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Lutheran Church of the

Cross

2019

Cross

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This Changes Everything!

Stewardship Changes Everything!

Our 2019 theme has been a good reminder of how our relationship with God changes how we

see the world; and of how the gifts that God has given to us free us from the chains of this

world, freeing us to live and love God and one another. We look at how God’s call, word, love,

grace, and hope, along with worship, sacraments, and Service in Christ’s name Change

Everything!

As we move into October, our theme specifies how Stewardship changes everything. It is a

reminder to all of us, that all we have is not ours- but God’s. That can be a hard reminder to

absorb and fulfill. It seems that we thank God for our financial blessings, but when we are asked

to share them, we turn away and say we don’t have enough to share. We see many stories in

the bible of God reminding us that we have been called to share our blessings, whether it was

leaving 10% of the fields unharvested so that the widows and the poor could be fed, or giving

the best of the livestock to be sacrificed back to God.

So, why do we give an offering to God, if it is all God’s to begin with? Well, we give back to the

church as a way to thank God. Through being good stewards, we return a portion of the time,

talent, and treasure allotted to us. Stewardship engenders a spirituality that deepens our

relationship with the Lord. It involves intentional, planned and proportionate giving of our time,

talent and treasure.

This week your pledge card will be mailed to you. I urge you to take time to pray over how you

will bless the church with your gifts. We are doing amazing ministry here at Lutheran Church of

the Cross, but your help is needed for it to continue and thrive.

On Wednesday, October 9th we will be collecting pledge cards during worship and also on

Sunday October 13th during our Stewardship Breakfast between our worship services. Come

and see how “This Changes Everything!: Stewardship Changes Everything!”

Blessings,

Pastor Drew

OTHER IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS/DATES: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Computer Lab 9:00am—1pm Oct 2: Lakes Area Food Shelf Board Meeting 9:00 Oct 2: Merry Widows & Widowers 11:30 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Toning with a Purpose 9:45 (walking at 9:30) Oct 3: Prime Timers Pot Luck 11:30 Oct 3: LCC Staff at Soup Kitchen 3:30 (office closed after 3:30) Oct 4, 11, 18: Stonehouse Fridays—Sabbath 12:00 Oct 4-5: 7th Grade Retreat 6:30 pm til 10:00ish Oct 6: Forum: Stewardship Changes Everything 9:30 Oct 7 & 21: MOPS 8:30 Oct 7, 14, 21, 28: Prayer Shawl Group 1:00 Oct 7 & 21: Suicide Loss Survivor Group 7:00 Oct 9: Gather Together Study 10:00 Oct 10-12: Fall Clean Up Days—all day Oct 10: Church Council 7:00 pm Oct 13: Stewardship Sunday - Stewardship Breakfast 9:15 Oct 13: Highway Cleanup Youth 12:30 Oct 14: Rummage Sale Core Group Meeting 10:00 Oct 14: Soul Sisters 11:00 Oct 15: Book Discussion 1:00 pm Oct 15: Rummage Sale Wrap Up Meeting 7:00 Oct 16: Creation Care Team Mtg 4:30 Oct 17: Duluth Trip 8:30-4:00 Oct 21 & 22: MN Drivers Training 12:30 Oct 22: WELCA Kit Party 5:30 Oct 24: New Member Gathering 7:00 Oct 26: Confirmation Banquet 5:30 Oct 27: Reformation Sunday & Affirmation of Baptism at 10:30 service Oct 27: Trunk or Treat 3:00 Oct 27: Holy Land Trip Meeting 7:00 Oct 28: Heartland Conference Creation Care Gathering 3:00 Oct 28: Brewing Theology 7:00

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% YTD of

Annual Annual

August YTD Budget Budget

Income $ 48,254 $ 410,820 $ 650,397 63.16%

Expenses $ 47,732 $ 433,098 $ 650,397 66.59%

Difference $ 522 $ (22,278) $ 0

In the month of August our income was more than our expenses by $522.

Treasurer's Report - Financial Summary 2019 General Fund

Thank you for gifting our ministry together. You make sure Worship space is provided; pastor, musicians, and staff are compensated; ministry supplies are bought; etc. By your general offering today, you are making sure that such ministries as Bells of Praise, Sr. Choir, King’s Kids, LCC Worship Band, and many others are blessed by your Christian love. Thank you! To give with your mobile device, scan the QR code to the right.

PRIVATE INTERNMENT Joan Gandrud Born: May 22, 1938 Died in Christ: September 2, 2019 Internment: September 28, 2019 Lutheran Church of the Cross Pr. Drew Bakken, Officiant

WEDDING John Poston & Pam Wachholz Date: September 7, 2019 Sherwood Forest Pr. Kari Williamson Officiant

Reminder: As posted, cameras and recordings are in use at Lutheran Church of the Cross. You may read the entire notice of audio/video recording and broadcasting notice posted at the main entrances. Any questions, please see Pastor Drew or Pastor Kari.

WEDDING James MacLennan & Christa Branham Date: September 28, 2019 Good Ol’ Days Resort Pr. Kari Williamson Officiant

CHILDREN &

Supper and Worship on Wednesday has resumed—so has

Route 56—all 5th and 6th graders are welcome to join us

after worship. Please complete a yellow (full page)

Worship Experience Sheet during worship and help clear

tables after worship. Then we meet in the Treehouse!

All families are invited to join us for our annual Stewardship Breakfast on October 13 during fellowship hour in the Celebration Center. We will have a special Sunday School activity to go along with this theme of Stewardship!

...will be here before we know it! On Sunday, October 29 we will be hosting our third annual event, from 3pm—5pm. Sign up for your trunk spot on the display in the narthex. This is a Teal Pumpkin Project friendly event, so please have some non-food treats at your trunk as well as candy treats (for kids with allergies). Thank you to those who have already donated candy for this event (in case we run out). This is such a great way to provide families a safe and fun way to enjoy this holiday and to reach out to our community. Come join in the fun—treats, bounce house, cotton candy, cocoa and popcorn. No charge for this event that’s open to ALL.

