THE PARISH NEWS

HAYWARD-TRONDHJEM LUTHERAN PARISH

BOX 426, HAYWARD, MN  56043

Interim Pastor Dick Spande

373-8479 – Office

377-8214 – Home

Church e-mail – hlctlc@msn.com

Pastor’s e-mail dbspande@deskmedia.com

Vol. 14, No12                                                                                                                                        December, 2009

               

 

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR Spande

 

Advent will be upon us by the time you are reading this.   The first Sunday in Advent, Nov. 29, Pastor Bob and I will be exchanging pulpits.   We feel it is important to keep this tradition up during the interim.  He and I have also agreed to spend time talking regularly so that there will be good communication between the two parishes. 

 

As you have probably noticed I do not use my article in the newsletter to write a devotional.   Instead, I use the space to communicate about things that are happening in the parish.  I find this is especially important when I am doing interim ministry.  However, even in the years before doing interim work, I tended to do the same thing.   I feel good communication is extremely important, especially in times of change.

 

First, let me explain something that was in the minutes of the last Hayward council meeting regarding my receiving a $2000 housing allowance.  This money is NOT in addition to what I am receiving as a salary.   This is simply a designation for tax purposes.  This is something new for you as Pastor Malm and all your other pastors lived in a parsonage and could not receive a housing allowance.  This allowance is only for pastors who furnish their own housing.  And, the IRS is very clear that regardless of how large the allowance is, we can only claim what we actually spend for housing.   For this reason it is common to have a large allowance in case we need it,  knowing we may not need that much. 

 

On to another subject.   When I was interviewed for this position I explained to the committee that I had would only take the job if I was able to take a couple of trips to see our grandchildren.   I will be gone the weekend of Dec. 13 when we go to NYC to see our 9 year granddaughter and her parents.  That Sunday Leslie Neist will conduct worship.  The standard interim contract calls for one week off for every ten weeks of service.  By then I will actually have been with you ten weeks.

 

January 20 we will go to Santiago, Chile, to be with our other grandchildren and their parents.   We will be gone slightly less than three weeks.  Obviously this trip will exceed accrued vacation time.   By then we will probably have a better idea how long I will be with you and we can negotiate accordingly.  

 

We have learned to accept that we don’t see our children and grandchildren often but for us it is a priority to see them at least twice a year.   The grandchildren are growing up so fast and we want to be able to be part of their lives as much as we can. This is a large part of why we retired.

 

The church council at Hayward has set the annual meeting for the last Sunday in January.   I will not be present for that but that ought not be a problem.  We have talked about not having a joint meeting of the two councils at this time.   The major issue for that meeting is setting the benefit package for the pastor.  My reimbursement is set by my contract.  When you are ready to call a new pastor you will have to have a joint meeting to establish that benefit package. 

Finally, I am doing fairly well on shut in visitation.   Austin is new territory for me and getting acquainted with all the care facilities in Austin has taken longer than I had planned.   The next time through the list will be much easier.  Thank you for the privilege of serving you.   This is a great parish and you have much to offer a new pastor.

 

This is my update for this month. 
Your interim pastor, Richard Spande

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLY COMMUNION

 

 Sunday, December 6, 2009

Thursday December 24, 2009

Friday December 25, 2009

 

 

Holiday Hours:

Christmas Eve: Hayward 4 p.m.

Christmas Day: Trondhjem 9 a.m.

 

 

Minutes of the Hayward Council Meeting

Sunday November 15th, 2009

Present at the meeting were Faye Learn, Wayne Kromminga, Sonja Johnson, Neil Skaar, Bonnie Felt, and Pastor Dick Spande.

 

The meeting was called to order by President Neil Skaar.

 

Motion to accept secretary’s report with a correction to the minutes. Pastor Spande will be gone the 13th of December. Motion by Wayne Kromminga, seconded by Sonja Johnson.

 

Motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Bonnie Felt, seconded by Wayne Kromminga.

