Erm news june 2016
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ERM NEWS JUNE 2016 Pastor Nancy Jaster:
(309) 334-2322
email: prnancy@divcominc.net
(309) 334-2144
email: bethanylc@divcominc.net
First Lutheran Church (309) 593-2416
email: flchurchsherrard@frontiernet.net
Grace Lutheran Church (309) 629-9911
email: grace.ophiem@gmail.com Merigene Cooper
(309) 667-2677
email: mgcooper59@gmail.com
ERM Office Hours: Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday afternoons 12:30-4:30pm Bethany Office Hours: Fridays 8am-2pm Staff Meeting Monday afternoon @ 1:30pm Pastor Nancy’s DAY OFF is Friday Sunday Morning Worship Times: Bethany 9am Grace 9am First 10:45am
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS THE 15 th OF THE MONTH (Please contact Merigene with events planned so they can be put on the ERM Calendar)
Pastor Nancy will be on RETREAT @ Luther Academy of the Rockies June 20 th through July 4 th In case of emergency please call the church office. If it is after hours please listen to the message for further instructions. Secretary Merigene Cooper may be reached at her home @309-667-2677 if necessary. Baptism On June 5 th Benjamin David Souhrada will be baptized at First Lutheran Church. He is the son of Darrell & Sara Souhrada, the grandson of Rick & Priscilla Child and the great-grandson of Dick & Shirley Child. Confirmation Samuel Miller has completed his requirements and will be Confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 5 th .
PASTORAL VISITATIONS We would like to keep in touch with those members who are hospitalized, in nursing homes or home bound. If you would like the pastor to visit, please contact her or the church office. We appreciate knowing when members are in the hospital, and would appreciate knowing when members are released from hospitals.
Your help and cooperation is needed in helping Pr Nancy to respond to phone calls and messages. It is best to contact
prnancy@divcominc.net
Merigene will be in the office @ Bethany: Mon-Tues-Wed afternoons 12:30p-4:30p Merigene will be in the office: Fridays 8:00a-2:00p
ERM email: edrivmin@gmail.com
Pastor Nancy takes Fridays as her Day Off ERM WEBSITE The website is available at: www.edwardsriverministry.org
ERM Sister/Companion Church Emmaus Church Rev. D. Jayakaran 40 Main Road, Nellikuppam 607 105 Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadus, India Email: rev_jayakaran@yahoo.com
United Church, Woodhull Thursday, June 16th 1:00-4:00p Appointments may be made with parish nurses Bev @ 334-2412 or Lynn @ 334-2672 The nurses do foot soaks and toenail clipping. The cost is $27.00 and you need to bring 2 bath towels and one washcloth.
AlWood Food Pantry Open the 1st Tuesday of each month 10-11am The Food Pantry is located in the Oxford Township Hall in Alpha next to the Oxford Township Fire Dept. Contact Harriet Peterson @ 334-2276 Al Nordquist @ 334-2264
Sherrard Food Pantry 517 3rd St., Sherrard, IL Hours of Operation: Every Tuesday 2:00p - 4:00p Every Thursday 5:30p - 7p
New Windsor Food Pantry Open the 2nd Friday of each month 12:30p - 2:00p Please contact: Cyndi Adams @ 667-2493
Worship: 9am Coffee Fellowship: 10:00a
Grace: Worship: 9:00a Bible Study/Fellowship: 10:00a
First: Adult Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 10:45a
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS BETHANY Lectors: Ushers 6/5
Kristi VerHeecke
George Wirt & Morgan Wirt 6/12
6/12
Gene & Barb Colburn 6/19
Barbara Fors
6/19
