THE ZION & CARPIO
CHURCH NEWSLETTER
June & July 2019
"Quiet! Be Still! The Peace of Christ is Yours!”
Rev. George Schuessler
“A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” (Mark 4:37-38) In the Bible Story of Jesus calms the storm, Jesus and his disciples are in a storm, a really big storm. A situation that can cause plenty of stress in someone’s life, as many of us have experienced.
As stress comes up in your life, what do you do when those storms come up? How do you react under the stress? Do you turn to a person that you can trust? Do you withdraw into yourself? Do you think of turning to God? Do you get touchy and irritable with those around you? Do you take charge of things and seek to take control or do you panic? Or do you simply act like nothing is wrong and hope it all goes away?
God does care about you in the midst of your stress, your storms in life. Yes, at times it may appear that you will be overcome by what is seeking to swamp your boat! Yes, at times it may appear that God does not care, that he is asleep on the task of watching over you, but he is not! Jesus patiently a waits for the disciples to invite him into their stress filled distress. Please note that Jesus is already in the boat with all of us and knows the stresses of those things that seek to swamp us. Do you really think that a boat with Jesus aboard will bring about a disaster of sinking into the deep?
Trust that Jesus, who rides in your boat of life, can calm your spirit in the storms that arise. He is the One born of the Virgin Mary. He is the One who suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried, descending to the dead. He is the One who on the third day rose from the dead, ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. Jesus does care about you! Jesus does understand your stress! Jesus knows what it is like to be in a sinking boat!
Invited to enter into your stress filled distress, Jesus is up to rebuke the wind and the waves saying, “Quiet! Be still!” Our sin is nailed to the cross of Jesus and our stress is stilled as we are lifted out of the water of Baptism. Our graves are opened as we feast on the body and blood of Jesus silencing the stress of the law’s judgment so we may live forever in Christ.
Quiet! Be still! The peace of Christ Jesus is yours! Keep the faith, settle down and listen. God’s Word is all powerful. Relax and let God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit calm your stress as you journey together in the boat through the furious squalls of life in this world.
Zion Sunday School
Metigoshe Day Camp is June 10th – 14th, from 9am-3pm at Zion!!
This is open to ALL kids entering 1st – 6th grade in the fall of 2019.
Cost is FREE thanks to the Zion Lutheran Endowment fund!
There is a sign-up sheet on the office door for any Bible camps that Zion youth are attending this summer. Scholarships are available from the ZLCW and Zion Lutheran Church!
Carpio Sunday School
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL !!!! went well, all 30 + kids enjoyed themselves as did PASTOR! Thank you to all the volunteers they did wonderful teaching.
Zion ZLCW
Mission Report: For the spring LWR drive we were able to assemble and send 30 quilts, 61 personal care kits, and 16 baby kits. Thank you to all who donated! Also a reminder that school sages begin in July!
GATHER AT THE GAZEBO Evanger Women of the ELCA invite YOU to join us at Mouse River Park on June 19 @ 6pm for an evening of fellowship and fun. All are welcome! More info is on the bulletin board.
The Western ND Synod Sending Team invites you to join us for the 4th Annual #HungerRide taking place June 3-6, 2019. Last year’s ride was a HUGE success, and we’re excited to hit the road again with hopes of surpassing the money raised last year. If you are interested in biking or in riding along please contact Barb Cooper at (701) 629-5075 or coopers@srt.com. There is no cost to participate, and all riders will receive a free #HungerRide t-shirt! We will have a program in the evening, presented by a representative from the Churchwide office in Chicago on Wed., June 5th after the evening meal.
Carpio CLCW
CLCW Meeting March 24 2019
MEETING opened by Carolyn Graff. 8 members present.
Motion made to dispense with reading of minutes by Kathy M and seconded. Treas. Report given and approved as read.
Old Business: Will display Quilts in Church and also 3 quilts will be displayed in dining room to be voted on. 1st place used for raffle prize at Church dinner. 2nd and 3rd place for Metigoshe Auction Donations for Metigoshe camp Annual Fundraiser.
New Business: Herman Cleaning: Contact #833-7942 Shirley Neshem Cost #124 Church Windows inside and outside. Cleaning day first Saturday of May! Carolyn volunteered to do flowers. Kathy M.
April 24,2019 CLCW Meeting
Meeting opened with a word of Prayer by President Carolyn Graff with a word of prayer. Correspondence read. Sec. and Treas. Report given and approved as read by Kathy M. And Tammi M. respectively.
