A note from
Bishop Ough
A future with hope
Jeremiah wrote a letter to the exiles in Babylon
prophesizing that God had a plan that would give the
people “a future with hope.” My heart is filled with this
same God-inspired hope for the future of the Minnesota
Conference. We have a plan to change lives, equip
leaders, create new congregations, grow existing
congregations, and infuse new vitality into our
conference.
Every day, I am blessed to hear stories of life-changing
faith experiences among our people. I am filled with
God’s holy imagination as I contemplate the lives that
will be changed through our Reach • Renew • Rejoice
initiative. I look forward to the day when each
congregation pursues bold plans for growing in love of
God and neighbor, reaching new people, and healing a
broken world.
Our work is cut out for us. Our hope for the future as a
growing, vibrant, missional United Methodist Church in
Minnesota must be backed with our prayers and
unfettered actions. If we do not fulfill our Christ-given
commission to reach and disciple people, or fail to be
good and extravagant stewards of our God-given
resources, we will impede our ability to achieve God’s
kingdom purposes. The Reach • Renew • Rejoice
initiative is a means for us to unite in prayer, action,
and giving to fulfill this essential congregational
development plan and to be faithful to our God-given
mission to make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the
transformation of the world. I will lead by example
through my prayers, giving, and involvement. I look
forward to you joining me.
We stand on the shoulders of faithful and fruitful
servants of God who built the platform for Reach •
Renew • Rejoice. But today, it is up to us. What we do
will shape the future. Through Reach • Renew • Rejoice,
we will equip ourselves and our congregations to
reach our children, grandchildren, and future
generations. We will renew our spirits, empower
passionate leadership, and revive our ministries to and
with God’s people. We will rejoice in the breakthroughs
of God’s Holy Spirit in our lives and churches as we
continue increasing the number of vital congregations.
I am already anticipating what God will do with and
through us. I look forward to partnering with you and
each of our congregations as we move toward a future
with hope.
~ Bishop Bruce R. Ough
W.A.S.H. WEDNESDAYS
Wednesday night teen & adult Bible Education.
The Worship and Study Hour (WASH) Program:
the Bible in 10 lessons. We start at 6pm with a
meal followed by a short worship service then break
into small discussion groups for the adults and
Confirmation class for the youth. Child care is
provided for those with youngsters. See Pastor
Luke for more information.
CHILDREN’S
SUNDAY SCHOOL
If you have any questions concerning Sunday
School contact Jeanne Doebbeling (665-2032) or
the church office (665-2314). Classes will be every
week at 9am unless otherwise noted.
ADULT EDUCATION
Sundays at 9:00am
Led by Carol King.
All are welcome!
Choir news: The Choir has
weekly practices on Sunday at 8:45am thru
November 9th. Everyone
is welcome: youth,
adults, soprano, tenor
and bass. Contact Cheryl Amundson or
Betsy Breaker with questions.
Confirmation
We meet in the fellowship hall
on Wednesdays at 6pm.
Sharon Park Campfire Chili
Sunday, October 19th at 4pm
Bring your own chili
mug/bowl and spoon,
along with a chair and
enjoy campfire chili with
cornbread, hot dogs and
marshmallows. We will
have a short program
with Communion and music.
Serving in October
From the Finance Committee:
We are implementing a “Buy-a-Bundle” fund
drive to pay for repairs and improvements to the
outside of the parsonage. Our goal is 150 bundles
at a price of $60 per bundle. Any dollar amount
will be appreciated. See the display in the
narthex for progress and updates. We would like
to complete the project by November 15th.
Greeters
5th
12th
19th
26th
Dick & Bogie Budke
Greg & Joan Schwarz
Mary Studer and Alexis Ewanga
Lynda Antonsen
Worship Assistant
Worship News
5th
12th
19th
26th
Lay Leadership (Nominations) will meet on October
5th after worship. If you are feeling led to help the
ministry of our church let any member of the
committee know; Pastor Luke, Jane Kolden,
Agnes Milam, Jane Kolden, Elden Schwarz, Dale
Sunderman, Nancy Hylarides, Judy Dahn
The All-Saints service will be November 2nd. If you
have someone you would like to lift up during the
service contact Judy Dahn.
