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July 2015

Long Lake Lutheran Church

Summer Worship Schedule 8:30 a.m. Outdoor Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Indoor Worship Service

Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sundays and Festival Sundays

July 6th 3:00-7:00 p.m. Games, Bingo, Music, Supper,

and a special visit

from Bible characters that come

alive before your eyes.

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T H E A N C H O R P A G E 2

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

T he sun is shining, water is dripping outside the window where I sit in this little coffee shop. The storm is past and a little

squirrel plays in the summer sun. All very ordinary. But what was not ordinary was that through the worst of the storm this morning, a bird kept singing strong and loud. Amazing! Perhaps you, too, have heard something similar that shocks you out of the moment and makes you smile, or at least wonder. I love it when things like that happen, when an ordinary song of a bird becomes extraordinary.

We can see things and hear things many times and in many ways, and then, all of a sudden, something extraordinary happens and we see things a new way, a different way. This happens all the time with Scripture. We have read it, heard it, know the stories, when, all of a sudden, the Holy Spirit takes us to a new place and opens our eyes to something we have not noticed before. This is what makes Scripture exciting – looking for the extraordinary, seeing around us parallels with our ordinary lives. The Holy Spirit is active and working in us, making Scripture new and fresh with each reading…thank you, God, for this gift! Therefore, take a peek at the Sunday texts, and journey with the Word… Sunday, July 5th: Psalm 123; Ezekial 2:1-5; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 Sunday, July 12th: Psalm 85:8-12-13; Amos 7:7-15; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29 Sunday, July 19: Psalm 23; Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34,53-56 Sunday, July 26th: Psalm 145:10-18; 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:1-21.

Blessings on your summer journey.

Pastor Mary 715-354-3787



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© 2015 Long Lake Lutheran Church, Sarona, Wisconsin 54870

VOLUME 15 ISSUE 7

July 2015

Pastor’s Corner 2 Council Notes 4

Council Members 5

Calendar 8-9

WELCA 11 Birthdays, Anniversaries & Prayers 13

Worship Assistants 14

Stewardship 15

Finance Summary 4

Inside this issue:

July

REMINDERS

7/5, 7/19 Holy Communion

7/9 Blood Drive

7/15 Council Meeting

7/24-25 Garage Sale

Men’s BBC-every Thursday

May 30 and 31, 2015 (Davies Center, Univ. of WI, Eau Claire) Pastor Mary, Dianne Zaiser and Bonnie Ristola attended from Long Lake Lutheran. During Saturday numerous workshops centering around the main emphasis of the assembly “The Generosity Project” were held. Pastor Mary attended a number of the “Walking Together” sessions. The keynote speaker (Saturday night) was Nathan Dungan, founder and president of Share, Save, Spend. He helped us think about our attitudes toward giving and what we have taught the next generation about generosity. Mr. Dungan has been an industry leader in helping individuals and families align their values with their money decisions. According to Dungan “the choices we make with our money can change the world”. At the Sunday morning worship service one of our own Long Lake Lutheran members, Rev. Ed Zaiser was recognized for his 50th year anniversary of his ordination.

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P A G E 4 V O L U M E 1 5 I S S U E 7

Church finance summary 2015 Contribution MTH Income Expenses Short or

Over YTD

January 2015 $10,413.90 $18,898.97 [$8,485.07] [$8,485.07]

February 2015 $13,337.55 $13,555.75 [$218.20] [$8,703.27]

March 2015 $27,371.65* $20,341.83** $7,029.82 [$1,673.45]

April 2015 $14,636.45 $13, 125.01 $1,511.45 [$162.00]

May 2015 $14,583.45 $14,982.89 [$399.44] [$561.44]

COUNCIL NOTES Highlights of the June 18th Council Meeting

1. July 19 will be Friendship Sunday. All in a endance will receive a loaf of friendship bread. 2. Total costs of the Outdoor Beau fica on Project were $72,455.64. 3. A mo on was made, seconded and approved to hire Knight Cleaning to clean church carpets at a cost of $918.

Church Council

*Designated Memorial received **New copier and part of Designated Memorials spent

A $100 dona on was made to Luther Park Bible Camp. Long Lake Lutheran raised $123 for the Preg-nancy Help Center in the Baby Bo le change for Life Campaign. Thanks to the generosity of all area churches, a total of $26,400 was raised.



2015 church council

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Serving you and the mission of Long Lake Lutheran Church

Our Mission Statement

Long Lake Lutheran Church seeks to serve the Lord Jesus Christ; by growing in faith through worship, study and prayer; by

proclaiming and teaching the good news of God’s saving grace in Christ; and by reaching out to one another and the world in love.

