March 2016
Life Together Thank you to Stan and his grandson, Isaac Kuck, for bringing down the big equipment to clean the parking lot at the church. Also thanks to everyone who brought a shovel and did all the hand work. It looked great and is nice that we didn’t have to climb over big piles of snow. Thanks again!!! Women of Hope, Thank you so much for the wonderful lunch served following our Dad’s funeral. Thank you for your willingness to do this for us. Your kind expression of sympathy and friendship will always remain in our memories. The family of Alvin Jauken. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Kathy Weber, Kevin, Kelly, Keith Jauken & families Thank you for your donation of clothing, pillows, coats & books to Parent-Child Center. You are making a difference in the lives of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Parent—Child Center Lexington Hope received a wonderful letter from Dr. Embury, President of Christian Sojourn, thanking us for our donation in 2015. The letter is too much to print in the Visitor, so you will find it on the bulletin board. Please have a look at the wonderful things being done.
Hope Worship Midweek Lenten Service March 2, 2016 Color: Purple
Church Unity Prayer March 6
Fridhem Lutheran Church,, Funk
March 13
Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church Smithfield
7:00 PM Worship
Fourth Sunday in Lent March 6 , 2016 Color: Purple
March 20
Immanual & Adullum Lutheran Church Bertrand
March 27
Loomis Evangelical Free Church, Loomis
Psalm 34:1-10; Romans 5:1-8 9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
Midweek Lenten Service March 9 , 2016
Color: Purple
7:00 PM Worship
Fifth Sunday in Lent March 13, 2016 Color: Purple
Hope Circle of Prayer March 6
Byron & Becky Hock; Derek & Martha Hock , Gracie, Christopher, & Dylan; Gina Hock,: Gregory Hock; Nick & Kristi Hock, Adlea & McKinley; Randall & Dee Hock.
March 13
Robert & Norma Hock: Byron Holscher: Shannon & Bobby Hueftle; Kristi Hueftle; James Hughes; Aaron Imler; Abby & Nate Jaeger: Brenda & Jerry Johnson.
March 20
David & Wendy Johnson, & Abbey Palazzola; Michael & Erica Johnson; Logan Jones; Roger & Kathy Jones; Jessica Junkin; Neil Junkin.
March 27
Cole Kennedy; Betty Koenig; Alysia & Troy Kuck, & Avary; Andrew Kuck, Wilson & Clayton; Brittney & Jordan Kuck, Eric Kuck.
Luke 23:26-38; 1 Peter 2:21-25
Midweek Lenten Service March 16, 2016 Color: Purple 7:00 PM Worship
Palm Sunday March 20, 2016
Color: Red
Luke 19:28-38; Psalm 24:3-4a, 7-8; Philippians 2:5-11 9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
Maundy Thursday March 24, 2016 Color: Red 1 Corinthians 11:23-32; Luke 22:14-23, 39-46 7:00 PM Worship
Good Friday March 25, 2016 Color: None Luke 22:47-53; Luke 22:54-62: Luke 22:63-65; Luke 22:66-71; Luke 23:1-25; Luke 23:26-49: Luke 23:50-56
Women of Hope—
7:00 PM Worship
This Month’s Circle Meetings and Studies
Resurrection of Our Lord/ Easter
March 2
March 27 2016
Topic – The Lord’s Prayer Hostess: Janice Bachmann Lesson Leader: Virginia Grafe
Color: White
Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Luke 24:1-12 9:00 AM Sunday School
Elizabeth Circle @ 9:00 am
10:00 AM Worship March 3
Lydia Circle @ 2:00 pm Lesson Leader: Veronica Lavene
