November Newsletter 2018
Mission Stement:
Called in worship to care for others by sharing Christ's Love!
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Deerfield
Lutheran Church
Phone: 608-764-5566
Website: www.deerfieldelca.org
Worship
Sunday: 9:00 am
Wednesday: 6:00 pm
Sunday School
Sunday: 10:15 am during school year
Middle School Group: K.A.I.R.
(Kids Active In Religion),
High School Group: D-LOGs
(Deerfield Lutheran Outreach Group)
(see Calendar for meetings)
Deerfield Lutheran Choir
begins September 17th at 8:30 am
Handbell Choir
begins Sept. 6th at 6:45
(see Calendar for rehearsal times)
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Office Hours
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Staff
Larry Sexe - Pastor
Home Phone: 608-764-3129
e-mail: pastorsexe@gmail.com
Angie Williams - Secretary
Hours: 9am-12pm, Tu, Th, Fr
e-mail: dlchurchoffice@gmail.com
Office Phone: 608-764-5566
Jackie Hansen - Financial Secretary
608-770-0715
Lois Anderson – Organist Emeritus
Jane Holland – Accompanist
Patricia Cook - Accompanist
Angie Williams - Accompanist &
Deerfield Lutheran Choir Director
Jeff Quamme - Handbell Choir Director
Donna & Jerry Schultz - Custodians
Angie Williams - Webmaster
Congregation Council
Committee Chairs & Officers
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Darcy Schenkel- President
608-764-3003
Jerry Brown - President Elect/Finance Committee
Nicole Rothe - Council Secretary
608-764-3119
Tammy Ament - Council Treasurer
608-764-3121
Education Committee Chair
Melissa Owens
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Fellowship Committee Co-Chairs
Phyllis Rude 608-764-5663
Debbie Sexe 608-764-3129
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Mark Schmidt- Mission Teams Committee
Outreach Committee Co-Chairs
Mary Wagner 608-347-8287
Debby Haberkorn 608-764-2538
Gary Borgrud - Property Committee
608-843-8402
Brad Schenkel - Stewardship Committee
608-764-3003
Jane Holland - Worship & Music Committee
608-764-5389
​Youth & Family Committee Co-Chairs
Jenn Brattlie 608-712-1768
Jen Lees 608-345-2777
Church Office 608-764-5566
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Mission Statement:
Called in worship to care for others by sharing Christ's Love!
pastor's message
To All God's Beloved In Deerfield, Who Are Called To Be Saints
Grace to you from the God made known in Jesus Christ! By the time you read this article two things will have happened. First, you will have celebrated “All Saints' Day” - the feast where we remember all the saints who have gone before us in faith. I believe we all have our own personal 'communion of saints' - that great cloud of invisible witnesses who accompany us and encourage us on all our journeys.
Second, you will have been informed of my decision to resign as pastor of DLC and to begin a new journey called retirement! (see attached letter to President Darcy Schenkel and DLC Congregational Council.)
It has been my privilege to serve as your pastor for over twenty-five years and along with Debbie, and our daughters, Elizabeth and Kari, to share in the mission and ministry of Deerfield Lutheran Church in so many delightful ways. But let's be clear, that mission and ministry does not end with our departure. It will continue in exciting ways as you receive the benefits of revitalization and new leadership!
However, there are some things you need to be aware of as you begin. In the weeks prior to my departure Rev Steve Kottke, the assistant to Bishop Viviane Thomas-Brietfeld, will be guiding you through an exit process. In this interim period, when I will still be visiting the sick, preaching, presiding at the Eucharist, teaching classes, etc., it will be inappropriate for me to be involved in decisions regarding future ministry plans. Those decisions can and will be made by your elected Congregational Council and the Bishop of the South Central Synod of Wisconsin. It will also be inappropriate for other clergy, unless authorized by Bishop Viviane Thomas-Brietfeld, to intrude in this process. You the members of DLC are the ones who will be called upon to make crucial plans for future ministry and you will do so with the guidance of our Bishop.
