely Michelle Metzler Parmly LifePointes
Dear Friends We recently received your gifts of $28600 to Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota We are so grateful for you and your generous support every month Your gifts continue to provide new life and hope May God bless you Daniel V Speckhard and Mary M Brown
Congratulations and thank you Thrivent Choice participants have thousands of options but you chose us for your Thrivent Choice program that Thrivent offers Chisago Lake Lutheran Church received an extra $4295 in 2015 Thank you
A sincere Thank You to everyone who came for a visit and brought food to the house during these past two months We are blessed with so many caring people from our church Thank you also to our Granddaughter Katie for keeping Grandpa supplied with baked goods God bless all for their kindness Judy Nelson
Memorials for the month of January
Piano Fund In Memory of
Lynell Rice Dorothy Starr
Karl amp Chris Ruser Marlyn Abrahamson
Roger amp Linda Lindgren Marlyn Abrahamson
Earl W Monson Mae Otto
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Mae Otto
Bev Sandgren Mae Otto
Mark amp Kathy Olson Travis Yotter
Barbara Yotter Travis Yotter
Terry amp Jackie Sellman Travis Yotter
Quilting
Dee Allen Marlyn Abrahamson
Dee Allen Mae Otto
Earl W Monson Mae Otto
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Mae Otto
Bev Sandgren Mae Otto
Undesignated
Nelda Abrahamson Marlyn Abrahamson
Douglas M Berg Marlyn Abrahamson
Carol Hawkinson Marlyn Abrahamson
Kathy Reed Marlyn Abrahamson
Gary Lauritzen Marlyn Abrahamson
Donald Peterson Marlyn Abrahamson
Carrie Holmquist Marlyn Abrahamson
J BettyLou Cederstrom Marlyn Abrahamson
Perry R Bolin Marlyn Abrahamson
Vincent Reed Marlyn Abrahamson
Diane C Farley Marlyn Abrahamson
Tim amp Jennifer Holt Marlyn Abrahamson
James amp Marion Hall Marlyn Abrahamson
Pauline Christensen Marlyn Abrahamson
Susan Clawson Marlyn Abrahamson
Scott amp Christine Lundberg Marlyn Abrahamson
Beverly Sandgren Marlyn Abrahamson
Mary Ann Hall Marlyn Abrahamson
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Marlyn Abrahamson
Jan amp Mike Nesseth Marlyn Abrahamson
Delores Van Wyck Marlyn Abrahamson
Clova Abrahamson Marlyn Abrahamson
Memorials for the months of January Cont Youth Missions
Gordy amp Vida Meland Mae Otto
Gordy amp Vida Meland Marlyn Abrahamson
Mark amp Barb Wikelius Marlyn Abrahamson
Upper level bathrooms
Harold amp Judy Shoberg Marlyn Abrahamson
Building fund
Dave amp Elaine Oftelie Marlyn Abrahamson
MARCH IS FOOD SHARE MONTH - PLEASE HELP
DROP OFF your donation in the narthex box
During the month of March our congregation is joining people of good will from across the state to help alleviate hunger Minnesota Food Sharersquos March Campaign is the largest food drive in the state and congregations like ours are the heart of the campaign Last year the campaign raised more than 12 million pounds and dollars for Minnesotarsquos food shelves
This year our congregation will be collecting both food and cash contributions throughout the month of March for our local food shelf What to collect Needed nowmdash Pasta Roni Chunky soups cream of celery mixed fruit kidneychili beans spaghetti orsquos spaghetti sauce canned tomatoes ketchup tunacanned chicken canned corn and dish soap Cash Donations ndash Easier to collect and deliver food shelves can stretch cash donations further because of their access to discount products and programs Cash also gives them more flexibility to acquire perishable items like fresh produce meat and dairy products
2016 Fact Sheet The Far Reaching Effects of Hunger There are many measures that reflect the impact of hunger Here are just a few
Forty percent of food is thrown out in the United States every year or about $165
billion worth This uneaten food could feed 25 million Americans
In 2015 there were more than 3 million visits to Minnesota food shelves
A study on suburban poverty in America ranked the Twin Cities metro area as ninth
in the nation in terms of growth of suburban poverty According to the study the
number of suburban poor living in the Twin Cities area increased from about
90000 in 2000 to more than 204000 in 2011 That 128 percent increase greatly
outpaces the studyrsquos national average increases for poverty growth in the suburbs
(53 percent) and inner cities (23 percent)
In Chisago County they are serving an average 200 local families each month
They have distributed 257612 pounds of food last year One in ten households do
not know where their next meal will come from
LETS US HELP END HUNGER IN MINNESOTA DONATE TODAY
The Fun Loving Lutherans will be meeting April 3rd at 300 in the
Green Room for book club Please consider joining us We will be reading Grace (eventually) Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott Amazon states In Grace (Eventually) Thoughts on Faith the author of the bestsellers Traveling Mercies and Plan B delivers a poignant funny and bittersweet primer of faith as we come to discover what it means to be fully alive Please let Janie Briggs 257-6803 know if you are attending in case of a change in plans or bad weather
YOUrsquoRE INVITED Please join us for a special event sponsored by Thrivent Financial
Turn retirement concerns into confidence Get positive professional guidance from a membership organization of Christians that has been helping our member owners be wise with money and live generously for more than 100 years
This event covers Social Security Strategize to Maximize
EVENT DETAILS Thursday April 14th 2016
630 pm Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1 Summit Ave
Center City MN
Hosted by Thrivent Financial representatives Kim G Holmquist CLULUTCF FIC and Craig E Stockel FICRICP CLTC To reserve your place please call Chisago Lake Lutheran Church at 651-257-6300
Chisago County Master Gardeners
17th Annual Spring Bonanza Saturday March 19th 2016
800 ammdash330 pm North Branch Senior High
North Branch MN
Presented by the Chisago County Master
Gardeners Partnership with the
Chisago Soil amp Water Conservation
District and North Branch Area community Education
pre-registermdashClasses Fill Fast Cost is only $1000 for the entire day
Class size is limited so we encourage you to pre-register
Classes will be filled as registrations are received in our office
Walk-ins can register at 800 am on the day of the Expo
Walk in registration is $1500 per person
Pre register at www3extensionumneducountychisago
Swedish Club Waffle Supper Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Saturday March 19th 2016
Serving at 500 pm
entertainment begins at 600 pm
$700 for adults and
$500 for children under 12
Waffles with strawberries and whipped cream sausage and
beverage served
Tickets can be purchased at the door
From the CLLC Historical Committee
What was Luther League
Many of you reading this article may have no recollection of ever hearing about such a title But to many folks growing up during the 1940s and 50s the memories of Luther League are fond ones Luther League was a national organization of the Augustana Lutheran Synod The Luther League provided fellowship and recreation for the youth of the church after confirmation The Luther League in our church met once a month They would have devotions bible study or some type of program followed by games and refreshments Other activities were held as well such as skating parties hayrides exchanges with other Luther League groups and ice cream socials Wilton Bergrstrand was the youth director for the Augustana Synod for many years until the merger with the Lutheran Church in America (LCA) Every five years a national convention for Luther League was held In 1951 the convention was held in Colorado Springs Colorado Ten young people from our congregation attended They traveled by train from Minneapolis along with youth from other churches According to the financial report the Luther League paid $76160 for train tickets They raised money from various events The largest was $48200 from a smorgasbord and $10325 from the Youth Sunday collection Joyce Rundquist our church secretary and Elaine Vitalis were the adult leaders on the trip They would meet daily along with several thousand young people from around the country for worship inspiration and various events Some of the other highlights were trips up Pikes Peak to the Royal Gorge and a chuck wagon supper at the Garden of the Godrsquos Luther League was a time for the youth to have fellowship and some fun experiences growing up in the church ~ Submitted by Myron amp Joyce Johnson and Jean Remes
JANUARY 2016 RECEIPTS = $2803244
General Fund 2079038
General FundNon-Current Yr 109500
Outreach
Ilula 17500
Moses Baskets 2500
CompassionFamily Pathways 5000
Gifts to CLLC for Piano Fund 22500
Initial Offering 27500
Memorial Fund 225500
Sunday School Regular 960
Chris Ed 600
JAM 5000
Confirmation 5000
KAT 3500
Youth Fund 26600
WELCA 105185
Historical Committee 5650
Faith Chest 5000
Friends of CLLC 10500
Building Fund 16000
Building and Equipment 25100
Cemetery Gift 5000
Cemetery Interest 50411
Grave Sales 20000
Anniversary Fund 1000
Thrivent Choice Gift 28700
Easter Rolls Chris Ed will serve Rolls on Easter
March 27th during coffee time
Donations are needed for juice rolls fruit and muffins
Proceeds will go towards the cost of VBS Day Camp
sponsored by Luther Point Bible Camp and summer
camperships for those attending Luther Point
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Church Council Minutes
February 16th 2016
Meeting called to order at 700 by Tara Lindahl
Members present Sue Abrahamson Anna Burch Ron Carlson
Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser Pastor Barb Pastor Craig
Chris Lundberg and Tara Lindahl
Check In Favorite comfort food
Learning Time Continued discussion on book ldquoFacing Decline
Finding Hoperdquo
Approval of the Agenda Agenda approved
Approval of Minutes Approved as written
Treasurerrsquos Report
There was a deficit of $14000 for the month of January There
was discussion on ways to monitor spending if this trend of
continues
Note was made that we are fully staffed at this time
Utilities were down $1057 compared to last year not sure why
but will keep an eye on it
Costs for salting especially in lower parking lot seemed fairly high
will check with Property
Committee Reports
Finance
Will be contacting Stewardship about the ldquoAbove amp
Beyondrdquo line item There was some discussion on ways
to relay this information to the Congregation
Internal Audit committee is ready to go Julie Klein Dave
Johnson and Joan Grossman will serve on this
committee
Still looking into doing a professional Audit cost would be
$3900 for a full Audit and $2300 for a third party look
Luther Point benevolence for the year was over by $1300
We will look into prorating this for next year to be closer
the amount required to maintain our member church
status
Old Business
A Fund Appeal Committee has been formed and will be meeting soon
to form a plan for raising funds for the Bathroom addition Tara made
a motion for direction of the committee as follows The
Payments made for weddings will change to keep in line with IRS
rules Wedding parties will now be required to write separate
checks for all services provided ie planner music etc
Due to a clerical and dispersing error in scholarship awards some
students were given double Council moved to seek funds
from 3M to cover the error in scholarships awarded in 2015
Seconded by Ron and passed
Louise provided research and information to the council on the
need for a new copier for the office Chris R motioned for the
new copier per Louisersquos recommendation Seconded by Dave
and passed
Council was informed of a vehicle being given to the congregation
as a donation There was discussion on how to best use this
generous gift There will be more research done on selling the
vehicle
There was a request from Center City Fire Dept as part their fund
appeal for a monetary gift toward purchasing educational
materials Chris R motioned $250 be given seconded by
Dave There was discussion about there being 3M funds
designated for Outreach and CLLCrsquos place in the Center City
community council approved and sent on to 3M for review
There was discussion around an inquiry from county concerning
the need for outerwear in the winter months for those let out of
jail with nothing but what they came in with It was tabled for
future consideration
The St Paul Synod Conference Assembly is Saturday February 27th
at Gloria Die in St Paul from 830-1200 It is open to anyone
no preregistration needed Pastor Barb is going anyone
wanting to ride with should contact her
Attention was brought to the church from residents on Pioneer
Lake and Cty 9 regarding a narrow strip of land between their
property and along the road that apparently is currently owned
by CLLC They requested a Quick Claim deed to resolve the
issue Council is looking into the matter to determine the best
route on this issue
Closing prayer and adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by Susan Abrahamson for Janie Briggs
