THE PARISH NEWS

May, 2003 Volume 8, No. 5

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NOT BEEN RAISED FROM THE DEAD?

Dr. Paul Maier, Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University (also a Lutheran), raised that very question several years ago through an interesting novel he wrote.

The plot of the story was that, during a summer archeological dig in Israel at the site of the home of Joseph of Arimathea, archeologists uncovered a sealed tomb and a buried crypt, in which were, what seemed to be the ancient mummified remains of a body. Next to the body was an ancient scroll. For these archeologists, one of whom was the hero of the story, this was a very exciting find.

They took the remains and the scroll to a special scientific lab in Jerusalem. Very carefully, they unrolled the fragile scroll and began to decipher the words, written in Arabic. It was a letter written by Josephus himself, in which he confessed that under the cover of darkness on the night after Jesus had died and been buried, he and some of his servants had taken the body of Jesus and had carried it to his home in Arimathea and, after fully embalming the body, placed it in this crypt and tomb. Wow! Talk about a bombshell of news! Could this all be true? Were this note and the remains genuine?

Weeks were secretly spent with all kinds of tests to verify the authenticity of the scroll and remains. It all seemed to check out in terms of the age of the materials and the character of the writing to the time of Jesus. Then, as would be the case, news of this sensational find leaked out to the news media. Soon this shocking revelation had spread like a wildfire around the globe. The body of Jesus had been found, along with a message from Joseph of Arimathea. Jesus had NOT been raised from the dead. It was all a hoax. The shockwaves from such news were tremendous, affecting even the economics of the western world. By the time that Christmas came that year, services were poorly attended by only a faithful few who still clung with some hope that this whole story was indeed a hoax.

During this time, the hero of the story, one of the scientists who had discovered these remains and the scroll, was still suspicious enough to continue to do some searching and researching, trying to look at all the angles to see if this really wasn’t a hoax. Thus, the mystery of this story went on. As I read this story, I could hardly put down the book. I was as anxious as the hero to discover the truth. And in the end, such truth did win out.

One of the hero’s fellow archeologists, a man from England, who had a grudge to bear for something that had happened earlier in his professional life, proved to be the culprit in the story. For years he planned meticulously for this hoax. He had found the ancient remains of this body at the site of the home of Joseph of Arimathea. He had earlier come across some ancient scroll paper and used special aged inks to carefully write the words of Joseph upon it and then place it next to the remains and then had the whole tomb resealed so that no one could tell that anything had been disturbed. Then he planted some clues so that it could be found again, and the rest, as they say, is history.

And what if Jesus Christ had not been raised from the dead? That is not a new question. It was a question being tossed around even in the early church. The Apostle Paul was confronted with it in his dealings with the church in Corinth, and so, in First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verses twelve through twenty-eight, he responds to it. It is worth reading carefully. Paul puts strong emphasis on the truth of Christ’s resurrection, saying, “But IN FACT Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who had died.”

During this season of EASTER we hear again all the mighty proclamations and the eyewitness accounts and FACTS of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. These early church witnesses were careful to point out that it wasn’t just a case of Jesus appearing to just a select few of his disciples, but that there were literally hundreds of [people who saw Jesus alive, even as there were likely hundreds of people who saw him die upon that cross. And they all speak with certainty and conviction as to the truth of their witness. Even Thomas, upon seeing the risen Christ for himself and touching him, could only fall before Jesus and make that bold confession, “My Lord and my God.”

What if Jesus had NOT been raised from the dead? Then, says Paul, our proclamation has been useless and our faith has been useless, and we have even made God out to be a liar, and we are still captured by sin and death and have no future beyond our own existence. Then the rest of the world should look upon us with nothing but pity.

BUT, say these witnesses, such is not and never will be the case. The solid TRUTH is that Christ has been raised from the dead. That being the case, what difference does this good news make in YOUR own life and witness and relationships with others? As Paul says, do you stand in this good news through which you are being saved, holding firmly to this message? By God’s grace and mercy, we do.

