Fjeldberg Lutheran Church 209 North 2nd Avenue P.O. Box 395 Huxley, IA 50124 Return Service Requested Fjeldberg Lutheran Church P.O. Box 395 Huxley, IA 50124 The Fjeldberg Outreach Pastor Erick Swanson Cell Ph: 319-850-3852 [email protected]Brittney Swanson, Youth Director Cell Ph: 515-520-3493 [email protected]Fjeldberg Lutheran Church Phone: 515-597-2831 [email protected]www.fjeldberglutheran.org Vol. XXXVI No. 03 __ March 2018 2018 Like us on Facebook Go Eco-Friendly and have your Outreach sent to you via email. Just send an email to [email protected]Inside this Outreach From Your Pastor ............................. 2 God is Up to Something at Fjeldberg 3 Council Minutes ............................... 4 Lenten Services ................................. 5 Wednesday Schedule during LENT .. 5 Special Worship Calendar-Spring ..... 5 Upcoming Youth & Family Events ... 6 First Communion Class ..................... 7 Easter Vigil ........................................ 7 Financials........................................... 8 Adult Forum ...................................... 9 CALENDAR ............................. 10-11 FAITH Sisters Returns! ................... 12 Special People ................................ 12 Anniversaries .................................. 12 Birthdays ........................................ 13 WELCA Events ......................... 14-15 In Need of Our Prayers .................... 15 Worship Volunteers .................... 16-17 Sunday School News ....................... 17 Inclement Weather Poligy ............... 17 JOY Seekers .................................... 18 Riverside Men’s Retreat ................. 18 Easter Lilies Form ........................... 19 March
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Inside this Outreach From Your Pastor ............................. 2 God is Up to Something at Fjeldberg 3 Council Minutes ............................... 4 Lenten Services ................................. 5 Wednesday Schedule during LENT .. 5 Special Worship Calendar-Spring ..... 5 Upcoming Youth & Family Events ... 6 First Communion Class ..................... 7 Easter Vigil ........................................ 7 Financials ........................................... 8 Adult Forum ...................................... 9 CALENDAR ............................. 10-11 FAITH Sisters Returns! ................... 12 Special People ................................ 12 Anniversaries .................................. 12 Birthdays ........................................ 13 WELCA Events ......................... 14-15 In Need of Our Prayers .................... 15 Worship Volunteers .................... 16-17 Sunday School News ....................... 17 Inclement Weather Poligy ............... 17 JOY Seekers .................................... 18 Riverside Men’s Retreat ................. 18 Easter Lilies Form ........................... 19
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Four brief stories for your Lenten journey:
In Confirmation class we talked about the Reformation. Christ’s Church is always reforming, always being called back to God in Christ.
We then asked, what could be re-formed in the Church today. These are 7th and 8th graders, so some were con-vinced the most important reform would be to make things more fun.
What was surprising was the stu-dents who said they have plenty of chances to have fun. When they come to church they expect something different. They want to meet God.
There’s always the temptation to change God’s house into something it wasn’t meant to be. But in this place we encounter the living God. And that changes us.
● ● ● The tough moments of parenting
are those moments when you know you’ve done it badly. I remember my dad telling about one of his:
Dad got mad at my brother John, much angrier than the situation re-quired. Dad later admitted he was an-gry about something else, but John endured the wrath. Dad was wrong and he knew it. He apologized to my brother, hugged him, but still could shake his guilt. Dad said he felt ashamed of himself and couldn’t snap out of it.
Dad said it was my brother John who came and spoke redemption to him, in the simple words of a child; “Dad, the sun is shining.”
So also, God doesn’t leave us con-demned and broken. God gave us the Son to save us and give us life again.
● ● ● Sometimes I’m asked about leaving
my previous career and going into min-istry. People give me credit for being bold, faithful, or committed. Actually, I was uncertain, slow to decide, fearful, and occasionally tempted to look with longing at what I’d left behind.
God gave me Kristi, a great family, a beautiful seminary community, and the support of Christ’s Church. They helped me live beyond the moment and
hold on to a hope that lies just beyond.
Being faithful might mean letting something fall into the earth and die so that new life may emerge.
● ● ● Someone I know is a pretty serious
sports fan (he’ll remain anonymous). I recall how excited he was when his favorite team hired a new head coach. He recounted the coach’s success at two previous teams. He described in detail what made this coach such a good fit for his team. It would be good, potentially glorious.