November 6, December 7, January 8, February 5

at 7pm, for kids and parents alike. We will be

exploring timely topics and how to support each

other in faith in today’s world. November topic:

Why FFF? Catherine Anderson, our NEMN Synod

Coordinator of Youth Ministry will join us as we

explore the how-tos of FFF.

We have had a great start to Sunday School with learning about and exploring the story of Noah’s Ark. Upcoming sessions include Jeremiah, Stewardship (including break-fast), a Special Prayer Event, and Hannah and Samuel. Thanks to all parents and teachers who so graciously donate their time and talents to join us. And thanks to Kevin Lattu and Danae Anderson for helping us learn the Luther Crest Bible Camp songs. All are welcome on Sunday mornings in the Treehouse—bring a friend! Kids are also welcome to check out our new Kid’s Corner in the back of the Sanctuary. You will find Busy Bags, coloring sheets and kid’s bulletins, and an opportunity to add your own special prayer to our Kids of the Cross cross.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR REHEARSALS FOR OUR 2019 MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT REHEARSALS! We will be presenting “Is It Really Christmas?” and

will be joined by the Bells of Praise and Senior Choir. This pageant explores the TRUE

gifts of Christmas and is set on a Christmas Tree Farm. Rehearsals will be from 1—3pm

on the following dates: October 26, & November 2 and 23. We will also rehearse during

Sunday School time on December 1. Our Musical Extravaganza and Pageant will take

place on December 8 during the 10:30 worship service in Celebration Center.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Prayers

and bless-

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our third

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received

their

bibles on

Sept. 15.

FROM ZACH'S DESK:

On the first week of High School Youth Group this fall, we really did some amazing work together. The second week [last night from the time I am writing this thought] was no different.

I tasked the group, week 1, to build a covenant, or an agreement, together. They did the hard work and created something really special. I want to share it with you. To break the ice, I suggested the first line, they crafted the rest. It was about a twenty minute conversation, and they walked away proud of their work.

Our 2019 High School Youth Group Covenant: 1. Light a Candle.

2. Show up.

3. Be present (phones away/silent).

4. Have fun!

5. Talk about church-y/Jesus-y stuff.

6. Pray.

7. Be respectful.

8. Don’t be afraid to share your opinion.

9. Ask questions. Go tell it on the Mountain!

I’m going be honest. It’s kind of a tough covenant to follow. Sometimes when we get a little too goofy, we miss the mark. Our phones may buzz and we may check it out of habit, or simply, I may check the time. We definitely always have fun and pray. Sometimes we are scared to offer our opinions, out of fear of being judged. Maybe, our activity went too long and we didn’t have time to slow down and talk about “Jesus-y stuff”. And maybe, we had a tough week, and need someone to share their light with us.

I think our real world is like this. too. We have a set of things that we want to be like, and a lot of those things are listed in this covenant.

What happens when we really aim for these things? When we really try our best? How will the world benefit? How will our families benefit? How will our friends benefit?

Week after week, we will try to uphold our covenant. Week after week, we will

collectively fail. And thank goodness, week after week after week, we will be loved by

God and saved by redeeming grace. And then we get to try again.

In peace, Zach Malecha

Hotdish and a Show - Nov 2 - Come one, come all! Our third annual Hotdish and a Show is right around the corner. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we want you to be a part of it! Come experience it, eat phenomenal hotdish, laugh till you cry, and be wowed by the amazing talent of this congregation. This is a LCC Community Event! The more people we have, the merrier. Keep your eyes on the Youth Bulletin Board next to the Nursery for more information.

Summer Trip 2020 - Info meeting Oct 9 - Calling all 9th - 12th graders! Our 2020 Summer Trip will be in the mountains with Idaho Servant Adventures! From their website “Idaho Servant Adventures is a week-long high-energy, action-packed service-leadership camp that bring hundreds of students from youth groups across America together for four or five days to repair and transform homes, lives, and communities.” Join us with a parent on Oct 9th at 7pm in the downstairs youth room for more information!

Our intense teambuilding activity, “Cross the Chocolate River”

Middle School Gathering - Nov 23 -24 - Due Oct 23 - “The Middle School Gathering brings together nearly 1000 youth and adults from across our Synod to grow in faith and build new friendships, while digging into confirmation teachings in a unique way!” - from the MSG Flyer. Join us from Nov 23-24! This is one of my favorite weekends of the year. It is so great that we make it a Confirmation expectation. Adult leaders needed. Registration is outside my office and in your email, please register by Oct 23.

Duluth Trip - 10/17 - Due 10/13 - Confirmation Youth! Join us for our annual Duluth trip on the Thursday of your MEA break! We will serve in the morning and play “Tourists” in the afternoon on Canal Park! We are seeking about 4 adult volunteers for this adventure, please let me know if you are interested.

Church Fish - High School Youth Group each week at 7:20 has been booming! We love this group so much! Citywide Lutheran Youth was a great success as well (Join us on Oct 20th at 7pm at Lord of Life.) HSYG made a bet with me that if they could get 10 youth here two weeks in a row, they would earn a pet fish for LCC. And they did.

Confirmation 2019 - We are confirming our 10th graders on October 27th at the 10:30 service! Join us as they affirm their baptism and take this step in living out faith journey with Jesus.

October 6 “Stewardship Changes Everything!”

9:30 in Chapel Hall

Come and join us on October 6th in Chapel Hall as we look at Stewardship as a spiritual practice

within the Old and New Testament. This is your chance to ask questions about Stewardship. We will

also be looking at stewardship through our time, talent, and treasure.

Come and join us as we look at how Stewardship Changes Everything!

