For the month of MARCH .....
Welcome from First Lutheran, to Pastor Erik Rundquist and his family. We are looking forward to having you with us.
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Many Gifts ....
Our parking lot across the street is lit up at night=thanks to Leona Sewall, who arranged for it to be installed, and given in memory of her late husband, Bud.
Our railing~info from Betty Reiter-
“*Mom thought it would be good to have a place to set things while opening the door. She had it built and installed after asking permission.”
*Doris Ohnstad.
Many thanks….
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320-384-6393
Church Wesite: flchinckley.org
Erik Rundquist, Pastor - Monday - Thursday (or days to be determined)
pastor@flchinckley.onmicrosoft.com
Mindy Johnson, Director of Youth, Family & Education - Days to be determined
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 on office phone or PLEASE call her cell phone
treasuruer@flchinckley.onmicrosoft.com
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Church Council will meet APRIL 17th after service.
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**Acolytes schedule for APRIL...
(Remember if you cannot serve, PLEASE find your own substitute). Thank You!
Sunday, April 7-Amanda Olson
Sunday, April 14-Claire Linden -Maddie Anderson
Sunday, April 21- Jaeden Blesener -
Sunday, April 28 – Thomas Wachsmuth
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Wednesday Confirmation Parent Assist
Confirmands meet with Lenten Faith Mentors until end of March.
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Lectors for APRIL ....
Sunday, April 7-Carole Lahti
Sunday, April 14-Diane Ausmus
Sunday, April 21- Donna Wachsmuth
Sunday, April 28 – Paul Olson
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Ushers for APRIL:
Ushers-Ushers-Troy Tvedt and Jamie Johnson
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First Lutheran Kitchen Committee
APRIL: Kitchen Cleaning- Kitchen Cleaning- Kathy & Ashley Thompson
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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MARCH:
N/A
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We are collecting a Noisy Offering, for month of APRIL
If you are interested in giving for this,
proceeds are going to the ALTAR GUILD
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We express our Christian sympathy to the family of John Seegebarth, son of Virgil and Joyce Seegebarth. May they know the consolation of your love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord and give them peace.
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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 DEODORANT during the month of APRIL 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, APRIL 11th
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Out to Lunch Bunch
April 18th
El Mexico (Old Jan & Gar's), Sandstone
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Please Join us for the
Community Meal
5-6:00 pm the 1st Tuesday of Month
April 2nd
(Served by the Amy Johnson Family)
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The Parish Nurse, will be doing blood pressures for anyone who would like one:
Sunday, April 21st, during Coffee Fellowship.
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February Newsletter Deadline:
By 9:00 AM Monday, April 22nd
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The TOTAL amount for the congregation’s monthly giving for the “general” fund,
for February was $12,387.56.
This does NOT include any “special” giving to
other funds.
Kathy, Financial Secretary
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Kettle River Conference
Spring Gathering
Saturday, April 13
8:30 am with suggested donation of $10 to cover lunch and Conference expenses.
Emmanuel Dell Grove Lutheran, Sandstone
Theme: Reflecting God’s Light Through Justice”
Verse: Isaiah 1:31 “And the strong shall be as a wick and the maker of it as a spark. And they shall both burn together and none shall quench them.”
Program by Wendy Reaner Johnson, “It only Takes a Spark.”
In-kind-gifts will be accepted for LWR Health Care Kits, Silent Auction, Offerings will go ½ shipping costs for LWR kits and quilts and ½ to Churchwide. Penny offering from local units is for Family Pathways Food Shelf. Love offerings and other Synodical Fund offerings can be brought to this gathering also.
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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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Women on a Mission and the Faith Community Nurse will be collecting donations of any unwanted or unused medical supplies for Global Health. Crutches, slings, dressings, walkers, canes etc.
NO MEIDICATIONS!! Drop off at the Church and put in Women on a Mission closet in Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
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Congregational Fellowship meal Sunday, April 28th after Worship.
Hope to see you there!
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Evangelism/Stewardship Board meeting
Tuesday, April 2nd at 11:15 am.
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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 !