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Pastor Kent Krumwiede

Phone #’s

Church (507) 426-7540

Cell (507) 380-8284

[email protected]

CHURCH E-MAIL

[email protected]

Church website:

Www.fairfaxlutheranparish.com

Our Savior’s Lutheran

Worship 9:00 am

Central Lutheran

Worship 9:00 am

The Messenger is a monthly

publication of the

Fairfax Lutheran Parish

Central & Our Savior’s

Lutheran Churches,

Franklin & Fairfax, MN

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0

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9

All worship times are at 9:00 am

except for worship in the park

June 2 Our SaviOr’S—Polka Sunday/

COMMUNION

June 9 Central (Potluck brunch

Following WORSHIP)

June 16 Our SaviOr’S—COMMUNION

June 23 Worship in the park - 10:00 AM

June 30 Our SaviOr’S

July 7 CENTRAL—COMMUNION

July 14 Our SaviOr’S

July 21 CENTRAL—COMMUNION

July 29 Our SaviOr’S

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Pastoral Sharings June 2019

We all are one in mission

1 I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to

which you have been called, 2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the

bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6one God and Father of all,

who is above all and through all and in all. 7But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Ephesians 4:1-7

I think this is the most research I have done for a newsletter article. But there is a purpose be-

hind this intentional and intensive inquiring. What I have found in my study is that we, Method-ists and Lutheran (I guess I already knew this), are cut from the same Reformation cloth. This

month I want to share excerpts of a piece written by The Rev. Dan Bell1, a United Methodist elder, who has done a beautiful job encapsulating the connection and the distinction

between the Lutheran Church [e.g. ELCA] and United Methodist Church, and in the process, re-minds us of the current history shared by both.

This is rather long (you June want to read it in two or three sittings), but I found it necessary as

we begin our conversation.

The Reformation and the Wesleys: A complex relationship On All Saints Eve in 1517, Martin Luther nailed his "95 Theses" calling for the reform of the church

to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg, Germany. This moment traditionally marks the beginning of the

Reformation and the birth of the Protestant churches. In the decades that followed, John Calvin led a move-

ment that would give rise to Presbyterian churches and Huldrych (Ulrich) Zwingli gave rise to what would

become the Baptist tradition.

How did the thinking that led to the Reformation and the theologies that developed in its wake affect

the Wesleys and the rise of Methodism? What should United Methodists celebrate as the 500th anniversary

of the birth of the Reformation approaches?

Methodism and the Reformation The Reformation's impact on England was complex…The Wesleys also had a complex relationship

to the theologies of the Reformation.

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1 The Rev. Dan Bell is a United Methodist elder and member of the Florida Conference, now living in Salt Lake City,

Utah. Previously he served as a professor of theology and ethics at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina.

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On one hand, they were firm heirs of the Reformation. The Wesleys shared the Reformation's com-

mitment to Scripture and to the priesthood of all believers. John Wesley's famous Aldersgate experience2 [I

have footnoted this event below for my Lutheran flock] of the warm heart happened as he heard Martin Lu-

ther's "Preface to the Epistle to the Romans" being read.

John [had] high praise for Luther's insight on the centrality of justification by grace through faith,

which is the theological cornerstone of the Reformation. About Luther he declares, "Who has wrote more

ably than Martin Luther on justification by faith alone?"

On the other hand, the Wesleys and the Methodist movement embodied a kind of counter-

Reformation or, perhaps more charitably, a reformation of the Reformation. If at its theological core the

Reformation was about reasserting or clarifying the centrality of justification by faith alone, we might say

that Wesley and the Methodists embodied a challenge, a corrective.

It was John's contention that the Reformation, while rightly lifting up justification by grace, erred

by downplaying or ignoring sanctification, that is God's gift of healing sinners by making saints who lived

holy lives

Recently some Finnish Lutheran scholars, among others, have shown that Luther had a robust sense of

sanctification that seems to have been lost by some of his heirs. However, setting aside whether John Wes-

ley offers a fair appraisal of Luther, we can see how the early Methodist movement embodies a complex

relationship to the Reformation. It is indeed a kind of counter-Reformation [I would call it a Reformed-

Reformation] as it basically encouraged the Reformation not to discard " Romish" insights on sanctification

and holy living.

