January 2018 Newsletter

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.. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be enrolled with

As the season of Advent continues, we wait and we prepare to celebrate the incarnation of our Lord Jesus among us on Christmas Day.

On that cold night in Bethlehem two thousand years ago, everything changed because God became one of us Incarnate in a frail human body with all its limitations.

1 January 2018 Newsletter INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Office Info. 2 Church Pages 3-6 Community 7-8 Calendar 9 In the Middle of Things In those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled... And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be enrolled with Mary his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered... [Luke 2.1, 4-6 RSV]. As the season of Advent continues, we wait and we prepare to celebrate the incarnation of our Lord Jesus among us on Christmas Day. With the birth of Jesus, the human experience of God takes on a radically new dimension. God can no longer be passed off as an abstract idea with little or no bearing on reality. On that cold night in Bethlehem two thousand years ago, everything changed because God became one of us Incarnate in a frail human body with all its limitations. For a people who have a difficult believing and trusting a God whom they cannot see, Jesus became the human face of God, the Immanuel or God with us. But most surprising, I think, is God's timing for his incarnation among us. The evangelist Luke sets the scene: an imperial decree demanding the immediate registration of all people in their ancestral cities for taxation, a journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem by Joseph and the expectant Mary, his betrothed. At the most inconvenient of times, away from home, among strangers, in the middle of things, the time came for her to be delivered. God inserts himself right in the middle of things... God inserts himself into our lives. During this time of Advent, the mystery of our Lord s incarnation envelopes us with its unexpected timing. Jesus is indeed present; but I suspect that he will find us in times and places which are just as unique as in Luke's story. Perhaps we will find him in the eyes of a brother or sister who extends the hand of reconciliation to us; or perhaps, in an act of kindness done for someone who cannot repay us; or perhaps, as we pause in the midst of our Christmas rush to hear anew the story of our Lord s birth among us. But that s the way God is; the One who comes at the most inconvenient of times, when we are away from home, among strangers, and busy with other things. God is the One who is always in the middle of things waiting, for us to notice him. In the name of the new born King Pastor Stephen Olson

OFFICE & CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Information Pastor Stephen Olson 218-290-6244 Seolson322@gmail.com Pastor Steve Quist 507-337-0068 Sproq2@yahoo.

2 OFFICE & CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Information Pastor Stephen Olson Pastor Steve Quist Healing Waters Parish Staff Angie Thostenson Augustana Office Mindi Rokusek Bergen Office Cindy Skulstad St. Lucas Office Ronda Gregg Herigon Yellow Medicine Office Annette Sharkey Thank you for helping with the December newsletter assembly: Carol Tusberg, Carol Engel, Maddie Keuhl, Hayden Eischens, Isaac Bautista, Terri Thostenson, Mike Oftedahl, Carter Eckstrom, Angie Thostenson, Janessa Bakkelund, and Katie Fry Worship Schedule Sunday, January 7 Augustana - 10:30 a.m. Bergen - 9:00 a.m. St. Lucas 10:30 a.m Yellow Medicine 9:00 a.m Sunday, January 14 Augustana - 10:30 a.m. Bergen - 9:00 a.m. St. Lucas 10:30 a.m Yellow Medicine 9:00 a.m Sunday, January 21 Augustana - 10:30 a.m. Bergen - 9:00 a.m. St. Lucas 10:30 a.m Yellow Medicine 9:00 a.m Sunday, January 28 Augustana - 10:30 a.m. Bergen - 9:00 a.m. St. Lucas 10:30 a.m Yellow Medicine 9:00 a.m Weather Related Cancellations of Worship Services, Sunday School, or Confirmation: Website Facebook Healing Waters Parish Radio - KMHL 1400 AM (Marshall) or KDMA 1460 AM (Montevideo) Please notify us when: There is a birth or adoption of a child There is a death in your family There is a hospitalization in your family Someone becomes home bound Someone becomes unemployed You move or get a new phone number A child moves out of the house or attends college or whenever there is a cause for sorrow or a cause for joy Healing Waters Parish, the body of Christ, wants to bring you Christ s love in all the seasons of your life. Page 2 January 2018 Community Prayer List Janet Tantow, Sally Pehrson, Gary Johnson, Duane Severson, Jill Boehne, Margaret Remiger, Jerome Timm, Cindy Buyert, Tony Rodriguez, Adela Espinosa + Please let our church secretary or the pastors know of any change that should be made to the prayer list.

AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWS Augustana Lutheran Church 921 11 th Avenue Clarkfield, MN 56223 WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, January 7 Sunday, January 14 Sunday, January 21 Sunday, January 28 Augustana

3 AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWS Augustana Lutheran Church th Avenue Clarkfield, MN WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, January 7 Sunday, January 14 Sunday, January 21 Sunday, January 28 Augustana Prayer List Pat Willander January work group leader: Bette Schweer Council: Nancy will contact council members to set date of next council meeting. Augustana s Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 28 th following services. Potluck to follow meeting. Rachel Circle at Sally Christianson s home at 7:30 pm on January 17 th HWP Valhalla Schedule: Please pick a month you would be willing to bring some goody like cake, cookies or whatever you choose to serve after church services when Healing Waters Parish is scheduled. The following dates are open: January through December. The exact dates for HWP have not been decided so watch newsletters and church bulletins Call Nancy Chasteen at if you would be willing to help out. Services usually start at 2:00 pm so please drop it off at Valhalla any time prior to 1:30. Thank you to the following for their donation of poinsettia plants to decorate the altar and front. It looks beautiful: Sally Christianson memory of Curtis Christianson Todd & Jolene Johnson memory of Nick Johnson Alvern & Karen Johnson memory of parents and Nick Johnson Dick & Elaine Peterson Christmas and Family Bette Schweer memory of Brian, Mike, Don & Berniece Schweer, George & Dorothy Kuddatz, Cally Jo, Teri McCausland, and Terri Schweer Pati McCausland Marquart memory of Teri McCausland, Terri Schweer, Don & Berniece Schweer Page 3 January 2018

4 If you have information you would like to have in the newsletter, please contact Nancy Chasteen at / or We will continue in 2018, having coffee/fellowship the first Sunday of the month at 9:30 am prior to services so our next Sunday will be January 7 th. Please contact Nancy or Jolene to sign up for a month to bring. BERGEN LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWS Bergen Lutheran Church th Ave. Granite Falls, MN Bergen Prayer List: Bonnie Westfield WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, Janaury 7 Sunday, January 14 Sunday, January 21 Sunday, January 28 9:00 pm Bergen Women s Meeting will not meet in January or February Opening Church & Work Group Leaders: Sunday School News: Jan. 7th Sunday School Jan. 17th Sunday School 6:30-7:15 pm St. Lucas Lutheran Church th Avenue Cottonwood, MN ST. LUCAS LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWS WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, Janaury 7 Sunday, Janaury 14 Sunday, Janaury 21 Sunday, Janaury 28 St. Lucas Prayer List St. Lucas Annual Meeting is Sunday, January 21 st following worship with a potluck. Page 4 January 2018

St. Lucas Lutheran Cemetery Association Rules and Regulations Effective January 1, 2016 ~Memorial Day flowers and decorations are permitted one week before and one week after Memorial Day.

5 St. Lucas Lutheran Cemetery Association Rules and Regulations Effective January 1, 2016 ~Memorial Day flowers and decorations are permitted one week before and one week after Memorial Day. ~Flowers and decorations at other times must not interfere with the maintenance and care of the cemetery. Removal of these will be at the discretion of the cemetery board. ~No planting of trees or plants is permitted. ~Cremated remains may not be scattered anywhere in the cemetery. The remains must be in a container and buried within a burial space approved by the cemetery board. ~The St. Lucas Cemetery assumes no responsibility for vandalism or defacing of interment lots. ~The cemetery board reserves the right to change these rules and regulations as they deem necessary for the operation of the cemetery. January Birthdays: 01 Ron Gregg 07 Julie Hartle 08 Linda Dieken 17 Carol Kompelien 18 Gloria Johnson 19 Chad Stensrud 20 Sandra Aronen 26 Valerie Lovsness January Anniversaries: 10 Norman & Beulah Anderson YELLOW MEDICINE LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWS Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church 101 Main Street, P.O. Box 119 Hanley Falls, MN annettelsharkey@gmail.com WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, January 7 Sunday, January 14 Sunday, January 21 Sunday, January 28 Sunday School News: Sunday, January 14th No Sunday School Yellow Medicine Prayer List Gerry Velde, Heather Torke, Zee Anne Reishus, Bruce Engel, Loie Dale Ministerial Acts: Baptisms: Brantley Ronald Torke, son of Brooks & Amy Torke, was born at Marshall, MN on July 8 th, 2017, and was baptized on Sunday, December 3 rd, 2017, by Pastor Steve Quist at Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church. Baptismal sponsors were Megan Lynne, Alson & Aaron Bakkelund, Heather Torke, and Tara Torke. Grandparents are Ron & Julie Schlenner and Allen & Barb Torke. WELCA & FRIENDS TUESDAY MORNING QUILTING will be held each Tuesday morning starting January 9 th, from 8:30-11:00 am until later in March. We will train anyone who would like to learn. Fabric and monetary donations are always welcome. We will have potluck snacks and coffee around 10:00 am, so if anyone would like to join us at that time, you are most certainly invited to do so! Page 5 January 2018

JANUARY ASSIGNMENTS: Ushers: 7 Gary Enger 14 Arlan Gustafson 21 Allen Torke 28 Milo Brusven Lay Readers: 7 Jon Thostenson 14 Cindy Eye 21 Jon Thostenson 28 Donna ricke Altar Guild: Barb Torke