With my resignation I also give back to the congregation the office of pastor and the title which goes with it. After December 2nd “your pastor” will be the clergy who serve you in an interim capacity until that title is finally bestowed on the person you call as your new pastor!
Perhaps hardest will be the necessity for me and my family to be absent from worship services, funerals, weddings, and other congregational gatherings we have attended for twenty-five years. Deb and I will be transferring our membership to a congregation outside our immediate area. While we will still keep a home in Deerfield, we will also be spending time in Black River Falls, our hometown. As I stated in my letter of resignation, I will also be involved in the Statewide ministry of Wisconsin Faith Voices For Justice which I currently serve as Vice-President.
While I will miss you, I also know God does not leave all of us alone, we're surrounded by an invisible cloud of witnesses who give us the encouragement we need to continue our journeys until we reach our final goal where (as the Salvation Army says) we are promoted to glory as we ourselves join that vast cloud of witnesses who encourage others.
Pastor Larry
2018 Financial Challenge Presentation (October 7th Temple Talk)
“Called in worship to care for others by sharing Christ’s love”
Mission Statement – Deerfield Lutheran Church
Every week, at the front of your bulletin you will see our mission statement. We developed this statement years ago to identify what we are all about. This morning in worship, our finance committee is calling you to care for each other so that we can continue to share Christ’s love here at Deerfield Lutheran Church. Our Finance Committee is in place to develop a workable budget for the congregation to continue to live out our mission. As we look toward 2019, we have a major problem and concern.
As most of you are aware, 10 years ago we were blessed with bequests of over $200,000. We have used those reserve dollars to help balance our budget ever since. For example, in 2016 we used $27,667 of that fund to cover our losses. At our present rate, we could be below $0 before the end of 2018. So how do we propose a budget to the annual meeting? Looking for some fresh ideas, Ellie Fochs, Pastor Larry and I went to a Synod Stewardship workshop to get some help. I was amazed that the place was full. We are not alone, and we were reminded that a lot of congregations are closing their doors.
The presenter emphasized that we need to stay focused on living out our mission. He also stressed that for a congregation to stay alive, members must not only be kept aware of the data regarding contributions and expenses (which we do every month in the Echo), but also know specifics as to how each can be a part of correcting the deficit.
Let’s look at how we do on a yearly basis – first 2017:
General offering: $115,475 Expenses: $132,656 Difference: -$17,081
Member households: 322 Number of Families contributing: 148
Ave Offering: $780 per year Ave needed: $896 Difference: $116/Family
Ave Offering: $15/week Ave needed: $17/week Difference: $2/Family
Matt 14 Funds: $21,000 Total contributed: $136,475 Net/year: +$3,819
The $17,081 deficit in general offering was less than normal because some members increased their regular contributions. Thus regular income for the year was over $8,000 more than in 2016. Together with your excellent response to the special Matthew 14 Fund, we ended up with a profit for the first time in years. A huge thank you for your response and your commitment to maintaining our ministry here at DLC. Now let’s look at our giving for the first 8 months of this year.
2018 thru August:
General offering: $62,875 Expenses: $78,894 Difference: -$16,019
No. of Families contributing: 148 (using last year’s figure for contributors)
Ave Offering: (8 mo) $425 Ave. needed: (8 mo) $533 Diff: $108/Family
Ave Offering: $12.50/week Ave. needed: $16/week Diff: $3.50/Family
If contributions could increase an average of $3.50 for all 148 families, this would not cover the $16,019 deficit we have already amassed this year – but it would prevent further loss. Of course, special gifts would also be tremendously helpful. To continue to survive as a congregation, we will need to have the average gifts from 148 families increase by $3.50 every week to maintain our present budget. We know that some of you may be challenged financially and we know some of the 148 who contribute do so once or twice a year, which increases the pressure for all of us to reach that average.
