FIND Rest, OH MY SOUL.

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1 M A K I N G O U R M A R K J u n e FIND Rest, OH MY SOUL. IN GOD alone. Psalm 62:5

2 M A K I N G O U R M A R K Page 2 P e n t e c o s t B r e a k f a s t a n d M e e t i n g Thank you to all the folks who participated in the Breakfast Potluck and Annual Congregational Meeting! A great variety of food was brought and all the ideas that came from the brainstorming session were very wanted and appreciated. You can see a breakdown of all the ideas and suggestions on pages 4-6. St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Pastor Walter A. Wietzke 550 West Seventh St. St. Paul, Minnesota secretary@saintmark.info Website Sunday Worship 9:30 am Holy Communion is celebrated the 1st Sunday of each month Fellowship / Education Hour after service Have a question? Concern? Office: (651) Executive Committee President Jackie Brueggemann Secretary Mary Miller Treasurer Nancy Redlin Liturgical Liaison Mary Fashner Cong Liaison Candy Petersen Committee Chairs Education Lisa Weicht Property Holly Goldschmitz Evang/Mission Robin Martinson Worship Dianne Testa Stewardship Church Staff Kath Hillier volunteer@saintmark.info Volunteer Coord. Ann Blumer-LaMotte Christian Ed Bonnie Jellinek Organist Will Nissen Bookkeeper Martin Brueggemann Choir Director Holly Goldschmitz Secretary Carol Gall & Janet Blair Custodians

3 J u n e Page 3 P a s t o r s J u n e M e s s a g e Our Lutheran Church has an emphasis on Art this year, especially Religious Art. Normally, when you see a picture you consider its expression, how you feel about it, its place in time and history. When you see religious art, it also includes theology (Understanding God). Religious art often explains the Bible in picture form. It tells a story. Notice, in this picture Cranach portrays himself next to John the Baptist and Martin Luther. The Blood of Jesus flows onto his head meaning that he (each believer) understands that Christ s sacrifice is for him saves him. We will have much more art sharing coming up. We re arranging visits to the Art and Reformation exhibit this Fall, GermanFest on June 19th. The Crucifixion by Lucas Cranach, the Younger 1538 In the meantime, look around the Church: the Stain Glass Windows, the Door handles of St. Mark and St. Paul, the Statue of Ruth, all the Banners, the Sunday School Hallway. Share your art! We re not only of the Priesthood of All Believers We re the Artists of All Believers ~Pastor Walt

4 M A K I N G O U R M A R K Page 4 A n n u a l M e e t i n g R e c a p b y J a c k i e B r u e g g e m a n n On Sunday May 15th we held our Annual Congregational Meeting, following worship. The meeting was preceded by a potluck Brunch Buffet. There were close to 45 people in attendance, which was up slightly from Thank you to all that attended and participated with tremendous enthusiasm along with those that provided the delicious feast. A booklet was handed out to all of those in attendance including all of our Action Team Reports, outlining our activities over the past twelve months. If you would like a copy, please call the Y o u r N e w C h u r c h C o u n c i l President: Treasurer: Secretary: Congregational Liaison: Education Action Team Lead: Liturgical Liaison: Mission Action Team Lead: Property Action Team Lead: Jackie Brueggemann Nancy Redlin Mary Miller Candy Petersen Lisa Weicht Mary Fashner Robin Martinson Holly Goldschmitz Stewardship Action Team Lead: THIS SPOT IS OPEN Worship Action Team Lead: office. We spent our time together at the meeting on these three questions: What should we stop doing? What should we keep doing? What should we start doing? These questions became a springboard for us to thoughtfully consider all that we have done and all that we could do in our community, to be In The City for Good. If you would like to add to any of these lists, please let Candy Petersen (our Congregational Liaison) know or feel free to utilize the Suggestion Box in the Social Hall. Dianne Testa

