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, No13                                                                                                                                      January, 2010

               

 

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR Spande

 

When I agreed to take this interim I was told the call process would be on the “fast track.”    By the time you are reading this  I will be beginning my fourth month with you.  The call committee has been doing their job faithfully but, as you have noticed,  they have not found the right person. 

 

What happened to the fast track?  I think we are still on it.   The call process takes time.   Were we not on the fast track we would have probably just selected a call committee and would be working on the paperwork.   We are far beyond that.  In fact, we have made progress in other ways.

 

It did not take me long to realize that while pairing with Oakland and Moscow is a very good thing,  the way the pastoral responsibilities are divided may need some refinement.   Let me give a couple of illustrations.   While the shut in visitation is theoretically the work of the Hayward/ Trondhjem pastor,  Pastor Bob has made it clear he has to visit his shut ins.  That is the only way he will get to know them.   From the other direction,  while Pastor Bob is responsible for youth work,   I would have trouble confirming youth that I don’t know.  

 

Pastor Bob and I have talked over these matters and are in agreement that ideally your new pastor would be a part of a team where responsibilities are shared.  Each pastor would hopefully find areas of ministry that match his or her strengths.  Very practically, this would mean the call committee is not looking for a visitation pastor.  They are looking for a pastor who will be open to involvement in all phases of shared ministry.  

 

It is not my role to influence whom you call as a new pastor.   What I have described are simply my observations about the practicality of the present arrangement.  From my first day with you I have wondered one thing.   Where are the youth?  I know there are many who are concerned about this.   It is vital that Hayward and Trondhjem have a pastor who works, at least some of the time, with youth.  I think sharing confirmation ministry, and other youth activities, with Oakland and Moscow is wonderful for it means more youth are involved.  However, all four congregations and both pastors need to be involved.  

 

On a very different subject,  when I “signed on” I said that we had some plans made for travel.  On Jan. 20 we will leave for Santiago, Chile,  where our son and his family live.   We will return February 8.   Some, but not much, of this is vacation time.  Some will simply be unpaid time off.   On Sunday, January 24,  members of the congregations will lead worship.  On January 31 and February 7,  Pastor Ken Jensen will lead worship.  Ken is a very popular supply pastor.  You will enjoy him.  

 

Finally the annual meeting is tentatively moved to February 7.   This change will allow a bit more time to get the annual reports ready.  With a new bookkeeper and secretary, it is appropriate to anticipate it might take a bit of time to assemble everything, even though she is very efficient.

 

While the call process is taking a bit longer than I initially thought,  I have said that I will stay with you as your interim pastor if that is your desire.   I don’t think it would serve your best interests for me to leave.   I am not finding shut in visitation going as well as I would like.   The problem is that my hospice visitation tends to be done at the same time of day I would make shut in calls.

 

We pray for God’s blessing on our endeavors and especially the call process.

 

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

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLY COMMUNION

 

 Sunday, January 3, 2010

Sunday, January 10, 2010

 

 

Minutes of the Hayward Council Meeting

Sunday December 20, 2009

Present: Neil Skaar, Wayne Kromminga, Jim Becker, Faye Learn, Bonnie Felt, Todd Enderson, Sonja Johnson, and Pastor Spande.

 

Meeting was called to order by President Neil Skaar.

 

Motion was made to accept the secretary’s report by Wayne, seconded by Todd.

Motion was made to accept the treasurer’s report by Wayne, seconded by Todd.

 

Steve Tufte will serve as a mission interpreter for our church and the synod..

 

Motion made to change annual meeting to February 7th, by Faye and seconded by Neil. (contingent on when Trondhjem has their meeting. Annual meeting will be same day as Trondhjem’s Jan 31st at 11:30 a.m. Pot luck after meeting.)

 

Motion to adjourn by Wayne, seconded by Sonja.

 

Respectfully submitted.

 

Bonnie Felt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving in Tanzania

Dear Friends.

