PULPIT EXCHANGE – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12th. Six congregations of the Delavan Council of Churches are participating in a Pulpit Exchange on Sunday, February 12th. Pastor Stan Curtis from Delavan United Methodist Church will be our guest preacher and worship leader.
Pastor Curtis is a second career person becoming an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church in 1994. He has served congregations in Madison, Arlington and De Forest, Melrose and Cataract, and Lead pastor of four congregations in the Beloit area before coming to Delavan the first week of January, 2010, and is currently the circuit leader for the United Methodist congregations in Whitewater, LaGrange, Richmond, Darien and Sharon as well as here in Delavan. Pastor Curtis grew up in the Lutheran Church (LCA) and married his wife Lynn in 1970 at Good Shepherd Lutheran in La Crosse, WI. They have two children, Seren who lives in Stoughton, WI and Ryan who lives in Raleigh, NC. They are expecting to be grandparents sometime this coming summer. They love camping and traveling together, and he loves photography.
Let us warmly welcome Pastor Curtis on this day. Pastor Elisa Brandt will be preaching and leading at Delavan United Methodist.
Luther Memorial will be participating in this years
“Souper Bowl of Caring” February 5, 2012
Please bring a non-perishable food item,
cash or check will be accepted. (made out to Delavan Food Pantry)
More than 20 years ago, Souper Bowl of Caring
began with a simple prayer from a single youth group:
“Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game,
help us to be mindful of those without
even a bowl of soup to eat.”
Since that day, more than $81 million has been raised for local charities across the country through Souper Bowl of Caring. It has become a powerful movement that is transforming the time around Super Bowl weekend into the nation’s largest celebration of giving and serving.
Through this mission, young people learn what it’s like to make a positive difference in the world – as they collect food, raise money and volunteer to work in charities that provide shelter to the homeless, food to the hungry and compassion to those in need. Be part of this movement that is sharing God’s love with those in need. Please give generously on Super Bowl Sunday. Every dollar donated goes to
Delavan Food Pantry, our 2012 Souper Bowl of Caring charity of choice.
The In-Reach Committee invites everyone to the annual Luther Memorial Mardi Gras celebration on Sunday, February 19th immediately following The Journey. This year’s Mardi Gras will be a fundraiser for our youth heading to New Orleans for the ELCA Youth Gathering. Enjoy fun, fellowship, music, crafts and games for the kids, and a delicious meal including many tempting, tasty desserts. Roy, Larry, and Mike are back to prepare for us their chicken-based jambalaya! Also, this year an authentic King’s Cake will be provided! Don’t miss the fun. Please sign up on the sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Cost will be as follows: Over age 12 $5, ages 3-12 $4, and under age 3 free. Questions—see Mona Miller or Sandy Vander Zee. See you there!!
NEW Member Directory Coming Soon!
Please find your name on the list at the table in the narthex and check the box if information is correct or make corrections as needed next to your info. Also please verify email address and check whether you would like to be emailed the monthly newsletter or receive a hard-copy in the mail. Update by Sunday, February 5th. Current copies will be available as of Sunday, February 19th. Thank you
Luther Memorial would like to know what your kids are doing!!
If your child is involved in any activity (sports, music, drama, etc...), let us know. Give a schedule and picture of your child to Julie Banasik (262-745-6362) and she will post it on the youth board in hallway.
For the month of February the Delavan Food Pantry is in need of the following items:
pears, carrots, peas, sugar, chocolate chips, potato chips.
Thank you!
Join us on the Lenten Journey beginning with Ash Wednesday
February 22nd
BELL RINGERS UPDATE:
Great Year! Record high set for the 2nd year in succession for Delavan of $23,425. These great numbers are due to all you bell ringers! Luther Memorial brought in a total of $848.
God’s blessing on all!
Bob Drefs
There is an aerobics class held in the fellowship hall every Monday & Thursday
12:30 pm - 1pm
All are welcome!
HELP WANTED: If you are still trying to decide on how to use your time and/or talent here at Luther Memorial or you have found you have a little extra time each month; we could use a few more people to help with Altar Guild. It is a very necessary ministry and an easy way to get more involved here at Luther Memorial. Time involved is minimal and can be done by yourself or as a family. Please see Mona Miller or Dee Fisher if you would like to help or if you have any questions.
Council affirmed the following for the last month:
- David Reinhart for filling in at the last minute for Pastor when she was sick.
- The stewardship committee for their work and extra time given to preparing 2012 budget.
- Donn Fisher for presenting the budget at our semi annual congregational meeting and doing such a good job at answering questions.
- Chris Groth for all her work on 2 beautiful Christmas Eve services.
- All the musicians who participated in the Christmas Eve services.
- Everyone who participated in the bowling fundraiser for the Youth Gathering.
- Megan Plapp, Marissa Janaky and Kenna Miller for the special song they prepared for Christmas Eve.
- Jennifer for all her work on our reports for our meeting.
- Mona Miller for conducting annual meeting.
- Alex Miller for video on 1/22.
- The organizers of the bowling night (Lori Hintz and Jackie Rupnik)
- All that said “yes” to being a part of our visioning team for the Seidelman house and who all made time to attend our first meeting.
- Mona Miller and her family for putting up and taking down the Christmas tree and decorations.
- Becki Matthews-Johnson for organizing and chaperoning the Youth Quake weekend.
- Scott Emmerich for cleaning the candlelighter/snuffer.
February Dartball Schedule
Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Feb. 2nd No game for LMC
Feb. 9th @ Luther Memorial
Feb. 16th @ Luther Memorial
Feb. 23rd @ The River
February Confirmation Schedule
1 Learning Event - 5th Commandment
8 Learning Event - 6th Commandment
15 Learning Event - 7th Commandment
22 Ash Wednesday (required)
29 Lenten Service (attend min. 4 of 5)
Dinner & A Bible
Sunday, February 19th
6:00—8:00 p.m.
During the Lenten Season
Join us on the Lenten Journey
beginning with Ash Wednesday
Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion
7 pm Service at Luther Memorial
February 22nd
The Sunday Series in Lent
The Prodigal God
Based on the book by Timothy Keller
Each Wednesday in Lent
Reflective Service
7pm at Luther Memorial