5 W h a t s h o u l d w e S T O P d o i n g? Adopt A Highway Complaining about who is not helping Complaining behind the scenes Ignoring Requests Loaves and Fishes Program and Events that are not supported by the congregation Styrofoam Cups Videos in Church W h a t s h o u l d w e K E E P d o i n g? J u n e African Basket Announcements (keep shorter or 1 person) Bob's Attic, Café and Bakery at Boutique Children's stories Encourage active participation from all members Fellowship time Heritage Dinner Holiday Boutique International Missions Loaves and Fishes Local Missions Mission Trips National Missions Old and new type fund raisers Operation Christmas Child Rummage Sale Sharing the Peace each week Page 5 Turn the page to see all the things people would like to START doing! S t e w a r d s h i p A c t i o n T e a m L e a d n e e d e d Following are the duties. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Jackie Brueggemann. The Stewardship Action Team shall consist of a chairperson, elected by the annual meeting of the congregation, at least three other members convened by the chairperson from the congregation. The treasurer of the congregation shall serve as an ex officio member of this committee. Remain mindful of the annual budget and follow it as a guide. The duties of the Stewardship Action Team shall include : Setting of Giving Goals, Conduct an Annual Time and Talent Survey, other duties and responsibilities as directed by the congregation; through its annual or special meetings, or by the Congregation Council, or by the committee itself.

6 M A K I N G O U R M A R K Page 6 W h a t s h o u l d w e S T A R T d o i n g? Adult Mission Trips Men's Group Be more inclusive and reach out more Calendar on Website Cards of Condolence Communication other than electronic Compliments Ecumenical Challenges Frozen Braided Bread Fund Raiser Grand Old Day Help Grief at Adult Forum Honoring those in the pews Ice Cream Machine at more events Increase Attendance, knock on doors, invite others Intercom in SS Wing during service Invite all to Board Meetings Invite other churches and groups Loaves and Fishes with Families planning menu Make a mural Mark floors for placement of tables Marketing Church Microphones for ALL meetings More social clubs Movies in the parking lot Name Tag Sunday Neighborhood Missions and Outreach Paper towel dispenser in kitchen Post Photos of all members Quilting/Sewing Group Evenings Raffles with other events like Spring Dinner Recognize Milestones, if member ok Student and Guest Preachers Tell Kath I am coming Try new ideas Website new and improved Wednesday Evening Services during summer Welcome first Sunday of the Month Work and Pray with other churches We are always looking for a few people to help begin new and exciting ideas at St. Mark! If you can help with one of these great ideas, please talk to anyone on the Action Teams!

7 J u n e Page 7 G r a n d O l d D a y s J u n e 5 t h St Mark is going to be hosting a food booth. You can help make it a success! We will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, pop and water. If anyone would like to assist with any of the shifts or part of the shifts please contact Nancy Redlin. nredlin@joimail.com (612) P l a n t S a l e T h a n k s Thanks again to everyone who participated in the Spring Plant Sale. Twenty one people participated. We also sold hostas and day lilies donated by Lisa Weicht. Our profit will be a little over $500. We will continue to sell the Gertens Plant Cards ($25, $50, $100) which can be used year round with no expiration date. And, we earn 15% on each card sold. S u m m e r M u s i c There are no more choir rehearsals until the fall. Summer is a good time to share your musical talents with us--maybe even a family member's or a friend's. Perhaps you would like us to sing one of your favorite hymns. Contact Pastor Walt, Bonnie or Martin if you would like to share your music.

8 M A K I N G O U R M A R K Page 8 S U N M O N T U E 5 Communion 9:30am Service 10:30am Fellowship & Education 12:00pm FAL Service 12 9:30am Service 10:30am Fellowship & Education 12:00pm FAL Service 19 GermanFest 9:30am Service 10:30am Fellowship & Education 12:00pm FAL Service :00pm AA 7:00pm Council Meeting 6:00pm AA 7:15pm Exec Action Team Meeting 6:00pm AA 26 9:30am Service 10:30am Fellowship & Education 12:00pm FAL Service 27 3:00pm 7:00pm Loaves & Fishes 28 6:00pm AA

9 J u n e Page 9 W E D T H U FRI S A T 1 8:30am Bible Study 2 7:30pm SM & FAL Liaison Meeting 3 7:00 FAL Bible Study 4 10:30am Jeanne Peterson Funeral 8 8:30am Bible Study :00 FAL Bible Study 11 6:30pm Square Dancing 15 8:30am Bible Study 7pm Puppet Show Alt Location :00 FAL Bible Study :30am Bible Study 23 Outdoor Movie 7:00pm Minions :30am Bible Study 7:00pm Choir 30 7:00pm FAL Anniversary Celebration July 1 7:00 FAL Anniversary Celebration 2 10:00am Altar Guild

10 M A K I N G O U R M A R K Page 10 Jun Usher Reader Fellowship 5 Cook Family Volunteer Needed Fran Hillier Ramona Nelson 12 Joyce Crozier Bill Kansas 19 Dorothy La Frooth Kathy McGuire 26 Bev Kisch Martinson Family Joyce Crozier Dorothy LaFrooth Bev Kisch Bev Kisch Martha Mena Ford Family O p e r a t i o n C h r i s t m a s C h i l d This year to make packing easier we want to put together Hygiene Kits. Since we did 137 shoeboxes boxes last year we want to collect a minimum of 100 of the following items. New Wash Clothes Toothbrushes Toothpaste Bars of Soap 2016 Budget ( $187,018) 2016 Apr Month End 2015 Apr Month End 2016 TYD Annual 2015 YTD Annual 2016 YTD Budget Revenue $14,069 $13,759 $54,250 $45,174 Pastoral Housing Total Revenue & Housing $1,500 $6,000 $15,569 $13,759 $60,250 $45,174 Expense $15,920 $14,921 $60,622 $62,382 $62,339 Net $ $ - 372

11 J u n e Page 11 R e c o g n i z i n g o u r s t e l l a r s t u d e n t s! Please commend these youth when you see them for a school year well done and making Honor Roll! Elizabeth Blumer LaMotte Kahele Goldschmitz Elsa Schroeder Maren Schroeder Siri Schroeder Alice Weicht Congratulations to Anna Goldschmitz who is graduating from Highland Park Senior High. Anna will be attending St. Kate s in the Fall. W o m e n G a t h e r e d a t t h e C o m o L a b y r i n t h

12 M A K I N G O U R M A R K Page 12 FREE family-friendly movies in St. Mark s parking lot Movies begin at 7:00pm Bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on Low-cost concessions will be sold In case of rain, movies moved inside Thurs, June 23 MINIONS Thurs, July 28 BIG HERO 6 Thurs, Aug 25 WRECK-IT RALPH

13 J u n e Page 13 Bring a blanket or lawn chair and dish to share if you wish. In case of bad weather, the show will move indoors to St. Mark Lutheran. Suggested donation is $10.00 per family If you are available to help with VBS this summer, please contact Ann Blumer- LaMotte or Lisa Weicht

14 M A K I N G O U R M A R K H a p p y J u n e B i r t h d a y s! June 5-11 Dennis DeMike June June Turtness Michael Martinson John Mena Ann Schroeder Page 14 June Haley Blasiak Dee Smerud June Jan Bloom Laura McGuire Wear RED, WHITE and BLUE on July 3rd as we celebrate Patriotic Sunday!

15 J u n e Page 15 JUNE at the Historic Schmidt Brewery S A I N T L U K E S F A R M E R S M A R K E T S A T U R D A Y S J U N E 1 8 S E P T 8 : 0 0 a m N o o n S t. L u k e s L u t h e r a n C h u r c h F I E L D A V E

16 S A I N T M A R K L U T H E R A N C H U R C H 550 West 7th St. St. Paul, MN Phone: secretary@saintmark.info