First Lutheran Church

PO Box 218, 709 5th Ave

Washburn, ND 58577-0218

Pastor: Rev. Erik Johnson

Phone:

701-462-3775 Church

701-462-3774 Parsonage

701-315-0255 Cell Phone

701-462-3785 Fax

E-mail address:

flc@westriv.com

Web-site address:

www.flcwashburn.com

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to

12:30 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

OFFICE & NEWSLETTER EDITORIAL

STAFF:

Jeannette Rost, Administrative Secretary

CUSTODIANS:

Jared & Sharon Hendrikson

YOUTH DIRECTOR:

Laura Gardner

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Rev. Erik Johnson, Pastor

Wade Boeshans, President

Brent Petersen, Vice President

Alyson Teigen, Secretary

Donna Sommer, Treasurer

Clark Pochant, Property Trustee

Suzanne Swanson, Worship Deacon

Brenda Suckow, Education Chair

Maybell Job, Evangelism Deacon

Kathy Keller, Stewardship Trustee

NEWSLETTER INFORMATION/

ARTICLES DEADLINE is 20th of each

month.

Our Mission. . . “Working hand in hand to know Christ and make Christ known through Worship, Christian Education, Evangelism,

Fellowship, Caring Ministries, and Service.” “The Parish News” a monthly publication of

First Lutheran, linking Church and members’ homes, is mailed from Washburn, ND 58577, Bulk Postal permit #39.

THE PARISH NEWS December, 2016

As you read this the Advent Season has be-gun and Christmas is not so far away. It is a busy time of year in every aspect of our lives – home, school, community, church. It seems the closer that we get to Christmas Day the more full our days become. We fill our lives with presents that we give and re-ceive. We fill our lives with shopping and other activities. When we get down to cele-brating what Christmas is all about it is easy to forget about Jesus.

I have heard about a congregation who when they decorate their build-ing at the beginning of Advent everything gets put out – the trees, the wall hangings, the manger scene – everything. Then as the weeks of Advent go by, they take things down so that by Christmas Eve all that is left is the manger scene. Is there a way that we can do that in our lives? Is there a way so that at Christmas we can focus on Jesus. Remembering some of the passages from God’s word would certainly help. Luke 2:7 – “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” Titus 2:11 & 14 – “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salva-tion for all people….” “[Jesus] gave himself for us to redeem….” Christmas comes down to this: that Jesus gave himself to us to redeem us from sin, death and the power of the devil. It is the gift of Jesus we celebrate at Christmas. Everything else that we do should point to that. Our prayer at Christmas can be summarized in this Christmas hymn verse: (LBW #52) Oh, draw us wholly to you, Lord, And to us all your grace accord; True faith and love to us impart, That we may hold you in our heart. “Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15) See you at worship!

Pastor Erik Johnson

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

President Wade Boeshans called the meeting to order.

Members Present: Pastor Erik Johnson, Wade Boeshans, Brent Petersen, Kathy Keller, Maybell Job, Alyson Teigen, Brenda Suckow, Clark Pochant, Donna Sommer, Suzanne Swanson also present was Jeannette Rost

Pastor Erik led in devotions. Kathy/Alyson motioned to approve the October

minutes. Motion approved. TREASURER’S REPORT – Donna Sommer Clark/Maybell motioned to approve the treasur-

er’s report. Motion carried. The balance of ac-counts as of November 21, 2016 is as follows:

Checking 11,255.45 Building 57,508.76 Cemetery 1,067.40 Interest 1,423.46 Music 620.00 Parking Lot 28,829.40 Worship 1,649.56 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney 11,992.40 TOTAL ASSETS $114,346.43 PASTOR’S REPORT

Hospital Visits: 1

Home Visits: 3

Pastoral Acts: o DeWayne Moran, Vi Vranna & Janice

Lorentzen funerals o First Communion Sunday

Other Events: o New Member Sunday – December 4th o Christmas Eve Schedule 4:30 pm and

10:00 pm o Christmas Day 9:30 am

Planning possible vacation the first Sunday in January

COMMITTEE REPORTS STEWARDSHIP – Kathy Keller

Raise the Roof balance: $30,180.75 WORSHIP – Suzanne Swanson

Christmas tree is starting to see wear - we might consider a new one in the next few years

EDUCATION – Brenda Suckow

Brenda set Vacation Bible School: May 30-

June 2

Sunday School Christmas program will be December 11th at 10:30 am

No Sunday School December 18 – January 1st will resume on January 8th

EVANGELISM – Maybell Job

December 4th – They will put baskets together for the six new members

Maybell showed the council a thank you card from the elementary school for snacks

PROPERTY – Clark Pochant

Kathy Keller requested a four-wheel cart for moving miscellaneous items

Kathy Keller donated a 7.5’ tree to the church Old Business

We have $930.50 in Thrivent Choice Dollars

New Business

Annual Meeting will be held January 29th.