Secretary
Next meeting will be March 15th 2016 at 700 with devotions and
refreshments by Heith Glenna
Fund Appeal Committee will devise a plan for raising funds for the
bathroom addition in the amount of $200000 with goal of
having funds raised in time for building to begin in early June
Anna seconded and it passed
Committee days and times have changed to ensure we have
financial reports from the church accountant Youth 3M
Finance Worship and Music will meet at the same time but on
the 2nd Tuesday rather than the 1st of the month Council will
then meet the 3rd Tuesday The remaining committees will
continue to meet at their regular times
New Business
Elections Dave nominated Sue as President seconded by Missy
and passed by unanimous ballot Dave nominated Missy as
Vice President seconded by Sue and passed by unanimous
ballot Missy nominated Dave as Treasurer seconded by Sue
and passed by unanimous ballot Janie was nominated by
Missy to be secretary seconded by Chris R and that also
passed unanimously
Committee assignments were made as follows
Personnel- Missy Rambow
Finance- Dave Reed
Historical- Ron Carlson
Property-Pastor Craig
Christian Outreach- Anna Burch
Stewardship- Janie Briggs
Worship and Music- Chris Ruser
Youth-Sue Abrahamson
Cemetery- Chris Ruser
Christian Education- Heith Glenna
3M- Dave Reed
Dave Reed Sue Abrahamson Ron Carlson and Anna Burch
agreed to be check signers
Council retreat for goal setting is set for March 13th from noon to
300 at the Parsonage
Installation of Council members will be on March 13th also both
services at the end of the first service and beginning of
second service so members can attend both if possible
The process for reconciling Offering cash will be changed Offering
counters will now record the amount and place it with the cash
for the financial secretaries to verify
Member Birthdays in March Todd Opdahl 31 Joey Abrahamson 32 Eva Barr 34 Betty Frederickson 34 Alexa Lindahl 34 Shirley Nelson 34 Dan Schroeder 34 Sherry Lantz 35 Tanja Dubbs 36 Craig Heggerston 36 Casey Kuhlemeier 37 Sharlene McChesney 37 Tara Jacobson 39 Alice Peterson 39 Annika Dubbs 310 Julie Hale 310 James Wiggins 310 Lee Turner 311 Lu Arnold 312 Doug Roush 313 Jerry Vitalis 313 Lauren Fahrendorff 314
Susan Johnson 315 Darwin Berglund 317 Mason Greer 317 Oliver Roush 317 Janet Froberg 319 Clayton Hinsch 319 Sheryl Martinson 319 Greg Olson 319 Sara Peterson 320 Kellen Reed 320 Nelda Abrahamson 322 Deanna Bulen 322 Thomas Dubbs 322 Wayne Hall 323 Ethan Aspenson 324 Roxy Bahn 326 Taylor Connell 326 Harold Shoberg 326 Eunice Anderson 328 Benjamin Peterson 329 Nancy Schoon 330
Set your clocks SPRING ahead one hour on March 12th
Daylight Savings Time begins March 13th
SAVE THE DATE Spring Recycling at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
lower level parking lot is on Saturday April 23rd from 800 ammdash200 pm
Bring your old computers monitors refrigerators microwaves fluorescent
light bulbs car batteries tires scanners printers and a lot more to the lower
parking lot For a small fee Chisago Metal Recycling will take your items
Circle meeting dates - March
Joy Circle Tues Mar 15th at 930 am Friendship Circle Tues Mar 15th at 100 pm Faith Circle Tues Mar 22nd at 730 pm Glory Circle Tues Mar 22nd at 130 pm
President Susan Abrahamson
Vice President Melissa Rambow
Secretary Janie Briggs
Treasurer Dave Reed
Congratulations to the New Executive Board for CLLC
and all of the Church Council Members Sue Abrahamson Janie Briggs Anna Burch Ron Carlson Heith
Glenna Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser
Harold Shoberg Pastors Craig and Barb
COMMITTEE MEETING NIGHTS Christian Education - 2nd Monday 630 pm in the office
Worship and Music - 2nd Tuesday 615 pm in the FH
3Mmdash2nd Tuesday 630 pm in the GR
Youth - 2nd Tuesday 700 pm in the YR
Finance - 2nd Tuesday 730 pm in the office
Church Council - 3rd Tuesday 700 (elected positions)
Historical - 2nd Thursday 300 pm in the FH
Caring Hands - 1st Friday 1000 am in the FH
Christian Outreach Ministry - 4th Tuesday 1100 am in the FH
Property - 4th Tuesday 700 pm in the FH
If you would like to serve on any of the above committees your
time and talents will be gladly received
Christian Education Committee is looking for a few more members ndash we meet the 2nd Monday of the month at 630pm in the
office meeting room Please join us this month on March 14th Let Stacy know if yoursquod like to receive a text reminder Your
input is very important in helping to guide this vital ministry
Lenten WORSHIP serving schedule
YOUTH GREETERSUSHERS DURING LENT
WEDNESDAYrsquoS at 700 PM
Wednesday March 2 ndash Ethan Lindahl and Katie Peterson
Wednesday March 9 mdashZach Johnson and Ava Alden
Wednesday March 16mdashSkylar Raebel and Jaden Blumer Maundy Thurs March 24mdashMadison Garner and Chase Mittelsteadt
Good Friday Marck 25mdashJacob Rafferty and Justin Ewert
YOUTH ACOLYTES DURING LENT at 730 PM
Maundy Thurs March 24mdashEthan Lindahl and Katie Peterson
Good Friday March 25mdashIsaac Lindahl and Will Schmidt
Listening to Lent
700 Worship through March 16
March 2nd ldquoHoperdquo ndash Jerry Vitalis
March 9th ldquoEntitled to Whatrdquo - Nick Barr
March 16th ldquoThe Nature of Jesusrdquo ndash Stacy Johnson
March 24th (730) Maundy Thursday Pastor Craig
March 25th (730) Good Friday Pastor Barb
Easter Flowers Available An Easter Garden is being planned for our sanctuary
Listed below are the plants that will be used Memorial envelopes are included with this newsletter
available in the church office on the table in the narthex or the ushers on Sunday if you care to
purchase a plant or plants Please mark the envelope clearly so we will know if you plan to pick up the flowers or leave them for distribution You may contact the church office or Judy Nelson at 257-1788 if you have any questions Plants may be taken on Tuesday April 7th The envelope can be left at the church office or put in the offering plate Easter Lilies $1400 Azaleas 2400 Cyclamen 2000 Begonia 2000
Mum 2000 Asiatic Lilies 1400
Sunday March 20th
800 am-1100am
Pancakes scrambled eggs Fruit
Muffins Coffee Juice
Freewill donations benefit youth ministry
Palm Sunday Breakfast
Hosanna
Hosanna
Dear Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA Thank you for supporting the ministries of Women of the ELCA with your recent gift of $58000 Your faithful generosity makes a real difference Thank you Linda Post Bushkofsky Executive Director
Dear Chisago Lake Ev Lutheran Church All of us at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes would like to thank you for your recent contribution Your continued generosity allows us to continue to innovate how we give care and how we honor and empower those we serve Sincerely Michelle Metzler Parmly LifePointes
Dear Friends We recently received your gifts of $28600 to Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota We are so grateful for you and your generous support every month Your gifts continue to provide new life and hope May God bless you Daniel V Speckhard and Mary M Brown
Congratulations and thank you Thrivent Choice participants have thousands of options but you chose us for your Thrivent Choice program that Thrivent offers Chisago Lake Lutheran Church received an extra $4295 in 2015 Thank you
A sincere Thank You to everyone who came for a visit and brought food to the house during these past two months We are blessed with so many caring people from our church Thank you also to our Granddaughter Katie for keeping Grandpa supplied with baked goods God bless all for their kindness Judy Nelson
Memorials for the month of January
Piano Fund In Memory of
Lynell Rice Dorothy Starr
Karl amp Chris Ruser Marlyn Abrahamson
Roger amp Linda Lindgren Marlyn Abrahamson
Earl W Monson Mae Otto
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Mae Otto
Bev Sandgren Mae Otto
Mark amp Kathy Olson Travis Yotter
Barbara Yotter Travis Yotter
Terry amp Jackie Sellman Travis Yotter
Quilting
Dee Allen Marlyn Abrahamson
Dee Allen Mae Otto
Earl W Monson Mae Otto
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Mae Otto
Bev Sandgren Mae Otto
Undesignated
Nelda Abrahamson Marlyn Abrahamson
Douglas M Berg Marlyn Abrahamson
Carol Hawkinson Marlyn Abrahamson
Kathy Reed Marlyn Abrahamson
Gary Lauritzen Marlyn Abrahamson
Donald Peterson Marlyn Abrahamson
Carrie Holmquist Marlyn Abrahamson
J BettyLou Cederstrom Marlyn Abrahamson
Perry R Bolin Marlyn Abrahamson
Vincent Reed Marlyn Abrahamson
Diane C Farley Marlyn Abrahamson
Tim amp Jennifer Holt Marlyn Abrahamson
James amp Marion Hall Marlyn Abrahamson
Pauline Christensen Marlyn Abrahamson
Susan Clawson Marlyn Abrahamson
Scott amp Christine Lundberg Marlyn Abrahamson
Beverly Sandgren Marlyn Abrahamson
Mary Ann Hall Marlyn Abrahamson
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Marlyn Abrahamson
Jan amp Mike Nesseth Marlyn Abrahamson
Delores Van Wyck Marlyn Abrahamson
Clova Abrahamson Marlyn Abrahamson
Memorials for the months of January Cont Youth Missions
Gordy amp Vida Meland Mae Otto
Gordy amp Vida Meland Marlyn Abrahamson
Mark amp Barb Wikelius Marlyn Abrahamson
Upper level bathrooms
Harold amp Judy Shoberg Marlyn Abrahamson
Building fund
Dave amp Elaine Oftelie Marlyn Abrahamson
MARCH IS FOOD SHARE MONTH - PLEASE HELP
DROP OFF your donation in the narthex box
During the month of March our congregation is joining people of good will from across the state to help alleviate hunger Minnesota Food Sharersquos March Campaign is the largest food drive in the state and congregations like ours are the heart of the campaign Last year the campaign raised more than 12 million pounds and dollars for Minnesotarsquos food shelves
This year our congregation will be collecting both food and cash contributions throughout the month of March for our local food shelf What to collect Needed nowmdash Pasta Roni Chunky soups cream of celery mixed fruit kidneychili beans spaghetti orsquos spaghetti sauce canned tomatoes ketchup tunacanned chicken canned corn and dish soap Cash Donations ndash Easier to collect and deliver food shelves can stretch cash donations further because of their access to discount products and programs Cash also gives them more flexibility to acquire perishable items like fresh produce meat and dairy products
2016 Fact Sheet The Far Reaching Effects of Hunger There are many measures that reflect the impact of hunger Here are just a few
Forty percent of food is thrown out in the United States every year or about $165
billion worth This uneaten food could feed 25 million Americans
In 2015 there were more than 3 million visits to Minnesota food shelves
A study on suburban poverty in America ranked the Twin Cities metro area as ninth
in the nation in terms of growth of suburban poverty According to the study the
number of suburban poor living in the Twin Cities area increased from about
90000 in 2000 to more than 204000 in 2011 That 128 percent increase greatly
outpaces the studyrsquos national average increases for poverty growth in the suburbs
(53 percent) and inner cities (23 percent)
In Chisago County they are serving an average 200 local families each month
They have distributed 257612 pounds of food last year One in ten households do
not know where their next meal will come from
LETS US HELP END HUNGER IN MINNESOTA DONATE TODAY
The Fun Loving Lutherans will be meeting April 3rd at 300 in the
Green Room for book club Please consider joining us We will be reading Grace (eventually) Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott Amazon states In Grace (Eventually) Thoughts on Faith the author of the bestsellers Traveling Mercies and Plan B delivers a poignant funny and bittersweet primer of faith as we come to discover what it means to be fully alive Please let Janie Briggs 257-6803 know if you are attending in case of a change in plans or bad weather
YOUrsquoRE INVITED Please join us for a special event sponsored by Thrivent Financial
Turn retirement concerns into confidence Get positive professional guidance from a membership organization of Christians that has been helping our member owners be wise with money and live generously for more than 100 years
This event covers Social Security Strategize to Maximize
EVENT DETAILS Thursday April 14th 2016
630 pm Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1 Summit Ave
Center City MN
Hosted by Thrivent Financial representatives Kim G Holmquist CLULUTCF FIC and Craig E Stockel FICRICP CLTC To reserve your place please call Chisago Lake Lutheran Church at 651-257-6300
Chisago County Master Gardeners
17th Annual Spring Bonanza Saturday March 19th 2016
800 ammdash330 pm North Branch Senior High
North Branch MN
Presented by the Chisago County Master
Gardeners Partnership with the
Chisago Soil amp Water Conservation
District and North Branch Area community Education
pre-registermdashClasses Fill Fast Cost is only $1000 for the entire day
Class size is limited so we encourage you to pre-register
Classes will be filled as registrations are received in our office
