From Our Pastor-

Faith News Volume 19, Issue 7 July August 2016

Faith Lutheran

Church

PO Box 175

Wolverton, MN 56594

(218) 995-2556

faith@wtc-mail.net

www.faithwolverton.org

Rev. Clay Ellingson,

Pastor

1303 24th Avenue S.

Moorhead, MN 56560

(218) 233-3941

It is the mission of Faith

Lutheran Church:

To gather prayerfully as

the Body of Christ;

To grow in faith, love, and

service;

To go into the world

joyfully as disciples.

Sunday Worship

9:30 a.m.

Holy Communion on the first

and third Sunday of the

month.

Coffee Fellowship

10:30 a.m.

July Food Pantry Item:

Powdered

Beverages

ON STEWARDSHIP

Pastor Blair Morgan, Director for Evangelical Mission

I have found Luther Seminary’s Center for Stewardship Leaders that is led by Pastor

Charles “Chick” Lane (www.luthersem.edu/stewardship) to be a helpful resource for

learning more about good stewardship practices in congregations and as a disciple of Je-

sus. This was a recent article in an e-mail service that they provide and was written by

Rolf Jacobson:

"Our share" and "God's share"

I remember a stewardship children's sermon from when I was a kid. The pastor brought

in a whole bunch of produce:

Ten apples; Ten bananas; Ten oranges; Ten heads of lettuce; Ten peaches; ;Ten sides of

beef (not really, just testing you); Ten potatoes; Ten cookies.

The pastor introduced the concept of tithing with the kids, then went about making two

piles—one representing "our share" and one representing "God's share." "What do you

think about these two piles?" the pastor asked. "That one is really big," said the kids, "but

that one is kind of small."

Then, the pastor gave each kid ten dimes, with no further instruction, and sent them on

their merry way. The congregational tellers had to sort through a lot more dimes than

usual on that day.

Imagining God in "Our share" (The other 90 percent)

It's an effective children's message—probably more effective than most of the steward-

ship sermons I have ever heard. But there is one rather unhelpful "hidden message" in the

above children's message. Hidden in the concept of "God's share" and "our share" is the

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ;

We have been spending some time during our council meetings talking about stew-

ardship in order to grow our understanding of what it is, and thus have a somewhat com-

mon understanding of it for our lives. One of the ponderings that came up was the ques-

tion of tithing. Giving a portion of all that we have been given from God back to God is

certainly a biblical idea. (Read Leviticus 27:30, and other passages) But the following

article helps us think about what it means to be a good steward with “all” that we have,

all that God has provided for us. Thank you for your generous, faithful use of resources

as you participate in this ministry we have together here at Faith Lutheran Church.

All tithes from the land, whether the seed from the ground or the fruit from the tree, are the

Lord’s; they are holy to the Lord. Leviticus 27:30

Peace,

Pastor Ellingson

July Birthdays 1 Erica Halverson 2 Lois Picotte 4 Chloe Nord 6 Carter Erickson 8 Harlie Nord 9 Mike Byars 10 Jordan Annette 10 Jeremy Maesse 10 Tania Merritt 13 Tony Emerfoll 14 Marie Skoblik 15 Kyle Affield 15 Madison Nord 15 Kaitlyn Israelson 17 Ben Krump 19 Elijah Beyer 19 Maren Cassidy 20 Adrianne Tucker 21 Colton Mastin 21 Mason Tucker 23 Randy Emerson 23 Brendon Skoblik 24 Elizabeth Aigner 24 Kirk Lindblom

24 Kaden Schroeder 25 Christine Gallo 25 Nancy Israelson 25 Lisa Miller 25 Ron Wilner 28 Boden Schroeder 29 Jessica Mastin 29 Lexi Hoeft 30 Chad Erickson 30 Natalie Nelson 30 Darin Smith

July

Anniversaries 9 Spencer and Lanette Nord 17 Jay and Cindy Nord 19 Calvin and Tammy An-nett 28 Clay and Sue Ellingson

Birthdays and Anniversaries

August

Birthdays 1 Barb Wise 2 David Matz 4 Kristi Edwards 4 David Israelson 6 Sheyenne Dockter 8 Sage Tuel 9 Dennis Bohner 9 Jim Lucke 11 Scott Blilie 11 Jessica Nelson 12 Dallas Israelson 15 Tammy Dockter 15 Eric Stark 15 Nev Tracy 16 Riley Kappes 17 Adrie Israelson 19 Amanda Nelson 20 Clay Ellingson