The nominating committee has met. The fol-lowing positions are filled o Property Committee o Vice President o Evangelism Committee – not filled yet

TRANSFER REQUESTS Transfers In:

Jess & Amanda Schmidt and children – Ava, Olivia and Eli from Charity Lutheran Church of Bismarck, ND. Brent/Maybell motioned to ap-prove this transfer in. Motion approved.

Transfers Out:

None Next meeting will be held Monday, December 12th at 5:30 p.m. President Wade adjourned the meeting. Meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Alyson Teigen Secretary

In order to have your gift recognized in the bulletin, we need to have the form and money or your own poinsettia or floral gift to the church by NOON on Monday, December 19th. _______ Plant(s) or Floral Gift (number of)

Donor/Giver(s): ___________________________

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In Memory of: ____________________________

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In Thanksgiving for: _______________________

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( ) To the Glory of God

PLEASE HELP FIRST LUTHERAN DECORATE OUR SANCTUARY!

This year First Lutheran is filling the Poinsettia Tree with Poinsettias purchased from Java Rose. We are asking that you fill out this form, bring it to the church office and pay $15.00 each to purchase a Poinsettia on the tree. There are a total of 30 Poin-

settias to purchase. We can get 40 on the tree. This way we will have enough of the correct size to fill the tree and will save you a trip to the store to buy one. After Christ-mas, if you purchased a Poinsettia, you are welcome to take one off the tree to take

home with you. You are welcome to purchase one from some other place and fill out this form. That Poinsettia will then be setting someplace else throughout the church.

December 3

9:30 AM - FLCW Advent Breakfast

December 4 - Second Sunday of Advent 8:30 AM - Bible Study

9:30 AM - Worship w/Holy Communion Holy Baptism

New Member Sunday 10:30 AM - Fellowship/Coffee Hour

10:45 AM - Sunday School & Bible Study

December 11 - Third Sunday of Advent

9:30 AM - Sunday School 9:30 AM - Fellowship/Coffee Hour

10:30 AM - Sunday School Christmas Program

Followed by Christmas Brunch and Craft Sale by FLY

Please not change in time of Sunday School, Fellowship/Coffee Hour and Worship (Sunday

School Christmas Program).

December 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent 9:30 AM - Worship w/Holy Communion

Holy Baptisam 10:30 AM - Fellowship/Coffee Hour

4:00 PM - Cantata Followed by Potluck

December 24 - Christmas Eve

4:30 PM & 10:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

w/Holy Communion

December 25 - Christmas Day 9:30 AM - Christmas Celebration Worship

w/Holy Communion

Merry Christmas

We will recognize the following during the December 4th worship service who have become members since our last recognition.

Kellie Sheldon Kelly Murrey Aaron & Alexis Solomonson and children Jaxon, Liam & Remi Candace Wieger Leslie Sheldon Jeff & Amanda Schmidt and children Ava, Olivia & Eli

Please welcome them as members of First Lutheran Church.

Annual Congregational Meeting

January 29, 2017

11:45 AM

We begin with soup, bread, salad and bars.

Meeting follows meal.

The following took part in the Rite of First Communion on October 30, 2016. Pictured l to r:

Alex Retterath, Justin Scheresky, Aaron Blumhagen, Carter Knutson, Conner Erber, James Chrest, Ashlyn Schmitz, Reese Adams, Maddie Jaeger

December 11

10:30 AM

First Lutheran Youth will be serving Christmas brunch and have a craft sale after the program.

Please note time changes for this Sunday:

Sunday School & Coffee Hour at 9:30 am - Program (worship) at 10:30 am

Christmas Brunch - Free-will Offering

& Craft Sale

December 11

Following Sunday School Christmas Program

Served by the First Lutheran Youth Group

Egg Bake

Fruit Orange Juice &

Coffee

First Lutheran Choir

Presents

By Pepper Choplin

December 18

4:00 PM Potluck follows cantata

REVERSE ADVENT

CALENDAR Each day beginning November 27 add an item

to the box or basket and bring to

First Lutheran Church by

January 6 (12th day of Christmas)

to be delivered to

McLean Family Resource Center

What is a Reverse Advent Calendar?