Council Minutes & Matters February 8, 2016 The regular meeting of the church council was called to order at 7:31 pm on January 4, 2016 by President Mike Dawson. Council members present were Pastor Tim Glendening, Gary Wilken, Mike Dawson, Grant Dahlgren, Joann Wieland, Ann Hagan, Kathy Weber, Dave Ford and Matthew Albrecht. Absent Angel Boggs. Guests were Mike and Linda Dannehl, Robin Ford, Amy Meyer, and Penny Fastenau. Pastor Tim led the meeting with devotions from 2 nd Corinthians. The minutes from the previous meeting were read. Joann motioned to accept the regular December Meeting Minutes. Gary seconded. Motion carried. Under Public Input, Mike and Linda Dannehl addressed the council with some questions regarding their daughter’s upcoming wedding. Ann presented the Financial Secretary report on behalf of Angel. Total giving for the year of $12,974.89 Matt motioned to approve the report. Ann seconded. Motion carried. Ann gave the treasurer’s report. For the Month of January 2016: Current Giving’s: $9,811.20 Current Expenses: $9,134.98 Net Over (Under): $676.22 For the Year 2016 to Date: Net Over (Under): $676.22 Grant made the motion to accept the report. Kathy seconded. Motion carried. Mission Launch had nothing to report. Regarding Christian Education, Robin stated that Sunday school is going well they have gained some more teachers and look forward to coordinating efforts to have lessons current with Sunday worship. Amy stated that wings will also be following the same lessons. The children will be getting the same message throughout the week. Penny relayed the message that it might be helpful for the younger children to have colored worksheets for Sunday school instead of black and white copies. In the Pastoral report, Pastor Tim made 26 calls. He traveled 120 miles at 54 cents/mile resulting in $64.80 in reimbursement. Matt made a motion to transfer Chris, Christina and Tristen Davison membership to Hope by letter of transfer. Gary seconded. Motion carried. Pastor is registered for the Leadership Conference. The Property Committee thanks everyone involved in snow removal. Also thanks to Brad Renken for doing some touch up painting. Under the Cemetery Committee, Dennis got the cross light working. Women of Hope had nothing to report. Under the Worship Committee, Pastor stated that they are set until Easter. Under old business, LCMC delegates are still needed. Under new business Council Liaisons were decided: Mission launch- Joan Weiland Christian Education- Kathy Weber Property- Mike Dawson, Gary Wilken, Grant Dahlgren Women of Hope- Joan Weiland Cemetery- Matthew Albrecht, Mike Dawson, Gary Wilken Worship- Ann Hagan. The council adjourned with Mike leading us in the Lord’s Prayer at 9:18 pm. The next council meeting will be on March 14, 2016 at 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Matthew Albrecht, Council Secretary
March
Worship Attendance Average for 1/25/2016– 2/21/2016 Sunday at 10:00 am –108 3/01/1975 3/06/1965 3/19/2011 3/22/1997 3/26/1983 3/30/1973
Kirk & Roxanne Winheim Roger & Rosemary Renken Jay & Courtney Johnson Scott & Kim Ford Brenda & Jerry Johnson Trudy & Steve Witt
Ash Wednesday - 99 Midweek Lenten– 89
March 3/01 3/04 3/06 3/07 3/09 3/10 3/10 3/11 3/12 3/12 3/13 3/13 3/14 3/14 3/15 3/15 3/16 3/16
Dustin Winheim Cinde Wendell Brenda Johnson Natalie Hagan Lorraine Bendorf Dana Meyer Dawson Renken Monte Gregg Vivian Collins Danielle Forster Betty Wilken Eli Renken Myron Canada Bailey Lepper Cameron Ford Wendy Johnson Ashley Hansen Wyatt Wilken
3/16 3/17 3/17
Colton Wagner Rose Wilken Nathan Evans
3/17 3/18 3/18 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/22 3/22 3/24 3/26 3/22 3/29 3/29
Dirk Trautman Carolyn Dodson Tanner Fowler Lynda Meyer Makinna Fowler Randy Hock Matt Wilken Stephanie Harms Derek Hock Sondra Smith Darrel Wissmann Nancy Fowler Jay Johnson
3/30 3/30
Tony Hansen Rachel Peterson
Blessed As I start another day, I am blessed in every way. You are a haven in which I dwell, Because of you I’m safe and well. All the problems men had made By your hand were made to fade. If not for you, where would I be? Thank you Lord for blessing me. In the name of Christ Jesus. Amen Anon.