Methodism among the denominations

The complex relationship between Methodism and the Reformation does not end with Methodism's mis-

sion of reminding the whole church that the gracious gift of salvation entails both justification/pardon and

sanctification/healing. It extends further to the point of questioning the validity of denominations

Even as he appreciated the Reformation and was deeply committed to the gospel truth of justification by

grace through faith, John Wesley abhorred schism, divisions in the church.

"The pretenses for separation June be innumerable, but want of love is always the real cause." This failure

to love creates a grave problem for the church's efforts at evangelism. It is a counter-witness to the Gospel

that gives non-believers grounds for rejecting the faith. Our failure actually to love one another amidst the

often-difficult changes of life belies all our sermons and exhortations about God's loving us.

Wesley would utterly despise a denomination that had lost its roots in the mission of reformation and had

become instead little more than the religious analog of a corporate brand. We might do well to recall and

reflect upon Albert Outler's [a 20th-century American Methodist theologian and philoso-

pher] lament about maintenance becoming the mission of the church, modified perhaps to reflect current

realities and pressures as "survival become the mission of the church."

2Aldersgate Day is celebrated on June 24 (or the Sunday closest) to commemorate the day in 1738 when John Wesley experienced

assurance of his salvation. Wesley reluctantly attended a group meeting that evening on Aldersgate Street in London. As he heard a reading from Luther's Preface to the Epistle to the Romans, he felt his "heart strangely warmed." Wesley wrote in his journal that at about 8:45 p.m. "while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation; and an assurance was given me that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death."

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What should we celebrate?

Without question, Methodism is a proud child of the Reformation, deeply committed to the gospel of justifi-

cation freely offered by God in Christ. Yet, even as Methodism claims its rightful place in the Reformation

procession, it recognizes its providential mission to continue the reformation.

Perhaps the first way United Methodists and others in the Wesleyan family celebrate the Reformation is by

recalling their reforming mission —to remind the whole church of God's salvific gift, not only of justification

or the pardon of sin but also of healing from the corrupting power of sin, of the sanctification that reforms

sinners and enables holy living.

Wesley was fond of encouraging his followers to "provoke one another to love and to good

works." (Hebrews 10:24)

[We (both United Methodists and Lutherans) should] celebrate the Reformation first and foremost by living

reformed lives, that is, living lives that reflect the power of God not only to pardon sinners but to sanctify

them as well, forming holy tempers and holy lives. We celebrate the Reformation best by fulfilling our provi-

dential mission of provoking one another to love and good works.

Celebration of the Reformation provides a wonderful occasion for us to revisit, or perhaps visit for the first

time, the relationships we have with other denominations. Some of those are found in formal full communion

agreements, such as we have with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the northern and southern

provinces of the Moravian Church and the Uniting Church of Sweden. Others are informal, growing from a

host of relationships established in local communities through shared worship experiences and works of mer-

cy. Just as God raised us up so that others might learn of the glorious gift of sanctification, there is much we

can learn from our Anglican, Lutheran and Catholic sisters and brothers, among others.

To celebrate the Reformation as Lutherans and United Methodists is to celebrate the God who refuses to ac-

cept the separation, the division, the conflict that sin occasions. It is to celebrate the God who does not just

pardon sinners but who also sanctifies — breaking down dividing walls, overcoming hostility, healing the

brokenness that is sin by making sinners saints and enemies friends in Christ's one, holy, catholic body,

which is the Church.

So, why do I present this piece? First, I am to begin pastoral care of Fairfax United

Methodist Church June 30th. Second, we need to understand our historical connection

through the Reformation (it isn’t just a Lutheran thing); third, it is also good for us to understand our differences; fourth, I agree with John Wesley (and I think Martin Lu-

ther would agree) that division in the Body of Christ, the Church, is counter-productive to proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; fifth, we have much to learn

from each other.

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There are two pieces that rise to the surface as I read this article,

#1 Luther’s explanation of the Third article in relation to sanctification:

I believe that by my own understanding or strength I cannot believe in Jesus Christ my Lord or come to

him, but instead the Holy Spirit has called me through the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, made me

holy and kept me in the true faith, just as he calls, gathers, enlightens, and makes holy the whole Chris-

tian church on earth and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one common, true faith. Daily in this Christian

church the Holy Spirit abundantly forgives all sins—mine and those of all believers. On the last day the

Holy Spirit will raise me and all the dead and will give to me and all believers in Christ eternal life. This

is most certainly true.

