May 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!
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Life’s Too Short To Pretend You’re Not Religious
is the title of a book by David Dark, author and teacher at Belmont University who argues that “we should cease and desist from referring to others as religious, as if they’re participants in games we ourselves aren’t playing,” reminding us that “if what we believe is what we see is what we do is who we are, there’s no getting away from religion.” (Read that over and over a few times!)
Dark has written a book for folks uncomfortable with religion, who say things like ‘I’m spiritual, but no way am I religious” as if being religious is a bad thing. Dark’s answer: whether we claim to be religious or not - we are! You can’t escape being religious by saying you’re not. Even those who avoid attending a church or religious gathering are still religious because it comes with the territory of being human. Why? Because we all do what the religious always do, we tell stories to help us see what we’re doing and who we really are.
Dark calls on all of us to pay attention to, and name, these stories that have formed us: “to affirm that a film or a comic book has been a means of grace to me is to begin to take stock of my own multitude of counselors, the voices I depend upon to make better and more artful sense of myself and others.”
Our curriculum for the final year of confirmation at DLC is Moving Images, Changing Lives: Exploring the Christian Life and Confirmation with Young People Through Film which draws on the best story tellers of popular culture - film makers! - to explore stories we all rely upon and crave. As we connect these so-called ‘secular stories’ with stories from the Bible and the stories of our own unique lives, we begin to discover that the one we name ‘God’ is at work everywhere - not only in what we consider (tame) ‘religious’ places, or activities. (We tried to seal him in a tomb, but that didn’t work - Christ’s on the loose!)
One of the things our senior confirmation students do is make a storyboard of their life (so far), just like a storyboard of a movie. As they begin this project of telling the story of their life they begin to realize that it’s the one-of-a-kind scenes in each of their lives that reveal where they’ve been, give hints to where they’re going, and that it’s in the seemingly insignificant details of their lives (which we love to see in movies!) that make each one of them unique and special and precious in God’s sight. God made them this way because God wanted one just like them. God made them this way because God has a unique part for each of them to play in the story that only they can play. And God delights in them as they play that part in the unfolding story of their life!
On Sunday, May 6th we will celebrate what God is doing in the lives of four incredible young people as they say Yes! to the story of their life with God. I hope you will join us because “life’s too short to pretend you’re not religious”!
We often wonder what the church is; why do people bother. A few years ago confirmation students and mentors drew two pictures of the church: one group (the boys) drew the building and the other group (the girls) drew all the people. There are those who see church as a place to have Faith Milestones “taken care of”: Baptism, Sunday School, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Funerals. There are also those who see church as a place you attend (but rarely) and only on festival occasions like Easter and Christmas. And still others see church as the place of worship and fellowship where friendships are developed; a place of comfort and caring and love. The truth, regardless of which group you’re in, is that you are the church, the living Body of Christ.
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May 6th at 9:00 am
Dani Ament – mentor: Jodi Fisher
Kadin Matheson -- mentor: James Haak
Clayton Mathwig – mentor: Darrell Moe
Kaitlyn Tebon -- mentor: Melissa Frame
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CELEBRATE our Graduating Seniors
Graduating from High School, Technical College, University? Let us know where you are graduating from and what your plans are. Help us to keep in touch with you.
Send information to the church office at: dlchurchoffice@gmail.com
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Sunday, May 20th
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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
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.
KAIR Activities
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APPRECIATION OF CHURCH VOLUNTEERS
Our relationship and contacts with one another stimulate and sharpen us in our walk with God and life in general. We are able to grow, gain insights, share gifts, and share God’s workings in the lives of others by volunteering within the church. It is through helping and volunteering that we are able to spread the word and love of God. We have very devoted young mothers and fathers who come each Sunday morning to teach Sunday School to a growing group of our young children. When you see them, Thank them! We have a wonderful group of musicians who have filled the sanctuary with songs and the ringing of bells. We have our readers, lay assistants, ushers, communion servers, and others that do things behind the scenes. Have you thanked them lately? As spring comes, let us remember those who trim shrubs and have done the landscaping this spring, mow the lawn, care for the community garden. Have you thought about joining them in these opportunities to share your special talents and time? As someone once said: I get JOY from volunteering at the church. Let us all find a way we can “find JOY in God’s work!”