Old business: Church Window Washing by Herman’s cleaning 833-7942 (Church inside and out)
(We are on their schedule Contact person Shirley Neshem). Church Women Review of Church Dinner April 5, 2019 – Completed and posted with 2018 Dinner review.
New Business:2 quillts for Metigoshe Quilt Auction to be delivered by Kathy M. to Bottneau.
Mother the Camp Campaign – Poster and wagon and advertising in bulletin and newsletter. Sign up in Narthex to Promote.
Pastor George 35th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration at Carpio Lutheran Church.
Cake and coffee sponsored by CLCW. Tentative Date June 30.
Correspondence: Phoenix Arizona Triannual Meeting Information Provided.
Metigoshe Camp Women’s Day out July 9, 2019 (Posted)
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS…
Lester Gustafson, Carol Rovig, Roger Neshem, Ava Lee, Adam Erickson, Karen Rademacher, Donna Mae Olson, Curtis Thompson, Vernon Thompson, Arnold Knudson, Gary & Shirley Springer, Evelyn Lee, Harley Rostad, Marvin Baker, Bob & Gregg Lee
CONTINUED PRAYERS for all of our nursing home residents and home-bound members.
CONTINUED SAFETY for Carneen Cotton, Lucus Zabka, Aaron Zabka, Zach Trail, Jeremiaja Arnold, Chaplain David Johnson, & all military personnel who are stationed around the world.
Summer Worship Schedule:
9:00am Worship in Carpio, 10:00am Fellowship, 11:00am Worship at Zion
June ~ Joint Worship at Zion on Mondays at 7:00pm, This will be an Alternative Service in a casual setting without music and would consist of Bible readings, Prayers, Sermon, and Offering
Christian Motorcycle Worship
Where: Carpio Lutheran Church When: Sunday, June 2nd
Time:
9 a.m.
Where: Zion Lutheran Berthold When: July 14th at 11am worship
ALL ARE WELCOME!
The Christian Motorcycle Club will provide music, reading of the scriptures & share their ministry in Christ! Congregation will be invited to judge Motorcycles for “Viewer’s Choice.” Pictures with kids & adults & cycles allowed!
KIDS! Bring your own bike decorated!
Serving in June & July @ Carpio:
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS: Ushers: June: Gary & Faye Knudtson July: NEEDED
ALTAR GUILD: Altar Cloths, Communion, Flowers and Greenery: Cathy
Serving in June & July @ Zion:
Readers:
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There will be no Acolytes or Greeters during the summer months. They will resume in September! |
June 9 Neil Schwope July 14 Motorcycle Rally
June 16 Randi Schumeier July 21 Wes Hagen
June 23 Helen Grant July 28 Nancy Neshem
June 30 Alan Lee
Fellowship for June & July is served by the Service groups, please sign up to serve!
Ushers: June: Neil & Neadene Schwope July: Wes Hagen & Connie Hagen
Organist: June: Kristin Berg July: Dawna Helfrich
Alter Guild: June: Barb Cooper & Julie Deaver July: Jill Brown & Lorna Hansen
Zion Council Notes May 8, 2019
Present: Pastor George, Roger Haaland, Myron Rovig, Julie Ulberg, Chad Schweitzer, Todd Finke, Kristin Berg, Julie Deaver, Treas. Janelle Deaver Absent: Kristen Schepp, Curt Schumaier.
Pres. Chad called the meeting to order. Minutes from the previous meeting were read. Motion by Myron to approve the minutes. 2nd Kristin. Carried. Janelle gave the treas. report. The balance on hand as of April 30 is $1617.12 The Lenten offerings this year were $1755.25. Discussion on paying the quarterly benevolences. ($1250) Motion by Roger to go ahead and pay those now. 2nd Todd. Carried. Motion by Julie D. to approve the treas. report. 2nd Myron. Carried.
Team Reports: Worship and Music; Pastor George will try an alternate worship service on a Monday or Wednesday evening at 7pm this summer. Waiting for some feedback on that. Evangelism; Motorcycle worship on July 14th at 11am. Stewardship and Finance; None. Board of Education; Metigoshe Day camp will be June 10-14. Luther League; the mission trip to Denver should be completely paid for now. The Luther League will be serving a meal for the “Hunger Ride” bike riders when they arrive in Berthold on June 5th. Maintenance and Property; talk of a possible work day to tackle some of the outside projects at the church. (Tree trimming; scraping and painting windows) Steve Helfrich will do some outside work at the parsonage this summer.
