Immanuel Lutheran Church, Watertown, WI, January, 2010 Newsletter

1. The Immanuel Messenger
January 2010
Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church ELCA
Watertown, WI 53094
A Greener New Year!
Cutting costs and caring for creation go hand in hand for
1,000’s of faith communities. Immanuel also is getting on board
with this good effort. For example, working with the Environ-
mental /Conservation Team, Palmer Draeger found by using an
‘energy-use meter,’ the church could save $320.00/year by un-
plugging our soda machine. Yes, some of us buy sodas, but now
we simply use the refrigerator if we want a cold drink.
Following a WE Energies audit, Palmer, Immanuel’s in-
resident energy ace, installed a point-of-use water heater in the
narthex. Dan Argus and crew covered the beautiful (but drafty)
balcony window with plastic, & the front door with a quilt (made
by Mary Schmidt & Cindy Gruenwald). In the new year, we are
looking to wrap heating pipes and install high efficiency lighting.
And there are other good ways we can save energy and money.
One of those good ways for us to be a ’greener’ church is to
reduce the amount of printing we do every month. We do a lot of
printing for worship bulletins, reports of all sorts, and our
monthly newsletter. A way that would make a huge reduction in
printing (and mailing) costs would be for people who have ready
access to the internet to receive the ‘Immanuel Messenger’ elec-
tronically. The cost of printing and mailing each newsletter is
around $.75/copy. We currently mail 700+ newsletters. If half
our members made the switch to receive an electronic copy, we
could save $3,150.00/year! To be one of those members, we in-
vite you to email Janis Shackley our Office Manager:
jshackley@charterinternet.com. Let’s get greener and conserve
God’s resources. Blessed New Year. Pastor Terry
The ELCA Mission Statement:
Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed,

2. Pastor Terry’s Children’s Sermon
Christmas Eve 2009
The Immanuel Messenger 213 N. 9th Street
Published monthly by (Church Entrance)
Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church Watertown, WI 53094
204 N. 10th Street E-mail:
(office/mailing address) immwttn@charterinternet.net
Telephone: 920-261-1663 Web site: immanuellutheran.tv
Fax: 920-261-1910 Live Radio Broadcast
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3. Musical Notes …
- Thank you to all of the musicians
who participated in the 54th Annual
Candlelight Concert on December
20th!
- It's not too late to join a choir! Please consider being a
part of the Music Ministry in 2010. There are many opportu-
nities to serve. Speak with Becky Whelpley 261-1663 or
becky_whel@hotmail.com
- Senior Choir, Men and children’s Choir resume on Wednes-
day, January 6th. CAP resumes on January 9th and Bell
Choirs on January 13th.
We are still looking for volunteers for the Nursery. We cannot
keep the Nursery open at the 10:30 a.m. service if we don’t
have volunteers to man it. Contact Becky.
Our Annual Meeting will be on
Sunday, January 31, 2010
after the 10:30 a.m. service.
Ministers: All the people of Immanuel
Pastor Terry G. Larson (tlarson@charterinternet.com)
Rebecca Whelpley, Director of Music Ministry
(bwhelpley@charterinternet.com)
Janis Shackley, Office Manager
(jshackley@charterinternet.com)
Heidi Hanus, Website Coordinator (hhanus@hanusclan.com)
Dana Keeser, Financial Sec. (dkeeser@charterinternet.com)
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4. “Seeking Shalom”
Human Rights Celebration - January 16, 2010
In 1968 Church Women United adopted the following resolution
on Human Rights: As Christians we affirm that all persons have
inherent worth and dignity, and those basic human rights should
be equally available to every person regardless of race, religion,
or ethnic background.
The human rights of all persons were never more eloquently
phrased than in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Eleanor Roosevelt led the diplomatic team that presented it to
the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 10,
1948. Each year on December 10, that historic moment is re-
membered at the UN. Numerous UN treaties and a vast body of international humanitar-
ian laws have emerged in response to the Declaration. This Church Women United Hu-
man Rights Celebration is intended to provide the opportunity to celebrate that Declara-
tion at ANY time of the year.
