July August Gleaner 2013

Pastor’s Notes

          Why are we here? Why is First Presbyterian Church here in Walnut? What is God’s plan for this body of Christ? What is God’s plan for you and me? What does he desire that we would do, the church and you and me? How can we know what God would like us to do?

          These are questions that often bounce around in my head. You might wonder if I’ve received any answers. Yes, in fact I believe I do have some answers. These answers may or may not be the same ones God would reveal to you.

          Beginning in March the Session has been participating in a new curriculum, Engage, from the Office of Evangelism, PC (USA). There’s that word again, evangelism.

          Answers to the questions above are, I believe, to make disciples. To make disciples the Story needs to be told. It all begins with the question Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” (Matt. 16:15).

          When we hear Jesus ask us the same question the answer we give is the start of God’s mission to rescue and reconcile this broken creation.  Part of our mission as God’s church here in Walnut is to relieve suffering and offer folks the fullness of life in Jesus Christ. This work enables us to begin to see what the restored and healed creation might be like. 

          Paul wrote to the Ephesians, “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, ¹² to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up¹³ until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”(Ephesians 4:11-13).  He continues saying…“speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. ¹⁶ From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”

          My friends, that’s evangelism, sharing the good news, the good news of God’s healing and saving love in Jesus Christ. This thing called evangelism becomes a lifestyle through which followers of Jesus Christ can share their faith and serve folks in need.

          This church on Antique City Drive in Walnut, IA isn’t here to introduce new programs, gain more members or increase our budget. We are here to tell our unique story of God’s love in our lives and in the process help our neighbors here and in the greater community of the world to no longer suffer from hunger, homelessness, and injustice.

          So, the Session is studying what it means to be God’s church here and in the process learn how to tell the story to our neighbors.

          God’s peace and grace be yours,

Pastor David

                                       Thank-You

---to EVERYONE who helped in any way at our FOOD STAND for the Antique Walk.  Chairman Mary Ellen Woltmann works tirelessly for MANY days, Charlotte Shepherd organizes, purchases and delivers the supplies, Larry Shepherd takes charge of the setting up and tearing down of the stand along with helping everywhere, Kathy Hansen was everywhere doing everything, Barb Eslick for her work on the ice cream machine (and the tea), and Pastor David for all his help. 

Special thanks to Larry & Charlotte’s grandson, Aaron Stoner, who helped with the

setting up.

Mary Ellen had a call from the Institute of Lifelong Learning out of Sioux City wanting to enjoy lunch at our food stand.  She decided to serve them downstairs where it would be more comfortable for them.  Fifty-one people were served.  The group enjoyed the Antique Walk before boarding their bus to head back to Sioux City.  They are from the Western Iowa Tech Community College and have more than 1500 members in the Sioux City area.  They enjoy trips to concerts, cities, events, along with classes in art, dancing, and horse-back riding.

Yesterday I went on a diet.  Glad that day’s over.

Upcoming Events

Youth Fundraisers – July 13^th a car wash is planned from 9-12 at the school playground and on July 14^th the youth are planning an egg/pancake/sausage brunch after church from 10-12 in the church basement.  A free will offering will be appreciated.  The money for these events will be used for the youth fishing trip to Minnesota.

A woman said to a lost child she met in the park, “What’s your name, sweetheart?”

“Connor,” the boy replied.

“Can you tell me your full name?”

The boy thought for a second, then replied, “Connor Stop That.”

Shell Wyoming

You may remember we took some of our youth on a mission trip to Shell, Wyoming several years ago to help with their church addition.  This week we received an email from former Executive Presbyter Kevin Keaton.  He visited “our” church in Shell and sent along some pictures of the addition.  He reported that they have fond memories of our stay there and are still thankful for our help.

      August Ushers and Communion Servers

Ushers: Kent & Carla Johnk, Jim & Bobbie McDermott 

Communion Servers:  Linda Ploen – chm., Kent Johnk, Barb Eslick, Teri Abel

September Ushers and Communion Servers

Ushers:  Kathy Hansen, Larry & Charlotte Shepherd

Communion Servers:  Jim McDermott-chm., Larry & Charlotte Shepherd

July Ushers and Communion Servers are on the July Calendar

                                                               How Rich Are We?

