THE PARISH NEWS

HAYWARD-TRONDHJEM LUTHERAN PARISH

BOX 426, HAYWARD, MN 56043

Pastor Katie Fick

373-8479 – Office

605-261-4650– Cell

Church e-mail – hlctlc@msn.com

Pastor’s e-mail- pastorkatiefick@gmail.com

Vol. 14, No.21 September, 2010

December, 2008 Vol.13, No. 12

From Pastor Katie:

Fall is almost here! That means things will be shifting here at Hayward and Trondhjem, as they do every fall. Starting Sunday, September 12, worship will be at 8:45 a.m. at Trondhjem and 10:30 a.m. at Hayward. It also means we are taking a look at what we want to offer to children and adults for learning opportunities beyond our Sunday morning worship time.

I have spent the last month talking to many of the people who provided leadership for Sunday School at Hayward in the past, as well to as the synod and the church council. I know that Hayward had Sunday School for many years and people tried very hard and were very creative in keeping it going, but eventually it just didn’t work anymore. So, with the council’s blessing, we are putting together a Children’s Ministry Team to take a look at having our children’s ministry on Wednesday evenings, when we already have confirmation, rather than on Sunday morning. This is a model that has been working for other rural churches, such as in Frost, where they have a community meal for all ages every week followed by children’s education and confirmation. We are looking at trying this for a year in Hayward to see if it’s a model that would work well here. While there are many details to work out, it’s exciting to be getting people together to see what’s possible, ways we can imagine reaching children with the gospel. I hope you’ll be hearing more about this as we get into the fall. If you are interested in joining us, please let me know – this is something that will take the investment of many!

I will also be starting a Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m., beginning on September 15. They say you shouldn’t use the term “Bible Study” anymore because people think it sounds boring, I think reading the Bible is one of the most fun things in the world, and look forward to sharing it with you. I haven’t picked out a place to start yet because I want to hear from you! What part of the Bible puzzles you, or helps you in time of need? These would be great places to start. Talk to me and we can decide together.

I also hope to add some other adult events once as we get later into the fall and harvest is over, whether it be on an evening or special events on Sundays. I want to talk with all of you some more as to what you’d like to see, hear, experience, and learn at Hayward and at Trondhjem. One of my favorite hymns is “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” because in the third verse it says, “Ponder anew what the Almighty can do!” I hope we can all ponder what God has done and is doing in our lives and in the world together.

This is just the beginning! Fall is always an exciting time, as school starts and new activities at church begin, as harvest approaches – and even as the baseball season winds down and football starts up. I am still getting adjusted and settled, getting to know all of you and these churches and communities. I know all of you are also getting to know me as well. Who knows what else the Holy Spirit has in store for all of us?

Peace,

Pastor Katie

Fall worship service times beginning September 12. Worship at Trondhjem will be at 8:45 and at Hayward at 10:30.

Hayward Lutheran Church

Council Meeting

August 16, 2010

Meeting was called to order by President Neal Skaar.

Present: Todd Enderson, Vern Frydenlund, Mary Anderson, Bonnie Felt, Sonja Johnson, Pastor Katie Fick.

No Secretary’s Report.

Treasurer’s report was given and Bonnie Felt made a motion to accept. It was seconded by Vern Frydenlund.

Long range planning committee met and will give us a report next month.

Todd Enderson informed us the parsonage would go on the market Monday, August 17^th. It’s listed with Coldwell Banker.

Bonnie Felt volunteered to represent the council for a Youth Committee/Board of Education. We will be looking for volunteers. A report will be given next month.

Pastor Katie led us in devotions.

Todd Enderson motioned to adjourn. It was seconded by Sonja Johnson.

Respectfully Submitted,

Bonnie Felt

GOOD NEWS!!

