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American Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gibson City, Illinois “Committed to Love and to Serve” October 2015 Newsletter From the Pastor
Jesus does not call us to privilege, but to serve!
Carol Zaleski is a religious scholar and writer who received her Ph.D. in
Religion from Harvard University. Professor Zaleski has been teaching Philosophy of
Religion, World Religions, and Christian Thought at Smith College, a private liberal arts
college for women in Northampton, Massachusetts, since 1989. She wrote an article in
2003 about a group of Mennonites who came to Northampton, Massachusetts, during
their summer carnival (The Christian Century, Almost Persuaded, August 9, 2003,
page 31). Dr. Zaleski writes:
The streets were full of teenagers and Harley Davidson motorcycles when I saw two
pretty but plain young women walking past the motorcycles in white bonnets, pastel
blue dresses and black stockings. They were part of a group of Mennonites who came
to the summer carnival to sing and witness in Jesus' name. They walked to the steps of
the City Hall and sang, “My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’s blood and
righteousness.” This was a surprise to most of the people, to say the least. The women
were not pushy or judgmental. After singing, one of the young women walked down the
steps and went over to talk with one of the men on a motorcycle. He responded with
kindness, respect and true grace, and they had an amazing discussion about what
their faith meant to each one of them.
Professor Zaleski, who obviously comes from a different viewpoint theologically than
the man on the motorcycle says: I thought of debating some points of the Bible with
him, but I kept quiet. I could only rejoice that this motorcycle driver has found a way
that leads to life . . . that encourages him to talk about Christ from the steps of City
Hall, and to spread the Good News of Jesus with works of mercy and peace . . .
This story captures the Spirit of Jesus; the Spirit that Jesus would have us respond to
people who are different from us. There are people with whom we disagree, and there
are people that we dislike. Let us rejoice that Jesus has shown them a way that leads
to life . . . and that he has also shown us a way that leads to life. May we rejoice that
Jesus has room in his kingdom for all kinds of different people. If not, then what hope is
there for any of us?
In His service,
Pastor Jim
People in our Prayers
Nancy Adkins, mother of Shaun Adkins has Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Bob Alexander, family friend of Richard & Tina Anstrom has had two cancer surgeries
and is facing extensive treatments.
Wayne Apperson is preparing for an upcoming surgery.
Roberta Bowmer recently moved into Farmer City Rehab and Health Care.
Cleona Branz is a resident of Heritage Healthcare.
Carrie Breum, grand-daughter of Frank & Margaret Stocker is teaching in Asia.
Delmar Brucker, father of Greg Brucker is a resident of Gibson Area Hospital Annex.
Lisa Buhs, daughter-in-law of Judy Buhs has MS.
Jacob Celeschi is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Emma Couillard, mother of Jeanette Bartells has health concerns.
George Cramer has health concerns and his wife, Cornelia, is his caretaker.
Lisa Dixon is a friend of Pastor Jim’s sister, and is battling cancer.
Tony Doorn is undergoing physical therapy in Champaign-Urbana Nursing & Rehab.
Heather Eisenhardt, granddaughter of Bette Mohart is serving in the U.S. Navy.
William Eskridge is a friend of Kevin Kretzer and recently had a tumor surgically
removed. He is now regaining the use of his right side.
Shirley Fairley is homebound and her husband, Alvin, is her caretaker.
Alex Happ, grandson of Carol Carlson is serving in the U.S. Marines.
Danny Happ, brother-in-law of Lois Happ is battling cancer.
Lois Happ, daughter of Carol Carlson is battling blood clots in her lungs.
Gary Keim is recovering from a knee infection and an extended hospital stay.
Joan Keim is undergoing physical therapy in Gibson Area Hospital Annex.
Charlette Kretzer, mother of Kevin Kretzer is experiencing complications of diabetes.
Marli Lee is undergoing testing to see if additional surgery will be required.
Curtis Lindsey, grandson of Becki Reinhart has health concerns.
Josh Lindsey, son of Becki Reinhart is serving in the U.S Army Reserves in Kuwait.
Rose Martin is undergoing physical therapy in Gibson Hospital Annex.
Wendy Maulson from Bloomington is recovering from a serious automobile accident.
Esther McClure, sister of Bette Mohart is experiencing health concerns.
Warren Meinhart is battling diabetes and is losing his eyesight.
Tina Plue, daughter of Jerry & Karen Wright is battling Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Kyle Reid, grandson of Frank & Margaret Stocker is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Joann Reinhart is a resident of Heritage Healthcare.
Larry Richoz is battling diabetes, and recently had a toe removed.
Paula Spangler is under the care of Hospice.