Vacation Bible School Coming August 19 thru 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Plan to come and share in the Good News!
Stay Tuned for many opportunities to get involved!
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!
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!”
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.
UPCOMING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
May 3, 10, and 17
If you have experienced the loss of a relative, friend, or special person in your life you have experienced grief. One of the ways God helps us on our grief journeys is through the compassionate support we share with others who have experienced similar losses. On Thursday May 3, 10 and 17 Peggy Weber who is a psychiatric nurse and grief counselor will be leading three consecutive grief support group sessions which will be held at St Patrick Catholic Church in Cottage Grove. The group will meet at 1:00 pm each Thursday. There is no charge for these sessions and you need not be a member of any church in order to attend. Please invite anyone you know who has experienced a loss to attend.
All are welcome!
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Stay and visit! Everyone is cordially invited for refreshments before and after worship in the narthex. If you would like to volunteer to bring Fellowship treats, see the sign up sheet on the Opportunities Board in the narthex. A heartfelt thank you to all who have hosted a Coffee Fellowship at Deerfield Lutheran in April. The treats have been terrific, and the fellowship truly wonderful. It is a time to get to catch up with your neighbors and to meet new people. Thank you to Roberta Fry who sets up the coffee and lemonade each week.
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
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Sun. Apr. 29 — Fifth Sunday of Easter Readings Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 22:25-31 (27) 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8 Prayer of the Day O God, you give us your Son as the vine apart from whom we cannot live. Nourish our life in his resurrection, that we may bear the fruit of love and know the fullness of your joy, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. I am the vine, you | are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them | bear much fruit. Alleluia. (John 15:5) Color: White
Mon — Apr. 30 Isaiah 5:1-7 Galatians 5:16-26 Psalm 80
Tue — May 1 Isaiah 32:9-20 James 3:17-18 Psalm 80 Or Tue. May 1 Philip and James, Apostles Readings Isaiah 30:18-21 Psalm 44:1-3, 20-26 (26) 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 John 14:8-14 Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to your Son. Grant that we, remembering their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns and you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea | and Samaria, and to the ends | of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8) Color: Scarlet/Red
Wed — May 2 Isaiah 65:17-25 John 14:18-31 Psalm 80
Thu — May 3 Isaiah 49:5-6 Acts 10:1-34 Psalm 98
Fri — May 4 Isaiah 42:5-9 Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 98
Sat — May 5 Deuteronomy 32:44-47 Mark 10:42-45 Psalm 98
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Sun. May 6 — Sixth Sunday of Easter Readings Acts 10:44-48 Psalm 98 (4) 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17 Prayer of the Day O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all we can desire; through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Those who love me will keep my word, and my Fa- | ther will love them, and we will come to them and make our | home with them. Alleluia. (John 14:23) Color: White
Mon — May 7 Deuteronomy 7:1-11 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Psalm 93
Tue — May 8 Deuteronomy 11:1-17 1 Timothy 6:13-16 Psalm 93
Wed — May 9 Deuteronomy 11:18-21 Mark 16:19-20 Psalm 93
Thu. May 10 — Ascension of Our Lord Readings Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 (5) or Psalm 93 (2) Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53 Prayer of the Day Almighty God, your only Son was taken into the heavens and in your presence intercedes for us. Receive us and our prayers for all the world, and in the end bring everything into your glory, through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Or Almighty God, your blessed Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Mercifully give us faith to trust that, as he promised, he abides with us on earth to the end of time, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Go and make disciples of all nations, | says the Lord; I am with you always, to the end | of the age. Alleluia. (Matt. 28:19, 20) Color: White
