Official Acts June 2012 - St. Peter Lutheran Church Morrison, IL
Official Acts June 2012 - St. Peter Lutheran Church Morrison, IL
Official Acts June 2012 - St. Peter Lutheran Church Morrison, IL
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<strong>2012</strong><br />
FAM<strong>IL</strong>Y T<br />
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It is difficult to describe my emotions as I prepare to go<br />
from fulltime pastor to half-time. It seems like such a short time<br />
ago that Margi and I and “the kids” came to <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> to begin<br />
ministering with you. The last twenty-four years seem to have<br />
passed in the blink of an eye! What a perfect definition Paul<br />
gives in his letter to the Philippians when he says,<br />
“In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because<br />
of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”<br />
You and I have truly partnered in the Gospel “from the first day” as Paul says, and<br />
for you and me that day would specifically be Sept.1, 1988. I am truly glad that our ministry<br />
together is in no way coming to a conclusion. Because of continued good health and<br />
also because you have called Pastor Mark to be your new Senior Pastor, I look forward to<br />
many years of partnering together with you in ministry. I suppose now that I’m your new<br />
half-time Pastor it will not be a conclusion but a half-conclusion?<br />
As our congregational family approaches the time of “Calling Two NEW Pastors”,<br />
our Pastoral Transition Team has been meeting to work out the details. They have been in<br />
contact with staff from our Northern Illinois District to make sure everything is done (as the<br />
Bible says) decently and in good order.<br />
First their work and plans will be given to the <strong>Church</strong> Board for analysis, they will<br />
bring everything to a Congregational Voters Meeting sometime later in July. They will (as<br />
required by the Constitution) give two notices to the congregation before that meeting, to<br />
give everyone an opportunity to be present. Then, pending voter approval of the official<br />
call documents themselves, the congregation will hold an installation service as Pastor<br />
Mark and I would be installed into our new “calls” on Sunday, August 5 during the regular<br />
morning service. We are happy to have Circuit Counselor, Rev. David Andermann, to do<br />
the preaching and the installation that morning.<br />
If you would like to contact any of the Pastoral Transition Team, they are:<br />
Zach Cameron (309-525-1581)<br />
Phil Eckland (815-772-3422)<br />
Derrick Germann (563-249-1373)<br />
Mike Long (815-273-4996)<br />
Ron Luecke (815-238-5083)<br />
<strong>St</strong>an Oncken (815-499-5329)<br />
July Memory Verse: John 31b-32<br />
“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
FROM THE PARISH<br />
ASSISTANT<br />
During the month of July our<br />
Midweek “Living Truth” Bible<br />
study classes will have the<br />
opportunity to experience ~<br />
“A Joy-Filled Life.”<br />
This is a DVD series presented<br />
by “Women of Faith;” a<br />
yearly tour event that has<br />
reached millions of women<br />
with a message of God’s love<br />
and grace.<br />
Each week’s segment is packed with honesty, humor and<br />
encouragement presented by ordinary people sharing how<br />
God helps them deal with real life issues.<br />
Viewing times will be our usual class times -Tuesdays at<br />
1:30 and Thursdays at 8:00 and 10:00 am. We will begin<br />
