St. Mark Lutheran Church

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Storm Lake, IA 50588

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WORSHIP….LEARNING…MISSION…COMMUNITY…FRIENDSHIP

“St. Mark is a welcoming community, boldly witnessing Christ’s love.” St. Mark Lutheran Church ELCA May 2019 Visit our website -- www.stmarkstormlake.com office@stmarkstormlake.com

Saturday Worship at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m.

Resumes April 24th through May 15, 2019

PASTOR DAVID KEBSCHULL

“43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were

being done by the apostles. 44

All who believed were together and had all

things in common; 45

they would sell their possessions and goods and

distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46

Day by day, as they

spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and

ate their food with glad and generous hearts, 47

praising God and having the goodwill of all the peo-

ple. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:43–47).

Easter greetings to you! Thank you for a great Lent and Easter at St Mark this year. The sanctu-

ary was full on Easter morning and is still covered with the artwork from people of all ages in the St

Mark community. This morning we are putting things away and preparing for what is next this

Spring at St Mark.

So what’s next?? During the season of Easter we will be looking at Acts, also known as “The Acts

of the Apostles”. This book serves as a record of what took place in the life of the church in the

months and years following Easter morning. The reason this book is so important to the Church is

two-fold. First, it gives us the most complete record of the events that took place as the early

Church was getting started and sent into the world. The second reason, is that from the book of

Acts we can discover what we as the Church are to be about. There were successes and failures in

those early years, but from Acts we discover what it is that the early Church held central, and what

we at St Mark can keep central in our lives as a congregation.

Join us in worship each weekend throughout these next weeks as we look to Acts and what God’s

vision for this community can look like.

Peace to you,

Pastor Dave Kebschull

BIBLE 101: ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

Starting this weekend (April 28) I will be teaching a 6-week class on the New Testament book of

Acts. Bring your Bible with you as we will be looking through the entire book together for the next 6

weeks. Acts gives us a good history the early church as they came to understand their purpose

and how to face the challenges that they faced. (Bible 101- are classes that I hope to teach through

out the year that help us to become more familiar with the Bible and to connect the teachings of the

Bible with our lives.) We will meet in the conference room in the office area. Pastor Dave

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ST. MARK

More artwork is displayed in the sanctuary Easter Morning.

Easter morning Palm Sunday

April 14, 2019

Please visit our website page (www.stmarkstormlake.com) and find information such as:

• Current Calendar

• Upcoming events

• Latest news

• and more

St. Mark Facebook Page Address: https://www.facebook.com/stmarkstormlake

Another way you can keep up with what is going on at St. Mark.

PARISH PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING

April 10, 2019

Present: Pastor Dave, Kent Smith, Dan Sievers, Linda Glienke, Paulette Erlandson, Cindy Smith

Mike Porsch, Bob Rohlfsen, Lisa Mellmann and Joan Christen

President Kent Smith called the meeting to order and the agenda we approved.

Treasurers report for March was accepted

In Ongoing Business:

An outdoor nativity will be purchased using memorial money and hopefully

available by October 1, 2019.

The new program STEM referred to us as “child enrichment” is going well. The state fire marshall

inspection should be completed soon.

Informational meetings on the updates to the Constitution were held on April 3rd and April 7th.

Dan Sievers has been working with the Nominating Committee visiting members and still has

some openings.

New Business:

May 19th is the date for the Congregation Meeting to approve changes to the constitution and vote

on board members and executive officers.

Pastors Report: May 4th & 5th Todd will lead services while Pastor is attending Synod Assembly.

At a later date he will share his mission trip.

LSI continues to do well.

Constitution Bylaws - we will complete the first part on May 19th and then focus on areas we need

to address. He has made 11 visits to see hospitalized members.

Board members gave their reports.

Submitted by Joan Christen, Secretary

April showers will soon result in May flowers as we officially say goodbye to winter. Farmers will be

planting this year’s crops and we see the newborn calves and lambs frolicking in the pens and pas-

tures. Just as we are reborn with the resurrection of Christ through Easter, there is a new sense of

hope and life with the spring season.

Spring will turn to summer and even though our schedules sometimes become even busier, please

remember to spend time with our St. Mark family in worship and through helping and praying for

each other and our community.

In Christ’s love Kent Smith

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Congregational Meeting has been set for Sunday May

19 at 10:00 am or immediately following worship ser-

vice. Voting will be held on the required changes to the

St. Mark Constitution adapted at the ELCA Churchwide

Assemblies and election of members of the Parish

Planning Committee.

2019 WESTERN IOWA SYNOD ASSEMBLY

This year's synod assembly will be held May 3rd-5th at the Sioux

City Convention Center, Sioux City. The theme for the assembly

is Following Jesus; Living Hope based on Luke 24:13-35. Our

Churchwide representative will be Secretary Chris Boerger. He

will chair much of the assembly as the main order of business will be the Bishop election. Repre-

sentatives from St. Mark are Pastor Dave, Kent Smith and Maxine Lampe.