I also remember how eager he was, just three seasons later, for the ax to fall on that coach. The guy had no skill, not the right fit, and he knew nothing about running an offense.
Hail the anointed! Let’s crucify him! How fast our loyalties can change. Oh Jesus, don’t you know it.
May our Lenten wilderness wander-ing continue to call you back to the God who loves you.
In Christ’s peace,
Pastor Erick
From Your Pastor...
...God doesn’t leave
us condemned and
broken.
Easter Lilies
Wanted for EASTER Worship
If you would like to purchase an Easter Lily or spring-
blooming plant in memory or honor of a loved one to decorate
the chancel for Easter, please individually shop for or order
from a florist your lily or plant and bring it to the church by
NOON, Friday, March 30th. In order to have your information
included in the Easter Bulletin, please complete this form and
return it to the church office by Wednesday, March 28th.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President,
Doug Allen.
Approval of Agenda: Agenda was approved by consensus after adding
Brittney Swanson, youth report, to it.
Reports:
Pastor’s Report—He enjoyed the Christmas and New Year season. The
Christmas Eve services had good attendance.
Secretary’s Report— A motion to approve the secretary’s report was
made by Blane Thompson. Seconded by Merle Rasmussen. Motion
carried.
Treasurer’s Report— A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was
made by Dawn Mather. Seconded by Eric Swanson. Motion car-
ried..
Other Committee Reports—None
Business:
Annual Meeting Agenda—Motion to approve the annual meeting agen-
da was made by Merle Rasmussen. Seconded by Blane Thompson.
Motion carried
Youth Report—Brittney gave a year-end report on the activities of the
youth. Easter Vigil theme is “Love is Greater Than…” Soup suppers
will begin on Wednesday, February 14th. High School Mission Trip
will have 22 kids and 5 adults going. Fundraising is on point. Silent
auction went very well.
Adjournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Dawn Mather.
Seconded by Blane Thompson. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned
at 8:04 p.m.
Closing Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
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Everyone is welcome 3yrs—5th Grade
To attend Sunday School each week at
10:10 a.m.
There are crafts, Bible stories, God’s promises,
and Works for God.
6th grade—HS have Easter Vigil Practice and
Service Projects each Sunday morning.
Inclement Weather Policy Sundays
* If Pastor can make it to the church, there will be Worship & Sunday
School for those who wish to come. However, please EXERCISE CAU-
TION and DO NOT risk life and limb to get here. God still loves you
and we are NOT taking attendance.
*If Pastor cannot make it to the church, we will send announcements
of the cancellation to the area TV & Radio stations (KCCI & WHO).
Weekdays
*If due to weather conditions Ballard Community Schools cancel school,
let out early, or cancel evening activities, Fjeldberg will have NO activities
at the church.
SOUND & VIDEO If you are interested in learning to run the Sound and Video equipment, please contact Mel Vetter or Bill Hotchkiss. LENTEN MEALS Mar 07 Christian Education & Property Committees Mar 14 Church Council Mar 21 Worship & Music Committee
MARCH Worship Volunteers—continued
MARCH Worship Volunteers
ALTAR GUILD: Tami Manfull & Sheila Norris
BREAD BAKER Marita Rouse COFFEE/FELLOWSHIP TIME Church Council HOSTS; (Need four per service) Mar 04 Nic & Melanie Hermann AND Kyle & Teri Krogh
Mar 11 The Preston Family AND Tim Erickson
Mar 18 Randy & Carla Jutting AND ____________________
Mar 25 PALM SUNDAY Jay & Gina Johnson AND Rochelle & Brenna Westvold
Mar 29 MAUNDY ThURSDAY Craig & Sue Bowyer AND Joel & Krisi Preston
Mar 30 GOOD FRIDAY Nic & Melanie Hermann AND Kyle & Teri Krogh
ACOLYTES (need two per service): Mar 04 Ashton Hermann AND Kale Krogh
Mar 11 Tristan Preston AND ____________________
Mar 18 Grace Jutting AND Hanna Jutting
Mar 25 Ben Johnson AND Brendan Westvold
ACOLYTES (continued): Mar 29 MAUNDY THURSDAY Jace Krogh AND Tristan Preston
Mar 30 GOOD FRIDAY Ashton Hermann AND Kale Krogh
LECTORS: Mar 04 Gene Rouse
Mar 11 YOUTH
Mar 18 Craig Bowyer
Mar 25 PALM SUNDAY Blane Thompson
Mar 29 MAUNDY THURSDAY Craig Bowyer
Mar 30 GOOD FRIDAY Craig Bowyer COMMUNION ASSISTANTS (need three per service) Mar 04 Dawn Mather, Marta Poots & Tim Erickson
Want reminders or more information? Contact Brittney Swanson.