December is our chance, as the church, to get the jump on the rest of the world, for this is when we begin our NEW YEAR. As we begin this New Year, we focus on some new scripture lessons, as we focus on the Gospel of Mark, along with other lessons from both the Old and New Testaments. Mark is the condensed version of the story of Jesus; it comes at us quickly, ever using that word “immediately.” Mark does not even bother to give us the birth stories of Jesus, leaving that to Matthew and Luke. He starts his story of Jesus with the ADVENT, the coming, of John the Baptist, who will announce “the way of the Lord.” In quick fashion, Jesus is suddenly there, along the Jordan River, being baptized by John and blessed by God the Father, and then moving on into His public ministry, where He proclaims His preaching theme: “The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

For the people of Jesus’ day, this TIME that has come is the fulfillment of Jewish dreams, the TIME when God will show His special love for the Jews by breaking the bonds of their servitude and exalting them among the nations. It is the TIME that they have been waiting for – waiting so long that they had almost ceased to believe that it could ever come to pass. Suddenly, God comes near to them, among them, in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, God’s Son, Savior, and invites His people to REPENT, to open their hearts and change their minds, and believe that God’s promises are now being fulfilled right before their eyes. Truly this IS the good news.

Today, we who claim Jesus as the Christ, our Lord and Savior, as we hear those words of Jesus, we understand that He is speaking not just to His fellow Jewish people then, but to us now, we who are willing to listen to this good news here and now. Yet, it is a surprising and extraordinary thing to say – that the Kingdom of God has come near you and that you must believe it. As this Advent season moves on to the Christmas – Epiphany season, this good news continues to be surprising. Suddenly, out of the blue, a young girl in Nazareth gets the news from one of God’s own messengers that SHE has been chosen by God to become pregnant and deliver into this world the very Son of God, the Messiah. Who me? Pregnant? Really?

Mary quickly recovers and humbly agrees to her new and chosen role as God’s own servant, and goes on to rejoice in it all. But that shock – that of receiving good, yet unsettling, news – that shock is also something that WE share with Mary. For this message of Jesus is not just glad tidings of hope for a weary, war-torn, terrorized world; it also is a calling, an invitation to turn from all our worldly preoccupations and REPENT, open our hearts and change our minds. Something FROM us, then, is required. And the ADVENT scripture lessons go on to tell us what that is: we need to step it up, get to work, prepare, watch, wait, turn, open, and change.

The NEW YEAR begins once again with these words and urgings for our new and continuing journey through the coming months; that TIME, that ADVENT has come once again. This ADVENT season is a time of joy and expectation. It is a time of HOPE amid our various world crises, it is LIGHT come into our self-created darkness, it is a time of EXPECTATION for One who will, once again, come among us and deliver us, and it is a time of TRUST in the sure and certain promises of God. God IS among us and God has NOT abandoned us. Yes, the Kingdom of God is among us, with us, embracing us. That is GOOD NEWS, and it reminds us that we, the faithful, have a way at looking at this troubled world in a GOOD NEWS way that, to the non-believing world, looks rather odd and senseless. These days the world can only say, “Look around you. Look at this mess we’re in, the economic mess, the natural disasters mess, the war, violence and terrorist mess, the global-warming mess. It’s all a big mess! Where’s the good news in any of this?”

But into this human, self-centered, greed-induced mess, comes Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior, and announces to this whole, messed up world, “The Kingdom of God has come near to you; REPENT, and believe in this good news.” The angel of the Lord comes to that young girl, Mary and proclaims “Do not be afraid!” A nervous mother listens to God’s Word and to the hopes that it engenders in her heart. A prophet stirs people to action, encouraging their expectation of a coming age of justice and peace. WAKE UP PEOPLE! The NEWS will be good, even if, like the people of Jesus’ day, we have almost ceased to believe that it could ever come to pass. Take heart; be of good courage, for the Lord has come near to us. Dare to believe in this hope of the gospel, and dare to share it with others. As we have just heard from our Lord on the Day of Christ the King, continue to bring that good news of salvation and hope to others by feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, visiting the lonely, imprisoned and oppressed, caring for the sick and lame, and welcoming the stranger.

Joy to the world, the Lord is come!

Let earth receive its King;

Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room

And heav’n and nature sing.

No more let sin and sorrow grow

Nor thorns infest the ground;

He comes to make His blessings flow

Far as the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace

And makes the nations prove

The glories of His righteousness

And wonders of His love.

