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1 Pont s Ponderings The Pontoppidan Lutheran Church Newsletter Proclaiming the Gospel! Living In Christ! Caring for Our Neighbors! January 2017 people pasture, WE ARE THE OF HIS OF HIS AND THE sheep hand. Confirmation resumes Wednesday, January 4 Thursday Morning Bible Thursday, January 5 Sunday School resumes Sunday, January 8 Tri-Annual Meeting Sunday, January 15 Sledding at Mickelson Park Sunday, January 22 1:00 pm Meet at the park and bring your own sled or tube. Sleds are also available to rent for a refundable deposit. Warming facilities are available and hot chocolate will be provided. Meatball & Mashed Potato Supper and Silent Auction Sunday, January 29 4:00-6:30 pm $12.00 per person $40.00 per family

2 From Pastor Doug We enter a new year! A few items as we begin Fellowship Hall remodeling will be completed in February! Thanks to many of you giving so generously this past year, and thanks to a gift from the Paul and Marguerite Pratt estate, the project is now fully funded. The carpet will be installed in time for the season of Lent. Paul and Marguerite Pratt bestowed to Pontoppidan through their estate a $50,000 gift. Part will be used to finish the Fellowship Hall project. The rest will be kept for Repairs and Maintenance. Paul was a fixer type of man. His family wished to give money so that when Pontoppidan had a need for repairs and improvements, some seed money would be available. The Youth Group s Annual Meatball Supper! The Meatball Supper and Silent Auction has become a tradition we look forward to every year. In the coldest part of the year we gather for a warm meal. The Meatball Supper this year is Sunday, January 29, with serving beginning at 4:30 pm. We will also have our Silent Auction Sale. If you would like to prepare a basket for the Silent Auction please contact Lisa Vig. There have been some pretty creative gifts these past years! Thank you to the Youth for making the meatballs and serving them each year. Thank you for putting this fellowship event on your calendars. Lent begins Wednesday, March 1. That seems like a long way away, but we have already met once to plan for this year s Lenten Series. This year we need disciples. 12 of them. Men and women. Included in this Newsletter is a description of each of the 12 disciples. If you read a description and think, I would like to be that disciple, then please volunteer. Contact Ken Lepper and he will give you the details of what the disciples will be doing. Don t be anxious! It is manageable. The January Tri Annual Meeting is January 15 at 12:15 pm. All members are requested to come and vote on the annual budget. Have a blessed beginning to this new year. 2

3 Lent 2017: The 12 Disciples of Jesus Peter Without question, the Apostle Peter was a "duh"-ciple most of us can identify with. One minute he was walking on water by faith, and the next he was sinking in doubts. He was impulsive and emotional. Peter was often a spokesperson for the twelve. Andrew The Apostle Andrew left John the Baptist to become the first follower of Jesus of Nazareth. But John did not mind. Like many of us, Andrew lived in the shadow of his more famous sibling, Simon Peter. Andrew led Peter to Christ, then stepped into the background as his boisterous brother became a leader among the apostles and in the early Church. James James the son of Zebedee, often called James the Greater to distinguish him from the other apostle named James, was a member of Jesus Christ's inner circle, which included his brother, John. and Peter. Not only did James and John earn a special nickname from the Lord "sons of thunder" they were privileged to be at three supernatural events in the life of Christ. John The Apostle John, brother to James, was nicknamed by Jesus one of the "sons of thunder," but he liked to call himself "the disciple whom Jesus loved." With his fiery temperament and special devotion to the Savior, he gained a favored place in Christ's inner circle. On the first Easter morning, John raced Peter to the tomb after Mary Magdalene reported that it was empty. Although John won the race, he humbly allowed Peter to enter the tomb first. Philip Philip was one of the first followers of Jesus. He wasted no time in calling others, like Nathanael, to do the same. Philip was searching for truth. Nathanael or Bartholomew When Philip called Nathanael to come and meet the Messiah, Nathanael was skeptical. As Philip introduced him to Jesus, the Lord declared, "Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false." Immediately Nathanael wanted to know, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered, "I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you." Shocked and surprised he declared, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel." Matthew Levi, who became the Apostle Matthew, was a customs official in Capernaum who taxed imports and exports based on his own judgment. The Jews hated him because he worked for Rome. But when Matthew the tax collector heard the two words from Jesus, "Follow me," he left everything and obeyed. Like us, he longed to be accepted and loved. Thomas Thomas is often referred to as "Doubting Thomas" because he refused to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead until he saw and touched Christ's physical wounds. Thomas, like us, was prone to extremes. Earlier he had demonstrated courageous faith, willing to risk his own life to follow Jesus into Judea. 3

