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Saturday, October 11th
at 7 PM
Musical Fundraiser
for Brookyn Homeless Shelter
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Featuring Gospel Singer Robert Robinson,
a mass choir from Brooklyn area churches
directed by Diane Ristrom
a big band and other performances.
Prayer for the Brooklyns meets Monday evenings, 7 PM at the home of Ruth
Dalman (on Girard in Brooklyn Center). If you feel led to join the prayer
against the evil plaguing the youth and young adults in our community, please
join Ruth the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Call for address and
directions, 763-566-3799.
Sunday, October 26th in the
Worship & Music
Craft
& Bake
Sale
Fellowship Center starting at
8:15 AM (breaking for Bible
study at 10—10:45 AM) until
12:30 PM.
Come, shop, support Worship
& Music Ministry at LCM!
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LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER
Member of Lutheran Congregations
in Mission for Christ (LCMC)
763-561-5852 (dial 1 for the directory)
After Hours Emergency: 612-817-7223
Email: LCM@LCMONLINE.NET
www.LCMonline.net / FAX 763-561-7996
Pastor’s Pen
FUNERAL HOMES
Thomas J. Weber
Tina E. Schutz
Directors
OFFICE HOURS
Mon. 8:30 am –3 pm
Tues—Thurs.: 8:30 am – 4 pm
Fri: 8:30 am –12 pm
34 Second St.. NE
Osseo
SUNDAY WORSHIP:
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8:30 AM Traditional Celebration Worship
9:45 AM Education Hour (Adult Class, Sunday School, Youth)
11 AM Celebration Praise & Worship,
Nursery Available
CHURCH STAFF
Senior Pastor, Mark Marxhausen .............. ext. 207
Executive Pastor, John Rickenbach ......... ext. 224
Visitation Pastor, Dan Haukos .................. ext. 203
Christian Education (Adult & Children’s Ministry)
Director, Julie Marxhausen ................... ext. 209
Minister of Youth & Young Adults,
Julie Samuelson .................................... ext. 219
Music Ministry Director
Director of Chancel, Chapel & Kingdom Kids
Choirs & Organist, Diane Ristrom ....... ext. 214
Praise & Worship Director, Stacy Larson ext. 225
Office Manager, Bonnie Grill ..................... ext. 202
Receptionist Secretary, Robin Brisse....... ext. 200
Membership Secretary, Janet Kalisch ...... ext. 201
Custodians: Kim Barry, Jeff Foss,
Tommashia King
Security, David Martinson
Nursery Manager, Jenny Stover
GRACE DINNERS:
Paulette Houglum...................................... ext. 213
NEWSLETTER STAFF
Editor, Bonnie Grill
Production Managers:
Charlotte Chermak & Pat Opsahl
Branches deadline is the 10th of each month
I’ve always enjoyed the fall season.
Every year I say it’s my favorite,
but then when the snows start
flying, I say winter is my favorite
season. Then of course, when the
snow melts and the buds start
popping, I say I love spring and it’s
my favorite. And then summer
arrives bright and sunny and I
proclaim, summer is my favorite. I
guess their all my favorites.
However the one memory of my
childhood during the fall season
was not Halloween. As a matter of
fact, I was never allowed to go
Trick or Treating. Instead, we went
to a worship service – a
Reformation Worship Service that
was held at Mayer Lutheran High
School, because it was the only
place big enough to house all
those Lutheran’s (German
Lutherans at that) from the
surrounding area who cared to
worship. In my mind there were
over a 1,000 people who came,
though I can’t verify that number.
All I know was the bleachers in the
gymnasium were packed, all the
seats were taken; many times
there was standing room only. And
there was nothing more glorious
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Healing Center Int’l
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Dupont building, upper level
763-503-4693 / www.healingcenterintl.org
Hours: Wed., 11 AM – 4 PM, Thur. 1-5 PM
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10 AM – 1 PM
10a Adult Class
11:20a Kingdom Kids
12p Chapel Choir
12p Faith Leg.Dads’ Or.
3p Prayer Shawl Min.
5 8:30 & 11AM Worship
9:45a Baptism Class
9:45a LIFE Class
9:45a Sunday School
9:45a Youth Group
9:45a Youth Group
10a Adult Class
11:20a Kingdom Kids
12p Chapel Choir
3p Prayer Shawl Min.
12 8:30 & 11AM Worship
9:30a Col. Ltr. Liaison
9:45a Baptism Class
9:45a Faith Leg (3rd grd)
9:45a LIFE Class
9:45a Sunday School
19 8:30 & 11AM Worship
10a Adult Class
11:20a Kingdom Kids
12p Chapel Choir
3p Prayer Shawl Min.
9:45a Sunday School
9:45a Youth Group
9:45a Faith Leg (3rd grd)
9:45a LIFE Class
8:15a Craft & Bake Sale
9:45a Baptism Class
1:30p TEC Training
3p Prayer Shawl Min.
