Praising God + Serving Others + Building Friendships · 2020-01-30 · ˘ ˇˇ February 2020...
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Grace Lutheran Church�
108 W. SOMO AVENUE �
TOMAHAWK, WISCONSIN 54487�
715 453�4066�
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www.gracelutherantomahawk.org�
February 2020
Praising God + Serving Others + Building Friendships
Sweethearts of Grace Lutheran�
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Ed & Darleen Winkler are celebrating 70 years of marriage this year. They are the
longest married couple at Grace. May God bless them with many more years together!�
In case you are wondering what the secret is to so many years of wedded bliss, here is
what Ed and Darleen have to say: �
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"Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through
Christ has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32�
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Join us for the Marriage Milestone Companion Breakfast on February 16 after the 9:00
am worship service as we celebrate all married couples! It going to be fun!!! We have
activities planned! Don’t miss this. Everyone is welcome.�
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A list of couples celebrating milestone anniversaries can be found on page two.�
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Welcome New Council Members!�
On Sunday, January 26, at Grace Lutheran’s
Annual Meeting, the following members were
elected to the Grace Church Council.�
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Grace Witulski�Youth Representative�
1 year term 9/20 to 8/21�
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Paul Zastrow�Neal Gebaue�
Sandy Redmond� Claudia Osero�
3 year terms �
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See more on page eight � the new council
members introduce themselves. �
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A HUGE THANK YOU �
to outgoing council members: �
Don Narloch, Kayci Stevenson, Grant Peterson,
Keri Kelley!�
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Lenten Weekly Times and Topics�
1:00 pm and 6:30 pm�
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Wednesdays in Lent�
February 26�Ash Wednesday �
� March 4�Accepting a Wilderness�
� March 11�Loss of Financial Security�
� March 18� Loss of Possessions�
March 25�Loss of Health�
� April 1�Loss of Faith�
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Holy Week � The Three Days�
April 9�Maundy Thursday � Loss of Relationship�
April 10�Good Friday �Loss of Physical Life �
April 12�Easter Sunday � Eternal Life � No More Losses�
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Lenten Weekly Soup Meals!�
Soup is on! Yipee! Watch for the sign�up sheet in the
Gathering Area. Pastor Susan, and the Youth group will
be leading/overseeing the soup meals.�
Marriage Milestone Companion Breakfast � February 16�10:00 am�
Join us, we have something fun planned! Don’t miss it! Everyone is welcome�
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DEADLINES: Newsletter�Third Monday of every month, Bulletin�Wednesday�
70 years or more
�Ed & Darleen Winkler
Harold & Aurdrey Pedersen
60 years or more
Ben & Ida Brown (60 yrs)
Wayne & Marge Breitbarth
Bruce & Marleen Oradei
Everett & Helen Lange
Frank & Jacquelyn Benoy
Dewey & Carmen Bellile
Don & Carolyn Halverson
Gregg & Margaruite Albert
50 years or more
William & Carol Sparr (50 yrs)
Glenn & Lynne Kral (50 yrs)
Roger & Kathleen Cook (50 yrs)
Bill & Arlene Strand
Ed & Karen Becker
Gerald & Joan Check
Gene & Roselie Wiedow
Rich & Lynn Brown
Gil & Mary Wessel
Duane & Irene Strauss
Jim & Jan VanNorman
Terry & Judy Schlinkmann
LeRoy & Lucille Charles
Ken & Pat Tjugum
Art & Jeanie Osero
David & Joyce Weizenicker
Dale & Nona Arthur
Oscar & Diane Popp
Dan & Kay Salewske
Dave & Sara Reiff
Stan & Karen Torkelson
Paul & Darlene Wechsler
John & Janet Walbeck
50 years or more cont.
Roger & Mary Schlegel
Gene & Lennie Calhoun
Gary & Judi Calhoun
Gerald & Mary Frickenstein
Florian & Barb Ringwelski
George & Sandy Catencamp
Joe & Gerri Story
Lawerence & Linda Haugen
Dale & Nancy Braatz
Allan & Janet Raatz
Earl & Peg Thomas
Don & Mary Schumacher
Jim & Steph Pellitteri
Jim & Janis Nelson
45 years
Don & Deb Narloch
Kirk & Nancy Kind
40 years
Willis & Mary Sandquist
Wayne & Susan Mielke
Darwin & Sherry Clements
Ronald & Gail Wilson
John & Kari Krueger
Lori & Paul Pietschman
30 years
Bob & Leanne Setlak
John & Conni Schade
Pete & Lynn Wurl
William & Barbara Schiltz
25 years
William & Corrine Burcalow
Patrick & Roxanne Tjugum
Brett & Jennifer Beaumier
Jayson & Amy Peterson
25 years cont.