4 James the Less James the Less is one of the most obscure apostles in the Bible. The only things we know for certain are his name and that he was present in the upper room of Jerusalem after Christ ascended to heaven. Author John MacArthur suggests that his obscurity may have been the distinguishing mark of his life. Simon the Zealot Simon the Zealot is sometimes called the Bible's mystery apostle. Scripture tells us almost nothing about Simon. In the Gospels, he is mentioned in three places, but only to list his name. It is significant, though, that Jesus called someone to follow who was known as a Zealot. Thaddeus or Jude Listed with Simon the Zealot and James the Less, this apostle completes a grouping of the least known disciples. John MacArthur suggests that Thaddeus, also known as Jude, was tenderhearted; a gentle man who displayed childlike humility. The short letter of Jude in the Bible closes with an amazing doxology. One of the finest expressions of praise to God in the New Testament. Judas Iscariot Judas Iscariot is the apostle who betrayed his Master with a kiss. For this supreme act of treachery, some would say Judas Iscariot made the greatest error in history. Some writers experience a sense of hatred toward Judas, others feel pity. 4

5 WELCA News The Love Brunch will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 in Fellowship Hall at 10:00 am. Jane Greminger, the Nokomis Program Director will speak to us about the Nokomis Day Care Center. Lydia Circle will be giving the Devotions and Offering Meditation. The Love Offering envelope will be included in this newsletter. This offering stays with Pontoppidan WELCA for our local projects. The WELCA Board Meeting is January 9 at 1:00 PM Save The Date The Lake Ozawindib Group Campsite at Itasca State Park has been reserved for Pontoppidan Lutheran Church for July 28-30, Mark Your Calendar! Thank You Thank you to Lorraine Nelson for donating her spinet piano to Pontoppidan. We appreciate the gift, Lorraine! New Life Center The Pont WELCA women are scheduled to serve a luncheon in February. The New Life Center is in need of donations of toothpaste, tooth brushes, combs, socks, hats, shampoo (not the little bottles), fingernail clippers and soap. There is a box located outside of the church office. Donations are needed by February 9 at noon. 5

6 QUESTIONS? Please contact Kim Stromberg at or Sunday School resumes January 8 at 10:05 AM Please see updated lessons and dates on the bulletin board. Thank you to ALL for the Incredible amount of 62 pairs of pajamas collected for Project Ignite Light!! Thank you teachers, parents and students for the Amazing Christmas program! There have been many many compliments! 6

7 QUESTIONS? Please contact Lisa Johnson at or January 1 Acolytes 9:00 am Cailtin Frank & Molly Blanchard Kitchen Klungtvedt & Lepper January 15 Acolytes 9:00 am Sean Nesemeier & Tyler Nesemeier 11:00 am Koby Peery & Andrew Trogstad Kitchen Nesemeier Family January 8 Acolyte 11:00 am Seth Koskela & Jacob Selseth Kitchen Jabens Family January 22 Acolytes 11:00 am Grace Lanners & Caitlin Frank Kitchen Lanners Family January 29 Acolytes 11:00 am Koby Peery & Jacob Selseth Kitchen Thompson Family Atomic Coffee Fellowship on Sunday, January 8 at 10 AM between services! Pont Youth are invited to join us for a $5 treat at Atomic Coffee on Broadway! Annual Meatball Dinner and Silent Auction will be Sunday, January 29! Dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 PM. Individuals meals will be priced at $12 and a family meal package for $40. Silent auction items can be brought to the Church office by January 27. Bidding will take place from 4-6 PM 7

