Walks With Christ April 2017

Table of Contents

Pastors Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2-3 Easter Flowers Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Scholarship Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 5K and Defibrillator Training/Visitors . . . . . . Page 6-7 JOY Club/February Memorials . . . . . . . . Page 8-9 Palm Sunday Breakfast/Lenten Soup Suppers . . Page 10-11 Youth Updates/ROL/New Members . . . . . . Page 12-13 Mission Trip Shareholder Form/IHN . . . . . . . Page 14-15 Lutheran Disaster Response/Pastor Story . . . . Page 16-17 Bible Camp Sponsorship . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18 Mother/Daughter Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . Page 21 BNHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22

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A Message from Pastor Steve During April we will continue our Lenten journey to Jerusalem with Jesus and the disciples. Much will be revealed about the world and God’s love for it. We hear the fickleness of the crowds, the courage of Jesus to speak truth to power, the last supper with his friends, betrayal, humiliation, suffering and death. Jesus fully experienced the darkness of this world. If ever you wonder if God knows the depth of pain that humans experience we need look no further than the events of Holy Week. Yet we know that from the depths of darkness, that God reveals his love. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 Martin Luther summarizes what the life death and resurrection means for believers in his second article explanation in the Apostles Creed… I believe that Jesus Christ—true God, Son of the Father from eternity, and true man, born of the Virgin Mary—is my Lord. At great cost he has saved and redeemed me, a lost and condemned person. He has freed me from sin, death and the power of the devil—not with silver or gold, but with his holy and precious blood and his innocent suffering and death. All this he has done that I may be his own, live under him in his kingdom, and serve him in everlasting righteous-ness, innocence, and blessedness, just as he is risen from the dead and lives and rules eternally. Because of the death and resurrection of Jesus we have forgiveness, freedom and power to love and serve God and our neighbor. We have both an unending and an undying life. May you experience more fully the depth of God’s love for you this April. May you also continue to experience God’s resurrection power to guide you in his light and truth and love now and forever. Pastor Steve

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Message from Pastor Jack Friedli

I wish to commend Christ Lutheran for faithfulness in taking Holy Communion to homebound members and others. Pastor Steve has been a faithful Pastor in this ministry with his wonderful and helpful support. I have appreciated the opportunity to serve in this way these past seven years. Holy Communion brings such wonderful assurance to all of us that what we believe is absolutely true, salvation is real, and we have freedom to live our lives in freedom and peace. It also gives us the courage to live our lives with compassion, love, and justice as Christ taught us to live. What a blessing to be able to share these gifts of God’s Grace. Thanks for the opportunity. Pastor Nirmala will now be the Pastor to serve you in this ministry as well as many other ways. I wish her well, and I know that people will love her as they have shown love to me.

“Till we meet again” Pastor Jack Friedli

Message from Pastor Nirmala

As your new pastor I am excited about ministry opportuni-ties God brings to all of us in the Byron community. I extend to you an invitation to join us to fulfill the mission God has called us to do. I thank all of you who have already committed your time, talent and treasures and oth-ers who are planning to do the same. I have been visiting people who are retired and available for a visit during the day time. If you are working and would like a visit in the evenings or on the weekends I am happy to visit. If you have new ideas to implement please feel free to share with us. As Easter is approaching please invite your neighbors and friends to our Holy week and Easter services.

Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses in Jeru-salem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth”.

Pastor Nirmala clcreinschmidt@gmail.com

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Altar Flowers for Easter

To beautify the sanctuary for Easter Sunday, the altar committee welcomes donated lilies and mums ‘in memory of’; ‘in honor of’; or ‘to the glory of God’. You can be part of the Easter morning splendor by ordering your flower through the church office.

Please leave the completed form and payment in the box on the table outside the church office. Your flower may be taken home after the Easter services. Acknowledgment will be published in the Easter bulletin.