Pastors Report: Pastor George made visits to the hospital, Care facilities and some shut-ins. He did not attend the Metigoshe annual meeting on April 28th because of bad weather. He will be on vacation/continuing education May 8-17. Pastor Lenning will be on call. Pastor George will be the Bible story leader for Carpio vacation Bible school May 20-24. He will be leading the Berthold Memorial day service on May 27th. The Metigoshe Ministries board meeting will be May 31st at the Pelican Lake location. The Synod assembly is June 7&8 at the Grand Hotel in Minot. The Walker/Miller wedding is June 8th at Zion. The work day at Metigoshe with the mission builders is set for June 20-22.
Old Business: The altar guild room is coming together. Discussion on the accordion doors by the kitchen and the chapel. Myron talked about the confirmation picture holder. Still looking for several pictures that are missing. 2006 - present.
New Business: Motion by Kristen to receive the 11 students that were confirmed on May 5th as Confirmed members of Zion Lutheran Church. 2nd Julie U. Carried. The Ward County Sheriff’s dept. contacted us about a donation for their safety education program. Was decided to include it as one of our year-end benevolences. Motion by Roger to take it out of the Special Projects Fund. 2nd Myron. Carried. Next meeting will be June 12th. Motion to adjourn the meeting. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Respectively submitted, Julie Deaver, council secretary
Zion Financials ~April
BEGINNING BALANCE – 04/01/2019 $7,375.45
INCOME: Offerings 04/03/2019 Lenten Service $217.25 04/07/2019 $2,200.00
04/10/2019 Lenten Service $188.000 4/14/2019 $2,738.91
04/18/2019 Maundy Thursday $113.000 4/19/2019 Good Friday $472.00
04/21/2019 $2,057.00 04/28/2019 $775.00
Carpio Luth Reimb. -Util, Exp $172.33 Simply Giving $442.37
State Bank and Trust- Interest $.62 ZLCW Reimb. $5.48
TOTAL INCOME- APRIL $9,381.96
EXPENSES: Western ND Synod- Benevolences $657.06
MDU (Church - $334.66; Parsonage - $80.18) $414.84
Xcel Energy (Church - $288.20; Parsonage- $59.41) $347.61
SRT (Church- $80.87; Parsonage $137.97) $218.84
City of Berthold (Church- $42.00; Parsonage- $56.60) $98.60
Visa (Office $77.18 & Worship $223.04) $300.22
One Write (Worship) $181.83
Minot Restaurant Supply (ZLCW $5.48 & Janitor Supplies $137.39) $142.87
Mountrail County Health Foundation (Year 5 of 5 of pledge) $5,000.00
ND WSI (Workforce Safety) $250.00
Kristin Berg (Piano) $65.00
Julie Deaver- (Piano) $260.00
Dawna Helfrich (Piano) $130.00
Sheila Schmidt (Custodian) $400.00
Amy Neshem (Secretary) $500.00
Janelle Deaver (Treasurer) $600.00
Transfer to Pastor Account $4,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSE- APRIL $13,385.04
ENDING BALANCE – 04/30/2019 $3,372.37
PASTOR PAYROLL ACCOUNT (ZION & CARPIO)
Beginning Balance April $214.82
Zion Deposits $4,000.00
Carpio Deposits $4,050.00
Total Deposits $8,050.00
Expenses:
Portico (Pastor’s Benefits) $3,242.40
Mileage $288.84
Pastor George Payroll $4,395.72
Total Expenses: $7,926.96
Ending April Balance: $337.86
No Carpio Council meeting in May.
JUNE ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP SERVICE. Weekend time is a precious commodity in the summer months with all of the time sensitive opportunities that seem to be on Saturday and Sunday. One alternative we can offer is a week night Joint Worship Service at 7pm in Zion Lutheran on Monday nights. This Alternative Joint Worship Service would be in a casual setting without music and would consist of Bible readings, Prayers, Sermon, and Offering. Enjoy your summer weekends!
DONNYBROOK AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL PARTY IS JUNE 22ND! You are all invited to a day of celebration that begins at 11am with a Picnic served by the 4-H. A Parade at 1pm. The Afternoon will be full of Games and Activities. At 6:30pm is a USO Show. The day ends with a Street Dance from 8pm until Midnight with “Too Old To Stand” playing. Come and celebrate the 100TH Birthday of the American Legion.
