Pont s Ponderings. Share each other s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.

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1 Pont s Ponderings Pontoppidan Lutheran Church Proclaiming the Gospel! Living in Christ! Caring for our Neighbors! Share each other s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

2 Church & Staff Info CHURCH STAFF Pastor Doug Klungtvedt Church Secretary Jennifer Johnson Financial Manager Chuck Ritterman Director of Christian Education Sarah Trogstad Organist Sue Jordahl Choir Director Del Jordahl Church Librarian Sandy Cegla Custodian Doreen Smith COUNCIL OFFICERS President LaDonne Vik Vice President Roy Sander Secretary Mona Fagerwick Treasurer Tom Jabens BOARD MEMBERS Worship Jean Moe Evangelism Kevin Lanners Discipleship Ken Lepper Ministry Scott Spanjer Fellowship Melissa Swenson 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 99 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 th Street North Fargo, ND From Pastor Doug Church Picnic July 21 We are having a church picnic! It is Sunday, July 21, following worship at Oak Grove Park. Bring your own plates, cups, silverware, and 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. Meet at the small shelter at the north end of the park. Feel free to bring items to play catch, or tennis, or Frisbee, or any other recreational games. Bring friends and neighbors! Men s Breakfast Every Friday Summer Special Music This summer we are having a Men s Breakfast together at the Fryin Pan in downtown Fargo. It is every Friday at 7 AM. We order breakfast, then take a look at the Scripture texts for Sunday until the food comes. We are done by 7:45 AM. It is informal and good camaraderie! All men of any age are welcome. Come and join us whenever you can! Every Sunday So far special music has been shared this summer with us by Claire Johnson, Susan Andersen, Isaac Spanjer, Hannah Everett, Lisa Vig, and Ryan Fagerwick. Who will be next? What instrument will be next? Voice? Viola? Piano? Trumpet? We are looking forward to more sharing the gift of music with us this summer. Call or me to get on the list. Or contact the church office. Black Hills Trip July Pray for the Youth Group and their Counselors as they travel to the Black Hills this month. Youth Participants: Seth Holm, Claire Johnson, Sean Nesemeier, Tyler Nesemeier, Isaac Spanjer, Ruth Hegstad, Terri Nesemeier, Olivia Koskela, Finn Lepper, Sarah Jabens, Luke Trogstad, Jennifer Luehring. Counselors: Pastor Doug, Kristin Brevik, Jackie Jabens, LaDonne Vik, Pam McGee. 2

3 Stewardship/Ministry Caring For Our Neighbors Nokomis News By Betty Thorp Nokomis Rep. The CART for this month is designated for the New Life Center. They can use toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, shampoo, combs and deodorant. Another organization that needs our support is Luther Hall. They care and counsel year old boys and girls. They can use single blankets, single quilts, afghans, personal care items, puzzles, and craft items. Look for the marked box by the Church office. There will be another marked box marked for school supplies for United Way Community Needs. They have specified items listed in most of the stores. Another box competing for attention is the one for Bath Size Bars of Soap We have been given purpose. We have what others need. Let s Share! By Malvina Moe Stewardship Rep. Jeremy McIntyre was born with a rare condition called Apert Syndrome that affects skull and hand formation. Because of this he has undergone many surgeries and faced many challenges over the years. He will be sharing his story on Sunday, July 28, during the worship service. There should be a lot of geraniums blooming in the Fargo area as the Friends of Nokomis sold 2,977 plants. Thank you to everyone who ordered here at Pont (164 plants). And thank you to Pastor Doug for picking up the plants from the greenhouse and Doreen Smith who arranged them by orders. I am so glad now that the Friends of Nokomis will have funds to give to classrooms, kitchens and unfunded emergencies. Thank you to all! ELCA Mission Giving As the Ministry Director, I would like to take a moment to remind you of the good that our Mission giving does: Worldwide over 650,000 people die annually from malaria. That is a child every 60 seconds. 90% live in Africa. A child in Africa has between 1.6 and 5.4 episodes of malaria every year. It accounts for up to 60% of clinic visits and nearly 50% of hospital stays in these regions. Currently there is an ELCA campaign to raise $15 million to provide medicine, mosquito netting and education for health care providers and church volunteers to diagnose and treat malaria. So far we have raised over 50% of this goal. Your support monthly through the specially designated mission envelopes (the ones with the blue border in your envelope pack), helps to support this ministry in Africa. All money received in the mission envelopes is forwarded or distributed to mission organizations. Thank you for all you have given and for your continued giving so we can continue giving, so we can show our faith makes a difference in the world. By Scott Spanjer Mission Director 3

4 Capital Campaign Update Work will begin in July on replacing the thermostats and traps in the heating system of the Education Unit. Thank you to all who contributed to the ongoing Capital Campaign! As soon as we add another $25,000 to the total we will replace the carpet in the sanctuary. To God be the Glory! Fellowship Sunday, July 21 Following the worship service, members and visitors are invited to go to Oak Grove Park for a church picnic. We will have grills going with burgers, brats and hotdogs. All Are Invited to come and join the picnic. Please feel free to bring chips, salad or a dessert to share. Bring outdoor games as well! Cost is $2 per person to cover the cost of the grilled meat. Thrivent Night at the RedHawks What: Picnic & Baseball Game Date: Tuesday, August 13 Where: Newman Outdoor Field Time: 5:30 pm Picnic begins 7:02 pm Game starts Cost: $8 per person Reserve your tickets by Wednesday, July 31 by calling your local Thrivent representative or the church office. (Payment will be collected at time of reservation.) Tickets will be available for pickup on August 7. Questions? Jake Carstensen at jake.carstensen@thrivent.com 4

