REFORMATION 500
Hi from Pastor Bill,
In my September Newsletter article, I mentioned about 500th anniversary of the Reformation – the start of it
for most people began with the nailing of 95 Theses on a castle door in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther meant
it as points of discussion. It became a rallying cry for those being oppressed by the Church. The oppression
came in the form of indulgences – payment to have less time in purgatory. The payment was to a corrupt
Church.
In the book, When Lightning Struck: The Story of Martin Luther, by Danika Cooley, there is a quote that
shows us the spiritual dilemma that Luther was experiencing. He was trying to live faithfully as a monk of
the church, and yet he was struggling with church practice, because what he was reading in Scripture did not
explain the current practice of indulgences – in any way. He had finished reading the Bible through. Then he
says to his superior, “I am confused. I preach the message of the church in Rome – the pope’s message –
that if a man confesses each and every sin, and does his penance, he will be saved – saved to purgatory,
where he will pay again for his sins. Yet, how does a man know that he has confessed every sin? How does
he know that he has found every stray thought and repented?” A spiritual dilemma that could only be
resolved by standing up against the current practice of selling indulgences to spend less time in purgatory, or
be freed totally from that fiery pit, or to free a parent or other loved one from that fat.
So, 500 years ago, at the end of this month, on October 31, 1516, Martin preached against indulgences for
the first time. As he studied, then he preached, leading to more studying and searching of the Scriptures.
What he found, is that place called purgatory, a place to purge sins, did not exist in Scripture. Luther did find
that rallying cry for him and the beginnings of a possible reforming church from Ephesians: For by grace you
have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God” (2:8) We cannot earn our
way into heaven, nor can we buy our way into heaven, through purgatory by way of buying a piece of paper
that says there have been ‘so many days’ taken off of your purgatory experience. Grace with God’s
unconditional love, and complete trust in this loving God through Jesus Christ is God’s gift to us. Luther then
began more and more to realize that he must oppose the Church and the pope. His passion and fervor
fueled the events of transition.
Last month, I called for a season of Reformation for us here at KLC – a time of renewal and revival in our own
personal lives and in the life of our church. It also needs to be a time of reflection – a time to reflect on
God’s goodness, and our response of gratitude. We can reflect on these questions: “What is God up to here
at KLC?” and “What is God up to in me?” We are a reforming church, constantly viewing the world through a
“God-lens,” with a godly perspective in mind. Of course, that’s not easy, because everyday life is also crucial,
but letting our minds and hearts be a little more opened to the moving of God around us gives us added
perspective.
Our challenges and prayer this month: to get the crop in, to enjoy our families, to enjoy the sports events
and music events in our community, to enjoy the fall colors, to keep making ends meet, to reach out to
others when we see a need in our own neighborhood, to reach out to someone when we are at our wits end
and need that same encouragement!
God bless your lives and all the “stuff of life” that happen in this month of October. Pastor Bill
KERKHOVEN LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES
September 7, 2016
The Kerkhoven Lutheran Church Council met on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 7:33 p.m. President Naomi Baker
called the meeting to order.
Devotions were given by Naomi Baker. Devotions for October will be given by Ann Hanson.
KLC Mission Statement, All Council
The June 2016 Secretary’s report was reviewed by council and corrected (4 Sunday School Teachers per month).
Motion was made to accept the correction. M. Hauge/T. Collins
The June 2016 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed by council and accepted as printed. J. Just/R. Maus
Worship & Witness Board: Chairperson-Marlene Hauge
1. Board report: Marlene Hauge
a. Ushers/Lectors: September both services filled; October-need for volunteers for 2nd service
Outreach & Evangelism Board: Chairperson-Ann Hanson
1. Board report: Ann Hanson
a. God’s work our Hands
i. Collection of food and kitchen items for Ridgewater College
2. Meals served at Ridgewater College
a. Will serve on 9/27/16
b. More students are receiving meals and additional donations of meals needed. Please casseroles in
crockpots. Also, volunteers need to serve meals one time per month.