W3114 Church Road Sarona, Wisconsin 54870-9204 Phone: 715-354-3804 Email: [email protected] Website: www.llchurch.com

President Bobbi Freitag Phone: 715-354-3961 Email: [email protected]

Evangelism Sally Jacobsen Phone: 715-354-7019 Email: [email protected]

Vice President Dave Tindell Phone: 715-354-3843 Email [email protected]

Operations Denny Solie Phone: 715-354-7788 Email: [email protected]

Secretary Susan Sleik Phone: 715-354-3003 Email: [email protected]

Outreach Bonnie Johnson Phone: 715-354-3346 Email: [email protected]

Treasurer Sue Tindell Phone: 715/354-3843 Email: [email protected]

Stewardship Dave Cleveland Phone: 715-635-6885 Email: [email protected]

Financial Secretary Kathy Hanson Phone 715-865-3777 Email: [email protected]

Worship & Music Co-Chair Renee Larson Phone: 715-236-7761 Email: [email protected]

Christian Education Theresa Brunslik Phone: 715-736-0671 Email: [email protected]

Worship & Music Co-Chair Gloria Prock Phone: 715-354-3231 Email: [email protected]

Community Care Sheila Estreen Phone: 715-354-7022 Email: [email protected]

Mary Strom, Pastor Office: 715-354-3787; Home: 715-475-1294

Email: [email protected]

Long Lake Lutheran Church


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LONG LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH STAFF

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2015 VOLUNTEER STAFF Cemetery Sextons: Harvey & Jean Olund Home: 715/354-7049 Email: [email protected]

Webmaster: Trudy Bangsberg Home: 715/354-3024 Email: [email protected]

Librarian: Chris Bank Home: 715/234-8985 Email: [email protected]

Custodian: Gloria Prock Home: 715-354-3231 Email: [email protected]

Director of Music Ministry: Kris Knutson Home Phone: 715-458-1533 Email: [email protected]

Director of Youth Ministry: Kris Knutson Home Phone: 715-458-1533 Email: [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Bonnie Hurley Office Hours: Wed-Fri 9 AM-12:30 PM Tues-Thurs 1 PM -4:30 PM Office Phone: 715/354-3804 Home: 715/354-3274 Email: [email protected]

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THRIVENT CHOICE DONATIONS: May-June 2015

Daniel Hoover Bonnie Ristola Lillian Zahs

REMEMBER. . .











COME SING WITH KRIS! Join the choir on July 5 and July 26th. Rehearsal is the morning of and is at 7:45 a.m.

COMING SOON-AT LONG LAKE CHURCH:

Have you been thinking about cleaning out some items?? Here is a perfect opportunity! Register for a spot (no charge) and bring your tables (3 per family) and sell your items. Give 10% of your profit to missions. July 23rd and 24th are the dates.

Please register early because it will be open to the community.

Sally Jacobsen 715-354-7019 or Bonnie Johnson 715-354-3346 will take registrations.

The selling times will be Thursday July 23rd 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday July 24th 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be food and beverage available for both days.

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P A G E 8 T H E A N C H O R

Church Year:

July 5th: 6th Sunday after Pentecost







ANSWER: B: See Numbers 13:6, 8, 16, 30 ; 14:6-8

LLLC CHURCH GARAGE SALE –See Page 7



Which two spies urged the Israelites to move into Canaan, opposing the other 10 who were afraid? (Hint: We know one of

the two willing spies by the new name Moses gave him.)

A. Shaphat and Igal B. Hoshea and Caleb C. Gaddi and Gaddiel

D: Shammua and Nahbi

[See calendar page for answer.]

P A G E 1 0 T H E A N C H O R

Five resolutions were presented to the assembly. They were: 1) Enabling Resolution for the Northwest Synod--Retain the services of Kairos & Associates to assess the mission and work of the Northwest Synod and discover needs and inspire generosity. 2) Financial Mission Plan--Budget 3) Life of Faith Initiative--Calling to serve neighbors in all the world. 4) 2016 Minimum Standards for Compensation and Benefits 5) Congregational Renewal--Provide renewal opportunities for congregations. At this point 76% of congregations are in decline in attendance. All five resolutions passed. Candidates were elected to serve on the Synod Council and as voting members for the 2016 Churchwide Assembly. Some figures presented by ELCA Headquarters: --Our synod is the third lowest in the ELCA for mission support. 70% of our congregations pass on less than 4% of their operating budget. --The ELCA raised $13.9 million in 2014 for the malaria bed net project. --Fifty-three new ELCA churches were started in the past year. --Our synod continues to be a mission partner with Malawi. --This year’s synod assembly offering will be given to the 2016 Pastor’s Academy in Malawi.