Pastor Malm

A NEW LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLE IS AVAILABLE

Early in 2009, Augsburg Fortress will be publishing a Lutheran Study Bible. This is timed to coincide with our ELCA emphasis on Bible Book of Faith. The biblical text will be the New Revised Standard Version, and will feature introductions, notes and articles on the biblical books and texts that are written by over sixty Lutheran pastors and teaching theologians. This can be a valuable resource for you to experience the Bible and its message through solid background material, unique Lutheran insights, and opportunities for faith reflection. This is a Bible that is reader-friendly, inviting, and engaging; a study Bible for both youth and adults who want to encounter Scripture in a fresh, new way.

During December, we have an opportunity to order this new Study Bible for a significant discount if we can order ten or more copies. At the discount, a hard cover version of this Bible will sell for $22.75 each (10 copies or more). A paperback version will sell for $17.50 (ten copies or more). If you are interested, please let Pastor Malm know, or contact the church office (373-8479) on or before Christmas Day, December 25^th.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR

HOLY COMMUNION

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Thank you for the great response of giving to the special appeal of our church for money to be divided between the Red Cross & Salvation Army, because of depleted funds. Funds will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial.

Hayward School Reunion

Sunday September 19, 2010 at the Hayward Hall in Hayward from 1pm to??

Hog roast, salad, sweet corn, dessert, juice, coffee.

Plates, cups, utensils provided.

Cost: $5.00 per person.

Bring photos and memorabilia to share.

Please respond by August 31, 2010. If you know of others who attended or taught at Hayward,

please contact them and have them register also.

Send response to:

Mary Anderson Po Box 362 Albert Lea, MN 56007

email:mepanzer@hotmail.com

Make check payable to Hayward School Reunion.

. - Cut here and mail lower portion, or send a note with names of attendees-

I (we) plan to attend the Hayward Reunion.

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Please include check at $5.00 per person. Additional donations will be most welcome. Thank you. See you there!!

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

SEPTEMBER ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild Coffee Servers Communion Assistants

Ruth Lukes September 12-Pie & Ice Cream Social Mike & Cindy Severtson

September 26- Barb Prantner

Acolytes Lectors Ushers

September 5- Reed Thostenson September 5- Jill Rockers *Madalyn Wangen

September 12 – Anna Severtson September 12- Steve Kraushaar Anna Severtson

September 19- Ethan Severtson September 19- Linda Kraushaar Reed Thostenson

September 26- Madalyn Wangen September 26- Elaine Lukes Emily Brekke

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

September 8- Kim Naatz September 11- Arlyn & Joleen Krause

September 12- Cortney (Chapek)Thostenson September 14- Dale & Elaine Lukes

September 22- Michael Severtson September 22- Kiven & Cheryl Lukes

Just a short news note from Trondhjem WELCA

The WELCA is now collecting  Soap and Health Kits  thru next April.

A list of items that goes in the Health Kits is listed in the front of your WELCA  program book.

We also would appreciate any donations to our quilting project, which would include: fabric, batting, sheets or if you prefer to donate money we will use it to purchase these items.

Coming Events:

Pie and Ice Cream Social            August 29th

Martha Circle                               September 9th

WELCA Meeting and

Book Planning                             September 23rd

Secretary,

Elna Mae Severtson

Sunday School will begin at Trondhjem on Sunday Sept. 19th.

MEMORIALS

General fund:

In memory of Clayton Stoa by M/M Mark Brekke.

In memory of Jim Frydenlund by M/M Emil Prantner.

In memory of Pearl Mittag by Emily Cech.

TRONDHJEM’S ANNUAL PIE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL- AUGUST 29, 2010 AT 5 P.M.- FEATURING SILENT AUCTION AND BAKED GOODS SALE WITH WAGON RIDES BY NAATZ FARMS. SERVING: SLOPPY JOES, PIE AND ICE CREAM. HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE!!!

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.

A special meeting of the Hayward Lutheran Church was held Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 9:30 A.M. immediately after church. This meeting was held to consider selling the jointly owned church parsonage with Trondhjem.

