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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 February goes towards the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.
We express our Christian sympathy to the families of Shirley
Terhell and Susan Youngblom. 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 SHAMPOO during the month of FEBRUARY 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, February 4th.
The Faith Community Nurse will be doing blood pressure checks for anyone who would like one,
Sunday, February 16th during Coffee Fellowship.
The MARCH Newsletter Deadline is 9 am
on Monday, February 17th!
If it is not, your
information may not be in the newsletter.
Out to Lunch Bunch TBD-Thursday, February 16.
Schedule for February:
Acolytes
Sunday, February 2-
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Wednesday, February 5-Jarden Blesener
Sunday, February 9- Natalie Colton
– Madison Colton
Wednesday, February 12- Connor Olander
Sunday, February 16- Connor Olander
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Wednesday, February 19-
Sunday, February 23- Kenna Barnick
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Wednesday, February 26-
Wednesday Confirmation Parent Assist
Wednesday, February 5-
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Wednesday, February 12-
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Wednesday, February 19-
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Wednesday, February 26-
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Signed up for Acolytes or Confirmation Parents
is on table in Narthex or see Pastor Erik.
Lectors
Sunday, February 2- Donna
Wachsmuth
Sunday, February 9- Paul Olson
Sunday, February 16- Donna
Wachsmuth
Sunday, February 23- Paul Olson
Ushers
Richard Anderson
Jerry Trott
Kitchen
Joyce Seegebarth
Altar
N/A
Happy Birthday – The All-Church Birthday Party is
February 23rd
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 is on the table in the narthex.
Financial Report for
December 2024
General Fund
Income: $36,752.89
General Fund Expenses: $21,251.24
Gain of $15,501.65
General Fund Balance is $6,122.81
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
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?
Looking for people who are interested in volunteering to
become lectors or greeters for Sunday mornings, if interested
please let the church office (320-384-6393) or Pastor Erik
know. Thank you.
We are looking for confirmation mentors to offer one on one guidance for our confirmation youth the six weeks of lent. Please let Pr. Erik or Mindy know if you are interested.
First Communion Class
For all those who are interested in learning more about the sacrament of
First Communion we will be meeting at 4:00 on Wednesdays starting
March 12. This class is open to everyone and all ages who are preparing
to receive First Communion and those who are just seeking to learn more about what we
believe.
If you are interested, please talk to Pr. Erik
Many Gifts…
Holy Spirit
This symbolizes the third person of the Triune God. He Holy
Spirit is represented by the dove. The halo with the cruciform
distinguishes this dove as being the third person of the Trinity. The
flames symbolize the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost as written in
Revelations 7:12— “Amen, blessings, and glory, and wisdom, and
thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might be with our God
forever, and ever, Amen.”
In Memory of:
Mr. Swain W. Anderson
Mrs. Swain W. Anderson
Mr. Nels Anderson
Mrs. Nels Anderson
Mr. John Bragg
Mrs. John Braff
Mr. Otto Ekelin
Mrs. Otto Ekelin
Mr. John Stockholm
Mrs. Nels Oredson
Mr. Nels Pearson
Mrs. Nels Pearson
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!”
Thrivent Choice Dollars grant funds can help support
organizations you care about.
Don’t let your designated Choice Dollars expire.
Eligible members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
who have been designated Choice Dollars have until
March 31, 2025, to direct any remaining 2024 Choice Dollars.
Help support First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hinckley.
Go to: Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836.
2025 Northeastern Minnesota Quilt and Marketplace Auction
for World Hunger.
(Quilt: We Are the Sheep of His Pasture)
Dear Friends in Christ–quilters, crafters, woodworkers, and those who love all things handcrafted.
This letter is to update you about the 2025 Northeastern Minnesota Quilt and Marketplace Auction for World Hunger. As you may
remember we did not have a Quilt Auction or Marketplace at the 2024 Synod Assembly due to the Assembly being completely
virtual.
However, the Quilt Auction and Marketplace will be back for the 2025 Synod Assembly!!
Here is what we know so far:
● The In-person Synod Assembly will be May 3-4, 2025, at Breezy Point near Brainerd.
● We plan to have on-line bidding starting a few days before the Assembly. On-line bidding has helped us reach a larger
audience and also makes the “bookkeeping” end of the auction much easier.
● Quilts and Marketplace items will be displayed at the Assembly and posted on the bidding website.
● Some Marketplace items will be available for point of sale at the Assembly.
● Specific information for submitting items and uploading information to the Auction website will be sent out in March.
● Look for continued information about the Auction in the Synod Information Packet and on the Synod website and Facebook
page.
Since the first year of the Quilt Auction in 1999 and the addition of the Marketplace a few years later, nearly $300,000 has been
raised for World Hunger. This could not have been done without the many talented quilters and artisans who have shared their gifts
so that others might be fed. So, as you hunker down this winter, please consider working on an item to donate.
If you have questions, please contact Amy Loken at 218-391-4260 or Marybeth Jacob at 218-830-0355 or email at
marybeth.jacob56@gmail.com
Blessings, The Quilt Auction and Marketplace Team
P.S. We are looking for volunteers during the Synod Assembly to help set up and take down. Let us know if you can help!
