St.
Petri Messenger
March, 2019
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
We are fast approaching Ash
Wednesday. For Christians, the
Ash Wednesday service marks the
beginning of the season of Lent, a
penitential period in which we fast,
discipline ourselves, and reflect on
the life and love of our Lord Jesus
Christ. It is a holy time of
anticipation and purpose, and for
many it is our "favorite" season of
the church.
But Ash Wednesday begins with a stark reminder
of our mortality. Ministers dip their thumbs in a
bowl of ashes made from the palm branches
waved to honor Jesus on Palm Sunday and mark a
cross on the foreheads of all participants, while
pronouncing a death sentence on us all:
"Remember that you are dust, and to dust you
shall return."
For the past twelve years, this service has had an
even deeper impact on me. Every year I have
reached out a trembling thumb and made the sign
of the cross on my own child. As my friend
David put it, "it gets you right in the feels." I
don't know how much my girls understand about
that moment. But we bring them every year, and
if you have kids, you should bring yours, too.
Why? Because it's important, even at an early age,
to be honest with our kids about our mortality
and our captivity to sin. Ash Wednesday is a
service that addresses both. We can no more
escape our bondage to sin than we can cheat
death. Both will have us in the end, and we owe it
to ourselves and our children to be honest about
it.
I know it might be hard to be honest with your
children about death. We recently let a beloved
family pet go, and there were lots of tears even
though we knew that Reggie, our 18 year-old
housecat who’s liver & kidneys were failing,
would be at peace and wouldn’t suffer any longer.
I know you don't want to think about your own
death, and you certainly don't want to think about
the death of your children. But the only change
that comes with hiding from the truth is an
inability to deal with the truth when it is finally
forced upon us. We have a choice: acknowledge
our sin and death now, or be confronted with it in
all its ugly power when it lands upon us.
March 6th is Ash Wednesday. Go to church.
Bring your kids. Remember that you are dust,
and to dust you shall return. Do it because there’s
one more truth that only comes with knowing the
truth about death: the One who fashioned us out
of the dust will do so again, and all that pain and
sorrow will be forgotten in the joy that is to come.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Scott
St. Petri New Members
Recently, we welcomed these new members into
our St. Petri Family.
Jon & Brenda Carr
(Jadyn Nelson, Kelsey Nelson, Landon Carr)
Tony Edwards
Alan & Anita Johnson
Tom & Amelia Klett
(Alden & Evan)
Judy Schnurstein
May you always feel the love of God here!
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Congratulations
to our 3rd graders
who received their
Bibles!
They are: Colbie Bauman, Kalen Bauman,
Lilly Braucher & Jocelyn Thorson
“Respect and obey the Lord! This is the beginning
of knowledge.” Proverbs 1:7a
OUR MISSION:
We are Disciples of Jesus Christ,
called to grow in Christ
and to invite all to follow him.
Hospitalized in February
Kay Anderson
Memoriam in February
Dennis Sills
Prayers of Ongoing Concern:
Bob Braucher (Doug’s father),
Annette Mooneyham (Deacon Kristin’s mother),
Cheryl Hoffman, Charlotte Hill, Jim Phillips,
Kay Disbrowe, Arlene Jacobson, Cooper Leeman
Prayers for those not near to us:
Patrick & Jacqueline Bencke, Japan ELCA
Missionaries; Soldiers; Peace Workers; &
Humanitarian Aid Workers
Our Japan Missionaries!
Patrick Bencke (Mar 8) &
Jackie Bencke (Mar 6),
If you’d like to wish them
“Happy Birthday”
you may send them an email at
Jacqueline.bencke@gmail.com
Dear Friends,
You gave more than bread. More than food. You
gave love. On behalf of the children, seniors, &
families you selflessly fed through your dona-
tions, thank you. I hope you feel their heartfelt
love & appreciation this day.
Warmly, Michelle Book, Food Bank of IA CEO
P.S. Visit us at www.foodbankiowa.org for some
touching pictures of the children & families you
help through your generous donations.
St. Petri,
Thank you for your gift to the LSC! Last week-
end we took a trip to Wartburg Seminary to talk
about Vocation and Discernment. Thanks to gifts
like yours, we are able to continue these ministries
with students at UNI. Thank you for partnering
with us in this ministry. God’s Peace, Lutheran
Student Center
Dear Friends at St. Petri,
Thank you for your gift towards the Lord’s work
here at His camp! We love our congregations and
the joy it is to partner in sharing the everlasting
love of Jesus with all people. Thank you for
joining us in our mission! You’re so close, feel
free to come out anytime to walk the grounds,
pray, relax, stop in our office to say hi, or get a
tour of camp! God’s blessing to you!
In Christ, Chris (Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp)
Dear Friends,
We recently received your gift of $50 to Lutheran
World Relief. Thank you! I’d like to share with
you one way your support is making a difference.
In Mosul, Iraq, the fighting may have stopped, but
the scars of war remain – especially for the child-
ren. Eight year-old Zahraa saw her home destroy-
ed and her sister killed during the violence. But
the compassion of people like you has helped her.
Your gifts fund the “I am Safe” community center
in West Mosul, where Zahraa and other children
come to get help with their trauma.
Daniel V. Speckhard, President & CEO LWR
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March 10, 2019 Women of the ELCA Spring Retreat
will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church
Don’t forget to 1207 Indigo Ave. in Hampton, IA
set your clocks Saturday, April 6, 2019 9am-1pm; Cost $8
ahead one hour! Join us for a day of fellowship and learning from
the text of Ez. 11:19 “I will give them a new heart
and put a new Spirit within them.”
RSVP by April 1 to Avis Johnson at 641-373-3154
Girl Scout Sunday March 10th or avisbird41@gmail.com

