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Education:   EDUCATION REPORT, 2009

Teachers: Dani Bothun, Jen Brattlie, Alyssa Dunsirn, Jen Lees, Kevin Shelley, Elizabeth Tebon

Substitutes:  Jodi Fisher, Jesi Haak, Jen Mathwig, Amy Matheson

First of all, a huge thank you to the teachers that share their faith and encourage our children to begin and enrich their own faith journeys as they learn about God with us each week.  Another huge thank you to Jane Holland for leading us in song each Sunday.

Sunday School for 2009 followed the Gospel Light’s “Fruit of the Spirit” curriculum, which continues in 2010.  This 52 lesson curriculum focused on Bible stories, games and project, if time.  Sunday School began at 10:00, with singing and prayer altogether and then children were divided into grade level classrooms.  We had 27 students register for Sunday School in September, with the greatest number being in the three and four year old class. 

Fourth graders received their first Holy Communion on June 21st.  They were Cameron George, Kelli Lamphere and Reese Matheson.

Vacation Bible School ran the week of June 15th through June 19th.  There were 31 children.  The theme was “SonRock Kids Camp”, which was published by Gospel Light.  Children had fun spending a week “at camp”, learning about being accepted by Jesus, protected by Jesus, saved by Jesus, forgiven by Jesus and living by Jesus. We held V.B.S. during the afternoon, again this summer.  Students were met at the Elementary School at noon, walked down to the Church, served lunch and then began the activities. This format has seemed to work well the past two summers. We had many great teachers and helpers that made the program tons of fun for all!  Thanks to those that donated food, supplies, and especially their time.  We appreciated it!  The program was presented to the congregation during an outside service on June 21st.

Children worked hard to prepare and present the Christmas program on December 20th.  Thank you to all that brought treats and those that helped with this program.  A huge thank you goes to Jane Holland for her time and talent with this program and especially thank you to the children for a wonderful treat!

Looking ahead to 2010, Sunday School will continue from 10:00 until 10:45.  We will be hopefully welcoming a few new faces to teach Sunday School and are hoping to continue to grow in numbers as we learn and grow in our faith.  We would like to welcome Jen Brattlie and Jen Lees as our new Education Committee co-chairs.

In closing, we’d like to thank everyone that has helped with Sunday School and other programs involving our children.  Thank you for your time, supplies, funds, prayers, energy, patience, food, etc.  Please know we appreciate all you do and we are grateful for you!

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Tebon

Fellowship:   Fellowship Committee Annual Report 2009

The Fellowship Committee this year continued meaningful fellowship time following services.  Our success has been due to the support of many members who provided treats, often in honor of a special occasion in the life of a member. A special thank you to MARGE PETERS and ROBERTA FRY who set up the coffee pot for Sunday morning and to PASTOR LARRY for final set up on Sunday.  A heartfelt thanks to all who have hosted a Coffee Fellowship and an invitation for everyone to consider volunteering to continue offering treats for this fellowship time by signing up on the OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE BOARD.

The Committee has also been in charge of the Lenten Supper organization, Name Tag Sundays, and the Christmas decorating.

Public Relations are a very important part of this committee’s responsibilities.  The Independent has been very helpful in publishing the various articles and pictures about the activities we have happening at Deerfield Lutheran Church. The website for the church continues to be kept up to date. Again, thank you to RHONDA PERRY who is there for help and consulting about the site. If you have not done so, check out the website: http://www.deerfieldelca.org. Weekly and Special events, devotions, articles of interests, and also links to send messages to Pastor Sexe or Laura Connor and yes, Gilbert and Stephanas are available!  This year we added a DLCEcho Blog which has a link on the website.  This Blog tells of events that have happened at DLC and has many pictures of those in attendance.

 The Prayer Shawl Ministry, practiced in many churches throughout the world, continues as a part of the ministry at Deerfield Lutheran. This ministry continues to help those in need of comfort, love, and hope to those in our own community; lap robes have been added for those confined to a wheelchair.  Thank you to the women who put in many hours providing this ministry.  There is a need for donations to help with the cost of yarn for this important project.  Those who have made the shawls and lap robes are PHYLLIS RUDE, BEA ALLEN, ARLENE FAHLING, ARLYS KRAVIK, and others.  Twenty shawls/lap robes have been given to members of our community throughout the year.   We ask if anyone knows of someone who could use the warmth of this ministry to let the church office or Debbie Sexe know.