All biblical references from the New Revised Standard Version bible.

Luther’s explanation of the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed, Luther’s Small Catechism

Interpreter: a page of the UMC.org website www.interpretermagazine.org/topics/the-reformation-and-the-wesleys-a-

complex-relationship

The Association of Religious Data Archives www.thearda.com/timeline/events/event_165.asp

God calls us to good works for the sake of the neighbor, not for the purpose of sanctification, but on account of our sanctification we do good to others. The

two are interconnected.

#2 “The church must always be reformed,” popularized by Karl Barth, of the Reformed Church, in 1947, allegedly deriving from a saying of St. Augustine, a Roman African, early Christian theologian of the 4th/5th Century. This is not a

new concept, but a philosophy for a millennium and a half.

Back to the scripture text at the beginning. “…one body and one Spirit…one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6one God and Father of all…each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

To me, what that says is we are already one body in Christ (Romans 12:5). Division is not God’s plan, but our undoing. Together we believe the message of

the cross (1 Corinthians 1:18), that is the gospel message, which “Is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” That is where we start, and that is our end,

June the Spirit of Pentecost fill you with all hope.

Pastor Kent Sources [retrieved June 22, 2019]

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Monday Morning Bible Study

Mondays @ the Parsonage, 9:30-11 AM

– Come when you can, leave when you need. –

Join us for coffee, tea and fellowship.

We are working our way through the Old Testament Book of

1 Samuel.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES?!

What are some things we can do to be about the good works we are called to do for the sake of God’s world?

Got some ideas?

Share them with us!

THE SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE IS UNDERWAY!

¡MI IGLESIA ES SU IGLESIA! [MY CHURCH IS YOUR CHURCH] !

Pastor Kent’s Office Hours; Carol’s Office Hours:

Mon. 9:30-11 –Bible Study @ Parsonage

1-4

Tue. 8-1 Tue. 9-1

Wed. 1-6 Wed. 8-12

Thurs. 9-1 Fri. 8-12

If you want to see Pastor Kent at other hours, please call him and arrange a time

more convenient with your schedule. Please don’t hesitate to call Pastor’s cell

(507-380-8284)

Pastor’s hours are subject to change as Conference and Synod meetings require.

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SUNDAY WORSHIP READINGS & HYMNS FOR JUNE JUNE 2 – POLKA SERVICE @ OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

ASCENSION DAY OBSERVANCE READINGS FIRST READING Acts 1:1-11 PSALM Psalm 47 SECOND READING Ephesians 1:15-23 GOSPEL Luke 24:44-53

JUNE 9 – PENTECOST SUNDAY – CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH WEAR RED IN OBSERVANCE OF PENTECOST SUNDAY & IN HONOR OF THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

READINGS FIRST READING Acts 2:1-21 PSALM Psalm 104:24-34, 35b SECOND READING Romans 8:14-17 GOSPEL John 14:8-17 [25-27]

STARTING JUNE 16TH – FOUR-PART SERMON SERIES DEEPLY DRINKING FROM THE PSALMS June 16 – First Sunday after Pentecost READINGS Preaching text: Psalm 1 – Part I Two Roads and a Tree Accompanying text: John 14:1-6 June 23 – Second Sunday after Pentecost – Dayz of Thunder Worship Event READINGS Preaching text: Psalm 113 – Part II God Stoops Down Accompanying text: Luke 15:8-10 June 30 – Third Sunday of Pentecost READINGS Preaching text: Psalm 69:1-16 – Part III When the Flood Rises Accompanying text: Matthew 7:7-11 “Believers may come from different cultures, countries, or customs, but we serve one God who unites us all.”

― Dillon Burroughs, Hunger No More: A 1-Year Devotional Journey Through the Psalms

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Our Saviors Lutheran Church

Council Meeting Minutes - May 13, 2019

Members present: Ryan Lee, Tom Runck, Val Rieke, Carol Johnson, Ruth Benedict, Jane Steinbach,

Iris Runck, Deb Nelson, Diane Dreier, Harlan Helgren and Pastor Kent.

