Sharon Sharings. Services. February 14th. 5:15pm in Sanctuary. 6:15pm in Celebration Hall. Wednesday Lenten Worship

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1 FEBRUARY 2018 Sharon Sharings Monthly Newsletter of Sharon Lutheran Church 1720 South 20th Street, Grand Forks ND February 14th Services 5:15pm in Sanctuary 6:15pm in Celebration Hall Wednesday Lenten Worship 5:15pm in Sanctuary 6:15pm in Celebration Hall Baptized Into Christ s Death and Resurrection Lent begins on Feb. 14 with Ash Wednesday. Our Lenten theme for this year is Baptized Into Christ s Death and Resurrection, and each week we will look each at what baptism means in our lives. Weekly Wednesday Lenten worship will be in the Sanctuary at 5:15 and in Celebration Hall at 6:15. Come and worship, and grow in your faith! Feb.14 Ash Wednesday Worship with Imposition of Ashes Feb. 21 Death and Resurrection Feb. 28 Named and Claimed March 7 Given a Place March 14 Empowered

2 Dear Friends, February means Valentine s Day. Valentine s Day is a big day in our society - just ask the card or candy or flower companies! Valentine s Day is a day we tell our loved ones that we love them and that they matter to us. And so we say I love you with words and flowers and gifts because we want them to know how important they are to us. On Ash Wednesday we come to worship, have ashes smeared on our foreheads and are told, Remember, you are dust. Words that are blunt, stunning and can stop us short. Ash Wednesday reminds us clearly who we are made of dust, and in need of forgiveness. This year, Ash Wednesday and Valentine s Day are on the same day. While it might seem that these days are very different from each other, their message is the same. Ash Wednesday does tell us with a few short words just who we are dust. But as we go through the season of Lent, we hear that though we are dust, and sinful, in need of forgiveness and grace, broken and imperfect, God loves us! Despite and in spite of who we are, God loves us enough to send Jesus to die for us and give us new life. In Jesus, God gives us a clear, bold message of love, and there is nothing we can do that will separate us from God s love. So while we hear on Ash Wednesday that we are merely dust, the rest of the story of God is that God loves us unconditionally - always, no matter what. A great message for Valentine s Day! So this year, as you celebrate Valentine s Day, remember who you are dust. But remember also that God s message is an unconditional Valentine s Day message: I love you always and no matter what! In Christ, Pastor Lynn Sharon gear is now for sale! You can purchase items such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, winter beanies and scarves, jackets, and fleece blankets to help support youth summer trips. Place your order at: Contact Rachel Miessler for more information. PLEASE LET US KNOW If you or a family member or friend from Sharon is in the hospital, please call the office and let us know so we can visit them. Pastors are at the hospital several times each week to visit our members, but sometimes names are not listed and so we miss seeing members that are there. You could help us by calling us when you know someone is in the hospital. We d rather hear a number of times that someone is hospitalized rather than not at all! A BIG thank you to all of you who contributed to God s Global Barnyard this year! Through your generosity, we were able to purchase: 1 food kit, 12 chicks, 5 goats, 3 honeybees, 5 pigs, 2 roosters and 1 school supply kit to help our neighbors around the world. God is indeed good!

