News In Our Pews
Gustavus Adolphus
Lutheran Church
February 2016
SOUP
SOUP-IN
IN-BOWL III
The Holy Spirit is
Our Mission Gustavus
Adolphus Lutheran Church
worships God by inviting
people to:
Enter In
to a relationship with God and
one another;
Grow
in abundant grace through faith
in Christ;
Serve
God and neighbor as Jesus
taught us;
Reach Out
to invite others to be a part of
our faith community.
Pastor Timothy J. Wittwer
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OFFICE
320.968.7107
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“L i k e u s ” o n F a c e b o o k
Hours
Mon - Thurs
9:00am - 12:30
640 Broadway Ave N
POB 545,
Foley, MN 56329
News In Our Pews
i s p u b l i sh e d m o n th l y
(1 2 i s su e s/ ye a r)
E d i to r ia l D e a d l i n e i s
3 rd M o n d a y o f th e M o n th
stirring us up at
Gustavus Adolphus
Lutheran Church and we
are going to do some wonderful things this
year….AND more than that, we are going
to do some SUPER ministry this year.
by Pastor
Timothy J. Wittwer
Communion worship service so that the
body and blood of our Lord are offered
at every worship service. I will work with
the worship team to iron out the details
but we will most likely keep the 1st and 3rd
Sunday as they are now but use a
continuous table with intinction at the 2nd
and the 4th and 5th Sundays.
First off! We have a new policy
The other thing that I think is so
on FIRST COMMUNION. The council and
super is that we have one individual who
the Christian Education team approved it
has stepped forward with $5,000 to get
and it will go
a Youth and
into effect this
Family ministry
Sunday, February 7th
year:
position started.
SUPER, SUPERER,
This is seed money
Gustavus
SUPEREST
only! We are
Adolphus
looking for
9:00 am SUPER Worship Service
Lutheran
some more money
10:15
am
SUPERER
Annual
Meeting
Church does
on top of that
11:30 am SUPEREST Congregational
not have a
because we need
Fellowship with SOUP-IN-BOWL
fixed age for
to grow our
when
ministry to middle and senior high young
children can first receive communion. It
people. This would be a super thing to
is a decision we leave to the individual
do.
families in partnership with our Pastor.
All baptized candidates for Holy
February is also the month this
Communion along with their parents
year that Lent begins. Ash Wednesday is
will meet on the Wednesday evening
on February 10th and we will be
preceding Maundy Thursday for a class.
beginning our Wednesday night Worship
First communion will be on Maundy
services and soup suppers once again.
Thursday.
This year’s theme for Lent is –
“Open My Life, Lord” starting with
A clipboard will be circulated in
Eyes on 2/17;
the fellowship hall for all parents and
Ears on 2/24;
children who wish to be included in this
Heart on 3/2 and finally
year’s first communion class.
Life on 3/9.
See
you on Soup-in-Bowl Sunday!
In conjunction with the worship
team and with the council’s approval I am
also recommending that our congregation
adopt an every Sunday Holy
READ ALL ABOUT IT on Page 4 —
NEW Youth and Family Ministry!
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Confirmation Class
Schedule
Camp
Emphasis
Day on
February 14th!
Youth and Family Programs
Here is a summary of the programs offered at camp this summer. If you
are seeking a place where Christian community… worship, Bible study,
and proper role models for kids… is a high priority, you will find it here!
Camp Onomia offers exciting camp sessions for all ages, specifically designed to meet the needs of that age group. Campers stay in neat
dorms, always under the supervision of our trained college staff.
Grades K to 12 programs are the following:
GRADES K TO 12
Beginners Camp....................... Grades K-2 and parent
Pioneer Camp .......................... Grades 1-3
Explorers Camp........................ Grades 3-6
Fish Camp ................................ Grades 5-7
Registe
Night Owl Camp ...................... Grades 5-8
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Confirmation Camp .................. Grades 6-9
2016
Adventure Club......................... Grades 6-8
Sports Camp ............................ Grades 5-8
ServeCAMP ............................. Grades 6-8
Leadership training Event......... Lead—Grades 9-12
Counselor in Training CIT ........ Grades 10-12
FAMILY SESSIONS
GrandparentsKIDS Camp ........ Grandparents and youth grades 1-4
The Great Escape Family Weekend
Family Week I or II
Military Families Camp
On Sunday February 14, we will have CAMP EMPHASIS DAY!
