The Connection March 2017
United Lutheran Church, ELCA 21 Mesnard St. L’Anse, MI 49946
The Connection March 2017 United Lutheran Church, ELCA 21 Mesnard St., L’Anse, Michigan Ph: (906) 524-6484; Email: [email protected] Website: www.unitedlutheranchurchlanse.org Pastor: John Ansell; (906) 201-2864
Come and Worship! We celebrate with worship on Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. And Mondays at 6 p.m. OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
TELLERS for MARCH Greetings Everyone, I hope everyone has been able to keep away those cabin fever blues away during the winter months. Though with the warm up in February I would image many people were happy to get out of the house and have some outdoor fun. Speaking of fun, the month of March is the beginning of our Lenten journey. Ash Wednesday is on March 1st and for the next 40 days we have the opportunity to reflect on our faith. Our services for Ash Wednesday will be at 6:00PM and we will have midweek Lenten services every Wednesday at 6:00pm. I look forward to seeing everyone as we start our Lenten journey in the month of March. With our midweek Lenten services, we will be moving through Luther’s Small Catechism. Earlier last fall the larger ELCA synod offices had made a suggestion for using the small catechism in either the advent or Lenten midweek devotions in honor of the 500th anniversary of the reformation. So I decided that it would be interesting to apply this to our Lenten midweek services. Thankfully because the larger church had suggested it they were able to provide us with worship resources and I have been able to apply them to our context. Now for many of you going through the small catechism may be review but some might be experiencing it for the first time. Either way you are experiencing this learning opportunity I feel it will be a lot of fun. Besides being fun, I do think our midweek lent services are also a time to reflect on our faith. I would encourage everyone to take time ether during the services or outside of the services to think about your faith. As you think about your faith I would also encourage you to think about your relationships. Throughout my studies I find that our faith is heavily reliant on the relationship in which we have with God and with one another. As we go through the small catechism there are topics that point out relationship that we not only have with God and others but how God has a relationship with us and God’s self. Our faith in my opinion relies heavily on the understanding of relationships both good and bad. Though we should always be recognizing the good and bad of relationships but it seems lent gives us the more intentional time of doing so. As we go through the month of March and the season of lent may God’s blessing continue to be upon you all. Sincerely, Pastor John
Sunday, March 5 Monday, March 6
Marilyn Harden & Ruth Anne Connor Kris Kokko & Sue Copley
Sunday, March 12 Monday, March 13
Joan Bugni & Ruth Anne Connor Sue Copley & Jeannie Gourneau
Sunday, March 19 Monday, March 20
Leann Davis & Evelyn Welch Jean Brinkman & Mary McCord
Sunday, March 26 Monday, March 27
Leann Davis & Evelyn Welch Sue Copley & Jean Brinkman
THANK YOU for volunteering to be a Teller! Your help is greatly appreciated!
READERS for MARCH Sunday, March 5 Sunday, March 12 Sunday, March 19 Sunday, March 26
Need someone Need someone Need someone Need someone
USHERS for MARCH Sunday, March 5 Sunday, March 12 Sunday, March 19 Sunday, March 26
Leann Davis & Joan Bugni Betty Ann Pyhtila Shawn Gibbons Need someone
Ushers and Readers If you are interested in being an usher or a reader, please sign up on the sheets on the table in the Barrier-free Entrance. Thank you!
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
NEWS FROM FORTUNE LAKE!! There are many events happening at Fortune Lake all year long!
Financial Peace Retreat – March 3-4 – Adults only! learn how to take control of your finances with a faith perspective from a biblically based curriculum. And enjoy Camp! Upper Elementary Retreat – March 17-18 – Grades 3-6 try camp for the first time or come back to enjoy more … games, singing, campfires, and new friends combine for faith and fun. Adoptive Family Retreat – April 28-30 For families formed through adoption or foster care, and those exploring these possibilities; connect to each other and new friends, share faith and fun.
We’re excited to be planning for the Summer 2017 Camp Season! This year’s theme: The Water of Life. Summer Registration is available online. Calling all Future Counselors!!! Taking applications for future wonderful Fortune Lake Staffers – see our website!! Please pray for our recruitment efforts & encourage potential staffers.
For more information call the Camp at (906) 214-2267 or check out the website www.fortunelake.com
Ash Wednesday worship will be on Wednesday, March 1st at 6 p.m. Please join us for worship.