The work of the Fellowship Committee members PHYLLIS RUDE and ROBERTA FRY is very much appreciated.

Respectfully Submitted, Debra Holder-Sexe, Chairperson

Finance:   2009 Finance Committee
Thank you to Bill Peters, Eugene Halverson, Mark Ziety and Arlyn Turnquist for their contributions to the finance committee in 2009.  The committee had a challenging year in 2009 much due to the current economic conditions which had an effect on church finances.  Periodically throughout the year transfers were needed from estate memorials to cover expenses and pay bills.  Significant funds still remain in the memorials. 

The committee also believes that the HELP project is a significant and important project for the church.  A recommendation was made by the finance committee to commit $15,000 from the Schimming-Workman and Borgerud memorials as matching funds to be used towards the HELP project.  This recommendation was subsequently approved by church council.   

The finance committee also put significant thought and consideration to the 2010 budget.  Changes and adjustments were made to reduce the budget from 2009 levels.  

Todd Matheson

 

Music & Worship:   Worship & Music Committee Report 2009

Through Worship we express and learn more about our spirituality. This group is committed to helping enhance the worship experience for the entire congregation.

Deerfield Lutheran Church continues to offers two weekly services to meet the needs of our congregation:

·      Sunday 9:00 am - offering a blend of traditional and contemporary worship

·      Wednesday 6:00 pm offers worship often using the Holden Evening Prayer service

Thank you to all Worship Assistants and Musicians who share their varied talents to enhance our worship services. DLC was sorry to accept the resignation of Matt Jorgenson from Director of Music in February and from Senior Choir Director in June. Gina Jorgenson also resigned from accompanist/pianist in June. We wish the Jorgenson’s all the best with their future plans and growing family.

During the summer months we were blessed to have the musical talents of Angie Williams added as pianist/vocalist. In the fall she accepted the position of Senior Choir Director and we are pleased with her leadership. Appreciation also goes out to Jeff Quamme who continues to lead and share the talents of the Handbell Choir at least once per month, and to students, adults and visitors who have provided special music through the year. The regular (and amusing) visits from Gilbert and Stephanas are always enjoyed by all ages here at DLC.

We are blessed to have Lois Anderson (organist), Jane Holland (guitarist), and Angie Williams (pianist) enhancing our worship services. Their flexibility and talents are greatly appreciated!

During Lent we again enjoyed our Mid Week Soup Suppers.  Our Lenten services were enhanced with Special Music, Dramas and the use of the Holden Evening Prayer. We continue to alternate Good Friday services with St. Paul Liberty Lutheran as well as one summer opportunity for fellowship with them at the combined outdoor Sunday service at the festival grounds.

During Advent we held a Dedication for the Digital Carillon. We enjoyed hearing Advent/Christmas bell music from the Carillon during communion in that Worship service.

The Advent Brunch was put on this year by the Youth Mission Team who donated half of their proceeds to the “HELP” Elevator Fund and the Handbell Choir offered special music as the entertainment portion of the morning.

This committee is also conducting a fundraiser for the “HELP” fund by offering the purchase of Hymnals donated in Memory/Honor of loved ones. Each hymnal is $20 and will be labeled accordingly. This will continue for several months and forms are available in the Narthex or by contacting the church office.

In closing I would like to thank the 2009 committee members; Pastor Larry Sexe, Rachel Haag, Sharon Berge, Lois Anderson, Cheri & Dave Lemke, Jane Holland and Matt Jorgenson. Their diligence, talents and ideas are always appreciated.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve on this committee.

Respectfully submitted, 

Laura Connor,  Worship & Music Committee Chair

Outreach:        2009 OUTREACH COMMITTEE REPORT

The year began with a coordinated effort with the Fellowship Committee to reach out to worshipers after worship service, by placing the coffee and treat table in a more friendly area of the Narthex. This simple change proved to be a successful positive approach for fellowship. 

