Shepherd of the Pines

Lutheran Church
1950 125th
Street NW
Rice, MN
56367
Phone: 393-4295
Pastors Home/Study Phone: 320-363-1323
Email: sotpministries@jetup.net

2015

Church Website:

sotpministries.com

Blessings from God, our Father to each of you in this new year,
I believe we have an exciting year ahead of us as we choose to let our
Lord lead us. I want to share the following devotion from the Jesus Calling
devotional book that I think gives us the right approach to 2015. Read it as
though Jesus is speaking directly to you:
As you sit quietly in My presence, let Me fill your heart
and mind with thankfulness. This is the most direct
way to achieve a thankful stance. If your mind needs a
focal point, gaze at My love poured out for you on
the cross. Remember that nothing in heaven or on
earth can separate you from that love. This remembrance
builds a foundation of gratitude in you, a foundation
that circumstances cannot shake.
As you go through each day, look for tiny
treasures strategically placed along the way. I lovingly
go before you and plant little pleasures to brighten
your day. Look carefully for them, and pluck them one
by one. When you reach the end of the day, you
will have gathered a lovely bouquet. Offer it up to
Me with a grateful heart. Receive My peace as you lie
down to sleep, with thankful thoughts playing a lullaby
in your mind.
Psalm 4:7-8 tells us: "You have filled my heart with greater joy than when
their grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you
alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."
Step into this new year trusting God is with you and wants the best for you.

Board of Lay Ministry

Board of Lay Ministry

Pending Approval Minutes
December 18th, 2014

BOLM members present: Pastor Bob, Brad Jasmer, Wayne Johnson, Deb Erdmann, Keith
Hackett, Keith Peterson and Juli Popp.
Absent: Brent Betker and Jay Saldana.
Properties: Ron Bulthuis.
EMT members: Maria Traut, Michelle Motchke and Brenda Hackett.
Newly Elected Board Members: Sarah Anderson, Tim Neutz, Curt Kvamme
Brad Jasmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Brad opened with prayer.
Wayne Johnson read the mission statement.
Treasurers report was reviewed and discussed. Keith Peterson moved to accept the report
followed by a second from Keith Peterson. Motion carried.
Properties: Ron reported the board is looking into getting a new keyboard. At this time they
are just gathering prices. The ability to record new music on the current organ is broken and not
repairable. The nursery is need of cleaning such a wiping down all the toys. This may be a good
Sunday School service project. Maria said the 7-8th grade class would be cleaning the nursery
in January. December 22nd the properties board will meet to further discuss the kitchen
expansion.
Peter Keyes, a part time DCO at Zion Lutheran in Little Falls, came to the board meeting to
share ideas on how he could help with our Christian Outreach. Peter had great information for
the board. Please pray for Gods guidance and direction for Shepherd of the Pines Church.
Secretarys report was read by Deb. Motion was made by Wayne to accept the minutes and
seconded by Keith Peterson. Motion carried.
Old Business:
The next steps for the call committee. The board has contacted all those that were
nominated to be on the call committee. Pastor Brady Finnern will be contacted to set up
the next meeting.

New Business:
Worship schedule was reviewed through January 18th.
Next BOLM/EMT joint meeting will be Thursday January 15th 7pm.
Momentum Team report. The current class is just finishing up. 3 new classes will start
in January. Sign up for the classes is on the narthex counter. Motion was made by Juli
and seconded by Deb to add a designated funds line item for the Financial Peace
University. Motion carried.
Nominations for District Leadership. Juli made a motion to vote for the incumbents
seconded by Wayne. Motion carried.
Wayne made a motion to donate $250 to the Lutheran Hour Ministry. Juli seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
Keith Hackett made a motion to donate $100 to Salam Christian Fellowship to help
provide food and support for Salams worship service. Wayne Johnson seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
$1225 was donated to the Bible sticks for Military project. These funds will be matched
by Faith Comes By Hearing organization. Thanks to everyone that helped our military
receive these bible sticks.