For the camp schedule and registration information there are brochures available at the GA information table in the narthex. Or go online to
WWW.CAMPONOMIA.ORG or call 320.532.3767
Down
hill Sk
Broom iing,
ball
and M
Winter BLAST! Grades 6-9
uch M
ore!!!
February 26-28, 2016: Friday 7 PM - Sunday 11 AM
Stay at our hotel-like Retreat Center 2 nights, 4 meals: fee $75
Winter Programs
Presidents’ Weekend
Youth Ski Event Grades 6-12
February 13-15, 2016: Saturday 11:00 AM- Monday 11:00 AM
Base Fee: $115 (Includes all meals/lift ticket... Additional fees for rental equipment)
For more information go on line to: www.camponomia.org or call 320-532-3767
February 3rd— 7:00pm
† Guide Huddle @ Goodfella’s in
Ronneby (no class)
February 10th
† 5:30pm—Optional soup supper with
family (donation suggested)
† 6:00pm—9th Grade Mentorship
Orientation Program
† 6:30pm—7th Grade GIRLS clean up
and assist with Worship
† 7:00pm—Ash Wednesday Worship with
Family (sermon notes worth 2 points)
February 17th
† 5:30pm—Optional soup supper with
family (donation suggested)
† 6:00pm—9th Grade meets with mentors
† 6:30pm—7th Grade BOYS clean up
and assist with Worship
† 7:00pm—Lenten 1 Worship with Family
(sermon notes worth 2 points)
February 24th
† 5:30pm—Optional soup supper with
family (donation suggested)
† 6:00pm—9th Grade meets with mentors
† 6:30pm—7th Grade GIRLS clean up
and assist with Worship
† 7:00pm—Lenten 2 Worship with Family
(sermon notes worth 2 points)
NEW
First
Communion
Policy
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church does
not have a fixed age for when children can
first receive communion. It is a decision
we leave to the individual families in
partnership with our Pastor.
All baptized candidates for Holy
Communion along with their parents will
meet on the Wednesday evening
(March 24) preceding Maundy Thursday
for a class.
First communion will be on Maundy
Thursday and if you’re interested
Contact Pastor Tim at 968-7107
or twittwer@gustavusadolphus.org
Traditional Service with Holy Communion
McKenna Gross
Kris Lippo
Dave and Jacob Hutchins
Gerry Hovde
Ted and Judy Boettcher
Heritage Service of the Word
Logan Bosshart
Heidi Runyon
John and Carole Mersinger
Darrin and Wendy Strosahl
21st, Sunday
Worship Assistant
Reader
Ushers
Communion Steward
Coffee Servers
28th, Sunday
Worship Assistant
Reader
Ushers
Coffee Servers
Hailee Ketz
Carrie Peterson
Bob and Mitch Peterson
Rick and Stephanie Rux
Lester and Teresa Johnson
Wyatt Ziwicki
Janet Niemann
Al and Janet Niemann
John David
Jayden Hermanson
Charles Hempeck
Luck and Kay Nemeth
Alvin and Connie Henry
Worship Assistant
Reader
Ushers
Coffee Servers
Christian Selander
Darrin Strosahl
Darin and Wendy Strosahl
Jason and Tami Hermanson
Service of the Word
14th, Sunday
10:30am
Levi Henry
ANNUAL CHURCH meeting
Lester Johnson
and Super Bowl Dinner!