First you need to grab a basket or box and add something useful to the box.

The idea is that you add 24 items just like an

advent calendar.

Following are items needed at the Resource Center.

Oatmeal and Cereal Pancake Mix and Syrup Peanut Butter and Jelly Soup and Snack Crackers Instant Potatoes and rice Chili Beans and Kidney Beans Tomato, Chicken Noodle,

Cream of Mushroom and Cream of Chicken Soups

Canned Green Beans and Corn Canned Fruit Canned Pie Filling Granola Bars

Powdered Milk Cake, Muffin, Cookies Mixes Dish and Hand Soap Men’s and Women’s Deodorant Bars of Soap Toothpaste and Toothbrushes Shampoo and Conditioner All Purpose Cleaner for Bathroom and

Kitchen Laundry Soap Toilet Paper Paper Towels

I hope this finds you in great spirits and full of Christmas Joy! We are very excited to be hosting brunch again this year following the Sunday School Christmas Program. In addition to brunch we will also be having a small craft show with a few Youth Group made items as well as Threads of Hope Bracelets. Our 2017 Calen-dars have just come in and will also be available for purchase too! Calendars are $15 and will be sold the fol-lowing Sunday after service too. Pizza Day has again been a big success. This year we have broken our record a few times already. The smallest group we have served has been 34 and the largest is 45! It costs roughly $140 a month to host this event and I do feel it’s become a very important tool. We have had multiple youth who come from atheist homes or either never been or haven’t darkened the doorway of church since they were little, coming faithfully the 1st Wednesday of every month. It is truly my favorite day of the month! We have also given a standing invitation to the Sheriff’s office to come and join us for this pizza feast as well and they have been well re-ceived. If you are interested in donating or helping serve please contact Laura at 315-0212. Here’s a few dates to jot down: December 6th The Reason (Concert w/ Switchfoot and Tenth Avenue North) TBA December 7th Pizza Day December 11th Christmas Brunch & Craft Show

Here’s a little sneak peak of two of the images in FLY’s 2017 Calendar.

- If we don’t teach our youth to follow Christ, the world will teach them not to. -

By Laura Gardner

Are you blessed with a roof over your head and food on the table? If you answered yes, would you be willing to help out to reach some of those in need? If so, here are a couple suggestions you could do. As you know, there are many, many more ways

to make someone happy during the holidays and all through the year!

The Salvation Army could use volunteers to ring bells at their “Red Kettles”. All you need to do is put on a happy face, red apron, hand out treats and give a warm thank you to those who give. Last year they ran 40% short of the goal due to the lack of volunteers. Those in need receive assistance only as funds are available. Call Anna, volunteer coordinator at 701-223-1889 to sign up for a shift.

Ruth Meiers is more than a homeless shelter. Their programs and services create a transitional pathway from homelessness to community reintegration, providing services across the continuum to help their clients overcome barriers and access the resources available to them. They provide: nights of shelter, meals, food, community food baskets, free health care appointments and thousands of free clothing, hygiene and baby items. The cost for a night of shelter is only $25. Your donation opens the door for a homeless man, woman or child to receive a warm bed, shower and three meals, as well as access to critical essential services to help the homeless get back on their feet and find hope for a better tomorrow!

Executive Board: Sande Wagner Sonja Bergstedt

Secretary: Marlys Knell

Treasurer: Sylvia Thompson

Action (Quilts, LWR Kits): Arlene Schwarz Sylvia Thompson

Altar Guild: Theresa Petersen

Audit: Kathy Keller Norma Petersen

Camp of the Cross: Peggy Moran

Community: Kathy Keller (Meals on Wheels) Alli Sheldon (Goodies From the Heart)

Good Cheer: Mary Ann Beeks Mary Schulz

Growth (Confirmation & Graduation Tea and 3rd Grade Bibles): Kathryn Johnson Donna Gunderson

Kitchen: Arlene Schwarz Deb Wisdom Nancy Fuchs Linda Zeller

Kuchen, Lefse, etc.: Sylvia Thompson Donna Kroll Ruth Borlaug

Library: Sharon Chrest Sande Wagner Sheila Link Norma Petersen Arlene Schwarz Vivian Merkel

Prayer Chain Chairmen: Sande Wagner Arlene Schwarz Norma Petersen

Receptions/Bulletin Board Decorating: Donna Gunderson

Service Secretary: Sharon Chrest Melissa Chrest

December, 2016

Please let your hostess know whether or not you will be attending each month.