One day a father and his rich family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose to show him

how poor people can be.  They spent a day and a night on the farm of a very poor family.  When they got

got back from their trip the father asked his son, “How was your trip?”  “Very good Dad.”  “Did you see

how poor people can be?” the father asked.  “Yeah!”  the son replied.  “And what did you learn?” the father

asked.  The son answered, “I saw that we have a dog at home, and they have four.  We have a pool that reaches

to the middle of the garden, they have a creek that has no end.  We have imported lamps in the garden, they

have the stars.  Our patio reaches to the front yard, they have a whole horizon.”  When the boy was finished

his father was speechless.  His son added, “Thanks, Dad, for showing me how ‘poor’ we are.”

                                           Flowers for Pulpit

                                                            July 7 -------Betty Sunderman

                                                July 14------Michelle Sunderman

                                                July 21------Connie Jensen

                                                July 28------Shannon Wood

                                                Aug. 4------Kami Bruck

                                                Aug. 11------Mary Ellen Woltmann

                                                   Aug. 18------Mary Ellen Woltmann

                                                   Aug. 25------Jean Bornholdt

                                                  

“Show me your hands.  Do they have scars from giving?  Show me your feet.  Are they wounded in service?  Show me your heart.  Have you left a place for divine love?”

Fulton J Sheen

June 2013 Session Minutes                                                                             

June 11, 2013

The session of Walnut First Presbyterian Church met in regular session on June 11, 2013 at 7 PM in the Sunday School south annex. Session members present were: Linda Ploen, Michelle Mertz, Kathy Hansen, Allan Sievers and Cathy Shutters. Absent were: Jim McDermott, Jack Ploen, Jim Tooley, Greg and Mike Mertz.

Moderator David Krueger opened the meeting with prayer and a reflection entitled “What Went Wrong” based on Genesis 3:1-13. We also watched a meaningful video about God’s unconditional love.

The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer’s report was approved as given.

The pastor’s report was approved as written. David traveled 468 miles. There were many hospital visits, a wedding and 2 funerals. Worship and communion was served at Peace Haven on May 5^th. Linda Ploen was serving elder for two residents.

Linda Ploen reported on the 16^th Annual BBQ and Quilt Auction at Calvin Crest on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Any donation of a quilt would be greatly appreciated.

David officiated at the Celebration of Life service for Gloria Myers on May 17, 2013. She died May 12, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska and was interred at Fullerton Cemetery at Fullerton, Nebraska.

Also discussed was the possibility of a confirmation class this year.

Stewardship and Mission

Kathy Hansen delivered the buckets we had filled for disaster aid. She also announced that the Lutheran Church in Avoca is taking donations of toys, clothes, etc. for helping others. We received thank-you’s from the “Forgotten Soldiers” project, and the group from Nicaragua. David also asked that we keep the many missionaries in our prayers. Perhaps we could have one of them come and speak to us this fall.

Christian Education

The “Silly Supper” was a success. No plans for Bible School yet, but trying to come up with some different ideas and times.

Worship

David is using ”Spill the Beans” learning resources for worship services this summer. David will be gone on Sunday, July 21^st, so it was decided to have no service on that Sunday and no Saturday evening service on the 27^th, as David will be on RAGBRAI. This will give everyone a chance to attend another church that Sunday.

Finance and Property

There will be Thursday set-up for the Antique walk. There were no reports from the Ad hoc Committee or any quotes for the new heating and AC.

Personnel

We need to look over by-laws for our church, as we have none.

New Business

None

The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer. We will have no meeting in July so the next meeting will be on August 13^th at 7 pm.

Linda Ploen

Clerk of Session

July 2013

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1	2	3	4	5	6
			Salem Lutheran Homes 9 AM Tina Gregory	4th of July	Jean Bornholdt	Jessica Ploen
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
Church 9 AM Communion Peace Haven 11:00		Allen House 11 AM Dixie Schirm		Randy Mertz Brielle Lohoff		Darren/Michellle Tooley Larry/Charlotte Shepherd Youth car wash WCS playground 9-12 AM
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Church 9 AM Youth Serving Brunch 10-12 In Church Basement  Free Will Offering Jean Schmitt			Betty Sunderman Joy Sievers	Peace Haven 7 PM Bobbie McDermott	Vickie Weihs
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
No Church -----Pastor gone--------	-------Pastor gone----- Kathy Hansen Bruce Walter Collin Shutters	-------RAGBRAI-----------	---Pastor gone------------ Dixie/Al Schirm David/Linda Krueger	---RAGBRAII-------------- Shelley Thompson	-------Pastor gone------ Don Walter	---RAGBRAI------------ No Saturday Evening Services
28	29	30	31
Church 9 AM Brett Holtz Ross Gregory Ed Myer	Tara Lohoff Red Cross Bloodmobile 11:30-5:30	Carrie Schmitt    Avoca Nursing & Rehab 2 PM