Order Deadline: Monday, April 10

Please Circle One: Lily $10 Mum $11

Please Circle One: In Memory of In Honor of To the Glory of God

Name: _________________________________________ Given By: _______________________________________

Please Circle One: Lily $10 Mum $11

Please Circle One: In Memory of In Honor of To the Glory of God

Name: _________________________________________ Given By: _______________________________________

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Scholarship Opportunities Brenda Hallaway Memorial Scholarship The Brenda Hallaway Memorial Scholarship will award $200 to assist any person entering or continuing in an educational program. His/her goal should be to enhance his/her skills. Applications can be found on the kiosk in the narthex. Please submit your application in an envelope marked ‘Hallaway Scholarship’ to the church office by Monday, May 1, 2017.

George Jamsa Memorial Scholarship Applications are available on the kiosk in the narthex to students who have contributed to the music ministry at Christ Lutheran and who plan to incorporate music education while continuing studies beyond high school. The application deadline is Monday, May 1, 2017. Please return your completed application to the church office in an envelope marked ‘Jamsa Scholarship’.

Youth Committee Scholarship All 2016 graduating seniors, who are members of Christ Lutheran, may ap-ply for this scholarship. Applications are on the kiosk in the narthex. Please enclose your application in a sealed envelope marked ‘Youth Committee’ and submit to the church office. All applications are due by Monday, May 1, 2017.

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Thank-You Thank-You Thank-You

Hope Lodge wanted to thank you for the wonderful gifts for Kendra and her daughters from the CLC Sharing Tree. Kendra is a working, single mom, and Christmas is an exciting but also stressful time for her. She often doesn’t have money left over after paying rent and other bills to purchase holiday gifts for her girls. She was very thankful for not having to worry about that this year. She also doesn’t receive or purchase any gifts for herself, so this was a special treat for her. She was able to decorate her bathroom in her apartment. She was very excited about that, and it made her feel at home. Thanks again for your thoughtful gifts and generosity.

First Sunday Prayer Time

On the first Sunday of each month, Pastor Steve will be available for individual prayer and anointing (optional) at the altar railing. Prayers could include physical or emotional healing for yourself or loved ones. Requests at the railing will be kept confidential.

Solstice Stomp 5K ‘Running for a Mission’

GET OUT THOSE RUNNING SHOES

Here is your chance to get some exercise and have some fun! The Youth Committee is planning a Solstice Stomp 5k ‘Running for a Mission’ on June 20th at 7pm. It is a 5k Race right here in Byron to support the 2017 Mission Trip to South Dakota. Registrations will be done online in the near future! https://www.facebook.com/Solstice-Stomp-5K-

1158441940942320/

Movie Time

April 9th at 2:00 ~ The featured movie will be

Deepwater Horizon.

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February Attendance

Worship 2017 2016 1st Sunday 237 248 2nd Sunday 280 256 3rd Sunday 325 283 4th Sunday 252 229 Total Attendance 1,094 1,016

Average Sunday Attendance 274 254

March Attendance

Worship 2017 2016 1st Sunday 256 304 2nd Sunday 228 239 3rd Sunday 281 350 4th Sunday 284 547 Total Attendance 1,049 1,440

Average Sunday Attendance 262 360

2017 Communion Registration & Visitors

Members: Please register for communion, if you ’re an adult or a confirmed youth, by writing your name on the communion list on the table in the narthex. You only need to sign once per calendar year. When you receive communion for the first time in 2017 please sign the 2017 communion registration list.

Visitors: If you are visiting, and interested in membership, please stop at the ‘Welcome Center’ in the narthex to fill out an information card so that Pastor Steve may contact you. If you would like to join at this time, please let us know; we’d love to have you as a part of our church family!

