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Message Worship Schedule Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM The worship service will be available live or following the live stream on the church’s Facebook page. Current Oce Hours Monday –Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM The oce is closed on Fridays. The oce is closed for lunch between 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM, if taken. St. Paul’s 2025 Church Council Members President: Doug Steele Vice President: Monte Hoegh Secretary: Holly Esbeck Treasurer: Steve Tjepkes Worship: Sandy Nelson Stewardship: Barb Strand/Emily Krengel Educaon: Paul Kite Fellowship: Monte Hoegh Property: Kirk Schwarte Outreach: Holly Jarre St. Paul’s Sta Pastor: Lauri Boysen Administrave Assistants: Julie Tjepkes Joy Sturm Youth Director: Kelsea Tyson Financial Secretary: Steve Tjepkes Kitchen Coordinator: Sue Crall Custodians: Dick and Jamie Juhl St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1011 E. 13th St Atlanc, Iowa 50022 712-243-3678 Email: stpaulsatl@gmail.com Website: www. stpaulsatlanc.com The Tidings June 2025
Why Wait? I am an impatient person, but you already know that! I don’t like waiting. I get annoyed by slow drivers in fast lanes. I audibly sigh when I get into a long checkout line. Patience is not easy for me. I take comfort in seeing that people in the Bible, like Abraham, grew impatient too when their prayers and promises did-n’t materialize as they’d hoped. God promised Abraham that he would be the father of many nations. And then there was silence. Nothing happened for eleven long years (imagine where you were eleven years ago). Abraham’s wife, Sarah, was barren and well past her childbearing years. After more than a decade of waiting, they both assumed that perhaps they needed to act on their own to fulfill the promise of God. So, Abraham took Hagar, Sarah’s servant, and had Ishmael. For a while, they thought the promises would now come true through Ishmael. Abraham had figured out a way to have heirs on his own. The thought of waiting, being wholly dependent on God, wasn’t part of his plan. He wanted God to bless what he had done, rather than wait for what only God could do. That’s what I often do. I don’t like waiting. I want to act, to figure it out, to know with certainty what’s go-ing to happen. And then I want to move ahead. Remember Abraham? (Genesis 16-18) God had something different in mind, something that unfolded to Abraham over time — something impossible in the eyes of man. Honestly, I want the thing I can figure out, that I have control over, that doesn’t require waiting and trust. What do we do when, like Abraham, our waiting for days turn into months, which turns into years, which turns into decades? Do we turn our heart away from God, who seemingly never delivered what we’re waiting for? If that happens, could it be that what we are waiting for is more important to us than God? What is happening in our waiting? Is it just an empty space between our prayers and their fulfillment? No, in our waiting, God does his deepest work. God is teaching us to trust. Sometimes we get what we are waiting for, and we rejoice and are grateful. Other times, we never see that fulfillment on earth, and we are drawn closer to God as we continue to seek God’s direction. God has not forgotten us. God sees what we cannot see and knows the potential dangers we are being protected. While we’re waiting, God is with us, aches with us, cries with us, comforts us. God meets us in our pain and uses all our struggles for our good. One day, we will thank God for everything that has been given us, and not given, on this earth. Waiting is good for us. It’s painfully easy to grow weary and take matters into our own hands because it takes too long. It’s tempting to look for Ishmael, to provide for ourselves, to meet our desires in our own way. It may feel like we’re simply finding another means to an end, but God is in both the means and the end. What are you tired of waiting for and tempted to take into your own hands? What are you afraid to let go of because it seems that something is better than nothing? What are you trusting God for? Wait for what God can do! Peace and love, Pastor Lauri
June Birthdays 6/1 Gene Fischer 6/2 Gail Henderson 6/3 Denise Blevins, Glennda Nelsen 6/4 Bruce Henderson, Kirk Nelson 6/5 Lauren Euken 6/6 Pam Koranda, Aleeia Williams 6/7 Scott Nelson, Dave Sturm 6/9 Aaron Buboltz, Julie Fischer, Dave Highfill 6/11 Stephanie Bashaw, Jack Williams, Kristi Euken 6/13 Paulette Cambridge, Esther Steele, Gary Olsen, Beth Renaud 6/14 Mike Mikkelsen 6/15 Dane Wiederstein, Eliana Woodsta 6/16 Kyle Nelson, Laney Brosam 6/17 Dale Whittaker 6/18 Lindsay Gelly 6/19 Cole Dreyer, Cale Pellett 6/20 Sue Brownlee, Shane DeBord 6/21 Kaden Dreyer, Jolene Leighton, Dinin Speck, Tim Templeman, Caleb Guertin 6/23 Justen Templeman 6/24 Austin Mills 6/26 Shannon DeArment, Dan Hoegh 6/27 Paul Kite, Brody Peterson, Mollee Oltman 6/28 Caden