Pastors comments. None

Leaders comments. Keith Hackett suggested we take a look at Never Too Late by Ron
Rienow on Right Now Media.
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Juli and seconded by Wayne. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 9:50pm
Closed with prayer by Keith Hackett.
Respectfully submitted by Deb Erdmann, Secretary

We have been praying for our church

family each week as we go through our
church directory from A to Z. As you go
about your daily tasks lift a prayer for the
family of the week as the Lord brings them to mind.
In January we will be praying for:
January

4 - Mathew & Katy Stang

Children: Mason & Avery

January 11 - April Starry

Children: Autumn, Michael & Brock
January 18 - Brian & Heather Statz
Child: Kirby
January 25 - Jordie Stay

Church Ladies
Winter
Boredom
Buster!
Sunday, January 11th 3:00 at Jordies
Trailside Caf in Bowlus. There will
be great food, fun, fellowship, and
a spirited ugly Christmas sweater
contest with the winner taking
home a prize. In keeping with past
years tradition, please bring an
item or items for the 2015
Operation Christmas Child drive.
There is a sign-up sheet on the
counter in the church lobby.

RICE AREA FOOD

SHELF

January distribution
is
Thursday, January
8th,
3:00-5:30pm at the
Old Village Hall

Our church offers fifth graders

the opportunity to participate in
Holy Communion after taking
Early Communion classes. This
year First Communion classes will be
offered in two sessions from 2:00pm
to 5:00pm on Sunday afternoons,
January 25th and February 8th.
Then we will have a special
recognition of our First Communicants
in our Sunday service on February
22nd. One parent is asked to attend
the classes with the student. Both
parents are welcome to attend if they
wish. If your child is older than fifth
grade and would like to attend the
class they are also welcome. If your
child is planning to attend the
class please and you have not
received a letter, call Pastor Bob
(393-4295) so that we can have
enough materials available. Please
bring your Sunday school Bible and a
highlighter to the classes.

cost is $100 for a couple or for single

How do I become a member of

Shepherd Of The Pines?
We offer membership classes to those who
would like to become members of
Shepherd of the Pines and join us on our
journey with Jesus. The class consists of
two Saturday sessions. The next ones are:
March 14th and March 28th 2015. Look for
more information coming in 2015. Each
class will be from 8:30am to 12:30pm with
a brunch included. Our goal is to help each
person take steps into Gods good plan and
to discover and live out Gods wonderful
purposes for our lives. If you have any
questions contact Pastor Bob at 393-4295.

persons.

The church is offering a $50

rebate for those who complete the 9

week course.

Pastor Bob & Carol will be

away on vacation December
25th - January 3rd. If you
need pastoral care during
this time please call Pastor
Greg Tomhave at 320-493-9761 or call the
SOTP office at 393-4295.

Installation of 2015 Leaders

There are sign up sheets on the counter

in the church lobby for those interested
in taking the Dave Ramsey, Financial
Peace University classes this January.
We are offering three different classes
in order to facilitate all of us having the
opportunity to participate:
1. Sunday Mornings starting
Jan. 11th 9:30-11:30am.
2. Monday Mornings starting
Jan. 12th 9:00-11:00am
3. Thursday evenings starting
Jan. 15th 6:30-8:30pm
Childcare can be provided as needed please indicate that need on the sign up
sheets. Our goal is for ALL of our
congregation to take the opportunity to
participate in this course for learning to
walk in God-directed finances. You'll
learn to take control of your money,
invest for the future, and experience
God's blessings in your finances The

On Sunday, January 4th, we will install

our 2015 Leaders here at Shepherd of
the Pines. Please pray that our Lord will
give them His wisdom and anointing of
the Holy Spirit as they carry out their
leadership
ministries.
Our
EMT
members are: Brenda Hackett, Maria
Traut and Michelle Motschke. Our BOLM
members are: Sarah Anderson, Brent
Betker, Deb Erdmann, Keith Hackett, Curt
Kvamme, Tim Neutz and Keith Peterson,.
Properties: Tom Ollman.
Thank you to Ron Bulthuis, Brad
Jasmer, Juli Popp and Jay Saldana, who
have served faithfully and are going off
of the leadership team.
Welcome to
those who are coming on to our 2015
leadership team! Please pray that our
Lord will give them His wisdom and
anointing of the Holy Spirit as they carry
out their leadership ministries.

