Karmel Covenant Church 5799 County Road 6 NW Princeton, MN 55371 Phone: (763) 389-3169 Email: karmeloffice@yahoo.com Website: www.karmelcovenantchurch.org

If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please contact the church office at (763) 389-3169 or email us at karmeloffice@yahoo.com

February 4th

Parents Night

February 25th

Mustache Night } }

Karmel news Dear Friends, When we lived in Foley, our oldest son, Peter, decided that he wanted to buy a train set. I tried to talk him out of it, but he was insistent. So I told him he could buy a train set, but we would not return it if he got tired of it. With that understanding, we bought a train set which we set up in the basement and watched it go round and around. That quickly grew tiring. The next morning, Peter was in tears, wanting to return it. Reminding him of our agreement, I said there must be more we could do with it. So we went to hobby store in St. Cloud and bought a book about model railroading. With time, we bought switches and buildings and added more track until the layout filled a 4X8 sheet of plywood in the corner of Peter’s bedroom. When we moved to Clear Lake, we quickly added two more sheets of plywood to the layout. We added more engines, cars, track, switches, and buildings. The layout kept getting bigger and bigger as I got more interested in it. The church eventually built us a train room in the corner of the basement of the parsonage. When we left Clear Lake, all the train stuff was packed into boxes. Some of it was put in storage. Peter took the rest of it, thinking he would some day build a layout in his basement for his sons. But his wife, Paula, had other ideas about the use of their basement. Fast forward four years. The October 2014 issue of THE COVENANT COMPANION had an article about retired North Park Theological Seminary professor, John Weborg. Among other things, it told about his love of trains. John subscribes to five railroad periodicals. Occasionally he packs a lunch and drives to Rochelle, Illinois, where he spends the day watching trains go by. The article inspired me to get back into model railroading. Nina agreed, saying it would be a great thing to do with the grandchildren. So I began to build a new layout in the basement of the parsonage in October. I am thoroughly enjoying myself. It is a great winter-time activity. And the grand children love it. Being the analytical person that I am, I ask myself why I enjoy it so much. I have come to two conclusions. Number 1, I long to live in a perfect world and am trying to create it on a miniature scale in a corner of the basement. Number 2, It gives me the opportunity to express the creative part of me. Being made in the image of God, I think all of us have a creative drive. People express it in different ways. People enjoy sewing, knitting, quilting, baking, painting, gardening, woodworking, writing, tilling the soil, restoring old furniture, houses, tractors or cars, etc. In fact, work can be a form of worship (Did you know that in both the Old and New Testaments the words for “work” and “worship” are the same. It is the context in which the word appears that determines how it is translated). When it comes to being like Jesus, we often talk about being loving, forbearing, forgiving, merciful, gracious, and kind. But our creative abilities also reflect the fact that we have been made in the image of God. Pastor Gary

Our vision: This vibrant rural ministry center . . . Forms us in Christ through the Spirit Resources rural congregations Utilizes our diverse spiritual gifts Initiates relationships with neighbors Trains for creative team ministry Shares Christ through mission

February 2015

Women MinistriesWomen MinistriesWomen MinistriesWomen Ministries

Barrel Ministry Each month we choose an organization, charity or group that we are asking our church family to donate to:

We are also taking donations of

Box Tops for Education, Pop tabs

for Ronald McDonald house, Eye

glasses for the Congo, and empty medication

bottles. There is a four drawer

collection area in the kitchen by

the refrigerator.

Food donations can also be

dropped off in the hallway by

the Sunday School office.

House of Hope and

Breaking Free We will be collecting bathroom items for these two homes – toilet paper, sanitary items, manicure sets, bath items, make-up, lotion, sunscreen, first aid supplies, Tums, Rolaids, Q-tips, cotton balls, etc.

New Selections

More books for you to choose from in our library. They include: Design on a Crime by Ginny Aiken, Making Waves by Lorna Seilstad. 2 new novellas - White Mountain Brides and Race to the Altar. And, more of the Love Inspired lines—Second Chance Summer, Triplets Find a Mom, Hannah’s Courtship (Amish) and The Rancher Next Door. These small books are perfect to put in a bag or purse and take with you and pull out when you have time.