PASTOR JOHN

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLY COMMUNION

During these coming weeks, members of the Parish will have the following opportunities to participate in Holy Communion on the following dates:

May 4 – Easter III

May 10 – Easter IV

Come, be blessed and nourished at the Lord’s Table.

GOOD EARTH VILLAGE NEWS

FAMILY CAMPING AT GOOD EARTH VILLAGE

Come to Good Earth Village for a few days of family camping! Housing options include the new Log Lodge, the Hilltop Cabins, the Old Town Cabins, or the Family Campground.

There are three time slots for family camping this summer: June 28-July 1 (Sat.-Tue.), July 3-6 (Thur.-Sun.), or Aug. 1-3 (Fri.-Sun.)

For the four-day events, costs range, depending on size of family, from $185 (family of 2) to $265 (family of six). For the three-day event, costs range from $165 (family of 2) to $205 (family of six). If you use tent or camper, deduct $25 per family. If you stay in the Log Lodge, add $50 per family. All fees include lodging, meals and program.

Daily activities include: hiking, games, canoe trips, arts & crafts, Bible Study, trout fishing, night hikes, canteen, worship.

A pastor/couple will be on hand as program leaders for each event. Contact GEV at (507) 346-2494 or E-mail at goodearth@deskmedia.com. Or, ask Pastor or Sharon for more information.

GOOD EARTH VILLAGE SUMMER CAMPERS

Good Earth Village has space available for summer campers. There is a special $10 discount on all registrations made between now and May 10^th. Check out their website for what weeks are available for different ages: www.goodearthvillage.org. Remember that camperships are available from your congregation. Also, financial assistance is available from the camp. If your child is going to camp this summer, please let the church office know when. Thanks.

SUMMER STAFF NEEDED!

Good Earth Village is still looking for people to fill our staff and volunteer positions for the 2003 summer programs.

Currently, we are still in need of male and female counseling staff. These folks must be 18 years or older, have a desire to work with people of all ages, a love of nature and the outdoors, and a desire to share their faith through words and actions. In addition to their salary, staff also receive room and board during the 12-week season.

We are also looking for doctors, nurses or EMT’s to help cover our Health Care needs. This is a volunteer position, which includes room and board during their time with us. It is preferred if these volunteers could spend one week with us, but we can be flexible to accommodate schedules if needed.

If you know of anyone who might be interested in either of these opportunities, please have them contact me for more information.

Shalom

Gretchen Bachman, Program Director

Good Earth Village

RR 1, Box 258

Spring Valley, MN 55975

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME

It’s the Lutheran night at the dome!!! A bus will be leaving from Hayward Lutheran on Wednesday, August 13 to go to the Twins game. Exact time of departure will be decided at a later date. Mark the date on your calendars and plan to join us for a fun time at the game!!!

TRONDHJEM NEWS

TRONDHJEM

MAY ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild

Shirley Kraushaar

Coffee Servers

May 4 Sheldon & Ruth Lukes

May 18 Shirley Kraushaar

Communion Assistant

Shirley Kraushaar

MAY ACOLYTE/USHER

ASSIGNMENTS

May 4 – Scott Kraushaar & Brad Thompson

May 11 – Daniel Jax and Cameron Kolbe

May 18 – Zachary Kestner & Matthew Reese

May 15 – Jessica Naatz & Megan Thompson

TRONDHJEM BIRTHDAYS

May 4 Bette George

May 8 Linda Kraushaar

May 20 Scott Kraushaar

May 26 Elaine Lukes

May 28 Ruth Lukes

May 30 Maxine Amacher

May 31 Elna Severtson

Ethan Severtson

TRONDHJEM ANNIVERSARIES

May 18 Irene & Jim Benesh, Sr.

May 26 Brenda & Orin Krause

MOTHER DAUGHTER LUNCHEON

There will be a Mother/Daughter Luncheon at Noon on Saturday, May 3, at Trondhjem Lutheran Church. The speaker will be Georgia Jech. She will be sharing some of her experiences on her trip to Egypt. The women of Hayward Lutheran are invited.

