SUMMERTIME BREAD AND THE BREAD OF LIFE
Many of us can recall that scene of finding
either mother or grandmother getting up with the summer sun and going to the
kitchen. Having made a fresh pot of
coffee, she then got out that huge bowl, along with flour, milk, eggs, yeast,
etc., and soon there was mixing going on and then the kneading of the bread
dough. Later in the morning, one could
smell that wonderful, fresh aroma of baking bread. There’s nothing better in the world than a
crust of warm, freshly baked bread smeared with butter and jam. But I remember hearing about one person’s
story about how mom would never make bread during the summertime, because she
always set the bowl of dough on the warm kitchen radiator so the dough could
rise. And, of course, in the summertime,
there was no heat in the radiator. Thus,
the family had to do without that fresh baked bread until the fall.
Summertime is when the routines of the
school year change. We take a break from
some of those routines, like school and Sunday School and even work. Some congregations cut back on worship
services, and certainly the times for worship get changed. People want to have more time to do other
things on Sundays or weekdays.
Such summertime changes, however, should
not mean that our spiritual selves, like our physical selves, do not need
continued nourishment. Bread is a basic
kind of food that we need for nourishment every day of our lives. So also do we need the One who came to us as
The Bread of Life. Yes, the rhythms of
life may vary in this season, but we still have need of supper time. So also, this coming season of Pentecost in
our church life can be a time for both individual and community growth.
The gospels in the first part of summer
Sundays give us a variety of ways in which we receive basic life from God. Through Baptism into Christ, all are reborn
into a life that begins now and lasts through an eternity. This never-ending love is the primary source
of security for us, even amid the storms of life. True, we are called into a life of
discipleship that will take us, with Jesus, and through the cross; like Him, we
will encounter opposition and even rejection because of that identity. We must never forget those who, like those
first disciples, lost their earthly life – but never their eternal one – for
the sake of their faithful witness. But
as we travel with Christ, we also experience marvelous healing of body, mind,
and spirit. And yes, we are fed.
The word of Jesus as the Bread of Life sums
up all that Jesus said and did. The
Bread of Life, like the manna in the wilderness and like that holy meal on the
altar, declares how near and involved our God actually is in our daily
lives. The Bread of Life reminds us once
and for all that we have a God who will not go away, who indeed is part of our
life itself. God is present with us
always, even and often especially in the midst of our summertime breaks. The God who led the Israelites out of slavery
in Egypt, who provided them with daily manna in the wilderness, who faithfully
nurtured his people through the centuries, is the same God we meet at the cross
of Jesus and at the empty tomb and who is made continually present to us as we
gather around that communion rail often.
Mom or grandma may no longer get up with
the sun to start a fresh batch of bread rising.
Maybe now it’s just the bread machine humming and dinging. And even if such fresh bread isn’t a part of
our households any more, there are still plenty of other delicious foods to
enjoy, especially in this summer season.
We partake in weekly worship all year long, because we are hungry, not
for more food, but for Jesus, the Bread
of Life. In our times of Communion, we
meet Him in a special way, in bread and wine, in body and blood, where He
nurtures our faith, refreshes our spirits and sends us out into the world to be
and to bring that bread to all.
Have a good summer, and may the Lord find
you at HIS Table………..often.
PASTOR JOHN
OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLY COMMUNION
During these coming weeks,
members of the Parish will have the
opportunity to participate in Holy Communion on the following
dates:
June 1st – Easter VII
June 8 – Day of Pentecost
Come, be blessed and nourished
at the Lord’s Table.
GOOD EARTH VILLAGE NEWS
FAMILY CAMPING AT
Come to
There are three time slots for family
camping this summer: June 28-July 1
(Sat.-Tue.), July 3-6 (Thur.-Sun.), or Aug. 1-3 (Fri.-Sun.)
For the four-day events, costs range,
depending on size of family, from $185 (family of 2) to $265 (family of
six). For the three-day event, costs
range from $165 (family of 2) to $205 (family of six). If you use tent or camper, deduct $25 per
family. If you stay in the Log Lodge,
add $50 per family. All fees include
lodging, meals and program.
