The Connection May 2017
United Lutheran Church, ELCA 21 Mesnard St. L’Anse, MI 49946
The Connection May 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.
Greetings Everyone, Alleluia! Christ Has Risen. As we continue in our Easter season we continue celebrating the risen Christ. Overall the season of Easter, in total, is seven weeks and ends on Pentecost Sunday which is on June 4th. This means along with a whole lot of activity we will continue our celebration of Easter throughout the month of May. The month of May also is when the synod assembly will be gathering in Marquette. This is also the meeting time where we will hold the election of a new Bishop. The synod offices should, by May 1st, put up profiles and pictures of candidates interested in being nominated for being the next bishop of the Northern Great Lakes Synod. I look forward to see that information and be able to gain a good understanding of what may be in the future for our synod. May is also the month which we recognize the ultimate sacrifices in which members of the armed forces have given on Memorial Day. As a veteran myself this is a time for me to remember the many brothers and sisters in arms that I served with who sacrificed their lives for their country. On Memorial Day I will be participating with local veterans groups in their honoring of the many that have given their life for the services of their country. I encourage everyone to do the same. In regards to church activities, there are plenty going on in May. This includes a Sunday worship time change to our summer hours of 9am starting May 28th. As for the rest of our church activities I encourage you to explore the many articles in the newsletter. For the month of May and every month let God’s blessing and care be with us all.
Pastor John Ansell
TELLERS for May Monday, May 1
Ruth Anne Connor & Sue Copley
Sunday, May 7 Monday, May 8
Leann Davis & Evelyn Welch Jean Brinkman & Mary McCord
Sunday, May 14 Monday, May 15
Jeannie Gourneau & Ruth Anne Connor Ruth Anne Connor & Sue Copley
Sunday, May 21 Monday, May 22
Leann Davis & Evelyn Welch No Worship
Sunday, May 28 – 9 am Monday, May 29
Annette Lindstrom & Kris Kokko No Worship
THANK YOU for volunteering to be a Teller! Your help is greatly appreciated!
Ushers and Readers No one has signed up to be a reader or an usher during May. 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!
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
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) 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.
… Rob Aho, Art Allert, Vivian Allert, Fran Brunet, Patrick Collins, Ruth Connor, Marge Gasperich, June Graczyk, David Haapala, Rudy Haataja, Ellen Heikkinen, Janel LaPlante,Dan McIntyre, Andrea McMahon & Landen, Cari McMahon, Pastor Melissa Melnick and family, Diane Richard and sons, Bill Rousseau, Tammy Seavoy, Asenath Sweeney, Betty Tollefson, Carol (Walitalo) Young, Skarlett, and Peyton.
Pentecost Sunday, June 4th, our 8th grade Confirmation students will be Confirmed. We will be having a potluck brunch following worship. Everyone is invited to attend! Please bring a dish to share! Volunteers are needed to help in the Kitchen. Please call the church office if you are willing to help on June 4th.
CRAFTING GROUP The Crafting group will meet on Wednesday, May 3rd 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!!
WORSHIP TIME CHANGE! Beginning on Sunday, May 28th, worship will begin at 9:00 a.m. through the summer. Monday evening worship remains at 6 p.m.
NO WORSHIP! PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO worship on Monday, May 22nd, due to Pastor being in Marquette for the Synod Assembly. And there will be NO Worship on Monday, May 29th, Memorial Day.
CONFIRMATION PAGE
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS
Monday, May 1
Haylee
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.)
Sunday, May 7 Monday, May 8
Brian Alex
No one has signed up to serve coffee after worship during May. Please sign up on the sheets on the table in the Barrier-free Entrance. Thank you!
Sunday, May 14 Monday, May 15
Alyssa Kayleonna
Sunday, May 21 Monday, May 22
Natalie NO WORSHIP
Sunday, May 28 Monday, May 29
Kellen NO WORSHIP
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Confirmation Class CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Confirmation class will be held on Sunday, May 14th and May 21st
ACOLYTES for May
Women’s Bible Study Sarah Circle will meet on May 2nd at 10 a.m. at the church. The ladies will be going out to lunch after the Bible Study. Martha Circle will meet on May 2nd at 1 p.m.
WOMEN OF THE ELCA – 10th Triennial Gathering CONFIRMATION will be held on Sunday, June 4th… There will be a potluck brunch following worship. Please bring a dish to share. Prayer Pals of the 8th grade students: Please remember to put June 4th on your calendar. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: We are looking for volunteers to help serve the potluck brunch on June 4th. All 6th and 7th Grade Confirmation students are asked to help with the brunch. If you can help, please call the church office. Thank you!