Patty Storm is recovering from a recent accident in her home.
Ruth Suber, cousin of Lois Rhodes is recovering from a cancerous tumor removal.
Bill Tomes, step-grandson of Roberta Bowmer is preparing for another back surgery.
Pat Tomes, step-daughter of Roberta Bowmer is a resident of Paxton HealthCare.
Paul Volker is being treated for a serious inner ear tumor.
Sarah Weyhrich, a young physical therapist in Bloomington, is battling Lyme Disease.
Don Zook, Debbie Timm’s father is recovering from a stroke.
Happy Birthday – October
Cara Bane
Jeff Gallagher
Delbert Riblet
Michael Duncan
Bob Buhs
Gail Reiners
Susie Gerth
Michael Lewis
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2
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4
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6
6
Sharon Nunamaker
Vicki Reiners
Holly Miller
Connor Bowen
Peggy Lutterbie
Sharon Stroh
Chloe Tjarks
Alex Nettleton
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7
10
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22
Tom Brucker
Julie DeFries
Joann Reinhart
Mary Ann Kreitzer
Julie Bowen
Cleona Branz
William Kreitzer
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Happy Anniversary – October
Darrell & Barbara Stroh
Cory & Karen Christensen
Delbert & Judy Tjarks
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Gail & Vicki Reiners
Joe & Amy Higgins
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21
Worship Assistants – October
Head Usher – Gary Stroh / Assistant Usher – Mike Bleich
Altar Guild – Sharon Stroh, Rita Peters, Joyce Hutchcraft
October 4th
Coffee/Refreshments – Becki Reinhart
Acolytes – Jacob and Megan Kretzer
Greeters – Gary & Sharon Stroh
Asst. Minister – Jim Spangler
Reader – Sharon Stroh
Comm. Assts. – Tom & Kim Brucker
Offering Counters – Ron & Evelyn Andris
Sound Tech – Ron Andris
October 11th
Coffee/Refreshments – Jan Gill
Greeters – Elynor Stagen and
Liesa Holsten
Asst. Minister – Cynthia Davis
Reader – Ron Andris
Comm. Assts. – Willy Stevenson and
Lori Buhs
Offering Counter – Jan Gill
Sound Tech – Tom Brucker
October 18th – Youth Sunday
Coffee/Refreshments –
Acolytes – Youth
Greeters – Youth
Asst. Minister – Youth
Reader – Youth
Comm. Assts. – Confirmed
Youth
Offering Counters – Darrell & Sharon
Nunamaker
Sound Tech – Isaac Brucker
October 25th – Reformation Sunday
Coffee/Refreshments –
Greeters – Roxann Nuss and
Barb Bielfeldt
Asst. Minister – Ryan Tompkins
Reader – Eli Brucker
Comm. Asst. – April Nettleton
Offering Counter – April Nettleton
Sound Tech – Ron Andris
Upcoming Events – October
October 3
October 4
October 5
October 6
WELCA Fall Gathering – St. John – Bloomington – 8:30 am – noon
Food Pantry at Gibson Hospital – 8:30 am – noon – see note below
Sunday School and Confirmation Classes – 9 am
Worship – 10 am
Little Achiever’s Picture Day – High School Room
Little Achiever’s Picture Day – High School Room
Bible Study @ Villas of Holly Brook – 2:30 pm
October 8
October 11
October 12
October 13
October 14
October 18
October 19
October 20
October 22
October 23
October 25
October 26
October 27
October 29
October 30
October 31
Prayer Team – Comfort Room – 1 pm
No Sunday School
Worship – 10 am
Columbus Day
Bible Study @ Villas of Holly Brook – 2:30 pm
Quilters – 9 am
Worship with Holy Communion – Heritage Healthcare – 2 pm
Sunday School and Confirmation Classes – 9 am
Worship – 10 am – Youth Sunday / Noisy Cans Collection
Baptism of Matthew Carr
Newsletter Deadline – noon
Bible Study @ Villas of Holly Brook – 2:30 pm
Prayer Team – Comfort Room – 1 pm
Flu Clinic – Parish Hall – 8:30 – 11:00 am
Sunday School – 9 am
Reformation Sunday – Worship – 10 am – Wear Red!!!
