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B E A C O N J u n e 2 0 2 1
Newport Lutheran Church
Come on In!
Drumroll Please…. Our first service inside will be June 6th. We
will require masks, worn the whole time during church service.
This is to protect our young members who have not had a chance
to be vaccinated yet and for those who chose not to or couldn’t
get vaccinated. Council will be reevaluating rules and regulations
regarding moving forward each month. Our guest preacher will be
Peter Harrits from the Saint Paul Area Synod. He will be preaching
on Africa which goes along with our monthly mission, water for
Kimala. After worship join us outside for fellowship, ordering
shirts and grab some water bottles to-go do your own walk for
water. We will also be packing school bags for LWR. We will be
having our Grand Re-Opening in September.
For you need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you
may receive what was promised. Hebrews 10:36
VBS Information
VBS will be June 21-24th. We will be outside and using the Fireside Room. We will be
offering lunch everyday and offering many science activities. If you would like to pur-
chase food or give a monetary donation to offset the cost it would be greatly appreci-
ated. A list of needed food items is outside the office if you would like to donate an
item. For VBS we are collecting recycled items for projects.
Here is a list:
Soup, veggie, and fruit cans
Boxes (cereal, toothpaste, rice, etc.)
Toilet paper and paper towel tubes
Small containers (butter, sour cream, cottage cheese)
Egg cartons
Half gallon milk/juice containers
Old phone cords
Dryer vent tubing you may have laying around
Please make sure items are cleaned and you can drop them off in the office.
*Spots are still open for children if you know of someone that wants to join the
fun!
June 2021 1
M I S S I O N S
Our Mission this month is Water for Kimala. On June 6th
please pick-up some water bottles with Newport Lutheran
Church labels on them after Worship. Next time you are on
a walk in your neighbor, cabin, park, or lake carry as many
June’s Mission is Water for as you can with you. When you see someone offer them a
Kimala bottle of water. Tell them you are on a walk for water for
Kimala, Africa. Please share your adventure with Sara in the
Here in the U.S. when we
want water we turn on a fau-
office and she will put it in next months Beacon. Try to get
cet. We are very lucky to family and friends to join in on the fun. If you
have clean water that would like to use your own water bottles you
comes to us. In our sister
village in Africa they are not can pick up labels in the office. Splash your it!
so lucky. The Newport –
Kimala Lutheran Church Aprils mission not only had a large collection of items but
partnership was established we also collected $350.00. We have a great stock built up
in 2003 and renewed in
2006.For those in Kimala for students and families when they go back to school in
they walk for 30 minutes the fall. With most students at home this past year our re-
down a mountain side to fill quest were lower. In addition we collected another $70 for
their 5 gallon buckets. Then
it takes them an hour and a Every Meal and $25 for the local Food Shelf. We continue to
half to carry it back up the do great work!
mountain side. This is done
by the woman and older This summer the Library will be open to the community on
children due to the weight of Tuesday and Thursday 9-4. This is a great opportunity to
the buckets. When they get get books in the hands of kids this summer. The Newport
back from their journey they Library is located on the other side of the highway. If you
then need to boil the water
to kill all the bacteria. This have children’s book or movies that you would like to do-
water is used for drinking, nate we can add them in. If you would like to read at a sto-
cooking, and bathing. In ad- ry time on Thursday at 10 just let Sara know.
dition they have rain barrels
to collect water that they can Relay for Life is July’s Monthly mission. We will be having a
use. To them this is natural silent auction on July 25th. If you would like to donate an
way of life. Many places in
Africa do not have clean, item for the silent auction we are looking for donations of:
safe water. We have been Themed gift baskets (pet basket, movie basket, grill, gar-
working with the St. Paul dener, kids, baby), Gift Cards (specialty shop, coffee, restau-
Area Synod and Kimala to
help support an expensive rant, event) or a specialty homemade item (wood carving,
plan to get them a water dinner at your home, time for yard work, homemade jellies,
tower. This project would be jams, salsa, pickles) All items must be new. We will also be
so beneficial to the people
of Kimala. selling luminaria bags, greeting cards, treats, and coffee July
25th. You can drop off items in the church office. If you
have any questions you can contact the church or contact
Jane Benson at 459-6816. Thank you to everyone that is on
the team! Thank you in advance to everyone that is willing
to help support Relay For Life.
2 June 2021
Pa s t o r ’s Po n d e r i n g s
Creation. Newness. Life. These are the things that make our life with
Christ hopeful, joyful, and exciting.
The Bible begins with God creating the world and everything in it.