Church Women United in Watertown will celebrate Human Rights at a breakfast meet-
ing on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Karl Fischer Center, 1020 Hill Street. Cost is
$7.50. Reservations are due by Monday, January 11, 2010. Please make checks payable
to Church Women United and mail to Gloria Higgins, 127 West Spaulding Street, Wa-
tertown, WI 53098 (phone 261-6835). Agenda: Registration 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at 9:00
a.m. with program to follow. ALL women of Immanuel are invited and welcome to
attend.
The Human Rights Celebration is an annual event that unites women and men of ALL
faiths in a common worship experience held to honor individuals who have worked in
the cause of Human Rights. The theme of this year’s Human Rights Celebration is
“Seeking Shalom, “with an emphasis on peace, especially on those individuals who
work for peace in their communities and in the world. This Celebration is a time to
honor and to be inspired by the “peacemakers” in our midst. Harriet Schwoch will be
honored at this Celebration for her involvement in the Watertown community promot-
ing Peace in the world.
Church Women United is an ecumenical movement that brings together Protestant,
Catholic, Orthodox, and other Christian women in the United States and Puerto Rico to:
Work for a just, caring, and peaceful society
Develop a visible, ecumenical community
Use responsibly and creatively the resources God has entrusted to us: our intel-
ligence, time, energy, and money
Deepen our understanding of what it means to be Christian women of faith in
today’s world.
For more information, please feel free to call Lois Harke, president (206-9233) or your
local congregation’s CWU representative.
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5. IMMANUEL TURNS 135!
The 24th of November, 1874 rang in
a dark and dreary time for individual
members of the local Ev. Lutheran
St. Marks congregation. The numer-
ous quarrels of that congregation
were an offense to many of its mem-
bers. And when at last the pastor of
the congregation at that time, The
Rev. Heinrichs, was forcibly deposed
without evidence of a wrong done, a
schism resulted. A minority protested
against the procedure as they were
convinced that the removal was an Immanuel’s 50th Anniversary - 1925
injustice and therefore did not care to
participate in such a proceeding. Seven members severed their connection
with St. Mark's congregation. The deposed Pastor Heinrichs gathered these
together with two other families and served them all with Word and Sacra-
ment. The first steps toward a definite organization were taken during the
month of January 1875. The wording of the first document, which still exists,
reads as follows:
We, the undersigned Christians in and about Watertown, herewith declare
the following:
1) That we are willing to organize an Evangelical Lutheran Congregation
2) That we are resolved to call a pastor, who shall preach to us in its truth
and purity the Word of God as it is contained in the Holy Scriptures and ex-
plained in the symbolical books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, espe-
cially in the Small Catechism of Luther and in the Augsburg Confession,
and furthermore administer to us the Holy Sacraments according to the in-
stitution of Christ, in short, to faithfully perform all duties according to the
Word of God.
The above named principles were subscribed to by:
John Lewetzow, Herman Borchardt, Albert Schmiel, Ferdinand Tobian, Her-
man Schoenherr, William Doering, Joachim Schack and Johanna
Schnegelsiepen on the 24th day of January 1875.
The constitution was then signed by:
Fr. Schoenherr, Ferd. Grohsert, Wilh. Koepke, Christ. Schmidt, Fr. Hein,
Joh. Roeder, Joach. Gamm on the 7th of February 1875.
A new congregation had been called into life. So began our beloved Im-
manuel Congregation 135 years ago this month. May God continue to
watch over Immanuel - God with us!
