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PO Box 29 5064 County Road 13 Nisswa, MN 56468

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

Lutheran Church of the Cross

Welcoming all people into discipleship

STAFF

Pastor Drew Bakken 218-961-2014

Pastor Kari Williamson 218-961-2013

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

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

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

Financial Secretary Karen Wiele 218-961-2016

Lay Ministry Coordinator Sally Hodgson 218-961-2052

Senior Choir Director Brian Stubbs

Organist Laura Raedeke

Bell Choir Director Judy Rickbeil

King’s Kids Carol Smith

Custodian Clint Baker 218-963-2564

ELCA Global Missionary Bradn Buerkle

LCC Office Laurie Hemish 218-961-2011

CURRENT RESIDENT OR

Address label here

2019 CHURCH COUNCIL

President Darrell Paske Social Justice/Global Darrell Barnack

Vice President David Grell Worship & Music Mike Smith

Treasurer Colleen Both Youth Jen Henry

Secretary Jaime Boesen Stewardship Craig Fink

Cong. Life Hilary Johnson LCC Foundation Dan Halland

Education Pam Johnson

Properties Jason Martinson

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The journey to Christmas begins with the season of Advent

The season of Advent marks the beginning of a new church year. At this time, we reflect on the meaning of the incarnation, ministry, suffering, death, and the resurrection of Jesus for us. In the season of Advent we focus on the threefold coming of Jesus Christ to the world in the flesh, in the Word and Sacraments, and in glory. During Advent we should ask ourselves the same question that Martin Luther asked as he pondered the rich meaning of the Christmas story, “Why would the Lord of all the universe care enough about us mortals to take our flesh and share our woes?” The purpose of Advent is to reflect upon God’s love and to remind us of and prepare us for the greatest gift that this world has ever received. We gather to worship over the next four weeks to appreciate our God who hears our cries and answers our prayers. Advent is a reminder that even in the darkest moments of life, God is willing to send light into the world to provide comfort, grace and love. You, your family and friends are personally invited to join us on our Advent journey through the month of December. We will gather on Wednesday nights to share a meal together in the Celebration Center at 5:45pm, then worship together at 6:20pm in the Sanctuary with the Holden Evening Prayer. On December 24th, come and celebrate God’s light entering into the world at one of our four Christmas Eve worship services at 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, or 8:00pm. Holy Communion will be served at each of these candlelight services. I look forward to gathering in worship with you during this Advent season,

Pastor Drew Bakken

OTHER IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS/DATES: Dec 1: 1st Sunday in Advent Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Prayer Shawl Group 1:00 Dec 2 &16: Suicide Loss Survivor Group 7:00 Dec 10, 17 & 31: Computer Lab 9:00am—1pm Dec 4: Lakes Area Food Shelf 9:00 Dec 4, 11, 18: Text Study 8:30 Dec 4: Merry Widows & Widowers Christmas Potluck 11:30 Dec 4 & 11: Advent Worship in Sanctuary 6:20 Dec 4: Family Faith Formation 7:00 Dec 5 & 12: Toning with a Purpose 9:45 (walking at 9:30) Dec 6: Prime Timers Trip to Christmas at the Mansions Little Falls 9:00 am Dec 6: Video Game Party 6:00 Dec 7: Parents Time Out 3:00 Dec 8: Musical Extravaganza & Sunday School Christmas Program Dec 8: Lefse Making 11:30 Dec 9: Soul Sisters 11:00 (Offsite) Dec 10: Good Samaritan Training 10:00 Dec 12: Church Council 7:00 pm Dec 14: Gather Study/Christmas Coffee & Scones 10:00 Dec 16: MOPS 8:30 Dec 17: MN Drivers Training 8:00 Dec 18: Creation Care Team 4:30 Dec 18: Advent Worship/Blue Christmas 6:20 Dec 19: New Member Gathering 7:00 Dec 24: Christmas Eve Worship 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 pm Dec 25: OFFICE CLOSED—MERRY CHRISTMAS Dec 29: Sweaters & Carols Worship 8:15 & 10:30

December 31st is fast approaching. For those of you who may wish to still contribute

from your retirement funds (cash or stock) to be included in your 2019 giving, please

notify Karen Wiele, Church Financial Secretary at the LCC Office (963-2564) by

December 17th.

The final day for 2019 contributions will be Sunday, December 29. Thank you for your faithfulness to our Lord and LCC. 2020 Offering envelopes will be available in the Narthex Sunday, Dec. 8th.

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Christmas Poinsettias Remember a loved one or honor someone in your family this holiday season

by helping us fill our church sanctuary and narthex with Christmas color! You

can contribute $15.00 toward the purchase of poinsettia plants for our

church in honor/memory of a loved one. Complete the form and place in

the offering, or bring the form and payment to the church office. Please

write "poinsettia" in your check memo. These poinsettia tributes will be listed

in the bulletin on Christmas Eve, so please clearly write

your tribute on the form, with special attention to

spelling of name(s). We appreciate your help

in decorating our sanctuary and narthex this

Christmas season!

POINSETTIA ORDER FORM 2019

Your Name: __________________________________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________________________________ ________ Plant(s) donated at $15 = ___________________________ (total) ________ In honor of: ________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ________ In memory of: _______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Please make checks payable to Lutheran Church of the Cross and place in the offering or bring to the church office.

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The staff at LCC wish you a Merry Christmas!

Annual reports due: Please submit your 2019 annual committee reports via email to Laurie by January 3rd, 2020 at [email protected]. Thank you

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If you would like to receive weekly eblast notifications, please email Laurie at [email protected] with your email address you wish to receive notices on.

If you have changed your phone number, only use your cell number, changed your mailing address, etc., please let us know so we can correct your information in our database.

% YTD of

Annual Annual

October YTD Budget Budget

Income $ 51,514 $ 519,219 $ 650,397 79.83%

Expenses $ 52,767 $ 539,172 $ 650,397 82.9%

Difference ($ 1,253) $ (19,953) $ 0

In the month of October our expenses were more than our income by ($1,253).