July Ushers: Jack & Judy Ploen, Barb Eslick - Communion Servers:  Kathy Hansen-chm, Linda Ploen, Mary Ellen Woltmann, Jack Ploen

August 2013

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1	2	3
				Barb Eslick	Braden Wood Dalton Dea
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Church 9 AM Communion Service Peace Haven  11:00	Jennifer Ploen Kaitlyn Toley Pam Nielsen		Salem Lutheran Home 11 AM Jolene Jensen Dominic Schaben Troy/Diana Schaben		Margo Matthies	Carla Johnk
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
Church 9 AM Michelle Sunderman		Allen House 11AM Session 7 PM Kurt Hansen Brandi Wood Leo Rechtenbach		Alan Sievers Doug/Margo Matthies Peace Haven Service 7 PM	PMRV Presbytery meeting-Calvin Crest 5:30-9 PM Cathy Shutters	PMRV Presbytery meeting-Calvin Crest 8:45 AM-3 PM
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Church 9  AM	Megan Andersen		Mason Schaben		Kelsey Helms
25	26	27	28	29	30	31
Church 9  AM Shannon Wood	Todd Ehlers	Avoca Nursing & Rehab 2 PM COM/CPM training at Calvin Crest	COM/CPM training at Calvin Crest		Terry Green	Contemporary Worship 5:30 PM Bailey Nielsen

August Ushers –Kent & Carla Johnk, Jim & Bobbie McDermott--  Communion Servers –Linda Ploen-chm.,Kent Johnk, Barb Eslick, Teri Abel

June Gleaner 2013

Pastor’s Notes

            What do we do with our time, the time we're allotted by God, what do we do with it? Do we make wise use of our time? How would God like us to use the time he's given us?

            I'm thinking about time today because in the seasons of the church year we're now moving into Ordinary time. We've been on Easter time, then Pentecost, and we've just, today, celebrated the Trinity. So now we're in Ordinary time, the time to count the Sundays' between Easter and Advent.

            Our lives revolve around time, the minutes in a day, the days in a week, the weeks in a month, and the months in a year. Time passes by so quickly anymore, at least for me, that I often look at the calendar and wonder, “How'd that happen?” And I wonder did I use the time that passed wisely?

            I'd like to tell you I did but I have indulged in a few games of Words with Friends, Bejeweled Blitz and such. And I've caught myself going down the rabbit hole via some other link I ran across while Googling something else.

            There are times that I forget what day it is and sometimes a day sneaks up on me and I realize I have a worship service to write or a wedding the next day or a funeral service that needs to written for Friday. Then I pray that God will help me complete this work that has sneaked up on me faster than I anticipated. God has never failed me and I don't think he ever will even though I've failed him more times than I can count.

            That's why I'm wondering about the use of time. What would God have us do with our time? How can we know, where do we go to discover how we should use our time?

            If I have to find a repair part for anything the first place I go is to Google, some may go to Bing or Yahoo, but I've grown fond of Google for searching. That might be a good place to begin but a better place to search would be in God's word, the Bible.

            But where to begin looking? What would be a key word to help begin the search? I would go the concordance in the back of my trustworthy study Bible and look up “time.”

            Psalm 31 was the first reference I found about “time.”  This chapter reminds us that our lives require complete commitment to God. The psalmist wrote, “But I trust you, O Lord; I say, 'You are my God.' My times are in your hands;” Our time is in God's control. So, it's probably best that we not waste one second of our time.

            Paul, in his letter to the Romans in chapter 13 said that the commandments all revolve around one rule: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” And then he added ...”And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” Again there is a sense of urgency to not waste our time.

            In Paul's first letter to the Corinthians in chapter 7 he reminds them “…brothers, the time is short....For the world in its present form is passing away.” Again there's that sense of urgency. Don't waste your time with frivolous things.

            So, are we using our time wisely? How are we to use our time? My understanding of what I read in the Bible is that we should give our all to God. He should get our undivided devotion. He should have all of our mind, body, and spirit. All of our time should be devoted to God, loving him and loving our neighbors.