Tuesday, July 10, and conclude on Thursday, August 2.<br />
<strong>Official</strong> <strong>Acts</strong><br />
<strong>June</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
~Gains through Adult Confirmation~<br />
Ray Reavy<br />
Confirmed: <strong>June</strong> 3, <strong>2012</strong><br />
ONGOING PRAYER LIST: To add a prayer<br />
concern, contact Carolyn Weets (563-219-<br />
0353), or e-mail her (lweets@mchsi.com) or<br />
place a note in her mailbox at church. Included<br />
at this time:<br />
FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM CANCER:<br />
Pam Bush, Silas Dolieslager, Juli Houck,<br />
Ron Iske<br />
FOR CONTINUED HEALTH & SUSTAINED HEALING<br />
Bill Witt, Gary Heusinkveld, Mary Beswick,<br />
Keith Houseman, Sharon Calvo, Bob Bierman<br />
FOR THOSE IN THE M<strong>IL</strong>ITARY<br />
Bill Friedrich, Paul Friedrich, Jerad Landheer,<br />
Matthew Martin, Bill Voss, Patrick Wagenecht,<br />
Nick Wiebenga, Andrew Zickert<br />
FOR THOSE CONFINED TO HOME OR NURSING HOME<br />
Jerry Pilgrim Jr., Janice Swanson, Millie VanOosten,<br />
Grace Hepner, Harold Glazier<br />
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We are in need of<br />
Sunday School<br />
teachers for the<br />
5th-6th grade class &<br />
the 3rd-4th grade class<br />
for the upcoming<br />
school year.<br />
The reward is an<br />
eternal investment in<br />
the lives of our youth!<br />
Each lesson is very easy to teach.<br />
Contact Debra Wagenecht or Pastor<br />
Mark for more information.<br />
Completed<br />
Memory Work<br />
3 & 4 year olds<br />
Austin Boonstra<br />
Zayley Boonstra<br />
Katie Bush<br />
Anna Eggemeyer<br />
Resse Germann<br />
Ashton Oncken<br />
Noah Robbins<br />
Arihana Wheatley<br />
David Winkelman<br />
Lydia Winkelman<br />
1 st & 2 nd Grade<br />
Zayden Boonstra<br />
Katie Eggemeyer<br />
Teegan Germann<br />
Quinn James<br />
Zion Long<br />
Diana Robbins<br />
Gavin Severson<br />
Trey <strong>St</strong>rating<br />
Adam Tichler<br />
3 rd & 4 th Grade<br />
Colton Linke<br />
Megan Schave<br />
Kimzey Spreeman<br />
John Winkelman
FAM<strong>IL</strong>Y T<br />
<strong>2012</strong><br />
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat<br />
1<br />
Patriotic Service<br />
F: <strong>St</strong>eve & Rose Sullivan<br />
CC: Tiffany Oncken<br />
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A: Sydney Long<br />
A: Linzie Severson<br />
N: NEED VOLUNTEER<br />
N: Kerrick Cameron<br />
F: Joe & Kathy Zickert<br />
CC: Eric & Karin Schave<br />
15<br />
A: Katelyn Barsema<br />
A: Emma Sitzmore<br />
N: NEED VOLUNTEER<br />
N: Martin Kurasz<br />
F: John & Jodi Beswick<br />
CC: Mike & Britney Long<br />
22<br />
A: Allison Houldson<br />
A: Sydney Beveroth<br />
N: NEED VOLUNTEER<br />
N: Parker Zickert<br />
F: Mae Nelson<br />
CC: Deb Heusinkveld<br />
ACTIVITIES FOR JULY, <strong>2012</strong><br />
SUNDAY WORSHIP and<br />
CH<strong>IL</strong>DREN’S CHURCH: 9:30 AM<br />
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES 10:45 - 11:45 AM<br />
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A: Augustus Linke<br />
A: Kaitlin Zuidema<br />
N: NEED VOLUNTEER<br />
N: Kendra Zuidema<br />
F: Pastor Mark & Beka<br />
CC: Bill & Debra Wagenecht<br />
BENEVOLENCE OFFERING<br />
2<br />
Pastoral<br />
Transition<br />
Meeting<br />
7:30 pm<br />
9<br />
Worship<br />
Committee<br />
5:30 pm<br />
16<br />
Worship<br />
Committee<br />
10:00 am<br />
3<br />
Deacon’s Meeting<br />
7:00 pm<br />
<strong>Church</strong> Softball<br />
7:30 pm<br />
10<br />
“A Joy-Filled Life”<br />
1:30 pm<br />
