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Archived Events:
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Advent Midweek Prayer Service
Wednesdays: December 2 , 9 & 16
Advent Midweek Worship continues THIS Wednesday December 9 @ 6:00. The first
three Wednesdays of December we will gather for a time of prayer and devotion
followed by a time to put together special gifts for people others may overlook:
Heidy - our Compassion child, deployed soldiers, etc... Please make time in your
schedule to come and pray and make a gift December 2 & 9 & 16 @ 6:00
NOTE: A light supper will be served prior to each prayer service from 5:15-5:45
“Child Care While You Shop”
THIS Saturday, December 12, from 11:00 - 4:00
In an effort to give families with young kids a time to go Christmas shopping
without the kids, the Living Word youth will offer free child care on December
12. Space is limited, so sign your kids (or grandkids or neighbor’s kids) up
right away.
Sunday School Christmas Program
Sunday, December 20
Christmas Program and Christmas Dinner
Program: @ 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: @ 5:00 p.m.
(Program practice Saturdays 9:30-11:00, Dec. 5,12,19)
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Worship 5:00 p.m.
The entire service is held in candlelight.
The Christmas story in Word and song, plus celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Worship: 9:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve Program
Christmas seems like a long way off, but it really is “just around the corner.”
Our Sunday School Christmas Program will again be the Sunday prior to Christmas,
(December 20) at 5:00 p.m. The first practice will be Saturday, December 5.
We’ll hand out parts and get familiar with the program that week.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
In keeping with the example of the Israelites, this Thanksgiving Eve we will
come together for a special joyful celebration of the blessings God has provided
us. Each of us will be encouraged to bring a special freewill offering in
proportion to how God has blessed us this past year.
If each of us thanked God for His blessings by giving Him a special
thank-offering of just $2 for each week this past year we could make up most of
our current budget deficit.
Fall Voters’ Assembly
Tuesday, November 17th @ 7:30 pm
West Central Singers in Concert
Sunday, November 22
I’ve Got a Home on the Other Side” is the theme of the fall concert of the West
Central Singers. The program is an eclectic mix of folk songs and spirituals,
many of which include images of water. The theme is inspired by a line from
Brian Tate’s arrangement of “Hold Me, Rock Me”. Other compositions highlighted
are “Sing Me to Heaven” by Daniel Gawthrop and “Pilgrims’ Hymn” by Stephen
Paulus. The program also includes a set of spirituals arranged by Larry Fleming
and pieces arranged by John Rutter and Rene’ Clausen.
West Central Singers is directed by John Jahr. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5
for children and are available at the door. @ Church of St. Mary 11th Street and
Kandiyohi, Willmar“
“Trunk or Treat”
A Halloween alternative outreach. Decorate your trunk (or just fill it with
goodies to hand out) and join us at the Green Lake Mall at 3:00 Saturday,
October 31. We could also use donations to cover the cost of Gospel-message
handouts.
Our annual “Smoke Detector Battery Giveaway”
We simply go door-to-door in Spicer and give people a new battery for their
smoke detector. It makes a great family outreach, because it’s something adults
and kids can do together. It’s fun to see the looks on the faces of the people
when you tell them you are giving them something and you don’t want any money
for it. This year’s event is Saturday, October 24 from 11:00-1pm.
Outerwear Exchange:
We will be collecting cold-weather outerwear for the community-wide Outerwear
Exchange to be help October 24. This event is a joint effort of all the churches
in the community and is sponsored by The Link.
We really want to have a good selection for people to choose from. Please bring
your items in bags to the church by Wednesday, October 21. Thanks!
We also need several volunteers for set up and distribution
The schedule:
Set up is Friday, October 23 4-6pm
Distribution is Saturday, Oct. 24 8:30-11:30am AT Peace Lutheran in New London
Celebration of Life Banquet
Hope Pregnancy Center announces Kathy Sparks, former abortion clinic nurse as
the speaker for the annual Celebration of Life Banquet, Thursday, October 8,
6:00 p.m. at the Holiday in Conference Center. Kathy will share her testimony of
the supernatural intervention of God in her life. One-of-a-kind, painted
children’s furniture Silent Auction and a wonderful meal will also be part of
the event. A free-will offering will be taken. Hope Pregnancy Center is located
at 325 SW 4th St in Willmar. (RSVP by phone 235-7619 or email hopepc@qwestoffice.net
Thanks.
Decorating Day
Saturday, September 12 is the day for Decorating for Rally Sunday ~ if anyone is
interested in helping it will happening in the afternoon. Ideas and decorations
are greatly appreciated!
Rally Sunday— September 13.
The First day of Sunday School starts at 8:45 Potluck dinner after worship
Annual Mexican Fiesta Dinner
Saturday, OCTOBER 3, from 4:30-7:30
This is not only a fund raiser for our new building, it can also be a great
outreach tool. Buy a bunch of tickets and give them to your friends and
neighbors. Get your tickets today. Thanks
Thursday Evening Church Softball League
We have a team! Come and watch us attempt to play against other church teams. We
play at the Swansson fields in Willmar.
Schedule:
Date Time
Field
Opponent
May 28 7:15 Green
Eagle Lake Lutheran
June 4 8:15 Green
Lutheran Social Service
June 11 8:15 Yellow
Salem Covenant
June 18 6:15 Yellow
Bethel Lutheran
7:15 Yellow
Redeemer Lutheran
June 25 9:15 Yellow
Redeemer Lutheran
July 2 7:15
Yellow
Bethel Lutheran
8:15 Red
Eagle Lake Lutheran
July 9 6:15
Green
Lutheran Social Service
July 16 9:15
Yellow Salem Covenant
Sunday, June 7
After worship on Graduation Day (June 7) we will serve refreshments in honor of
our Living Word grads. Please make plans to stop and congratulate them.
June 8 - 12
Vacation Bible School:
“Journey with Jesus”
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Be praying about who you can invite or how you can volunteer
Sunday, June 14
Prayer Meeting / Brainstorming Session
5:30 to 7:30
Meal will be provided by the Elders.