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 FORTUNE LAKE LUTHERAN CAMP: 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. Call the church office for more information. You can apply online or there are applications in the church office.
NAME OUR COW
Congratulations to the Graduates from United Lutheran Church!
For
April 30th, we recognized the students graduating from High School and College.
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…
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: Allen Anderson - (no information) Nicholas Carter - (no information) Aaron Collins – Future plans undecided Faith Eliason – Early Childhood Education – Eastern Gateway Community College in Ohio (online classes). Faith plans to work in pre-primary education.
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.
Lauren Gabe – Pre-dentistry – Michigan Technological University Lauren plans to become an orthodondist.
The Hunger Herd will be a visual celebration of our Synod’s commitment to ending World Hunger!
Michael Lytikainen – attending Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College then entering the academy for Michigan Department of Corrections.
I need a name!
Lauryn Schneider – Major in Movement Sciences – University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. COLLEGE GRADUATES: Acacia Copley – Michigan Technological University – BS in Biology, Minor in Ecology. Acacia is working on getting into graduate school at MTU. Jacob Gabe – UTI in Lisle, Illinois – Diesel Technician
Sunday School! GRADUATES!
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!
The last day of Sunday School is Sunday, May 14th.
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS From previous council meetings:
Vacation Bible School Come and join us for Vacation Bible School
June 12-15 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch will be served. Fortune Lake Camp staff put on our Vacation Bible School. We will be looking for people to serve lunches. If you have any questions or if you can help, please call Joanne Kemppainen 524-6584.
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.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Regular Council Meeting will be on Sunday, May 7th following worship. Please remember that all council meetings are open to the congregation.
The council welcomed new Council members Jan LaFave, Kim Peterson, and Robbie Schultz. The council hired Lisa DesLaurier as Financial Secretary. Welcomed a new member, Kristina Flesher and reactivated membership for Neil Whitman. Approved purchasing “Peace At the Last” books to donate to Home Hospice and Bayside Village as well as keep a couple here at United. Discussed the budget deficit. Things are set for Confirmation on June 4th. Graduate recognition will be on April 30th. April Council Meeting: Pastor will be taking vacation from April 19th through April 25th. Vacation Bible School – June We need lunches during the week and Dinners for the staff (3 people). Approve a Bakeless Bakesale in June. Approve a 31 bags fundraiser for the Large Utility Tote in May. Found a small gift for the Graduates. Bibles are in for the Confirmands. Hired Brian Peterson to mow the lawn this year. God’s Work. Our Hands. will be on September 10th.
LAKE TROUT FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE WINDOW FUND! United Lutheran Church will be having a Window Fund fundraiser during Lake Trout Festival, Saturday, June 10th from 11a.m. – 5 p.m.
We will be making Superior Golden Puffs (donut holes) and serving coffee. We need help with setting up, working, and cleaning up. We also need supplies to make the donut holes. There are sign-up sheets in the Barrier-free Entrance. Please check it out and sign up where you are able to help. Please bring your own chair if you are helping. Items needed: 4 heavy duty extension cords 5 rolls of paper towels 1 bottle of bleach 2 coolers with ice Plastic spoons 3 pairs of tongs Small Plastic bags 2 gallons Crisco Pure Canola Oil 5 pounds of coffee Sugar for coffee Creamer for coffee 3 gallons whole milk 1 – 5 pound bag of sugar We also need plastic baggies containing the following ingredients (sift together) 2 c. flour 3 tsp. Baking powder 1 ¼ tsp. nutmeg ¼ c. sugar 1 tsp. salt There is a box in the Barrier-free entrance to put donated items. Thank you!
LARGE UTILITY TOTE WINDOW FUND FUNDRAISER For the month of May we will be taking orders for the Large Utility Tote. The total cost is $39 per bag. The church will make $10 on each bag sold. There is a sign-up sheet in the Barrier-free Entrance with a sheet that ha the different prints that can be ordered. Please pay Kim Peterson for the bags. Kim will place the orders already received just after May 1st. But as the month goes on, some prints may not be available. Order your bag early. You’ll be amazed at how much this classic tote can hold. The structured metal frame keeps it open for bulky items and provides strength for durability. Use it to keep your closet in order, carry toys or groceries while you’re on the go, haul camping gear and so much more. It even collapses for easy storage! Approx. 11.75"H x 21.5"L x 10"D
The Connection May 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.
