THE PARISH NEWS

HAYWARD-TRONDHJEM LUTHERAN PARISH

BOX 426, HAYWARD, MN  56043

Rev. John Malm, Pastor

373-8479 – Office

373-3966 – Home

E-mail – hlctlc@msn.com

Vol. 14, No. 6                                                                                                                                            June, 2009

               

 

THE HAPPINESS EMPORIUM IS COMING TO HAYWARD! 

   The happiness emporium barbershop quartet

will be coming to Hayward for our Hayward Days Outdoor Worship on July 12th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. on the church lawn.    The HAPPINESS EMPORIUM was formed in December 1972, and right away they sounded like a winner.  In their first year and a half, they won four contests and placed in the top 10 in international competition.  Then, a year later, in June 1975, the HAPPINESS EMPORIUM was proclaimed the International Champions of Barbershop Quartet singing.  The members of the quartet have a combined total of over 125 years of quartet experience.   They have sung with seven district champion quartets, toured Pacific military hospitals on USO tours, and have sung for countless barbershop chapters all over America, Canada, England, Sweden and Ireland.  They have also sung for countless conventions, coast-to-coast barbershop shows, variety shows, gospel shows, radio and TV, the Grand Ole Opry, on New York’s Broadway and London’s Barbican Centre.  Pastor John and Sharon heard them last summer and they are a marvelous group of singers who share the Good News in a very inspiring presentation!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME AND JOIN US FOR AN UPLIFTING TIME OF

WORSHIP AND MUSIC

 

 

ASD

 

 

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR

 

GIVE THANKS, THE LORD IS NEAR

 

            The Apostle Paul once wrote to his fellow Christians in Philippi, reminding them, “The Lord is near.  Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. “ (4:5-7)

            “Unemployment rising, economy tanking.  The billfold’s health has a nasty way of infecting the soul’s well-being.  The sinful human nature is prone to focus more on the prognostications of economists than on the promises of the Eternal One.  And the result is to be locked in a mindset of scarcity. That is sin.  We worship a generous and faithful God, Who emphasizes His generosity through an abundance of blessings in His Son.  If God did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also along with Him graciously give us all things?”  So writes Mark Zarling, President of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN in their college magazine.

            His words are worth considering as congregations and colleges and other institutions of the church seek ways to be good stewards of God’s gifts and of the resources we have through God’s blessings.  Yet, the central issue is not about our resources, but about God’s love for us, and about our discovering what blessings God may be giving us in the midst of difficult times that would compound our anxieties.  Consider the following:  If all the barking of the media forces us, as God’s people, to our knees to pray and plead “Give us today our daily bread,” is that not a blessing?  If all those illusory props of self-reliance and idol worship are pulled out from under us and we fall upon that reality of relying solely upon the support of a gracious God, is that not a blessing?  If the current national and world crises move us to pray for our church, synod and congregation for a genuine refocus on our mission, is that not a blessing?  If we as Christians see the need to re-examine our personal use of time and talent and re-evaluate our priorities as God’s lights upon the hill who must reflect He who is THE LIGHT of the world, is that not a blessing?  Is it not a blessing that we find ways to demonstrate a more careful stewardship of all God’s gifts to us?  Is it not a blessing that the times may force us to model a more clear conviction that we truly are called to live by faith and not by sight, even as we seek better and more practical ways to be in care and ministry to those around us?

            Once again, amid the current crises, we are reminded that God’s Kingdom often advances more rapidly in times such as these than in times of relative peace and prosperity.  The Holy Spirit touches worried human hearts with the Word, leading them to appreciate even more the unchanging promises of God - promises that say, “The Lord is near…the peace of God will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  Thus, amid all our anxieties, there is much reason to appreciate all we have in Christ Jesus, God’s Son, Savior, and all we have in the life so graciously given us.

           

           

 

                                                                                                Pastor John Malm

 

 

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLY COMMUNION

 

June 7 – Holy Trinity

June 14 – Pentecost II

 

 

 

 

 

DID YOU LET THE PASTOR KNOW?

 

                                    This is just a reminder to you about matters having to do with illness, hospitals and nursing homes.  These days, state and federal regulations do not permit the health and care institutions to share any information about a person being admitted for care.  Because of this, pastors or chaplains will not receive any notice about a person being in that care facility, unless that message comes directly to them from the patient or a family member.  If you specifically tell a care person, such as a nurse or a chaplain, to call your pastor with the information then they can relay the information.  Doing that is different than giving permission for your name to be placed on a list that may be available to the chaplain or pastor when they visit the care facility.  You have to give the care person a rather direct order or permission to make the phone call with the information, or to have a family person do the same.  In small communities, information may get passed around “through the grapevine” as they say, but such information can be incomplete and misleading and not always so very reliable.  So, if you truly want the pastor to know about your situation, please call or have a family member call and share that information directly.