Treasurer's Report - Financial Summary 2019 General Fund

Thank you for gifting our ministry together. You make sure Worship space is provided; pastor, musicians, and staff are compensated; ministry supplies are bought; etc. By your general offering today, you are making sure that such ministries as Stonehouse Fridays, Prime Timers, Gather Bible Study, Wed. AM Bible Study, Thursday Morning Prayer, Small Group Bible Study and many others are blessed by your Christian love. Thank you! To give with your mobile device, scan the QR code to the right.

BAPTISM Anja Ada Ude Born: September 12, 2019 Baptized: November 24, 2019 Parents: David & Jenna Ude Lutheran Church of the Cross Pr. Kari Williamson, Officiant

FUNERAL Thomas “Andy” Anderson Born: November 8, 1945 Died in Christ: November 2, 2019 Memorial Service: November 18, 2019 Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home Pr. Drew Bakken, Officiant

CHILDREN &

All 5th and 6th graders are welcome to join us after worship. Please com-

plete a yellow Worship Experience Sheet during worship and help clear

tables after worship (reminder that Advent worship is in the Sanctuary.

Then we meet in the Treehouse on December 11 and 18. Bring your BIBLE!

We also need helpers for our Parents Time Out on December 7. Please let

Kari know if you can be there from 3pm—6pm.

Join us for our second Family Faith Formation night on December 7

for kids and parents alike. We will be exploring Mental Health 101 with guest

speakers Aimee Jambor, BHS school nurse, and Katie Wig, former BHS student. We will

meet in Celebration Center immediately following worship. All families with kids in 5th

through 12th grade should plan to attend.

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Hotdish and a Show 2019

A special Thank You to Andy Grell for these great photos.

The church: the present, and the future.

Mike once again takes our breath away with

his rendition of Danny Boy.

After Riley got pied in the face, he got

Zach back, just a bit.

One of my favorite shots of the night,

Pastor Drew and his daughter Rebecca.

Ali also just about brought us to tears

with her take on You Are My Sunshine. Pr. Bill and the Prayer Circle Gals.

Caden serenaded the crowd with

his rendition of Sanctuary.

Alicia, Megan, Jen and Diane serve up Hotdish and Salad to

our guests, Bill and Sharon.

Mallory Maine plays Hallelujah

on her violin. She sang it as well.

Bringing most of the room to

tears and awe.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR REHEARSALS FOR OUR 2019

MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA CHRISTMAS PAGEANT —Dec. 1,

9am for all ages; Dec. 4, 6pm & Dec. 5, 6pm for speaking parts.

Pageant will be presented on Dec. 8 during 10:30am worship.

is scheduled for Sat., Dec. 7 from 3-6pm. All

kids, grades 4 and under are welcome for an afternoon of activities, games,

and supper, while parents enjoy some alone time. Nursery will be staffed

and we will have activities, games, devotions and supper for the kids. RSVP

kids names and ages to Kari ASAP. All are welcome—no charge for this

event, but we will accept donations for the Lakes Area Food Shelf if you

are so inclined.

Pick yours up for Advent—one per person/couple/family. A great way to prepare for Jesus’ birthday—by doing intentional acts of service. Place a piece of straw into the manger for each act of service and add Jesus on Christmas Day! Giving Mangers will be available on Thanks-giving Eve, Nov. 27, and on the first Sunday of Advent, December 1.

Thank you to Todd Thompson for sharing music and stories with us on Global Mission Sunday, and thanks to all of the kids and parents who helped with our Food Pack—what a great day at LCC!!

FROM ZACH'S DESK: A Reflection on Hotdish and a Show. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Those are the only words that seem right to start this thought. So many people put in so much time to make sure our youth know they are loved. We did a lot of thanking on the night of the show. Thank you to Chef Shane Moore who donated his time and vacation day for us. Thank you to Cathy Taylor for being part of fifty percent of our acts. Thank you to Thrivent Financial for their Action Team Grant. I won’t bore you with any more of this here, but if you are reading this, and you helped in some way, I say “Thank you” one last time.

Hotdish and a Show (HaaS) is special for a multitude of reasons. I would love to reflect on a few for this month’s newsletter. As mentioned above, by putting this together, we show our youth how loved they are. We fill a room with 150 people, make some yummy food, and donate to make sure they have great life experiences. This is what it means to be God’s love in the world. LCC, you do a good job at this.

HaaS is special because it breaks the mold, yet honors the broken mold. LCC, we are a talented bunch. This is known, not only by us, but by our community as well. The talent portion of our evening is unlike anything else we do at LCC; We use our God given talents to entertain. Two of the highlights of the were: Mallory Maine performing Hallelujah. The way she played the violin and brought us to tears with her voice is something I’ll never forget. Mike Smith continues to “Wow” me. Danny Boy, set up with the context behind the song, made me get goosebumps.

HaaS is special because, LCC, you’re ok with goofy. You love the way our youth go on stage with plastic hats and kazoos and play Baby Shark with hand motions. You laugh at my ridiculous dad jokes. You find the Church Lady Prayer Circle hilarious. Sometimes, I think we get too stuck in our boxes and we forget to laugh together as a community. I love your goofiness, LCC.

HaaS is special because of numbers. In school, I learned that ministry isn’t about the numbers. But sometimes, it is. We put about 150 people in a room together. Together, you said yes to our youth with $4900. We had about 200 hours of volunteering, with 60 some volunteers. There were 19 acts in our show. We had 12 youth who received some of this money to go on their Idaho Servant Adventure. We plan to send 30 youth to Luther Crest Bible Camp next summer with this money as well. We had 1 big pan of Hotdish leftover.

On Monday, after the show, Laurie reminded me about one of the most powerful moments of the night. We sang, “Be present at our table, Lord”. It was stunning. Your voices are angelic. The Holy Spirit was there all night, but it was first felt here.

LCC, you are wonderful. Thank you again.

In peace, Zach

Page 35 A quick Middle School Gathering Reflection. Our young people continue to amaze me, time and time again. Our guest speaker, Tiger McCluen, joined us to share about how God's 10 Commandments help us live out God's Dream, this was the best Middle School Gathering talk I have heard to date. He really had our young people's attention and reminding them that God's love is bigger and more important than anything on earth. We had a wonderful time during Hotel Life (free time) and did some pretty great activities. Lastly, I should note, the highlight of the evening for me was watching our young people build new friendships and include everyone in our group! We have a wonderful group of young people.

