So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. 1 John 4:16
Spring Lake Extends Offer to Call Pastor Amelia Houdek to Serve Trinity Valley Lutheran ParishApril 11, 2021 was another historic day in the life of our congregation at Spring Lake! As one part of Trinity Valley Lutheran Parish, together with Gilman and St. John's congregations, Spring Lake voted overwhelmingly to call Pastor Amelia Houdek to serve as the called pastor for all 3 of our churches.
The Letter of Call was sent to the Bishop at the Synod Office for review and a signature, and then sent to Pastor Amelia. Once the call is accepted, we will proceed with plans to install her and welcome her officially! We are excited to continue our journey with Pastor Amelia, and with each other, and we thank all who have been instrumental in our newly formed parish, as well as those who worked together to call a new pastor! Truly, we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength!!! |
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Installation date set for Pastor Amelia Houdek !
Pastor Amelia has accepted the call to become the full-time called pastor for our parish, and we couldn't be more excited. Plans for her installation are underway and will be held on Sunday, June 27th. Watch your newsletter and this space for further details as they unfold!!!
Now Hear This!!
This website is a work in progress! Please be patient as I learn to navigate the site. If there are additions or corrections that need to be made, please contact me at shelliwo@yahoo.com, or call me at 715-772-3221. If there is information that is pertinent to all 3 congregations, please look at the Trinity Valley Lutheran Parish website (trinityvalleylutheranparish.com), as it may be found on that site, instead.
CAN YOU HELP???
The Spring Lake Church was established in 1874, and the building that we now worship in was built in 1932 following a tornado that destroyed the original structure in 1930. The current building was completed in just 5 months for approximately $10,000, and the first service in it was held in 1932. Since that time, many renovations, repairs, and improvements have been made because the members of the church have been diligent about maintaining the structure - both inside and out, as well as the grounds.
It has been determined that the brick work on the church needs repair, as well as the sidewalks in front of the church. Bids have been secured and the church council has accepted a bid for tuckpointing, rebuilding the caps and columns, as well as the use of the lift needed to do the repair, for a total of $7,200 from American Stone and Brick out of New Richmond. Robey Maintenance has bid $4,100 to replace the existing sidewalks.
The work on the church will need to be done first as it involves the use of a lift that could possibly damage any new concrete sidewalks, so that is scheduled to begin in July, with the sidewalk replacement later. The church council is now asking that you consider donating to the cost of this much needed repair. The plan is to use the money that is already appropriated to the capital improvement fund, as well as what is in the building fund. If we can raise enough money through donations, other fund balances won't need to be used.
If you can help with an extra monetary gift towards these two projects, please designate the BUILDING FUND on your offering envelope, or you may send a separate donation to the church office indicating tuckpointing or sidewalk improvements.
Thank you for your faithful support of our beautiful church!
This website is a work in progress! Please be patient as I learn to navigate the site. If there are additions or corrections that need to be made, please contact me at shelliwo@yahoo.com, or call me at 715-772-3221. If there is information that is pertinent to all 3 congregations, please look at the Trinity Valley Lutheran Parish website (trinityvalleylutheranparish.com), as it may be found on that site, instead.
CAN YOU HELP???
The Spring Lake Church was established in 1874, and the building that we now worship in was built in 1932 following a tornado that destroyed the original structure in 1930. The current building was completed in just 5 months for approximately $10,000, and the first service in it was held in 1932. Since that time, many renovations, repairs, and improvements have been made because the members of the church have been diligent about maintaining the structure - both inside and out, as well as the grounds.
It has been determined that the brick work on the church needs repair, as well as the sidewalks in front of the church. Bids have been secured and the church council has accepted a bid for tuckpointing, rebuilding the caps and columns, as well as the use of the lift needed to do the repair, for a total of $7,200 from American Stone and Brick out of New Richmond. Robey Maintenance has bid $4,100 to replace the existing sidewalks.
The work on the church will need to be done first as it involves the use of a lift that could possibly damage any new concrete sidewalks, so that is scheduled to begin in July, with the sidewalk replacement later. The church council is now asking that you consider donating to the cost of this much needed repair. The plan is to use the money that is already appropriated to the capital improvement fund, as well as what is in the building fund. If we can raise enough money through donations, other fund balances won't need to be used.
If you can help with an extra monetary gift towards these two projects, please designate the BUILDING FUND on your offering envelope, or you may send a separate donation to the church office indicating tuckpointing or sidewalk improvements.
Thank you for your faithful support of our beautiful church!
Spring Lake Lutheran Church
WORSHIP
We worship Sunday mornings at 8:30am. Our worship is traditional with a relaxed atmosphere. We offer Holy Communion every Sunday and all baptized believers in Christ are welcome to our table.
We have Sunday School during Worship!
WELCA NEWS
Spring Lake Women of the ELCA will meet on the THIRD Monday of the month at the Welcome Home Assisted Living facility in Elmwood. All meetings begin at 2:00 p.m. and include Bible study and fellowship! All ladies are welcome! Contact Sue Wood for more information (715-772-4656).
Coming in September - Pie and Ice Cream Social!!! Watch here for more details!
Coming in September - Pie and Ice Cream Social!!! Watch here for more details!
A word about the COVID-19 Virus
Philippians 4:6-7 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
It is hard not to be anxious during times like this and it is a normal feeling. God tells us we shouldn't worry, God tells us many times in the Bible do not fear. That doesn't mean we shouldn't prepare, actually God expects us to prepare for difficult situations.
At this time, in person services ARE being held. Masks are required, social distancing is practiced as much as possible. If you are not comfortable attending for any reason, Pastor Amelia is recording a service weekly which is available via Facebook or the Trinity Valley Lutheran Parish website.
Philippians 4:6-7 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
It is hard not to be anxious during times like this and it is a normal feeling. God tells us we shouldn't worry, God tells us many times in the Bible do not fear. That doesn't mean we shouldn't prepare, actually God expects us to prepare for difficult situations.
At this time, in person services ARE being held. Masks are required, social distancing is practiced as much as possible. If you are not comfortable attending for any reason, Pastor Amelia is recording a service weekly which is available via Facebook or the Trinity Valley Lutheran Parish website.
Our Parish Office Administrator
Linda Price is our administrator for Gilman Lutheran and Spring Lake Lutheran. She has been our office administrator since 2017 and a member of Gilman Lutheran since 1977. She and her husband Steve are part time retired and enjoy traveling to see their grandchildren.
You will find her diligently working Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to noon at the St John's Lutheran church office. If you have an up coming wedding, funeral, baptism or such please contact her at 715-778-4334
HOW TO FIND US
WHO ARE WE?
We are a multi-generational Lutheran Church located between Elmwood and Spring Valley, WI who believes in and worships the resurrected Christ and strives to live out the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in our community.
We welcome all to worship with us Sunday mornings at 8:30 through June. Our worship service is mostly traditional with a relaxed atmosphere, communion is celebrated every Sunday and is open to all baptized believers in Christ.
We welcome all to worship with us Sunday mornings at 8:30 through June. Our worship service is mostly traditional with a relaxed atmosphere, communion is celebrated every Sunday and is open to all baptized believers in Christ.