Walk-ins can register at 800 am on the day of the Expo
Walk in registration is $1500 per person
Pre register at www3extensionumneducountychisago
Swedish Club Waffle Supper Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Saturday March 19th 2016
Serving at 500 pm
entertainment begins at 600 pm
$700 for adults and
$500 for children under 12
Waffles with strawberries and whipped cream sausage and
beverage served
Tickets can be purchased at the door
From the CLLC Historical Committee
What was Luther League
Many of you reading this article may have no recollection of ever hearing about such a title But to many folks growing up during the 1940s and 50s the memories of Luther League are fond ones Luther League was a national organization of the Augustana Lutheran Synod The Luther League provided fellowship and recreation for the youth of the church after confirmation The Luther League in our church met once a month They would have devotions bible study or some type of program followed by games and refreshments Other activities were held as well such as skating parties hayrides exchanges with other Luther League groups and ice cream socials Wilton Bergrstrand was the youth director for the Augustana Synod for many years until the merger with the Lutheran Church in America (LCA) Every five years a national convention for Luther League was held In 1951 the convention was held in Colorado Springs Colorado Ten young people from our congregation attended They traveled by train from Minneapolis along with youth from other churches According to the financial report the Luther League paid $76160 for train tickets They raised money from various events The largest was $48200 from a smorgasbord and $10325 from the Youth Sunday collection Joyce Rundquist our church secretary and Elaine Vitalis were the adult leaders on the trip They would meet daily along with several thousand young people from around the country for worship inspiration and various events Some of the other highlights were trips up Pikes Peak to the Royal Gorge and a chuck wagon supper at the Garden of the Godrsquos Luther League was a time for the youth to have fellowship and some fun experiences growing up in the church ~ Submitted by Myron amp Joyce Johnson and Jean Remes
JANUARY 2016 RECEIPTS = $2803244
General Fund 2079038
General FundNon-Current Yr 109500
Outreach
Ilula 17500
Moses Baskets 2500
CompassionFamily Pathways 5000
Gifts to CLLC for Piano Fund 22500
Initial Offering 27500
Memorial Fund 225500
Sunday School Regular 960
Chris Ed 600
JAM 5000
Confirmation 5000
KAT 3500
Youth Fund 26600
WELCA 105185
Historical Committee 5650
Faith Chest 5000
Friends of CLLC 10500
Building Fund 16000
Building and Equipment 25100
Cemetery Gift 5000
Cemetery Interest 50411
Grave Sales 20000
Anniversary Fund 1000
Thrivent Choice Gift 28700
Easter Rolls Chris Ed will serve Rolls on Easter
March 27th during coffee time
Donations are needed for juice rolls fruit and muffins
Proceeds will go towards the cost of VBS Day Camp
sponsored by Luther Point Bible Camp and summer
camperships for those attending Luther Point
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Church Council Minutes
February 16th 2016
Meeting called to order at 700 by Tara Lindahl
Members present Sue Abrahamson Anna Burch Ron Carlson
Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser Pastor Barb Pastor Craig
Chris Lundberg and Tara Lindahl
Check In Favorite comfort food
Learning Time Continued discussion on book ldquoFacing Decline
Finding Hoperdquo
Approval of the Agenda Agenda approved
Approval of Minutes Approved as written
Treasurerrsquos Report
There was a deficit of $14000 for the month of January There
was discussion on ways to monitor spending if this trend of
continues
Note was made that we are fully staffed at this time
Utilities were down $1057 compared to last year not sure why
but will keep an eye on it
Costs for salting especially in lower parking lot seemed fairly high
will check with Property
Committee Reports
Finance
Will be contacting Stewardship about the ldquoAbove amp
Beyondrdquo line item There was some discussion on ways
to relay this information to the Congregation
Internal Audit committee is ready to go Julie Klein Dave
Johnson and Joan Grossman will serve on this
committee
Still looking into doing a professional Audit cost would be
$3900 for a full Audit and $2300 for a third party look
Luther Point benevolence for the year was over by $1300
We will look into prorating this for next year to be closer
the amount required to maintain our member church
status
Old Business
A Fund Appeal Committee has been formed and will be meeting soon
to form a plan for raising funds for the Bathroom addition Tara made
a motion for direction of the committee as follows The
Payments made for weddings will change to keep in line with IRS
rules Wedding parties will now be required to write separate
checks for all services provided ie planner music etc
Due to a clerical and dispersing error in scholarship awards some
students were given double Council moved to seek funds
from 3M to cover the error in scholarships awarded in 2015
Seconded by Ron and passed
Louise provided research and information to the council on the
need for a new copier for the office Chris R motioned for the
new copier per Louisersquos recommendation Seconded by Dave
and passed
Council was informed of a vehicle being given to the congregation
as a donation There was discussion on how to best use this
generous gift There will be more research done on selling the
vehicle
There was a request from Center City Fire Dept as part their fund
appeal for a monetary gift toward purchasing educational
materials Chris R motioned $250 be given seconded by
Dave There was discussion about there being 3M funds
designated for Outreach and CLLCrsquos place in the Center City
community council approved and sent on to 3M for review
There was discussion around an inquiry from county concerning
the need for outerwear in the winter months for those let out of
jail with nothing but what they came in with It was tabled for
future consideration
The St Paul Synod Conference Assembly is Saturday February 27th
at Gloria Die in St Paul from 830-1200 It is open to anyone
no preregistration needed Pastor Barb is going anyone
wanting to ride with should contact her
Attention was brought to the church from residents on Pioneer
Lake and Cty 9 regarding a narrow strip of land between their
property and along the road that apparently is currently owned
by CLLC They requested a Quick Claim deed to resolve the
issue Council is looking into the matter to determine the best
route on this issue
Closing prayer and adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by Susan Abrahamson for Janie Briggs
Secretary
Next meeting will be March 15th 2016 at 700 with devotions and
refreshments by Heith Glenna
Fund Appeal Committee will devise a plan for raising funds for the
bathroom addition in the amount of $200000 with goal of
having funds raised in time for building to begin in early June
Anna seconded and it passed
Committee days and times have changed to ensure we have
financial reports from the church accountant Youth 3M
Finance Worship and Music will meet at the same time but on
the 2nd Tuesday rather than the 1st of the month Council will
then meet the 3rd Tuesday The remaining committees will
continue to meet at their regular times
New Business
Elections Dave nominated Sue as President seconded by Missy
and passed by unanimous ballot Dave nominated Missy as
Vice President seconded by Sue and passed by unanimous
ballot Missy nominated Dave as Treasurer seconded by Sue
and passed by unanimous ballot Janie was nominated by
Missy to be secretary seconded by Chris R and that also
passed unanimously
Committee assignments were made as follows
Personnel- Missy Rambow
Finance- Dave Reed
Historical- Ron Carlson
Property-Pastor Craig
Christian Outreach- Anna Burch
Stewardship- Janie Briggs
Worship and Music- Chris Ruser
Youth-Sue Abrahamson
Cemetery- Chris Ruser
Christian Education- Heith Glenna
3M- Dave Reed
Dave Reed Sue Abrahamson Ron Carlson and Anna Burch
agreed to be check signers
Council retreat for goal setting is set for March 13th from noon to
300 at the Parsonage
Installation of Council members will be on March 13th also both
services at the end of the first service and beginning of
second service so members can attend both if possible
The process for reconciling Offering cash will be changed Offering
counters will now record the amount and place it with the cash
for the financial secretaries to verify
Lenten WORSHIP serving schedule
YOUTH GREETERSUSHERS DURING LENT
WEDNESDAYrsquoS at 700 PM
Wednesday March 2 ndash Ethan Lindahl and Katie Peterson
Wednesday March 9 mdashZach Johnson and Ava Alden
Wednesday March 16mdashSkylar Raebel and Jaden Blumer Maundy Thurs March 24mdashMadison Garner and Chase Mittelsteadt
Good Friday Marck 25mdashJacob Rafferty and Justin Ewert
YOUTH ACOLYTES DURING LENT at 730 PM
Maundy Thurs March 24mdashEthan Lindahl and Katie Peterson
Good Friday March 25mdashIsaac Lindahl and Will Schmidt
Listening to Lent
700 Worship through March 16
March 2nd ldquoHoperdquo ndash Jerry Vitalis
March 9th ldquoEntitled to Whatrdquo - Nick Barr
March 16th ldquoThe Nature of Jesusrdquo ndash Stacy Johnson
March 24th (730) Maundy Thursday Pastor Craig
March 25th (730) Good Friday Pastor Barb
Easter Flowers Available An Easter Garden is being planned for our sanctuary
Listed below are the plants that will be used Memorial envelopes are included with this newsletter
available in the church office on the table in the narthex or the ushers on Sunday if you care to
purchase a plant or plants Please mark the envelope clearly so we will know if you plan to pick up the flowers or leave them for distribution You may contact the church office or Judy Nelson at 257-1788 if you have any questions Plants may be taken on Tuesday April 7th The envelope can be left at the church office or put in the offering plate Easter Lilies $1400 Azaleas 2400 Cyclamen 2000 Begonia 2000
Mum 2000 Asiatic Lilies 1400
Sunday March 20th
800 am-1100am
Pancakes scrambled eggs Fruit
Muffins Coffee Juice
Freewill donations benefit youth ministry
Palm Sunday Breakfast
Hosanna
Hosanna
Dear Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA Thank you for supporting the ministries of Women of the ELCA with your recent gift of $58000 Your faithful generosity makes a real difference Thank you Linda Post Bushkofsky Executive Director
Dear Chisago Lake Ev Lutheran Church All of us at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes would like to thank you for your recent contribution Your continued generosity allows us to continue to innovate how we give care and how we honor and empower those we serve Sincerely Michelle Metzler Parmly LifePointes
Dear Friends We recently received your gifts of $28600 to Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota We are so grateful for you and your generous support every month Your gifts continue to provide new life and hope May God bless you Daniel V Speckhard and Mary M Brown
Congratulations and thank you Thrivent Choice participants have thousands of options but you chose us for your Thrivent Choice program that Thrivent offers Chisago Lake Lutheran Church received an extra $4295 in 2015 Thank you
A sincere Thank You to everyone who came for a visit and brought food to the house during these past two months We are blessed with so many caring people from our church Thank you also to our Granddaughter Katie for keeping Grandpa supplied with baked goods God bless all for their kindness Judy Nelson
Memorials for the month of January
Piano Fund In Memory of
Lynell Rice Dorothy Starr
Karl amp Chris Ruser Marlyn Abrahamson
Roger amp Linda Lindgren Marlyn Abrahamson
Earl W Monson Mae Otto
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Mae Otto
Bev Sandgren Mae Otto
Mark amp Kathy Olson Travis Yotter
Barbara Yotter Travis Yotter
Terry amp Jackie Sellman Travis Yotter
Quilting
Dee Allen Marlyn Abrahamson
Dee Allen Mae Otto
Earl W Monson Mae Otto
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Mae Otto
Bev Sandgren Mae Otto
Undesignated
Nelda Abrahamson Marlyn Abrahamson
Douglas M Berg Marlyn Abrahamson
Carol Hawkinson Marlyn Abrahamson
Kathy Reed Marlyn Abrahamson
Gary Lauritzen Marlyn Abrahamson
Donald Peterson Marlyn Abrahamson
Carrie Holmquist Marlyn Abrahamson
J BettyLou Cederstrom Marlyn Abrahamson
Perry R Bolin Marlyn Abrahamson
Vincent Reed Marlyn Abrahamson
Diane C Farley Marlyn Abrahamson
Tim amp Jennifer Holt Marlyn Abrahamson
James amp Marion Hall Marlyn Abrahamson
Pauline Christensen Marlyn Abrahamson
Susan Clawson Marlyn Abrahamson
Scott amp Christine Lundberg Marlyn Abrahamson
Beverly Sandgren Marlyn Abrahamson
Mary Ann Hall Marlyn Abrahamson
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Marlyn Abrahamson
Jan amp Mike Nesseth Marlyn Abrahamson
Delores Van Wyck Marlyn Abrahamson
Clova Abrahamson Marlyn Abrahamson