Mid-week Lenten Worship Mid-week Lenten Worship services will be held every Wednesday during Lent, beginning on March 8th at 6 p.m. Please join us for worship.
40-Day Lenten Challenge This is a new slant on giving something up for Lent. Take a large garbage bag and every day in Lent find something in your closet (or cupboard) that you no longer use and put it in the bag. At the end of Lent take your bag to St. Vinnies or charity of your choice. (Bags are available in the Barrier Free entrance.)
CRAFTING GROUP The Crafting group will meet on Wednesday, March 1st from 1-3:30 p.m. at the church. Anyone interested in helping out, or if you have some craft ideas for crafts for the Fall Bazaar, stop by and see what is happening! Everyone is invited to attend!!
TURN YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR on Saturday, March 11th, before you go to sleep….
MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICES
Join us on Wednesdays starting, March 8th, at 6 p.m. for Mid-week Lenten services. This year we will be moving through Luther’s Small Catechism in recognition of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Week of Lent 1 - Ten Commandments In Exodus God gives Moses the Law so that the people of Israel would know how to fulfill their part of God’s covenant as God’s people. Week of Lent 2 – Creed How do we express belief? How do we share our faith? The Creed, crafted in the early days of the church, gives us a simple but firm foundation for sharing and professing. Week of Lent 3 - Lord’s Prayer Lent and Lenten worship call us to repent, to make a new beginning. One of the best ways to begin again with God is through conversation, also known as prayer. And what better prayer than the one that Jesus taught us? Week of Lent 4 – Baptism Dying to our old, sinful self in baptism, we rise from the waters as beloved children of God. We are walking wet throughout the forty days of Lent, reminded daily that we are dead to sin. Week of Lent 5 - Holy Communion As we approach Holy Week, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us. We gather around the table to remind ourselves and one another of that sacrifice and how it shapes our lives.
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS We are a family UNITED … and what a great way to get to know each other better … over coffee! But we need YOU to put on the coffee and be willing to clean up afterwards (and perhaps provide something to go with the coffee). Check the sign-up sheet in the barrier-free entrance. Remember, the focus is the fellowship … so keep the food simple. (All the monetary donations received during the Fellowship Hour go toward World Hunger.)
COFFEE HOUR for FEBRUARY Sunday, March 5 Sunday, March 12 Sunday, March 19 Sunday, March 26
Joan Bugni & Kris Kokko Wally & Carol Roth & Isaac Collins Need someone Need someone
VISITS If you would like Pr. John to visit you or if you know of someone who would like a visit, please call the church office (524-6484) or Pr. John (2012864)
CONFIRMATION PAGE SHUT-INS Please remember our shut-ins. Keep them in your prayers. If you have a moment, stop and visit them. At Bayside: Art Allert, Vivan Allert, Beatrice Harju, Margaret Marquardt, and Joyce Taipalus. At home: Ellen Biekkola, and Lillian Jukkala.
… Art Allert, Vivian Allert, Caleb Bell, Roger Bish, Debbie Eliason, Clyde Elmblad, Rudy Haataja, Carole Hokkanen, Tazia Kaster, Janel LaPlante, Mickey Martinac, Cari McMahon, Debbie Miser, Jim Mitchell, Theresa Pascoe, Joann Pennock, Mark Richard, Asenath Sweeney, Eddie, baby Logan, Dana, Justin, Carol Young. The family and friends of Emil Anderson The family and friends of Elizabeth Alatalo The family and friends of Nelda Robillard Bishop The family and friends of Arlene Hails.
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Confirmation Class Confirmation class for March 5th will be the MARKED Event! Confirmation class will be on Sunday, March 19th following the 10 a.m. worship service.
ACOLYTES for MARCH Sunday, March 5 Monday, March 6
Izzy Kayleonna
Sunday, March 12 Monday, March 13
Brian Natalie
Sunday, March 19 Monday, March 20
Kayla & Rylee Ross
Sunday, March 26 Monday, March 27
Kellen Zak
MARKED! EVENT The Confirmation class will be going to First Lutheran Church in Iron River on Sunday, March 5th from 4-7 pm for the MARKED! Event. They will be assembling “Health Kits” for global mission and “Love Bundles” for local food pantries and the homeless.