Volunteers needed:
Contact Jane Kolden (665-6063) if you can commit to
serve your church for one Sunday as any of the
following:
Greeters: If you enjoy meeting people,
especially newcomers, consider serving
as a Sunday Greeter.
Millie Overaas
Margo Bjork
Joan Schwarz
Lynda Antonsen
Coffee Fellowship
5th
12th
19th
26th
Don & Janet Dickinson
Sue and Anna Jacobson
Millie Overaas
Cheryle Wilke and Sue Wolter
Nursery Attendant
5th
12th
19th
26th
Kendra Miller
Vicky Yahnke
Joan Schwarz
Judi Evans
Coffee Fellowship Host: Equal
Exchange Coffee is provided by the
UMW. Simple after worship snacks
can be home-baked or purchased.
United
Methodist
Women
Worship Assistant: Reading
scriptures and assisting the Pastor with
the worship service.
Rebekah Circle: We will meet on October 21st.
Worship Tech Team: Recording our
services for CATV#7 is an important
ministry to our homebound.
Coffee Corner
We have new chocolate bars!
Thank you for your purchases of
coffee, tea and chocolate. Any
future profits will again be supporting the “BackPack” program which provides week-end lunches and
snacks for children in need at elementary schools in
Le Sueur.
Ruth Circle: Will meet on October 21st. We also
are host for Bingo at Gardenview Nursing Home.
Serendipity Circle of Friends: Will meet on Oct.
20th at 9am at the church.
Mark your calendars!
UMW Fall Harvest Dinner
Sunday, November 9th 11am-1:30pm
Broasted Chicken with
potatoes & gravy
green beans – salads – rolls
pie & ice cream
Our Church Family
Congratulations to:
Amy & Cory Bienfang on the 9/16/14 birth of a
daughter, Elsie Rose Bienfang. Proud grandparents
are Wyatt & Sue Bienfang.
Thank You
Thank you United Methodist
Church members for the school
supplies donation. We appreciate
your generosity.
The Staff of
Park & Hilltop Elementary and
LSH Middle & High School.
Thank you to everyone who helped
at the Food Shelf in September.
Janet Dickinson
THE DEADLINE FOR
THE NEXT
NEWSLETTER IS:
Wednesday, Oct 22nd.
Church Office Phone #: 507-665-2314
Church Website: www.lesueurumc.org
Office e-mail address: [email protected]
Pastor’s e-mail address: [email protected]
Secretary’s office hours: M-F 8:30am-12:30pm
Pastor is available by appointment.
*The office will be closed on Friday, October 17th.
October Birthdays
I would like to say Thank you to:
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The Trustees for setting up chairs for the outdoor
worship service
The Trustees and helpers for landscaping and
planting grass at the Parsonage
The Trustees and helpers for setting out the heavy
“no longer needed” stuff for the Sidewalk Sale
Lana Beck for the advertising
Peggy, Phyllis, Doreen and Lana for
coordinating the sale. It was very successful
Chuck, Dale, Larry H, Don D, Ivan, Danny S.
for mowing the lawn and Darrell K for spraying
Guys that cut down and cleaned up dead trees.
Mary Anne, Trustee Chair
Reminder: We have telephone and e-mail Prayer
Chains for anyone wanting prayer support. If you
or a loved one is hospitalized and wishes a visit
from the pastor or would like to be included in the
prayer chain, call Frances Schwarz ( 665-6652873) or the church office (665-2314) Hospitals
do not automatically let us know when a
parishioner is admitted We would rather receive
multiple calls than not know at all.
If you have dropped your land line and are now
using only a cell phone, please call the church office
and let us know your number. If you have a child in
any activities or in Sunday school, we need to be able
to get ahold of you in case of an emergency.
