Maria Lutheran Church March 2019 Newsletter

Maria Lutheran Church Newsletter

March 2019

Mailing Address: 521 N Lincoln Ave, Hershey, NE 69143  

Maria Office/Fellowship Hall Phone: 308-368-5510  Parish Assistant Wade Hudson: Cell Phone: 308-530-2963     https://marialutheran.blogspot.com/              https://www.facebook.com/MariaLutheranChurch/

Maria Office Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 1:30PM - 5:30 PM

Words from Wade

Each Friday night after work, Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook a T-Bone steak. But, all of Bubba’s neighbors were Catholic....And since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday. The delicious aroma from the grilled T-Bone steaks was causing such a problem for the faithful Catholics that they finally talked to their priest.
            The Priest came to visit Bubba, and suggested that he become a Catholic. After several classes and much study, Bubba attended Mass, and as the priest sprinkled holy water over him, he said, "You were born a Baptist, and raised a Baptist, but now you are a Catholic." Bubba’s neighbors were greatly relieved, until Friday night arrived, and the wonderful aroma of grilled steak filled the neighborhood.
            The Priest was called immediately by the neighbors, and, as he rushed into Bubba’s yard, clutching a rosary and prepared to scold him, he stopped and watched in amazement. There stood Bubba, clutching a small bottle of holy water which he carefully sprinkled over the grilling meat and chanted: You wuz born a cow, you wuz raised a cow, but now you is a catfish.

Lent is the season of preparation before Easter. The Lenten season is a time when many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ—his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial, and resurrection.
            As we begin this season of Lent  March 6th, I encourage each of you to join us every Wednesday for a meal and fellowship with the high school youth group in the basement at 6:30, service begins at 7:00 in the sanctuary.  The high school youth group will be leading the services.

God is Good,  Wade

Lenten Service Information

March 6th 6:30 meal 7:00 Ash Wednesday Service 
March 13th 6:30 meal 7:00 Lenten Service
March 20th 6:30 meal 7:00 Lenten Service

March 27th 6:30 meal 7:00 Lenten Service

Sunday Worship Leaders at Maria in March

March 3:  Wade Hudson                                      March 10: Lawrence Wendelin
March 17: Tim Johnson                                       March 24:  Lawrence Wendelin                         March 31: Turner Dorr

Upcoming Events:

Maria’s Ark for Grades K-8: Wednesdays 4:00 pm (when school is in session)

Rides available from school

Youth Group for Grades 9-12: Every Wednesday 6:30 pm (when school is in session)

Maria Council Meeting:  Sunday, March 17th, following worship service

Maria Women Bible Study: Thursday, March 21, 6:30 PM at Janet Moorhead’s home

  We are doing a study on the Lord’s Prayer.  Each session should last about 1 hour, and only focus on the study, without any business meeting or meal.  We invite all women to join us.    

March Birthdays and Anniversaries*

March 1: River Hudson                                                           March 1: Carol George

March 3: Brelee Hallsted                                                        March 6: Dillon Gus Zeigler

March 6: Heather George                                                       March 7: Ellery Rodriguez

March 9: Vickie Friesell                                                          March 10: Levi and Keri Fisher

March 12: Adrian and Amanda (Brown) Rodriguez               March 14: Caitlyn Olson

March 19: Chris and Suzanna Klaasmeyer                           March 20: Kerry Frels

March 22: Amber (Maassen) Krula                                        March 24: Ryan and Heather George

March 26: Jason Star                                                             March 27: Jason Lashley

March 29: Amanda (Brown) Rodriguez                                  March 31: Landon Zane Maassen                

2019 Volunteers Needed

March Volunteers:

Readers, Ushers, Altar Guild, Communion Assistants and Fellowship Cookie Time volunteers needed.  Please sign up at the church or call Tim Johnson to add your names. 

Contact Numbers for Prayer Chain and Concerns: Tim Johnson (308) 520-0677

Prayers needed

           

Evie Lewis is a 7th grader at Maria’s ark, and in conformation. Her little brother Jude, who is 6 months old, was born premature. He is having difficulty breathing and is in the hospital in Omaha. Judes parents are Emmett and Kelly Stout.

Maria Lutheran Church Council, February 24,  Meeting Minutes

Maria council met for the first time as a newly reorganized congregation.  At the annual meeting 10 members were elected to be on council.  Present at the Feb 24th meeting were Turner Dorr, Hannah Uecker, Sara Wiseman, Jeremy Martin, Chase Martin, Tim Johnson, Terri Johnson, Peggy Brown and Reagan Hudson.  Not present but  an elected member of the board was Brian Dorr.  Also present was Parish assistant, Wade Hudson.

Wade opened the meeting with a devotion and a prayer.  

The first order of business was to elect officers:

The following were unanimously elected:

President – Jeremy Martin

Vice President – Turner Dorr

Secretary – Sara Wiseman

Treasurer – Peggy Brown

Financial Secretary – Tim Johnson

Newsletter editor – Reagan Hudson

Social Media Coordinator – Hannah Uecker

Council then drew numbers to determine the staggered terms that were needed for this first council meeting.  Serving a 1 year term is Hannah Uecker, Tim Johnson and Sara Wiseman.  Serving a 2 year term is Terri Johnson, Peggy Brown and Brian Dorr.  Serving a 3 year term is Jeremy Martin, Turner Dorr, and Reagan Hudson.

Also officially formed were two committees.  Building and Grounds committee will be Turner Dorr and Nick Hudson.  Worship committee will be Wade Hudson, Turner Dorr, Tim Johnson and Jeremy Martin.

Tim reported that we had a total giving income for the months of January to 2nd through first three Sundays in February of $11,077.

Peggy reported a net income of $717 for the month of January

Discussed the need to get back to donating to charities of our choice.  If we follow Gothenburg’s model the give 1/3 local, 1/3 national and 1/3 international plus a tithe to the NALC.  Will ask the congregation for people who would be interested in researching charities on each level and present to the council and congregation.

An upcoming charity event is the Deborah’s Legacy fundraiser banquet.  Jeremy moved to sponsor a table, Terri 2nd – motion passed.  

Wade then gave his Parish Assistant report.  He has been busy with things such as Virginia Younghans’ funeral, several visitations, and meeting with Pastor Jeff at Trinity.  He also listed some of the upcoming events.

Wade also reported that we received our official acceptance letter from the NALC.

Wade had Cort Smith come and look at updating the church’s AV system.  They determined it was mostly functional except for the present camera.  A new camera that can be remote controlled so it can move and zoom in and out and a few cables that will be needed to get both the TV in the basement and the TV in the Fellowship hall properly hooked into the system will cost approximately $300.  Terri said she would use some of her mother’s memorial money and purchase said equipment.

Wade was also pleased to announce that a computer had been donated for the church office.

Building and Grounds Committee:  Turner reported that he is getting bids to work on the roof and trim of the bell tower.  Wade is going to talk to the insurance company to see if they have a list of contractors that we must use to do the work.

Wade also reported that the bus is needing some repairs that are probably going to be expensive.  He is going to get some bids so council can determine if it’s worth fixing or exploring other options.

Next meeting will be March 17 following worship.

Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submit

                                         Newsletter editor : Reagan Hudson