Group Photo! What a great bunch!

Michael and Landon Complete the Obstacle Course!

Hallway Ninja! (Not my greatest idea.)

Bishop Tom delivers his last Middle School

Gathering Sermon.

Yay for new friends! Swimming is a classic way to

spend your Hotel Life time. Gaga Ball! So intense. So worth it. We had

quite a few winners from our group.

Catherine Anderson from the NEMN Synod helped with our first

Family Faith Formation Night - thanks to our great LCC families for helping make it a great event!!

December Things: Ooey Gooey Caramel Rolls: Dec 1 - Join us for another morning of stuffing your gut full of calorie-less caramel rolls. Thank you for your generous donations last month, we raised a record $366. Family Faith Formation: Dec 4 - Mental Health 101 - All families are highly encouraged to join us for another night of Family Faith Formation at 7pm. This month we will bring in experts on mental health and will continue to utilize our G.I.F.T. bags. Soup Kitchen: Dec 5 - I am so excited that our Youth Team is serving at the soup kitchen in December. If you would like to join us, please let me know. Video Game Partayyy: Dec 6 - Join us for our 3rd Annual Video Game Partayyy, all youth grades 7-12 are welcome. We will have a Smash Bros set up and a Mario Kart Set Up, please let me know if you think we should add something else. There will be lots of Doritos and Mountain Dew, you are welcome to bring other snacks. Parent's Afternoon Out: Dec 7 - Youth Help Needed - Do you like working with youngsters? Volunteer your time with us. We have lots of great activities planned that you can assist with, including crafts and games! Christmas Pageant and Lefse: Dec 8 - Come to the Christmas Pageant at 10:30 and stay to learn to make Lefse. It is always a fun and simple time. Citywide Lutheran Youth: Dec 15 - High School Youth! We are going caroling at local nursing homes. Please join us on this adventure. Your voice is needed. Keep an eye on the Instagram for more information. Young Adult Brunch: Dec 29 - All young adults are welcome to join us after the second service for a lunchy brunchy something. Keep your eyes peeled for more information, and touch base with Zach if you have any cool ideas about this. High School Lock-in: Dec 29 & 30: Look for more details coming your way. Luther Crest Bible Camp 2020! - Join us for Camp Sunday 2020 on Jan 12. Join us at Luther Crest Bible Camp July 26 - 31.

Hills Crossing Christmas Party December 9

th 2pm

Lutheran Church of the Cross Women of the ELCA will host a Christmas Party for residents of Hills Gifts for Everyone, Party Snacks, Christmas Cookies, Christmas Carols and Lots More!! If you are willing to come to the party and help us please contact Carolyn Blanck at 963-7660.

Gather Winter 2020 Study Reformer Martin Luther used the word “vocation” or “calling” to refer to all aspects of human life. We are called to respond to God not just in our personal relationship with God but in our relationships with family and friends, in our work, and in our communities. This four-part Bible study will reflect on how our biblical forebears heard and responded to God’s call and will provide insight into how God is calling us—and how God may be calling others through us. Join us for Gather Studies, which start with brunch and fellowship prior to the study, on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in Chapel Hall.

2019 LCC Christmas Sharing Tree, sponsored by LCC Women of the ELCA, is December 1

st-8

th,

Gifts to be back to LCC tree by December 9th

. Our sharing gifts will go to: Hills Crossing, Mid MN Women’s Center and MN Adult/Teen Challenge. Please see additional information elsewhere in this newsletter.

Christmas Coffee and Scones December 14th

All gals are invited to join us for a special treat of Christmas Coffee and Scones early Saturday Morning, December 14

th from 9:30-10:30am, before we all start

the busyness of a weekend this time of the year. Adirondack Coffee will be here at LCC to take your special coffee orders and there will be a variety of scones to choose from. This Advent event will provide a little quiet time for sharing with others during this hectic season as we are reminded and wait in joyful hope for the miracle of Christmas, the celebration of Jesus, our Savior, coming to be one of us. Reservations are required. Watch for additional information and the sign up sheet.

Music Notes December 2019

The beginning of our church year A The “years” of our church always start with Advent season, December prior to Christmas. The church year is based on telling the story of Jesus with scripture. In our Lutheran tradition, we are on a three year scripture plan, rotating scriptures each year for three years. Starting December 1 we are in Year A.

On December 1, the scriptures are Isaiah 2:1-5, weapons of war will be transformed into instruments of peace; Psalm 122, peace will be in your walls; Romans 13:11-14, salvation is near and time to “wake up”; and Matthew 24: 36-44, the coming of the Son of Man is soon. Some hymns we will use for this first Sunday of Advent will be #254 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, #436 Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying, #490 Let All mortal Flesh Keep Silence, and #244 Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers.

On December 8, the scriptures are Isaiah 11:1-10, a ruler from David’s line will be ruler of justice and peace; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19, there will be an abundance of peace; Romans 15: 4-13, live in harmony; and Matthew 3:1-12, a voice cries, “prepare the way of the Lord”. Some hymns appropriate for this Sunday would be #250 Blessed Be the God of Israel, #260 The King Shall Come, #256 Comfort, Comfort, Now My People, and #249 On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry.

December 15, the third Sunday of Advent scriptures will be Isaiah 35: 1-10, God’s people will be free from harm; Psalm 146: 5-10, happy are those whose hope is in the Lord; James 5:7-10, be patient for the coming of the Lord; and Matthew 11:2-11, John the Baptist is the forerunner of Christ. Our hymns for this Sunday could be #264 Prepare the Royal Highway, #726 Light Dawns on a Weary World, #253 He Came Down, #239 Hark, the Glad Sound!, and #248 People, Look East.

