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9/24/2021

DLC UPDATES (SEP 26, 21)

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Dekorra Lutheran Church
Weekly Announcements – September 26th, 2021
 
UPCOMING AT DEKORRA
 
 
Current COVID Response: Updated 9/3/21
When the Council met on August 12th it made several changes to our indoor policy. In the last couple of weeks, COVID activity and infections have gone from low levels in Columbia County to the same high levels as they were at Easter. Since even the vaccinated can spread the virus and we do not want to stop our ministries or visits to the homebound, here are the changes effective August 22nd: 1) Mask (i.e. multilayered cotton or silk masks with no vents, disposable surgical masks, N95 masks) will be required for all indoor activities for anyone 6 years old or older unless there is a medical exemption. We believe this matches the practices of Lodi Schools; 2) We will mostly remain seated during worship, avoid close contact during the sharing the peace, pre-distribute communion elements via the Fellowship Cups (you may bring your own), and return to limited indoor seating and social spacing; 3a) A/C or Heat in Sanctuary turned on 60 minutes before the start of worship; 3b) Engage the HVAC system in Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall 5 minutes before the start of worship only (have the fan running in the Sanctuary at that time) but only open the doors and windows away from CS and Smith Road, this should give us some of the benefits of airflow, keep our sanctuary a little more comfortable, and avoid most of the noise; and 4) Since the most dangerous thing we do is sing indoors as a group, we will stop doing that and rely on a single soloist/cantor once again. We are Christians. Our ancestors in the faith worshiped and experienced God by rivers, in homes, in deserts, and even under the Noon sun with no shade. While it was not the most comfortable option, it was the most faithful option at that time. Your Council believes the same here. Please be kind to one another and know that your Council remains vigilant and is monitoring the county’s weekly COVID report.
 
Pastor Out of the Office for 2021 Bishop’s Convocation – Afternoon of Sunday, September 26th – Morning of Wednesday, September 29th
This year’s Bishop’s Convocation for rostered ministers starts the afternoon of Sunday, September 26th, and goes through the evening of Monday, September 27th. The pastor will be moving his Sabbath and day off to Tuesday, September 28th. He will likely be working away from the building as usual during the day on the 29th but will be available on a cell phone and email, as usual, that day. He will be back at the building for the evening Intergenerational Wednesday Worship and Confirmation.
​N3099 Smith Rd, Poynette
(608) 635-7200
Pastor Sterling Lynk
dekorralutheran@centurytel.net
www.dekorralutheran.org
Find Us on Facebook & YouTube
  
BIRTHDAYS
9/26 Monte Thompson
9/29 Tim Larson
9/30 Kerri Lintl
9/30 John Rasmussen
10/01 Asta Blanchar
10/01 Fayth Hesselberg
10/01 Kyle Knuteson
 
WELCOME FRIENDS, GUESTS, AND MEMBERS!
If you are a visitor, know you are welcome. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you feel at home. We have a gift for you in the basket on the table with the lamb on the wall near the door.
 
WANT HOME COMMUNION OR PASTORAL CARE? JUST CALL! *DEDICATED PASTORAL CARE OFFICE HOURS ADDED*
Wanting a little Dekorra touch? Need an ear or some advice? Missing Communion? Worried or not feeling well? Pastor Sterling is excited to talk with you and minister to you! We can connect by phone, Zoom, or for a short in-person visit. Call or email the office to schedule a time. If you are having a pastoral emergency, then please get the pastor’s cell phone number off the voicemail. Please do not be shy - the pastor is here for you! Also, starting on October 1st, 2021, the pastor has walk-in pastoral care office hours on Fridays from 10a-2p. No appointments are needed (and no appointments will be made). Just show up or call and he will engage folks on a first-come-first-served basis. If you call and get the voicemail, the pastor will return your call that day.