11:20a Kingdom Kids
12p Chapel Choir
10a Adult Class
11a Confirmation
7:30a Men’s Disc.
5p Grace Dinner
7p Bible Studies
7p Financial Peace
7p Via de Cristo Mt.
7:30a Men’s Disc.
13 7:30a Men’s Disc.
9:30a Quilters
5p Grace Dinner
7p Bible Studies
7p Financial Peace
7p Renewal Group
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9a-1p Driver’s Impr.
5p Grace Dinner
6p Finance Team
7p Bible Studies
7p Financial Peace
7 6a Women’s Grp
1p Chris. Ed. Mtg.
5p Grace Dinner
6p Social Min. Mtg.
6:30p GAD Women
7p Missions Team
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6a Women’s Grp.
6a Women’s Grp
1p Prayer Min. Mtg.
5p Grace Dinner
6:30p Audio/Visual Mtg.
7p W & M Mtg.
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1p LILLIEs
4:30p Exec. Bd.
5p Grace Dinner
5:30p EMT Mtg.
6:30p Council Prayer/Mtg
6:30p GAD Women
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6a Women’s Grp.
5p Grace Dinner
Working in our Master’s Vineyard,
Pr. Mark
12p Midday Prayer
1p Adult Bible Study
5p Grace Dinner
6:30p Bible Study
6:30p FF/Wings
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7:30a PK Krause
8 7:30a PK Krause
12p Midday Prayer
1p Adult Bible Study
5p Grace Dinner
6:30p FF/Wings
6:30p Bible Study
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12p Midday Prayer
1p Adult Bible Study
5p Grace Dinner
6:15p Alto Sect.
6:30p Bible Study
8:15p Chancel Choir
7:30a PK Krause
22 7:30a PK Krause
12p Midday Prayer
1p Adult Bible Study
5p Grace Dinner
6:15p Bass Sect.
6:30p Bible Study
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12p Midday Prayer
1p Adult Bible Study
5p Grace Dinner
6:15p Tenor Sect.
6:30p Bible Study
9a BulletinStuffing
6-9p Faith Leg.
5/6 boys
10
9a Bulletin Stuffing
6-9p Faith Leg.
5/6 girls
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8a Men’s PK Study
9a--3p Faith Leg.
5/6 boys
6p Banquet (not
LCM Event)
11
4 8a Men’s PK
9a Sunday school
Teacher Mtg.
9a--3p Faith Leg.
5/6 girls
10:30a Choir Reh.
Saturday
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8a Men’s PK Study
11a—4p Youth
Corn Maze
Friday
9a Bulletin Stuffing
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Thursday
9
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8a Men’s PK Study
10a Outreach
Team Mtg.
3
6:30p Centershot
9a Bulletin Stuffing
6-9p www.Jesus
6:30p Centershot
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6:30 Faith Leg. Mom’s Or.
6:30p Centershot
9a Bulletin Stuffing
=Nursery
Available
30
6:30p Centershot
7p Fishers of
Men
6:30p LIFE Class
6:30p Youth Group
7p Basketball
7p Canttaa Choir
8:15p Chancel Choir
6:30p LIFE Class
6:30p Youth Group
7 p Basketball
7p Cantata Choir
7p Coast Guard Aux.
6:30p FF/Wings
6:30p FF/Wings
6:30p LIFE Class
6:30p Youth Group
7p Basketball
7p Cantata Choir
8:15p Chancel Choir
6:30p FF/Wings
6:30p LIFE Class
6:30p Youth Group
7p Basketball
7p Cantata Choir
8:15p Chancel Choir
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Your Place to Grow
9a Agape Prep.
4a Agape Food
Dist.
6:30p Centershot
6:30p LIFE Class
6:30p Youth Group
7p Basketball
7p Cantata Choir
8:15p Chancel Choir
Wednesday
2014
Festival of
Friendship
1 7:30a PK Krause
This fall, be re-formed with the beauty of God’s creation –
physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.
Tuesday
“I was born to fight devils and factions. It is my business to remove
obstructions, to cut down thorns, to fill up quagmires, and to open and make
straight paths. But if I must have some failing let me rather speak
the truth with too great severity than once to act the hypocrite
and conceal the truth.”
Monday
My favorite quote from Dr. Martin Luther hangs on my office wall (you
should come in some time and see it). It reads as follows…
7:30a Men’s Disc.
9:30a Quilters
5p Grace Dinner
7p Bible Studies
7p Financial Peace
7p Renewal Group
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9:45a Baptism Class
9:45a Faith Leg (3rd grd)
9:45a LIFE Class
9:45a Sunday School
9:45a Youth Group
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We are who we are here at Lutheran Church of the Master because of that
Reformation. We still stand on the Word of God as the inerrant, infallible
Word. We still proclaim proudly and boldly that we are saved by grace and
grace alone.
