AN INVITATION TO LENT

DEAR FRIEND IN CHRIST:

The liturgy for Ash Wednesday contains a pastoral invitation to the season of Lent that is worth reflecting upon. In it we are reminded that with the whole church we enter this time of remembering Jesus’ Passover from death to life, and also that OUR life in Christ is being renewed. We begin this holy season of Lent by acknowledging our need for repentance and for God’s mercy. We are created to experience joy in communion with God, to love one another, and to live in harmony with creation. But our sinful rebellion separates us from God, our neighbors, and creation, so that we do not enjoy the life our creator intended. Thus, as disciples of Jesus, we are called to a Lenten discipline in these coming weeks that contends against evil and resists whatever leads us away from love of God and neighbor.

Christ our Lord invites you, His own disciple, to what is called the discipline of Lent – a time of self-examination and repentance, of prayer and fasting, of sacrificial giving and works of love. Why? So that we might be nourished and strengthened by God’s Word and Sacrament for such words and deeds of love to family and friend, to neighbor and stranger. Why? So that we might prepare our hearts and minds for the coming focus on the two greatest events in the life of Christ and His holy Church – the Crucifixion and the Resurrection of our Lord.

This year, for our Midweek Lent worship, we gather at HLC for a fellowship meal at 6 p.m., followed by our worship at 7 p.m. Our focus will be on THE LORD’S PRAYER, as Martin Luther teaches it to us through the Catechism. The schedule and topics are as follows:

ASH WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 21^ST

Introduction to the Lord’s Prayer and Doxology

“Christ Puts the Words in our Mouths”

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28^TH

The First and Second Petitions

Hallowed be your name; your kingdom come.

“Prayer for our Father”

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7^th

The Third Petition: Your will be done.

“Victory is Certain”

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14^th

The Fourth Petition: Give us today our daily bread.

“Every Day a Gift – Bread”

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21^ST

The Fifth Petition: Forgive us our sins.

“Every Day a Gift – Forgiveness:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28^th

The Sixth and Seventh Petitions

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

“Deliverance”

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 5^th

“How Do You Know?”

Pastor John

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

LENTEN SUPPER SCHEDULE

February 28^th – HLC Sarah Circle

March 7^th – TLC Women’s Group

March 14^th – HLC Board of Education

March 21^st – HLC/TLC Joint Council

March 28^th – HLC Leah Circle

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLY COMMUNION

March 4 Lent II

March 11 Lent III

JOIN US FOR PARISH ADULT CLASS!

Come and join us for our spring Adult Class as we explore GOD’S LOVE IN JESUS. These sessions are focusing on the film “Jesus of Nazareth,” a Franco Zeffirelli film on the life of Christ from several years ago. We are looking at the final part of the film as it tells the Gospel story of Jesus’ last days in and around Jerusalem and leading to His crucifixion and resurrection. Can’t make all the sessions? Just come when you can and enjoy this telling of the Gospel in both word and picture, and share in the discussion. There are two different opportunities for you: Wednesday mornings at 10:15 a.m. in the overflow room, or Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the overflow room.

SESSION ONE: THE POWER OF LOVE (February 14 & 18)

SESSION TWO: THE AUTHORITY OF LOVE (February 21 & 25)

SESSION THREE: THE NOURISHMENT OF LOVE (February 28 & March 4)

SESSION FOUR: LOVE REJECTED AND CONDEMNED (March 7 & 11)

SESSION FIVE: LOVE TO THE END (March 14 & 18)

SESSION SIX: THE VICTORY OF LOVE (March 21 & 25)

ATTENTION COUNCIL MEMBERS

Registration for the 2007 COUNCILS AS LEADERS IN THE CHURCH event is now available. The event is scheduled for March 25, 2007 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Owatonna from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Craig Nessan, Academic Dean and Professor of Contextual Theology at Wartburg Theological Seminary, will discuss how the church is changing its ministry model from membership to discipleship.

This event is especially designed for Pastors, Church Council Members and other Leaders of the Church in a speaker/forum format to promote vigorous discussion and participation.