President Neal Skaar called the meeting to order.

Doran Gray made the motion to sell the parsonage. Kendall Johnson seconded the motion.

After some discussion, Neal appointed Nick Schermer and Vern Frydenlund to count the ballots.

There were 52 yes to sell and 2 against.

Wayne Kromminga moved to adjourn the meeting and Gynie Nelson seconded. The meeting was adjourned.

Sonja Johnson

Acting Secretary

This goes out to you, Louis Larson. I know everybody does not need a pat on the back for everything they do for the church, but it seems like you always take matters into your own hands to make sure things get done as needed.

Last Thursday we took down tree limbs on church property and you supplied your pickup, trailers to haul limbs and brush, riding mower, chain saws and rented a lift from Western Rental. I think you paid for that, too.

I know Hayward Lutheran is very fortunate to have you as a member. Thanks, too, to Neil Skaar, Wayne Kromminga, Sonny Larson, Paul Westland, Nick Schermer, and Chris Skaar and for Chris’s truck and trailer.

It never hurts to tell someone “Thank You” for all they do.

Thanks, Greg Matson

The family of Bernhardt Andersen would like to thank Pastor Katie and the Kitchen Unit for all of your work and to everyone for the help we received on the day of our father’s funeral. Also thank you for all the memorials and prayers. Words can not express our gratitude. Thanks again, Andersen Family

SEPTEMBER ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild Coffee Servers Ushers

Sharon Seidel/ September 5- Paul & Min Westland *Paul & Min Westland Carolyn Matson September 12- Chris & Kay Skaar Brian Berhow

September 19- Helen Brandt/ Jim & Judy Becker David Westland

Ray & Bobbi Hemenway Kris Schultz

September 26- Lou & Stephanie Larson

Communion Assistants Lectors Acolyte/Ushers

Bonnie Felt & September 5- Volunteer Needed September 5- Logan & Tate Tufte

Neal Skaar September 12- Sharon Seidel September 12- Mitchell & Jay Skaar

September 19- Shirley Gray September 19- Kadie & Kasie Habana

September 26- Dan Johnson September 26- Anna Englin & Lindsay Nelson

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

September 1- Wes Tennis September 17- Pauline Noland

September 2- Logan Tufte September 17- Paul Samuelson

September 3- Brooke Woitas September 17-Jerry Noland

September 5- Paul Miller September 19-Audrey Cox

September 6- Lucille Anderson September 20- Lila Johnson

September 7- Jack Thisius September 20- James Skaar

September 9- Amy Larson September 20- Dale Westland

September 13- Darrell Storlie September 24- Kristin Schultz

September 13- Vanessa Storlie September 24- Mac Noland

September 14- Kevin Learn September 25- Sue Skaar

September 15- Nathan Westland September 29- Camilla Frydenlund

September 16-Holland Ravenhorst September 29- Brock Noland

September Anniversaries

September 6- Doran & Shirley Gray

September 7- Jim & Judy Becker

September 7- Ashle & Harriett Skaar

September 28- Paul & Barb Miller

MEMORIALS

General Fund

In memory of Bernhardt Andersen by Helen Dockwell

In memory of Marjorie Thompson by M/M Lou Larson

In memory of Marjorie Thompson by M/M Paul Westland

In memory of Bernhardt Andersen by Camilla Frydenlund

In memory of Frances Donvan by Helen Dockwell

In memory of Bernhardt Andersen by M/M Dan Johnson

In memory of Bernhardt Andersen by Beatrice Wacholz

In memory of Bernhardt Andersen by Polly Noland

In memory of Dennis Raleigh by M/M Phil Tennis

In memory of Bernhardt Andersen by Lucille Andersen & family

In memory of James Frydenlund by:

M/M Vern Frydenlund, Helen Dockwell, M/M Jim Larson, Lucille Larson, M/M Samuel Frydenlund (Northville, MI), M/M Dan Johnson, M/M Bob Armon, M/M Paul Westland, Julius Hanson, M/M LeMoyne Eggum, Janice and Luke Hammer, Shirley and Don Hess, Paul Levison, Dale and Linda Leth, Charlie and Mary Kermes, Lila Esse, Pauline Noland, LaVonne Williams, M/M Wayne Kromminga, Kendall and Lila Johnson, Chris and Kay Skaar, Roy and Jeanne Hangge, Camilla Frydenlund, James and Nancy Skaar, Nora and Mark Hangge, Alton and Marie Krikava, Elinor Stotts, Arlene and Peter Skaar, Mike and Marlys Jensen, Willis and Barb Pfeiffer, Dennis Bank, Raymond and, Marion Ball, Fred Peterson, Lois Baker, Alison Seaton, Alyce and Gary Hanson, Viola Rynerson, Leila and Joy Hendriksen, Maxine Brown, Ken and Kathy Muilenberg, Jerry and Pat Hanson, Dar Claussen, Beverly Twito, Bob and Cathy Wittmer, Harold and Nancy Houg, Ray and Arlene Levine, Pat Kermes, Sue Runden, Jean and Neal Skaar, Carol Stiles, Harriet and Ashle Skaar, Sandra Skaar, Suzanne and Daniel Parker, John Skaar, Steven Skaar, Alfred Skaar, Ann and Jack Croswell, Jan and Les Frydenlund, Helen Brandt, Jackie Frydenlund, Nancy Duguid, Warren and Solveigh Sorenson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Westrum, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Oeltjenbruns, David and Lois Palma, Audrey Johnson, Helen Frydenlund, Constance Frydenlund Covell and John Covell, Carl Grandstrand, M/M Nick Schermer, M/M Gerald Frydenlund, M/M Curt Larson.

Cemetery Fund

In memory of Bernhardt Andersen by The Bernhardt Andersen Family

In memory of James Frydenlund by Clayton Peterson

Altar Guild

In memory of James Frydenlund by M/M Keith Iverson

In memory of James Frydenlund by M/M David Thompson

In memory of James Frydenlund by M/M Vern Lunde

In memory of Galen Evenson by M/M Vern Lunde

In memory of James Frydenlund by M/M Wayne Kromminga

In memory of James Frydenlund by M/M Gene Flusek

Hayward is currently looking for a new treasurer. We thank Sonja Johnson for her service, and she is resigning as of September 1.

The Children's Ministry Team is meeting Wednesday, September 8 in Hayward at 6 p.m. Bible Study in Hayward at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings starting September 15. Hayward church council meeting Sunday, September 19 after worship.

WELCA NEWS

A special meeting of the WELCA was held Sunday, July 25^th after the church services.

President Janet Kromminga called the meeting to order.

Treasurer’s report was given by Gwen Hanson with a balance of $3,500.00

During Hayward Days, we took in $1,700.00 for the bake sale, breakfast brunch, and the raffle sales.

Sue Skaar donated the rolls for the breakfast brunch. Expenses amounted to $100.00.

A motion was made by Camilla Frydenlund seconded by Stephanie Larson that we give $2,000.00 to the general fund.

Carolyn Matson is donating a queen size quilt to be raffled off at the cookie sale in December.

The winners of the raffle items for Hayward were: Afgan-Pastor Spande, Quilt-Pat Schultz, and Quilt-Marlene Nordahl.

Secretary,

Bev Lunde

Dear Women of Hayward Lutheran Church,

My husband and I would like to thank you for the wonderful quilt. Over the past few years I have sewn and tied many a quilt hoping the one who received it would find warmth and comfort in it. I never imagined I would be in a situation which would necessitate my needing one.

I can tell you now how much that quilt means and not only in the physical warmth it provides but in the comfort that comes from the knowledge that there are people out there who care and put their faith into action. God bless you and all you do in his service. David and Mary Behrends

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

25th Annual Good Earth Village Quilt Auction Saturday, September 18, 2010

We're celebrating 25 years of quilts in 2010!

Join us for this annual event and help us

raise money for the programs of Good Earth Village.

