SUNNE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
June 2015
NEWSLETTER
Pastor: Paul Schauer
Church Phone: 734-6485 Cell Phone: 391-0584
Home Phone: 734-6605 e-mail: sunnerev@bektel.com
www.sunnelutheran.org
REFLECTIONS FROM THE PASTOR
I’m not sure, on May 18th, if one can actually enjoy watching the snow pile up, but it is interesting. It’s not
all that unusual to have snow on May 18th, but it’s not all that common, either. It did, however, prompt me to
run out to the garden, pull some rhubarb, shake off the snow, and make a rhubarb cherry crunch. If I was
going to have to watch the snow fall and listen to the wind-driven snow pelt the living room window, then at
least the house would smell great! Instead of “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”, this was “when
it snows this late in May, make rhubarb crunch.”
We live in North Dakota…with all its crazy weather. Nine months of winter and three months of poor
sledding. So, it snows on May 18th. We take a few pictures, post them on facebook, make a rhubarb crunch,
and life goes on.
We know that tomorrow the sun will come out…or the next day…or the next and eventually spring and
summer will arrive…and not too long after that…more snow.
We followers of Christ know that there are joys and struggles in life, snow and sunshine. We fall down. We
get up. Jesus never said that life would be easy. In fact, he speaks a lot about being a servant, carrying our
cross, making sacrifices in life. None of this magical “if you believe in Jesus enough you will have a new
Mercedes, a new pickup, or a new tractor” kind of stuff. Nope. Jesus talks to us and walks with us in real life –
with all its ups and downs.
So, it snows on May 18th. We take a few pictures, post them on facebook, make a rhubarb crunch, and life
goes on.
CHURCH COUNCIL
HIGHLIGHTS
May 13, 2015
 Approved the April minutes and
treasurer’s reports.
 Heard an update on the garden project.
 Heard an update on the church steps. Still
looking for a contractor.
 Discussed the shingling project on June
20th.
 Noted that the parsonage washer and
dryer are having major malfunctions.
Approved purchasing a new washer and
dryer for the total of $1100.96.
 Appointed Bernard Falkenstein as the
Capital Electric voting representative and
June Neumiller as the BEK voting
representative.
 Heard reports on VBS, Detroit Faith
Adventure, and the Confirmation Camping
trip.
Worship at 10 a.m.
for the summer months.
Sunday School will not be held
during the summer.
CONFIRMATION CLASS
TO GO CAMPING
CHURCH STEPS BIDS
We are currently searching for bids to replace the
church cement steps. We are having some
difficulty finding contractors to give us a bid. If you,
or anyone you know, would like to bid, please
contact Congregation President, Shelley Porter
(734-8146) or Pastor Paul immediately.
PARSONAGE GARAGE SHINGLING PARTY
The shingles on the parsonage detached garage
were damaged during the September 4, 2014
hailstorms. We’ve received insurance money to
replace the shingles. On Saturday, June 20th,
starting at 8am, we will remove and replace the
shingles. Please come and help. We’ll need people
on the roof, people on the ground picking up stuff,
and people willing to provide the lunch. If you can
help with any of these tasks, please speak to
Shelley Porter (734-8146) or Pastor Paul.
The Confirmation Class will go on
their annual camping trip to the
North Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt
National Park from June 7th through
CAMP OF THE CROSS
“Shores of Faith Ground Breaking Event”
Sunday, May 31, 2015
At Camp of the Cross
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:00 noon Tours
1:00 p.m. Presentation and
Ground Breaking
June 9th.
account. This program is available no matter where
a person banks. For more information, please
contact Sunne Treasurer, SuAnn Olson at 258-3887.
Please prayerfully consider this excellent
opportunity.
MIDSUMMER PICNIC
Vacation Bible School
VBS will be held Monday, June 8th through Friday,
June 12th from 6pm to 9pm. Friday evening will
begin at 5pm with hamburgers and brats for the
whole congregation. Weather- permitting, a
bonfire will conclude VBS on Friday night.
If you would like to help, please speak to Emma
Berg (400-0020). To register, please go to
https://vbs.cph.org/tools/churchInfo.aspx?Church=FE2DF56B
CONGREGATONAL PICNIC
In conjunction with VBS, Sunne Lutheran Youth
(Detroit Group) will serve hamburgers and brats
and all the fixings on Friday, June 12th beginning at
5pm. A freewill offering will be received. This meal
is open to the whole congregation.
Let’s Wipe Out The Debt
Our total debt, as of April 30, 2015 is $157,876.73
plus interest at 6.75%.