Council Members and Leaders of both Trondhjem and Hayward are strongly urged to attend.

TRONDHJEM NEWS

MARCH ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild

Eileen Reese

Coffee Servers

March 4 Roger & Betty Krause

March 18 Randy & Mona Lukes

Lectors

March 4 Jill Krause

March 11 Steve Kraushaar

March 18 Kiven Lukes

March 25 Linda Kraushaar

MARCH ACOLYTE/USHERS

March 4 Matt Reese

March 11 Garrett Lukes

March 18 Cortney & Reed Thostenson

March 25 Ethan Severtson & Allison Wangen

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

March 2 Matt Reese

March 9 Olivia Krause

March 13 Bev Prantner

March 17 Robyn Jahnke

March 17 Tisha Wangen

March 18 John Chapek

March 21 Orin Krause

March 22 Dean Lukes

March 24 Lucetta Kermes

March 25 Anna Johnson

March 29 Sean Kraushaar

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES

March 2 Lucetta & Clifford Kermes

MEMORIALS

GENERAL FUND

In memory of OLGA STANTON by Barb Prantner

In memory of MABEL BELSHAN by M/M Ken Benesh

In memory of MERLE ANDERSON by M/M Ken Benesh

In memory of EDNA HALVORSON by M/M Ken Benesh

In memory of ROBERT BUDACH by M/M Kent Benesh

BUILDING FUND

In memory of BOB BUDACH by Emily Cech

THANK YOU!!!......To everyone for the many cards, phone calls, presents, flowers and prayers while I was in St. Mary’s in Rochester and the Albert Lea Medical Center. Also, thank you to Pastor Malm for his prayers and his many visits. Everything the nurses and doctors did for me was greatly appreciated.

God bless you all!

Betty Krause

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 2007

Month Where we Where Total Should be We Are Expenses

(As of 2/22) (As of 2/22)

January $ 9,125.50 $5,546 $ 8,538

February $18,251 $13,565 $15,254

March $27,376.50

April $36,502

May $45,627.50

June $54,753

July $63,878.50

August $73,004

September $82,129.50

October $91,255

November $100,380.50

December $109,506

ANNUAL REPORTS AVAILABLE

If you did not receive an Annual Report and would like to have one, copies are available on the counter in the narthex.

MARCH ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild

Diane Ladlie & Elaine Flusek

Coffee Servers

March 4 Kendall & Lila Johnson/Richard & Judy Olson

March 11 Alex & Kisti Skaar/Jeff & Alice Englin

March 18 Darrell & Vickie Storlie/Wayne & Janet Kromminga

March 25 Gene & Bev Jenson/Jim & Judy Becker

Ushers

*Randy & Tammy Eggum

Ted Eggum

Jim Skaar

Chris Skaar

Communion Assistants

Faye Learn & Curt Larson

Lectors

March 4 Shirley Gray

March 11 Dan Johnson

March 18 Alice Englin

March 25 Steve Tufte

MARCH ACOLYTE/USHERS

March 4 Dahna Wright & Desmorae Thurman

March 11 Adison Wangen & Kadie Habana

March 18 Ashton Wangen & Logan Tufte

March 25 Jalen Jimenez & Adison Wangen

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

March 4 Bev Noland

March 6 Ashle Skaar

March 6 Judy Becker

March 7 Michael Larson

March 10 Sarah Frydenlund

March 12 Samantha Anderson

March 16 Bertha Frydenlund

March 16 Steve Sorenson

March 22 LaVonne Williams

March 25 Sonja Johnson

March 27 Michelle Learn

March 28 Nicholas Paulson

March 30 Aaron Enderson

THANK YOU to all who came to our 50^th Anniversary Party or sent cards. It was a memorable occasion.

Dan & Sonja Johnson

We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of Merle Anderson, Art Sherman and Manly “Mutt” Jensen. Merle died on January 16^th, 2007 and her funeral was on January 20^th, 2007. Art died February 1, 2007 and his funeral was February 5^th, 2007. Manly “Mutt” died February 6^th, 2007 and his funeral was February 10^th, 2007.