October
Sunday
than hearing all those voices rise and sing, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our
God.” When I think of it I can still fell the tingle run up my spine as all
those men tried to out sing each other and there was a swell of power come
down from heaven.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Children 3-year-olds – 4th grade
9:45 AM in the Education Building
Children gather in the Great Room (first room
on the left in the Education Building) for
worship, offering, and announcements, and
then will dismiss to their classrooms for a lesson
about Jesus, crafts, activities and snacks. Come grow with us!
Operation Christmas Child
(OCC)
We have already begun collecting
for Operation Christmas Child. A
collection box will be in the
Narthex October and November.
National Collection Week is
November 17-24.
Look for items that will fit in a shoe
box: small toys (no guns), hard
candy, toothbrushes and
toothpaste, etc. We are also
accepting plastic shoe box sized
boxes.
Share the love of Christ all over
the world!
OCC Packing Party
We will have a packing party
November 21st, 6:30 - 8:30
PM in the former Preschool
Room (mark your calendar).
This event is not limited to
children! We hope to have
families and individuals participate. It’s a lot of
fun! Last year we packed 100 shoe boxes.
Come pack boxes at the OCC warehouse
Tuesday, December 2nd from 3 to 7 PM (14
spots reserved) and Friday, December 12th, 3
to 7 PM (15 spots reserved). We will take the
church vans.
Please sign up on the Education bulletin board in
the Education Building hallway.
FireFlies/WINGS
Starting October 1st children 3-years-old – 6th grade can have their
memory verses listened to and get their FireFly packets turned in on
Sunday mornings between 9:30-10:45 in the FireFly/WINGS room in
the Education Building. This is your time to receive credit and
rewards for time spent investing in your faith through Bible memory and work.
Wednesdays - 6:30-7:30 PM! The Education Building is open for FireFly/WINGS.
Everyone meet in the Great Room and then we will move out from there.
3-year-olds – 1st graders: There will be puppetry, story actions, and more fun things
to help our young children understand and remember Bible passages and come to
know Jesus better.
2nd – 6th Graders: If you need help with memorization or with Bible learning packets
– this is the place to be. We will help you so you can earn rewards and grow in your
faith in Jesus.
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This & That & the Other Thing
Military Bible Sticks
FAITH COME BY HEARING
Veteran’s Day November 11th
Veteran’s Day Sunday
November 9th
Once again LCM will be supporting
a Christian outreach to military
personnel through the use of
military Bible-sticks. Bible-sticks
use an electronic “MP3” earpiece to
share the whole New Testament
with a military member by listening
28 minutes a day for 40 days. They
can be used by military even when
on patrol.
One
chaplain
said, “I have
seen these
in Afghanistan and
they are, bar
none, the best way to share the
new testament with the military
community.
With the help of churches across
America, Faith comes By Hearing
has been able to provide more than
400,000 Bible-sticks to chaplains
who then share them with men and
women in every branch of the
military.
Franklin Graham asks each
member of a congregation to
sponsor one service person with an
audio New Testament for just $25.
Each military Bible-stick includes a
card for a free MP3 audio Bible for
spouses and children, so each gift
of $25 can bless an entire military
family.
Your Place to Grow
October Birthdays
Beatrice Appleton
Jeff Basche
Pati Baumann
Scott Bechtel
Bob Biorn
Judy Cook
Mark Dodge
Dan Engel
Barb Erickson
Buster Fallah
Gloria Fox
Patricia Grigsby
Bonnie Grill
Tony Hanf
Troy Heeren
Vince Heimark
Steve Huttner
Wayne Jacobson
Delane Johnson
Julie Johnson
Connie Kaliszewski
T.K. King
Theil Kunitz
Penny Laing
Harriet
Lazaroff
Erma Long
Richard Lotz
Arlene Lyman
Jim Manders
Lisa Miller
David Moltzen
Don Nelson
Sandra Nezworski
Debbie Nordling
Riggs Opland
Major Parker
Larry Pietrzak
Larry Rehbine
John Rickenbach
Dave Risland
Dave Skindelien
Children:
JoQuyse Fields
Azariah Green
Spencer Lodahl
Randi Rogers
Baptism
Class
Sunday
mornings
9:45– 10:45
in Luther Hall
Four consecutive Sunday classes
October 5, 12, 19 & 26
This class prepares you or your child for
baptism. Learn all about baptism and how to
tell your faith story. This class is required
before scheduling a baptism at LCM. Please
contact Pr. Julie Samuelson to register at
763-561-5852, #219.
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L.I.F.E. Classes
This & That
All 5th & 6th graders plus 7th graders and older who have not
been confirmed, this is the place for YOU! It is our
confirmation curriculum where we intentionally cultivate a life
of faith in Jesus – This year we are Foundation Building as
we study the Ten Commandments, The Lord’s Prayer, and
the Apostle’s Creed. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:45 AM or
Wednesday nights at 6:30 in the “Blue Room” of the Dupont
Building.
