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got a great year ahead of us in worship and in Sunday School. Our theme this The 11th of September is the kick off our year is Learning Our Story. We will dive fall programming into our story of faith, year! starting in the waters Sunday mornings of Genesis in SeptemWorship 9:00 am ber. Sunday School Traditional Worship will reflect this theme Worship includes lit- and will feature some urgy, prayer, a scrip- new ways of learning. Following worship ture reading, a serand fellowship, we mon, weekly comwill gather at 10:15 munion and hymns accompanied by our for Sunday School organist. Coffee, Bars opening with songs and a Bible introducand Fellowship foltion to get us ready lowing. for the day. Then we Sunday School will shepherd the kids 10:15-11:00 am [for through 3 stations: th grade] age 3 6 hearing the story, a Weve made some craft that ties to the changes and weve story, and an activity
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or game that helps us remember the story through movement. Registration forms will be available in the back of the church on September 11th or at office@ glyndonlutheran.org for it to be sent electronically. We are asking teachers to sign up for a few weeks a year. If you are a parent of this age group you should have gotten a letter in the mail. If you are not a parent of a Sunday School aged student and would like to sign up to teach or help, please contact Kris [kjohnson@glyndonl
utheran.org or call at[498-2368] Wednesday Evenings Meal 5:30 pm Worship 6:30 pm Our Wednesday Night Worship is a little different than what you might see on a Sunday, but will be familiar. Down to earth. Great music. Creative worship. For Junior High Youth 78s Where Sunday School meets Youth Group. Attendance expected. Sundays at 10:15-11:00 am or Wednesdays 7:45-8:30 pm (Cont. On page 3)
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Inside this issue: Living the Story Over Coffee Council Update Income and Expense Memorials Youth Notes Prayers and Birthdays Serving Committees September Calendar 2 3 4-5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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Council Minutes
Glyndon Lutheran Church Council Meeting August 10, 2011 Members Present: Jeff Wallin, Pam Rudolf, Joan Stenerson, Kris Johnson, Pastor Jeni, Wanda Peterson, Carrie Smith and Cindy Henriksen Prayer/GLC Mission Statement Secretarys Report: Calvin was listed under members present as Johnson instead of his correct name Carlson. Treasures Report: It was noted that Linda pays her pension and insurance on her own. This is not reflected in the report. We will ask if Esther is able to rewrite that. Discussed and passed. Pastors Report Its been a busy, but good month at GLC! Ive participated in a lot of the life of this congregation and can see the deep vitality of faith here. I preached and presided at worship on July 17, 24, 31 and August 8. Were working our way through the Gospel of Matthew. Were learning about the kingdom of heaven, the compassion of Jesus and the nature of faith. I met with Darlene Sandal at her home to discuss the upcoming vacancy for altar guild. We thought of some ways to streamline this great service. We hope to find someone willing to fill her shoes when she completes her role as head of the altar guild at the end of this year. Kris and the Pathways crew did a great job with Day Camp! I had a great time talking with some parents and hanging out with the kiddos. It looks like well try this again next year. On Thursday, July 21st I had the honor of attending the WELCA Circles Summer retreat at Bonnie Simonsons Lake Home near Detroit Lakes. What a wonderful view! We were treated to Jean Mahlums incredible story of faith and courage as she presented from her book God Bless Minneapolis, which I had a chance to read. I presided at communion. On Sunday, July 17th I had brunch with Jessica Langseth and her soon to be husband Dan at Perkins. Their wedding is set for September 10th at GLC. Ive also been meeting with Chad and Shauna, who are to be married on September 17th. I continue to make communion bread and baked it during stewardship workday on August 2nd. I have left bread baking materials in the kitchen for future use. Im planning to bake again on September 6th, at the next Stewardship Workday. Ive been visiting with a few people who are facing cancer diagnoses. I had a baptism meeting with a mother whose family is about to join GLC. Her daughter will be baptized after Glyndon Daze Worship on August 14th. Its VBS week at GLC! While Kris is busy teaching and playing with the kids, Im talking with parents and grandparents of our littlest. Its fun to see so many young ones learn about Jesus! A lot of jr. high kids have come around