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9/24/2021

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 VIEW FROM DA PEWS

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​Weekly View From Da Pews
September 24, 2021
“Life is not what it is supposed to be!  Life is what it is!  What you do with it determines your success!”
  In my 78 years of life I have known a few struggles and I have also observed many of the struggles of other people.  I have observed that those people who have a “can do” attitude are those who succeed in life.  If you say I cannot, than you will not.  If on the other hand you ask God to help you, give it your best shot and still come up short, you may find that you have had a positive impact on those around you and that is success.  Stay strong, stay the course and keep the faith!
  This past Wednesday I attended the worship service at Dekorra and I came away with a renewed appreciation for the youth of Dekorra.  I was impressed by their positive attitudes and their willingness to engage in the worship service.  Yes there were some gaffs, but they serves as learning experiences.  Where all of us born knowing how to lead a worship service?  It is a learning process that teaches us about our faith and prepares our youth for their future roles as leaders of Dekorra.  I urge all of our senior members to attend these Wednesday night services, too interact with our youth and share your life experiences with them.
  When you come to church this Sunday there are a couple of things to remember.  First of all worship is at 9am, second, remember to pick up your yellow bag and third, it is PIZZA Sunday.  If you ordered a PAPA Murphy’s pizza from the youth they will be delivered this Sunday and you will need to pay the bill.  The Packers play this Sunday night and it is a great time to enjoy that pizza.  GO PACK!
  Very shortly we will be putting together the budget for 2022.  If you are on a committee we will need to know what you expect to spend on your committees activities next year.  Also, as we re-write the churches constitution we will need to re-write the “continuing resolution” for each committee and we would like you to be a part of that process.  This would be a good discussion for ‘ALL Committee” night in October.
  Fearings continues to work on the upgrade to our Audio/Visual system.  I have already noticed the improvement of the sound system.
  We continue to make good progress at the Habitat build in Baraboo.  The electric is all roughed in and the plumbers are working on their part.  We have a snag with two of the windows.  We will not get them until mid-October so we cannot finish the siding on the back wall until then.  We can use more help from Wednesday to Saturday.  The same 5 or 6 volunteers are doing all the work and they are getting tired out.
  Worship Committee Needs a Minister of PowerPoint ASAP for a Short Project in September
By September 20th, we expect to be able to use the new A/V system. This will include having the order and content of worship on the screens. That means we need to start the long process of transferring everything into PowerPoint. The bright side is that I have all of Trinity Lutheran of Lake Mill’s PowerPoint decks for worship with a lot of hymns. The templates just need to be edited, the readings transferred into slides, and some other tasks. If you are saying to yourself “I could help with that” or feel the Holy Spirit nudging you, then please call the office or shoot an email to Pastor Sterling at pastorsterling@centurytel.net. Thank you!
 
 
From Social Ministry Committee: Quilts and School and Personal Care Kits Delivered to the Train on September 18th
We will once again be leading the synod in amounts donated to this project.  The committee put together 62 quilts 113 School Kits and 25 Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief.  A huge “atta girl” to Kathy Pederson for all her hard work coordinating this project.  The items above were delivered to the train on September 18th by Pete and Margo Holzman.  Mission work in action, Thank you!
 
Needed: Crafters for Prayer Cloth Ministry A prayer cloth is a mini-version of a prayer shawl. The crafter infuses prayer to provide love and comfort to the person who will receive the Prayer Cloth. They are small enough to be tucked in pockets, and purses.  They also can be carried into surgery and taken on vacations. Anyone who needs comfort or wants support in their prayer life could use one. Our Pastor could take them on visits, have a basket available to take, or donate to local community facilities. Are you a knitter, crocheter, or quilter? Just want to help? You can sign up on the bulletin board, and patterns and yard will be in the Fellowship Hall starting in October. Please contact Jill Emmons if you have any questions or details on what these look like – (608) 692-1425 or jillyemmons@gmail.com. Also, check out the October newsletter for more details.
 