Supper @ 5:45pm in Celebration Center followed by worship @ 6:20pm

Bells of Praise @ 5:30 in Balcony King’s Kids @6pm in Choir Room Route 56 & Confirmation @ 7pm Senior Choir at 7pm HS Youth Group @ 7:20pm

Please join us Sunday, October

27 at our 10:30 service for the

Affirmation of Baptism for the

following youth:

Ara Anderson

Keaton Brill

Jesse Clausen

Morgan Eckes

Riley Fogarty

Mark Hahn

Cooper Jacobs

Alex Jones

Carly Maine

Ella Oelke

Ethan Paulson

Grace Whipple

Garett Wilson

Music Notes

October 2019

What is “Liturgy”? and “The Nunc Dimittis”

Liturgy refers to the form or order of service which we use in our Christian worship services. The liturgy we use today is derived from the German Mass that Martin Luther published in 1526. It followed the form of the Catholic Mass. It was designed to give order to the service, but not intended for all parts to be used at all times. The German Mass was completely chanted, except for the sermon. The function of the mass according to Luther was to make the people hear the word of the Lord. It was translated from Latin, the language used for the Catholic Mass, to German to enable the “common” people to understand the word.

This month of October we will focus on the “Nunc Dimittis” or Song of Simeon. This originated from Luke 2. Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus were in the temple of Jerusalem to present their firstborn male to be blessed by the LORD. Simeon, as described in Luke, was “righteous and devout” and was “guided by the Holy Spirit” to enter the Temple to see Jesus. He took Jesus “in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for the revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.’”

The Nunc Dimittis is generally used for an evening service or compline. We have used this in our evening Lenten service “That You May Have Life”, written by Marty Haugen. It is also appropriate to sing this either after the Lord’s Prayer or as a blessing at the end of Sunday worship. That is the context we will be singing this in October.

We will use the version by Marty Haugen from That You May Have Life; Hymn 313 “O Lord, Now Let Your Servant”, a Finnish folk tune; Hymn 200 “Now, Lord” from the Detroit Folk Mass written by Tillis Butler and James Harris; and Hymn 202 “Now, Lord” written by Russell Schulz-Widmar We hope you find these a meaningful part of our worship service.

Soli Deo Gloria-To God be all Glory!

Cathy Taylor, Director of Music

Wanted/Needed Bell Ringers. Bells of Praise is in need of

bell ringers. No experience necessary but need to be able to read notes and count. Please call Judy Rickbeil with any questions at 218-562-5010. We practice Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and perform one Sunday a month September thru May.

Thursday Morning Prayer

Psalm 103:8 – The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. What a words of hope and promise for each of us. The Psalmist reminds each of us who God is. God is our God who wraps us with mercy and steadfast love. On Thursday morning we are given a gift to pause and rest in the words of the Psalmist and the amazing grace and love of God. Join us for a time of conversation, prayer and reflection

Thursday Mornings – 8:30 – 9:30 in the back of the sanctuary.

—Pastor Kari

Enjoy this prayer written buy one of our confirmation youth:

Hi, God - thank you for forgiveness and creating us. Help others to see you. Help them to see you everywhere and in everything. Help other who have been harmed. Thank you God for everything. Nathan Bakken

New Member Information: New Member Sunday is around the corner. We will be welcoming new members on November 3rd and having a new member gathering on Thursday, October 24th at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in learning more about Lutheran Church of the Church please see Pastor Kari or Pastor Drew.

Stonehouse Friday’s: Sabbath Journey Continues

Join us at noon on Friday’s at the Stonehouse in Baxter to continue our discussion on Wayne Muller’s book Sabbath! October 4: Wisdom pgs. 157 – 192 October 11: Consecration pgs. 195 – 213 October 18: Sabbath Day pgs. 217-231

Are you a Thrivent member? If so, did you know that you qualify

for two Action Grants per year? These $250.00 grants may be

applied for online and may be used for fundraisers or other church

-sponsored activities. If you have any questions, please ask an

LCC staff member (or contact your Thrivent rep) for assistance.

It’s a great way to support our ministries!

Prime Timers next meeting will be a potluck on Thursday, October 3rd at 11:30 am in Celebration Center.

If your last name ends in: A-I bring a salad/vegetables J-R bring a dessert S-Z bring a main dish

Presentation by Officer Jeremy Rooney of the Nisswa Police Department on scams.

Any questions? Please call a member of the steering committee: Candy & Darrell Barnack, Marsha & Randy Thomson,

Ron & Sue Whipple, Mark & Judy Swenson

Prime Timers

THANK YOU TO OUR MANY SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEERS!

BLOOD DRIVE VOLUNTEERS: Thank you to Jim and Cheryl Swanson for heading up this year’s Red Cross Blood Drive here at LCC! And thank you to all who donated their time as greeters and registration help. Much appreciation for all the volunteers who baked goodies for the snack table also. Lutheran Church of the Cross is reaching out to the community – thank you!

CLEANING UP THE PINES: What a fantastic job these volunteers did in cleaning up the pine trees on the west side of our church property! A huge thank you to Dennis& Liz Brandanger, Kerry & Michelle Malmquist and Ron & Teryl Rusch who did an awesome job of improving our church property and making it more visible from the highway!

BURNING THE BRUSH PILE: We had quite an eyesore of a brush pile to the west of the church property, and a great group of guys got together and burned and cleaned the area – thanks!

CHURCH PEWS: Every Sunday when you arrive at church, have you noticed that the pews are all cleaned up and materials organized at each seat? This is a quiet volunteer job done by Karen Lenox, and we really appreciate her time spent on this for all of us – Thank you, Karen!

PRIME TIMERS: This is a new fun and social group that has been started here at LCC! Our thanks to Marge Holmstrom, Ron & Sue Whipple, Randy & Marsha Thomson, Darrell & Candy Barnack and Pastor Drew for getting the ball rolling for this group! The first event in September was a huge success with good food and fellowship! Don’t miss the October 3rd gathering!