Greetings Everyone, Alleluia! Christ Has Risen. As we continue in our Easter season we continue celebrating the risen Christ. Overall the season of Easter, in total, is seven weeks and ends on Pentecost Sunday which is on June 4th. This means along with a whole lot of activity we will continue our celebration of Easter throughout the month of May. The month of May also is when the synod assembly will be gathering in Marquette. This is also the meeting time where we will hold the election of a new Bishop. The synod offices should, by May 1st, put up profiles and pictures of candidates interested in being nominated for being the next bishop of the Northern Great Lakes Synod. I look forward to see that information and be able to gain a good understanding of what may be in the future for our synod. May is also the month which we recognize the ultimate sacrifices in which members of the armed forces have given on Memorial Day. As a veteran myself this is a time for me to remember the many brothers and sisters in arms that I served with who sacrificed their lives for their country. On Memorial Day I will be participating with local veterans groups in their honoring of the many that have given their life for the services of their country. I encourage everyone to do the same. In regards to church activities, there are plenty going on in May. This includes a Sunday worship time change to our summer hours of 9am starting May 28th. As for the rest of our church activities I encourage you to explore the many articles in the newsletter. For the month of May and every month let God’s blessing and care be with us all.
Pastor John Ansell
TELLERS for May Monday, May 1
Ruth Anne Connor & Sue Copley
Sunday, May 7 Monday, May 8
Leann Davis & Evelyn Welch Jean Brinkman & Mary McCord
Sunday, May 14 Monday, May 15
Jeannie Gourneau & Ruth Anne Connor Ruth Anne Connor & Sue Copley
Sunday, May 21 Monday, May 22
Leann Davis & Evelyn Welch No Worship
Sunday, May 28 – 9 am Monday, May 29
Annette Lindstrom & Kris Kokko No Worship
THANK YOU for volunteering to be a Teller! Your help is greatly appreciated!
Ushers and Readers No one has signed up to be a reader or an usher during May. 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!
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
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) 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.
… Rob Aho, Art Allert, Vivian Allert, Fran Brunet, Patrick Collins, Ruth Connor, Marge Gasperich, June Graczyk, David Haapala, Rudy Haataja, Ellen Heikkinen, Janel LaPlante,Dan McIntyre, Andrea McMahon & Landen, Cari McMahon, Pastor Melissa Melnick and family, Diane Richard and sons, Bill Rousseau, Tammy Seavoy, Asenath Sweeney, Betty Tollefson, Carol (Walitalo) Young, Skarlett, and Peyton.
Pentecost Sunday, June 4th, our 8th grade Confirmation students will be Confirmed. We will be having a potluck brunch following worship. Everyone is invited to attend! Please bring a dish to share! Volunteers are needed to help in the Kitchen. Please call the church office if you are willing to help on June 4th.
CRAFTING GROUP The Crafting group will meet on Wednesday, May 3rd 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!!
WORSHIP TIME CHANGE! Beginning on Sunday, May 28th, worship will begin at 9:00 a.m. through the summer. Monday evening worship remains at 6 p.m.
NO WORSHIP! PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO worship on Monday, May 22nd, due to Pastor being in Marquette for the Synod Assembly. And there will be NO Worship on Monday, May 29th, Memorial Day.
CONFIRMATION PAGE
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS
Monday, May 1
Haylee
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.)
Sunday, May 7 Monday, May 8
Brian Alex
No one has signed up to serve coffee after worship during May. Please sign up on the sheets on the table in the Barrier-free Entrance. Thank you!
Sunday, May 14 Monday, May 15
Alyssa Kayleonna
Sunday, May 21 Monday, May 22
Natalie NO WORSHIP
Sunday, May 28 Monday, May 29
Kellen NO WORSHIP
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Confirmation Class CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Confirmation class will be held on Sunday, May 14th and May 21st
ACOLYTES for May
Women’s Bible Study Sarah Circle will meet on May 2nd at 10 a.m. at the church. The ladies will be going out to lunch after the Bible Study. Martha Circle will meet on May 2nd at 1 p.m.
WOMEN OF THE ELCA – 10th Triennial Gathering CONFIRMATION will be held on Sunday, June 4th… There will be a potluck brunch following worship. Please bring a dish to share. Prayer Pals of the 8th grade students: Please remember to put June 4th on your calendar. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: We are looking for volunteers to help serve the potluck brunch on June 4th. All 6th and 7th Grade Confirmation students are asked to help with the brunch. If you can help, please call the church office. Thank you!