 

 

Like the Cartoon Character, Bob the Builder says, "Can we do it? Yes we can!!"

A CHALLENGE:  GET OUT OF DEBT NOW!

 

            For our Hayward Lutheran family, as of May 17th, we were about $9,400 in debt., which is about evenly split between the balance of our Building Fund Loan and also the amount we owe the bank for dipping into the Ready Reserve Fund to meet our ongoing monthly expenses.

            For our Trondhjem Lutheran family, there is the ongoing case where the General Fund is often needing to dip into the Building Fund to keep up with current monthly expenses, and thus being in debt to that fund.

 

HERE’S THE CHALLENGE:  GO THE SECONDE MILE

            For HLC:  Between now and September 1st, if at least twenty-five persons or families (about one tenth of the membership) will go the second mile and give, above and beyond regular monthly giving, an extra $500 to the church, half to the Building Fund and half to the General Fund, we can eliminate the debt and be on a more even keel for meeting our budget expenses for the rest of the year.  This does NOT preclude any member from giving any amount that would be above and beyond regular giving towards this challenge.  Every extra little bit helps and helps immensely.

            For TLC:  Again, between now and September 1st, if six persons or families (about a tenth of the membership) would go the second mile and give, above and beyond regular monthly giving, an extra $500 to the church’s General Fund, we could be in a much healthier position to meet budget expenses for the rest of the year.

            We, Pastor John and Sharon, will join with you in doing our part to help meet this challenge.  Our congregation and parish leadership thanks you for whatever ways you can help meet this challenge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOINT PARISH SENIOR CITIZENS TO

VISIT BOHEMIAN CECH BRICK HALL

 

            On Saturday, June 27th, at 2:00 p.m., all Senior Citizens of our joint parish (Hayward, Trondhjem, Oakland, Moscow) are invited to gather at the Bohemian Cech Brick Hall for a special program about the Hall and its history and place in the community.  Following the program, refreshments will be served – hopefully some yummy Kolackys. 

            Please put this down on your calendars.  Those who need rides are asked to meet at either the Oakland Church or at the Hayward Church.  Sign-up sheets will be available at the preceding June worship services, or you can contact your church office and let us know.  The Brick Hall is located on County Road 30 (850th Ave.) just south of County Road 19 (180th St.) and the National Cemetery.

 

 

YOUTH NEWS

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

            The “Big Trip”!  The ELCA Youth Gathering next July 20th to 28th.  Where else than historical New Orleans!  9th through 12th graders are invited, but you must sign up ASAP, because there is only room in the van for 9 students and 2 adults.  The cost for the convention, transportation and housing will be about $600, BUT as other youth trips, the students pay only half.  So, your cost will be $300 plus money for meals and souvenirs.  The HLC youth and friends who we know at this time are planning to go to the Gathering are Logan & Tate Tufte, Ben & Isaac Paulson and Miranda Glassel. 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO TRONDHJEM & HAYWARD GRADUATES!

 

            From Trondhjem Lutheran:                   Scott Kraushaar graduated from St. Cloud State University on

                                                                        May 10th.  He will be going to Columbia, MO to study for his

                                                                        Master’s Degree.

                                                                        Cortney Thostenson will graduate from Glenville High School.

                                                                        She plans to attend Riverland Community College.

                                                                        There will be an Open House in her honor on Saturday, June 6th

                                                                        from 4 – 7 p.m. at her home.

            From Hayward Lutheran:                     Jacob Berhow graduated from Mankato State University with a

                                                                        Degree in Sports Management.  This summer he will be doing his     

                                                                        Internship with a team in Lake Crystal and in July he will be

                                                                        working with the Vikings training camp.

                                                                        Vanessa Storlie graduated from the University of Wyoming with

                                                                        a Master’s of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.  She will begin

                                                                        work June 1st at the engineering firm of Modjeski and Masters, Inc.

                                                                        in Mechanicsburg, PA.

                                                                        Josh Enderson will graduate from Albert Lea High School and will

                                                                        be working with Cedar Valley Services.

                                                                        There will be an Open House in his honor on Saturday, June 6th  

                                                                        from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Hayward Church Social Hall.