8 Memorials & Honorariums CARDMAKERS Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Ellen Anderson Ellen Anderson in memory of Betty Workin FELLOWSHIP HALL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Grant and Paulette Magnuson in memory of Sarah Isaacson Puppe Bob and Marlys Davis in memory of Sarah Isaacson Puppe Roy and Lisa Sander in memory of Sarah Isaacson Puppe Roy and Lisa Sander in honor of Pastor Doug Scott Spanjer and Pam McGee in memory of Jeanette Veitz Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Lois Winther and Jeanette Veitz Paul and Cindy Linstad in honor of Ed Boettcher s birthday Roy and Lisa Sander in memory of Lois Winther Bob and Marlys Davis in memory of Lois Winther Maryellen Sundby in memory of Sarah Isaacson Puppe Bert Stangeland in memory of Sarah Isaacson Puppe Lorraine Van Erem in honor of Nancy Olerud s birthday Carol Anderson in memory of Doris Wanberg, Ernest Restad & Orville Erickson Anne Snyder in memory of Lois Winther LIBRARY Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Lois Winther MISSIONS Richard and Helen Arnseth in memory of Ellen Anderson RADIO Florence Thune in memory of Sarah Isaacson Puppe Arron and Doreen Smith in memory of Lois Winther Arron and Doreen Smith in memory of Audrey Hiney Lydia Circle in memory of Lois Winther and Jeanette Veitz Paul and Cindy Linstad in memory of Sarah Isaacson Puppe John and Vonnie Rostad in memory of Sarah Isaacson Puppe Dave and Marilyn Isaacson in memory of Lois Winther Carol Anderson in memory of Lois Winther and Jeanette Veitz Irene Johnson in memory of Jeanette Veitz From a Friend in honor of Ed Boettcher s birthday Norman Gust in memory of Don & Borg Ronning, Wally & Carol Lindsay and Harry & Ruth Urang Audrey Bueide in memory of Ellen Anderson Ruby Craik in memory of Ellen Anderson and Lois Winther Dawn Michelson in memory of Ellen Anderson Fred and Esther Anderson in memory of Ellen Anderson Carol Anderson in memory of Ellen Anderson and Lois Winther Curt and Malvina Moe in memory of Ellen Anderson Pete and Marlys Peterson in memory of Ellen Anderson Pete and Marlys Peterson in memory of Bev Levin Ray and Bev Hubbard in memory of Ellen Anderson UNDESIGNATED Bruce and Gay Seelig in memory of Sarah Isaacson Puppe 8

