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ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 331 W. Harrison St. Annandale, MN 55302 Office Phone: 320-274-8827 Office Fax: 320-274-7283

Precious Gifts Preschool: 320-274-9722

Email: [email protected]

Web site: www.stjohns-annandale.org

Office Hours: Mon.- Fri., 8:00am-3:00pm

Ministry Chairpersons: Children, Youth & Family Outreach: Marilyn Hallstrom Marilyn.hallstrom@ hallstromconsulting.com Worship and Music: Support and Stewardship: Tina Honsey

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Chrystal Rasmussen, Administrative Assistant

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Meggan Caird, Worship Support Specialist

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Orma Lou Jacobsma, Organist

Ardis Nelson, Contemporary Worship Leader

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Georgene Gravdal, Custodian

Robin Jacobson, Precious Gifts Director/Teacher [email protected]

Trisha Woods, Precious Gifts Teacher Assistant

Nichole Abernathy, Wedding Coordinator

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Mark Nelson, Chancel Choir Director

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Sunday School Superintendents: Nichole Abernathy &

Laura Eastling

Sunday Worship 8:30 am Traditional

10:00 am Contemporary

FROM PASTOR DAVE..…. and you think, “Hey, no problem. I can follow Jesus anywhere, “ and then - ZOOOOOOM - you crash into the twists and turns of life, jerking left then right, up then down, and fifty, sixty years go by and - WHAM! - you're dead. I have used the roller coaster as my model for many years now, and I often say to people, “If I were to have a heart attack right at this moment, I hope I would have just enough air in my lungs and just enough strength in me to utter one last sentence as I fell to the floor: “What a ride!”

Well, I certainly hope that I have many more years of life ahead of me - and a few more of full-time ministry - but as I look back over the past 35 years I can honestly say: “What a ride!”

Update on Mt. Hermon Meeting On Tuesday, June 6th Synod Minister Linda Pederson met with representatives from both St. John’s and Mt. Hermon for a second dialogue about how we might more effectively work together as we move into God’s future! It was once again an insightful meeting as we identified some ideas of how we might support each other (e.g. intentionally praying for each other the second Sunday of each month), how we might share gifts with one another (e.g. sharing musical talent), how we might serve together (joining in the Segner Benefit coming up this month), and a number of other possibilities still in the dream phase. We will be meeting again on July 20th here at St. John’s at 7pm to continue the conversation. Kris Nelson, Peggy Bodell, Denny Abernathy and I participated in the first meeting. Peggy Bodell, Shirley Figge and I participated in the second. Hopefully others will be intrigued and interested in participating in July (if you are interested, please give me a call or send me and email). It’s good to get to know our “neighbors” to the south - and remember that we are partners in a common mission!

Coffee and Conversation Due to vacation time, continuing education, and other conflicts - I will NOT be “hanging out” at McDonald’s on Thursday during July and August - but, I hope to do it again come fall.

Synod Assembly We had a good Synod Assembly. My wife Diane and I served as voting members from St. John’s. It was fun to have the song I wrote for the Synod sung throughout the assembly! It was also fun to have other voices leading it! Here are some highlights:

July 2017

Good News! The Good News! is also available at www.stjohns-annandale.org.

Our Summer Worship Theme: “Singing from the Heart” This summer we are focusing each Sunday on one of the Psalms. The book of Psalms was the ancient “hymnal” of Israel - and within the Book of Psalms there are songs/prayers that reflect almost every human emotion - from joy to sorrow, from fear to anger, from praise to lament. We hope that you will join us as we listen to the psalmist “sing from the heart” - and allow the psalmist’s words to connect with us and lead us in “singing from the heart” as well.