The last 4 years here, Thanksgiving has always been easy to remember - it is the day on which Nathan returns from his Kenya school for the Christmas holidays. Receiving him on this side of a long bus ride is such a treat, and such a cause for us to give thanks. This year, we joined the extended family of Dave and Eunie Simonson. retired missionaries and dear friends. for a sumptious turkey dinner. Dave recently celebrated his 80th birthday.

 

November has been the best "short rains" we've seen, now in our 6th year here. That means a decent chance for a harvest in 2 months. the likelihood for livestock to have renewed grazing very shortly, and perhaps most significantly, the restoration of hope. It has been well over a year since there was any kind of good harvest in

northern Tanzania. So while we cannot give thanks for harvest (yet), we surely can for that hope.

Our 13 hospitals with teams and services funded through the U.S. Government met during Thanksgiving

week. As we also invited the local church leaders from each site. there were over 50 people from all over the country. While celebrating achievements, including being "granted" another year to operate by the U.S. Gov., we also gave thanks for the recognition of key team and church issues at certain places. Our first work trip in the New Year will be to our "Deep South", where a solid week of interaction, negotiation, and reconciliation

work is sorely needed. We are grateful to know of the need.

 

From the 15th to the 17th this month we hold a training here in Arusha for the 4 hospitals mentioned in our last letter, places which have "missed out" on our major work and funding up to now. That alileaderships have committed teams to come, and that we are ready for them, is definitely a thanksgiving. Some of you have contribute funds for this training, including the visits earlier this year which have made it all possible. Thanks!

 

While the hardest aspect of living here involves distance from immediate family, we can only give thanks for this month of December. Not only is Nathan home. but Kirsten (and Friend Ray) are visiting from Alaska. Just before Christmas we travel to Slovakia to be with Heidi, where we will also meet up with Jenny (and Friends Paul and Jason!).

 

Thanksgiving indeed. Though always we remember those whose thanksgivings are more difficult, who can only be grateful for hope, or who might still be struggling in darkness. Which is our Advent, knowing that hope is born out of darkness. that promises have been and will be fulfilled. in our faith that Jesus was. is, and is to come.

 

Kristopher and Rebecca

 

 

From the Council Chair:

The response to my request for donations above and beyond to help pay off the ready reserve debt have been outstanding. We will be able to reduce that $5,800 burden considerably as a result. I am proud to be a part of a congregation which always seems to be able to rise to occasions and do whatever needs to be done. It will continue to be my goal to eliminate this debt entirely. Thank you for your willingness to support our church.

Neal Skaar

 

 

2009-2010 SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE

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                                                  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

 

 

JANUARY ASSIGNMENTS

 

            Altar Guild                                           Coffee Servers                                      Communion Assistants           

               

         Elna Severtson                                     January 10- Dean & Charlotte Lukes               Sheldon & Ruth Lukes

                                                                 January 31- Annual Meeting

                                                                

                                                                

Acolytes                                                             Lectors                                              Ushers

                                   

January 3- Reed Thostenson                   January 3- Steve Kraushaar                     *Reed Thostenson

January 10- Anna Severtson                   January 10- Volunteer needed                 Anna Severtson

January 17- Ethan Severtson                   January 17- Volunteer needed                Madalyn Wangen

January 24- Madalyn Wangen               January 24- Linda Kraushaar                    Emily Brekke

January 31- Emily Brekke                        January 31- Steve Kraushaar

                           

 

 

                        JANUARY BIRTHDAYS                       JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES

                       

                        January 12- Barb Prantner                                              

                        January 13- Garrett Lukes                                               

                        January 24- Emil Prantner

                        January 25- Jill Rockers

                        January 31- Cody Huston

 

F.Y.I- Trondhjem’s Annual meeting will be on Sunday January 31st, following worship. A brunch will be planned.