Daily activities include: hiking, games, canoe trips, arts &
crafts, Bible Study, trout fishing, night hikes, canteen, worship.
A pastor/couple will be on hand as program
leaders for each event. Contact GEV at
(507) 346-2494 or E-mail at goodearth@deskmedia.com. Or, ask Pastor or Sharon for more
information.
On Sunday, June 29, the
loose offering will be designated for the
SIGN UP FOR DAY CAMP
Each child needs
to bring a sack lunch each day. Beverage will be provided.
Registration is due June 11. Cost for the week is $40.00. Fundraising has
been done so the cost of registration is expected to be lower.
If you have any
questions or comments, feel free to contact Faye Learn at 373-1235.
LUTHERAN
NIGHT AT THE TWINS – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13TH
Once again we
have arranged for a bus and tickets for attending the Twins game against the
Cleveland Indians on Wednesday evening, August 13th. The bus will leave from Hayward Lutheran at
Sonja Johnson is
once again heading up this endeavor.
Make out checks to her and call her to sign up at 373-9292. If it is more convenient, you can also leave
your registrations with Pr. Malm at church.
Deadline for both sign-up and money is no later than Sunday, July 20th. Call ASAP.
TRONDHJEM NEWS
TRONDHJEM
JUNE ASSIGNMENTS
Altar Guild
Ruth
Lukes
Coffee Servers
June
8 Mark & Debra Brekke
June
22 Jim & Irene Benesh
Communion Assistant
Steve
Kraushaar
JUNE
ACOLYTE/USHER
ASSIGNMENTS
June 1 – Scott Kraushaar & Brad Thompson
June 8 – Sean Kraushaar & Andrew Reese
June 15 – Daniel Jax & Cameron Kolbe
June 22 – Scott Kraushaar
June 29 – Zachary Kestner and Matthew Reese
TRONDHJEM BIRTHDAYS
June 3 - Charlotte Lukes
June 7 – Art Fann
June 9 – Sheldon Lukes
June 10 – Brenda Krause
Ed Prantner
June 12 – Gilma Bothum
June 13 – Adam Brekke
June 15 – Doris Benesh
June 18 – Randy Lukes
TRONDHJEM ANNIVERSARIES
June 15 – Mona & Randy Lukes
June 23 – Doris & Ken Benesh
June 29 – Annette & Kim
Naatz
TRONDHJEM MEMORIALS
Missions
In memory of Douglas Schnebly by
WELCA
General Fund
In
memory of Margaret Wallace by M/M Jim Benesh Sr.
Building Fund
In
memory of Douglas Schnebly by M/M Maynard Johnson
In
memory of Carrol Bartness by M/M Maynard Johnson
In
memory of Joe Flanary by M/M Maynard Johnson
TRONDHJEM WELCA NEWS
On April 24th we went to breakfast at
Perkins in
May 3rd we held our
Mother/Daughter Luncheon, with 35 members and guests attending. Our speakers were Georgia Jech and her
daughter, Jean. They gave an interesting
talk on their travels to
June 26th we will be having
lunch in
We would like to send our greetings and
well wishes to all our shut-ins. Some
are recovering from injuries. We want
you to know we miss you and hope that you can join us again soon.
-- Submitted by Elaine Lukes, WELCA
Treasurer
Trondhjem WELCA would like to thank Emily Jahnke for the gift of money given in honor of her granddaughter, Robyn’s baptism.
THANK YOU to Linda Kraushaar for her work with the Sunday School this past year.
Baptism
Robyn
Helene Jahnke daughter of
HAYWARD NEWS
MISSION
STATEMENT
We the people of Hayward Lutheran Church
confess the Triune God, and strive to follow the words and deeds of Jesus
Christ.
VISION STATEMENT
As a community of faith in Jesus Christ, we
will demonstrate care and compassion for one another and also to a world in
much need. God’s Word and the Holy
Sacraments are central to our life of faith.
