FROM THE PASTOR

WE SAY “YES”

WHY GIVE TO YOUR CONGREGATION?

We give to the government through our taxes. We give to our children through allowances. We give to many worthwhile causes that cry out for help to accomplish a good work.

Why give to your congregation? Why give to support an organization which necessarily turns in upon itself to maintain a worship facility, a parsonage and a few ministry programs?

Before you dismiss your congregation and its various needs with a “whatever” shrug, remember what the church’s business is all about. Jesus told his disciples and also us to go out to the whole world with a message of God’s saving grace in him. It turned out to be the most explosive, the most revolutionary, the most encouraging and most glorious message the world has ever heard, bar none.

Your congregation’s unique task in this society is to keep God’s Word active and outgoing. Who can measure the gigantic results of this simple message, the Gospel of our Lord? You may often be tempted to think of your congregation as a minor force in this world, a grain of sand. But who among us would want our children to grow up in a city or country where this magnificent Word of God is not proclaimed in word and deed in all of its purity?

Yes, there are buildings to worry about, and budgets and programs. And there is no doubt that we falter and make mistakes in our management of these things. But what human effort is not a victim of failure? But that which we are commissioned to do, is the very highest thing on earth. We give to no cause more crucial for the

blessings of humanity than to give to the ministries of Christ’s Church on earth.

Pastor John

JESUS; LEGEND OR LORD?

During the Lent and Easter seasons, come with us on a special video journey as we explore along a three-lane highway of history, geography and archaeology for insights into this man named Jesus of Nazareth. You may have your choice of two identical itineraries for this journey. You can come and join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 a.m. or you can come on Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Or, if you miss on a weekday, you can join in on a Sunday session.

Dr. Paul L. Maier, Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, will be our guide for this journey through a marvelous video presentation. For eight sessions we will look back to a world that Jesus

himself saw as he moved toward the cross and answer some questions that are very much on people’s minds today, as they were centuries ago: Was Jesus an actual historical figure? Did Jesus actually rise from the dead? What was the crucifixion? Through video, study guides and discussion we will explore these important questions.

In Sessions 1 and 2, we looked at History and Archaeology: God’s “backup system.” Ancient history and archaeology correlate admirably with Scriptures to give additional information about the people and events that gave birth to our faith.

In Sessions 3 and 4, we will seek our new perspectives on the life of Jesus. History and archaeology supplement the biblical record to give a better understanding of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, youth in Nazareth and public ministry.

In Sessions 5 and 6, we will visit the Crucifixion and Resurrection of our Lord. The politics behind the Crucifixion help explain Pilate’s strange conduct on Good Friday. Dr. Maier shows how, with evidence outside the New Testament, the Easter event can be supported.

In Sessions 7 and 8, we will look at the explosion of Christianity. From Pentecost through the travels of Paul and the persecution of the early church, secular evidence from history helps explain religious events.

MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP – 2005

THE VALLEYS OF LENT

Come along with us on a journey through The Valleys of Lent. It is a journey that will take us to some biblical sites from which we may derive some lessons for this sacred season.

Wednesday, March 2^nd Gideon was hiding from the marauding Midianites in the Valley of the Wine Press. From there God called this unlikely hero to valiant victory.

Wednesday, March 9^th “Every Valley shall be lifted up,” says the prophet Isaiah about the coming of the Lord to rescue his people. Valleys still need to be raised up for the Lord’s arrival.

Wednesday, March 16^th “Choose this day whom you will serve,” said Joshua to the children of Israel. Lent continues to call us to what the Prophet Joel calls “the Valley of Decision.”

Sunday, March 20^th On this Palm/Passion Sunday, years before Jesus entered Jerusalem, King David led the Ark of the Covenant from the Valley of Rephaim to its home.

Thursday, March 24^th Jesus led his disciples through the cemeteries of the Kidron Valley to the Mount of Olives on the eve of his betrayal and death.

Sunday, March 27^th EASTER. In celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection, Psalms 104 and 65 lead us from the dark valleys of Lent to Valleys Bursting with Life, places waiting for God to fill them with life abundant.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLY COMMUNION

March 6 Lent IV

March 24 Maundy Thursday

March 27 Easter

TRONDHJEM NEWS

MARCH ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild

Ruth Lukes

Coffee Servers

March 13 Roger & Betty Krause

March 20 Randy & Mona Lukes

Communion Assistant

Sheldon Lukes

Lectors

March 6 Kiven Lukes

March 13 Linda Kraushaar

March 20 Jill Krause

March 27 Sheldon Lukes

MARCH ACOLYTE/USHER

ASSIGNMENTS

March 6 Matt Reese

March 13 Danny Jax

March 20 Cortney Thostenson

March 27 Cameron Kolbe

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

March 2 Matt Reese

March 9 Olivia Krause

March 13 Bev Prantner

March 17 Robyn Jahnke

Tisha Wangen

March 18 John Chapek

March 21 Mavis Billadeau

Orin Krause

March 22 Dean Lukes

March 24 Lucetta Kermes

March 25 Anna Johnson

March 29 Sean Kraushaar

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES

March 2 Lucetta & Cliff Kermes

KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN HOSPITALIZED

Roger Severtson in Austin & Rochester

Maynard Johnson in Rochester

MEMORIALS

GENERAL FUND

In memory of Alice Belshan by M/M Jim Benesh Sr.