1 - Micah Hylarides
3 - Betty Moser
Amber Bienfang
5 - Caylee Huber
7 - Evelyn Merrick
8 - Calvin Nelson
9 - Margo Bjork
Sandy Dell
10 - Betty Purdy
12 - Doug Kiewatt
Joyce McCargar
13 - Lois King
Phyllis Disher
14 - Gwen Schultz
Madison Uballe
15 - Alyce Breaker
16 - Rachel Bjork
21 - Gary Jones
Darline Jones
Chloe Conrad
23 - Jim King
24 - Wade Yahnke
25 - Bonnie Wilmes
Matthew Bjork
26 - John Wentworth
Brianna Sippo
27 - Gene Aufderhar
Lindsey Kolden
Becky Schmid
28 - Chuck Sunderman
Linda Sunderman
29 - Chad Andresen
30 - Leon Tellijohn
31 - Morgan Jones
IN OUR COMMUNITY
Holy Land pilgrimage with Bishop and Char
Ough: January 7-16, 2015. Clergy and laity of the
Dakotas and Minnesota Conferences are invited to
join Bishop and Char Ough to deepen their faith
and understanding of the scriptures, experience
the landscape of the Bible, meet Palestinian
Christians, and learn of their work in the West
Bank of Palestine and in Israel. If you have
questions, contact Rev. Mike Miller at 952-9751704 or [email protected].
Presbyterian Church - Chicken & Biscuit Dinner,
Sunday, October 5th 11am -1pm.
Baked Potato Benefit Supper, 5-7pm Thursday,
October 9th at Le Center United Methodist Church.
Zion UCC Roast Beef Dinner, 11am-1:30pm
on Sunday, October 26th.
Halloween Carnival at the Valley Green
Mall, 11am-1pm on Saturday, October 25th.
Wear a costume - All ages welcome.
9am Adult and Children’s Sunday School
10:15am Worship
Administrative Council
September 16, 2014
Finance: Current budget is a deficit balance $9.100.
The deficit is attributed to the re-roofing of the
parsonage. A “Buy-A-Bundle” campaign will begin
on Sunday, September 28, 2014 in order to retire
this deficit. On Sunday, November 9 an Estate
Planning Seminar will be sponsored by Finance
immediately following worship. Finance is currently
trialing ACH giving. Information will be given to
the congregation in October.
Spring Engagement: Ideas were generated for
ways of keeping our congregation engaged after
Christmas and before Easter that is mission-based.
Some suggestions included a family week-end
retreat which would allow families to experience
uninterrupted time together and “unplug,” and
purposeful community outreach.
Committee Goals and Budget: Committee chairs
will come together the last Sunday in September for
a Committee Goal and Budget Planning meeting.
Giant Church: 150 attended Giant Church. The
Ministerial Association will organize future Giant
Church.
SPPRC: A policy called “Safe Sanctuary” has been
adopted and will begin in January.
It includes background checks on all people taking
care of children and vulnerable adults.
Trustees:
Old Business: Sidewalk sale produced $950.
Everything was sold. Stumps will be picked-up and
removed mid-September; Rush River Rushers 4-H
club was paid $175 for care of Rush River
Cemetery; elevator repair was $1,007.
New Business: The projection system and lighting is
being updated; Lind’s Steam Cleaning will clean the
main floor carpets.
Parsonage: A safety cover is being made the egress
window, grass will be planted in the back yard in
September and the church snow blower can be used
at the parsonage.
Meeting Adjourned 8:30PM.
Submitted by Judi Evans
Daylight Savings Time Ends on
Saturday night, November 1st.
Nursery Attendant Schedule
The people below have volunteered to man the
nursery if needed. If you notice someone with small
children who might need the nursery, please connect
them with the scheduled attendant.
Sept. 28 – Peggy Sullivan
Oct. 5 – Kendra Miller
Oct. 12 – Vicky Yahnke
Oct. 19 – Joan Schwarz
Oct. 26 – Judi Evans
Nov. 2 – Laura Nelson
Nov. 9 – Jeanne Doebbeling
Nov. 16 – Anna Jacobson
Nov. 23 – Peggy Sullivan
Nov. 30 – Kendra Miller
Dec. 7 – Vicky Yahnke
Dec. 14 – Joan Schwarz
Dec. 21 – Judi Evans
Dec. 28 – Laura Nelson
Video Tech Teams
Additional video tech’s will be needed for next
year’s schedule. If you have an interest contact
Loren Edberg.
October 2014
5
12
19
26
Team #5
Team #2
Team #3
Team #4
November 2014
2
9
16
23
30
Team #5 (All-Saints service)
Team #2
Team #3
Team #4
Team #5 (UM Student Day)
December 2014
7
14
21
24
28
Team #2
Team #3
Team #4
Team #5 (Christmas Eve)
Team #2
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