In attempt to have visitors sign guest book, it was requested that the guest book be moved closer to Pastor so as visitors leave the sanctuary, Pastor acknowledges them and asks to sign book. 

Opened “Grandma’s Attic” for children to shop for Mom, Grandma, or that special Aunt for Mother’s Day.   This event which included shopping, (all gently used items were priced at .25 cents) and free wrapping was well attended during the two day event.  

Delivered meals to those who were unable to attend the annual ice cream social and chicken dinner.  In addition, others throughout the year who returned home from surgery, birth of a baby or other illness throughout the year.

Approximately 58 letters were sent to invite parents to a “get to know one another” reception on Rally Sunday during Sunday School registration. 

Created a letter for mailing to visitors who came to worship at Deerfield Lutheran.  This welcome letter included opportunities that may be of interest to possible new members.

For a HELP (help elevator lift people) fundraiser, the Outreach Committee made home made items and sold during the Advent Brunch and Sunday following.

Thank you to Mary Turnquist, Nola Sorenson, and Debby Haberkorn for all your help and dedication. 

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Wagner, Outreach Committee Chair

Personnel:  No report available

Property:  PROPERTY COMMITTEE 2009 REPORT 

I'd like to thank my committee members for their time and efforts in 2009, and in particular Jerry Schultz who has helped me on so many occasions. Other committee members include Doug Storms, Rod Emmerich, Dave Lemke, Gary Borgrud and Joe Becker. Budget constraints contributed to having to postpone this past summer's maintenance until 2010, to the exterior of the church structure. I'd like to thank Floyd Winchel, with the help of Jerry Schultz, for the exceptional work they did to make the classroom floors a thing of beauty.  In addition to his time, Floyd donated all the materials in what amounts to the finishing touch to earlier updating of our classrooms. Thanks and appreciation the Steve Neath and family for their excellent work with keeping the church lawn always looking trimmed and very neat.  They also contributed and put down shredded bark around the shrubbery. And finally a sincere thanks to Russ Peacock for his labor installing a new furnace for the classrooms. We continue to be fortunate in having quality people who are so willing to help. 

Respectively Submitted,

Dick Berge

Stewardship:  2009 Annual Report

Fifth Sunday offerings for 2009 went to support ELCA World Hunger, Jail Ministry, Lutheran Social Services, and Lutherdale. 

A big thank you to Laura Connor, Rebecca Ziety, and Deb Sexe for helping with the Stewardship drip mailing in the fall.  The purpose was to continue the financial aspect of stewardship, strengthen the time and talent message, and display an attitude of gratitude for the gifts so far. 

Submitted by: Mark Ziety

 

Youth:  No Report available

Mission:           Mission Team Committee 2009 Annual Report

A small group of teens went to Minneapolis accompanied by Arlyn Turnquist in the spring. They spent a weekend serving others.

The teen mission team is preparing for a mission trip this summer. Kari Sexe is leading the group and organizing the team building meetings. On  3/19/10 they are planning a major fundraiser for the mission team.  It will be a “Deerfield Has Talent” event with a meal served. Right now the team is recruiting talent to perform at the event. And collecting prizes for a silent auction to be held in conjunction with the event.

I’d like to issue another big thanks to all who supported our mission teams from Deerfield Lutheran Church.  Becoming the hands and feet of Christ to those in need, can be as complex as traveling with a group to pound nails in a hurricane devastated area to donating a silent auction prize or manning a table selling tickets for an event.  Each person who supports the missions in our congregation is in their own way serving those in need.  Not everyone has the time or resources to travel with a mission team to directly serve the needy, but by donating funds or time to those who can serve on a mission team you are serving those in need indirectly.  I’d like to thank all those who have directly or indirectly supported the needy in our world through Deerfield Lutheran missions.

Thanks for the opportunity to help coordinate mission teams from our congregation.  It has been very rewarding.

Jodell Quamme                                                                                                       

Nominating:  Provides a slate of nominees at the Annual Meeting for the Church Council positions that will be vacant at that time and for three Nominating Committee members.

Audit:  Reviews the financial records of this congregation and provides a written report of their finding to the Church Council by the congregation’s Annual Meeting.

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