In memory of Charlene Perleberg by M/M Jim Benesh Sr.

In memory of Frances Rayman by M/M Jim Benesh, Sr.

In memory of Margaret Ziebell by M/M Jim Benesh, Sr., M/M Roger Krause, Barb Prantner and M/M Emil Prantner.

BUILDING FUND

In memory of Margaret Ziebell by Emily Cech

In memory of Charlene Perleberg by Emily Cech

MISSIONS

In memory of Margaret Ziebell by WELCA

I would like to thank Pastor Malm for his visits and prayers while I was in the hospital and also for his visit to my home.

I would also like to thank everyone for the cards they sent to me. It was greatly appreciated.

Roger Severtson

COME AND JOIN US!

The Women of Trondhjem Lutheran are cordially invited to the Hayward Lutheran WELCA meeting on Wednesday, March 2 at 2 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Marie Tesch, Southeastern Minnesota Synodical President for the Women of the ELCA. Marie will share with us about her Lutheran World Relief Study Visit to Tanzania.

For more information, see page 5 of this Newsletter.

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.

HAYWARD LUTHERAN

OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR 2005

Month Where we Actuals Should be

January $ 8,540 $8,095

February $17,080 $

March $25,620 $

April $34,160 $

May $42,700 $

June $51,240 $

July $59,780 $

August $68,320 $

September $78,860 $

October $85,400 $

November $93,940 $

December $102,475 $

HAYWARD COUNCIL MEETING

Sunday, February 20, 2005

The Hayward Council met on Sunday, February 20, 2005 at 11:45 a.m. Present: Sonja Johnson, Pat Frydenlund, Kendall Johnson, Sharon Malm, Pastor Malm, Keith Iverson, Darlene Gilby and Bob Armon. Absent: Randy Eggum

The meeting was called to order by President, Sonja Johnson. The agenda was approved. The Secretary’s report and the Treasurer’s report were approved.

CALENDAR:

Sunday, February 20^th, 2 p.m. – Good Earth Vilage Annual Meeting.

Sunday, February 27^th, 2 p.m. – Youth and Family Bowling Event.

Sunday, March 13^th , 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Congregation Councils gather for a synod-wide meeting at Trinity Lutheran in Owatonna. The focus is on “Dealing with Conflict.” The speaker is Earlene Wickre, a specialist in training and facilitating groups for conflict resolution.

MISSIONARY SPONSORSHIP:

The ELCA Global Mission office has given us three different people from which to choose for directing our $1,000 of support. A Tanzania missionary family was chosen and the covenant agreement for congregational support and mission reporting will be signed. This begins a long-term relationship with a missionary family and a commitment of support to our extended Christian family.

MEMBERSHIP ROSTER:

Roster and membership ideas were discussed. Council members will collaborate on a draft of a member information letter. The goal is to increase membership and maintain an accurate membership roster.

PROPERTIES:

Bob Armon will repair plumbing issues at church and parsonage.

February 6, 2005, the Council approved checking in the cost of switching to electric appliances and proceed with parsonage kitchen remodel. Malm’s will help with the majority of the cost for a refrigerator.

COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communion and offering duties were reviewed. It was stressed that confidentiality is paramount in all Council business.

The Lenten supper was planned for March 2, 2005.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Frydenlund, Secretary

MARCH ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild

Diane Ladlie & Elaine Flusek

Coffee Servers

March 6 Jack & Jean Thisius, Karin Shelton

March 13 Kendall & Lila Johnson, Clayton Peterson

March 20 Darrell & Vickie Storlie/Wayne & Janet Kromminga

March 27 No Coffee - EASTER

Ushers

*Dean & Kellie Anderson

LeMoyne Eggum

Ted Eggum

Jim Skaar

Chris Skaar

Steve Johnson

Lectors

March 6 Cheryl Freitag

March 13 Darlene Gilby/McKenzie Gilby

March 20 Steve Tufte

March 27 – 6:30 a.m.

March 27 - 8:45 a.m. Vickie Storlie

MARCH ACOLYTE/USHER SCHEDULE

March 6 Hunter Gilby & Mitch Skaar

March 13 Lacey Wright & Julie Erickson

March 20 Samantha Anderson & Caylee Tennis

March 27 – 6:30 a.m. Louis & Logan Tufte

March 27 – 8:45 a.m. Dahna Wright & Julie Erickson

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

March 2 Travis Quam

March 4 Bev Noland

March 5 Art Sherman

March 6 Ashle Skaar

Judy Becker

March 7 Michael Larson

March 10 Sarah Frydenlund

March 12 Samantha Anderson

March 15 Gen Olson

March 16 Bertha Frydenlund

March 16 Steve Sorenson

March 22 LaVonne Williams

March 27 Michelle Learn

March 28 Nicholas Paulson

March 30 Aaron Enderson

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES

March 5 Terry & Debra Bolinger

Have you noticed the STOP AND GO LIGHT in the narthex at Hayward Lutheran? It has been placed there to give all an opportunity to contribute to the needs of the hungry. Monies collected go to World Hunger Relief. Thank you for your support.

KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN HOSPITALIZED

Dick Hanson in Rochester

TSUNAMI GIFTS

Gifts sent for Tsunami Relief from Hayward Lutheran totaled $550. This includes a gift from the WELCA of Hayward Lutheran.

Thank you for your generosity!!

Hayward Lutheran Church,

Thank you for the Lutheran Student Scholarship that I received from the church. You have been a big help with funding for my college tuition.

Brett Frydenlund

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CUSTODIAN

There are various items of clothing on the coat racks in the entryways of the church.

Please check to see if anything belongs to you or someone that you know.

Clothing that is still there by March 15^th will be taken to the Salvation Army.

Thank you.

Dick Hanson

ALTAR GUILD

FRESH FLOWERS? WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE

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, Marlene Thompson (373-3895). 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.

ALTAR GUILD TO HAVE CLEANING DAY

The Altar Guild will have a meeting and cleaning day on Tuesday, March 8^th at 1 p.m..

Elaine Flusek and Gwen Hanson are the hostesses.

WELCA NEWS

WELCA BUSY QUILTING

The women have been busy these past Tuesdays at 9 a.m. making quilts for those in need.

All women of the church are members of WELCA and are invited to join the group of workers every Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Social Hall.

Come and join us ! Even though the ladies work very hard, they also enjoy the fellowship and snacks.

If you are unable to join us, please make a monetary donation of $8 for tops and bottoms for the quilts. You may contact the Calico Hutch at 377-1163 and they will assemble a top or bottom for you.

---Edith Tennis, WELCA Co-President and Carolyn Matson, Quilting Chairman

SYNOD WELCA PRESIDENT COMING TO HAYWARD LUTHERAN

On Wednesday, March 2 at 2 p.m., Marie Tesch, Southeastern Minnesota Synodical President for the Women of the ELCA, will be the guest speaker for the meeting of the Hayward WELCA.

Marie will tell about her Lutheran World Relief Study Visit to Tanzania.

Marie traveled to Tanzania with a Lutheran World Relief Study Visit, in partnership with the Women of the ELCA, November 3-18, 2004, meeting with and learning from small farmers who grow coffee for the LWR Coffee Project, gaining an understanding of how fair trade is linked to food security for farm families around the world.

She visited LWR Hekima Projects and saw first-hand how the women are empowered as they raise cows, chickens, and pigs; sew and make batiks; attend teacher trainings, sewing and computer classes; and become educated about disease management and prevention.

Marie has been inspired through worship with her sisters and brothers in Africa, receiving their hospitality and hearing their faith stories and is committed to share in advocacy and education opportunities.

YOUTH NEWS

PLAN NOW FOR GOOD EARTH VILLAGE DAY CAMP!!!

Good Earth Village Day Camp will be held July 11-15^th at Oakland Lutheran Church. Mark your calendars for this week of learning and fun. Watch for more details in the months and weeks to come.

THIS ‘N’ THAT

“I TOOK YOUR PLACE”

One day, a man went to visit a church. He got there early, parked his car, and got out. Another car pulled up near and the driver got out and said, “I always park there! You took my place!”

The visitor went inside for Sunday School, found an empty seat and sat down. A young lady from the church approached him and stated, “That’s my seat! You took my place!” The visitor was somewhat distressed by this rude welcome, but said nothing.

After Sunday School, the visitor went into the sanctuary and sat down. Another member walked up to him and said, “That’s where I always sit! You took my place!” The visitor was even more troubled by this treatment, but still He said nothing.

Later, as the congregation was praying for Christ to dwell among them, the visitor stood up and his appearance began to change. Horrible scars became visible on his hands and on his sandaled feet. Someone from the congregation noticed him and called out, “What happened to you?”

The visitor replied, as his hat became a crown of thorns, and a tear fell from his eye, “I took your place,”

A CROSS IN MY POCKET

I carry a cross in my pocket

A simple reminder to me

Of the fact that I am a Christian

No matter where I may be.

This little cross is not magic,

Nor is it a good luck charm

It isn’t meant to protect me

From every physical harm.

It’s not for identification

For all the world to see

It’s simply an understanding

Between my Savior and me.

When I put my hand in my pocket

To bring out a coin or a key

The cross is there to remind me

Of the price He paid for me.

It reminds me, too, to be thankful

For my blessings day by day

And to strive to serve Him better

In all that I do and say.

It’s also a daily reminder

Of the peace and comfort I share

With all who know my Master

And give themselves to His care.

So, I carry a cross in my pocket

Reminding no one but me

That Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life

If only I’ll let Him be.

WHY GO TO CHURCH?

A church goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. “I’ve gone for 30 years now,” he wrote, “and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can’t remember a single one of them. So, I think I’m wasting my time and the pastors are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all.”

This started a real controversy in the “Letters to the Editor” column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher: “I’ve been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But, for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know this…they all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today!”

PARISH NEWS DEADLINE

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