TENT SET UP: Days before the Rummage Sale even begins, a group of hardworking guys got together and set up all the tents in the front of the church. This is no easy task, and we appreciate their hard work to get these all in place before our sale starts.

FALL RUMMAGE SALE: If we had to list every person that made a contribution to our Fall Rummage Sale, the list would be endless!!! Thank you to all who donated items for the sale; rearranged the storage units and garages each week; did the advertising; set up all the racks and tables for the sale; hauled in countless boxes and bags; organized and folded clothes; hauled in furniture; organized all the outside tents; put shoes on racks; hung up all the coats; tested and organized all the electronics; washed and sorted toys; displayed all the jewelry; folded all the bedding and towels; organized all the many books; manned the Bistro; organized and sorted all the books; money counters & banking; our kitchen crew who did all the shopping and fed us so well all week; cashiers who took money; Oval Room workers; Sign in desk; Money morning devotions; organizing all the pictures and picture frames; sorting through all the crafts and materials; organizing belts and purses and backpacks, 11:00 ministry; baked goodies for the volunteers; and the many, many smiles, fellowship and welcome hospitality all week! This ministry is a blessing to all of us and to those outside our walls – THANK YOU!

Fall Blessings,

Sally Hodgson, Lay Ministries Coordinator

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8:15 Lloyd & Connie Foster 10:30 Mike & Bonnie Dunker

8:15 Gary & JoAnn Rivers 10:30 Erv Gravdahl & Nonie Stumvoll

8:15 Open 10:30 Clinton Strother & Amy Peeters

8:15 Kerry & Michelle Malmquist 10:30 Jim & Anne Kostreba

8:15 Wes Anderson Marlow Strand 10:30 Dave & Esther Endicott

8:15 Jerry & Sharon Leese 10:30 Jim & Cheryl Swanson

8:15 Gary & Karen Boche 10:30 Rod & Karen Opp

8:15 George & Margaret Sommerfeld 10:30 David & Marie Olness

8:15 Dick & Maureen Schmidt 10:30 Chad & Jaime Boesen

8:15 Rachel Gerhartz Mavis Zachary 10:30 Deb Rottschafer Denny Holmen

8:15 Randy & Marsha Thomson Mary Wnuk 10:30 Jerry Raedeke Need 2 more

8:15 Karen Clarine Sharon Taute 10:30 Dave & Andi Clausen

8:15 Tami Lueck 10:30 Nancy Swenson

8:15 Open 10:30 Carolyn Johnson

8:15 Nancy Fischer 10:30 Jerry Raedeke

8:15 Sarah Fogderud 10:30 Jesse Clausen Grace Whipple

Acolytes please check your email for when it is your turn.




Sr.. High Youth serving Fresh baked Sweet Rolls

Stewardship Breakfast Served by our Stewardship Committee

OPEN Please sign up in Celebration Center

Dale & Connie Peterson Need 2 more!

8:15 Ron Halligan 10:30 Larry & CeCe Stark

8:15 Dan Halland 10:30 Open

8:15 David Grell 10:30 Marv & Karen Green

8:15 Chuck Trucano 10:30 Darrell Paske

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Kim Cameron Kari Erickson

Joanie Swanson Kari Erickson

Darrell Paske Kari Erickson

Kim Cameron Kari Erickson

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8:15 Worship w/Communion 9:15 Coffee Fellowship 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship w/Communion 7:00 Area Wide Lutheran Youth

1:00 Prayer Shawl 7:00 Brewing Theology

9:00 Computer Lab 10:00 Good Sam Training 1:00 Staff Meeting/Prayer

8:15 Worship w/ Communion 9:15 Coffee Fellowship 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship w/ Communion & Affirmation of Baptism 3:00 Trunk or Treat 7:00 Holy Land Meeting

8:15 Worship w/ Communion 9:15 Stewardship Breakfast 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship w/ Communion 11:30 Worship & Music Committee 12:30 Hwy Cleanup

9:00 Computer Lab 1:00 Staff Meeting/Prayer

9:00 Computer Lab 1:00 Staff Meeting/Prayer 1:00 Book Discussion 7:00 Rummage Sale Wrap Up

8:30 MOPS 12:30 MN Drivers Training 1:00 Prayer Shawl 7:00 Suicide Loss Survivor Group

8:15 Worship w/ Communion 9:15 Coffee Fellowship 9:30 Forum: Stewardship Changes Every 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship w/ Communion

8:30 MOPS 1:00 Prayer Shawl 7:00 Suicide Loss Survivor Group

8:30 Text Study 10:00 Gather Together 5:30 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:00 King’s Kids 6:20 Worship w/ Communion 7:00 7th Grade Conf. /Route 56 7:00 Sr. Choir 7:20 H.S. Youth Group

8:30 Text Study 9:00 Lakes Area Food Shelf 11:30 Merry Widows/Widowers 5:30 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:00 King’s Kids 6:20 Worship w/ Communion 7:00 Confirmation/Route 56 7:00 Sr. Choir 7:20 H.S. Youth Group

8:30 Text Study 4:30 Creation Care 5:30 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:20 Worship w/ Communion 7:00 Sr. Choir

8:30 Text Study 5 :30 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:00 King’s Kids 6:20 Worship w/ Communion 7:00 Confirmation /Route 56 7:00 Sr. Choir 7:20 H.S. Youth Group

10:00 Rummage Sale Core Group 11:00 Soul Sisters 1:00 Prayer Shawl

9:00 Computer Lab 12:30 MN Drivers Training 1:00 Staff Meeting/Prayer

9:00 Computer Lab 1:00 Staff Meeting/Prayer


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2019

8:30 Thursday AM. Centering Prayer 7:00 Church Council 7:00 AA

8:30 Thursday AM Centering Prayer 12:00 Garden Club 7:00 New Member Gathering 7:00 AA

8:30 Thursday AM Centering Prayer 11:30 Prime Timers 3:30 Staff at Soup Kitchen 7:00 AA

