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, No16                                                                                                                              April, 2010

               

 

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR Spande

And now we are looking at Easter together.  As you read this we will be in Cancun with Beth’s brother and his wife, a trip planned many months before I signed on with you. Let me share a bit of background on our trip. I will be back for Easter Sunday and am looking forward to our worship together.  

 

In the past decade Beth and I have buried four parents, a niece, and many other dear friends.  Plus, in my hospice work I regularly deal with death. I look forward to Easter.  There is much mystery surrounding Easter but it is a joyful mystery.  We are given a taste of a world we can not fully know or understand in our time on this earth.  

 

On another note, I want to address something which will be very important when you welcome a new pastor.   Your new pastor will need help knowing what is happening in the congregation.    Not long ago I visited a parishioner who has had a very difficult winter.  Things are much better now.  That is the good news.  The bad news is that I just found out about the situation two weeks ago. 

 

I suspect many in the parish what was happening.   It would have been nice if they had told me.  Please know there are many positive things in the background.   When I visited I was welcomed most warmly.   I apologized for not having visited earlier and it was clear the apology was not needed.  I am an interim pastor who has many obligations and they understood this.  

 

The reason I write this is not about me and what I do or not do.  The point is that your new pastor will not be treated so gently and graciously. He or she will be judged by his or her appearances in the hospital and other places where a pastor’s presence is expected. One can only respond when one knows what is expected. 

 

While the process is taking longer than we thought it would, I have told your leadership that, if it is your desire, I will continue as your interim until you call a new pastor.  My workload with hospice has increased considerably since I signed on with you and it definitely means I have less time for what needs to be done in the parish.  In this context I am reminded of the distinction between urgent, important and.......   I intend to be faithful to doing what is urgent.  I hope to have some time for what is important.   The remainder is not likely to be attended to.

 

I am beginning to think that the delay in your being able to call a new pastor has probably been a very good thing.   Each month we deal with a few things which will make it easier for your new pastor when he or she arrives. And, do not despair.  The call committee is getting names and will likely be interviewing in the months ahead. 

 

Finally, I am so pleased with the attendance at Lenten services.  It has been exciting to see so many people.  While some have suggested that the food is the explanation, and it has been very good, I suspect that you have responded to the call for Lenten obedience. 

 

Thank you for the privilege of serving as you interim pastor.

Pastor Spande

 

News from our Missionaries:

On February 5th our office did a "handover" of 3 used pickups to 3 of our rural hospitals:  Nkoaranga, Ndolage, and Nyakahanga.  These vehicles will enable the hospice teams from these hospitals to be more mobile, doing many more outreach visits and many more home visits.  Many friends and churches contributed to this purchase.  For our team in Arusha, it was the fulfillment of a promise.  Of our 14 big hospital programs, 9 had dedicated vehicles for their work.  Now that number is 12.  The "handing over" was a formal affair, with Bishop Akyoo of Meru Diocese (Nkoaranga Hospital is there) presiding.  Hospital teams were gracious, though it has taken years for them to get something, and what they get is used.  All were extremely pleased.

 

Promises can be tough to keep.  WIth the rest of you we have watched the international community struggle to keep its promise of assistance to Haiti.  We look at our various work commitments and expectations, and our promise to be good and faithful servants, and watch ourselves struggle.  

In Hospice care our promise is to accompany people and families throughout the time of illness and grieving.  In this Tanzanian environment, with teams working with such huge volumes of people - 500 to a 1000 - it is really, really difficult to keep that promise. 

 

No wonder these 3 hospital teams are so grateful to get assistance!

 

Looking through the book of Hebrews, there are so many references to God's Promises.  But promises are not something we keep - rather they are ours to inherit.  May we be diligent, faithful, and patient in pursuing the promises of God (Hebrews 6:12).

 

 

Kristopher and Rebecca Hartwig

 

in Tanzania

 

PS  You should be hearing from us shortly about plans for our summer "home leave".  We "promise" to do our best to connect with all of you, but the time is short (2 months) and the churches are many (40 plus).

           

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLY COMMUNION

 

 Thursday, April 1, 2010

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Sunday, April 11, 2010

 

 

HAYWARD LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

MARCH 21, 2010

 

Present were Todd Enderson, Vem Frydenlund, Mary Anderson, Bonnie Felt, Sonja Johnson and Pastor Spande.

 

Vice President Todd Enderson called the meeting to order.

 

Steve Tufte was present and gave a talk about our mission. We discussed this and decided that the first thing to do was bring back our Sunday School and ways to get this off and running with participation.