Karmel’s Family Get Away at Lake Beauty

Mark your calendars for July 31-Aug 2 , 2015. Join other families for a fun camping weekend.

More information will be available later.

Sail Away with Me,Sail Away with Me,Sail Away with Me,Sail Away with Me, The Best is Yet to Be!The Best is Yet to Be!The Best is Yet to Be!The Best is Yet to Be!

Couples Retreat February 13-15

We invite married couples to come aboard for a weekend of fun and romance as we set sail and take time to enjoy the Son. Bob and Pam MacRae, pro-fessors at Moody Bible Institute will be the speakers for this weekend.

Trailblazers Winter Whiteout

February 6-7

Geared toward kids in 1-6th grades, this will be 24 hours of non-stop fun! It’s an overnight retreat that will have a great speaker and lots of outside play time on Lake Beauty’s tubing hill and broomball rink.

For more information on these retreats,

check out the information at www.lbbc.com.

CAMP NIGHT—March 11th

during Awana and Youth Groups

Treasure Maps (brochures) for the summer camping season at Lake Beauty should be arriving shortly. If you were a camper last year, you should get one in the mail. Treasure Maps should be available at church in early February if you don’t get one in the mail.

Early Registration Discount deadline is April 3, 2015

Spring Quilting Retreats at Lake Beauty The dates for the spring retreats are: March 12-13 - Jump Start March 13-15 - Session #1: Noble Quilter from Elk River presenting

March 16-19 - Session #2: Gruber’s Quilt Shop from St. Cloud presenting

March 19-20 Add on day

We also are collecting toiletry items for the personal hygiene kits that they distribute in their street outreach which contain travel sized shampoo, conditioners, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, washcloth, matches, body wash.

House of Hope and Breaking Free provides housing for victims in need of emergency and crisis intervention and also provides intensive support services for women and youth who have tried to escape sex trafficking and drug addiction without success. The United States contains less than a dozen shelters (under 100 beds) that cater specifically to trafficked women and youth.

February

The 2015 sign-up sheet

for the Refreshment Schedule

is located on the bulletin board

in the kitchen.

There are directions

on the wall by the coffee pots.

A reminder postcard will be mailed

to you before your scheduled week.

Thank you for your willingness

to serve in this way.

Christian WomenChristian WomenChristian WomenChristian Women Cambridge Christian Women’s Connection

“Things are not Always What They Seem”

by Lisa Fernelius. New Hope, MN

Special Feature Apron Memories Mytrice Hanson

Special Music

Marie Grundberg, Braham

Monday, February 9th, 11:00 am

Spirit River Community Center

(Spectacular Events) 1320 County Rd 5 NE, Isanti, MN 55040

Tickets: $10.00 (includes lunch - pay at door) RSVP appreciated to Linda (763-552-0801) by February 4th

(Walk-ins will be accepted on day of event, however lunch cannot be assured. Restaurant is next door for food on own)

Complimentary Child Care Available

With RSVP

Princeton-Milaca Christian Women

“Things are not Always What They Seem”

by Lisa Fernelius. New Hope, MN

Special Feature

“Norwex” cleaning products Vanessa Peterson, Hugo

Special Music

Marilyn Anderson, Milaca

Tuesday, February 10th, 10-11:45 am

Milaca Methodist Fellowship Hall 310 3rd Avenue NW, Milaca

Tickets: $7.00 (includes brunch) Reservations or Cancellations

Alice Vandenberg @ 320-294-5713

Free Babysitting (you hire—we will pay)

Adult Day Break Senior Respite Group

Tuesdays, February 10 & 24

10am - 2pm

Karmel Covenant Church

We will be holding membership classes

throughout the month of February

during the Sunday School hour.

If you are interested,

please see Pastor Gary or Bo Connell .

Thank you to all those who work to

make this such a wonderful event.