Rick and Stephanie Rux
Jon Henry
Jon and Jodi Henry / Amy and Steve Marquard
Worship Assistant
Reader
Ushers
Communion Steward
Coffee Servers
8:30am
Jazzy Service with Holy Communion
9:00AM
7th, Sunday
February
Worship Assistant
Reader
Ushers
Communion Steward
Coffee Servers
27th, Sunday
Ushers
10:30am
12:00 noon
Doug Brinkman
Doug and Kathy Brinkman
Nita Lindgren
Marie Hartman
Olivia Falk
Nicholas Loomis
Jacob Hutchins
Ann Ziwicki
Chris and Corri Gross
Ann and Len Ziwicki
Marilyn Hovde
Brad Hageman
Breakfast served following 7:00 service
Howard and Diane Swendra community service at GA
Easter with Holy Communion 7:00am and 9:00am
7:00pm
Maundy Thurs and First Communion for 5th Graders
7:00pm
Jordyn Rudolph
Mitch Peterson
Larry and Kathy Balvitsch
Jeff and Lynn Pagel
Lynette Hartman
Stephanie Rux
Doug and Kathy Brinkman/ Howard and Diane Swendra
Palm Sunday - Cantata with Holy Communion
Erin Bengtson
Meggan Martin
Gerry Hovde
Amy Dingman
Jason and Tami Hermanson Amy Dingman family
Al and Janet Niemann/Jane and Chuck Miller
Heritage Service of the Word
Ethan Oswald
Jessica Milstroh
Joyce Winkelman
Jane Miller
Ken and Lynette Hartman
Jane and Chuck Miller
Ray Lindgren
Judy Boettcher
Chris and Corri Gross/ Tom and Sheryle Dahl
Jazzy Service with Holy Communion
8:30am
25th, Good Friday service at GA
Reader
Ushers
Communion Steward
Worship Assistant
24th, Thursday
Worship Assistant
Ushers
Communion Steward
Coffee Servers
20th, Sunday
Worship Assistant
Reader
Ushers
Coffee Servers
13th, Sunday
Worship Assistant
Reader
Ushers
Communion Steward
Coffee Servers
6th, Sunday
March
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News In Our Pews - February 2016
NEW Youth and
Family Ministry
What We Need Today!
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran
Church has asked Ms. Emily Hanks,
our current Sunday School Music director, to help establish our Youth and
Family ministry. She will use this
coming year to learn more about the
ministry as she attends the Equipping
Congregations event on February
20th with Alecia Hageman our Sunday
School Superintendent. Emily may
also learn how other churches have
implemented a Youth and Family Coordinator as she visits other churches in
the area. Our goal is to begin a Senior
High ministry here at GA as the first
step in our plan.
We are excited that Emily has
agreed to begin this ministry and
hope that it gradually evolves into at
least a half-time position in the near
term and perhaps a full-time position in
the long term. This ministry is currently in process.
$5,000 was given as seed money by a family in our church to get the
ball rolling for our Senior High Youth.
They are challenging other families
to give to the Youth and Family Ministry also, over and above what they already give to GA so that our overall
ministry to the community may grow.
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Batteries (9 Volt and AA),
Can Openers, Pancake Syrup,
Popcorn, Toothpaste, Shampoo,
Bar Soap, Deodorant, and Diapers.
EVENTS
FOURTH ANNUAL FISH FRY
February 19, 2016
Henry’s Catering, Foley MN
Fish dinner served along with a build-your-own
sundae! There will also be a bake sale. More
information is available on our website.
FOLEY BUSINESS EXPO
February 6, 2016
CROSS will participate with a booth to meet the
public, share our needs, and recruit volunteers.
The booth cost is $110.00 and if you are interested, we are looking for a sponsor.
Donations to CROSS
Remember to bring your donations in during CROSS open hours (Monday 1-4, 6-8;
Thursday 10-3) and knock on the door if it is
locked. If you have a large donation, please let
us know ahead of time when it is coming. If
donations are left outside the building and they
get wet, we cannot bring them inside and they
must be tossed.
WANTED
BOARD MEMBERS: Please fill out a volunteer
application (available on line) and indicate on it
that you would like to serve on the board.
VOLUNTEERS: The CROSS Center is in
need of volunteers. Most positions require
lifting and standing, but the time commitment is
up to you. For more information, email: crosscenter@hotmail.com.
Bring Smiles
and Hope to
Children
around the World
In the year 2015 during our Lenten Journey at
GA we as a congregation put together over
100 personal care kits to be sent to those in
need around the world. This year during our
Lenten Journey we have a NEW MISSION
for the people of GA. There is a GREAT
DEMAND for school kits. LWR is distributing
these all over the world.
Money has been received from Thrivent to
help us with this mission, but we as a congregation can and should do our part as well.
The quilting group (as well as others who
wish to) will be sewing the back packs (cinch
sacs) for the kits.