Featured Servants of the Lord
Julie & Jeff Basche
The Basche’s have been LCM members
since 1994. in 20 years they have served
in various ways at LCM from usher and
greeter to Sunday school teacher.
Currently they are both occupied with
Centershot Ministries. They enjoy the
hands-on involvement with the variety of
ages taking the class. The courses run
eight weeks which makes for friendships.
They are also involved in Children’s
Ministry and Outreach. In the past Julie
has shared her artistic talents when asked; she is very clever in her artistry.
AAA Driver’s Improvement Program 4-Hour Refresher Course
For Drivers 55 and Over—Save 10% on your auto insurance!
Monday, October 20th, 9 AM—1 PM in Luther Hall
Register at www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294.
PrayerMeeting
Every Wednesday
at noon until 1 PM.
Meet in the Prayer
Room. If we outgrow
that, we will meet in
Luther Hall.
GAD
Godly—Active Women of God
Farewell Pastor Bud!
Pr. Bud came to LCM 15 years ago as
the Interim Senior Pastor while we were
searching to call a Senior Pastor. After
that search ended, Pr. Bud stayed with
us in the position of Visitation Pastor.
Not interested in Confirmation? This is still your place to
grow in Jesus!
Youth Group for 7th—12th
grade gathers on Sunday
mornings at 9:45 in the Dupont
building (lower level). Come for a
bite of breakfast, some Bible study
(Youth Alpha) and fellowship!
Students seeking confirmation this year are
Hannah Green, Garret Reichenbach and
Cassie Tolle.
Youth Group for 5th—12th grades
also meets on Wednesdays 6:30—
8 PM (following Grace Dinners) for
The Gamer’s Bible Study.
Corn Maze
Basketball!
6th—12th Graders are welcomed
to join the group on Wednesdays
from 7 to 8:30 PM in the Fellowship
Center.
Last summer we helped Pr. Bud celebrate his 50th
anniversary of ordination. It was a grand time with a
service, dinner and program.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
At 6:30 PM
Fellowship Center
The Healing Center International headed by Elaine Bonn
operates at the east end of the campus in the Dupont
building. HCI will continue its ministry of prayer and
healing..
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Saturday, October 18th
11 AM — 4 PM
Cost is $12; sign up on the youth bulletin board
(permission slip required). This event is for
5th—12th graders. Bring friends!
We will leave from the north lot at LCM for
Shakopee to enjoy the corn pit, hay bale
mazes and more. Bring extra money for food,
pumpkin launchers and other fun activities.
Pr. Bud’s warmth and grace has
touched each member of LCM over the
years. He has visited countless hospital beds, and
members who are homebound or recuperating in care
facilities. He always carries a pocket full of small crosses to
hand out to anyone he meets. Pr. Bud is quick to pray with
anyone at anytime. He has never wanted the spotlight or
the credit for anything; he made sure the glory was the
Lord’s.
Exercise / Devotions
Healthy Lifestyle
TipsFellowship / Fun
Confirmation Sunday October 26th
at the 11 AM Service
Looking forward to November …
Teens Encounter Christ TEC weekend #119 at LCM!
For 9th graders through first year of college students.
Friday, November 14th through Sunday, November 16th
Cost is $40. Talk to Pr. Julie Samuelson to register.
Your Place to Grow
October 2014 • Issue 25 Page 5
Adult Christian Education
Sunday Morning Bible Study in Fellowship Hall:
Enjoy a treat and coffee from 9:30 to10 AM and then “The Promises
and Blessings of God” until 10:45 AM. This month Pastors Mark and Julie will talk to us
about God’s promise and blessing of love, grace, peace, and His strength.
Wednesday Afternoons:
Everyone can come join us in Luther Hall for a hymn sing from 1 - 1:15 PM and then
Pastors Mark and Julie will lead us in an in depth study of the commandments of God
and the commands of Jesus, the safety and privilege of obedience, and how we can
apply them in 2014. The class ends at 2:15 PM.
Women’s Studies:
 Tuesday’s 6 AM in LCM Lounge
 Tuesdays 2nd and 4th of month 7 PM for “12 Extraordinary Women” at Sue
Myslicki’s, 6436 Major Ave. N., Brooklyn Center. Everyone welcome!
 Thursdays, October 9th and 23rd 6:30-8 PM for “Stitched Together in the Word” at
Paulette Houglum’s 7216 Bryant Ave N, Brooklyn Center. Bring a portable project
like knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, etc. If you want to learn how to do a project
we also help ladies get started. Everyone and anyone is welcome! Call or email
with questions. 763-367-0867 paulette1977@gmail.com
Men’s Studies:
 Saturday Morning – 8 AM Promise Keepers in Luther Hall
 Monday Morning – 7:30 AM in LCM Lounge
 Wednesday Morning – 8 AM in LCM Luther Hall
Adult Bible Studies:
 Monday nights, 7 PM “On Solid Ground” (New Member Class) in Luther Hall
 Monday nights, 7 PM One Year Bible Study – Music Room
 Wednesday nights - 6:30—7:45 PM in Luther Hall, “Jesus’ Methods of Ministering
Questions about Bible studies? Contact Dr. Julie at 763-561-5852, Ext. 209.