3 Faith Formation Giving Opportunities On Sunday February 4, 2018, 160 million Americans will tune in to the Super Bowl football game. There will be parties with abundant food, friendship and fellowship. At the same time, there will be people worrying about staying warm, finding shelter and a warm meal. Please join others around the country as they demonstrate God s love by loving their neighbors through the Souper Bowl of Caring. Pick up a paper sack at the church and fill it with a non-perishable food item and return to the church on Feb. 4th It s a simple, yet significant act of caring for others. We are called to be part of God s work in the world. Through ELCA World Hunger we work toward a just world where all are fed. Together, we achieve things on a scale and scope we could never do otherwise. Resolution #3 at our Spring 2017 Eastern starts Feb. 14th North Dakota Synod Assembly resolved to challenge us to annually raise $2.29 per baptized member for World Hunger. Sharon Lutheran s baptized membership is 3,800. That brings our annual World Hunger contribution goal to $8,702. During the season of Lent beginning with Ash Wednesday on February 14 th, World Hunger donation boxes and envelopes will be available for you to pick up on tables in the narthex and at the Welcome Center. During our 40 Days of Giving our board has chosen to raise up and support programs for Malawi, a landlocked small country on the east side of Africa. One third of the country is a lake leaving about 32,205 square miles for just over 18 million people. (To help put that in perspective our state of North Dakota is 68,994 square miles with about 758,000 people.) The poverty rate in Malawi was 50.7% in This is only slightly down from 52.4% in In Malawi, many children especially those 5 and younger don t receive enough food. Our neighbors in Malawi face some of the highest rates of HIV, malaria and other preventable diseases. Rural families are especially vulnerable. Some rural communities are located hours or days away from the nearest health care facility often with a bicycle ambulance the only transportation available. That s why the church is increasing its health and wellness outreach in Malawi so that our neighbors are more easily connected to life-giving care when they need it most. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi (ELCM), with support from ELCA World Hunger, is working to treat and prevent the spread of disease in the village of Chidyamanga, and in the Chikwawa, Dedza and Mangochi districts of Malawi. The ELCA goal is to raise $203,000 for the Health and Wellness programs in Malawi. During Lent, our 40 days of Giving, you will hear more about Malawi. Let us walk alongside our neighbor as they address hunger in their community. The Board of Church in Society

4 More Faith Formation Giving Opportunities Noisy Offering Sun., Feb. 25 & Wed., Feb. 28 goes to Love Feast What is Love Feast? It is an evening of community fellowship at Zion United Methodist Church sponsored by area churches and held the last Tuesday evening each month (except December) from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Many guests attending the meal live by themselves and often eat alone. The Love Feast meal gives them an opportunity to socialize and visit with other friends and guests. They may also receive support for possible emotional needs and blood pressure screenings. The Board of Church in Society will be collecting the following items to fill Bags of Blessings for The Mission: razors, shampoo, deodorant, socks, shower gel, underwear, toothbrushes and toothpaste, hooded sweatshirts (men's Med. The Greater Grand Forks Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack is returning for the 8th year! Mark your calendars for April 6-8, 2018, and plan to come help pack food for children around the world! Look for volunteer registration at the beginning of March. Contact Mary Adams or Rachel Miessler for more information. If you have a smart phone just download a qr reader to your phone. Scan the code and it will take you right to Sharon Lutheran s donations web page. Never miss a donation opportunity again! Church School Needs Erase-Away Magic Erasers Scotch Tape Foam Shapes SHARON LU THERAN Community (Aged ish) Develop real friendships & put your faith into action. Weekly Thursday Gathering & Topics Schedule We gather around a different focus each Thursday. This is an opportunity to meet other people in a similar place in life, and to learn and grow in faith. This group is made up of people who feel completely at home at church, and people who have struggled with church. All 18-35ish are welcome. God Talk on Tap: 1 st Thursday of the month Half Brothers Brewery Service Project: 2 nd Thursday of the month *2/8: 6:30-8:00pm Parkwood Place *3/8: 4:00-6:00pm St. Joseph s Thrift Store Faces of Jesus Bible Study: 3 rd Thursday of the month 7:00pm (see Facebook for location each week) Social Justice Conversation: 4 th Thursday of the month 4:30pm at Christus Rex Lutheran Center *2/22 Power: Use and Abuse *3/22 Climate Change What this group has in common is a drive to create a space where we can develop real friendships and figure out how to put our faith into action. These gatherings will often include outside speakers and hands-on opportunities to serve the Grand Forks community. Join the Facebook group, Sharon Lutheran Young Adults Community, to learn more and keep up to date on where and when we are gathering.