Defibrillator Training

It is time to update our defibrillator skills! A spring training session will be offered on Wednesday, May 24th at 7pm in the multipurpose room at CLC. It is the same format as the initial training with a training unit that we use on a ‘dummy’ to get hands on practice. This class is for anyone interested in learning how to use our unit at CLC. We do use CPR skills but we do not offer instruction during this class. A second defibrillator session will be offered this fall. Please contact Candee or Ryan Ostreng with question or concerns 775-2055 or costreng@yahoo.com

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February 2017 Memorials

In Memory of Chuck Molde Undesignated ~ Dave and Linda Grande

Wedding Oil Candle Fund ~ Lois Hjellming

In Honor of: Rabe-Martinez Wedding Wedding Oil Candle Fund ~ Rod Rabe

In Memory of Wyatt Coy Fellowship Hall Remodel ~ Larry and Sue Briske

In Memory of Rita Mountain Fellowship Hall Remodel ~ Larry and Sue Briske

To the Glory of God Memorial Music ~ Elizabeth Jamsa

The Power of Prayer is Amazing!

Please pray that our church will be effective in its’ mission.

Remember in Prayer – Ed Nelson, Dick Fechter, Nancy Kuhlmann, DelLorain Schoenfeldt, Stella Anderson, Rose Bridley, and those serving in the armed forces, EMTs and all who protect and serve locally.

Prayers for the People

Please contact the church office to include your loved ones in the prayers printed in the weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter, or added to the prayer chain. All prayer chain requests are preferred by email at office@clcbyron.org; or call the office at 775-6646. Please keep us updated with changes.

Home Visitation Ministry

Joan Skare and Joan Prigge are leading a home visitation ministry which may include bringing communion to our homebound members. If you are interested in being on the team, please contact either one of them.

Gluten Free Communion Wafers

If you would prefer to have gluten free wafers please talk to Nancy Hoegh, Chris Polzin, Pastor Steve or Pastor Nirmala.

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J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth)

Coffee Hour ~ Monday, April 3rd at 9am. Joni Prigge is hostess. “Savannah Sipping Society” at Old Log Theater ~ Wednesday, April 26th. J.O.Y. Club Monthly Updates Please see the

JOY Club pamphlet on the kiosk for more details.

Chancel Choir Singers - please join us. If you have any inclination toward singing we have a part for you in our choir-

men especially! We need to fill the ranks with soft and loud voices. Please consider practicing Wednesday evenings from 7-8 and praising God at the 8 a.m. service with an occasional 10 am. service scheduled. Please stop at the organ after church or call Jane Cabaya – 775-6183.

2017 Zumbro River Conference Spring Event for WELCA (Women of the ELCA)

Thursday, April 20, 2017, 4:45pm-8:30pm Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 2830 18th AVE NW, Rochester

Please contact Nancy Hoegh at nhoegh@charter.net or 775-7113 by April 3rd if you are interested in attending the WELCA Spring Event on April 20

th.

Registration is $15.00 to attend. The theme for the event is “We are Called” and our new pastor, Nirmala Reinschmidt, is the guest speaker. More information can be found on the kiosk in the Narthex.

Bell Ringers Needed -- If you can raise your arm in rhythm, you can ring! It’s a singular adventure to add sound to a song with your arms. Please consider trying out JuBEL-Lance, on Wed. evening from 6-7 p.m. We especially need anyone who feels they can occasionally raise bells that weigh a pound or a little more. Those low bells add the deep reso-nance to our music. Please contact Jane Cabaya 775-6183.

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Annual Palm Sunday French Toast Breakfast & Pie/ Bake Sale

Sunday, April 9th ~ 7:30–11:30am The profits from this event help sponsor CLC youth at Summer Bible Camp and/or

the Youth Summer Mission Trip. Summer Bible Camp and Youth Mission Trip opportunities are wonderful experiences for our youth. Many of our youth attend summer after summer. What a great way to invest in our youth; the future of our church!

French Toast Breakfast Campers and Mission Trip youth and families are expected to volunteer in the kitchen/dining room, although all are welcome to help. A sign up sheet is in the narthex.

