CALL
to
WORSHIP
“Share the Joy of Growing in Christ’s Love”
Published Monthly
Pastor Steve Weston, interim
www.unitedinchristlutheran.org
July 2015
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri.
Office Phone: 744-2694
Inside this Issue:
Meet Pastor Steve Weston
Nursery Coordinator Sought
In Remembrance Gifts Received
July 20 Blood Drive at Church
Special Birthdays this Month
Health Ministry Message
Congregation Council Minutes
Calendar and Worship Assignments
United in Christ
Lutheran Church
201 Station 44 Road
Eveleth, MN 55734
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July 2015
Permit me to introduce
myself. My name is Steve
Weston and I was born and
raised in the Seattle area.
I went to college at Pacific
Lutheran University in
Tacoma, Washington,
majoring in math. After that
I served four years in the US
Air Force, the whole time stationed at a base
near San Antonio, Texas. From there I went to
Luther Seminary in St. Paul, where I met my
wife, Evelyn, who grew up in Hibbing. I was
ordained in 1993 and have previously served
parishes in the Northwestern and Southwestern
Minnesota Synods. Evelyn was ordained in
2002. This is my fourth time serving as an
interim pastor.
We have three sons: Sam (22), Ben (20), and
Jon (15). We currently reside in Babbitt, where
Evelyn is serving as pastor of a two-point parish
in Babbitt and Embarrass.
I've had a variety of hobbies and interests at
various times: chess, math, science, word and
logic puzzles, canoeing, sailing, tinkering with
computers and other electronic things, and most
recently writing hymns. I enjoy classical music
and literature, which I realize puts me out of the
mainstream of popular preferences.
Sometimes I miss the scenery of western
Washington where I grew up – evergreen forests,
mountains with glaciers, and water with tides –
but I've grown to love living in Minnesota. I
came to appreciate living in smaller communities
only after I graduated from seminary. Apart from
my internship year in an outer suburb of Omaha,
I had never lived in a metropolitan area of less
than a million people when we moved to my
first call, a two-point parish in far northwestern
Minnesota.
Your council has, on your behalf, contracted
with me to be your interim pastor while this
congregation goes through a process of
discernment in preparation for calling a new
pastor. My role as your interim pastor, besides
taking care of routine matters of worship,
confirmation classes, visitation, etc., will be to
help you folks make the best possible transition
to the next phase of your ministry.
Part of my role, too, is to not be a candidate for
the call. There are three very good reasons for
this. First, the emotional processes of getting
used to your former pastors no longer being
present, and of adjusting to your new pastoral
staff both happen best if they’re not happening
at the same time. Second, an interim pastor’s job
occasionally requires asking hard questions,
touching on touchy subjects, and ruffling feathers that need to be ruffled, which would be hard
for me to do if I’m thinking of the interim as a
tryout period. Third, it’s unlikely that the pastor
you randomly get to serve you during the interim
is really the best candidate for your congregation, but the interim pastor would have an unfair
advantage over other candidates. For these
reasons, I can serve you best by serving you
temporarily.
If you want to be in touch with me at any time,
my cell phone number is 218-404-5914, and my
email address is [email protected]. My
cell phone plan has unlimited talk and text, so
don’t worry about how many minutes your call
might cost me.
This is an exciting time for United in Christ
Lutheran Church, and perhaps a time of some
tension and anxiety as well. I look forward to
walking with you as you move ahead into the
future God has in store for you.
Peace and blessings!
Pastor Steve Weston
Summer Worship Schedule
Through August 30
9:00 A.M. Worship and
Holy Communion
10:30 A.M. Outdoor Worship
NURSERY COORDINATOR
United in Christ Lutheran
POSITION OPEN
LEADERSHIP
Applications will be taken until
Monday, July 13, 2015, at noon
-Part-time, year-round position
-Work most Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.,
church holidays, some evenings, and as needed.
-Coordinator will help recruit, hire, train and
schedule nursery attendants.
-Manage the supplies and cleanliness of the
nursery.