Worship Ministry Sunday, September 26, 2021
Worship Assistant: Marj Weingandt, Lay Reader: Dave Kinnunen, Greeters: Judy Brownrigg and Sharon Kampen, Sanctuary Ushers: Paul Knuteson and Bill Priske, Parking Lot Ushers: Bob Acker, Jerry Carncross and Harry Benson, Acolyte: None, Cantor: Bill Emmons, Stewardship: Sharon Kampen and Holly Priske
 
That’s all for this week, time to get busy cleaning my home.
 
william 

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9/18/2021

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 VIEW FROM DA PEWS

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​Weekly View From Da Pews
September 17, 2021
“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men!”  Herman Melville
  It was good to see that connection on Wednesday night at our first Wednesday night Intergenerational worship service.  There was a connection between the ages exemplified by the youth, the teachers, the mentors and just some of the old people like me who enjoyed the interaction between all involved.  That interaction gives people my age a feeling that we will be OK, that we do have a group of young people who are concerned and committed to keeping the faith alive and growing.  My hats off to Pastor Sterling for taking the time and putting in the effort to make this a success.
  It was also a very pleasant surprise to have the sound system up and running.  Fearings has been working very hard to get us modernized and into the 21st century.  It will be a nice addition to our worship experience when it is all done.  Just a reminder that this upgrade is not cheap and council is counting on each of you to contribute a little extra each week to help pay off the loan.  My hope is that you will respond like you did with the roof repair and pay off the loan way ahead of time.
  My hats off to the Property committee group for all their hard work installing the new light pole in the parking lot.  It is a much needed improvement and a job well done.
  I have been toying with the idea of re-energizing the Dekorra Men for Christ.  I would like to know if any of the men in our congregation or even non-members would be interested in a men’s bible study on Wednesday nights after church service.  This would be a lay led study with input from Pastor Sterling and using the Master Builder Bible study section.  I think we could keep the sessions to about one hour.  If you are interested reply to my e-mail.
 
    
 
 Giving of Bibles to Third Graders – Sunday, September 19th at 9 am Worship
As part of child Baptism, parents and guardians promise to place the scriptures in their kids’ hands, nurture them in their faith, live with them among God’s people, teach them the Lord’s Prayer, Creeds, and Ten Commandments, and other important things. On this Sunday, we will support those parents/guardians in keeping that promise by giving Bibles to the Third Graders in our community. We will pray over and ask God to bless these kids and their parents/guardians during worship.
 
Sunday School Teacher/Coordinator Installation – Sunday, September 19th at 9 am Worship
As we start a new youth education term, let us celebrate and ask God to bless our Sunday School Teachers and Coordinator
 
A Packers Pizza Sunday – ELCA Youth Gathering Fundraiser, September 26th
What are your plans for the big 7:20 pm Packers vs. 49ers game on September 26th? It could include supporting our youth (4 so far) by going to the ELCA Youth Gathering in 2022 and some Papa Murphy’s pizza! Details are coming but expect to see an order form in these announcements and for the tasty food to be delivered on the Sunday of the fundraiser. Pizzas can last 2 days in the fridge and a couple of weeks in the freezer.
 
Work continues at the Habitat home on Lily Court in Baraboo.  We are siding the exterior walls, running the electric wire and installing fixtures. This weekend they will be pouring cement for the garage floor and the front stoop.  We are almost done with the use of the scaffolding and that can be returned to Sauk Prairie warehouse.  The plumbers need to start their work and it won’t be long and we will be installing the wall insulation and dry walling.  This next week we will go to Madison and pick up the furnace and air conditioner.
 
  That’s all for this week, time to clean my house and wash some clothes.  Stay healthy, stay strong and keep the faith! See you all on Sunday.
 