A school kit consists of the following supplies: notebooks, ruler, blunt scissors, 5 #2
pencils with erasers, five black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink), one box of 16 or 24
crayons, one 2/5” eraser and is placed in the
back pack.
We will begin our Lenten Journey mission
Sunday, February 7, and collecting will end
Sunday, March 13th, 2016. Assembly of kits
date will be announced. A sheet with the
requested kit items will be available in the
narthex on Sunday, February 7th to make
your shopping easier. If you have any
questions please contact Marilyn Hovde at
968-6732 or text her at 290-1148.
Gustavus Adolphus 2015 Income/Expense Report
Income
July
August
September
October
November
December
Year-to-Date
12,074.17
20,568.68
144,080.17
Total Deposit
7,784.23 17,689.07 13,683.36 11,783.33
Electronic Giving
3,580.00
4,055.00
3,580.00
3,755.00
4,230.00
3,755.00
43,550.00
00.0
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11,364.23 21,744.07 17,263.36
15,538.33
16,304.17
24,323.68
187,630.17
25.00
181.00
254.00
954.65
Adjusted Income
11,36423 21,744.07 17,392.36 15,563.33
16,485.17
24,577.68
188,584.82
Expenses
13,730.65 14,213.21 19,546.59
15,219.08
14,161.06
18,014.80
186,936.07
Net Income
(2,366.42)
344.25
2324.11
6,562.88
1,648.75
Direct Deposit
Total Giving
Adjustments
0.00
129.00
7,530.86 (2,154.23)
E-Offering - Forms available on the ushers stand
•Sunday School –9:15am
Darrin Strosahl
28 Kyrie Service of the Word
—8am & 10:30am
•Choir Practice –9:15am-10:10am
to be announced
•ELCA Conference Assembly 2pm @
21 Traditional Service with Holy
Communion—8am & 10:30am
•Choir Practice –9:15am-10:10am
•Sunday School–9:15am
Sherry Erickson
Carson Ziwicki
14 Spanish Service of the Word and
Camp Emphasis Day
—8am & 10:30am
•Choir Practice –9:15am-10:10am
•Sunday School–9:15am
7 Jazzy Service with
Holy Communion—9am only
•NO Choir Practice
•NO Sunday School
•GA Annual Meeting —10:30 am
•GA Soup-In– Bowl III lunch following
the Annual Meeting
Sunday
February 2016
10
•Ash Wednesday Service - 7:00pm
•Optional soup supper- 5:30pm
Oliver Sanvely
9—Noon
29
•Quilter’s Meet
9—Noon
22
•Quilter’s Meet
6pm
•GA Council Meeting
– 7:00pm
•GA All TEAM Meeting
10—11 am
•GA Bible Study
23
•Yoga 9am
16
•NO Yoga
•9th Grade Mentorship Orienta-11 am
•Pastor Tim Leaves for tion—6:00pm
•7th Grade Girls clean up & worship
Israel
Charlie Dotzler assistants—6:30pm
•NO GA Bible Study 10
9
•NO Yoga
(Ronneby) - 7:00pm
Kacey Lanners •WELCA meeting @ GA– 6:00pm
Mary Swenson
Jane Miller
10—11 am
•GA Bible Study
Gracyn Pederson
•NO Yoga
11
24
•Lenten Service - 7:00pm
•Optional soup supper- 5:30pm
•9th Grade meets w/mentors—
6:00pm
•8th Grade Girls clean up & worship
assistants—6:30pm
•Yoga 9am
25
Jeanne Johnson
Kristofer Olson
Lucas Peterson
27
returns from
Israel
20
•Pastor Tim
Carter Nerlson
13
Barb Bosshart
Expo 8-12
noon
6
•Business
Sat
9:20 -10:10am Choir Practice
Worship Schedule
8:00am Worship
9:00am Coffee/Fellowship
9:15 - 10:10am Sunday School
Nancy Robertson
Breakfast@the Other
Bar
7:00 am
26
•Men’s Bible Study/
Heather Moshier
Breakfast@the Other
Bar
7:00 am
•CROSS Fish Dinner @
Henry’s 5pm
19
•Men’s Bible Study/
Jenny Wiener
Breakfast @the Other
Bar 7:00 am
12
•Men’s Bible Study/
Jon Freund
5
•Men’s Bible Study/
Friday
Breakfast
•MOP’s Family Nite 6Caylyn Hansen 8pm
•NO Yoga
4
Thurs
17
18
•Lenten Service - 7:00pm
•NO Yoga
9—Noon
•
Optional
soup
5:30pm
supper•NO GA Bible Study
•9th Grade meets w/mentors—6:00pm
10—11 am