February 2015 Schedules

Greeters

1 - John & Bev Griswold 8 - Steve & Glenda Haverinen 15 - Gary & Diane Kinnard 22 - Arlene Selin & Rosalie Braend

Nursery

1 - Deb Wilkinson/Marissa Grabow 8 - Ehlan Thompson/Sydney Haverinen 15 - Sharlene Ross/Josh Tonn 22 - Glenda Haverinen/Kevin Gageby

Early Childhood

1 - Amee Cooper/Holly Anderson 8 - Mike & Jill Bratvold/Jared Olson 15 - Kristie Kaiser/Isabella Lenzen 22 - Nicole & Lynette/Abby Milles

Children’s Church

1 - Alyson Milles/Josh Tonn 8 - Jackie Hovis/Isabella Lenzen 15 - Stacy Mosher/Kevin Gageby 22 - Jody Marx/Rick Torkelson

Refreshment Schedule

1 - Stacy Mosher 8 - Elaine Nelson 15 - Loie Mashuga 22 - ?

Snow Shoveling

Jan 26 - Feb 1 Mark Mosher

February 2 - 8 Lee Olson

February 9 - 15 Phil Olson

February 16 - 22 Randy Sieckert

Feb 23 - March 1 Mike Stewart

Karmel Covenant Church History

Music has always been an important part

of Karmel. In 1892 a motion was made

to buy an organ for the Meeting House.

Alex Bjorklund was the 1st organist. 1-1

-1906 David Olson (Arlene Selin &

Harley Olson’s Dad) appointed organist,

probably served before that, a position he

held until at least 1944.

Bonnie - Church historian

Friendship Friends are one of the ways God takes care of us. We need all the things friendship entails from other human contact such as encouragement, companionship, love, honesty, loyalty, understanding and so

many more things friendship offers.

Our friendship with our sisters in Christ is like recipes of goodness for us. They bake up something

special. You may have heard the saying “In the cookies of life, friends are the chocolate chips”.

Sisters in Christ Friendship Recipe

• Shortening – Provides texture. Our fellowship and friendship with our sisters in the Lord add depth and texture to our lives. We blend together in unity as part of the body of Christ.

• Sugar – Adds sweetness. If we didn’t have sugar in our cookies, we would miss it. The same is true with our sisters. We can’t leave them out of our lives.

• Eggs – Holds ingredients together. Sisters in the Lord are someone to lean on. We are stronger because of them, their prayers, and their love in the Lord.

• Vanilla -– Adds flavor. Sisters add that flavor we need. Without friends and fellowship we become kind of bland.

• Flour – Adds substance. Sisters give us many things by mentoring us when we don’t even know it. Their shared testimonies and the way they live their lives has an impact on us.

• Baking Soda – Leavens. Friendship with our sisters in Christ lightens our burdens through their prayer and encouragement.

• Salt – Enhances flavor. Friendships add flavor by improving the tastefulness and quality in our lives. Friends are the type of people that know just what we are going through and are there when we need them.

• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips – Our sister friends tell us what they feel and think and that’s Okay. They can be honest and truthful to us.

• Nuts (optional) – Just a little craziness in a sister friend is great. Sometimes a little zaniness in

our friends can be just the ingredient we need.

Friendships take a lot of time and effort to bake up but they are worth it when we sense that sweet

aroma and special bond they bring. Friends that have Jesus in common will have lasting relationships.

Upcoming Events

WM NWC Renewal Conference – March 27-28. Hope Covenant Church, St. Cloud, MN.

Essential Women. The Aroma of Christ. Guest speaker – Megan Gillan. Watch for details.

WM Brunch and election – Watch for details.

