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DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA

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St. Olaf Lutheran Church 601 6th Street NE

Devils Lake, ND 58301-2525

Phone: 701-662-4911

FAX: 701-662-4820

Email: stolaf@gondtc.com

www.stolfchurchdevilslake.com

Pastor Jim Paulson

Email: stolafprjim@gondtc.com

Deacon James W. Travers

Family Ministry Coordinator

Darci Gilbertson

Office & Financial Secretary

Kirk Sweeney, Custodian

Dan Nybo, Organist

Samantha Richards, Choir Director

Summer Worship Schedule: 8:30 Worship Service at the Retreat Center

Ends Sunday, August 26th (until next summer)

11:00 Worship Service at St. Olaf

Beginning in September we will do a Holy Experiment of having one worship service at 9:30 am on Sunday Morning. We’ll check the success of our bringing the St. Olaf membership together this way. Sunday School and coffee fellowship will be offered at 10:40 am. In conjunction with the Wednesday Church School that begins in September, we’ll resume the Wednesday Evening Services. To reach out to young families with children who attend the Wednesday Church School, the services will be offered at 5:15pm.

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Chad & Amanda Engen SSgt. Sherri Read &

SSgt. Barry Read Cpl. Jeffrey J. Olson Sgt. Jesse S. Olson Grant Thompson

Justin & Jill Johnson Derrick Owens

Jonathan Pearson Matthew Martin

Sgt. Major Brian Soper Nevon Heisler

Brian Pederson Cory Schall Brent Schall

Amy & Cory Everson Austin Dammen Ryan Mertens Gregory Fritz

Spc. Jade Baker Major Miranda Iverson SSgt. Billyjo Sandberg

If you know of someone serving in the military, please let the church office (662-4911) know.

Weekly Attendance & Envelope Giving

Date

June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22

Attendance 8:30 am 11 am 53 85 63 84 52 81 57 65 61 69

General Fund

$3,310.00 $4,395.00 $4,360.00 $2,570.00 $2,797.00

Electronic Giving for JUNE (24 Households): $3,445.00

June General Fund Expenses (June 7—June 30) Auto Exp (Mileage) ..................... 360.00 Church Supplies .......................... 527.24 Confirmation Exp ........................ 123.10 Convention Exp ........................... 998.40 Custodian HIR Exp ....................... 280.00 Electricity (Otter Tail) .................. 774.00 FMC Housing Allow ..................... 392.94 MDU ............................................ 587.00 Insurance Exp ........................... 1,340.16 Maintenance Exp ....................... 206.59: - Newby’s Hardware: 206.59 Missions: EaND Synod ....................................... 0 Hope Center (May & June) ....... 400.00 LR Comm. Shelter (May & June)200.00 Luth. Soc. Serv. (May & June) ... 173.34 Office Equip................................. 654.43 Office Supplies ................................ 4.82 Miscellaneous Exp ....................... 33.46: Vanco—33.46 Pastor Housing Allowance…………..2030.30 Pastor Soc. Sec. Allowance ......... 378.42 Payroll Exp .................................. 672.08 Pension/Ins Exp ....................... 4,040.43 Postage Exp ................................. 150.00

Retreat Center Expenses ............. 83.87: Greater Ramsey Water—20.00 MDU—23.87 Nodak—40.00 City of Devils L.ake ...................... 115.36 NDTC (tele./internet/security) ... 368.12 Wages .................................... 11,054.41 Wedding Exp ............................... 600.00 Worship Exp ................................ 637.98 Youth Activity ............................. 534.22 Total June 7—June 30 ........ $26,059.50 Total income ....................... $17,460.46 (8,599.04)

St. Olaf offers electronic giving,

which allows you to make dona-

tions on a scheduled, automatic ba-sis. If you are writing checks and preparing envelopes every week, you will especially appreciate elec-tronic giving.

How to get started To set up elec-tronic dona-tions, simply complete the authorization form available in the Centennial Room or call the office and Darci will send you one and return it to the church office. Donations can be debited automatically from ei-ther a checking or savings account.

Dear friends in Christ,

August is here and soon we will wind down

our warm weather plans as school will open it

doors. Hopefully, everyone feels renewed

through their time away and by experiencing

warmer weather. Recently, we sang a less

familiar hymn “When pain of the world sur-

rounds us.” It was used on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost and coincided with

Marks’ passage about the death of John the Baptist. I didn’t preach on that

passage from Mark, but I did share about the prophet Amos and how com-

placency often leads us to see cries for justice as just the voice of trouble-

makers. We really need to listen for God speaking through the cries for jus-

tice. The hymn I mentioned is full of great meaning. I hope that your hearts

continue to be warmed to the challenges of the work we have to do as

church. The hymn is a lament, and laments are not bad, but they include

pleas to God for help. Our prayer petitions for justice and fairness are part of

faith formation.

