For the month of MAY .....

It is gardening season, prepping the soil, picking the seeds, setting the rows, and preparing work for the summer. This is generally a season for relaxing while enjoying warm weather and late evenings. For some people it is a chance to get caught up on projects, family time, reading, and outdoor activities.

It is my fervent hope and prayer that you are able to find relaxation and restoration in this time. I encourage you to consider this time as an opportunity to grow further in your understanding of Holy Scripture. Then as we read together we consider planting seeds of discipleship within family and circles of friends with through our exploration of different texts.

Maybe pick a book or two from the Bible to read over the summer. Maybe watch a show or short video on an aspect of Christian faith or history, sharing your questions along the way. As the psalmist writes

11I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you.

12Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes. Psalm 119:11-12

The Bible can be intimidating and challenging to pick up and read- but wandering through with a friend or family, stopping along the way to ask questions without fear of judgement or rebuke can be rather like walking through a woods or garden and marveling at things we don’t fully understand.

Remember I and many others are around to help one another along the way as we all wander through the challenges of living in relationship with God. A pleasant spring and summer to you all beloved ones as we relax together in the days ahead.

Pr. Erik

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Many Gifts ....

This window in our Fellowship Hall was designed and crafted by Mary Jane Edin Carlson, in memory of her mom. The Cross is to compliment Andy’s window at our entrance to the Narthex, as are the flowering vines. The vines are to represent life and living in Christ and the color red to represent the blood of Jesus on the cross.

Many Thanks ....

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320-384-6393

Church Wesite:  flchinckley.org

Erik Rundquist, Pastor - Church 320-384-6393, Cell 714-462-5130

pastor@flchinckley.onmicrosoft.com

Mindy Johnson, Director of Youth, Family & Education - Church 320-384-6393, Cell 320-469-3774 

firstlcyouthdirector@scicable.com

Donna Martin, Church Secretary - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (9-3)

secretary@flchinckley.onmicrosoft.com

Kathy Thompson, Financial Secretary - Wednesday and Thursday (9-3)

financialsecretary@flchinckley.onmicrosoft.com

Mary Mortenson, Treasurer - Leave message at Church 320-384-6393

treasuruer@flchinckley.onmicrosoft.com

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Church Council will meet MAY 19th  after service.

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**Acolytes schedule for MAY...

(Remember if you cannot serve, PLEASE find your own substitute).  Thank You!

Sunday, May 5-Brittany Stiel -Brooke Storlie

Sunday, May 12- Jaeden Blesener -Jaxon Thom

Sunday, May 19- -

Sunday, May 26- Bella Carlsen - Sophia Warman

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Wednesday Confirmation Parent Assist

Wednesday, May 1- Shana Stiel -Tony Stiel

Wednesday, May 8-Jeni Olander -

Wednesday, May 15-Lisa Blowers -Katie Linden

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Lectors for MAY ....

Sunday, May 5-Diane Ausmus

Sunday, May 12-Linda Libra

Sunday, May 19-Charles Mans

Sunday, May 26-Carole Lahti

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Ushers for MAY:

Ushers-Scott Johnson and Rick Caza

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 First Lutheran Kitchen Committee 

MAY:  Kitchen Cleaning- Kitchen Cleaning- Peggy Smith

Please check the kitchen work list below each week, during the month you serve. Clean whatever day that is convenient for you

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MAY:

N/A

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We are collecting a Noisy Offering, for month of MAY

If you are interested in giving for this,

proceeds are going to the ELCA World Hunger 

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*Men's Text Study (every) Thursday

7:00 AM Coffee Fellowship

7:30 AM Text Study

(led by Men)

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*Women's Bible Study (every) Tuesday 

9:30 - 10:30 AM

(led by Women)

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*Women's (RUTH) Bible Study (every 2nd) Monday of Month, in the library 

4:00 - 5:00 PM

(led by Women)

Temporarily ON HOLD

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Women's Bible Study's ongoing mission project.

We ask members to join us and bring GRANOLA BARS during the month of MAY  for 

homeless packets.  Please put them in the basket marked "Homeless Packets," in the

cabinet in the Narthex.

Thank You

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ALL BOARDS

Boards will meet the 2nd Monday, of EACH month at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. 

Monday, May 6th

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Out to Lunch Bunch

May 16th

Kaffe Stuga, Harris

(meet at church @ 11am to carpool to Harris)

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Please Join us for the

Community Meal

5-6:00 pm the 1st Tuesday of Month

May 7th

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NO Women's Ruth Bible Study Until Further Notice!

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Last 6:30 PM Wednesday Worship, May 15TH at the Bowling Alley in Sandstone.

We will start again in the fall!

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The Parish Nurse, will be doing blood pressures for anyone who would like one:

Sunday, May 19th during Coffee Fellowship.

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She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Proverbs 31:26-29

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In honor and memory of all the Veterans who sacrifice themselves to preserve the freedoms of all Americans.

Thank you for all you do.

Monday, May 27th

10 am Annual Memorial Day Program

at Lutheran Memorial Cemetery, Hinckley

Memorial Day and Veterans Day honor the sacrifices of innumerable individuals who sacrificed themselves to preserve the freedoms all Americans enjoy, with Memorial Day remembering those who gave their lives, and Veterans Day honoring all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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February Newsletter Deadline:

By 9:00 AM  Monday, May 20th

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These amounts are for the General Fund ONLY. This is a total of Simply Giving, Thrivent and regular giving. The total for March’s giving is: $23,842.68.

The amount of $ 10,000.00 included in above amount, was money on the buyback of property.

So, our total really is $ 13,842.68, which is above our “average” giving of $ 12,000.00.

 

Thank You... Kathy Thompson/Financial Secretary.

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Until All Are Fed

 

NE MN Synod Women of the ELCA

 

2024 Summer Convention/Gathering

 

Monday, June 10- Tuesday, June 11, 2024

 

Zion Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids, MN

 

If interested, you can pick up forms and information in the office.

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May 19th - After Worship

Clean Water Service Project Meal

Free will offering

for: Backback Program

 

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Evangelism/Stewardship Board meeting

Tuesday, May 7th at 11:15 am.

 

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Many thanks for all the prayers and cards that are helping me recover from my fall. You’ve helped me so much! Friends in Christ, Pat (Richard) Anderson

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SWEET SUMMER SOUNDS 2024

DATE BAND MUSIC TYPE

 

June 6th Whiskey River Downstream Classic Country

 

June 13 The Strolling Clones Rolling Stones & 70’s Cover tunes

 

June 20 2nd Time Around Band Assorted 50’s

 

June 27 New Riverside Ramblers Cajun/Zydeco

 

July 4 Tim Hadler & Rose Family Pop County

 

July 12-13 Corn and Clover Carnival

 

July 18 Jolly Huntsmen Polka & Old Time

 

July 25 Debbie O’Keefe w Hot Toddies Big Band, Blues, Pop

 

August 6 White Sidewalls (National Night Out) 50-60’s Rock n Roll

 

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He has us, in His hands .... Prayers for all !