 

The secretary's report was read. Motion made by Vem F. to accept, seconded by Mary A.

 

The treasurer's report was discussed and we are happy to report that our ready reserve has been paid off. A new quick book program has been installed and seems to be working well. Motion was made to accept the treasurer's report by Bonnie F. and seconded by Vem F.

 

Discussion was held about the progress of the call committee. Interviews are scheduled and we feel we are in a good position for a new Pastor to be welcomed to our church. We are in a good position financially and our thanks goes to the congregation for the support we have received. Hopefully we will have a new Pastor in the near future.

 

Pastor Spande will be gone Palm Sunday.

 

Motion to adjourn was made by Vem F. and seconded by Sonja J.

 

Respectfully submitted, Bonnie Felt

Council secretary

 

 

EASTER BREAKFAST- WILL BE SERVED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SUNRISE SERVICE ON APRIL 4TH. SERVICE IS AT 6:30 A.M. AT HAYWARD LUTHERAN.

 

 

2009-2010 SUNDAY SCHOOL 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

 

 

APRIL ASSIGNMENTS

 

            Altar Guild                                          Coffee Servers                                     Communion Assistants           

               

         Linda Kraushaar                                  April 11-Don & Arlene Chapek                        Kiven & Cheryl Lukes

                                                                 April 25- Sheldon & Ruth Lukes

                                                                 

                                                                

Acolytes                                                             Lectors                                              Ushers

                                   

April 4- Madalyn Wangen                       April 4- Kiven Lukes                             *Reed Thostenson

April 11- Emily Brekke                                April 11- Linda Kraushaar                    Anna Severtson

April 18- Reed Thostenson                       April 18- Steve Kraushaar                    Madalyn Wangen

April 25- Anna Severtson                         April 25- Jill Rockers                              Emily Brekke

 

                           

 

 

                        APRIL  BIRTHDAYS                           APRIL ANNIVERSARIES

                        April  2- Chad Wangen                                                  April 6- Steve & Linda Kraushaar 

                          April 6- Roger Krause                                              

                        April 7- Mona Lukes

                        April 10- Mable Handeland

                        April 10- Kurt Lukes

                          April 13- Lisa Kraushaar

                          

 

 

MEMORIALS

Altar Guild:

In memory of Lester Bothum by Gilma Bothum and family

 

General Fund:

In memory of Lucille Lyle by  M/M Mark Brekke

                                                M/M Roger Krause

                                                M/MRoger Severtson

                                                Emily Cech

                                                M/M Steve Kraushaar

 

In memory of Gladys Schwab by M/M Roger Severtson

 

TRONDHJEM WELCA NEWS

 

The Trondhjem WELCA met after church on March 21 st. With six members present.

Betty called the meeting to order, Secretary and Treasurer's report was read and accepted. Several thank you letters were read from recipients of money gifts.

We discussed the Health Kits and Soap that we will be packing on about May 1 st for World Relief, we can still use more soap and kits.

 

Coming Events:

April 8th at 1 :30 Martha Circle will meet at the church.

April 22nd at 9:30 WELCA will meet for breakfast at the Sterling Cafe.

 

Barb made motion to adjourn the meeting and Jill seconded motion.

WELCA Secretary,

Elna Mae Severtson

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

APRIL ASSIGNMENTS

 

 

Altar Guild                                          Coffee Servers                                                             Ushers

Jean Skaar/                                 April 4- Jerry & Bev Noland                                  *Louie & Stephanie Larson         

Stephanie Larson                       April 11- Easter- No Coffee                                         Scott & Kim Woitas

                                                      April 18- Brian & Nancy Berhow                                     Todd Enderson

                                                  April 25- Elaine Flusek/ Scott & Kim Woitas                                                                                                                           

                                                                                               

                                                            

                                                               

                                                                                   

Communion Assistants                        Lectors                                                 Acolyte/Ushers

 Todd Enderson &                      April 4- Phil Tennis                               April 4- Anna Englin & Caylee Tennis

    Vern Frydenlund                    April 11- Jean Skaar                              April 11- Lindsay Nelson & Shelby Eggum

                                                April 18- Volunteer Needed                 April 18- Logan & Tate Tufte

                                                April 25- Volunteer Needed                 April 25- Mitchell & Jay Skaar

                                                   

 

                                                            APRIL  BIRTHDAYS                                                               

                                   

                                    April 3- Beatrice Wacholz                                   April 17- Jennifer Nelson

                                    April 3- Helen Brandt                                             April 23- Dick Hanson