            I've not been doing to good at that. I'm wasting too much time on frivolous things. What about you? How have you been spending your time? Are you struggling too?

            What should we, you and I, do? Maybe we could help each other by holding each other accountable, by praying for each other, by coming together and studying God's word for us. Maybe together we could do a better job of using the “time” God has given us.

            There are 86,400 seconds in every day. How many are going to devote to loving our neighbors and God?

            Friends, if you're looking for someone to walk with you come and worship with us at First Presbyterian Church, Walnut, IA.

            God's grace, love, and peace be with you all,

            Pastor David

           

 IN MEMORY

Victor Nielsen

February 25, 1922-April 25, 2013

 In the Nielsen family there’s always been one constant.  With the strength of a warrior and the grace of a prince, Victor Raymond Nielsen was there.  He was a man who could lug a load of lumber into the garage then create an intricate needlepoint with precision.  He was strong, steady, compassionate.  He was a gentleman.

Victor died Thursday, April 25.  He was 91.

Victor Raymond Nielsen was born Feb. 25, 1922 in Avoca, Iowa.  Except for six months and a few years while in the Army, Victor lived his entire life in one county.  But his life was bigger than the boundaries of Pott. Co.

From the rolling plains of Iowa, Victor and his wife Edna (Pash) raised a family that now reaches the world over and measures three daughters, two sons, 16 grandchildren 28 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Victor grew up the youngest of four children to Harold P and Martha Plautz Nielsen.  They lived on the family farm in Avoca.  When not working, Victor fondly remembered ice skating on the Nishna Botna River and sleigh riding as a child.  He helped out on the farm until he was 16 and moved to Treynor, where he found work as a farmhand and a truck driver.  In August 1942 he met Edna Pash at a friend’s chivaree.  By October of that year they were engaged.  But, before they could get married, Victor was inducted into the Army in December 1942.  He trained at Camp Young in the desert of Indio, CA, then moved out to Brisbane, Australia on Oct. 26, 1943.  From there, he was shipped to the Southwest Pacific and didn’t see a town for two years.  He was a private first class in the 397^th quartermaster gasoline supply company.  After the war ended he returned to the U. S. on Jan. 6, 1946, and married Edna on Jan. 25, 1946.

He and Edna started farming in Carson, Iowa, then Macedonia, where they lived for 10 years.  The couple then moved to Walnut in 1958; there Victor sold cars for seven years and then drove and sold petroleum for Farm Service Coop for the next 20.

In retirement, Victor and his wife collected and sold antiques and traveled in their fifth wheel trailer.  He was active at First Presbyterian Church in Walnut, the American Legion and AMVETs, working many years for the group’s annual antique walk in Walnut.

Victor is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Edna, sisters Evelyn, Nadine, and Sharon; brothers Harold and Orval and one great grandchild, Xander Taylor.  He is survived by daughters, Rogene and husband Daniel Terrian of Ottumwa, Iowa; Vicki and husband Roger Aughe of Council Bluffs; Doreen Dee and husband Dennis Taylor of Waxahachie, Texas; sons, Bernie and wife Cindy Nielsen of Trinity, Fla.; and Jay and wife Karen Nielsen of Allison, Iowa, brothers Donald, Douglas, and Maurice and sister Joyce; 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.

       

In Memory

Gloria J. Myers

Feb. 14, 1949-May 12, 2013

Gloria Jean Myers was born on February 14, 1949, to Louis and Jean (Horacek) Myers in Atlantic, Iowa.  She attended school in Walnut and graduated with the Class of ’67 from Walnut High School.  She received her bachelor’s degree in teaching from the Universit of Northern Iowa and taught for one year in Council Bluffs.

She returned to Walnut to continue her teaching career and spend thirty-five years teaching special education to kids from Kindergarten through their senior years of high school.  During this time, she furthered her own education and received a Masters degree.  She would often tutor children after school hours.  She was a life-long resident of Walnut.

Gloria was a beloved daughter and devoted her time to caring for her parents when they needed her.  She was also a beloved aunt and great-aunt.  She also filled the role of mother to her niece.

After her retirement, Gloria traveled extensively.  She enjoyed trips to several states including Florida and Alaska and also ventured to Canada.  If Gloria didn’t have a friend when she went somewhere, she did when she left.