<strong>Church</strong> Board<br />
7:00 pm<br />
<strong>Church</strong> Softball<br />
7:30 & 8:30<br />
17<br />
“A Joy-Filled Life”<br />
1:30 pm<br />
<strong>Church</strong> Softball<br />
6:30<br />
23 24<br />
“A Joy-Filled Life”<br />
1:30 pm<br />
30<br />
31<br />
“A Joy-Filled Life”<br />
1:30 pm<br />
4<br />
11<br />
Prayer<br />
12:00 pm<br />
18<br />
Prayer<br />
12:00 pm<br />
25<br />
Prayer<br />
12:00 pm<br />
Lunch<br />
Bunch<br />
12:00 pm<br />
ACTIVITIES IN OUR BU<strong>IL</strong>DING:<br />
Weight Watchers: Mondays at 5 pm<br />
5<br />
Pastor Mike’s Bible<br />
Class 1:30 pm<br />
12<br />
“A Joy-Filled Life”<br />
8:00 & 10:00 am<br />
Pastor Mike’s Bible<br />
Class 1:30 pm<br />
19<br />
“A Joy-Filled Life”<br />
8:00 & 10:00 am<br />
Pastor Mike’s Bible<br />
Class 1:30 pm<br />
26<br />
“A Joy-Filled Life”<br />
8:00 & 10:00 am<br />
Pastor Mike’s Bible<br />
Class 1:30 pm<br />
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—————-Pastor Mark on Vacation 7/4-7/8————<br />
——————————–————Debra on Vacation—————————————————-<br />
13<br />
14<br />
Trent/<br />
Hinrichs<br />
Wedding<br />
2:00pm<br />
20 21<br />
———DEAF LITES 7/19-7/22——<br />
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Pastor<br />
Mark @<br />
Living<br />
word for<br />
the Deaf<br />
Mtg 10am<br />
DEACON IN CHARGE: Tim Friedrich<br />
USHERS: Brian Bode, <strong>St</strong>eve Gatz, Ray Reavy, Mike Shinville<br />
GREETER: Don & Janice White<br />
CHANCEL GU<strong>IL</strong>D: Darlene Eckland, Susan Horn,<br />
Michelle Linke<br />
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Darlene Eckland, Barb Wiebenga<br />
CC: Children’s <strong>Church</strong><br />
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1. Laura Duncan<br />
3. Sondra Horn<br />
Jordan Luhrsen<br />
4. Calob Leu<br />
5. Rose Sullivan<br />
6. Mariah Blasdell<br />
Julianna Karvelius<br />
7. Sandy Kophamer<br />
8. Shanna Hudson<br />
Ashlyn May<br />
Nicholas Wagenecht II<br />
10. Jesse Habben<br />
Adam Smith<br />
11. Jana Friedrich<br />
Gene Hartz<br />
12. <strong>St</strong>eve Sullivan<br />
14. Doug Morthland<br />
15. Angela <strong>St</strong>rosahl<br />
16. Arian Landheer<br />
Thomas Ottens<br />
Connie Schubert<br />
Amanda Smith<br />
17. <strong>St</strong>ephanie Huber<br />
Sue Scott<br />
Breeann Sharp<br />
18. Michael Given<br />
19. Heather Askew<br />
Abbi Bush<br />
Neal Hudson<br />
Adam Kophamer<br />
Al Wagenecht<br />
20. Leslie May<br />
Lavona Oncken<br />
21. Chris Wagenecht<br />
22. Jordan Grater<br />
Harrison Lippens<br />
Alivia <strong>St</strong>ory<br />
Grace Hepner<br />
Pleasant View Nursing Home<br />
500 North Jackson <strong>St</strong><br />
<strong>Morrison</strong>, <strong>IL</strong> 61270<br />
23. Janet Mennecke<br />
25. Lisa James<br />
26. Kaylee-Sue Ingram<br />
28. Resse Germann<br />
Samantha Glazier<br />
29. Augustus Linke<br />
Dan Luhrsen<br />
Ruth Rogers<br />
Thomas Wagenecht<br />
Matthew Workman<br />
31. Ashley Willey<br />
1. Donald & Ruth Morthland Jr.<br />
Bill & Debra Wagenecht<br />
4. Mark & Karen <strong>St</strong>ralow<br />
7. Ron & Marsha Foltz<br />
9. Joe & Kathy Zickert<br />
10. Tim & Vicki Friedrich<br />
11. Brian & Jane Kenseth<br />
17. Gus & Michelle Linke<br />
19. John & Jodi Beswick<br />
20. Al & Becky Schmidt<br />
25. Jason & Rachel Essary<br />
29. Ron & Caroline Luecke<br />
Pastor Mark & Beka Winkelman<br />
Baptism<br />
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1. Tim Duncan<br />
Rick Erdman<br />
Cathy Kophamer<br />
2. Travis Keller<br />