All congregational members are invited to attend to help up plan for our future
at Living Word.
One Day VBS
Pastor David would also like to take any interested kids to Lutheran Island Camp
for their "one day VBS" the week of June 15-19. The day has not been determined
as of yet.
Monday, June 22
Lutheran Day at Valley Fair
Saturday, June 27 @ 9:00 a.m.
Household Item Giveaway
The Link is sponsoring a household item distribution event on Saturday, June
27th 9-11am at Prairie Meadows School in Spicer. People will receive over 20
household items free of charge! No proof of income required. First come, first
served!
Volunteers Needed for this event! Please consider volunteering to help make this
event a success. There are two shifts available: Friday set-up from 6-8pm and
Saturday event help 8am-noon.
Contact Michelle Peterson (320) 796-2522 to sign up.
Wednesday, May 13 @ 9:30
A 4-Session Women’s Study: "Coping With Stress"
Childcare will be provided.
Perfect for stay-at-home moms:
Please let Pastor know if you can attend. Thanks.
Wednesday, May 13
Baby Shower
For Autumn (Dilley) Foshaug
Will be held at Violet Dauk’s at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17
Old Fashioned Sunday School Picnic
Crazy Games and Lotsa Food
Secret Paul prayer partners will also be revealed that day
Sunday, May 24 Spring Voters’ Assembly
We will elect offices for these positions:
Vice Chairman;
Treasurer;
Congregational Outreach;
Christian Growth-Sunday School;
Three Elder positions.
If you have suggestions for any of these positions, please talk to someone from
the Nominating Committee (Jamie, Scott, Pam)
NEW: Thursday, May 28
Church-League Softball Begins
We’ve had some interest in fielding a team. It’s a fun time of fellowship. See
details on the sign up sheet. Talk to Pastor David if you have questions.
Sunday, May 31
CTI Music Ministries
(Carpenter’s Tools, Int’l)
Will provide music and drama for our worship.
EASTER WEEK EVENTS
Maundy Thursday
We conclude our Lenten Midweek Devotions on Maundy Thursday with the usual
Lenten Midweek Schedule
5:00-5:45 Supper
6:00 Devotional Service (with Lord’s Supper)
6:45 Confirmation
Good Friday
April 10th at 7:00 p.m.
We will celebrate and contemplate the death of Jesus Christ in a special worship
service. The service will be a modified Tenebrae service including the Seven
Last Words of Jesus
Easter SonRise Service
Easter Sunday, 4/12
Sonrise Worship service at 6:35 a.m. (Will begin outdoors at actual sunrise).
Easter Breakfast
At 7:45 a.m. - A time of fellowship together after the Sonrise service
Easter Egg Hunt
For kids of all ages. After the Easter Breakfast (around the normal Sunday
School time - 8:45). We will hunt for eggs, candy and the meaning of the
holiday. This will be fun for the adults (grown-up kids) as well as the kids.
Make it a part of your Easter Sunday celebration.
Easter Worship Service
Our regularly scheduled worship service at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the
resurrection of Jesus.
Confirmation Sunday
Sunday, April 26
Kasey Nieland makes her faith commitments
Old Fashioned Sunday School Picnic
Sunday, May 17
Crazy Games and Lotsa Food
Vacation Bible School
June 8 - 12
“Journey with Jesus”
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Be thinking about who you can invite or how you can volunteer.
Sunday, May 31
CTI Music Ministries (Carpenter’s Tools, Int’l) Will provide music and drama for
our worship.
Lenten Devotion Worship -
Each Wednesday (except April 1)
Supper from 5:00 - 5:45 Worship at 6:00
Thanks to your input we have scheduled the midweek Lenten services at 6:00.
Various groups from the congregation will take turns serving supper from 5:00 -
5:45. With this schedule, you can come “just as you are” from work. We’ll fix
you supper, so you don’t have to worry about that. You’ll have a chance to
worship and still be home early in the evening.
These Midweek services will be shorter services of prayer and devotion (about 30
minutes). Each devotion will focus on a passage from the book of Jonah.
Confirmation classes will start at 6:45 after worship and be finished by 7:45.
Palm Sunday / Easter Choir Practice -
Sundays after worship We meet after worship to practice songs for Holy Week.
Bridal Shower: Saturday, March 7
A Bridal Shower honoring Ashley Raveling, bride-elect of Troy Hansen will be
held here at Living Word at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7. Everyone is
invited.
Progressive Supper -
Friday, March 13, 6:00pm
The Progressive supper is always a fun event and great way to get to know some
of the people in the church. We travel from home to home and eat one course of a
meal at each place. The Main Course will be at church with Dessert @ Dauks’.
Hosts are still needed for the appetizer. See Laurel Iverson if you can host.
Youth Fundraiser @ Pizza Ranch -
Wednesday, April 1
The Fundraiser runs during the evening buffet time (5:00-8:00). Youth from
Living Word will bus tables and receive tips. Funds earned will be used for
special events as well as for the 2010 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans.
Please mark your calendar and tell your friends.
Friendship Sunday
February 15 (Note change of date)
A great opportunity to invite some friends to come and meet the ultimate Friend:
Jesus.
Special Events on Friendship Sunday:
· Worship service celebrating our Greatest Friend - Jesus
· Valentines Brunch after worship - prepared by men of the congregation
· Mark your calendars and start praying about friends you can invite. (Special
“Friendship Sunday” invitations will be available.)
Ash Wednesday
Traditional Service of Ashes
The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. Ashes symbolize our frailty, our
mortality, humiliation and need for repentance before God (people in ancient
times showed their repentance by putting on sackcloth and ashes). Ashes also
suggest a need for cleansing by the blood of Christ and renewal by His Holy
Spirit. During our Ash Wednesday service, ashes will be applied to the foreheads
of all worshipers in the form of a small cross. Please join us for our special
service,
Wednesday, February 25.