The first verse of the hymn goes like this: “When pain of the world surrounds

us with darkness and despair, when searching just confounds us with false

hopes everywhere, when lives are starved for meaning and destiny is bare,

we are called to follow Jesus and let God’s healing flow through us.” To be

sure there is plenty of examples of pain in the world and those experiences

can act to surround us with darkness and despair. One example of breaking

the “darkness and despair” involved the recent response of the ELCA to

world hunger. While even the darkness is not dark to God, God calls us to

be the light and to serve and be generous to those in need. Light came

through the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas, where $260,000 was

raised for the World Hunger’s Global Farm Challenge. Those funds and oth-

er examples of generosity brought light into the darkness of hunger and star-

vation. Generosity at the Houston Youth Gathering included 437 hair dona-

tions for children with hair loss, 1248 units of blood, 40,000 books and more.

Looking at this phrase from above, “when searching just confounds us with

false hopes,” we can lament that conversation about domestic issues has

become way too bitter. Yet young people of our time are searching to be-

lieve, to belong, and to make a difference in the world. While we lament our

unwillingness as a society to have open dialog on issues, it is inspiring that

God uses people of all ages to care for others. We can have different per-

spectives as we get older, but it should matter to us that young people are

searching for meaning in their lives. It is a hopeful thing to care. As the

hymn mentions there are still false hopes out there, we know why too. Con-

tinued greed, intolerance, and focus on self-reliance, reminds us that sin per-

sists in our broken world. While the urge to succeed at all costs and to be

important remains strong in popular culture, it doesn’t mesh with the Gospel’s

call to serve others as Christ showed us. The good news is that in being

called to follow Jesus, we know what to trust and what God wants us to care

about. We trust in the divine charge to love God and to love one another in

the same love God has for us.

Blessings in Christ’s name,

Pastor Jim

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Benjamin Hill & Chelsea Jacobson

June 30, 2018

Miranda Darling & Brooks Larson

July 7, 2018

Daniel Fuller Marlene Tollefson Irving Thompson

Duane Carter

If you or someone you know are in

need of prayers,

please contact the church office:

662-4911.

Your name and concern will be held

before God and prayed for by every-

one on the

Prayer Chain.

You will be asked if you would like to

be included in the prayers at

Sunday worship or you may

request it.

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Memorials

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Building Fund (Roof) In MEMORY of

Linda Ehnert from Richard & Sandra Lunde, Dennis & Jean Aardahl Vernon Christianson from Richard & Sandra Lunde, Myrna Unger, Ray & Judy Strong, Judy Ovre, Betty Soper, Dennis & Jean Aardahl, Armen & Con-nie Hanson Richard D. “Dick” Anderson, Sr. from Harlan Adahl Elma & Stanton Olson from anony-mous donor

Building Fund

In MEMORY of Carolyn Sager from Florene Rogne Marlene Tollefson from Betty Soper, Armen & Connie Hanson, Rory & Char-lotte Riggin, Florene Rogne, Vonnie Erickstad, Duainne & Paula Bourcy Vernon Christianson from Ann John-son

Norway Cemetery Fund

In MEMORY of Vernon Christianson from Gary Bryn, N. Boyd Hagen, MD, Mary Adam, Mark & Marilyn Very, Karen Litzinger, Ray Bryn, Kenny & Karen Christianson, Ed & Elsie Foss, Eric & Corinne Aasmund-stad, Idelle Foss, Lana Foss McClean, LaMae Foss Bergan, Luann Foss Riggin, Paula Foss Mantel, Carol Robertson, Joe & Donna Leiphon, Wade & Becky Christianson, Joann & Stacy Bergrud, Brett & Janet Schafer, Sonja Clem-enson, Richard & Rita Foss, Curtis & Ardis Christianson, Larry Weed, Dale & Loretta Giedd, Harlan Adahl, Sigard Olson, Duane Moen, Robert Christian-son, Carol Weed, Helen Weed

St. Olaf Foundation

In MEMORY of Vernon Christianson from Rodger Haugen Marlene Tollefson from Harris & Di-anne Saele, Rodger Haugen, Irving & Janice Thompson, Newton & Karen Lindseth