 

Discussion was held on ending our lease with Waste Management, a motion was made by Wayne Kromminga and seconded by Sonja Johnson to end our lease.

 

Motion was made to not shake hands at church, as an attempt to not spread illness. Motion was made by Faye Learn, seconded by Sonja Johnson.

 

January 31st is tentatively set for our annual meeting.

 

Discussion was held on where Pastor Spande will start his mileage, decision was to work and start from his home address.

 

Motion made to adjourn by Faye Learn, seconded by Sonja Johnson.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Bonnie Felt

 

Call Process Update

The Hayward Trondhjem call committee met on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 to organize and make appointments to interview for a new pastor. We plan to start interviewing the last part of November and continue until we have a candidate that we think will work well with our situation.  We need to pay for mileage, meals and if need be, a motel room. All of this is very confidential at this time as people interviewing probably have churches that might not know they are interested in moving. We hope that we will have a recommendation for you some time in the future.

 

Linda Kraushaar

Sonja Johnson

Co-Chair

 

From the Council Chair:

In the interest of improving communications between the church council members of the congregation I have decided to include a message “From the Council Chair” from time to time in our monthly newsletter.  This is my first installment.  My concern this time is the ready reserve debt we are currently servicing.  We owe in excess of $5,000 and are paying a rather high interest rate on that loan.  We have been doing very well lately in meeting our monthly financial obligations, but the ready reserve obligation is a constant millstone weighing us down.  My recommendation is that we pay it off.  It is not a pleasant thing to come to the membership asking for more money, especially when so many of you are already doing so much for our financial well being.  My suggestion is this:  If you are in a financial position where you can make an additional contribution to help pay off this debt then make whatever contribution you think is appropriate.  If you are not in a position where you can realistically contribute toward the payment of this debt then don’t, and please do not feel guilty about it.  You are doing all you can do and need do no more.

Thank you all for considering this matter.

Neal

 

 

2009-2010 SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE

                                                 Sept 13            9:15 Sunday School

                                                   Sept 27            9:15 Sunday School

                                                   Oct 11             9:15 Sunday School

                                                        Oct 25                9:15 Sunday School

                                                  Nov 8               9:15 Sunday School

         Nov 22             9:15 Sunday School (Practice for Christmas Program)

         Nov 29              9:15 Sunday School (Practice for Christmas Program)

          Dec 6                9:15 Sunday School (Practice for Christmas Program)

                                 Dec 13              9:15 Sunday School (CRISTMAS PROGRAM TODAY during Worship)

                                                  Jan 10               9:15 Sunday School

                                                  Jan 24              9:15 Sunday School

                                                  Feb 14              9:15 Sunday School

                                                  Feb 28              9:15 Sunday School

                                                  Mar 14              9:15 Sunday School

                                                  Mar 28              9:15 Sunday School

                                                  Apr 11              9:15 Sunday School

                                                  Apr 25              9:15 Sunday School

                                                 May 9               9:15 Sunday School

May 23             9:15 Sunday School ( Last Day of Sunday School)

 

 

 

 

I would like to let everyone know that if you need anything you can contact me via email either through the church email: hlctlc@msn.com or my personal email : bobbi.hemenway@yahoo.com, or you can reach me at home at 402-5398. Don’t be shy, stop and see me at the office or drop me a line in an email. My office hours are Tues & Thurs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m…….Bobbi Hemenway  Parish Secretary =)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRONDHJEM NEWS

 

 

DECEMBER ASSIGNMENTS

 

            Altar Guild                                           Coffee Servers                                      Communion Assistants           

               

         Linda Kraushaar                                  December 5 – Sunday School                          Steve & Linda Kraushaar

                                                                 December 13 – Emil & Bev Prantner

                                                                

                                                                 

                                    Acolyte/Ushers                                                               Lectors

                                   

                                December 6- Madalyn Wangen                                   December 6- Steve Kraushaar