3. Backpack Project
i. First delivery from 2nd Harvest (9/13/16) is 1200lbs which cost $800. Volunteers needed for
unloading the pallets of food into the church
Christian Education Board: Chairperson-Tiffany Collins
1. Board report: Tiffany Collins
a. Sunday School will be implementing to a 4 week rotation program
i. All teachers are filled for September
1. Looking for volunteers for other months
2. Kristy Nystrom to talk to both services on Rally Sunday regarding the new SS structure
b. Media releases will be required for all students (indicating yes or no)
i. Pictures may be posted on Facebook
c. Background studies are required
i. All Sunday School Teachers
ii. Chaperone’s for Luther League or other church events
d. Discussed Confirmation
Stewardship and Finance Board: Chairperson-Eldon Hauge/Scott Mitteness, Co-Chairs
1. Board report: Eldon Hauge
a. Special Projects
i. Parsonage
1. Shingle and Gutter Project
a. $7593 has been raised thus far
b. $2810 left to cover the labor portion of the project
c. Shingling 9/12/16
Property and Grounds Boards: Chairperson-Terry Yokom
1. Board report: Ryan Maus
a. Parsonage projects
1. Shingling Project 9/12/16
b. Church projects to do
i. Door on front of church needs fixing (hinge); Nationwide Glass has been contacted to fix
ii. Church sign- Invoice $2700 for fixing
WELCA Board:
1. Board report: No representative
a. Unit meeting 9/10/16
Pastor’s Report
1. Refer to printed report found in the back of fellowship hall
Open Issues:
1. Church sign/brick will be rebuilt-Done
2. Shingling Updates-see update under Stewardship/Finance and Property/Grounds
New Business:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Water leak in basement (South side)- Further investigation required
Unwelcome bulletin board postings
Confirmation- October 23, 2016; Confirmation banquet October 18, 2016
The decision for going back to two services seems to have been received well. Thanks to everyone for that!
Mysterious detector beep-fixed
Open Enrollment for Pastor’s Healthcare and Pension Plan- to be reviewed
Invoice for new carpet and installation in secretary office- motion was mad to take $517.00 from Memorial
fund to pay this invoice. E. Hauge/K. Hauge
Reminders:
Adjournment: A motion was made & seconded to adjourn. K. Hauge/J. Just. Closed with Prayer
Angela Meyer, Secretary
Members present: Naomi Baker, Kelly Hauge, Pastor Bill, Marlene Hauge, Ann Hanson, Tiffany Collins, Eldon Hauge,
Jim Just, Ryan Maus, and Angela Meyer.
KERKHOVEN LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
Next Council Meeting: October 5, 2016
Boards meet at 7:00 pm
Council Meet at 7:30 PM
Evangelism and Outreach Board News:
KLC Backpack Ministry:
KLC has begun the school year backpack program as of Friday, September 24.
Notice of the need for 55 backpacks this year resulted in a quick run to shop for additional
backpacks and appreciation for the food that was delivered by Second Harvest Heartland on
September 13. When the food order was place it was anticipated that this would be adequate
food to distribute the backpacks until after Christmas break, based upon the previous year’s
numbers for needed backpacks. This year the need is significantly greater and after the first
Friday of filling this number of backpacks we have realized that we will again need to order
food to be delivered in October. In previous years the initial number of backpacks usually
decreases somewhat as the need and the enrollment of the schools change due to the number of students who are open
enrolled. However we are needing to be prepared in the event that it remains stable or increases. This being the case
the backpack fund is rapidly depleting and we are in need of additional donations. The Evangelism and Outreach Board
is currently selling Community Days coupon books to assist in the fund raising. These booklets sell for a $5.00
donation to KLC, we keep the entire amount and the first coupon in the book is for $10.00 off an item. In the past there
were a lot of restrictions on the use of the coupons and so customers would become frustrated trying to find items that
were eligible for use on purchases. The restrictions have been changed and the coupons are now usable even for yellow
dot and bonus buy items. Someone will be selling the books during coffee time between services and they will be
available for purchase anytime the church office is open. The board will also be serving a Thanksgiving eve meal prior
to the service on November 23, with dessert to follow the service. All proceeds will be designated to go to the backpack
program. Watch the bulletins and November Messenger for more information.
Ridgewater Campus Ministry Center:
KLC served another noon meal at the
Campus Ministry Center on Tuesday, September 27. We brought with us 16 casseroles, a
large roaster of scalloped potatoes and ham and a large assortment of bars and cookies.
After serving all who came we had very few leftovers. It is difficult to have an exact count
of the number served but an estimate would be 120-130 students. The collected items for
the kitchen and food shelf were also delivered on this same day and it was so nice to have
enough serving spoons and potholders along with some much fuller shelves in the food
shelf room. Thank You All!!!
From the Evangelism and Outreach Board
Thank you to the following people who helped unload and put away the Second Harvest Heartland
delivery on Tuesday, September 13: Kent Baker, Barney and Jean Lilly, Phyllis and Lee Meyer,
Marlene and Eldon Hauge, Evelyn Williams and Ted Meyer. Your help was greatly appreciated.