FLOOD BUCKETS Collecting until May 1st

THE CONGREGATIONS IN THE WESTERN IOWA SYNOD

& LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE

CONTENTS NEEDED FOR BUCKETS:

• 2 One quart bleach

• 5 scouring pads

• 7 sponges

• 1 scrub brush

• 18 cleaning towels (reusable wipes)

• Liquid laundry detergent (two 25 oz. or one oz bottle)

• 1 household cleaner, 12-28 oz bottle

• Disinfectant dish soap, 16-28 oz bottle

• 50 clothes pins

• Clothes line (two 50 ft. or one 100ft.)

• 5 dust masks

• 2 pair latex gloves

• 1 pair work gloves

• 24-bag roll of heavy duty trash bags, 35-45 gallon

• 1 insect repellant spray, 6-14 oz. can

• 1 air freshener, 8 or 9 oz. can

The Flood Buckets will be the emphasis at the Synod Assembly and at St.

Mark as a congregation. This can be a way that we can very effectively help

to meet the needs of the people being effected by the recent floods. Please

bring your buckets to the church office.

Deb Mortensen, Alex Kron, Julie Egland, Steve Berg, Dale Hatlevig, Greg &

Garrett Kruse, Graham Johnson, friend of Phil & Jennie Walsh, Baby Cooper

Welch, nephew of Sarah Deitering, Crystal Kruse, daughter of Glenn & Don-

na Kruse, Fern Combes.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

At the time of printing, this is our prayer list!!!

BIRTHDAY COMING UP IN MAY

Just want everyone to know that Jill Smith’s birthday is coming up on May

9th. Jill is the person that sends out birthday cards to all of St. Mark

members. She loves her birthday and I know she would enjoy hearing

from many of you. Her address is Jill Smith, 1409 East 5th, Sheldon, Io-

wa 51201. Thanks, Jane

RE-ENTRY TEAM

If you have not met him or heard him sing

yet ...we would like to introduce to you PATRILL

ELLIS ...our new Damascus Road member who

we have helped for almost a year..

Patrill (35) has an identical twin brother, Patric

and has 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls.

He loves to compose and sing Christian music.

He says God has really blessed him by sending

him here. He loves St. Mark and the friendly peo-

ple and his new job at the Hy-Vee Distribution

Center in Cherokee. He lives in Alta & com-

mutes.

Please keep him in your prayers and encourage-

ments.

St. Mark Re-Entry Team

Brian, Karen, Laura, Anna & Kel

5/01 -Joseph Rice

5/08 - Bishop Rodger Prois

5/09 - Jill Smith

5/14 - Richard Botine

5/14 - Brenda Samuelson

5/15 - Janice Watson

5/15 - Doug Zinn

5/17 - Symone Newell

5/18 - Jennifer Carlson

5/21 - Joselyn Mellmann

5/21 - Kinley Mellmann

5/21 - Stacey Tiefenthaler

5/22 - Collin Aronson

5/22 - Robert Ohrlund

5/24 - Jackson Herrig

5/26 - Chris Prois

5/29 - Kirk Gaes

5/30 - Douglas Quirin

5/31 - Earl Jorgensen

5/31 - Dan Sievers

MAY BIRTHDAYS

CONTACT INFORMATION

St. Mark Lutheran Church ELCA

1614 West 4th Street

Storm Lake, IA 50588

Office phone 712-732-5255

www.stmarkstormlake.com

office@stmarkstormlake.com

Pastor Dave pastordave@stmarkstormlake.com

Jane Hartwell janehartwell@stmarkstormlake.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

THANK YOU: Just got to enjoy the Easter Cookies that

Sarah Circle delivered to us before Easter. Nice and

fresh and much enjoyed, Thank them from the both of

us. Robert and Dorothy Ohrlund God Bless their

thoughtfulness.

THANK YOU to Sarah Circle. The palm bbranch is

great, cookies were great. The thought is wonderful.

Happy Easter to all. Kenny Special thanks to Linda for

the visit and delivery.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who remembered me last

week and on Administrative Assistant Day. It is wonder-

ful to be remembered and appreciated. Thank you!

Jane

MAY 27, 2019

FELLOWSHIP

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO KNIT ONE - EAT TWO on Monday, May 6 from 1:00

pm - 3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a project or talent with you and join others

for great fun and fellowship. Projects could be knitting, crocheting, quilting or even col-

oring, painting, or putting a puzzle together. If you play an instrument or piano, it would

be a wonderful time to share your talent with others. Refreshments will be served.

Bring a friend if you wish.

These pictures were taken April 8th when the ladies gathered for Knit One-Eat Two at St. Mark.