9 Red Poinsettia s Kevin Solwold and Tami Anderson in memory of Gordon L. Anderson Kevin Solwold and Tami Anderson in honor of Carol Anderson Kevin Solwold and Tami Anderson in honor of Tanner Solwold and Brock & Michelle Solwold Harold Horpedahl and Family in memory of Lorna Horpedahl Bob and Pat Rheault in memory of Maxine Mickelson, Gladys Mickelson and Raymond Rheault Ruth and Dave Stensland in memory of Alvin & Glo Berg and Richard Berg Margaret and Darryl Anderson in honor of Eldon & Marian Seelig Isaac Spanjer and Erika Spanjer in memory of Al and Norma Spanjer Arron and Doreen Smith in honor of our families; Percy & Les Walker, Anna, Dion & Children and Keith & Darlene & Children Arron and Doreen Smith in memory of our parents & grandparents Arron and Doreen Smith in honor our children and their families Arron & Doreen Smith in memory of Manny Kesler Arron & Doreen Smith in memory of Ed Halloway Ed and Sandy Cegla in honor of our eight grandchildren The Stangeland Family in memory of Katy, Chris, Colby & Aaron Lorraine Van Erem in memory of Harold Van Erem Art and Nancy Olerud in memory of our parents Art and Nancy Olerud in honor of our children Jim and Jan Smith in memory of Tessa Wolf, Joan Vaala and Adrian & Hulda Smith Jim and Jan Smith in honor of our children & grandchildren and Roy Vaala Sheri and Chris Olerud in honor of our parents Nancy & Art Olerud Sheri and Chris Olerud in honor of our parents Janice & Bob Sonnenberg Doug and Jan Klungtvedt in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Doug and Jan Klungtvedt in honor of our family Betty Thorp and Children in memory of Don and Carolyn Thorp Mark and Peggy Samuels in memory of Kenneth & Ellen Rogne and Ben Samuels Mark and Peggy Samuels in honor of Mike, Erin & Brinley Samuels Mary Circle in honor of Mary Circle Friends Audrey Bueide in memory of Jerry Bueide, Opal & Wayne Pennypacker and MaryLou & Tom Anderson and Oscar & Marie Bueide Ray and Bev Hubbard in honor of Pastor Doug and staff & Pont friends and family LaDonne Vik and Vicky Anderson in honor of our family LaDonne Vik and Vicky Anderson in honor of our grandchildren; Carsten, Siri & Soren Carol Anderson in memory of Andrew who passed away 25 years ago. He would have been 28 years old Christmas Day. Roy and Lisa Sander in memory of Dave Ditzler and in honor of John, Jared, Lindsay & Linus Bob and Marlys Davis in honor of our family Junior, Sharon and Kayla Berg in memory of LeRoy Schneider and Alvin & Glo Berg Loretta Olson in memory of Roland & Larry Olson Donald and Paula Sell in memory of Michael Strom & Son Donald and Paula Sell in memory of Valda Sell Anna/Naomi Circle in honor of Anna/Naomi Circle Friends Richard and Helen Arnseth in honor of our family Grant and Paulette Magnuson in memory of our parents; Ben & Lois Winther and Gust & Renora Magnuson 9

10 Ken and Jennifer Lepper in memory of LaVerne Kallod Ken and Jennifer Lepper in honor of our friends Dave & Marilyn Isaacson Eldon and Marian Seelig in honor of our family Bill and Denise Duke in memory of mother, Ruth Singleton and our friend, Chuck Steadman Rod and Diane Jordahl in memory of our parents Rod and Diane Jordahl in honor of our children Gayle, Terri, Tyler and Sean Nesemeier in memory of Edward Myhre Charles and Vicki Hartz in memory of David Hartz(brother) and Alfred Hektner(father) Charles and Vicki Hartz in honor our grandchildren; Lucy, Maggie, Gus & Charlie Sarah Circle in honor of Sarah Circle Friends Jon, Marie, Joel, Casey & Cameron Nelson in memory of Joel and Bertha Nelson Linda Schlicht in memory of Ingel Dalos and Easton Schlicht Linda Schlicht in honor of Mayone Dalos, Jaxon, Tayler & Kyle Betty Trogstad and family in loving memory of Jerry Trogstad Betty Trogstad and family in loving memory of Vern & Mabel Trogstad, Ted & Cora Skonnord and Christine Hogan The Berntson Grandchildren in memory of Grandma Berntson and in honor of Grandpa Berntson Hans and Laurie Wallin and Family in memory of Jason Wallin Hans and Laurie Wallin and Family in memory of Harold & Angie Sorvaag Kara Bauer in memory of Allen Bauer Mayone Dalos in memory of Ingel Dalos & Easton Schlicht Hope Hektner in memory of Alfred Hektner Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of our daughter, Michelle & our parents Paul and Cindy Linstad in memory of Leonard & Dorothy Linstad Art and Bonnie Streed in memory of Parker & Corrine Kvebak, Art & Judy Streed, Joey & Cliff Root and Lorraine Crowley Joyce McDowell in memory of my parents, Earl (husband) and (sister) Nona & Dale Marty Ben and Marcie Hushka in memory of John & LuElla Schleibe Ben and Marcie Hushka in memory of Ben & Josephine Hushka Blue Poinsettia s Anne and Carrie Snyder in memory of Adam Snyder (son and brother ) Anne and Carrie Snyder in memory of Alvin & Glo Berg and Richard Berg (parents, brother, grandparents & uncle) Carrie Snyder in memory of James & Leota Snyder and Jeff Snyder( grandparents & uncle) Carrie Snyder in memory of Darrel Snyder (uncle and godfather) 10