Thank you to the following people who donated and/or served the noon meal at the Campus Ministry Center on
Tuesday, September 27: Phyllis Meyer, Mona Doering, Judy Halverson, Naomi Baker, Faye Helms, Marlene Hauge,
Mary Miller, Jane Quale, Barb Wenisch, Caroline Chan, Evelyn Williams, Pam Johnson and Ann Hanson. Your
generosity is so appreciated by the students. A constant thank you for the food is heard throughout the serving time.
Thank you to everyone who so generously donated items to the food shelf at Ridgewater Campus Ministry Center and
the kitchen items that were donated and many already put to good use when we served on Tuesday. There were already
students who were picking up needed items from the food shelf while we were there.
OCTOBER LUTHER LEAGUE EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 – SHARING & CARING HANDS AND
WATER PARK OF AMERICA
On Saturday, October 15, 2016 the Luther League will meet at 9:00 a.m. at Kerkhoven Lutheran Church to ride coach
bus to the cities.
We will eat lunch and shop at the Mall of America. Then we will go to Sharing & Caring Hands (Mary’s Place) and
play with the children. Then we will go to the Water Park of America. Stay overnight in the cities. Remember your
swim suit, pajamas, etc. and extra spending money. You may bring a small cooler for pop and water.
On Sunday we will go to a church service in the cities. Remember to bring offering money.
Each youth must fill in a registration form and waiver of liability form for the water park along with $30.00 made out to
Kerkhoven Lutheran League to reserve their seat on the bus. (Each Luther League youth will get $25.00 in spending
money from Luther League that day.)
You can invite a couple of friends who would need to pay $50.00 to cover the water park ticket and some of the hotel
cost. They will not get any money from Luther League.
Registration forms and water park wavier forms are by the church office. Give the forms and check to Loretta
Falk as soon as possible since the hotel and water park want to know how many people are coming. Call Loretta at 9796959 if you have any questions.
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GATHERING
1.
The Junior High Youth Gathering is for any youth 6th grade through 9th grade. Theme is “You Are the Light of
the World.”
2.
The gathering will be held at the Willmar Conference Center in Willmar on November 18-19 or November 1920, 2016.
3.
Starts at 4:00 p.m. and ends with closing worship at 11:00 a.m. the next day.
4.
Forms are by the church office and must be returned to Loretta by Sunday, October 2, 2016 with a $35.00 check
made out to Kerkhoven Luther League. This reserves your spot. We want to register early to get a room at the
Best Western Plus (formerly Holiday Inn) or Holiday Inn Express (formerly Comfort Inn).
5.
There needs to be 1 adult in each room per 5 youth. Adults should also fill in a registration form. Please let
Loretta know if you wish to be a chaperone.
6.
Cost is $45.00 per person plus room cost which will be paid by Luther League.
NOVEMBER LUTHER LEAGUE EVENTS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016 - RAKING LEAVES (Tentative date)
On Sunday, November 6, 2016 the Luther League and their families will eat lunch at church after
the 10:45 a.m. service. Then they will rake leaves for different families. Bring a rake and gloves. If
you have a trailer, please bring it along. We will go to Pastor Bill and Mary’s home for hot
chocolate and snacks after raking. In case of inclement weather, we will not meet and will rake leaves the following
Sunday.
Sunday School is held between Sunday worship services beginning at 9:30 am. Choir will be from 9:30 -10:00 and
classroom time is from 10:00 – 10:30. The children’s choir will be singing the 2nd Sunday of each month starting in
October at the 8:30 service.
The new format to the Sunday School is a rotation schedule for classes in grades K-6. The Rotation schedule is as
follows:
Week 1
Art/Science
K-1
Games
4
Movie
2-3
Kitchen
5-6
Week 2
5-6
K-1
4
2-3
Week 3
2-3
5-6
K-1
4
Week 4
4
2-3
5-6
K-1
If you have not done so already, please complete a social
media consent form for your children in Sunday School
The 7th and 8th grade classes will be assigned to help out in the in the following rotation areas: Art/Science, Games and
Kitchen. When they are not assigned as helpers they will be joining the High Study in the library with Eric Rudningen.