Nevaeh Beack
Patricia Kelsay •7th Grade Boys clean up & worship
Derrick Rux assistants—6:30pm
Rosalie Bemboom
Tristyn Pozorski
15
•Quilter’s Meet
Meeting 2pm
•Library Team
9—Noon
8
•Quilter’s Meet
9—Noon
3
•NO Confirmation Class
•Guide Huddle @ Goodfella’s
1
•Quilter’s Meet
2
•Yoga 9am
Wednesday
Monday Tuesday
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church PO Box 545, Foley MN 56329 • 968-7107 • nammend@gustavusadolphus.org
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Foley, MN 56329
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GA Church Leadership
Al Niemann ................. President ................(320) 333-8892 .. aniemann@msn.com
Amy Marquard ............ Vice-President .........(320) 387-3053 ... amy.marquard@gmail.com
Leah Swendra/Ziwicki. Secretary .................(320) 2601931 ... leah.7kids@gmail.com
Nita Lindgren .............. Treasurer .................(320) 387-2513 ... nitalindgren@msn.com
Teresa Johnson .......... Financial Secretary ..(320) 309-2808 ... ljsfoley@gmail.com
nammend@gustavusadolphus.org
Pastor Timothy J Wittwer
John David ....................................................(320) 968-7990 ... jhdthd@clearwire.net
Brett Erlandson .............................................(320) 345-1947 ... merlandson@foley.k12.mn.us
Kenneth Hartman ..........................................320) 968-6314 .... klhartman1016@q.com
Lynn Pagel ..................................................... ........................... pagelfam@msn.com
Carrie Peterson .............................................(320)309-8419 .... nordicpack@hotmail.com
Heidi Runyon .................................................(320) 387-3512 ... runyonhempeck@cloudnet.com
Equipping Congregations Day
ALL GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS CHURCH
MEMBERS ARE WELCOME on Saturday,
February 20, 2016 - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm at Vinje
Lutheran & Bethel Lutheran Church, Willmar. The
$150/Congregation fee has been paid by GA.
All materials, refreshments and lunch are
inclusive! A sign-up sheet is available in the
narthex by the ushers table.
Prayer Chain If you have a
request, call Gloria Fouquette
(968-6920) or the Church
office 968-7107.
Thank
you
to our GA
officers and Board
Chairs for your
leadership and
growing our church
ministry in 2015!
A Gift to Future Generations!
Please consider how a GIFT in
your WILL could help Gustavus
Adolphus Lutheran Church meet the needs
of future generations.
If there is a change of address/phone#
If you have a new baby in the family
If a member of your family is ill
If you would like a Pastoral visit
320.968.7107
Congregation Officers
Board Chairs
Contact the Church Office. . .
twittwer@gustavusadolphus.org
Hours: Mon - Thurs: 9:00am - 12:30
www.gustavusadolphus.org
GA Annual Meeting will be held Sunday,
February 7, 2016 following the 9:00am Service. A SOUP-INBOWL Lunch will follow the meeting.
GA Fellowship Groups and Meetings
Mondays 9-12:00am
Quilt Group
Tuesdays 9:00am
Chair Yoga
10-11:00am GA Bible Study
6:00 am
All Team meeting 3rd Tues of the Month
7:00 am
Council meeting 3rd Tues of the Month
Wed
5:30-7:30pm Confirmation (Check your Schedule)
Thurs
9:00am
Chair Yoga
Fridays
7:00 am
Men’s Bible Study at The Other Bar, Foley
Sunday
8:00 am
Sunday Worship
9:00 am
Coffee/Fellowship
9:15-10:10am Sunday School
9:20-10:10am Choir Practice
10:30 am
Second Worship Service
Newsletter deadline: the 3rd Monday of every month