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Salem Lutheran Church 21276 Archibald Road PO Box 100 Deerwood MN 56444

Pastor: Mike Briggs Phone: 218-534-3309 Email: office@salemdwd.org Website: www.salemdwd.org

From Pastor Mike

“And during supper Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come

from God and was going to God, got up from the table, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself.

Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that

was tied around him.” – John 13:3-5

It has been a month of grieving and loss after the Ash Wednesday fire at Salem West, but that does not mean

the work has stopped. Not at all! Within hours dozens of volunteers rallied to clean up, move, restock and

continue the ministry. Hundreds of people saw the need and gave generously to keep Salem West’s work among

our community’s needy alive and thriving. In many ways the disaster has been one of Salem’s finest hours as

folks continue to step in and serve in countless ways.

Our Lord taught us so to serve, giving us an example to follow that last evening with his disciples.

“He Took a Towel” by Pastor John Peterson

He took a towel that night before the Passover was to begin, laid aside his cloak, filled a basin with

water, and washed the feet of his disciples before their last meal together.

It was an act of love – it was to serve as a sign that the Savior of the world came not to be served, but to

serve. It was a sign to show his closest friends how much their faithfulness meant to him. It was an act of

love – the Son of God washing the feet of those who followed him.

He took a towel – it was the sign of a servant, the symbol of a slave. One who was willing to bend his

knee so that others might be comfortable.

He took a towel – it had to be done before supper, before the suffering began there at the table when he

had to tell them of one’s betrayal – sold out for 30 pieces of silver.

He took a towel – knowing that soon there would be: a final meal, an hour of anguish in the garden, the

kiss of the betrayer, the soldiers, the trial, the crown of thorns, Barabbas, the long walk to Golgotha, the

hammer, the nails, the pain, the thief on the neighboring cross, the anguish, the death, and finally the

borrowed grave. In spite of it all – He took a towel.

And now – his eyes meet mine – his hand reaches out as he says – “Now, take a towel and follow me.”

Thank you for your service, faithful followers of Jesus at Salem! And God bless you as we journey with Jesus

from Lent through Holy Week to the pure joy of Easter.

- Pastor Mike

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USHERS 4/2 8:15 Ed & Sherri Godfrey, John & Margo

Wojciak

10:00 John & Marlys Orr, Elsa Ray, Ken

Schultz

4/9 8:15 Randy Holmvig, Helen Ryan, Herb

& Barb Schoon

10:00 Ernie & Mary Erickson, Dean & Pat

Sylvester

4/16 8:15 Ralph Carlson, Rich & Lynn Leino,

Chuck Lubowitz, Karla Peterson

10:00 David Anderson, Lisa Slepica, Jay &

Sue Stromberg

4/23 8:15 Ron & Sandy Kretlow, Clark &

Joyce Marshall

10:00 Pat & Laura Guimont, Roger &

Marlene Prill

4/30 8:15 Joel Huntley, Rad & Tina Royer,

Louie & Maridee Smilich

READERS April 2 8:15 Glenn Suess

10:00 Chuck Lubowitz

April 9 8:15 Bruce Falink

10:00 Jasmine Siliznoff

April 16 8:15 Nancy Meyer

10:00 Anna Coughlin

April 23 8:15 Tina Royer

10:00 Roger Prill

April 30 8:15 Glenn Suess

10:00 Laura Guimont

COMMUNION 4/2 8:15 Randy & Lori Holmvig, Glenn Suess

10:00 Nancy Johnson, Chuck Lubowitz,

Karla Peterson

4/9 8:15 Bruce & Sherie Falink, Rad Royer

10:00 Al & Barb Schiffler, Bruce Swanson

4/16 8:15 Peter MacKay, Ron & Nancy Meyer

10:00 Tim Coughlin, Greg & Diane Meyer

4/23 8:15 Meriellen Pisarek, Rad & Tina Royer

10:00 Nancy Johnson, Beth Lavan, Roger Prill

4/30 8:15 Glenn Suess, Paul & Kristy Tesdahl

10:00 Laura Guimont, Elsa Ray, Sue

Stromberg

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

1 Laura Newton

3 Nancy Reek, Mike Shermock

5 Samuel Coughlin, Carrie Johnson, Easton

Meyer, Anna Swanson

6 Sandy Archibald, Paul Hein, Darlene Olson

8 Carol Bobich, John Christenson, Beth

Lavan, Eian Myers

9 Laura Hann

10 Joan Haglund, Stan Kangas, Bev Kunz

11 Clark Marshall, Connor Zender

13 Elsa Ray

14 Jami Bodle, Bob Peterson, Brayden Shafer,

Shelly Skeim

15 Delores Jensen, Jena Reed, Michaela

Stangel

16 Tina Royer

17 Jane Stromberg

18 Nancy Anderson

20 Abigail Chileen

21 Greg Meyer

22 Joel Bordwell

24 Bruce Grivna

25 Roger Prill

29 John Davies

APRIL WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 5 John & Nancy Pelant (1996)