Harvest Field News
Our Calling First Begins To Someone
This article starts out mentioning Eric and Liza
Debelak, missionaries LCM has supported in
Russia, but doesn’t end with them. There are
some meaningful insights in between.
First, it is important to know how they met.
Eric grew up in Minneapolis, Liza in Russia.
They met up in northern Minnesota, both
attending the same Christian summer camp,
not even thinking about someday of being
married and going as missionaries to Russia.
They were there to learn about Someone.
Jesus said in Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow me,
and I will make you fishers of men.” Note, the
following precedes the making. We are not
called precisely, to fishing. We cannot will
ourselves to Christian goodness or missionary
effectiveness. We build our lives and
ministries always in relationship to Him.
Eric and Liza, as well as all of us, are simply
called to know Jesus; then we are called to
make him known. After years as directors of
the Christian Center, located in one of the
public schools, Eric and Liza turned over this
role to Marina Zinkova. Marina had spent
many years learning about Jesus and was
ready to now lead children to also know God is
not indifferent to our cares and worries.
During one retreat, one
boy said he didn’t see that he had
any future and that he saw eternity
as absolute loneliness. At the end
of the retreat, when Marina asked
him what he thought, he answered
that he wants to experience more of
God’s love and that God would
reveal himself more and more.
It’s important to get our callings
right. We don’t start with fishing;
we start with following. We will find
a place to cast our line and join in
the harvest effort, somewhere in the
world.
As Eric and Liza now leave the
work of the Christian Center to
Marina, they thank us for our faithful
partnership and praise the Lord for
His family and His people who open
their hearts for mission work. We
wish to now continue to help the
Christian Center with our financial
and prayer support.
World Mission Ministry Team
Financial Peace University
Learn financial skills with worldrenown financial radio host and
personal finance expert, Dave
Ramsey. You will learn how to get
out of debt, build an emergency
fund, invest in the future, and how
to budget and build wealth. This 9week class began Monday
September 29that 7PM. You can
still join in. The cost is $120.00 per
family.
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Christian Center in Russia
Your Place to Grow
October 2014 • Issue 25 Page 15
Welcome to Staff
Who is Pastor Dan? That
is a question I ask of myself
every morning, but some
things always remain the
same, I am a sinner who
has been redeemed by the
blood of Jesus, a forgiven
child of God, desiring to
serve God to the best of my
abilities. I am a second
career Pastor that just
didn’t listen as carefully to
the call earlier in life as I
should have. But God’s
timing is always the best,
and He doesn’t ever stop pursuing
us. God had his hand guiding me
through my years of Business,
Management and Customer
Service, at all times still staying
focused in service to God and His
people, and I truly believe He has
brought me here to LCM for just a
time as this. I have been active in
different aspects of ministry
throughout my life, from music
ministry, to leading worship,
prayer ministry, counseling, youth
ministry, visitation, and now most
recently serving as Pastor at the
Crossings here in Brooklyn
Center, a wonderful 55+ living
community. I have pursued
licensure and additional education
to be prepared to serve God’s
people, to be able to bring my
very best to Him and to you.
I’ve been blessed to be married to
a wonderful woman, Kate for
almost 30 years. We were high
school sweethearts from midwest
Minnesota. Together we have
raised four boys: Joe (27),
Library
Mike(25), Brian (23) and Jon
(21). God blessed our family
this past July with a daughter
when Joe was united to his
bride Kelsey.
I’m very excited to join the
staff here at LCM. I have
truly enjoyed getting to know
many of you over the past
year of ministry, and look
forward to getting to know all
of you and sharing life and
ministry together. My
philosophy is simple – we are
the family of God, and because we are family,
we need to love, serve, and grow together in
our relationship with Christ and each other.
I’m here to share in your journey, to work hand
-in-hand with you to grow God’s Kingdom. I’m
not afraid to do life together and face the joy’s
and challenges of today as well as the
uncertainties of tomorrow. My prayer is that
we will continue to build strong relationships as
members of LCM and to understand that we
each carry a responsibility to be active in the
building of the Church both here and for
eternity.
The LCM Library is open 8-8:30 AM and 9:30 AM-12:15 PM on
Sunday mornings and 2-3 PM on Wednesdays after Bible
study. Stop in to browse, meet, relax and grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ
by visiting the library. Check out the “New” shelf for the latest book and DVD
additions.
Now that summer is past, please check your book shelves and other “nooks and
crannies" for items that need to be returned to the library. All items should be
returned by the due date promptly so that others may also enjoy them. If you would
like to renew an item, please let one of the librarians know. For your convenience,
there is a book-drop located to the right of the library door.