5 Faith Formation Learning Opportunities Sharon Lutheran Book Group Sharon Book Group meets in the Rose of Sharon Lounge. If you have ever considered joining a book group because you like to read and enjoy fun, lively discussions, please come join us. Feb 6- The Kitchen House - Kathleen Grissom Mar 6- Before We Were Yours Lisa Wingate A thought-provoking [and] complex tale about two families, two generations apart... Memphis, Based on one of America s most notorious real-life scandals in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis-based adoption organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country Lisa Wingate s riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale reminds us how, even though the paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong. Faith Formation: Learning In Faith Together (L.I.F.T.) Join us every Sunday morning at 10:23 in the sanctuary for a time of Learning In Faith Together. Get your coffee after worship, and bring it with you to join in the conversation. We continue our focus on what Lutherans believe through a video series done by Dr. Darrell Jodock of Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran College. The schedule for February is: February 4 Wisdom to Serve Neighbor Pastor Lynn February 11 Luther s Incarnational Understanding Pastor Dominique February 18 Christianity and Other Religions Pastor Lynn WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY The Wednesday morning Bible Study with Pastor John continues in the month of February. This weekly Bible Study delves into the Bible for study and discussion. The format for our study will include a look at the appointed scripture readings for the coming week. It will be an opportunity to become familiar with these texts before they are read in worship and to recognize the themes that are presented in our weekly lectionary readings. We may even raise insights that will weave their way into the sermon for the coming week! Everyone is welcome to join in the study (even if you weren t part of a Wednesday study before). The hour-long study begins at 9:45 AM in the South Hall. The coffee pot is always on and quite often snacks make their way into the room as well. Come and be renewed by our biblical study! Faith in Film Come join us for food, fellowship, and a film! Faith in Film is for any one 18* or older who enjoys a good movie and enlightening discussion. Due to unpredictable movie schedules we don t always know more than a week ahead of time which movie we will see. If you are interested in joining this group or if you simply want more details contact Bruce or Cheryl Nyhlen. We ll get you on our list, so you can be updated as we know more, and you can share your ideas as well. bruce@nyhlen.com cheryl@nyhlen.com *Children are welcome if accompanied by parent. Men s Study Tuesdays, February 13 th and February 27 th All men are invited to join the Men s Study which normally meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 pm in the church lounge. In the month of February we will meet on February 13 th and 27 th. All men are invited and encouraged to come for these onehour sessions facilitated by Pastor John. Come and be supported and encouraged by other men as we grow in the faith!

6 GOLDEN AGE CLUB February 9 2:00 PM The Golden Age Club will gather on Friday, February 9 th, at 2:00 PM in the South Hall of the church. Phyllis Johnson, retired faculty member from UND and the current Vice-President of our Eastern North Dakota Synod of the ELCA, will share some interesting information regarding the question, Can We Feed the World by 2050? Rita Jehlicka, Inez Knain, Elaine Kelley, and Kay Kvasager have agreed to bring some goodies. Invite a friend or two and come for an enjoyable afternoon. Subscribe to Sharon Sharings An newsletter highlighting the upcoming activities for the week at Sharon Lutheran Church. You will also receive the monthly Newsletter electronically. To subscribe to the newsletter, send an to: sharonsharings+subscribe@ googlegroups.com. New! Sharon Sharing s Weekly This year, all programming (i.e. Church School, Confirmation, etc.) and all Sharon-wide announcements will be sent through a weekly that you receive on Wednesday mornings. If you are not already receiving Sharon s Sharings weekly announcements, please contact the office. We will get you added so you don t miss out on information about what to expect at programming, announcements, and ministry opportunities. In Loving Memory of: MEMORIALS Helen Halle and Donald (Bud) Clairmont, by Karen & Rich Axvig PASTORAL ACTS BAPTISMS Finn Apollo Roy, child of Miranda & Booker Roy Noah Walter Stevenson, child of Lindsay & Jeff Stevenson Rylie Jo Kroese, child of Samantha & Ryan Kroese LaMonte James Shumaker, child of Amanda Hanson Brielle Ashley Momerak, child of Amanda Hanson & Blaine Momerak Elin Jean Lee, child of Sarah & Marcus Lee FUNERALS Roger Enge Welcome to Baptism Orientation If you are planning a baptism in your family, plan to come to a one-hour orientation called Welcome to Baptism on Saturday, Feb. 10th at 10:30am in the church lounge. Please enter through door #1. To register for the class, please call the church office by Friday before the class at ; the church office at office@sharonlutheran.org; or speak to one of the pastors. Sponsors are welcome too in addition to parents. The class is designed to help answer questions about baptism, including: What is baptism? When should baptism occur? What is my role as a parent, sponsor, or family member of the baptized? If you have any questions about this class, please speak to one of the pastors. Martha Circle Feb. 20th at 9:00am Meet at the church Hannah Circle Feb. 12th at 7:00pm Meet at the church Rachel Circle Feb. 20th at 1:30pm at TBA Mary Circle Feb. 20th at 1:00pm at Elaine Kelley s Interested in joining a Circle Bible Study monthly meeting? Call Jan at for more information. Come engage with your neighbors. Come encounter Christ!