MEMORIALS

GENERAL FUND

In memory of MERLE ANDERSON by Stephen & Vanda Ingham, M/M Kendall Johnson, M/M Vern Frydenlund, M/M Dan Johnson, Cindy Armon, Faye Nelson, Security State Bank, M/M Dave Paulson, Helen Brandt, M/M Jerry Noland, Lois Stotts, M/M LeMoyne Eggum

In honor of DAN & SONJA JOHNSON’S 50^th Wedding Anniversary by M/M Bill Lyle

In memory of ART SHERMAN by M/M Dan Johnson, M/M Dave Paulson

In memory of VIC & ALICE WESTRUM by the Harold Westrum family

In memory of ROBERT PAULSON by M/M Vern Frydenlund

In memory of ROBERT MICHAELIS by M/M Dan Johnson

ALTAR GUILD

In memory of MERLE ANDERSON by Hayward Sr. Citizens, Elinor Stotts, Pauline Noland, M/M Chris Skaar, Bonnie Johnson, Lila Esse, LaVonne Williams

In memory of MANLY “MUTT” JENSEN by M/M David Thompson, Harrieth Ellegard, M/M Ron Jensen & Breck, Margaret Bergland & Jerry

BUILDING FUND

In memory of MERLE ANDERSON by M/M Steven Reese, M/M Ashle Skaar, M/M Curtis Larson, Jr., Camilla Frydenlund, M/M Nick Schermer, Bertha Frydenlund, M/M Neal Skaar

In memory of EVA HANSON by M/M Neal Skaar

In memory of ART SHERMAN by Helen Dockwell, M/M Kendall Johnson, M/M Larry Beavens

In memory of ROBERT MICHAELIS by M/M Kendall Johnson

In honor of DAN & SONJA JOHNSON’S 50^th Wedding Anniversary by family & friends.

WELCA

In memory of MERLE ANDERSON by M/M Franklyn King, M/M Howard Keller, M/M Clifford Keller, Eileen Lindal, M/M Roger Jennings, M/M Barry Wangsness, Valerie Burns, M/M Tom Ferleman, Judy Mittag, Eldean Michaelis, Vera Duholm

CARPET FUND

In memory of MERLE ANDERSON by DeLores Wegner

In memory of ART SHERMAN by DeLores Wegner, M/M Paul Westland

In memory of ROBERT BUDACH by M/M Paul Westland, M/M Scott Woitas, M/M Louis Larson, Faye Olson

CEMETERY FUND

In honor of DAN & SONJA JOHNSON’S 50^TH Wedding Anniversary by M/M Keith Iverson

In memory of MERLE ANDERSON by Mavis Miller

In memory of ROBERT MICHAELIS by M/M Dick Hanson

ALTAR GUILD

WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE FRESH 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, 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 $20. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

WELCA NEWS

PURPOSE STATEMENT

As a community of women created in the image of god, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society and the world.

THE BUSY QUILTING LADIES

About 15 ladies meet each Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. to assemble quilts. If you have not come as yet, you are invited to come and enjoy the fellowship and goodies.

BUSY TYING KNOTS!

Ruth Larson, Bev Lunde, LaVonne Williams and Marlene Thompson

LET’’S SEE. WE NEED TO GET THIS STRAIGHT

Gwen Hanson, Mary Stanley, Lila Esse & Camilla Frydenlund

PASTOR MALM COMES IN ABOUT 10 A.M. EACH TUESDAY, BANGING ON A CUP WITH A SPOON TO LET US KNOW IT IS TIME FOR SOME COFFEE AND GOODIES

Sharon Malm, Lila Esse, Sally Anderson, Diane Ladlie, Camilla Frydenlund, LaVonne Williams

Also to help us out that day was Carolyn Matson and Gwyneth Nelson

SKI TRIP RESCHEDULED

The youth Ski Trip to Mount Kato has been rescheduled for SUNDAY, MARCH 4^TH. We will leave from church at 9 A.M. SHARP. Part of the cost of the trip will be covered by LYO funds. You may bring a friend. If you have any questions, please call Vicki Larson (377-3919) THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS MARCH 1^ST.