William  

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9/18/2021

DLC UPDATES (SEP 19, 21)

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Dekorra Lutheran Church
Weekly Announcements – September 19th, 2021

UPCOMING AT DEKORRA

Current COVID Response: Updated 9/3/21
When the Council met on August 12th it made several changes to our indoor policy. In the last couple of weeks, COVID activity and infections have gone from low levels in Columbia County to the same high levels as they were at Easter. Since even the vaccinated can spread the virus and we do not want to stop our ministries or visits to the homebound, here are the changes effective August 22nd: 1) Mask (i.e. multilayered cotton or silk masks with no vents, disposable surgical masks, N95 masks) will be required for all indoor activities for anyone 6 years old or older unless there is a medical exemption. We believe this matches the practices of Lodi Schools; 2) We will mostly remain seated during worship, avoid close contact during the sharing the peace, pre-distribute communion elements via the Fellowship Cups (you may bring your own), and return to limited indoor seating and social spacing; 3a) A/C or Heat in Sanctuary turned on 60 minutes before the start of worship; 3b) Engage the HVAC system in Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall 5 minutes before the start of worship only (have the fan running in the Sanctuary at that time) but only open the doors and windows away from CS and Smith Road, this should give us some of the benefits of airflow, keep our sanctuary a little more comfortable, and avoid most of the noise; and 4) Since the most dangerous thing we do is sing indoors as a group, we will stop doing that and rely on a single soloist/cantor once again. We are Christians. Our ancestors in the faith worshiped and experienced God by rivers, in homes, in deserts, and even under the Noon sun with no shade. While it was not the most comfortable option, it was the most faithful option at that time. Your Council believes the same here. Please be kind to one another and know that your Council remains vigilant and is monitoring the county’s weekly COVID report.
N3099 Smith Rd, Poynette
(608) 635-7200
Pastor Sterling Lynk
dekorralutheran@centurytel.net
www.dekorralutheran.org
Find Us on Facebook & YouTube


BIRTHDAYS
9/20 Ruth Nelson
9/21 Katlyn Saley
9/22 Jim Nelsen
9/23 Al Bilse
9/23 John Flickinger
9/23 Jerry Henthorne
9/23 Bob Tomczak
9/25 Kelly Volden


WANT HOME COMMUNION OR PASTORAL CARE?
Wanting a little Dekorra touch? Need an ear or some advice? Missing Communion? Worried or not feeling well? Pastor Sterling is excited to talk with you and minister to you! We can connect by phone, Zoom, or for a short in-person visit. Call or email us! Do not be shy. The pastor is here for you. 


WELCOME FRIENDS, GUESTS, AND MEMBERS!
If you are a visitor, know you are welcome. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you feel at home. We have a gift for you in the basket on the table with the lamb on the wall near the door.

​
Are You Looking for a Deeper Faith Life? – Have You Been Wondering What God Has in Mind for You?
Do you want to be better equipped for Christian service? If you answered, “yes” to any of these questions, then Diakonia® may just be what you are looking for (and the Holy Spirit calling you to). Our Synod offers this program of 12 different 5-week courses. Students can participate in 1 to 6 courses a year, and after completing all 12 they have a graduation ceremony. They have now online so no extra driving to Madison. Instead, the time in class is the time commitment. This is an amazing faith formation opportunity. There is still time to register this year. To do that, or to learn more, please go to https://scsw-elca.org/diakonia/. 




Audio/Visual System Upgrades in Sanctuary and Building Begin September 13th, and a Special Thank You
If you have been around on any recent Sunday, then you know how much of a challenge our sound system has been. The system that has served us well is on its last legs. The good news is that you all voted to upgrade our sound and video capabilities. Those upgrades will begin after Rally Sunday. Also, a special thank you to a member to offered to donate hearing assistance devices for the new system. These have been desperately needed for our current system but were non-functional. Thank you, thank you, thank you!


Thank You Quilters and Kit Gatherers!
Quilts, personal care kits, and school kits left our building this week! We had 80 quilts this year, with some of them even going to our new Afghan neighbors who were displaced and now reside at Fort McCoy. We had 113 kits this year. Last year we had 84, which made us number one in the synod. Thank you so much! This is neighbor service. 