NEIA Women of the ELCA

32nd Annual Gathering
Join us for a day of laughing, learning, and loving
the Lord! A-New Bold I will give them a new
heart & put a new Spirit within them. Ez. 11:19
at Wartburg College Waverly, IA June 22, 2019
from 8am-4:15pm. Registrations forms at:
www.neiasynod.org/women-of-the-elca

St. Petri Quilters with a Mission “NO BAKE” BAKE SALE

will meet on Sunday, March 10 from 3-6 p.m., March 17, 2019
in the Fellowship Hall to work on service projects.
A bit of news – we have today
The group will be organizing the sewing of
A bakeless Bake Sale is on the way.
pillowcases for Beloit & Bremwood Children’s
Homes, the women’s shelter in Ames & will also In these busy, rushing, hectic times
be making fleece weighted scarves & lap blankets Who bakes cookies, cakes, breads and pies?
for children with special needs. Please come & You’d be surprised if you counted the cost
join us! If you can, bring a sewing machine. We Of ingredients, heat, and time you lost.
will enjoy a soup supper upon conclusion of our Baking for sales is extra work
service projects. Yet, nobody really wants to shirk.
Questions? Please contact Angie Rieck-Hinz,
Betty Grinde, or Peg Patterson. So we’ve thought of a plan that is really grand
And we feel quite sure that you’ll understand.
In the apron pocket – please put the price
Of a pie or cake – or something nice.
Without fuss or bother – you’ve done your part
We hope you’ll give – with a loving heart.
This is the end of our little tale
Wish us success for our “NO BAKE” Bake Sale!
Please place your donation in one of the apron
pockets at the entries of the sanctuary. Thank
WELCA Report you!
No calories–No fat–No cholesterol
March 14 2:00 p.m. WELCA Bible Study No mess–No bake
March 17 No Bake Bake Sale
March 25-27 9 a.m. to noon - Quilt Making
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St. Petri Library Books

St. Petri had a couple books
donated that you may want to
check out!