Gloria died at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, May 12, 2013 having attained the age of sixty-four years, two months, and twenty-eight days.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her brother Ed Myers of Broomfield, CO; niece Tina and her husband Ross Gregory of Brighton, CO and Katie Lynne Myers of Northglenn, CO; and grand-nephew Xavier Gregory of Brighton; cousins; other family members and many friends.

Don’t fill your life with days.  Fill your day with LIFE.

Congratulations

    Jane Whitmore, daughter of Don and JoJane Walter, received her Ph.D. in Political

Science from the Department of Politics and International Affairs, College of Science

and Behavioral Sciences at Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff, AZ.

     Her disciplines include public policy (with emphasis on natural resource policy) and

public administration.

     The title of her dissertation was:  The Case of the Yavapai County, Arizona Water Conflict:  A Power and Politics Analysis.

Congratulations to Val Sievers for making it on the Dean’s List with a 4.0 GPA.  Val is a senior at Peru State.

Congratulations to Lauren Sievers for being Valedictorian and Courtlyn Griffith for being

Salutatorian for their graduating class at Walnut High School.  Lauren was also named to the Rolling Hills Conference Academic Team and was nominated for the Omaha World Herald All Western Academic Team.  Placed on the honor roll were:  Sarah Ehlers, Lauren Sievers, Ben Ehlers, Ethan Sievers, Tori Sievers, Jolene Jensen, Alyssa Becerra, and Chris Guthery.

What should not be heard by little ears should not be said by big mouths.

Presbyterian Women

The Annual Spring Brunch with Neola Presbyterian Church will be Wednesday, June 5^th.  The program will be “A Tour Through Jordan”.

RSVP to Charlotte Shepherd by June 2^nd.

                                                 Man Advice

When a woman says “Just do what you want.”

Do NOT under any circumstances do what you want.

                                            Food Pantry

The Food Pantry’s needs for June are: pork & beans, catsup (small), mustard (small),

Kool-Aid (not envelopes), cookies, paper plates and napkins.    

Don’t let someone dim your light, simply because it’s shining in their eyes.

Thank You

Thank-you to Robin Heilig and all the Sunday School for the Mother’s Day program.

Thank-you to Kathy Hansen for organizing the farm tours for the visitors from Nicaragua.

Thank-you to all who helped at the funerals in May.

I’m always disappointed when a liar’s pants don’t actually catch on fire.

      July Ushers and Communion Servers

Ushers: Jack & Judy Ploen ,  Barb Eslick   

Communion Servers: Kathy Hansen -chm, Mary Ellen Woltmann, Jack Ploen, Linda Ploen.  June ushers and communion servers are at bottom of calendar.

I could keep my kitchen clean if people would just quit eating here.

                                           Flowers for Pulpit

                                                            June 2 -------JoJane Walter

                                                June 9--------Robin Heilig

                                                June 16------Antique Walk

                                                June 23------Nancy Ross-Hullinger

                                                June 30------Volunteer

                      

Never Sing In The Shower!

Singing leads to dancing,

Dancing leads to slipping,

Slipping leads to paramedics seeing you naked,

So remember – Don’t Sing!

                                                                                    

Upcoming Events

Bible School---Peace UCC/First Presbyterian Vacation Bible School will be at Peace Church this year.  No date has been set yet.  Watch the newspaper or Church Announcements for information.                           

I wish the dollar store sold gas.

Antique Walk—The Food Stand work schedule is included in this Gleaner (for all you people involved). If you can’t work your time please check the schedule and call someone to trade with.  Most people have been contacted but I was not able to get a hold of everyone.  Contributions to help pay for the meat will be much appreciated.   We also need help slicing buns Thursday afternoon at 1:00.

The church has several knives but you may want to bring your own.  The first workers of the day need to come a little early to set up and the last workers need to get everything into the church.

Session Minutes

May 14, 2013

The session of Walnut First Presbyterian Church met in regular session on May 14, 2013 at 7 pm in the Sunday School south annex. Session members present were: Linda Ploen, Jim McDermott, Cathy Shutters and Jim Tooley. Absent were: Jack Ploen, Michelle, Greg and Mike Mertz, Kathy Hansen, and Allan Sievers. Also present was Mary Ellen Woltmann to report her plans for the Antique Walk.

Moderator David Krueger opened the meeting with prayer and reflection from Genesis 1:1-2:3 entitled “God’s Story of Creative Purpose”. We discussed looking for the good things in this world and in our lives.