So how about you – have you thought through how important the ministry of Deerfield Lutheran is to you and are you willing to respond if you know it will make a difference in our congregation’s ministry?
We need to be able to continue to live out our mission and despite the challenge, I am reminded again of how positive and responsive you were to the special appeal last year. Let Christ’s redeeming love assist you as you prayerfully consider your responsibility in caring for one another and future generations.
– Arlie Turnquist for the Finance Committee
Learning Event Brought to You By Your Synod’s Racial Equity Ministry Team
Next Event Will Be December 2 - Hold the date!
This event led by the synod’s Racial Equity Ministry Team.
Featuring: Henning Garrett, a member of the Ho-Chunk council. Henning’s knowledge of Ho-Chunk history and treaty relations with the federal and state governments as well as current life issues for the Ho-Chunk people make him an excellent resource for us.
Date: Sunday, December 2 Event / 4:00- 6:00 pm
Place: New Life Church - 7564 Cottage Grove Road - Madison
*Free will offering
Condolences…
…to Arlys Kravik and family as they mourn for her husband Monte
Congratulations…
…to Isabelle Sainsbury who was recently baptized. Parents are Stephaney and William Sainsbury
Thank You…
…to Paula Pritchett and Barb Schultz for their help with the October newsletter
…to Russ Peacock for donation of labor to install refrigerator compressor
…to Chelsea Strauss and Melissa Owens who worked with the First Communion students.
…to Jerry Haberkorn for keeping the church lawn mowed.
Your Business Here
DLC has sent letters out to business owners asking for advertisers for our bulletin, newsletter and placemats. The ads are priced at $250/year for a business card size ad. Please contact Jerry Brown or Sue Neath soon if you are interested in this.
Hat/Mitten Collection
Outreach is once again collecting hats, mittens, and scarves for needy people. Please put donated items in the basket in the narthex.
Congregational Council Meeting Minutes
Sunday, October 21, 2018 – 6:00 pm
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In attendance: Darcy Schenkel, Debby Haberkorn, Mary Wagner, Pastor Larry, Deb Sexe, Phyllis Rude, Melissa Owens, Jen Lees, Jenn Brattlie, Jerry Brown, Elle Fochs, Brad Schenkel, Gary Borgrud, Arlyn Turnquist
Absent: Jane Holland, Tammy Ament, Nicole Rothe
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Darcy Schenkel called the meeting to Order at 5:59 pm. Joys by Mary Wagner shared that she and husband, Fred, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Followed by opening prayer by Darcy Schenkel
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Secretary’s report: Motion by Deb Sexe to approve report. Seconded by Debby Haberkorn. Motion carried.
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Treasurer’ report: Darcy presented the report for September. Arlyn shared that the total contribution dollars for September was roughly $5,000. Gary Borgrud made motion to approved. Seconded by Jenn Brattlie. Motion Carried.
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Pastor’s report: Pastor presented his letter of resignation retiring effective December 31st with final day December 2nd, using his remaining vacation days which include four Sundays. Rev Steven Kottke of synod staff is available to meet with council to assist with the exit process. Pastor’s resignation was accepted with heartfelt thanks for his 25 plus years of ministry at Deerfield Lutheran.
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Outreach report: (Mary and Debby) Continue to collect scarves, mittens, hats. A large amount has been collected and delivered to the elementary school for distribution.
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Education: Melissa shared that the Christmas Children’s program is in the planning stages. There are approximately 25-30 children in Sunday School with appropriate number of teachers. A fundraiser has been thought of but will consider at a later time.
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Fellowship: (Deb Sexe, Phyllis) Deb noted that Angie Williams is doing website. All congregation members have access to the website. Deb suggested that consideration be given to keep Facebook a media option. Prayer shawls continue to be needed for those hospitalized, lost a loved one, etc. Anyone in thoughts and prayers can receive a shawl as well as any age and not need to be a member of DLC.