“A Glimpse of the Sunshine”

By Edith A. Reuss (Pastor Tom Reuss’ first wife)
In this poignant true narrative,
a sensitive young wife and
mother relates the harrowing
events that surrounded her
encounter with the perplexing
incurable disease lupus.
As you accompany Mrs. Reuss through her
experiences since her illness was first diagnosed in
1972, you’ll share both her abject despair and the
triumphs of her faith. And probably you’ll find
yourself asking, “How well would I stand up to
physical suffering and mental anguish like hers?”
Read and be stirred as you see with the author “a
glimpse of the sunshine.”
“Set In Stone”
Why the Ten Commandments Still Matter
By Jessica Wright
(Veronica Wright’s
daughter-in-law)
The Ten Commandments
may have been delivered to
Moses in a world that was
vastly different than the one
we live in today, but God’s
law still matters.
In “Set In Stone”, the author encourages readers to
“dust off the old, stone tablets,” shining a modern
light on each commandment. Through Scripture and
personal stories, she hopes to deepen readers’
understanding of the Ten Commandments and
inspire others to join her on her walk with God.
Jessica Wright is a young wife and mother with a
passion for writing and studying the Bible. She grew
up in central Iowa.
March
March 1: Sam Braucher
March 2: Megan Van Brocklin
March 5: Kevin Keech
March 6: Brenda Carr, Jon Carr
March 8: Marilyn Hanson, Kelsey Olson
March 9: Carmen Peter, Denice Reisetter,
Kevin Ruby
March 10: Tanner Birchmier
March 12: Seth Crouch, Jeff Henrichs
March 14: Shawn Kardell, Angie Keltner
March 15: Anne Kern, Hubert Tussey
March 16: Paul Kardell, Sam Peterson,
Dylan Rivers
March 20: Kyle Keigan, Peggy Patterson
March 22: Evelyn Fink, Connie Phillips
March 23: Anne Howard, Paul Ness
March 24: Hailey Anderson
March 26: Christine Hobbs, Nancy Jewell
March 28: Dawson Chelsvig, Maggie Foss,
Terri Hermanson
March 31: Barb Hermanson, Liz Johnson
Sunday March
17, 2019
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MARCH CARE GROUP 2019 LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA March 2019