You’ll note that we didn’t list a time for Ash Wednesday worship......
That’s because we’re trying to determine the best time to hold Lenten worship
services. One idea is to have an early start time (6:00 or 6:15 - with a light
supper starting at 5:30) so people can come right after work. Another thought is
to start Confirmation classes earlier and hold worship at 7:00. Please let us
know what would work best for you. Thanks!
CHARTER SUNDAY
January 25:
It has been four years since Living Word was chartered as an official member of
the Minnesota North District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. We will
celebrate with a special potluck meal following worship on January 18.
Make sure to join us as we thank God for our fourth year and kick off year # 5.
TAKE THE “POLAR PLUNGE”
Saturday, January 31. We jump in Green Lake to raise funds for Special Olympics
THIS YEAR WE WANT A BIG GROUP, BECAUSE....
...It’s just the right thing to do.
...It’s been suggested that we take the plunge in choir robes while singing
something like “From Greenlands Icy Mountains.” How could you NOT want to be
part of that ?
Sign up by the door to the sanctuary or talk to Bryson Wachter
ANNUAL WHIST NIGHT
7:00 p.m. Friday, January 30 @ Pastor & Violet’s
A GREAT FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY: It is always a night full of fun, laughter,
competition and Prizes! Please bring a snack to share...Soft drinks and coffee
will be provided. Prior experience is not required. Don’t know what whist is?
Never played it? No problem. We have PRIZES for doing the worst as well as doing
the best!
Talk to Pastor or Violet if you have any questions. Bring friends. (It’s a great
way to introduce them to others in the church).
2008...
Wednesdays: December 3 , 10 & 17
Advent Midweek Worship “Living Like THE King”
“What You Do For the Least of These.... You Do For Me”
Advent Midweek Worship continues Wednesday
December 10 @ 7:30.
Each Wednesday we will have gather for a time of prayer and devotion followed by
a time to put together special gifts for people others may overlook: Heidy - our
Compassion child from Ecuador; people in treatment for substance abuse; people
in prison; families of deployed soldiers.
Please make time in your schedule to come and Live Like THE King who gave us -
“the least of these” - the greatest gift of all: Himself.
December 3 & 10 & 17 @ 7:30
“Child Care While You Shop”
THIS Saturday, December 13, from 11:00 - 4:00
In an effort to give families with young kids a time to go Christmas shopping
without the kids, the Living Word youth will offer free child care on December
13. Space is limited, so sign your kids (or grandkids or neighbor’s kids) up
right away.
Christmas Program and Dinner
Sunday, December 21
Program: @ 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: @ 5:00 p.m.
(Program practice Saturdays 9:30-11:00, Dec. 6,13,20 )
Christmas Eve Worship
Candlelight Service @ 5:00 p.m.
The entire service is held in candlelight.
The Christmas story in Word and song, plus Lord’s Supper
Christmas Day Worship
Christmas Worship: 9:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Wednesday, November 26th @ 7:00
Christmas Eve Program
Christmas seems like a long way off, but it really is “just around the corner.”
Our Sunday School Christmas Program will again be the Sunday prior to Christmas,
(December 21) at 4:00 p.m. The first practice will be Saturday, NOVEMBER 22.
We’ll hand out parts and get familiar with the program that week. We will not
practice the following week (Thanksgiving weekend), but will practice each
Saturday in December.
Food Distribution Outreach Event
Friday, October 10th 5-7 pm @ Faith Lutheran in Spicer
Any family in need is welcome to attend- bring your own boxes/ totes. This
project in partnership with the Willmar Area Food Shelf and Second Harvest
Heartland will provide a variety of food and household items free of charge for
up to 600 households.
We are also looking for volunteers to help with the distribution. Shifts are
4pm-8pm. Please call Michelle Peterson @ Faith to sign up. 320-796-2522
Participate in the Human Prayer Chain
Sunday, October 5, from 3:00 - 3:30 at the NL-S Track
Please come and be part of a community joined hand-to-hand in prayer.
Trunk Or Treat
Friday October 31st
3:00– 5:00 PM @ Green Lake Mall
Do you remember dressing up as a kid and getting lots of candy? I know that
there are a lot of enjoyable times kids have on Halloween. Do want to help build
those memories for the kids of today? Well you can help us do that while
spreading Jesus’ good news at the same time. Come help the kids of our community
have a safe and fun Halloween by decorating yourself and your car while handing
out an assortment of treats and items for the kids to enjoy.
Please call Bryson @ 894-6378 or via e-mail @ godsavesall2005@hotmail.com if you
would like to participate or help with supplies.
Battery Giveaway
Friday November 1st
11:00 around the community
Do you remember to keep your smoke detectors checked, up to date and working?
Sometimes it can slip by because other things take priority, but it is important
to make sure your smoke detectors work. There is a solution that you can use;
make the time change the perfect time to do that. This event is all about
helping others use this day to change their batteries if they haven’t.
You can help by going with our youth to deliver batteries or help with
purchasing them by calling Bryson @894-6378 or e-mail godsavesall2005@hotmail.com.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
(With Live Bluegrass Gospel Music)
4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20
At Living Word
Menu: Pie
Ice Cream
Root Beer Floats
Cones
Sandwiches (pulled roast beef and
pork)
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Baked Beans
Cost: Freewill Donation
Music Kevin Johnson and his Bluegrass Gospel group will play from 5:00 - 6:00
Still needed: Pie bakers
Serving, Set-Up and Take-Down help
Talk to Lu Kiehm or Janet Towner if you can help out.
Rally Day is SUNDAY, September 7
Summer has flown by fast and we are headed into the school year this week and
also, beginning next Sunday, a new Sunday School year. Sunday School classes
will begin at 8:45 next Sunday.
Rally Day will start with the students meeting their teachers, checking out
their rooms, having a lesson as a group, creating a craft, eating a snack and
making some music.