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Property: (Gary Borgrud) Gary thanked Jerry Haberkorn and Fred Wagner for their continued lawn care throughout the summer months.
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Worship and Music: Pastor noted there will be a Thanksgiving Eve service, Christmas Eve service, but no Christmas day service
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Stewardship: (Brad Schenkel) Brad is looking for additional members to the committee.
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Youth and family: (Jenn Brattlie and Jen Lees) Youth breakfast is going great with approximately 25 at last one. Pastor Holly assisted with the kids and driving to school. Trick or Treat night planned again for this year in conjunction with the community. Both Deerfield and Liberty congregations are communicating with Deerfield Community School member to organize Fellowship of Christian Athletes as well as food pantry needs.
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Finance: (Jerry Brown) Solicitation for newsletter and placemats. 40 letters sent out and received 4 with interest. Jerry and Sue Neath to contact the four for further discussion.
New Business:
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Amazon Smile is up and running. Angie Williams has set this up. Congregation is encouraged to utilize this to benefit DLC.
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Laura Connor has contacted Deerfield Greenhouse regarding their fundraiser program.
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Online giving is noted at bottom of website and is up and working. There is a small fee and members can include that small fee in the final dollar amount. i.e., giving $25, the fee is approximately .69 cents.
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Discussion began as to how to reach members who are not attending services. Darcy shared tally from 2016 and 2017 for dollar contribution numbers. Council and/or congregation members are encouraged to contact members not attending.
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Sundays was chosen as a new day to have council meetings as there is more availability. Time set for 10:30 following worship. Debby Haberkorn made motion. Seconded by Jerry Brown. Motion carried.
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Pastor suggested the council contacting Steven Kottke to coordinate meeting. Darcy to call on Tuesday, October 23. In depth study will be required by Steven Kottke.
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Discussion was to get the short/long range planning discussion group going again. There will not be enough funds to the end of year. $45K left in endowment fund and committee will be in discussion. Deposit for Sunday’s offering was $1200. Encouraged to share Arlyn’s temple talk with others. Meeting with Steven Kottke should be before talking dollars. Arlyn noted that people responded well to the Mathew 14 giving fund with a result of $21,000 contributed dollars.
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Next Meeting – Not set as waiting on Steven Kottke meeting results.
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Closing Lord’s Prayer and adjournment at 7:09 pm
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Mary Wagner motioned, and Debby Haberkorn seconded. Motion carried.
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Please join us for a retirement celebration honoring Pastor Larry and Debbie Sexe
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RETIREMENT POTLUCK LUNCHEON RECEPTION
DECEMBER 2ND, 2018
SHARE MEMORIES AND STORIES: 10:30 AM
LUNCH: 11:30 AM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
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“BEHOLD, I WILL DO SOMETHING NEW, NOW I WILL SPRING FORTH” Isaiah 43:19
DEERFIELD LUTHERAN CHURCH COMMUNITY GARDEN
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The harvest season has come to a close and we celebrate the fact that this newly-expanded ministry of our congregation supplied slightly over 400 pounds of nutritious produce to the Deerfield Community Center food pantry and Senior meals program! From the first planning meeting in April to final harvest and turning over the soil for next year, there were at least twenty-five volunteers – members and community folks – who gave of their time, energy, expertise and resources to the effort. It was amazing how volunteers stepped up with exactly what was needed – equipment, advice, hours of labor – at just the right time throughout the summer. Thank you, thank you!
It was a difficult season with a late start and a lot of rain much of the summer, but we praise God for an abundant harvest and celebrate the opportunity to care for others, to share Christ’s love, in our community in this way. We have learned a lot and are already planning for a great 2019 garden. Thanks to all of you for your support and prayers on behalf of this ministry. – Arlie Turnquist
POINSETTIAS
Purchase a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one for the Christmas season. The deadline to order is November 18. They are $14 each. Color choices are Red, white, pink, burgundy, and jingle bells.