Annual Meeting Highlights - January 18, 2015

The ballot was presented for election. The results were as follows:

Chairman - Lee Olson

Vice Chairman - Keith Fluth

Secretary - Sherrie Witte

Vice Secretary - Bonnie Anderson

Deacon - Steve Anderson (1 year)

Deacon - Drew Milles (2 year)

Deaconess - Loie Mashuga (3 year)

Trustee - Steve Haverinen (3 year)

Christian Education - Tom Filzen (2 year)

Christian Education - Jill Bratvold (3 year)

Sunday School Superintendent - Lynette Gageby

Sunday School Vice Superintendent - Nicole Lenzen

3 Head Ushers - Chris Anderson (3), Dave Wilkinson (3), Jeff Hass (2)

Nominating Committee - Deb Wilkinson

Auditors - Denise Johnson, Chris Benson

A motion was made and approved to set up a Building Committee and to move forward with expansion. Building and

fundraising committees will be set up by the Executive Board.

Jill and Mike Bratvold will be facilitating a Dave Ramsey Financial Planning Seminar beginning March 3rd for 9 wks. This

can be life changing! It will be open to the whole community. See them if interested.

The Karmel Neighborhoods Ministry is ready to launch...this will help us care for each other in a more efficient way. Amee

Cooper and Cheryl Benson will be giving us more information!

Our Mission Statement has been revised to be shorter and more easily remembered.

Our Church Historian, Bonnie Anderson, has been very busy creating wonderful resource books filled with event and

family information. She would like everyone's help in updating personal family records.

Our youth ministries have all continued to grow this past year, for which we are grateful.

Respectfully Submitted,

Julie Olson

2014 Board Vice Secretary

January 8th Board Highlights Be watching for directional/scrolling signage on monitors. The trustees are continuing to work on this project.

Prayer week will be the last week of January with gatherings on the 24th, 27th, and the 29th.

Pastor Jason will be attending the Youth Connection at the Covenant Mid-winter conference in Denver on January 24-27.

Simply Christmas Eve was well attended....thanks to all who volunteered! Special thanks to Phil and Janell Olson for their

leadership.

A Financial Planning Seminar by Dave Ramsey will soon be offered. Be listening for details or see Jill B. if interested.

Randy has installed coat hooks for the children under the regular coat racks. Thank you!

Bookshelves have been added in Early Childhood and the nursery.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie Olson

2014 Board Vice Secretary

Karmel Covenant Church 5799 County Road 6 NW Princeton, MN 55371 Phone: (763) 389-3169 Email: karmeloffice@yahoo.com Website: www.karmelcovenantchurch.org

If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please contact the church office at (763) 389-3169 or email us at karmeloffice@yahoo.com

February 4th

Parents Night

February 25th

Mustache Night } }

Karmel news Dear Friends, When we lived in Foley, our oldest son, Peter, decided that he wanted to buy a train set. I tried to talk him out of it, but he was insistent. So I told him he could buy a train set, but we would not return it if he got tired of it. With that understanding, we bought a train set which we set up in the basement and watched it go round and around. That quickly grew tiring. The next morning, Peter was in tears, wanting to return it. Reminding him of our agreement, I said there must be more we could do with it. So we went to hobby store in St. Cloud and bought a book about model railroading. With time, we bought switches and buildings and added more track until the layout filled a 4X8 sheet of plywood in the corner of Peter’s bedroom. When we moved to Clear Lake, we quickly added two more sheets of plywood to the layout. We added more engines, cars, track, switches, and buildings. The layout kept getting bigger and bigger as I got more interested in it. The church eventually built us a train room in the corner of the basement of the parsonage. When we left Clear Lake, all the train stuff was packed into boxes. Some of it was put in storage. Peter took the rest of it, thinking he would some day build a layout in his basement for his sons. But his wife, Paula, had other ideas about the use of their basement. Fast forward four years. The October 2014 issue of THE COVENANT COMPANION had an article about retired North Park Theological Seminary professor, John Weborg. Among other things, it told about his love of trains. John subscribes to five railroad periodicals. Occasionally he packs a lunch and drives to Rochelle, Illinois, where he spends the day watching trains go by. The article inspired me to get back into model railroading. Nina agreed, saying it would be a great thing to do with the grandchildren. So I began to build a new layout in the basement of the parsonage in October. I am thoroughly enjoying myself. It is a great winter-time activity. And the grand children love it. Being the analytical person that I am, I ask myself why I enjoy it so much. I have come to two conclusions. Number 1, I long to live in a perfect world and am trying to create it on a miniature scale in a corner of the basement. Number 2, It gives me the opportunity to express the creative part of me. Being made in the image of God, I think all of us have a creative drive. People express it in different ways. People enjoy sewing, knitting, quilting, baking, painting, gardening, woodworking, writing, tilling the soil, restoring old furniture, houses, tractors or cars, etc. In fact, work can be a form of worship (Did you know that in both the Old and New Testaments the words for “work” and “worship” are the same. It is the context in which the word appears that determines how it is translated). When it comes to being like Jesus, we often talk about being loving, forbearing, forgiving, merciful, gracious, and kind. But our creative abilities also reflect the fact that we have been made in the image of God. Pastor Gary