October acolyte schedule
October 2:
8:30 am
10:45 am
Logan Rudningen and Isaac Rudningen
Christian Ziehl and Jaiden Henjum
October 9:
8:30 am
10:45 am
Lily Winter and Emily Zurn
Savannah Petersen and Quinn Lottman
October 16:
8:30 am
10:45 am
Easton Wenisch and Katie Klaphake
Waylon Henry and Matthew Molenaar
October 23:
8:30 am
10:45 am
Addison Grothe and Julia Carlson
Abby Holtkamp and Emily Wagner
October 30:
8:30 am
10:45 am
Ella Molenaar and Jared Cortez
Boyd Doering and Jacob Walsh
October LECTOR AND USHER sCHEDULE
October 2:
8:30 am
10:45 am
Carmen Maus
Ruth Ann Ashburn
Ryan and Carmen Maus
Ruth Ann Ashburn
October 9:
8:30 am
10:45 am
Tiffany Collins
Theresa Smith
Keith Collins Family
Theresa Smith Family
October 16:
8:30 am
10:45 am
Kent Baker
Jim Just
Kent and Judy Baker
Jim and Mona Just
October 23:
8:30 am
10:45 am
Eric Rudningen
Confirmation Kids
Rudningen Family
Chris Voss
October 30:
8:30 am
10:45 am
Mary Lou Carlson
Ann Hanson
Jesse Nelson Family
The following KLC 11th grade youth will be confirmed during the 10:45 worship service on Sunday, October 23:
Caleb Collins
Noah Tullis-Klaphake
Alexandra Walsh
OCTOBER WELCA NEWS
The project for October:
FABRIC KITS
2 pieces of cotton or cotton-blend fabric (no knits or 100% polyester); fabric should have no stains or holes and be cut
into pieces measuring:
2 ¼ yards of 60” wide fabric, or
3 yards of 44” wide fabric, or
4 yards of 36” wide fabric
2 spools of matching or neutral-colored general purpose thread, 250 – 300 yards each.
(Fold thread and one piece of fabric inside second fabric piece and tie with yarn, sturdy string, ribbon or strip of fabric.
Do not enclose the Fabric Kit or any of its contents in a plastic bag).
October dates to remember:
October 4:
October 5:
October 16:
October 23:
1:30 pm
6:30 pm
5:45 pm
10:45 am
Tulips circle serves for October
WELCA Bible Study at church – Grace Marquardt, Hostess
WELCA General Board meeting
Confirmation Banquet
Confirmation Sunday
THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE HAVE BIRTHDAYS IN
OCTOBER
Deb Friedlein – 1st
Ted Almen – 4th
Pam Nelson – 4th
Verna Timmons – 5th
Sawyer Kimball – 5th
Nolan Baker – 7th
Brandon Klein – 7th
Dylan Rudningen – 9th
Libby Holtkamp – 9th
Marlene Hauge – 9th
Shelby Baker – 10th
Brian Gordon – 11th
Roger Holtkamp – 11th
Nicolas McCleary – 12th
David Johnson – 12th
Esther Peterson – 14th
Mike Cortez – 14th
Shawna Larson – 15th
Lauren Krieger – 15th
Steve Friedlein – 16th
Becky Schafer – 16th
Evelyn Williams – 16th
Brook Hoffman – 17th
Andrew Just – 18th
Mandi Klein – 18th
Quinn Rudningen – 18th
Odin Winter – 22nd
Adam Schmidt – 23rd
Tami Ruf – 24th
Mary Zvorak – 26th
Lydia Wagner – 27th
Derek Krieger – 29th
Jean Rustad – 31st
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL! If we missed your birthday, please let Ann Hanson know.
October and November
Viva Lundberg and Evelyn Williams
RECOGNITION OF BAPTISMS
We will be recognizing all of our Sunday School youth who have baptisms in October at the
worship service on October16. All of these children will be invited up to the front and
presented with a hand-made cross or a shell in memory of their baptism. We celebrate their
baptisms because that is the day that they became a part of God’s family and started on their
journey of faith in God.
Regan Carlson – 5th
Megan Wenisch – 21st
Masyn Olson – 24th
Bria Guse – 25th
BAPTISMS
Many people remember people’s birthdays, but we also need to remember the day of
our spiritual birth, our baptismal day. If your baptism is not listed below, and you
know you were baptized in October, please give the office a call and we will update
our church records. Also please take note of who was baptized during this month and wish them a happy
baptismal day.