35th Ordination Anniversary The eleventh of this month will mark the 35th Anniversary of my Ordination. It’s hard to believe that 35 years have gone by since that day my dad and others laid their hands on my head and ordained me a minister of Word and Sacrament in the Lutheran Church. It has been an incredible ride - and I have been blessed in countless ways along the way! I have, and continue to learn much - about God, about God’s incredible grace and love, and about God’s dream for us and God’s world! I have had the opportunity to serve six wonderful congregations in five different communities, each with wonderful leaders and staff, each with unique gifts, but each with a common mission - to share the love of God in Christ with the world! I have had the blessing of being welcomed in to people’s lives during the highest joys and deepest sorrows. I have seen the best of the church, and yes, sometimes I’ve seen the worst of the church - but in all times, I’ve been reminded again and again that it is God’s Church - and that God does God’s best work through broken people like you and me; who sometimes get it wrong, but oftentimes, by grace alone, get it right! And through 33 of those 35 years I have been blessed to have Diane by my side - and I am so grateful for her support along the way (not to mention our kids)!

This month also marks the beginning of my 11th year here at St. John’s - by far the longest tenure I have enjoyed in any of the congregations I have served. That also is hard to believe. I am so grateful for the partnership in ministry that we share together as we experience, live and share the love of Jesus Christ.

In a book by the late Michael Yaconelli, entitled Dangerous Wonder, he writes the following about the Christian life - and I would say the same is true of ordained ministry - he writes; “I believe roller coasters are a more accurate model for the Christian Life. [Jesus chooses you}, and suddenly you are strapped in and you think, “I’m going to die!” Then you begin the long climb of growth…[Sunday school, confirmation, Bible camp, etc.]

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President Robin Steinke of Luther Seminary reminded us that “leaders don’t come from our seminaries, they come from our congregations.

Visitors from our Companion Synod in South Africa drew our attention to the fact that 7 million people in the SW Diocese of the Lutheran Church in southern Africa are infected with HIV/AIDS. But the work that we are doing, in supporting and HIV/AIDS ministry coordinator IS making a difference.

Bishop Jon reminded us that our congregations exist - NOT just to exist, but to make disciple's of Jesus! Bishop Jon also reminded us of the vocation of ALL the baptized - and that each and every day is a “baptismal

mission trip.” We are about God’s mission wherever life takes us. While we live in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) - we live towards the Gospel!

Trusting that God is doing God’s restorative work - both in our lives and in our world! The questions were posed to us: “Do black and brown lives matter more in South Africa than they do in SW

Minnesota? And do we imagine becoming more ethnic, racially and economically diverse as a church?

Lifted up were both our church wide renunciation of the Doctrine of Discovery. We were encouraged to watch: dofdmenno.org/movie or listen to “The Little War on the Prairie - and MPR podcast. Also, our ELCA’s current “Women and Justice” study - which can be found on the ELCA website - www.elca.org.

Our Bible study leaders, focusing on Paul’s letter to the Romans, reminded us that 1) We can’t do it! 2) God does it! and 3) So what are we going to do? We are called to share the good news!

But at the center of the assembly (and our lives) is the Lord’s promise: “I am with you always!”

Update on Diane’s Dad As many of you already know, my wife’s dad underwent heart surgery on May 8th down in Rochester - but they were not able to complete the procedure. Due to the artery twisting, they were unable to complete the “tavr.” He has been healing well, will be down in Rochester on June 28th for another check-up, and then hopefully they will redo the surgery sometime this coming month. We would covet and appreciate your prayers for Jim as he undergoes another surgery! In Christ, Pastor Dave

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Invest in the Kingdom: Gathered in Christ… Scattered to Serve

Invest in the Kingdom: Gathered in Christ...Scattered to Serve. As of June 23, 2017, we have received pledges in our new 3 year capital campaign to make 29 mortgage payments. We are still short. Our 3 year goal has to be 36 payments of $9,587. SO if you are doing the math, we are $67,109.00 short of our goal. The other important factor to remember is that we do not always receive all that is pledged...members move, there may be changes in personal finances, or an unexpected situation arrives that prevents a member from completing their commitment. So we need all of our

members to prayerfully consider if you can help in some way to complete this

2018 ELCA Youth Gathering

So far, TEN youth have pre-registered for next summer’s ELCA Yourth Gathering to be held in Houston, Texas. Every three years, 30,000 high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gather for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA Youth Gathering. Through days spent in interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service and fellowship, young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives. The theme of the 2018

gathering is “This Changes Everything” based on Ephesians 2:8, “By grace you have been saved…”

ALL youth who will be a part of the graduating classes of 2018-2022, are eligible to attend - and there is still time to pre-register and join in what will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To pre-register, we are asking you to pay 1/2 of the registration fee ($75) now - and the second half ($75) will be due the beginning of September. If you have any questions, or if for some reason you cannot pay the half of the registration fee, please contact Pastor Dave.