12:00 Stonehouse Friday

12:00 Rummage Sale Funds Request Due 12:00 Stonehouse Friday

8:30 Text Study 10:00 Gather Together 5:30 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:00 King’s Kids 6:20 Worship w/ Communion 7:00 7th Grade Conf. /Route 56 7:00 Sr. Choir 7:20 H.S. Youth Group

8:30 Text Study 9:00 Lakes Area Food Shelf 11:30 Merry Widows/Widowers 5:30 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:00 King’s Kids 6:20 Worship w/ Communion 7:00 Confirmation/Route 56 7:00 Sr. Choir 7:20 H.S. Youth Group

8:30 Thursday AM. Centering Prayer 8:30 Duluth Trip—Youth 7:00 AA

12:00 Stonehouse Friday 6:30 7th Grade Retreat

5:30 Confirmation Banquet

8:30 Text Study 4:30 Creation Care 5:30 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:20 Worship w/ Communion 7:00 Sr. Choir



8:30 Thursday AM Centering Prayer 10:00 White Pine Villa Assoc 7:00 AA

9:00 Cullen Lakes Mtg

October 2019 Birthdays

1. Emelie Augustine

2. Ethan Paulson, Logan

Verville

3. Dick Cowger, Finnegan

Fogarty, Zach Henke, Kari

Williamson

4. Andrew Fiebelkorn, Scott

Lanz, Christopher Moddes,

Ruth Quisberg

5. Mia Green, Verna Miller,

James Natwick, Collin Reed

6. Hayley Jaeche, Tim

Meierding, Phil Meyers, Jay

Rardin, Mark Smith

7. Morgan Eckes, Keira Gibson,

Chad Hiles, Alison LeBlanc,

Isabell Thompson

8. Lorrie Anderson, Jesse

Clausen, Avery Eisenschenk,

Carter Erickson, Jim Kraft,

Carter Reed

9. Cindy Aakhus, Nancy

Doering, Noah Johnson,

Dennis Morris

10. Betsy Egan, Chris Helsene,

David Jabas, Marty Sapletal,

William Schmitz, William

Taylor

11. Elijah Karlgaard, Dwight

Lindberg, Emily Lueck

12. James Kostreba, Pamela

Mailand

13. Uldis Birznieks, Bill

Whiteman

14. Susan Natwick, Quinn

Trottier

15. Chad Boesen, Don

Gunderson, Jackie Knutson,

Jonas Raske, Bonnie Stevens

16. Jeanne Anderson, Matt

Erickson, Maren Pelowski,

Kristel Schamber

17. Bruce Anderson, Kimberly

Rardin

18. Allan Loney

19. Nelson Aga, LeRoy Nordby,

Margaret Sommerfeld,

Emily Stunek, Millie

Templeton

20. Jordan Gibson, Gordy

Kolstad, Robert Norgon,

Gannon Raguse

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22. Bonnie Brandon, Clara

Gromer, Mark Sandelin,

Steve Stoxen

23. Ray Arveson, Zach Malecha,

Sandra Swanson, Barbara

Wenschlag

24. Jace Anderson, Chad

Knutson, Cheryl Swanson

25. Theresa Glendening, Paul

Melby, Marvel Pelkey,

Chuck Sather,

Nancy Wangstad

26. Angela Andrist, Vicki

Edminster

27. Dennis Brandanger, Stacy

Grothem, Teddy Nelson

28. Tim Friis, Randy Oestreich,

Cole Smith

29. Arabelle Boesen, Richard

Haeg, Anne Ogren

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31. Mary Cram, Jacob Niggler,

Dick Rickbeil, Dagny Trucano

Lakes Area Food Shelf Serving the Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Lakeshore, Jenkins,

& Breezy Point communities Ready to serve those people in need with

supplemental food

Note our new hours: Tuesdays & Thursday 9 am to Noon

1st & 3rd Thursday Evenings 5 pm to 7 pm (Trial period starting Sept 5 thru Dec 31)

Volunteers are always welcome! Please call for more info: 218-568-8474

Toning with a purpose starts again for the season on Thursday, October 3rd. Join us weekly at 9:30 on Thursday mornings to walk the church and start exercising at 9:45 in Chapel Hall. Be sure to bring hand weights and/or bands to Tone with a Purpose. Any questions, see Gloria Thomas.

Merry Widow/Widowers has been CANCELLED for Wednesday, October 2nd.

Please mark your calendar for a Christmas Party on December 4th at 11:30.

A Message from our ELCA Global Missionary

Russian Correspondent

Pastoral Care and Mental Illness Staraya Sarepta (Volgograd), Russia After concluding the first full course of Clinical Pastoral Education in Russia in 2018, Pastor Kurt Juergen Schmidt and I worked on planning for the next steps in the evolution of this ministry in the Russian context. We determined that 2019 would be used for a course of continuing education for those who have a basic background in pastoral care to be followed by a planning session with local leaders about what would be most helpful in the long term. With that in mind, Kurt and his assistant Pastor Anna Christ-Friedrich came at the end of April to Volgograd to lead a week-long course on pastoral care and mental illness. Participants from the Far East, Siberia, the Volga region and Crimea prepared case studies and worked with these very experienced CPE supervisors to help them develop in this very difficult aspect of ministry (in a context where there are very serious problems with care for mental illness). Immediately afterwards I joined others involved in the development of the ministry for a days worth of meeting to assess what has been accomplished, to clarify our goals, and to make concrete plans towards reaching them. The result was the determination to start a new cycle of basic classes starting in 2020, and to supplement them by annual seminars on special issues in pastoral care. The former will be concentrated in one region (the Volga deaneries) at first, while the latter will be open for church-wide participation. We hope to involve new, younger and local teachers as time goes on. There have been and will continue to be challenges in coordinating calendars and in matters of financing, but feedback from the participants – who witness to improvements in their own lives and in the way they are able to serve their congregations and their neighbors – points to the effort being worth it. Your brother in Christ, Bradn

Role-playing as part of the seminar

A big thank you to all of our volunteers that made our Blood Drive on September 5th such a success. 48 units were collected. Thank you Cynthia Skojd, Marvin Green, Diane Wermager, Becky Melby, CeCe Stark, Anne Kostreba, Violet & Don Anderson, Karen Peterson, Margaret Sommerfeld, Mary Backlund, Joan Steiger, Peg Beck, Laurie Hemish and Clint Baker.