CAMP DISCOVERY DAY

Ingham Lake Bible Camp

May 19 from 2-5 pm

Discover what summer camp is like with activities, skits, games, and more! Designed for kids from

Kindergarden to 6th grade, this fun, FREE event is held at Ingham Lake Bible Camp (2258 450th

Ave, Wallingford, IA). Parents are welcome to stay for the fun!

Please RSVP with the number of kids joining us by calling 1-800-

OKOBOJI or e-mailing registrar@okoboji.org. We hope to see you

there!

PROPERTIES BOARD

BOOK NOTES

The Properties Board is in the process of ordering new doors and windows for the east entrance.

Last year the interior doors were replaced but now the exterior doors are deteriorating fast. If you

get a chance to drive by St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lake Avenue, their east doors have recently

been replaced with very similar doors. These doors would not only enhance the looks of our en-

trance but also add to the security of St. Mark. Contributions toward this project would be very wel-

come.

In the near future we are also looking into replacing some windows in the northeast corner of the

education unit, replacing or covering below the roof line around the church and the soffit on the

south side needs to be repaired or replaced.

Bob Rohlfsen

Property Board Chairman

MAY 2019

Selections for this month include:

The Letter by Kathryn Hughes

Tina Craig finds a letter unopened in a second-hand suit and reads it, and it changes

her life. This first novel will leave you spellbound.

Maybe (Maybe Not) by Robert Fulghum

This is a very witty book about thoughts playing inside our heads. He is the author of

All I Really Need To Know I learned in Kindergarten.

Fly A Little Higher by Laura Sobiech

This is the story of 17 year old Zach Sobiech, writer of the #1 Hit Single “Clouds,”

and his spiritual journey as he experiences cancer.

Childrens:

I Don’t Want To Be Me by Judith Capes

This is a wonderful book written by a friend of mine. A big dog named

Frank discovers that his uniqueness is a blessing and that it’s best to be himself.

Happy Reading!

Carole Suhr, librarian

May 2019 The board met on April 10 during our Lenten meal with all members present. We

discussed supporting the flood bucket project and decided to give $100 from our budget to

help purchase items to help complete more buckets.

We will again collect shoes during the month of May for Soles4Souls. Please refer to addi-

tional information in this newsletter regarding this project and look for more information to be

shared during worship services.

Cindy Smith, Chair

SOCIAL MINISTRY

The St. Mark Social Ministry Board invites you to join them in collect-

ing shoes for Soles 4Souls during the month of May. Your do-

nation of new or used shoes will not only provide shoes for

people all over the world, but also work opportunities for indi-

viduals with disabilities. The collected shoes will be sent to the

processing center at Village Northwest Unlimited in Sheldon, IA where the

individuals they serve will prepare the shoes and ship them to Soles4Souls

for distribution. You can donate shoes by placing them in the Soles4Souls

collection boxes location in the narthex.

May 12, 2019

Happy Father’s Day!

At Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI), we strive to build up and empower Iowa kids and families. For

us, Father’s Day is a time to celebrate all the fathers and male role models we see every day.

Through our Early Childhood Services, young men are learning to become dads. They’re becoming

confident and active in their child’s life, and they are creating loving, bright futures for their families.

Many of the boys and young men that LSI serves in our Bremwood and Beloit Residential Treat-

ment Centers have never had a positive male role model in their lives. But our caring volunteers and

staff members are there to help guide them.

You are making all of this possible through your support of LSI. Thank you for responding to the

love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service!

Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate

service. LSI is an affiliated social ministry partner of the Iowa congregations of the ELCA

(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and a member of LSA (Lutheran Services in America).

We proudly serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender identities, national origins,

ethnicities, races, and sexual orientations. Learn more at LSIowa.org and Facebook.com/LSI.iowa.

A New Life

A year and a half ago, Kevin was homeless. He struggled with substance use. He didn’t have a car.

Or a driver’s license. Or a job.

Then, his world turned upside down and all at once, his priorities shifted. He found out he was a fa-

ther to a beautiful baby girl, Willow. Kevin immediately began rehab and fought hard to build a

healthy lifestyle. After months of hard work and efforts to get clean, Willow was placed in Kevin’s

care while her mother received treatment for her substance use disorder.

Kevin turned to LSI’s Early Childhood Services for support and a community to help him create the

best home for his daughter. After starting services last year, Kevin can’t imagine life without LSI.

Through regular in-home visits from Lindsay, his LSI worker, Kevin is helping Willow develop her

language and speaking, as well as her motor skills.

Now one and a half, Willow is learning to use pens and markers, and loves writing and coloring. Her

favorite book is a present from her dad – a picture book of the ABCs.

Kevin now has sole custody of Willow, and he works closely with her mother to ensure she gets reg-

ular visits. His life has changed for the better, and he credits Lindsay and LSI for walking alongside

him on his journey.