John’s gospel echoes these first verses of Genesis with “In the beginning
was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…All things came
into being through him. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the
light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome
it.” (John 1:1-5)
We are beginning to emerge from the darkness of the pandemic, but there are areas of
our world that are not to the point we are. They need our support and witness to the
light. They need to see there is hope. There are people in our community struggling.
They too need our witness; to show them the light of Christ through our actions. And
there are people in our lives and congregation that are going through difficult times.
They also need us to be with them. To walk with them, comfort them, remind them
God is with them.
We do these things as a way of living into God’s creative spirit, bringing newness and
life where it is most needed. We can set aside our differences politically, economical-
ly, racially, nationally, and think globally, moving forward into the abundant life Christ
offers to all. As we read in the prophet Isaiah, “Be glad and rejoice forever in what I
am creating”. (Isaiah 43:18)
When we bring this newness of life to others, we experience it ourselves. It is easy to
get pulled back and want to return to the way things were, but again the prophet Isaiah
comes to us with these words from God, “Do not remember the former things, or con-
sider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not
perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19)
As we have our “soft opening” and move into the building for worship, what if we did-
n’t think of it as “returning” or going back to the “way things were before.” What if
we looked at it as a move forward?
God has given us a prime opportunity to live into new and creative ways of doing
things. We also have some terrific ministries that have not only continued but blos-
somed during the pandemic. As we are propelled forward, may God’s words from
Revelation inspire you, “See I am making all things new.” (Revelation 21:5)
To God be the glory, now and always!
Blessings,
4 June 2021
Vo l u n t e e r O p p o r t u n i t i e s
Community Meal– This is the second Saturday of the month. You can sign-up on
the donut board by the kitchen if you are interested in hosting a meal. This is a
great event to use a Thrivent Action Team if you have one available. Contact Emily
White if you have any questions– white.emily@comcast.net, 651-459-3066; Office
459-2447
VBS– June 21st-24th
Be on the Relay for Life Team
In need of someone to Record and Edit Sunday services (Pastor has currently
been doing this).
Worship needs ushers, special music, and readers. Contact office if you are inter-
ested.
Book Study
We are going to have a one day book study on the book “A Long
Walk for Water” by Linda Sue Park. This book is based on a true
story and is very touching. Join the ZOOM study on June 28th at
7pm. You can borrow the book from the office if needed.
For families and anyone else that would like to join Pastor Sue
will be reading “The Water Princess” by Susan Verde and dis-
cussing the book afterwards via ZOOM on June 21st at 7pm.
You can also borrow this book from the church office.
Please contact her if you would like to join in the fun!
T h a n k y o u
Dear NLC, You are such a blessing. Your gift of $510 to Feed My
Starving Children is providing 2,125 MannaPack meals to those
around the world who need it most. Every gift matters to a hungry
child. You’re saving lives. You’re providing hope. Thank you. “For I
was hungry and you gave me something to eat…” Matthew 25:35.
May God Bless you, Mark Crea Executive Director/CEO.
5 June 2021
Worship Update
We will be opening the building June 6th. Here are some
things you need to know:
Quilters are
meeting the 1st
*Masks will be required even when singing
and 3rd Thurs- *Communion will be handed out when you come in
day of the month. If you *Each month Council will reevaluate changes
would like information con- *You can sign up to do treats after worship outside. Sign
tact the Church office at
-up is located on the donut board by the kitchen (must
(651) 459-2447 or at new-
portlutheran@comcast.net be prepackaged or individually wrapped up item)
Welcome back Wood- *Sign-up for Community Meal on the donut board by
carvers! They meet on the kitchen
Wednesday mornings if
you are interested in
Please Note: June 13th after worship join
joining. If you have ques- us in the circle drive for Walk
tions you can
There is only on- for Water Relay Races!
call the Church line worship on
office to get in July 4th. Church We have Newport Lutheran Church
touch with will not be open! shirts available to be ordered if you
them. are interested. We would love for eve-
ryone to get a shirt! These are great
Social Concerns to wear when out volunteering in the
has been meeting community and for Church events like
virtually and would Gods Work Our Hands Sunday, road
love for you to join clean-up, community meals, and
us! We meet the 1st Tues- many others. If purchasing a shirt is a
day of each month at 7pm. financial hardship please contact the
If you are interested in get- office we can help. Order shirts on
ting involved in outreach June 6th after worship or if you would
this is a great way to get like to order but are not able to come
started. Contact the to worship call or e-mail the church
Church office office.
Interested in joining Mah
Jongg? They meet on Building Update
Mondays at 9am at the We will be painting the kitchen and fireside room
church. If you have any sometime this summer. If you are interested in help-
questions call ing please contact Chris Vick or the Church office.
the church of- If you are in the building after hours please check to
fice. make sure doors are locked and all lights are off be-
fore you leave!