Parents are encouraged to stick around for the Parenting Class that Tammy
Wachter will host again this year. This is a great class with lots of helpful
information for parents of infants through fourth graders. It’s also an
opportunity to connect with other parents and share insights (and challenges).
Rally Day Worship (10:00 a.m.) will be followed by a lunch of Bar-B-Ques and
chips (bring a salad or dessert if you can).
If you haven’t already done so, please call either Bonnie Hansen (796-5605) or
Mona Hjelle (354-4315) to let them know if you have children (or grandchildren)
who will be attending this year. You can also ask them any questions you may
have.
Lutheran Hour Ministries Rally
2:30 Sunday, September 14, 2008
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Montevideo
Featured Speaker: Dr. Bernie Lutz
Topic: Near East Ministries
Pastor Lutz and wife Roberta have served as missionaries in Papua, New Guinea,
Nigeria, Lebanon, Ghana, Sudan, Canada and the USA. Dr. Lutz has recently spent
ten weeks as a seminary professor in Sudan.
Fair Booth Outreach
August 6 - 9 At Kandiyohi County Fair
We need people for 2-hour shifts to sit at the booth and hand out freebies. It’s
a fun way to share the love of Jesus. Talk to Tammy Fuglie if you can help.
Thanks!
Saturday, July 19 -
Waterdays Parade Outreach - Talk to Laurel Iverson if you can help.
Sunday, June 1
Reception for Grads and Confirmands After Worship
Wednesday, June 4th
NLS Baccalaureate @ 7:30 (High School Gym)
Sunday, June 8th
NLS Graduation @ 2:00 (High School Gym)
June 9-13
Vacation Bible School, Mon-Fri 5:30-8:00
Sunday June, 29
Installation of Mission & Ministry Team Officers
Mother - Daughter Luncheon
Saturday, May 17
The LWML is sponsoring a special morning for women.
The fun starts at 10:00 with a picture session (pictures will be taken of you
and whomever you bring). A program (with devotion, style show, etc...) will
follow at 11:00. At noon a salad buffet will round out the experience.
Bring your mom, bring your daughter, bring a friend, bring an aunt or niece,
bring a grandma or granddaughter. It doesn’t matter who you bring, just bring
someone and have a fun morning.
A Community Forum About Youth Destructive
Decisions
Maybe you’ve seen the recent article in the WC Tribune that stated 84% of NL-S
seniors have consumed alcohol in the last year (20% higher than the state
average). Those aren’t even the most alarming statistics to come out of the
Minnesota Students Survey that is conducted every three years. The trend is that
area youth (not just NL-S) are participating in other “at-risk” behaviors at an
increasing rate.
NL-S Schools is sponsoring forum for our community about the destructive
decisions youth are making:
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
At the NLS High School/Middle School Cafeteria
Lasagne Dinner will be available at 5:15 p.m.
Join us to Learn About:
+ At-risk trends among youth in our community
+ How to talk with your children
+ Possible initiatives to address these problems in our community
NL-S Ministerial and CUE Youth leaders encourage everyone to attend this
information forum and be part of the solution. The purpose of the forum isn’t to
place blame for the problem, but to get the entire community on board to be part
of the solution.
Sunday, May 18
Old Fashioned Sunday School Picnic After worship.
Friday, May 23
“Make a Difference Day”
Share the love of Jesus in a practical way: Buy someone’s lunch
Saturday, May 31st
MN Ablaze
LWML Rummage Sale
on Friday April 25th and Saturday April 26th at the home of Butch and Donna
Peterson. This will be a fund raiser for the benefit of the new church. Please
be setting aside items (clothing in good repair, household items, furniture,
etc) for this sale.
EASTER - March 23
·Sonrise Service - 7:15 (begins outside at sunrise)
·Easter Breakfast - 8:30
·Easter Worship with Drama and Choir - 10:00
Sunday, March 30
Youth For Christ’s Fast Forward Group
Will provide music and drama for our worship
Lenten Midweek Worship 7:30 (Soup Supper: 6:30 -
7:30)
“Learning to Pray from the Master”
Each of the Wednesdays during Lent we take time out for a closer look at the
prayer Jesus gave as we seek to grow in our understanding of the things we
should pray about - and the attitudes we need as we come to God in prayer.
Thus far we’ve learned that prayer includes:
PENITENCE “And forgive us our trespasses....”
PERSONAL CONVERSATION “Our Father who art in heaven”
PRIORITY “Hallowed (holy) be Thy Name”
PURPOSE “Thy Kingdom Come”
Join us this Wednesday at 7:30 as we look at the lessons on praying that are
wrapped up in the words: “Thy Will Be Done...”
Also join us on these days ....
Wednesday March 12: “And lead us not into temptation”
Maundy Thursday: “Give us this day our daily bread”
Good Friday: “Deliver us from the evil one”
Easter Sunday: “For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and
ever. Amen!”
Sunday, February 10
Friendship Sunday / Secret Paul’s Revealed
The Men will be serving the Annual “Friendship Brunch” following worship. Secret
Paul’s prayer partners will be revealed during the brunch.
A great opportunity to invite some friends to come and meet the ultimate Friend:
Jesus.
Special Events on Friendship Sunday:
· Worship service celebrating our Greatest Friend - Jesus
· Brunch after worship - prepared by men of the congregation
· Secret Paul Prayer Partners will be revealed at the Brunch (with special
“Thank you’s for all Secret Pauls and for the youth they prayed for).
· Opportunity to volunteer to be a “Secret Paul” this coming year (We will open
up the program to young people who want to pray for someone too)
Mark your calendars and start praying about friends you can invite. (Special
“Friendship Sunday” invitations will be available.)
Thursday, February 14
· “Grief-Follow Up” Info Session
Janae Rambow will share personal experience with grief and her ideas for a
congregational follow-up program to assist families when someone dies. She’ll
present this at the LWML meeting, but this would be a great session for anyone
who has ever wondered what to do after someone you know has lost a loved one.