Noelck 6/29 Amanda Juhl, LaVon Sager 6/30 Elaine Martens, Ella Mathisen, Riley Strand June Anniversaries 6/1/1958 Jack & Eileen Denne [67] 6/1/1991 Mark & Lydia Rothfusz [34] 6/4/1972 Dave & Jan Highfill [53] 6/5/1991 Don & Angie Cook [34] 6/7/1969 Bruce & Gail Henderson [56] 6/8/1985 Dana & Sandy Cooper [40] 6/8/1985 Dennis & Holly Jarrett [40] 6/10/1995 Shawn & Daurine Petersen [30] 6/11/1977 Ken Burkhart & Tressa Wilcox [48] 6/12/1986 David & Janis Hannasch [39] 6/12/1999 Kelly & Amanda Juhl [26] 6/17/1967 Richard & Glennda Nelsen [58] 6/20/1987 Chris & Cathy Nelson [38] 6/21/2003 Jason & Angelina Just [22] 6/21/1984 Mark & Thea Kyhnn [41] 6/21/2013 Gary & Kathy Plagmann [12] 6/23/1973 Eric & Beth Johnson [52] 6/26/2021 Derek & Jordan Tjepkes [4] 6/29/1963 Jim & Sue Crall [62] 6/30/1984 Paul & Annette Gude [41] 6/30/1979 Lance & Jo Lage [46] June Milestone Birthdays 6/1 Gene Fischer [87] 110 Ridge Road Atlantic, IA 50022-2647 (712) 249-1675 6/30 Elaine Martens [84] 60211 570th Street Atlantic, IA 50022-8523 June Milestone Anniversaries 6/1/1958 Jack & Eileen Denne [67] 1100 Brookridge Circle Apt 4E Atlantic, IA 50022 (712) 249-2356 6/4/1972 Dave & Jan Highfill [53] 1502 Ash Street Atlantic, IA 50022 (712) 243-4786 or 249-1415 6/7/1969 Bruce & Gail Henderson [56] 1609 East 14th Street, Unit 12 Atlantic, IA 50022 (712) 249-8255 or 249-5301 6/17/1967 Richard & Glennda Nelsen [58] 910 Linda Drive Atlantic, IA 50022 (712) 249-2382 or 249-2280 6/23/1973 Eric & Beth Johnson [52] 1000 Olive St Atlantic, IA 50022 (712)-243-2684 6/29/1963 Jim & Sue Crall [62] 1605 East 14th Street, Unit 6 Atlantic, IA 50022 (712) 249-0518 or 249-7834
Important Information Please remember the following in your prayers: Pene Wil-liams, Eric Johnson, Greg Osborn (Lauren Kite’s Dad), Sue Brownlee, Sheryl Chisholm, Jim Martens, Amy Maes, Jessie Mathisen, Laney Brosam, and Kemp Huebner Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 Vacaon Bible School: Ingham Okoboji’s Counselors will be leading our Vacaon Bible School again this year! It is July 7-10 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s for kids who have com-pleted kindergarten through completed 4th grade. Older kids are encouraged to help. Registraon forms are in the last pages of Tidings. Fill out and return to the church oce. We will also be asking for host families for the counselors. Please contact the oce if interested. 712- 243-3678 Thank you for your generous gi and connued support of the food pantry. It is greatly appreciated. God bless you all! ~ Atlanc Food Pantry Dear St. Paul’s Lutheran Church family, Thank you so much for your connued love and support for the residents and families of Allen Place. Your presence in our community through visits, prayers, and outreach truly make a dierence. We are so grateful for your partnership and want you to know how deeply your care is felt. If there is ever anything we can do to support your ministry or fur-ther collaborate, please do not hesitate to reach out. With hearelt thanks ~Alicia W DOS Allen Place Thank you for all the birthday cards. They were so much en-joyed. I am very comfortable here with my daughter and family. Thank you for thinking of me. ~ Jessie Esbeck Thank you so much for the beauful Mother’s Day bouquet! ~Bonnie Britson Summer Fellowship Schedule May 25 TBD June 1 Paul & Annette Gude June 8 Emily Krengel June 15 Dorcas Circle June 22 Special-father’s day June 29 TBD July 6 Sager Family July 13 Strand Family Father’s Day Celebraon: We will celebrate Father’s Day & our 90 and older men in our congregaon on June 15th. Summer Communion Volunteers May 25 Jill Euken July 20 Holly Esbeck June 1 Gail Henderson July 27 Gail Henderson June 8 Holly Jarrett Aug 3 Jill Euken June 15 Mary Reimer Aug 3 Gail Henderson June 22 Kim Sears Aug 17 Sandy Nelson June 29 Deb Peppers Aug 24 Shelly Welter July 6 Julie Tjepkes Aug 31 Sue Crall Pastoral Visits: The only way we know when someone is hospitalized and/or in need of a visit is if the family calls the church at 712-243-3678 or Pastor Lauri at 712-269-8423. Thank You! Prayer Requests
Upcoming Important Dates Each weekend: Saturday evening worship 5 p.m. Sunday morning worship 9 a.m. with Bible Study 10:15 a.m. Office Closed on Fridays/Pastor Lauri’s day off June 4 5 p.m. Youth Committee Meeting June 10 5 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting/6:30 p.m. Outreach Benevolence Meeting June 15 Father’s Day Celebration during fellowship June 15 Pastor Lauri’s Ordination Anniversary June 16 Do Day 9 a.m.-12p.m. June 17 5:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting June 19 2 pm WELCA Board Meeting July 2 5 p.m. Youth Committee Meeting July 4 Happy 4th of July! July 8 5 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting/6:30 p.m. Outreach Benevolence Meeting July 7-10 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Vacation Bible School July 15 5:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting July 17 2 p.m. WELCA July 21 Do Day 9 a.m.-12p.m.