TRONDHJEM MEMORIALS

Sunday School

In memory of Jessie Bailey by M/M Roger Severtson

In memory of Florence Hansen by M/M Roger Severtson

Altar Guild

In memory of Lester Bothum by Gilma Bothum

THE FOLLOWING YOUNG PEOPLE WERE CONFIRMED AT TRONDHJEM ON

APRIL 27, 2003

NAME PARENTS

Zachary Alan Kestner Kim & Kerry

Baptism: 12/6/87 Kestner

Jodi Kestner

Cameron Lee Kolbe Tracy & Berry

Baptism: 12/7/87 Jahnke

Maurice Kolbe

Jessica Mary Naatz Kim & Annette Naatz

Baptism: 10/9/88

Matthew Louis Reese Steve & Eileen

Baptism: 11/19/00 Reese

Bradley Richard Thompson Doug & Peggy

Baptism: 3/27/88 Thompson

Megan Ann Thompson Doug & Peggy

Baptism: 3/27/88 Thompson

HAYWARD NEWS

MISSION STATEMENT

We the people of Hayward Lutheran Church confess the Triune God, and strive to follow the words and deeds of Jesus Christ.

VISION STATEMENT

As a community of faith in Jesus Christ, we will demonstrate care and compassion for one another and also to a world in much need. God’s Word and the Holy Sacraments are central to our life of faith. As we grow and are nourished by these, we will bring the good news of God’s forgiveness, life and salvation to those around us.

MAY ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild

Diane Ladlie & Elaine Flusek

Coffee Servers

May 4 – Nick & Jean Schermer & Beatrice Wacholz

May 11 – Pat & Vern Frydenlund & Randy & Tammy Eggum

May 18 – April & Troy Habana & Mary Stanley

May 25 – Jim & Judy Becker & Carol Conley

Ushers

*Dean & Kellie Anderson

James & Judy Becker

LaVonne Williams

Terry & Debra Bolinger

Randy, Tammy, Casey & Cody Eggum

Communion and Offering Duty

Steve Tufte & Randy Eggum

May Acolyte/Usher

Schedule

May 4 – Ben Berhow & Eric Elleby

May 11 – Michael Larson & Justin Erickson

May 18 – Melissa Sather & Brooke Woitas

May 25 – Miranda Garduno & Michelle Learn

HAYWARD BIRTHDAYS

May 1 Jean Thisius

May 3 Mark Bolinger

Alexa Christensen

May 5 Kay Smith

Mike Larson

May 8 Bob Hill

Kim Woitas

Joshua Martin

May 12 Lowell Nelson

May 15 Jacob Berhow

May 21 Carolyn Matson

May 22 Barb Schroeder

Zoe Hill

May 23 Cammie Tennis

May 24 Cecilia Hill

May 25 Vern Frydenlund

Eric Elleby

May 27 Tristan Tufte

Laurel Heimsness

May 28 Kathie Hanson

Emily Brekke

May 29 Vickie Storlie

May 30 Doris Westland

Curt Larson, Jr.

Tammy Eggum

May 31 Thomas Westland

HAYWARD ANNIVERSARIES

May 1 Jack & Jean Thisius

May 4 Paul & Diane Ladlie

May 5 Darrell & Vickie Storlie

May 9 Brian & Nancy Berhow

May 14 Scott & Kim Woitas

May 23 Dale & Millie Westland

ALTAR GUILD

NEWS

ALTAR FLOWERS

Fresh flowers for the altar are a beautiful addition to our worship service. If you wish to furnish flowers, all you need to do is call the Altar Guild president, Diane Ladlie, 256-7514. The Guild will purchase and display the flowers for you, and if you wish, will put an acknowledgement in the Sunday bulletin. Cost of the flowers is usually about $15. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

