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A Newsletter of Victory Lutheran Church, LCMS
16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
www.victorylcms.org, 952 -934-0956
February 2015
Valentines Day is coming up in a couple of weeks…as if relationships weren’t complicated enough. Should you get something
for your significant other? If so, what? It can be tough to know
what to get, or what to say, but God’s Word tells us all what we
are to DO.
Jesus says, “Love one another as I have loved you.”
Jesus loved us by sacrificing and giving. He left heaven to come
to Earth. He gave His life so we could live eternally. I you’re
going to love others the way Jesus loves you, you’re gonna have
to sacrifice and give. People often whine about not getting what
they want out of a relationship. Wrong question. What are you
putting into the relationship? I can’t guarantee any magic results but I can tell you what God tells us to do. Love others as
He loves you. Give. Forgive. Serve.
Put your dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Pick up your
socks and put them in the hamper. Let your spouse or significant other watch what they want to watch all night long, rub
their feet, clean the toilet…and not just on Valentine’s
Day. Compliment. Encourage. Support. Appreciate.
Why? So we can get something in return? Nope.
“We love because He first loved us.” -1 John 4:19
Peace in Jesus,
Brendan Prigge
Pastor
Office: 952-934-0956
[email protected]
www.victorylcms.org
“A new command I give you:
Love one another. As I have
loved you, so you must love
one another.”
John 13:34 NIV
 Sunday Worship:
 Fellowship:
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
 Adult Bible Study: 10:15 AM
 Sunday School:
10:15 AM
In This Issue:
Events Updates
2/3/4
Volunteer Opportunities
4
Anniversaries/Birthdays/Highlights
5
General Information/Office hours
6
BOD Meeting Minutes from 1/10/15
7
Worship Assistants for February
8
Worship Assistants for March
9
February Calendar of events
10
Event Updates
New Life Family Services
Baby Shower 2015
Thank you to everyone who generously donated time, money, and baby items to
New Life Family Services. At the baby shower, we made 26 gifts for new parents,
enjoyed tasty refreshments, and had Jenna Orrock from NLFS speak. We also
had a special sermon and object lesson. It was a great day!
Cynthia Krause
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Board Retreat
January 10th, 2015
Members of Victory,
The Board of Directors recently met for our 2015 Retreat at Victory. The half day
event started with an in depth devotion led by Pastor Prigge and focused on “Knowing and
Sharing the Peace of Christ.” The devotion was a great start to our meeting and couldn’t
have been a better fit with Victory’s 2015 theme “Live.”
After completing our monthly meeting for January the Board focused on planning
out this year’s theme. I’m happy to report we made a great deal of progress in planning
unique events and service projects for the first quarter that showcase how members of Victory “Live” their faith. Coming soon, both Members and Visitors will have the opportunity
to participate in our first event, the February Blood Drive. Look for more information and
details on additional upcoming events in the weeks to come!
Following our planning sessions, each Director shared their specific goals they’d like
to accomplish in 2015 and after hearing them, I’m confident we’ll have a great year. After
our meetings, some on the Board were introduced to Kona Grille here in Eden Prairie for
the first time where we enjoyed lunch and some great fellowship.
Ethan Grev
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The Victory Sun - February 2015
Your 2014 Annual Contribution Statements — were placed in your church mailbox on
January 25th. Those statements not picked up on the day were then mailed to your home.
Due to the transition between James Krause and myself you will see two different statements. James' statement will include contributions January 1 - October 31, and the statement I create will include contributions from November 1 - December 31. Please review your
statement for accuracy and report any errors to myself immediately. Thank you for your support of Victory Lutheran Church.
Tim Peters - Financial Secretary
Volunteer Opportunities
Worship Assistants — We are looking for 3 more people to help with altar duty. Duties include communion set up, take down and filling candles with oil. Also, if any families are interested in serving fellowship, typically each family will serve 3-4 times per year. Usual fellowship goodies include providing juice or milk along with a treat of your choice.
Board Positions — The current board positions are open:
 Fellowship
 Shepherding
Please email the office or contact Ethan Grev if you are interested. Thank you!