                        December 13- Emily Brekke                                           December 13- Elaine Lukes

                        December 20- Reed Thostenson                                   December 20- Jill Rockers

                        December 24- Christmas Eve                                         December 27- Linda Kraushaar

                          December 25- Anna Severtson                                    

                         December 27- Ethan Severtson                                              

                           

 

 

                        DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS                       DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

                       

                        December 19- Cindy Severtson                                     December 13- Dick & Shirley Kraushaar

                        December 20- Andy Reese                                            December 15- Dean & Charlotte Lukes

                       

 

MEMORIALS

 

Building Fund

 

In memory of Evelyn Teigland by M/M Steven Reese, family & friends

In memory of Evelyn Teigland by M/M Richard Kraushaar

 

Sunday School

 

In memory of Larry Severtson by M/M Clifford Kermes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trondhjem WELCA News

WELCA held their November meeting on Sunday November 15th after church. We will still be accepting any Fall and Thank Offerings through December 10th. These offerings can be given to Elaine Lukes or Betty Krause. On Sunday December 13th we will be having a brunch after church, this will take the place of the Christmas Program. We are also accepting soap and health kits through April 2010. We will accept quilt materials anytime.

 

WELCA Secretary,

Elna Mae Severtson

 

  Synodical WELCA meeting held every 2 years. Purpose is to conduct business, elect officers, choice of several workshops to attend and renew and enlighten spirit through worship an inspirational speakers.

  Shirley, Ruth and myself (Elaine: voting delegate) attended both Friday meeting and all day Saturday meeting. 5 SE MN conferences attended.

  Saturday there were 66 voting delegates, 9 Synod Board, 4 clergy, 12 scholarship attendees, 30 guests rest non-voting delegates for a total of 206 attendants. We have 5100 churches in Minnesota. The 5 SE Minnesota conferences are Blue Earth River (ours), Cannon River, MN River, Root River, and Zumbro River.

  Our Synod is supporting The “Agape Social Center Project” in Tanzania, Africa. It is a center where women can go for study, worship, retreat, monetary support. Total cost of project is approx. $75,000.00 As of July this year they have raised only $15,000.00. They would like to start kitchen and dining area.

  In order to raise money, they decided to have a “Jar Silent Auction” at the convention. They received 193 jars, baskets, canisters, etc. They were so overwhelmed that they had to set up more tables and print out more “auction slips”. As of today I have no total dollar amount collected. We saw bids from $1.00 to $40.00 or more before the auction ended.

  Phyllis Rude from Alaska: representing churchwide organization spoke on some of the things they are planning for new projects to support. This is where our “ Thank Offering” goes. It helps supply materials for education women and supporting their work churchwide. They received recently and estate gift of $355,000.00

  Available from CWO are CD’s on various activities that they are involved with (free by contacting CWO). Also she mentioned a book “I Am She” and a booklet “ Listening To God” that are also available.

  At the afternoon meeting they announced “Love Offering” totals:

1,115 Health Kits

17 School kits

1 Layette

1 Mid Wife kit

193 Jars, baskets,etc.

 We were very impressed by the totals!! With only 206 attendees, we thought this was very good!! The 3 of us thought the President and V.P. election needed better planning. It was very confusing.

  All the worship, speakers, workshops, and subjects discussed were well presented. We hope more of us can attend in 2011!! It will be held at Grace Lutheran in Waseca.

 

 Convention offering divided-

 ¼ Good Earth Villiage

 ¼ Churchwide Women of The ELCA

 ¼ Churchwide “Katie’s Fund”

 ¼ Agape Center in Tanzania

 

Elaine Lukes,

 Voting Delegate

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.

 

F.Y.I  HAYWARD LUTHERAN CHURCH WILL HAVE NEW HOURS!!! THE CHURCH WILL BE OPEN MONDAYS 7 A.M TO 12 P.M., TUES & THURS. 7 A.M TO 4 P.M. WED & FRI CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN IF YOU NEED TO GET INTO THE CHURCH 373-8466.