HAYWARD MEMORIALS

LIFT FUND

In memory of Lydia Waalkens, Gladys Wanous, Melvin Wacholz & Ingvald Bendickson

STAINED GLASS FUND

In memory of Lydia Waalkens & Alan J. Lyle

CEMETERY FUND

In memory of Ingvald Bendickson

HAYWARD LUTHERAN – 2003

Where We Are

End of Month End of Month Variance

Budget Goal Actual

Jan. $8,455 $8,186 .33 -$268.67

Feb. $16,910 $13.296.16 -$3,613.84

March $25,366 $19,770.84 -$5,595.16

JOINT COUNCIL MEETING OF HAYWARD & TRONDHJEM LUTHERAN

April 16, 2003 – 7:30 p.m.

The Joint Council meeting was held at the parsonage on April 16, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

Present: Bob Armon, Obert Haldorson, Shirley Kraushaar, Dean Lukes, Sheldon Lukes, Vickie Storlie, Steve Kraushaar, Sonja Johnson, Randy Eggum, Jean Skaar, Steve Tufte, Sue Skaar, Pastor Malm, Doug Thompson.

Steve Tufte presided over the meeting.

The agenda was approved.

Pastor Malm opened with devotions.

Secretary’s Report:

A motion was made by Obert Haldorson to accept the Minutes of the December 18, 2002 Joint Council meeting as printed. Sonja Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

I. CALENDAR:

A. Summer Schedule: Begins Sunday, May 25^th with Trondhjem beginning at 8:30 a.m. and Hayward at 10:00 a.m.

B. Hayward Days: Sunday, July 13^th Outdoor Worship at 10 a.m.

C. Pastor: Continuing Education Event, June 9-12, Mt. Carmel, Alexandria, MN. Vacation July 14-31.

D. Day Camp: Hayward Lutheran joins with Oakland, July 6-11, at Oakland.

E. Fall Schedule: September 1^st we go back to our regular church times.

II. CONFIRMATION:

A. Wednesday, April 23^rd, 7:30 p.m., Reading night. Council members to be there.

B. Sunday, April 27^th Confirmation. Congregation Chairperson has a part in the service.

III. PARSONAGE:

A. Furnace and air conditioner have been installed. The air conditioner just needs to be checked out by Johnson’s once it gets warm enough.

B. Driveway: Any major work on the driveway will be looked at next year.

C. Trim Paint: There is some flaking on the trim. Pastor Malm will take care of this.

D. Flower Boxes: Pastor Malm would like to take them down; they are slanting. Pastor Malm was given permission to do what he thought best with them.

IV. PASTOR HAGEN:

Pastor Hagen hasn’t responded to our letter. He has been mailed payments regarding what was owed him.

V. LENTEN OFFERINGS:

The following four organizations were picked to send our Lenten Offerings to: Austin and Albert Lea Salvation Army Food Shelf; Nepal Social Services; ELCA Hunger Appeal – Iraq.

VI. KOA CAMPGROUND:

The KOA Campground has given us permission to put up posters with the church service times and directions to the respective churches.

The next meeting of the Joint Council is set for June 18^th at Hayward with a meal and meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Vickie Storlie

HAYWARD CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING

April 16, 2003 – 7:50 p.m.

Present: Bob Armon, Vickie Storlie, Sonja Johnson, Randy Eggum, Steve Tufte, Jean Skaar, Sue Skaar and Pastor Malm

Steve Tufte presided over the meeting.

Secretary’s Minutes:

Sonja Johnson made a motion to accept the secretary’s report as printed. Jean Skaar seconded the motion. Motion carried.

A. STOCK DONATION:

Steve Tufte reported that we received another donation of IBM stock. The stock will be sold to be used towards paying Pastor Hagen.

B. ORGAN DEDICATION:

The organ will be dedicated during the service on Sunday, May 18^th. Walter Hansen was contacted about playing. He is unable to attend but appreciated us asking him.

C. CHURCH INSURANCE:

Pastor Malm and Steve Tufte went through the policy with the agent. There is a substantial increase in the premium. Steve did give Americana Insurance information for them to give a quote on for comparison.