Hannah Bible Study

December 20, 2016

2:00 PM

Kathy Keller’s

Deborah Bible Study

December 15, 2016

9:30 AM

Kathryn Johnson’s

One more big thank you for all who came and helped make lefse and kuchen -- and thank you to those of you who were so generous with your monetary dona-tions toward the making of these two items. Thank you to Sylvia Thompson and Donna Kroll for chairing these events. It was a successful sale on Sunday, November 20th, following the Fall Festival. The Fall Festival service was a special service and made us realize how truly blessed we are, to live in this country, in Washburn, and be members of First Lutheran Church. Thank you to all who participated in any way in this service. A generous supply of towels were donated to the Ruth Meiers Hospitality House last month. They were so appreciative when they were delivered. Thank you to all who donated for this project. Upcoming Events Saturday, December 3rd, 9:30 a.m. -- the annual Advent Breakfast will be held. The theme is "The Call of Christmas". Please try to attend and bring a guest, someone from our congregation or a friend you want to share the time with. Please consider purchasing a poinsettia plant for our poinsettia tree. Read the article in this month's newsletter about the Reverse Advent Box project -- this would be another meaningful project for the Christmas Season. Thank you in advance for helping with this project. We are in charge of Meals on Wheels for January. Please call Kathy Keller if you are able to help, or be willing if she calls you! We are planning the 2017 women's schedule of events. Your booklet will be placed in your mailbox in the near future.

May the miracle of that holy night so long ago Be born anew in our hearts today.

Wishing you all the wonders of Christmas! Sande Wagner and Sonja Bergstedt, Co-Chairs

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN’S

ADVENT BREAKFAST

December 3 9:30 AM

Join us and bring a friend as we begin our Advent season in anticipation of the coming of our Christ Child.

Thank you Donna Kroll for heading the lefse making!

Also to everyone that came to help make the lefse and those

that bought some.

Thank you Sylvia

Thompson for heading the kuchen making and everyone

that came to help make it.

Thank you also to

everyone that came

and bought the kuchen.

STEWARDSHIP ENSE

Life’s Most Persistent and Urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?”

I thought the above quote to be appropriate for a couple of reasons. One being that we have just come through Reformation Sunday and All Saint’s day and remember Martin Luther as one who worked tirelessly on behalf of all church members, not just the electorate in the church. The other reason being that we are coming into the Christ-mas season and the time for thinking of others should be foremost in our minds. Let me mention a couple of things that First Luther-an church is doing and has been doing for our members as well as many others in our communi-ty. This year the “Labor of Love” group served it’s First Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at First Lutheran Church. Everyone was invited. We ob-tained a grant from Thrivent for Lutherans in the amount of $250 to help us with this project. We pray that it will be the start of many such dinners in the future. The other community project that First Lutheran is always a part of is one that is dear to my heart. That project is Meals on Wheels. My father had meals come to his home in Fargo during the last years of his life and he was always so thankful to have them. He made many new friends and was never regretful about paying them what he felt he could afford. I want to take this opportunity to

thank all my faithful workers and especially those who have delivered for years. You may rest as-sured that all of our people we serve are extremely thankful for stopping at their homes each month. By the time you read this, another Thanksgiving will have come and gone. I hope all of you will have had a peaceful and fulfilling day filled with love, laughter and of course good food! Since I won’t have another opportunity before Christmas, I will make this my Christmas thank you also. I pray that you will each have a Merry and Glorious Christmas holiday no matter where you are or who you are with. I cannot end my newsletter article without telling you about our Raise the Roof campaign. As I write this we have crossed the $30,000 mark! Hooray! Once again, thank you for your giving and Merry Christmas! Always remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Keep in mind to use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in whatever form you chose.” Yours in good stewardship Kathy Keller Stewardship Trustee

As of November 27, 2016:

Our envelope giving is $167,439.00 with a yearly budget of $180,000.00.

The plate giving is $5,632.24 with a yearly budget of $7,000.00.

“Raise the Roof” balance is $30,489.75.

Thank you for your giving.