15 Bruce & Sandy Grivna (2000)

15 Kevin & Jodi Stensrud (2008)

25 Rob & Kris Schmidt (1995)

26 John & Raye Cragun (1986)

26 Phil & Donna Turnquist (1958)

Worship Attendance February 26 137

March 1 (Wed) 112

March 5 181

March 8 (Wed) 77

March 12 125

March 15 (Wed) 120

March 19 143

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Ben Lewis Rainwater (at Koop Funeral Home)

BAPTISM

Jace Lee Doucette

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A Word from Council President, Lynn Hansen

Dear Salem family and friends,

On March 1 at 1:15 AM, I got the call about the

devastating fire at Salem West. The staff and

volunteers went to work to see if anything was

salvageable. Plans were made to get deliveries back

on schedule and to replenish the shelves. The

outpouring of help and donations from the Salem

family and the community has been heartwarming.

On Thursday, March 2nd it was amazing to see the

Salem West staff and volunteers already at

work. They were living out their faith according to 2

Corinthians 4, “Therefore, since through God’s mercy

we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.”

The Old Testament lesson on March 12 was from

Exodus 12. Verses 2 and 3: "I will make you a great

nation and I will bless you. I will make your name

great and you will be a blessing. I will bless those

who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse;

and all peoples on earth will be blessed through

you." We have experienced blessings that were

promised in this lesson with prayers, donations, and

volunteers. We will continue to serve and be a

blessing to those in need because of this generosity.

The coverage on radio, television, in newspapers and

emails, phone calls and word of mouth has increased

awareness of Salem's Outreach ministry. I have been

amazed by the response from outside of our

community. I think of Lent as a somber time of

meditation and reflection. The aftermath of the fire is

a somber time for our Outreach Ministry but we all

know that Easter follows. New life will come to this

ministry in the future.

We received an SOS for the March Council meeting

commending Glen Helm for the wonderful job that he

does in keeping our facilities neat, clean, and well-

maintained. Thank you, Glen!

I want to recognize all of our staff and volunteers for

graciously taking on the extra work following the

fire. The receiving deliveries, preparing reports,

record-keeping, answering questions and phone calls,

sorting, labeling, in addition to their "regular jobs" has

been amazing. Keep up the good work.

Thank you all for your help and support.

Lynn Hansen, President of the Salem Church Council

EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you have questions about any of the following,

please feel free to call the Salem office. We will do

our best to answer your questions or find someone

who can. Please refer to the calendar printed in

this issue for a complete schedule of events.

LEGO CLUB – this activity group for children in

grades K-6 will be held on the following

Wednesdays in April: 5, 19, 26, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

PIECEMAKERS quilt group meets in the

fellowship hall on Tuesdays at 9:00 am to make

quilts for Lutheran World Relief, missions,

baptisms and miscellaneous gifts.

IN STITCHES knitting/crocheting group meets on

Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.

FINK NITES will not be held during Lent and

resume Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the

fellowship hall as part of “Thank God It’s

Wednesday!”

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

Wednesdays, 6:30 a.m. in the library

Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. in the conference room

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY – All men are welcome

Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. in the conference room.

LESSONS FOR LIFE BIBLE STUDY will meet

in the Education Unit on Tuesday evenings in at

6:30 p.m. in the Education Unit. ALL adults are

welcome!

THANK GOD IT’S WEDNESDAY! TGIW

nights are April 19, May 3, 10, and 17 in the

Fellowship Hal. TGIW is a 4 Wednesday

experiment in playing, learning, and worshipping

together for those whose weekends are full and for

anybody who needs a midweek pick-me-up. TGIW

begins with Lego Club at 3:30. A “3 Buck Supper”

is served from 5:00-6:15, followed by Camp

Style/FINK Worship from 6:30-7:10 and FINK

Small Groups from 7:10-7:45. Come for all or part

of it. EVERYBODY’S INVITED!