D. HANDICAPPED LIFT PROJECT:

Start date on the lift is May 1^st.

The next meeting of the Council will be Wednesday, May 21^st at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Randy Eggum made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Vickie Storlie

THE FOLLOWING YOUNG PEOPLE WERE CONFIRMED AT HAYWARD LUTHERAN ON

APRIL 27, 2003

NAME PARENTS

Benjamin Lewis Berhow Brian & Nancy

Baptism: 7/24/88 Berhow

Eric Christian Elleby Chris & Mary

Baptism: 9/4/88 Elleby

Justin Lee Erickson Garry & Jill

Baptism: 9/18/88 Erickson

Michael David Larson Curt & Natalie

Baptism: 5/8/88 Larson

Melissa Ann Sather Kris & John Schultz

Baptism: 10/9/88 Brad & Christine

Sather

Brooke Nicole Woitas Scott & Kim Woitas

Baptism: 10/25/87

SIMPLY GIVING PROGRAM

Would you find it helpful to have your offerings taken from your bank account as you do other monthly drafts? At no cost to the congregation? Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsors a program called Simply Giving which offers this service for people who wish to have offerings transferred electronically to their church’s account. For those who travel, this is particularly helpful in keeping up with their intended offerings, and it will keep you from having to make up the difference later. The Congregational Council has approved this program for those who choose to participate in it. Contact the church office for more details.

COME AND JOIN THE FUN!!!

When planning your summer schedule, set aside July 7 – 11^th for Day Camp. It will be held at Oakland Lutheran Church for children in Kindergarten up through Grade 6.

Young people in Grades 7 – 12 will have the opportunity to be assistants for the Day Camp.

WELCA NEWS

POT LUCK SALAD SUPPER

On May 7, 2003 at 5:45 p.m. Hayward WELCA will host a Pot Luck Salad Supper. Judy Myers will make a presentation of her Miniature Collection. Come and join us!!

QUILTING FOR CHARITY

The Tuesday morning Hayward Lutheran Quilters finished for the season April 8 after completing 78 bunk-size quilts and 15 baby or lap quilts. Over 900 yards of donated fabric and batting were used during the ten weeks of quilting which began early in February. Before distributing the quilts to Good Earth Village, Victim’s Crisis Center, Salvation Army, Lutheran World Relief and Community Action Agency, the quilts will be displayed on pews in the sanctuary on Sunday, May 18.

Thank you to everyone who donated quilt tops and all who spent time assembling, tying and sewing the quilts.

NOTICE: REGARDING GIFTS TO SPECIAL FUNDS

The Congregation Council requests your help. Council members have the task of counting the offerings and making sure that your gifts to the church get recorded in the proper places. It would be very helpful if, when giving gifts to special funds, like the Elevator/Lift Fund, Good Earth Village, ELCA Hunger, etc., that you make use of a small, plain, white envelope, and then clearly mark on it what the fund is, along with the amount and your name. The same for any memorials. Please do not make use of envelopes that are marked for other funds, whether it be the General Fund or the Building Fund, etc. Doing that makes for a lot of confusion, and then items do not get properly recorded. Thanks for your help.

REBECCA SKAAR TO PRESENT RECITAL

Rebecca Skaar will present a vocal recital on Sunday, May 4^th at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Albert Lea. Rebecca is a graduate student of Vocal Performance at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. A free will offering will be received.

An OPEN HOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER BRUNCH will be held for Jenny Rohrer, bride-to-be of Mac Noland, on Saturday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. at Hayward Lutheran Church Social Hall. Jenny is registered at Target. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY, MAY 18^TH A SPECIAL DAY

Sunday, May 18^th will be a special day with several events scheduled:

1. During the worship service we will have a special Prayer of Dedication for the new Johannes Opus 20 organ. We again say a special thanks to Walter Hanson and Doran & Shirley Gray for their major gifts towards this purchase, along with other gifts and memorials. The service will include some special music as a way of focus on the organ.