Pie/Bake Sale Campers and Mission Trip youth are expected to donate some baked goods to the sale. We are asking that each Church committee donate one pie for this event. Anyone is welcome to bake some goodies for the bake sale table. If you love to bake, please consider donating some fresh baked goods to help the youth of CLC. Donations may be dropped off at the church on Saturday, April 8th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Contact: Randy Holz at holzrandy@hotmail.com or 475-2620

Supplemental Funds provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Easter Band Members Needed

Do you play an instrument? Would you help us with our Easter Service? Please consider bringing your talent for an EASTER BAND during some evenings of practice in April. We’d love to have you play the hymns. Practice times will be announced during

April in the bulletins. Please stop at the organ after church or call Jane Cabaya if you are interested at 775-6183.

Come Worship With Us!

Maundy Thursday April 13th 6:30 pm Good Friday April 14th 6:30 pm Easter Sunday April 16th 8:00 am Easter Sunday April 16th 10:00 am

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Lenten Soup Suppers

The soup suppers began on Ash Wednesday, March 1, and will continue weekly on Wednesdays through April 5. The soup suppers are a free will offering.

Below is the schedule for the Lenten Soup Suppers: April 5 Building/Grounds & Youth Group If you find that you do not have enough members in your group who are able to donate soup and/or bars, please contact Elaine in the church office. Help will be found for you.

Please assign members of your group to bring the following: 6 containers of soup, 5 quarts or more 6 pans of bars, kids’ kinds are great

The food needs to be at the church by 4:00 PM. If your soup is cold, please bring by noon and plug it in; if hot, 4:00 PM is just fine. The confirmands will serve from 5:00-6:00 PM. The Lenten service starts at 6:30 PM.

The confirmation classes will provide all other food items. The confirmation classes will do the set up and clean up. In return, the money raised will help support the youth to attend summer Bible camp and/or the youth mission trip.

During this time of Lent, may we all enjoy our fellowship together, support our youth, and be renewed in the spirit of Christ our Lord and Risen Savior.

Lenten Offerings

Offerings from the five Wednesday night Lenten services will be sent to Channel One unless it is placed in your Sunday offering envelope.

Offering Envelopes ~

Please complete the information on your offering envelope. We ask that you write the amount and check number or mark the box if giving cash. Doing this helps the money counters. Thank you!

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River of Life Sunday School

ROL News for April ~ If you are interested in volunteering or helping in the classrooms please contact Francine Kovash at fkovash@hotmail.com or 507-951-2234. The lessons for April will be: 4/2 - The Plot to Kill Jesus 4/9 - Easter Lesson and Easter Egg Hunt (3 year olds through 6th grade) 4/16 - No Sunday School. Happy Easter! 4/23 - Jesus is Betrayed and Arrested 4/30 - Jesus is Crucified 3 year olds through 2nd grade will sing at the 10 AM service on April 2nd. Offering collected during ROL and to the left of the altar in the sanctuary from January through June will be given to an organization that is yet to be determined in lieu of the Floreks returning from their mission work through SIM. River of Life Coordinator, Francine Kovash

New Member Joining

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our church family, please contact Pastor Steve or Pastor Nirmala at 775-6646. A new member reception is scheduled at CLC on April 23rd during Sunday services. If you would like information please contact the church office. An invitation letter will be mailed to those who already registered as new members.

Seeking Sponsors ~ Do you remember when you were new at CLC? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a friendly face that recognizes you when you return? Be that someone for our new members! We are seeking sponsor/sponsor families for our joining members to ease the anxiety and treading the unknown waters of a new church.

Contact Wendy Butler @ 641-420-5290 or wendyaliciabutler@hotmail.com or Wendy Schulz @ 507-990-5072 or kennedywendy@hotmail.com.

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Confirmation News

The end of confirmation classes for 2016-2017 is rapidly approaching. Thank you to everyone involved in the Lenten soup suppers. It is truly a wonderful celebration of community in our church. Key dates for April are listed below, and are marked if they apply to 1

st year students, 2

nd

year students, or to both.