Does technology intrigue you?? Do you love to volunteer?? Are you available a couple Sunday morning’s a month?? ...Then come join our team!!

Email: Meggan Caird at [email protected]

Page 11 St. John’s Lutheran Church Council Meeting Date: 06/19/17 Start: 7:00p.m. End: 9:30p.m.

Present: Pastor Dave Nelson, Matt Honsey, Kris Nelson, Bill Berry, Dave Hadler, Peggy Bodell, Shelly Mikel, Mary

Iverson, Lonnie Baack, Michelle Wang, Abby Mikel Absent: Denny Abernathy & Steve Miller

Council members contact your Missions – What are you currently working on. Is there anything else you would like to share with the board. Please let your mission know to send minutes of each meeting to Bonnie as soon as possible after the meeting.

Topic Discussion Action

Faith Talk Shelly Mikel - Who has modeled a concern for those less fortunate? In what way? N/A

Scripture and Prayer

Pastor Dave N/A

Approval of Agenda

Motion: Approve June Council Agenda M/S/P Peggy/Michelle

Secretary’s Report

Motion: Approval of May Council Minutes M/S/P Bill/Matt

Treasurer’s Report

Motion: Approval of Treasurer’s Report: May M/S/P Shelly/Lonnie

Executive Committee Actions:

Council members signed card for Lisa with $25 gift card. Exit interviews completed with Sam

Duret & Becky Unger. N/A

Pastor Dave’s Report

Deeper Thoughts Discussion: Why does St. John’s exist and what would happen if we ceased

to exist?

Pastor Dave’s Report

* Chrystal has stepped into her role quickly and working out very well.

* Joe Bayer donated money for a rear monitor to be mounted behind baptismal font.

* Mt. Hermon conversations continue - learning strengths and weaknesses of each

congregation, how we can support the other and praying for each other.

* CYF Position - Discussed what congregation needs are vs what is available.

Motion: Pursue an Associate Pastor.

M/S/P Dave/Peggy

Unfinished

Business:

Motion: Approve Youth Fundraising Policy

Motion: Approve Policy Regarding Requests from ELCA Colleges/Universities

Motion: Approve Young Adult Mission Trip Scholarship Fund. Policies are attached at end of

Meeting Minutes - pg 3.

* Security System Update: Lonnie informed us proposed cost of $2,350. Will send email to

Council members for voting once bid is received.

VBS: Maggie Nilson gave presentation on costs/income for this year.

Motion: Charge $5 per child and St. John’s will cover difference of balance needed up to $525.

M/S/P Exec/Michelle

M/S/P Exec/Michelle

M/S/P Exec/Peggy

M/S/P

Bill/Matt

New Business Motion: Accept resignation of Denny Abernathy as the family is moving to Warroad, MN due

to a job opportunity.

Motion: Appoint Diane Barkley as council representative for Matt Treichler’s position until the

end of the term - February, 2018.

Motion: Appoint Peggy Bodell & Diane Barkley to Executive Committee.

M/S/P Dave/Michelle

M/S/P Mary/Lonnie

M/S/P Kris/Michelle

Ministry Updates

Any updates N/A

Council Reminders:

Faith Talk in July - Peggy Bodell Offering Duties – SIGN UP PLEASE

N/A

Mark your calendar: July 20th, 2017 - Mt. Hermon meeting at 7:00pm at St. Johns.

Upcoming Agenda Items. Need another person on Executive Committee and another member on Council to fulfill Denny Abernathy’s position as he leaves August 1, 2017.

Adjournment .

Announcements/Prayer Pastor Dave

Coming up….

Care Center Communion Service - August 4th. Campfire/Sing-A-Long - August 22nd. First day of Public School - August 28th.

55+ Coming in October…

A special guided tour of St John’s Bible at

St. John’s Abbey in St Cloud. The Museum

will also feature a display commemorating

Martin Luther and the Reformation. See and hear the Abbey’s Holtkamp Organ.