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KAIR Breakfast
KAIR Breakfast is November 16th at 7:00 am. We’ve had a great turn out for our first two breakfasts and hope they continue throughout the school year. Happy to have kids from throughout the community join us for food, devotion and prayer. Anyone in grades 7-12 are welcome to join us!
We would also gladly accept monetary donations for food to feed the kids as we continue to grow in numbers. See Jenn Brattlie or Jen Lees for information.
Support DLC by Shopping at Amazon Smile!
You can support Deerfield Lutheran Church while shopping at Amazon. You must use the Amazon Smile website for a donation to occur and choose Deerfield Lutheran Church as the charity you wish to support. When you do, 0.5% of the total purchase price of eligible items will be donated to DLC. You are not charged extra for the items you purchase.
Here is a direct link to the site. There is a link on the DLC website as well.
Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
November Church of the Month
Deerfield Lutheran Church, Deerfield
WELCOME! Join us at Skaalen for a visit, a cup of coffee, or an activity. Bring your children and your grandchildren. Your presence here brings a sense of the "corporate family." WELCOME!
During the month of November, would you be willing to help with any of the following?
* Assist with our mid-week Worship Service with Communion on Wednesday, November 7, at 10:30 a.m.
* Assist with our Veteran’s Day Program on Friday, November 9, at 10:30 a.m.
* Assist with Saturday morning Bingo game on November 10, at 10:00 a.m.
* Assist with the Michael’s Musings Program on Wednesday, November
14, at 10:00 a.m. We ask the Church of the Month to provide a treat that has been prepared in a licensed/inspected bakery and a setup/serving crew of 3-4.
* Assist with the HeartStrings Program on Tuesday, November 20, at 1:30 p.m.
* Assist some of us with our bingo cards on Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., in the Main Dining Room.
* Assist us with our Sunday morning worship service (transporting to and from the Chapel, special music, and ushering) 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Service begins at 10:30 a.m.
Please call Mary Wagner with your willingness to assist with any of these volunteer opportunities.
Milestone Ministry here at Deerfield Lutheran brings an awareness of the presence of God not only to children but families and individuals of all generations through a vital partnership between home and the Congregation. The Five Principles of Milestone Ministry are that it fosters healthy faith-forming relationships; it partners home and congregation in vibrant ministry; it lifts up the home as a primary setting to be the church in the world; it allows people to experience the faith so it may be caught in daily life occasions; and it honors the role of adults in the Christian formation of children and youth. We Celebrate Milestones in worship throughout the year.
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At Baptism everyone receives a Milestone Faith Chest. A Faith Chest is a chest hand made by our church members headed by David Shea and Gary Borgrud. It is a Chest that you can add memorabilia, special notes, special things that has helped you grow in your faith. On November 11th Scarlet Nelson, the daughter of Kurtis and Krystle Nelson, will be baptized.
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Serving as central tools to all Milestones Ministry events are the Four Keys: Caring Conversations, Devotions, Service, and Rituals and Traditions. On October 28th Reformation Sunday, the Spark Bible was presented to our Third Graders. Parents placed in the hands of their child the Word of God a Spark Bible NRSV which is designed to “Spark” a relationship with God. The Third graders who received their Spark Bibles were: Tia Lynn Anderson, Libby Marie Fisher, Isabella Theresa Kelly Swain, Brayden Jeffrey Halverson, Addison Claire Haas.
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Fourth graders from Deerfield Lutheran Church celebrated another Milestone in their Faith Journey on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Having received instruction in the belief and understanding of the Sacrament of Holy Communion Brady Matthew Fleming, Ellie Lynn Gottschalk, Kimura Elaine Segerson-Hutter, and Lydia Rai Segerson-Hutter received First Communion with family and friends using chalices they had made, and communion bread baked at Jerry Schultz’s home for this special occasion. A Special thank you Melissa Owens and Chelsea Strauss who worked on this Milestone.