Wed, April 5 (both): Last Lenten soup supper/service Wed, April 5 (Year 2): Faith Statement and Bible verse selection due Sun, April 9 (Year 2): 12 sermon notes and 3 service projects due Wed, April 12 (both): No class during Holy Week Thu, April 13 / Fri, April 14 (both): Holy Week services Sun, April 16 (both): Easter Wed, April 19 (both): Last Confirmation class for 2016-2017 Wed, April 19

(Year 1): 12 sermon notes and 3 service projects due

Sat, April 22 (Year 2): Final Retreat, 9:00am – 3:00pm @ Byron United Methodist Church Wed, April 26 (Year 2): Pictures and Confirmation rehearsal Sun, April 30 (Year 2): Confirmation @ 10:00am service Tue, May 2 (Year 2): Confirmation robes due back to church office Sermon Notes and Service Projects

12 sermon notes and 3 service projects are required during each year of Confirmation. Students must submit completed write ups for those by the due dates mentioned. Talk to your mentor and Pastor Steve if your student will not meet this requirement. Parents: Please make sure you are aware of how your student is doing!

Lent Service & Soup Supper Schedule

for Year I & Year II Confirmands Meal Prep Serving/Cleanup Service/Ushering Small Group

Meet in Kitchen Room by Kitchen Church Office Youth Room

4:15-5:30 5:00-6:15 6:00-7:15 6:00 - 7:15

Apr. 5 1st yr girls 2nd yr girls 2nd yr boys 1st yr boys

Youth Group

There will not be a traditional youth group meeting during Lent. Instead the youth group will meet at 5:30 pm for the Soup Supper. We will then all worship together at 6:30 pm. Youth group will resume meeting from 7 pm to 8 pm starting Wednesday, April 19th.

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Be a Mission Trip Share Holder

Our goal is to raise 60 shares at $25 or $1,500 to help cover expenses for the youth and chaperones. You may purchase as many shares as you would like. The mission trip youth and families will host a Shareholder Dinner in August. There will be a power point presentation and the youth will share about their experience. It will be an evening of fun, education and fellowship. Purchase your shares today!

To become a “Shareholder” use the form below, place in an envelope (along with your check) marked “Shareholder” and drop in the offering plate or bring it to the church office. Please make check payable to Christ Lutheran Church.

Information will also be available on the kiosk. The youth mission trip will be going to Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota from July 23-28, 2017. The trip cost will be kept to $250 or less out-of-pocket per youth. We currently have 13 youth signed up to go. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - cut here - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Youth Mission Trip Shareholder Form Name __________________________________________ Address ________________________________________ Phone__________________________________________ No. of Shares ________ x $25 per share = $ ___________ For Office Use Only: Paid: Cash or Check # ___________________ Amount $ ________________

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Family Promise (IHN)

Family Promise News – IHN – Will You Serve?

We are finishing up our current host week. The next one is scheduled for June 25th through July 2nd. Please say yes if you are able, when our coordinators contact you to help with driving, fixing and serving meals, and staying over-night.

We need volunteers in every area of our program.

Volunteers 18 and over that work directly with families must receive training so everyone knows the boundaries when working with the families. We encourage your questions and need your participation in this program. Please contact any coordinator for further information.

Bob & Karen Brekke 775-6339 Overall Coordinators Bob Brekke 775-6339 Driver Coordinator Elaine Meek 775-2061 Meal Coordinator Hertha Lange 775-6726 Overnight Host Coordinator

Martin Luther Movie at Wehrenberg

Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World is a new movie produced by PBS for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The movie will be shown on Monday, April 3rd, at 7:30 pm at the Wehrenberg Galaxy 14 Cinema in Rochester. Visit the website to reserve tickets at $9.00 each: https://www.tugg.com/events/martin-luther-the-idea-that-changed-the-world-8rce. Thrivent Financial will hold a reception for all attendees prior to the showing in the foyer of the theater at 7 pm. Light refreshments served.

Cub Scout Pack 42

Cub Scout Pack 42 is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Sunday, April 2nd from 8 to 11:30 am at the Byron Intermediate School. All are welcome. Questions contact Marissa Wytaske at 507-382-2051.