Social Ministry
Harvest Campaign:
LCM participated in this first year program of Minnesota Food Share. Thank you to all
the gardeners who contributed and those who delivered the produce to CEAP.
Next year we may consider having a community garden right here on
campus. The area behind the Dupont building that once was a small
parking lot could be a prime location for a garden. If you would like to
be a part of this venture, please call the office at 763-561-5852 and let
them know. We will need planters and tenders and harvesters.
By Grace we are saved through Faith, it is not
of works lest anyone should boast. But
because we are saved, we serve. Not to pay
back what Christ has done, because Grace is
Free, but because of Christ; what he has done
for us, and our Love for him we have the Joy
of Giving and the responsibility to serve him
and one another.
Thanksgiving
Matthew 25:34-40 (Check it out and bring the
attitude of Christ into our church, and into our
world).
If you would like to contribute to this program
any amount is appreciated. Please indicate
“Basket” on the memo line of your check.
Envelopes for your donation will be available
from the church office or the Information
Center in the Narthex.
Loving You, and Serving with you,
Pastor Dan
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We will be taking names for Thanksgiving
Baskets mid October. If you are
experiencing financial difficulty and a basket
would make your holiday brighter, please
pick up a form at the Information Center in
the Narthex or from the church office. All
information is kept confidential.
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Parish Nurse
Family Ministry
Faith Legacy Journey Helping Families Grow
Spiritually!: Invite your friends, families, and
neighbors to come invest in faith so we might
leave a faith legacy! These events, offered
once a year, every year to individual age
groups, is a simple way of sharing the Gospel
message to your children’s friends and
parents.
October/November Faith Legacy Events:
5th & 6th grade girls and moms or mentors October 3rd and 4th-Mother-Daughter
Retreat “God’s Design for His Daughter” in Luther Hall, 6 to 9 PM and 9 AM to 3 PM
Saturday.
5th & 6th grade boys and dads or mentors –October 10th and 11th Father-Son
Retreat “God’s Plan for a Man” in Luther Hall 6 to 9 PM Friday and 9 AM to 3 PM
Saturday.
Blessing Event for 1st grade Faith Legacy Participants will be Sunday, October 5th
at the 11 AM worship service.
Blessing Event for 5th and 6th grade Faith Legacy Participants will be Sunday,
October 12th at the 11 AM worship service.
Parents of 3rd Graders during education hour 9:45—10:45 AM, Sundays October
12th, 19th and 26th in Luther Hall. “How to Have Devotions with Your 3rd Grader and
Opening Your Heart as Christ’s Home.”
Blessing Event for 3rd graders and parents/mentors who attend Faith Legacy
Journey in October will be Sunday, November 2nd at the 11 AM worship service.
9th graders and parents/mentors Sunday, November 2nd, 4-6:30 PM “A Teenage
Home where Sex isn’t a Dirty Word.” Dinner included!
Blessing Event for 9th grade Faith Legacy Journey participants will be Sunday,
November 9th at the 11AM worship Service.
FIVE WAYS TO WINTERIZE YOUR BODY AND MIND
Gearing ahead for colder temperatures is a good idea not only for homes and cars
but also for bodies and minds.
 MAINTAIN ENERGY. Stick to your exercise routine even if you need to take
your workout indoors. When outside, blood vessels constrict,, making the heart,
lungs, and other organs work harder. Warming up slowly helps your body adjust
to the elements, as can dressing in layers of sweat-wicking clothing.
 GET YOUR BODY MOVING. Warm up your extremities by doing aerobic
exercise and adding red pepper (capsicum) to meals which has been shown to
improve circulation.
 PROTECT YOUR SKIN. During winter, people living
in warm climates may experience low humidity outside,
while those in colder places deal with it in heated
buildings. Dry skin is the result. Using a daily oilbased moisturizer with Shea butter or face lotions with
hyaluronic acid to combat dryness. Don't forget to
apply sunscreen with SPF 15 year-round. To prevent
chapped lips, first stop licking them. Saliva contains
salt, which is drying. Instead, dampen lips with water
and use Vaseline or a similar ointment to lock in
moisture.
 CONSIDER NUTRIENTS. Especially in northern latitudes, Andrew Weil, MD,
recommends taking at least 1,000 IU a day of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), a
hormone your skin produces when exposed to sunlight. Even if you eat fish a
few times a week, boost your omega-3 fatty acids by taking 2 to 3 grams of fish
oil to ward off SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).
 FIGHT COLDS AND FLU. Thwart germs' route into your body: Avoid touching
your eyes, nose, and mouth, and wash hands often or use a hand sanitizer (even
if you use a hand sanitizer you still need to wash your hands every once in a
while), every third time you use the sanitizer it loses its effectiveness. Dr. Weil
recommends getting a flu shot. If you're concerned about the preservative
Thimerosal, which contains mercury, there are Thimerosal-free options.