8000 People are Refugees from Afghanistan at Fort McCoy – Here’s How You Can Help
This has happened so quickly, that the situation will change weekly. The Afghani refugees in our area are at Fort McCoy. At the moment, the Catholic Charities of La Crosse is working to get specific basic needs to these homeless human beings. Eventually, resettlement will begin, with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS)/Lutheran Social Services (LSS) resettling 100 families to the Greater Milwaukee Area. Jewish Social Services hopes to resettle 50 more families in the Greater Madison Area. Resettlement will be difficult. These folks will not be allowed to legally work for around 6 months, because that is the time it will take for them to get green cards. They will also not be able to access the social safety net until after that time. That means they will need material and financial support much longer than most refugees that our nation welcomes. If you want to learn how to help specifically, please see the September 9th of the Synod’s “What Matters” e-newsletter at https://scsw-elca.org/news/. 

Needed: Crafters for Prayer Cloth Ministry
A prayer cloth is a mini-version of a prayer shawl. The crafter infuses prayer to provide love and comfort to the person who will receive the Prayer Cloth. They are small enough to be tucked in pockets, and purses.  They also can be carried into surgery and taken on vacations. Anyone who needs comfort or wants support in their prayer life could use one. Our Pastor could take them on visits, have a basket available to take, or donate to local community facilities. Are you a knitter, crocheter, or quilter? Just want to help? You can sign up on the bulletin board, and patterns and yard will be in the Fellowship Hall starting in October. Please contact Jill Emmons if you have any questions or details on what these look like – (608) 692-1425 or jillyemmons@gmail.com. Also, check out the October newsletter for more details.
 Worship Committee Needs a Minister of PowerPoint ASAP for a Short Project in September
By September 20th, we expect to be able to use the new A/V system. This will include having the order and content of worship on the screens. That means we need to start the long process of transferring everything into PowerPoint. The bright side is that I have all of Trinity Lutheran of Lake Mill’s PowerPoint decks for worship with a lot of hymns. The templates just need to be edited, the readings transferred into slides, and some other tasks. If you are saying to yourself “I could help with that” or feel the Holy Spirit nudging you, then please call the office or shoot an email to Pastor Sterling at pastorsterling@centurytel.net. Thank you!
A Packers Pizza Sunday – ELCA Youth Gathering Fundraiser, September 26th
What are your plans for the big 7:20 pm Packers vs. 49ers game on September 26th? It could include supporting our youth (4 so far) by going to the ELCA Youth Gathering in 2022 and some Papa Murphy’s pizza! Details are coming but expect to see an order form in these announcements and for the tasty food to be delivered on the Sunday of the fundraiser. Pizzas can last 2 days in the fridge and a couple of weeks in the freezer.
Please Wear Red on Reformation Sunday – Sunday, October 31st at 9 am Worship
October 31st we Lutherans celebrate the Reformation. The worship Committee will decorate the Sanctuary and you are invited to wear Red and other very bright colors.
Please Share Names of People to Be Remembered During All Saints Sunday (November 7) by October 31 
During this pandemic, we have missed so many typical opportunities to grieve loved ones who have died bodily. We will take the opportunity to grieve, remember and commemorate on November 7th during worship. Please call the office or email Pastor Sterling at pastorsterling@centurytel.net to let us know who you would like to be named during the service. Please include your relationship with that individual. The person you asked to be named and remember need not be family and does not need to have died in the last year.

ONGOING AT DEKORRA 

AA – Fridays at 8 pm 
All Committee Meeting–is on October 12th at 6:30 pm
Council Meeting– Special Meeting is on October 5th at 1:00 pm, Monthly Meeting  is on October 14th at 6:30 pm
Blood Drive –Next Blood Drive is December 13th, 2021
Registering ahead of time is encouraged. Walk-ins may be limited.
Hope Circle– 1st Wednesdays of the Month, 1 pm
Joy Circle– 2nd Tuesdays of the Month, 1 pm
Faith Bible Study The group will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am. Anyone is welcome to attend the Bible study!
DLC Book Club 2021 – Always at 1 pm  
  • October 20 – The Nightingale
  • November 17 – Family Tree
Quilting – Thursdays at 1 pm
Worship Committee – 1st Wednesday of the Month, at 1:00 pm
Constitution Committee –will meet on September 21st and October 19th at 6:30 pm.  
Hospitality Committee now meets on the first Tuesday of the month, at 10:30 am

Youth and Family Committee- will meet on Sept.19th at 10:15 am  

Yellow Bags Food Ministry – 

  • Pick up bags at the shelf on last Sunday of the Month
  • Deliver bags to the foot of the altar in the sanctuary on the first Sunday of the Month.
  • See the most recent newsletter or www.dekorralutheran.org/news for the current needs of our food pantry partners. 