 

 

DECEMBER ASSIGNMENTS

 

Altar Guild                                           Coffee Servers                                                              Ushers

Cammie Tennis & Stephanie Larson    December 6 –Gary & Paula Broitzman         *Dave & Marlene Thompson                                                                                                                                          Keith Iverson                                                                                                                                                                Vern & Pat Frydenlund                                                                                                                                                 Steve Johnson

                                                                 December 13 – Dave & Marlene Thompson                      

                                                                December 20- Steve & Kaye Tufte

                                                                 December 27- Nick & Jeanne Schermer

                                                                                   

Communion Assistants                        Lectors                                                 Acolyte/Ushers

 Bonnie Felt &                            December 6- Shirley Gray                   December 6- Mitchell & Jay Skaar

Jim Becker                                 December 13- Volunteer needed      December 13- Kadie & Kasie Habana

                                                December 20- Nick Achermen           December 20- Anna Englin & Shelby Eggum

                                                December 27- Volunteer needed        December 24- Hannah & Lindsay Nelson

                                                                                                                     December 27- Bethany Tennis

 

                                                            DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS                                                                     

                                   

                                    December 3- Linda Johnson                            December 22- Paula Broitzman

                                    December 4- Eugene Jenson                             December 23- Brie-Anne (Woitas) Tubbs

                                    December 6- Vernon Lunde                            December 24- Jill Erickson

                                    December 10- Erwin ( Red) Larson                    December 26- John Habana

                                    December 12- Shirley Gray                              December 28- Isabella Nelson

                                    December 14- Bernhardt Anderson                  December 29- Wayne Kromminga

                                    December 14- Dawn Jenson                            December 29- Travis Jacobsen

                                       December 20- Pat Frydenlund

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

                                               

                                                                          December 9- Vernon & Beverly Lunde

                                                              December 27- Kendall & Lila Johnson

                                                              December 30- Paul & Min Westland

 

 

MEMORIALS

General Fund

 

In memory of Gerry Johnson by Faye Olson, M/M Neal Skaar

In memory of Roger Light by M/M Kendall Johnson

In memory of Marie Hansen by M/M Kendall Johnson

In memory of William Cech by M/M Jerry Noland

In memory of David Frydenlund by M/M

In memory of Larry Severtson by M/M Jim Becker

 

Cemetary Fund

 

In memory of William Cech by M/M Keith Iverson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WELCA NEWS

WELCA wishes to acknowledge and thank Diane Ladlie for the quilt, Lou Larson for the quilt chest, and Bill Lyle for the rocking chair. Everything was handmade and they did a wonderful job! Thank you so much!!!

 

 

 

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

 

                                                            Leah Circle Report

Leah Circle had 9 members in 2009. We met 9 times and had a Christmas Party. We ordered a study Bible which we use for our Bible studies.

 

We served a Lenten meal on March 17th and hosted a bridal shower for Amy Sola, fiancée of Kevin Learn.

 

We sent birthday, Easter, and Christmas cards to 4 shut ins.

 

We gave money toward quilting and assembled health/ sewing kits.

 

We disbursed our money as follows:

 $40.00 tea money to WELCA

 $200 Hayward Lutheran general fund

 $50 Salvation Army

 

Officers next year will be:

 Pat Frydenlund- President

 Bev Noland- Vice President

 Chris Westland- Secretary

 Faye Learn- Treasurer

 

The dates of our meetings will be changed from the third Monday to the second Tuesday of the month to accommodate member’s schedules.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 Jean Skaar, Secretary

 

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.

 

GOOD EARTH VILLAGE OPPORTUNITIES

 

 

 

 

QUILTING RETREATS –December 4-6

                 A retreat of uninterrupted sewing!  Good Earth does the cooking and cleaning and you do the creating!  This is a chance for you to do something you love without the distractions of home!