on Wednesday nights for kickball. We have good fellowship. I look forward to Wednesday night kickball next summer. Ive been spending a lot of time getting ready for the fall. Writing letters, prepping confirmation lessons, and creating a new website is only a few of these preparations! Family Ministers Report: Our church (and its yard and hallways) have been abuzz with all the activities we have had this past month. Day Camp On July 17th we welcomed the Pathways Day Camp Staff, Polly, Matt, and Erica. On Sunday the Day Camp Staff helped lead worship, and then Monday through Thursday we had Day Camp from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Each morning we had regular VBS activities and in the afternoon I organized different activities. On Monday, we went to Ron and Marilyn Labrensz farm, (thank you so much!), and attempted to make homemade ice cream. On Tuesday, we had a fun Field Day complete with potato sack races, egg spoon relays, and even a relay with chopsticks and rubber chickens. On Wednesday, we went to the Dilworth pool (everyone dove off of the diving board!). Thank you to Kelly Richards for providing the bus and Calvin Carlson for driving on Monday and Wednesday. Thank you to all who helped with Day Camp; Becky Cutler, Paula Nelson, Sally Tanner, Samantha Blattenbauer, Samantha Henriksen, Shania Geiser, Taylor Mehrer and Megan Meyers. Thank you to Roger and Joan Stenerson for hosting the Day Camp Staff, and to Craig and Paula Nelson for providing supper one evening. It was a great week and I hope we can do it again! Mission Trip July 31st- August 6th, I and 7 of our High School ladies went on a Mission Trip with Pathways Outdoor Ministries along with 3 Pathways staff and 5 young ladies from area churches. We did the ropes course at camp, did RAKs (Random Acts of Kindness) around Duluth, then ventured to the Twin Cities and worked at Feed My Starving Children packing meals to be sent around the world, worked at
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1. Additional Topics: A. Stewardship servant leader, Don Lein, announced to the group that as of Jan 1, 2012, he would no longer serve as the stewardship servant leader, so we will need someone to take his place. Joan Stenerson suggested that we have a congregational work day entitled, Companys coming, time to clean the house in regards to the Harvest Home Meal. We will ask properties team leaders John Peterson and Randall Henriksen and Esther to make a list of jobs that need to be done. 2. Offering Recorder Chairman. This is in regards to Additional topics, A. 3. Properties Update A. Sump Pumps: Due to some recent power outages at the church, some water came into the church basement. They are still evaluating the performance of the new sump pump that was installed. We may need a third sump pump installed. Air Conditioning: An informational discussion was held for future references if we were to decide to install air conditions in various areas of the church. We just looked at a few options and bids. Concern is mainly for hosting funerals and/or weddings; Bid to put air in sanctuary: $15,357 Bid to put air in office area: $9,725 Bid to put air in triple room: $4,995 Hymnal Update: As of July 30th we had 30 hymnals in place. All hymnals are now paid for and will be in place for September worship. All hymnals were purchased in memory or honor of loved ones. Extra hymnals are still able to be pur-
chased for those who wish to. 5. Fall Recap: A. Instead of traditional Bible verses being read each week, one story, beginning in Genesis, will be focused on each week. This story will be across the entire church, including Sunday School, Conformation, hymns and adult education. B. Sunday school will be in rotation/ station form grouping students per age. We are looking at ways to implement Sunday School during the Wednesday worship schedule. C. Childrens story Bibles are available for family use. D. Announcements will be moved to the end of service, rather then at the beginning of the service. E. Council approved going Green due to the dishwasher being in place. We will no longer use paper products after the Sunday service. This will require some extra people to help after service and run the dishes through the dishwasher. The washing cycle is 90 seconds per load. High school students will have the opportunity to work. They could help with Sunday School or help with the after service dish washing to earn money towards future trips and/or camps. Strategic Plan: Jeff Wallin introduced some information on strategic planning. The council is entertaining some ideas to create a strategic plan for the future of GLC so that we are able to continue growing. Meeting was closed with the Lords Prayer. Next Council Meeting will be held September 14, 2011 planned for 7:45.