Brenda Hackett

QUILTING! QUILTING!
QUILTING!
We will be quilting on January 8 th,
22nd & 29th at the church. Contact
Ardelle for more information at
656-5858. Anyone is welcome to
stop in and join us!

Greetings to All and

Blessing in this New Year!
As I reflect back on the
2014 year I see so many
big steps we have taken
and the continued promise
that our Lord and Savior
reigns! As we step into
2015 we begin a new journey of seeking a
shepherd to bless our congregation with. I ask
that as a team of brothers and sisters search,
that you lift them up daily in prayer that God
gives them direction, wisdom, and a peace of
heart! Leading and teaching God's word is a
blessing and it is His wish we know Him in a
deeper relationship through His word, study,
worship, and reaching out to others. I have had
the privilege to work with some talented, gifted,
and truly uplifting people on my journey as a
Small Group Team Leader, I look forward to
2015 and what it has in store. We begin to plan
for VBS in January! If you would like to join our
team, watch for the sign up sheet in the
Narthex. We also look forward to the Financial
Studies that will begin in January too!
I pray that this New Year finds you getting to
know the Lord more...to be reaching out to
seek His guidance and direction! Blessings to
you and your family as we enter a NEW YEAR
with the Lord!

Hello Everyone,
We are gearing up to start the
2nd quarter of Sunday school.
We will kick off the 2nd quarter
on January 4th in the sanctuary.
Maria Traut will be doing a
presentation on the orphanage in Haiti that we are
donating our Sunday school missions money to. I
will also be handing out the 1st quarter attendance
awards before the children go to their classrooms. I
pray that our 2nd quarter is as blessed as the 1st
quarter was.
Blessings
Jennifer Betker

JANUARY NOISY OFFERING!

We will be taking up
our noisy offering on
Sunday, January 18th ,
for the Pregnancy Resource Center.
Thank you for your support and
your generous donations!
DID YOU KNOW ?
AA & ALANON MEETINGS are held
weekly at
Shepherd of the Pines
AA MEETINGS
Thursday 7:00pm
ALANON MEETINGS
Tuesday 6:00pm
ALL ARE WELCOME!

TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR

2015

1. The Bible will still have all the

answers.
2. Prayer will still work
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the
praises of His people.
5. There will still be Godanointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of
praises to God.
7. God
will
still
pour
out
blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the
Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.

10. Jesus will still save the lost.

God whispers in your soul and

speaks to your mind.
Sometimes when you don't have
time to listen, He has to throw a
brick at you. It's your choice:
Listen to the whisper, or wait for
the brick.

January 11

8:00am
10:30am

Roxann Ree
Sandie Resch

January 18

8:00am
10:30am

Lois Perleberg
Kathy Gummert

January 25

8:00am
10:30am

Sue Monnier
Carol Trinklein

January

Keith & Evie Kirchner

January 11

Steve & Alice Ellefson

January 18

Richael Weinand

January 25

Garry Loidolt

Worship Shepherds
January

Sarah Andersn

January 11

Tim Neutz

January 18

Curt Kvamme

January 25

Keith Peterson

January 4

8:00am
10:30am

Randy & Donna Klaphake

Troy & Deb Popp

January 11

8:00am
10:30am

Ron & Barb McKeever

Bruce & Sandie Resch

January 18

8:00am
10:30am

Keith & Roxanne Peterson

Pat & Carol Rolph

January 25

8:00am
10:30am

Jay & Leah Saldana

Rich & Robin Hemple

January 4

8:00am
10:30am

Janet Maleska
Angela Frost

JANUARY COUNTERS
Ernie Oltz, Milton Popp,
Jerry Nelson, Barb McKeever
If it is your turn to serve fellowship, please bring some treats
to share and arrive early to help set up. If your name is first
on the list, please arrive 30 minutes prior to the 8:00am
service to make coffee. The directions
for making coffee are posted on the
bulletin board in the kitchen. When
you serve fellowship, please plan on
serving coffee and treats and cleaning
up the kitchen after the first service.
The others serving with you would
appreciate it!