General Fund In MEMORY of

Linda Ehnert from Jerry & Daria Miller Marlene Tollefson from Judy Ovre Tommy Peterson from Lloyd Hintz Marlene Tollefson from Shirley Web-ster, Frank & Delores Johanson, Doris Michaels Alice Johanson from Frank & Delores Johanson

Radio Fund In MEMORY of

Linda Ehnert from Judy Cox T.K. & Esther Lybeck from Carol & Rich Lybeck Marlene Tollefson from Myrna Peter-son, Arvin & Jeanette Rohrer

Altar Guild Fund In MEMORY of

Carolyn Sager from Marlene Young

Retreat Center Fund In MEMORY of

Vernon Christianson from Laurel John-ston, Cara & Perry & Pierce Golden, Cory & Magdi Hoffart

St. Olaf Youth In MEMORY of

Carolyn Sager from Vonnie Erickstad

WELCA—Quilters In MEMORY of

Marlene Tollefson from Chad & Karen Hunt, Myrna Unger, Lloyd Hintz

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Looking for a place

for a memorial? Here are some ideas:

General Fund: Operating expenses such as electricity, gas, telephone, internet, office supplies & equipment, cleaning sup-plies, worship supplies, weekly bulletins, monthly newsletter, wages, insurance Building Fund: stained glass windows, parking lot, roofs, all building related ex-penses 7th Grade Bible Camp Fund: for 7th grad-ers attending 1 week of Red Willow Bible Camp. It is a part of our Faith Formation. Altar Guild Fund: Flowers, wine, wafers and cups and miscellaneous needs of the altar area Bible Fund: WELCA and this fund help provide 3rd graders and 7th graders with Bibles Child in Our Hands Fund: Plastic boxes, candles, certificates and quilts for baptism College Scholarship Fund: proceeds from this fund are given to an ELCA college (that matches it) to help an enrolled St. Olaf member Contingency Fund: for any large contingen-cies that may come up: an appliance, fur-nace or other issue Faith & Care Fund: expenses for funeral & other lunches, some kitchen supplies Library Fund: any expenses related to maintaining and improving our library Music Fund: music and equipment related Norway Cemetery Fund: for maintenance of the cemetery Organ Fund: for repairs or replacing of the organ Radio Fund: weekly radio broadcast Retreat Center Fund: for the needs at the Retreat Center

Seminary Scholarship Fund: to help an individual attend seminary Sunday School Fund: for items needed in the classrooms or building

Youth Scholarships Fund: to help youth attend St. Olaf activities, trips or camps

Faith & Care Group #4—August 2018 Faith & Care Group #5 September 2018

662-2515 ....... Beth Berg 351-6073 ....... Carly Braathen, Riley 701-799-4486 Wade & Rebecca Christianson, Cayden, Ethan 662-4442 ....... Sonja Clemenson 662-3445 ....... Lisa Craddock, Charles 662-2349 ....... Robert Dahl NA .............. Steve Dahl 381-9727 ....... Marcus & Lacey Dahle 351-8398 ....... John & Kim Dahlen, Cassandra & Christopher 662-3436 ....... Yvonne Erickstad 662-2269 ....... Tammy Fischer, Garrett, John, Michael 662-6330 ....... Steven & Evonne Geigle, Kade, Micah 665-3170 ....... Dale Giedd & Loretta Bloomquist 230-2687 ....... Lance & Becky Hawkins, Maria, Isabelle 662-2187 ....... Jim & Candy Helgeson 662-8113 ....... Rob Hendrickson 662-2374 ....... Ken & Linda Hunt 351-2168 ....... Jason & Amber Hunter, Gabriella, Ryder, Hudson 665-2863 ....... Gerald, Jr. & Kristen Johnson, Chase & Morgan 662-1110 ........ Jan Johnson, Brittany & Kayla 662-7189 ....... Jerry & Kara Johnson, Jeremiah 740-8935 ....... Scott Klemetsrud 662-7354 ....... Roger & Debbie Korb, Derrik 395-4415 ....... Mike & Kristina Kuntz, Jack & Mallory 739-4209 ....... Robert & Voni Lange, Macy & Zachary 662-8012 ....... Jeff & Kathy Lovseth 662-8590 ....... Richard Lybeck 230-9433 ....... Diane Mertens 662-8146 ....... Doris Michaels 662-2401 ....... Vernon Moen 662-3445 ....... Charles & Helen Nelson 662-2891 ....... Louise Oleson 662-7937 ....... Judy Ovre 662-3145 ....... Mark & Kristel Peterson, Craig, Kelsey 798-2962 ....... Betty Jane Rushfeldt 381-1776 ....... Tyler & Emily Schiele, Kynlee, Tucker, Bo 662-8987 ....... Sheldon Severtson 665-3771 ....... Wayne & Helen Simon NA .............. Kyle Sletteland 662-2460 ....... Ray & Judy Strong 662-8491 ....... Janel Taylor 662-2484 ....... Irving & Janice Thompson 351-2675 ....... Steve & Jan Visby, Adam & Alyssa 662-3144 ....... Shirley Webster

