Highlights from the RLC Youth Trip to Mount Olympus, Wisconsin Dells.

We had 27 students and 3 adults attend the trip this year. Thanks to all who participated. It was a great day!

Thanks to those that helped provide flowers to our outside planters!

Irene Overland (in memory of loved ones); Stennes Family (in memory of Mervin and Pat Stennes; In honor of our Family Education Teachers; and Marcia and Roger Colbenson

Submit Your Recipes to the

2019 RLCW

Cookbook this MONTH

Make your favorite food creation(s) a part of the 2019 RLCW Cookbook. There are two ways to submit your recipes. Either place them in the box outside the church office or go online to www.typensave.com. Login by typing Rushford_Lutheran (username) and orange253 (password). Then type in your name and email (if you don’t have an email, use [email protected]; then press recipes.

Any questions, please call Linda Hovland at 507.864.2101.

The Wednesday morning crew has been busy with yard work around the gray and white parsonage. Thank you for all your efforts, things are looking beautiful! All are welcome to stop by Wednesdays at 9 AM for a cup of coffee and devotions led by Pastor Steve.

PRAYER SHAWL & CRAFTING – Every Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.

COFFEE:  Ruth Circle will be serving coffee after worship service for the month of July.

QUILTING: Monday, July 8, at 1 P.M.

Pictured above are the quilters showing the beautiful quilts they sewed and will be donating to the Wagon Train this summer.

MEETING – What does it mean to be a Lutheran Christian in America today?  Why are there over thirty-five separate Lutheran church bodies in the United States alone?  Has the Lutheran church in America always been this fractured?   Is there a silver lining to having so many different Lutheran denominations?

Pastor Steve will be talking about this topic at the RLCW’s general meeting coming up on Wednesday, July 3^rd, at 1:30.  Through the presentation, we will gain a better understanding of historical, theological, and practical trends that have brought us to today.  “Fractured or Functional?  Lutherans in America Today.”

Martha Circle will provide the lunch.

RLCW MEETING — June 5, 2019

President Corrine opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and gave an opening prayer.  She then turned the meeting over to the Ruth Circle for our program.

Marlene Boehmke introduced Ann Spartz, the President of the Historical Society and a genealogist.  Ann told us about the Orphan Train, which was a supervised welfare program that transported orphaned and homeless children from crowded Eastern cities of the United States to foster homes located largely in rural areas of the Midwest.  The orphan trains operated between 1854 and 1929, relocating about 200,000 orphaned, abandoned, abused, or homeless children.  The first group transported 46 children to Michigan, and within a month all were placed.  The children were given new clothing, a Bible, and a supervised train journey.  Baby trains were started by a Foundling Hospital in NYC by nuns.  Adoptions were arranged ahead of time with Catholic families.  The Orphan Train movement stopped in 1930 due to the Great Depression, less farming needs, and new opportunities for immigrants.

Ann Spartz then introduced us to Ardis Wilcox, whose mother-in-law rode the train in 1905.  She was dropped in Iowa.  Her two sisters went elsewhere, but she managed to stay in touch with them.  Ardis commented that her mother-in-law treasured the Bible that she had been given.  Two readings were then given on a child’s faith and hope, one by Marlene Boehmke and one by Janice Campe.  Harp music, by Diane Richards, was enjoyed by all.

Corrine then called the business meeting to order.  The Secretary’s report was read and approved.  The Treasurer’s report was read and approved, showing a balance on hand of $4,925.06, including $1,100 in the fund for coffee servers.

OLD BUSINESS
                Salad Luncheon – thank you to Karla Holland and Sandy Rasmussen for their organization of the event.  We raised $921, and disbursed it as follows: $700 to Kids Camo and $200 to the Window Project at Good Shepherd.

Coffee Carafes – A motion was made, seconded, and approved that we do not purchase new ones.  If the coffee servers are warmed first there seems to be no problem.  We allocated the money to the Restoration Project at church.  MSA.

Rushford Days – It was suggested that we serve brats, hot dogs, and pie after the parade.  By a show of hands, this was not approved.

Cookbook report.  We will start collecting recipes this Sunday.  Recipes may be put in a box on the table or by the office or sent via e-mail to Tesh or Lynne.  All recipes are to be submitted by September 1.  An e-mail will be sent to church members requesting recipes.  The company we are using will publish and e-book addition which should be helpful for many.

NEW BUSINESS

Corrine reminded us to be thinking of the upcoming Bazaar as we can produce and make things.

Correspondence: Thank you notes were read from the recipients of gifts.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next meeting will be July 3 at 1:30 P.M.  Priscilla Circle has the program, Martha Circle the lunch.  July Coffee will be served by the Ruth Circle.

Birthdays and anniversaries were noted and prayer requests given.

The business meeting was adjourned and closed with prayer.  We sang the table prayer before we were dismissed to enjoy fellowship and dessert.

Lynne Munter, Acting Secretary.