Cub Scouts – Parish Hall – 6:00 pm
Bible Study @ Villas of Holly Brook – 2:30 pm
Little Achiever’s Halloween Party – Parish Hall – 8:00 – noon
Little Achiever’s Halloween Party – Parish Hall – 8:00 – noon
Halloween / Reformation Day
Our congregation is hosting the Gibson Area Food Pantry at the Hospital on
Saturday, October 3rd from 8:30 am – noon. The food is distributed in the red metal
building across from the main entrance to the hospital. Entrance to the building is on
the west side. Twenty-five volunteers are needed to help. Please park in the parking lot
located on the southeast corner of Hager Drive and Melvin Street. You will be given
instructions when you arrive. Volunteers with pick-up trucks are also needed to deliver
food to Gibson City residents. If you have any questions please call Mike Bleich at
217-781-4433 or Gary Lutterbie at 217-784-5647. There is a sign-up sheet on the
bulletin board in Parish Hall.
October 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 5 6 LAA Picture LAA Picture Day – High Day – High School Room School Room Bible Study @ Villas of Holly Brook – 2:30 pm 11 12 13 No Sunday School Columbus Day Bible Study @ Villas of Worship – 10 am Holly Brook – 2:30 pm 4 Sunday School and Confirmation -­ 9 am Worship – 10 am Thursday Friday 1 7 18 19 Sunday School and Newsletter Confirmation – 9 am deadline – noon Worship – 10 am Baptism – Matthew Carr Noisy Cans Collection 20 Bible Study @ Villas of Holly Brook – 2:30 pm 21 25 26 Sunday School -­ 9 am Cub Scouts – Reformation Sunday – Parish Hall – 6 pm Wear Red!!! Worship – 10 am 27 Bible Study @ Villas of Holly Brook – 2:30 pm 28 2 8 Prayer Team – Comfort Room – 1 pm 14 Quilters – 9 am Worship at Heritage Healthcare – 2 pm Saturday 15 3 WELCA Fall Gathering – St. John – Bloomington – 8:30 am – noon; Food Pantry at Gibson Hospital – 8:30 am – noon 9 10 16 17 22 23 Prayer Team Flu Clinic – – Comfort Parish Hall Room – 1 pm 8:30–11 am 29 LAA Halloween Party – Parish Hall 30 LAA Halloween Party – Parish Hall 24 31 Halloween Reformation Day Grayson Bradley Frick was born on Friday, September 4th. Grayson is the son of
Zack & Amber Frick. He weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and was 21” long. His
grandmother is Lori Lutz, and Mary Timm is his great-grandmother. Both Amber and
Grayson are doing very well! Remember to keep Grayson and his family in our
prayers!
Avery Lynn Carley was baptized during our Sunday morning worship on
September 6th. Avery is the daughter of Mike & Jennifer Carley. Her sponsors are
Mike & Kortnei Ames and Mark & Staci Ward. Grandparents are Sharon Ames,
Joanne Carley and Robert Carley. Great Grandparents are Marilyn Ames and
Dale Jones. Let us pray for Avery and her family as she grows in the Christian faith!
World Missions – Lutheran World Relief--We are heading into the home stretch
as October rolls around. Quilts, school kits, and health kits will be picked up the
last Saturday of this month, destined for places anywhere in the world where
there is a need. Two notable destinations this past year have been victims of the
earthquake in Nepal and Syrian refugees. LWR partners with the United Nations
Humanitarian Resource Depot, a network of international warehouses that hold
humanitarian supplies in various locations so that they can be quickly deployed
following an emergency, focusing especially on very remote communities that
sometimes are not even accessible by roads.
Nearly 200 quilts have been completed this year, many of which are on
display in the sanctuary. Thank you to our quilting ladies who meet each month, to
those who sew on their own in between, and to those who have contributed fabric,
sheets, blankets, and other materials. We are quickly meeting our goal of 70
personal care kits and have completed 128 school kits, and we are grateful to
those who have contributed so generously. Many have inquired about what items
are still needed. Soap & towels will enable us to send more personal care kits. In
addition, if you would like to contribute in some way but don’t have the time or
access to shop for these items, we will gladly accept monetary donations, and we
will do the shopping for you. If you find a quilt that you want to take home, it can
be purchased to help with the cost of shipping the quilts and kits.
New Membership Directories are available in Parish Hall. Please make these
corrections: Ron & Willy Stevenson no longer have their home phone. Jan Gill has a
new e-mail address: [email protected]. Charlotte Holsten’s cell phone number
is 309-826-2526. Liese Holsten no longer has a home phone but her cell phone
number is 217-249-4637. Please contact Gerry with any changes in your contact
information.
The Northeast Conference Women of the ELCA will hold their Fall Gathering on
Saturday, October 4th, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sibley. Pastor Christine McNell
will be leading a Bible Study. Registration is from 8:30–9:00 am, and the cost for the
day is $8.00. Please register by Monday, September 28th by contacting Donna Schuler
@ 217-379-5131. The St. John Ladies will serve breakfast at 9:00 am.
