THE PARISH VOICE Finley Lutheran Parish July 2016

Special points

of interest:

Summer Blessing

Prayer Families

Parish Picnic

Pastor Appreciation

VBS

Million Meals Drive

Cards/Napkins for Sale

Christmas Child Boxes

Calendar

Every Tuesday Morning at 7:30am

Prayer Group: Every Tuesday morning at 7:30 am, we gather to pray

through the membership roster of all three congregations a few families at a

time; see the boxed list of families listed on the back of the bulletin. We

also pray for other concerns in the parish and in the community, in our

nation and our world. Please come and join us on any Tuesday. You need

not be an excellent prayer to attend. Please also include these families in

your personal prayers throughout the week. The month of July, we will be

praying for the following families:

July 5th: Amber Carlson, Lynn Carlson, Susan Ostenson, Bob & Christine

Paulsen, Ron & Connie Lerol, Abbey & Matt Linster, Ardell Lovejoy

July 12th: Laura Jean Carlson, Wyatt Carlson, Bill & Carolyn Paulsen,

Karen Smith, Carlye Lovejoy, Elton & Helen Lovro, Edith Lundstrom

July 19th: Shelby Carlson, Jason & Denise Carlson, Kasie Smith,

Brenda Voelker, Brad & Stacie Lundstrom, Renee Lyste, Jake Machart

July 26th: Vickie & Randy Lindquist, James Condra, Eldris Wilkens,

Sheila Anderson, James & Delphine Martin, Kyle Mehus, Lori Mehus

Tuesday Morning Prayer Time...

The Parish Picnic will be Sunday July 24th,

10:30am at Golden Lake Pavilion. Ostervold hosts

the picnic this year. Bring a dish to share. Any

questions or you would like to volunteer call

and talk with Karen Leslie from Ostervold.

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Send to: Finley Lutheran Parish

PO Box 156

Finley, ND 58230

Had a change of address recently? Maybe dropped your home phone, a college student with

new address, maybe you want to become a new member of Finley Lutheran Parish, or you

have transferred to a new church. Please cut out the form and update if you have any new or

changed information so we can ensure everything reaches you in a timely manner.

We had an appreciation joint service in

Finley on May 26th for Pastor Russ. He

was given a quilt made by Christine

Paulsen with a picture of each church on

the back of it. A potluck fellowship was

shared after church to thank Pastor Russ May 8th at Ostervold May 26th at Finley

Vacation Bible School 2016 was held May 31st, June 1st, and June 2nd with a program the last night. We had

40 kids attend this year. Lots of great volunteers that did an amazing job with the kids! Thanks to Angie Jerstad

and Lori Mehus for organizing a great VBS for the kids. Thanks to Sherry Bakke for doing music and Pastor

Russ and Pastor Flaten for helping with opening and closing worship. THANK YOU to everyone who helped

and came to the program. The kids did an amazing job! We will see you next year at Vacation Bible School!

More pictures on the bulletin board in Finley Lutheran Church.

May 31, June 1st

and June 2nd

Hunger exists in North Dakota. But so does the solution!

Finley Motors, and other members of the Automobile Dealers Association of

North Dakota, is excited to announce our partnership with the Great Plains Food

Bank on the Million Meals Drive. This is a drive like no others! Join us in the fight

to end hunger and feed hope. We are asking the support of the communities to

consider donating towards the Steele County Food pantry. Drop off sites are

located in Mic’s Grocery, Finley and Finley Motors. Thank you in advance for

helping feed hunger.

PRESS RELEASE Media Contacts: Marcia Paulson, (701) 232-6219 Great Plains Food Bank

Dan Wilson, (701) 492-4111 Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota

Eastern North Dakota Contact

Christian Kostelecky, (701) 456-2438

Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota

Western North Dakota Contact

Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota partners

with Great Plains Food Bank for Million Meals Drive June 4, 2016 – Two statewide organizations are teaming up to address hunger in North Dakota

in a first-of-its-kind event. The Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota and the Great

Plains Food Bank have a goal of collecting food and funds to provide an additional 1,000,000

more meals to people in need of emergency food assistance across North Dakota through the

Million Meals Drive.

“Hunger exists in North Dakota, but so does the solution,” says Karl Christian, Finley, who

currently serves as Chairman of the Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota.

“Participating ADAND member dealers are committing both time and resources to this

important effort. We believe, that together with the Great Plains Food Bank, we will meet our

goal by summer’s end.”

The Millions Meals Drive kicks off in June and runs through August at dealerships statewide.

Participating dealers will make a financial gift, volunteer their time and/or collect

nonperishable food items as part of their commitment to the Million Meals Drive.

“Our mission is to end hunger through community partnerships,” says Steve Sellent, CEO for

the Great Plains Food Bank. “This partnership with the ADAND is a great fit. Auto dealerships

tend to be cornerstone businesses in their communities, uniquely positioned to bring attention

and support to the fight to end hunger in the areas they serve.”

Sellent says hunger across our state is a bigger issue than many North Dakotans realize.

“1 in 9 North Dakotans seek emergency food assistance from the Great Plains Food Bank and

our partner network each year,” he says. “The Million Meals Drive will make a meaningful

difference in the lives of children who are currently going to bed without dinner, seniors who

must choose between medicine and groceries, and working parents who skip a meal so their

children can eat.”

FINLEY WELCA

CARDS & NAPKINS

FOR SALE

Cards -- $5.00/box

Napkins -- $3.00/package

You will no longer be able

to buy just one card!

Sold by the box only!

Thanks

YEAR-ROUND GIFT IDEAS

Savvy shoppers know that

they can impact more

children around the world

by looking for shoebox

items throughout the year.

Check out our packing

guide for the suggested item

of the month. You can use

this guide to help put

together shoebox gifts that

are sure to bless and delight

boys and girls. Reminder

Shoeboxes are packed in

November.

Finley welca

cards & napkins

GREETING CARDS

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The Parish Voice July 2016

Finley Lutheran Parish

PO Box 156 102 Lincoln Ave. North Finley, ND 58230 Phone 701.524.2369 Gina’s Cell: 701-361-9261 Pastor's Office: 701.524.1904 Email: finleylutheranparish@mlgc.com Return Service Requested

Finley Lutheran President: Jason Rayner

Secretary: Carol Anderson

Treasurer: Lori Mehus

Trustees: Harlan Brager,

Wayne Beckman, Tom Campbell

Deacons: Elaine Johnson,

Art Krueger, Dale Good

Board of Ed: Angie Jerstad,

Katie Campbell

WELCA Rep: Diane Kroeplin,

Mary Brager

Financial Secretary: Chad Bomber

Organist: Donna Smith

Parsonage Committee:

Duane Bakke, Thaine Hanson

Sheyenne Valley Lutheran President: Julie Hoverson

Secretary: Pam Monson

Treasurer: Dave Hoverson

Trustees: Lynn Carlson, Dana Carlson

Deacons: Craig Carlson, Larry Carlson

Financial Secretary: Keith Monson

WELCA Rep: Ann Bremer

Organist: Tamara Sommerfield

Sexton: Dana Carlson

Parsonage Committee: Jeff Carlson,

Gordon Carlson

Ostervold Lutheran President: Karen Leslie

Secretary: Carolyn Paulsen

Treasurer: Pam Montag

Trustees: Don Nygaard,

Glenn Jacobson

Deacons: Bob Paulsen, Bob Nygord

Financial Secretary: Mary Jacobson

WELCA Rep: Christine Paulsen

Organist: Donna Smith

Parsonage Committee: Jim Jacobson,

David Nygaard