-$11.00 per hour
Required Qualifications
The Coordinator must:
- be at least 18 years of age.
- be a high school graduate or hold an
equivalent diploma.
- have at least 250 hours of paid or unpaid
staff supervision experience.
Or
- 400 hours of documented experience in
child care related work.
- have at least minimum credits in early
childhood education.
Or
- its equivalent in
any combination
of accredited
courses in early
childhood
education.
Have a question, concern, comment, or anything
else you would like to discuss about United in
Christ Lutheran congregation? Just send an
email off to any of the Congregation Council
members or staff listed below. Or you can call
them at the phone number next to their name.
Heath Boe, secretary, 744-1140
[email protected]
Marge Bartovich, 744-2231
[email protected]
David R. Hamalainen, 741-3821
[email protected]
Ken Lahti, 744-5761
[email protected]
Danielle Larson, president, 744-4312
[email protected]
Cheri Michaels, 744-1077
[email protected]
Roger Nelson, 744-5209
[email protected]
Laurie Oates, vice-president, 744-2551
[email protected]
Brianne Pellinen, 290-0100
[email protected]
Steve Weston, Pastor, 744-2694
[email protected]
Sonja Simonson, office manager, 744-2694
[email protected]
THANK YOU
Click on this QR code
with your Smartphone
to give your offering
with a credit card to
United in Christ
Lutheran Church. It
will take you to
www.unitedinchristlutheran.org.
The United in Christ Congregation Council
along with all members say thanks to the outgoing Council and Congregation President,
Heath Boe, for all his hard work over the past
two years. He has helped to bring about
numerous changes and set us up for an exciting
future. Also, a special thank you to outgoing
council members Cindy Hultman and David
Tollefson who have several years of membership
on our Congregation Council You work and
dedication has been appreciated. Please welcome Roger Nelson and Cheri Michaels as our
new members.
Thank you to
each person
and/or family
who has honored
a loved one
recently with a
gift in honor of or
in memory of them. We praise God for those
who are dear to our hearts.
IN MEMORY OF:
Donald Bergquist from
Shirley Kokal
Bruce Johnson from
Nancy Wiirre
Jim and Bonnie Keller
Ray and Wanda Johnson
Chuck and Marian Chase
Jim and Marlys Forsman
Holly Haugen
Dave and Viv Hamalainen
Alden and Arlene Hendrickson
Deb Hendrickson
Marvin and Margaret Hill
Gary and Cindy Hultman
Edythe Karlstrand
Shirley Kokal
Ken and Fran Lahti
Lorna Mattila
Louis Wiirre
Wilbert and Carole Mattson
Tammie Bernd
Tom and Nancy Roseen
Ruth Sickel
Dan and Sonja Simonson
Fay Svoboda
Ed and Carolyn Vest
Timothy and Barbara Johnson
Doug Salo and Nancy Grierson
Curt and Ann Biondich
Tony and Marge Bartovich
Dan and Jane Johns
Rick and Donna Klander
LaVonne Miller
Pat Moore
Joanne Nichols
Miner’s National Bank
Friends
Jan and Tamara Karlstrand
James and Marilyn Derubis
Earldyne Begich
Susan Filbrandt
Norman and Marge Olson
Ann Terhark
Jean Moren
Matt and Megan Uhan
Lawrence and Janet Falkowski
Marshall and Marcia Anderson
Arthur and Mildred Johnson
Lincoln Place Apartments
Maureen Sadar and Family
Palma Voss
Eldon Kirsch from
Ed and Carolyn Vest
Audrey Mushuca from
Phil and Eleanor Eck
Ludvig and Marie Gulbranson from
Nancy Maunu
Trenton Gulbranson from
Louis Wiirre
Nancy Maunu
Lorna Mattila
David Groshens from
Janice Groshens
June Niska from
William and Marian Dirks
Jean Bergquist from
Chuck and Marian Chase
Shirley Kokal
June Waseleski
Art and Florence Tweten
Bill and Donna Tomassoni
June Waseleski
Tom and Nancy Roseen
Elvie Malenius from
Chuck and Marian Chase
Shirley Kokal
Carol Larsen
Myra Malterud
Bill and Betty Moylan
Tom and Nancy Roseen
Wanda Klaboe
Ray and Wanda Johnson
Bill and Donna Tomassoni
Les and Carol Maunu
IN HONOR OF:
My godparents Chad Nesselroad and Nicole
Nguyen from
Emma Lintula
The Rova-Hegener Family from
Jon Lahti and Dana Simonson Family
SAVE THE DATE
This month we are blessed to help the following
members and friends of our congregation
celebrate special birthdays. Blessings and
congratulations in July to:
Paul Biondich
Lois Mankowski
Pat Moore
Lula Lindgren
Audrey Surla
July 2
July 6
July 14
July 19
July 25
It is our practice to list the
readings that will be used
during the next few weeks on
Sunday mornings. Please join
the bible study group on
Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. as
they study the next week’s lessons.