Memorials for the months of January Cont Youth Missions
Gordy amp Vida Meland Mae Otto
Gordy amp Vida Meland Marlyn Abrahamson
Mark amp Barb Wikelius Marlyn Abrahamson
Upper level bathrooms
Harold amp Judy Shoberg Marlyn Abrahamson
Building fund
Dave amp Elaine Oftelie Marlyn Abrahamson
MARCH IS FOOD SHARE MONTH - PLEASE HELP
DROP OFF your donation in the narthex box
During the month of March our congregation is joining people of good will from across the state to help alleviate hunger Minnesota Food Sharersquos March Campaign is the largest food drive in the state and congregations like ours are the heart of the campaign Last year the campaign raised more than 12 million pounds and dollars for Minnesotarsquos food shelves
This year our congregation will be collecting both food and cash contributions throughout the month of March for our local food shelf What to collect Needed nowmdash Pasta Roni Chunky soups cream of celery mixed fruit kidneychili beans spaghetti orsquos spaghetti sauce canned tomatoes ketchup tunacanned chicken canned corn and dish soap Cash Donations ndash Easier to collect and deliver food shelves can stretch cash donations further because of their access to discount products and programs Cash also gives them more flexibility to acquire perishable items like fresh produce meat and dairy products
2016 Fact Sheet The Far Reaching Effects of Hunger There are many measures that reflect the impact of hunger Here are just a few
Forty percent of food is thrown out in the United States every year or about $165
billion worth This uneaten food could feed 25 million Americans
In 2015 there were more than 3 million visits to Minnesota food shelves
A study on suburban poverty in America ranked the Twin Cities metro area as ninth
in the nation in terms of growth of suburban poverty According to the study the
number of suburban poor living in the Twin Cities area increased from about
90000 in 2000 to more than 204000 in 2011 That 128 percent increase greatly
outpaces the studyrsquos national average increases for poverty growth in the suburbs
(53 percent) and inner cities (23 percent)
In Chisago County they are serving an average 200 local families each month
They have distributed 257612 pounds of food last year One in ten households do
not know where their next meal will come from
LETS US HELP END HUNGER IN MINNESOTA DONATE TODAY
The Fun Loving Lutherans will be meeting April 3rd at 300 in the
Green Room for book club Please consider joining us We will be reading Grace (eventually) Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott Amazon states In Grace (Eventually) Thoughts on Faith the author of the bestsellers Traveling Mercies and Plan B delivers a poignant funny and bittersweet primer of faith as we come to discover what it means to be fully alive Please let Janie Briggs 257-6803 know if you are attending in case of a change in plans or bad weather
YOUrsquoRE INVITED Please join us for a special event sponsored by Thrivent Financial
Turn retirement concerns into confidence Get positive professional guidance from a membership organization of Christians that has been helping our member owners be wise with money and live generously for more than 100 years
This event covers Social Security Strategize to Maximize
EVENT DETAILS Thursday April 14th 2016
630 pm Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1 Summit Ave
Center City MN
Hosted by Thrivent Financial representatives Kim G Holmquist CLULUTCF FIC and Craig E Stockel FICRICP CLTC To reserve your place please call Chisago Lake Lutheran Church at 651-257-6300
Chisago County Master Gardeners
17th Annual Spring Bonanza Saturday March 19th 2016
800 ammdash330 pm North Branch Senior High
North Branch MN
Presented by the Chisago County Master
Gardeners Partnership with the
Chisago Soil amp Water Conservation
District and North Branch Area community Education
pre-registermdashClasses Fill Fast Cost is only $1000 for the entire day
Class size is limited so we encourage you to pre-register
Classes will be filled as registrations are received in our office
Walk-ins can register at 800 am on the day of the Expo
Walk in registration is $1500 per person
Pre register at www3extensionumneducountychisago
Swedish Club Waffle Supper Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Saturday March 19th 2016
Serving at 500 pm
entertainment begins at 600 pm
$700 for adults and
$500 for children under 12
Waffles with strawberries and whipped cream sausage and
beverage served
Tickets can be purchased at the door
From the CLLC Historical Committee
What was Luther League
Many of you reading this article may have no recollection of ever hearing about such a title But to many folks growing up during the 1940s and 50s the memories of Luther League are fond ones Luther League was a national organization of the Augustana Lutheran Synod The Luther League provided fellowship and recreation for the youth of the church after confirmation The Luther League in our church met once a month They would have devotions bible study or some type of program followed by games and refreshments Other activities were held as well such as skating parties hayrides exchanges with other Luther League groups and ice cream socials Wilton Bergrstrand was the youth director for the Augustana Synod for many years until the merger with the Lutheran Church in America (LCA) Every five years a national convention for Luther League was held In 1951 the convention was held in Colorado Springs Colorado Ten young people from our congregation attended They traveled by train from Minneapolis along with youth from other churches According to the financial report the Luther League paid $76160 for train tickets They raised money from various events The largest was $48200 from a smorgasbord and $10325 from the Youth Sunday collection Joyce Rundquist our church secretary and Elaine Vitalis were the adult leaders on the trip They would meet daily along with several thousand young people from around the country for worship inspiration and various events Some of the other highlights were trips up Pikes Peak to the Royal Gorge and a chuck wagon supper at the Garden of the Godrsquos Luther League was a time for the youth to have fellowship and some fun experiences growing up in the church ~ Submitted by Myron amp Joyce Johnson and Jean Remes
JANUARY 2016 RECEIPTS = $2803244
General Fund 2079038
General FundNon-Current Yr 109500
Outreach
Ilula 17500
Moses Baskets 2500
CompassionFamily Pathways 5000
Gifts to CLLC for Piano Fund 22500
Initial Offering 27500
Memorial Fund 225500
Sunday School Regular 960
Chris Ed 600
JAM 5000
Confirmation 5000
KAT 3500
Youth Fund 26600
WELCA 105185
Historical Committee 5650
Faith Chest 5000
Friends of CLLC 10500
Building Fund 16000
Building and Equipment 25100
Cemetery Gift 5000
Cemetery Interest 50411
Grave Sales 20000
Anniversary Fund 1000
Thrivent Choice Gift 28700
Easter Rolls Chris Ed will serve Rolls on Easter
March 27th during coffee time
Donations are needed for juice rolls fruit and muffins
Proceeds will go towards the cost of VBS Day Camp
sponsored by Luther Point Bible Camp and summer
camperships for those attending Luther Point
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Church Council Minutes
February 16th 2016
Meeting called to order at 700 by Tara Lindahl
Members present Sue Abrahamson Anna Burch Ron Carlson
Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser Pastor Barb Pastor Craig
Chris Lundberg and Tara Lindahl
Check In Favorite comfort food
Learning Time Continued discussion on book ldquoFacing Decline
Finding Hoperdquo
Approval of the Agenda Agenda approved
Approval of Minutes Approved as written
Treasurerrsquos Report
There was a deficit of $14000 for the month of January There
was discussion on ways to monitor spending if this trend of
continues
Note was made that we are fully staffed at this time
Utilities were down $1057 compared to last year not sure why
but will keep an eye on it
Costs for salting especially in lower parking lot seemed fairly high
will check with Property
Committee Reports
Finance
Will be contacting Stewardship about the ldquoAbove amp
Beyondrdquo line item There was some discussion on ways
to relay this information to the Congregation
Internal Audit committee is ready to go Julie Klein Dave
Johnson and Joan Grossman will serve on this
committee
Still looking into doing a professional Audit cost would be
$3900 for a full Audit and $2300 for a third party look
Luther Point benevolence for the year was over by $1300
We will look into prorating this for next year to be closer
the amount required to maintain our member church
status
Old Business
A Fund Appeal Committee has been formed and will be meeting soon
to form a plan for raising funds for the Bathroom addition Tara made
a motion for direction of the committee as follows The
Payments made for weddings will change to keep in line with IRS
rules Wedding parties will now be required to write separate
checks for all services provided ie planner music etc
Due to a clerical and dispersing error in scholarship awards some
students were given double Council moved to seek funds
from 3M to cover the error in scholarships awarded in 2015
Seconded by Ron and passed
Louise provided research and information to the council on the
need for a new copier for the office Chris R motioned for the
new copier per Louisersquos recommendation Seconded by Dave
and passed
Council was informed of a vehicle being given to the congregation
as a donation There was discussion on how to best use this
generous gift There will be more research done on selling the
vehicle
There was a request from Center City Fire Dept as part their fund
appeal for a monetary gift toward purchasing educational
materials Chris R motioned $250 be given seconded by
Dave There was discussion about there being 3M funds
designated for Outreach and CLLCrsquos place in the Center City
community council approved and sent on to 3M for review
There was discussion around an inquiry from county concerning
the need for outerwear in the winter months for those let out of
jail with nothing but what they came in with It was tabled for
future consideration
The St Paul Synod Conference Assembly is Saturday February 27th
at Gloria Die in St Paul from 830-1200 It is open to anyone
no preregistration needed Pastor Barb is going anyone
wanting to ride with should contact her
Attention was brought to the church from residents on Pioneer
Lake and Cty 9 regarding a narrow strip of land between their
property and along the road that apparently is currently owned
by CLLC They requested a Quick Claim deed to resolve the
issue Council is looking into the matter to determine the best
route on this issue
Closing prayer and adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by Susan Abrahamson for Janie Briggs
Secretary
Next meeting will be March 15th 2016 at 700 with devotions and
refreshments by Heith Glenna
Fund Appeal Committee will devise a plan for raising funds for the
bathroom addition in the amount of $200000 with goal of
having funds raised in time for building to begin in early June
Anna seconded and it passed
Committee days and times have changed to ensure we have
financial reports from the church accountant Youth 3M
Finance Worship and Music will meet at the same time but on
the 2nd Tuesday rather than the 1st of the month Council will
then meet the 3rd Tuesday The remaining committees will
continue to meet at their regular times
New Business
Elections Dave nominated Sue as President seconded by Missy
and passed by unanimous ballot Dave nominated Missy as
Vice President seconded by Sue and passed by unanimous
ballot Missy nominated Dave as Treasurer seconded by Sue
and passed by unanimous ballot Janie was nominated by
Missy to be secretary seconded by Chris R and that also
passed unanimously
Committee assignments were made as follows
Personnel- Missy Rambow
Finance- Dave Reed
Historical- Ron Carlson
Property-Pastor Craig
Christian Outreach- Anna Burch
Stewardship- Janie Briggs
Worship and Music- Chris Ruser
Youth-Sue Abrahamson
Cemetery- Chris Ruser
Christian Education- Heith Glenna
3M- Dave Reed
Dave Reed Sue Abrahamson Ron Carlson and Anna Burch
agreed to be check signers
Council retreat for goal setting is set for March 13th from noon to
300 at the Parsonage
Installation of Council members will be on March 13th also both
services at the end of the first service and beginning of
second service so members can attend both if possible
The process for reconciling Offering cash will be changed Offering
counters will now record the amount and place it with the cash
for the financial secretaries to verify
Dear Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA Thank you for supporting the ministries of Women of the ELCA with your recent gift of $58000 Your faithful generosity makes a real difference Thank you Linda Post Bushkofsky Executive Director