 

MEMORIALS

 

General Fund

 

In memory of Marion Brekke by M/M Richard Kraushaar

In memory of Marvin Brekke by Barb Prantner

In memory of Marvin Brekke by M/M Emil Prantner

In memory of Marvin Brekke by M/M Roger Severtson

In memory of Marvin Brekke by M/M Sheldon Lukes

 

Sunday School

 

In memory of Ethel Anderson by M/M Roger Severtson

 

Missions

 

In memory of Marvin Brekke by WELCA

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

JANUARY ASSIGNMENTS

 

Altar Guild                                           Coffee Servers                                                              Ushers

Bev Lunde & Kaye Tufte           January 3- Dick & Gwen Hanson                           *Doran & Shirley Gray                                                                    January 10- Curt & Natalie Larson                         Clayton Peterson                                                                          January 17- Wayne & Janet Kromminga               Logan & Tate Tufte                                                              January 24- Tammy & Randy Eggum/                               Dick Hanson

                                                                                                Clayton Peterson

                                                January 31- Steve & Karen Sorenson/ Virginia Vandekamp

                                                                

                                                                                   

Communion Assistants                        Lectors                                                 Acolyte/Ushers

 Todd Eggum &                         January 3- Neal Skaar                        January 3- Logan & Tate Tufte

Wayne Kromminga                   January 10- Steve Tufte                        January 10- Mitchell & Jay Skaar

                                                January 17- Jean Skaar                        January 17- Kadie & Kasie Habana

                                                January 24- Neal Skaar                       January 24- Anna Englin & Lindsay Nelson

                                                    January 31- Volunteer needed           January 31- Bethany Tennis

 

                                                            JANUARY BIRTHDAYS                                                                      

                                   

                                    January 2- Janet Iverson                                  January 19- Bryanna Hanson

                                    January 3- Joshua Englin                                   January 20- Dan Johnson

                                    January 6- Keith Iverson                                   January 20- Andrew Ladlie

                                    January 9- Louis Tufte                                        January 20- Tyler Westland

                                    January 15- Christina Learn                             January 21- Carole Eggum

                                    January 16- Jesse Woodson                              January 22- Katherine Barnick

                                    January 16- Sara Westland                                January 23- Bev Lunde

                                      January 18- Dean Anderson                               January 23- Joshua VandeKamp

                                   January 18- Alice Englin

                                   January 18- Troy Habana                                           

                                                                        

 

F.Y.I.- The annual meeting will be held on February 7th following the church service.

MEMORIALS

General Fund

 

In memory of John Johnson by Camilla Frydenlund

In memory of John Johnson by M/M Neal Skaar

In memory of John Johnson by M/M Ashle Skaar

In memory of John Johnson by M/M Daniel Parker

In memory of Catherine Hanson by Vern Frydenlund

In memory of Dwayne Rosenberg by M/M Curt Larson, M/M David Paulson

In memory of Lorraine Willman by M/M Curt Larson

In memory of Larry Severtson by M/M David Paulson

In memory of Virgil Johnston by M/M Lou Larson

 

Poinsettias given by:                                                                                   In Memory of:

LaVonne Williams                                                                                         Paul Williams

Polly Noland                                                                                          Loved ones

Sally Anderson                                                                                       Loved ones

Lila Esse                                                                                                  Carlyle Esse

Noona Barnick                                                                                                  Son Chuch & Bob Barnick

Faye Olson                                                                                             Rudy Olson

Min & Paul Westland                                                                             Loved ones

Bob & Cindy Armon                                                                              Lunning-Armon Family

Bill, Lucille, & Rosalyn Lyle                                                                     Alan Lyle

Kendall & Lila Johnson                                                                                      Parents

Dave & Marlene Thompson                                                                   Loved ones

Jerry & Bev Noland                                                                               Harlan Wegner & Max Noland

Wayne & Janet Kromminga                                                                  Loved ones

Steve & Kaye Tufte                                                                                 Everett Tufte

Vern & Bev Lunde                                                                                  Loved ones