Women’s Bible Study Sunday School! Sunday School is every Sunday at 10 a.m. and is open to all children ages 3 years old through 5th grade. 3rd – 5th Grade students need to bring their Bibles. All children will have Bible stories and fun-filled activities every Sunday. Come and join us! There will be NO Sunday School on March 26th. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, April 2nd.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY There is an Adult Bible Study that meets on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. We meet in a Classroom upstairs. Please come and join us! All are welcome to attend.
Sarah Circle will meet on March 7th at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Libby Jacobson will be the host. Martha Circle will meet on March 7th at 1 p.m.
WOMEN OF THE ELCA – 10th Triennial Gathering Every 3 years the Women of the ELCA hold a National Convention, which will be held this summer in Minneapolis. It may never be closer, so you may want to take advantage of this opportunity. The dates are July 13-16, 2017. For information, see Lisa in the church office or visit www.welcatg.org
ATTENTION PARENTS: The United Lutheran Church Women provide camperships that pay one-half of the early registration fee to Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp. Members, children of members, and children enrolled in our Sunday School are eligible. Cal the church office for more information.
COUNCIL MEMBERS Our Council members for 2017 are: Pastor John Ansell Jean Brinkman – Vice President Renee Eliason – President Libby Jacobson Joanne Kemppainen Kris Kokko - Secretary Jan LaFave Mary McCord Kim Peterson Robbie Schultz We welcome new council members elected at our Annual Meeting: Jean Brinkman, Jan LaFave, Kim Peterson, and Robbie Schultz.
LET’S EAT COMMUNITY MEAL The Let’s Eat Community Meal will be on March 12th at St. Ann’s Church in Baraga from 4-6 p.m. There is no charge for this meal. Everyone is welcome to come and join in for food and fellowship.
NAME OUR COW For WORLD HUNGER In previous years we have collected quarters for World Hunger and taken them to the Synod Assembly in May. This year the Northern Great Lakes Synod has come up with something new. We will be decorating a World Hunger Cow and collecting donations to be taken to the Synod Assembly in Marquette in May. Watch for United Lutheran Church’s World Hunger Cow to show up in church, decorated. WE NEED A NAME!!! Please help us name our cow… Please submit your donations and name suggestions in the milk pail under the cow. Please put your name on the suggestion so we know who submitted the winning name. A prize will be given. All donations will go to World Hunger.
The Connection March 2017 United Lutheran Church, ELCA 21 Mesnard St., L’Anse, Michigan Ph: (906) 524-6484; Email: [email protected] Website: www.unitedlutheranchurchlanse.org Pastor: John Ansell; (906) 201-2864
Come and Worship! We celebrate with worship on Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. And Mondays at 6 p.m. OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
TELLERS for MARCH Greetings Everyone, I hope everyone has been able to keep away those cabin fever blues away during the winter months. Though with the warm up in February I would image many people were happy to get out of the house and have some outdoor fun. Speaking of fun, the month of March is the beginning of our Lenten journey. Ash Wednesday is on March 1st and for the next 40 days we have the opportunity to reflect on our faith. Our services for Ash Wednesday will be at 6:00PM and we will have midweek Lenten services every Wednesday at 6:00pm. I look forward to seeing everyone as we start our Lenten journey in the month of March. With our midweek Lenten services, we will be moving through Luther’s Small Catechism. Earlier last fall the larger ELCA synod offices had made a suggestion for using the small catechism in either the advent or Lenten midweek devotions in honor of the 500th anniversary of the reformation. So I decided that it would be interesting to apply this to our Lenten midweek services. Thankfully because the larger church had suggested it they were able to provide us with worship resources and I have been able to apply them to our context. Now for many of you going through the small catechism may be review but some might be experiencing it for the first time. Either way you are experiencing this learning opportunity I feel it will be a lot of fun. Besides being fun, I do think our midweek lent services are also a time to reflect on our faith. I would encourage everyone to take time ether during the services or outside of the services to think about your faith. As you think about your faith I would also encourage you to think about your relationships. Throughout my studies I find that our faith is heavily reliant on the relationship in which we have with God and with one another. As we go through the small catechism there are topics that point out relationship that we not only have with God and others but how God has a relationship with us and God’s self. Our faith in my opinion relies heavily on the understanding of relationships both good and bad. Though we should always be recognizing the good and bad of relationships but it seems lent gives us the more intentional time of doing so. As we go through the month of March and the season of lent may God’s blessing continue to be upon you all. Sincerely, Pastor John
Sunday, March 5 Monday, March 6
Marilyn Harden & Ruth Anne Connor Kris Kokko & Sue Copley
Sunday, March 12 Monday, March 13
Joan Bugni & Ruth Anne Connor Sue Copley & Jeannie Gourneau
Sunday, March 19 Monday, March 20
Leann Davis & Evelyn Welch Jean Brinkman & Mary McCord
Sunday, March 26 Monday, March 27
Leann Davis & Evelyn Welch Sue Copley & Jean Brinkman
THANK YOU for volunteering to be a Teller! Your help is greatly appreciated!