Friday, February 15
Flood Relief Project:
We head to Rushford again to help with rebuilding homes damaged by last summer’s
floods. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us. You will be blessed as
much as the people you will be helping!
(And Not Just For the Guys This Time)
Early in January five guys from Living Word (Kevin Welsh, Bryson Wachter, Allan
Fuglie, Anthony Dauk and Pastor) had an “eye-opening” experience in SE Minnesota
helping rebuild some of the flooded out homes. Nearly half the homes in the town
of Rushford are still unihabited. The people receive little or no money to fix
their flood-damaged homes. (As one person told us, “You have a tornado take your
house - you get a brand new house. You have a flood - you file bankrupcy.”) The
family that owns the house we worked on has been living in a shed since August
and had no hot water until January. That’s not an isolated incident.
In our “quick fix” society we tend to think that everything gets fixed as soon
as the media quits reporting about the disaster. Nothing could be further from
the truth in this case.
We have scheduled another service project for the weekend of February 15-17.
This project is open to guys and gals who want to share the love of Jesus in a
very practical ways and can travel to Rushford Friday evening, February 15.
We’ll put up some sheetrock, and do some painting and staining on Saturday and
Sunday (after worshiping in Rushford) and return home Sunday night. If someone
can’t stay for both days, we’ll have one vehicle return home Saturday evening.
We’ll be staying at “Camp St. Mark’s (The basement of St. Mark’s Lutheran in
Rushford has been converted into a dormitory for workers.) Church members
provide three meals each day. All you need to bring is a sleeping bag, towel and
overnight “stuff”.
Saturday, February 23
Progressive Supper
The Progressive supper is always a fun event and great way to get to know some
of the people in the church. We travel from home to home and eat one course of a
meal at each place.
The Progressive supper is always a fun event and great way to get to know some
of the people in the church. We travel from home to home and eat one course of a
meal at each place. Hosts are still needed for three of the four courses:
1) Appetizers @ 5:00 @ Fuglie’s
2) Soup/Salad @ Dauk’s
3) Main Course @ Church
4) Dessert @ Pam Johnson’s
(Since we finish at Pam’s, if you’d like to car-pool to all the locations, meet
at Pam’s at 4:45 and leave your car there.) Talk to Donna Peterson if you can
attend.
Polar Plunge 2008
Saturday, January 26
We jump in Green Lake to raise funds for Special Olympics
THIS YEAR WE WANT A BIG GROUP, BECAUSE....
We would like to share a Gospel message with the spectators. For example, “For
God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him
shall not perish but have eternal life.” We plan on having each “plunger” (how’s
that for a title?!) wear one word of that Gospel verse on their t-shirt, so we
share the message one word-at-a-time as we take the plunge. So, to use that
verse we’d need 24 people. The fewer the “plungers” the fewer verses we will be
limited to. (e.g. “Jesus wept.” would be our only choice is all we have is two
people)
Sign up by the sanctuary door or talk to Bryson Wachter
Men's Service Project - January 4th & 5th, 2008
We’ll soon be starting a Men’s Group. Our kickoff activity will be a weekend
service project in SE Minnesota helping rebuild some of the flooded out homes.
We plan to travel to Rushford on Friday evening. We’ll put up some sheetrock,
and do some painting and staining on Saturday and return home Saturday night.
We’ll be staying at “Camp St. Mark’s (The basement of St. Mark’s Lutheran in
Rushford has been converted into a dormitory for workers.) Church members will
provide three meals for us on Saturday.
We have tentatively scheduled this Service Project for the first weekend in
January (Friday, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 5). Please let Pastor or Kevin Welsh know if
you can make the trip with us. It will be a fun time as well as an opportunity
to share the love of Jesus in a practical way.
2007...
Wednesdays: December 5, 12 & 19
Advent Midweek Worship
“The Gift of Imitation”
It’s been said that “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” God doesn’t
need our compliments, but He has created us to “be imitators of God.” (Ephesians
5:1).
In Advent Midweek Worship: , December 5 & 12 &
19 @ 7:30 The 9th Grade Confirmation class will assist us in imitating Jesus
with sermon messages based on their recent Bible study Just Like Jesus.
The Igniters’ Youth will serve Ice Cream and toppings for a time of fellowship
following each service.
Please take time to prepare your life for Christmas by attending Advent
services.
Sunday, December 23
Christmas Program and Christmas Dinner
Program: @ 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: @ 5:00 p.m.
( Program practice Saturday, from 9:30-11:00, Dec. 1,8,15,22)
Invitations are available to give or mail to friends and neighbors. Talk to Mona
Hjelle
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Worship
December 24th @ 5:00 p.m.
The entire service is held in candlelight. The Christmas story in Word and song,
plus Lord’s Supper.
Christmas Day Service
December 25th @ 9:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
A Special Thank-Offering Will Be Collected
God commanded the Israelites to come to the temple once a year for a joyful
celebration of the blessings God provided in the harvest. This harvest festival
was called The Feast of Weeks.
Then celebrate the Feast of Weeks to the Lord your God by giving a freewill
offering in proportion to the blessings the Lord your God has given you.
Deuteronomy 16:10
In keeping with the example of the Israelites, this Thanksgiving Eve we will
come together for a special joyful celebration of the blessings God has provided
us. Each of us will be encouraged to bring a special freewill offering in
proportion to how God has blessed us this past year.
If each of us thanked God for His blessings by giving Him a special
thank-offering of just $1 for each week this past year we could make up most of
our current budget deficit. If we each thanked God by giving back just $2 for
each week of blessings we’d be able to wipe out our deficit - with some left
over for special outreach projects in December.
Please pray about your Thank-offering proportion. Use the special Thank-offering
envelope when you come on Thanksgiving Eve. If you aren’t able to be here that
Wednesday, you can give your Thank-Offering either the Sunday before or after
Thanksgiving.
"But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as
generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what
comes from your hand.” King David in 1 Chronicles 29:14
Bell Ringer Outreach
Saturday, December 8th
The Salvation Army would like our assistance in taking a turn at bell-ringing.