January 4 - VOLUNTEERS

January 11 - T. Omann, D. Skajewski, M. Hunter,

B. Statz, W. Anderson
January 18 - J. Nelson, L. Popp, J. Boatz,
C. Walberg, S. Pintok
January 25 - P. Tschida, B. Motschke, D. Diehl,
R. Kreifels, S. Ree
January 4 -

Isaiah 60:1-6
Matthew 2:1-12

January 11 -

Romans 6:1-11
Mark 1:4-11

January 18 -

I Corinthians 6:12-20
Mark 8:31-38

January 25 -

Jonah 3:1-5; 10-11

Mark 1:14-20

JANUARY
Mary Bulthuis, Juli Popp,
Roxanne Peterson

PROJECTIONIST
January 4

8:00am
10:30am

Bill Paradeis
Noah Ellefson

January 11

8:00am
10:30am

Donovan Elyea
Matthew Neutz

January 18

8:00am
10:30am

Samantha Dubbin
Donovan Elyea

January 25

8:00am
10:30am

Dennis Arntson
Matthew Neutz

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Jesus Is Always With...

Bob Trinklein, Pastor

Church Phone: 393-4295
Pastors Home Study: 320-363-1323
Email: sotpministries@jetup.net
Church Website: sotpministries.com
SOTP BOARD OF LAY MINISTRY/ELDERS
Brent Betker 584-8170, Deb Erdmann, Sec. 393-4279, Keith Hackett, 393-4531, Keith Peterson, 584-5785,
Curt Kvamme, Treas. 393-3353, Sarah Anderson, 267-2628, Tim Neutz, 393-3386, Wayne Johnson 253-9020
Tom Ollman, Church Properties 253-4623
EXECUTIVE MINISTRY TEAM
Brenda Hackett - Small Group Team Leader, Michelle Motschke - Worship Team Leader, Maria Traut - Service Team Leader
In case of church cancellation due to bad weather listen to, 98 COUNTRY 98.1, SPIRIT 92.9, KCLD 104.7, WJON 1240,
or call the church office and listen to the message.

Shepherd of the Pines Mission Statement: Connecting People to GodTo Othersand To Service
The purpose of this congregation is mandated for us by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as found in the words of the Great
Commission (Matthew 28), namely first of all to Go. To leave our walls of refuge, going into all the world, comprising of our families
and neighbors. We plan to achieve our purpose by identifying persons with whom we are particularly well-equipped to serve and reach
with the challenge of becoming Disciples of Christ.
Second, to Make Disciples or in the words of St Paul, To equip the saints (Ephesians 4:12). This is to be understood as helping
people to live the Christian life here on earth. Preparing and encouraging young and old alike to find and to use their God given gifts
and abilities for the extension of His Kingdom, and to grow in fervent love for God and for others.
Thirdly, to Baptize as commanded by Jesus Himself. As God reaches down to mankind with His means of grace, He would have us
baptize His people, bringing them into His family and Kingdom, granting to them life, forgiveness of sins, and eternal salvation.
And lastly, to continue steadfast in His Word, Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. A continued
zeal for the study of His Word, the Bible, is necessary for the growth of any Christian congregation. Thus, the Word of God will be
taught and studied in full measure and His Word shall be the rule and norm of this congregations faith and life.
To that end, our every effort and energy will be used in motivating, training, and putting to use our time, and talents and treasures
to Make Disciples.