21 Claire Aigner 22 Kiyara Jinadasa 22 Candace Johnson 23 Karen Thompson 25 Ethel Edwards 26 Mandy Schroeder 27 Grant Israelson 28 Carley Stark 29 Anton Smeby 30 Beverly Israelson 31 Marlow Cassidy 31 Delmar Nord

August

Anniversaries 12 Amy and Raymond Traut 16 Jeff and Sue Rasmussen 21 Erick and Ellen Stark 22 Bradley and Vicky Nelson 25 John and Jessi Kappes 26 David and Gayle Matz 31 Karl and Karen Thompson

misbegotten notion that we are done thinking about stewardship once we have tithed. That we are done thinking about

God's will and God's ways once we have written our checks to charity.

What if God cares as much about the 90 percent that we do not give to charity as God cares about the 10 percent that

we do give? Maybe God might want to say something like the following to us: "You are not done with me once you

give away the first 10 percent. In fact, you are just beginning. I am just as interested in how you spend and use the rest

of the good things that I give you." How can we invite the people of God to imagine God as involved in the other 90

percent?

The big question for God's people might be this: How do those who belong to Jesus Christ think about all of the things

that belong to them? Maybe one or more of these questions might spark your imagination:

Does God care as deeply about how much we tip as God cares about how much we put in the plate?

Does God care as much about how and where we invest our accumulated wealth as how we first acquired that

wealth?

If you could put a radioactive tracer on every dollar that passes through your checking account and follow those

dollars around for a month, how many lives would those dollars touch? What stories would those dollars tell? And

which story might tease the broadest smile out of God?

Does God care about on what we spend our money?

It is fun to think about these questions. It is even more fun to live these questions. To entertain these mysteries. To

wonder with other baptized and forgiven sinners, "Now that I belong to God, how shall I live with all these belong-

ings?"

Faith Formation Journey to the

Land of the Bible

February 19 - March 2, 2017

Hosted by Rev. Clay and Dr. Sue Ellingson

To receive updates and brochure Rev. Clay Ellingson

Faith Lutheran Church faith@wtc-mail.net 218.995.2556

For travel related questions Lori Moline, Seminars International

612.345.4917 / 800.541.7506 lori@semint.com www.semint.com

SEMINARS INTERNATIONAL 55 E. Monroe Street, Suite 2870 Chicago, IL 60603-5713 P: 312.332.7027 800.541.7506 F: 312.3325509 travel@semint.com www.semint.com

Registration for this custom-designed journey to the Holy Land will open in late May. Space will likely be limited to a group size of around 26. Flights for travel in February 2017 are not available until approximately 11 months prior to the return date of the program. When flights are confirmed, the program cost will be finalized. To receive updates on this travel opportunity, please provide Rev. Clay Ellingson with your name and contact information for a mailing list to receive updates. Those on this list will be the first to receive the brochure when the tour opens for registration.

Information meeting

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 @ 7pm

Faith Lutheran Church

302 1st St.

Wolverton, MN 56594

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL

Meeting Minutes June 1 2016

NOT APPROVED

Members Present: Mark Miller, Bev Israelson, Mike Aigner,

Chad Erickson, Pat Freitag, Deb Byars, RC Stein, Ross Aigner

and Scott Smith

Others Present: Pastor Ellingson

Prayer: Pastor Ellingson

Opening Devotion :RC Stein

July 6th Devotions: Mike Aigner

Communion Assistant: June 5th-- Debi Byars

Communion Assistant: June 19- Mark Miller

Offering Counter: All of Council

Food Pantry Item for July Powdered Beverages

Secretary’s Report: Approved May minutes with change that

Bev is getting information on electronic organs

Treasurer’s Report: Approved with no changes.

Committee Reports:

Finance - Scott Smith -nothing to report

Property and Maintenance - RC Stein - discussed peeling

paint in 2 class rooms--possible moisture peeling the paint.