More details to come!!!

EMAIL If you would like to receive the newsletter and/or weekly bulletin and announcements as an e-mail just let the office know at [email protected]. It works great and is very cost-effective! CHANGING ADDRESS: MOVING AWAY?? For every piece of returned mail or updated address we are charged a .57 fee from the post office. In addition, for those who will be moving and are leaving the area permanently, please notify the office at 274-8827. Thank you.

Monthly Income Monthly Expense General Fund Balance

General Fund(1) May

2017 $34,407.64

$35,951.55

$44,269.22

Monthly Average

2016 $35,808.85 $34,651.80

Building Fund (2)

Monthly Mortgage Building Balance

$17,860.67 $9,587.00 $16,166.02

Precious Gifts Preschool

PG Expense PG Balance

(3) $466.00 $1,849.99 $7,786.02

Notes:

1. The General Fund Balance has grown since December 31, 2016. May had a slight loss of ($1,543.91) Year-to-date we are up by $9,184.95 - let’s try and continue this positive trend.

2. We still maintain a positive balance; our next mortgage payment will be $9,587.00. 3. Precious Gifts Preschool balance is still positive, and has grown since December 31,

2016.

Remember our mission at St. John’s is supported by your talents and generous gifts. THANK YOU!

Coming up….

Care Center Communion Service - August 4th. Campfire/Sing-A-Long - August 22nd. First day of Public School - August 28th.

55+ Coming in October…

A special guided tour of St John’s Bible at

St. John’s Abbey in St Cloud. The Museum

will also feature a display commemorating

Martin Luther and the Reformation. See and hear the Abbey’s Holtkamp Organ.

More details to come!!!

In Need of Prayer?

People at St. John’s are ready to pray for and with you --- in times of joy, and in times of need. To activate this prayer ministry please contact the church office. Only the information you choose to share will be passed on to the Prayer Ministry participants. But please understand that if you are calling on behalf of another person, in order to respect the right of privacy, and for the sake of confidentiality, you must have that individual’s permission before we can activate the prayer ministry and pray for them by name.

Also, please know that our prayer ministry is ALWAYS open to additional participants. If you would like to be included in either the Prayer Chain (where you would receive a telephone contact) or the email prayer group – please contact the church office.

Pastoral Visits Please call the church office and let us know if you desire a pastoral visit – especially if you are going to be hospitalized. If it is an emergency feel free to call Pastor Dave at home.

Communion Service at Annandale Care Center

Our monthly service of Holy Communion will be July 7th at

1:30pm. While this worship service is intended for all St.

John’s members who are residents at the Care Center and

Centennial Villa apartments, it is open to ALL (both residents,

family and friends).

Summer Mission Trip To Kansas

We are attending this mission trip through Youth

Works. We will be doing mission work in a small

suburban community with three of

our students...Sam Borders Kali

Braun, and Morgan Diers. Some of

the things we may be doing include

kids club, food shelf, and community

clean up projects!

From Pastor Tom’s Desk...

Dear Friends,

As we gather for worship this summer, we will focus on the book of Psalms. Surely you will ask the same questions that I have asked: “How is it possible that the concerns I have today could be expressed so clearly so long ago?”

The flow of their thoughts is unencumbered as they lay bare hurts, injustices, and problems in life. As we read their Psalms, we often say, “That’s exactly how I feel!” or “I wonder if the psalmist went through some of the things I am going through today”

There is no human thought or emotion that is not expressed in the Psalms. Having experienced some of our hurts and some of our joys, the Psalms teach us how to pray and praise! As our prayers become more real and bold, we find that our hearts are invaded by the Lord Himself.

There is one thing that I want you to remember each Sunday as you come to worship. This stuff that you will ponder today, these words, they are the very same words that Jesus pondered. He quoted some of those words from the cross.

Another thing, legions of saints have gone through life on their pilgrimage to heaven buoyed by the words from the Psalms. They will give you courage and strength and give wing to your words of praise. I do look forward to our worship together.

Pr. Tom Heyd INDNJC

July 11th - 11:30 Pot-luck

We will have special guests, Tim and Barb Ilse. They will tell of their experience as educators in Saudi Arabia. Come and share the fellowship. See the artifacts, the pictures, and hear their story.