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Milestone Ministry helps to encourage characteristics for Christians as disciples who are authentic, available, and affirming. It is through this ministry that the church can grow by growing people in faith.
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On All Saints Day, November 4th we remember those who have died in our congregation since last year:
Phillip Earl Zibell
Violet L.”Vi’ “Daisy” Cholka
Glenn D. Douglas
Sanford Michael Dahl
Arlene Shirley Failing
Gordon E. Gottschalk
Paul Berge Thorstad
Monte C. Kravik
Electronic Giving
You now have the option to give electronically either on DLC’s website, with a smartphone app, or through text. The address to give on the DLC webpage is http://deerfieldlutheran.wixsite.com/deerfieldlutheran/give
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ONLINE GIVING (Smartphone App) ~ To get started, download GivePlus Church for free from the App Store or Google Play. Simply search for “GivePlus Church” to quickly find and download the app today. Then, you can easily make secure donations directly from your smartphone using your debit/credit card or checking/savings account. You can also choose to donate as a guest or set up an account that allows you to securely and conveniently schedule recurring donations and manage and review your giving history. We hope you enjoy this new way to contribute to our ministry. Video instructions can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAjqUxK8YRk&feature=youtu.be
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TEXT GIVING ~ Did you forget your checkbook? Don’t have any cash? Make fast, secure one-time donations using your smart phone. Text the amount you want to give to 608-530-6315. You also have the option to make this gift recurring. Gifts will go into our general fund. When giving the first time you will need to connect your donation to a credit or debit card account. Video instructions can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUa9oGC1zkc&feature=youtu.be
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Children gather starting at 10:15 for fun, learning, songs and faith development! Registrations forms are still available. All kids, 3 years old through 5th grade, are welcome! For more information, contact Melissa Owens or call the church office at 764-5566.
Sunday School Coordinator
Melissa Owens
Sunday School Music Leader
Jane Holland
Preschool (3 & 4 yr olds)
Sara and Kevin Haas
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Allison and Jeff Attoe
2nd & 3rd Grade
Sarah Paoli
Michelle Gottschalk
4th & 5th Grade
Chelsea Strauss
Nicole Rothe
Advisors for KAIR
Jenn Brattlie
Alyssa Dunsirn
Jen Lees
KAIR Activities
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KAIR Breakfast is November 16th at 7:00 am. We’ve had a great turn out for our first two breakfasts and hope they continue throughout the school year. Happy to have kids from throughout the community join us for food, devotion and prayer. Anyone in grades 7-12 are welcome to join us!
We would also gladly accept monetary donations for food to feed the kids as we continue to grow in numbers. See Jenn Brattlie or Jen Lees for information.
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Milestone Ministry here at Deerfield Lutheran brings an awareness of the presence of God not only to children but families and individuals of all generations through a vital partnership between home and the Congregation. The Five Principles of Milestone Ministry are that it fosters healthy faith-forming relationships; it partners home and congregation in vibrant ministry; it lifts up the home as a primary setting to be the church in the world; it allows people to experience the faith so it may be caught in daily life occasions; and it honors the role of adults in the Christian formation of children and youth. Serving as central tools to all Milestone Ministry events are the Four Keys: Caring Conversations, Devotions, Service, and Rituals and Traditions. We celebrate milestones in worship throughout the year.
New Website links to Daily Devotionals: As we continue to construct our church website, check out the new links for daily devotionals. Go to the Study and Devotions main page. From here you can find various daily devotional sites for your use to help you in your daily walk with Jesus. Let us know how you like them. Here is a brief description of these sites:
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Our Daily Bread Devotionals: This site has various resources you can connect to which will help you in your daily spiritual journey. Their mission is “to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all.” You can listen, watch or read the various devotional resources. Try it out and let us know how you like it! “READ. STUDY. GROW. Connect with God Daily.”