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more dramatic. I will share a time when Brett was a little tow head-ed toddler. The helper was a "them". What would it be like to be helped by an enemy as the Samaritan was to a Jewish person in need? They would never even eat off dishes used by the others. There was a long time dislike between these two groups. We are asked to think of the ones who walked by, but also about the wounded person in the ditch. How would we feel if we were to be helped by someone we really distrusted? Who would you least want to help you? Interesting ideas. Our author reminds us that maybe we hear different things from the Holy Scripture because that is what God wants us to hear. Don't you sometimes feel that a ser-mon is directed right at you to do or live differently? What a bless-ing! Who is my neighbor? Anyone who needs help. But it can mean whoever helps me. We are called. "Go and do likewise."
MARCH WELCA Events—Continued
For those who need comfort & healing:
Dianne Hotchkiss, Pauline Stensland, Ikey Lee,
Shannon Tope & Melynda Crawford
Missionaries: Tim & Paula Tjernagel—
MaKayla, Nathaniel and Hannah
For those who mourn: The family of Oma Bauge
For our church leaders and our church’s outreach
ministry
Assisted Care Residents:
Story County Long-term Care: Harold Sharpnack
Ballard Creek: Darlene Eklund
Madrid Home: Marge Blair, Bonny Erickson
Accura Health of Ames: Freda DeWitt
Mill-Pond in Ankeny: Clarice Knutson
Bethany Life Communities: Marge Sellers, Arnold & Vivian Larson
If you have a prayer concern to add, please contact the church office @
597-2831.
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MARCH WELCA Events
Sunday, Mar. 4, 2018 Groups are Signed Up for making coffee and treats this year for after worship fellowship time for a month at a time.
Thursday, Mar. 8, 2018 9:30 a.m. Gather Bible Study Group meets in the Fireside Room. Pastor Swanson will lead the Bible Study.
Every Thursday 1:30 p.m. Mary Group meets at Ballard Creek Community
GATHER: Multiple Meanings: Learning from other interpre-tations
Session 3 : The Good Samaritan
MAIN TEXT: Luke 10:30-37 The Rev. Dr. Mark Allan Powell leads us in this 3rd study about our different interpretations of the same Bible story. This Good Samaritan story is even known by those who may never have opened or read the Bible. There are even Good Samaritan laws in place that require us to aid anyone in need. We ought to be willing to help anyone in need, but of course when it comes to Jesus, nothing is ever so simple. Martha Stortz writes in her arti-cle (p.18) that there's only one kind of people in this world: neighbors. The lawyer who asks Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?" gets a whole parable as an answer. If you read earlier verses, this learned fellow wants to know what to do to have eternal life. Stortz in her article likens this parable to the Russian nesting dolls. A story within a story within another story. We have to go way beyond the "us and them" that is so prevalent in today's culture. Sad to say how few of us are eager to go across the road to help that neighbor so unlike us? We are to bring to discussion a time when we were helped or rescued by someone or a time that we were able to rescue someone else. It could be someone out of gas or someone stuck in the snow or something quite a bit
Friday, Mar. 2, 2018 WORLD PRAYER DAY 5 churches in the Slater area are celebrating this day with a service. Check with Bethlehem for details.
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First Communion Class
All 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Youth
(and 6th Grade if you missed last year)
You are invited to prepare to receive Holy Communion!
Come to these TWO gatherings, Sunday March 11 & 18 (right after Sunday School)
• Find out why we have Communion
• Ask your questions about Communion
• Bake Communion Bread!
• Work on an art project
• Parents may come too
Parents: Please let Pastor Erick know that your child will be attending.
Easter Vigil
LOVE IS >
March 31st at 8:00 PM
Fjeldberg Lutheran Church Sanctuary
Come watch our middle school and high school
Students bring the Bible to life in an inspirational play
Showing how Jesus’ love is greater than any of life’s challenges.
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Keep Current on Giving
Sometimes giving patterns are disrupted by travels or hectic schedules.