American Red Cross — We will be hosting a blood drive here at Victory Lutheran on
Monday, February 9th, 2015. There will be a Double Red Blood machine available also
more information is posted on the peg board by the back kiosk. A Signup sheet for food donations and volunteers will be on the back kiosk. We will need two volunteers for each
time slot. We will also need help with clean up at 7 pm. Cash donations are welcome as
well. Also, to sign up to donate blood you can visit our website at www.victorylcms.org and
click on the links in the blood drive posting or sign up on the sheet located on the back kiosk.
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Highlights for February
Financial Peace University @ Newville's house
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
9:00 AM: Worship (communion on
8th and 22nd)
10:00 AM: Fellowship
10:15 AM: Adult Bible Study/
Sunday School
1
8
15
22
Jennifer Steingas
Feb 5
Layne Steingas
Feb 8
Jim Giertz
Feb 9
Feb 8
Feb 22
Choir Sings
Cody Bromenshenkel
Feb 10
Feb 15
Praise Band
Susan Emberley and Kerry Hodne
Feb 12
Feb 17
6:30 PM: Board of Directors Meeting
Luis Martinez
Feb 14
Bernard (LB) Humphrey
Feb 15
Benjamin Johnson-Tesch and John
Pollock
7:00 PM: Choir Practice (4th and
11th)
8:00 PM: Choir Practice (18th and
25th)
Feb 19
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Suzann Thomas
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Feb 8
Feb 15
Feb 22
4
11
18
25
Feb 19
5:30 PM: Victory Happy hour at
Tavern 4&5
Feb 18
Feb 25
6:00 PM: Supper
7:00 PM: Lent Worship (Ash
Wednesday Feb 18)
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
7:00 PM: Lifelight @ Victory Lutheran Church
Feb 20
Beth Woldt
Feb 21
Andy Wadnal
Feb 23
Lori Jenson
Feb 25
Laurie Bromenshenkel
Feb 26
5
12
19
26
Feb 15
Band of Praise
Feb 9
1-7 PM: American Red Cross
Blood Drive
The Victory Sun - February 2015
Flowers for the Altar
The ‘Flowers for the Altar’ sign-up sheet through
May 2015 is on the kiosk by the office. If there is a special occasion or event or you’d just like to beautify the
sanctuary, please sign up and let Kay Peters know your
arrangement preference (quantity, color, type, price).
Please Contact the Church
▪ When you or a loved one are admitted to the
hospital.
▪ If your phone, mailing or email address info has
changed.
▪ If you relocate (so we can keep the church records
accurate).
REMINDERS:
▪ Please remember to check your mailboxes weekly! :-)
▪ Bulletin deadlines are on or before 12pm,
Thursdays.
Victory ‘Prayer Chain’
Victory has an email ‘Prayer Chain’ which will lift
your specific requests up to God for you. Those
who receive the email will prayerfully support you
in your need with His comfort, love and strength.
If you let Pastor or the church office know, your
prayer request will be forwarded. May we cast our
cares unto Him whose yoke is easy and whose
burden is light.
Tote Bags/Bulletins
‘Tote bags’ for the younger children are available on
the rack in back. Please feel free to use one during the
worship service and then return it when done.
Board of Directors
Church Coordinator
Ethan Grev
Board of Lay Ministry
Garret Grev
Worship Support
Becky McCathie
Recording Secretary
Sue Knott
Financial Secretary
Tim Peters
Treasurer
Vernone Feyereisen
Properties
Open
Outreach/Assimilation
Pam Bandy
Education
Alice Prigge
Fellowship
Open
Shepherding
Open
Office Staff
Pastor:
Office Administrator:
Rev. Brendan Prigge
Jennifer Beuch
[email protected] [email protected]
(Office) 952.934.0956
(Office) 952.934.0956
Office Hrs: 8:00-2:00pm
(Mon-Th), 8-12 pm (F)
We pray for those serving in our armed forces: Alex
Julian, Cameron Hamilton, John Morrison, Josh Lewis,
Jacob Hanson, Rebecca Soyk, Josh London, Thane Baker,
and Dylan Howard. Thank you, Lord, for their commitment and sacrifice. Bless their work, protect them from
harm, guard their relationships while they are away,
bring them safely home soon & grant them a smooth
transition back to civilian life.
Children’s bulletins are available on the round table by
the church entrance. They are directed at ages 3-6.
Although children of all ages will enjoy them.
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Victory Lutheran Church
Board of Directors Meeting
January 10, 2015
Ethan Grev called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM. Pastor Prigge led an opening bible study focused on
knowing and sharing the Peace of Christ. Board members present were Vernone Feyereisen, Sue Knott,
Becky McCathie, Tim Peters, and Alice Prigge.