Jim & Kelly Luallen 6/26
Verna Bergstrom
6/26 Bob & Verna Bergstrom 7/3
7/3 Al & Peggy Nordquist
Greeters:
Prayer Asst:
6/5 Jason Hancock Family
6/5
Kelly Luallen
6/12
Barb McNeil
6/12
Nancy Swanson 6/19
Randy & Jan Larson
Mary Stiers
6/26
Denise Eiker
6/26
Verna Bergstrom 7/3
Gary Johnson
Jeana Fors
6/5
Jeana Fors
6/5
Morgan Wirt 6/19
Kristi VerHeecke
Hannah Maher
6/19 Lily McNally
6/26 Morgan Wirt
7/3 Hannah Maher Funeral Committee April-May -June
Deed Nehls 334-2911
Peg Nordquist 334-2264
Rotation of Callers Barb McNeil 334-2383
May & June Verna Bergstrom
July & Aug. Harriet Peterson
Sep. & Oct. Lucy Newman
Nov. Kelly Luallen
Dec. Mary Stiers
GRACE Organist: Elizabeth Robinson
Altar: Assisting Minister: 6/5
Gwen Blais
6/5
Maxine McKinley 6/19
Gwen Blais
6/19
Gwen Blais
Greeters:
Lectors: 6/5
Maxine McKinley
Maxine McKinley 6/12
6/12 Georgia Smith 6/19
6/19
Ross Olson 6/26
Richard Peterson
6/26 Richard Peterson
IN OUR PRAYERS For all those who serve our nation in this time of peril, for our President and our national leaders, and those who serve in the Armed Forces, especially
this time into a time of peace.
Jerre Bubon, Ruth Curry, Derek Willett, Alice Reed, John & June Molburg, Chuck & Connie Lawson, Millie Nelson, Norma Stromquist, Pr. Jane McChesney, Kameron Brown, Marybeth Smith, Kim Engstrom, Maxine McKinley, Jeanne Watters, Scott Falline, Dorothy Johnson, Janis Bell, Truman Nehls, John Guild, Don Vyneman, Terry Stroud, Marilyn Pearson, Leland & Harriet Peterson, Sylvia Petrovich, Shirley Miller, Jocelyn Schmidt, Mike Clark, Becki Norton, Stephanie Corken, Tim Heyvaert, Damaris Miller, Betty Hickman,
Dick Child, Carol St. John, Barbara McNally,Darla Peterson, Dr. Brent Ohl, Judy & Jim Hancock, Michael Peterson
The ELCA World Hunger Foods Resource Bank: Chota Project in Peru Our Companion Synod: North Central Diocese of Tanzania, Interim Bishop ERM Sister Congregation: Emmaus Church, India Our Faith Fellowship: The churches and members of the Edwards River Ministry June Baptismal Anniversaries: Carson Taylor
Gabriel Price
03
Hunter Price
03
India Price
03
Zoe Price
03
Jerre Bubon
11
Polly Engstrom
18 Alisa Wells
21
June Molburg
01 Kenneth Rehn
Phyllis Johnson
03 Dallas Peterson
Steve Sundberg
04 Kim Colburn
04 Ashley Colburn
Bob Eiker
05
Kyllie Foster
05
Maxine McKinley
08 Dick Child
10 Connor Jochim
David Peterson
12 Danelle Larson
Richard Mason
14 Chuck Lawson
Dirk Larson
15
Mark Pearson
16 Brendan Bolduc
John Bowman
16 Betty Swanson
Ross Olson
18
Alex Willett
19
Gale Bramlett
20 John Rehn
20 Aaron Miller
20 James Swanson
Carol Huettman
26 Bristol Wirt
26 Timothy Blaine
Adam Peterson
29 Kim Sundberg
Archie Samuelson
29 Jason Peterson
Leland Peterson
30 June Wedding Anniversaries: Bob & Verna Bergstrom
01
Rodney & Lolly Swanson
04 Rich & Janice Maher
05 Ken & Karla Barman
Curt & Debbie Anderson
06 Paul & Missy Corken
11 Lee & Cheree Encapera
12
Kyle & Misty Borkgren
13 Shane & Amy Anthony
13 Mike & Lyndi LeMay
14 Neal & Jeni Nelson
Leland & Harriet Peterson
17 John & Barb Schmidt
17 Gary & Roxanne Dierolf
19
Shannon & Jodi McNally
22 Matt & Hilary Fairbrother
24 Karl & Patty Swanson
24 Kevin & Alisa Wells
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FIRST: FS Council Meeting: Thursday, June 9 th 7pm
The first Sunday of the month is designated Food Pantry Sunday. All loose offering goes to the Sherrard Food Pantry. Food, cleaning supplies & paper products can be brought all month long. Thanks to all who participate.