James & Paula Norman
Judy & Jim Lake
20 years
Dale & Candice Wanta
Chris & Faye Witulski
Robert & Carol Hansmann
15 years
Jason & Jessie Stromberg
James & Jamie Johnson
Kurt & Holly DeKiep
Jeff Keiser & Amanda Scholz
Shawn & Jennifer Black
Forrest & Kimberly Gibeault
10 years
Jacob & Audrey Charles
James Hanson & Lori Rogney
Steven & Carey Heikkinen
Christi &Jake Lobermeier
5 years
Steve & Karolyn Schrammel
Derek & Zoie Mohr
Jeremy & Ashley Diermeir
Robert Wallis & Danny Loosemore
�Longest Married Sweethearts
Ed & Darleen Winkler
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Sweethearts of Grace Lutheran
We rejoice in all couples who celebrate wedding anniversaries in 2020
Special congratulations to all who celebrate Milestone anniversaries!
On February 15 and 16 Grace Lutheran will recognize couples
celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2020.
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PASTOR’S REFLECTION�
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� Thanks for attending the Annual Meetings at Grace Lutheran Church. If you did not attend,
please be checking out our church communications so that you are informed and please know we
need you. We need “The Wisdom of Crowds” as presented in the book below. �
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I enjoyed reading this book as required reading for a class I took in 2014 at Luther Seminary. The book is
a wonderful presentation of how powerful the wisdom of the crowd has been in the life of our country. It also is
true in the Body of Christ� everyone counts!�
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� I would suggest that this book also has a message for us at Grace. We are in a discernment time and
everyone’s opinion will help us determine the wise road to take in fulfilling God’s mission in our church.
Included in this process is the sharing of our opinions and centering our thoughts on God through prayer and
scripture. Let us apply Proverbs 3:5�8 to our church body and believe that God will lead! �
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.
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In all your ways
acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
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Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the
LORD, and turn away from evil.
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It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body.�
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Please participate in the tasks the Ministry Site Profile Committee will present. The Ministry Site Profile
Committee will prepare a profile of Grace Lutheran Church’s expectations for the future pastor’s task and gifts.
Everyone’s input is needed! The results of the Ministry Site Profile Committee will be given to the Call
Committee who can use this information in interviewing perspective pastoral candidates.�
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� Now to the February experience of Ash Wednesday and Lent!�
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� I encourage you to attend our Ash Wednesday services on February 26, 2020, and our Wednesday
Lenten services. The times are announced in this newsletter. Let us gather together in silence on this day when
we remember that we are dust and to dust we shall return. �
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� Our Wednesday night Lenten services begin in March. The times are announced in this newsletter. Our
Lenten series is a study of “Life in the Wilderness.” This introduction to the series gives you some insight in
what we will be sharing at our Lenten services.�
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What is a wilderness time in our life? A wilderness experience in our life is those places we do not
want to go and experiences we would not want to experience. Many of them are cen-
tered in the times we feel a loss in our life. �
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Please begin now to schedule your life so that you can attend the Ash Wednesday service and the Lenten
Wednesday services. God bless and keep as we enter the Season of Lent! �
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2020 First Communion Prep & Class�
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Preparation Class: Sunday, February 09 at 1 0: 1 5 � Noon �
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Receive First Communion: Sunday, February 23 at 9:00 Worship�
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All Children Welcome to Receive First Communion�
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Any baptized child showing desire to receive Jesus in Holy Communion is welcome to come to
First Communion preparation! �
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Which children/youth?�
�� Fifth grade is recognized as a natural time for preparing for Holy Communion. Children begin thinking
about sin and death at this age and are able to understand concepts and actions taught in this prepa-
ration.�
�� Younger children showing desire to receive Communion are welcome to come to this preparation! Any-
one baptized is welcome at the Lord’s Table. All we ask is to have this preparatory conversation be-
fore their First Communion. Please speak with Patti Gaedtke, Director of Children’s Ministries, if you
wish to have your child attend preparation and receive Holy Communion at this time.�
�� Older children and youth or adults, who have not received this preparatory teaching, are urged to
come! God’s grace is too amazing to miss.�
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Must parents come along?�
It is important and valuable for parents to attend. The preparation for and receiving of first communion