READERS for MARCH Sunday, March 5 Sunday, March 12 Sunday, March 19 Sunday, March 26
Need someone Need someone Need someone Need someone
USHERS for MARCH Sunday, March 5 Sunday, March 12 Sunday, March 19 Sunday, March 26
Leann Davis & Joan Bugni Betty Ann Pyhtila Shawn Gibbons Need someone
Ushers and Readers If you are interested in being an usher or a reader, please sign up on the sheets on the table in the Barrier-free Entrance. Thank you!
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
NEWS FROM FORTUNE LAKE!! There are many events happening at Fortune Lake all year long!
Financial Peace Retreat – March 3-4 – Adults only! learn how to take control of your finances with a faith perspective from a biblically based curriculum. And enjoy Camp! Upper Elementary Retreat – March 17-18 – Grades 3-6 try camp for the first time or come back to enjoy more … games, singing, campfires, and new friends combine for faith and fun. Adoptive Family Retreat – April 28-30 For families formed through adoption or foster care, and those exploring these possibilities; connect to each other and new friends, share faith and fun.
We’re excited to be planning for the Summer 2017 Camp Season! This year’s theme: The Water of Life. Summer Registration is available online. Calling all Future Counselors!!! Taking applications for future wonderful Fortune Lake Staffers – see our website!! Please pray for our recruitment efforts & encourage potential staffers.
For more information call the Camp at (906) 214-2267 or check out the website www.fortunelake.com
Ash Wednesday worship will be on Wednesday, March 1st at 6 p.m. Please join us for worship.
Mid-week Lenten Worship Mid-week Lenten Worship services will be held every Wednesday during Lent, beginning on March 8th at 6 p.m. Please join us for worship.
40-Day Lenten Challenge This is a new slant on giving something up for Lent. Take a large garbage bag and every day in Lent find something in your closet (or cupboard) that you no longer use and put it in the bag. At the end of Lent take your bag to St. Vinnies or charity of your choice. (Bags are available in the Barrier Free entrance.)
CRAFTING GROUP The Crafting group will meet on Wednesday, March 1st from 1-3:30 p.m. at the church. Anyone interested in helping out, or if you have some craft ideas for crafts for the Fall Bazaar, stop by and see what is happening! Everyone is invited to attend!!
TURN YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR on Saturday, March 11th, before you go to sleep….
MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICES
Join us on Wednesdays starting, March 8th, at 6 p.m. for Mid-week Lenten services. This year we will be moving through Luther’s Small Catechism in recognition of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Week of Lent 1 - Ten Commandments In Exodus God gives Moses the Law so that the people of Israel would know how to fulfill their part of God’s covenant as God’s people. Week of Lent 2 – Creed How do we express belief? How do we share our faith? The Creed, crafted in the early days of the church, gives us a simple but firm foundation for sharing and professing. Week of Lent 3 - Lord’s Prayer Lent and Lenten worship call us to repent, to make a new beginning. One of the best ways to begin again with God is through conversation, also known as prayer. And what better prayer than the one that Jesus taught us? Week of Lent 4 – Baptism Dying to our old, sinful self in baptism, we rise from the waters as beloved children of God. We are walking wet throughout the forty days of Lent, reminded daily that we are dead to sin. Week of Lent 5 - Holy Communion As we approach Holy Week, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us. We gather around the table to remind ourselves and one another of that sacrifice and how it shapes our lives.
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS We are a family UNITED … and what a great way to get to know each other better … over coffee! But we need YOU to put on the coffee and be willing to clean up afterwards (and perhaps provide something to go with the coffee). Check the sign-up sheet in the barrier-free entrance. Remember, the focus is the fellowship … so keep the food simple. (All the monetary donations received during the Fellowship Hour go toward World Hunger.)