                                    April 4- Lucille Larson                                          April 24- Ruth Larson

                                    April 5- Mitchell Skaar                                           April 25- Faye Olson

                                    April 7- Faye Nelson                                             April 30- Harriet Skaar

                                    April 7- Carolyn Noland                                        April 30- Troy Eggum

                                    April 7- Mackenzie Berhow                                    April 30- Rachel Frydenlund

                                       April 12- James Frydenlund                                    April 30- Jeff Englin

                                       April 14- Nancy Berhow

                                       April 15- Scott Kromminga

 

April Anniversaries

April 3rd- Louie & Stephanie Larson

April 4th- Dave & Paulette Paulson 

 

MEMORIALS

General Fund

 

In memory of Eva Sorenson by Camilla Frydenlund

In memory of John Sorlien by Camilla Frydenlund

In memory of John Sorlien by M/M Ashle Skaar

In memory of Lucille Lyle by M/M Paul Westland

In memory of Patricia Solland by M/M Paul Westland

In memory of Lucille Lyle by M/M Kendall Johnson

 In memory of Lucille Lyle by M/M Dan Johnson

In memory of Lucille Lyle by M/M James Becker

In memory of Vincent Devendt by Beatrice Wacholz

In memory of Lucille Lyle by Beatrice Wacholz

 

Building Fund

 

In memory of Lucille Lyle by Sharon Seidel

 

Altar Guild

 

In memory of John Sorlien by M/M Dick Hanson

 

Cemetery Fund

 

In memory of Lucille Lyle by M/M Dale Westland

 

Chimes Fund

 

In memory of Phebe Mortensen by M/M Darrell Storlie

In memory of Marion Hoffman by M/M Darrell Storlie

 

WELCA NEWS

 

  The Social Ministry Commission of First Lutheran Church, 301 West Clark St, Albert Lea will host its Spring Ingathering for Lutheran World Relief on Saturday, May 15th, from 7:30a.m.- 12 p.m. We can help meet the current needs in Haiti and Chile and in other continuing emergency relief situations in parts of Asia and East Africa. The need is URGENT for health kits.

~ We need your help!!! We need health kits:

·         1 hand towel, dark color recommended

·         1 washcloth, dark color recommended

·         1 bath-size bar (4-5 oz.) of soap, in original wrapping

·         1 adult size toothbrush in its original packaging

·         1 sturdy comb

·         6 bandaids (or similar brand) preferably ½ “- ¾”

·         1 metal nail file or clippers with file attached

 

Wrap all the smaller items in the towel and tie securely with ribbons or yarn.

 

WELCA BOOKS- Please make corrections in your books, Pat Frydenlund’s phone number is 373-6580, and Faye Learn’s phone number is 373-1235. Sorry about the mixup.

 

 

 

 

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

 

ALTAR GUILD

 

 

 

Altar Guild

 

Flowers given in memory of Gen. Skaar Olson (Her Birthday was March 15) by Hank & Julie Skaar Beaver Family.

 

Memorials- Lucille Lyle

  By M/M Phil Tennis

  By M/M Richard Hanson

  By Family & Friends

 

In memory of John Sorlien

  By M/M Richard Hanson

 

~Thank you to Wayne & Janet Kromminga for your donation to the Altar Giuld~

 

 

 

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

 

 

Women's Day

 

Saturday, June 19, 2010

 

9:00am-3:00pm

 

Cost: $25/person

 

We had a great time at Women's Day in 2009 - hope you can join us in 2010!

 

Join us for a day that is just for women - a day filled with learning and laughter, fun and fellowship!

 

Tentative Schedule of Events

9:00 - Registration Begins

10:00 - Opening Worship

10:45 - Introduction to the LWT Bible Study

12:00 - Lunch and Wagon Rides

1:15 - Afternoon program

2:15 - Closing

 

 

Family Camp

 

 

Family Camp is spending time together in the quiet and natural beauty of Good Earth Village. It is designed to give your family time to play, worship and talk together. Our hope is that your family will be renewed in your time together and that you'll have a great time participating in "camp life" with our staff. As a family, you'll share meals together (no cooking or dishes involved!), worship together, play together and grow in your faith together.

 

2010 Family Camp Dates:

July 3-6

July 7-10

July 23-25

Daily activities include:

·         Hiking

·         Games

·         Canoe trips

·         Arts and Crafts time

·         Adult and Youth Bible Study sessions

·         Trout fishing

·         Helping take care of the farm animals

·         Night hikes

·         Canteen

·         Worship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH NEWS DEADLINE

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

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