President Ryan Lee called the meeting to order .

Pastor Kent led us with devotions. What is God asking us to do within the community? Keep our

minds open over the summer. What can we do more of to serve our community?

How can we grow what gifts we have to serve our community?

Secretary’s Report Minutes were pr inted from the Apr il 8, 2019 meeting and reviewed by the council

members. Motion made by Ruth Benedict and seconded by Jane Steinbach to approve the minutes as printed.

Motion passed.

Treasure’s report was pr inted and reviewed by the council. Motion made by Deb Nelson and second-

ed by Tom Runck to accept the report as printed. Motion passed and report will be filed, subject to audit.

Old Business

Update on lighting and carpet in the sanctuary. Two samples of folding chairs were available for the

council to view. Memorial monies will pay for the chairs for the social room. Purchase of 75 new chairs.

The chairs are priced at $22.00 per piece. New tables may be purchased as well, so that everything is uni-

form.

Kelly Albrecht will be updating the lighting in the sanctuary to LED lighting

Carpet bid for the sanctuary is $4656.37. Puhlmann Lumber will do the installation. Newport Blue was

selected by the council members. Motion made by Val Rieke and seconded by Dolly to approve the bid.

Motion passed. The monies will come from the building fund.

Constitution Review Update – A few of the volunteers will need to get the chapters back to Pastor yet,

before June.

Carol contacted RS Fiber to get on the list to get cable dug in so the dish can be removed from the par-

sonage in order to provide internet service. We will be bundling services with the phone.

Memorial monies came in to the church that will be directed to the general fund.

New Business

Schedule a joint meeting with Fairfax Methodist Congregation and Fairfax Lutheran Parish. Pastor spoke

about what the schedules will be, how we should structure worship schedules. Joint meeting will be held

in June. Other ideas, possible intergenerational children activity during the community meal time. What

are other possible ministries we can do with long range and short range times? Pastor will have a copy of

the Pastoral contract so that we can do some more financial planning.

**CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE***

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**OUR SAVIOR’S COUNCIL MINUTES CONTINUED**

Fairfax Days – Worship in the park has been the tradition in the past. Motion was made by

Harlan and seconded by Ruth to have the June 23rd worship service in the Lion’s Park at

10:00 am. Ryan will reach out to Dayz of Thunder to communicate with them regarding

the service.

Discussion regarding the microphone system at church. Pastor will continue to work with

the system to make sure it is as clear as possible.

Usher list – Is there a reminder card going out to ushers prior to the month they serve? Not

at this time. Carol could send out postcards or an email to help remind ushers that they are

on the rotation.

Senior Recognition Day – May 19, 2019. Cake and coffee will be served along with quilts

will be given out.

Our Saviors still need representatives to attend the Synod Convention on June 8th and 9th in

Redwood Falls Minnesota. We need to have registrations in by Friday, May 17, 2019.

Ladies auxiliary is doing the community meal for May. This will be on May 29th.

Next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm. This will be a joint meeting with

Central and Methodist members attending.

Motion made by Harlan and seconded by Dolly to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed.

We closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Minutes submitted,

Iris Runck

HERE ARE YOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Council Members for Our Savior’s: Council Members for Central:

President: Ryan Lee Dale Hanson Vice President: Deborah Nelson Angela Evenson

Secretary: Iris Runck Jamie Case Treasurer: Diane Dreier Larry Hanson

Deacons: Dolly Albrecht Pat Hanson Val Riecke Carol Case Ruth Benedict David Distad

Trustees: Tom Runck Rick Nesburg Jane Steinbach Paul Bengtson

Harlan Helgren Russell Danielson

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Central Lutheran Church Council Meeting

May 19, 2019 Minutes

Members present: Dale Hanson, Lar ry Hanson, Paul Bengston, Rick Nesburg, Carol Case,

David Distad, Pastor Kent

Members absent: Angela Evenson, Russ Danielson, Jaime Case

Meeting was called to order by President, Dale Hanson

Secretary’s Report – Report read and motion to approve, and passed.

Treasurer’s Report – Report reviewed and motion to approve, and passed.

Pastor’s Report - Gave his report.

OLD BUSINESS:

Furnace: The new furnaces have been installed. A motion was made and passed to transfer funds from the gener al

savings account to pay the remaining balance for the furnaces.