Fri — May 11 Exodus 24:15-18 Revelation 1:9-18 Psalm 47
Sat — May 12 Deuteronomy 34:1-7 John 16:4-11 Psalm 47
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Sun. May 13 — Seventh Sunday of Easter Readings Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Psalm 1 (6) 1 John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19 Prayer of the Day Gracious and glorious God, you have chosen us as your own, and by the powerful name of Christ you protect us from evil. By your Spirit transform us and your beloved world, that we may find our joy in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. I will not leave you orphaned, | says the Lord. I am com- | ing to you. Alleluia. (John 14:18) Color: White
Mon — May 14 Exodus 28:29-38 Philippians 1:3-11 Psalm 115
Tue — May 15 Numbers 8:5-22 Titus 1:1-9 Psalm 115 Or Tue. May 15 Matthias, Apostle (transferred) Readings Isaiah 66:1-2 Psalm 56 (12) Acts 1:15-26 Luke 6:12-16 Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you chose your faithful servant Matthias to be numbered among the twelve. Grant that your church may always be taught and guided by faithful and true pastors, through Jesus Christ our shepherd, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea | and Samaria, and to the ends | of the earth. Alleluia. (John 12:26) Color: Scarlet/Red
Wed —May 16 Ezra 9:5-15 John 16:16-24 Psalm 115
Thu — May 17 Genesis 2:4b-7 1 Corinthians 15:42b-49 Psalm 33:12-22
Fri — May 18 Job 37:1-13 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 Psalm 33:12-22
Sat — May 19 Exodus 15:6-11 John 7:37-39 Psalm 33:12-22 Or Sat. May 19 Vigil of Pentecost Readings Exodus 19:1-9 or Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 33:12-22 (20) or Psalm 130 (4) Romans 8:14-17, 22-27 John 7:37-39 Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, you fulfilled the promise of Easter by sending the gift of your Holy Spirit. Look upon your people gathered in prayer, open to receive the Spirit's flame. May it come to rest in our hearts and heal the divisions of word and tongue, that with one voice and one song we may praise your name in joy and thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts | of your faithful, and kindle in us the fire | of your love. Alleluia. Color: Red
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Sun. May 20 — Day of Pentecost Readings Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (30) Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21 John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Prayer of the Day Mighty God, you breathe life into our bones, and your Spirit brings truth to the world. Send us this Spirit, transform us by your truth, and give us language to proclaim your gospel, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts | of your faithful, And kindle in us the fire | of your love. Alleluia. Color: Red
Mon — May 21 Joel 2:18-29 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b
Tue — May 22 Genesis 11:1-9 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b Wed — May 23 Ezekiel 37:1-14 John 20:19-23 Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b
Thu — May 24 Isaiah 1:1-4, 16-20 Romans 8:1-8 Psalm 29
Fri — May 25 Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 8:9-11 Psalm 29
Sat — May 26 Isaiah 5:15-24 John 15:18-20, 26-27 Psalm 29
Sun. May 27 — The Holy Trinity First Sunday after Pentecost Readings Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29 Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17 Prayer of the Day Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Or God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoice in the glory he shares with us. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Holy, holy, holy is the | Lord of hosts; God's glory fills | the whole earth. Alleluia. (Isa. 6:3) Color: White
Mon — May 28 Numbers 9:15-23 Revelation 4:1-8 Psalm 20
Tue — May 29 Exodus 25:1-22 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 Psalm 20 Wed — May 30 Numbers 6:22-27 Mark 4:21-25 Psalm 20
Thu — May 31 Complementary Exodus 31:12-18 Acts 25:1-12 Psalm 81:1-10 Semi-continuous 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Psalm 139:1-6, 13- 18 Or Thu. May 31 Visit of Mary to Elizabeth Readings 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Psalm 113 (2) Romans 12:9-16b Luke 1:39-57 Prayer of the Day Mighty God, by whose grace Elizabeth rejoiced with Mary and greeted her as the mother of the Lord: look with favor on your lowly servants that, with Mary, we may magnify your holy name and rejoice to acclaim her Son as our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. My soul magni- | fies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in | God my Savior. Alleluia. (Luke 1:47) Color: White