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Daily Devotions from Max Lucado AND Max Lucado Upwords Devotional is a popular daily Bible devotion. This devotional “offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life. Max Lucado is a preacher with a storyteller’s gift—a pastor’s heart and a poet’s pen.”
Wisdom from the Psalms daily devotional with Bible verses uses the Psalms “offering wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life.”
Daily Living for Seniors devotional from Senior Living Ministries is a popular daily Bible devotion
REMEMBER to check out what is going on at the National ELCA website or our South Central Synod website by clicking on the link from the home page. Don’t forget to click on the Facebook site for more pictures and up-to-date events and messages. (FYI: anyone can go to the Facebook site without being part of Facebook)
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If you would be willing to provide special music during worship, please talk to Jane Holland or email her at jmfholland@aol.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO BE “THE HANDS AND FEET FOR CHRIST” HERE AT DEERFIELD LUTHERAN! There are many opportunities! Get involved with our expanding Community Garden. There is planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting that can be done. Make it a Family Affair! There will be opportunities to help at concessions stands sponsored by the DLC beginning with the Ragnar Relay Friday, June 9th as well as other times throughout the summer. Will you be available to help with VBS? Let us know so you can be part of this fun activity!
DAILY READINGS
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CHURCH CALENDAR YEAR B 2017/2018
Time after Epiphany Jan. 7, 2018 through Feb. 13, 2018
Lent Feb. 14, 2018 through Mar. 28, 2018
The Three Days (Holy Week) Mar. 29, 2018 through Mar. 31, 2018
Easter Apr. 1, 2018 through May 20, 2018
Time after Pentecost May 21, 2018 through Nov. 28, 2018
Advent December 2, 2018 through December 24, 2018
Christmas December 25, 2018 through January 6, 2019
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WORSHIP ASSISTANTS: Please sign up on Signup.com to read or sing!! The link can be found at the bottom of the home page of the DLC website, or at http://signup.com/go/mDTODQu. You can also email dlchurchoffice@gmail.com or call the church office if that is easier. Thank you!!
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There are many ways for you to care for other by sharing Christ’s love...
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This is the Church
We often wonder what the church is; why do people bother with it! Our confirmation students and mentors last year drew two pictures of the church: one group drew the building and the other group drew all the people. Many people see the church as a place to have Faith Milestones “taken care of”: baptism, Sunday School, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Funerals. Others see the church as a place you only attend on festival occasions like Easter and Christmas. But for others, it’s the place where we gather weekly for worship, the place where friendships are developed, where we give and receive, comfort, caring, and love in order to go out into the world to share Christ’s love with others!
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Deerfield Lutheran Church at it’s best is caring, compassionate, concerned, loving. As members and even nonmembers face health issues, loss, or stressful times or times of celebration, it is the members of our church who reach out with casseroles, warm homemade bread, cards, emails, calls, visits and lots and lots of hugs! This is the church. The television preachers cannot do this nor do many larger churches because they do not know who their members are, but here at Deerfield Lutheran, we know and care about each other. So, THANK YOU for being the church and the Hands and Feet of Christ to those in our community and beyond. This is truly what Deerfield Lutheran Church is all about:
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“Called in worship to care for others by sharing Christ’s love!”
SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP Do you enjoy visiting with friends over a cup of coffee/tea and a treat on Sundays? Or maybe you prefer fruit and cheese? Could you, your family or group bring refreshments for just ONE Sunday? Each Sunday, the members of Deerfield Lutheran Church share a time of fellowship in the narthex. We share ideas and recent events of our lives with people of similar concerns and faith in God. If you would like to volunteer for this important task, see the sign up for SUNDAY HOSPITALTY TREATS on the Opportunities Board in the narthex. Thank you to all who have provided treats for our Fellowship Time.