5 Youth News Summer Blessings to each of you!! July Treat Schedule Please provide treats to serve 80. We serve 9:15 am to 9:50 am. Worship service begins at 10:00 am July 7 Stangeland & Trimmer Families July 14 Jabens & Desjarlais Families July 21 Seth Holm & Kaitlyn Holm Families July 28 Johnson & Stromberg Families THANK YOU TO OUR VBS HELPERS Finn Lepper Isaac Spanjer Olivia Koskela Luke Trogstad Upcoming Youth Travels Youth, we are looking for MUSICAL help during worship this summer. If you sing or play a musical instrument we would like to hear you during one of our worship services. Please let Pastor Doug know the date you are available. 5 Black Hills Grades 7 & 8 July Montana Grades 9-12 August 6-11 Please keep our youth and adult counselors in your thoughts and prayers as they make these travels and share their faith and friendship together

6 Memorials & Honorariums Capital Campaign Jeanette Hermunslie in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Grant & Paulette Magnuson in memory of Alice Mae Wegner Lorraine Van Erem in honor of Maryellen Sundby s birthday Robert & Marlys Davis in memory of Norman & Margaret Winther Jeanette Hermunslie in memory of Norman & Margaret Winther Donna Mae Albertson in memory honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Roy & Lisa Sander in memory of Norman & Margaret Winther Arron & Doreen Smith in memory of Norman & Margaret Winther Jim & Kathy Kain in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Maryellen Sundby in memory of Norman & Margaret Winther Lorraine Van Erem in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Ellen Anderson in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Maryellen Sundby in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Bert Stangeland in honor of Audrey Bueidi s 80th birthday Milo & Ruby Craik in memory of Norman & Margaret Winther Milo & Ruby Craik in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Janice Kjesbo in honor of LaDonne Vik s retirement Roy & Lisa Sander in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Phyllis Wrolstad in honor of the Cardmakers Phyllis Wrolstad in honor of the Quilters Phyllis Wrolstad in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Library Irene Johnson in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Ed & Sandy Cegla in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Music Marge Eliason in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Quilters Fred & Esther Anderson in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Audrey Bueide in memory of Carol Lynn Richard & Helen Arnseth in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Jeanette Akrehaven in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Pastor Gordon Berntson in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Radio Broadcast Gen Korsmo in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Vern & Shirely Williams in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Wally & Florence Thune in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Cynthia Kane & Greg Zath, Pat & Sally Kane, and Dennis Kane in memory of Alice Mae Wegner Paul & Cindy Linstad in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Leon & Karen Andersen in honor of Audrey Bueide s 80th birthday Undesignated Bruce & Kay Michalis in memory of Alice Mae Wegner 6

7 Birthdays 2: Mason Markovic, Justine Millar 3: Jeanette Hermunslie, Vernon Kading, Elliot Thompson, Travis Magnuson 5: Steven Brink, Aaron Fagerwick, Erica Johnson 6: Paul Linstad, Cameron St. Clair 8: Dean Linstad, Jan Smith 10: McKenna Truhlicka 11: McKenna Briggs 12: Karin Hegstad 13: Paige Elsner 14: Carolyn Thorp 16: David Bergquist, Serenity LaFromboise 17: Florence Jordahl 18: Sharon Berg 19: Theresa Luehring, Lydia Lepper 20: Marlene Dahl, Taylor Vik 21: Pat Rheault, Rilyn Myxter 22: Amy Muhlenkort, Lydia Stinar 23: Tony Vetter 24: Mitch Kleber, Michael Samuels 25: Ashley Grimes 26: Casey Goodyear, Carissa Olson 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 Work Group Chairpersons: Sundby, Maryellen Anderson Vicki/Ladonne Vik Anderson, Carol Anderson, Bernardo Anderson, Terry Anderson, Marcello Bennett, Angie Berg, Sheryl Bratholt/Danny Bratholt, Shirley 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 Peterson, Gary Rostad, John/Vonnie Schumacher, Ryan/Jessica Clean refrigerators downstairs, in sacristy and upstairs. Clean the cupboards on the south wall. Wipe off the stove and ovens upstairs. 7

8 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7 9:15 am Treats 10:00 am Worship (Darrel Saathoff) 14 Ride Your Bike to Church 9:15 am Treats 10:00 am Worship 12-5:00 pm Streets Alive 21 9:15 am Treats 10:00 am Worship 28 Picnic at Oak Grove following Worship 9:15 am Treats 10:00 am Worship Pastor Doug on Vacation :30 am Executive Committee 6:30 pm No PPC July :30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm No Quilting 6:30 pm No Softball 10 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilting 6:30 pm Softball: Lewis & Clark North 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilting 6:30 pm Softball: South High 12:30 pm Quilting 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilting Deadline to purchase RedHawks Tickets 4 11 Office Closed 12:30 pm Card Making 18 12:30 pm Card Making 25 12:30 pm Card Making :00 am Men s Bible Study (Fry n Pan) 5:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal Megan Stunsrud & Steve Lindquist 6:45 pm Wedding Lucy Sveet & Robert Kappel (Rose Creek) 19 7:00 am Men s Bible Study (Fry n Pan) 26 7:00 am Men s Bible Study (Fry n Pan) Pastor Doug on Vacation Wedding Jayne Linstad Mike Baraky (Colorado Springs) 4:00 pm Wedding Megan Stunsrud Steve Lindquist 5:00 pm Wedding Latesha Hektner Tim Velzy (Menahga, MN) 8