the december voice
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United Redeemer Lutheran Church
The December VOICE
ELCA SEMN Synod
560 West 3rd St
Zumbrota, MN 55992
507-732-7303
www.urlchurch.org
December 2018
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URLC COUNCIL NOTES NOVEMBER 19
1. Pastor Marggi reported on her continuing ed trip to
Cuba and noted that she will present highlights at
one of the upcoming fellowship forums.
2. Roger Rueckert noted that the annual report
preview is scheduled for Sunday January 20 at the
fellowship forum with the annual report business
meeting set for Sunday January 27 also at the
fellowship forum.
3. It was noted that the church staff evaluations will be
conducted during December.
4. The council reviewed a recommendation from the
Southeastern Minnesota Synod that the United
Redeemer Lutheran church increase their
membership fee from $6000 to $7200 for 2019. It
will be reviewed during the budget process.
5. The snow removal contract for this winter was
approved for Countryside Lawn & Landscape of
Zumbrota.
6. The council reviewed the outcome of the council
open forum held November 11 and thought the
communication process was well received. Strong
consideration will be given to scheduling such
meetings next year.
7. Next meeting set for Monday December 17.
PROJECT 3R REPORT The financial status of Project 3R is as follows; The
debt as of November 15 is $160700. We received
$4800 in October. 62% of the debt for the total
$412485 project 3R cost has been retired.
Thank you to everyone for your continued
contributions and for participating in the November
18 hot dish bake off. The funds raised from the
event will be included in the December report.
WANTED: MEMBERS INTERESTED IN
SERVING ON THE CHURCH COUNCIL After the January 27 Annual meeting there will be
three 3 year terms and one 2 year term open. Joan
Henriksen, Tony Stensland & Roger Rueckert end
their terms and Alex Moreno will be leaving after
serving one year. There are a total of nine council
member positions and so it is important to fill these
positions. The nominating committee members
who will recommend members to fill the positions
are Shirley Buck, Rene Arendt & Mike Brengman.
Please contact one of these committee members
or let JoAnne know at the church office if you are
interested in serving. Thank you for your
cooperation.
WELCA NEWS
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Soon it will be 2019. It is our hope for peace and
love in our world.
On December 2 we will hold the annual WELCA
thank offering at each service. This tradition goes
back to the 1800’s. Offerings are given in gratitude
for the blessings we all receive. Money received is
used to support the many life-changing ministries
of Women of the ELCA. Thank you for your
offering this year. (There are no envelopes for this
offerings.)
Have a blessed holiday season,
Leah Wichmann Hinz, President of WELCA
WELCA Board Meeting-Dec. 5th - 5:30pm at church
Rebekah Circle -Dec. 13 -10:30am JoAnn Ring home (Note time change)
Naomi Circle -Dec.13 9am Carolyn Bartlett home
Ruth Circle - 8am Bridget’s café
No guilting in Nov. or Dec.
PLEASE SAY A PRAYER FOR:
Please pray for our members & friends with long-
term illnesses, those recovering, and those in our
hearts and thoughts. Also please keep praying for
the families of all military personnel and world
peace.
David Hodges, Pat Lawler, Phil Goplen’s family, Sue
Quam, Bernice Ratgen, Dolph Bezoier, Cindy Reding,
Bonnie Arnold (Barb Madison’s sister), Carol Hanson
& Carl Jennrick
Please call the office to update this list.
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SUNDAY FORUM & FELLOWSHIP
(SFF ) 12/2 TBD
12/9 TBD
12/16 TBD
12/23 TBD
12/30 TBD
The Bible teaches us that Jesus enjoyed
relationships and fellowship with his disciples.
Wanting to continue building relationships, the
Sunday Fellowship and Forum Committee plans
and provides Sunday morning activities that
promote Christian fellowship for individuals of all
ages. Our coffee and cookie gatherings between
worship services are very popular and also
successful in building relationships and getting to
know people at a "heart" level.
Please think about volunteering when the sign-up
calendar is passed around.
SFF Committee
Travel to Morocco
With Intrepid Tours
June 10 - 24, 2019
Aromatic tajines, palm-spotted, red-earthed
landscapes and limitless generosity define the
home of the Maghreb. Any visit, whether one
week or one month, will give you a glimpse of
the friendliness, vibrancy and flavor of this
Berber-Arab-Spanish-Portuguese-French
melting pot.
Contact Marggi at 507.732.7303 if you
are interested in going on this exciting
adventure.