(from the Goldenes Jubilaeum 1875 to 1925)
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6. Disciples
Serving us in Worship January
6:00 p.m. Jan. 2 Jan. 9
Preach Pastor Terry Pastor Terry
Organist Becky Whelpley Becky Whelpley
Asst. Ministers Joy Rohr Mark Peterson
Comm. Assts. Bev Raatz Doug Schilling
Mary Campbell Patti Schilling
Lectors Mary Campbell Doug Schilling
Acolytes Kalee Lafler Hannah Jensen
Ushers Janette Gosdeck Mary Held
Bev Raatz
Greeters Mary Campbell Doug Schilling
Bev Raatz Patti Schilling
6:00 p.m. Jan. 16 Jan. 23
Preach Pastor Terry Pastor Terry
Organist Becky Whelpley Becky Whelpley
Asst. Ministers Mary Morstad Doug Schilling
Comm. Assts. Judy Schumacher Patti Schilling
Sue Schramm Isabella Mantey
Lectors Judy Schumacher Kathy Schuett
Acolytes Abigail Braatz Hannah Jensen
Ushers Herb Johnson Stan Schramm
Pat Johnson Sue Schramm
Greeters Lorraine Baneck Rick Schuett
Joyce Duffrin Kathy Schuett
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7. Jan 2 & 3 Jan. 9 & 10
Altar Jean Kwapil Liz Gerber
Guild Mary Wolff, Gloria Poth Mary Held, Irene Hohman
Anne Roberson Janette Gosdeck
Ann Lees, Theresa Kluewer Carol Lenius, Wendy Umland
Jan 16 & 17 Jan 23 & 24
Altar Helen Johansen Sue Schramm
Guild Erline Adler Judy Cook, Fay Joseph
Dee Nielsen, Ruth Jones Kathy Sussek
Cathy Schneidewind Lori Lemley
Jan. 30 & 31 Jan. 3
Altar Nancy Gillingham
Radio Broadcast
Guild Joyce Duffrin, Bonita Zimdars
Janis Shackley Ladies Aid in Honor of
127th Anniversary
Lyn Hertel, Jenny Fiege
January
6:00 p.m. Jan. 30 Coffee Hour
Preach Pastor Terry W-ELCA
Organist Becky Whelpley
Asst. Ministers Joy Rohr Church Pews
Comm. Assts. Mary Held Judy Hoffstetter
Mary Campbell Mark Peterson
Lectors Sue Schramm
Acolytes Kalee Lafler
Please call the office
with any changes.
Ushers Janette Gosdeck
We thank you for and
appreciate your commitment
Greeters Stan Schramm to serving the Lord and
Immanuel in this way!
Sue Schramm
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8. 8:00 a.m. Jan. 3 Jan. 10
Preach Pastor Terry Pastor Terry
Organist Becky Whelpley Becky Whelpley
Asst. Ministers Don Neverman Amy Loeber
Comm. Assts. Kathy Neverman Neale Jones
Wanda Udovich Ruth Jones
Lectors Wanda Udovich Ruth Jones
Acolytes Ethan Skaar Camryn Zechzer
Kaitlin Travis Monica Miller
Ushers Paul Schilling Roger Bohlman
Bob Bender E. Engelbrecht
Butch Hoffmann Jim Martin
Ken Rolefson Neil Baumann
Greeters Rich Udovich Mark Rohr
Wanda Udovich Joy Rohr
8:00 a.m. Jan 17 Jan. 24
Preach Pastor Terry Pastor Terry
Organist Becky Whelpley Becky Whelpley
Asst. Ministers DeWayne Roberson Mark Peterson
Comm. Assts. Judy Hoffstetter Ken Sodemann
Jean Kwapil Lisa Sodemann
Lectors Jean Kwapil Bob Bender
Acolytes Adam Loeber Zach Winker
Zach Adams Ethan Skaar
Ushers Rick Schuett Ken Boeder/ Rich Udovich
John Kaercher/ Mark Putra Greg Bruske/ Tom Pugh
Jeff Krause/ Doug Zwieg Don Neverman
Greeters Don Neverman Ken Sodemann
Kathy Neverman Lisa Sodemann
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9. 10:30 a.m. Jan. 3 Jan. 10
Preach Pastor Terry Pastor Terry
Organist Becky Whelpley Becky Whelpley
Comm. Assts. Ruth Kubly Dave Nielsen
Sue Larson Dee Nielsen
Lectors Ruth Kubly Lorraine Baneck
Acolytes Lily Hanus Krista Pichette
Kirsten Knaak Chase Fischer
Ushers David Wolff Sue Heintz
Cary Gillingham Adam Pichette
Jeff Travis Kim Hrobsky
Earl Winker Jerad Hrobsky
Greeters Bob & Erline Adler Lyn Hertel, Ruth Kubly
Nursery Greg Bruske Wendy & LeeAnn Umland
CAP set up
Run PP
10:30 a.m. Jan. 17 Jan. 24
Preach Pastor Terry Pastor Terry
Organist Becky Whelpley Becky Whelpley
Comm. Assts. Sue Heintz S Heintz
Fay Joseph Kim Hrobsky
Lectors David Wolff Erline Adler
Acolytes LeeAnn Umland Kirsten Knaak
Taylor Foltz Lily Hanus
Ushers Neale Jones Gilbert Schmidt
Dan Argus, Rita Argus Bob Adler
Cara Argus, Kerry Peterson Clay Stocklin
Greeters David & Mary Wolff Jason & Amy Wesemann
Nursery Joy Rohr Brittany Clark
CAP set up
Run PP
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10. 8:00 a.m. Jan 31 10:30 a.m. Jan. 31
Preach Pastor Terry Preach Pastor Terry
Organist Becky Whelpley Organist Becky Whelpley
Asst. Ministers Sue Putra Comm. Assts. Craig Dedo
Comm. Assts. Jim Mack Fay Joseph
Ruth Mack
Lectors Laurie Zwieg Lectors Craig Dedo
Acolytes Kaitlin Travis Acolytes Chase Fischer
Camryn Zechzer Krista Pichette
Ushers Paul Schilling Ushers D Wolff, C Gillingham
Butch Hoffmann Jeff Travis, Earl Winker
Ken Rolefson Greeters Sue Heintz, Fay Joseph
Bob Bender Nursery Tammy Tapper
Greeters Dave Morstad CAP set up
Mary Morstad Run PP
Thank You Letters
We want to pass on to our members a couple of recent
thank you letters the church received to let you know how
much your gifts are appreciated. Several of you graciously
responded to Pastor Brent Christianson’s financial support
request for Lutheran Campus Ministry in Madison. Your gifts
have placed them on firmer financial ground which will allow
them to continue their ministry to the students. In another let-
ter received a person who is incarcerated wrote to express his
appreciation to Pastor Terry Larson and our church for the
“awesome Bible”. He wrote that this gift will help in his faith
journey; to continue to learn and understand that God’s way is
the right way. With this Bible, your prayers, and his strong
faith he is confident he will be ok in future.
Once again, thank you Immanuel for your caring spirit
and response.
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11. Youth & Family Presents:
January 9, 2010
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Open for 2nd thru 6th Grade
Parents are invited to join with children for 6:00 p.m. church
service and enjoy dessert afterwards.
Please sign up number of children and ages. We will take a free
will offering to help cover the costs. For more information
contact Linda Argus at 699-5619 or argusdl@tds.net.
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14. Immanuel’s Circles…
January
Miriam Circle 1:30 p.m.
21 Sarah Circle 10:00 a.m. @ Zinzendorf
18 Mary Circle 6:00 p.m. @ Tribeca
14 Elizabeth Circle 1:30 p.m. Conf. Rm. - Liz Gerber hostess
25 Rebecca Circle 9:00 a.m. @ Adeline Richter’s
25 Martha Circle 6:00 p.m.
Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 12:00
noon in the Fellowship Hall.
Hostesses:
Mrs.
Mrs.
Ladies Aid will sponsor the Radio Broadcast on January 3,
2010 in Honor of their 127th Anniversary.
Quilters will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
January 13 and Thursday, January 28.