RC said he will look into it with property and maintenance

Education - Chad Erickson -VBS is June 28th

Music and Worship - Bev Israelson - no worship on July 3rd--it

will be after VBS on June 28th. The Organ committee is still

gathering information and estimates on electronic organs

Youth - Mike Aigner- nothing to report

Faith Women - Deb Byars -nothing to report

Stewardship- we had a discussion on stewardship as part of

Pastors Report this month

Endowment - Mark Miller - did not meet this month

Decorating - Pat Freitag - nothing to report

Old Business:

Bertha Otteson Bequeath - Reviewed and discussed the report

and recommendations of the Bertha Otteson Bequeath Advi-

sory Committee. RC will update and make changes and we

will review again next month.

New Business:

Other New Business--Discussion on Thrivent Action Groups and

Choice Dollars. Debi and Pastor will get more information for

the next meeting

Next meeting will be July 6th at 7 pm. We will meet at 7 until

further notice.

Meeting adjourn.

Lord's Prayer.

Submitted by Debi Byars

All kids are welcome to come and spend the

afternoon learning about the fruits of the spirit. Come join us June 28th from 3pm to 5:30 for ac-

tivities. The entire congregation is welcome to

come for supper from 5:30 to 6:30. Meat

(hamburgers or hotdogs or bbq’s) will be

provided by the Sunday School. Bring a

salad or dessert to share.

Everyone is welcome from 6:30 to

7:30 for a worship service and to

learn all about what we learned in

our fun afternoon! This service will be

in place of our Sunday, July 3rd wor-

ship.

Any and all helpers are welcome! If you have

any questions contact Renata Smeby at 320-894-

2496. Come and have a fun and fantastic day!

A Banquet of the Spirit: Learning the fruits

V B S

Open House bridal shower for

Kaylee Bliss

Bride to be of Streeter Dockter

Saturday, August 20 @ 10:00 am

The couple is registered at Target

and Bed, Bath & Beyond

Jane Buchholz—Sheyenne Crossing Long Term Care

West Fargo, ND

Barney Edwards—Eventide, Moorhead, MN

Ethel Edwards—at Eventide Fairmont Moorhead, MN

Louie Gruenberg—River Pointe Moorhead, MN

Marion Israelson—Eventide Senior Living Moorhead, MN

Elaine Johnson—River Pointe Moorhead, MN

Leona Johnson—Rosewood Fargo, ND

Arlene Nelson—Eventide Senior Living Moorhead, MN

Keith Nelson—Group home in Duluth, MN

Harriet Ness—at Tim’s home in Sioux Falls, SD (as of 5/19)

Beatrice Nord—Riverview Place Fargo, ND

Myrtle Nord—St. Francis Breckenridge, MN

Margaret Turner—at home

Faith Share and Care

"Hometown Heroes" Military Appreciation Day

Red River Valley Fair Grandstand Thursday July 14, 2016

Don Nelson of Wolverton, MN will be

recognized at the “Hometown Heros” event on Thursday July 14, 2016 at 7:15pm,

at the Red River Valley Fair Grandstand in West Fargo.

The event will take place on stage prior to the Blind Joe/Scotty McCreery concert.

Don's nominator Bob Stein, will be reading his entry on stage prior to the presentation.

"Hometown Heroes" is a program in which citizens are asked to nominate a past

or present member of the military who they think has gone above and beyond for their country, family and community.

The program was unveiled in 2015 as a part of the Red River Valley Fair's Military Appreciation Day.

If interested in attending the event: Red River Valley Fair admission is $25. Your ticket to one day of unlimited

carnival rides, gate admission & grandstand entertainment.

BIRTHS: Congratulations to CJ

and Nicole Peeters on the birth of

their son, Everett James on June

3. Proud first time grandparents

are Jay and Cindy Nord.

DEATHS: Patricia Fuentes

passed away on Sunday, June 19.

Her funeral was June 22 at Faith.

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Faith Lutheran Church’s Summer

worship schedule—9:30 worship

in the month’s of June, July, and August.

July Ushers

Randy Emerson

Dave Matz

August Ushers

Robert Nord

Wayne Krump

July—September Altar Committee

Judy Getz

Leone Nelson

Lois Picotte

VBS—Banquet of the Spirit

Tuesday, June 28 @ 3pm

Meal at 5:30 pm (bring a salad or dessert to share)

Worship at 6:30 pm

July Schedule

July 3—NO WORSHIP SERVICE

July 4 Happy Independence Day!

July 6—Church council meeting at 7PM

July 31—Lay Service

July Food Pantry Item: Powdered Beverages

August Schedule

August 3 Church Council Meeting at 7 PM

August 20 Bridal Shower for Kaylee Bliss 10AM