We thank WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) for the
generous $500 contribution they gave to have our church carpets cleaned. We also
deeply appreciate the $250 of seed money they donated to our Annual Garage and
Bake Sale. All confirmed women of our congregation are members of WELCA. Thank
you for your generosity and continued support!
AELC Treasurer’s Update ~
Report September 1-21, 2015…
Deposits to General Fund $3,873.62
Expenses yet to pay in September $12,168.42
Busey Bank loan balance $35,392.50
If you are interested in making a PRINCIPAL payment on our roof/parking lot loan,
please feel free to use the coupon below.
*Please remember to ask Busey Bank for a receipt to remit to AELC, so Gerry can
record your gift in our records.
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Busey Bank
402 N. Sangamon Ave.
Gibson City, IL 60936
American Evangelical Lutheran Church
Loan # 04157055 00010
Principal payment $ _______
American Lutheran Church – Council Minutes – August 19, 2015
Members Present: Tom Brucker, Jan Gill, Darcy Thompson, April Nettleton, Pastor Jim Davis,
Jim Spangler, Gary Lutterbie
Excused: Lori Buhs and Misti Tompkins
Guests: Lindsay Carpenter and Sara Norbot
Call to Order: 6:30 p.m.
Open with Prayer
Guest Speakers: Sara Norbot and Lindsay Carpenter came to church council to present their
idea of having a craft show at the church on a quarterly basis. The goal is to bring more traffic
into Gibson City. Their profits would go to support a local charity. They would charge $30.00
for the booth rental and then also ask crafters to bring in an item for a raffle worth $15.00 or
more. They would require prepayment from the vendors and the vendors will have to sign a
contract. They also asked about using the kitchen for lunch. Lunch ideas are Pioletti Spaghetti
or sandwich trays. The shows would run either Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with set up
from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and take down from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Sunday from 1 p.m.
to 7 p.m. with set up from noon to 1:00 p.m. and tear down from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Darcy
asked what type of vendors would be asked to join the craft show. Sara stated they would have
craft vendors that make their items as well as home base businesses. The dates proposed are
October 4, November 21, January 23, February 27, April 23, and May 14 and 15. They would
advertise in the newspapers, WGCY, WCIA, Facebook, Sign of Gibson City in front of
Subway, and flyers. Tom asked if food was a deal breaker because of the carpeting in Parish
Hall. Sara stated it was not a deal breaker. Sara asked about the tables in Parish Hall. Council
stated they could be used as long as they were covered. Chairs could also be used. Sara also
asked about electricity and wifi. Council stated outlets could be used, but wifi would not reach
into Parish Hall. Council stated they would discuss and get back with Lindsay and Sara on
approval and what dates work with the church.
Discussion made about having craft show at the church by council. Council agreed would need
to have contract with Sara and Lindsay. Also council would ask for a suggested donation of
$150.00 for use of Parish Hall and then an additional suggested donation of $50.00 for use of
kitchen. Suggested donations would help church to cover expenses for electricity and cleaning.
Council also voted to approve the dates of November 21 and April 23 for use of Parish Hall for
the craft show.
Secretary Report: Correction to July minutes: Carol Carlson’s project was worked on by Kevin
Buhs, Kevin Defries, and Gary Lutterbie
Treasurer Report: Darcy reported balance is -1640.60. She has bills totaling 2105.00 plus
payroll that is due at the end of the month. She will need to transfer money tomorrow to obtain
positive balance.
American Lutheran Church – Council Minutes – August 19, 2015 – Continued
Darcy also reported that there is a conflict on balance sheet with the loan balance that Scott
Shull puts together and Busey bank statement. Darcy is going to give payments to Scott Shull
to look at and figure out where the discrepancy lies. The principal payment and interest also
varies month to month. Darcy is going to meet with Angie Woodward of Busey Bank to gather
more information on the variations.
Darcy also reported that she received a quote for carpet cleaning from Stanley Cleaners. The
quote is as follows: Parish Hall $475.00 and $225.00 to protect it; Narthex and down hallway:
$275.00 and $125.00 to protect it. Total equals $1075 to clean carpet and protect it. April
asked if Stanley Steamer was the only place that quoted the cleaning. Darcy stated they were.
April suggested Gem’s out of Pontiac. Darcy will call Gem’s to get quote. Jan talked to
WELCA and WELCA will donate $500.00 for carpet cleaning.
Deacon Report: Jim reported he gave Kari Defries a list of who has keys to meet DCFS
requirements for Little Achievers Academy. Gerry has a copy of the list for our church records.
Financial Secretary: Lori not present.