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Jeff & Terri Alexander, Matthew Jerry & Rhonda Allery, Jace, Olivia Richard & Sharlene Anderson, Heidi Joey & Teresa Armey, Alexis, Ava, Kylie Amy Bertsch, Jordan, Sage, Shelby, Mya Richard & Nancy Blake Mark & Mary Jane Blanchfield Gary Bryn Donna & Richard Dahlen Lance & Amber Duey, Austin, Collin Curtis Ehnert Alexandria Encinas, Easton, Boston, Hudson

Lee & Sue Feickert Lance & Saraye Forsberg, Calli & Brody Roger & Judy Hatten Daniel Haugen Rodger Haugen Danielle Hawn, Bailey & Megan LeAnn Heisler, Denton, Nevon Shawn & Michelle Hill, Arianna & Nathaniel Jean Ivesdal Helen Jacobs Al & Margaret Jallo Gerald & Carol Johnson Lawrence & Irene Johnson Kathy Kraft Pamela Kraft Sherene Kraft, Christopher Brenda & Phil Langerud Jacob & Trista Larson, Peyton Lyle & Pam Leibfried Jay & Stacey Lilleberg, Jessica, Amanda Richard & Sandra Lunde David Magnuson Brett & Taylor Mlynar, Ryan & Jason Richard & Dorothy Moen, Isaac & Jessica Adam & Jennifer Nash, Kynlie Allison Nelson, Bronson David & Phyllis Nelson Darrell Nilep Larry & Betty Nygren Wendell & Wendy Olson, Larissa & Alayna Marilynn Peters Richard & Charlotte Rardon, Kasey, Kodey Kary Rardon, Karlyn Michael & Linda Remmick Robert & Christy Remmick, Hunter, Emersyn & Riley David & Laura Rendahl Charlie & Julie Schmaltz Gerald & Linda Schmidt Alvin & Debra Schroeder Ronald & Mary Jane Stubbe Myrna Unger Julie Wagenman, Ashley Paula Windjue Joe & Nan Yager

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St. Olaf Foundation was estab-lished in 1980 to provide for

long range Christian stewardship. The purpose of the foundation is to hold the principal of all monies, securities and properties that have been given to it, in accordance with the requests or direc-tions of the donor(s), and use the in-come earned from any interest for vari-ous religious, charitable, scientific, liter-ary and educational purposes. The management and control of the prop-erty and affairs of the foundation shall be vested in the foundation board which is composed of seven elected persons. No funds shall be used for nor-mally budgeted operating expenses of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, or for any capital expenses.

Some purposes for which monies may be used are:

• Emergency relief for individuals in the congregation

• Special ministries in Christian education

• Special purpose grants, scholar-ships and financial aid for high-er education

• Aid in caring for the aged and the ill

• Support of Global Area Missions

• Aid to support activities of our community’s youth

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If you have any questions or gifts for the St.

Olaf Foundation, please contact

the church office at 662-4911

St. Olaf

Foundation St. Olaf Lutheran Church

601 6th St. NE

Devils Lake, ND 58301

(701)662-4911

HOUSTON

MORE PHOTOS & STORIES WILL BE SHARED AT THE

Houston Hoedown Sunday, Aug. 26—3:00 p.m.

AT A GLANCE YOUTH

GATHERING

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This is the resolution brought to last year’s convention. The voting member from St. Olaf WELCA will be asked to vote on this at the

2018 Convention on September 22, 2018. It will be voted on as presented.

Resolution for Joint Cluster Gatherings

1. Whereas EaND Synodical Women of the ELC.A {EaND SWO) currently has eight clusters/conferences;

2. Whereas each EaND SWO cluster/conference has it's own EaND SWO representative;

1.recoginize that EaND Synodical Women of the ELCA (EaND SWO) has eight cluster/conferences;

Devils Lake, Prairie Rose) & (Fargo, Jamestown, Mayville, Wahpeton);

and recognizes that mileage for EaND SWO members attending would be lessened with only two events to attend; and

Red Willow Bible Camp Quilt Auction Sunday, August 26th

Previewing—August 21st, 22nd, 24th & 9:00 a.m. on the 26th

Live Auction begins at 1:00 p.m.