Our vision: This vibrant rural ministry center . . . Forms us in Christ through the Spirit Resources rural congregations Utilizes our diverse spiritual gifts Initiates relationships with neighbors Trains for creative team ministry Shares Christ through mission

February 2015

Women MinistriesWomen MinistriesWomen MinistriesWomen Ministries

Barrel Ministry Each month we choose an organization, charity or group that we are asking our church family to donate to:

We are also taking donations of

Box Tops for Education, Pop tabs

for Ronald McDonald house, Eye

glasses for the Congo, and empty medication

bottles. There is a four drawer

collection area in the kitchen by

the refrigerator.

Food donations can also be

dropped off in the hallway by

the Sunday School office.

House of Hope and

Breaking Free We will be collecting bathroom items for these two homes – toilet paper, sanitary items, manicure sets, bath items, make-up, lotion, sunscreen, first aid supplies, Tums, Rolaids, Q-tips, cotton balls, etc.

New Selections

More books for you to choose from in our library. They include: Design on a Crime by Ginny Aiken, Making Waves by Lorna Seilstad. 2 new novellas - White Mountain Brides and Race to the Altar. And, more of the Love Inspired lines—Second Chance Summer, Triplets Find a Mom, Hannah’s Courtship (Amish) and The Rancher Next Door. These small books are perfect to put in a bag or purse and take with you and pull out when you have time.

Karmel’s Family Get Away at Lake Beauty

Mark your calendars for July 31-Aug 2 , 2015. Join other families for a fun camping weekend.

More information will be available later.

Sail Away with Me,Sail Away with Me,Sail Away with Me,Sail Away with Me, The Best is Yet to Be!The Best is Yet to Be!The Best is Yet to Be!The Best is Yet to Be!

Couples Retreat February 13-15

We invite married couples to come aboard for a weekend of fun and romance as we set sail and take time to enjoy the Son. Bob and Pam MacRae, pro-fessors at Moody Bible Institute will be the speakers for this weekend.

Trailblazers Winter Whiteout

February 6-7

Geared toward kids in 1-6th grades, this will be 24 hours of non-stop fun! It’s an overnight retreat that will have a great speaker and lots of outside play time on Lake Beauty’s tubing hill and broomball rink.

For more information on these retreats,

check out the information at www.lbbc.com.

CAMP NIGHT—March 11th

during Awana and Youth Groups

Treasure Maps (brochures) for the summer camping season at Lake Beauty should be arriving shortly. If you were a camper last year, you should get one in the mail. Treasure Maps should be available at church in early February if you don’t get one in the mail.

Early Registration Discount deadline is April 3, 2015

Spring Quilting Retreats at Lake Beauty The dates for the spring retreats are: March 12-13 - Jump Start March 13-15 - Session #1: Noble Quilter from Elk River presenting

March 16-19 - Session #2: Gruber’s Quilt Shop from St. Cloud presenting

March 19-20 Add on day

We also are collecting toiletry items for the personal hygiene kits that they distribute in their street outreach which contain travel sized shampoo, conditioners, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, washcloth, matches, body wash.