Cindy Krieger – 1st
Josh Nelson – 2nd
Madeline Almen – 5th
Cody Kinney – 7th
Regan Carlson – 8th
Allison Miller – 10th
Diane Lindquist – 11th
Briana Baker – 11th
Trinity Torkelson – 12th
Roger Helms – 13th
Diane Yokom – 13th
Eric Lottman – 20th
Staci Erickson – 20th
Matthew Just – 20th
Nick Meyer – 20th
Megan Wenisch – 21st
Spencer Almen – 22nd
Arlene Freetly – 23rd
Masyn Olson – 24th
Scott Doering – 24th
Bria Guse – 25th
Dillon Hauge – 26th
Brian Gordon – 27th
Briana Ferguson – 29th
Kevin Anderson – 29th
Michael Baker – 31st
Many members of KLC enjoy reading and I thought perhaps some might be interested in sharing some of the books that
they have read that they enjoyed or felt had special meaning for them with other KLC readers. If you would like to
share a book that you have read, please write a short review of the book and let us know about the book and how we
also might access and read it.
In light of the upcoming 500 year celebration of the Reformation I ordered the following book from
Augsburg Fortress and while it is written in comic book style I found it to be very entertaining and
while the story in Papa Luther is mostly made up, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t tell a true story. This
exciting story of Martin Luther is told through the eyes of his children Hans and Magda. This
colorful, 88-page “comic book” is geared especially toward children ages 8 to 13, but will intrigue
all ages. Many of the places and events in the book really did take place – some of them we know
for certain happened. With others we aren’t so sure. Written by Daniel D. Maurer it gives a
historical perspective to what was happening in the late medieval times and that Luther’s actions
were the main cause of the Protestant Reformation. It also looks at Luther’s relationship with his
children, and theirs with him. Luther managed not only to transform the course of the world, but also to pass on the
love of Jesus Christ by sharing his story with his children. I would be willing to share my copy of the book to anyone
who would like to read this. Ann Hanson
There are some of you receiving the Messenger who have been given the gift of prayer and others of you have
loved ones and friends in need of prayer. Please continue to remember the following person during the
month.
Rick Falk
E.W. Solyst
Pam Johnson
Dale Johnson
Cami Fernholz
Kaehlen Fernholz
Howard Powers
Gladys Powers
Carl Just
Harsey Scott
Tenley Thompson
MISSIONARY FOR A DAY
September 16
In Memory of Kelly Jolstad by Earle and Sue Gueter
--------------------------------------CLIP AND PLACE IN OFFERING PLATE------------------------------------
I would like to support Missionary for a Day on the date of ____________________________________
Circle one: In honor of/In Memory of/In Thanks to God for ____________________________________
Signed: ______________________________________________________________________________
October 2016
Sunday
2
8:30 am Worship/Holy
Communion
9:30 am Sunday School/Coffee
Fellowship
10:45 am Worship/Holy
Communion/Baptism Addilyn
Rose Hennes
9
Monday
3
6:30 pm Cub Scout Parent meeting in
Parish Hall
10
8:30 am Worship/Holy
Communion
9:30 am Sunday School/Coffee
Fellowship
10:45 am Worship/Holy
Communion
16
17
8:30 am Worship/Recognition of
Baptisms
9:30 am Sunday School/Coffee
Fellowship
10:45 am Worship/Recognition
of Baptisms
Luther League return
5:45 pm Confirmation Banquet
23
8:30 am Worship
9:30 am Sunday School/Coffee
Fellowship
10:45 am Worship
4
9:00 am Bible Study
10:45 am Text Study
1:30 pm WELCA Bible
Study – Grace Marquardt
Hostess
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
6:00 pm 6th Grade
Confirmation
6:30 pm WELCA Board
7:00 pm Church Boards
7:30 pm Church Council
11
12
9:00 am Bible Study
10:45 am Text Study
1:30 pm NAPS Food
Distribution
6:00 pm 6th
Grade Confirmation
7:00 pm 8th & 9th Grade
Confirmation
8:00 pm 11th grade
Confirmation
18
19
Saturday
1
8
10:00 am
Baby Shower
– Addilyn Hennes
13
14
15
9:00 am Luther League
Trip departure
20
21
22
MEA
MEA
MEA
27
28
29
9:00 am Bible Study
10:45 am Text Study
1:30 pm NAPS Food
Distribution
24
8:30 am Worship
9:30 am Sunday School/Coffee
Fellowship
10:45 am Worship /Confirmation
30 Reformation Sunday
Tuesday
25
9:00 am Bible Study
10:45 am Text Study
11:00 am Campus
Ministry Meal
31
26
6:00 pm 7th
Grade Confirmation
7:00 pm 8th and 9th grade
Confirmation
8:00 pm 10th Grade
Confirmation