Taco Booth

Once again St. John’s will have their Taco Booth down at the park during our 4

th of July Festival.

This year the proceeds will go primarily to the youth who will be attending the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, TX; however, proceeds on July 1st will go to support our Precious Gifts Preschool. There is still room for

anyone that would like to come help work the booth or donate pop & water!!!

Most of all, we need you to come, buy some tacos, and invite your friends! They really ARE very good!!!! Thank you for your generous support!!

Benefit Dinner for the Paul Segner Family

After the sudden death of Paul Segner, his family was placed in a difficult financial situation Since Paul and his family were neighbors of Mt. Hermon, they are hosting a benefit event on July 15th from 4:00-7:00pm. The event will include a dinner and a silent auction. They are also asking for our help especially since Paul’s brother and family are members here at St. John’s! They most certainly would welcome anyone who would want to help work at the event, but primarily they are asking for us to help provide desserts. Sign-up sheets are at the Welcome Center.

Taco Booth Hours

Friday, June 30th -

Saturday, July 1st -

Sunday, July 2nd -

Monday, July 3rd -

Tuesday, July 4th -

1:00pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 10:00pm

MANY THANKS

To the Outreach Team for hosting our New Member Gathering.

To all who served as New Member Sponsors.

To all our New Members - WELCOME!

To all who provided geraniums for Pentecost Sunday.

To all who are serving as Confirmation Mentors.

To those who have represented St. John’s in our dialogue with folks from Mt. Hermon: Kris Nelson, Denny Abernathy, Peggy Bodell, and Shirley Figge.

To all who coordinated and led the 55 Plus outing to Como Park - thanks for taking Marty along!

To Diane Nelson for serving as St. John’s lay voting member at this year’s Synod Assembly.

To all the loving fathers, and those who give fatherly care.

To all who have signed up to work this year’s Taco Booth and/or have donated pop and water (we need more workers and beverages).

To all who are helping with this year’s Firecracker 5K.

To all who came, participated, and helped lead the singing at our FIRST campfire/sing-a-long.

Tenth Triennial Gathering is July 13-16, 2017 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Registration is still open! Interested? Give your name, phone and/or email to Bev Sorensen at 274-8271.

Summer Campfire/Sing-A-Longs

Our next campfire/sing-a-long is scheduled for Thursday, July 13th here at the church. Bring your

own lawn chair or blanket, bug spray and marshmallow sticks! We’ll supply the song sheets and

musicians! We will also provide the marshmallows! We will start at 7pm. Share the word! If you

play guitar or banjo or percussion (we have the drum box) – let Pastor Dave know that you would like

to participate! In case of rain, we’ll just move inside and sing around candles! And maybe have ice cream

instead of marshmallows.

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS July 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30

- SINGING FROM THE HEART Psalm 146 - SINGING FROM THE HEART Psalm 84 - SINGING FROM THE HEART Psalm 150 - SINGING FROM THE HEART Psalm 1 - SINGING FROM THE HEART Psalm 139

Calling ALL Women!

Two very important events are rapidly approaching!!!

Thursday, July 20th is Septuafest...which is a wonderful

annual event. The speaker this year is Janet Letnes Mar-

tin - Author of numerous, humorous books. This event is

held in St. Johns gathering room. All women are

welcome for a complimentary brunch and fantastic

morning!

The next exciting event is Saturday, Sept. 30th, and is the

Fall gathering of the Crow River Conference. Author

Gaye Lindsfors will speak on God, Girlfriends, and

Chocolate at Peace Lutheran, Cosmos. Come join us for

two awesome events!

Contact Mary Iverson - 320-274-5792

NEW BIBLE STUDY

“Discovering God’s Good News for You” - Exploring Romans 1-8 in lessons. Begins August 2nd, 2017. Pre-registration deadline is July 23rd. There is a small fee for books. See Welcome Desk for sign-up. Contact Bev Sorensen, facilitator.

CONGRATULATIONS To Blake Lewison and Cooper Patch for earning their Eagle Scout Awards.

Policies Approved By Council 6/19/17

ELCA College and University Requests

Upon request, St John’s Lutheran Church will post educational recruiting materials from any ELCA

Colleges and Universities.