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
The Gospel Lesson
July 5 , 2015
Mark 6:1-13
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
The Gospel Lesson
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
The Gospel Lesson
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
The Gospel Lesson
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Gospel Lesson
July 12 , 2015
Mark 6:14-29
Mark your calendars!
The 3rd annual
Bluegrass Festival will
be Saturday, July 25,
from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
at Camp Vermilion near
Cook, MN. There will
be great music, great
food, and great family fun in God's great north
woods! This event is free and open to all.
Funds raised through food sales, live and silent
auctions, and a raffle support the programs at
Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry.
CHANGE THE DATE
We had previously
announced that there
would be a “Meet the
Westons” picnic on
August 5. That date
will not work, so we
have to reschedule.
Yes, there will be a
potluck picnic and time to meet the Weston
Family. Look in our weekly bulletins and the
August newsletter for the announcement which
will be forth-coming.
In the meantime, we hope you have been able to
attend worship service and meet Pastor Steve
Weston, our interim. He will be doing ministry
at United in Christ Lutheran for an extended
time…six months…nine month…twelve months.
July 19, 2015
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
July 26 , 2015
John 5:1-21
August 2 , 2015
John 6:24-35
A four-hour refresher Defensive Driving Course
will be held at United in Christ Lutheran Church
on Tuesday, July 21, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00
p.m. To pre-register, contact retired Minnesota
State Trooper Mike Flatley at 218-750-3189 or
email to [email protected]. Cost is $12 for
the class.
MESSAGE FROM
THE HEALTH
MINISTRY
COMMITTEE
July 2015
affects only the outer layer of the skin. UVA,
while less intense than UVB, is 30 to 50 times
more prevalent than UVB and penetrates to
deeper layers of the skin. UVA is the dominant
tanning ray and is closely linked to skin aging. It
also damages skin DNA and causes skin cancer.
The "broad spectrum" designation carries a lot
less specific information about UVA protection
than the zero-to-four-star system the FDA
originally proposed in 2007. But the FDA finally
decided only to insist that UVA protection must
increase as the SPF value goes up.
New Information on Sunscreen Labels
FDA Announced New Sunscreen
Rules 'Broad Spectrum' Means
UVA Plus UVB Protection
By Daniel J. DeNoon
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
WebMD News Archive
Sunscreen labels are carrying a "broad spectrum"
label to show they offer some protection against
UVA radiation as well as UVB radiation,
according to a long-awaited new rule from the
FDA.
This is a very significant. The FDA has
announced major changes in how sunscreens are
regulated in the U.S.," Janet Woodcock, MD,
director of the FDA center for drug evaluation,
said at a news conference. "This allows people
to make better decisions and better protect
themselves from sun-induced damage."
Some products labeled as "broad spectrum" may
or may not protect against UVA. The new rule
reserving the "broad spectrum" claim only for
products that protect against UVA and UVB
took effect the summer of 2012. The old "SPF"
designation still will show how well a product
protects against UVB rays. But products with
the new "broad spectrum" label will have to pass
a test showing that they protect against UVA,
too. The higher the SPF level on these broadspectrum sunscreens -- up to SPF 50 -- the better
they protect against both UVA and UVB.