Mary Ellen then gave her report on the Antique Walk. Sandwiches will remain at $6 and will be served on hamburger buns instead of hoagie buns this year. We will have 8 hogs and more pies were purchased this year. Our license has been purchased. She also reported that a college bus tour will be coming on Friday of the Walk. We will be feeding them in our church basement. There should be 60-65 people and we will be charging $10 per person for a sandwich, chips, pie and a drink. Permission was given to do so. Mary Ellen will call them back to ok this.

The minutes of the April meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer’s report was approved as given.

The pastor’s report was approved as written. David traveled a total of 309 miles in April. David also asked for permission to perform the weddings of Todd Bauerkemper on July 20^th at the Marvin Schroder farm, and Pasaoa and Smith in Omaha on May 26^th. Permission was so given.

There was no Clerk’s report. David officiated at the memorial service for Victor Nielsen on May 3, 2013 at our church with the internment of Victor and Edna Nielsen’s ashes at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa. Victor died on April 25, 2013 at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, Iowa. David also officiated at a graveside service for Janice Whelan at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa on May 13, 2013.

Stewardship and Mission

Kathy Hansen reported that she had delivered “Welcome Baskets” to: Robert Kreeger, Trent Suhr &Samantha Schmidt, Molly Schuetz, and Amy Krueger. Robin Heilig will make and give framed “Footprints in the Sand” poems to all the graduating seniors: Lauren Sievers, Jessica Helms, Courtlyn Griffith, Christopher Guthery and Kristen Hoffman. Terri Abel will take care of our scholarship fund now. A “Welcome to the Church” gift was also given to Eldon Ranney. “The Great Truck Haul” mission project of hygiene kits and clean up buckets are to be dropped off at Church of the Cross in Omaha on June 5-7. Donated items for the soldiers will be mailed this week. A thank you card was sent to Dr. Kriefels for his donation of toothpaste, floss, etc. Leslie Clay and Carl Agsten (PCUSA mission co-workers with CEPAD in Manugua, Nicaragua) were hare on May 13^th. They visited the farms of Neal and Pam Schirm and Jeff and Kathy Hansen. They then had lunch at Emma Jean’s Restaurant.

Christian Education

Cathy Shutters stated that planning for Vacation Bible School needs to get started. It will be at Peace Church this year. Robin is also thinking about having youth group meet twice a month. Jim M. stated that money for the fishing retreat is coming in.

Worship

Our contemporary Saturday night service will be on May 25^th at 5:30 with the youth sponsored “Silly Supper” to follow. The choir is also singing. Connie will be playing on Saturday night so she won’t be playing on Sunday morning.

Finance and Property

Jim M. reported that the adhoc committee has met and will be meeting again soon. So far we have two bids for new heating and air. Jim M. also reported that the tree out back is dead and needs to be removed. Linda Ploen stated that the urns out front have been planted in memory of Margie Ploen.

New Business

We received a thank you from Presbyterian Mission for our donation.

The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Date for the next meeting is June 11, 2013 at 7 pm.

Linda Ploen - Clerk of Session

June 2013

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Communion Service Church 9 AM Peace Haven 11:00	Michael Mertz	Donelle Green	Salem Lutheran Home 9 AM Neola  PW Spring Brunch Choir Practice 7:15			Mary Ellen Woltmann Michael Woltmann
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Church 9 AM		Allen House 11 AM Session 7 PM Chris Krueger		Set up Food Stand (App. 3:30) Linda Nash	ANTIQUE WALK	ANTIQUE WALK Bonnie Holtz
16 FATHER’S DAY	17	18	19	20	21	22
ANTIQUE WALK Take down stand (3:30)	Hugh Griffith	Amy Krueger	Ben Ehlers	Peace Haven 7 PM David Thompson		Megan Ehlers
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
Church 9 AM ________________                               30 Church 9 AM Dorothy Griffith Memorial Service 10:30		Avoca Nursing & Rehab Service 2 PM PMRV COM mtg. 4:30 PM-New Horizon P.C. Brian Walter Don/JoJane Walter	Shane/Tara Lohoff Vincent/Phyllis Hansen	Ian Griffith		Brian Anderson 5:30 Worship

June Ushers:  Steve & Michelle Sunderman, Betty Sunderman 

Communion Servers:  Jim Tooley-chm., Betty Sunderman, Barb Eslick & Dennis Jensen