                                                                        Samantha Anderson will graduate from Glenville High School.

                                                                        She plans to graduate from Kaplan University, trained as a

                                                                        Medical Assistant.  There will be an Open House in her honor on

                                                                        Saturday, June 13th from 2 – 3 p.m. at her home.

                       

                                   

 

 

 

FIVE HAYWARD AND TRONDHJEM YOUTH CONFIRMED

 

                                                            On Sunday, May 3, 2009, five young people from Trondhjem and Hayward                                                             Lutheran made public affirmation of their baptism.

 

                                                Trondhjem Students:   Reed Miles Thostenson, son of Sandy and John Chapek and

                                                                                                Lonnie Thostenson

                                                                                    Ethan Michael Severtson, son of Mike and Cindy Severtson

                                                                                    Alison Anne Wangen, daughter of Chad & Tisha Wangen

 

                                                Hayward Students:      Mackenzie Elizabeth Berhow, daughter of Brian and

                                                                                    Nancy Berhow

                                                                                    Tate Steven Tufte, son of Steve & Kaye Tufte

                                               

 

TRONDHJEM NEWS

 

 

JUNE ASSIGNMENTS

 

            Altar Guild                                           Coffee Servers                                      Communion Assistants           

                Linda Kraushaar                                              June 7  - Mark & Debra Brekke            Steve & Linda Kraushaar

                                                                                                June 21 – Sunday School

                                                                        June 28 – Dick & Shirley Kraushaar

                                                     

                                    Acolyte/Ushers                                    Lectors                                                

                        June 7 – Ethan Severtson                     June 7 – Shirley Kraushaar

                        June 14 – Madalyn Wangen                June 14 – Ruth Lukes

                        June 21 – Alison Wangen                    June 21 – Sheldon Lukes

                        June 28 – Reed Thostenson                  June 28 – Steve Kraushaar

                                               

           

 

                                    JUNE BIRTHDAYS                     JUNE ANNIVERSARIES

                                    June 3 - Charlotte Lukes                                  June 15 – Mona & Randy Lukes

                                    June 9 – Sheldon Lukes                                    June 29 – Annette & Kim Naatz

                                    June 10 – Brenda Krause

                                    June 12 – Gilma Bothum

                                    June 13 – Adam Brekke

                                    June 18 – Randy Lukes

           

           

 

MEMORIALS

 

General Fund

In memory of Palmer Granholt by Emily Cech

In memory of Palmer Granholt by M/M Emil Prantner

 


NEW ROOF PUT ON TLC CHURCH NARTHEX

 

                                    Thanks and a tip of the TLC hat to all who helped with the project of installing a new

                        membrane roof over the narthex addition.  They got it done just before the rains came.  Whew!!

 

 

 

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.

 

JUNE ASSIGNMENTS

 

Altar Guild                                           Coffee Servers                                                              Ushers

Carole Eggum                                     June 7 – Ken & Barb Schroeder                       *Nick & Jeanne Schermer

Janet Kromminga                                June 14 – Tracy & Sue Skaar                            Ken & Barb Schroeder

                                                            June 21 – Dave & Paulette Paulson                 Vern & Pat Frydenlund

                                                                            John & Sharon Malm

                                                            June 28 – Harold & DeAnn Kuchera

 

Communion Assistants                        Lectors                                     Acolyte/Ushers                                               

Faye Learn                                           June 7 – Nick Schermer           June 7 – Kadie & Kasie Habana

Wayne Kromminga                              June 14 – Sue Braff                  June 14 – Anna Englin & Lindsay Nelson

                                                            June 21 – Neal Skaar               June 21 – Bethany Tennis & Shelby Eggum                                                                  June 28 – Jeanne Schermer     June 28 – Logan & Tate Tufte

 

                       

                        JUNE BIRTHDAYS                                          JUNE ANNIVERSARIES

 

            June 5 – Janice Habana                         June 12 – Neal Skaar                 June 8 – Greg & Carolyn Mattson

            June 6 – Justin Erickson                        June 13 -  Floyd Matson                        June 8 – Steve & Karen Sorenson

            June 6 – Lorraine Sandness                   June 15 – Sue Braff                   June 12 – Jim & Nancy Skaar

            June 7 – David Thompson                     June 16 – Janet Kromminga       June 15 – Paul & Edith Samuelson

            June 9 – Shirley Olson                           June 21 – Jeanne Schermer       June 20 – Dean & Kellie Anderson

            June 9 – Ben Berhow                             June 22 – Tracy Skaar                June 21 – Gary & Paula Broitzman

            June 11 – Judy Olson                            June 28 – Bev Jenson               June 22 – John & Sharon Malm

                                                                        June 29 – Elaine Flusek

 

Hayward Lutheran Church

Congregation Council Meeting

April 19, 2009

 

PRESENT:  Neal Skaar, Wayne Kromminga, Sonja Johnson, Sharon Malm, Pastor John Malm.  Mark Brekke & Steve Kraushaar from Trondhjem.