Remember to consult your primary healthcare provider before taking any new
medications, as there may be conflicts between medications. Have a healthy fall and
winter season.
Parents of 2-year-olds during the education hour 9:45-10:45 AM Sundays November
9th, 16,and 23rd in Luther hall. “When and How to Pray with your 2-year-old.”
Blessing event for 2-year-old’s Faith Legacy parents will be Sunday, November
30th at the 11 AM worship service.
If you have any questions about this month’s article, want your blood pressure
checked, or just to say HI, stop in the office. I'm there every other Sunday from 8:30
to 9 AM and 10 to 11:30 AM.
Lou King, Parish Nurse
Sing up cards can be found on the bulletin board in the Education Wing hallway.
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Financial August 2014 Highlights
by Bob Borgeson
Income $47K was under budget for a 5-week month by $16K. General Fund giving at
$42K was under budget for a 5-week month by $17K. If one looks at monthly income
rather than weekly we are under budget by $8K. YTD General Fund Income totals
$428K vs. Budget at $436K. General fund Giving is under budget by $22K YTD.
General Fixed Expenses were $1.5K over budget for the month. Personnel Expense
was about $2K under budget. YTD Personnel Expenses is under budget by $16K.
Insurance is under budget YTD by $2K. Our premiums vary quarter to quarter. It is
anticipated that the budgeted number for the year is accurate and therefore the
monthly numbers will be over budget in the months to come. Utilities are budgeted
based on $50K for the year divided evenly over the year. The winter of 2014 was
significantly colder than 2013. Starting in July the Utility Transfer was increased to
$5,167 from $4,167 per month for the remainder of the year to cover the negative
$2,352 balance in the Utilities Fund. While there was no principal payment on the
Thrivent Loan, there was a $1,875 interest payment which is treated as a fixed
expense. Starting in September the regular principal and Interest payment will be
$3,796 per month which will be treated as a fixed expense.
Ministry Teams receive a % of funds left over after Fixed Expenses are met. The
amount available in July was about $9K less than budget. YTD Ministry Teams as a
whole have received exactly their budgeted amounts. Ministry Teams have received
67% of their annual budget in the first eight months of 2014. Other than the Property
Repairs and Maintenance Fund most Ministry Teams should be limited to the original
budgeted amounts for the year. Excess funds should be given to the Property
Repairs and Maintenance Fund.
The funds to cover the new loan payment will be available because we no longer will
be providing as many dollars to Repairs and Maintenance and zero to the Building
Repair Fund.
Designated Fund Balances are all positive except for the following: Apartment Fund
($9,441) and Utilities Fund($2,352).
We have reserve designated funds in areas like Property Fund -$3,757 ($5,684
Property Fund – $9,441 Apartment Fund), Building Repair $28,413, Capital
Campaign Fund $0, Thrivent Loan Fund $130,000 Van Fund $1,703, Kitchen Fund
$1,553 and the Memorial Fund $2,844. In addition we have the $600,000 proceeds
from the Thrivent Loan. These funds, totaling $768,270K, are basically our reserves
for building needs and emergencies at this time, though the Capital Campaign Fund
is growing nicely each month. Over $5K was received in August 2014. The
Congregation agreed that once the Loan was funded that funds from the Capital
Campaign would be used to make additional principal payments on the loan. These
additional payments will be made on a quarterly basis starting in December 2014.
Total Temporarily Restricted Funds total $222,158 at 8/31/2014 compared with
$93,711 at 8/31/2013.
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Senior News
Seasoned-In-Life (55+)
Please note that you do not have to sign a
membership agreement to join in the activities—the
only requirement is that you are 55 years of age.
Check us out!
We started off our season with a tour of Fort
Snelling. A great time was had by all.
Our October activity will be
to Red Wing, on Thursday,
October 23rd for $60,
which includes train tickets
and bus transportation.
Your meals are on your own. We are taking
AmTrak down and a bus will meet us, provide
transportation for touring and bring us back late in
the day. We leave LCM at 6:30 AM for the Union
Depot in St. Paul for an 8 AM departure with arrival
at 9 AM We will walk a block to the St. James
Hotel for breakfast, some shopping, then it’s off to
tour the pottery and shoe factory. A stop at a
winery and lunch break is still in the planning. Get
signed up and paid by October 12th so that tickets
can be purchased.
Save the date for our
November outing on the 20th
when we will head to the Old
Log Theater to see “Life Could
Be a Dream,” after having
lunch at Jake O’Conner’s (on
your own) in Wayzata. The
cost is $25 which includes
show tickets and van ride.
More details will follow in the
November Branches.
LILLIE’s
(Senior Ladies)
Join the ladies on
Tuesday,
October 21st for
dessert and
fellowship. Our guest speaker
will be Dr. Julie Marxhausen.
The cost is $2/person; feel free
to bring a friend.
In November the guest
speaker: Pastor Dan Haukos.