                                                   OUR STEWARDSHIP OF WORSHIP AND GIFTS:
SUNDAY, September 12            WEDNESDAY, September 15        TOTAL GIVING: $4772.00                                  

Attendance: 80                   Attendance: 29            
General Offering: $2864.00              General Offering: $550.00
Vanco Giving: $661.00              Screens Fund: $65.00
Screens Fund: $210.00 
Youth Gathering: $397.00
Global Missions: $25.00
     
Worship Ministry Sunday, September 19, 2021
Worship Assistant: Merry Seng, Lay Reader: Kinzie Lintl, Greeters: Mary Dibble and Sharon Kampen,
Sanctuary Ushers: Bill and Diane Buckley, 
Parking Lot Ushers: Dennis Cunningham, Pete Holzman, and Larry Johnson,
Acolyte: Kinzie Lintl, Stewardship: Phil and Vicki Nugier

Worship Ministry Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Worship Assistant: Soren, Lay Reader: Austin, Communion Assistant: Brianna, Ushers: Rachel and Riley, 
Acolyte: Olivia
Video Assistant: Kira

Worship Ministry Sunday, September 26, 2021
Worship Assistant: Marj Weingandt, Lay Reader: Dave Kinnunen, Greeters: Judy Brownrigg and Sharon Kampen, Sanctuary Ushers: Paul Knuteson and Bill Priske, Parking Lot Ushers: Bob Acker, Jerry Carncross and Harry Benson, Acolyte: None, Stewardship: Sharon Kampen and Holly Priske

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9/4/2021

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 VIEW FROM DA PEWS

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9/4/2021

DLC UPDATES (SEP 5, 21)

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Dekorra Lutheran Church
Weekly Announcements – September 5th, 2021

UPCOMING AT DEKORRA

Current COVID Response: Updated 9/3/21
When the Council met on August 12th it made several changes to our indoor policy. In the last couple of weeks, COVID activity and infections have gone from low levels in Columbia County to the same high levels as they were at Easter. Since even the vaccinated can spread the virus and we do not want to stop our ministries or visits to the homebound, here are the changes effective August 22nd: 1) Mask (i.e. multilayered cotton or silk masks with no vents, disposable surgical masks, N95 masks) will be required for all indoor activities for anyone 6 years old or older unless there is a medical exemption. We believe this matches the practices of Lodi Schools; 2) We will mostly remain seated during worship, avoid close contact during the sharing the peace, pre-distribute communion elements via the Fellowship Cups (you may bring your own), and return to limited indoor seating and social spacing; 3a) A/C or Heat in Sanctuary turned on 60 minutes before the start of worship; 3b) Engage the HVAC system in Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall 5 minutes before the start of worship only (have the fan running in the Sanctuary at that time) but only open the doors and windows away from CS and Smith Road, this should give us some of the benefits of airflow, keep our sanctuary a little more comfortable, and avoid most of the noise; and 4) Since the most dangerous thing we do is sing indoors as a group, we will stop doing that and rely on a single soloist/cantor once again. We are Christians. Our ancestors in the faith worshiped and experienced God by rivers, in homes, in deserts, and even under the Noon sun with no shade. While it was not the most comfortable option, it was the most faithful option at that time. Your Council believes the same here. Please be kind to one another and know that your Council remains vigilant and is monitoring the county’s weekly COVID report.
N3099 Smith Rd, Poynette
(608) 635-7200
Pastor Sterling Lynk
dekorralutheran@centurytel.net
www.dekorralutheran.org
Find Us on Facebook & YouTube