Quilt Review Friday, September 17 - 4:30pm - 7:00pm and Saturday, September 18 - 9:00am - 11:00 am (a free will donation is suggested for the quilt review)

Quilts for the Auction can be dropped off at Good Earth Village anytime before September 1, 2010.

Please be sure to attach a Quilt Form to each quilt being donated.

Quilts received after September 1 will be held for the 2011 Auction

Schedule of Events 9:00 - Quilt Review and Silent Auction Opens 9:30 - Concessions open 11:00 - Live Auction begins 12:00 - Silent Auction ends All events will take place at Good Earth Village - rain or shine!

EXTRAS

First Lutheran Church

301 WEST CLARK, ALBERT LEA, MJNNESOTA 56007

Phone 507-373-6424

Fax 507-373-633

August 10, 2010

The Social Ministry Commission of First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, 1\.1N, will host its Fall Lutheran World Relief Ingathering on Saturday, October 9, ftom7:30am until12 noon.

THANK YOU!! To the 65 churches (record) who participated last May. We nearly filled a 53-foot trailer with 2740 quilts, 2161 health kits (record), 347 layettes, 258 sewing kits, 207 school kits, and numerous boxes of soap. Over $2000 was donated to L WR for its shipping expenses.

SPECIFIC ASSEMBLY GUIDELINES for all projects and the latest information as to where our donations go are available online.at lwr.org/parish or by requesting a ftee "Be Involved" project handbook from the L WR resource center at 1.800.L WR.L WR2. With the current sales on school supplies, it's a great time to assemble school kits - make it a project for a youth group!

REMINDERS:

*TOOTHP ASTE CANNOT BE INCLUDED in the Health Kits.

Boxes must be labeled: .REAL THKITS I.NO TOOTHPASTE

We open and check any boxes not labeled correctly.

*BATH-SIZE BARS of SOAP are preferred.

*Pack ONLY LIKE ITEMS in SEPARATE, STURDY BOXES.

*Use CLEAR PACKAGING TAPE to secure .boxes - NO CORD, NO DUCT

TAPE, or MASKING TAPE.

*LABEL box CONTENTS - include your PARISH NAME & ADDRESS. *PLEASE - NO BOXES OVER 40 POUNDS (consideration for workers! I).

Monetary contributions by check for L WR .can be made.out to First Lutheran Church. Contact our church office - by phone or email: firstoffice@flcal.org or call us at the number below with any questions.

Sincerely,

Davis & Julie Gilbertson

Project Chairpersons

507-373-0416

PARISH NEWS DEADLINE

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

ADDRESS CHANGE? If you or someone you know has had a change of address or phone number within this past year, please inform the Church Office as soon as possible. Thank you for your help!

December 7^th – Advent II

December 24^th – Christmas Eve

December 25^th – Christmas Day

December 28^th – Christmas I

“CANDLES AND CAROLS” TO BE PRESENTED

Come and join us On Christmas Eve, December 24^th for a service of hope, peace, joy, and love, entitled “Candles & Carols”. It will be presented by the joint HLC/TLC Choir.

This is a cantata with narration and choir anthems. The congregation will join the choir singing familiar Christmas carols.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Confirmation classes in December and January will be at Oakland Lutheran and February at Trondhjem Lutheran. In March there will be no classes since it is Lent. In April the classes will be at Oakland Lutheran.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The “Big Trip”! The ELCA Youth Gathering next July. Where else than historical New Orleans! 9^th through 12^th 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.

Confirmation Christmas Caroling for the home bound

Imax and Science Museum in St. Paul

PARISH TO HAVE MEN’S ADVENT BREAKFASTS

You are invited to parish Men’s Advent Breakfasts held on Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m. from December 2^nd through December 23^rd. A breakfast of pancakes or French toast or some other warm and tasty goodies will be served. Following the breakfast there will be a short devotional before you head off to work or whatever you have planned for the day. Come and join the fellowship!! Bring a friend or neighbor!!