I would like to express my sincere thankfulness to Sally Hodgson and Jane Nemitz for volunteering to organize the luncheon for Randy’s funeral. I really appreciate your kind gestures and want to thank you for helping me in such a devastating time. Thank you to all of you who set tables, cleaned up, and made bars. I have never seen so many bars of different varieties and they all looked good. Thank you. Thank you Pastor Drew and Pastor Kari for such a beautiful service. Also thank you to the ushers and communion assistants for their help. Thank you church family for all your prayers and support.

Blessings, Marlene Perkins

Dear LCC,

I want to express my gratitude to you for your care and concern during this time of the loss of my husband, Ron. God blessed me with you, a loving and caring part of His church family. I will always remember your kindness.

Love in the Lord, Karen Wiele

To Pastor Kari and all of our Church Family: I am so thankful for all your prayers and caring deeds during my recovery from surgery. They brightened each day. With God’s Love, JoAnne Dayton

Sign up for this rewarding ministry—November 7 and December 5 are still available—sign up sheet is on the bulletin board by the Fireside Room. Any questions, call Ann Bergin at 218-820-5511.

Thanks to our Loon Lake Crew (Brandangers, Malmquists, and Ruschs) and Pr. Drew and Clint for the tree trimming in September. Great job!

Thanks to Marv Green and Ron Whipple for taking care of the brush burn pile.

Join us on Nov. 10th after the 10:30 worship for lunch and screening of “Before the Flood’, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and presented by National Geographic. Lunch will be followed by the movie. NO CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT! All ages and families are welcome and encouraged to attend this event, which is sponsored by the LCC Creation Care Team.

Save the Date! Caring Creation What Could It Look Like in Your Congregation? Gatherings for Lay Leaders and Ministry Staff

Gatherings are taking place this Fall in every conference of our synod to follow up on the March 30 EcoFaith Summit "Creation, Church, and YOU: Earthkeeping Practically Speaking".

Congregations in your part of the synod will learn from each other and grow together, giving you tools and perspective for integrating God's care for the whole creation into your ministry. Each gathering will be facilitated by members of the EcoFaith Network's Leadership Team. You do not have to have attended the Summit in order to come to a Fall gathering. Who should come from your congregation?

Leaders from your primary ministry areas (e.g. Worship, Christian Education, Stewardship, Building and Grounds, Outreach)

Pastor, deacon, or other ministry staff People with a special interest in connecting faith with their love of the creation and concern for our well-being within it. October Heartland Conference Monday, October 28, 2019 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. Light supper will be served at 5:30 Hosted by Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa; co-hosts Lord of Life Lutheran in Baxter and Bethlehem Lutheran in Brainerd Registration information coming soon.

ART AND FAITH GALLERYART AND FAITH GALLERY

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The upcoming exhibit is titled GLOBAL ART, highlighting our Global Mission Sunday, November 24. This show celebrating art from around the world will run from Sunday November 24 to January 5, 2020. Members of LCC are invited to share art from other countries, that includes, drawings, paintings, prints, fabrics, carvings, or other art objects excluding photo images. Entry forms are available on the wall shelf next to the church office or from Kate Carlson, Jerry Raedeke, Judy Swenson, Danae Anderson or Jean Kraft. The deadline for entry forms is November 15. The exhibit will be installed on Friday, November 22. Entries should be delivered to the church or to the A& F team by November 22nd.

Global Mission Sunday is November 24th this year and the focus of our theme for this year is “World Hunger” along with the work of sharing the Gospel carried on by people of all walks of life. LCC members who have participated in mission trips will be sharing their stories during worship services. During coffee hour we are partnering with Kids Against Hunger to pack 5,000 meals in the Celebration Center which will be a hands-on experience in providing food for hungry people both in far off lands and close to home. Mark your calendar to join with fellow members in becoming more aware of mission opportunities and at the same time do something about world hunger all in our efforts to appreciate and respond to the Great Commission in Mathew 28:19. More details will be forthcoming as we get closer to November 24th.

You are invited to bring Silent Auction and

Buy It Now items, as they will be available

throughout the event.

AUTUMN LEAVES, JESUS DOESN’T Thursday, October 10, 2019

Heartland Conference Fall Gathering Trinity Lutheran Church 735 Second St. SE, Milaca, MN

—just west of Hwy 169 & Hwy 23—take 169 exit and turn right at 2nd St.

AGENDA

8:30—9:30am: Registration & coffee, followed by: Heartland Conference Business Meeting Speaker Heather Thompson Buum Worship with Holy Communion Luncheon

Cost is $8—please make checks payable to Women of the ELCA. General offering will benefit the Synod and Camp Onomia.

There’s going to be a Kit

here at LCC on October, 22nd at 5:30PM. Come and share some food, fun and kit compiling. Together let’s stretch our hearts and hands out to help people in need!

Watch for more information. See you at the Kit Party!