CARE Group Leaders National Professional Social Work Month, a time to
Cheryl Hoffman, Wanda Holm recognize social workers and thank them for all they do.
Cory & Jaye Anderson Hailey Anderson At Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI), we’re grateful for
Zach Anderson Doug & Kendra Braucher the many social workers who have dedicated their lives
Ben Chelsvig Irene Chelsvig to serving our community!
Joe & Kim Chelsvig Verlyn & Barb Frohling Maybe you’ve never had a social worker involved in
Vivian Gossel Ray & Donna Guard your life. Yet, whether you realize it or not, you’ve had
Charlotte Hill Ron Hoffman the benefit of their behind-the-scenes work in your
Al Holm Ordean & Liz Johnson community. Social workers help people help themselves
Marilyn Lekwa David Murken in over-coming life’s most difficult circumstances or
Pat & Mari Jo Murken Jim & Karen Nelson managing challenges of everyday living: poverty, abuse,
Alberta Olson Jason Patterson mental illness, depression, addiction, disability, and
Kevin & Peg Patterson Tim & Abby Patterson many other situations.
John Satre Gloria Severson Iowa wouldn’t be the same without the patience,
Scott & Shelly Stevenson Zac Thiessen guidance, & empowerment that social workers pro-vide.
Ted Tostlebe & Marilyn Hanson Happy National Professional Social Work Month!
Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love
of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. LSI is an
affiliated social ministry partner of the Iowa congreg-ations of
the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and a
member of LSA (Lutheran Services in America). We proudly
serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender
OUR MISSION: identities, national origins, races, ethnicities, and sexual
We are Disciples of Jesus Christ, orientations. Learn more at www.LSIowa.org and
called to grow in Christ www.facebook.com/LSI.iowa.
and to invite all to follow him. Finding a Support System
Aubreigh knew something needed to change. She was
struggling with substance use & alcohol. She couldn’t
find a way to take care of her mental health. She was
unable to provide a safe home for her son, who needed
to move in with his dad. When she finally took a step in
APRIL C.A.R.E. GROUP 2019 the right direction & found a home, all her belongings
CARE Group Leaders were stolen. Through LSI’s Family Safety, Risk, &
Betty Grinde, Patty Hoversten Permanency Services, Aubreigh connected with her
Lorene Anderson Audrey Bauer worker, Kelsy. Together, the duo is working on
Duaine Bostwick Gary & Hope Brown budgeting Aubreigh’s money, finding a good job, &
John & Nancy Carlson Bev Christenson building a safe home environment for her son.
Tony Edwards & Jennifer Knutson “I was in a bad situation, & I’m really thankful for LSI,”
John & Linda Fevold Kiersten Fevold she says. “Without them, who knows where I’d be.”
Michaella Fevold Carl & Evelyn Fink Aubreigh now meets with Kelsy once a week & feels
Clark & Betty Grinde Erik & Lara Gustafson like she is finally on the right path after plenty of hard
Megan Gustafson Seth & Willow Hill work. She is working with her son & his father to build a
Paul & Karen Jacobson Adam & Jane Lande healthy co-parenting relationship, & she knows Kelsy
Lowell & Becki Lande Robert & Maxine Lekwa will always be in her corner, ready to cheer her on.
Mark & Pat Minnick Janet Mortvedt “Kelsy has been an awesome resource. She helps if we
Paul Ness Randy & Kelsey Olson have issues co-parenting, & we do a lot better now as a
James & Connie Phillips Howard Reisetter family,” Aubreigh says. “If I have any problems, Kelsy is
Shirley Stakey Rick & Angie Stover there.”
Chuck & Patty Van Patter Wayne Williams
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RIVERSIDE LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP

EVENTS
(For Registration forms, call 733-5271 or
go to at www.riversidelbc.org)
April 6 Gala 2019
April 6 Spring Blast! Grades 2-6
9:30a-4p; cost $30
April 13 Spring Work Day
April 26-28 Men’s Retreat; Cost $85/person
Speaker-Mitch Matthews
May 4 Lil’ Cowpokes
9a-noon; 3-6p; Ages 4-8
Cost $25/child $5/adult Don’t Forget about our
Jun 30-Jul 3 Family Camp PICK A NUMBER Fundraiser for the
Speakers-Enrique & Martha Ochoa 2019 HS Mission Trip to Marvell,
Arkansas
Aug 3 Quilt Auction/Riverside 5K
Aug 11-14 Family Camp
This June, we will have 17 youth and
Speakers-Jeremy & Michelle King
adults heading to Marvell, Arkansas for a
Sep 7-8 Mother/Daughter RWTK Overnights week of service through an organization
Sep16-17 Mother/Daughter RWTK Overnights called YouthWorks. During their week of
Sep 20 Golf Classic service, they will be painting, cleaning, and
Sep 21-22 Mother/Daughter RWTK Overnights helping with other work projects around the
Sep 28-29 Women’s Retreat community, as well as helping run a
children’s summer Bible program.
Oct. 5 RWTK for Kids (3rd – 5th graders)
Oct. 12-14 Juniors Fall Recharge Grades 3-5 To help raise money for this mission trip,
Oct. 26-28 JH Recharge Grades 6-9 the youth are holding a ‘Pick A Number’
Nov. 9-11 JH Recharge Grades 6-9 fundraiser. You will find in the fellowship
Nov. 16-18 SH Recharge Grades 9-12 hall a poster with information about
Marvell, Arkansas. In the basket’s
underneath there will be envelopes
numbered $1 thru $125. ‘Pick A Number’ of
the amount you would like to donate
towards the mission’s trip, then just grab
that envelope and return it, with your
donation, to either the church office or
Kristin. And don't forget to look inside the
envelope for information about the Mission
Trip Banquet following the trip, where the
youth and adults will share with you about
their experiences while serving in Marvell,
Arkansas.
 March Youth News!
Wednesday’s Youth Group Night
5:45-6:30pm Lenten Meal 6:30-7pm Lenten Worship
7pm-7:45pm MS Youth Group 7:45-9pm HS Youth Group