December 22 is the fourth and last Sunday of Advent. The scriptures for this Sunday are Isaiah 7:10-16, the sign of Emmanuel; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, “let your face shine upon us and we shall be saved”; Romans 1:1-7, Paul’s greeting to the church in Rome; and Matthew 1:18-25, God the Son is near. Some hymns will be #257 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, #265 the Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came, #267 Joy to the World and #263 Savior of the Nations, Come.

Have a blessed and peaceful Advent season. Cathy Taylor, Director of Music and Worship

2019 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land…..Pr. Kari and the LCC group

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to expand this concept to our Sunday School families and the congregation at large.

Our November newsletter will be published this week.

We received $2500 from Fall Rummage Sale Funds to help offset costs of special events and our Route 56 Retreat, Kids Corner, etc.

Adjourn / Closing Prayer – Pastor Drew

Next Meeting(s): Council Meeting, Thursday December 12th, 6:00 p.m., Budget Meeting to follow Informal Congregation Meeting, Sunday January 12th, 2020 9:30am Congregational Budget Approval Meeting, Sunday January 19th,2020 9:30am

All are welcome at Council meetings. Approved minutes and approved financial reports are available in the church office to any member upon request. If you would like to have something on the Council meeting agenda, please submit it in writing addressed to Interim President Paske and delivered to the office manager in the church office no less than one week prior to the monthly Council meeting, the council meets the second Thursday of the month. If the request is submitted less than one week prior to the next Council meeting it will be addressed at the following monthly meeting.

God’s blessing to all Jaime Boesen, Secretary "This Changes Everything"

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE CROSS 1st Part of Annual Congregational Meeting

Sunday, November 17th, 2019, 9:30am

We Assemble in God’s Name Opening Prayer – Pastor Drew

Call to Order and Quorum Verification Meeting called to order by President Darrell Paske Quorum present

Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting (Annual Congregational Meeting Part 2- Budget) Motion – Jason Martinson, Motion Second – Colleen Both, Motion Passed

Motion to Approve Unanimous Ballot as Presented

Motion – Lois Jensen, Motion Second – Jeff Aga, Motion Passed

Adjourn / Closing Prayer – Pastor Drew

Next Meeting(s): Council Meeting, December 12th, 6:00 p.m. with Budget Meeting to follow Informal Congregational Meeting, January 12th, 2020 9:30am Congregational Budget Approval Meeting (Part 2), January 19th, 2020 9:30am

God’s blessing to all Jaime Boesen, Secretary "This Changes Everything"

As this is the end of my 3-year commitment as Property Chair, I am informing the council that I do not intend on signing on for an additional term.

I will be conducting what is likely to be my final committee meeting Thursday the 21st. We will be discussing the long list of upcoming projects that include the Sanctuary Floor, moving Laurie’s office to the current Library location, ADA compliant entry, and the exterior painting of the building. The next chairperson will also be involved with our new county road project. In the expense report you will see that Properties has a YTD usage of dollars just over $16,000. Due to the unknown cost of the upcoming projects, the best I can do for a projected 2020 budget is $20-$25,000. I think that the painting project and possibly the flooring project will have to fall into a separate building repair/update budget that would be a special project much like the roof.

Youth and Family Ministry – Jen Henry We have Hotdish and a Show on November 2 at 5:30. Zach will send out a sign up

for the 2 shifts for helpers. 1st shift 3:00 – 5:30, decorate, set-up and serve and 5:30 to done, serve and clean-up. We will serve buffet style, with salad and drinks brought to the tables by the youth.

Rolls have been moved to 11/10 Middle School Gathering is November 23 &24 at Craguns. December 1 Rolls December 5 the Youth Team is serving at the Soup Kitchen. We are planning Taco in

a Bag. December 7 Parents Time Out December 8 Christmas Program/Lefse making December 16 Video Game Party December 19 Young Adult Reunion

Children and Family Ministry – Pam Johnson

We've had a pretty smooth transition into our new SS format.

The kids are loving having Kevin with us playing his guitar for our LCBC songs.

Carol Smith and Cathy Taylor have also graciously helped with piano accompaniment for learning our Pageant songs.

We have begun Pageant rehearsals and have all parts assigned.

On MEA weekend we had a special prayer lab set up in Chapel Hall and the kids had a blast going around to the stations.

Trunk or Treat was our big event of the month and was a big success. Thanks to all who sponsored trunks and participated. The service for not only our own church family extended to the area communities and we had between 300-400 folks present.

We are currently preparing for our Musical Extravaganza and Christmas Pageant (Dec 8) and our Parents Time Out (Dec 7, 3-6pm).

As for Wednesdays, we hosted Catherine Anderson from the NEMN Synod to present our first Family Faith Formation night and it was amazing!! We had great attendance and participation in our new GIFT program. Our hope for the new year is

Thursday Morning Prayer

It is hard to believe that the month of December is upon us! December brings all kinds of emotions and hustle and bus-tle of Advent and Christmas. In the midst of Advent commit-ments that come with the month of December, I invite you to take an hour on Thursday mornings for conversation, prayer and reflection. We gather at 8:30 in the back of the sanctuary. I look forward to seeing you on Thursday morning. —Pastor Kari

New Member Gathering and New Member Sunday and Wednesday – Our next new member gathering is December 19 at 7:00 pm. New Member gathering is an opportunity for new member to get to know other new members and members of LCC and learn more about Lutheran Church of the Cross. We will welcome new member on Sunday, January 5 at the 10:30 service and Wednesday, January 8th at the 6:20 service. If you are interested in joining please see Pastor Kari or Pastor Drew.

December Financial Update

As of the end of November, we look to be about $19,000 in the red. This is not unusual for the church at this time of year; we hope to be blessed with end of the year giving by members fulfilling their pledges. We also anticipate special Christmas financial gifts from our members that go above and beyond their pledged giving.

That said, I ask you to please consider giving a Christmas gift to your church so that we can end the year on a positive note. Earlier in the year we unfortunately experienced a sewer back up in our basement, caused by someone flushing a sweatshirt down the toilet. After insurance reimbursements, we are in need of another $5,000 to finish the restoration project so that we can use the rooms downstairs once again.

You can contact our Financial Secretary, Karen Wiele, for end of the year gifts like stocks, IRAs, Thrivent Choice Dollars, etc.