THIS ‘N’ THAT

Blue Earth River Conference

THRIVENT BUILDS

WORLDWIDE MISSION TRIP

MOBILE, AL

Sat., June 9 – Sun., June 17

Make your plans to volunteer for the Thrivent Builds Worldwide short-term mission trip to Mobile, Alabama.

Cost of the trip is estimated to be about $325 for youth and Thrivent members (without any fundraising). This includes transportation, food and lodging. You don’t have to be a Thrivent Member to go but non-Thrivent adults will need to pay an additional amount.

Travel is by van. We sleep in churches (cots) except for our side trip to New Orleans at the end – hotel!

There will be a group fundraiser. Congregations will help individuals as they are able. Build homes Habitat for Humanity style. Have fun – good friends, swim the ocean, see New Orleans – a great experience!

For more information or to sign up contact Pr. Peter Soli, Coordinator, Thrivent Builds World-wide Mission Trip. Phone: 507-373-1737, Cell: 507-383-0941, E-mail: pjsoli@gmail.com.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE AND OLIVE HARVEST

Would you like to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and participate in an olive harvest?

Pastor Curtis Zieske (Trinity Lutheran, Albert Lea) is a veteran of several visits to the Holy Land. He would like to organize a group of 20-25 people who not only want to see the traditional holy sights (the “ancient stones”), but also the “living stones” of today’s Holy Land.

A central feature of this pilgrimage will be assisting with the annual olive harvest (mid-October through November). Those who are more physically able in our group will have the opportunity to give a couple of hours of time and labor for two or three days with the harvesting of 800 olive trees on the site of Augusta Victoria Hospital.

We will visit the biblical and historical sites in the region as well. Individuals will also have ample time to do further exploring and traveling on their own.

For more information, contact Pastor Zieske at (507) 373-2466, E-mail: tlpastor@msn.com, Web: www.tlc-al.org.

THE QUIET SERMON

A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him.

It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor’s visit, the man welcomed him, led him to a comfortable chair near the fireplace and waited.

The pastor made himself at home but said nothing. In the grave silence, he contemplated the dance of the flames around the burning logs. After some minutes, the pastor took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth all alone. Then he sat back in his chair, still silent. The host watched all this in quiet contemplation. As the one lone ember’s flame flickered and diminished, there was a momentary glow and then its fire was no more. Soon it was cold and dead.

Not a word had been spoken since the initial greeting. The pastor glanced at his watch and realized it was time to leave. He slowly stood up, picked up the cold, dead ember and placed it back in the middle of the fire. Immediately it began to glow, once more with the light and warmth of the burning coals around it.

As the pastor reached the door to leave, his host said with a tear running down his cheek, “Thank you so much for your visit and especially for the fiery sermon. I shall be back in church next Sunday.”

Are you the lone ember who has flickered and diminished? If so, your church invites you back into the light and warmth of the fire.

Your companions are like the buttons on an elevator. They will either take you up or they will take you down.

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Proverbs 13:20

Some people complain because God put thorns on roses, while others praise Him for putting roses among thorns.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Philippians 4:8

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!

TRONDHJEM FINANCIAL REPORT

Where We Monthly Where We Ending

Should Be Income Are Balance

Jan. $2,557 $2,453 $2,453 -$104

Feb $5,115 $2,327.94 $4,780.94 -$334.06

March $7.672 $2,147.10 $6,928.04 -$743.96

Apr. $10,230 $2,834 $9,762.04 -$467.96

May $12,787 $2,274 $12,036.04 -$750.96

June $15,345 $2,498 $14,237.04 -$1,057.96

July $17,902 $2,498 $16,785.04 -$1,116.96

August $20,460 $2,248.25 $19,033.29 -$1,426.71

Ice Cream Social, August $3,359.50 $22,392.79 $1,932.79

Sept. $23,017 $3,804.41 $26,197.20 $3,180.20

Oct. $25,575 $2,689.51 $28,886.71 $3,311.71