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Lutheran Disaster Response

With the Floreks ending their work with SIM, CLC will now be sponsoring the Lutheran Disaster Response for Africa Drought through a monthly donation.

Drought is impacting millions of people globally, with southern and eastern Africa the most heavily affected. Many people are facing low crop production, rising food prices and household food insecurity, and an overwhelming number of those at risk are children. In southern Africa, through the Evangelical Luther-an Development Service, Lutheran Disaster Response is provid-ing emergency aid to Malawi. Through the Malagasy Lutheran Church, we are providing immediate life-saving nutrition as well as livelihood support and psychosocial care, with an emphasis on reaching pregnant women, vulnerable children, people who are differently abled, and the elderly. In eastern Africa, areas most affected have been targeted with emergency response and cash-for-work programs. Together, these will help save lives and improve livelihoods, mitigating the effects of the drought. Gifts designated for “Africa Drought” will be used to assist those directly affected. The greatest impact is being seen in places where Lutheran churches have been at work for generations.

Pastor Steve and Jill were good friends of the McGregors who report the following from Madagascar. CLC recently changed the support it was giving to the Floreks to ELCA Lutheran Disaster response which is responding to drought in Africa including Madagascar.

[Anglican Communion News Service (ACNS] People have been reduced to eating toxic locusts as a result of the food shortages affecting Madagascar, Malawi and Zimbabwe. The Anglican mission agency USPG, which is supporting local Anglican church-es respond to the crisis, say that the extensive hunger has been caused by a combination of drought and erratic rains across the region.

The Bishop of Toliara in Madagascar, Todd A McGregor, said that people in rural communities are so desperate for food that they are eating locusts even though they know they are toxic.

He also spoke about an incident at a confirmation service when a young man who was being confirmed collapsed into his arms as a result of hunger and exhaustion. “It was apparent the famine was

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taking root,” he said. “I was informed a number of people had died, and a number were not able to be confirmed because they were in the hospital.

“I saw the devastation a lack of food brings to the innocent. During the confirmation, while I was laying hands on a young adult, he collapsed on me. I wasn’t able to move, and called my priest, evangelists and others to assist the man by pulling him off me. They lifted him off and began to rehydrate him. He was so weak and exhausted from the impact of the famine he had collapsed on me. During the rest of the service I kept looking at him to see if he was OK.”

The World Food Programme, UN, government, and other agencies are providing food aid in Madagascar, with a focus on school meals and supporting farmers.

While the erratic weather is affecting the whole region, Madagascar, Malawi and Zimbabwe are thought to be especially affected because these countries are less robust in terms of the economy, infrastructure and emergency relief processes.

“Reports of communities starving are a reality,” the Rev. Maxwell Kapachawo in Zimbabwe said. “The nation had failed once again to yield enough to feed the nation. Unlike the previous year’s drought, when famine mostly hit the rural population, this time even those in urban settings are struggling to make ends meet.

“There is nothing worse than having a human being go to sleep on an empty stomach,” he said. “It is worse for those who need to take medication every day – which means many people living with HIV may easily default on their antiretroviral medicines.”

George Willow, of the Anglican Council in Malawi, reported that the church had provided 300 of the families hardest-hit by the famine with flour or maize seeds. Alongside immediate support, he said that the church is focused on helping communities to be prepared for future emergencies.

“We are encouraging people to plant more trees, especially along the river banks and in the uplands, to reduce the rate of floods and dry spells in the future,” he said. “And, funds permitting, we want to empower smallholder farmers this growing season with [seeds], mainly those which are drought resistant.”

From ACNS

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Bible Camp Sponsorship

Equipping all ages to love and serve God and people is a priority at Christ Lutheran Church. In order to encourage families to invest in Bible Camp, we offer camp sponsorships for youth currently in 1st through 12th grade. Most young people remember the great times and the learning experiences of camp for their entire life. Parents have told us that they were amazed at the change in their young person during the bible camp week. The camp sponsorship program works as follows:

(1) CLC will pay 60%, up to $225, of the registration fee at Good Earth Village, our congregational supported camp. Special rates apply.

(2) For other Christian Bible camps we will pay 50% up to $225 or ½ of the camp cost, whichever is less.

(3) All applications made by Tuesday, May 9th will receive financial support. If the total amount requested exceeds the funds available, the amount of support will be reduced on a percentage basis. If funds are still available after May 11th or later, additional applications will be approved on a first-come basis.

(4) All Christian bible camps are eligible for support. Camps such as YMCA & sport camps are not eligible because they are not intentionally designed for Christian faith development.

(5) Verification of registration is required before any monies are paid to the bible camp. You may e-mail your camp registration verification to office@clcbyron.org. The church will send a check to the camp for the church’s portion. Reimbursements, if applicable, will be sent directly to you from the camp.

(6) For those with a financial need, assistance is available. Please contact Pastor Steve.

(7) Sponsorships are available only for Christ Lutheran Church members.

The Bible Camp Sponsorship Application forms can be found on the church website at clcbyron.org or on the kiosk in the narthex. Please use one form per child.

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Authorization Form for Electronic Giving

Return the above form to the church office for electronic fund transfers from your bank. If you prefer to give by credit or debit card please go to clcbyron.org and follow directions after clicking on “Online Giving”. You will need to create an account with your own password. You can give from your own devices one time, weekly, or monthly. It is managed by a secure third party. Call the church office if you have questions. Thanks for giving to the mission of God through Christ Lutheran Church!

Church name:

Your name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Email address:

I would like to make the following contribution(s): Date of first contribution: ___/___/___

Frequency of contribution (check one): Weekly – Fridays Semi-monthly – 1st and 15th Monthly on the 1st Monthly on the 15th

General Operating Fund Building Fund Other _________________

Other _________________ Total

$ ______ $ ______ $ ______

$ ______ $ ______

CHECKING / SAVINGS

Complete this section if using your checking or savings account

Please debit my (check one):

Checking account—attach voided check Savings account—attach voided deposit slip

Routing #: Account #:

Valid routing # must start with 0,1,2 or 3 I authorize the above organization to process debit entries to the above account. I understand that this authority will remain in effect until I provide reasonable notification to terminate the authorization.

Authorized signature: ______________________________________________ Date: / /

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March 21, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 PM Present: Dave Schlobohm, Joe Biewer, Joan Skare, Brent Hoegh, Stephanie Fugleberg, Randy Holz, Will Holz, Pastor Steve, LeAnn Bieber, Ryan Ostreng Absent: Mark Turany, Aaron Anderson, Steve Olson Randy called to order at 6:32 PM. Brent led with devotions Approval of Agenda ~ Joan Moved; Brent 2nd ~ All approve; none deny; motion carries. Approval of Minutes ~ Brent Moved; Stephanie 2

nd –All approve;

none deny; motion carries. Treasurers Report ~ February 2017 was a below average month. Expenses exceeded income for month and year. February income $23,136.61, February expense ($25,305.55), February difference ($2,168.94) 2017 YTD Budget $53,754.00, 2017 YTD Income $46,900.29, 2017 YTD Expense ($48,492 2017) YTD Difference ($1,591.86) 2016 YTD Difference ($8,414.18). Informational/Discussion Items ~ Pastor gave lesson on discipleship. Wood Lock Box Follow up ~ Randy is going to contact Jerry to confirm the size and placement. Camera System Discussion ~ New camera/doorbell is installed and will be ready to run shortly. Dave gave estimates on full security system for church. Facebook Awareness ~ Discussed encouraging people to share activities going on at church with Pastor Steve, LeAnn, or Kristine. These are the contact people for posting on CLC Facebook. Church Directory ~ Randy has three people to head the church directory process. Council Table Talk ~ Next date is set for April 23rd by LeAnn and Stephanie. Synod Convention ~ May 7th contact Pastor if interested. Action Items. Outreach Ministry Substitute. LeAnn moves Missionary Sponsorship to Lutheran Disaster Response ~ Africa Drought. Stephanie 2

nd ~ All approve; none deny; motion carries.