Bread and Roses
Jan 7: Eaton Corporation
Jan 14: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Jan 21: St. Michael’s Lutheran, Hustisford
Jan 28: Zion Lutheran, Ashippun
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15. Thank you to all the bakers who partici-
pated in the Immanuel W-ELCA Bake Sale.
We appreciate everyone’s contributions.
Profits from the sale will go toward the
much needed new carpeting in Immanuel’s
office area. A special thank you to Donna
Hill for chairing this event and all her time
and contributions to help make it a success.
If anyone would like to make a cash contri-
bution, please designate your check for W-ELCA Bake Sale!
We hope to see you all next year.
Women of the ELCA
IF YOU ARE HOSPITALIZED. . .
Due to government regulations, the hospital CANNOT notify the church of
your hospitalization without your written consent. If you would like the church
to be notified, please let the hospital staff know, or call the pastor yourself (or
have someone in your family call for you). Hearing it “through the grapevine”
is not helpful, as information that comes that way is not often reliable, plus the
church doesn’t know what your needs are.
Please be as direct as possible! Any questions, contact Pastor Terry. Thanks.
Hometown Mission Fund Report
November 1-30, 2009
Beginning balance 11/1/09 $ 107.62
Deposits $ 213.50
2 checks written $ 185.00
Ending balance 11/30/09 $ 136.12
17 contacts made during November
6 family units were provided assistance
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16. Youth & Family Presents:
A Night to Remember
Dinner Dance
Friday, January 22, 2010
Dinner - 6:00 p.m.
Dance to follow until 10:00 p.m
Adults Only
NU
ME Immanuel Members
gna & Friends
Lasa d
Sala ead Couples & Singles
Br
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Child care provided with
a separate meal/snack
for children!
Please RSVP (# of adults & children) so the committee can plan. We will take a
free will offering to help cover the costs. For more information contact Linda
Argus at 699-5619 or argusdl@tds.net.
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17. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church Council Minutes
December 10, 2009
Unapproved
The regular meeting of the Church Council was held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,
December 10, 2009, at the church. Wanda Udovich, president, presided and
Kathy Schuett, secretary, wrote the minutes.
Members present: Dan Argus, Sam Galaviz, Jeanne Goehrig, Jens Hetzler, Pat
Johnson, Ruth Jones, Todd Loeber, Bob Poth, Kathy Schuett, Wanda Udovich,
Members absent: Bernie Clark, Judy Hoffstetter, Jacob Voigt
Staff present: Pastor Terry Larson
Wanda Udovich called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led a devotion ti-
tled Serving Contentedly based on Luke 2:18-19 where Mary treasured baby
Jesus while pondering and praying. “Centering the self on the things that are
most precious opens a space of serenity where one can truly be at rest. But of-
ten God comes not in those serene moments, but wrapped in the swaddling
clothes of the struggles and sorrows of this world. At times like these a leader
will be the least anxious person in the room - the one to whom others look for
wisdom for she sees things in a way others do not.”
The minutes of the November 12, 2009, church council meeting were presented.
Motion: Approve the minutes as written.
Moved: Jens Hetzler Second: Sam Galaviz Action: Passed on voice vote
Treasurer’s Report: Bob Poth – was happy to report that in November, we
took in $3700 more than we spent. However it should be noted that $1700 of
that came from the Food Pantry Board to help pay for the new 10th St. Door and
$1500 came from an anonymous donor to cover the cost of God’s Work Our
Hands program.
Motion: Approve the financial reports as presented.
Moved: Bob Poth Second: Pat Johnson Action: Passed on voice vote
Pastor’s Report: Pastor Terry showed the council a new Immanuel website
which Barry Ashenfelter has been creating. When it is put into service, it will
present many more possibilities than the old site. A Technology Task Force of
members who have an interest in helping out with technology issues will to be
set up soon. There was also discussion of The Messenger being e-mailed to
people and the large amount of money that could be saved in doing so. His
written report thanks Becky, Janis and Dana who are all doing above-and-
beyond what they are expected to do, as well as thanking Jeri Betts, Pam and
Kevin Voigt for all the work they did for the fundraiser which raised $1684 for
Michele Caudle’s family. He is reflecting on the council recommendation that
he not attend all committee meetings and will try to be more proactive about
being in contact with chairpersons prior to the meetings. If he doesn’t attend
meetings, he will do more evening visits with members. He averaged 63 hours
of work/week in November.