 

AGENDA:

President Neal Skaar called the meeting to order.

Pastor John & Sharon gave their retirement notice – last Sunday being August 30, 2009

Discussion of agreement with Oakland/Moscow coming to the end of the 2-year agreement.

Sonja Johnson made a motion to approve the Agenda.  Wayne Kromminga seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Wayne Kromminga made a motion to approve the Minutes.  Sonja Johnson seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Wayne Kromminga made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  Faye Learn seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

 

A.    CALENDAR

1.  April 20                    Mon., 7 p.m.                            Hayward Boosters meet at HLC

2.  April 23                    Thur., 10 a.m.                           Waldorf College Assoc. meeting

3.  April 25                    Sat., 9 a.m.                              Gustavus College Assoc. meeting

4.  April 26                    Sun. a.m.                                 Pulpit Exchange with O & M

5.  May 1  & 2              Fri & Sat.                                  Synod Assembly at Rochester

6.  May 2, 2009             Sat., 1 – 4 p.m.                         Open House 50th Ann., Dale & Millie Westland

7.  May 3                      Sun. a.m.                                 Confirmation Day and Communion

8.  May 5                      Tue. Noon                                Freeborn County Ministerium

9.  May 6                      Wed., 6 p.m.                            WELCA Spring Fling event at church

10.  May 10                  Sun. a.m.                                 Mother’s Day

11.  May 16                  Sat. a.m.                                  Hayward City Cleanup Day

12.  May 17                  Sun. a.m.                                 Senior Recognition, last day of SS, New members,

                                                                                    Council meeting

13.  May 24                  Sunday                                    Pulpit Exchange with O & M

14.  May 27                  Wed. – 7 p.m.                          Glenville School baccalaureate

15. May 29                   Friday Eve.                               Glenville HS graduation

16.  May 31                  Sun. a.m.                                 Day of Pentecost, Communion

17.  June 17                  Wed. p.m.                                Joint Council – HLC & TLC – 6 p.m. supper, 7 p.m.

                                                                                    meeting at HLC

B.    CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

1.       Update given about Waldorf College discussion still going on.

 

C.    CONGREGATIONAL PROPERTIES

1.       15 chairs left

 

Wayne Kromminga made motion to adjourn the meeting.  Sonja Johnson seconded the motion.  Meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted

Faye Learn

 

 

We extend our sympathy to the family of TIMOTHY (JAKE) DARREL JACOBSEN, who passed away May 17, 2009.  Timothy’s funeral was held on Friday, May 22 at Hayward Lutheran Church

 

MEMORIALS

 

 

Worship & Music Fund  (Chimes)

In memory of Lucile Hassler by M/M Vern Lunde

In memory of Beatrice Paulson by M/M Keith Iverson

In memory of Don Golde by M/M Dick Hanson

In memory of Tim Jacobsen by M/M Vern Lunde

 

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 HLC WELCA AND THEIR GUESTS ENJOY SPRING FLING!!

 

            On Wednesday, May 6th beginning at 6 p.m.  Mary Wayne and Gail Thurnau presented a program entitled,  “Remember When”, in music and narrative.  It took us back to the “good old days” (??) when times were different and things were done differently.  They were both dressed in aprons like the ones worn in days gone by.  With Gail at the piano and Mary singing, it was a very humorous and fun program  and there was much laughter.  A very delicious salad and fixin’s to go with it were served.  Thank you to those who did all the planning.

 

 

 

BRIDAL SHOWER FOR AMY SOLA

 

                        On Saturday, May 30th at 9:30 a.m. there will be a Bridal Shower for AMY SOLA, bride-to-be of Kevin Learn.  Everyone is invited to attend.

 

 

 

 

MAXWELL HESSEDAL BAPTIZED

                                    On Sunday, May 17th, during the Hayward worship service, Maxwell Steven Hessedal was presented for baptism.  Maxwell is the son of Brian & Tessa Hessedal.  Maxwell’s sponsors are:  Steven Hessedal and Briana Naescheer.