7 DECEMBER MINISTRY SUPPORT Amount needed in Operating Revenue each month per approved 2017/2018 budget is $ 87, December Actual YTD Actual Budget Revenue 2017/ / /2018 Current Ministry Gifts $ 94,414 $ 434,630 $ 927,000 Loose/Misc. Offering Gifts $ 5,803 $ 15,763 $ 35,500 Operating Fund Memorial Gifts $ - $ 4,405 $ 1,500 Church School, Confirmation & VBS Registrations $ - $ 11,285 $ 15,500 Benevolence Gifts $ 1,249 $ 6,700 $ 13,000 Other Gifts and Donations $ 1,934 $ 14,456 $ 39, /2018 Total $ 103,400 $ 487,239 $ 1,031, Carryover $ 17,500 $ 1,049,000 December Actual YTD Actual Budget 2017/ / /2018 Expenses/Debt Reduction $ 88,375 $ 510,092 $ 1,049,000 December Designated Gifts Received Undesignated Memorials $ 335 Noisy Offering-G. F. County Foster Care $ 723 Honey Sunday $ 509 ELCA Good Gifts $ 65 Health Ministries $ 200 Fellowship $ 270 Higher Ground Donations $ 1,120 Cups/Mugs $ 325 Faithful Families $ 80 Christmas Flowers $ 1,306 Faith Formation Donation $ 300 3rd Grade Bibles Donation $ 650 Church School Benevolences-Lutheran Disaster $ 39 Conf. Benevolences-Feed My Starving Children $ 4 Conf. Benevolences-Feeding America $ 4 Conf. Benevolences-COF Humane Society $ 6 Total $ 5,937 PARISH PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS Executive Director Jon Green jdboyergreen@outlook.com Assistant Ex. Director Heather Strandell hstrandell@altru.org Assistant Ex. Director Haley Wamstad haley.wamstad@gmail.com Treasurer Traci LaDouceur tladouceur@ndad.org Board of Church in Society Jeannie Sollom (Co-Dir) jvsollom_1@juno.com Board of Church in Society Kaye Carlson (Co-Dir) kayeccarlson@gmail.com Board of Education Mary Adams (Co-Dir) mka@gra.midco.net Board of Education Sara Peters (Co-Dir) sara.peters@ .und.edu Board of Evangelism Jim Schober (Co-Dir) jimtess2001@yahoo.com Board of Evangelism Bonnie Nerby (Co-Dir) bonnielnerby@gra.midco.net Board of Lay Ministry Kristine Sande ksande@gra.midco.net Board of Parish Fellowship Lori Bott (Co-Dir) lbott@valleymemorial.org Board of Parish Fellowship Beth Hetletved (Co-Dir) bjhetletved@hotmail.com Board of Property Roger Johnson rogerljohnson@gra.midco.net Board of Public Relations Cheryl Nyhlen cheryl@nyhlen.com Board of Stewardship Steve Erlandson earlandud@gra.midco.net Board of Youth Carol Hagen (Dir) clhagen@gmail.com