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Funds Available (as of August) 16, 2011 General Fund Designated Funds: Food Pantry Sunday School Memorials
Air Cond. $60; Quilters $205; Youth $35; Hymnals $4900.50 To be paid out 8/31/11
$ 507.43 $4,065.49 $ 804.72 $5,200.50 $ 160.00 $ 146.95 $ 33.00 $ 1,660.00 Unpaid Bills for August (as of August 16)
Salaries (31st) Board of Pension Fed. Withholding MN Withholding Liberty (Copy Machine) Select Office Augsburg Fortress Petty Cash Reardons Old Lutheran
$4,000.00 (approx.) $2,775.45 $1,025.00. (approx.) $ 189.50 (approx.) $ 210.89 $ 39.95 $ 148.99 $ 222.20 $ 65.99 $ 266.00 (Natl Youth Gathering)
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Memorials
Bonnie Simonson in memory of Paul Simonson Tom/Sherry Watt in memory of Alys (Tangen) Oberg Ron/Marilyn Labrensz in memory of Gladys Moszer Shirley Nappe in memory of Odean Nappe & Kim Mary Hanson in memory of Alys (Tangen) Oberg Spaeth Gordon/Lois Wyland in memory of Alys (Tangen) Roger/Shirleen Wyland in memory of Joe Mahlum Oberg Jim/Pauline Litch in memory of Paul & Mable ErickGordy/Lois Wyland in memory of Helen (Bekkerus) son Peterson Joe/Kelli Fuchs in memory of Jeanette (Kosen) Perala Jim/Pauline Litch in memory of Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Litch Dan/Bev Motschenbacher in memory of Chris Virgil/Kitti Eide in memory of Mike Rudolf Motschenbacher Russ/Lois Bekkerus in memory of Alys (Tangen) Doug Krabbenhoft in memory of Doris Krabbenhoft Oberg Ken/Lois Muhle in memory of Helen (Bekkerus) PeCarol Moen in memory of Alys Oberg terson Quilters Ken/Lois Muhle in memory of Alys (Tangen) Oberg Keith/Lorraine Langseth in memory of Alys (Tangen) Pat/Cheryl Kemmer in memory of Jerry Kemmer Oberg Pat/Cheryl Kemmer in memory of Mandy Kemmer Lowell/Mary Larson in memory of Blenda Gregerson Jerry/Sheri Schuman & Family in memory of Mike RuBurt/Sandra Bruzik in memory of Alys (Tangen)Oberg dolf Pat Lynde-Hemmah in memory of Arlen Lynde Dorothy Powers in memory of Alys (Tangen) Oberg Tom/Linda Pavola in honor of their children, Kari & Jim/Pauline Litch in memory of Alys (Tangen) Oberg Alan; Kevin & Lisa; Steven; Leslie & Ron; Sara Tom/Linda Pavola in honor of their grandchildren, Marvel Jones in memory of Alys (Tangen) Oberg Dylan, Dalton, Kailey, Lexi, Ariah, Kaden, Alex Hymnals Roger/Shirleen Wyland in memory of their grandchilTom/Linda Pavola in memory of Alys (Tangen) dren, Brandt & Kianna Wyland Oberg Randy/Cindy Henriksen in memory of Teresa Lovie Terry Danielson in memory of his wife, Nan Daly Jared Danielson in memory of his mom, Nan Randy/Cindy Henriksen in memory of Dick Henriksen Josh Danielson in memory of his mom, Nan Randy/Cindy Henriksen in memory of Leonard & Jayme Danielson in memory of his mom, Nan Laurie Danielson in memory of her mom, Nan Edna Petermann Wally Mahlum in memory of Joe Mahlum Randy/Cindy Henriksen in memory of George Patsy Fuchs in memory of Dennis Fuchs Schenck Patsy Fuchs in memory of Kevan Fuchs Mary Hanson in memory of Forrest Hanson John/Margaret Harkeness in memory of Helen Mary Hanson in memory of Steve Hanson (Bekkerus) Peterson Mike Anstadt in memory of Bud Anstadt Russ/Lois Bekkerus in memory of Helen (Bekkerus) Peterson