Dear Chisago Lake Ev Lutheran Church All of us at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes would like to thank you for your recent contribution Your continued generosity allows us to continue to innovate how we give care and how we honor and empower those we serve Sincerely Michelle Metzler Parmly LifePointes
Dear Friends We recently received your gifts of $28600 to Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota We are so grateful for you and your generous support every month Your gifts continue to provide new life and hope May God bless you Daniel V Speckhard and Mary M Brown
Congratulations and thank you Thrivent Choice participants have thousands of options but you chose us for your Thrivent Choice program that Thrivent offers Chisago Lake Lutheran Church received an extra $4295 in 2015 Thank you
A sincere Thank You to everyone who came for a visit and brought food to the house during these past two months We are blessed with so many caring people from our church Thank you also to our Granddaughter Katie for keeping Grandpa supplied with baked goods God bless all for their kindness Judy Nelson
Memorials for the month of January
Piano Fund In Memory of
Lynell Rice Dorothy Starr
Karl amp Chris Ruser Marlyn Abrahamson
Roger amp Linda Lindgren Marlyn Abrahamson
Earl W Monson Mae Otto
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Mae Otto
Bev Sandgren Mae Otto
Mark amp Kathy Olson Travis Yotter
Barbara Yotter Travis Yotter
Terry amp Jackie Sellman Travis Yotter
Quilting
Dee Allen Marlyn Abrahamson
Dee Allen Mae Otto
Earl W Monson Mae Otto
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Mae Otto
Bev Sandgren Mae Otto
Undesignated
Nelda Abrahamson Marlyn Abrahamson
Douglas M Berg Marlyn Abrahamson
Carol Hawkinson Marlyn Abrahamson
Kathy Reed Marlyn Abrahamson
Gary Lauritzen Marlyn Abrahamson
Donald Peterson Marlyn Abrahamson
Carrie Holmquist Marlyn Abrahamson
J BettyLou Cederstrom Marlyn Abrahamson
Perry R Bolin Marlyn Abrahamson
Vincent Reed Marlyn Abrahamson
Diane C Farley Marlyn Abrahamson
Tim amp Jennifer Holt Marlyn Abrahamson
James amp Marion Hall Marlyn Abrahamson
Pauline Christensen Marlyn Abrahamson
Susan Clawson Marlyn Abrahamson
Scott amp Christine Lundberg Marlyn Abrahamson
Beverly Sandgren Marlyn Abrahamson
Mary Ann Hall Marlyn Abrahamson
Bonnie Holt Kukuk Marlyn Abrahamson
Jan amp Mike Nesseth Marlyn Abrahamson
Delores Van Wyck Marlyn Abrahamson
Clova Abrahamson Marlyn Abrahamson
Memorials for the months of January Cont Youth Missions
Gordy amp Vida Meland Mae Otto
Gordy amp Vida Meland Marlyn Abrahamson
Mark amp Barb Wikelius Marlyn Abrahamson
Upper level bathrooms
Harold amp Judy Shoberg Marlyn Abrahamson
Building fund
Dave amp Elaine Oftelie Marlyn Abrahamson
MARCH IS FOOD SHARE MONTH - PLEASE HELP
DROP OFF your donation in the narthex box
During the month of March our congregation is joining people of good will from across the state to help alleviate hunger Minnesota Food Sharersquos March Campaign is the largest food drive in the state and congregations like ours are the heart of the campaign Last year the campaign raised more than 12 million pounds and dollars for Minnesotarsquos food shelves
This year our congregation will be collecting both food and cash contributions throughout the month of March for our local food shelf What to collect Needed nowmdash Pasta Roni Chunky soups cream of celery mixed fruit kidneychili beans spaghetti orsquos spaghetti sauce canned tomatoes ketchup tunacanned chicken canned corn and dish soap Cash Donations ndash Easier to collect and deliver food shelves can stretch cash donations further because of their access to discount products and programs Cash also gives them more flexibility to acquire perishable items like fresh produce meat and dairy products
2016 Fact Sheet The Far Reaching Effects of Hunger There are many measures that reflect the impact of hunger Here are just a few
Forty percent of food is thrown out in the United States every year or about $165
billion worth This uneaten food could feed 25 million Americans
In 2015 there were more than 3 million visits to Minnesota food shelves
A study on suburban poverty in America ranked the Twin Cities metro area as ninth
in the nation in terms of growth of suburban poverty According to the study the
number of suburban poor living in the Twin Cities area increased from about
90000 in 2000 to more than 204000 in 2011 That 128 percent increase greatly
outpaces the studyrsquos national average increases for poverty growth in the suburbs
(53 percent) and inner cities (23 percent)
In Chisago County they are serving an average 200 local families each month
They have distributed 257612 pounds of food last year One in ten households do
not know where their next meal will come from
LETS US HELP END HUNGER IN MINNESOTA DONATE TODAY
The Fun Loving Lutherans will be meeting April 3rd at 300 in the
Green Room for book club Please consider joining us We will be reading Grace (eventually) Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott Amazon states In Grace (Eventually) Thoughts on Faith the author of the bestsellers Traveling Mercies and Plan B delivers a poignant funny and bittersweet primer of faith as we come to discover what it means to be fully alive Please let Janie Briggs 257-6803 know if you are attending in case of a change in plans or bad weather
YOUrsquoRE INVITED Please join us for a special event sponsored by Thrivent Financial
Turn retirement concerns into confidence Get positive professional guidance from a membership organization of Christians that has been helping our member owners be wise with money and live generously for more than 100 years
This event covers Social Security Strategize to Maximize
EVENT DETAILS Thursday April 14th 2016
630 pm Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1 Summit Ave
Center City MN
Hosted by Thrivent Financial representatives Kim G Holmquist CLULUTCF FIC and Craig E Stockel FICRICP CLTC To reserve your place please call Chisago Lake Lutheran Church at 651-257-6300
Chisago County Master Gardeners
17th Annual Spring Bonanza Saturday March 19th 2016
800 ammdash330 pm North Branch Senior High
North Branch MN
Presented by the Chisago County Master
Gardeners Partnership with the
Chisago Soil amp Water Conservation
District and North Branch Area community Education
pre-registermdashClasses Fill Fast Cost is only $1000 for the entire day
Class size is limited so we encourage you to pre-register
Classes will be filled as registrations are received in our office
Walk-ins can register at 800 am on the day of the Expo
Walk in registration is $1500 per person
Pre register at www3extensionumneducountychisago
Swedish Club Waffle Supper Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Saturday March 19th 2016
Serving at 500 pm
entertainment begins at 600 pm
$700 for adults and
$500 for children under 12
Waffles with strawberries and whipped cream sausage and
beverage served
Tickets can be purchased at the door
From the CLLC Historical Committee
What was Luther League
Many of you reading this article may have no recollection of ever hearing about such a title But to many folks growing up during the 1940s and 50s the memories of Luther League are fond ones Luther League was a national organization of the Augustana Lutheran Synod The Luther League provided fellowship and recreation for the youth of the church after confirmation The Luther League in our church met once a month They would have devotions bible study or some type of program followed by games and refreshments Other activities were held as well such as skating parties hayrides exchanges with other Luther League groups and ice cream socials Wilton Bergrstrand was the youth director for the Augustana Synod for many years until the merger with the Lutheran Church in America (LCA) Every five years a national convention for Luther League was held In 1951 the convention was held in Colorado Springs Colorado Ten young people from our congregation attended They traveled by train from Minneapolis along with youth from other churches According to the financial report the Luther League paid $76160 for train tickets They raised money from various events The largest was $48200 from a smorgasbord and $10325 from the Youth Sunday collection Joyce Rundquist our church secretary and Elaine Vitalis were the adult leaders on the trip They would meet daily along with several thousand young people from around the country for worship inspiration and various events Some of the other highlights were trips up Pikes Peak to the Royal Gorge and a chuck wagon supper at the Garden of the Godrsquos Luther League was a time for the youth to have fellowship and some fun experiences growing up in the church ~ Submitted by Myron amp Joyce Johnson and Jean Remes
JANUARY 2016 RECEIPTS = $2803244
General Fund 2079038
General FundNon-Current Yr 109500
Outreach
Ilula 17500
Moses Baskets 2500
CompassionFamily Pathways 5000
Gifts to CLLC for Piano Fund 22500
Initial Offering 27500
Memorial Fund 225500
Sunday School Regular 960
Chris Ed 600
JAM 5000
Confirmation 5000
KAT 3500
Youth Fund 26600
WELCA 105185
Historical Committee 5650
Faith Chest 5000
Friends of CLLC 10500
Building Fund 16000
Building and Equipment 25100
Cemetery Gift 5000
Cemetery Interest 50411
Grave Sales 20000
Anniversary Fund 1000
Thrivent Choice Gift 28700
Easter Rolls Chris Ed will serve Rolls on Easter
March 27th during coffee time
Donations are needed for juice rolls fruit and muffins
Proceeds will go towards the cost of VBS Day Camp
sponsored by Luther Point Bible Camp and summer
camperships for those attending Luther Point
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Church Council Minutes
February 16th 2016
Meeting called to order at 700 by Tara Lindahl
Members present Sue Abrahamson Anna Burch Ron Carlson
Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser Pastor Barb Pastor Craig
Chris Lundberg and Tara Lindahl
Check In Favorite comfort food
Learning Time Continued discussion on book ldquoFacing Decline
Finding Hoperdquo
Approval of the Agenda Agenda approved
Approval of Minutes Approved as written
Treasurerrsquos Report
There was a deficit of $14000 for the month of January There
was discussion on ways to monitor spending if this trend of
continues
Note was made that we are fully staffed at this time
Utilities were down $1057 compared to last year not sure why
but will keep an eye on it
Costs for salting especially in lower parking lot seemed fairly high
will check with Property
Committee Reports
Finance
Will be contacting Stewardship about the ldquoAbove amp
Beyondrdquo line item There was some discussion on ways
to relay this information to the Congregation
Internal Audit committee is ready to go Julie Klein Dave
Johnson and Joan Grossman will serve on this
committee
Still looking into doing a professional Audit cost would be
$3900 for a full Audit and $2300 for a third party look
Luther Point benevolence for the year was over by $1300
We will look into prorating this for next year to be closer
the amount required to maintain our member church
status
Old Business
A Fund Appeal Committee has been formed and will be meeting soon
to form a plan for raising funds for the Bathroom addition Tara made
a motion for direction of the committee as follows The
Payments made for weddings will change to keep in line with IRS
rules Wedding parties will now be required to write separate
checks for all services provided ie planner music etc
Due to a clerical and dispersing error in scholarship awards some
students were given double Council moved to seek funds
from 3M to cover the error in scholarships awarded in 2015
Seconded by Ron and passed
Louise provided research and information to the council on the
need for a new copier for the office Chris R motioned for the
new copier per Louisersquos recommendation Seconded by Dave
and passed
Council was informed of a vehicle being given to the congregation
as a donation There was discussion on how to best use this
generous gift There will be more research done on selling the
vehicle
There was a request from Center City Fire Dept as part their fund
appeal for a monetary gift toward purchasing educational
materials Chris R motioned $250 be given seconded by
Dave There was discussion about there being 3M funds
designated for Outreach and CLLCrsquos place in the Center City
community council approved and sent on to 3M for review
There was discussion around an inquiry from county concerning
the need for outerwear in the winter months for those let out of
jail with nothing but what they came in with It was tabled for
future consideration
The St Paul Synod Conference Assembly is Saturday February 27th
at Gloria Die in St Paul from 830-1200 It is open to anyone
no preregistration needed Pastor Barb is going anyone
wanting to ride with should contact her
Attention was brought to the church from residents on Pioneer
Lake and Cty 9 regarding a narrow strip of land between their
property and along the road that apparently is currently owned
by CLLC They requested a Quick Claim deed to resolve the
issue Council is looking into the matter to determine the best