Fri — June 1 Complementary Leviticus 23:1-8 Romans 8:31-39 Psalm 81:1-10 Semi-continuous 1 Samuel 1:19-27 Psalm 139:1-6, 13- 18
Sat — June 2 Complementary Leviticus 24”5-9 John 7:19-24 Psalm 81:1-10 Semi-continuous 1 Samuel 6:1-18 Psalm 139:1-6, 13- 18
Sun. June 3 - Second Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 9) Readings Complementary Series Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Psalm 81:1-10 (1) 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Mark 2:23—3:6 Semi-continuous Series 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20] Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Mark 2:23—3:6 Prayer of the Day All-powerful God, in Jesus Christ you turned death into life and defeat into victory. Increase our faith and trust in him, that we may triumph over all evil in the strength of the same Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. The ruler of this world will be | driven out. And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people | to myself. Alleluia. (John 12:31, 32) Color: Green
Mon — June 4 Complementary Exodus 16:13-16 Romans 9:19-29 Psalm 78:1-4, 52-72 Semi-continuous 1 Samuel 2:11-17 Psalm 99
Tue — June 5 Complementary Exodus 16:27-36 Acts 15:1-5, 22-35 Psalm 78:1-4, 52-72 Semi-continuous 1 Samuel 2:18-21 Psalm 99
Wed — June 6 Complementary 1 Samuel 21:1-6 John 5:1-18 Psalm 78:1-4, 52-72 Semi-continuous 1 Samuel 2:22-36 Psalm 99
Thu — June 7 Complementary Isaiah 28:9-13 1Peter 4:7-19 Psalm 130 Semi-continuous 1 Samuel 4:1-22 Psalm 138
Fri — June 8 Complementary Deuteronomy 1:34-40 2 Corinthians 5:1-15 Psalm 130 Semi-continuous 1 Samuel 5:1-12 Psalm 138
Sat — June 9 Complementary Genesis 2:4b-14 Luke 8:4-15 Psalm 130 Semi-continuous 1 Samuel 6:1-18 Psalm 138
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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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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.
Condolences…
…to the family of Sanford Dahl and all who mourn for him
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Thank You!
…to Cheri Lemke, Paula Pritchett, and Les & Jake Williams for their help with the April newsletter
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…to all the Acolytes, Ushers, Readers, and Lay Assistants, and Communion Servers who keep our service running smoothly.
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... to our accompanist: Patricia Cook, Jane Holland, and Angie Williams. Also Darlene Thorstad and the Promise Band.
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... to our Handbell Choir, Adult Choir and Children’s Choir and their directors: Jeff Quamme, Angie Williams, and Jane Holland for the wonderful music you have shared with us throughout the year.
... to our Sunday School Staff: Melissa Owens (Education Director), Jeff and Allison Attoe, Sarah and Kevin Haas, Laurie Grams, Sarah Paoli, Michelle Gottschalk, Chelsea Strauss, Nicole Rothe, Jane Holland.
... to Jenn Brattlie and Jen Lees (Youth & Family Co-Chairs) for working with our Middle School/High School Youth!
... to our Confirmation Mentors: Jodi Fisher, James Haak, Darrell Moe, and Melissa Frame
... Greg Storms for repairing the damage to our Free Little Library.
...to all who made the WELCA Chicken and Biscuit Dinner a success. Special thanks to Jerry Schultz!
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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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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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Volunteer to help!
Get the beds ready
Plant...Water...Weed
Call Arlyn to see how you can get involved!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Book (& Movie) Club For Lent
If you love to read or see movies based on great books, this club is for you! Join us in the Fall wehn we will read and discuss:
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The Shack by WM Paul Young. "Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered i is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later in the midst of his Great Sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack's world forever. "
REMEMBER to sign up for working at Brat Fest!