BIRTHDAYS
09/05 Gary Schumann
09/08 Jocelyn Ollhoff
09/08 Jenny Rake
09/09 Joanne Henthorne
09/09 Beckett Hofstetter
09/09 Brian Lund
09/10 Madeline Shaw

WANT HOME COMMUNION OR PASTORAL CARE?
Wanting a little Dekorra touch? Need an ear or some advice? Missing Communion? Worried or not feeling well? Pastor Sterling is excited to talk with you and minister to you! We can connect by phone, Zoom, or for a short in-person visit. Call or email us! Do not be shy. The pastor is here for you. 

WELCOME FRIENDS, GUESTS, AND MEMBERS!
If you are a visitor, know you are welcome. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you feel at home. We have a gift for you in the basket on the table with the lamb on the wall near the door.

​
Fall Worship, Fellowship, and Education Schedule
Beginning on Rally Sunday (September 12th), Sunday worship will begin at 9 am with fellowship and education hour happening immediately afterward. There will be an intergeneration service with Communion beginning on Wednesday, September 15th starting at 6 pm with fellowship and education happening immediately after worship.

Save the Date – Sunday School and Confirmation Starts
In-person Sunday School will start on Rally Sunday (September 12th) for 4k through 6th grades, immediately after worship (about 10 am to 11 am). Acolytes will train in the Fall (dates and times TBD). In-person Confirmation will begin on Wednesday, September 15th for grades 7th and 8th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Please see the Confirmation Summary included in these announcements. Watch these announcements, the website, and the newsletter for more information.

Blessing of the Backpacks – Sunday, September 12th at 9 am Worship
We ask that anyone in school this Fall (4k through Graduate School) bring their school bags and/or other school tools to worship. We will take the moment to pray for you and ask God to bless you and your growth.


Sunday School Teacher/Coordinator Installation – Sunday, September 12th at 9 am Worship
As we start a new youth education term, let us celebrate and ask God to bless our Sunday School Teachers and Coordinator.

Audio/Visual System Upgrades in Sanctuary and Building Begins September 13th, and a Special Thank You
If you have been around on any recent Sunday, then you know how much of a challenge our sound system has been. The system that has served us well is on its last legs. The good news is that you all voted to upgrade our sound and video capabilities. Those upgrades will begin after Rally Sunday. Also, a special thank you to a member to offered to donate hearing assistance devices for the new system. These have been desperately needed for our current system but were non-functional. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Return of All Committee Night – Starting Tuesday, September 14th at 6:30 pm
The council president asks that committees set one of their meeting times to “All Committee” night, beginning on Tuesday, September 14th at 6:30 pm. The plan is to continue All Committee Night on the second Tuesday of the month after that date. If your committee chooses to meet on a different date/time, then you are asked to send a representative to All Committee Night. Right now, the committees are the most robust vehicles for mission and ministry in our congregation. Council will continue to meet on the second Thursdays of the month to act on recommendations and requests from the committees.

Confirmation Mentor/Coordinator Installation – Wednesday, September 15th at 6 pm Worship
As we start a new youth education term, let us celebrate and ask God to bless our Confirmation Mentors and Coordinator.

From Social Ministry Committee: Quilts and School and Personal Care Kits Delivered to the Train on September 18th
We will once again be doing School Kits and Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief. Also, our quilters will be sending out their handiwork at the same time. The LWR train is taking donations from 7 am-11 am on Saturday, September 18th. Please deliver your donations by Friday, September 17th to the church. Check our August Newsletter for details. Thank you!

Jaime Benson’s Ordination
On August 15, 2021, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Portage, WI voted to call our own Jaime Benson to be their pastor. Congratulations to her, and truly, congratulations to them for snagging a good one. Jaime’s ordination will be Friday, September 17th, 5 pm, here at Dekorra Lutheran Church. Indoor protocols will be in place, except for the seating limit. Outdoor, Fellowship Hall and online (streaming and recorded) options will be available as well. All are welcome. Watch these announcements and the website for more information about her ordination and installation.

