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Here are some of the things that we have going on this month. Please join us when you can!
The Noisy Offering for September goes towards A Place for You.
Baptized at our font Sunday, August 10th, was
Charlotte Christine Nelson, her parents are Broderick and
McKenna Nelson.
Also baptized Sunday, August 10th at Sandstone Healthcare Center and Serenity Court was Evelyn Elizabeth Kourim, her parents are Kevin and Marissa Kourim.
We welcome Charlotte Christine and Evelyn Elizabeth Kourim into the family of God at First Lutheran.
Our Temporary Membership Coordinator, Kenna Johnson, has officially
started and will be reaching out to folks in our database to confirm we
have accurate information (mailing address, phone cell & land, emails,
etc.). You may also stop by the office and drop off your contact
information or reach out directly to Kenna at 763-321 0214 and email
smileykenna05@icloud.com.
This information is critical as we transition to weekly communications via email and use other social media platforms.
First Lutheran Church family, thank you for well wishes and prayers during a much-needed time.
They were a source of strength.
Blessings,
Kay Kadous
If anyone has an interest in setting up the big stand
and being in charge of a food stand at the Hinckley
Fall Festival Sept. 13th from 11 am- 5 pm, please
contact the church office.
The October Newsletter Deadline
is 9 am Monday, September 22nd.
Please make sure it is in by then if you want it in the
newsletter. Thank You.
September 7th
10:30-12:30 PM
Please join us for a fun day of service projects, fellowship and a meal.
Work on many different service projects, there will be options to get your hands dirty in nature, to sit and pack Global Health Ministry kits, make cards, go on visits, make a meal for A Place for You, or get dirty and use some helping tools at Westside Park.
No matter your comfort or skill level, there will be a project or more for you to join in. Serve in Christ’s love together.
We will grill lunch, but feel free to bring sides or deserts to share!
Schedule for September:
If you would like to acolyte for one of the
available Sunday’s, please let Pastor Erik Know.
Thank You.
Acolytes
Sign-up sheet will be at
Confirmation meeting on Sept. 10th.
Sunday, September 7-
Sunday, September 14-
Wednesday, September 17-
Sunday, September 21-
Wednesday, September 24-
Sunday, September 28-
Lectors
Sunday, September 7- Diane Ausmus
Sunday, September 14- Ann Mans
Sunday, September 21- Charles Mans
Sunday, September 28- Linda Libra
Ushers
Jim Ausmus and Rick Dunkley
Kitchen
Donna Wachsmuth
Bell Coir Playing Schedule:
Oct 26, Nov 23 and Christmas Eve
Bell Practice:
Oct 2,9,16,23
Nov 6,13,20 with NO practice on Nov 27
Dec 4,11(also Lutefisk Dinner, 18
Congregational Meeting:
Sunday, September 28th, 10:30am (after service). As we start preparation for our 2026 Plan for Ministry (budget), this meeting will be a voting meeting. More details to follow.
Congregational Potluck, following meeting.
We will be collecting food for the Sandstone food shelf for
the whole month of September.
Please bring in any shelf stable food, paper product, or
Hygiene products. You can place your bagged products under
the coat rack on the right, as you come into the church.
The Evangelism board will also be having a bake sale on Sunday,
September 28th, to raise money for the Sandstone food shelf.
Thank you in advance for your support in helping those less fortunate
in our community.
Just a note to let you know, that offering envelopes for giving are
always out on the bulletin table. If you need a bigger amount,
please contact Kathy Thompson.
Kathy Thompson – Financial Secretary
Thank you, Shana Stiel, for arranging the table in the
Narthex.
It looks so nice!
MANY GIFTS … MANY THANKS …
Welcome to First Lutheran Church
Hinckley, MN
Swedish Lutheran facing North (destroyed by cyclone).
1894 Rebuilt after the Great Hinckley Fire
1987 Photo by Harold Nelson
Many Gifts …
Please join us for the
Community Meal
on Tuesday, September 2nd from 5-6 pm.
We are looking forward to seeing
everyone.
6:30 pm Wednesday
Worship Starts!
Setember 10th
Wednesday, September 10th
6:30 pm Worship with a Parent’s
Confirmation meeting after Worship
and
Youth Group starts at 7pm.
September 8th at 6:30pm
Faith in Action Volunteer meeting.
September 8th.
5:30 pm All Board meeting.
5:30 pm Tech meeting.
Women’s ongoing mission project
We ask members to join us and bring socks during the month of September for the homeless.
Please put them in the basket marked “Homeless Packets” in the Cabinet in Narthex.
Women on a Mission will be meeting
Monday, September 15th at 10 am at the
Church.
Hope to see all of you there!
Congregational Potluck Sunday Meal
Sunday, September 28th after Worship
Every fourth Sunday of the month, you are invited to join us for a
Congregation Meal served immediately following worship. Everyone is
welcome and asked to bring a dish to share.
Last year Kettle River Conference Women made 1000+ newborn kits.
This was in response to an initiative by Global Health Ministries to reach a goal of 10,000
newborn kits for the year 2024.
There were 4 churches that participated in the initiative.
All the supplies were provided by GHM.
We have a new goal this year. Kettle River Conference will be making 1500 newborn kits.
We have 7 churches participating. The supplies will all come to First Lutheran the middle of August. Women on a Mission will sort them and get them ready for the churches to pick up.
We will be putting the kits together at Gods Work Our Hands Day. (And any other chance we get)
All of the supplies are paid for by GHM.
Please pray and bless this very important ministry. If you have any questions give me a call.
Robin Hendrix 320-279-0961
ATTENTION YOUTH:
5- 6:30 pm Wednesday, September 17th
FiA Kick-Off
and Confirmation Starts -dinner 5 pm and
at 5:30 pm Confirmation.
OCTOBER Garage Sale
We invite you to drop off your new or gently new
treasures on Thursday, October 9th.
October 10, Friday, 9am-4pm
October 11, Saturday, 9am-2pm
October 16, Thursday 9am-4pm
October 17, Friday, 9am-4pm
October 18, Saturday, 9am-2pm
No electronics please. We will take furniture or large items but if they do not sell,
we ask you to pick them back up. Volunteers are needed to help set up (Oct 9th),
staff, and clean up (Oct 19). Please let Mary Mortenson, Robin Hendrix, or the
office know if you are able to help. Sales will be by free will donation and will be
used to support all the ministries of the First Lutheran Church.
Out to Lunch Bunch-Thursday, September 18th
El Mezcal, Rush City
At 10:30 am meet at church to carpool, leave at 10:45 am.
July General Fund Financials
Income: $16,431.75
Expenses: $17,409.96
Net loss: ($978.21)
General Fund: -($16,839.00)