The Salvation Army Christmas kettle has been a familiar part of the Christmas
scene in America for over 100 years! It is their major fund raising effort for
the year and is crucial to their ability to continue serving the needs of
Kandiyohi County. Not only does it support the special seasonal projects such as
food baskets and toys for low income families, but it enables the Salvation Army
to provide assistance to area families throughout the year.
We plan on ringing at the Green Lake Mall. Saturday, December 8. Please sign up
to take a turn at ringing for an hour or two on the sheet in the back.
LWML Sponsors Child Care While You Shop
Saturday, December 1, from 11:00 - 4:00
In an effort to give families with young kids a time to go Christmas shopping
without the kids, the women of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (and
Living Word youth) will offer free child care on December 1.
We will serve lunch and a snack in the afternoon, but we have room for only 20
kids, so sign up right away.
Invite Someone to the Annual Mexican Fiesta
Dinner
Saturday, OCTOBER 20
This is not only a fund raiser for our new building, it can also be a great
outreach tool. Buy a bunch of tickets and give them to your friends and
neighbors. Get your tickets today. Thanks
Halloween “ Trunk or Treat ? ”
This year, we will again be doing this Halloween outreach on October 31st.
Load up your trunk (or pickup or minivan) with the candy you would normally give
away at your door on Halloween. Bring your vehicle full of candy to the church.
We will park our vehicles in a semi-circle in the parking lot at the Spicer mall
and the trick-or-treaters can come to one central location and go from “trunk to
trunk” instead of house to house. We will plan this along with the Spicer
business’ candy-giveaway.
Please let Bryson Wachter know if you can participate in this outreach. We’ll
get you more details as we get closer to Halloween.
Help Deliver Smoke Detector Batteries
Saturday, November 3rd we will be giving away batteries for smoke detectors..
People are always reminded to replace their smoke detector batteries each year.
We do this outreach every year at the start of Daylight Savings Time.
So, we will share the love of Jesus in a practical way by taking batteries
around to the homes in our area from 11:00 to 1:00 that day. We’ll also leave
them a magnet reminder that God sent us Jesus to save us eternally.
Please join us at church at 11:00am for this special outreach.
CTI Music Ministries (Carpenter’s Tools
International)
September 30 @ Living Word
A music team from CTI Music Ministries, an international music ministry, will be
leading worship music at Living Word on Sunday, Sept. 30, during the 10:30
worship service.
Team Members Include:
Brooke Pearson (New London, MN) Vocals
Joe Lee (Flushing, NY) vocals/keys
Vanita Jones (Dillsburg, PA) Guitar/vocals
Joe Gomez (San Francisco, CA) (Guitar/vocals)
Matt Duncan (Jacksonville, IL) drums
Laura Schuh (Woodbridge, IL) bass guitar/vocals
Rebekah Fleck (Lancaster, KY) sound tech/team leader
CTI Music Ministries has been sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the
gifts of music, drama, and personal testimonies for over 30 years all over the
world. Currently, here in the United States, two teams are traveling to
churches, schools, colleges, prisons, and other locations sharing these gifts
and their stories of overseas ministry; challenging others to a greater
awareness and involvement in missions. During the musicians one-year commitment,
they also raise support and recruit other young musicians to join our short-term
music teams that minister during the summer with established Christian
ministries worldwide.
CTI brings the joy of worship and the excitement of missions together in a
concert of modern music and relevant testimonies of the work God is doing here
and abroad. One pastor observed, “What an amazing mirror of Christ’s love that
was shining in our midst.”
At CTI, we are mobilizing musicians passionate about sharing the Gospel of Jesus
Christ.
There will be an opportunity for interested musicians (ages 16-30) to audition
for a summer or full-time team after the worship service.
Praying as a Community: Human Prayer Chain
There is Power in Prayer! Do you believe that? Do you know that the top two
killers of our youth are alcohol and drug related accidents and suicide. As you
read this, there is someone in our community who is in need of prayer. The CUE
(Churches Uniting Everyone) needs your help.
On October 7th, 2007 at 3:30 pm, we are going to make a human Prayer Chain along
the bike path between New London and Spicer. Our goal is to spiritually and
physically unite our two communities in prayer. This afternoon of prayer will
also contain a prayer in unison at 4:06.
Please mark this date on your calendar. Watch for upcoming details in the Lakes
Area Review and your church publications.
Sunday School Kicks Off September 9 !
Rally Sunday is September 9th. We will be having Sunday School between services,
(9:15) followed by a meal after the second service. The picnic style meal
(provided by the Sunday School) will be served by Sunday School students and
teachers.
After the meal, George Miller (Minnesota North District finance rep) will be
talking to the congregation regarding financing options for the new church
building. During this time games/activities will be provide for the younger
children.
The schedule for Sunday School is:
9:15-9:25 Opening devotion, and offering
9:25-10:05 Lesson time
10:05-10:15 Music, and Closing
Since Sunday school is between services, it is much appreciated if the children
arrive on time. Also please make sure that they bring an offering (if at all
possible).
Pie and Ice Cream Social
Sunday, August 5 1-3 pm
Please bring fruit pies and friends
A “So That The World May Know” Fund raiser
All-Ages Softball Fun Night
We are going to give you an opportunity to come and enjoy some great fellowship
time playing (or attempting to the best you can) softball. This will be a co-ed,
non-competitive, fun time - including food.
What we’d like you to do: Put together a team from among your friends or your
neighborhood. (This is a great opportunity to invite some folks who don’t have a
church home) Or just tell us that you will come, and we’ll find a group of
people you can become a team with.
If there is enough interest, we may do this a few more times in the late summer
and fall.
Sunday, July 8 - 6:00 p.m. at the Spicer ball fields.
Pray for the Synod as it meets in Convention in
Houston on July 14-19
Elder Duane Hansen is the lay representative to the convention from our circuit.
Please keep Duane and all the delegates in your prayers as they choose a
president and decide on resolutions that will guide our synod the coming three
years.