Bob & Marlene Frank Neil & Becky Heringer

Cindy Kuntz Heidi Marshall Cody Meadows

Pat Nelson Clay & Ranie Price

Brad & Cathy Sheldon Jon Sheldon Tom Sheldon

Aaron & Alexis Solomonson Dick & Kitty Tweeten

Rick & Laura Tweeten

Membership of First Lutheran was divided into 12 groups that each took a month to be responsible for ushering and coffee serving. The idea was that we could encourage more fellowship and participation. That would mean that each of us only had to volunteer for one month a year. Please step up and take your turn in service for your First Luther-an community. The list below is the service group scheduled for January. The service coordinators are Mac & Judy Beaudry. If your name is on this list, please check the calendar and see what Sunday(s) in January works best for you and give Mac or Judy a call at 462-3433. If

Mac or Judy calls you, please prayerfully consider how you can help. If you don’t see your name on this list, your month is coming. Please say yes, when called. Thank you for doing your part and participating in our worship service.

SUNDAY USHERS/GREETERS - 9:30 AM 4 - Emily Retterath & Family Alyson & Nolan Teigen 11 - (10:30 AM Sunday School Program) Reagen Adams, Tristan Allery Preston Hinson, Armani Martinez Skyler Rodriguez, Caitlyn Scheresky 18 - Rodney & Kristi Jaeger Family 25 - Christmas Day (9:30 AM) Arnie & Sheila Link Ken & Maybell Job ACOLYTES 4 - Tristan Allery & Logan Schmitz 11 - Karter Hansen & Braydon Kraft 18 - Jordan Waldren & Karly Smith COMMUNION ASSISTANTS 4 - Brad Sheldon 18 - Dick Bickert SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READERS 4 - Cathy Sheldon 18 - Barbara Brewster ALTAR CARE 4, 11 & 18 - Carla Bickert & Elda Johnson 24 - 25 - COFFEE HOUR SERVERS 4 - Sarah Kraft & Maybell Job

11 - (9:30 am) - Ken & Maybell Job (11:30 am) - Brunch served by FLY 18 - LaVonne Stroup & Ann Kadrmas 25 - No Coffee Hour CHRISTMAS EVE - 4:30 PM USHERS Brad & Cathy Sheldon Family READER Rick Richard COMMUNION ASSISTANTS George & Val Swanson Family CHRISTMAS EVE - 10:00 PM USHERS Mac & Judy Beaudry Matt & Laura Gardner Family READER COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Mac & Judy Beaudry SERVICE GROUP COORDINATORS Evangelism Committee

DECEMBER WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Thank you Kathy Keller and Laura Gardner for helping fold and tape the November newsletter for mailing.

Thank you to Ken & Maybell Job for helping with the flower bed retaining wall and for hauling in fill dirt. Also Donna Gunderson for helping transplant flowers.

Wes Sauer Thank you for your generous donation of

$510.00 to support the Military BibleStick pro-gram. Partners like you have enabled us to send Military BibleSticks to more than 720,000 active-duty service members and veterans. Veterans from every branch of service tell us how this helps them, especially when they are alone:

Today, I am alone...always alone because of PTSD. I listened to the Bible for the first time on this device. Thank you for helping me feel not so alone and giving veterans these kind and gentle words to keep us moving forward.

Your support is invaluable! ‘til all have heard, Troy Carl Vice President Faith Comes By Hearing Thank you to all who prayed for me and also for

the good wishes before, during and after my heart surgery. I really appreciated it.

Vivian Merkel Thanks to all who shared their concern and

thoughts about my recent health issue. Prayers were answered and God provided hope, help and healing. God has blessed me with your friendship.

Thank you, Carla Bickert We want to thank the congregation for your

prayers and memorials given in memory of Howard’s brother, Rodney. A big thank you to Pastor Erik for his scripture readings and prayers at the cemetery.

God bless you all. Howard & Elda Johnson

Thank you to everyone that filled an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox or donated money for postage. First Lutheran filled 84 shoeboxes.

Thank you to everyone that came and showed their appreciation to our veterans during coffee hour on November 13th. Also to Donna Gunderson for decorating in their honor.

Thank you to everyone that came and helped

with the lefse and kuchen making. Also every-one that came and bought some lefse, kuchen, cards and napkins. FLCW appreciates it.

Thank you to everyone that participated in the

Fall Harvest Festival Worship. Lots of good comments were made about this service.

Thank You’s from Laura Gardner: Thank you Jackie Olson and Sylvia Thompson

for providing a meal for the confirmation stu-dents.