As we grow and are nourished by these, we will bring the good news of
God’s forgiveness, life and salvation to those around us.
JUNE ASSIGNMENTS
Altar Guild
Camilla Frydenlund, Bev Lunde, LaVonne
Williams
Coffee Servers
June 1 Noona
Barnick & Gwyneth Nelson
June 8 Helen
Dockwell & LaVonne Williams
June 15 Carol
& LeMoyne Eggum
June 22 Chris
& Gary Westland
June 29 Phil
& Edie Tennis
Ushers
*Nick
& Jeanne Schermer
Paul
& Diane Ladlie
Troy
& April Habana
Ken
& Barb Schroeder
Communion and Offering Duty
Jean
Skaar & Bob Armon
June Acolyte/Usher
Schedule
June 1 Chelsea Hill & Lacy Wright
June 8 Miranda
Garduno & Michelle Learn
June 15 Mike
Larson & Justin Erickson
June 22 Melissa
Sather & Brooke Woitas
June 29 Ben
Berhow and Eric Elleby
HAYWARD BIRTHDAYS
June 5 Janice Habana
June 6 Justin Erickson
June 7 David Thompson
June 9 Shirley Olson
Ben
Berhow
June 12 Neal Skaar
June 13 Floyd Matson
June 15 Mary Elleby
June 16 Janet Kromminga
June 20 Brandi Wriedt
June 21 Jeanne Schermer
June 22 Tracy Skaar
June 28 Beverly Jenson
Mayra
Hill
June 29 Elaine Flusek
HAYWARD
ANNIVERSARIES
June 8 Greg & Carolyn Matson
June 15 Paul & Edith Samuelson
June 18 Helmer & Helen Brandt
June 19 Galen & Carmen Johnson
June 20 Dean & Kellie Anderson
June 21 Gary & Paula Broitzman
June 22 John & Sharon Malm
ALTAR GUILD
NEWS
ALTAR FLOWERS
Fresh flowers for the altar are a beautiful
addition to our worship service. If you
wish to furnish flowers, all you need to do is call the Altar Guild president,
Diane Ladlie, 256-7514. The Guild will
purchase and display the flowers for you, and if you wish, will put an
acknowledgement in the Sunday bulletin.
Cost of the flowers is usually about $15. Your generosity and support are greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
HAYWARD MEMORIALS
LIFT FUND
In
memory of Effie Van Epps
In
memory of Helen Johnson, Owatonna, MN
In
memory of John & Nora Frydenlund & their descendants
In
memory of Jacobina Veldman
STAINED GLASS FUND
In
memory of John & Nora Frydenlund & their descendants
HAYWARD LUTHERAN – 2003
Where We Are
End of Month End of Month Variance
Budget Goal Actual
Jan. $8,455 $8,186 -$268
Feb. $16,910 $13.296 -$3,613
March $25,366 $19,770 -$5,595
April $33,821 $28,535 -$5,286
May $42,277 $33,814 -$8,463
COUNCIL MEETING OF HAYWARD LUTHERAN CHURCH
May 21, 2003 – 7 p.m.
Present were Steve Tufte, Pastor Malm, Sonja
Johnson, Vickie Storlie, Jean Skaar and Sue Skaar.
The agenda was discussed and approved. SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Sonja Johnson made a motion to
accept the Secretary’s Reports from April 16, 2003 of the Joint Council and
also the Hayward Council. Jean Skaar
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Sue was going to double check the balance
in the Stained Glass Window Fund and get back to us. Jean Skaar made a motion to accept the
Treasurer’s Report. Vickie Storlie
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ITEMS TO CONSIDER:
1.
Calendar:
A.
Summer Schedule begins May 25th with Trondhjem
starting at 8:30 a.m. and Hayward at 10:00 a.m.
B.
Pastor at Theological Conference – Alexandria, MN – June
9-12, 2003.
C.