The Faith5:
LENTEN Schedule Share
Youth Group during the Lenten Season:
NO YG on March 6th Ash Wednesday Service @ Bergen 7pm
March 13th Meet @ St. Petri Read
Talk
March 20th (Spring Break) Meet @ Bergen
March 27th Meet @ St. Petri
April 3rd Meet @ Bergen
April 10th Meet @ St. Petri
NO YG April 17th (Holy Week) Pray
5:45pm-6:30pm Meal (free will offering to support HS Mission Trip)
6:30-7pm Worship (using Holding Evening Prayer)
Bless
7pm-7:45pm Faith5 Activities and Discussions FOR ALL AGES
Each week we will be breaking down the different steps to the Faith5
(Share, Read, Talk, Pray, Bless), thru discussions and activities geared
towards all ages and stages in life. We hope you will join us.

Sunday, March 3rd

8th-9th Grade 6-7:30pm @ Bergen
Confirmation Sunday, March 24th
6-7:30pm @ St. Petri
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G.I.F.T Ministry
(Growing In Faith Together)

GIFT MINISTRY
(and runs every Sunday morning from 10:30-11:30am)
THIS MONTH we’ll be learning about Traveling Tent Makers and Paul and Timothy’s
adventures.
You can expect skits, puppets, hearing God’s word, learning some sign language
and even doing projects with your hands. There’s something for EVERYONE.
Our Cross+Generational Ministry Goal: To offer quality faith formation and
Spiritual direction for everyone together, whatever their age may be.

Faith Formation Schedule

The 'Confirmation' program at St. Petri Lutheran church actually begins in the PreK and
continues through the 10th Grade and beyond. The strength of our Faith Formation program
lies in the fact that our children and youth are learning in the presence of the generations
who have gone before them. So those in Kindergarten through 6th Grade will have a one
afternoon session with their parents or a trusted adult, led by Pastor Scott, to discuss
various topics. The following will be the schedule for 2018-2019. The sessions will be offered
Sunday evenings from 4-5pm.

4th Grade Worship Sunday, April 7th

6th Grade 10 Commandments Sunday, March 24th

**Please note that the Sunday following your class, the children/youth will share in
worship what they learned in their class. So mark those Sunday's down as well.
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2019 Wednesday Lenten Evening Schedule
5:45pm-6:30pm Meal (free will offering to support HS Mission Trip)
6:30-7pm Worship (Holding Evening Prayer)
7pm-7:45pm Faith5 Activities and Discussions FOR ALL AGES
Each week we will be breaking down the different steps to the Faith5,
thru discussions and activities geared towards all ages and stages in
life. We hope you will join us.
th
March 6 Ash Wednesday @ Bergen 7pm (Worship only)
March 13th @ St. Petri
March 20th @ Bergen
March 27th @ St. Petri
April 3rd @ Bergen
April 10th @ St. Petri
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RECALL NOTICE:
The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to
a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.
This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the
reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed
'Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality,' or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.
Some of the symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion
The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair
and service free of charge to correct this defect.
The Repair Technician, Jesus, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost
of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.
The number to call for repair in all areas is:
P-R-A-Y-E-R.
Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next,
download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.
No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control
Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Believers' Instructions Before Leaving Earth)
for further details on the use of these fixes.
WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer
warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human
unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.
DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the
furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that
facility.
Thank you for your attention!
GOD
P. S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact
the Father any time by 'Knee mail'.
Because He Lives!
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St Petri Evangelical Lutheran Church
Council Meeting Minutes
Approved Meeting Minutes
January, 9 2019
8:00 pm