As we enter into the Advent season of preparation, I thank you for your ministry and your contributions to our church. Pastor Drew

John Wallin wants to give a special Thank You for the many congregation members and others that have kept John in their thoughts and prayers for the last couple of years. John just completed 28 days of radiation treatments at the Radiation Treatment center at St. Joe’s for his prostate cancer. His Lupron shot that he had in June to help lower his testosterone level in his cells to have the radiation treatments to be more effective is slowly leaving his body. It takes about 6 months for John’s body to return to about as normal as he will ever probably be.

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to Tom Anderson and his kitchen crew for all the hard work that went into the breakfast. It was a great morning.

I am so impressed with the musical talents that our church has. The Sr. Choir seems to be growing with strong voices. I have enjoyed having them help us lead worship up front . There is something truly powerful and spiritual watching the joy that they have singing about God’s love. Thank you to Brain Stubbs. We have also seen growth in our praise band on Wednesday evenings. We now have enough volunteer musicians to form two bands. Thank you to Cathy Taylor for organizing our praise team and for making our Wednesday nights a worshipful time.

Associate Pastor’s Report – Pastor Kari Williamson Our New Member Sunday has been rescheduled to Sunday, January 5 and

Wednesday, January 8th. New Member gathering will be December 19th. Looking forward to welcoming a wonderful new group.

Thank you to Zach and Kari for a wonderful kick off to our Family Faith Formation Night on November 6th. Our topic was “What is Faith Formation?” It was a gift to see families interacting with each other and talking about faith. Each family received a Growing in Faith Together bag. In the bag were tools to continue faith conversations in each home. Thank you to Catherine Anderson from our Northeast Minnesota Synod for presenting on November 6th. The next Family Faith Formation Night is December 4, and entitled “Mental Health 101”.

Adult Forum schedule for January – May is coming together. January forums will be conversation about and voting on the 2020 church budget. In February we will kick off the 2020 LCC theme: “Under Construction” and Kari and Zach will lead a conversation about Family Faith Formation. In March come and learn more about Hospice and about Pequot Lakes Day of Caring which is supported by the high school in Pequot Lakes. In April the new Executive Director of Bridges of Hope will share about the work that Bridges of Hope is a part of and get an update on the County Road 13 project. In May, we will have a creation care forum and the Nisswa Chamber will bring us up to speed on all things Nisswa.

Thank you for all your prayers for the group of travelers in Israel. We are looking forward to sharing about our trip and experiences when we get back.

Nursery update: Thank you to Gail Goble for her years of service in our nursery. I give thanks for her dedication and love that she has shown to the kiddos that come into the nursery on Sunday mornings. We will be looking to find someone to fill that spot.

Pastor Drew and I have been working on a “theme” for our Advent Worship services.

Vacation: I will be gone from December 25 to January 2 to spend time with my family in Arizona. Thank you for the opportunity to be gone for my nephew’s confirmation on November 3.

Committee Reports Properties – Jason Martinson

Council Highlights from November 2019

Lutheran Church of the Cross

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE CROSS Church Council Meeting

Thursday, November 14, 2019

We Assemble in God’s Name Devotion – Darrell Paske

Guest Danae Anderson – Repair Estimates for church basement Sunday School area

Call to Order Meeting called to order Interim President Darrell Paske Present: Darrell Paske, Interim President, Colleen Both, Treasurer, Jaime Boesen, Secretary, Pastor Drew, Pam Johnson, Craig Fink. Jen Henry, Hilary Johnson, Jason Martinson Officer Reports October 2019 Minutes- Jaime Boesen

Motion- Craig Fink, Motion Second- Jason Martinson, Motion Passed

October 2019 Treasurer’s Report – Colleen Both Motion – Pam Johnson, Motion Second- Jason Martinson, Motion Passed

New Business:

Old Business: Repair Estimates for church basement Sunday School area

Keep carpet in the meeting room and use vinyl plank in halls and classrooms Cost estimate of $11,600 (-) Less $6,600 insurance (=) Total estimated cost to

church $5,000 Motion – Hilary Johnson, Motion Second – Jason Martinson, Motion Passed

Pastors’ Reports Senior Pastor’s Report – Pastor Drew Bakken The month of October was an exciting time in the life of our church. Confirmation has

started up and I am so impressed with our confirmands this year. I am amazed at the questions that they ask, their willingness to serve and to see the community that is growing in their small groups. This would not have been possible without Kari introducing route 56 a couple of years ago. That program lead to the strong bonds that our youth are forming in Confirmation. Also, a special thank you to Pastor Kari and Zach for helping our youth with the transition into confirmation and finding ways for them to get involved in our Jr. High programing. We have an amazing youth ministry team here at Lutheran Church of the Cross.

Another special thank you to our Stewardship committee under the direction of Craig Fink. We served over almost 200 people on Stewardship Sunday. It is great to see the energy and love that our members have for our church. We are truly blessed. Thank you

2019 LCC CHRISTMAS TREE OF SHARING Plan now to join other LCC members in gifting children and adults whose lives are touched by violence, abuse or addiction and brighten the lives of the elderly. Watch for the 2019 LCC Christmas Tree of Sharing, which will be coming soon to LCC’s Narthex. This year’s Sharing Tree gifts will benefit Mid MN Women’s Center, Children of Teen and Adult Challenge Participants and Residents of Hill’s Crossing Senior Living. Choose an ornament from the tree, purchase the gift requested on the ornament. Bring the unwrapped gift, with the ornament attached, back and place it under our LCC Tree of Sharing, which will be in the Narthex Sunday, December 1st – Sunday, December 8th. December 9th will be the last day we can accept gifts for the LCC Tree of Sharing. Thank you for sharing with God’s children as we celebrate His gift of the Christ Child given for all.

6,048 meals packed during Fellowship Hour on Global Mission Sunday.

LCC is a serving church. Thank you to the Global Mission Team and

Shawn Hansen with The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes .

Wonderful photos by John Wallin. Thank you!