8 FAITH FORMATION MINISTRIES FEBRUARY 2018 NEWS STORIES TO SHARE... In November, our students heard from Geoff Gaukler (Grand Forks Public Schools Counseling Program) and Sandy Kovar (Together We Educate About The Realities Of Suicide) on the topics of suicide prevention and what we can do if we or someone we know is struggling with feelings of loneliness, depression, or isolation. (Please put this hotline number in your phone, and encourage your loved ones to do the same: TALK) In December, our students participated in Operation: Christmas Cheer, creating cards for soldiers and blankets for homebound members and local agencies, ringing the bell for Salvation Army, volunteering with Santa Village and other organizations, and cleaning our church building. Last month, our Confirmation students met at the Chester Fritz Auditorium and heard from Jonathan Swenson (paraphrasetheatre.com) at our Citywide Confirmation event. Jonathan s unique drama ministry made the story of Jesus life, death, and resurrection vivid and real for all those in attendance. We are thankful to be able to gather with other ELCA congregations in our region! I am amazed and humbled by the presence of these students each and every week. These young people will serve as worship assistants throughout the season of Lent., and many of them will take part in the mission trip to Duluth, Minnesota (middle school) or the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas (high school) this summer. They show a desire to be a part of this congregation and community in real and meaningful ways, and it is our hope and prayer that these young people grow in their relationship with God, each other, and the world around them. We thank you for your support and prayers as we partner with you on this faith journey. GOT STOCK? Thank you for your support! Youth Stock is a great way to invest in our youth! Sharon members love this fundraiser because instead of buying a product, supporters invest in changing lives. Your youth stock donation helps provide faith-centered ministry opportunities focused on discipleship, learning together, growing in faith, and transforming lives. Your investment helps provide transportation for retreats and events, service opportunities, scholarships, adult leader training, and yearly mission trips. It also supplements the general fund to help provide weekly programs like Alive! (upper elementary), 4G (middle school), and Re:New and Bible studies for high school students. Because of your prayers, your listening ears, and your support of youth stock, Faith Formation Ministries continue to thrive. If you haven t already, please consider IMPORTANT FORUM FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: On Wednesday, April 4th at 7:15 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church will host a rescheduled public forum in the Sanctuary on the topic of: TECHNOLOGY: HOW TO USE IT APPROPRIATELY Representatives from the Grand Forks Public Schools will share information and resources, hosts will facilitate interactive learning, and there will be time for questions and further discussion. This event is geared toward middle school and high school students (and their parents/ A la Carte February Menu: February 7 ~ Taco in a Bag February 14 ~ Happy Joe s Pizza February 21 ~ Taco in a Bag February 28 ~ Pulled Pork/Hot Dogs

9 FAITH FORMATION MINI STRIES FEBRUARY 2018 MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS Please sign up in the Faith Formation offices by Sunday, February 18th ($50 payment due at sign-up) Saturday, March 10th, 2018 Buena Vista Ski Area ~ Bemidji, Minnesota Depart - 7:30 a.m. Return - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $50 If you need to rent skis/snowboard/helmet, or want a lesson, those prices are as follows: $15 ski rental $25 snowboard rental $5 helmet rental (Ask Dave Berger about lessons) Bring along money for lunch and supper. Bring rental and lesson money on the day of the event. Your friends are welcome! Event cost includes a $25 lift ticket plus the cost of transportation and adult leader expenses. Confirmation Notes... The last night of Confirmation instruction until after Easter will be Wednesday, February 7th. During Lent (February 14th-March 31st), we ask 6th - 9th grade Confirmation students to attend Lenten worship each week with a parent or trusted adult. Each student is asked to serve in worship once during the Lenten season. Please check the worship assistance schedule for the date and time you have been assigned. We re continuing to get ready for this summer s mission trip! We will meet as a group (all middle school mission trip participants) on Sunday, February 11th from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Living Room (lower level). Parents/guardians, please join us from 12:30-12:45 p.m. 4G 4G is a weekly gathering of young people in grades 6-8 on Wednesdays from 8:15-9:00 p.m. in the youth room (lower level). We will play games, eat, have fun, and grapple with questions middle schoolers ask about family, friends, and faith. Bring your friends and take the 4G Challenge!! 4G will meet on Wednesday, February 7th. See you there!

10 FAITH FORMATION MINI STRIES MORE FEBRUARY NEWS Church School Students should have received offering envelopes in their classrooms. If your child did not bring home envelopes, please ask their teacher for a packet of envelopes or stop by the Faith Formation Offices. Weekly offering is just one of the ways children learn to share their blessings with others. 50% of all monies collected in February will be given to the Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event which will take place in April right here in Grand Forks. The other 50% will be given to the Sharon Lutheran general fund. Thank you in advance for your generosity! 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders: Please remember to bring your bibles to church school Every week. Also, there will be no church school on February, 14th, 21st, or 25th. Thank you! 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH GRADERS... It s time for ALIVE! A weekly program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to gather together in community for Bible learning fun through stories, games, food, and friends. We meet on Sunday afternoons from 3:45-4:45 p.m. in the Living Room (lower level youth room). Join us and be part of ALIVE! Friends are always welcome! ND NEW Sharon Lutheran outh Choir February 7th and th. CHURCH SCHOOL NEEDS Magic Erasers (any brand) Scotch Tape Foam Shapes Cotton Balls DVD/VCR player with working remote Also, please mark your calendars for June 4th-7th for Vacation Bible School 2018 ~ Rome: Paul & The Underground Church! We are looking for all types of volunteers for this amazing week of Bible learning, music, snacks, games, crafts, friends, and fun! 4th Grade Gospel of Mark event Ash Wednesday (February 14th) from 7:15-8:00 p.m. in South Hall Looking ahead. 5th Grade Communion Conversations. Sunday, March 4th Sunday, March 18th 6:30-8:00 p.m. each night (students and parents/ guardians should attend both sessions together)