TRONDHJEM NEWS

DECEMBER ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild Coffee Servers Communion Assistants

Linda Kraushaar December 2 Sunday School Steve & Linda Kraushaar

December 14 Emil & Bev Prantner

Lectors Acolyte/Ushers

December 7 Linda Kraushaar December 7 Madalyn Wangen

December 14 Steve Kraushaar December 14 Cortney Thostenson & Allison Wangen

December 21 Jill Krause December 21 Anna Severtson

December 25 Elaine Lukes December 25 Ethan Severtson

December 28 Pastor Malm December 28 Reed Thostenson

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

December 19 Cindy Severtson December 5 Dean & Charlotte Lukes

December 20 Andrew Reese December 13 Dick & Shirley Kraushaar

December 20 Tracy Jahnke

MEMORIALS

GENERAL FUND

In memory of CAROL MORGAN by Sue Ball

In memory of OBERT HALDORSON by M/M Don Chapek, M/M Sheldon Lukes, M/M Nordune Haldorson, M/M Keith Eastman, M/M Emerson J. Yess, M/M B. E. Haldorson, M/M Don Flatness, M/M Jerry Schewe, M/M Tim Struck, Lila Esse, M/M Douglas Riskedahl, M/M Vernon Nordaune, M/M David Prantner, Mr. Julius Hansen, Ronald Burkhow, David Hernes, M/M Clayton Kearns

In memory of KENNETH MUDRO by M/M Roger Krause, Barb Prantner, M/M Emil Prantner

ALTAR GUILD

In memory of OBERT HALDORSON by M/M Richard Kraushaar

ORGAN FUND

In memory of OBERT HALDORSON by Barb Prantner

TRONDHJEM WELCA MAKES MANY QUILTS

The Trondhjem WELCA met every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. for nine weeks to tie quilts. They tied 84 quilts and 10 baby quilts in that time. Some of the women work all year round making the tops for the quilts. Some of the quilts are given to Nursery Crisis Center in Albert Lea & Austin, Salvation Army in Albert Lea & Austin, Red Cross, Albert Lea & Austin, Blind and Deaf in Faribault, and some are saved for needs that may arise in the area, and the rest are sent to World Relief.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS …..

FOR THE TRONDHJEM FAMILY CHRISTMAS DINNER AND SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM!!

On Saturday, December 13^th

12 Noon – Pot Luck Meal

Those Trondhjem Ladies know how to put on a pot luck meal!!!

Christmas Program to follow the meal

The Trondhjem Christmas Program is always a “HIT”

Directed by Linda Kraushaar

Always fun for young and “not-so-young”

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.

DECEMBER ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild Coffee Servers Ushers

Marlene Thompson December 7 Gary & Paula Broitzman *Dave & Marlene Thompson

Stephanie Larson December 14 Dave & Marlene Thompson Keith Iverson December 21 Steve & Kaye Tufte Vern & Pat Frydenlund

December 28 Nick & Jeanne Schermer Steve Johnson

Communion Assistants

Vickie Storlie & Todd Enderson

Acolyte/Ushers Lectors

December 7 Shelby Eggum & Bryce Skaar December 7 Shirley Gray

December 14 Caylee Tennis & Anna Englin December 14 Dan Johnson

December 21 Mitchell & Jay Skaar December 21 Volunteer Needed

December 24 Logan & Tate Tufte December 28 Volunteer Needed

December 28 Kadie & Kasie Habana

“A MOUSE’S TALE “……..

Is the title of the Sunday School Christmas Program to be presented on Sunday, December 7^th at Hayward Lutheran. The program is about the Christmas story told through the eyes of stable animals on Christmas night.

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

December 3 Linda Johnson December 20 Patricia Frydenlund

December 4 Eugene Jenson December 22 Paula Broitzman

December 6 Vernon Lunde December 23 Brie-Ann (Woitas) Tubbs

December 10 Erwin (Red) Larson December 24 Jill Erickson

December 12 Shirley Gray December 26 John Habana

December 14 Bernhardt Anderson December 28 Isabella Nelson

December 14 Dawn Jenson December 29 Wayne Kromminga

December 29 Travis Jacobson

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

A. December 9 Vernon & Bev Lunde

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