UVB radiation is responsible for sunburn and
plays a major role in causing skin cancer. It
Also new to sunscreen labels is a clear message
stating how long water-resistant sunscreens
maintain protection after a person swims or
sweats. Labels specify either 40 or 80 minutes of
protection. Those that aren't water resistant will
have to carry a warning to that effect.
Sunscreen Alone Isn't Enough
Sunscreens alone are not enough to prevent skin
cancer. In addition to sunscreen, it is
recommended that people who go outdoors wear
protective clothing and sunglasses and to seek
shade whenever possible. And there is a strong
warning against the use of tanning beds.
The next scheduled blood
drive will be held at the
church on Mon., July 20,
from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m.
If you are willing and
available to give blood,
please call Bonnie Keller
and volunteer at 744-2875.
Thanks in advance for
helping save someone’s
life with your donation
of blood. All types of blood needed! What a
wonderful gift to give. The gift of life to
someone struggling with a major health issue.
Remember, there is no substitute for blood!
United in Christ Lutheran Church
Eveleth MN 55734
Congregation Council Meeting Minutes
June 15, 2015
Members Present: Marge Bartovich, Heath Boe, David R. Hamalainen, Ken Lahti, Danielle Larson,
Cheri Michaels, Roger Nelson, Brianne Pellinen, Sonja Simonson, and Pastor Steve Weston
Members Excused: Laurie Oates
I.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:45 PM by Congregation Council President Heath
Boe. Pastor Steve Weston led devotions.
II.
Introductions: Pastor Steve gave a brief introduction of himself, as did all of the council members.
III.
Election of Officers: The following officers were elected.
a. President – Danielle Larson
b. Vice President – Laurie Oates
c. Secretary – Heath Boe
IV.
Meeting Minutes: The minutes from the May 11, 2015, meeting as mailed were accepted by a motion MCU
V.
Financial Report: The report for May 31, 2015, was reviewed and accepted as printed - MCU.
a. A motion was made to change “Profit & Loss” to “Income & Expenses” for future reports –
MCU.
b. A discussion was had around who has authority to sign checks and who has access to the credit
card. Danielle will talk to Greg Knutson, treasurer, and bring the list of names to the next
meeting. A motion was made to keep the credit card in Sonja’s name and Pastor Steve’s name
– MCU.
VI.
Buildings & Grounds: A motion was made to table the replacement of the altar furniture until we
reevaluate our financial situation – MCU.
VII.
Old Business:
a. An update on Day Camp at the church was given. It was decided to send the Day Camp
information to the Mesabi Daily News for advertisement.
b. The position of Nursery Coordinator was discussed. A motion was made to post the position
internally first in the “Call to Worship” and the bulletin for two Sundays. The deadline for
applications would be July 13, 2015 – MCU.
c. Facebook Page – the PR team gave an update on the development of the church Facebook
page. They are checking out other church’s pages and interviewing administrators.
VIII.
New Business
a. A thank you will be sent to Cindy Hultman and Dave Tollefson thanking them for their time
serving on the Congregation Council. Also, a thank you will be sent to Pastor Gary Terrio for
presiding over worship until Pastor Steve was available.
b. A get-to-know-you potluck is being planned for Pastor Steve and his family. Pastor Steve will
get back to the council on which date works best for him and his family.
c. The management of the Cradle Roll mailings was brought up. Brianne Pellinen will take over
those duties.
d. Roger Nelson asked about bringing in more soil for landscaping in the front of the church. A
motion was made to bring in more soil and smooth it and pay for that from the memorial fund
– MCU.
IX.
Call Process Update: Pastor Steve gave the council an update on where we are with the call process.
He stated the contract with him has been approved by the synod and is signed. The next item is to start
to think about forming a transition team and to think about who would be members of that team.
X.
Adjourn: The Lord’s Prayer was said and the meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM. The next regularly
scheduled meeting will be July 13 at 6:30 PM.
Heath Boe
Congregation Council Secretary