Angela Null<br />
5. <strong>St</strong>an Oncken<br />
8. Arnold <strong>St</strong>ralow<br />
10. Dan Sitzmore<br />
Austin VanDerLeest<br />
11. Kyle Hess<br />
13. Milt Kregar<br />
14. Deb Heusinkveld<br />
15. Britney Long<br />
17. Tessa Huber<br />
Dana Verdick<br />
20. Mark Landheer<br />
Darian Oncken<br />
Lois Pilgrim<br />
21. Jordan Wiebenga<br />
23. <strong>St</strong>acy Germann<br />
Lois Long<br />
Mike Ottens<br />
Jessica Wieneke<br />
24. Michelle Linke<br />
Adam Winkelman<br />
25. Emma Sitzmore<br />
26. <strong>Peter</strong> Kurasz<br />
27. Spencer Nye<br />
Roland VanDerLeest<br />
28. Charles Gatz<br />
30. Rose Sullivan<br />
DIDYAKNOW ...<br />
that you can read the newsletter on our website?<br />
you can listen to past sermons there too? AND<br />
(coming soon!) our online bulletin board for sign<br />
up sheets! Go to - www.stpetersmorrison.com<br />
COUPONS …<br />
Are available free for the taking! They are organized into categories<br />
so it is easy to choose the ones you need. The table is located<br />
in the lower level, just look for the sign above the door. You can<br />
share your unexpired coupons by leaving them in a basket on the<br />
table and they will be distributed. Our thanks to Darlene Karvelius<br />
for faithfully keeping this blessing organized.
ST. PETERS LUTHER AN CHURCH<br />
601 N. JAC KSON STREE T<br />
MORRI SON, I LLI NOI S 61270<br />
Phone: 815-772-3386 Fax: 815-772-7478<br />
Email: stpeters@frontiernet.net<br />
Web Page: http://stpetersmorrison.com<br />
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED<br />
AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE -<br />
“I have many thanks for the prayers, cards, calls and<br />
visits while I was hospitalized at CGH and thank you<br />
to Pastor Mike, Debra and all who have visited me at<br />
Good Samaritan in Prophetstown.” -Harold Glazier<br />
Those of you that use the opportunities given by<br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> World Relief to make a difference in our<br />
world will like this bit of news. There is a summer<br />
Matching Challenge going on now until August 31. All<br />
gifts will be matched dollar for dollar up to $193,000!<br />
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NON-PROFIT ORG.<br />
U.S. POSTAGE<br />
P A I D<br />
MORRISON, <strong>IL</strong>LINOIS<br />
PERMIT NO. 1<br />
Book ReMarks<br />
A book I pulled from the shelf<br />
out of curiosity is the Book of the<br />
Month for July. This oldie,<br />
(published in 1930) is entitled,<br />
“Light in the Dark Belt.”<br />
It is the autobiography of Rose<br />
Young, born in 1890 into the<br />
African-American community of<br />
Alabama. The abject poverty and illiteracy of her people<br />
tugged at her heart and she set out, just she and her Lord,<br />
to do something about it; namely to start a school. White<br />
benefactors supported her, but it was not until she garnered<br />
the support of the <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, that good<br />
things began to happen. Bad things happened too. Black<br />
pastors resented the <strong>Lutheran</strong>s and stirred up much trouble<br />
for Rosa.<br />
Despite persecution, ill health, and little money she persevered.<br />
I found the history of Alabama, and <strong>Lutheran</strong>ism<br />
in the early 20 th century as a background to the inspiring<br />
story of one of God’s faithful, to be interesting reading.<br />
Perhaps you will too.<br />
Your librarian, Gladys Hartz
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