                Cost includes devotions, lodging, linens and meals.  A non-refundable $75 deposit is due with your registration.  Cost for weekend retreats:  $150/person; Cost for midweek retreats: $100/person.

To register for these retreats, contact Good Earth Village at info@GoodEarthVillag.org or (507) 346-1494

Cookie Bake:

We will be making about 10 different kinds of Christmas cookies and candies. You will take home approximately one dozen of each goodie made and a booklet with the recipes. Cost is $45/person which includes all ingredients for goodies, lunch on Saturday and snacks on Sunday, and booklet with recipes. Please bring your own containers to take your goodies home.
 
December12 (9 am-2 pm)
December 13 (1 pm-5 pm)

Carols of Christmas, Get Christmas Started Early!
Carol sing along, with old favorites and new creations. Come have some coffee or cocoa, sit by the fire, and enjoy one of the church's most precious treasures, the Christmas Carol. Cost is $25/person or $20/person for groups with 8 or more. Cost includes programming and a Holiday meal. To register or for more information, contact us at info@GoodEarthVillage.org or (507) 346-2494.
 
December 15
9:30 am - 2:00 pm

THIS ‘N’ THAT

 

On moving day for the Malms, Faye Learn made some outrageous bars that everyone has been talking about. Faye has decided to share the recipe so we can make them at home whenever we like. Thanks Faye!!

 

Caramel Bars

 

32 caramels, unwrapped

2/3 cup evaporated milk (we didn’t specify last month, but it is 2/3 cup)

1 cup flour

¾ cup oatmeal

½ cup packed brown sugar

½ tsp soda

1/3 tsp salt

¾ cup butter, melted

1 cup chocolate chips

 

Melt caramels with the evaporated milk. ( I do this in the microwave, in a 4 cup glass measuring bowl, 2 minutes then stir, then additional minutes going by 1-2 minutes at a time, till thoroughly blended).

 

Combine dry ingredients, mix in butter. Reserve 1 cup for topping. Press the rest in bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 for 12 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked crust, let sit a few minutes til chips are melted, spread over crust. Drizzle caramel mixture over chocolate chips then lightly spread with knife. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture ovet the top ( I take a small piece and pat it out in my fingers and place on top, continue dropping over the entire top). Bake 20 minutes at 350. Cool for 2 hours.

 

Enjoy!!!!!!

 

Funnies =)

Minnesota Temperature Conversion Chart

60 Above

 New Jerseyites try to turn on the heat

 People in Minnesota plant gardens

50 Above

 Californians shiver uncontrollably

 People in Minnesota sunbathe

40 Above

 Italian and English cars won’t start

 People in Minnesota drive with the windows down

32 Above

 Distilled water freezes

 Lake Mille Laks water gets thicker

20 Above

 Floridians don coats, thermal underwear, gloves, and woolly hats

 People in Minnesota throw on a flannel shirt

15 Above

 Philadelphia landlords finally turn up the heat

 People in Minnesota have the last cookout before it gets cold

Zero

 People in Miami all die

 Minnesotans lick the flagpole

20 Below

 Iowans fly away to Mexico

 People in Minnesota get out their winter coats

40 Below

 Hollywood disintegrates

 The girl scouts in Minnesota are selling cookies door to door

60 Below

 Polar bears begin to evacuate the Arctic

 Minnesota boy scouts postpone “winter survival” classes until it gets cold enough

80 Below

 Mt. St. Helen’s freezes

 People in Minnesota rent some videos

100 Below

 Santa Clause abandons the North Pole

 Minnesotans get frustrated because they can’t thaw the keg

297 Below

 Microbial life no longer survives on dairy products

 Cows in Minnesota complain about farmers with cold hands

460 Below

 All atomic motion stops (absolute zero on the Kelvin Scale)

 People in Minnesota start saying “cold nuff for ya”?

500 Below

 Hell freezes over

 Minnesota Vikings win the Super Bowl

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH NEWS DEADLINE

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