Parish Education: Misti and Ryan have volunteered to teach Sunday school pre-k to fourth.
Pastor is still looking for volunteers to help. Sunday school starts Sept 13.
Trustee: Pastor thanked Gary for power washing and staining the deck. Gary reported that
Carol Carlson’s project was completed. Gary also reported both air conditioning units in the
sanctuary needed new fuses. Glen Riddle replaced the fuses. Gary will call company about
repairing the doors in the south entrance to Parish Hall to keep out rainwater. The quote is
$306.00 for the doors. Jan will donate to have the doors repaired. Gary went and helped at
Food Pantry Saturday and went to Food Pantry Board Meeting for Mike Bleich on Monday
night.
Christian Fellowship: Cynthia and Sharon are working on scheduling and planning a High
Cotton and Jake’s Boys concert for the Christmas season. They are looking at November or
December. Pastor asked about when is good, afternoon, evening concert. Darcy asked about
chili. Council suggested Sunday afternoon. Council also suggested seeing if 3:00 p.m. on
either November 15 or 22 would be a possible date.
Garage and Bake Sale – The high school room is filling with treasures for the garage sale.
Community Resources: Prayer Team meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 1:00
p.m. in the Comfort Room.
Pastors Report: Pastor reported that Mike and Jen Carley would like to have their daughter
Avery Lynn baptized on September 6 at our outdoor worship service in North Park Pavilion.
Pastor also received a call from the Chris Carr family in Georgia to have their son, Matthew
Carr baptized on October 18.
American Lutheran Church – Council Minutes – August 19, 2015 – Continued
Pastor reported that Stanley Leonard passed away this morning. Funeral is scheduled for Friday
10:30 a.m. with visitation an hour before at the church. Ron Andris is not able to run sound.
Tom may be able to run sound and will let Pastor know.
Rodney Schrack is Patti Pann’s father. She passed away from cancer on Tuesday. Rodney is
on his way to Rockford to be with family.
Gerry is working on getting confirmation pictures up to date. She is reaching out to families for
pictures from previous confirmation classes.
Sunday August 30 is the Poured Out Church event. Pastor handed out flyer that explains all the
information for the different activities going on that day. Discussion made amongst council of
volunteers to be part of the different activities.
Pastor reported on the Labor Day Sunday Service stating a guitar and banjo and keyboard will
be present again this year. This service will be a joyful and uplifting worship experience.
Pastor reported that meeting with members is taking up more and more of his time, and he is
concerned about homebound members getting regular visits. He would like to train people who
are gifted at listening, to visit our homebound and offer them Holy Communion. Pastor would
like to ask the quilters to make Communion Kits that would contain bread, wine and a short
printed worship service prepared by Pastor. He also stated that he had some members in mind
that would be good visitors. Council liked the idea and asked Pastor to proceed.
Pastor would like to attend Synod Leadership Training from September 21 through September
23 in Carlinville. He also asked to take vacation from September 24 through September 27.
Discussion made and approved by council.
Jim motioned to approve all reports. Darcy seconds. Motion carries.
Old Business:
Discussion was made regarding the Parish Nurse position. Judy Reitz was instructed to let
council know whether she wanted to continue as Parish Nurse by July 24. This date has past and
no word has been received. Darcy will contact Judy regarding decision of whether to continue
and let council know.
Discussion also made regarding the microphones at the church. April will check with Rob
Noble for pricing of new earpieces for four microphones.
New Business: There is no new business.
Next Meeting: September 16, 2015
Adjourned: 9:05 p.m. – Closed with the Lord’s Prayer
Respectfully Submitted, April Nettleton
THESE COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY CHURCH COUNCIL ON
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015.
When: October 23, 2015
Time: 8:30-11:00 AM
Where:
American
Lutheran
Church
905 East First Street
Gibson City, Illinois
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American Evangelical Lutheran Church
905 East First Street
Gibson City, IL 60936
217-784-4841
[email protected]
www.americanlutherangc.com
Office Hours:
Gerry – Tue, Wed & Thurs – 9 am – noon
Pastor Jim – Wed, Thurs & Fri – 9 am – noon (day off is Monday)
Parsonage: 217-784-5444; Cell 309-826-4968
October 2015 Newsletter
Pastor – Jim Davis
Parish Secretary – Gerry Gallagher
President – Tom Brucker
Vice President – Jan Gill
Secretary – April Nettleton
Treasurer – Darcy Thompson
Financial Secretary – Lori Buhs
Deacon – Jim Spangler
Parish Education – Misti Tompkins
Trustee & Council Representative – Gary Lutterbie
Trustees – Mike Peters and Rodney Schrack