Thank you Matt Gardner for your help with the

Youth Group’s Egg Drop. Thank you Heather Seidler, Pastor Erik, and

Jeannette Rost for your help with pizza day. Thank you Kathryn Johnson for making dessert

for pizza day.

* Thank you for the HARVEST FOR THE CAMP donations – all contributions are helpful.

* Thank you to all who attended the SCANDINAVI-

AN SUPPER at the camp. It is always a deli-cious meal.

* Dickens Village Guest House – take in the Eng-

lish Market, street vendors, high tea, home tours, parade, musical entertainment and so much more in Garrison. Especially the Dicken’s play, and stay overnight at Camp of the Cross with staff welcoming you each evening with dessert while you relax before the fire in the cozy comfort of the Retreat Lodge, December 2, 3, 9, or 10, 2016.

* HS New Year’s Eve Bash – a great way for youth

grades 9-11 to come together, grow in faith, be with youth of their own age and celebrate a new year of blessings! December 31, 2016 – January 1, 2017

* Mark your calendars for “Giving Hearts Day!”

CCM will be participating in this ND and MN giv-ing day for the first time this year. It will be held on Tuesday, February 9th.

* The Prairie Lake Festival date has been set for

Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Garrison High School. Please start thinking about ways that you can help make this day a success!

* Thrivent members – “Choice Dollars” may be

designated to CCM projects for 2016 yet – such as exterior doors for cabins, light fixtures, stain for exterior of cabins, supplies for cleanup days, paint, retreat cabin window curtains, etc. Or con-

tact Janis with your own ideas! * Use GoodSearch and GoodShop in your internet

searches and purchases and help raise funds for CCM.

* We need to start thinking EARLY about summer

camp season for 2017 – with rising costs, etc., the camp fees will be going up. The early bird dates to take advantage of the best discounts will be February 1 and April 1, 2017 – so let’s start thinking ahead!!!! More info to follow.

Retreats/Events you may want to attend: December 2-3 Dickens Village Guest House December 9-10 Dickens Village Guest House December 31 - High School New Year’s January 1 Eve Bash January 19-22 Crafting Weekend January 27-29 Men’s Retreat February 2-5 Crafting Weekend February 25 Snow Fest (families, youth and individuals) * See website www.campofthecross.com for the

2016-2017 Retreat brochure/schedule/registration form online.

Thank you Peggy Moran

Our sympathy goes out to:

Peggy Moran and family on the death of Peggy’s husband, DeWayne Moran

Michelle Lorentzen on the death of her mother, Janice Lorentzen

Tim & Cathie Forsch and family on the death of Tim’s mother, Ruthella Forsch

Ty & Kelli Murrey and family on the death of Ty’s father, Mark Murrey

Dallas & Meagan (Voigt) Miller and family on the death of their son, Dalton Miller

May God give them comfort in this time of sorrow.

The following people were prayed for by request at

worship from October 30th thru November 27th. If we missed you or your loved

ones, or your prayer requests, please accept our apologies.

Please let the church office know before you

enter the hospital for planned surgeries, during any hospitalization, or about your illnesses and

any special needs that we may pray for you. Gay Larson - Sister of Gayle Johnson Bob Mart Vivian Merkel Curt Radke –Stepdad of Monte Miller Hunter Seifert Clark Ness

Gene Ness Steve & Karen Krebsbach and family on the

loss of their son, Cody Kayla (Wiese) Buckley Terry Hall - Brother to Randy Hall David Loe Family of Vi Vranna on her death Family of Janice Lorentzen on her death Larry Hendrikson Addilyn Lunstad Clyde Johnson Family of Janice Klayson on her death Family of Larry Hendrikson on his death Family of Ruthella Forsch on her death Steve Dennison and family Comfort for Gail Hendrikson and family Steph Van Hoorn Mike & Joe Kidd’s grandson, Tristen and his

mother The family of Mark Murrey on his death The family of Dalton Miller on his death

Happy Birthday to the following First Lutheran members who have birthdays in December. If you have a birthday in December and your name does not appear on this list, that means

either the church office does not have a record of it or you have requested that it not be published. If you would like it published, please get the information to the church office.