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MONTHLY MEETINGS:

Quilting at Heartwood: Thursday, April 6, 6:30

p.m.

Festival of the Heart Team: Monday, April 3,

12:00 p.m.

Worship & Music Team – Tuesday, April 4,

5:30 p.m.

Diaper Ministry: Wednesday, April 12, 9:00

a.m.

Sarah Circle – Thursday, April 13, 9:30 a.m.

Naomi Circle – Thursday, April 20, 1:30 p.m.

Salem Outreach Committee – Thursday, April

13, 1:00 p.m.

Girls Night Out: Fellowship for all women,

Tuesday, April 11, 5:30 p.m. at Coach’s Corner

in Deerwood.

Church Council Meeting: Thursday, April 20,

6:00 p.m.

Library Team – Tuesday, April 11, 3:00 p.m.

Faith Formation Team – Tuesday, April 18,

6:30 p.m.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR LENT (mid-week

themes are from “24 Hours that Changed the

World” by Adam Hamilton)

Wed. April 5 5:00-6:15 Lenten Supper

6:30 p.m. Worship: “The

Torture and Humiliation

of the King”

Sun. April 9 8:15 a.m. Palm/Passion Sunday

Worship

10:00 a.m. Palm/Passion Sunday

Worship

Thurs. April 13 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship (1st Communion)

Fri. April 14 4:30 p.m. Good Friday Crosswalk

in Crosby

6:30 p.m. Good Friday Tenebrae

Worship “The

Crucifixion”

Sun. April 16 8:15 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship

Wed. April 19 5:00-6:15 Three Buck Supper

6:30 p.m. Thank God It’s

Wednesday! “Christ

the Victor”

NOON DEVOTIONS & SOUP LUNCH – One lunch remaining…

April 5 Heartwood Senior Living – Life Spring

Church helping to host – Suffering, Humiliation,

Torture of the King

Women of the ELCA Heartland

Conference Spring Gathering

Saturday, April 1, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church, Milaca

Speaker: Ilene Chapman

Cost: $8/person – includes brunch

You may register at zionmilaca@frontiernet.net All

women are welcome!

THANK YOU Dear Salem Lutheran Church,

Thank you for your recent gift to support the ministry

and mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in

America (ELCA) through ELCA Good Gifts.

In God’s grace,

Christina Jackson-Skelton

Dear SLC,

Thank you for your gift to ELCA World Hunger.

Thank you for accompanying companion churches

and trusted partners as they work together to provide

water and sanitation, education and training,

agriculture and nutrition, income and savings,

healthcare and prevention—whatever it takes until all

are fed.

Daniel Rift

Thank you so much for the beautiful carnations on

Valentine’s Day. That was really thoughtful of you. It

makes me feel good that you think of us. Thanks

again.

Friends Always,

Brian & Renea McCall

Dear Salem Kids,

Thanks so much for the beautiful Valentine’s Day

card. You kids are so thoughtful and talented too.

Thanks again. God bless you all.

Friends Always,

Brian & Renea McCall

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A sincere Thank You to my Salem and Mustard Seed

“family” for the prayers, support, cards, assistance,

etc. these past months as I have dealt with my health

issues. The testing is now complete and the concerns

for bone cancer and/or return on lymphoma have

come back negative! Now I will work on

strengthening my bones and healing the current

fractures. Continued prayers are appreciated! I have

personally felt the power of prayer and support at

work! Thanks again!

Sandy Archibald

My Dear Salem Family,

Thank you for all your prayers, love, calls, cards and

meals to get me through my recent knee surgery.

Salem is always there! May God Bless you all.

Love, Elsa

Thanks to everyone for the prayers, gifts and cards

during my recent illness. I truly appreciate it.

Shelby Olson

Thank you for your donation to Sharing Bread Soup

Kitchen. Your generous gift of money helps pay for

meals served Monday through Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

in our facility located at 923 Oak Street in Brainerd.

With Gratitude,

Glen Gustafson, Treasurer

HEARTFELT THANKS to those who said “yes” to

serving as a Faith Mentor to a confirmation student

during Lent: Jami Bodle, Noah Coughlin, Raye

Cragun, Sherri Godfrey, John Greene, Randy

Holmvig, Chuck Lubowitz, Debbie MacKay, Al

Schiffler, Kris Schmidt, Shelly Skeim, Connie Lou

Swanson

Thank you to Salem Outreach and Kay for the

Valentine flowers and the heart. It was so nice to be

remembered.

