THE PARISH NEWS

HAYWARD-TRONDHJEM LUTHERAN PARISH

February 2011

From Pastor Katie:

Morning has broken, like the first morning;

Blackbird has spoken like the first bird.

Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning!

Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word!

Sweet the rain’s new fall, sunlit from heaven,

Like the first dewfall on the first grass.

Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden,

Sprung in completeness where God’s feet pass.

I have been in the process of selecting hymns for February, and thought to myself one day, “Why not ‘Morning Has Broken’? It has such a beautiful melody and is such a good hymn for opening the service.” Then I opened my hymnal (it is in the new cranberry hymnal, not in our green or blue for some reason) and discovered the lyrics above, of blackbirds singing, rain falling, dew, and grass and gardens, and thought, “That is not a winter hymn!” I filed it away in my memory to use once we’ve thawed out a little.

Yes, we are in the long days of winter, with the snow and the cold, and for me, breathing in the sweetness of freshly dewed grass seems far away. February, especially this year, with Lent not starting until March, can seem like a quiet time of year, and yet we have a lot going on. Our units have been especially busy this winter, serving not only on Sunday nights for Sunday Night Live!, but also for funerals, and their hard work and dedication are appreciated. The book of Acts speaks many times of one of the marks of discipleship being the breaking of bread together (see Acts 2:42, 46, for example) but someone must have had to provide the bread for all that fellowship! I am grateful to all of those who make our breaking bread together possible.

We will also be planning in February for our Lenten services as we look toward Ash Wednesday on March 9. This is my first year here so I will be looking to many to answer questions about what has been done in the past and what people have been hoping to do in the future – I know that the Wednesday evening meals and services have been something people have really enjoyed, and it will be a fun and creative process to plan them, as well as another opportunity for us to break bread together. I will also be talking with folks about doing a Bible study in Hayward during Lent, so look for more information on that in the weeks to come.

I myself will be on vacation, beginning the evening of Sunday, January 30 and I will be back in the office Wednesday, February 9. My first vacation since starting here! I can hardly believe it. I look forward to the relaxation, but I know I will miss being here as well. Pastor Bob will be covering for me while I am gone – simply call him at Oakland church at 373-1737 or his cell phone at 507-318-8717. Pastor Joel Erickson, who lives in Albert Lea but is new to the area, will be preaching on February 6. I think it’s always fun to hear a new voice in the pulpit.

Morning does break for us each day, whether we wake to a dewy garden or a white wonderland. God walks with us regardless of the season. But I do hope each of you are staying warm, healthy, and safe.

Peace,

Pastor Katie

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Dear Church supporters,

Many greetings in Christ of the New Year, with hopes that we will meet the possibilities and promises therein with courage and grace.

We have had a few individual questions from some of you regarding our transitioning back to the States later this year. Here are a few clarifications in that regard:

· If you have a covenent for our support through Global Mission, please continue with it up to the end of 2011. Our family will still be on ELCA support until then. If you have questions in this regard, please contact Rev. Twila Schock at Global Mission.

· We DO plan to organize church visits again this year, at a more leisurely pace than usual. Part of our visit would be sharing information with you as to future support of missionaries through Global Mission.

· Our work here with Hospice development is definitely continuing. If you have contributed project support through the special account at Global Mission, it will be needed more than ever! This will also be a focus of our summer/fall communications with you.

Otherwise, our New Year has started well with Nate's safe return to school in Kenya and work/travel schedules.

We hope this is helpful.

Blessings!

Kristopher and Rebecca Hartwig

Sunday Night Live! begins again on January 9 and will run through the end of February. We start out with a free meal for all at 5:30 p.m. followed by songs, Bible stories, crafts and games for children. Hope to see many of you there!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, February 6

Sunday, February 13

The church is currently open the following hours each week:
Sunday: 8-noon
Monday: 9-4
Tuesday: 9-2
Wednesday: 9-4
Thursday: 9-2

Having an event at the church? Need a key? Contact Bobbi in the church office to check out a key to the building. Simply sign out a key and return it when your event is finished.

Along with our new custodian, Brian, the church council members will also be given church keys. They are: Neal Skaar, Bonnie Felt, Mary Anderson, Jim Becker, Vern Frydenlund, and Todd Enderson.

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 9 a.m. to 2 p.m…….Bobbi Hemenway Parish Secretary

TRONDHJEM NEWS

FEBRUARY ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild Coffee Servers Communion Assistants

Jill Rockers February 6- Kim & Annette Naatz Mark & Debbie Brekke

February 20- Chad & Tisha Wangen

Acolytes Lectors Ushers

February 6- Ethan Severtson February 6- Linda Kraushaar *Anna Severtson

February 13 – Reed Thostenson February 13- Kiven Lukes Ethan Severtson

February 20- Anna Severtson February 20- Jill Rockers Madalyn Wangen

February 27– Madalyn Wangen February 27- Elna Severtson Emily Brekke

February Birthdays

February 9 – Richard Kraushaar

February 11– Alison Wangen

February 16 – Irene Benesh

February 26 – David Krause

February 28- Ann Chapek

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES

February 15- Roger & Elna Severtson

General Fund

In memory of Helen Leidal by Barb Prantner, M/M Roger Krause

In memory of Adrie Funfar by Barb Prantner

In memory of Mable Handeland by M/M Roger Kraus, M/M Sheldon Lukes

Building Fund

In memory of Helen Leidal by M/M Richard Kraushaar

Organ Fund

In memory of Helen Leidal by M/M Emil Prantner

In memory of Adrie Funfar by M/M Emil Prantner

In memory of Mable Handeland by M/M Roger Severtson

Trondhjem Annual Meeting 1-9-2011

President Mark Brekke called the annual congregational meeting to order. After having the agenda approved, Kiven Lukes read the minutes from the previous year's meeting. The minutes were approved on a motion from Sean Kraushaar which was seconded by Steve Kraushaar and passed.

