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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 October goes towards AMMPARO (Migrant Ministry, ELCA)
THIRD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION
Bible Class for third graders will be Wednesday, October 22nd
from 2:15 – 4:30.
Bibles will be presented during Worship on October 29th.
Reformation Sunday, October 26th.
PLEASE wear RED!
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.
Quilt Raffle: We are launching our 3rd quilt raffle of
the year with 3 quilts!
Thank you to Julie Poirier and Elaine Jensen for
donating these beautiful quilts!
Tickets will be on sale from Sept 28 to Oct 26th.
Tickets are one ticket for $5 or five tickets for $20.
Tickets are on sale through on-line giving or in person.
The winner will be drawn on Sunday, Sunday, Oct 26th.
All money raised supports the General Fund and ministries of First Lutheran.
If you are interested in donating a quilt, please contact Mary Mortenson at
612-865-6443 or treasurer@flchinckley.onmicrosoft.com
October 27 Monday, 6:30 PM WELCA meeting in the fellowship hall.
We had a great turnout at our meeting in August.
Come join us again.
All are welcome.
Items we will be discussing:
Making a budget for the following year.
Finalizing Soup and Sandwich.
Planning Charcuterie Party
AND
October 28 Thrift Store Tuesday
Meet at church at 9:30.
We will make stops in Mora, Cambridge, North Branch, Pine City. Lunch will be in Cambridge.
We will either use the van or carpool depending on interest.
The NOVEMBER Newsletter Deadline
is 9 am Monday, October 27th.
Please make sure it is in by then if you want it in the
newsletter. Thank You.
Schedule for October:
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.
Wednesday, October 1- Brittyn Stiel
Sunday, October 5-
–
Wednesday, October 8- Harvey Ranger
Sunday, October 12- Maddie Colton
Easton Leger
Wednesday, October 15-
Sunday, October 19-
–
Wednesday, October 22-
Sunday, October 26-
Lectors
Sunday, October 5- Diane Ausmus
Sunday, October 12- Donna Wachsmuth
Sunday, October 19- Robin Hendrix
Sunday, October 26- Paul Olson
Ushers
Dennis Volden and Lynnea Mayer
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
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
MANY GIFTS … MANY THANKS …
Did you notice that the Education Wing was on the wrong side?
Welcome to First Lutheran Church
Hinckley, MN
1894 Rebuilt after the Great Hinckley Fire
Wrong placing of Education Wing Sept. Newsletter
Correct placing of Education Wing Oct. 1987 Photo by Harold Nelson
Many Gifts….
The picture of Christ praying in the Garden, which hangs in the
narthex over the stairs to the basement was painted for this church
immediately after the building was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1894 by an artist who lived in St. Paul. His name was ______ and the charge for his wors was $10.00. In 1896 the struggling congregation met more disasters. Their building was destroyed by a tornado. The picture was found in the middle of the street, among
all the debris, undamaged except for a small tear in it (which was repaired and can still be detected.) This picture was not a favorite, particularly of the pastors who served the congregation. It remained over the altar until the building program of the early 50’s, when the sanctuary was extended and the education unit was
added. Then I hung high over the door where the worshippers made
their exit after services. It finally lost a place there, and for many years was forgotten.
An old letter in our files.
Many Thanks….
Please join us for the
Community Meal
on Tuesday, October 7th from 5-6 pm.
We are looking forward to seeing
everyone.
October 13th …
5:30 pm All Board meeting.
5:30 pm Tech meeting.
Women’s ongoing mission project
We ask members to join us and bring combs during the month of October 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, October 20th at 10 am at the
Church.
Hope to see all of you there!
Congregational Potluck Sunday Meal
Sunday, October 26th 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.
Women of the ELCA
KETTLE RIVER CONFERENCE 2025
WOMEN OF THE ELCA FALL GATHERING
October 8, 2025, at Oak Lake Lutheran of Kerrick
Theme: “I am Worthy”
Verse: Psalm 139:14
“I will praise thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made”
Please join us for a day of fun, fellowship, lunch, singing, worship, and a
bit of business!
Registration begins at 8:30 am with a requested donation of $ 10 to cover lunch and
Conference expenses. Morning coffee treats will be provided by the women of First
Lutheran-Hinckley. Bethany Lutheran women will cover registration.
Our business meeting will include voting and installation of the nominating committee. If willing to step up, please contact Carmen at Csmartin354@gmail.com
There will be a silent auction and buy-it-now tables. Following lunch provided by Oake Lake, we are blessed to have a message from Pastor Tim Ehling and service of Holy
Communion.
Our In-kind gifts project will be Newborn Kits for Global Health Ministries.
After lunch and as time allows, we will be assembling kits. Content of kits will be provided.
Offering: Our participants’ offering will go ½ to cause designated by speaker
and ½ to Churchwide. Penny Offering from local units continues until spring
of 2026. It is designated for LSS Center for Changing Lives.
Please mark your calendars and come with a car full of grateful women!
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, October 16th
Freddies in Mora.
At 10:30 am meet at church to carpool, leave at 10:45 am.
August General Fund Financials
Income: $22,305.20
Expenses: $16,805.53
Net gain: $5,499.62
General Fund: -$11,387.33