Synod assembly continued



We have no WELCA mee ng in July. Our August mee ng will be held on Wednesday, August 5, at 10 am. Jon Nordby, a forensic scien st, will be our speaker. It will be an interes ng program. Please come for treats and fellowship and bring a friend. August Reminders: The Luther Park Auc on on August 9th, the Heart of the North Retreat at Luther Park on August 10-11th and the Women’s Bible Study on August 12th.


At Long Lake Lutheran Church

WOMEN OF THE ELCA

Thursday, July 9th ~ 1:00-7:00 p.m.



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• Marlene Thurs—mother of Dwight Thurs;

• Ron Johnson—cousin of Doug Johnson;

• Mother of Jerry Estreen—member; • Ann Romportl—mother of Renee’

Larson—member; • Richard Knoll—partner of Kristine

Ostrander; • Bill Gentry—member; • Mary Ann Verding—member; • Bob Cooan—member; • Shirley Brunslik—member; • JoAnn Alvin—member; • Carol Moulton—friend of Carolyn

Blake—member; • Chad Swanson—son of Larry & Pat

Swanson—member.

Prayers of the church

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Remember These

Members and Friends in Your Prayers

Stateside in the Military:

• Sebastian Goriesky-grandson of Karen & Larry Hauri;

• David Prock-son of Gloria.

Healing and Comfort:

• Darlene Knudson—Kristy Thur’s mom;

• Leslie Cochran—Alexa Torza’s aunt; • Erik Hauri—son of Karen & Larry

Hauri; • Milford Lunde—member;

2nd Colton Tucker 5th Jim Tindell 6th Jean Olund 8th Paul Borofka Dalton Butterfield 9th Kris Knutson 14th Ed Olund Arthur Hagen Josiah Gregg Elizabeth Busch

June B irthdays & Anniversaries 16th Denny Solie Jacob Bangsberg 18th Brittany King Kaiden Hall 19th Maggie Brock 21st Will Fromenthal 23rd Janet Mangold Rocky Bank 27th Bryan Thompson 28th Logan Hile 29th Jim Durkopp Gen Weber Lois Jackson Debra Dinga 31st David Kleven

9th Rick & Bonnie Freitag 22nd Ed & Marion Olund 23rd Mark & Renee Larson 28th Eric & Kristi Barclay Ed and Bonnie Hurley



July Worship assistants July 5th Outdoors: Greeter: Gloria Prock Ushers: Dave and Sue Tindell Reader: Dave Cleveland Communion: Sharon Kogler/Bonnie Ristola July 5th Indoors: Greeter/Ushers: Chuck and Lois Jackson Reader: Dave Cleveland Communion: Chuck and Lois Jackson July 12th Outdoors: Greeter: John and Sharon Rubin Ushers: Rocky and Chris Bank Reader: Sharon Rubin July 12th Indoors: Greeter/Ushers: Dale and Kathy Hanson Reader: Dale or Kathy July 19th Outdoors: Greeter: Hal and Jan Liesenfelt Ushers: Ed and Bonnie Hurley Reader: Sharon Kogler Communion: Bonnie Johnson and Bonnie Ristola July 19th Indoors: Greeter/Ushers: Dottie and Dick Lind Reader: Sharon Kogler Communion: Ruth Ann Dinga/Laura Alton July 26th Outdoors: Greeter: Sally Jacobsen Ushers: Tom and Julie Telitz Reader: Anne Drake

July 26th Indoors: Greeter/Ushers: Dick and Dottie Lind Reader: Anne Drake

If you are unable to fulfill your position, please switch with

someone and email

Kathy Hanson at

[email protected] or call

715-354-865-3777

Flower Care

Bonnie Ristola

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STEWARDSHIP

We have now completed six months of our fiscal year at Long Lake Lutheran Church. We suspect that our

congregation is not different than others, where the giving units generally fall into three groups.

THE SAINTS – We do not ask more of them and are grateful for the example they set for those that are

DEPENDABLE and for those that are BLESSED.

THE DEPENDABLE – We at Long Lake Lutheran Church are fortunate to have many giving units that we depend

upon year after year. These folks understand that our church operating expenses increase 3-5% each year and we must, and do, rely on them. The Bible has much to

say about those we depend on!

But if anyone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need and refuses to help – how can

God’s love be in that person? (John 3:17)

I tell you, use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. In this way your generosity stores up a

reward for you in heaven. (Luke 16:9)

The DEPENDABLES are those that we must count on year after year.

The Stewardship Committee

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