spring should contact Gary Dierolf @ 309-526-8930.
On June 5 th Benjamin David Souhrada will be baptized at First Lutheran Church. He is the son of Darrell & Sara Souhrada, the grandson of Rick & Priscilla Child and the great-grandson of Dick & Shirley Child.
We are looking for someone to represent First on the Sherrard Food Pantry Board. If you are interested please contact Fern Swanson @ 309-593-2613.
Sympathy… We extend sympathy to the family of Londyn Fonseca who passed away on May 15 th . Londyn was prematurely born on May 7 th to Lindsay Crawford & Stephen Fonseca. May they find comfort during this time of sorrow.
June 12 th
Summer Reading Kick-Off 12-3:30pm June 21
st
Mercer County Health 11am June 27
th
QCCA Therapy Dogs 11am June 28
th
WQPT Ambassadors 10:30am
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GO Council Meeting: Sunday, June 12 th after worship June Bulletin Sponsor: Ross Olson Confirmation Samuel Miller has completed his requirements and will be confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 5 th . Come and help him celebrate!
BETHANY:
th 9am Hostess: Jean Rehn BW Council Meeting: Thursday, June 16 th 8pm
NOTICE: THE DRIVE UP LANE IN THE PARKING LOT MUST BE KEPT OPEN AT ALL TIMES. THIS LANE IS USED TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP THOSE ATTENDING CHURCH & OTHER EVENTS.
Reminder that we are still collecting “undies” and socks for the AlWood Schools. Preschool size is most needed at this time. Thanks for your continued support of this project.
The confirmation class is collecting aluminum pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Please place them in the box in the narthex. THANKS!
The first Sunday of each month is designated Food Pantry Sunday at Bethany.
Thank you to all the people who sent cards, food and condolences on the death of my brother, Dale.We appreciate your thoughtfulness and the memorials in his honor.
Levi & I want to thank everyone who helped make our community bridal shower such a wonderful day! Thanks everyone for the wonderful gifts and helping us celebrate this special time.
Thank you so much for the cards, food and prayers from our Bethany family during our recent surgeries. The beautiful prayer shawls and quilt were such a comfort! We are both on the road to recovery and will always remember your many acts of kindness. Wayne & Debby Hannam
Congratulations to Marci & Brian Bertelsen on the birth of their daughter, Addilynn Leigh. Addilynn’s grandparents are John & Debby Patterson and great-grandparents are Deed & Truman Nehls.
Bethany will have a potluck brunch on June 26 th to welcome Erik & Tauna Roth to worship. There are sign-up sheets for food items. A free will offering will be collected to help them with their missionary expenses.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 27 th – July 1 st Preschool: 9am-11:30am @ Bethany Lutheran Church K-Completion of Grade 8: 9am-noon @ The United Church of Woodhull Registration begins @ 8:30am on June 27 th @ The United Church of Woodhull Sign-up sheets to help are located at both churches Bethany/United Church of Woodhull VBS Planning Meeting Tuesday, June 14 th @ 6pm United Church of Woodhull Light dinner followed by briefing on event occurring June 27 th – July 1st EDWARDS RIVER MINISTRY 380 W. 3rd Ave. PO Box 459 Woodhull, IL 61490-0459
Return Service Requested
Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Woodhull, IL PERMIT NO. 7
Community Bridal Shower/Open House A community Bridal Shower & Open House will be held on Saturday, June 11 th at 9:30am. The Bridal Shower will be in honor of Alissa Dwyer, daughter of Sheila & Greg Lohman and Joe & Lisa Dwyer, And the fiancée of Ryan Colburn, son of Patty & Dennis Colburn. Friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend the Bridal Shower/Open House at Bethany Lutheran Church in Woodhull. The couple is registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond and Target.