Bob & Bonnie Felt                                                                                  Loved ones

Lou & Stephanie Larson                                                                         Loved ones

Dan & Sonja Johnson                                                                            Loved ones

Neal & Jean Skaar                                                                                Arnold & Irene Skaar

Camilla Frydenlund                                                                               Victor Frydenlund

Ashle & Harriet Skaar                                                                             John & Nora Frydenlund

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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

Diary of a Minnesota Snow Shoveler

December 8: 6:00 PM. It started to snow. The first snow of the season and the wife and I took our cocktails and sat for hours by the window watching the huge soft flakes drift down from heaven. It looked like a Grandma Moses print. So romantic we felt like newlyweds again. I love snow!

December 9: We woke to a beautiful blanket of crystal white snow covering every inch of the landscape. What a fantastic sight! Can there be a more lovely place in the whole world? Moving here was the best idea I've ever had. Shoveled snow for the first time in years and felt like a boy again. I did both our driveway and the sidewalks. This afternoon the snowplow came along and covered up the sidewalks and closed in the driveway, so I got to shovel again. What a perfect life.

December 12: The sun has melted all our lovely snow. Such a disappointment. My neighbor tells me not to worry, we'll definitely have a white Christmas. No snow on Christmas would be awful! Bob says we'll have so much snow by the end of winter, that I'll never want to see snow again. l don't think that's possible. Bob is such a nice man I'm glad he's our neighbor.

December 14: Snow lovely snow! 8" last night. The temperature dropped to -20. The cold makes everything sparkle so. The wind took my breath away, but I warmed up by shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. This is the life! The snowplow came back this afternoon and buried everything again. l didn't realize I would have to do quite this much shoveling, but I'll certainly get back in shape this way. I wish l wouldn't huff and puff so.

December 15: 20 inches forecast. Sold my van and bought a 4x4 Blazer. Bought snow tires for the wife's car and 2 extra shovels. Stocked the freezer. The wife wants a wood stove in case the electricity goes out. I think that's silly. We aren't in Alaska, after all.

December 16: Ice storm this morning. Fell on my butt on the ice in the driveway putting down salt. The wife laughed for an hour, which I think was very cruel.

December 17: Still way below freezing. Roads are too icy to go anywhere. Electricity was off for 5 hours. I had to pile the blankets on to stay warm. Nothing to do but stare at the wife and try not to irritate her. Guess I should've bought a wood stove, but won't admit it to her. I hate it when she's right. I can't believe I'm freezing to death in my own living room.

December 20: Electricity's back on, but had another 14" of snow last night. More shoveling. Took all day. Doggone snowplow came by twice. Tried to find a neighbor kid to shovel, but they said they're too busy playing hockey. I think they're lying. Called the only hardware store around to see about buying a snow blower and they're out. Might have another shipment in March. I think they're lying. Bob says I have to shovel or the city will have it done and bill me. I think he's lying.

December 22: Bob was right about a white Christmas because 13 more inches of the white stuff fell today, and it's so cold it probably won't melt till August. Took me 45 minutes to get all dressed up to go out to shovel and then I had to piss. By the time I got undressed, pissed and dressed again. I was too tired to shovel. Tried to hire Bob who has a plow on his truck for the rest of the winter; but he says he's too busy. I think the idiot is lying.

December 23: Only 2" of snow today. And it warmed up to 0. The wife wanted me to decorate the front of the house this morning. What?...is she nuts!!! Why didn't she tell me to do that a month ago? She says she did but I think she's lying.

December 24: 6". Snow packed so hard by snowplow, I broke the shovel. Thought I was having a heart attack. If I ever catch the guy who drives that snowplow, I'll drag him through the snow by his nose. I know he hides around the corner and waits for me to finish shoveling and then he comes down the street at a 100 miles an hour and throws snow all over where I've just been! Tonight the wife wanted me to sing Christmas carols with her and open our presents, but I was busy watching for that goldarn snowplow.