route on this issue
Closing prayer and adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by Susan Abrahamson for Janie Briggs
Secretary
Next meeting will be March 15th 2016 at 700 with devotions and
refreshments by Heith Glenna
Fund Appeal Committee will devise a plan for raising funds for the
bathroom addition in the amount of $200000 with goal of
having funds raised in time for building to begin in early June
Anna seconded and it passed
Committee days and times have changed to ensure we have
financial reports from the church accountant Youth 3M
Finance Worship and Music will meet at the same time but on
the 2nd Tuesday rather than the 1st of the month Council will
then meet the 3rd Tuesday The remaining committees will
continue to meet at their regular times
New Business
Elections Dave nominated Sue as President seconded by Missy
and passed by unanimous ballot Dave nominated Missy as
Vice President seconded by Sue and passed by unanimous
ballot Missy nominated Dave as Treasurer seconded by Sue
and passed by unanimous ballot Janie was nominated by
Missy to be secretary seconded by Chris R and that also
passed unanimously
Committee assignments were made as follows
Personnel- Missy Rambow
Finance- Dave Reed
Historical- Ron Carlson
Property-Pastor Craig
Christian Outreach- Anna Burch
Stewardship- Janie Briggs
Worship and Music- Chris Ruser
Youth-Sue Abrahamson
Cemetery- Chris Ruser
Christian Education- Heith Glenna
3M- Dave Reed
Dave Reed Sue Abrahamson Ron Carlson and Anna Burch
agreed to be check signers
Council retreat for goal setting is set for March 13th from noon to
300 at the Parsonage
Installation of Council members will be on March 13th also both
services at the end of the first service and beginning of
second service so members can attend both if possible
The process for reconciling Offering cash will be changed Offering
counters will now record the amount and place it with the cash
for the financial secretaries to verify
MARCH IS FOOD SHARE MONTH - PLEASE HELP
DROP OFF your donation in the narthex box
During the month of March our congregation is joining people of good will from across the state to help alleviate hunger Minnesota Food Sharersquos March Campaign is the largest food drive in the state and congregations like ours are the heart of the campaign Last year the campaign raised more than 12 million pounds and dollars for Minnesotarsquos food shelves
This year our congregation will be collecting both food and cash contributions throughout the month of March for our local food shelf What to collect Needed nowmdash Pasta Roni Chunky soups cream of celery mixed fruit kidneychili beans spaghetti orsquos spaghetti sauce canned tomatoes ketchup tunacanned chicken canned corn and dish soap Cash Donations ndash Easier to collect and deliver food shelves can stretch cash donations further because of their access to discount products and programs Cash also gives them more flexibility to acquire perishable items like fresh produce meat and dairy products
2016 Fact Sheet The Far Reaching Effects of Hunger There are many measures that reflect the impact of hunger Here are just a few
Forty percent of food is thrown out in the United States every year or about $165
billion worth This uneaten food could feed 25 million Americans
In 2015 there were more than 3 million visits to Minnesota food shelves
A study on suburban poverty in America ranked the Twin Cities metro area as ninth
in the nation in terms of growth of suburban poverty According to the study the
number of suburban poor living in the Twin Cities area increased from about
90000 in 2000 to more than 204000 in 2011 That 128 percent increase greatly
outpaces the studyrsquos national average increases for poverty growth in the suburbs
(53 percent) and inner cities (23 percent)
In Chisago County they are serving an average 200 local families each month
They have distributed 257612 pounds of food last year One in ten households do
not know where their next meal will come from
LETS US HELP END HUNGER IN MINNESOTA DONATE TODAY
The Fun Loving Lutherans will be meeting April 3rd at 300 in the
Green Room for book club Please consider joining us We will be reading Grace (eventually) Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott Amazon states In Grace (Eventually) Thoughts on Faith the author of the bestsellers Traveling Mercies and Plan B delivers a poignant funny and bittersweet primer of faith as we come to discover what it means to be fully alive Please let Janie Briggs 257-6803 know if you are attending in case of a change in plans or bad weather
YOUrsquoRE INVITED Please join us for a special event sponsored by Thrivent Financial
Turn retirement concerns into confidence Get positive professional guidance from a membership organization of Christians that has been helping our member owners be wise with money and live generously for more than 100 years
This event covers Social Security Strategize to Maximize
EVENT DETAILS Thursday April 14th 2016
630 pm Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1 Summit Ave
Center City MN
Hosted by Thrivent Financial representatives Kim G Holmquist CLULUTCF FIC and Craig E Stockel FICRICP CLTC To reserve your place please call Chisago Lake Lutheran Church at 651-257-6300
Chisago County Master Gardeners
17th Annual Spring Bonanza Saturday March 19th 2016
800 ammdash330 pm North Branch Senior High
North Branch MN
Presented by the Chisago County Master
Gardeners Partnership with the
Chisago Soil amp Water Conservation
District and North Branch Area community Education
pre-registermdashClasses Fill Fast Cost is only $1000 for the entire day
Class size is limited so we encourage you to pre-register
Classes will be filled as registrations are received in our office
Walk-ins can register at 800 am on the day of the Expo
Walk in registration is $1500 per person
Pre register at www3extensionumneducountychisago
Swedish Club Waffle Supper Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Saturday March 19th 2016
Serving at 500 pm
entertainment begins at 600 pm
$700 for adults and
$500 for children under 12
Waffles with strawberries and whipped cream sausage and
beverage served
Tickets can be purchased at the door
From the CLLC Historical Committee
What was Luther League
Many of you reading this article may have no recollection of ever hearing about such a title But to many folks growing up during the 1940s and 50s the memories of Luther League are fond ones Luther League was a national organization of the Augustana Lutheran Synod The Luther League provided fellowship and recreation for the youth of the church after confirmation The Luther League in our church met once a month They would have devotions bible study or some type of program followed by games and refreshments Other activities were held as well such as skating parties hayrides exchanges with other Luther League groups and ice cream socials Wilton Bergrstrand was the youth director for the Augustana Synod for many years until the merger with the Lutheran Church in America (LCA) Every five years a national convention for Luther League was held In 1951 the convention was held in Colorado Springs Colorado Ten young people from our congregation attended They traveled by train from Minneapolis along with youth from other churches According to the financial report the Luther League paid $76160 for train tickets They raised money from various events The largest was $48200 from a smorgasbord and $10325 from the Youth Sunday collection Joyce Rundquist our church secretary and Elaine Vitalis were the adult leaders on the trip They would meet daily along with several thousand young people from around the country for worship inspiration and various events Some of the other highlights were trips up Pikes Peak to the Royal Gorge and a chuck wagon supper at the Garden of the Godrsquos Luther League was a time for the youth to have fellowship and some fun experiences growing up in the church ~ Submitted by Myron amp Joyce Johnson and Jean Remes
JANUARY 2016 RECEIPTS = $2803244
General Fund 2079038
General FundNon-Current Yr 109500
Outreach
Ilula 17500
Moses Baskets 2500
CompassionFamily Pathways 5000
Gifts to CLLC for Piano Fund 22500
Initial Offering 27500
Memorial Fund 225500
Sunday School Regular 960
Chris Ed 600
JAM 5000
Confirmation 5000
KAT 3500
Youth Fund 26600
WELCA 105185
Historical Committee 5650
Faith Chest 5000
Friends of CLLC 10500
Building Fund 16000
Building and Equipment 25100
Cemetery Gift 5000
Cemetery Interest 50411
Grave Sales 20000
Anniversary Fund 1000
Thrivent Choice Gift 28700
Easter Rolls Chris Ed will serve Rolls on Easter
March 27th during coffee time
Donations are needed for juice rolls fruit and muffins
Proceeds will go towards the cost of VBS Day Camp
sponsored by Luther Point Bible Camp and summer
camperships for those attending Luther Point
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Church Council Minutes
February 16th 2016
Meeting called to order at 700 by Tara Lindahl
Members present Sue Abrahamson Anna Burch Ron Carlson
Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser Pastor Barb Pastor Craig
Chris Lundberg and Tara Lindahl
Check In Favorite comfort food
Learning Time Continued discussion on book ldquoFacing Decline
Finding Hoperdquo
Approval of the Agenda Agenda approved
Approval of Minutes Approved as written
Treasurerrsquos Report
There was a deficit of $14000 for the month of January There
was discussion on ways to monitor spending if this trend of
continues
Note was made that we are fully staffed at this time
Utilities were down $1057 compared to last year not sure why
but will keep an eye on it
Costs for salting especially in lower parking lot seemed fairly high
will check with Property
Committee Reports
Finance
Will be contacting Stewardship about the ldquoAbove amp
Beyondrdquo line item There was some discussion on ways
to relay this information to the Congregation
Internal Audit committee is ready to go Julie Klein Dave
Johnson and Joan Grossman will serve on this
committee
Still looking into doing a professional Audit cost would be
$3900 for a full Audit and $2300 for a third party look
Luther Point benevolence for the year was over by $1300
We will look into prorating this for next year to be closer
the amount required to maintain our member church
status
Old Business
A Fund Appeal Committee has been formed and will be meeting soon
to form a plan for raising funds for the Bathroom addition Tara made
a motion for direction of the committee as follows The
Payments made for weddings will change to keep in line with IRS
rules Wedding parties will now be required to write separate
checks for all services provided ie planner music etc
Due to a clerical and dispersing error in scholarship awards some
students were given double Council moved to seek funds
from 3M to cover the error in scholarships awarded in 2015
Seconded by Ron and passed
Louise provided research and information to the council on the
need for a new copier for the office Chris R motioned for the
new copier per Louisersquos recommendation Seconded by Dave
and passed
Council was informed of a vehicle being given to the congregation
as a donation There was discussion on how to best use this
generous gift There will be more research done on selling the
vehicle
There was a request from Center City Fire Dept as part their fund
appeal for a monetary gift toward purchasing educational
materials Chris R motioned $250 be given seconded by
Dave There was discussion about there being 3M funds
designated for Outreach and CLLCrsquos place in the Center City
community council approved and sent on to 3M for review
There was discussion around an inquiry from county concerning
the need for outerwear in the winter months for those let out of
jail with nothing but what they came in with It was tabled for
future consideration
The St Paul Synod Conference Assembly is Saturday February 27th
at Gloria Die in St Paul from 830-1200 It is open to anyone
no preregistration needed Pastor Barb is going anyone
wanting to ride with should contact her
Attention was brought to the church from residents on Pioneer
Lake and Cty 9 regarding a narrow strip of land between their
property and along the road that apparently is currently owned
by CLLC They requested a Quick Claim deed to resolve the
issue Council is looking into the matter to determine the best
route on this issue
Closing prayer and adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by Susan Abrahamson for Janie Briggs
Secretary
Next meeting will be March 15th 2016 at 700 with devotions and
refreshments by Heith Glenna
Fund Appeal Committee will devise a plan for raising funds for the
bathroom addition in the amount of $200000 with goal of
having funds raised in time for building to begin in early June
Anna seconded and it passed
Committee days and times have changed to ensure we have
financial reports from the church accountant Youth 3M
Finance Worship and Music will meet at the same time but on
