Dear Members of the Body of Christ,
It has already been a year since we began our partnership as two churches working both together and separately as the kingdom of God in our communities and world. This past year has brought some changes alongside many joys. As a community we found ways and times to faithfully worship at Christmas and Easter that wasn’t exactly like always, still our churches were filled with joy and worship. We successfully switched worship times and will do it again come the end of this year. We celebrated Lenten meals together, each meal having over 40 people in attendance. We have held events for our youth together at holidays where the kids made new friends and learned about Jesus. All things we will continue. We have watched both congregations have more people in worship and more ministries being added to our communities. These things are all because of your hope and faithful witness to the Holy Spirit moving in our churches. For all the hard work of ministry you have put in, thank you!
I also wanted to personally say thank you for your continued stewardship and giving to the church. Your time, talents, and treasures are always appreciated. Your giving of financial support allow our churches to stay on top of usual bills, pay our staff, support the younger members of our congregation, keep up with regular maintenance, purchase worship materials, and so much more. Your giving of time to be ushers, council members, quilters, Sunday School teachers and everything else you volunteer for keeps us going. Your commitment to sharing your talents brings new ideas and continuing traditions that allow our ministries to grow. For all of these things thank you! Thank you for your continued support and sharing of your gifts as we carry on our partnership as Red Oak Grove and Community Lutheran Church. You are so greatly appreciated.
With God’s Grace and Peace,
Pastor Leandra Anderson
Upcoming Events:
August 11th — Combined Worship w/special music 10am @ Community Lutheran
August 18th – 20th — Vacaction Bible School @ CLC
September Confirmation and Sunday School begin
September 8th — Cowboy Worship Service and Lunch 10am @ Red Oak Grove
Follow along on Facebook for more information on upcoming events, times, and ways to connect with our communities! We hope to see you soon.
Red Oak Grove Council Minutes – July 14, 2024
The meeting was called to order by president, Laura Tjomsland. Members in attendance included: Laura, Pastor Leandra, Diana, Cathy, Pete, Rony, Nancy, Rachael, Holly and Julie. Pastor Leandra led opening prayer.
Secretary Report:
Minutes sent out via email, no corrections sent back. Report approved by all present.
Pastor’s Report:
Meeting 7/15 to plan youth curriculum and plan for this Fall. Vacation in June was good and have upcoming vacation in August. Otherwise normal business.
Treasurer’s Report:
Beginning Balance: $81,255.85
Revenue: $6,773.12
Expenses: $8,390.48
Ending Balance: $79,638.49
Report approved by all present as is.
Deacon’s Report:
Meeting tomorrow with Sue from CL, Diana and Pastor to plan a possible August summer bible school, and Fall curriculum for Sunday School.
Trustee’s Report:
Met with a guy on the roof about the Sunday School room and there was some areas that need some patching, this has been done. Will get quote now to redo the roof and to do a peak roof so we can be aware of what cost might be.
WELCA Report:
Strawberry Social was a great success and served over 500. Raised $6900 that day. Don’t have grand total of food costs. August is meals on wheels on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Old Business:
1. Fridge in basement still not working, need to be looked at by someone that works on commercial appliances. Sorenson’s came and looked but don’t repair commercial appliances, the tech said there was quite a bit of repair needed. Council has decided to replace the fridge and get a new one. Pete will work with Sorenson’s to get the old one out and get new one.
2. Laura and Rony met with a gal from Americana on our insurance policy and she advised for this year to continue with Church Mutual for this next year but she is working on looking at other options for coverage for the church. We will renew our policy for this year.
New Business:
1. Cowboy Service September 8, 2024 with council serving lunch following worship.
*Brats & Hot Dogs- Rony & Rachael
*Buns- Julie
*Chips- Julie
*Salads- Cathy, Holly, & Diana
*Water- Diana
*Dessert- Laura
2. Dishwasher in parsonage is broken, Pete will talk with Sorenson’s to get new one installed.
3. Joint service with Community Lutheran on August 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Next meeting: August 18, 2024 following Worship. Meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted, Diana Horan, Council Secretary
WELCA Minutes
Nancy Wesely, WELCA President, called our July 2, 2024 meeting to order at :30 a.m. The purpose was read together. Ardell read a devotion for us regarding “No Time”. It indicated we are all too busy. Linda read our previous meeting notes with no corrections. There was no correspondence. Ardel went over Treasurer’s Report. Still getting some bills finalized but overall appears it was successful. Also checked on a CD but no decision yet.
Committee Report: Quilting-Judy Wambeam stated we sold 12 quilts at social. Checks to Ardell and cash to Quilting Fund to use for supplies.
New Business: August Meals on Wheels-Tuesday and Friday:
August 6th ?
August 9th Karen
August 13th Karen
August 1th, 23rd, 27th ?
August 30th Linda
Outdoor Service at Community Lutheran, Geneva on August 11th at 10 a.m.
Cowboy Church at Red Oak Grove on September 8th at 10 a.m.
On Saturday, June 29th Ardell and Joyce had a very good day at Good Earth Village. Topic given was “Tuning in”. Both enjoyed.
Laura had no Council meeting news. Just that roof is being repaired.
Offering meditation was read by Judy “Our Flag”. July birthdays were Kim Peterson, Dorothy Kittelson, Julie Hoffman and Dorothy Phipps.
Closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next meeting will be September 3, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Laura devotions and Karen snack.
Respectfully,
Linda Christianson
Red Oak Grove is delivering “Meals on Wheels in August. Thank you to all the helpers.
Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church 