Take the “POLAR PLUNGE”
Saturday, January 27
We jump in Green Lake to raise funds for Special Olympics
THIS YEAR WE WANT A BIG GROUP, BECAUSE....
We would like to share a Gospel message with the spectators. For example, “For
God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him
shall not perish but have eternal life.” We plan on having each “plunger” (how’s
that for a title?!) wear one word of that Gospel verse on their t-shirt, so we
share the message one word-at-a-time as we take the plunge. So, to use that
verse we’d need 24 people. The fewer the “plungers” the fewer verses we will be
limited to. (e.g. “Jesus wept.” would be our only choice is all we have is two
people)
Sign up by the door to the sanctuary or talk to Bryson Wachter
Secret Paul Prayer Program Kick Off
January 21
Our “Secret Paul” prayer partner program will kick off Sunday, January 21.
That’s the day you will learn the name of the person you will be a “Secret Paul”
to.
If you haven’t already done so, please fill out your “Secret Paul” information
card (more are available by the mailboxes at church) and place it in the special
walnut “Secret Paul” box on the ushers’ table. We need all the information cards
by Sunday, January 14, so we can pair people up.
Charter Sunday & New Member Reception
January 14:
It has been two years since Living Word was chartered as an official member of
the Minnesota North District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. We will
celebrate by receiving a group of new members in worship. We will then celebrate
with a special potluck meal following the second service.
Make sure to join us as we thank God for our first year and kick off year # 3.
Annual Whist Tournament
Friday January 12th at 7:00 pm here at the church.
It is always a night full of fun, laughter, competition and Prizes! Please bring
a snack to share...Soft drinks and coffee will be provided. Prior experience is
not required.
Talk to Tammy M if you have any questions.
Youth Lock-In
Weekend of January 12.
Exact date and times to be determined.
Please talk to Pam Johnson if you’d like to help out or be part of the Lock-In
2006...
Christmas Program and Christmas Dinner
December 17 at Living Word Lutheran
Program: @ 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: @ 5:00 p.m.
(Program practice resumes Saturday, Dec 2, from 9-10:30)
Advent Midweek Worship
November 29, December 6 & 13 @ 7:30
“The Gift of Imitation”
It’s been said that “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” God doesn’t
need our compliments, but He has created us to “be imitators of God,” (Ephesians
5:1).
The 9th Grade Confirmation class will assist us in imitating Jesus with sermon
messages based on their recent Bible study Just Like Jesus.
The Igniters’ Youth will serve Ice Cream and toppings for a time of fellowship
following each service. Please take time to prepare your life for Christmas by
attending Advent services.
Capital Fundraising (for building) Information
Meeting
December 7 @ 7 p.m. Pastor Dave Strohschein from the District Office will be
here for our initial information meeting about beginning our Capital Fundraising
Campaign. This is the exciting “next step” in making a new building a reality.
Everyone interested in learning about this next step please come at 7 p.m.
Caroling Anyone ?
Saturday, December 16 at 1:00 (after the Sunday School Christmas party) we will
head out to sing some carols. Please let Pastor David know of places and people
who would appreciate some carols. And, of course, come and help us spread the
true message of the season in song.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship 7:30 p.m.
Take time to come and thank God for all He's given you on Wednesday, November 22
The Operation Christmas Child
Shoe Boxes have to be at church by November 12, when we will have a Dedication
Sunday where the children will bring the shoe box to the front of the church and
pray over the gifts that are collected.
Pray for the people who pack them and those who deliver them and for the hurting
children who will receive them.
To help cover shipping and other costs enclose a check for $7.00 in a envelope
and place it on top of the gift items so it is clearly visible.
Checks should be made to “Samaritan’s Purse” and write “occ” on the memo line.
Place a rubber band around your shoe box and lid.
Benefit for Kristina Scholl
We are planning a special benefit fundraiser to help the Scholls with the costs
they’ve incurred during Kristina’s hospitalization. The benefit will be
Saturday, November 18. We will need lots of help. Please say “Yes, I can do
that.” when someone from the Benefit Committee asks you. Thanks! Supplemental
Funds are being applied for through the Kandihohi County Chapter of Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans.
Halloween “ Trunk or Treat ? ”
This is a Halloween outreach idea we will be hosting this year on October 31st.
Load up your trunk (or pickup or minivan) with the candy you would normally give
away at your door on Halloween. Bring your vehicle full of candy to the church.
We will park our vehicles in a semi-circle in the parking lot at church and the
trick-or-treaters can come to one central location and go from “trunk to trunk”
instead of house to house. We will plan this along with the Spicer business’
candy-giveaway.
We will also have special Christian items available for the trick or treaters.
There will also be prizes (leftover candy?) for the best decorated trunk.
Please let Bryson Wachter know if you can participate in this outreach. We’ll
get you more details as we get closer to Halloween.
Help Deliver Smoke Detector Batteries
Before going to sleep Saturday night, October 28 we will all turn our clocks
back one hour. People are always reminded to replace their smoke detector
batteries each year on “turn your clock back” day. But many (most?) don’t
remember to do that. So, we will share the love of Jesus in a practical way by
taking batteries around to the homes in our area from 11:00 to 1:00 that day.
We’ll also leave them a magnet reminder that God sent us Jesus to save us
eternally.
Please join us at church at 11:00am for this special outreach.
Annual Mexican Fiesta
The ANNUAL Mexican Fiesta is coming soon...Saturday October 7th. 4:30-7:00PM.
Please mark your calendars and plan on attending this famous event! Rumor has it
that we will be bringing in a new dish! HOMEMADE ENCHILADAS!
As always I will need a few bodies to help with the advertising, food prep and
decorations. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Talk to Tammy M if you have any questions or would like to help in ANY way!