the 2nd Tuesday rather than the 1st of the month Council will
then meet the 3rd Tuesday The remaining committees will
continue to meet at their regular times
New Business
Elections Dave nominated Sue as President seconded by Missy
and passed by unanimous ballot Dave nominated Missy as
Vice President seconded by Sue and passed by unanimous
ballot Missy nominated Dave as Treasurer seconded by Sue
and passed by unanimous ballot Janie was nominated by
Missy to be secretary seconded by Chris R and that also
passed unanimously
Committee assignments were made as follows
Personnel- Missy Rambow
Finance- Dave Reed
Historical- Ron Carlson
Property-Pastor Craig
Christian Outreach- Anna Burch
Stewardship- Janie Briggs
Worship and Music- Chris Ruser
Youth-Sue Abrahamson
Cemetery- Chris Ruser
Christian Education- Heith Glenna
3M- Dave Reed
Dave Reed Sue Abrahamson Ron Carlson and Anna Burch
agreed to be check signers
Council retreat for goal setting is set for March 13th from noon to
300 at the Parsonage
Installation of Council members will be on March 13th also both
services at the end of the first service and beginning of
second service so members can attend both if possible
The process for reconciling Offering cash will be changed Offering
counters will now record the amount and place it with the cash
for the financial secretaries to verify
Chisago County Master Gardeners
17th Annual Spring Bonanza Saturday March 19th 2016
800 ammdash330 pm North Branch Senior High
North Branch MN
Presented by the Chisago County Master
Gardeners Partnership with the
Chisago Soil amp Water Conservation
District and North Branch Area community Education
pre-registermdashClasses Fill Fast Cost is only $1000 for the entire day
Class size is limited so we encourage you to pre-register
Classes will be filled as registrations are received in our office
Walk-ins can register at 800 am on the day of the Expo
Walk in registration is $1500 per person
Pre register at www3extensionumneducountychisago
Swedish Club Waffle Supper Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Saturday March 19th 2016
Serving at 500 pm
entertainment begins at 600 pm
$700 for adults and
$500 for children under 12
Waffles with strawberries and whipped cream sausage and
beverage served
Tickets can be purchased at the door
From the CLLC Historical Committee
What was Luther League
Many of you reading this article may have no recollection of ever hearing about such a title But to many folks growing up during the 1940s and 50s the memories of Luther League are fond ones Luther League was a national organization of the Augustana Lutheran Synod The Luther League provided fellowship and recreation for the youth of the church after confirmation The Luther League in our church met once a month They would have devotions bible study or some type of program followed by games and refreshments Other activities were held as well such as skating parties hayrides exchanges with other Luther League groups and ice cream socials Wilton Bergrstrand was the youth director for the Augustana Synod for many years until the merger with the Lutheran Church in America (LCA) Every five years a national convention for Luther League was held In 1951 the convention was held in Colorado Springs Colorado Ten young people from our congregation attended They traveled by train from Minneapolis along with youth from other churches According to the financial report the Luther League paid $76160 for train tickets They raised money from various events The largest was $48200 from a smorgasbord and $10325 from the Youth Sunday collection Joyce Rundquist our church secretary and Elaine Vitalis were the adult leaders on the trip They would meet daily along with several thousand young people from around the country for worship inspiration and various events Some of the other highlights were trips up Pikes Peak to the Royal Gorge and a chuck wagon supper at the Garden of the Godrsquos Luther League was a time for the youth to have fellowship and some fun experiences growing up in the church ~ Submitted by Myron amp Joyce Johnson and Jean Remes
JANUARY 2016 RECEIPTS = $2803244
General Fund 2079038
General FundNon-Current Yr 109500
Outreach
Ilula 17500
Moses Baskets 2500
CompassionFamily Pathways 5000
Gifts to CLLC for Piano Fund 22500
Initial Offering 27500
Memorial Fund 225500
Sunday School Regular 960
Chris Ed 600
JAM 5000
Confirmation 5000
KAT 3500
Youth Fund 26600
WELCA 105185
Historical Committee 5650
Faith Chest 5000
Friends of CLLC 10500
Building Fund 16000
Building and Equipment 25100
Cemetery Gift 5000
Cemetery Interest 50411
Grave Sales 20000
Anniversary Fund 1000
Thrivent Choice Gift 28700
Easter Rolls Chris Ed will serve Rolls on Easter
March 27th during coffee time
Donations are needed for juice rolls fruit and muffins
Proceeds will go towards the cost of VBS Day Camp
sponsored by Luther Point Bible Camp and summer
camperships for those attending Luther Point
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Church Council Minutes
February 16th 2016
Meeting called to order at 700 by Tara Lindahl
Members present Sue Abrahamson Anna Burch Ron Carlson
Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser Pastor Barb Pastor Craig
Chris Lundberg and Tara Lindahl
Check In Favorite comfort food
Learning Time Continued discussion on book ldquoFacing Decline
Finding Hoperdquo
Approval of the Agenda Agenda approved
Approval of Minutes Approved as written
Treasurerrsquos Report
There was a deficit of $14000 for the month of January There
was discussion on ways to monitor spending if this trend of
continues
Note was made that we are fully staffed at this time
Utilities were down $1057 compared to last year not sure why
but will keep an eye on it
Costs for salting especially in lower parking lot seemed fairly high
will check with Property
Committee Reports
Finance
Will be contacting Stewardship about the ldquoAbove amp
Beyondrdquo line item There was some discussion on ways
to relay this information to the Congregation
Internal Audit committee is ready to go Julie Klein Dave
Johnson and Joan Grossman will serve on this
committee
Still looking into doing a professional Audit cost would be
$3900 for a full Audit and $2300 for a third party look
Luther Point benevolence for the year was over by $1300
We will look into prorating this for next year to be closer
the amount required to maintain our member church
status
Old Business
A Fund Appeal Committee has been formed and will be meeting soon
to form a plan for raising funds for the Bathroom addition Tara made
a motion for direction of the committee as follows The
Payments made for weddings will change to keep in line with IRS
rules Wedding parties will now be required to write separate
checks for all services provided ie planner music etc
Due to a clerical and dispersing error in scholarship awards some
students were given double Council moved to seek funds
from 3M to cover the error in scholarships awarded in 2015
Seconded by Ron and passed
Louise provided research and information to the council on the
need for a new copier for the office Chris R motioned for the
new copier per Louisersquos recommendation Seconded by Dave
and passed
Council was informed of a vehicle being given to the congregation
as a donation There was discussion on how to best use this
generous gift There will be more research done on selling the
vehicle
There was a request from Center City Fire Dept as part their fund
appeal for a monetary gift toward purchasing educational
materials Chris R motioned $250 be given seconded by
Dave There was discussion about there being 3M funds
designated for Outreach and CLLCrsquos place in the Center City
community council approved and sent on to 3M for review
There was discussion around an inquiry from county concerning
the need for outerwear in the winter months for those let out of
jail with nothing but what they came in with It was tabled for
future consideration
The St Paul Synod Conference Assembly is Saturday February 27th
at Gloria Die in St Paul from 830-1200 It is open to anyone
no preregistration needed Pastor Barb is going anyone
wanting to ride with should contact her
Attention was brought to the church from residents on Pioneer
Lake and Cty 9 regarding a narrow strip of land between their
property and along the road that apparently is currently owned
by CLLC They requested a Quick Claim deed to resolve the
issue Council is looking into the matter to determine the best
route on this issue
Closing prayer and adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by Susan Abrahamson for Janie Briggs
Secretary
Next meeting will be March 15th 2016 at 700 with devotions and
refreshments by Heith Glenna
Fund Appeal Committee will devise a plan for raising funds for the
bathroom addition in the amount of $200000 with goal of
having funds raised in time for building to begin in early June
Anna seconded and it passed
Committee days and times have changed to ensure we have
financial reports from the church accountant Youth 3M
Finance Worship and Music will meet at the same time but on
the 2nd Tuesday rather than the 1st of the month Council will
then meet the 3rd Tuesday The remaining committees will
continue to meet at their regular times
New Business
Elections Dave nominated Sue as President seconded by Missy
and passed by unanimous ballot Dave nominated Missy as
Vice President seconded by Sue and passed by unanimous
ballot Missy nominated Dave as Treasurer seconded by Sue
and passed by unanimous ballot Janie was nominated by
Missy to be secretary seconded by Chris R and that also
passed unanimously
Committee assignments were made as follows
Personnel- Missy Rambow
Finance- Dave Reed
Historical- Ron Carlson
Property-Pastor Craig
Christian Outreach- Anna Burch
Stewardship- Janie Briggs
Worship and Music- Chris Ruser
Youth-Sue Abrahamson
Cemetery- Chris Ruser
Christian Education- Heith Glenna
3M- Dave Reed
Dave Reed Sue Abrahamson Ron Carlson and Anna Burch
agreed to be check signers
Council retreat for goal setting is set for March 13th from noon to
300 at the Parsonage
Installation of Council members will be on March 13th also both
services at the end of the first service and beginning of
second service so members can attend both if possible
The process for reconciling Offering cash will be changed Offering
counters will now record the amount and place it with the cash
for the financial secretaries to verify
JANUARY 2016 RECEIPTS = $2803244
General Fund 2079038
General FundNon-Current Yr 109500
Outreach
Ilula 17500
Moses Baskets 2500
CompassionFamily Pathways 5000
Gifts to CLLC for Piano Fund 22500
Initial Offering 27500
Memorial Fund 225500
Sunday School Regular 960
Chris Ed 600
JAM 5000
Confirmation 5000
KAT 3500
Youth Fund 26600
WELCA 105185
Historical Committee 5650
Faith Chest 5000
Friends of CLLC 10500
Building Fund 16000
Building and Equipment 25100
Cemetery Gift 5000
Cemetery Interest 50411
Grave Sales 20000
Anniversary Fund 1000
Thrivent Choice Gift 28700
Easter Rolls Chris Ed will serve Rolls on Easter
March 27th during coffee time
Donations are needed for juice rolls fruit and muffins
Proceeds will go towards the cost of VBS Day Camp
sponsored by Luther Point Bible Camp and summer
camperships for those attending Luther Point
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Church Council Minutes
February 16th 2016
Meeting called to order at 700 by Tara Lindahl
Members present Sue Abrahamson Anna Burch Ron Carlson
Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser Pastor Barb Pastor Craig
Chris Lundberg and Tara Lindahl
Check In Favorite comfort food
Learning Time Continued discussion on book ldquoFacing Decline
Finding Hoperdquo
Approval of the Agenda Agenda approved
Approval of Minutes Approved as written
Treasurerrsquos Report
There was a deficit of $14000 for the month of January There
was discussion on ways to monitor spending if this trend of
continues
Note was made that we are fully staffed at this time
Utilities were down $1057 compared to last year not sure why
but will keep an eye on it
Costs for salting especially in lower parking lot seemed fairly high
will check with Property
Committee Reports
Finance
Will be contacting Stewardship about the ldquoAbove amp
Beyondrdquo line item There was some discussion on ways
to relay this information to the Congregation
Internal Audit committee is ready to go Julie Klein Dave
Johnson and Joan Grossman will serve on this
committee
Still looking into doing a professional Audit cost would be
$3900 for a full Audit and $2300 for a third party look
Luther Point benevolence for the year was over by $1300
We will look into prorating this for next year to be closer
the amount required to maintain our member church
status
Old Business
A Fund Appeal Committee has been formed and will be meeting soon
to form a plan for raising funds for the Bathroom addition Tara made
a motion for direction of the committee as follows The
Payments made for weddings will change to keep in line with IRS