Joint Parish Council meeting at Hayward on Wed., June 18th,
at 6 p.m. Meal and meeting. Bring meat to grill and a dish to pass.
D.
June 23-224 – Pastor and Sharon at organ workshop in
Bloomington.
E.
June 30-July 2 – Pastor and Sharon helping daughter and
son-in-law move.
2.
Parsonage:
A.
The control head on the water heater was leaking. Cost of a digital one that would recycle when
needed would cost $220. Vickie Storlie
made a motion to replace the controller with a digital one. Steve Tufte seconded the motion. Motion carried.
B.
There was a loose elbow on the PVC pipe for the sump pump
outside. That was sealed up.
C.
On one of the toilet stools the screws were loose and
rusted. They were replaced along with a
new wax ring.
3.
Lift Project Update:
Steve will contact Larson’s to
see how things are coming along and gets some dates as to where we are at.
4.
Offering Sheets and Deposits:
A note is going to be attached
to the deposit bags asking the bank to mail the deposit slips to Sue.
5.
Organ Chimes:
The chimes hanging on the wall
in front of the church are in need of repair or removal. There are chimes built into the new
organ. Jean Skaar made a motion to
remove the old chimes. Sonja Johnson
seconded the motion. Motion
carried. The organ technician will take
them.
6.
Chancel Decoration:
No report at this time.
7.
Status on Kim Portz Invoice:
Kim Portz has sent his bill to a
collection agency. Have 30 days to
respond to the letter. Steve Tufte will
follow up on this. A copy of the letter
that was sent to Kim Portz dated April 2, 2003, will be included with the
Minutes for Council and for filing.
8.
Scholarships:
$600.00 was budgeted towards
scholarships.
Sonja Johnson made a motion to
grant a scholarship of a maximum of $200 per person for their first year of
college at an ELCA Church College. The
amount of the scholarship may very with the number of applicants. Vickie Storlie seconded the motion. Motion carried.
A $200 scholarship was granted
to Betsy Paulson. She will be attending
Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.
9.
Church Insurance:
Americana Bank submitted a quote
of $4,200 on the church insurance. This
was real close to the amount charged by Church Mutual. We will be staying with Church Mutual.
10.
Baptismal Font:
A new cover for the baptismal
font is being looked into.
11.
Guns on the Premises:
There was some discussion on
this issue due to recent state legislation requiring churches to post signs if
they want guns banned from their property.
It was decided to take this up at the Joint Council meeting in June.
12. Organ Dedication:
Steve will send a letter and a copy
of the church bulletin to Walter Hanson reference the organ dedication.
13.
Church Sign at KOA:
Steve will get a poster made up
to put out at the KOA Campground with times and directions to the church for
Sunday Services.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vickie Storlie
SUMMER GIVING/INCOME
Traditionally, in most any congregation,
membership giving takes a dip during the summer months. This is due mainly to our changing lifestyle
patterns during this time – vacations, weekend trips to other places, etc.
So far this year, our average giving is
running about $200 per Sunday less than it should for our budget needs. That doesn’t sound like much, but it adds up
over several months when our total budget is over $100,000.
This year, we have had and do have a lot of
projects going on at Hayward Lutheran.
The greatest project is, of course, the building addition to include a
handicap lift and rest room. We also
have the stained glass windows and the new organ. Those kinds of projects are marvelous things
for our congregation, but they do tend to draw income/giving away from the
General Fund, which we see happening.
Your Congregation Council requests that you
keep these things in mind as we move into the coming summer months. Through the bank, we do have a reserve loan
fund upon which we can draw if our General Fund account slips into the
red. But, of course, then we are paying
interest on any of that loan money that we might use. If you are able to go the extra mile during
these coming months, it would be greatly appreciated.
THE HANDICAP LIFT PROJECT – FINANCIAL REPORT
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT $83,000
DOWN PAYMENT ON LIFT $15,000
BALANCE $68,000
CASH ON HAND FOR PROJECT $39,207
PLEDGES DUE OVER 2 1/2 YEARS $25,010
BALANCE YET TO BE FUNDED $ 3,783
By the time this project is completed, the
amount of any long-term loan that we will have with the bank should not exceed
$28,000, and hopefully will be much less than that.