Words of Hope Psalm 32: How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered! How blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit! When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away Through my groaning all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. Selah. I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I did not hide; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD”; And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah. Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters they will not reach him. You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. Do not be as the horse or as the mule which have no understanding, Whose trappings include bit and bridle to hold them in check, Otherwise they will not come near to you. Many are the sorrows of the wicked, But he who trusts in the LORD, lovingkindness shall surround him. Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. In times of distress we can lose our way. How do we find the right path again? Who will guide us? How will we resolve our problems? Whether we need a place to hide, or are looking for deliverance, this psalm suggests that there is a way to evade those mighty waters and find a path to comfort. We don’t have to feel uncertain and alone. Selah Suffering silently is one choice but it is not what God wants us to do. God asks us to share our troubles and reveal our transgressions. Can we open our hearts and trust that God will listen and forgive us? Selah God will stand by us, advise and teach us. God promises to be with us. Selah Is there something you have been waiting or wanting to talk to God about? Do you seek forgiveness? Let God know you are ready to try something new. God of forgiveness, help us let go of our mulish ways and attend to your teachings. Open our hearts and our minds. Share your wise counsel. Show us the joy that comes from trusting you. Amen.
Confirmation Fundraiser March 20th following
worship
Choir is hosting sausage gravy and biscuits after worship on March 6th . All donations will go to the local food pantries.
Acolytes: Miles Boggs Clayton Meyer Crucifer: Jennica Dannehl Lectors: Darrel Wissmann Greeters: Joan Lilyhorn Ushers: Dusty Way Jack Wieland
Acolytes: L. Anderson B. Dodson Crucifer: Calli Terrell Lectors: none Greeters: R & J. Renken Ushers: J. McCracken T. Grabenstein
Acolytes: Will Adams Browin Adams Lectors: none Greeters: L. & F. Schmidt Ushers: Farrel Schmidt Joe Dyer
Acolytes: Kenzie Drain Cailey Grabenstein Lectors: none Greeters: R. & L. Bendorf Ushers: Stan DeBoer Rodney Renken
Holy Communion
10:00 am Worship–
9:00 am Sunday School
27
Confirmation Potato Bar following worship
Holy Communion
10:00 am Worship—
9:00 am Sunday School
20
12:00 pm Social Hall Reserved Robinson
10:00 am Worship– Holy Communion & Baptism
28
Deadline
29
Sewing Day
9:00 am
31 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 8:00 pm AA & Alanon
6:30 pm WINGS & Confirmation
1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 8:00 pm AA & Alanon 7:00 pm Maundy Thursdays Service
6:30 pm WINGS & Confirmation
30
24
23
22
15 1:00 pm Visitor
1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 8:00 pm AA & Alanon
6:30 pm WINGS & Confirmation 7:00 Midweek Lenten Service—choir following worship
9:00 am Sewing Day 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 8:00 pm AA & Alanon
6:30 pm WINGS & Confirmation 7:00 Midweek Lenten Service—choir following worship
7:30 Congregational Council
9:00 am Sunday School
10
9
1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 2:00 pm Lydia Circle 8:00 pm AA & Alanon
3
Thu
17
15
8
2
1 9:00 am Elizabeth Circle 9:30 am Chapel @ BNH 6:30 pm WINGS & Confirmation 7:00 Midweek Lenten Service—choir following worship
Wed
Tue
16
8
7
Mon
13
Mission Launch - Biscuits & Gravy following worship
10:00 am Worship
9:00 am Sunday School
6
Sun
March 2016
7:00 pm Good Friday Service
25
18
11
4
Fri
Dahlgren
8:00 am Social Hall Reserved
26
19
12
5
Sat
Sunday School 9:00 AM No Sunday School during summer Sunday Worship 10:00 AM 74094 Road 436
Communion is offered the 2nd & 4th Sundays
Smithfield NE 68976 A Member of
Wednesday evenings:
Lutheran
(See calendar for times)
Congregations in Mission for Christ
WINGS (K-6th grade) Confirmation (7th & 8th grades) Choir for singers of all ages
Phones: Office:308.472.5014
Ministers: All 541Baptized Members
Cell: 308.991.7281 E-mail:
[email protected] Pastor: Tim Glendening