rules Wedding parties will now be required to write separate
checks for all services provided ie planner music etc
Due to a clerical and dispersing error in scholarship awards some
students were given double Council moved to seek funds
from 3M to cover the error in scholarships awarded in 2015
Seconded by Ron and passed
Louise provided research and information to the council on the
need for a new copier for the office Chris R motioned for the
new copier per Louisersquos recommendation Seconded by Dave
and passed
Council was informed of a vehicle being given to the congregation
as a donation There was discussion on how to best use this
generous gift There will be more research done on selling the
vehicle
There was a request from Center City Fire Dept as part their fund
appeal for a monetary gift toward purchasing educational
materials Chris R motioned $250 be given seconded by
Dave There was discussion about there being 3M funds
designated for Outreach and CLLCrsquos place in the Center City
community council approved and sent on to 3M for review
There was discussion around an inquiry from county concerning
the need for outerwear in the winter months for those let out of
jail with nothing but what they came in with It was tabled for
future consideration
The St Paul Synod Conference Assembly is Saturday February 27th
at Gloria Die in St Paul from 830-1200 It is open to anyone
no preregistration needed Pastor Barb is going anyone
wanting to ride with should contact her
Attention was brought to the church from residents on Pioneer
Lake and Cty 9 regarding a narrow strip of land between their
property and along the road that apparently is currently owned
by CLLC They requested a Quick Claim deed to resolve the
issue Council is looking into the matter to determine the best
route on this issue
Closing prayer and adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by Susan Abrahamson for Janie Briggs
Secretary
Next meeting will be March 15th 2016 at 700 with devotions and
refreshments by Heith Glenna
Fund Appeal Committee will devise a plan for raising funds for the
bathroom addition in the amount of $200000 with goal of
having funds raised in time for building to begin in early June
Anna seconded and it passed
Committee days and times have changed to ensure we have
financial reports from the church accountant Youth 3M
Finance Worship and Music will meet at the same time but on
the 2nd Tuesday rather than the 1st of the month Council will
then meet the 3rd Tuesday The remaining committees will
continue to meet at their regular times
New Business
Elections Dave nominated Sue as President seconded by Missy
and passed by unanimous ballot Dave nominated Missy as
Vice President seconded by Sue and passed by unanimous
ballot Missy nominated Dave as Treasurer seconded by Sue
and passed by unanimous ballot Janie was nominated by
Missy to be secretary seconded by Chris R and that also
passed unanimously
Committee assignments were made as follows
Personnel- Missy Rambow
Finance- Dave Reed
Historical- Ron Carlson
Property-Pastor Craig
Christian Outreach- Anna Burch
Stewardship- Janie Briggs
Worship and Music- Chris Ruser
Youth-Sue Abrahamson
Cemetery- Chris Ruser
Christian Education- Heith Glenna
3M- Dave Reed
Dave Reed Sue Abrahamson Ron Carlson and Anna Burch
agreed to be check signers
Council retreat for goal setting is set for March 13th from noon to
300 at the Parsonage
Installation of Council members will be on March 13th also both
services at the end of the first service and beginning of
second service so members can attend both if possible
The process for reconciling Offering cash will be changed Offering
counters will now record the amount and place it with the cash
for the financial secretaries to verify
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church
Church Council Minutes
February 16th 2016
Meeting called to order at 700 by Tara Lindahl
Members present Sue Abrahamson Anna Burch Ron Carlson
Melissa Rambow Dave Reed Chris Ruser Pastor Barb Pastor Craig
Chris Lundberg and Tara Lindahl
Check In Favorite comfort food
Learning Time Continued discussion on book ldquoFacing Decline
Finding Hoperdquo
Approval of the Agenda Agenda approved
Approval of Minutes Approved as written
Treasurerrsquos Report
There was a deficit of $14000 for the month of January There
was discussion on ways to monitor spending if this trend of
continues
Note was made that we are fully staffed at this time
Utilities were down $1057 compared to last year not sure why
but will keep an eye on it
Costs for salting especially in lower parking lot seemed fairly high
will check with Property
Committee Reports
Finance
Will be contacting Stewardship about the ldquoAbove amp
Beyondrdquo line item There was some discussion on ways
to relay this information to the Congregation
Internal Audit committee is ready to go Julie Klein Dave
Johnson and Joan Grossman will serve on this
committee
Still looking into doing a professional Audit cost would be
$3900 for a full Audit and $2300 for a third party look
Luther Point benevolence for the year was over by $1300
We will look into prorating this for next year to be closer
the amount required to maintain our member church
status
Old Business
A Fund Appeal Committee has been formed and will be meeting soon
to form a plan for raising funds for the Bathroom addition Tara made
a motion for direction of the committee as follows The
Payments made for weddings will change to keep in line with IRS
rules Wedding parties will now be required to write separate
checks for all services provided ie planner music etc
Due to a clerical and dispersing error in scholarship awards some
students were given double Council moved to seek funds
from 3M to cover the error in scholarships awarded in 2015
Seconded by Ron and passed
Louise provided research and information to the council on the
need for a new copier for the office Chris R motioned for the
new copier per Louisersquos recommendation Seconded by Dave
and passed
Council was informed of a vehicle being given to the congregation
as a donation There was discussion on how to best use this
generous gift There will be more research done on selling the
vehicle
There was a request from Center City Fire Dept as part their fund
appeal for a monetary gift toward purchasing educational
materials Chris R motioned $250 be given seconded by
Dave There was discussion about there being 3M funds
designated for Outreach and CLLCrsquos place in the Center City
community council approved and sent on to 3M for review
There was discussion around an inquiry from county concerning
the need for outerwear in the winter months for those let out of
jail with nothing but what they came in with It was tabled for
future consideration
The St Paul Synod Conference Assembly is Saturday February 27th
at Gloria Die in St Paul from 830-1200 It is open to anyone
no preregistration needed Pastor Barb is going anyone
wanting to ride with should contact her
Attention was brought to the church from residents on Pioneer
Lake and Cty 9 regarding a narrow strip of land between their
property and along the road that apparently is currently owned
by CLLC They requested a Quick Claim deed to resolve the
issue Council is looking into the matter to determine the best
route on this issue
Closing prayer and adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by Susan Abrahamson for Janie Briggs
Secretary
Next meeting will be March 15th 2016 at 700 with devotions and
refreshments by Heith Glenna
Fund Appeal Committee will devise a plan for raising funds for the
bathroom addition in the amount of $200000 with goal of
having funds raised in time for building to begin in early June
Anna seconded and it passed
Committee days and times have changed to ensure we have
financial reports from the church accountant Youth 3M
Finance Worship and Music will meet at the same time but on
the 2nd Tuesday rather than the 1st of the month Council will
then meet the 3rd Tuesday The remaining committees will
continue to meet at their regular times
New Business
Elections Dave nominated Sue as President seconded by Missy
and passed by unanimous ballot Dave nominated Missy as
Vice President seconded by Sue and passed by unanimous
ballot Missy nominated Dave as Treasurer seconded by Sue
and passed by unanimous ballot Janie was nominated by
Missy to be secretary seconded by Chris R and that also
passed unanimously
Committee assignments were made as follows
Personnel- Missy Rambow
Finance- Dave Reed
Historical- Ron Carlson
Property-Pastor Craig
Christian Outreach- Anna Burch
Stewardship- Janie Briggs
Worship and Music- Chris Ruser
Youth-Sue Abrahamson
Cemetery- Chris Ruser
Christian Education- Heith Glenna
3M- Dave Reed
Dave Reed Sue Abrahamson Ron Carlson and Anna Burch
agreed to be check signers
Council retreat for goal setting is set for March 13th from noon to
300 at the Parsonage
Installation of Council members will be on March 13th also both
services at the end of the first service and beginning of
second service so members can attend both if possible
The process for reconciling Offering cash will be changed Offering
counters will now record the amount and place it with the cash
for the financial secretaries to verify
Payments made for weddings will change to keep in line with IRS
rules Wedding parties will now be required to write separate
checks for all services provided ie planner music etc
Due to a clerical and dispersing error in scholarship awards some
students were given double Council moved to seek funds
from 3M to cover the error in scholarships awarded in 2015
Seconded by Ron and passed
Louise provided research and information to the council on the
need for a new copier for the office Chris R motioned for the
new copier per Louisersquos recommendation Seconded by Dave
and passed
Council was informed of a vehicle being given to the congregation
as a donation There was discussion on how to best use this
generous gift There will be more research done on selling the
vehicle
There was a request from Center City Fire Dept as part their fund
appeal for a monetary gift toward purchasing educational
materials Chris R motioned $250 be given seconded by
Dave There was discussion about there being 3M funds
designated for Outreach and CLLCrsquos place in the Center City
community council approved and sent on to 3M for review
There was discussion around an inquiry from county concerning
the need for outerwear in the winter months for those let out of
jail with nothing but what they came in with It was tabled for
future consideration
The St Paul Synod Conference Assembly is Saturday February 27th
at Gloria Die in St Paul from 830-1200 It is open to anyone
no preregistration needed Pastor Barb is going anyone
wanting to ride with should contact her
Attention was brought to the church from residents on Pioneer
Lake and Cty 9 regarding a narrow strip of land between their
property and along the road that apparently is currently owned
by CLLC They requested a Quick Claim deed to resolve the
issue Council is looking into the matter to determine the best
route on this issue
Closing prayer and adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by Susan Abrahamson for Janie Briggs
Secretary
Next meeting will be March 15th 2016 at 700 with devotions and
refreshments by Heith Glenna
Fund Appeal Committee will devise a plan for raising funds for the
bathroom addition in the amount of $200000 with goal of
having funds raised in time for building to begin in early June
Anna seconded and it passed
Committee days and times have changed to ensure we have
financial reports from the church accountant Youth 3M
Finance Worship and Music will meet at the same time but on
the 2nd Tuesday rather than the 1st of the month Council will
then meet the 3rd Tuesday The remaining committees will
continue to meet at their regular times
New Business
Elections Dave nominated Sue as President seconded by Missy
and passed by unanimous ballot Dave nominated Missy as
Vice President seconded by Sue and passed by unanimous
ballot Missy nominated Dave as Treasurer seconded by Sue
and passed by unanimous ballot Janie was nominated by
Missy to be secretary seconded by Chris R and that also
passed unanimously
Committee assignments were made as follows
Personnel- Missy Rambow
Finance- Dave Reed
Historical- Ron Carlson
Property-Pastor Craig
Christian Outreach- Anna Burch
Stewardship- Janie Briggs
Worship and Music- Chris Ruser
Youth-Sue Abrahamson
Cemetery- Chris Ruser
Christian Education- Heith Glenna
3M- Dave Reed
Dave Reed Sue Abrahamson Ron Carlson and Anna Burch
agreed to be check signers
Council retreat for goal setting is set for March 13th from noon to
300 at the Parsonage
Installation of Council members will be on March 13th also both
services at the end of the first service and beginning of
second service so members can attend both if possible
The process for reconciling Offering cash will be changed Offering
counters will now record the amount and place it with the cash
for the financial secretaries to verify
