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