NEW BUSINESS:

Heat & Sidewalk/Custodian: Paul Bengston will check on heat thru the month of June

Pastor Kent reviewed the Pastoral Care Agreement and the Shared Ministry Agreement he has prepared and

signed with Fairfax United Methodist Church. There will be joint council meeting with the Methodist Council on

Monday, June 10, 2019, 7:00 pm at Our Savior’s.

An ecumenical worship service will be held at the Lion’s Park during Fairfax Dayz of Thunder, Sunday, June 23,

2019. Central will also be taking part in the Saturday parade and have their church model on a float and will ask if

Pastor Kent would like to ride the float.

Green Lake Bible Ministries has requested their annual donation, a motion was made by Carol Case and seconded

by Dave Distad to remit $150 to Green Lake Ministries.

The bathroom sink in the parsonage is still not working. Larry will get a hold of Mike Kiecker and have him look

at this and get it fixed.

Church Mutual offered free heat and water sensors at no charge. Central received a set of these sensors, Dave

Distad will setup the installation of these sensors.

Potluck Brunch will be served following the Joint Worship Service on June 9, 2019.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SW Synod Convention, June 7 & 8, 2019 – Redwood Falls.

There being no further business, motion to adjourn the meeting was made to adjourn and seconded.

We closed with the Lord’s Prayer

Next meeting will be held on June 9, 2019, following worship and potluck.

Respectfully submitted by Larry Hanson

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Quinn Bleick

Parents: Brett and Karen Bleick

Future Plans:

I plan on attending South Dakota State University to study agronomy.

Brett Hazelton

Parents: Jenny Hazelton

Robert Hazelton

Sean Distad

Parents: David Distad

Karen Distad

Future Plans: I plan on attending SMSU, Marshall

Chance Knoll

Parents: Lisa Knoll and the Late Cliff Knoll

Thea Knoll

Parents: Lisa Knoll and the Late Cliff Knoll

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Amelia Schuenemeyer

Parents: Katie and Wade Grams

Greg Schuenemeyer

Future Plans:

I plan on attending South Central Community College

In Mankato to study graphic design.

Ellanna Korbena Pomplun

Parents: Kim and Doug Pomplun

Future Plans:

I plan on attending St. Cloud State University to major in either

Marketing or Elementary Education. After obtaining my major, I

plan on becoming a Flight Attendant.

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Let us remember the following in our prayers:

Alpha Evenson, Mark Isaacson, Cindy LaFrambroise,

Don Lee, Kevin and Deb Johnson, Corinne Danielson, Ellsworth Sather, Earl Peterson, Phyllis Iverson,

Duane Nesburg, Dale Hanson, Dan Berntson, Geneva Loverude

Lord hold them in Your loving hands.

Thanks to the Packers who recently finished the Pack the Back sea-

son for the children of GFW and surround schools.

This is a feel good project with all the decision making done by the

able program leader, Betsy Hennen.

Our Savior’s did the packing in December and March, which takes

about an hour of time, plus driving time to Olivia (so about 2 hours per week times 2

months—16 hours). Can you give 16 hours next school year to enable about 200

children to have better weekend diets? This is really a feel good project. Thanks to the

Methodist members who pick up the filled bags and delivery them to GFW schools.

This is also an excellent Thrivent project. One $250 card provides food for 2 addition

GFW students for the school year. Wanna help? Contact our church office.

Our Savior’s Financials

January—April 2019

Benevolence: $20,435.00

Central Reimb. $ 6,638.30

Other Income: $ 2,235.20

Total Receipts $29,308.50

Expenses: -$30,297.39

-$ 988.89

Borrowed Funds (Savings): $ 4,200.00

Statistics

Date Attendance Offering

5/5/19 39 $1826

5/12/19 91 $527

5/19/19 ?? $778

5/26/19 - - $3,721.62

CENTRAL FINANCIAL

January-April 2019

Benevolence: $18,238.00

Other Income: $ 758.00

Funds from Savings: $ 3,000.00

Down Payment for Furnace: -$ 3,050.00

Expenses: - $19,539.15

$ 593.15

STATISTICS

Date Attend Offering

5/5/19 25 $760

5/12/19 27 $700

5/19/18 16 $417

5/26/19 30 $497

**Monies from Savings paid the down

payment on new furnaces.**

Thank you to everyone at

Our Savior’s and Central

Lutheran Churches for

your prayers, those who

visited, brought food, and

generally helped us through this difficult time. A

special thank you to Pastor Kent for his prayers

and service.