We will be celebrating Blanket Sunday on Father’s Day, June 19 th . If you would like to make a donation to purchase a blanket in “honor of” or in “memory of” your father, son, grandfather, etc.. please contact a member of the Witness & Service Committee. The cost per blanket is $5.00. Committee Members: Mary Stiers, Verna Bergstrom, Harriet Peterson, Patty Colburn, Kristi VerHeecke, Candy Tschappat, Lucy Newman. Deadline for orders is June 12 th .
Missionaries from Japan to visit Bethany Lutheran Church We are excited for our visit this summer to your congregation. Erik will preach on Luke 24:13-35, The Walk to Emmaus. This text ties into the ELCA model of accompaniment that we use for mission That week we will also join you at Vacation Bible School. Nozomi is excited about joining you.
Unfortunately this summer will cost a little more simply because we are now calculating the cost of airfare and meals for three missionaries. Costs are calculated by adding our total travel costs divided by the number of church visits. Our cost per church is $400.00 We are excited to worship together, share stories and enjoy meals together this summe. Grace & Peace, Erik, Tauna & Nozomi Roth *We will have a potluck brunch after worship on June 26 th . There will be sign-up sheets for food items. A free will offering will be collected to help them with their missionary expenses.
June 27 th – July 1 st Preschool: 9am-11:30am @ Bethany Lutheran Church K-Completion of Grade 8: 9am-noon @ The United Church of Woodhull Registration begins @ 8:30am on June 27 th @ The United Church of Woodhull Sign-up sheets to help are located at both churches
2016 GRADUATES MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AS YOU BEGIN LIFE’S JOURNEY Jaci Maher
Carl Sandburg College
daughter of Jeff & Jami Maher granddaughter of Rich & Janice Maher
ROWVA High School
daughter of Jeff & Jami Maher
granddaughter of Rich & Janice Maher Garrett Adamson AlWood High School
son of Casey & Jennifer Adamson
grandson of Terry & Jill Nelson
great grandson of Joyce Falline
daughter of Kyle & Misty Borkgren
granddaughter of Rick & Martha Borkgren Aliza Johnson AlWood High School
daughter of Marion Calmer
daughter of Chris Johnson
Orion High School Daughter of Jim & Kelly Price
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF KITS
4 70 sheet notebooks of wide or college ruler paper approximately 8”x10” (no loose leaf paper) 1 30 centimeter ruler; or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other 1 pencil sharpener 1 blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well) 5 unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with a rubber band 5 ballpoint pens (NO gel ink) secure with rubber band 1 box of 16 or 24 count crayons 1 eraser approximately 2-21/2 inches long 1 sturdy drawstring backpack style cloth bag approximately 14”x17” with shoulder straps
Place items in the above mentioned cloth bag, fold top over and secure with two large rubber bands. Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.
Please give new items only except where otherwise noted. Quality items also withstand the harsh conditions that many people who receive these supplies are facing.
Please do not donate items with religious symbols, messages or with your congregation’s name. LWR provides quilts and kits based on need, regardless of religious creed. Religious references may be misinterpreted by governments of the receiving countries, jeopardizing delivery to the people who need the items most.
Please do not donate items decorated with the US flag, patriotic or military symbols including camouflage.LWR has access to areas of the world others do not because they are an impartial humanitarian organization. If intentions are misinterpreted as being politically motivated, their work and the people they assist could be endangered.
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