Linda Kraushaar gave the financial secretary's report. The general fund balance at the close of the year was $6431.57. Member contributions were down slightly this past year. One reason is the policy change by Thrivent that no longer provides for matching funds for projects our church does. Instead, policy holders must contact Thrivent to designate where they would like to have their share of Thrivent's charity contribution sent to through the Thrivent Choice program. To designate your funds call 1-800-847-4836 and respond with "Thrivent Choice".

Cheryl Lukes gave the treasurer's report. We are current on all of our bills and commitments for the year except for $1,000.00 for pastor's mileage that has not been billed to us yet from Hayward. Our expenses for the year were lower than last year, partly because of the interim pastor situation. Kiven Lukes presented a motion to approve the report which was seconded by Elna Severtson and carried.

Old Business:

President Brekke thanked everyone for the work they did this past year. He also thanked Pastor Fick for accepting our call and told her how happy we were to have her with us. Pastor Katie said she was grateful to be here and still learning how we can do ministry together. Mike Severtson reported on behalf of the trustees that the only pending project for the building is to fix the kitchen wall.

Betty Krause spoke for the WELCA group. They met 8 times this year and gave 37 quilts, 19 health kits, and 19 pounds of soap to world relief. The group also tied 70 regular quilts and 10 babies' quilts this year as well as donating $960.00 to the Trondhjem general fund. Linda Kraushaar told us of the 6 children she has in Sunday school and 3 attending confirmation. There also was several attending Bible school in Hayward this past year. The Sunday school is studying the Old Testament and had a Christmas program based on the stories they studied this past fall.

New Business

The parsonage report was given by Steve Kraushaar. The parsonage was shown twice this past fall but there has been no activity this winter. We hope that general interest in real estate will pick up this spring. Sean Kraushaar gave the nominating committee report. The following people have agreed to accept these positions:

President: Mark Brekke

Secretary: Kiven Lukes

Treasurer: Cheryl Lukes

Financial Secretary: Steve & Linda Kraushaar

Trustee: 1 yr. Mike Severtson

2 yr. Shirley Kraushaar

3 yr. Dale Lukes

Nominating Com: Sean Kraushaar & Ruth Lukes

Audit Com. 2 yr. Kim Naatz

1 yr. Elna Severtson

Sunday school Supt.: Linda Kraushaar

Parsonage Com.: Dale Lukes

Delegate to Synod: Steve & Linda Kraushaar

Delegate to St. Johns: Steve Kraushaar

Delegate to GEV: Linda Kraushaar

A motion by Kiven Lukes to accept the nominating committee report was seconded by Linda Kraushaar and passed. The motion by Kiven Lukes to cast a unanimous ballot was seconded by Sean Kraushaar and also passed.

A motion by Steve Kraushaar to adopt the council's proposed budget of $32,625.00 was seconded by Mike Severtson. This is a decrease of about $2000.00 from last year's total. After reviewing each area a vote was taken and the budget adopted.

Special offering designations were discussed. A motion by Elna Severtson proposed the following: Easter to Lutheran Social Services, Thanksgiving to World Hunger, and Christmas to the Salvation Armies of Mower and Freeborn Counties. The motion was seconded by Sean Kraushaar and carried.

Jill Rockers thanked everyone for helping keep the vacuum cleaner and lights running and for hauling the mice out. Thanks were also given for those who served in positions of leadership for the year. Ruth Lukes proposed a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Betty Krause and carried.

Sec.

Kiven Lukes

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

FEBRUARY ASSIGNMENTS

Altar Guild Coffee Servers Ushers

Elaine Flusek/ February 6- Greg & Carolyn Matson *Dave & Paulette Paulson

Gwen Hanson February 13- Dan & Sonja Johnson Dale & Millie Westland

February 20- Lowell & Dawn Nelson/ Steve & Kaye Tufte

Helen Brandt Bob & Bonnie Felt

February 27- Doran & Shirley Gray

Communion Assistants Lectors Acolyte/Ushers

Todd Enderson & February 6- Gwen Hanson February 6- Bethany Tennis & Lindsay Nelson

Jim Becker February 13- Shirley Gray February 13-Logan & Tate Tufte

February 20- Sonja Johnson February 20- Mitchell & Jay Skaar

February 27- Emily Martinez February 27- Kadie & Kasie Habana

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

February 2- Bob Armon February 12- Nichole Hanson

February 3- Carol Conley February 14- Cheryl Freitag

February 4- Paul Westland February 18- Edie Tennis

February 4- Greg Matson February 18- Meta Johnson

February 5- Dave Paulson February 19- Marlene Schroeder

February 8- Paul Ladlie February 21- Steve Tufte

February 8- Brett Frydenlund February 21- Joshua Enderson

February 9- Clayton Peterson February 21- Shelby Eggum

February 9- Chris Skaar February 26- Kendall Johnson

February 9- Kellie Anderson February 26- Scott Nelson

February 10- Jim Becker February 28- David Westland

February Anniversaries

February 2- Dan & Sonja Johnson

February 15- Dave & Marlene Thompson

February 26- Todd & Cheryl Enderson

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM DATES: February 16^th, March 16^th, April 20^th, and May 18^th.

The program will be held on Wednesdays at the Hayward Lutheran Church from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Children ages kindergarten - confirmation can come to enjoy a snack, bible story, singing, and crafts. Children younger than kindergarten are more than welcome with the supervision of a parent. Children older than confirmation are welcome to be helpers. Hope to see you there!

MEMORIALS

General Fund

In memory of Palma Swenning by Bonnie Lang

In memory of Shirley Olson by Mary Oman