Message from
Mission Support/Evangelism
Committee
Amazing things happen here at
United Redeemer because we
live boldly, share abundantly,
and give generously. Every
program at our church relies on
contributions of volunteerism and
donations. Please watch for mailings, temple
talks, and calling reminders in the upcoming
weeks. We ask that you honor the talents and
gifts God has given you by considering one new
way to serve or donate this year. Thank you.
In a Heartbeat!
A meal & short meditative service
Wednesday December 5th
Music by Dylan Starr and a short meditation
Meal 5:00 - 6:30 pm (provided by Youth)
Worship at 6:00 pm Everyone is invited! Activity for kids too.
Please come! free will offering
FLOWER & ALTAR CARE December 2018
Judy Krause &
Sue Mann
*Pray for our pastors, staff, church council, transition
committees and congregation as we work together to
accomplish God's will and purpose.
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CONFIRMATION 7
th Gr. Pre-Confirmation Class
Wed. Dec. 5th - Come for "Heartbeat" Supper
begins at 5:30pm & the service is at 6-6:30pm
Wed. Dec. 12th - "Early Release" Class
Wed. Dec. 19th - Come for "Heartbeat" Supper
begins at 5:30pm & the service is at 6-6:30pm
Sunday Dec. 16th - the 7th gr. is serving at the
Christmas Program, Ushering-Reading-Instrumental
2 Week Christmas Break
8-9th
gr. Confirmation Calendar
Wed. Dec. 5th 6:30-7:15pm Lg. Group Class
Wed. Dec. 12th 6:30-7:15pm Lg. Group Class
Wed. Dec. 19th - 6:30-7:15pm Christmas Caroling
2 Week Christmas Break
CHRISTMAS EVE - YOUTH
INSTRUMENTALISTS NEEDED AT 4PM We would love any Youth Pianists, Singers,
Instrumentalists for the 4pm Christmas
Service. Please contact Cindy if you are interested
in sharing your musical talent!
“CBC” CHRISTIAN BREAKFAST CLUB The Wed. morning Breakfast is for any Youth 7
th gr.
& up! There is always a ride to school by 7:45am!
This is not just for United Redeemer Youth, any
kids in the area can come. Please bring a few $ for
the food.
SUNDAY SCHOOL December 16th: We look forward to our Annual
Christmas Program on Sun. Dec. 16th at
10:30amin the Sanctuary. We'll practice during
Sunday school on Dec. 2nd & 9th. We have a
Special Saturday Practice Dec. 15th from 9-
11:30am. We'll have a break during this time with
snacks & a short Christmas movie - "Frosty"! The
kids should report on the 16th to the basement area
at 10am to prepare for the processional for the
program.
NOISY OFFERING Our next Noisy Offering is set for Sunday,
November 4th at both services. This helps with
purchasing items for Sunday school. We thank you
for all that change & those dollar bills help too!
"GIFT CARDS" FOR SALE! We have our order forms for many different gift
cards at both entrances to the Sanctuary, & in front
of the Main Office. An order will go in on Monday,
Dec. 10th. Each retailer you buy a card from gives
the URLC Youth back a percentage on the money
you spent on the cards! It's a great fundraiser as it
helps you buy Christmas presents, & gives the
Youth account some money at the same
time. Please drop off your order form at the main
office, or with Cindy.
"COOKIE AUCTION" The Annual Cookie Auction is Sunday, Dec. 2nd
during the Fellowship time 9:20-10:15am. This
cookie auction helps fund the 2019 Wyoming
Mission Trip! We hope to see you there! It's really
fun to see & buy some awesome treats for the
Holiday season!
YOUTH SUNDAY Acolytes / Ushers / Readers in December
December 9th
8:30am Acolytes: Cora & Preston Ohm
10:30am Acolytes: Robert Quenzer & Gage Starr
8:30am Ushers: Natalye Quam & Rylee Schliep
10:30am Ushers: Tyler Soltau & Josh Drackley
8:30am Reader: Carly Fredrickson
10:30am Reader: Rianne Buck
ANNUAL “COOKIE AUCTION” We look forward to our 1
st Fundraiser of the season
– the Cookie Auction, Sun. Dec. 2nd! Please plan
on coming, you will love it!
YOUTH & FAMILY DIRECTOR’S PAGE DECEMBER 2018
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Garlands, Garlands & more
Garlands!
Property Management is offering
artificial church garland for a
FREE WILL offering on
Sunday, December 2nd
These garlands were previously in the sanctuary.
Sarah Arens
The Travel Concierge presents…...
