/Announcements/tabid/62/Default.aspx An articles RSS feed from the EfficionConsulting Articles Module for DNN. en-us Administrator Account Administrator Account Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:36:35 GMT EfficionConsulting Articles Module (www.efficionconsulting.com) Copyright 2010, First Evangelical Lutheran Church   http://www.firstluthbd.org/Portals/0/Mission to Monrovia Fun Run Information.jpg Administrator Account Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Christian Concert featuring Greg X Volz , former leader singer of Petra. The concert is Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 7:00pm.  Ticket prices are $10 per person or $30 per family. The concert will be held at First Lutheran Church, 311 W. Mackie St., Beaver Dam. This is a concert for a cause! A fundraiser to support Church Health Services, Inc. Tickets are on sale now at: Rechek's Food Pride, Piggly Wiggly in Beaver Dam, and First Lutheran Church Office. Sponsored by: Trinity United Methodist Church, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Faith Community Christian Church, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, all in Beaver Dam, and Living Hope Church of Fox Lake.   Administrator Account Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Please join us for Lent worship on Wednesdays at 6:15pm.  We will be having a Soup Supper every Wednesday night during Lent beginning at 5:00pm.  Administrator Account Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT This was a wonderful experience for all who attended.  Please take a look at our journey to New Orleans by looking at our photo albums on Facebook.  www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Beaver-Dam-WI/First-Ev-Lutheran-Church/91565037484 Administrator Account Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Community-Oriented Church First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam, WI. Great town on Beaver Dam lake in southern Wisconsin seeks a Director of Youth and Family Ministries. Full-time position (benefits and training). Develop comprehensive ministry for faith, fun, study and service for families. Over 250 youth enrolled in Sunday School, confirmation and high school studies. For additional information contact: Rev. Dr. Mark J. Molldrem, (920)885-4497; or email: revmolldrem@charter.net (Salary commensurate with experience.)  Administrator Account Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Classes continue meeting the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month until Lent; start time is 6:45pm. During Lent students will meet with mentors, then resume regular meetings after Easter. Students will also attend Sunday School during the school year as part of the Confirmation program. /Announcements/tabid/62/ctl/Details/mid/516/ItemID/37/Default.aspx Office Staff Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sometimes parenting kids can be such a challenge, little brothers pestering big sisters, struggles over getting homework started, driving lessons, sports practice, Confirmation night and just plain sharing a conversation. Where is that instruction manual that could help raise these kids?   http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/33/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/1/2009 Office Staff Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Join us for a Spiritual Journey to becoming a more blessed church through discernment of PURPOSE, PRESENCE AND POWER. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/78/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/27/2009 Office Staff Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Lay Readers & Communion Assistants are needed for the Saturday evening service. If you would like to help, please contact Marian Krueger at 885-4497. Office Staff Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT March 6-8th - Youth Quake in Wisconsin Dells. Please pray for our Confirmation youth who are attending this event. *All events/times are subject to change. *All Sign-ups will be in the Church Office. Cost of event needs to be paid at this time. *Updated Medical Form will be needed if not already on file. **M&M Council meetings will be held on the 2nd Sunday of each month in the Youth Room at 12pm. ***Any questions, please contact Shelley at 920-296-9585 or Paula at 920-296-2244. Office Staff Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Find new ways to place your family before God. Worship wherever you are, try the Meditation Room, check out the different church services (Wednesday 6pm, Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 8:30 and 10:45am); pray and listen for God while you do whatever you do—wherever you are—at work, study or play! Office Staff Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Workers in Transition is a new group for people who are in between jobs. This group will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 11:00am-12:30pm. We meet at the Veteran's Center, 300 Beichl Ave in Beaver Dam. All participants are invited to bring their own brown bag lunch. Workers in Transition gatherings will be a time of support, encouragement, sharing of ideas, and devotions. Attending Workers in Transition is free and is open to the Beaver Dam Community. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/67/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/30/2009 Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tired of the long winter with all of the SNOW? Our 4th annual Rummage Sale is April 16-17-18 and coming up fast. Time for a FULL house spring cleaning. Start cleaning your closets, drawers and garage for items no longer needed. Also, there is always a need for children’s clothing for our sale. All items need to be CLEAN and in good order. Donations accepted on April 13 & 14 from 8-5 and April 15th from 8-NOON only. NO donations accepted on dates of sale. Due to limited storage space, we will not be able to accept donations at the church beforehand. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/69/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=4/16/2009 Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT We will not be holding an on-site VBS/Camp this summer. Lack of volunteers and dates for camp didn’t work for us to have the event at our location this summer. Instead, we have been invited to attend VBS with Trinity Church and St. Katharine Drexel, from Sunday, August 2nd through Wednesday, August 5th in the evenings. More information will be printed and coming soon. Please, if you can help in this wonderful joint adventure, give the Church Office a call. Thank you.   http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/68/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=8/5/2009 Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT First Lutheran Church is video recording the 8:30 and 10:45 services each week. We need some assistance with the 10:45 service. All that is needed is a person to operate the camera. Before you say no, please read on. /Announcements/tabid/62/ctl/Details/mid/516/ItemID/33/Default.aspx Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT If you are a fan of New York Times author Jan Karon and the beloved Father Tim Kavanagh, please come and check out the great books available in our church library. /Announcements/tabid/62/ctl/Details/mid/516/ItemID/34/Default.aspx Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Milestone Ministry Team has created a fresh, family-oriented baptism ministry. Families who wish to have their child baptized at First will have an experience that is about more than just on the baptism day. To help parents celebrate their child’s baptism continuously throughout the child’s growing years, we have created a program with three encounters before the baptism and an ongoing ministry post-baptism. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/34/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/8/2009 Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT You are invited to come and join the fun Small Group better known as “Calico Cut-ups” on the first Tuesday of the month at 9:00am in the Kitchenette, Lower Level. We have “cut-ups” who scrapbook, knit, do counted cross-stitch, tell funny stories, make beautiful cards, and whatever. Because we are “Lutheran Basement Women” we always have a tasty snack, coffee, tea, etc. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/22/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/3/2009 Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Soon, the AED will be mounted in Friendship Hall next to the Parish Nurse’s office. About 30 people will be trained in CPR and in the use of the AED. Look for more information! Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT March 4 Thrivent Cheesy Potato Chowder w/Ham March 11 NYG-Hamburger Vegetable March 18 Ladies Aid-Turkey Noodle March 25 ??? April 1 Women’s Retreat-??? http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/7/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/4/2009 Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT It was announced at the last meeting of Retirees that a special guest, Pat Just from Cedar Grove, WI, would speak to the group about the Maasai Well Project on Wednesday, March 11th. The program has been rescheduled to a later date in the spring. At that time Retirees will hear about a project to help the Maasai tribe in Kenya, East Africa dig wells for a water supply. It has been a challenge but after many struggles and setbacks, the digging of two wells has moved forward. Pat and other family members have visited the area and speak of the many experiences and insights they have gained from being a part of bringing water to the Maasai tribe. The date of the program will be announced. On Wednesday, March 25th, it will be a ‘wearing of the green’. Come and be surprised! You needn’t be Irish to enjoy the day. You can be sure Evelyn White will have more than one Irish dish that is sure to please. So, see you there? http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/64/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/25/2009 Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Been at a loss for a support system? Now there is one. Co-dependents gather to develop healthy relationships and learn to love themselves every Monday evening from 7-8 pm at First Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. Living the steps of the program allows you to be completely honest with yourself about your own personal history and co-dependent behaviors. Isn’t it about time to realize new joy, acceptance and serenity in your life? Now you can! All participants welcome. Your history and struggles remain anonymous. For more information, contact Kim at 887-8368. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/41/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/2/2009 Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Recheck’s Food Pride and their wholesaler, Nash Finch Co., are pleased to offer a program called Labels for Learning. This program is designed to help schools, churches and other non-profit organizations raise funds for items they need by collecting and redeeming UPC bar code labels from “Our Family” brand products, available at Recheck’s. Money earned can be used as each organization sees fit. Here at First, the money earned will be designated to the Help Fund. Each barcode is worth 5 cents ($25 per bundle of 500 submitted). Sorry, register receipts cannot be accepted. This is a very easy way for us to assist the Help Fund. Thank you! http://www.ourfamilyfoods.com/lfl.htm Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT A Sunday School student expressed a concern about people in our church that are in need. It was suggested that the SS give $100 to the Help Fund. But, not to stop there, it was then suggested that the Kids’ Council challenge the other groups and or individuals to also contribute $100 to the Help Fund. So the challenge is on. We hope you can help. Thank you. **Just a note—the SS children have contributed to the Help Fund in the past as well as to other areas here and beyond the doors of the SS to help those in need. Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT First Lutheran Church deeply appreciates the effort of our members to make consistent donations throughout the year. To assist you, the church provides a covenient electronic giving option for setting up reguar contributions, Please contact Jill Adams in the church office for more information on Simply Giving. https://www.thrivent.com/community/outreach/giving/simplygiving/index.html Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Regular colon cancer screening should begin at age 50 for people at average risk of colon cancer. Several screening options exist – each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Talk about your options with your doctor and together you can decide which tests are appropriate for you. /Announcements/tabid/62/ctl/Details/mid/516/ItemID/22/Default.aspx Mark Nelson Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The theme for our mid-week Lenten services for 2009 is “Sphere of Influence.” All leaders have a number of people that they touch through their leadership. They have people who are affected by their character, judgment, charisma and gifts. /Announcements/tabid/62/ctl/Details/mid/516/ItemID/19/Default.aspx Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT As you know, the National Youth Gathering youth will be serving Easter Breakfast again this year. We are looking for donations of food items. Please look for sign up sheets on the Youth Bulletin Board to see if there is something that you would like to donate. We really do appreciate all you do for us. All proceeds from Easter Breakfast will go to help defray the cost of the trip for these people. Thanks again!!! /Announcements/tabid/62/ctl/Details/mid/516/ItemID/20/Default.aspx Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Our Chronic Illness Group will be meeting on the 9th and 23rd in March at 6:00pm. Chronic Illness Group is for anyone in the Beaver Dam area who has long term health issues. Any questions, please contact the Church Office or Pastor Mark Jensen 885-4497. We would be happy to have you join us! http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/36/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/9/2009 Office Staff Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT This year's Women Retreat will be held the weekend of April 24 - 26. We will be going back to Pine Lake Bible Camp in Waupaca. We have just received word that we will be in the new cabin for the weekend. This cabin has been built for adults only and is more hotel style. That means there will be 1-3 ladies in a room with a bathroom between each two rooms. We will be studying Mary, the mother of Jesus. It should be very interesting. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/26/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=4/24/2009 Office Staff Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Pre-Marriage Workshop will be lead by Pastor Mark and Karla Jensen on Saturday, April 4 from 9:00am - 2:00pm. This workshop is for all couples planning to be married at First Lutheran. The cost of the workshop is $70.00 and includes the cost of materials for the day, lunch and snacks. Please contact the Church Office at 885-4497 to sign up for this event. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/27/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=4/4/2009 Office Staff Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Lutheran Teens Athletic Association is having an Alumni Basketball Tournament, Saturday, March 7th from 10am to 4pm.  This is for all players who participated in LTAA basketball over the years.  It is a "just for fun and Christian fellowship” event.  If interested, you need to call Dennis Gutgesell before the event at 920-887-8252. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/31/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/7/2009 Office Staff Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT I have begun to add articles and events from the newsletter adding links to subject websites, adding locations to events, creating a more dynamic version of the print newsletter. Mark Nelson Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the arranging for appointments during the past weeks. Also, we are pleased with all who have made appointments for picture taking at Haas Studio . In case you did not receive a call or were still thinking about an appointment, there is still time to call Haas Studio. If all continues on schedule the directory should be ready for printing at the end of summer. Special arrangements are being made for shut-ins and rides will be arranged for those who need transportation. Every effort will be made to include all the members of First Lutheran in the 150th Anniversary edition of the Directory. A copy of the Directory will also be placed in the Time Capsule as part of the 150th Anniversary celebration. Office Staff Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Commemorative Ornament, a replica of First Lutheran Church including the bell tower, is still available. The ornaments will continue to be available in the Church Office. The cost of the ornament is $10.00. Office Staff Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The next classer for those interested in joining First Lutheran Church will be held on April 20 and 27. The first night will be for all people who want to join the church. This will include those who are or have been affiliated with the ELCA as well as others coming from different church backgrounds. The second night will be for those coming from a church background other than ELCA.Sunday, May 3, New Disciples will be received into membership at the 8:30am service. Childcare will be provided during both of these sessions in the Nursery. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/29/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=4/27/2009 Office Staff Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT All women at First Lutheran are invited: This is a time to meet women from many ELCA churches in our synod. We ask for a love offering: a non-perishable itme for the Beaver Dam Food Pantry or personal items for PAVE. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/28/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=4/25/2009 Administrator Account Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Be sure to mark your calendar for May 14 - 17 for the annual Men's Fishing Retreat at Boulder Junction . A sign up sheet is available in Friendship Hall. For more information, please contact Bernie Breuer at 887-8368 after 5:00pm. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/30/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=5/14/2009 Administrator Account Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT I made some changes to the announcements that refer to an event with a specific time and place: I created a calender event for the date and time and pasted the full event text there. In the article add/edit page, I condensed the announcement text to a more basic description. From the Calendar page I selected the event to view the event details page. I copied the details page url address. In the article add/edit page, I selected External Link for the Detail Type. I pasted the url address in the External Link text box Now the announcement is more streamlined and the full details are available through the announcement title and read more links, and it is listed on the events calendar. Going forward, for announcements that refer to meetings or events, create the event in the calendar first and post all the details there. Then create the announcement with a more abbreviated description and point to the event for details. Mark Nelson Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Our confirmation program will be starting their Lent program and will be meeting with their mentors for spiritual nurturing. Office Staff Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT We have many different opportunities available for music groups. Please see our music page for our different music groups and schedules. /MusicMinistry/tabid/73/Default.aspx Office Staff Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Youth Zone is a spiritual retreat for high school youth that will be taking place March 27 - 29, 2009 in Minneapolis, MN. For more information contact the Church Office or visit youthencounter.org event page. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/65/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/27/2009 Office Staff Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Lent worship opportunities will be on Wednesday evenings starting at 5:00pm with a Soup Supper. During the Soup Supper, the Confirmation students will be meeting with their mentors for spiritual nurturing. The worship service for Lent will begin at 6:15pm and will feature Lent drama's. http://www.firstluthbd.org/Calendar/tabid/58/ModuleID/382/ItemID/7/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/11/2009 Office Staff Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Youth Quake is a spiritual retreat for middle school youth happening March 6 - 8, 2009 in Wisconsin Dells, WI.  Sign up for this event is currenly closed. Watch for next years Youth Quake ~ you won't want to miss it! http://www.youthencounter.org/Default.aspx?tabid=412 Office Staff Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT