He covers the sky with clouds; he provides the earth with rain and makes the grass grow on the hills. Psalm 147:8

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1 Proclaiming the Gospel! Living In Christ! Caring for Our Neighbors! Pont s Ponderings Pontonline.org Pontoppidan Lutheran Church July 2016 He covers the sky with clouds; he provides the earth with rain and makes the grass grow on the hills. Psalm 147:8

2 From Pastor Doug Five Things 1. Make sure you check out Aaron Fagerwick s page on Fellowship events coming up in July and August. We especially look forward to the Church Picnic on Sunday, July 31, following the Worship Service. Invite your neighbors and friends for a day of worship and fellowship! 2. On Sunday, August 21, we are having a Jazz Worship service. Our God Squad group is quite talented in the area of Jazz music. They are inviting a few friends to join them on that Sunday. This would be a great day to invite others to come to church with you! The music will be special. 3. On Rally Sunday [September 11] we will be opening the Church Cornerstone. The last time it was opened was in 1977, when Pontoppidan celebrated its centennial. This year is the 100 th anniversary of the main church building. After worship we will open the cornerstone, and look at the contents in Fellowship Hall. 4. I will be on vacation in July. Pastor Darrel Saathoff will lead us in worship on July 10 and 17. Pastor David Isaacson will be available for pastoral emergencies. Call the church office for any needs from July The Confirmation Class will be traveling to the Black Hills July Keep us in your prayers for safe travels, good weather, and growing in faith and in favor with God. Have a great month! So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. [Isaiah 41:10] 2

3 Caring For Our Neighbors Jackie Jabens Stewardship Rep Hello! These are our WELCA stewardship projects for the month of July: The grocery cart is designated for the New Life Center. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, shampoo, combs and deodorant are all needed there. Lutheran Social Services Luther Hall: Luther Hall is a specialized residential psychiatric treatment facility that serves youth ages 10 to 18 who have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder and need 24-hour care and treatment. There is a box near the church office marked for donations of these items intended to make residents of Luther Hall more comfortable: Single blankets, single quilts, single afghans, personal care items, games, puzzles, and craft items. Both Luther Hall and the New Life Center also accept cash donations (which are tax-deductible); if you wish to help in this way, please put your gift in the Sunday offering tray or bring it to the church office. 16 th Annual United Way School Supply Drive: Each summer, United Way coordinates the annual school supply drive to equip thousands of local K-12 students with the backpacks and supplies they need to succeed in school. In 2015, this drive equipped 5,260 students with school supplies! There is another marked box outside the church office for donations for the school supply drive; specified items are listed in most local stores Also, as always, we are happy to accept bath size bars of soap for Luther World Relief. Gracious God, please continue to bless us and strengthen us as we try to be more like you. Amen Fellowship Hall Remodel Volunteers Del Sanders, Steve Albertson, Jane Stoutland, Ruby Craik, Ben Thornton, Dallas Leichtenberg, Adam Kielb, Robin Schock, Hunter Schock, Brandon Blanchard, Brian Fix, Katie Linstad, Aaron Fagerwick, George Desjarlais, Paul Grimes, Jim Thornton, Paul Linstad, Cindy Linstad, Jonathan Linstad, Travis Magnuson, Gayle Nesemeier, Sean Nesemeier, Tyler Nesemeier, Roy Sander, Lisa Sander, LaDonne Vik, Grant Magnuson, Paulette Magnuson, Tom Jabens, Bob Davis, Marlys Davis, Jim Kain, Jim Stoutland, Marilyn Isaacson, Dave Isaacson, Aaron Isaacson, Peggy Samuels, Grace Backman, Betty Trogstad, Scott Spanjer, Isaac Spanjer, Ben Hushka, and Dale Myrvik Phase II 25,000 24,000 21,000 18,000 15,000 12,000 9,000 6,000 3,000 Fellowship Hall Capital Campaign $25,000 Phase I of our Fellowship Hall remodel is complete. Phase II can be started once we have reached our new goal. 3

4 UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES We are having a picnic! Sunday, July 31st after the 10am worship service, join us at Oak Grove Park for a picnic. Bring an item to share. The beverages and the burgers and the brats and the buns and the condiments will be provided. Also bring $2 per person to pay for the burgers and brats. Feel free to bring items to play catch, or tennis, or Frisbee, or any other recreational games. Brings friends and neighbors! Thrivent Financial Night at the FM RedHawks Tuesday, August 9 RedHawks vs. Wichita Wingnuts The cost is $10 person which includes a picnic supper and reserved seat at the game. The picnic starts at 5:30pm (chicken sandwich or hotdog) with the game starting at 7:02pm. Please sign up and have money turned in to the church office by July 17. Tickets are limited and are first come, first served. Checks should be made out to the FM RedHawks. Annual Bike Trip Rally Sunday Pumpkin Patch Pontoppidan s annual bike trip is scheduled for Saturday, August 13th. Ride bike from Park Rapids to Dorset. Starting point is in Heartland Park in Park Rapids, just north of Hwy 234 on Mill Street. Anyone that is interested in joining should meet at 10am in Heartland Park. Rally Sunday is September 11th. We will be opening the church cornerstone and having a chili cook-off to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our church building. Join us for a day at the Pumpkin Patch! We will be meeting at Dakota Carriage Company Farm, th Ave N, Fargo on Sunday, October 16th at 1:00 pm. Enjoy hayrides, a corn maze, a petting zoo, and a camp fire, among many other attractions. Cost is $7 per person. 4

5 QUESTIONS? CAVE QUEST VBS Please contact Kim Stromberg at or WAS AMAZING We shared curriculum, thoughts, efforts, and blessings of growing friendships with St. John Lutheran Church! I had the pleasure and honor of working with Jana Brushwein again this year and we mentored their new director, Rachel Coen-Tuff. Special shout out to our 31 SPLUNKERS who participated Following Jesus, Light of The World!!! Each evening we had one special message: JESUS GIVES US HOPE; JESUS GIVES US COURAGE; JESUS GIVES US DIRECTION; JESUS GIVE US LOVE. A special thank you to those who donated food for Cavern Café, supplies for Cavern Craft, props and games! Our Cave Leaders were: Amy Olson in Cavern Crafts; Sheri Olerud with Koby Peery in Bible Quest; Mindy Joneson in Imagination Station; Pam McGee with Erika Spanjer in Cavern Café Crew Leaders were: Jackie Jabens; Audrey Lehrke-Benz; Stacey Pfaff; Deb Farrell Sing and Play Cavern: Jessica Magnuson; Matt Klungtvedt as Clark ; Dallas Leichtenberg as Marvin Cavern Photographer: Jeremy McIntyre Please contact Kim if you would like to team teach Sunday School No prior experience required ~ no prep time required. ~ one hour, every other week, on Sunday morning is required! Just come and have the love to share stories, crafts & music from the Spark Bible with our young people. Sunday School will begin Rally Sunday, September 11, Must be 3 by July 31, 2016 to join Sunday School Parents are welcomed and encouraged to join their 3/4 year old during Sunday School! Hoping you have a beautiful summer filled with many friends and time with family! 5

6 QUESTIONS? Please contact Lisa Johnson at or Treat Schedule for July Coffee is served at 9:15 am prior to the 10 AM worship service. Youth families are asked to bring a treat of their choice to serve 50! The coffee will be on for you! July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 Luehring Family Thompson Family Lanners Family Selseth Family Truhlicka Family SUMMER TRIP LET S TAKE A TRIP TOGETHER AND SEE WHAT JESUS HAS FOR US! Please pray for our Confirmation Students and chaperones traveling to the Black Hills from July Youth participating are; Charlie Beyer, Kamrenn Chapman, Matthew Bennett, Molly Blanchard, Caitlin Franks, Seth Koskela, Grace Lanners, Koby Peery, Jacob Selseth, Erika Spanjer, Andrew Trogstad, Alison Trimmer & McKenna, and Kim Joneson. Chaperones are Pastor Doug, Chris Olerud, Eva Blanchard, Tracy Franks, and Jenny Trogstad. 6

7 Memorials & Honorariums FELLOWSHIP HALL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Lorraine Nelson in honor of Maryellen Sumdby s birthday Paul and Cindy Linstad in honor of Dave and Ruth Stensland s 40th wedding anniversary Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Ruth Ann Aho Jim and Kathy Kain in honor of Dave and Ruth Stensland s 40th wedding anniversary Ed and Sandy Cegla in memory of Ruth Ann Aho Anne Snyder and Carrie Snyder in memory of Richard Berg LANDSCAPING Alvin and Sharon Berg in memory of Richard Berg and Joe and Tammy Rabideaux RADIO Del and Diane Sanders in memory of Ruth Ann Aho Joyce Christensen in memory of Cris Christensen TRINITY ROOM UPDATES Mike and Vonnie Rostad in memory of Ruth Ann Aho Shedd and Kris Waskosky, Bible translators we support, were recently back in Ecuador, making audio recordings of the Bible they have been translating in the Salasaca language for many years. Shedd was with us last winter to invite us to pray for their endeavor. Here is an update from Kris. Dear praying friends, While the Salasaca audio recordings were taking place in April and May, I reflected often on these familiar verses: As the scripture says, "All mankind are like grass, and all their glory is like wild flowers. The grass withers, and the flowers fall, but the word of the LORD remains forever." 1 Peter 1:24-25 Leave all your worries with Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 LORD our God, may your blessings be with us. Give us success in all we do! Psalm 90:17 Day-after-intensive-day we saw God giving us success, sending readers from morning all day long and often into the late evening, especially on the weekends. We didn't need to worry about nervous readers who tended to fumble because a talented young woman was available to do lots of prompting so that they could read with meaning. The skilled technicians from Peru made special contributions as well. We are so glad for the effort the Salasaca believers made so that the eternal word of the LORD will be soon available to people in an easily understood media. Relying on Jesus, who invites us to come to Him, Kris, on behalf of Shedd too 7

8 July Birthdays July Work Group 2: Mason Markovic, Jason Badar 3: Vernon Kading, Elliot Thompson, Travis Magnuson 5: Aaron Fagerwick 6: Paul Linstad 8: Jan Smith 10: McKenna Truhlicka, Robin Schock 11: McKenna Briggs 12: Karin Hegstad 13: Paige Elsner 16: David Bergquist, Serenity LaFromboise 17: Florence Jordahl, Sophie Sutton 18: Sharon Berg 19: Theresa Luehring, Lydia Lepper 21: Pat Rheault, Rilyn Myxter 22: Amy Muhlenkort, Lydia Stinar, Travis Nelson 23: Tony Vetter 24: Mitch Kleber, Michael Samuels 25: Ashley Grimes 26: Casey Goodyear, Carissa Haugen 27: Diane Briggs, Isaac Spanjer, Kane Murray 28: Connie Collette, Pete Peterson, Peter Stangeland 29: Cindy Johnson, Art Streed, Paityn Bakkila 30: Ben Hushka, Lauren Stoutland 31: Ruby Craik Chairperson: Sundby, Maryellen Bennett, Angie Berg, Sheryl Bratholt/Danny (donate) Briggs, Diane/John Cegla, Sandy/Ed Hamilton, Nick/Hillary Hektner, Hope Hektner, Curtis Johnson, Phil/Lisa Vig-Johnson Jordahl, Sue/Delroy Kopp, Lenora Mickelson, Mike/Betty Pelkey, John Peterson, Gary Rostad, John/Vonnie Schumacher, Ryan/Jessica (donate) Smith, Arron/Doreen Clean refrigerators downstairs, in sacristy and upstairs. Wipe off stove & oven upstairs. 8

9 Pontoppidan Lutheran Church 309 4th Street North Fargo, ND Church Staff Pastor Doug Klungtvedt 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 Custodian Doreen Smith Council Officers President Pam McGee Vice President Paul Linstad Secretary Eva Blanchard Treasurer Jenny Trogstad Board Members Worship Cindy Linstad Evangelism Stacey Pfaff Discipleship Ben Hushka Ministry Scott Spanjer 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. 9

10 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 9:15 am Learning & Sharing 10:00 am Worship 10 9:15 am Learning & Sharing 10:00 am Worship with Darrel Saathoff 17 9:15 am Learning & Sharing 10:00 am Worship with Darrel Saathoff 24 9:15 am Learning & Sharing 10:00 am Worship 31 9:15 am Learning & Sharing 10:00 am Worship 4 Independence Day Office Closed 11 1:00 pm WELCA Board Meeting 5 12:00 pm Executive Committee 6 10:00 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters No Softball :00 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 6:30 pm Softball: Longfellow West :00 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 6:30 pm Softball: McKinley East/West Black Hills Trip Circle Day July :00 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 1 7:00 am Men s Bible Study Pastor Doug on Vacation :00 am Men s Bible Study Softball Tournament Birthdays & Work Group Information are on the reverse side 10