Audio Recording June 4, 2023

NEW FEBRUARY 2023: Click HERE for full Video Archive
Audio Recording June 4, 2023
NEW FEBRUARY 2023: Click HERE for full Video Archive
Ash Wednesday worship: weather precluded our in-person gathering 2/22/23. Here is the audio devotion link for you to use at home.
In addition, we have some exciting changes and some longstanding traditions Lent and Holy Week 2023.
First: SOUP SUPPERS ARE COMING BACK-with a twist. We’re calling it “soup AND suppers”-as volunteer groups plan one simple, kid-friendly entree and one soup to choose from. Meals begin Wednesday, March 1 and conclude March 29. Each meal service in the Luther Rooms begin at 5:45pm with a freewill donation. At 6:30 pm, we gather in the sanctuary for brief worship. Our theme for midweek worship is O CHRIST, SURROUND ME. You’ll learn the background of this phrase (it’s ancient!)…and, over 5 Wednesday nights, we will spend holy time considering God’s protection and courage. Worship is 30 minutes.
Wednesday nights are the perfect time to rest in Christ, and make friends old and new. Consider inviting a neighbor, a coworker, or anyone you feel might need some special moments for Christ to surround us all.
To nurture your faith at home, each household is welcome to this FREE book, courtesy of the Memorial Committee. You may pick up yours in the Narthex starting on Transfiguration Sunday.
Keep going, keep growing is our Stewardship Theme for 2022.
It is inspired by this powerful verse of encouragement from Philippians 4:9: Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
On December 4, the congregation gathered for our Quarterly Budget meeting to plan our mission for 2023.
Our ministry is vital and generous—and our entire community is blessed—because of your gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Keep going!
Enjoy the slide shows that were presented in worship on July 24, 2022 in high-resolution, and as many times as you like! Each group has its own link.
Special Thanks to Tiffany Walerius (and many contributors).
Hello! The lightning storm on June 13 interfered with a few church systems. As of Sunday, June 19, phone lines, internet and firewall have been restored, and sanctuary HVAC and lighting is in process.
We thank our utility workers and several local companies helping us troubleshoot solutions. We are working with insurance for safety inspections, and expect a full return of the building’s operations. In the meantime, since lightning can cause idiosyncratic failures in circuitry, if there is something you notice out of order in our church building, please notify a staff member.
The main office can receive phone calls and email, and our ministry continues. Office hours are 8a-3p Mon-Thurs, 8a-noon Friday.
The ELCA Youth Gathering was put on hold due to continued pandemic uncertainty just a couple weeks ago, but it will return in 2024. Your Youth Board quickly regrouped, and will be offering the following trip–so please note, the registration window is brief.
PS Not in 7th grade yet? We enjoy a strong partnership with Good Earth Village, and traditional summer camp programming is BACK! Individuals can register for programming for one day, a half-week, or full week, and GEV staff will here at church on Sunday, March 20 to visit, share, and answer your questions.
We look forward to seeing you soon. Please return only when you are symptom-free (any illness) and not under quarantine. Families/individuals who are ill and/or under restrictions are automatically excused. Be in touch if you have any questions, or wish to report an extended absence.
With prayers and love for each of you, Pastors Heidi Heimgartner & Mike Walerius & Melissa Stoen, Director of Children’s Ministry
While Sunday School is on pause, in-person worship & a socially-distanced business meeting is planned. Please join us in the Luther Rooms to elect new leaders, and celebrate God’s faithfulness to our congregation and community. All confirmed members are eligible to vote.
A PDF of the report is online (click button below).
Paper copies available the day-of. After Jan 30, check the narthex info rack.