11 January Birthdays 1: Matthew Klungtvedt, Grace Lanners 2: Kendra Olson, Beryl Schrader 3: LaVerne Halvorson 4: Val Johnson, Erin Stangeland 5: Harold Unruh, Gayle Nesemeier 8: Jeanette Akrehaven 9: Morgan Elstad, Dan Lerfald, Carole Markovic, Kim Thompson 11: Diane Selseth, Dave Isaacson 12: Josh Holmes 14: Chad Pfaff, Randy Brovold 15: John Briggs, Scott Spanjer 18: Raylee Badar 19: Kathy Kain, Twyla Kallod, Lisa Sander, Ryan Hamilton 20: Robert Jacobson 21: Bernadine Olson, Marlys Workin, Drayke Berlin 22: Cloy Tobola, Mandy Tran, Peyton Trogstad, Samantha Trogstad 23: Brad Selseth, Kim Brovold, Hunter Schock, Savannah Schock, Sierra Schock 25: Lorraine Van Erem 26: Matt Braun 27. Charles Beyer 28: Keli Johnson, Harrison Groener 29: Bev Hubbard, Dale Myrvik, Talon Briggs 30: Cheryl Bauer 31: Amanda Knutson January Work Group Chairperson: Linstad, Paul/Cindy Braun, Matt/Jennifer Collette, Connie Jacobson, Judy Johnson, Cindy Kling, Sherry/Roger Klostermeier, Kelly Korsmo, Gen Koskela, Kimberly Lerfald, Dan/Sharon Lewis, Miranda Linstad, Alex Linstad, Jonathan/Amanda Linstad, Katie McDowell, Joyce McIntyre, Jeremy Magnuson, Jessica/Travis Millar, Justine Peterson, Marlys/Pete Samuels, Peggy/Mark Smith, Carol/LeRoy Stromberg, Kim/Robert Thomas, Susan/Bill Clean refrigerators downstairs, in sacristy and upstairs. Clean cupboards west of stoves to west door 11

12 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 Vacant Discipleship Ben Hushka Ministry Scott Spanjer Fellowship Aaron Fagerwick TV & Radio Broadcast The worship service is broadcast at 9:00 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

13 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 New Year s Day 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am Learning & Sharing 8 9:00 am Worship- Choir 10:00 am Learning & Sharing 15 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am Learning & Sharing 10:00 am Sunday 22 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am Learning & Sharing 10:00 am Sunday 29 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am Learning & Sharing 10:00 am Sunday School 2 Office Closed :00 pm Executive Committee 3:00 pm Bereavement Support Group 6:00 pm PPC January 2017 Circle Day 4 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 11 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 25 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 5 10:30 am Bible 12:30 pm Cardmak :30 am Bible 12:30 pm Cardmak :30 am Bible 12:30 pm Cardmak :30 am Bible 12:30 pm Cardmak- 6 7:00 am Men s Bible 13 7:00 am Men s Bible 20 7:00 am Men s Bible 27 7:00 am Men s Bible