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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 January goes towards our Blessing Box.
We express our belated Christian sympathy to the family
of Esther Stephenson., (mother of Kevin Stephesnon.)
And our Christian sympathy to the family of Ronald
“Ron” Klapel. May they know the consolation of your
love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord and give
them peace.
Women of the ELCA
Women’s ongoing mission project…We ask members to join us and bring SOCKS during the month of January for the homeless.
Please put them in the basket marked “Homeless Packets” in the cabinet in the Narthex.
Please Join us for the Community Meal
5-6 pm on Tuesday, January 7th.
The Faith Community Nurse will be doing blood pressure checks for anyone who would like one,
Sunday, January 19th during Coffee Fellowship.
The January Newsletter Deadline is 9 am
on Monday, January 20th!
If it is not, your
information may not be in the newsletter.
11:20 am Out to Lunch Bunch will be going
to the Whistle Stop in Hinckley in January 16.
Schedule for January:
Lectors
Sunday, January 5-Paul Olson
Sunday, January 12-Carole Lahti
Sunday, January 19-Donna Wachsmuth
Sunday, January 26-Paul Olson
Kitchen Cleaning
Gail Wells
Ushers
Dennis Volden & Virgil Seegebarth
Altar
N/A
SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY
At this time, we do not have anyone signed up for
Acolytes or Confirmation Parents.
Sign-up schedule is on table in Narthex.
PLEASE HELP US TAKE DOWN
THE CHRISTMAS DECORATION ON
JANUARY 5TH AFTER WORSHIP
Financial Report for November
General Fund Income: $25,503.28
General Fund Expenses: $18,697.10
Net GAIN: $6,806.18
General Fund Balance is a negative ($9,378.84)
With everyone’s generous contributions and support of our fundraising, we are well on our way
to ending the year in the black. Thank you!!
Mary Mortenson
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. Also giving statements will be
available to pick up around the fifteenth of January.
Kathy Thompson – Financial Secretary
Annual Report time is approaching fast.
Sunday, January 26th!
If you are the chairperson of a board, a committee, or the Church
Council, please select someone to prepare your report for the
Annual Meeting.
The Deadline for Annual Reports is 9 am Wednesday,
January 1st, so they will be ready before the Annual meeting. Please
return your reports to me print ready or email to me at:
secretary@flchinckley.onmicrosoft.com
Happy Birthday – The All-Church Birthday Party is
coming in February, and 12 table hosts will be needed to
provide a birthday “cake” for the month of your choice
and to decorate a table in a theme for that month. A
signup sheet will be on the table in the narthex in
mid-January.
Blessing Box Help Needed – Can you spare a few minutes once a
week on a day of your choice for a month to fill the Blessing Box
with food items that can withstand our winter cold? Or maybe you
can donate a few such items occasionally to keep the donation box
full?
Questions? Talk to Carole Lahti or a staff member.
Many Gifts…
Baptism of Jesus
The shell is symbolic of the baptism of
Jesus. The anchor-cross is a symbol of
Jesus Christ, out sure and steadfast hope.
The drops of water represent the element
in baptism. The band of water represents
the spiritual water of life. The fish are
symbolic of Christians seeking
regeneration through baptism.
In Memory of:
Mr. Adolph Anderson
Mrs. Adolph Anderson
Mr. Charles Larson
Mrs. Charles Larson
Many gifts…..
Many thanks…..
“We are headed to the boundary waters wilderness
canoe area this summer from August 3-7.
This trip is open to everyone ages 14 and up!
Please talk to Pastor Erik if you are interested in
this adventure!”
January 19th – 25th
New Floor being installed-NO EVENTS
Thank you to everyone for your donation of food, time, and money-including our friends at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Zion Lutheran Church–in helping host another successful community
Thanksgiving feast for 150 diners and 87 takeout orders. After expenses, we raised $1,050 for the Food Shelf!
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Our 1st Annual Lutefisk and Swedish Meatball fundraiser was a wonderful success–we were at capacity serving 110 people, and all raved
about the delicious food. Income, less than 10% tithe to World Hunger
was $2070. Expenses were generously paid by the Endowment Committee, a Thrivent Card, and many donations of food.
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The 2nd Annual Charcuterie Party was a delightful Christmas celebration–with talented musicians, budding comedians, and beautifully decorated charcuterie tables. Thank you to the extraordinary event planners for their donation of food, time, and
money (and Thrivent). We were at capacity with over 112 people attending! This year the free will offering and cookies sales of was $601.20 (after a 10% tithe to World Hunger) will go to the General
Fund.
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Drum roll please ….. We have our quilt raffle winners–Lynnea Mayer, Olivia Sward, Leo Zaudtke, Rhianna Baxter, and Donna Crain! Our income
from quilt raffle sales was $927 (after a 10% tithe) and will go towards the General Fund.
Thank you to Diane Ausmus, Ann Mans, Elaine Jensen, Nancy Stephenson, and Mary Mortenson for donating the quilts.