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18. Music Director’s Written Report: Becky Whelpley reports that $200 is still
needed for the new handbell tables. She will do a Temple Talk to promote
attendance at the Candlelight Concert. The reception following it is planned
by Gloria Poth, Gola Martin and Ruth Bauman. The Faithful Men sang for the
Caudle family benefit and will join the Senior Choir at Bethesda for the 10 am
service on January 17th. Jeff Thielke will serve as organist that day at Imman-
uel.
Committee Reports:
Evangelism: Judy Hoffstetter - No report
Motion: Approve the membership report as presented. Moved: Jens Hetzler
Second: Todd Loeber Action: Passed on voice vote
Parish Education: Bernie Clark - no report
Personnel: Pat Johnson - stated that the entire committee has recommended a
3% raise for Janis, Dana and Heidi, as well as 3.38% for cemetery sexton Mike
Chartier, for 2010. Becky’s 30/70%, including health insurance, as well as
Pastor Terry’s salary would remain unchanged for 2010.
Properties: Dan Argus - stated that he is putting plastic over the windows in
an attempt to keep the sanctuary warmer. In an effort to keep the narthex
warmer in winter, a quilt will be hung over the front doors and people encour-
aged to entire via the side doors.
Social Concerns: Jeanne Goehrig reports that committee members will shop
for the four Watertown families in the Christmas Neighbors’ program. A
noisy offering was taken December 5/6 to support this project. Santa (Dan Ar-
gus’ dad) will be distributing gifts at Bread and Roses on December 17. Sou-
per Bowl Sunday will be held in early February. The Hometown Mission
Fund wrote checks totaling $185.00 and provided assistance to 6 family units
in November.
Stewardship: Jens Hetzler reported that the committee had “a working meet-
ing following up on some aspects of God’s Work Our Hands and the Time and
Talent effort this fall. We tallied and totaled the Estimate of Giving response
cards to help with the budget development. There were 117 completed esti-
mates totaling $194,558 for the year.” A calendar of direct mailings for 2010,
which includes four mailings for fundraising appeals, was proposed.
Worship and Music: Ruth Jones written report stated that ushers are still
needed for the 10:30 am services. Christmas decorating dates were discussed.
Decorations will be taken down at 9 am on January 9th. Liturgical calendars
are now available in the working sacristy. Requests have been made for the
lighting of individual candles for the All Saints Sunday and this idea will be
pursued for 2010. The Church Council has asked the committee to work out a
schedule of substitute preachers/supply pastors for the New Year to give Pastor
Terry a bit of a break. He also feels it would be beneficial to the congregation
to hear another voice from the pulpit occasionally. We will work cooperatively
with pastor, council and personnel to plan this into the New Year.
Youth and Family: Sam Galaviz stated that his committee is looking for vol-
unteers to help with the ‘Kids’ Night Event’ on January 9th from 4-9 pm, in-
cluding the attendance at the 6 pm service. A dance is also being planned for
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19. January. Both will be promoted in Temple Talks by Linda Argus and Sam.
Youth Representative: Jacob Voigt - No report
New Business: Nominating Committee - Wanda reported that all positions
have been filled, except for people serving on the nominating committee for
2010.
Old Business:
1. Wanda called WE-Energies for information about possibly going on the
budget plan for payment of the bill. The monthly cost would be $2,480,
with an adjustment done every six months. She also stated that in the past
year our highest monthly electric bill was $955 and gas bill was $4,676.
The lowest monthly bill was $661 for electricity and $53 for gas. It was
pointed out that church income is usually higher in winter than summer, so
the possibility of not having enough funds in summer would be a disad-
vantage to switching to the budget plan. No action was taken.