2. During the worship service we will also give recognition to our members who are graduating from High School this year. They are:

Jake Berhow, son of Brian and Nancy

Christina Learn, daughter of Frank & Faye

Betsy Paulson, daughter of David & Paulette

Vanessa Storlie, daughter of Darrell & Vickie

Tim Westland, son of Gary & Christine

Brie Woitas, daughter of Scott & Kim

We wish them God’s blessings on their future paths and endeavors.

3. This will be the last day of Sunday School so we say a special thanks to our teachers and leaders, including our Sunday School Board. Thank you for sharing your time and talent and patience in this important teaching task.

WHY I LOVE MOM

Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, “I’m tired, and it’s getting late. I think I’ll go to bed.” She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day’s lunches, rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.

She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the wash and secured a loose button. She picked up the game pieces left on the table and put the telephone book back into the drawer. She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry. She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a textbook out from hiding under the chair. She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.

Mom then washed her face with 3-in-1 cleanser, put on the night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails. Dad called out, “I thought you were going to bed.” “I’m on my way,” she said. She put some water into the dog’s dish and put the cat outside, and then made sure the doors were locked. She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamp, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks in the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework. In her own room, she set the alarm, laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list. She said her prayers and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.

About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular, “I’m going to bed.” And he did…without another thought.

THE CLOTHESLINE

A clothesline was a news forecast

To neighbors passing by.

There were no secrets you could keep

When clothes were hung to dry.

It also was a friendly link

For neighbors always knew

If company had stopped on by

To spend a night or two.

For then you’d see the fancy sheets

And towels on the line;

You’d see the company table clothes

With intricate design.

The line announced a baby’s birth

To folks who lived inside

As brand new infant clothes were hung

So carefully with pride.

The ages of the children could

So readily be known

By watching how the sizes changed

You’d know how much they’d grown.

It also told when illness struck,

As extra sheets were hung;

Then nightclothes, and a bathrobe, too,

Haphazardly were strung.

It said, “Gone on vacation now”

When lines hung limp and bare.

It told, “We’re back!” when full lines sagged

With not an inch to spare.

New folks in town were scorned upon

If wash was dingy gray,

As neighbors raised their brows,

And looked disgustedly away.

But clotheslines now are of the past

For dryers make work less.

Now what goes on inside a home

Is anybody’s guess.

I really miss that way of life.

It was a friendly sign

When neighbors knew each other best

By what hung on the line!

HAND ME THE BROOM

The little 5-year-old boy wanted to help his mother with the clean up after supper one winter’s eve. So, after clearing the table of the dishes, his mother said to go out onto the porch and get the broom and help sweep up the kitchen floor. The boy said, “Mama, I had a bad dream last night.” Mom said, “You did? What was it?” The boy said, “I dreamt that I went out onto that porch and it was dark, like it is now, and a big monster got me.” Mom gave her son a big hug and said, “Well, don’t you worry about that because Jesus is always with you and he’ll always protect you from any bad monsters.” The boy wasn’t so convinced. “But, Mama, if I go out onto that porch in the dark, I just know a monster’s going to get me.” Mom tried to assure him again that Jesus would be right there with him and protect him. After a couple more assurances, the boy slowly walked to the porch door, opened it a crack, and peered into the frightening darkness. Then he said, “Jesus, if you’re really out there, hand me the broom!”

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The probability of life originating by accident is comparable to the probability of the unabridged dictionary resulting from an explosion in a print shop.

Albert Einstein

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MY MASTER IS THERE

A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.” Very quietly, the doctor said, “I don’t know.” “You don’t know? You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?” The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side of which came a sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, “Did you notice my dog? He’s never been in this room before. He didn’t know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but I do know one thing…I know my Master is there and that is enough”

PARISH NEWS DEADLINE

The deadline for turning in articles and calendar information for the Parish News is the 20^th of each month. Thank you for your cooperation.

ADDRESS CHANGE? If you or someone you know has had a change of address or phone number within this past year, please inform the Church Office as soon as possible. Thank you for your help!

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