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE CROSS Church Council Meeting

Thursday, September 12, 2019

We Assemble in God’s Name Devotion – Darrell Paske

Guest: Tom Anderson, Stewardship Committee

Call to Order Meeting called to order Interim President Darrell Paske Present: Darrell Paske, Interim President, David Grell, Vice President, Colleen Both, Treasurer, Jaime Boesen, Secretary, Pastor Drew, Pastor Kari, Jen Henry, Pam Johnson, Mike Smith, Hilary Johnson, Jason Martinson

Officer Reports August 2019 Minutes- Jaime Boesen Motion- Mike Smith, Motion Second- Hilary Johnson, Motion Passed

August 2019 Treasurer’s Report – Colleen Both Motion – Jason Martinson, Motion Second- David Grell, Motion Passed

New Business:

Set Date for Budget Workshop November 14th

Sound System in the Sanctuary Motion to use $2,000 from Holden account for the sound system

Motion – Mike Smith, Motion Second – Jaime Boesen, Motion Passed Fall Church Clean up

October 10th -13th Fall Rummage Sale Hotdish and a Show

November 2nd

Old Business:

Pastors’ Reports Senior Pastor’s Report – Pastor Drew Bakken

A lot has happened during the month of August and the beginning of September. The congregation has approved unanimously the offer from the County and State for the purchase of a new right away going east to west on the south side of our property. We will be paid $74,000 for purchase of the land. Our next steps will be to start talking to contractors and getting estimates. We will be having a church property clean up weekend on October 10th-13th to move the retaining wall block from the around the bell tower, clean up the grounds, give a good cleaning to the inside of the church so that we can be ready for the Winter activities in the church.

Special thanks to Kari and Sally for the decorations and preparation for Rally Sunday. It was a wonderful Sunday gathering and celebrating a new academic year in the life of the church.

The new sound system has been installed in in celebration center and new receivers for the wireless headsets for the sanctuary as well. We had a great kick off for WOW (Worship on

Council Highlights from September 2019

Lutheran Church of the Cross

Wednesday), and the band sounded wonderful. The property cleanup has begun. Special thank you to the Brandangers, Malmquists, and

Ruschs along with Clint Baker for trimming up the pine trees along our parking lot and back driveway and hauling the branches to the burn pile. We hope to have the pile burned by the end of the week.

Fall Rummage sale in soon upon us and preparation are staring to be put into place. What a wonderful ministry that we have for our congregation, community, and for the non profit organizations that benefit from this sale.

Stewardship is on the horizon and we are working on the breakfast once again. We are working on the letter that will go out to the congregation, pledge cards, volunteers to help cook and serve, and set up in celebration center.

Fall is here and we are on our way. Thank you for your time and energy that you give to the ministry here at Lutheran Church of the Cross.

Associate Pastor’s Report – Pastor Kari Williamson

Stonehouse Friday’s in Baxter: The Sabbath Journey is our topic. We are using the book Sabbath by Wayne Muller as our guide. We will meet for three Friday’s in October.

Confirmation – we are welcoming 12 - 7th graders and families to our confirmation program this year. I am thankful for our small group guides who will be walking and growing in faith with our youth.

Confirmation Small Group Guides 2019- 2020 7th grade small group guides – Mindi Brill and Alicia Green Sarah Tietz and Sheri McSherry 8th Grade small group guides – Sarah Erickson, Carrie Taylor and Nate Merseth Sarah Baker and Rachel Sullivan 9th Grade small group guides – Kristin Lindholm and Lenny Hodgson Steph Eckes, Lisa Martini and Andi Clausen New Member Information– we will be welcoming new members on Sunday, November 3

and Wednesday, November 6. The new member gathering is October 24. Thank you to Heather Grell, Jean Kraft, and Jaime Boesen for helping us welcome new members on those dates. Let Pastor Drew and myself know of folks who have questions about LCC or who might be interested in joining our community of faith.

Thank you to Shawn Hanson and Kids Against Hunger for organizing the packing event for our brothers and sisters in the Bahamas. Thank you to all the LCC members for packing.

I continue to enjoy serving on the Bridges of Hope Board and Lutheran Social Services Board of Minnesota. Both organizations are in a time of transition. Bridges of Hope has hired a New Executive Director. Her name is Bernadette Foh and she started in the middle of September. Lutheran Social Service will be starting the process of hiring a new CEO as Jodi Harpstead has been tapped by Governor Tim Walz to be the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services. Both boards are an extension of our work together in serving our community. Thank you for the opportunities to serve.

Committee Reports Stewardship – Craig Fink

October is Stewardship month. Theme is “Stewardship Changes Everything”. We are having our 2nd Annual Stewardship Appreciation Breakfast between services on

Sunday, October 13th.

Pledge cards and Time & Talents sign-up forms will be available on October 13th. Stewardship Committee members will have a presence in the Information Desk area in the

narthex for the month of October. LCC Foundation Update:

We remembered, praised and acknowledged the commitment & legacy of Randy Perkins leadership while serving on LCC Foundation Committee.

Tim Bergin provided a financial report. The Foundation agreed to financially support the Global Mission Team to provide the

ingredients for packing 4,000 meals at Kids Against Hunger. Appointed Pastor Drew as the new Foundation Chair, and Craig Fink as Vice-Chair. Foundation members will have a presence in the Information Desk area in the narthex for

the month of May, 2020. We are looking for new members to join the Foundation Committee. Please see Pastor

Drew or Craig if interested. Next Meeting is Monday, October 7th at 4 pm.

Property – Jason Martinson

Lyle Amundsen has been tasked with finding us appropriate solutions for video surveil-lance. He and Pastor Drew were also planning to your Bethlehem Lutheran Church to check out their video system to get ideas for the Celebration Center.

There will be a fall Committee meeting in the coming weeks.

Children and Family Ministry – Pam Johnson

We had a GREAT week at Luther Crest - thanks to our Council and Rummage Committee for helping sponsor our kids. It's such a valuable week of Christian fellowship and growth that can't be caught anywhere else!

RALLY DAY was a success - again, thanks for support from the staff and Council who truly lived out their faith in action that day!

We had our Route 56 parent/kid meeting yesterday. John Wallin will once again be assisting Kari on this journey. Council members are always welcome to stop in any Weds. to meet and greet the kids - and please keep this ministry in your prayers.

We kick off Sunday School on Sept. 15 with a lesson on Noah and the Great Flood. It's also the day we distribute Bibles to our 3rd graders at 10:30 worship.

