Worship Services
Worship Services will be held on Sundays at 9:30 AM in June. Holy Communion will be served on the first and third Sundays of the month.
We will continue to stream our services through the Facebook Live app for people wanting to worship from home.
We will also upload the services to our Facebook Page so people can watch them at a later time.
Schedule of Musicians
Here is the schedule of Musicians/Singers for the month of June.
Sunday, June 7- Patty will play piano.
Sunday, June 14- Lenore will play piano and the Praise Team will sing.
Sunday, June 21- Patty will play piano.
Sunday, June 28- Connie will play her guitar and the Men’s Group will sing.
Thank you to Patty, Lenore, and Connie for sharing their musical talents!
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“Epic Meltdowns in the Bible”
Sermon Series- Summer, 2026
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Summer Sermon Series
Pastor Paul will preach a Sermon Series this summer called “Epic Meltdowns in the Bible.”
A number of Bible figures had epic meltdowns, displaying strong feelings of anger, fear, resentment, and despair.
We will explore these stories, see how God responded to them, and discover what we can learn from them. See the dates, Bible figures, and passages below.
Sunday, June 7 “Adam and Eve” Genesis 3:1-13 Shame/Blaming
Sunday, June 14 “Cain” Genesis 4:1-16 Anger/Murder
Sunday, June 21 “Moses” Numbers 11:1-15 Frustration
Sunday, June 28 “Naomi” Ruth 1:1-14 Grief/Bitterness
Sunday, July 5 “Job” Job 2:11-3:10 Anguish/Lament
Sunday, July 12 “Jeremiah” Jeremiah 20:7-18 Depression
Sunday, July 19 “Jonah” Jonah 4:1-11 Anger/Tantrum
Sunday, July 26 “Martha” Luke 10:38-42 Whining/Resentment
Sunday, August 2 “Older Brother” Luke 15:25-32 Jealousy/Resentment
Sunday, August 9 Eggstravaganza Service
Sunday, August 16 “Jesus” Matthew 21:12-17 Righteous Anger
Sunday, August 23 “Judas Iscariot” Matthew 26:47-56 Betrayal/Guilt
Sunday, August 30 “Peter” Matthew 26:69-75 Denial/Regret
“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105
Synod Assembly
The 2026 SWMN Synod Assembly will take place Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.
There will be worship, guest speakers, approval of the budget, election of church leaders, as well as food and fellowship.
Cheryl and Dale were elected at the Annual Meeting to be our voting members.
Pastor Paul will attend the assembly on Friday (but not Saturday due to the Memorial Service).
Pautsch Memorial Service
There will be a Memorial Service for Bert Pautch on Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 AM. Bert died on October 8, 2025 in Michigan
(where Bert & Brenda moved in 2017 to be closer to their son, Andy.)
Family members will gather at the Game Protective League at 9:30 AM for a tree planting and scattering of ashes, the visitation will be at church at 10:00 AM,
the Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM,
and a meal will be served after the service.
WELCA Bible Study
The Women of the ELCA will meet on Wednesday, June 10 at 12:30 PM. The ladies will begin a summer Bible Study called “I am Worthy” by Rev. Sara Olson Smith.
Session 1 is “I am created in God’s image, no matter what anyone else says.”
Quilting Schedule
There will be a Quilting Day on Monday, June 15 starting at 9:00 AM. The ladies will also be quilting on Monday, July 20 and Monday, August 17.
Thank you to the ladies who have recently given quilts to Baptized children, high school graduates, and newly married couples.
Church Council Meeting
The Church Council will meet on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 PM. Council minutes from the May meeting are in this newsletter.
Extra copies are on the counter under the mail slots.
Bayside Manor Service
Pastor Paul will lead the Worship Service at Bayside Manor on Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 AM in the chapel. filled in for Pastor Paul on Saturday, May 9.
Outdoor Service
There will be an Outdoor Worship Service on Sunday, July 5. The plan is to meet on the front lawn, south of the parking lot.
Please bring a lawn chair to sit on and dress comfortably. In case of rain or extremely hot weather, we will move into the sanctuary.
Music Under the Oaks
Volunteers from church will serve the meal for Music Under the Oaks on Wednesday, July 29 at Oak Tree Park.
Thank you to Dale & Kathy for coordinating the meal. Proceeds from the meal will go to a church ministry.
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Registration for Bible Camp
is open for summer, 2026!
Brochures are under the mail slots.
Talk to Pastor Paul about scholarships!
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Bible Camp
Water’s Edge Ministries (formerly Green Lake Bible Camp) brochures are on the counter under the mail slots.
Bible Camp is a great spiritual experience and a lot of fun.
Due to a generous gift from the Delores Jackson Trust all kids from American Lutheran Church who attend camp will receive a $250.00 scholarship.
This is in addition to the scholarships given by the church.
This means there is no cost to attend Bible Camp!
Families will need to pay deposits and initial balances up front, the Jackson Trust scholarship will be applied by the camp,
and the church scholarship will be given to parents when their kids leave for camp this summer.
If you have any questions or need help getting registered for camp, please talk to Pastor Paul.
ELCA Good Gifts
During the seasons of Advent and Christmas, we supported the ELCA Good Gifts Program.
Our church project is called “Abundant Community.” This bundle includes a goat, rooster, cow, three chicks, seeds and gardening tools, honeybees,
three fruit-tree seedlings, farmer’s field school, and community garden.
The cost of an Abundant Community is $1,020.00.
We are still $228.54 short of
reaching our goal. If you would like to make a donation, please write the
check to American Lutheran Church with a note in the memo.
Judy would like to get this order sent in as soon as possible since all the money that has been donated so far is in a church account.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this ministry!
Sunday School Service
The end of the year Sunday School Program was held on Sunday, May 3. Our theme was “Rock Your Faith”.
Students led the service by performing a skit, reading the Bible lessons, singing a song, and praying the prayers.
Thank you to Tami and Krystal for coordinating the service- and for teaching Sunday School throughout the school year!
Messner Baptism
Reece Lukas, the son of Lukas & Mariah, was Baptized on Sunday, May 10. Reece’s Baptism sponsors are Jacob & Mikayla and Matt and Ellie .
Reece was born on March 7, 2025 at the hospital in Hutchinson.
Rose/Kranz Wedding
Congratulations to Leighton and McKenna who were married on Saturday, May 16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord.
May God bless Leighton & McKenna in their new life of marriage!
Graduation Service
There was a Graduation Service on Sunday, May 17 to honor our 2026 Sibley East High School graduates from American Lutheran Church.
They are Kaleb, Hope, Brady, Lacy, and Lilianna. May God bless these young people as they graduate from high school and go on to college or enter the work force!
College Graduations
If you have a son or daughter who has recently graduated (or will soon) from college, please inform Pastor Paul so he can send a card and gift to congratulate them.
Coffee & Treats
Gathering for Coffee & Treats after Sunday worship is a good form of fellowship. Thank you to everyone who has served in recent months!
As of this writing, we do need more people to volunteer to serve.
If you haven’t served in a while, and would be willing to this summer, please sign up on the sheet on the table in the narthex.
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