Thank you for your support of this
project. We hope that it will be
completed by August 1st, and perhaps sooner.
THANK YOU to the following people for
their time and talents with our Sunday School:
Board of Education
Colleen Lein, Faye Learn, Sue
Skaar, Nancy Berhow, Cheryl Heimsness, Kellie Anderson.
Teachers
Darlene Gilby, Kellie Anderson,
Colleen Lien, Cheryl Heimsness, Mary Elleby, April Habanna, Pat Frydenlund,
Faye Learn, Mike Larson, Steve Lundak.
SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED
The Hayward Congregation Council has
granted a $200 Scholarship to Betsy Paulson, who will be attending Wartburg College this
fall. This scholarship will be given to
the school in her name and the school will then match that amount. The congregation has established a
scholarship program for those students entering their first year at a college
of our ELCA. Congratulations to Betsy
and best wishes to her in her further schooling at Wartburg.
WELCA AND LIBRARY NEWS
The Hayward WELCA is hosting the Church Librari-Anns of Freeborn County for their
yearly Salad Luncheon at 12 Noon on Thursday, May 29th.
The speaker will be April Gorton, Salem
Lutheran Church. Her topic will be
Palpable Publishing Possibilities (publishing a manuscript from beginning to
end.
Have you read the book, “Goodbye Is Not Forever?” Barb Miller is
loaning this book to our library. It is
based on a true story of a small child witnessing first-hand the horrors of
Hitler’s Germany. This book serves as a
vivid confirmation of God’s never-ending grace in the life of His children.
--Submitted by Edith Samuelson
ATTENTION: KITCHEN CREW
When using the church kitchen and the
coffee machine for any function, please remember to clean out the steel pot in the machine.
The directions are posted by the machine. There is a small step by the side of the
counter to enable you to step up so that you can reach down into the stainless
steel pot and wipe it out with a wet
rag. It makes for better tasting coffee
the next time around. Thank you.
An OPEN HOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER BRUNCH will be held for Cheryl Heimsness, bride-to-be
of Kurt
Freitag, on Saturday, June 7 at 9:30 a.m. at Hayward Lutheran Church Social Hall. Cheryl is in need
of non-appliance kitchen items and bath items that tend to wear out over
time. Everyone welcome.
TRIBUTE TO A FARM DAD
I wish that you could know a man
Who views a greening, plush farmland
And sense the feeling that he knows
Of tasseling corn in long, straight rows.
He sees that same corn reappear
In countless hills, from year to year,
Yet, never do I cease to trace
A hint of awe upon his face.
His skin is tinged a red earth tone
Where fifty summer suns have shone,
And underneath his “straw hat’s” brim
Are hazel eyes and stalwart chin.
Sinewy hands and arms so strong
From sending bales of hay headlong
Have succumbed to a gentler task
And cradled up a newborn calf.
It never fails…he always knows
Just where to find the first wild rose,
And gathers several fragrant blooms
To grace a small farmhouse’s rooms.
I hear his prattle at early dawn
Calling his “little cattle” on.
And later, as the dusk draws nigh
He croons an Irish lullaby.
Another day, another night,
He heads toward shining farmhouse lights
And softly breathes a thankful prayer
For the loving family waiting there.
God, bless this farm dad all his days
That we, his children, might convey
The welling sense of pride we’ve known
From such a fine example shown.
--Linda C. Robinson
HAPPY
FATHER’S
DAY
DAD’S
PARISH NEWS DEADLINE
The deadline
for turning in articles and calendar information for the Parish News is the 20th of each month. Thank you for your cooperation.
ADDRESS CHANGE?
If
you or someone you know has had a change of address or phone number within this
past year, please inform the Church Office as soon as possible. Thank you for your help!
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