House of Hope and Breaking Free provides housing for victims in need of emergency and crisis intervention and also provides intensive support services for women and youth who have tried to escape sex trafficking and drug addiction without success. The United States contains less than a dozen shelters (under 100 beds) that cater specifically to trafficked women and youth.

February

The 2015 sign-up sheet

for the Refreshment Schedule

is located on the bulletin board

in the kitchen.

There are directions

on the wall by the coffee pots.

A reminder postcard will be mailed

to you before your scheduled week.

Thank you for your willingness

to serve in this way.

Christian WomenChristian WomenChristian WomenChristian Women Cambridge Christian Women’s Connection

“Things are not Always What They Seem”

by Lisa Fernelius. New Hope, MN

Special Feature Apron Memories Mytrice Hanson

Special Music

Marie Grundberg, Braham

Monday, February 9th, 11:00 am

Spirit River Community Center

(Spectacular Events) 1320 County Rd 5 NE, Isanti, MN 55040

Tickets: $10.00 (includes lunch - pay at door) RSVP appreciated to Linda (763-552-0801) by February 4th

(Walk-ins will be accepted on day of event, however lunch cannot be assured. Restaurant is next door for food on own)

Complimentary Child Care Available

With RSVP

Princeton-Milaca Christian Women

“Things are not Always What They Seem”

by Lisa Fernelius. New Hope, MN

Special Feature

“Norwex” cleaning products Vanessa Peterson, Hugo

Special Music

Marilyn Anderson, Milaca

Tuesday, February 10th, 10-11:45 am

Milaca Methodist Fellowship Hall 310 3rd Avenue NW, Milaca

Tickets: $7.00 (includes brunch) Reservations or Cancellations

Alice Vandenberg @ 320-294-5713

Free Babysitting (you hire—we will pay)

Adult Day Break Senior Respite Group

Tuesdays, February 10 & 24

10am - 2pm

Karmel Covenant Church

We will be holding membership classes

throughout the month of February

during the Sunday School hour.

If you are interested,

please see Pastor Gary or Bo Connell .

Thank you to all those who work to

make this such a wonderful event.

February 2015 Schedules

Greeters

1 - John & Bev Griswold 8 - Steve & Glenda Haverinen 15 - Gary & Diane Kinnard 22 - Arlene Selin & Rosalie Braend

Nursery

1 - Deb Wilkinson/Marissa Grabow 8 - Ehlan Thompson/Sydney Haverinen 15 - Sharlene Ross/Josh Tonn 22 - Glenda Haverinen/Kevin Gageby

Early Childhood

1 - Amee Cooper/Holly Anderson 8 - Mike & Jill Bratvold/Jared Olson 15 - Kristie Kaiser/Isabella Lenzen 22 - Nicole & Lynette/Abby Milles

Children’s Church

1 - Alyson Milles/Josh Tonn 8 - Jackie Hovis/Isabella Lenzen 15 - Stacy Mosher/Kevin Gageby 22 - Jody Marx/Rick Torkelson

Refreshment Schedule

1 - Stacy Mosher 8 - Elaine Nelson 15 - Loie Mashuga 22 - ?

Snow Shoveling

Jan 26 - Feb 1 Mark Mosher

February 2 - 8 Lee Olson

February 9 - 15 Phil Olson

February 16 - 22 Randy Sieckert

Feb 23 - March 1 Mike Stewart

Karmel Covenant Church History

Music has always been an important part

of Karmel. In 1892 a motion was made

to buy an organ for the Meeting House.

Alex Bjorklund was the 1st organist. 1-1

-1906 David Olson (Arlene Selin &

Harley Olson’s Dad) appointed organist,

probably served before that, a position he

held until at least 1944.

Bonnie - Church historian

Friendship Friends are one of the ways God takes care of us. We need all the things friendship entails from other human contact such as encouragement, companionship, love, honesty, loyalty, understanding and so

many more things friendship offers.

Our friendship with our sisters in Christ is like recipes of goodness for us. They bake up something

special. You may have heard the saying “In the cookies of life, friends are the chocolate chips”.