Remember, your contributions are needed throughout the year. Please try
to stay current on your giving to Fjeldberg Lutheran. If you are out of
town, consider mailing your contribution, or sign up for electronic giving
by contacting the church office. Thank you.
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03/01 Katie LeMaster
03/01 Ainsley Upah
03/01 Katie Wilkening
03/02 Kelanie Greimann
03/02 Tamara Manfull
03/02 Caleigh Rosenbalm
03/03 Valerie Allen
03/03 Kristyn Nobiling
03/04 Matthew Thompson
03/05 Matthew Bickelhaupt
03/05 Allen Lovig
03/05 Declan O'Brien
03/06 Pamela Kluender
03/07 Monte Lantz
03/07 Emily O'Brien
03/07 Jacob Smith
03/08 Allison Rigler
03/08 Beverly Wierson
03/09 Elizabeth Fulk
03/10 Alex Bangs
03/10 Allison Cory
03/10 Dianne Hotchkiss
03/11 Emma Eklund
03/12 Cathy Penton
03/12 Sharon Shaeffer
03/13 Jacalyn Fjelland
03/13 Nicole Kling
03/14 Stacey Stover
03/15 Kenneth Angell
03/15 Twyla Shay
03/15 Megan Thompson
03/16 Allison Baker
03/16 Andrew Volkmann
03/17 Garrett Fagen
03/17 Patricia Hokel
03/18 Shawn Morgan
03/18 Erica Thorson
03/19 Robyn Engstrom
03/20 David Accola
03/20 Jaxon Hermann
03/21 Brenda Blomgren
03/21 Mark Schill
03/22 Anna Blomgren
03/23 Abigail Penton
03/25 Kashden Baker
03/25 Brant Spaid
03/25 Braxley Swanson
03/27 Stephanie Kalvig
03/27 Lisa Kling
03/28 Tracey Roberts
03/29 Mark Erickson
03/29 John Okland
03/30 Heather Bristow
03/30 Kya Hermann
03/30 Randall Jutting
03/31 Charles Helland
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Special Folks 80 years old or older and couples
who have been married for 50 years or more
MARCH Anniversaries
Bev Wierson celebrates her 87th
birthday on March 8th
03/04 T. J & Sandy Flemmer
03/07 Alex & Stacy Polewik
03/16 David & Denise Accola
03/16 Bill & Sheila Norris
03/17 Galen & Gen Huston
03/17 Ronald & Rhonda Smith
03/27 Scott & Rhiannon Hermann
03/29 Ron & Virginia Stensland
03/29 Matt & Nikowah Okland
03/31 Al & Margo Lovig
Fjeldberg Faith Sisters returns!
Join us on March 18 at 6:30 pm
for an evening of connecting with Fjeldberg Faith Sisters and dis-covering how God's unending creativity is reflected through us. Kelsey Grulke is a daughter of Fjeldberg and Lutheran Bible Translators missionary in World Arts. She will lead us through hands-on, thought-provoking activities and discussion as we dive deeper into our relationships with God and with one anoth-er. Bring your Bible and a journal if you have one. Kelsey will be leaving for mission work in Botswana in mid-April, so this chance won't come again for several years! Join us on March 18! If you have questions, contact Kristi Swanson (319) 850-3863 or Sue Erickson, 515-228-3409.
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What is LENT and why does it matter?
Lent is the period beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending on
the Saturday right before Easter. It is 40 days (not counting Sun-
days). The whole point of Lent is to focus your heart and your
mind on Jesus during the journey to the cross, honoring
Christ’s ultimate sacrifice and culminating in His subsequent glo-
rious resurrection. It is a time for self-reflection, learning, moder-
ation, and preparation.
Same-Sex Marriage
Adult Forum, March 11 & 18
A Biblical and Faithful Conversation • We have a request from a life-long church
member to be married at Fjeldberg in a same
-sex marriage.
• How do we talk about this Biblically?
• How do we love and support them, even with
mixed feelings and understandings?
• What if we’re uncertain?
This is a 2-part discussion that will look at how the Bible engages complex issues and how we engage with the Bible.
Sundays, 10:15am in the Fellowship Hall
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March 2018Sun Mon Tue Wed
4 3rd Sunday in Lent 9:00A Worship & Communion 10:00A Fellowship 10:15A Sunday School & Adult Forum 10:15A Easter Vigil Practice 1:30P Daisy Girl Scouts