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On Sunday, November 10, the Creation Care Team hosted their first ever Lunch and a Movie event featuring a delicious meal of tacos with all the trimmings, and watching National Geographic's "Before the Flood" starring Leonardo DiCaprio as narrator while traveling to five continents and the Arctic to see the devastation caused by climate change. 52 people attended, including families with kids, and found they were amazed by what they saw, heard, and learned. Look for more Lunch and a Movie events this coming year! You are invited to join in on the exciting things we want to work on - and you may even have some good ideas of your own to share!

The Creation Care Team hosted the Heartland Conference Congregations Caring For Creation event at LCC on Monday, October 28. Eight congregations, with 40 people registering to attend, were represented at this NE Synod EcoFaith Network gathering, with 5 people from St. Christopher's in Nisswa, Grace United Methodist Church in Pequot Lakes, and First Congregational UCC in Brainerd also attending to make it a truly community-wide outreach. Churches are recognizing the call to help our God-given Earth be life sustaining, and are looking for ways to start their own Creation Care Teams or just begin some activities that show they take Earth-keeping seriously.

ART AND FAITH GALLERYART AND FAITH GALLERY

GLOBAL MISSIONSGLOBAL MISSIONS

Be sure to visit the exhibit titled GLOBAL ART, highlighting our Global Mission Sunday, November 24. This show celebrating member’s art from around the world will run from Sunday, November 24 to January 5, 2020. Those who have contributed entries to the exhibit may pick up their items any time after Christmas.

NOVEMBER 24th was Global Mission Sunday. Our theme was “World Hunger”

A food-packing event was held during coffee hour in the Celebration Center coordinated by The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes (formally know as Kids Against Hunger) to focus on our theme. The LCC Foundation and ELCA World Hunger provided support for the food-packing event and a door offering was taken. (See pictures of the event on page 14)

Dr. Roger Macy and Todd Thompson gave the homilies during worship describing their involvement in mission trips to Haiti, Guatemala, and Honduras. Todd Thompson also provided special music for worship and Sunday School and gave the Children’s Message.

Prime Timers next adventure will be Christmas at the Mansions in Little Falls Friday, December 6th (note date change)

We will be gathering at church at 9:00 am to go to Little Falls and tour the Lindenberg ($8) and Linden Hills Mansions ($12) with lunch at the Black &

White Restaurant. We will carpool from the church parking lot. Last day to sign up was November 25th.

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

Ron & Sue Whipple, Mark & Judy Swenson

Prime Timers (50+)

OUR THANKS TO THRIVENT FINANCIAL!

During this past year, our members with Thrivent Financial policies applied for and received $250.00 Action grants for Lutheran Church of the Cross activities. In addition to the financial support, Thrivent provided t-shirts, banners, name tags and thank you cards. Here is a list of projects and grants received from Thrivent Financial:

$250.00 for Stewardship Breakfast expenses $250.00 for Hotdish & A Show to help youth with cost of food for dinner. $250.00 for Wednesday Night Worship Suppers to help with cost of food.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR THIS MONETARY SUPPORT!

Zach here: I wanted to add some extra love and thank you to Thrivent for supporting our youth ministry throughout the decades, especially for the recent Hotdish and a Show. I

also remember Thrivent supporting my youth group when I was in high school. As you can see on my page, we really are making a difference in our youth’s live with this fundraiser.

Thank you to Sally and Lenny Hodgson for requesting this grant.

All ages enjoyed the concert!!

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If you are willing to serve at the soup kitchen, please contact Ann Bergin at 218-820-5511.

The 2020 sign up sheet is posted across from the restrooms. “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one. You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them.” Please consider volunteering for this important ministry.

Your support of Operation Sandwich is second to none. Your volunteer hours and generous donations have helped us distribute just over 10,500 lunches this summer. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, The Operation Sandwich Crew

Dear People of Lutheran Church of the Cross, Thank you for your gift to Lutheran Disaster Response. 100% of your gift will support people hit by hurricanes. In Christ, The Rev. Robin Brown

Our exercise class, "Toning with a Purpose" started 3 years ago. Since then, the participants have generously donated $1,202.00 which is sent to Smile Train - an international organization that sends medical teams out to perform free surgery for those born with hare lip/cleft palate defects. At $250/procedure, our donations have provide this life-changing surgery for 4 needy children. However, we have been able to take advantage of some X3 and X5 matching challenges which increases the number of surgery to which we have donated to 18!! Changing lives forever... Gloria Thomas

A Message from our ELCA Global Missionary

Russian Correspondent

Through the Fog “Passengers of flight 1700 to Vladivostok; your flight has been delayed due to inclement weather at your destination.” “Unlikely,” was my first reaction. I had no doubts that the weather could be bad, mind you. The Russian Far East had been suffering from torrential rains and flooding for much of the late summer and early fall; one congregation in our deanery even had to cancel worship for two weeks because there was really no way to get around their city. It was not surprising, then, that another typhoon might be moving through the area. What did seem rather incredible was that we in Moscow could know what it would be like in Vladivostok after the plane's scheduled landed 8 hours later. There must be some technical delays, I was sure, and weather is just an excuse. I was proven wrong, however, after we started our descent to the V.K. Arseniev International Airport (VVO); just as I was about to put away my computer, the pilot abruptly lifted the plane up hard and to the right. Shortly thereafter, he announced over the speakers that we would have to circle the city for a while; the fog was just too thick for landing. “Typical Far East weather,” said Gennady after he and his wife Nina met me to take me in to my meeting at church, “but this means it will be a good day. A foggy morning means it will be warm and sunny in the afternoon.” Gennady was right. After experiencing various negative emotions (irritation, a bit of fear, worrying about being late) about conditions outside of my control, the cause of it all did eventually pass...and the Far East granted me some of the most beautiful “golden autumn” (as they say here) days that I have ever experienced. It was not just the weather, though, that brought me from doubt and worry to joy and thankfulness. It was also the chance to be in fellowship with God's people. Whenever in the life of a missionary I feel like I am blocked by the fog of the unknown, of misunderstanding, and, frankly, of evil, the good Lord sends people my way to show me that the fog does not last forever. Through them the light of Christ's victory shines, and the beauty of it inspires me to fly again. I pray that whatever fog you are experiencing these days not stop you from trusting the good that lies on the other side of it. May your interactions with one another keep you moving in order that the Spirit might continue to use you as a light of love for others. Your brother in Christ, Bradn

Blue Christmas Service Wednesday Evening, December 18th – 6:20p.m.