First Lutheran December Birthdays

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Jack Carvell Devin Hanson Anthony Schauer Lynsey Schirado Misty Stockert

2 Alexis Berube Sienna Berube Melanie Malsam Seth Teigen

3 Taiton Carlson

4 Darrell Kinnischtzke

5 6 7 Paisley Lorentzen Zach Schenfisch

8 James Nordquist Jaelyn Schauer Sande Wagner

9 Julie Bentz

10 Kathy Keller

11 Nicolette Borlaug

12 Jordan Swanson

13 Sage Philbrick Nathan Richard Liam Solomonson

14 Sharon Chrest Donna Kroll Kirk Vollmuth Korey Winkler

15 David Nodsle

16 Jeff Leidholm

17 Raleigh Adams Carter Knutson

18 Cody Maier McKenzie Miller

19 20 Ted Doe

21 Theresa Petersen

22 Aubrey Holznagel Grant Wisdom

23 Vicky Lange

24 Stephanie Maier Laura Tweeten

25 26 Carol Doe Carson Richards

27 Kathy Kaiser Doug Thomas Pat Wolf

28 Garver Malsam

29 James Chrest Emily Westrick

30 Howard Johnson

31 Jonathan Melvard

Fund given to & by whom In Memory of Altar Flower Fund ................................................ $0.00 Building Fund ....................................................... $0.00 Raise the Roof .................................................. $745.00 Brent & Theresa Petersen ........................ Richard Loing Randy & Janet Hanson ............................. Richard Loing Mary Ann Beeks ......................................... Rod Johnson Alton & Brenda Krebsbach......................... Leland Grosz Clarence & Irene Krebsbach Cody Krebsbach Diane Stolz Virgil & Deb Wisdom ............................. Rose Greenberg Steve & Peggy Wollmuth ........................... Rod Johnson Janet Carvell ........................................ Dorothy McCrory Wes Sauer ............................................. Harry Basaraba Rick & LeAnn Richard ...........................Shane Baumann John & Helen Samuelson ........................... Dalton Miller Steve & Peggy Wollmuth ............................ Dalton Miller The following are all IMO Vi Vranna: Mary Ann Beeks Mac & Judy Beaudry Larry & Kathy Keller Clark & Claudette Ness Orlin & Ivadell Larson Randy & Janet Hanson Kris & Melanie Beckman Willie & Janell Ziemann Darrell & Sherry Kinnischtzke Dick & Barbara Brewster Terry & Norma Petersen Tom & Vivian Merkel Virgil & Deb Wisdom The following are all IMO DeWayne Moran: George & Laurie Sheldon Steve & Peggy Wollmuth Rick & LeAnn Richard Alton & Brenda Krebsbach Larry & Kathy Keller Kris & Melanie Beckman Kim & Brenda Ankenbauer George & Val Swanson Gary & Nancy Fuchs Elmer & Arlene Schwarz Glenn & Ruth Goetz Brett & Janet Schafer Fund given to & by whom In Memory of Raise the Roof (cont.)

The following are all IMO Janice Lorentzen: Kris & Melanie Beckman Elmer & Arlene Schwarz Mary Ann Beeks Rick & LeAnn Richard Darrell & Sherry Kinnischtzke Dick & Barbara Brewster Steve & Peggy Wollmuth Camp of The Cross ............................................ $20.00 Willie & Janell Ziemann ........................ DeWayne Moran Camp of The Cross Building Campaign ............ $0.00 Cemetery Fund ..................................................... $0.00 China Service Ventures ....................................... $0.00 Decorating (Church) ............................................ $0.00 General Fund .................................................... $355.00 Howard & Elda Johnson (3 times) ........... Lane Johnson Royal & Pam Lyson.............................. DeWayne Moran Monte & Victoria Carvell ...................... Rose Greenberg Dick & Carla Bickert ............................. DeWayne Moran Alton & Brenda Krebsbach .................. Janice Lorentzen Mac & Judy Beaudry ............................ Rose Greenberg Mac & Judy Beaudry ................................... Dalton Miller The following are all IMO Vi Vranna: Wayne & Julie Petersen Elaine Carr Royal & Pam Lyson Sharon Chrest Greg & Margo Vranna Dick & Kitty Tweeten Global Missions, Other (Outside the U.S.) ........ $0.00 Local/Other U.S. Missions ................................... $0.00 Library ................................................................... $0.00 Lutheran Social Services .................................... $0.00 Lutheran World Relief ........................................ $20.00 Sylvia Thompson ............................................. Vi Vranna Fund given to & by whom In Memory of Music Fund ......................................................... $85.00 John & Helen Samuelson .................... DeWayne Moran Virgil & Deb Wisdom ............................. Cody Krebsbach Arden & Sande Wagner ....................... DeWayne Moran