Giving of Bibles to Third Graders – Sunday, September 19th at 9 am Worship
As part of child Baptism, parents and guardians promise to place the scriptures in their kids’ hands, nurture them in their faith, live with them among God’s people, teach them the Lord’s Prayer, Creeds, and Ten Commandments, and other important things. On this Sunday, we will support those parents/guardians in keeping that promise by giving Bibles to the Third Graders in our community. We will pray over and ask God to bless these kids and their parents/guardians during worship. 

Worship Committee Needs a Minister of PowerPoint ASAP for a Short Project in September
By September 20th, we expect to be able to use the new A/V system. This will include having the order and content of worship on the screens. That means we need to start the long process of transferring everything into PowerPoint. The bright side is that I have all of Trinity Lutheran of Lake Mill’s PowerPoint decks for worship with a lot of hymns. The templates just need to be edited, the readings transferred into slides, and some other tasks. If you are saying to yourself “I could help with that” or feel the Holy Spirit nudging you, then please call the office or shoot an email to Pastor Sterling at pastorsterling@centurytel.net. Thank you!


A Packers Pizza Sunday – ELCA Youth Gathering Fundraiser, September 26th
What are your plans for the big 7:20 pm Packers vs. 49ers game on September 26th? It could include supporting our youth (4 so far) by going to the ELCA Youth Gathering in 2022 and some Papa Murphy’s pizza! Details are coming but expect to see an order form in these announcements and for the tasty food to be delivered on the Sunday of the fundraiser. Pizzas can last 2 days in the fridge and a couple of weeks in the freezer.
Please Wear Red on Reformation Sunday – Sunday, October 31st at 9 am Worship
October 31st we Lutherans celebrate the Reformation. The worship Committee will decorate the Sanctuary and you are invited to wear Red and other very bright colors.

Please Share Names of People to Be Remembered During All Saints Sunday (November 7th) by October 31st
During this pandemic, we have missed so many typical opportunities to grieve loved ones who have died bodily. We will take the opportunity to grieve, remember and commemorate on November 7th during worship. Please call the office or email Pastor Sterling at pastorsterling@centurytel.net to let us know who you would like to be named during the service. Please include your relationship with that individual. The person you asked to be named and remember need not be family and does not need to have died in the last year.

ONGOING AT DEKORRA 

AA – Fridays at 8 pm 
Council Meeting– will take place on September 16th at 6:30 pm
Blood Drive –Next Blood Drive is December 13th, 2021
Registering ahead of time is encouraged. Walk-ins may be limited.
Hope Circle– 1st Wednesdays of the Month, 1 pm
Joy Circle– 2nd Tuesdays of the Month, 1 pm
Faith Bible Study The group will resume August 18 at 9:30 am and continue to meet thereafter on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am. Anyone is welcome to attend the Bible study!
DLC Book Club 2021 – Always at 1 pm  
  • September 15 – Small Great Things
  • October 20 – The Nightingale
  • November 17 – Family Tree

Quilting – Thursdays at 1 pm
Worship Committee – 1st Wednesday of the Month, at 1:00 pm
Constitution Committee –will meet on September 9th and September 21st at 6:30 pm.  

Hospitality Committee now meets on the first Tuesday of the month, at 10:00 am

Youth and Family Committee- will meet on Sept. 12th at 11:30 am  

Yellow Bags Food Ministry – 

  • Pick up bags at the shelf on last Sunday of the Month
  • Deliver bags to the foot of the altar in the sanctuary on the first Sunday of the Month.
  • See the most recent newsletter or www.dekorralutheran.org/news for the current needs of our food pantry partners. 


OUR STEWARDSHIP OF WORSHIP AND GIFTS:

Last Week Attendance: 87   
General Offering: $2858.00   
Vanco Giving: $1371.00  
Screens Fund: $40.00  

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