SIMPLY GIVING
Sunne is now able to offer a simple way of
giving to God’s ministry at Sunne. Through
Simply Giving, an electronic fund transfer
program, members and friends of Sunne can make a
monthly or semi-monthly gift directly from a
person’s checking or savings account into Sunne’s
Sunne Lutheran Church had its beginning
with the Swedish settlers in this area. The summer
holiday that the Swedes celebrated was the summer
solstice, Midsummer, on the 24th of June. No
matter what day of the week it fell on, the church
had a holiday. They had a potluck dinner, a
worship service, the youth made and sold ice cream,
the ladies of the church had an auction of things
they had made. It was truly a community affair.
The celebration was usually held in a farm yard or
picnic area.
This year, the Midsummer Picnic will be Sunday
the 28th at the South Park (football field area) in
Wilton. The Sunne WELCA sponsors the
Midsummer picnic. Everyone is welcome to come
at 10 a.m. for the worship service and to bring
something for the potluck dinner. An auction will
be held as part of the festivities. If you have items
you would like to donate, please contact Carlene
Dockter at 734-6663. Proceeds will be used to
support Sunne’s Women of the ELCA.
BAPTISMS
Congratulations to those
celebrating their baptismal
anniversaries in June.
3--Kari Cutting
3--Jeremy Hruby
9--Alicia Schmitt
9--Cheryl McCormack
11--Patricia Herdebu
15--Vance Vesey
18--Debra Jans
23--Rosalia Dewald
24--Crystal Dewing
26--Beverly Hausauer
26--Heather Pearson
26--Payton Hruby
27--Donald Sorch
29--Christopher Olson
29--Danielle Schuler
29--Tucker Johnson
29--Sally Spitzer
30--Shelby Ell
JUNE
READERS AND GREETERS
ASSISTING WITH WORSHIP
IN JUNE
USHERS:
ALTAR GUILD: Cheryl Sawicki
ACOLYTES: June 7—Kendra Landsiedel
June 14—Madison Schuler
June 21—Landre Sondrol
DEACONS & TELLERS: Church Council
Members
June 7 10 a.m. Worship Service
Reader: Karen Ryberg
Greeter: Shelley Porter
June 14 10 a.m. Worship Service
Reader: Sandy Peterson
Greeters: Lester and Sylvia Vollan
June 21 10 a.m. Worship Service
Reader: Debbie Jans
Greeters: Dwane and Roberta Noon
June 28 10 a.m Mid-summer Worship
& Potluck Lunch
Reader: Sylvia Vollan
Greeters: Rose and Barney Strand
MOWING SCHEDULE
Before the Sunday of:
June 7: Shelley Porter
June 14: Dwane Noon
June 21: Volunteer needed
June 28: Lester Vollan
Lori Schatz Krick Benefit
A benefit breakfast , bucket raffle, and bake sale
will be held for Lori Schatz Krick on Saturday, June
6, 2015 at the Amvets Club (2402 Railroad Ave,
Bismarck). Lori is the granddaughter of Wayne and
Joyce Falkenstein and the daughter of Doug and
Donna Schatz. Lori has been struggling with a
number of illnesses, was in ICU for quite some
time, and spent a total of 5 weeks in the hospital.
Funds raised will be used to help offset medical
and living expenses.
REMEMBER DAD
JUNE 21st
SPECIAL GIFTS FOR ALL THE DADS
JUNE 2015
Sunne Evangelical Lutheran Church
PO Box 217 Wilton, North Dakota
Sunday
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Greg Axt &
Becca Roethler
Wedding 3 pm
Jeannie Kraft
7
10 am Communion Service
Confirmation Camping Trip
June 7 through June 9
9
8
VBS
VBS
6-9 pm
6-9 pm
Kendra
Landsiedel
Sherri Landsiedel
14
9 am WELCA Bible Study
10 am Worship
15
16
Kay Leidy
21
Father’s Day
10 am Communion Service
Special Father’s Day Gifts
For Dads
22
28
10 am Worship Service
11 am Mid-Summer Picnic
Wilton South Park (football field)
29
Lloyd Martin
Anton Krush
Kianna Kraft
Abby Kraft
10 Redwood
Village 2 pm
VBS 6-9 pm
Church Council
Mtg. 7:30 pm
11
Matthew Leidy
Darla Leidy
23
24
Bernadine Martin
Jesse McCormack
12
VBS
6-9 pm
Chelsey
Landsiedel
18
Wilton Food
Pantry
4 to 6pm
Jacob Bitz
25
13
Picnic 5pm
VBS 6-9 pm
Cheryl
McCormack
Katie Mees
Pastor Paul Schauer: 734-6485 office, 391-0584 cell phone, 734-6605 home
www.sunnelutheran.org
--COME HOME TO SUNNE--
Bruce Lange
19
Madison Leidy
26
30
Erin Mees
Darren Landsiedel
Bonfire
Cody Landsiedel
17
Rose Krush
Joanie
McCormack
Nancy Lange
20
Parsonage Garage
Shingling Party
8am to ????
Eldora Lundgerg
27
Linda Mees
The names on the
calendar are to
remind us to pray
for one another