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Memorial Gifts Given to Special Funds

(Sunday, October 30 to Sunday, November 27)

Orlin & Ivadell Larson ........................... DeWayne Moran Arden & Sande Wagner ................................... Vi Vranna Arden & Sande Wagner ....................... Janice Lorentzen Arden & Sande Wagner ......................... Ruthella Forsch Arden & Sande Wagner .............................. Dalton Miller Parking Lot Fund ............................................... $25.00 A.J. & Doddie Kuntz ......................................Keith Kuntz David & Ruth Borlaug ......................... Janice Lorentzen Relief Missions ..................................................... $0.00 Sunday School ................................................... $30.00 Randy & Janet Hanson ............................... Dalton Miller Mary Ann Beeks .......................................... Dalton Miller Vacation Bible School ......................................... $0.00 World Hunger ....................................................... $0.00 Worship Fund ....................................................... $0.00

(Continued from previous page) How many wise men followed a star to Bethlehem to worship Jesus? A. two B. three C. four D. We don’t know because the Bible doesn’t say.

Answer: D (See Matthew 2:1-12)

Advent Traditions “The way you celebrate Christmas can be a gift in itself,” said Fred Rogers, “handing on traditions that will give your child a feeling of continuity, comfort and joy in all the Christmases to come.” In American homes, common Advent traditions include wreaths, calendars and logs. Did you know about these Euro-pean traditions? In Normandy, children used to set fires in fields

during Advent. The flames killed caterpillar eggs and drove away rodents. The tradition reflected good conquering evil, just as God’s perfect Son rescues us from sin.

On December 13, Scandinavian countries honor

Saint Lucy (or Lucia), a third-century martyr who, according to legend, brought food to people in the catacombs during winter. For light — and to be able to carry as much food as possible — she wore a wreath of candles on her head. On St. Lucy’s Day, the oldest daughter gets up early and brings sweet rolls to family members. The tradition reminds Christians that Jesus is a gift of light and love for our dark world.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 AM Pastor Erik at Text Study 5:00 - 6:30 PM Girl Scouts

2 3 9:30 AM FLCW Advent Breakfast

4 Second Sunday of Advent Holy Communion Holy Baptism New Member Sunday 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Fellowship/ Coffee Hour 10:45 AM Sunday School Bible Study 7:00 PM AA Meeting

5 6 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:30 AM Friendship Bible Study

7 11:50 AM 7-12 Grade Pizza 5:45 PM Confirmation 6:45 PM Bell Choir 7:00 PM Sr FLY 7:30 PM Choir

8 AM Pastor Erik at Text Study

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11 Third Sunday of Advent 9:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Fellowship/ Coffee Hour 10:30 AM Sunday School Christmas Program Followed by Brunch & Craft Sale by FLY 7:00 PM AA Meeting

12 10:00 AM Chat & Sew 5:30 pm Church Council

13 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:30 AM Friendship Bible Study

14 5:45 PM Confirmation 6:45 PM Bell Choir 7:00 PM Jr FLY 7:30 PM Choir

15 AM Pastor Erik at Text Study 9:30 AM Deborah Bible Study at Kathryn Johnson’s

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18 Fourth Sunday of Advent Holy Communion Holy Baptism 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Fellowship/ Coffee Hour 4:00 PM Cantata Followed by Potluck 7:00 PM AA Meeting

19 Noon - Poinsettia Deadline

20 Newsletter Deadline 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:30 AM Friendship Bible Study 2:00 PM Hannah Bible Study at Kathy Keller’s 2:00 PM Home Health Group Meeting

21 5:45 PM Confirmation 6:45 PM Bell Choir 7:00 PM Sr FLY 7:30 PM Choir

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23 24 4:30 & 10:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship w/Holy Communion

25 Christmas Day Holy Communion 9:30 AM Christmas Day Celebration Worship 7:00 PM AA Meeting

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F irs t Lutheran Church

709 5th Ave .

P .O. Box 218

Washburn , ND 58577-0218

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Phone: 701-462-3775

Fax: 701-462-3785

Email: flc@westriv.com

December, 2016 Newsletter

“Working hand in hand to know Christ and make Christ known through

Worship, Christian Education, Evangelism, Caring Ministries, and

Service.”

Address Service Requested

Merry Christmas to:

We pray God’s richest blessings for you this Christmas as we

celebrate together God’s gift of a Savior for the world.

Merry Christmas!

Pastor Erik & Kathryn Johnson