Board Reports
Reports by board members were reviewed. Highlights included:
Financial Secretary – Tim reviewed giving numbers and the pledges received to date. Tim has plans to
increase financial transparency and communication with VLC members. We discussed how giving
would be listed in the bulletin. Ideas were also presented about providing information on how much
each family unit would need to contribute so our weekly/monthly budget goals are met.
Treasurer – Vernone will present a new option for monthly budget reports. We discussed financial issues. Vernone will connect with State Farm insurance about getting several members bonded.
Worship Support – Becky is working on another blood drive on Monday February 9th.
Education – Alice reported that the Christmas Cantata was awesome and the Sunday School children
will be singing the first Sunday of each month.
Old Business
PAC Rent – Ethan and Alice updated the BOD on their discussion with Kathleen. The result is to maintain monthly rent at $3000 for 2015.
Internal Audit and Invoices – Vernone will get a list of missing invoices to Jennifer as soon as possible.
We will ask Jennifer to try to gather these invoices. Sue will coordinate with Tim and Vernone to complete our internal audit by the end of February.
New Business
Lent Meals – Sue will coordinate meals before the Wednesday lent worship services. The plan is:
Wednesday, February 18th – Meal by BOD
Wednesday, February 25th – Meal by Choir
Wednesday, March 4th – Meal by Sunday School/Youth Group/Life Light Families
Wednesday, March 11th – Meal by BOD
Wednesday, March 18th – Potluck for all VLC members
Wednesday, March 25th – Pizza Party!
Annual Report – Drafts of each BOD member’s contribution to the annual report are due to Jennifer by
January 21st. We will have a different BOD position featured with a weekly insert in the bulletin.
Bulletin Board – We will ask Jennifer to post photos of past events and future opportunities. We will
also have member profiles posted. Sue will coordinate with Jennifer on these profiles.
Church Information Directory – Pastor will connect with Jennifer about creating an updated directory.
The February meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17th at 6:30 PM. All agenda items can be sent
to Ethan by Tuesday, February 10th at [email protected].
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Sunday Worship Assistants
9:00 AM
Feb 1, 2015
Feb 8, 2015
Feb 15, 2015
Feb 22, 2015
Altar
Breyer
Bandy/Hollerud
McCathie
Yunker/Lucht
Acolyte
Greeter (s)
(Please come
around 8:45 am)
Reader
Alejandra Stender
Emily Scholz
Liesl Paulsen
Andy Wadnal
Scott and Heather
Manis
Robert and Katy
McCloskey
Chris Mundahl
Orlan and Mary Narr
Al Newville
John Erdman
Judith Rodgers
Sue Knott
Ushers
Team 1
Tim Peters
Chris Mundahl
Rich Otto
Bill Johnson
Jeremy Lederle
John Erdman
Team 2
Al Newville
Dale Lucht
Craig Gustafson
Erik Paulsen
Julius Jones
Team 3
Ron Swenson
Charlie Steingas
Kerry Hodne
Andy Knott
Bill Rodgers
Team 4
Doug Scholz
Jim Giertz
James Krause
Lee Jedlicka
Fellowship
Thom/Peters
Degner/Breyer
Knott/Krause
Johnson-Tesch/
Swenson
On Call Childcare
Kim Stender
Alice Prigge
Susan Newville
Shanti Stender
Service
LENT WORSHIP
6 PM—Supper
7 PM— Worship
Feb 18, 2015
Feb 25, 2015
Altar
Bandy
Lucht
Acolyte
Greeter (s)
(Please come
around 8:45 am)
