The Pontoppidan Lutheran Church Newsletter Proclaiming the Gospel! Living In Christ! Caring for Our Neighbors! Sept.-Oct. 2018

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1 Pont s Ponderings The Pontoppidan Lutheran Church Newsletter Proclaiming the Gospel! Living In Christ! Caring for Our Neighbors! Sept.-Oct Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, September 9, 2018, the members of Pontoppidan Lutheran Church will meet for the purpose of deciding whether or not to call a pastor. The candidate who will be considered comes with a recommendation for Call to the congregation by the Call Committee and has been affirmed by the Parish Planning Council. The meeting will have two items on the agenda: 1) to discuss and vote on a recommendation to call the identified candidate (whose name and biography will be revealed at the meeting); 2) and, if the recommendation to Call is approved, to discuss and vote on the recommended compensation package. Your presence at this meeting is vitally important. Please remember this day and the process in your devotions, prayers and private times. Rally Sunday September 30 9:00 am Learning & Sharing (Living Room) 9:15 am Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 Lunch Reformation Sunday October 28 Shedd Waskosky will be joining us for worship and sharing a short video with the congregation. Tri-Annual Meeting September 16 11:30 am Lunch 12:00 pm Meeting Inside this issue: From Pastor Luther Anderson 2 WELCA 2 Caring for Our Neighbors 3 Library Corner 3 Christian Education 4 Youth News 7 Memorials & Honorariums 8 Service Groups & Birthdays 11

2 From Pastor Luther Anderson As children begin returning to school, meeting new teachers and making new friends (one sure sign that summer is soon over), you Pontoppidan are also facing new beginnings: with the possibility of a new pastor; and with revised curriculum plans for Sunday Church School. This is an important and good time for you in your mission as people who love and follow Jesus. I trust that you will be paying it forward with your expectations and involvement in the many ways that Pontoppidan can be an important presence in downtown Fargo. A recommendation: to seriously talk with the people of the other congregations downtown to learn how each is making their presence known and inviting and meaningful to the residents (nearly 10,000!) and visitors alike. Ministry in downtown Fargo should be a combined effort of planning and sharing, as each of you folks in the surrounding churches recognize the opportunities and needs for mutual and cooperative actions. Personally, I am thankful for the months we have been able to be in mission together. Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel. God s Peace! Pastor Luther Anderson WELCA News Respectfully submitted by Marlys Davis, WELCA President Mobilizing Women to Act BOLDLY on Their Faith in Jesus Christ All women of Pontoppidan are invited to our WELCA meetings. We have many programs ready for the next year and look forward to your attendance which is usually held on the 1 st Tuesday of the month. This is a wonderful time to get to know members of our church, a time for learning through devotions and speakers, special entertainment and finally a time of fellowship! Hope to see you! Bring a friend! Information regarding WELCA board members, WELCA events, stewardship projects, circle members, and service groups is found in the booklet that was mailed to each family earlier this month. Tuesday, September 4 th : Our first meeting of WELCA will be at 7:00 pm in the Living room. Erica Johnsrud, the Development Director of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley will be our guest speaker. She will share with us the mission of the organization and how they support and care for families whose children are receiving medical care in the FM area. The RMH is in need of Lysol Clean & Fresh All Purpose Cleaner, Pour Bottle. This will be our in-kind offering for this month. Saturday, September 22 nd : Here I am, Lord! The 31 st Annual Convention of the Eastern North Dakota WELCA will be at Red Willow Bible Camp near Binford, ND. More information is available on the WELCA bulletin board in fellowship hall. Tuesday, September, 28 th : All women of Pontoppidan are invited to join a circle. Three circles meet at 1:30 and one circle meets at 7:00 pm at the church each month. This is a great time to study the Bible and have fellowship with other women in our church. You are all welcome! Contact the office or a board member for more information. Tuesday, October 2 nd : WELCA 7 pm in the Living Room: What is Hospital Chaplaincy What is Involved? Bruce Nelson, a Chaplain at Sanford, will give us insight to Chaplaincy in a hospital setting. 2

3 Caring for our Neighbors Respectfully submitted by Vicky Anderson, WELCA Stewardship Proverbs 14:31 He who opposes the poor shows contempt for their maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. Lutheran World Relief School Kits are being wrapped and almost ready to ship. Thank you to all who have donated, sewn bags, wrapped the supplies in bags, and boxed them. Our wonderful transport volunteers will be taking them to the collection site soon. If you wish, there is still time to contribute supplies to the blue bin near the church office or to make a monetary donation. Churches United for the Homeless always welcomes financial support to purchase current needs their residents may have. In addition they can use size 4 and 5 disposable diapers, baby wipes, formula, shower shoes, new underwear, coffee, Tums, adult Tylenol, and nail clippers. Donations may be placed in the grocery cart. Thank you for your continuous support for those in need. Library Corner Greetings everyone! I hope you have been enjoying your summer with a great book! First of all I want to thank the Card Makers; this is a delightful group of women. They purchased and donated two chairs to the Library. There has been a need there for years. They saw that need and met it. They are a hard working and talented group. I know they need help, if anyone is interested. I hope to see this group continuing this Fall! In October we think of the New Life Center and collect warm socks, mittens and gloves, as well as caps and hats for the colder days ahead. Our transport volunteers will be taking the school kits, bath size soap, and quilts for delivery to ship them across the seas to our far-off friends in need. Thank you for your generous support and strong arms to move it from our basement. Watch for those boxes to pile up downstairs under the coat rack. Its amazing how many we collect twice each year to send a message of care and concern others experiencing great trials. At 7:00 on September 4th, Erica Johnsrud will be sharing her story of her work at the Ronald McDonald House in Fargo. One need we can meet, is by bringing a bottle(s) of Lysol Clean & Fresh multisurface Cleaner-Lemon and Sunflower for her to bring back to the facility. What a wonderful way for us to help keep it fresh and healthy for the families with hospitalized children. Thank you Pont family for your continuous support! Deuteronomy 15:10 Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. I will be putting in a new book order soon using the memorials the Library received in memory of my Mom, Sara Anderson. I am grateful for those. She loved books even more than me, if that is possible! I have been working in the Library to make it easier to find books. The fiction is completed. I will be working on the non-fiction this Fall. I also appreciate donations for the Little Library. That has been used a lot this summer!!! Grab a book and start an adventure! Sandy Cegla Pontoppidan Librarian 3

4 QUESTIONS? Please contact Kim Stromberg at or Please join us for Sunday School Sunday, September 30th at 9:15 am Your child must be 3 by July 2018 and ready to be left in a classroom setting. Registrations forms can be found in weekly Sunday bulletin, this newsletter and the Sunday School bulletin board. Please register each child individually. Calling all Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Senior Youth Students for small group teachers this fall! If you have 35 minutes Sunday morning to share time of a Bible story, music, and small projects with our Pont children, please contact me! Calling all Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Senior Youth Students to be weekly greeters to help serve a small morning snack to our Sunday School students as they arrive. Mark Your Calendars September 30-Presentation of new Bibles to age 3 and grade 3 students at 10:00 AM worship October 14-Chilren sing at 10:00 AM Worship November 18-Children Sing at 10:00 AM Worship December 2-Advent Program by our children 10:00 AM Worship (a.k.a. Christmas Program) Looking forward to the filled hallways with your smiles and chatter as we worship Jesus together! Blessings, Kim Supplies Needed... (Please leave your donations in the Sunday School office. Thank you!) Glue Sticks (only) Construction Paper White Cardstock Attendance Stickers Painters Tape Spray Adhesive Washable paint for Posters Sponge Paint Brushes (assorted sizes) Zip Lock Bags (assorted sizes) Baby Wipes Small Bottles of Acrylic Paint 4

5 GREETINGS FROM PONT SUNDAY SCHOOL!!!!! I sure hope your summer made for some amazing memories with your families and friends. Sunday School is going to have a bit of new look to its programming this school year. I was able to host a couple of informal gatherings with parents and last year s teachers this summer to obtain feedback on enhancing and growing our Sunday School. AMAZING conversations and ideas were gathered!! It is with great excitement and enthusiasm I share the details with each of you. Sunday School will begin on September 30 th at 9:15am & concluding at 9:50am. Worship remains at 10:00am. Why the late start date?? It gives our families time to adjust to the school year and it gives our lake families time to squeak out the last of the relaxing sunshine. Why the time change? During the focus groups, informal conversations and survey, parents told us they would prefer getting done with SS earlier so they have more family time for lunches, birthday parties and the extracurricular activities in our growing and changing world. Other FUN stuff: We are going to offer a small breakfast bar with juice or milk as kids join us on Sunday mornings. We will have a weekly greeter waiting for our Sunday School families to provide that snack to your child and if you have basic questions there to answer and direct you. We will have a coffee / donut area for you to enjoy other parents and share in the fellowship, gospel and just good ole parenting conversations. Our Advent Program (a.k.a The Christmas Program) will be earlier this year to accommodate your busy hustle with the holidays. It will be December 2 nd at our 10am Worship Service, mark your calendar now! September 30 th will also become our new Rally Sunday filled with many opportunities for all ages! Thank you for your support and excitement! Blessings as WE continue to Grow in Faith! Kim Stromberg 5

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7 QUESTIONS? Please contact Lisa Johnson at September Kitchen & Acolyte Schedule September 2 Kitchen Thompson Family September 9 Kitchen Kallod/Beyer Family September 16 Kitchen Phil & Lisa Johnson Family September 23 Kitchen Phil & Lisa Johnson Family September 30 Rally Sunday Kitchen Koskela Family Acolytes Seth Koskela & Peyton Trogstad October Kitchen & Acolyte Schedule October 7 Kitchen Selseth Family Acolytes Koby Peery & Jacob Selseth October 14 Kitchen Brian & Sarah Trogstad Family Acolytes Andrew Trogstad & Samantha Trogstad October 21 Kitchen Blanchard/Thornton Family Acolytes Erika Blanchard & Emma Thornton October 28 Kitchen Spanjer/McGee Family Acolytes Erika Spanjer & Molly Blanchard Confirmation begins on Wednesday, September 26! We will enjoy some pizza, a movie and fellowship to start out the new year! Please join us from 6-7:45 that evening. The confirmation schedule will continue on Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 PM, following September 26. Youth Service Project! Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to join us for an evening of meal preparation and service at Churches united for the Homeless on Monday, October 15! Please come as early as 4:30 if you are able to help with prep. Duties conclude around 6:30 7

8 Memorials & Honorariums CARDMAKERS Steve and Doreen Albertson in memory of Ray Hubbard LANDSCAPING Paul and Cindy Linstad in honor of Dave and Marilyn Isaacson s 50th wedding anniversary Paul and Cindy Linstad in memory of Ray Hubbard LIBRARY Mike and Vonnie Rostad in memory of Sara Anderson Curt and Malvina Moe in memory of Sara Anderson Anne Snyder in memory of Sara Anderson Leon and Karen Andersen in memory of Sara Anderson Paul and Cindy Linstad in memory of Sara Anderson Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Sara Anderson Bill and Denise Duke in memory of Sara Anderson MISSIONS Curt and Malvina Moe in honor of Gordon Berntson s 93rd birthday Richard and Helen Arnseth in memory of Ray Hubbard Anna/Naomi Circle in memory of Rodney Halvroson Dave and Marilyn Isaacson in memory of Ray Hubbard Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Ray Hubbard Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Rodney Halvorson Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Palmer Forness MUSIC Betty Trogstad and Family in memory of Ray Hubbard Curt and Mavis Tjon in memory of Ray Hubbard Del and Sue Jordahl in memory of Ray Hubbard PASTOR S DISCRETIONARY FUND Beulah Forness in memory of Ray Hubbard RADIO Curt and Malvina Moe in honor of their 66th wedding anniversary Carol Anderson in honor of Dave and Marilyn Isaacson s 50th wedding anniversary and in honor of Lenora Kopp s 95th birthday, and in memory of Sara Anderson Dave and Ruth Stensland in memory of Sara Anderson Ruby Craik in memory of Sara Anderson Anne Snyder in memory of Adam Snyder Dick and Vicki Gunness in honor of Curt and Malvina Moe s 66th wedding anniversary Hope Hektner in memory of Palmer Forness Harold and Lila Unruh in memory of Palmer Forness Ruby Craik in memory of Palmer Forness Marlys Workin in memory of Bernie Kyllo Carol Anderson in memory of Ray Hubbard and Palmer Forness Ed and Sandy Cegla in memory of Ray Hubbard Janice Kjesbo in memory of Ray Hubbard Del and Diane Sanders in memory of Ray Hubbard Bonnie Streed in memory of Ray Hubbard Bill and Denise Duke in memory of Ray Hubbard Florence Thune in memory of Ray Hubbard Harold and Lila Unruh in memory of Ray Hubbard Martha Schneider in memory of Ray Hubbard Marian Seelig in memory of Ray Hubbard Bob and Patricia Rheault in memory of Ray Hubbard Anne Snyder and Carrie Knutson in memory of Ray Hubbard and Muriel Rogelstad 8

9 Memorials & Honorariums RADIO (CONTINUED) Dave and Ruth Stensland in memory of Ray Hubbard and Rodney Halvorson Marlys Workin in memory of Ray Hubbard Dick and Vicki Gunness in memory of Ray Hubbard Bev Hubbard thankful for almost 70 years of marriage [August 29, 1948-August 29, 2018] Leon and Karen Andersen in memory of Ray Hubbard Mary Circle in memory of Ray Hubbard Esther Anderson in memory of Ray Hubbard Ruby Craik in memory of Ray Hubbard Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Ray Hubbard Hope Hektner in memory of Ray Hubbard Hope Hektner in memory of Rodney Halvorson Anne Snyder in memory of Roger Schobinger Martha Schneider in memory of Ray Hubbard Marian Seelig in memory of Ray Hubbard Bob and Patricia Rheault in memory of Ray Hubbard Anne Snyder and Carrie Knutson in memory of Ray Hubbard and Muriel Rogelstad Carol Anderson in memory of Muriel Rogelstad Carol Anderson in memory of Duane Johnson Carol Anderson in memory of Roger Schobinger Carol Anderson in honor of Val & Ron Johnson s 50th wedding anniversary Ruby Craik in memory of Ray Hubbard Ruby Craik in memory of Muriel Rogelstad UNDESIGNATED Bob and Kim Stromberg in honor of Dave and Marilyn Isaacson s 50th wedding anniversary Scott Spanjer & Pam McGee in memory of Muriel Rogelstad UNIFIED BUDGET Bob and Marlys Davis in memory of Marilyn Johnson LaDonne Vik and Vicky Anderson in memory of Ray Hubbard Dale Myrvik in memory of Ray Hubbard Mike and Vonnie Rostad in memory of Ray Hubbard Bob and Marlys Davis in memory of Ray Hubbard Pete and Marlys Peterson in memory of Ray Hubbard Roy and Lisa Sander in memory of Ray Hubbard and Marilyn Johnson LaDonne Vik and Vicky Anderson in memory of Palmer Forness and Marilyn Johnson Irene Johnson in memory of Ray Hubbard Audrey Bueide in memory of Ray Hubbard Curt and Malvina Moe in memory of Ray Hubbard Grant and Paulette Magnuson in memory of Ray Hubbard Bev Hubbard in memory of Ray Hubbard Madelyn Smith in memory of Ray Hubbard Melvina Tranby in memory of Ray Hubbard Bert Stangeland in memory of Ray Hubbard Grant and Carolyn Hensrud in memory of Ray Hubbard Tom and Vonnie Halstenson in memory of Ray Hubbard Kurt and Deb Anderson in memory of Ray Hubbard Kent and Jane Backer in memory of Ray Hubbard Mel and Elaine Bennefeld in memory of Ray Hubbard Brandon and Eva Blanchard and family in memory of Ray Hubbard Marlene Bye in memory of Ray Hubbard Nancy Danberg in memory of Ray Hubbard Marge Eliason in memory of Ray Hubbard Bill and Gail Fellers in memory of Ray Hubbard Eric and Marlys Frojen and family in memory of Ray Hubbard Dennis and Judy Hauschulz in memory of Ray Hubbard Curt and Deb Hektner in memory of Ray Hubbard 9

10 Memorials & Honorariums UNIFIED BUDGET (CONTINUED) Hope Hektner in memory of Ray Hubbard Rod and Diane Jordahl and family in memory of Ray Hubbard Denny and Ruth Kalpin in memory of Ray Hubbard Justin and Muriel Klemetson in memory of Ray Hubbard Doug and Jan Klungtvedt in memory of Ray Hubbard Art and Nancy Olerud in memory of Ray Hubbard Sonja Reed in memory of Ray Hubbard Shirley Ruud in memory of Ray Hubbard Mark and Peggy Samuels in memory of Ray Hubbard Lisa and Roy Sander in memory of Ray Hubbard Mechelle Voxland in memory of Ray Hubbard Gothard Knutson in memory of Ray Hubbard Gen Korsmo in memory of Ray Hubbard Dick and Bev Leverson in memory of Ray Hubbard Phil Moe in memory of Ray Hubbard Greg and Joanie Nygaard in memory of Ray Hubbard Scott Spanjer and Pam McGee in memory of Ray Hubbard YOUTH Jeff and Teresa Huff in honor of Dave and Marilyn Isaacson s 50th wedding anniversary Dave and Marilyn Isaacson in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary Jeff and Teresa Huff in memory of Sara Anderson Jeff and Teresa Huff in memory of Rodney Halvorson Jeff and Teresa Huff in memory of Ray Hubbard Old Horn Those of you who were at Ray s funeral heard Charlie Beyer play Amazing Grace on the saxophone. Ray played that horn over 75 years ago while in high school, college, and even in the Navy. When he no longer played it, his daughter Julie played it in junior high, high school, and one year in college. We tried to interest the grandchildren, but the horn returned to our house. Ray decided to give it to the church, hoping that someone would enjoy playing it as much as he. He was thrilled to know that Charlie played it and would have loved to hear that old horn being played at his funeral. Thanks, Charlie! And thank you, dear friends, for the many prayers, cards, gifts, and attendance at the services. Also to Pastor Anderson, Sue, volunteers, and especially the men who served and did dishes along with the faithful WELCA ladies. Blessings, Bev Hubbard 10