We will be keeping all SS groups upstairs for the time being due to flooring issues in the basement, and if it works well, we will stay upstairs for the rest of the year.

Our co-op with Lord of Life continues to thrive, as Susan and Kari are in regular contact. We hope to keep this partnership going throughout the year.

Our next big event is Trunk or Treat on October 27th - and we strongly encourage as many of you as possible to reserve your parking space now (diagram is in narthex). Last year we had upwards of 300 kids and parents there - it's a great church family and community outreach activity. Please attend if at all possible. Helpers are always needed for popcorn, cocoa, parking help, etc.

Worship and Music – Mike Smith

Worship and Music Committee will be manning the Information Desk in the narthex during the month of September.

A new Trinity banner will be placed on the west wall of the sanctuary on Christ the King

Sunday, November 24th. The banner was designed by Jerry Raedeke and created by Janette Paulson from Duluth (her last creative project before retirement).

Cathy Taylor is organizing a “Christmas in November” organ recital featuring organ, bells and choir on Friday, November 15 in the sanctuary.

All of the music groups (Bells of Praise, King’s Kids, and Sr. Choir) are always looking for new members. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings. Bells of Praise—5:30-6:30 in the church balcony; King’s Kids (grades 1-4)—6:00-6:30 in the choir room; and Sr. Choir—7:00-8:00 in the choir room. All are welcome to be part of this important ministry of our church.

Youth and Family Ministry – Jen Henry

Sept 8 is rally day! Woohoo! Sept 11 is rally Wednesday. (Back to Celebration Center worship), 7th Grade Confirmation

Orientation and High School Youth Group kick off. Sep 15 is Citywide Lutheran Youth (Name pending) This is a new group is forming for our

high schoolers that involves all of the Summer Stretch churches. Some Seniors met to lay down the plan. They will meet on the third Sunday of each month at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Zach will attend with any of our high schoolers.

Sept 18 is 9th Orientation and 7th + 8th Small Group Night. Sept 22 is Kart Kountry afternoon for Confirmation age youth. Sept 25 is Kickball Outside Oct 6 is Rolls Sunday Kickoff! I think Sunday morning prep will be similar to previous

years. As a group, we feel this is definitely worth our time as a ministry. We feel we need to make the youth accountable and make it a requirement to do a certain number of volunteer hours or Rolls Sundays, as It keeps them involved and then they figure out that they truly do enjoy it.

Nov 2 is Hotdish and a Show! Our previous years’ cook has chosen not to cook this year. Zach has reached out to a new member to gauge his interest. Seems interested but is work-ing on his schedule. If this happens, we will need someone to be his assistant in the kitchen - someone who can show him around and stuff and know where everything is. We plan to fundraise as we have the last two years, make about $4000 and split it between camp and mission trip.

We don't have a mission trip destination set yet for 2020. There are lots of factors and it could go many ways. It's our Mission trip year (2021 is National Youth Gathering, 2022 will be high adventure again). Next year for the National Gathering we will have to register everyone by mid-September.

Adjourn / Closing Prayer – Pastor Drew

Next Meeting(s): Council Meeting, Thursday October 10th, 7:00 p.m.

All are welcome at Council meetings. Approved minutes and approved financial reports are available in the church office to any member upon request. If you would like to have some-thing on the Council meeting agenda, please submit it in writing addressed to Interim President Paske and delivered to the office manager in the church office no less than one week prior to the monthly Council meeting, the council meets the second Thursday of the month. If the request is submitted less than one week prior to the next Council meeting it will be addressed at the following monthly meeting. God’s blessing to all Jaime Boesen, Secretary "This Changes Everything"

Fun, Food and Fellowship abounded at our Rally Day Premiere on

September 8—thanks to all who attended:-)

to all who volunteered in any way with the LCC 2019 Fall Rummage Sale! Together we are able

do great things for the Lord as we participate in this far reaching ministry of serving others!

Please join us at the 2019 Fall Wrap up Meeting on Tuesday, October15th at 7pm. At that time memories of the Fall Sale will be shared and the Proceeds from our Fall Rummage Sale will be Given to Local, State,

Nation, World and LCC Ministries. Hope to see you there!

CONSIDER REQUESTING MONETARY FUNDS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE FALL 2019 LCC RUMMAGE SALE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MINISTRY!

The Deadline for submitting Monetary Requests is NOON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH.

The Monetary Request Forms can be picked up at the Church Office.

Do you love playing with preschoolers or tending infants? We’ve got opportunities for both—whether it’s a few times this year, or every time we meet. For more information contact: Lisa Trosdahl at 320-232-0695 or [email protected]

PO Box 29 5064 County Road 13 Nisswa, MN 56468

Main Phone: 218-963-2564 Web: lccnisswa.org E-mail: [email protected]

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Pastor Drew Bakken 218-961-2014

Pastor Kari Williamson 218-961-2013

Director of Youth and Family Ministry Zach Malecha 218-961-2015

Director of Children and Family Ministry Kari Erickson 218-961-2012

Director of Music Ministry/Organist Cathy Taylor 218-961-2053

Financial Secretary Karen Wiele 218-961-2016

Lay Ministry Coordinator Sally Hodgson 218-961-2052

Senior Choir Director Brian Stubbs

Organist Laura Raedeke

Bell Choir Director Judy Rickbeil

King’s Kids Carol Smith

Custodian Clint Baker 218-963-2564

ELCA Global Missionary Bradn Buerkle

LCC Office Laurie Hemish 218-961-2011

2019 CHURCH COUNCIL

President Matt Karlgaard Social Justice/Global David Grell

Vice President David Grell Worship & Music Mike Smith

Treasurer Colleen Both Youth Jen Henry

Secretary Jaime Boesen Stewardship Craig Fink

Cong. Life Hilary Johnson LCC Foundation Dan Halland

Education Pam Johnson

Properties Jason Martinson

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