Randy/Cindy Henriksen in honor of our children & Gary Wyland in memory of Joe Mahlum grandkids Gary Wyland in memory of Doug Wyland Bruce/Candace Rosenfeldt in honor of Nicole RosenGary Wyland in memory of Clarence & Gina Wyland feldt Gary Wyland in memory of Lester & Idella Wyland Bruce/Candace Rosenfeldt in honor of Hunter RosenLeRoy/Lorraine Muhle in memory of Helen feldt (Bekkerus) Peterson Keith & Lorraine Langseth in memory of Helen (Bekkerus) Peterson Bonnie Simonson in memory of Tom Simonson
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Mission Trip Several of our young people went on the Mission Trip Pie and Mission on the Homefront with Pathways. Here are some of their reflections on the trip. Pondering This school year 9th-12th My favorite part was meeting new people and helping other people! My favorite place that we worked at was Feed My graders are invited to hang out with Kris [and sometimes special guests] at Starving Children a local pie establishment the second Sunday of the I liked everything about the trip, how everyone got along so month from 7:30-9:00 pm. We will chat, catch up, well, all the places we visited, and just helping people out! My have a question of the night and eat pie. Kris will favorite place we worked was the Hospitality House because it buy your sodas, you buy your pie. was fin to work with little kids all day J First Pie and Pondering will be The trip was a great experience, and my favorite place we worked was definitely Marys Sunday, September 11th at Fryn Place. I loved playing with the kids and Pan in Moorhead [Hwy 10]. talking to them! Pathways I loved helping at the Hospitality House, the Camp kids taught me a lot. We have had a very busy summer My favorite part was when we were at Feed with Pathways, many of our young My Starving Children. It was cool to know people went to camp [check out that we helped feed 93 children for an entire the pictures on Kris bulletin year. board]. One of our youth went back to camp a second time and I I liked everything about the Mission Trip!! asked Alex Fuchs about it: My favorite place to work was the Hospitality House because it was so fun! I went the second time because I had a really fun time the first time. My favorite part Thank you for your support of our youth. Come and hear is probably all the games and the campfire every more about the trip, see pictures and hear stories, Sunday, Ocnight. I want to work there one day because I would tober 2nd at the Stockholders Dinner. Invitations coming to a really enjoy spending time with the kids and helping mailbox near you soon! them to build their faith. This is a reason to support our young people, they are already making plans to pass on their faith to others!
Youth Notes
Acolyte Schedule,
Sunday Morning 9:30 Sept 4 Brett M & Kyle O
Fall Schedule 9:00 Sept 11 Cheyenne R & Nicole R Sept 18 Dalton R & Chase S Sept 25 Anna S & McKenzie T
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Guitarist Needed
We are in search for a worship leader to lead music (guitar or piano) on Wednesday Nights this fall. Email Pr. Jeni (jgrangaard@glyndonlutheran.org) or call the office (498-2368) if youre interested or know someone who would be great.