COFFEE HOUR for FEBRUARY Sunday, March 5 Sunday, March 12 Sunday, March 19 Sunday, March 26
Joan Bugni & Kris Kokko Wally & Carol Roth & Isaac Collins Need someone Need someone
VISITS If you would like Pr. John to visit you or if you know of someone who would like a visit, please call the church office (524-6484) or Pr. John (2012864)
CONFIRMATION PAGE SHUT-INS Please remember our shut-ins. Keep them in your prayers. If you have a moment, stop and visit them. At Bayside: Art Allert, Vivan Allert, Beatrice Harju, Margaret Marquardt, and Joyce Taipalus. At home: Ellen Biekkola, and Lillian Jukkala.
… Art Allert, Vivian Allert, Caleb Bell, Roger Bish, Debbie Eliason, Clyde Elmblad, Rudy Haataja, Carole Hokkanen, Tazia Kaster, Janel LaPlante, Mickey Martinac, Cari McMahon, Debbie Miser, Jim Mitchell, Theresa Pascoe, Joann Pennock, Mark Richard, Asenath Sweeney, Eddie, baby Logan, Dana, Justin, Carol Young. The family and friends of Emil Anderson The family and friends of Elizabeth Alatalo The family and friends of Nelda Robillard Bishop The family and friends of Arlene Hails.
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Confirmation Class Confirmation class for March 5th will be the MARKED Event! Confirmation class will be on Sunday, March 19th following the 10 a.m. worship service.
ACOLYTES for MARCH Sunday, March 5 Monday, March 6
Izzy Kayleonna
Sunday, March 12 Monday, March 13
Brian Natalie
Sunday, March 19 Monday, March 20
Kayla & Rylee Ross
Sunday, March 26 Monday, March 27
Kellen Zak
MARKED! EVENT The Confirmation class will be going to First Lutheran Church in Iron River on Sunday, March 5th from 4-7 pm for the MARKED! Event. They will be assembling “Health Kits” for global mission and “Love Bundles” for local food pantries and the homeless.
Women’s Bible Study Sunday School! Sunday School is every Sunday at 10 a.m. and is open to all children ages 3 years old through 5th grade. 3rd – 5th Grade students need to bring their Bibles. All children will have Bible stories and fun-filled activities every Sunday. Come and join us! There will be NO Sunday School on March 26th. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, April 2nd.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY There is an Adult Bible Study that meets on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. We meet in a Classroom upstairs. Please come and join us! All are welcome to attend.
Sarah Circle will meet on March 7th at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Libby Jacobson will be the host. Martha Circle will meet on March 7th at 1 p.m.
WOMEN OF THE ELCA – 10th Triennial Gathering Every 3 years the Women of the ELCA hold a National Convention, which will be held this summer in Minneapolis. It may never be closer, so you may want to take advantage of this opportunity. The dates are July 13-16, 2017. For information, see Lisa in the church office or visit www.welcatg.org
ATTENTION PARENTS: The United Lutheran Church Women provide camperships that pay one-half of the early registration fee to Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp. Members, children of members, and children enrolled in our Sunday School are eligible. Cal the church office for more information.
COUNCIL MEMBERS Our Council members for 2017 are: Pastor John Ansell Jean Brinkman – Vice President Renee Eliason – President Libby Jacobson Joanne Kemppainen Kris Kokko - Secretary Jan LaFave Mary McCord Kim Peterson Robbie Schultz We welcome new council members elected at our Annual Meeting: Jean Brinkman, Jan LaFave, Kim Peterson, and Robbie Schultz.
LET’S EAT COMMUNITY MEAL The Let’s Eat Community Meal will be on March 12th at St. Ann’s Church in Baraga from 4-6 p.m. There is no charge for this meal. Everyone is welcome to come and join in for food and fellowship.
NAME OUR COW For WORLD HUNGER In previous years we have collected quarters for World Hunger and taken them to the Synod Assembly in May. This year the Northern Great Lakes Synod has come up with something new. We will be decorating a World Hunger Cow and collecting donations to be taken to the Synod Assembly in Marquette in May. Watch for United Lutheran Church’s World Hunger Cow to show up in church, decorated. WE NEED A NAME!!! Please help us name our cow… Please submit your donations and name suggestions in the milk pail under the cow. Please put your name on the suggestion so we know who submitted the winning name. A prize will be given. All donations will go to World Hunger.