2. Bob Poth presented the proposed 2010 budget and the council went over it
line by line, making changes as seen fit. He will make the changes and
have it ready for the council to approve at the January 14 meeting.
Closing Devotions: Pastor Terry led the closing prayer.
Motion: To adjourn meeting Moved: Pat Johnson Second: Jens Hetzler
Action: Passed on voice vote
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Schuett, Secretary
Don’t forget “Souper Bowl” of Caring
February 6 & 7!!
Bring a can of soup and
a dollar (or more)!
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20. Due to new postal regulations we now have to pay to have Bulk
Rate mail items returned to the church. This is really a good practice
because it helps us clean up our records. We have already found people
that we didn’t know were lost. We have also learned that some people
can’t be found any more.
At this point it only costs 16¢ to mail the Messenger but it takes an
additional 61¢ to be returned to us. PLEASE LET US KNOW OF ANY
AND ALL ADDRESS CHANGES. Even if you are only going south for the
winter let the office know and we can either forward to your temporary
address or stop until you return home.
As we make up the server schedules for the new year we do try to follow the Time &
Talent Sheets that were turned in. Some of you have not turned them in. It’s a toss up
whether you are scheduled just like you used to be, or because your name doesn’t
show up on a list, you are not scheduled at all.
If you find that you aren’t doing something and want to be, or you are scheduled for
something that you don’t want, please call the office or fill out a Time & Talent sheet
so that we know what your preferences are.
One other note; the people that have signed up to help at the 10:30 Blended Service
are few and far between. If you enjoy coming to that service please consider helping
so that we don’t wear anyone out.
Please get a form from the Church Office for any
requests from the Endowment Fund. These are due in
the office by January 15, 2010. The Endowment
Board will meet on Sunday, January 17th.
Consider signing up for the Simply Giving Program
to help you and Immanuel stay on track with your
2010 Giving.
Reminder - If part of your offering is for benevolence it
must be noted on your envelope or it will automatically
be put in the General Fund.
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21. LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF
Mission Action Coordinators:
Pat Benzel - 261-0978 Phyllis Turke - 261-8835
Clean hands, good grooming, bright and shining smiles--
we can help bring them through the gift of Health Kits. This year
we will be asking for the donation of a different item each
month. These items can be put into the “Wishing Well” in the
Narthex.
January......................... Dark Hand Towels (16x25)
February....................... Dark Washcloths
March........................... Bath size wrapped Soap
(4-5 oz)
April.............................. Nail clippers w/file or metal
files
May............................... Combs (widetooth)
June............................... Flat Fold Diaper
July................................ Onesies or sleepers up to 24
months
August......................... Spiral notebooks/construction
paper (8½x11)
September.................... Blunt scissors/30cm
rulers/16or24 boxed crayons
October......................... Bath size wrapped Soap
(4-5 oz)
November..................... Nail clippers w/file or metal
files
December..................... Food Pantry/Christmas
Neighbors
Cash donations can also be made for the purchase of any
items that are needed to complete the project. Please mark for
“LWR Health Kits/LWR School Kits.”
School kits consist of: (150-200) 8 1/2 x 11” ruled paper
(Notebook or loose-leaf), (1) Blunt Scissors, (1) centimeter/1 foot
ruler, (1) pencil sharpener, (6) new pencils with erasers, (1) 2 1/2”
eraser, (12) sheets of construction paper (assorted colors) and (1)
box of crayons.