Jerry & Donna Sanderson

To Salem Lutheran Church,

Thank you so much for thinking of us during the

Christmas season and donating over $700.00! We are

so grateful for the support of so many kind people.

Sheila Davidson,

Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry Board Chair

LIBRARY NEWS

National Library Week is April 9-15, 2017. The

theme this year is: "Libraries Transform".

We received some new books and purchased DVDs.

If you are a Prayer Buddy for one of the Sunday

School children, you will want to check out the

book while they were sleeping by Anne Arkins and

Gary Harrell. It has 60 days of prayers based on 12

character traits.

Life Is Not a Dress Rehearsal is a book by Sheri

Rose Shepherd. She uses humor to tell her faith

story.

The Tribute by Dennis Rainey focuses on the fifth

commandment: Honor your father and your

mother, that your days may be prolonged in the

land which the Lord your God gives you. Exodus

20:12 He provides many stories and examples in

this book of how life is enriched when we follow

this commandment.

Sharing Family Time - Simple Ways to Make the

Most of Busy Days by Aid Association for

Lutherans is a great resource to create quality time

with your family.

If you enjoyed the DVD, The Ultimate Gift, you

will enjoy the sequel, The Ultimate Life.

In honor of the 500th Anniversary of the

Reformation, we suggest watching the DVDs A

Man Named Martin Part1: The Man and Part 2:

The Moment.

The Last Supper is a DVD to watch during Holy

Week. It includes authentic Biblical recipes for the

Passover meal.

There are Lenten and Easter books on display for

your reading and meditation.

We also have some books on Earth care and

recycling for Earth Day on April 22.

Thank you to Mary Erickson for organizing the

Book Fair. The sample books will be added to the

Library collection after the Book Fair. It is a

wonderful way to add the latest books.

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VOYAGEURS LUTHERAN MINISTRY NEWS

Summer camp is right around the corner and help is

needed to ready Camp Hiawatha and Camp

Vermilion. Please contact the VLM office at

800.331.5148 or VLM@VLMcamps.org if you are

willing to help.

The following work schedule has been set up:

Camp Hiawatha Family Overnight – Friday, May

5 and Work Day – Saturday, May 6.

Camp Vermilion Family Overnight – Friday,

May 19 and Work Day – Saturday, May 20

Come for dinner and campfire before the next day’s

work. RSVP required. The work will continue as

long as people are willing to stay.

SPRING

CLEAN UP

Saturday,

April 29th,

8am-NOON Please sign up in

the narthex to be

part of the Spring

Clean-up Day at Salem! Work will be done both

outside and inside: raking, spreading mulch,

cleaning pews, maybe some windows. Lots of

hands mean light work.

Update from Whitney Cragun

A message from Whitney’s mom, Raye: Whitney has

arrived in Yangon Myanmar. Month #3 of 11.

Whitney will be at an orphanage here and they will

also be working on the construction of a

building. You can check out the pictures I have

posted on the bulletin board in the Education

Hall. I will post pictures from Bangkok Thailand in

about a week or two.

Please pray for her as she continues this incredible

journey.

whitneycragun.theworldrace.org

Salem Lutheran Youth (SLY) Dee Dee Frahm, Youth Director

218-839-3961

Camp Sunday was today! I hope you were able to

enjoy “a bit of breakfast” this morning. Early Bird

registration ends April 1 – be sure to get

registered by that date to ensure the discounted

prices. Brochures are available on the table in the

narthex. If there are

any questions, please

talk to Dee Dee Frahm

or Raye Cragun.

Lenten Suppers

continue through April

5th – Thank you to the

Naomi Circle; Sarah

Circle; Chuck, Karla,

Sherri, and Lynn; Peggy, Joan, and Elaine; Laura

and Kathy for providing the meals. All the

proceeds will be used towards the canoe trip this

summer and the National Youth Gathering in

Houston in 2018. We’ve had a great turn out and

the kids are doing a fantastic job.

Do you have any projects around your house that

need some extra man power? 4 individuals have

already mentioned yard work projects that they

would like to hire the youth to work on. I will be

figuring out a schedule for Saturdays or Sundays in

late April and early May soon. Don’t hesitate to

contact me!