Upon request, St. John’s Lutheran Church will provide a list of addresses to ELCA Colleges and

Universities of all D-Way students who provide permission. Permission will be granted by the

student’s parent(s) on their annual D-Way registration form as follows:

“St. John’s Lutheran Church of Annandale _____has my permission; ____ does not have my

permission to give my son or daughter’s name and mailing address to ANY ELCA Colleges or

Universities who make such a request.

ELCA Colleges and Universities Include: Augsburg College, Augustana College (Illinois),

University, Bethany College (Kansas), California Lutheran University, Capital University, Carthage

College, Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota), Finlandia University, Gettysburg College,

Grand View University, Gustavus Adolphus College, Lenoir–Rhyne University, Luther College

(Iowa), Midland University, Muhlenberg College, Newberry College, Pacific Lutheran University,

Roanoke College, St. Olaf College, Susquehanna University, Texas Lutheran University, Thiel

College, Wagner College, Wartburg College, and Wittenberg University

Fundraising for Mission Trips:

St. John’s Lutheran Church believes in the importance of Mission Trips for our youth. The following

list of fundraising guidelines have been established:

*All fundraising activities for Mission Trips need to be pre-approved by church council.

*All fundraisers must signify specifically what the funds will be used for.

*Youth participating in St. John’s Mission Trips are expected to participate, in some way, in all

related fundraising activities.

*All proceeds raised must be used for the authorized trip; any excess funds will be set aside for

future authorized mission trips.

*The establishment of “Separate Accounts” is not allowed.

Young Adult Mission Trip Scholarship Fund

The St. John’s Council authorizes that all unused funds that remain in the Designated Fund: Youth

Individual Accounts Balance 3.2.2445, after the 2017 Mission Trip, be placed in a new account

entitled: Young Adult Mission Trip Scholarship Fund. This fund would provide up to $500 in

scholarship money to any St. John’s Young Adult (18-25 years of age) who participates in a

Christian Mission Trip (Study abroad would not meet the criteria).

The Young Adult would make application.

Scholarship money would be awarded and given directly to the sponsoring organization or

school in the name of the young adult.

As part of the application, the young adult, after returning home from the Mission Trip,

would agree to share their experiences with the congregation either in person or using video. Young adults would be eligible for one scholarship per year

Staffing Update If you read the Council minutes you will see that the Council has decided to pursue the calling a second full-time pastor. You may wonder what led to that decision. Well a number of things came into play: Pastor Tom’s decision to be done no later than the end of the year; a lack of CYF Director applicants (we only received one); and the realization that it could be quite difficult for us to find another pastor in the area who would be willing to do what Pastor Tom has been doing the past four years on a part-time basis. (You will remember that Pastor Tom was initially called to serve as interim after Pastor Ali’s resignation. t was our intention, at that time, to call a second pastor. But Pastor Tom was a great fit, he captured our hearts, and since he was willing to stay – so we kept him; and then called Jenny to serve as our CYF Director.) But what really moved us to make this decision at this particular time was that we were informed by our synod staff that there is a young man who hopefully will be assigned to our synod (we will know for sure the first week in July) – who is currently finishing his internship/seminary education and will be available for call in August. According to the synod, it is their understanding that this young man wants to remain in the St. Cloud area because of his wife’s teaching job. He has a background in youth ministry (serving seven years as a Youth Director), and is a gifted guitarist and musician, and comes with high recommendations from someone we know and trust: Pastor Tom (who happened to serve an interim in the congregation where he was serving as Youth Director). While we don’t know if he is even interested in the position here at St.John’s – there is a good possibility that he is and he certainly would come with the gifts and abilities that we need. So, considering all of these pieces, the Church Council came to the unanimous conclusion that it would be best for our ministry here at St. John’s to again pursue the calling a second pastor – someone who would bring leadership to our CYF ministries, but would also provide the full range of pastoral ministries, as well. So, at present, the Council is updating our Ministry Profile – a document that provides important information about our congregation to possible candidates. If, in this case, the young man is assigned to our synod, and if he is interested in being considered here at St. John’s, the Council will then move quickly to form a Call Committee of six people to interview him. If you would be interested in being considered for such a call committee, please contact Pastor Dave. If, after interviewing the candidate, the Call Committee believes that he would be a good fit, and the Council concurs, the candidate’s name and information would be presented to the congregation at a special congregational meeting – and a vote would be taken on whether or not to extend a letter of call. The congregation would be noti-fied of such a meeting at least two weeks in advance as outlined in our Constitution. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Dave or a member of the Church Council. – Prepared by Pastor Dave ATTENTION!!!