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22. November’s Treasurer’s Report
Weekly Budget Income Needs:
$8,091.00
Actual Weekly Income:
General Building Synod Other Total
Offering Benevolence
11/1 6,708.58 582.00 366.00 1,849.00 9,505.58
11/8 5,161.57 657.75 213.25 475.00 6,507.57
11/15 5,254.96 493.00 243..00 2,858.00 8,848.96
11/22 3,887.00 408.00 235.00 2,651.00 7,181.00
11/29 5,475.00 680.00 180.00 439.00 6,774.00
Dedicated Account Balances:
Money Market Savings: $24,039.68
Loan Expenses:
Mortgage: $364,408.75
Short-term loan: $0.00
Member loan: $30,000.00
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Memorials
Shirley Anderson = $20.00
Gene Pieper (Hometown Mission Fund) = $50.00
John Arzberger = $755.00
Charlotte Johnson (Hometown Mission Fund) = $10.00
Honorarium:
None
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23. Membership Report
December 2009
Baptisms:
Addison Marie Strobel, November 28, 2009
Weddings:
Dana Hoppe & Adam Warsh – November 6, 2009
Deceased:
John Walter Arzberger, June 12, 1920 – November 4, 2009
Baptized: Confirmed:
1203* 972*
*These are the numbers that are available through our current membership software.
Worship Attendance:
6:00 8:00 10:30 9 a.m. / To- Aver-
p.m. a.m. a.m. Special tal age Info/Service
2009
Nov 7/8 39 132 64 235 78
Nov 14/15 72 98 62 232 77
Nov 21/22 37 103 79 219 73
Nov. 26 80 80 80 Thanksgiving
Nov 28/29 64 92 88 244 81
Totals 212 425 293 80 1010
2008
Nov 1/2 73 103 78 254 85 All Saints
Nov 8/9 66 123 70 259 86
Nov 15/16 49 128 79 256 85
Pastor Terry's Instal-
Nov 22/23 52 96 157 305 102 lation
Nov. 27 77 77 77 Thanksgiving 9 a.m.
Nov 29/30 30 102 55 187 62
Totals 270 552 439 77 1338
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24. 1 Austin Fuchs 15 Tiffany Fischer 25 Gennie Arzberger
1 Gloria Jones 15 Debbie Gallert 25 Carrie Jones
1 Adeline Richter 15 Amanda Miller 25 Cindy Schubert
1 Robert Weihert 15 Edward Wegner 26 Kristen Travis
2 Douglas Heller 15 Deborah Zabel 27 Carol Lenius
2 Anita Quanbeck 16 Taylor Foltz 27 Dean Rauls
3 Emma Hanson 16 Marlene Polenski 28 Collin Christenson
3 Richard Henning 17 Tyler Gruenwald 28 Dakota Kohout
3 Janet Hennings 17 Robert Heller 28 Leah Roberson
3 Rose Kehl 17 John Kaercher 29 Karen Buss
4 Beverly Jones 18 Dorothy Schmidt 29 Austin Hanus
4 Kayleen Thomson 18 Jeremy Snow 29 Amanda Matz
5 Linten Grabow 18 Zachary Turke 29 Grace Wegner
6 Mary Held 18 Sandra VanBeem 30 Frank Goldbach
6 Kenneth Huehn 19 Susan Braatz 30 Gary Kemnitz
6 Alexander Kleba 19 Heidi Schaller 30 Patrick Weihert
6 Diane LaPoint 19 Terry Triana 31 Judy Cook
6 Adam Morstad 22 Jackson Barta 31 Victor Miller
7 Robert Poth 22 Cary Gillingham 31 David Stansfield
8 John Bucher 22 Hannah Gunderson 31 Heinz Vette
8 Amanda Wegner 22 Thomas Klug 31 Brandon Warnke
9 Katie Braunschweig 22 Jonas Motto 31 Richard Wolff
9 Billy Gaugert 22 Patti Schilling
9 Dalton Kelman 23 Carmen Barta
9 Jeffrey Mallow 23 Gene Schlesner
9 Josephine Remington 23 Al Schmidt
10 Mogy Quanbeck
10 Ethan Sitterly
10 Kelly Surdick
11 Steven Baldwin
11 Ashley Boeder
11 Jacob Halvorsen
11 Steven Hill
12 Dylan Kasten
12 Steven Lueck
12 Paul Schilling
12 Titus Schultz
13 Ann Lees
14 Terry Kelman
14 Larry Nehls
14 Steve Polenski
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