Quilters
You are invited to join us on the 2nd and 4th
Mondays of the month for quilting. We meet in
Luther Hall from 9:30 AM until 1 PM. Fabrics,
notions and sewing machines are provided. Please
contact Annie Blood with any questions (763-5616140).
We will continue to donate quilts to the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency, a non-profit
home healthcare provider in the Twin Cities metro area. Their clients have many
needs. Our mission is to give comfort to others. We, however, also benefit from the
joy of spending time together and sharing our interest in sewing and quilting.
Thank You note to the “Ironing Board Angel”:
Whoever you are, however you flew in unnoticed, we want to say thank you to you for
replacing our old, wobbly ironing board with a much sturdier one. You made us all very
happy!
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Music Ministry
The music ministry at LCMN is in full swing. We always
welcome more singers in every choir—Kindergarten up
through seniors in life. It’s not only rewarding and
praises God, but is also very healthy for your heart,
lungs and voice. Come and sing with us.!
Wednesday, October 1st at 7 to 8:15 PM we start
rehearsals for “What A Glorious Night” our new
Christmas musical. This one is created by Bradley
Knight and Dale Mathews. Songs of celebration, songs
of joy and hope, all combine in this new musical and it
delivers great songs of praise blended with intimate
moments of worship and reflection. The soaring vocals
and great orchestral arrangements will carry us into a
Christmas season of worship and praise!
Join us for eight rehearsals and bring friends (even from other congregations) to sing
this with us. Books, rehearsal trax, and schedules will be handed out on October 1st.
We will present this to LCM and the community on Saturday, December 6th at 7 PM
and Sunday, December 7th at 2 PM at Park Center High School. Please come and
be a part of this exciting message in song. Let God use you to change lives and
bring people closer to our promised Redeemer, Savior and King.
On Saturday, October 11th singers from LCM and other local churches will be singing
with Robert Robinson as a great gospel choir for the Brooklyn Avenues Homeless
Shelter for Youth Fundraiser. All are welcome. It will be held at Prince of Peace
Lutheran Church in Brooklyn Park (7217 West Broadway) for a free-will offering.
Come prepared to give so others might live. We have been rehearsing at LCM with
Robert and it is so exciting. People will be dancing in the aisles praising God!
We also want to remind you of our annual Worship & Music Fundraiser on October
26th (Reformation Sunday). The Craft & Bake sale will be in the Gallery Hallway and
Fellowship Center beginning at 8:15 AM (breaking for the Bible study) and finishing at
12:30 PM. Please plan on shopping this sale to support the Worship & Music
Ministry. We are blessed by you!
Rehearsal
Brooklyn Avenues
Homeless Shelter
Fundraiser rehearsal:
Saturday, October 11th, 10:30
AM dress rehearsal at Prince of
Peace Lutheran Church (7217
W. Broadway, Brooklyn Park).
See details of the fundraiser on
the back cover. Plan to attend,
invite someone to join you!
Support this local cause.
Protestants recall the Reformation on October
31. On that day in 1517, Martin Luther posted
his 95 Theses on a church door in Wittenberg,
Germany.
Ultimately, the following five statements of belief
became central to Protestant Christians.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Thank You
October is
Clergy Appreciation
Month
At LCM we like to show
appreciation for all ministries. A
drop box and note cards will be
available all month at the
Information Center in the Narthex
for you to jot a note to any of the
pastors or staff at LCM.
Scripture alone is the final authority of
Christian doctrine.
Christ alone is Lord and Savior.
God’s freely given grace is central to
salvation.
Sinners are justified by faith in Christ alone.
God alone is worthy of all the glory.
* - The Newsletter Newsletter
The Feste Burg
“A Mighty Fortress,” the hymn written by
Protestant reformer Martin Luther in 1529, is
powerful in English but even better in its original
German. Historian Michael Streich notes that
Luther compares God not only to a fortress but
to a completely secure stronghold, or Feste
Burg.
“A burg was a fortified town,” Streich says.
“When invaders approached, the surrounding
populace fled to the safety of the walls” —
sometimes to layers of walls within walls.
Luther’s hymn compares God to the most
powerful of all burgs, with eternally unbreakable
walls.
When we need a place of refuge, God offers his
Mighty Fortress, his Feste Burg. Within this
refuge, with our value based on our relationship
to God rather than on earthly achievements,
we’ll never be put to shame. Inside this fortified
town, the God who desires an eternal
relationship with us delivers, rescues and saves
us.
Please consider donating crafts and baked goods for this fundraiser which helps us to
purchase music, orchestrations and equipment for the worship of LCM. Those
bringing crafts can drop them off in the Music Room starting October 20th. Baked
goods an be brought in Saturday, October 25th or before the first service on the 26th.
Please price your items!
We love worshipping our Lord and Savior with music. Come and join us and praise
God’s name!
Diane Ristrom
Director of Music Ministry
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Reformation
- Homiletics
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