Betsy Anderson, Golden Living Center Iris Barta, Senior Apartments on Riverside Drive Hallie Behrens, Eventide Evelit Jegtvig, Eventide Margaret Kingren, Eventide Elthea Lass, Bethany Homes in Fargo Orville Muhle, Eventide
September Birthdays
1 Melva Behrens; Tricia Bryant; Jaiden Cutler; Joseph Fortier, Steven Taves 2 Alison Freier; Sheri Schumann; Brit Skolness 4 Sienna Ambuehl; Kelli Nelson 6 Lois Blattenbauer; Michael Krabbenhoft 7 Scott Blattenbauer 8 Breanna Rivera; Eunice Wyland 9 Joey Anderson; Andy Fischer; John Peterson; Abbie Smith 10 Brett Kuehl; Tom Pavola; Taylor Peterson; Alex Wallin 11 Samantha Link; Cheryl Messerschmidt; Lois Vlasin; Melinda Yardley 12 Patricia Fuchs; David Marschke; Kathy Pemelton; 13 Gail Budke; Charlotte Fischer; Colleen Mahlum 14 Kayle Fischer;; Bonnie Simonson 16 Kole Nygaard; Ron Berry 17 Caitlin Ash; Rod Fischer; Taylor Fischer; Jeff Fuchs 18 Maria Ranz; 19 Austin Schultz 20 Janelle Geiser; Jessica Langseth 21 McKara Hoban; Peggy Holte 22 Kurt Fischer; Alissa Roll 23 Travis Haverkamp 24 Tracy Alderman; Kevin Ellingson 26 Marvel Jones; Kaylee Swenson 27 Brady Burnside; Randy Wyland 28 Tyler Madson 29 Bev Anstadt; Jackson Fuchs; Lois Muhle 30 Cairo Caruso; Laurie Kosen
Happy Birthday!
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Fall Cluster Gathering September 22, 2011 5:30 p.m. Registration North Buffalo Lutheran Church
PRE-Register by September 19th $8.00
Presentation by: Adair Grommesh, Hope Inc. Let the Children Come to Me
Women of the ELCA NW MN Synodical Convention Redeemer Lutheran Church Thief River Falls MN Sept 9-10th 2011 Hope Inc., is an organization in Fargo-Moorhead that assists families with children who are mentally or physically disabled. More info at www.hopeinconlin.org
Jim & Jennifer Askelson 498-2846 Trent Bekkerus 287-4360 Terry Danielson 498-2802 Kurt & Trisha Fischer 498-2622 Joni Gieseke 498-0490 Darin & Shelly Haugen 498-0389 Malvern & Joan Jacobson 498-2254 Robert & Debbie Kinnen 498-2933 RaeAne Knodel Unlisted *Ron & Marilyn Labrensz 866-6547 Dave & Janet Marschke 498-2359 Keith & Cory Miller 233-8052 Kevin & Nancy Nelson 498-0112 Rob Quanbeck & Dawn Tommerdahl 498-2389 *Kyle & Barb Roelofs 498-0458 * indicates chair of the committee
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GLC Calendar
September 2011
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9:30 Worship
5 Office Closed
7:00 Harvest Supper Planning Mtg. 7:00 Sr. High Youth Info Mtg. 14 5:30 Meal 6:30 Worship 7:45 Council Meeting
9 10 7:00 Langseth/ 4:00 Langseth/ Kemper Wed- Kemper Wedding ding Rehearsal
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Rally Sunday!
18 9:00 Worship 10:15 Sunday School 19 Newsletter Deadline 20 21 7:30 Mary Cir- 5:30 Meal cle 6:30 Worship 7:45 7&8th Grade Confirmation Mtg. Fairhills Retreat 27 9:30 Staff 28 5:30 Meal 6:30 Worship 7:45 9th Grade Confirmation Mtg. 22 5:30 Cluster 6 Gathering at North Buffalo 23 24 9:00-12:00 Congregational Workday
25 9:00 Worship 10:15 Sunday School Third Grade Bibles 7:00 Citizens with the Concert
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Glyndon Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered community church, nurturing the faith of all generations.
All are expected to serve at the Harvest Supper by baking something, serving or donating to the event. Please let us know how youd like to participate!