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
Worship/Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. October through December
Stewardship Sunday November 21, 2021Stewardship is a dynamic invitation to live our Christian faith in ways that transform our relationship with God and others and the world in which we live. Please join us for worship on Nov. 21st and bring the commitment card that was mailed along with the stewardship letter last month. And watch for the online Stewardship videos that Pastor Amelia has posted that challenge us to Gather-Grow-Give-Go!!!
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve ServicePlease join with all area churches for the annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service held this year at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spring Valley, Wednesday evening, Nov. 24th starting at 7:00 p.m. Please share your blessings with those in need by bringing either a monetary or food gift to be shared with the local food pantries.
Altar Picture RestorationWhen you come to church at Spring Lake in the coming weeks, you will notice that the altar picture has been removed and the void has been filled temporarily with a beautiful quilt. Though Jesus never changes, time has faded the image of Him in our altar picture! The council has approved Esa Everroad, owner of the Purple Pelican Art Studio in Spooner, WI to repair and restore the picture. According to the Spring Lake Church Centennial Booklet from 1974, the altar picture was damaged in a tornado that destroyed the church. The picture was repaired and was placed in the present altar in 1932 when the church was rebuilt. There is no information about any further cleaning or restoration of the altar picture, so it is possible that nothing more has been done to it since 1932.
We anticipate that the restoration and repair of the picture will take 3-6 months. We are grateful to the SL WELCA who is generously donating toward the cost of this expense, and to those who are donating quilts or other art pieces to fill the space. The estimate to restore the painting is about $2000 depending on how extensive the repairs will be. If you would like to donate, please consider giving money through the WELCA or you may donate directly through your offering designated to the Altar Painting Repair. |
Please click on the Trinity Valley Lutheran Parish link listed below to see important Winter Weather Cancellation information.
Please follow this link to our Face Book page for our online worship.
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CONTACT US:
Church office: 715-778-4334 SL/G email: gilslake@svtel.net Website: springlakelutheran.com www.facebook.com/sllcwi *** St. John's phone: 715-778-5935 St. John's email: svstjelca@svtel.net *** Pastor Amelia Houdek Email: pastoramelia@gmail.com Cell phone: 612-850-3904 *** Trinity Valley Lutheran Parish Website www.trinityvalleylutheranparish.com |
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Sunday School Christmas Program
Sunday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program/Worship Brunch to follow in the church basement |
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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.
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Schedule changes
Worship/Sunday School at Spring Lake changes Oct. 3 - Dec. 26, 2021 and begins at 11:00 a.m.
Gilman worship begins at 8:30 and St. John's begins at 9:45
Please note that you are encouraged to attend any of the churches if you cannot worship at your own church, or if you desire to worship at a different time!
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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.
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Schedule changes
Worship/Sunday School at Spring Lake changes Oct. 3 - Dec. 26, 2021 and begins at 11:00 a.m.
Gilman worship begins at 8:30 and St. John's begins at 9:45
Please note that you are encouraged to attend any of the churches if you cannot worship at your own church, or if you desire to worship at a different time!
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ADVENT BEGINS NOVEMBER 28TH
Christmas Schedule
Friday, December 24th, Christmas Eve
4:00 p.m. Family/Children Focused Worship at St. John's
6:00 p.m. Candlelight Service at Spring Lake
Saturday, December 25th, Christmas Day
9:45 a.m. Christmas Worship at Gilman
Sunday, December 26th
9:45 a.m. Worship at St. John's (ONE service for the entire parish)
These services are for the entire Trinity Valley Lutheran Parish. Please make note of the times and locations and choose the service that works best for you and your family.
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Spring Lake Church Annual Meeting will be held January 23, 2022 during the 8:30 a.m. service (worship times rotate in January). Abbreviated service and meeting followed by coffee and pastries in the church basement. Please plan to attend!
The Joint Councils of Trinity Valley Lutheran Parish have agreed to hold just one church service on the last day of the month beginning Sunday, Dec. 26th at St. John's as noted above. Spring Lake will host this joint service on January 30th, and Gilman will host it on February 27th. More details to follow about how the Sunday School schedule will be impacted those Sundays, as well. The joint services will all be held at 9:45 a.m. and will not follow the church rotation times.
Spring Lake Lutheran Church
WORSHIP
We worship Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. (October through December) 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 Ladies recently sent out a fund-raising letter to their members. The money they raise will go towards restoration of the altar picture at church. Please give generously!
Spring Lake Women of the ELCA 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). ***Please note that the Spring Lake WELCA does NOT meet during the winter months. The regular meeting schedule resumes in April 2022.
Spring Lake Women of the ELCA 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). ***Please note that the Spring Lake WELCA does NOT meet during the winter months. The regular meeting schedule resumes in April 2022.
A word about the COVID-19 Virus
At this time, in person services ARE being held. Masks are optional, particularly if you are fully vaccinated. Social distancing is encouraged. Hugs and handshakes are on hold yet! Individual communion kits are handed out, though we hope to be able to transition to regular communion practices soon. Please be aware that if the COVID virus flares in our area again, we may need to re-impose some worship restrictions. 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.
At this time, in person services ARE being held. Masks are optional, particularly if you are fully vaccinated. Social distancing is encouraged. Hugs and handshakes are on hold yet! Individual communion kits are handed out, though we hope to be able to transition to regular communion practices soon. Please be aware that if the COVID virus flares in our area again, we may need to re-impose some worship restrictions. 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 has been the office administrator for Gilman and Spring Lake 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.
Church office hours are changed temporarily to Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to noon. Please leave a message if you are unable to reach someone by phone. If you have an up coming wedding, funeral, baptism or such please contact Pastor Amelia or the church office 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 11:00 a.m. October through December. 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 11:00 a.m. October through December. Our worship service is mostly traditional with a relaxed atmosphere, communion is celebrated every Sunday and is open to all baptized believers in Christ.