After the fire… Pastor Mike felt it important to note that in addition

to the donations of goods and financial gifts

arriving daily for Outreach Ministry at Salem, there

have also been phone calls and letters – clergy from

the area stopping by to offer help and words of

encouragement and gifts from many area churches;

Immanuel in Crosby dedicating their Ash

Wednesday offering to Salem West for recovery

efforts, phone call from Pastor David Carlson,

Gloria Day, Duluth – their church burned one year

ago; and many others. All blessings in the wake of

tragedy.

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Salem Lutheran Church Operating Fund

Financial Results for February, 2016

Adopted Annual Budget

Feb Actual 2017

Feb Prior Year 2016

Income $434,082 $ 34,017 $ 29,093

Expense $447,780 $ 34,182 $ 34,544

Net ($13,698 ) ($ 165) ($ 5,451)

Financial Results Jan – Feb (YTD)

Adopted Annual Budget

YTD Actual 2017

YTD Prior Year 2016

Income $434,082 $ 70,205 $ 64,236

Expense $447,780 $ 70,463 $ 67,257

Net ($ 13,698 ) ($ 258) ($ 3,021)

Overview of Mortgage & Building Fund

Salem Lutheran Church

February 2017 Mortgage

Original Mortgage Amount $2,379,965.00

Principal Balance $1,713,890.69

Monthly Mortgage Payment (Principal & Interest)

$ 12,133.54

Additional Principal Payment $ 3,274.46

Building Fund

Beginning Balance 02/01/17 $298,793.95

Income Feb 2017

Gifts $ 11,169.58

Interest $120.74

Memorials

Expense Feb 2017

Mortgage Payment ($12,133.54)

Additional Principal ($ 3,274.46)

Ending Balance 02/28/17 $294,676.27 (The ending building balance is what we have in savings accounts

dedicated to the building fund. $79,650 of this is in a special account

which is set aside for any unexpected large building expense or need)

Note that complete financials are available by contacting Sandy

Beyer at the church office. Any questions can be directed to either

Council Treasurer Paul Tesdahl or Financial Manager Sandy Beyer.

On the third day, the friends of Christ coming

at daybreak … found the grave empty and

the stone rolled away. In varying ways they

realized the new wonder; but even they

hardly realized that the world had died in the

night. What they were looking at was the

first day of a new creation, with a new

heaven and a new earth; and in a semblance

of the gardener, God walked again in the

garden, in the cool not of the evening but of

the dawn.

—G.K. Chesterton

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Salem Outreach Committee (Emergency) meeting March 3, 2017

Present were Pastor Mike, Greg Meyer, Don Hales, Bev Kunz, Joyce Kohnen, Noreen Steinbrecher, Sandy Kretlow and

via phone Cecil Schmidt.

MSC: Motion, Seconded and Carried.

Devotions and prayer was led by Pastor Mike.

Don Hales said we need to look to the future. It will take time.

Greg’s Update as of March 3

Met with the Fire Marshall and insurance adjuster

Building is a total loss, maximum of what it was insured for

There is coverage for building, what contents that are lost new and donated, personal, computer files

Documented what was taken out of the garage and thrown

New dressers, cribs and mattresses will be total replaced

$15,000 from insurance for demolition

We were able to save the data off our computers which is great

$10,000 was given from insurance immediately for anything urgent

Over $1400. 00 has already been received at the Deerwood Bank for the Salem West Fire Emergency Fund

We have been offered the back part of Deerwood Technology building for storage, also garage at Kim Coughlin,

storage shed just south of Deerwood, and Gary Roth’s building for office space.

WJJY radio station in Brainerd is sponsoring a Semi Truck from TCBX to collect donations from the Brainerd area. It will

be Tuesday, March 7, 2017. We should monitor the donations so we don’t get things that we can’t use.

Lots of fund raisers at area churches are in process.

There is misinformation traveling around like we don’t have insurance, hate crime. None of this is true.

Bev Kunz will help Greg with insurance as she has previous experience with insurance.

Jerry Hutchison has been a big help. We need to get a permit for demolition. Dumpsters have to be held for 3 weeks

before the dump will accept them. The land fill doesn’t want a fire to restart.

Cecil made a motion that the site will be totally cleaned up as promptly as possible, that includes driveway, slab, with one

request to save any tree or bush that has been planted in memorial. MSC

Cecil also proposed that we use our Website at Salem to update any happenings and concerns regarding Salem West

construction site, etc.