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Rally Sunday
Sunday, September 11th…
Rally Sunday is the start of a new Sunday School Year
(Our “Growing In Christ” hour is from 9:15 to 10:15
We will also begin our Sept to May schedule:
8:00 a.m. Traditional Service
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship
Potluck Dinner and Picnic (with games) will be held after the 10:30 worship.
Bring a friend!
Sunday Youth Worship
One of the ideas that came out of our “Battle Cry for a Generation” study was to
host a monthly worship service for youth.
The 3rd Sunday of each month youth will gather in the sanctuary for worship at
7:30 p.m. Following worship will be a time of fun and fellowship in the gym.
Light snacks will be served too.
Wednesday “Game & Study Nights” for Youth
Another idea from the “Battle Cry” study was to host some games on Wednesday
nights with a Bible Study at “half-time.” We don’t have all the details
finalized yet (like will we have food or not), but we do know that we will be
starting at 6:30 each Wednesday.
Games will include: Volleyball, softball, basketball, etc...
Annual Confirmation Retreat
August 29-30, 2006
For students entering 7, 8th and 9th Grade:
The retreat that kicks off our confirmation year will be at Lutheran Island Camp
(near Fergus Falls). We’ll leave from Living Word on Tuesday, August 29 at 12:15
(we won’t be eating lunch, so have your student bring a sack lunch or eat before
coming). We spend the night at camp and return Wednesday, August 30 at
approximately 8:00 p.m. We’ll have four meals at camp (Tuesday supper;
Wednesday: breakfast, lunch and supper). They have a “canteen” at camp where
your student can purchase snacks, pop, souvenirs, etc... so students can bring a
little extra cash for that if you’d like them to. Our 7-8th graders will begin
their year-long study of the 6 Chief Parts of Luther’s Small Catechism . 9th
Graders begin their Independent Study courses designed to prepare them for a
lifetime of discipleship.
4th Annual Golf Outing
August 19th, 2006 @ 9:00 AM
We will be golfing at the Valley Golf Course, Willmar. For questions or more
information contact Dan Miller.
Fair Booth Outreach
August 9th through 12th at the Kandiyohi County Fair in Willmar.
Vacation Bible School - 2006
July 29th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
“LET THE SON SHINE” is our theme for this years Vacation Bible School. It will
be held Saturday, July 29th from 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. We would like to invite
any child from age 3 years thru the 6th grade to join us!
Parade Outreach
July 22nd, 2006
Join us as we once again provide outreach during the parade by handing out
Christian books and small gifts to children on the New London Water Days Parade
route.
Sonshine Music Festival
July 13th through 15th
Youth Trip to Sonshine Music Festival in Willmar. http://www.sonshinefestival.com
Living Word Concert…
At the site of our future home… Along County Road 9 just north of the New London
Township hall (about 1 mile south of the intersection of County Road 40 and
County Road 9).
On July 2nd, 2006 at 5:00 pm
With Jason Gray
Jason writes music for the heart, mind, and spirit. Crafting powerful metaphors
that lead the listener to discover how marriage is a dance, how God's word is a
love letter, and how hope is like a small town off the beaten path, he writes
unforgettable and intimate songs that are at once simple and profound. His love
for music of all kinds is evident as he moves from pop to folk to rock to soul,
letting disparate elements mingle and make a unique and unified whole – all
anchored to his expressive guitar and voice. “When you think of the best
Christian singer/songwriters, which names come to mind?” Crosswalk.com writes.
“Jennifer Knapp. Bebo Norman. Sara Groves. And Jason Gray… Gray’s work is strong
enough to garner mention alongside some of Christian music's finest.”
Listen to some of Jason’s music at
http://www.jasongrayonline.com/
Picnic and “Servant Auction” Fund-raiser:
Sunday, June 25
We had so much fun at the “Old Fashioned Church Picnic” in May that we decided
to have another “after-church picnic” the last Sunday in June.
The potluck picnic and games will follow our major fundraiser:
The Servant Auction
Please mark your calendar and come bid on some youthful servants to help out
with whatever projects you need extra hands (or feet) for.
25th Annual “Lutheran Youth Fellowship @
ValleyFair” Day: Monday, June 26
We have a special day planned for all that attend this great event. Unlimited
fun and thrills on the rides and water park! Special Christian concerts in the
ampitheater. Opportunities to meet over 1000 other youth from the upper Midwest
region! As an LYF Valleyfair Day participant, you will receive new LYF button to
wear and to help you meet other LYF people! $10 off regular 2006 entrance. An
opportunity to help others! 50˘ from each ticket will go to a local mission
project affecting youth and 50˘ will go to a national mission project
Help Build the "Habitat for Humanity" House in
New London
Gary Laugerstedt and Jerry Johnson, co-site supervisors for the New London build
have scheduled volunteer building times as follows:
Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. by appointment.
A few Saturdays are also available by appointment.
The building is right on schedule, so the footings are in and the wood
foundation in place. We are asking that if you are bringing a group from your
church, you ask someone to provide a snack break for the workers as part of your
contribution. Thank you.
The church pledges and contributions are also on schedule. We have $9,000
pledged from 5 churches and paid contributions of just under $1,000. To qualify
for the Thrivent grant of $60,000 the remainder needs to be paid before November
1. Funds should be sent to: Sherry Myers, Thrivent Specialist, 304 Becker Ave.
Willmar, MN, 56201. Remember that all funds are tithed to builds in Central
America for another house - that's a two-fer.
I want to reassure everyone that this will be a most grateful family, despite
the negative press. I am aware that the task may be somewhat more difficult
because of it. I am reminded of Gary Broman's remark in a similar situation a
few years ago. He said, "Our job is to show God's love in our lives". The master
builders are out there in the most miserable weather showing God's love and
joking and ribbing each other to boot. If you ever need a lift, stop out there
at the work site, at 312 3rd Avenue in New London on Tuesday and Thursday
mornings. Be prepared to be handed a hammer and be uplifted.
Julie Joplin, Habitat Coordinator
We’d like to get a work crew together to help with this house. Please talk to
Pastor David if you can help or if you can organize a work crew.
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