Newport Lutheran Church 3
Financials
April brought many blessings. Traditionally giving increases with Easter and Lent,
but this year was terrific. Thank you for your continued financial support. You are
making a difference in the church, community and world. God’s love is being spread
through your generous contributions. THANK YOU!
April Revenue $23,152.41 YTD Revenue $81,842.87
April Expenses 17,292.14 YTD Expenses 66,449.74
April Income $ 5,860.27 YTD Income $15,393.13
Life Lines
Congratulations to the Miller Do you have a cancer story
family on the baptism of their you would like to share with
the Congregation? We are
son Jackson. looking for some people that
would like to share some-
time this summer. Contact
Christian sympathy to: the office if you are interest-
ed.
Betty Wygant’s family and friends
on her passing.
Council meeting minutes will now be
available upon request. We can e-mail,
mail, or you can pick a copy up in the of-
Church Information fice
President: Kalee McKusky, kmckusky@yahoo.com,
651-786-9101 Our Mission…
Vice President: Chris Vick, vick21@q.com,651-458-
9205
Secretary: Vicki Gardner, vicki.gardner68@gmail.com, We are a caring community
651-459-0148
Council At Large Members:
Emily White, white.emily@comcast.net, 651-459-3066 that shares faith, shows love,
Amy Schall, amyschall@yahoo.ie, 651-208-6087
Sara Korpi, conkorpi1@aol.com, 651-788-2053
and lives as disciples of Christ.
Newport Lutheran Church 6June 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 9-4 Library Open 2 8am Woodcarvers 3 9-4 Library Open 4 5 8a A/A
7p John Bible Study
7pm Social Concerns via ZOOM 9a Quilters
Mtg
6 9a Worship with special 7 9a Mah Jongg 8 9-4 Library Open 9 8am Woodcarvers 10 9-4 Library Open 11 12 8a A/A
guest Peter Harrits preaching. 6-8p Girl Scouts 7p John Bible Study
Order your NLC Shirt today! Sara out of the office via ZOOM 5:00-6:30 Drive Thru
On-Line Worship Community Meal
LWR backpacks being put
together after worship
13 Worship 14 9a Mah Jongg 15 9-4 Library Open 16 8am Woodcarvers 17 9-4 Library Open 18 19 8a A/A
On-line Worship 6-8p Girl Scouts 7pm Council Mtg. 7p John Bible Study 9a Quilters
Join us after worship for walk via ZOOM
for water races in the circle
drive!
20 Worship 21 9a Mah Jongg 22 9-4 Library Open 23 10-1 VBS 24 9-4 Library Open 25 26 8a A/A
On-line Worship 10-1 VBS 10-1 VBS 7p John Bible 10-1 VBS
6-8p Girl Scouts Study via ZOOM
First day of Sum-
mer!
27 Worship 28 9a Maj Jongg 29 9-4 Library Open 30 1 2 3
On-line Worship 6-8p Girl Scouts
4 July 4th online worship only
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Newport Lutheran Church NEWPORT, MN
55055
900 15th St
Newport, MN 55055
Phone: (651) 459-2447
www.newportlutheran.org
Worship
Pastor Susan Gravelle Office Hours Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Phone: 651-459-2447 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
E-mail: newportlutheran@comcast.net By Appointment with Pastor Holy Communion Served: 1st &
651-459-2447 3rd Weekends
Web Address: www.newportlutheran.com
T h e P i n k S h o e s
For many years, Nancy Hayes was Newport Lutheran church organist. She loved buying special
shoes to go with the various outfits she wore. When she played the organ using the foot pedals,
she couldn’t wear specialty shoes with higher heals so she always kept her favorite pair of bright
pink flats next to the organ to wear. They were a very small size and everyone knew they were
hers. When Nancy grew gravely ill, she continued to play as much as possible but Judy and
Sandy began taking over responsibilities accompanying church services and choirs. The bright
pink shoes remained next to the organ in case Nancy might come in to play. When Nancy
passed away, her pink shoes were put on top of the grand piano with her photo and flowers for
her funeral/ memorial. Nancy had previously chosen and recorded all the music accompani-
ments for her service. Those who attended were able to sing all the hymns while Nancy played
(wearing her bright pink shoes) via technology recorded days earlier by Pastor Mark. Some of us
have copies of her recorded music as a tribute to her memory. Every time I am in the choir loft
and walk by the hand rail next to the organ, I look down to see Nancy’s shoes which continue to
remain next to the organ. I feel her spirit with us and always smile when I see her little bright pink
shoes.
Nancy Wiessner
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