6 JANUARY ASSIGNMENTS: Ushers: 7 Gary Enger 14 Arlan Gustafson 21 Allen Torke 28 Milo Brusven Lay Readers: 7 Jon Thostenson 14 Cindy Eye 21 Jon Thostenson 28 Donna ricke Altar Guild: Barb Torke Communion Assistant: Tim Velde Counters: 7 Tim Velde 14 Tim Velde 21 Tim Velde 28 Tim Velde Acolytes: 7 Madelin Kuehl 14 Landon Dale 21 Isaac bautista 28 Janessa Bakkelund Crossbearers: 7 Naomi Kuehl Funeral Chairs: Service Group #1 Colleen Hewitt (507) Bonnie Oftedahl (507) or (507) JANUARY BIRTHDAYS! 02 Tony Reishus 03 Brandon Reishus Nick Reishus 04 Mike Dahl Elmo Volstad 05 Mike Oftedahl 06 David Enger 07 Mark Jeseritz 09 Brynn Lundin 10 Leah Jeseritz 16 Julie Volstad 17 Jay Timm 18 Skyler Gustafson Chris Kaftan Brian Ricke 23 Joe Thostenson 24 Cody King Kyle Oftedahl Judy Ristau 27 Lori Oftedahl 28 Brody Massmann Patricia Savoie James Thostenson Grant Velde 29 Sydney Towne Caleb Velde 30 Michael Hanson Natasha Person Yellow Medicine Lutheran East & West Cemetery Rules & Regulations ~No shrubbery shall be allowed ~All family decorations are at the family s own risk and will be removed at the next mowing. ~All foot markers to be set at grass level to preclude equipment damage. ~It shall be the duty of the Sextons to enter upon any lot or grave to prohibit, modify or remove and dispose of any structure or object which may have been placed there in violation of any of the rules and regulations submitted, or which may be considered in their judgement to be unsightly, dangerous, objectionable or interferes with the cemetery operations. ~Family shall be responsible for the cost of snow removal in the case of winter burials. ~The cemetery board reserves the right to change these rules or to make such other rules as they deem necessary for the operation of the cemetery. No notice of such intended changes shall be required. WHAT: QUILTING FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHERE: YELLOW MEDICINE LUTHERAN CHURCH WHEN: MONDAY, JANUARY 8 TH, at 6:30 P.M. It s time to start working on our quilts for the 2018 high school graduates. There will be a getting-started meeting on Monday, January 8 th at 6:30 p.m. in the church dining hall. (We will continue meeting each Monday evening during January and February to complete the quilts.) At this meeting, necessary items will be covered and questions will be addressed. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! All seniors, their families and others who would be interested in helping are asked to come. We will be creating some special quilts that not only warm the body, but also carry with them special thoughts and prayers of our church family. Quilting for high school graduates is a great time for fellowship and there are some tasty lunches as a bonus. If you have someone you would like to see included in this project, please give Colleen Hewitt ( ) or Sharon Stevens ( ) a call. HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU ON JANUARY 8 TH! Page 6 January 2018

OTHER NEWS: THE JANUARY YMLC COUNCIL MEETING will be held Tuesday, January 9th, at 7:00 p.m. YOUR IDEAS AND INPUT ARE NECESSARY!! There was a special meeting of the congregation on October 1 st.

7 OTHER NEWS: THE JANUARY YMLC COUNCIL MEETING will be held Tuesday, January 9th, at 7:00 p.m. YOUR IDEAS AND INPUT ARE NECESSARY!! There was a special meeting of the congregation on October 1 st. Most members are open to new ideas for the direction of the church. A meeting is going to be scheduled with Granite Falls Lutheran to discuss their options. It was also discussed to talk to Hazel Run Lutheran to see how their numbers are doing since leaving Healing Waters Parish. We also could continue to work with the other congregations in Healing Waters Parish. The YMLC Council would appreciate hearing any input you have on the future of Yellow Medicine Church. Please contact one of the council members today! 2017 Council: Rich Hagen, Grant Velde, Becky Velde, Sue Nelson, Natalie McPhail, Tim Velde, Wanda Vance, Cole Massmann, and Mike Oftedahl. THANK YOU, WELCA LADIES! Thank you for remembering me at Christmas with the generous gift. I hope all of you enjoy the Christmas season with your families and friends! ~Annette Open House Bridal Shower for Alissa Ricke, bride to be of Tony Ross, on Saturday, January 10:00 a.m. at the Wood Lake Community Center. Please bring a recipe for her recipe box. Alissa & Tony are registered at Target and Menards. THANK YOU FROM JENNY: Last week many people from YMLC helped out after a notice was placed in the bulletin about helping a new member of the community become established. The following note was received from Jenny today: I wanted to let you know that we have just about everything that we need, and I feel so blessed and am so thankful and grateful for all the amazing and kind-hearted people in this wonderful community. I have never felt so welcomed or been helped in such tremendous ways!!! I feel so fortunate for my son and I to be in such a wonderful community, and I look forward to being able to pay it forward and help the community in any way I can. I will get together a list of things that I have and no longer need, and get that to you soon. That way, if there is ever someone else in need, you can contact me if I have something that could help someone else! Thank you again for everything! ~Jenny COMMUNITY Page 7 January 2018

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October 2018 Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Pastor Message 1 Office Info. 2 Church Pages 3-7 YMLC WELCA 8 HWP Meeting Min 9 Community 10 Calendar 11 October 2018 Newsletter www.healingwatersparish.org OFFICE & CONTACT INFORMATION