May 13 – June 23. Help us collect the baby care items: size 1 diapers, 10-16-ounce bottles of baby wash, and packages of baby wipes. Drop box and display are upstairs before entrance to sanctuary.

We are thankful for our men’s Wednesday morning crew for helping with all the odd jobs around the church and pastor’s parsonage. We are blessed to have these good and faithful servants. Feel free to drop by at 9 AM on Wednesdays for a cup of coffee and devotions with Pastor Steve. Following, if you’re up for it, put your muscles to work.

Sunday, May 19, Rushford Lutheran recognized it’s Class of 2019. Pastor Steve and the Family Education Committee shared breakfast with the seniors at 8 AM followed by recognition during the 9 AM worship service. The 2019 seniors are Jaelyn Connaughty, Chealsy Eide, Faith Eide, Shayna Hanson, Kjersta Hinz, Abby Hoegh, Brendon Honken, Cameron Johnson, Cole Knutson, Lauren Lawston, Megan Oian, Landon Skalet, Elizabeth Stiever, and Brennan Volkman. These seniors were each gifted with a quilt made by our RLC lady quilters. Linda Paulson and Carol Lukkason distributed these quilts at the 9 AM service to the graduates. A little memento when they need a hug, reminder of faith or just to stay warm.

In addition, the RLC Servanthood Scholarships were awarded to Jaelyn Connaughty, Faith Eide, Kjersta Hinz and Cole Knutson. Each receiving $500 after completing their first semester of continued education. We wish this class the very best as they begin a new chapter in their lives and continue to grow in their faith journey.

Thank you to everyone that came out and participated in the RLCW salad luncheon. You made it a huge success!! Ladies don’t forget to pick up your containers from the kitchen.

The RLC Worship Committee is excited to slate the following special music for Sunday worship in June

2^nd – Carla Burton (Grace Place) and Lauren Honken

9^th – Maynard Thompson and Trumpet Trio

16^th – G#

23^rd – Kerry Klungtvedt and Archer Heiden

30^th – Shawn Gorder

MEETING – The RLCW will meet June 5, 2019 at 1:30 P.M. Ruth Circle will be hosting the program. Ann Spartz is coming to talk about the Orphan Train. Priscilla Circle will provide the lunch.

PRAYER SHAWL & CRAFTING – Every Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.

COFFEE:  Hannah Circle will be serving coffee after worship service for the month of June.

QUILTING: Monday, June 10, at 1 P.M.

RLCW Meeting

May 1, 2019

President Corrine opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and gave an opening prayer.  She then turned the program over to the Miriam Circle.  Ann Bartelson gave a prayer and read a poem entitled “Bravely the Daffodil”.  She then introduced Andrea Anderson, who is the director of the SEMCAC Food Shelf.  She has been the director for 12 years and has seen many changes.  The site saw just 60 visits and within 4 months it has grown to 400 visits.  Families are eligible for 25 pounds of food per person. Most of the food comes from Channel One Food Bank and they also receive donations from HyVee and Kwik Trip.  For some families the Food Shelf is the only assistance they receive, but those in need are encouraged to use other avenues that are available.  She thanked RLC for their generous donations.  Jeanette Colbenson read a spring poem entitled “The Green House” and closed with a prayer.  President Corrine called the business meeting to order.  The secretary’s report was read and approved with one correction.  Good Shepherd received only 6 quilts.  The treasurer’s report was read and approved showing a balance on hand of $4,630.49.

OLD BUSINESS

Corrine reminded everyone of the salad luncheon that will be held on May 15.  Linda Paulson gave a quilting report stating that 67 quilts have been made and donated to various groups since January 1.  Lynne Munter updated the group about the outing to the Commonweal Theater.  It will be on June 1 for a matinee showing of Holmes and Watson.  No decision was made on a date for a spring-cleaning day next year.  After some discussion, Signe Cone moved, seconded by Marlene Boehmke, to hold off on the purchase of coffee pots for now.  Motion carried.  It was suggested that we try rinsing the pots with a little hot water before filling to see if the coffee stays hotter.  Corrine noted that there is a notebook in the drawer by the refrigerator to write in supplies needed for the kitchen.

NEW BUSINESS

Having a float in the Rushford Days parade was discussed.  Most were in favor, and perhaps using Mitch Paulson’s machinery.  More information later.  We have been asked to help fund a new lighting project for the Sunday School rooms.  Irene Overland moved, seconded by Janice Campe to give $858.00 towards this project.  Motion carried.  A thank you note was read from James Torgerson for a prayer shawl he received.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next meeting will be on June 5 at 1:30 P.M.  Ruth Circle has the program which will be on the Orphan Train, presented by Ann Spartz.  Priscilla Circle has the lunch and coffee for June is Hannah Circle.  Birthdays and anniversaries were noted, and prayer requests were received.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Corrine closed with prayer and the Lord’s Prayer and the Table prayer were said.  Lunch was served by the Ruth Circle.

Donna Boyum, Secretary