On Wednesday, December 18th during our Advent Worship Service using the Holden Evening Prayer, we will pause and acknowledge the many emotions

that this time of year brings forth for many of us. We will have an opportunity to light candles and walk with each other in a deep and meaningful way. In doing so we cling to the hope and promise of the season: that the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. We look forward to our time together on Wednesday, December 18th.

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING FAMILIES

December 1 8:15 David, Sara, Emily & Dane Smith Hope 10:30 Jason, Jessica, Ronin & Oliver Martinson

December 8 8:15 Chad, Jaime, Arabelle, Isaac & Emmalyn Boesen Repentance 10:30 Rena, Whitney, Clara & Vivian Bolt

December 15 8:15 Restoration 10:30 Kent, Pam, Alex, Arik, & Alice Johnson

December 22 8:15 Matt, Alicia, Mason, Macayla & Mia Green Emmanuel 10:30 Jake, Jennifer & Thomas Niggeler

We are in need of volunteers for the LCC Kitchen Committee. Sign up for a month or months that work for you. Assist in making sure the kitchen is stocked with supplies. Call or text Marty Sapletal at 218-232-2924 or leave a message at 218-828-4831.

SINCERE APPRECIATION TO OUR MANY, MANY VOLUNTEERS!

Thanksgiving Pie & Coffee: What a nice evening gathered in Celebration Center with LCC family to enjoy some good fellowship and good pie after Thanksgiving Eve Worship! Always one of the nicest gatherings of the year. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with this event: Joe & Jodi Milli, Darrell & Candy Barnack, Dale & Connie Peterson Townsend Family, Jerry & Sharon Leese, Jen Henry

Appreciate each and every one of you for giving of your time!

December Worship Services: With five busy Sundays in December, many calls were made to ask for volunteers for all the services! 150 of you said “Yes” when called – thank you!! (And thank you to all of our 30 acolytes who have signed up for the month of December!) We appreciate all the volunteers who sign up for our Wednesday night worship services and suppers! Your involvement is so very important to the life of our congregation!

Advent Wreath Families: Each year at Church of the Cross, we ask our young families to participate in our Advent Wreath Lighting and Reading. We are so appreciative and thankful that these families are willing to participate in the Worship Services on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings during Advent; you are each a blessing!

Christmas Eve Worship Services: We will have four Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services this year: 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Approximately 80 volunteers are needed for these four services. We will have many visitors with us that evening and want to extend a warm welcome to each of them.

If your family is celebrating the weekend before or after Christmas and you won’t have company on Christmas Eve, please consider volunteering for one of the services. If you would like to just sit and enjoy the worship service, consider volunteering for one of the other services. We will need ushers, greeters, communion assistants, acolytes, readers, and worship coordinators! There will be a signup board in the narthex for all four services. Thank you in advance for your involvement here at Church of the Cross; you are very much appreciated!

May you and your family share in the blessings of this Christmas season, Sally Hodgson, Lay Ministry Coordinator

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

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

supplemental food

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

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

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

Please mark your calendar for a Christmas Party on December 4th at 11:30. Bring a dish to pass (Last name: A-F a Hotdish, G– L a salad, M-Z a dessert) and a $10 gift to exchange. Any questions, please call Diane Eitrheim at 218-568-5916.

St. Cloud State University Driver Improvement Program Are you 55+? This course will save you 10% on your auto insurance for 3 years. There are NO written or behind the wheel tests.

4 hour refresher for the repeat student

To Register for these classes call 1-888-234-1294 or www.mnsafetycenter.org

Dec 17 (4 Hr Refresher) 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Classes held at LCC in Chapel Hall

December 2019 Birthdays

1. Dena Moody, Jesse Sullivan,

Bonnie Tangen

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3. Kerry Malmquist, Benjamin

Schamber, Emily Smith,

Brian Stumvoll

4. Karen Boche, Brett Dutton,

Janet Haeg, Andrew

Kirzeder, Anne Pierson

5. Noah Hanson, Kirk Loge,

Kelsi Martini, Kayden Obe

6. Lea Anderson, Lyle Hillman

7. Caroline Martin, Jim Pierson

8. Syver Friis, Ryan Fritz,

Michelle Johnson, Rachel

Sullivan

9. Carolee Wallin

10. Kathleen Carlson

11. Cooper Aakhus, Mike

Brodeur, Mason Green, Jean

Kraft, Tony Schwaller

12. Lynne Blanch, Mary Boche,

Connie Peterson

13. Colleen Bakken

14. Erik Aakhus, Chris Fogderud,

Doug Johnson, Ervin

Reuther

15. Shawn Hansen, Chris Olson

16. Kolten Hiles, Bonnie Nygren,

Gavin Trosdahl

17. Linda Brandon, Ernest Teie,

Missy Trees

18. Joseph Najjar, Dolores

Weibel, Benjamin

Wermager

19. Bob Beck, Jenna Bergin-Ude,

Emma Endicott, Karen

Holmen, Greg Tollefsrud,

Diane Townsend

20. Jacob Hernandez

21. Kayla Farr, David Pelowski

22. Sarah Olson, Curt Wohl

23. Elizabeth Friis, Rodney Opp,

Joseph Reed

24. Alexa Bestul, Brendan Brill

25. Matthew Fargo, Everett

LeBlanc, Karen Peterson

26. Jason Gorr, Laurie Hall

27. Julie Anderholm, Aubrie

Schamber

28. Ara Anderson, Linda

Anderson, Carter Dirkes

29. Stephanie Dutton, Carol

Smith, Fred Soukup

30. Brittny Bzdok, Trevor Maier,

Joel Mailand

31. Clara Bolt, Rosalie

Gulbrandson, Gary Kleist,

Dick Schmidt, Stefanie Ubl,

Byron Wacker, Grace

Winegar

Please contact Sally Hodgson to volunteer: 218-838-5765

DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER 8 DECEMBER 15 DECEMBER 29 DECEMBER 22