is a special milestone in your child’s faith journey. It is also a chance for you as parents to come together
with your child in a way that we don’t do often enough�to grow together in faith. Godparents and grand-
parents are also welcome to come along or when parents are unable to attend. �
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GRACE CAMP WEEK � JULY 19�24�
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A relational and faith�based camp experience for youth in grades 1 � 8!�
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Watch for how to register! � Registration will begin soon with a deadline of March 15. �
Pioneers B: Grades 1�3 attend half�week, July 22�24�
Pathfinders: Grades 3�5 attend full week. �
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Graders have choice of attending half or full week.�
Mavericks: Grades 6�8�
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Contact Patti Gaedtke with any questions and/or for help with registering
Cell: 715-612-2000 Church office: 715-453-4066
Email: [email protected]
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Grace Lutheran�
�� AA and Alanon: Saturday. 9:00 am �
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Grace Community House�
�� AA: Sunday 10:10 am �
�� AA: Friday 7:30 pm (open)�
�� AA: Wednesday 12:10 pm�
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St. Paul’s (12 E. Wisconsin Ave.)�
�� AA and Alanon: Monday 7:00 pm�
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If you have a problem with alcohol or if someone you
know suffers from the disease, AA (for the alcoholic) or
Alanon (for family or friend of alcoholic) could be your
lifeline. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of both
these groups. If you would like to speak with someone
personally, the church office, 453�4066, or Pastor can
put you in touch with an AA or Alanon member. �
All communications will be confidential.�
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Electronic Giving�
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Did you Know?�
�� You can give an online contribution any time. �
�� It can be a one�time contribution or you can set up a regular giving routine. �
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Simply go to: www.gracelutherantomahawk.org and click on the blue button on lower right hand side�
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Enjoy the convenience of electronic giving, which allows you to make donations on a scheduled, automatic basis
or any time at all.�
OUR FINANCIAL
PICTURE 2019�
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Dec�19�Needed for� RECEIPTS vs.� ACTUAL�
RECEIPTS
vs.�
DECEMBER� Receipts� Budget� BUDGET�
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SPENDING�
SPENDING�
General Fund� �$��� ������ 47,118��$������������������ 33,019��$������ 14,099�
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�$������ 32,333�
�$������ 14,785�
Building Fund�
�$������������ 7,758��$�������������������� 4,363�
�$������� 3,395�
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�$������� 4,363� �$������� 3,395�
Total�
�$���������� 54,876��$������������������ 37,382�
�$������ 17,494��
�$������ 36,696� �$������ 18,180�
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YTD� Needed for� � � ACTUAL�
RECEIPTS
vs�
YEAR�TO�DATE� Receipts� Budget�
DIFFER-
ENCE�
� SPENDING� SPENDING�
General Fund� 352,237.00��$���������������� 396,230�
�$���( 43,993)�
� �$���� 364,497� �$����(12,260)�
Building Fund�
64,552.00��$������������������ 52,359��$���� 12,193�
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�$������ 47,993� �$����� 16,559�
Total�
�$���� 416,789��$���������������� 448,589��$��� (31,800)�
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�$���� 412,490� �$������� 4,299�
Mortgage Status�
2019 Reg. Principal Payments� �$� 32,272.02�
2019 Extra Principal Payments� �$��� 6,431.00�
2019 Total Principal Payments� �$��38,703.02�
2019 Total Interest Payments� �$��20,304.22�
Loan Balance as of DECEMBER 2019� �$449,492.86�
DECEMBER Special Offering � GIFT CATALOG � CARPET YOUTH ROOM�
�������������������������������������������� GIFT CATALOG � TECHNOLOGY BOOTH�
�������������������������������������������� PARKING LOT�
������� $562.00�
������� $709.00�
������� $471.00�
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February Special Offering�TAIV�
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The Tomahawk Area Interfaith
Volunteers (TAIV) is the recipient
of the February Special Offering.
TAIV is a profit volunteer driven
organization that serves Toma-
hawk and the surrounding area. �
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Our Mission and Vision: �
Volunteers putting their faith into action, building
relationships, and working together to fill the gap be-
tween family and other resources for the seniors and
those with disabilities in our community. To serve the
Tomahawk area through our core services of compan-
ionship, chore services and transportation, empower-
ing them to continue to live independently. �
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There are several ways the members of Grace can sup-
port TAIV: �
�� Volunteer! Companionship by doing friendly visits
or phone calls, light housekeeping and chores like
running errands or providing transportation to
health or social appointments or events. �
�� Care�Receivers: Refer a person you know who
could benefit from TAIV’s volunteer services? �
�� Donations: Use the special offering envelope and
mark it for February Special Offering.�
�� Attend the TAIV Annual Spring Fundraiser! Pur-
chase a ticket to the annual fundraiser on Satur-
day, April 18, 2020 at the Inshalla Country Club.