KEIRA RASADO BAPTIZED

 

On Thursday, May 28th at 7 p.m., Keira Mae Fiailoa Rasado was baptized at Hayward Lutheran.  Keira is the daughter of Jennifer Marla Cook and Wilfredo Raymond Harold Rasado.  Her sponsors are Jeffrey Aouliulitau Cook and Bernice Marie Kay Johnson.  Cheryl Cook Brech of Glenville is Keira’s grandmother.

 

 

 

HAYWARD LUTHERAN WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

                                                On Sunday, May 17th, Mary Anderson, Ray & Bobbi Jo Hemenway, Jr. & Jesse and                                     Brian and Tessa Hessedal & Maxwell were welcomed as new members of Hayward

                                    Lutheran Church.  We welcome them to our church family.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

THIS ‘N’ THAT

 

KEEPERS

 

                I grew up with practical grandparents who had been frightened by the Great Depression in the 1930’s. 
A mother, God love her, who washed aluminum foil after she cooked in it, then reused it.  She was the original recycle queen, before they had a name for it – a father who was happier getting old shoes fixed than buying new ones.  Their marriage was good, their dreams focused. Their best friends lived barely a wave away.  I can see them now, Dad in trousers, tee shirt and a hat and Mom in a house dress, lawn mower in one hand, and dishtowel in the other.  It was the time for fixing things – a curtain rod, the kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem in a dress.  Things we keep.

                It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy.  All that repairing, eating, reusing.  I wanted just once to be wasteful.  Waste meant affluence.  Throwing things away meant you knew there’d always be more.

                But then my mother died, and on that clear summer’s night, in the warmth of the hospital room, I was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn’t any more.

                Sometimes, what we care about most gets all used up and goes away, never to return.  So, while we hav it, it’s best we love it and care for it and fix it when it’s broken, and heal it when it’s sick.

                This is true for marriage and old cars, children with bad report cards and dogs and cats with bad hips, aging parents and grandparents.  We keep them because they are worth it – because we are worth it.  Some things we keep.  Like a best friend that moved away or a classmate we grew up with.

                There are just some things that make life important, like people we know who are special.  And so, we keep them close!

           

FATHERHOOD COMES FIRST, THEN THE GAME

                This article is taken from the January 30, 2009 issue of USA Today and was written by Mike Tomlin.  Mike, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach, is also a spokesman for the fatherhood program All Pro Dad.

 

    When I am asked for my advice on how to succeed in life, I often answer:  dream…dream big.  And it will be a dream come true Sunday when I walk onto the field to coach the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl.  It is a dream made possible by the incredible effort of my players; the unwavering support of the owners, the Rooney family, and Steelers fans; and the steadfast love of my family – my wife, Kiya; my mother, Julie; and especially the man I call Dad.

    Leslie Copeland came into my life as my stepfather when I was 6 yeafrs old.  He was a postal worker; I had a passion for sports.  He took the overnight shift so he could coach my baseball team.  I worked hard so he’d be pleased with me.  Over time, I began to see he was teaching me much more than how to throw a baseball or catch a pass.  He was teaching me how to be a man.  He was teaching me how to be a father.

    I had big dreams when I was a child.  But without my dad, those dreams might not have come true.  He brought stability to my life.  He made my world a safe place in which to think and to learn.  And though not every boy may aspire to become a football coach, every father can aspire to become the dad of his child’s dreams.  But to make that a reality, fathers must choose daily to work toward that goal.

    In my own home, that means I makemy wife and our children – Dino, Mason and Harlyn Quinn – my No. 1 priority.  I try to start my day by eating breakfast with my children.  In those minutes, I learn what’s going on in their lives, and have the opportunity to share the values my wife and I want to pass on to them.

    I also try to make my life fit into theirs.  When I can, I drive them to school, coach their sports teams and go over their homework.  If they’re proud of me for coaching the Steelers, that’s great, but I want them to know that my primary purpose in life is to be their dad.

    Dreams can take us far; they can take our children far. But our children need our help.  They need dads who believe in those dreams as strongly as they do, men with maturity and wisdom to guide them to the place where their dreams are within their grasp.  Children need a father like my own, who day by day and year by year lifted me higher and higher, until the possibility of my dreams was well within my reach.

    I would not be coaching the Steelers in the Super Bowl now if it weren’t for the man who walked into my life when I was a young boy and became my dad.  I’ve always dreamed of being a champion, but it was my dad who championed my dreams.

 

 

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY DADS!     JUNE 21ST, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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