1) Members in Attendance: Pres. Fevold, Secretary

Larry Reisetter, Abby Patterson, Ann Healy, Karen
Munson, Pat Murken, John Fevold, Kevin Patterson,
Paul Wierson, Kendra Braucher.
2) Call to order By Pres. Fevold at 8:00
3) Minutes presented by Larry Reisetter Secretary:
Corrections:
1. add Abby Patterson to those in attendance.
2. Page 1, line starting “Yr. End”,correct to “yr to date”.
3. under New Business a) Sentence “Paul moved that John S be allowed...” remove “allowed”, insert
“invited”.
4. page 2 Old Business Para B Correct spelling of Micah Andersen.
5. Page 2 Para c) Cookie Walk report. Replace the asterisks with this information. “Approx 57 bakers
produced 475 dz cookies and candies. Eleven volunteers worked the day of the event. Approx 180 people
attended the event (including Sunday). Thrivent provided $250 for misc supplies for the kitchen. They
received $2183, which they requested be dispersed to the following Budget Line Items and Dedicated Funds
as follows:
$175 to Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp,
$175 to Lutheran Social Services in Iowa,
$175 to the Loaves And Fishes Food Pantry
$175 to Lutheran Campus Ministry (split between ISU, UI, & UNI),
$1233 to the St Petri General Fund, $100 to Busy Hands,
$150 to the Cookie Walk Fund Dedicated Fund for startup cash.
Following discussion Abby P moved that the Council approve that the Executive Committee draw up
policies detailing how the disbursement of special Event Funds are determined. Barb seconded the Motion
Carried.
6. Page 2 Committee Reports para b) ...after the Annual Meeting Jan 20.

Paul Wierson moved to approve the Report as corrected. Ann Healy seconded. Approved

4) Financial Report by Barb Frohling: Our ending

balance this year was $1625.88. This was supported
by a year end 2017 carryover of $7,507.58. Motion
to approve financial report by Pat Murken, second by Ann Healy. Following discussion, Motion passed. Pat
M moved to move the Yr end incomeless yr end expenses balance, be moved to the Dedicated Reserve
Fund. Kendra Braucher seconded. Passed.
Barb reported that she has communicated with Bergen regarding shared Audit committee observations.
They have agreed that we are both doing the same thing and that the shared observations are not necessary.

Committee Reports
1) Music & Worship: Chair, Ann Healy: (background) Last Sunday (Jan 6) the St Petri Choir and the Roland
Story High School Choir sang together thru services. Following the event there was a free will offering for
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the purpose of raising funds for the upcoming School Choir trip to New York. That offering raised some
$500. Ann Healy moved match that amount. Karen Munson seconded. Motion carried. The committee had
purchased new Christmas Tree decorations on after season Clearance sales for the Sanctuary Christmas
Trees. Money for that purchase was donated.
2) Outreach/Fellowship: Chair, Karen Munson: Outreach will be hosting the potluck Jan 20 following the
Annual Meeting. There will be a Yacht Club outing at the SC Bowling Alley Jan 12 and Dinners by Dawn.
3) Property/ Trustees Pat Murken; Committee recommends raising the budget for the copier to $5210 from
$4310. They also reported that the Sale of decorations made by the Gift program had raised $490 which was
donated to the General Fund. These changes adjust the Proposed Budget. They also recommended that the
proposed budget lines for salaries stay as printed. They reported the following expenses are expected for
2019 , $1200 for elevator (mandated by the State), $1200 to fix the front signage and lighting issues, $12000
for Front curtain replacement, $32000 for front step and sidewalk replacement. We have several Dedicated
Funds that will help defray but not totally cover these expenses.
4) Spiritual Life: John Fevold Chair: The committee reported a need for Large Print Bulletins and possibly
for Annual Reports.
5) Stewardship: Chair, Kevin Patterson: They held a joint meeting with Spiritual Life. At this point there is
only one member nominated for this Committee next year.
6) Youth Ministry Paul Wierson Middle School & High School did a New Year's Resolution meeting
creating New Year’s resolutions to send to themselves to arrive Jan 2019. In Jan. they plan to watch and
discuss the Movies Second Hand Lions, and The Giver. They will be changing the Structure of the “Summer
Stretch” program. They are well staffed for Supervisory assistance and in the kitchen preparing the evening
meals.
7) Youth Ed: Kendra Braucher reporting. The Cross Gen group made $490 on Gift projects. Cross Gen
service team met to plan for the year. They will be focusing more on activities, instead of projects. They are
also trying to line up more Prayer Buddies. If you would like more information on what the Prayer buddies
are about or are interested in being a Prayer Buddy for some of our youth, contact Pastor, or any of the Youth
Ed Committee members.
New Business
Request from Megan G regarding seminary expenses. Her report on what she is doing in Seminary will be in
the newsletter. Kevin P moved Paul W seconded that, we send the $5,000, per the motion in March 2018
allocating that amount, for Seminary expenses. Motion carried.