11 September Birthdays 1: Ed Cegla 2: Mark Samuels, Kolten Leichtenberg 3: Rebecca Pederson, Ashley Dullea, Aaliyah Sundby 4: Nathan Hegstad 6: Kelsey Johnson, Adriannah Smith, Ashtyn Smith 7: Faye Stromberg 8: Erick Galt, Elise Pederson, Malvina Moe 9: Heath Horpedahl, Mason Cegla 10: Bob Rheault 11: Jack McMullen 12: Elijah Badar 14: Danny Bratholt, Donna Jacobsen 15: Peggy Samuels, Lam Tran 16: Camden Leichtenberg 17: Jim Froseth 18: Lisa Johnson, Jackson Sanders, Charlie Jo Gordon, John Christensen 20: Bill Thompson 21: Ryan Froseth, Tate Magnuson, Spencer Koenig 22: Kelsey Holm 23: Natalie Rugg, Audrey Benz 26: Matthew Bennett, Jordan Kling, Sarah Trogstad 27: Reese Evans, Evangeline Schumacher 28: Luke Mehus 29: Miriam Tobola September Work Group Chairpersons: Smith, Jan/Jim Kain, Kathy/Jim Barnes, Jason Dalos, Mayone Freeman, Marlene/John Grant, Adam/Julia Holm, Karla/Tim Isaacson, Dave/Marilyn Johnson, Aaron Johnson, Caleb Johnson, Joshua/Lynsey Lehse, Caleb/Samantha Mehus, David/Kristina Pfaff, Chad/Stacey (donate) Rostad, Mike/Vonnie Sander, Katherine Stangeland, Bert Steele, Krista/Preston Wallin, Laurie/Hans Clean refrigerators downstairs, in sacristy and one upstairs. Wipe the cupboards on the south wall. Wipe off the stove and ovens upstairs October Birthdays 1: Preston Steele 2: Marlene Freeman, Ruth Stensland 3: Rod Jordahl 5: Joshua Johnson 7: Lila Unruh, Caleb Myxter, Jennifer Rugg 8: Zylah Grant, Olivia Johnson 9: Cole Johnson, Lyrae Myxter 10: Emma Witt 11: Barbara Volk 12: Jim Stoutland, Victoria Chavez, Soren Astrup 14: Diane Jordahl, Ellie Thornton 16: David Stensland 17: Sarah Jabens, Matt Sell, Florence Thune, Jenny Trogstad, Liam Kilsdonk 19: Bill Duke, Alexandra Linstad 20: Elmer Mueller 21: JoAnn Thornton, Maddison Olson, Brooklyn Olson 22: Tim Muhlenkort 25: Mary Froseth, Sherri Smith 27: Breckin Frank 29: Mary Ann Hansen, Levi Truhlicka 31: Brandon Horpedahl, Karen hart, Wyatt Johnson October Work Group Chairperson: Magnuson, Paulette/Grant Arnseth, Helen/Richard Bauer, Cheryl (donate) Craik, Ruby Hart, Karen/Gary Heier, Pam Holm, Gayle/Todd Holm, Robyn/David Hushka, Marcie/Ben Kielb, Adam/Stephanie Magnuson, Charlotte/Richard Nelson, Barbara (donate) Nesemeier, Gayle Olson, Jan (donate) Rogge, Kathy/Jim (donate) Seelig, Marian Swennes, Kevin Thornton, Jim/JoAnn Tobola, Miriam/Cloy Williams, Shirley (donate) Clean refrigerators downstairs, in sacristy and one upstairs. Clean cupboards on east wall. Wipe off stoves & ovens. 11

12 Pont s Ponderings Volunteers Audrey Bueide, Ed Boettcher, Del Sanders, Don Sell Church Staff Interim Pastor Luther Anderson Church Secretary Jennifer Johnson Financial Manager Chuck Ritterman Director of Christian Education Kim Stromberg Youth Coordinator Lisa Vig-Johnson Organist Sue Jordahl Choir Director Del Jordahl Church Librarian Sandy Cegla Congregational Visitor Teresa Huff Council Officers President Pam McGee Vice President Brian Trogstad Secretary Eva Blanchard Treasurer Jenny Trogstad Board Members Worship Cindy Linstad Evangelism Krista Steele Discipleship Ben Hushka Ministry Jeff Huff Fellowship Aaron Fagerwick TV & Radio Broadcast The worship service is broadcast at 10:00 am on radio 1100 AM and the TV broadcast is on the City of Fargo channel 68 on Sunday s at 12:30 pm (there is a one week delay). Repeated Wednesdays at 2:00 pm. Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 12