Marleen Canfield and Family.

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Our Savior’s

Communion Servers:

June 2: Ruth Benedict

June 16: Dolly Albrecht

July 7 Val Rieke

July 21: Ruth Benedict

August 4: Dolly Albrecht

August 18: Val Rieke

Ushers:

June Leo Murphy Family*

Harlan & Deb Helgren

Kevin Jaus

Alternate: Diane Dreier

Counter: Harlan Helgren

July Chris Lee*

Chris Lee Family

Alternate: Cindy Fahey

Counter: Deb Nelson

August Doug Erdal *

Randy Albrecht Family

Alternate: Kevin Lee Family

Counter: Tom Runck

(* denotes Head Usher)

If you are unable to serve, please

ask someone to fill in for you.

Central

Communion Servers:

June: Dave Distad

July: Pat Hanson

August: Carol Case

Ushers:

June: Joe Evenson*

Angela Evenson

Austin Olson

July: Jeff Olson*

Glen Landgraff

Parker Pioske

August: Burton Case*

Carol Case

Gary Olson

(* denotes Head Usher)

Altar & Flower Committee:

June: Carol Case &

Colleen Danielson

July: Melissa Koford

& Brenda Dallman

August: Diane Olson

SERVICE LIST

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019

5-6:30 PM

AND

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019

5-6:30 PM

THE MEAL IS FREE TO ALL THAT COME. A FREE

WILL OFFERING WILL BE ACCEPTED, WITH

THOSE MONIES GOING TO FUTURE COMMUNITY

MEALS TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF THE

MEALS.

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3rd Leo Murphy

Kelsey Victor Carson Kiecker

Cohen Kiecker 4th Steven Weikle Carson Lee

7th Dennis Lund Michael Kiecker

10th Yvonne Victor 11th Lawrence Anderson Kirissa Grams

14th Sylvia Sather 16th Lila Anderson

17th Rodney Schefus 18th Marcia Lee Sherri Wernisch

Cameron Weber 19th David Coleman

Laura Steinbach 20th Alexa Hazelton

21st Kimberly Victor 22nd Richard Weikle Mark Isaacson

26th Steven Lee 27th Cole Kemkes

28th Brooklyn Diehn 30th Brittany Kokesch

JUNE BIRTHDAYS JULY BIRTHDAYS

1st Cameron Strain

Lois Boyum 2nd Ricky Runck

Katie Kemkes 3rd Melissa Koford Paul Schroedl

4th Neal Albrecht Becky Henderson

5th Phyllis Iverson Kevin Johnson Alicia Flores

7th Vern Binger 8th Doug Erdal

Axel Haugan 9th Kim Lee Oaklyn Adamski

10th Maren Kemkes 11th Glen Landgraff

14th Quinton Pomplun Steve Henderson

Jean Krueger 15th David Sather Jane Steinbach

16th Lucy Lee 18th Melissa Donovan

20th Ryan Johnson 21st Nikita Case 22nd Wally Runck

23rd Deborah Nelson 24th Jeff Olson

Cindy LaFramboise 27th Dale Borth Ronald Danielson

28th Brett Bleick 30th Byron Wills

31st Dale Burmeister

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES

5th Dennis & JoDell Lund

Jon & Brenda Sandmann 8th Jim & Kim Schroeder

10th Chris & Marisa Lee 11th Melissa & Karl Koford 15th David & Jaime Case

16th Brandon & Emily Bergman 22nd Kevin & Deb Kokesch

24th Lawrence & Alice Anderson 29th Glen & Lisa Lee

JULY ANNIVERSARIES

4th Bradley & Kjerjsti Bastian

6th Ryan & Melissa Donovan 9th Kathy & John Schmitz

10th Harlan & Deb Helgren 12th Kevin & Nicole Jaus 15th Ann & Scott Christos

26th David & Jodi Coleman 29th Duane & Gwen Nesburg

Mason & Jaime Bleick

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