St Paul's Lutheran Church-2025 Mowing Schedule Looking good Who…. Phone Who…. Phone for Saturday…. 19-Apr Larry Reimer 249-3369 26-Apr Cody Weaver 249-1797 3-May Dave Sturm 250-0484 10-May Gary Plagmann 249-0387 17-May Engler Family 250-0034 24-May Jim Crall 249-0518 Shannon Crall 249-9159 31-May Keith Olsen 249-0861 7-Jun Mark Worth 249-2850 Ma Benning 515-490-7072 14-Jun Jay Templeton 254-0077 21-Jun Eric Wendt 249-3849 28-Jun Dean Brownlee 243-2816 Mike Mathisen 249-7914 5-Jul Tim Templeman 249-1687 12-Jul David Wiederstein 249-8418 19-Jul Kelly Juhl 515-822-2370 26-Jul Steve Myers 641-202-1765 2-Aug Dick Juhl 712-250-1010 9-Aug Bruce Henderson 249-8255 Mike Rhode 254-7570 16-Aug Kirk Schwarte 249-1973 23-Aug Dan Hoegh 249-0163 30-Aug Delbert Thurman 249-4756 Brian Lensch 249-6499 6-Sep Terry Hinzmann 249-3162 Mike Mathisen 249-7914 13-Sep Steve Andersen 249-3930 20-Sep Rick Boysen 712-269-8424 27-Sep Todd Friesleben 249-0538 4-Oct The Jarre's 402-980-0327 1) If you have a co-worker, contact them to select a me to work together. 2) If you are unable to work the week scheduled, please trade weeks with someone. 3) Check the church calendar or church oce to avoid mowing during scheduled acvies. 4) Two riders, a push mower, a trimmer and fuel are provided in the storage shed. 5) If you have any problems or concerns please contact the Church Oce 243-3678. 6) Need a substute, please call Rick Boysen at (712) 269-8424 or Dean Brownlee at 243-2816 7) If you have mower issues, please contact Rick Boysen (712) 269-8424 or Kirk Schwarte (712) 249-1973 8) Combo for the shed is spc63. Thank you for your parcipaon!
CONFIRMATION Conrmaon students celebrated their last day of class for the year while enjoy-ing a delicious meal. There were 16 stu-dents in Pastor Lauri’s group this year! Pictured to the right -Conrmaon kids at Azteca. GOD SQUAD God Squad also celebrated during their last day of class for the year with a short program and a meal. What a blessing that our congregaon is able to provide this for these kids! The 5th graders in this group will have had the opportunity to study all the bible stories during their years aending! Pictured to the right and boom: God Squad Program 2025 SENIORS Congrats Seniors! Our seniors were rec-ognized on Sunday, May 11 during wor-ship. They received handmade quilts from the ladies in our congregaon. We hope you feel your church family’s love as you begin your next chapter! Pictured to the right: 2025 Graduang Seniors
When: July 7-10 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Want to attend? Fill out next two pages of Tidings Who can attend? Kids who have Completed K– Completed 4th Older kids encouraged to help Vacation Bible School at St Paul’s Baby Kit & School Kit Items needed GOAL: Since it is LWR’s 80th year: Hoping to get enough to make 80 quilts and 80 (or more) kits to send this fall! Lutheran World Relief (LWR) has been providing services to individuals in need for 80 years. St. Paul’s WELCA have been supporng that mission for 26 years. To celebrate this event please see the display in the narthex and learn more about LWR and your opportunity to donate to help this mission or go to lwr.org to learn more. Throughout the summer, we will be collecng dierent items each month for the Baby and School kits. Items needed in June: Baby Kit: 4 cloth diapers, at fold preferred 2 diaper pins or large safety pins School Kit: One pencil sharpener, one eraser Thank you for your generosity over the past 26 years!
2025 Mother’s Day Clara Pedersen Joan Ohms Eileen & Jack Denne 2025 Youth Lock In Held at St. Paul’s: Staff, chaperones, and kids enjoyed food, games, activities, and the opportunity to connect with each other while building their relationship with God.
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