WELCA
(Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Amercia)
All women who are confirmed members of the Deerfield Lutheran are part of this group and are placed in a circle. (An updated listing is being compiled and we are in need of your new contact information) There are various activities throughout the year you can be involved in.
As we look toward 2018, one ministry we offer to our members is the serving the funeral luncheon. There is a core group of women who serve but we are looking for others who can help with this very important service that Deerfield Lutheran provides to the family who has lost a loved one. Help us update our information by providing your phone number or email (easiest way we can contact you); let Roberta Fry or the church office know that you can help by providing a casserole, dessert, salad or help with set up, serving or clean up. What days would you be available to help serve a funeral luncheon?
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Is there someone you know who needs the warmth and love of a prayer shawl or lap-robe? Let Phyllis Rude, Danielle Schultz, Debbie Sexe or the church office know. Remember this ministry can be done by you as you crochet, knit, quilt or donate money for the yarns that are used. Check when the next crocheting and knitting time will be held so you can learn how to knit or crochet and help us with this ministry! The Shawl Ministry is an important ministry showing love, comfort and hope to those in our community. The next Crochet/Knitting Group Times are at noon in October; check calendar for Sundays. All are welcome to come. Come and learn how to knit or crochet, work on a project you are doing or just to visit with other members of the congregation.
There is yarn available in Arlene's corner located at the top of the stairs by the lift.
CALLING PHOTOGRAPHS: Activities at the church go on continually. Take your phone or camera and snap a picture so that we can share what is happening on Facebook, on the screen in the narthex, on our website and put in our photo-archives. Please send them to dlchurchoffice@gmail.com or to pastorsexe@gmail.com.
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Do you have any church notices that you would like posted on the church website, Facebook or in the Independent? Please send them to sarbed@hotmail.com
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Are you in the KNOW? Keep up to date on the happenings at Deerfield Lutheran through the weekly bulletins, monthly Echo, Facebook, Website, and talking to others members.
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There are many ways for you to care for others by sharing Christ’s love
UPCOMING EVENTS
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CHECK CHURCH CALENDAR and FACEBOOK
FOR OTHER EVENTS AND TIMES
There are many ways for you to care for others by sharing Christ’s love
PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE WHEN…
Call 608-764-5566 or email dlchurchoffice@gmail.com
· You have a change of home address, phone number or email address.
**especially if you no longer have a “land line”**
· A member of your family is admitted to the hospital.
· Your committee or group plans a meeting or cancels a meeting.
· A new baby arrives in your family.
· A death occurs in your family.
· You or a member of your family leaves home for college.
· You or a family member is graduating from high school/college.
· You have a prayer request for worship.
· You need transportation to worship or any other church event.
· You have a prayer request for the “Prayer Chain”.
Special Events
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Men’s Breakfast
First and third Thursday, - 8:00am at Family Restaurant, Cambridge
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Offering Counters:
November 4 ~ Arlyn Turnquist and Jerry Brown
November 11 ~ Sam Fisher and Nicole Rothe
November 18 ~ Darcy Schenkel and Ellie Fochs
November 25 ~ Jackie and Jim Hansen
December 2 ~ Arlyn Turnquist and Barb Schultz
Echo...Echo...Echo.... Drop off copy-ready announcements, notices of upcoming events, articles and reports at the church office or e-mail them to dlchurchoffice@gmail.com. Please include your contact information in case there are questions. Articles submitted after the deadline will be printed in the following month’s Echo or, if dated, will be put in the Sunday bulletin.
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
Acolytes, Readers, Lay Assistants, Greeters, Communion Servers - please contact Angie at dlchurchoffice@gmail.com or 764-5566 if you know of dates you prefer to serve during the year. This would help greatly with the job of scheduling. Ushers can contact Dave Lemke at 764-5206. Also please inform the office of a substitute if you are not available as scheduled.
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Everyone, please keep in mind, there is always training available for new additions to the rotation.
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Additional volunteers are welcomed!