Randy motions to adjourn at 7:55- Joan 2nd– All approve; none deny; motion carries. End with the Lords Prayer. Respectively Submitted, Joe Biewer

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2017 Sunday Morning Treats ~

To all the families of Christ Lutheran Church: Your help in providing Sunday morning treats is appreciated. Choose a Sunday in each of your assigned months, contact your chair, and tell her when you will provide treats and if you are willing to be a server. We request 3 dozen or a batch of cookies be provided. Leave the treats in the kitchen marked with your name. Each week we use about 15 dozen cookies.

Apr and Oct ~ OPQR ~ Ardella Remold 775-2467 Joan Prigge 282-8475 May and Nov ~ S thru Z ~ June Turany 775-6033 Evonne Schlobohm 507-383-2356

2nd Annual Mother/Daughter Luncheon

Saturday, April 29th ~ 11am-12:45pm

We welcome moms, daughters, cousins, aunts, grandmothers, and girlfriends to join us for a craft, lunch, and entertainment. Our entertainment will feature a Wedding Dress Fashion Show featuring wedding dresses worn by members of our congregation from the 1940’s to 2000’s.

All attendees are invited to bring a 5” x 7” or an 8” x 10” photo of their wedding to display.

Tickets are $7.00 per person and will be sold: Wednesday, April 5th from 5:30pm-6:30pm, Sunday, April 9th from 9:00am-10:00am, Sunday, April 23rd from 9:00am-10:00am Tickets can also be purchased from the CLC office starting Wednesday, April 5th.

Fleece Donations ~

Thank you to those who donated fleece to the Confirmation kids! We made 14 blankets to donate to the Crisis Nursery.

Samaritan Bethany 11th

Annual Golf Classic ~

Monday, 6/19/17 at Somerby Golf Club in Byron. Information and registration on the kiosk.

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Byron Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Do you have windows to wash, patio furniture to be set out, bushes to trim? Byron Spring Clean Up will be happening the morning of May 10th (rain date 5/17). This is a free jointly sponsored event by Byron Neighbors Helping Neighbors and the Byron School District for Senior adults 60 yrs. or older or disabled. To sign up call Dorothy Becher at 507-218-3275 to be put on the list. It is not too early to register even if there is still snow on the ground.

West St Olaf Holy Hotdish Dinner ~

April 2nd, serving at 10:30 and noon each seating 90 people. To reserve call Cindy at 365-8090. Entertainment and a free will offering for West St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Homebound, Hospitalized or in a Care Facility

If you are hospitalized, homebound, or moving to a nursing home or a care facility, please call the church office at 775-6646 and let us know for a pastoral visit from Pastor Steve or Pastor Nirmala.

Book Lovers League ~

Chris Polzin will host April 3rd at 7 pm. The book will be The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver.

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CLC Staff

Pr. Steve Rheingans Senior Pastor Pr. Nirmala Reinschmidt Pastor Diana Friemann Administrative Assistant Elaine Meek Administrative Assistant Jane Cabaya Organist, Choir/Bells Director Sarah Goodman Strobl Praise Team Director Stephanie Fugleberg Youth Chimes Director Rose & Dave Gottschalk Custodians

Contact Information

Church Office (507) 775-6646 Church Fax (507) 775-2627 Web Site clcbyron.org Pastor Steve Email clcpastorsteve@gmail.com Pastor Nirmala Email clcreinschmidt@gmail.com Office Email office@clcbyron.org

2017 Church Council Members Mark Turany President/Personnel/Stewardship Randy Holz Vice-President/Stewardship Brent Hoegh Treasurer/Endowment/Memorial/Altar

Joe Biewer Secretary/Education LeAnn Bieber Connections-Evangelism Steve Olson Youth Stephanie Fugleberg Worship & Music Dave Schlobohm Building & Grounds Ryan Ostreng Building & Grounds Joan Skare Connections-Evangelism Aaron Anderson Youth Will Holz Youth

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