The time for the “Salad/Hotdish” luncheon is coming SOON! Mary is BEGGING…If anyone is inter-ested in participating on a Steering Committee to organize this event, and decide on how the profits should be dispersed they should contact Mary (763) 274-5792 or Bev (763) 274-8271 ASAP. The deadline is July 10

th, 2017.

Martin Luther on a Stick???

In honor of the 500th Anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation – we are having some FUN with Marty this summer! It’s been fun to see the pictures thus far - and hopefully there are many more to come. On the Welcome Desk at Church you will find “Luther on a Stick” figures - and we invite you to pick one up - take it with you on vacation, to the lake, on a family outing, etc. - and then take a picture of you with Marty - and either post it to Pastor Dave’s Facebook page or email it to the church so that we can post them on our Church's Facebook page. Let’s see how much fun Marty can have with the people of St. John’s this summer!!! Put a SMILE on Luther’s face!!!!

Awards will be given for the most exciting location that

would make “Marty” smile, most creative location, or the

biggest group with “Marty”!

VBS 2017

Sunday, July 30 – Thursday, August 3 6:00 – 8:30 PM

Join us as a participant or volunteer as kids discover that God made them - and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games,

experience Bible adventures, and test out Science-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the

Funshop Finale that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.

Register online at www.stjohns-annandale.org

SETPUTAFEST All women of St. John's are invited to our Septuafest program and brunch Thursday, July 20st, at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. Our program will feature Janet Letnes Martin - author of numerous humorous book. All women are welcome for a for a complimentary brunch and a great morning! See you there!!

Firecracker 5K - Tuesday, July 4th at St. Johns Church @ 7:30 am - Registration is now open. Go to “Upcoming Events” on the St. Johns website and there is a link to the 5K! *All funds raised go to help students attending Mission Trips and Youth Gatherings through St. Johns.

ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE NEWS There are so many ways to sustain this church’s mission, but one of the best kept secrets is to put the Endowment Fund in your will or estate plan. There are so many ways to give from your estate plan, but the net benefit is the same: you sustain the mission and ministry of the of the church you love long into the future.

Please know that we are grateful for each and every gift given to the St. John’s Endowment - no matter the size - whether it’s through your estate or as a gift in memory or in honor of someone. Such gifts allow us to support worthwhile ministries within and beyond our congregation!

To learn about the many ways to make a planned gift, please contact the church office or call InFaith Community Foundation at 800-365-4172 (where our St. John’s Endowment is held).

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Taco Booth

2 Taco Booth 8:30am Tradi-tional Worship w/Communion

10:00am Contempo-rary Worship w/Communion

3 Taco Booth 6:00pm Boy Scouts

4 Taco Booth & Firecracker 5K

Church Office Closed

5 1:30pm Mary Circle 7:30pm AA Meeting – Ed Bldg.

6 9:15am Annandale Im-provement Club

7 1:30pm Care Center Communion Ser-vice

8

9 8:30am Tra-ditional Wor-ship w/Communion


10 9:30am Hands for Hope 2:00pm Ruth Circle 6:00pm Boy Scouts 8:00pm Boy Scouts -Venture

11 8:00am Men's Bible Study 10:00am Women's Bible Study 11:30am 55+ Potluck 1:30pm Staff Meeting 7:30pm Executive Commit-tee Meeting

12 9:30am Rachel Circle 7:30pm AA Meeting – Ed Bldg.