Imperial Cities with
Oberammergau Passion Play
Budapest, Vienna & Prague
September 16-26, 2020
Still time to sign up!!
Brochures by the office or
Contact Marggi at 507.732.7303 if you are
interested in going on this exciting adventure.
Grab a giving ornament today!
It’s time once again for us to help with the
Goodhue County Christmas project. This year
we have the names of only 3 families that are
in need of our help. Toys are provided by the
Marines Toys for Tots program in Red Wing.
We are asked to provide food and clothing for
these families.
Please take an ornament (or 2) from the tree in
the back of the sanctuary. Wrap the clothing
items and attach the ornament to the package.
Bring the wrapped clothing and donated food
to the church office by Sunday, December 9th.
Be sure to sign your name on the sheets
provided.
We also appreciate cash donations
to buy additional food for the families.
Thank your for sharing!
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Haven of Hope Women’s Shelter
Looking for recyclable cell phones. If the phone
works, please include the charger.
Hope Coalition will erase your contacts.
Non-working cell phones still bring in
recycling dollars.
WELCA
Thank You offering on
December 2nd
at both services.
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URLC Church Council Meeting October 15, 2018
Minutes prepared by Joan Henriksen Present: Alex Moreno, Pastor Marggi, Joan Henriksen, Mary Ayen, Ron Gabrielson, Linda Herrick, Willie Rauen, Lori Copeman, Tony Stensland Absent: Roger Rueckert
Item Discussion Action
Approval of Agenda As printed Motion: to approve agenda with addendum By: Tony Stensland Second: Willie Rauen Motion Passed
Public comments None
Approval of Minutes from September 2018
Motion: to approve the August council minutes By: Lori Copeman Second: Mary Ayen Motion Passed
Financials-Treasurer’s report and bill approval
September income: $25,375.01 September expenses: $21,832.10 Difference + $4,197.93 Operating fund balance: $9,046.37 3R Loan amount: $172,500
Motion: to approve the treasurer’s report and bills, By: Tony Stensland Second: Lori Copeman Motion Passed
Youth Financial Report Review
Youth financial report was noted.
For Information Only
Pastor Marggi’s report --Block Party & Rally Sunday was a huge success and thanks to the many volunteers that made it happen. --Rally Sunday – would be good to move it one week later to be able to advertise --Continuing Ed trip to Cuba (Nov 3-13) – 4 are going from the church and joining another group --Confirmation classes – not a lot of opportunity yet due to many other events, etc. --Confirmation for 10th graders will be held on October 28th --New members were welcomed at both services on 10/14. --Member, Nikki Rockne, will be ordained at our church on Monday, Oct 29th.
Information Only
President’s Report --Council open forum with members at SFF on 11/11/2018 with council members attending if possible. --2019 church council formation (Tony, Joan & Roger rotate off council. Need three, three year term people to serve) --September-December 2018 calendar review (note single service on Sunday after Thanksgiving)
Information Only
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Committee Reports Staff support-staff evaluations will be organized to happen prior to December.
Mission/Evangelism- in the midst of stewardship campaign.
Property management- summit company quote for oven hood which needs a check and update every 12 years. Schumacher elevator check completed. Organ and two pianos will be tuned before Reformation Sunday.
Worship- Three sanctuary monitors have been ordered and placed soon. Committee made recommendations about Christmas decorations.
Youth & Family Ministry- update on Sunday School, CBC, Youth trip, cookie auction,
Social Ministry- Deb Wilkinson and Mary Goplen will take leadership roles on coat closet and Hope coalition.
Adult Education- There is an open Sunday in October without structured plans.
Trust Fund Project 3R-balance 9/15 of $172,500.
Committee has met to reinvigorate fundraising with hotdish and jello bake-off on November 18th. Two different auction items will be available.
Motion to approve pay $565 for oven hood update. by Linda Herrick Second by Mary Ayen
Old Business Technology taskforce status- Linda putting together group willing to drive coordinated efforts around social media and in-service technology.
Information
New Business --Wreaths will be hung, garland will be sold at hotdish bake-off. Big wreath will not go up. --Council considered celebrating Nikki Rockne’s ordination
Information Motion by Linda Herrick to purchase Nikki Rockne a gift to celebrate her ordination. Second by Willie Rauen
Adjourn Next Meeting: Monday November 19, 2018 Motion: to adjourn By: Linda Herrick Second by: Lori Copeman Motion Passed Adjourned by Ron Gabrielson at 1915
Continued from page 8 URLC Church Council Meeting October 15, 2018
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