A note from your Council President
On July 2nd and July 23rd we will have a congregational meeting during coffee hour to discuss the partnership with Community Lutheran Church of Geneva. If this partnership passes, there will be a change in our service to 8:30 a.m. starting on August 1st until January 1st when the time will change to 10 a.m.
If you have any questions after these meetings or are unable to make a meeting please contact Rony Magnuson.
Dear Beloveds of Red Oak Grove,
An amazing thing about the Body of Christ is the knowledge that no matter where we go, we are connected through our love of Christ and the mission of the gospel to serve the Lord and neighbor. It is a beautiful thing when the Body of Christ can work together to do great things in the name of Christ. It is an act of joy when we can work as one body to grow, teach, and inspire others through the movement of the Holy Spirit. I am excited to see where we go with the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit in the coming months as we connect and begin the journeys ahead.
As you celebrate summer and the Fourth of July, I hope that you have safe celebrations and great connections with those around you!
God’s Peace be with you all!
Pastor Leandra
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Thank you to everyone who helped in any way for the Strawberry Social.
The winner of the quilt was Flor Lehocky.
Office will be closed on July 4th.
July Worship Services are at 9 a.m.
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Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church
Council Minutes- June 11, 2023
The meeting was called to order by president, Rony Magnuson.
Members in attendance included: Julie, Nancy, Diana, Rony, Rachel, Pastor Leandra, Holly, Laura. Pastor Leandra led opening prayer.
Secretary Report:
Report approved as is by all present.
Pastor’s Report:
Attached with reports.
Treasurer’s Report:
No report to review.
Deacon’s Report:
Advertising for Strawberry Social going well and getting lots of activity on Facebook. Attended the Community Lutheran joint meeting.
Trustee’s Report:
Sink in kitchenette repaired. Coffee pot in basement not working, having Mike Matyas look over it today, June 11, 2023. Rony will get word and see what we need to do to get fixed or replaced.
WELCA Report:
Strawberry Social Tuesday, June 13, 2023 prep/work day tomorrow on Monday, June 12, 2023. Also have funeral to serve lunch on Monday, June 12, 2023. Workers lined up to help for prep and for Strawberry Social.
Old Business:
1. Sign Update: Deductible $2,500 and Maximum $5,000. Discussion of digital vs. regular sign with some option to personalize for events. Will get quote from Precision Signs for a regular sign with personalization options on bottom to turn into insurance to receive payment.
New Business:
1. Geneva Meeting on May 22 with 5 Council members present and Pastor Leandra. Members of Council will be having second meeting with Geneva Council members and Pastor Matt from Synod end of June or beginning of July. Once we have more details planned out/proposed we will be holding a couple of Sundays during coffee time to share plans/details with the congregation for discussion.
2. No Council meeting scheduled for July, next meeting will be once we know date of Geneva meeting.
Motion from Laura and seconded by Julie to adjourn and closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted, Diana Horan, Council Secretary
Council Coffee Serving:
- July 2- Mike & Julie Hoffman
- August 6-
- September 3-
- October 1-
2023 Red Oak Grove Council Goals
Strawberry Social – completed
Altar Repair
Sign Repair/Replace
Change up Sunday Service Monthly
Increase Community Outreach-Review Outreach Spending
Create/Improve/Implement Quarterly Events
The Council is behind on memorial leaves. This will be taken care of shortly. The memorial leaves are for members only. Please contact the church office at officerog@gmail.com if you have given a memorial and you want a leaf put up.
WELCA Minutes
President, Nancy Wesely, called the Wednesday, June 17, 2023 meeting to order at 1 p.m. There were 7 present. The purpose was read together in unison. Marilyn Helleck a read devotion, “And God said NO!”
Secretary’s Report from May 3rd meeting was read by Linda. Ardell gave the Treasurer’s Report. Both placed on file. Approved.
Our three confirmation students (Aden Doocy, Amelia Bucher and Lacey Haberman) received very nice devotional books at church on May 21st.
May 7th the quilting ladies had their quilts blessed. We had 3 high school seniors this year who received their quilts on June 4th (Cade Christianson, Jesse Cardenas and Alex Riley). The seniors told us where they would be going to college and what their future plans would be.
All areas for the Strawberry Social are in place. Will be making short cakes on June 12th. On June 8th Twenty people helped clean strawberries.
New Business: We have 2 children going to Bible camp at Good Earth village in Spring Valley. Sam and Korey Horan, daughters of Matt and Diana Horan. The church is paying for their expenses out of the Youth Fund. They are excited to attend.
There will be a Women’s Day at Good Earth on Saturday, June 24th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is $35. Shirley Kloch will be the feature speaker. Workshops through out the day. Joyce highly recommended this opportunity to fellowship together with area women.
Closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Next meeting is July 5th at 1 p.m. Joyce and Linda to serve treat. Bible Study with Pastor Leandra.
Linda Christenson, Secretary
Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church 