Liesl Paulsen
Andy Wadnal
Larry & Jen Degner
Dale & Lyn Lucht
Reader
Pastor Prigge
Pastor Prigge
Ushers
Team 1
Tim Peters
Chris Mundahl
Rich Otto
Bill Johnson
Jeremy Lederle
John Erdman
Team 2
Al Newville
Dale Lucht
Craig Gustafson
Erik Paulsen
Julius Jones
Fellowship
N/A
N/A
Sunday Worship Assistants
9:00 AM
Mar 1, 2015
Mar 8, 2015
Mar 15, 2015
Mar 22, 2015
Mar 29, 2015
Altar
Breyer
Hollerud/Lucht
K. Stender
K. Stender/S.
Stender
Hollerud
Acolyte
Cody
Bromenshenkel
Tayler Paulsen
Alejandra Stender
Emily Scholz
Liesl Paulsen
Service
Greeter (s)
(Please come
around 8:45 am)
Reader
Diedra and JD
Nutt
Charlie Steingas
Erik, Kelly, Tayler, Tim, Kay, Alex,
Liesl, Briana and Calvin, and Katie
Cassandra Paulsen
Peters
Susan Newville
Alice Prigge
Judith Rodgers
Richard Otto
John and Phyllis
Pollock
Kim Stender
Ushers
Team 1
Tim Peters
Chris Mundahl
Rich Otto
Bill Johnson
Jeremy Lederle
John Erdman
Team 2
Al Newville
Dale Lucht
Craig Gustafson
Erik Paulsen
Julius Jones
Team 3
Ron Swenson
Charlie Steingas
Kerry Hodne
Andy Knott
Bill Rodgers
Team 4
Doug Scholz
Jim Giertz
James Krause
Lee Jedlicka
Team 1
Tim Peters
Chris Mundahl
Rich Otto
Bill Johnson
Jeremy Lederle
John Erdman
Fellowship
Stender/Yunker
Newville/McCathie
Frazier/Werk
Schwarz/
Groskreutz
Jones and
Bandy/Paulsen
On Call Childcare
Kim Stender
Alice Prigge
Susan Newville
Shanti Stender
Kim Stender
LENT WORSHIP
6 PM—Supper
7 PM— Worship
Mar 4, 2015
Mar 11, 2015
Mar 18, 2015
Mar 25, 2015
Yunker
Cody
Bromenshenkel
Hollerud
K. Stender
Bandy
Tayler Paulsen
Alejandra Stender
Emily Scholz
Holly Frazier
Tim & Kay Peters
Kim Stender
Al & Susan
Newville
Pastor
Pastor
Ushers
Team 3
Ron Swenson
Charlie Steingas
Kerry Hodne
Andy Knott
Bill Rodgers
Team 4
Doug Scholz
Jim Giertz
James Krause
Lee Jedlicka
Fellowship
N/A
N/A
Pastor
Team 1
Tim Peters
Chris Mundahl
Rich Otto
Bill Johnson
Jeremy Lederle
John Erdman
N/A
Altar
Acolyte
Greeter (s)
(Please come
around 8:45 am)
Reader
Pastor
Team 2
Al Newville
Dale Lucht
Craig Gustafson
Erik Paulsen
Julius Jones
N/A
24
23
22 Choir Sings
9 AM: Worship w/communion
10 AM: Fellowship
10:15 AM: Adult Bible Study
10:15 AM: Sunday School
6:00 PM: Financial Peace
University @ Victory
6:30 PM: Board of
Directors Meeting
9 AM: Worship
10 AM: Fellowship
10:15 AM: Adult Bible Study
10:15 AM: Sunday School
6:00 PM: Financial Peace
University @ Victory
17
16
15 Band of Praise
6 :00 PM: Supper
7:00 PM: Lent
8 PM: Choir Practice
25
6 :00 PM: Supper
7:00 PM: Ash
Wednesday Worship
8 PM: Choir Practice
18 Choir Sings
7:00 PM: LifeLight
26
7:00 PM: LifeLight
5:30 PM: Victory
Happy Hour Tavern
4&5
19
7:00 PM: Choir Practice 7:00 PM: LifeLight
12
11
1-7 PM: —Blood
Drive @ Victory
Lutheran
10
9
5
THURSDAY
9 AM: Worship w/communion
10 AM: Fellowship
10:15 AM: Adult Bible Study
10:15 AM: Sunday School
6:00 PM: Financial Peace
University @ Victory
4
WEDNESDAY
8 Choir Sings
3
TUESDAY
7:00 PM: Choir Practice 7:00 PM: LifeLight
2
MONDAY
9 AM: Worship / Kids sing
10 AM: Fellowship
10:15 AM: Adult Bible Study
10:15 AM: Sunday School
1
SUNDAY
27
20
13
6
FRIDAY
28
21
14
7
SATURDAY
Victory Lutheran Church  16200 Berger Drive  Eden Prairie, MN 55347  952-934-0956  www.victorylcms.org
February 2015