In the short term we need to concentrate on:

Settlement of insurance

Laundry

Clean-up

Storage of donations and sorting

Jim Mayne has been a great help in retrieving our files on the computer.

A motion was made to accept Gary Roth’s offer to use his building for our office. We pay rent equaling the cost of

utilities. MSC

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Laundry will be taken care of by Kay Cooper calling members to help. Option: Could take a large amount to laundry if

we get behind.

Renee Shields has offered to help. She is our organizational consultant. She has laid out plans when we started the

Mustard Seed. She is very good at figuring out where we should go from here, such as rebuilding on existing site, add

onto MS if we can, build on a new site. All will have to wait for insurance.

Next week we have to record all the items that we lost for insurance purposes.

Thank you to Jerry Hutchinson and Jim Mayne for their expertise. Also thank you to all the volunteers that help with the

clean-up and sorting of all the donations.

A motion was made to authorize Greg to any actions taken with any motions that we have passed today. MSC (Greg

Abstained)

Motion was made to skip next Thursday meeting. E-mail will be used for any communications. MSC

Meeting was adjourned.

Next meeting: April 13, 1:00 p.m.

Submitted by,

Sandy Kretlow

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

Council Meeting

February 16, 2017

Council Mission Statement: “We exist, with God’s help, to provide leadership for the Salem Lutheran church

congregation.”

Present: Pastor Mike Briggs, Lynn Hansen, Randy Holmvig, Sherri Godfrey, Kris Schmidt, Ken Stebbins,

Meriellen Pisarek, Cecil Schmidt (conference call)

Absent: Di Hein, Paul Tesdahl

The meeting was called to order, by president Lynn Hansen.

Pastor Mike opened a devotion from Embracing Stewardship.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

MOTION: to approve the minutes from council meeting, January 21,2017. MSC

TREASURER’S REPORT (Information presented by Lynn Hansen in Paul Tesdahl’s absence)

Giving was strong for January, with expenses exceeding income by $93.37

Capital Appeal: The number of firms being considered to handle the appeal has been narrowed down to

two. Pastor Mike will be giving a temple talk on a Sunday regarding his experience with internal vs

external capital appeal campaigns. There will be a public forum for congregation questions regarding

the campaign on Feb 26, at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm.

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Furnace: Thelen Plumbing and Heating provided a second opinion on the furnace. We will continue

with current provider until furnace warranties have expired. Issues with furnace have been repaired.

Building loan: Due to on time payments and additional principal payments on the mortgage there are

discussions taking place regarding the possibility of lowering the current interest rate on our building

loan.

MOTION: to approve the Treasurer’s Report. MSC.

PASTOR’S REPORT

Wednesday night services will continue after Lent as an alternative to Sunday worship (5 week trial).

Creating a youth ministry calendar with Dee Dee Frahm and youth group.

There will be a monthly gathering at Heartwood for Salem members who live there, as a way to stay

connected.

Information gathered at the council retreat from council and congregation members has been developed

into guiding principles and ministry priorities.

Continuing work with Aitkin area church leadership on combined ministry opportunities.

Will be involved in planning “Reformation Celebration” Oct 15 at Aitkin High School.

STAFF REPORTS Accepted from Greg Meyer

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Accepted from Outreach, and Salem West Committees.

Facilities Committee continues to need someone in leadership role.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Action by Written Consent: Discussion of draft policy for council/committees to take action in writing

in lieu of a face to face meeting. MOTION: to accept the Action by Written Consent policy as written.

MSC.

Fireworks: Fundraiser for youth, Pastor Mike and Kim Coughlin met with fireworks representative.

Gathered info on liability, procedures, etc. Will continue forward and discuss with Youth Director.

Committee wish list: Committees are asked to come up with a list of items that are desired for their

associated ministry. This “wish list” can then be readily available (when requested) for people who

want to make non-cash donations to the church.

NEW BUSINESS:

Internal audit: MOTION: to authorize the finance team to initiate an internal audit, form a team and set

the date. MSC.

Publishing of Council minutes: MOTION: to publish unapproved Council minutes on the Salem

Lutheran Church website. MSC.

SOS:

SOS regarding lighting in sanctuary and microphone volume for Pastor Mike and others. Discussed and

deferred to technology team.

Meeting adjourned and closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Kris Schmidt

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APRIL 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

2 8:15 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship 11:15 AM 1st Communion Class

3 12:00 PM Festival of the Heart Team Mtg 7:00 PM Salem Ringers Rehearsal

4 9:00 AM Piecemakers 1:00 PM In Stitches 5:30 PM Worship & Music Team Meeting 6:30 PM Lessons for Life

5 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 3:30 PM Lego Club 5:00-6:15 PM Supper 5:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 5:45 PM Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM Worship

6 8:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 6:30 PM Quilting at Heartwood

7 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study

8 8:30 AM Serpent Lake Association Meeting

9 PALM SUNDAY 8:15 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School/Donuts with Prayer Buddies 10:00 AM Worship

10 9:00 AM Unlimited Learning Mtg 7:00 PM Salem Ringers Rehearsal

11 9:00 AM Piecemakers 1:00 PM In Stitches 3:00 PM Library Team Meeting 5:30 PM Girls Night Out 6:30 PM Lessons for

Life

12 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 5:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 5:45 PM Choir Rehearsal

13 MAUNDY THURSDAY 8:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 9:30 AM Sarah Circle 1:00 PM Outreach Committee Meeting 6:30 PM Worship

14 GOOD FRIDAY 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 4:30 PM Community Cross Walk 6:30 PM Worship

16 EASTER 8:15 AM Worship 10:00 AM Worship

17 7:00 PM Salem Ringers Rehearsal

18 9:00 AM Piecemakers 1:00 PM In Stitches 6:30 PM Faith Formation Team Mtg 6:30 PM Lessons for

Life

19 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 3:30 PM Lego Club 5:00-6:15 PM 3 Buck Supper 5:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 5:45 PM Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM Worship/FINK

20 8:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 1:30 PM Naomi Circle 6:00 PM Council Meeting

21 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study

22 7:00 PM Great River Strings Concert in the Sanctuary

23 8:15 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship

24 7:00 PM Salem Ringers Rehearsal

25 9:00 AM Piecemakers 1:00 PM In Stitches 6:30 PM Lessons for

Life

26 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 3:30 PM Lego Club 5:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 5:45 PM Choir Rehearsal

27 8:30 AM Women’s Bible Study

28 SYNOD ASSEMBLY 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 11:00 AM Heartwood Koffee Klatch

29 SYNOD ASSEMBLY 8:00 AM – NOON SPRING CLEAN UP at Salem

30 SYNOD ASSEMBLY 8:15 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship

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SALEM STAFF CHURCH COUNCIL Pastor – Mike Briggs Sherri Godfrey 218.534.3557 Deacon – Greg Meyer Lynn Hansen, President 218.678.2051 Office Manager – Deborah Carlson Diane Hein 218.678.2699 Financial Manager – Sandra Beyer Randy Holmvig 218.527.0123 Coordinator of Children's Ministry – Connie Lou Swanson Meriellen Pisarek 218.839.3608 Facilities Coordinator – Glen Helm Cecil Schmidt 612.747.2679 Organist/Pianist – Becky Klingelhofer Kris Schmidt, Secretary 218.772.0121 Choir Director – Scott Ruffing Ken Stebbins, VP 218.764.2587 Handbell Choir Director – Kevin Edstrom Paul Tesdahl, Treasurer 218.546.5036 Praise Team Directors – Becky Klingelhofer/Noreen Steinbrecher Salem Outreach Facilitator – Dee Dee Frahm Salem West Manager – Dennis Peterson EMAIL Mustard Seed Manager – Deb Selk Pastor Mike pastor@salemdwd.org Mustard Seed Program Assistant – Sandy Archibald Greg Meyer greg@salemdwd.org Kitchen Coordinator – Kathy Schultz Office/Debbi Carlson office@salemdwd.org Connie Swanson connielou@salemdwd.org MINISTRY COORDINATORS Sandy Beyer finance@salemdwd.org Wedding Coordinators – Kim Coughlin, Sherri Godfrey Glen Helm facilities@salemdwd.org Cradle Roll – Jessica Jones Salem WEST west@salemdwd.org Control Booth Coordinator – Meriellen Pisarek The Mustard Seed mustardseed@salemdwd.org

Salem Lutheran Church Website – Meriellen Pisarek Volunteer Youth Director – Dee Dee Frahm

Phone Numbers Salem Lutheran Church: 218.534.3309 Salem WEST (giving ministry): 218.534.4962 Mustard Seed: 218.534.2945