This year will be Comedy for a Cause with Come-
dian/Magician, David Harris. Tickets are available
at the TAIV office or call. 715�453�8200. �
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If you have questions about volunteering or referring
a care receiver call the TAIV office at 715�453�8200 or
stop in weekdays between 1:00�2:00. Office located in
the Tomahawk Senior Community Center. �
From the Stewardship Committee�
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Giving Is an Obligation�
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Does the title of this article cause you to pause? Is-
n’t giving supposed to be the free and joyous re-
sponse of God’s people who express their gratitude
and praise of God through their giving? Certainly,
our primary reason for giving is a response to the
Good News of the Gospel. Knowing what God has
done for us in Jesus prompts us to give and keep on
giving. God never stops giving to us, and we imitate
His nature through our giving.�
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God’s people in the Old Testament were under an
obligation to give. God commanded them to give a
tenth (tithe) of their incomes for the support of
God’s work. In fact, there was a second and third
tithe so the people were commanded to give much
more than one�tenth of their incomes. However, as
New Testament Christians who live under God’s
grace in Jesus, we are no longer obligated to tithe.
As new covenant Christians, the motive for giving
has changed from a command to give to giving
cheerfully. �
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Are the Old Testament laws no longer relevant? Je-
sus said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish
the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish
them but to fulfill them” (Matthew 5:17). Jesus
came to keep all of God’s commandments perfectly.
He paid the price for our forgiveness by taking the
curse of the Law upon Himself, freeing us from the
demands of the Law. In Jesus, we are free to serve
God with pure hearts. Although we are free from
the Law, we know that God wants the best for us
and His laws give us order and purpose. �
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As New Testament Christians, we live in God’s
grace. Secure in Christ’s presence and love, we ex-
press our thanksgiving for Who God is and what He
has done for us through our giving. We also know
that giving is God’s will. Therefore, we have an obli-
gation to give. The Apostle Paul wrote, “So then, as
we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone,
and especially to those who are of the household of
faith” (Galatians 6:10). We willingly and freely em-
brace the Law to give knowing it is God’s will for us
that we serve Him by serving others and extend His
kingdom through our generosity. We can conclude
by saying that giving is a wonderful opportunity and
also an obligation.�
Christmas With Friends�
Pastor Susan and Margie Welke would like to thank
everyone who help make Christmas With Friends
such a success. You volunteer time, prayers and do-
nations made the dinner possible.�
Thank you again!�
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Grace Lutheran’s Newest Council Members�
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Grace Witulski � Youth Candidate�
I’m Grace Witulski, a current high school junior at Tomahawk High School. I have been at Grace
Lutheran for 9 years, along with my parents Faye and Chris, and younger sister Ellie. I have been
a figure skater for Tomahawk Figure Skating Club for 12 years, and as of 2017 I have been a
figure skating coach. I have also been teaching Sunday School for 6 years, working with kids of
all ages. I’ve had some great experiences through Grace Lutheran, specifically on the 2018
Wilderness Trip to the Beartooth Mountains in Montana, and the 2018 EYG trip to Houston, TX. �
Sandy Redmond �
I was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and have lived in the Midwest most of my life. I moved to
Tomahawk in 1994 when I married Brian Redmond.�
Career�wise, I was a registered nurse who worked full�time for 45 years, usually hospital settings.
In the Twin Cities I worked in Surgical ICU, the Cardia Cath Lab, and Dialysis. In this area I
worked for Howard Young and Ministry Dialysis, serving as Dialysis Director for both Woodruff
and Rhinelander. I am currently in my eighth year of retirement.�
I live in Harshaw with my husband Brian who is a Christmas tree grower. We each have one child�Brian
has a son Craig who lives with his family in Rhinelander and I have a daughter Stephanie who lives with her
family in Houston, Texas. Brian and I have evolved into “snowbirds” gradually, spending several winter
weeks near Ocean Springs, MS where Brian sells Christmas trees.�
For community service I am a member and Treasurer of the Four Rivers Quilt Guild which sews and pro-
vides quilts, bags, stuffed animals and other fabric items to organizations in the area, including Salvation
Army, Ministry Hospice, and St Mary’s newborn nursery. I am also a member and Vice President of
Harshaw Helping Hands, a community service auxiliary which supports the Cassian�Woodboro Elementary
School, victims of disaster in the Cassian area, and various activities for Harshaw area children.�
Paul Zastrow�
I have been a member of Grace Lutheran for approximately 14 years, and have been a lifelong
resident of Tomahawk minus the 5 years in the Air Force stationed in Alaska. ��
I have worked for Arnott Plumbing for 30 years, and also volunteer for various tasks at Grace. �
I am married to Barb and we have 2 children: Emily and James.� There are many activities I enjoy
at Grace including going on the wilderness hike with James and Quake.�
Over the years I’ve helped coach soccer and softball.� My family was involved in the National Turkey
Federation and hosted banquets for several years.� I currently serve on the Trappers Association Board.�
I am an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoy spending time with my family.��
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Neal Gebauer�
I am Neal Gebauer. I have been a member of Grace for about 14 years. Being part of the church
council gives me the opportunity to become more involved in activities at Grace. I am married to
Amy and we have 2 children, Emmerson and Ryan. I enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking
and hunting. �
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Claudia Osero�
My name is Claudia Osero. I am married to Dan Osero. �
My grandchildren call me NaNa.�
I am a wife, mom, grandma, and friend to all I meet. I love people of all ages. One of my passions
is being creative, and that covers a lot of ground. I love sewing, needle point, decorating, and the
list goes on….�
I have been a member of Grace Lutheran since 2007, and lived in the Northwoods all my life.�
I sincerely love it here and have been involved in many ways at Grace Lutheran, and also in the community.