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 FORTUNE LAKE LUTHERAN CAMP: 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. Call the church office for more information. You can apply online or there are applications in the church office.
NAME OUR COW
Congratulations to the Graduates from United Lutheran Church!
For
April 30th, we recognized the students graduating from High School and College.
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…
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: Allen Anderson - (no information) Nicholas Carter - (no information) Aaron Collins – Future plans undecided Faith Eliason – Early Childhood Education – Eastern Gateway Community College in Ohio (online classes). Faith plans to work in pre-primary education.
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.
Lauren Gabe – Pre-dentistry – Michigan Technological University Lauren plans to become an orthodondist.
The Hunger Herd will be a visual celebration of our Synod’s commitment to ending World Hunger!
Michael Lytikainen – attending Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College then entering the academy for Michigan Department of Corrections.
I need a name!
Lauryn Schneider – Major in Movement Sciences – University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. COLLEGE GRADUATES: Acacia Copley – Michigan Technological University – BS in Biology, Minor in Ecology. Acacia is working on getting into graduate school at MTU. Jacob Gabe – UTI in Lisle, Illinois – Diesel Technician
Sunday School! GRADUATES!
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!
The last day of Sunday School is Sunday, May 14th.
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS From previous council meetings:
Vacation Bible School Come and join us for Vacation Bible School
June 12-15 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch will be served. Fortune Lake Camp staff put on our Vacation Bible School. We will be looking for people to serve lunches. If you have any questions or if you can help, please call Joanne Kemppainen 524-6584.
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.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Regular Council Meeting will be on Sunday, May 7th following worship. Please remember that all council meetings are open to the congregation.
The council welcomed new Council members Jan LaFave, Kim Peterson, and Robbie Schultz. The council hired Lisa DesLaurier as Financial Secretary. Welcomed a new member, Kristina Flesher and reactivated membership for Neil Whitman. Approved purchasing “Peace At the Last” books to donate to Home Hospice and Bayside Village as well as keep a couple here at United. Discussed the budget deficit. Things are set for Confirmation on June 4th. Graduate recognition will be on April 30th. April Council Meeting: Pastor will be taking vacation from April 19th through April 25th. Vacation Bible School – June We need lunches during the week and Dinners for the staff (3 people). Approve a Bakeless Bakesale in June. Approve a 31 bags fundraiser for the Large Utility Tote in May. Found a small gift for the Graduates. Bibles are in for the Confirmands. Hired Brian Peterson to mow the lawn this year. God’s Work. Our Hands. will be on September 10th.
LAKE TROUT FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE WINDOW FUND! United Lutheran Church will be having a Window Fund fundraiser during Lake Trout Festival, Saturday, June 10th from 11a.m. – 5 p.m.
We will be making Superior Golden Puffs (donut holes) and serving coffee. We need help with setting up, working, and cleaning up. We also need supplies to make the donut holes. There are sign-up sheets in the Barrier-free Entrance. Please check it out and sign up where you are able to help. Please bring your own chair if you are helping. Items needed: 4 heavy duty extension cords 5 rolls of paper towels 1 bottle of bleach 2 coolers with ice Plastic spoons 3 pairs of tongs Small Plastic bags 2 gallons Crisco Pure Canola Oil 5 pounds of coffee Sugar for coffee Creamer for coffee 3 gallons whole milk 1 – 5 pound bag of sugar We also need plastic baggies containing the following ingredients (sift together) 2 c. flour 3 tsp. Baking powder 1 ¼ tsp. nutmeg ¼ c. sugar 1 tsp. salt There is a box in the Barrier-free entrance to put donated items. Thank you!
LARGE UTILITY TOTE WINDOW FUND FUNDRAISER For the month of May we will be taking orders for the Large Utility Tote. The total cost is $39 per bag. The church will make $10 on each bag sold. There is a sign-up sheet in the Barrier-free Entrance with a sheet that ha the different prints that can be ordered. Please pay Kim Peterson for the bags. Kim will place the orders already received just after May 1st. But as the month goes on, some prints may not be available. Order your bag early. You’ll be amazed at how much this classic tote can hold. The structured metal frame keeps it open for bulky items and provides strength for durability. Use it to keep your closet in order, carry toys or groceries while you’re on the go, haul camping gear and so much more. It even collapses for easy storage! Approx. 11.75"H x 21.5"L x 10"D