11 Uniquely You high school girls Bible study! Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Locations TBA! 10th graders and mentors, please meet on your own. Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 11th at 7:00 p.m. for bowling FAITH FORMATION MINI STRIES High School and other News P five: sixteen & Sunday, February 4th and Sunday, February 1 th T TBA *T * R Attention ALL high school youth ~ come gather at the end of each Wednesday! Re:NEW meets in the T.P. (Terra Pacis; main level youth room), where we spend time sharing about our week, laughing, playing games, talking about life, asking questions about faith, and having fun together. February 7th: 8:15-9:30 p.m. Flix and Friends NEW! DIFFERENT! EXCITING! T 7 - T x T ELCA Youth Gathering ~ Houston, Texas There is still room! (see Rachel for info!) Weekend V S for families Coming in pril 01 - watch for info! CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS February 4 - x P February 11 - M - 2 R ; P / 2-2 February 13 - x 7 - TBA February 14 - A H EDNE DA - 6 H A -7 G G M 7 H N February 1 - x P ; R -8 February 1 - N CONTACT US... Dave erger D M x 2 8 M achel Miessler M A G - 2 / x 2 Klaudia Price M A G x 2 q -

12 Health Ministries Hand-Up Program The Health Ministry Team sponsors a Hand-Up Program. We know that there are some members of our congregation that sometimes need a little help with the expenses of daily life. Maybe it is food for the family this week, a new pair of shoes for the kids or a tank of gas to get to work. Most likely, we have all been there sometime during our life. So, when we can, we would like to offer our fellow friends at Sharon a Hand-Up. If you need help or know of a Sharon member that needs help (with their permission) please let a pastor or Health Ministry team member know. The Health Ministry Team relies solely on congregational support. We do not have a designated church budget. We would appreciate your support in either of two ways a $20 gift card from a gas station, grocery store or retail store or a family donation. Please leave your gift cards and/or donations in the church office. Please designate for the Health Ministry Team Hand-Up Program. Thank you for your help. We make a difference during a friends stressful time. The Pastors will confidentially work with members of our congregation that need this support during the year. Friend to Friend Ministry Are you going through a life changing event? Having someone to talk to who has wisdom and experience to share can be a life saver to the person who is feeling overwhelmed by a new diagnosis or serious life changing event. Some examples are: a new diagnosis of cancer, diabetes, MS, heart disease, mental illness, stroke, paralysis; loss of a job, parent entering a Nursing Home, and the list can go on and on. If you would like more information please contact the church office. -Care Baskets The Health Ministry Team has created Care Baskets for members of Sharon Lutheran that are experiencing significant health conditions. If you know someone that would enjoy a Care Basket (with their permission) please call the church office. Health Ministry Team Members The Health Ministry Team is looking for new members. It is the goal of the team to support a variety of activities that focus on the emotional, physical and spiritual health of the congregation. Some of our activities include: Care Basket Ministry, Hand-Up Program, Congregational Potlucks, Safe Kids Sunday, Undies Sundays, Faithfully Fit, Care of the Church Plants. Please consider joining our team. Current members include: Bernell Bachmeier, Ginger Johnson, Jodi Boettner, Lisa Lloyd, Karen Axvig and Cindy Siders. For more information, please Cindy Siders at: cindysiders@gra.midco.net. TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY Are you unable to attend church because of a health reason or disability? The Health Ministry Team provides rides through Grand Forks Taxi/Nodak Taxi. Call the church office for more information. This program is dependent on your congregational donations. Please consider sending a contribution so that we can keep this important ministry going. Thank you.