Some of the ways I have loved and enjoyed serving Grace are: �
�� Vacation Bible School � Art projects � my specialty�
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Grace Lutheran Council January Meeting Minutes�
January 9, 2020�
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Council in attendance: Laurie Schmidt, Steve Garrison, Kathy Metzenbauer, Christi Lobermeier, Mark Gaedtke,
Keri Kelley, Paul Kurth�
Missing: Serena Hanke, Kayci Stevenson, Don Narloch, Grant Peterson�
Others in attendance: Pastor Gary Brandenburg, Shirley Derleth, Wendy Black �
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Meeting called to order at 6:05 pm. Steve opened the meeting with a prayer.�
Devotions were led by Steve.�
Approve Agenda�
●� Mark moved to approve the agenda. Kathy seconded. Motion carried.�
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Where have we seen God at work? �
●� The smiles/eagerness/attitude/work of the group from Lincoln Industries using a room here at Grace; the
children’s Christmas program and Jessie Stromberg’s work along with Sunday School staff to help the
children share the story of Christ’s birth; that almost 260 people were served Christmas dinner through
Grace’s Christmas with Friends. �
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Consent Agenda �
●� Christi moved to approve the consent agenda. Paul seconded. Motion carried.�
●� Consent agenda consisted of the following and is available to review in binder in gathering space. �
○� Church Council minutes (December 2019)�
○� Group Fundraiser/Event Report (2019)�
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Treasurer's Report�
●� Shirley highlighted the following from her report.�
○� Grace has ended 2019 on a positive note financially. December offerings were up and our commit-
tees and staff continued to be fiscally responsible about spending money. Year end income to ex-
pense is $4299.17 in the black and we ended the year with 8.05% of our 2019 budget remaining. �
○� However, Shirley did note that our total offerings for 2019 were down from 2018. Yet they were
up from 2017. �
○� The audit committee will meet next week to finalize financials for 2019.�
○� Paul moved to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Keri seconded. Motion carried.�
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Staff reports �
●� A few highlights from Wendy’s report are as follows: (Full report in “Grace Notes” binder found in gather-
ing space. Please refer to this document for more details on any of the items listed below.)�
○� Youth activities (1st Wednesdays & Confirmation)�
○� St. Mary’s/Grace donation to Tomahawk Food Pantry�
○� Status of search for organist/accompanist for worship services�
●� Pastor Gary highlighted the following from his report. (Full report in “Grace Notes” binder found in gath-
ering space. Please refer to this document for more details on any of the items listed below.)�
○� Continued work with Greater Galilee �
○� Pastor Susan’s role in leading funerals for the elderly with Pastor Gary’s assistance�
●� Mark moved to accept staff reports as presented. Christi seconded. Motion carried.�
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Old Business�
1.� Approve recommending Revised 2020 Budget to the congregation (Small Change to General Benev-
olence)�
●� At the creation of this agenda, it was thought that the budget line item “general benevolence”
would need to be revised due to money that would need to be paid to the synod contingent upon
results gleaned from the “Stewardship for All Seasons” campaign to help cover the synod’s cost of
the consultant firm that assisted churches with this campaign. However, as 2019 financial reports
were finalized, it was realized that Grace did not see an increase in offerings in 2019 vs 2018
so no money was owed to the synod for utilizing the consultant services. Thus, no revision to
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this line item was necessary and no council action was needed for this agenda item. �
2.� Custodial Back�Up Position (Steve) No update.�
3.� Crossways Campaign update on plans (Laur ie)�
●� The committee working on this has been in contact with Crossways and at this time are hoping to
run the campaign in the month of February over the course of 4 Sundays. After discussion, council
agreed that this time frame would work. The committee is hopeful that Sharon Cook (executive
director of Crossways) will have some availability to visit Grace and share some information about
the vision/progress of the campaign. �
4.� Grace House update on condition/repairs (Al as information comes in) No update.�
5.� Update on insurance recommendations (Steve and church staff) �
●� Those working on the video inventory are very close to finishing. �
6. Council binder digital options (Ker i) �
●� Keri and Debbie have uploaded essential documents into this shared drive. Documents are catego-
rized by folder within the drive and it has been shared with council members.�
●� It is a work in progress, but the goal is to streamline/update documents and eventually have only
the secretaries (church and council secretary) as those who can edit/upload documents in the drive. �
7. Next steps with St. Mary’s (Wendy)�
●� Pastor Gary has had further discussion with Father Louis and found out that Father Louis does not
wish to do Lenten services together this year since we had completed going through the formal doc-
uments from the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation last year. �
8. Review plans and terms for Long Range Planning Committee (Steve, Mark) No update.�
9. Planning for the 2020 Retreat (Wendy) �
●� Wendy had contacted Darlene Kalfahs at the synod office about possible ideas for the retreat. She
suggested a workshop on communication (i.e. communicating what Grace does � “come and see”)
that Ben Stepanek (the new Synod Communications Director) has been doing for many congrega-
tions. He would be available to do this after Easter, possibly April 18th.�
●� After discussion, it was decided to have Wendy look further into this with Ben. She will keep
Council informed as to the planning.�
10. Update on church use policy (Kathy) No update.�
11. Prep for the Annual Meeting (Steve and Laur ie) �
●� John Krueger notified Steve that the Endowment Committee will now need to elect two new mem-
bers at the annual meeting. They are seeking two people to have ready to nominate at the annual
meeting.�
●� Corky Burcalow has agreed to be the Parliamentarian. (Since the meeting Corky found out she has
a conflict, so cannot be at the meeting. Steve will seek another person to be parliamentarian.)�
●� Other jobs/plans (ballot counting, refreshments, etc) were also delegated/finalized. Steve will con-
tact Debbie to put an announcement in the bulletin on the 18/19th to ask one last time for volun-
teers interested in being delegates for Synod and Conference Assemblies, Crossways, Homme
Homes and Gustavus Annual meetings. Wendy will also arrange to have a sign�up board for these
delegate positions in the narthex in the weeks prior to the annual meeting.�
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New Business�
12. Community Support Budget Distribution (Steve)�
●� We will add this to the Council Calendar for yearly review in the month of October so we do not
miss the opportunity to support our Tomahawk ministries or other community needs with any re-
maining money we may have left in this line item of the budget before the budget closes out at year
end.�
14. Request for Scholarship Money from Hannah Schmit (Steve)�
●� Hannah Schmit is currently attending seminary at Luther College. She has sent a request for some
monetary assistance for her seminary fees. We were aware of her seminary attendance and had
discussed this possibility last year during budget planning for 2019. This was reflected in the line
item “young adult mission or seminary”. Grace has helped its members attending seminary in the
past. There are funds in that line item as well as money in a restricted fund for that purpose. �
●� After discussion, it was decided we would help Hannah but would need to know more specifics
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about her needs. So we would be contacting her about her needs and discuss further at our next
meeting.�
15. Approve Nominees for Call Committee to be recommended to the congregation (Steve and Mark)�
●� Mark had contacted the people from our list brainstormed at the December meeting. After his call-
ing, he had a list of 8 names for the call committee. Mark was especially pleased that all on the list
were excited and wanted to be on the call committee. Our constitution states we need a minimum
of 6. We decided to elect 8 in case any need to step down unexpectedly during the process, we
would still be better prepared to meet constitutional requirements.�
●� After discussion, Mark moved to recommend Eric Anderson, Dave Schmit, Nancy Herbison, Mar-
tin Schmidt, Margie Welke, Heather Kurth, Samantha Colburn, and Sherry Clements for the call
committee to be voted on at the annual congregational meeting. Paul seconded. Motion carried.�
16. New Council Member Orientation (Steve)�
●� Laurie and Mark will do this again as they did it for last year’s new members.�
17. Approve single signature for the mortgage payment check (Steve)�
●� Shirley noted that the amount for the Portico monthly payment also now fits into the category of
needing two signatures per our Grace policy. �
●� After discussion, Mark moved to approve to allow the Grace Lutheran Church treasurer to do a sin-
gle signature for the Grace Lutheran Church mortgage payment and Portico monthly payment for
the 2020 year. Christi seconded. Motion carried.�
●� We will add this to the Council Calendar for January for review for the following year’s payments.�
18. Amazon Smile Money (Shir ley and Steve)�
●� From 2019, we collected ~$856 from both the Amazon Smile program and Thrivent Choice Dol-
lars. Shirley has put this money into a restricted fund that includes these monies and those re-
deemed from credit card rewards so we now have a total of $1508.99 in that restricted fund. �
●� After discussion, it was decided that Steve will check on the current funding needs for gift cata-
logue items. We also discussed giving $250 to a Tomahawk ministry to fulfill our 2019 budget
commitment of giving to Tomahawk area ministries. Both will be further discussed at our next
meeting.�
Public Comment � None.�
Future agenda items and dates�
○� Review Council Calendar (February 2020)�
○� Elect Council officers/choose liaisons (February 2020)�
○� Finalize plans for Congregational Retreat (February 2020)�
Future meetings, events, and dates to remember�
●� Annual Meeting for Congregation: January 26th after the 9:00 service�
●� Future Council Meetings: Feb. 18 @ 6:00 pm (change to Tuesday due to School Parent/Teacher
Conferences); March 12 @ 6:00 pm; April 14th @ 6:00 pm (change due to Maundy Thursday)�
�
Mark moved to adjourn the meeting. Keri seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:52 pm.�
Meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.�
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Minutes by Laurie Schmidt�
(Continued from page 10)�
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THANK YOU to Everyone Involved!�
�
Once again we have been blessed with a successful Cookie Walk, Lefse, and Craft Sale event.� It takes many
helping hands to make this fund raising event take place and God has looked favorably on us. So to all those who:
created and shared crafts, helped with making lefse or purchased ingredients, baked goodies at home to share
with us, �helped move tables, quilted to make the donated quilt, worked the event or came to purchase at event or
services afterwards thank you so very much!� I would like to take just a moment to remind you of the many areas
in which our funds have helped out over the years: new furniture in Gathering Area, new furniture in Lounge,
new round tables and chairs in Fellowship Hall, donations to snowblower, new shed, funds toward Security Sys-
tem, supplies for Sunday School, Debt Reduction, Reiff Hall renovation, and many others. This year we had a net
income of about $3500.� Disbursements went as follows:� $1000 Debt reduction, $700 to Kitchen Renovation,
$800 to Confirmation Hallway lights and ceiling replacement, $250 to parking lot fund, $250 to Camera
(technology), $250 to Carpet in Youth Room, and $250 for new lefse equipment. Again thank you to everyone.
May you all have a blessed 2020.� See you on December 12
th
for our next event!�
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Acolytes�
5:00 pm �Need 2�
� 9:00 am �Need 2�
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Greeters�
� 5:00 pm �Need 2� �
9:00 am Need 2�
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Readers�
� 5:00 pm �Mary Wessel�
� 9:00 am �Need 1�
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Ushers�
� 5:00 pm Darwin Kluball�
� � Peggy Price�
� 9:00 am Mike/Sandy Wick�
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Assisting Minister�
� 5:00 pm �Nancy Herbison�
� 9:00 am� Corey Colburn�
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Communion Assistants�
� 9:00 am �Shirley Derleth�
� � Eric Anderson�
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Running Projection�
� 5:00 pm �Don Tinker �
� 9:00 am�Betty Hudson�
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Projection Set up�
Jackie Leonhard�
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Altar Guild
Sue Mielke Donna Olson
Karen Torkelson�
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Kathy David, Heather Kurth
Corky Burcalow�
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Acolytes�
5:00 pm �Need 2�
� 9:00 am �Need 2�
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Greeters�
� 5:00 pm �Peggy Price�
� � Darrell McCabe� �
9:00 am Need 2�
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Readers�
� 5:00 pm �James Nelson�
� 9:00 am �Need 1�
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� 5:00 pm Darrell MaCabe�
� � Margaret Pullman�
� 9:00 am Brett Beaumier�
Need 3 more�
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Assisting Minister�
� 5:00 pm �Gail Wilson �
� 9:00 am� A Overhaug�
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Communion Assistants�
� 9:00 am �Paul Zastrow�
� � Julie Dentler� �
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Running Projection�
� 5:00 pm �Karen Torkelson�
� 9:00 am�Brynn Beaumier�
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Projection Set up�
Lisa Elliott�
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Sue Mielke Donna Olson
Karen Torkelson�
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Kathy David, Heather Kurth
Corky Burcalow�
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5:00 pm �Need 2�
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� 5:00 pm �Need 2�
9:00 am Need 2�
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Readers�
� 5:00 pm �Need 1�
� 9:00 am �Dave Reiff�
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Ushers�
� 5:00 pm Debbie Schultz�
� � Pat Gong�
� 9:00 am Need 4�
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Assisting Minister�
� 5:00 pm �Mark Gaedtke�
� 9:00 am� Pau Kurth�
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� 9:00 am �Al Overhaug�
� � Georgie Crass�
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Running Projection�
� 5:00 pm �Jason Mielke�
� 9:00 am� Paula Norman�
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Projection Set up�
Chris Raasch�
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Altar Guild
Sue Mielke Donna Olson
Karen Torkelson�
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Counters�
Kathy David, Heather Kurth
Corky Burcalow�
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February 22 & 23�
Acolytes�
5:00 pm �Need 2�
� 9:00 am �Ethan Gibeault�
� � Need 1 �
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Greeters�
� 5:00 pm �James Nelson� �
9:00 am Need 2�
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Readers�
� 5:00 pm �Darwin Kluball�
� 9:00 am �Need 1�
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� 5:00 pm Peggy Price�
� � Need 1�
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Assisting Minister�
� 5:00 pm �Gail Wilson�
� 9:00 am�Al Overhaug�
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Communion Assistants�
� 9:00 am �Donna Olson�
� � Marilyn Smith�
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Running Projection�
� 5:00 pm �Sue Mielke�
� 9:00 am�Allison Schmidt�
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Projection Set up�
Karen Torkelson�
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Altar Guild
Sue Mielke Donna Olson
Karen Torkelson�
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Counters�
Kathy David, Heather Kurth
Corky Burcalow�
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5:00 pm �Need 2�
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� 5:00 pm �Need 2� �
9:00 am Need 2�
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Readers�
� 5:00 pm �Need 1�
� 9:00 am �Need 1�
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� 5:00 pm John Kromm�
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� 9:00 am Need 4�
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Assisting Minister�
� 5:00 pm �Nancy Herbison�
� 9:00 am� Shirley Derleth�
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� 9:00 am �Brian/Cindy Storm�
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Running Projection�
� 5:00 pm �Don Tinker�
� 9:00 am�Mike Wick�
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Projection Set up�
Keri Kelley�
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Georgie Crass�
Janice Southworth�
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Linda Pashek, Bob LaNou�
Julie Dentler�
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Acolytes�
5:00 pm �Need 2�
� 9:00 am �Need 2�
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Greeters�
� 5:00 pm �Need 2�
9:00 am Need 2�
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Readers�
� 5:00 pm �James Nelson�
� 9:00 am �Need 1�
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� 5:00 pm �Need 2�
� 9:00 am Need 4�
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Assisting Minister�
� 5:00 pm �Al Overhaug�
� 9:00 am� Corey Colburn�
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Running Projection�
� 5:00 pm �Karen Torkelson�
� 9:00 am� Brynn Beaumier�
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Projection Set up�
Lisa Elliott�
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Altar Guild�
Georgie Crass�
Janice Southworth�
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Linda Pashek, Bob LaNou�
Julie Dentler�
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� � Katie Hilgendorf�
� � Chris Copiskey�
� � Robert S. Lekfield�
� � Jamison Thorson�
� � Jessica Johnson�
� � Helen Lange�
� � Carol Sparr�
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� Linda Haugen �
� Brian Michael�
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� Dana Baalke�
� Beth Baus�
� Frederick Krueger�
� Shane Halverson�
� Amber Chonsky�
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6. Cayden Johnson�
� David Schmit�
� Ashley Weizenicker�
� Eric Ingman�
Zachary Lekfield�
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7. Gina Erickson�
� Susan Lentini �
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8.� John Shelley�
� Tina Weizenicker�
� Austin Weyers�
� Jade Wanta�
� Emery Reilly�
� Kyle Powers �
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9.� Kaylyn Olson�
� � Olivia Fletcher�
� � Emma Fletcher�
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10. �Suzy Garrison�
� � Dylan Cook�
� � Kathy Glaeser�
� � Rita Renn�
� � Michelle Haring �
� � Jeff Kinnally�
� � Karen Becker�
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11.� Brayden Jones�
� Terry Halbman�
� Neal Gebauer�
� Corbin Boyd�
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� � Julie Jensen�
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� Nikole Greil�
� Jim Ingman�
� Dawson Jones�
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� Dana Thompson�
� Amanda Kriese�
� Mike Svacina�
� Scott Story�
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Gary Zehner�
Thomas Halbman�
� Hunter Hilgendorf�
Addison Schlueter�
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� Karen Olson�
� Charles Oelig�
� Eric Strauss�
� Rachel Sudbury�
� Anna Sudbury�
� Tyler Strassman�
� Amia Kriese�
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� John Pashek�
� Trina Kall�Gosling�
� Rachel Delcour�
� Amanda Wedeberg�
� Cayley Scholz�
� Justice Stadler�
Glen Kral�
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� Justin Cerny�
� Scott Halbman�
� Nicholas Madaj�
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� Michael Beiler�
� Mark vonSchrader�
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� Kiannah Mullen�
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� Bill Smith�
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� Caitlyn Schmit�
� Emmet Lekfield�
� Corie Baacke�
� Myrisah Taylor�
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� Cindi Kluck�
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� Paul Scheffler�
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�� Confirmation Mentor � This touched my heart like nothing else in my life.�
�� Chaperoned lock ins and different youth events.�
�� Christmas With Friends � My husband Dan and sons, Scott & Todd are part of this as well. That we do
this as a family is so meaningful. �
�� Lefse Making (Would never miss this!)�
I would like to serve on Council for many reasons, but one particular thing that interests me is Grace House. I see
it as an asset to Grace Lutheran and our community. I would like to become involved in financial sufficiency of
Grace House, and the aesthetics of it. �
I would be humbled and honored to serve on the Church Council at Grace Lutheran.�
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