Sisters in Christ Friendship Recipe

• Shortening – Provides texture. Our fellowship and friendship with our sisters in the Lord add depth and texture to our lives. We blend together in unity as part of the body of Christ.

• Sugar – Adds sweetness. If we didn’t have sugar in our cookies, we would miss it. The same is true with our sisters. We can’t leave them out of our lives.

• Eggs – Holds ingredients together. Sisters in the Lord are someone to lean on. We are stronger because of them, their prayers, and their love in the Lord.

• Vanilla -– Adds flavor. Sisters add that flavor we need. Without friends and fellowship we become kind of bland.

• Flour – Adds substance. Sisters give us many things by mentoring us when we don’t even know it. Their shared testimonies and the way they live their lives has an impact on us.

• Baking Soda – Leavens. Friendship with our sisters in Christ lightens our burdens through their prayer and encouragement.

• Salt – Enhances flavor. Friendships add flavor by improving the tastefulness and quality in our lives. Friends are the type of people that know just what we are going through and are there when we need them.

• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips – Our sister friends tell us what they feel and think and that’s Okay. They can be honest and truthful to us.

• Nuts (optional) – Just a little craziness in a sister friend is great. Sometimes a little zaniness in

our friends can be just the ingredient we need.

Friendships take a lot of time and effort to bake up but they are worth it when we sense that sweet

aroma and special bond they bring. Friends that have Jesus in common will have lasting relationships.

Upcoming Events

WM NWC Renewal Conference – March 27-28. Hope Covenant Church, St. Cloud, MN.

Essential Women. The Aroma of Christ. Guest speaker – Megan Gillan. Watch for details.

WM Brunch and election – Watch for details.

Annual Meeting Highlights - January 18, 2015

The ballot was presented for election. The results were as follows:

Chairman - Lee Olson

Vice Chairman - Keith Fluth

Secretary - Sherrie Witte

Vice Secretary - Bonnie Anderson

Deacon - Steve Anderson (1 year)

Deacon - Drew Milles (2 year)

Deaconess - Loie Mashuga (3 year)

Trustee - Steve Haverinen (3 year)

Christian Education - Tom Filzen (2 year)

Christian Education - Jill Bratvold (3 year)

Sunday School Superintendent - Lynette Gageby

Sunday School Vice Superintendent - Nicole Lenzen

3 Head Ushers - Chris Anderson (3), Dave Wilkinson (3), Jeff Hass (2)

Nominating Committee - Deb Wilkinson

Auditors - Denise Johnson, Chris Benson

A motion was made and approved to set up a Building Committee and to move forward with expansion. Building and

fundraising committees will be set up by the Executive Board.

Jill and Mike Bratvold will be facilitating a Dave Ramsey Financial Planning Seminar beginning March 3rd for 9 wks. This

can be life changing! It will be open to the whole community. See them if interested.

The Karmel Neighborhoods Ministry is ready to launch...this will help us care for each other in a more efficient way. Amee

Cooper and Cheryl Benson will be giving us more information!

Our Mission Statement has been revised to be shorter and more easily remembered.

Our Church Historian, Bonnie Anderson, has been very busy creating wonderful resource books filled with event and

family information. She would like everyone's help in updating personal family records.

Our youth ministries have all continued to grow this past year, for which we are grateful.

Respectfully Submitted,

Julie Olson

2014 Board Vice Secretary

January 8th Board Highlights Be watching for directional/scrolling signage on monitors. The trustees are continuing to work on this project.

Prayer week will be the last week of January with gatherings on the 24th, 27th, and the 29th.

Pastor Jason will be attending the Youth Connection at the Covenant Mid-winter conference in Denver on January 24-27.

Simply Christmas Eve was well attended....thanks to all who volunteered! Special thanks to Phil and Janell Olson for their

leadership.

A Financial Planning Seminar by Dave Ramsey will soon be offered. Be listening for details or see Jill B. if interested.

Randy has installed coat hooks for the children under the regular coat racks. Thank you!

Bookshelves have been added in Early Childhood and the nursery.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie Olson

2014 Board Vice Secretary