Old Business
(1) Turkey Supper: Ann Healy brought a recommendation that the Dedicated Fund Dinners and special
Events Fund ($4701.53) and Dedicated Fund Scandinavian Days Kumla Fund ($698.92) balances be moved
to the Dedicated Fund Renew and Restore, to be used at the discretion of the Property Committee for the
major expenses they expect this year. Paul W seconded Carried.
(2) Budget. As the budget was presented the 2 Pastors were to be given a 3.5% raise (suggested by the
Synod). Due to budget restrictions the other office staff were not scheduled to get a wage increase. Following
discussion (which included the Pastors), Ann Healy moved that the 4 salaried employees all get a 2% wage
increase. Karen Munson seconded. Carried.
(3) The Finance Committee recommended, at this meeting, to increase the copy machine lease be $5210.
These changes will change the Proposed Budget Expense Total to $250,642. for 2019. Abby seconded.
Motion Carried. (Author's note: due to changes in other line items like FICA and other salary related line
items, this total is subject to change when the adjustments to salary expenses are calculated.)
(4) Abby presented information on safety training for St Petri from Micah Andersen. In his duties with the
Story County Sheriff's Dept, he is designated as a countywide resource officer to help entities that wish
information on how to handle the more recently emergencies, including newly emerging emergencies like
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active shooters, bomb threats, groups of hostages. Scott and Kristin will meet with Micah to find out the
kinds of information he might present. Training for others in the congregation will be scheduled later.
(5) A training session on our new AED equipment happened with Kathy Twedt and Tanner Johnson (both
First Responders with the city) meeting with Veronica, Kristin, Brandie and Karen Munson. Dates for further
training will be determined later.

Staff Report
Pastor Scott: Pastoral acts; 2funerals, David Severson, Donald Hinderaker both nonmembers but related to
the congregation. Engaged in his usual weekly congregational group meetings (20 or so) and 5 or more
Conference meetings. Did 2 pre marriage Counseling interviews and met with Kristin and a prospective new
member family. He's is looking forward to working with other Mission Planning members to finalizing the
report for the Annual Meeting. Is expecting this report will have some specific goals for 2019 and beyond. Is
working with the Ministerial Assoc for the 2019 LifeLight Festival July 13,2019. He was joined by 3 other
Ministerial Assoc pastors for a Longest Night Service held at St Petri.

Staff Report
Deacon Kristin: She engaged in lots of background support work for her responsibilities, engaged in many
intentional contacts with individual and groups. She is engaged in active planning for the summer Mission
trip to Alabama. She worked with Pastor Scott on a prayer mentors/mentorees cookie making and delivering
activity. She helped with the Angel Tree gift shopping. She also attended the monthly Synod Candidacy
Committee meeting in Waverly.
Meeting adjourned at 9:41. Meeting closed with a group recitation of the Lord's Prayer.

Submitted Larry Reisetter

Secretary