Deerfield Lutheran Church will again be given the opportunity to volunteer at the 2018 World's Largest Brat Fest, May 25, 26, 27, 28. There are multiple opportunities to volunteer for. DLC will receive $8.00 for each hour worked. Project/group dollar recipient yet to be determined. You can sign up as a group or individually. The website to sign up is www.volunteer.bratfest.com. Info will also be in future Echo publications, DLC website, and fb website.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mary Wagner, mewagner2178@gmail.com, or text/call 608.347.8287
Graduate Recognition
May 20th at 9am worship
There are many ways for you to care for others by sharing Christ’s love
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SUNDAY – May 20th at 9:00 am
Biking is not without its dangers while at the same time being a good form of exercise as well as being environmentally friendly. As a way of acknowledging the inherent goodness of God’s gift of the humble but elegant bicycle/tricycle we will be conducting a Blessing of the Bicycles on Sunday, May 20th. Many of our members rely on human-powered transportation and do so while competing for road space with motorized vehicles. Our service of blessing acknowledges our need for protection and safety as we ride. Always remember to wear your helmet when you ride! Bikes and trikes can be ridden or brought to worship for this blessing.
This event is open to all - whether your bike has fat or thin tires, has one, two three or four wheels. We welcome unicyclists. We offer this blessing as a community seeking God’s blessing and protection for all who brave our streets and trails. Be with us on May 20th as we bless the bikes for a summer of fun and safe travels and adventures in God’s beautiful earth.
Long Range/Short Range Planning
The 9th Long Range/Short Range Planning discussion was held Sunday, April 8, 2018 with 17 members in attendance. The next will be held on Sunday, April 29, following our worship service.
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The congregation’s positive response to 2017 initiatives was noted:
general giving was $8,000 higher than in 2016, an additional $22,000 was raised through the Matthew 14 Fund drive, one of the expense items, snow plowing, was removed from the 2018 budget as the result of one household’s gift and the number of households using automatic transfer has increased. However, 2018 contributions to date are about $2,600 short of expenses – we need to continue to encourage strong and faithful support of our ministry.
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Previously discussed ideas: a group is working on sale of ads for our bulletins, Echo & placemats; if we do the Ragnar Relay food stand again, serve outside off a grill and invite the congregation and community to join the runners; rather than bake sales at the Deerfield Farmer’s Market try something else, such as off-the-grill fare, also use the opportunity to inform the community about our ministries; the monthly bonfires, which are an effort to reach out to the community, will take time to develop.
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Other ideas: check with certain retailers about offering a % of sales to a customer’s chosen charity; promote volunteering for Madison’s annual World’s Largest Brat Fest which will contribute $8 per hour to DLC (contact Mary Wagner at mewagner2187@gmail.com or text/call 608:347.8287. for info); continue to reach out to the broader community with opportunities for fellowship and involvement – maybe something big like a harvest dinner or wild game feed; encourage and acknowledge gifts to honor special events in the lives of loved ones, such as birthdays and anniversaries. . . what ideas do you have? Please share them with a member of the Congregation Council.
CHECK CHURCH CALENDAR and FACEBOOK
FOR OTHER EVENTS AND TIMES
Church Council Meeting Summary
Submitted By: Nicole Rothe
Please Note: This meeting summary is not intended to represent or replace meeting minutes. It is a general summary of the meeting to convey information to congregation members prior to the official approval of the minutes.
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Church Council Meeting Summary Submitted By: Nicole Rothe
Please Note: This meeting summary is not intended to represent or replace meeting minutes. It is a general summary of the meeting to convey information to congregation members prior to the official approval of the minutes.
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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
Thursday, - 8:00am at Family Restaurant, Cambridge
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Offering Counters:
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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 -May 6 - June 3, 2018
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!