13 9:30am Annandale Chris-tian Women's Club

10:00am Newsletter Dead-line

7:00pm Campfire/Sing-A-Long

14

15 4:00pm

7:00pm Segner Family Benefit at Mount Hermon

16 8:30am Tra-ditional Wor-ship w/Communion


& Baptism

17 6:00pm Boy Scouts 6:30pm Min of Outreach 7:00pm Church Council 8:00pm Boy Scouts -Venture

18 8:00am Men's Bible Study 10:00am Women's Bible Study 1:30pm Staff Meeting 6:30pm Min of Support & Stewardship

19 7:30pm AA Meeting – Ed Bldg. 12:00pm Set-up Septuafest

20 10:00am Septuafest 10:00am Newsletter Dead-line

7:00pm St. Johns & Mt. Hermon Meeting/Dialogue at St. Johns.

21 Leave For Youth

Mission Trip to Kansas

22

23 Youth Mission Trip to Kansas 8:30am Tra-ditional Wor-ship w/Communion


24 Youth Mission Trip to Kansas 9:30am Hands for Hope

25 Youth Mission Trip to Kansas 8:00am Men's Bible Study 10:00am Women's Bible Study 1:30pm Staff Meeting 5:00pm Property Team Meeting

26 Youth Mission Trip to Kansas 7:30pm

AA Meeting – Ed Bldg

27 Youth Mission Trip to Kansas 9:30am Annandale Chris-tian Women Exec Board Meeting 1:00pm Writing Group

28 Back From Youth

Mission Trip to Kansas

29 VBS Decorating

30 VBS Sunday 8:30am Tra-ditional Wor-ship w/Communion

9:15am VBS Training between services


6:00pm VBS

31

5:30pm VBS Meal Served

6:00pm VBS

July

July Greeters/ Welcome

Center Readers Acolytes Coffee/Treats

Servers

Audio/Video

Techs

July 2

8:30am

Jim & Phyllis

Framstad Loretta Peterson ---------

Dan & Sue Nelson

A: Jim Framstad V: Phyllis Framstad

July 2

10:00am

Drew & Donna

Jacobson Mary Iverson

Jack Nelson Maddie Jacobson

Jim & Lisa Schimelpfenig

A: Michelle Wang V: Gavin Wang

July 9

8:30am

Arnie & Ruth Gruys

Diane Barkley Stephani Nilson

Ethan Olson

Barry & Denise Schultz

A: Jim Hallstrom V: Denise Schultz

July 9

10:00am

Todd & Stephanie Nilson

Peggy Bodell --------- Dan & Nikki

Seaberg

A: Arther Kjaer V: Michelle Wang

July 16

8:30am

Jim & Marilyn Hallstrom

Diane Barkley Stephanie Nilson

Ethan Olson

Duane & Cindy Sprague

A: Ethan Nilson V: Denise Schultz

July 16

10:00am

John & Shelly Mikel Patty Behrends

Madisyn Jacobson Jolene Davidson

Todd & Hope Sykora

A: --------- V: ---------

July 23

8:30am

Denny & Sam Harmoning

DJ Welteroth Brooke Bianchi

Mason Boos

Terri Weber Family

A: Jim Hallstrom V: Jim Peterson

July 23

10:00am

Maynard & Betty Nilson

--------- Madisyn Jacobson Kris & Trish Townsend

A: Gavin Wang V: Michelle Wang

July 30

8:30am Sharon Hermanson Jo Heyd Allison Benjamin

Steve & Diane Wiltermuth

A: Steve Niklaus V: Denise Schultz

July 30

10:00am

Anton & Andrea Welter

--------- Madisyn Jacobson Matt & Christine

Treichler

A: Shelly Mikel V: Luke Mikel

Ushers

8:30 Service Linda & Duane Dietz

Gary Schillinger Howard Rotsolk

10:00 Service Ryan & Michelle Wang Drew & Donna Jacobson

Altar Guild

Pat Larson Phyllis Looft

WELCA Circles:

Sarah Circle: Hostess: Bible Study Leader:

Rachel Circle: Wednesday, July 12th, 9:30pm Hostess: Mary Gunderson Bible Study Leader: Bev Sorensen

Mary Circle: Wednesday, July 5th, 1:30pm Hostess: Vernette Heinreich Bible Study Leader/Hostess: Lajla Hood

Ruth Circle: Monday, July 10th, 2:00pm

Hostess: Sue Nelson

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