METIGOSHE MINISTRIES NEEDS OUR HELP to work with the Mission Builders in putting up the addition to the Christian Center. No experience is necessary for Mission Builders will give you tasks within your skill set and will work with you. Come with enthusiasm! Tools will be provided! Dress in work clothes, wearing closed-toe shoes and work gloves. Continental Breakfast and some meals will be available at the Christian Center. Some lodging is available by calling the Camp Office. The typical Work Schedule for the Mission Builders is Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. You are invited to join them at 8:30am to start work. 9am is Devotions and a snack. Noon is Lunch. 1pm begins the afternoon work time. 3pm is snack time. Clean up for the day is 4:30pm allowing for some relaxation and fun. Yes, you can also help provide for the meals and snacks. Just let Pastor know of your interest to help. A Sign-Up Sheet has been on the Church Entrance Bulletin Board for a period of time, but remains blank? Let’s help OUR Bible Camp to save dollars and build a much needed space to help serve our needs for our large groups that need a larger space for year round ministry retreats and conferences. The Zion Church Council tentatively set June 20TH through June 22ND as days for Zion members to work at the camp. Please Sign-Up if interested in working on these days. Pastor will soon need to let the Camp know how many will be attending.
PRAYERS GO UP AND BLESSINGS COME
DOWN!! In all of
life, A word of gratitude is in itself a Prayer. We thank the Minot post office
for their donation of an estimated 750 #’s of canned goods, to the Berthold
food pantry, from their food drive on May 11th in the city of Minot.
Thanks to Carpio CLCW members who picked up the canned goods from the Minot
post office after the collection was completed, by all the postal staff. It was
delivered to Berthold to be sorted and placed for distribution into the
Berthold Food Pantry, by Berthold community members. Praise GOD for this
Blessing!!
BERTHOLD ZION FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN JUNE & JULY!
JUNE 11TH & JULY 9TH Tuesday morning from 10am until Noon.
JUNE 19TH & JULY 17TH Wednesday afternoon from 3pm until 5pm and also in the night from 7pm until 9pm.
If the above times do not work for you, you may make an appointment at an alternate day and time by calling Ladora at 453-3121 or on her cell phone at 701-562-0041.
At the Carpio Senior Center there are a few pre-packed boxes of shelf safe food and paper products that can be picked up on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday when the Senior Meals are being served from 11:30am until 12:30pm. Complete the form on the box and give it to Karen Trail who serves the meals at the Center. Please pick up One box per month. Thank You!
Any household may come Once per Month to Select items in the Food Pantry Free of Charge. All that is needed from anyone using the Food Pantry is to give your NAME, STREET ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, and NUMBER OF PEOPLE in the Household. NO OTHER QUESTIONS will be asked. All are welcome! Our mission is a Hunger Free North Dakota!
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2 9:00 AM Motorcycle Worship in Carpio 10:00 AM Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship at Zion HC 7:00 PM Carpio Church Council Meeting |
3 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) 7:00 PM Worship at Zion |
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5 6:00 PM Supper at Zion 7:00 PM Hunger Ride Program at Zion |
6 10:00 AM Synod pre assembly workshop at Grand Hotel |
7 8:30 AM Synod Assembly Grand Hotel 7:00 PM Rehearsal at Zion |
8 8:30 AM Synod Assembly 4:00 PM Walker/Miller Wedding at Zion |
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9 9:00 AM Worship in Carpio 10:00 AM Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship at Zion |
10 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Day Camp at Zion 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) 7:00 PM Worship at Zion |
11 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Day Camp at Zion 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Open |
12 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Day Camp at Zion 7:00 PM Zion Church Council |
13 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Day Camp at Zion 10:00 AM Bible Study in Carpio 7:00 PM Day Camp Program |
14 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Day Camp at Zion 10:00 AM Bible Study at Zion |
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16 9:00 AM Worship in Carpio HC 10:00 AM Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship at Zion HC |
17 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) 7:00 PM Worship at Zion |
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19 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Food Pantry Open 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Food Pantry Open |
20 Zion to help at Mission Builders at Camp Metigoshe 10:00 AM Bible Study in Carpio |
21 Zion to help at Mission Builders at Camp Metigoshe 10:00 AM Bible Study at Zion |
22 Donnybrook American Legion 100 Birthday 11:00 AM Picnic 1:00 PM Parade 2:00 PM Games & Activities 6:30 PM USO show |
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23 9:00 AM Worship in Carpio 10:00 AM Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship at Zion |
24 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) 7:00 PM Worship at Zion |
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28 10:00 AM Bible Study at Zion |
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30 9:00 AM Worship in Carpio 10:00 AM Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship at Zion |
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