December 25: Merry Christmas. 20 more inches of the !=3D@x@!x!x1 slop tonight. Snowed in. The idea of shoveling makes my blood boil. I hate the snow! Then the snowplow driver came by asking for a donation and I hit him over the head with my shovel. The wife says I have a bad attitude. I think she's an idiot. If I have to watch "It's a Wonderful Life" one more time, I'm going to kill her.

December 26: Still snowed in. Why did I ever move here? It was all HER idea. She's really getting on my nerves.

December 27: Temperature dropped to -30 and the pipes froze.

December 28: Warmed up to above -50. Still snowed in. THE WIFE is driving me crazy!!!!!

December 29: 10 more inches. Bob says I have to shovel the roof or it could cave in. That's the silliest thing I ever heard. How dumb does he think I am?

December 30: Roof caved in. The snow plow driver is suing me for a million dollars. The wife went home to her mother. 9" predicted.

December 31: Set fire to what's left of the house. No more shoveling.

January 8: I feel so good. I just love those little white pills they keep giving me. Why am I tied to the bed?
~Author Unknown

 

Funnies =)

You know you're from Minnesota when.....

Your idea of a traffic jam is 10 cars waiting to pass a tractor.

"Vacation" means going to Brainerd for the weekend.

You measure distance in hours.

You know several people who have hit deer more than once.

You often switch from "heat" to "a/c" in the same day.

You use a down comforter in the summer.

Your grandparents drive 65 mph through 13 feet of snow during a blizzard, without flinching.

You see people wearing hunting clothes to social events.

You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both doors unlocked.

You think of the major food groups as venison, walleye, and Leinenkugels.

You carry jumper cables in your car and all the women you know know how to use them.

There are 7 empty cars running in the parking lot at the grocery store at any given time.

You design your kids Halloween costume to fit over a snow suit.

Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow.

You think sexy lingerie is tube socks and flannel p.j.'s.

You know all four seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road construction.

It takes you 3 hours to go to the store for one item even when you're in a rush because you have to stop to talk to everyone in town.

You actually understand these jokes and will pass them on to all your friends from Minnesota.

 

 

 

 

 

Dealing with Snow

 One winter morning a couple was listening to the radio over breakfast. They hear the announcer say, 'We are going to have 8 to 10 inches of snow today You must park your car on the even-numbered side of the street, so the snowplows can get through.'

Norman's wife goes out and moves her car. A week later while they are eating breakfast again, the radio announcer says, 'We are expecting 10 to 12 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the odd-numbered side of the street, so the snowplows can get through.'

Norman's wife goes out and moves her car again.

The next week they are again having breakfast, when the radio announcer says, 'We are expecting 12 to 14 inches of snow today. You must park ..........................'

Then the power dies.

Norman's wife is very upset, and with a worried look on her face she says, 'Norm, I don't know what to do. Which side of the street do I need to park on so the snowplows can get through?'

With the love and understanding in his voice that some men who have been married for years exhibit, Norman says, 'Why don't you just leave it in the garage this time?'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Trade

A preacher was making his rounds to his parishoners on a bicycle, when he came upon a little boy trying to sell a lawnmower.

“How much do you want for the mower?” asked the preacher.

“I’m just trying to make enough money to buy a bicycle,” said the little boy.

After a moment of consideration, the preacher asked, “Will you take my bike in trade for it?”

The boy said, “You got a deal.”

The preacher took the mower and tried to crank it. He pulled on the string a few times with no response from the mower.

The preacher called the little boy over and said, “I can’t get this mower to start.”

The little boy said, “That’s ’cause you have to cuss at it to get it started.”

The preacher said, “I’m a minister, and I can’t cuss. It’s been so long since I’ve been saved that I don’t know if I even remember how to cuss.”

The little boy looked at him happily and said, “Just keep pulling on that string. It’ll come back to ya!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH NEWS DEADLINE

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