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14 FEBRUARY 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 Souper Bowl Sunday 9:00am Sanctuary worship 9:00 & 10:30am Celebration worship 9:30am Faithful Families 10:23 L.I.F.T. 11:00am Church School 1:00pm Ringers of Faith 3:45pm Alive 4:00pm 5:16 5 8:30am Faithfully Fit :00am Sanctuary worship 8:30am Faithfully Fit 9:00 & 10:30am Celebration worship 9:30am Faithful Families 7:00pm 10:23 L.I.F.T. Hannah Circle 11:00am Church School 1:00pm Ringers of Faith 3:45pm Alive 18 9:00am Sanctuary worship 9:00 &10:30am Celebration worship 9:30am Faithful Families 10:23 L.I.F.T. 11:00am Church School 1:00pm Ringers of Faith 25 3:45pm Alive 4:00pm 5:16 9:00am Sanctuary worship 9:00 & 10:30am Celebration worship 10:23 L.I.F.T. NO Faithful Families NO Church School 1:00pm Ringers of Faith 3:45pm Alive 19 8:30am Faithfully Fit 5:30pm Board of Public Relations 26 8:30am Faithfully Fit 6 9:00am Women s Book of Faith 5:30pm Board of Stewardship 7:00pm Sharon Book Group 13 7:30pm Uniquely You (High school girls) 5:00pm Youth Team Mtg 6:00pm Board of Properties 7:00pm Education Team Mtg 7:00pm Men s Study 7:00pm High School Movie Night in Celebration Hall 20 9:00am Martha Circle 1:00pm Mary Circle 1:30pm Rachel Circle 4:00pm Centennial Committee 27 9:00am Assemble Parish Newsletter 7:00pm Men s Study 7 8:30am Faithfully Fit 9:45am Bible Study 4:30pm Youth Choir 5:00pm A la carte 5:15pm Faithful Families 6:15pm Church School 6:15pm Worship 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm Gr. 6-9 Conf. 8:15pm 4G & ReNew 14 ASH WEDNESDAY 8:30am Faithfully Fit 9:45am Bible Study ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP 5:15pm Worship in Sanctuary 6:15pm Worship in Celebration Hall NO Church School NO Youth Activities 5:00pm Lenten A la carte 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 21 8:30am Faithfully Fit 9:45am Bible Study LENTEN WORSHIP 5:15pm Lenten Worship in Sanctuary 6:15pm Lenten Worship in Celebration Hall NO Church School NO Youth Activities 5:00pm Lenten A la carte 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 28 8:30am Faithfully Fit 9:45am Bible Study 4:30pm Youth Choir 5:00pm A la carte 5:15pm Bd of Evangelism 5:15pm Faithful Families LENTEN WORSHIP 5:15pm Lenten Worship in Sanctuary 6:15pm Lenten Worship in Celebration Hall 5:00pm Lenten A la carte 6:15pm Church School 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm Gr. 6-8 Conf. 8:15pm 4G & ReNew 1 2 6:30pm Board of Church in Society 7:00pm Young Adults-God Talk on Half Brother s Brewery 8 9:00am Quilting 5:30pm Board of Fellowship 6:30pm Board of Lay Ministry 15 5:30pm Parish Planning Council Deadline for March Newsletter Articles 9 2:00pm Jubilant Bells 7:00am Executive Committee 1:00pm Jubilant Bells 2:00pm Golden Age club :00pm Jubilant Bells 4:00pm Wedding 2:00pm Jubilant Bells :30am Welcome to Baptism 9:00am Quilting

15 Sharon Lutheran Church 1720 S 20th St Grand Forks, ND Phone: office@sharonlutheran.org Website: Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Grand Forks, ND Permit No. 270 Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line 2 Mailing Address Line 3 Mailing Address Line 4 Sunday Worship 9:00am Sanctuary 9:00 & 10:30am Celebration Hall Wednesday Worship 6:15pm Celebration Hall Sharon Lutheran Staff P... P... J P... D q B z z@ P - V P... R A A... M M M D... D A H & A... R B G A H... D M M... R x M &... N O... & T D... T Church Office Hours Monday - Friday :30am to 5:00pm