8:15 Paul & Becky Melby 10:30 Kirk, Taunya & Claire Loge

8:15 Dennis & Liz Brandanger 10:30 Matt, Sara & Carter Erickson

8:15 Jim & Bonnie Brandon 10:30 Jim Bailey Open

8:15 Pete & Carol Christofferson 10:30 Andy & Anne Ogren

8:15 Keith & Stacy Grothem 10:30 Harvey & Vikki Anderson Family

8:15 Gary & Karen Boche 10:30 Mark & Pam Sandelin

8:15 Dave & Julie Anderholm 10:30 Jim & Cheryl Swanson

8:15 Jed & Angie Klein 10:30 Brent & Jana Campbell

8:15 Open 10:30 Dennis & Sandy Hins

8:15 Open 10:30 Ron & Sue Whipple

8:15 Brian & Jenny Stubbs 10:30 Nancy Swenson Arlene Brodeur

8:15 Dick & Maureen Schmidt 10:30 No communion

8:15 Jerry Raedeke Barb Elmquist Kim Cameron 10:30 Terry Frovik Pauline Gustafson Sheri McSherry

8:15 Lois Jensen Darrell Paske Bonnie Anderson 10:30 Nancy Swenson Lauren Goralsky Julia Goralsky

8:15 Brad & Jen Henry 10:30 Arlene Brodeur Brian Wermager

8:15 Gloria Thomas 10:30 Nancy Swenson

8:15 Kristin Lindholm 10:30 Christmas Program

8:15 Jerry Raedeke 10:30 Ellie Malecha

8:15 Need 3 10:30 Mindi Brill Andy Ogren; Open

8:15 Dawn Maine 10:30 Bill Ingvoldstad

8:15 Andy Grell Marty Timmons Will Taylor 10:30 Carter Loge Grant Loge Riley Larson

8:15 Annie Lindholm Charlee Sullivan Logan Verville 10:30 Abby Bakken Clay Erickson Sophie Chamber

8:15 Alex Andrist Finn Fogarty Logan Fogarty 10:30 Bailey Clausen Ryan Gerlich Lucy Boche

8:15 Aron Hushagen Tyler Hushagen Weston Hiles 10:30 Ella Anderson Landen Brill Vaughn Petersen

8:15 Elizabeth Knutson Logan Knutson Mason Green 10:30 Jayley Andresen Scarlett Anderson Vanessa Anderson

Sr. High Youth Serving fresh baked Sweet Rolls

Dick & Kate Carlson Jim & Sue Natwick

Pete & Carol Christofferson Lenny & Sally Hodgson

Lee & Nancy Wangstad

Dale & Connie Peterson Mark & Denise Hallan

8:15 Roger Macy 10:30 Jason Martinson

8:15 David Grell 10:30 Lenny & Sally Hodgson

8:15 Dan Halland 10:30 Ron Halligan

8:15 Tom Anderson 10:30 Duane & Carolyn Blanck

8:15 Chuck Trucano 10:30 Open

Nathan Bakken Zach Malecha Dick Schmidt John Hofmann

Darrell Paske Brad Swanson





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December Worship Assistants

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 FORTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT 23 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 25 OFFICE CLOSED 26 27 28

29 30 31

2:00 Candlelight Worship 4:00 Candlelight Worship 6:00 Candlelight Worship 8:00 Candlelight Worship

8:15 Musical Extravaganza Worship w/Comm. 9:15 Coffee Fellowship 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Musical Extravaganza & SS Program 11:30 Lefse Making 12:30 Worship & Music Committee

1:00 Prayer Shawl 6:30 Youth Team Meeting 7:00 Suicide Loss Survivor Group

8:30 Text Study 9:00 Lakes Area Food Shelf 11:30 Merry Widows/Widowers 5:30 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:00 King’s Kids 6:20 Advent Worship 7:00 Family Faith Formation 7:00 Sr. Choir

1:00 Prayer Shawl

8:15 Sweaters & Carols Worship 9:15 Coffee Fellowship 10:30 Sweaters & Carols Worship 12:00 Young Adult Reunion HIGH SCHOOL LOCK IN

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

8:30 Text Study 4:30 Creation Care Mtg 5 :30 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:00 King’s Kids 6:20 Worship-Blue Christmas 7:00 Confirmation/Route 56 7:00 Sr. Choir 7:20 HS Youth Group

8:15 Worship w/Communion 9:15 Coffee Fellowship 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship w/Communion

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

8:00 MN Drivers Training 9:00 Computer Lab 1:00 Staff Meeting/Prayer

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

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

11:00 Soul Sisters 1:00 Prayer Shawl

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

1:00 Staff Meeting/Prayer

8:15 Worship w/ Communion 9:15 Coffee Fellowship 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship w/ Communion 1:00 Piano Recital

1:00 Prayer Shawl 7:00 Brewing Theology

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 FORTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT 23 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 25 OFFICE CLOSED 26 27 28

29 30 31

2019

9:00 PrimeTimers Mansion Tour to Little Falls 6:00 Video Game Party

8:30 Text Study 9:00 Lakes Area Food Shelf 11:30 Merry Widows/Widowers 5:30 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:00 King’s Kids 6:20 Advent Worship 7:00 Family Faith Formation 7:00 Sr. Choir

8:30 Thursday AM. Centering Prayer 9:45 Toning with a Purpose 12:00 Staff Christmas Party OFFICE CLOSED 3:30 CR13 Committee 7:00 AA

3:00 Parents Time Out

8:30 Text Study 4:30 Creation Care Mtg 5 :30 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:00 King’s Kids 6:20 Worship-Blue Christmas 7:00 Confirmation/Route 56 7:00 Sr. Choir 7:20 HS Youth Group

8:30 Thursday Am Centering Prayer 7:00 AA

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

10:00 Gather/Christmas Coffee & Scones 2:00 Baby Shower

8:30 Thursday AM. Centering Prayer 9:45 Toning with a Purpose 6:00 Church Council 7:00 AA

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

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