Pont s Ponderings. His faithful love endures forever. Proclaiming the Gospel! Living in Christ! Caring for our Neighbors! Pontoppidan Lutheran Church

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1 Pont s Ponderings Pontoppidan Lutheran Church Proclaiming the Gospel! Living in Christ! Caring for our Neighbors! His faithful love endures forever.

2 From Pastor Doug Stewardship means to see to the daily affairs of the master of the house. For us Christians: The Master of the House is the Lord. [ The earth is the Lord s Psalm 24:1] The daily affairs of the Master s house are all of those things we encounter. Think of all the things we have stewardship over. A place to live, a vehicle to drive, a garden to tend, a family to care for, a budget to manage, our own health. We are truly stewards of many remarkable things. Stewardship also means we are willing to be held accountable. The church body does not have one accountant. We are all held accountable for the daily affairs of the Master s house. We are all accountants of God s good gifts; accountable for the gifts which pass through our hands daily. God gives these gifts so that we might have a full and rich life. Most of what we receive is used for our own daily needs. Jesus said, Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! [Matthew 6:8] Again Jesus said about our daily needs: If God so wonderfully cares for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. [Matthew 6:30] Stewardship also means to show hospitality. God makes it clear that not everything that comes into our hands is to remain in our hands. That attitude leads to a person like the rich young ruler, who walked away from Jesus. Showing hospitality keeps us close to our Lord, and close to our neighbors; especially to those in need. So every November we remind ourselves about Stewardship, so that we can continue to care for the daily affairs of our Master by committing to sharing some of our time and talent and treasure. In this Newsletter you will find a pledge card. There are two options for these pledge cards. Option 1: After prayerful consideration return the card to the church by mail or in the offering plate. This helps our Parish Planning Council to prepare a budget for We thank all who return their pledge cards in this way. It is very helpful. Option 2: After prayerful consideration, fill out the card and keep it in your home. In this way you will have deeply considered your commitment to the ministry of Pontoppidan for God bless you as you continue to see to the daily affairs of your Master s house. 2

3 Caring For Our Neighbors Jackie Jabens Stewardship Rep Reminders to be thankful and to share our blessings and abundance are all around us during the month of November. It is right, then, that we remember the many, many people the New Life Center serves by helping to provide them with warm clothing. Items may be new or used as long as they are clean and in good condition. Please place your donations in the CART. We will also be collecting items for the YWCA Unique Boutique - gifts of all kinds (new only, please), Christmas wrappings, bows, etc. There will be a box by the church office. On October 20 th, Steve Albertson, Tom Jabens, Grant Magnuson, Del Sanders and Don Sell, with Doreen Smith s help, loaded up and delivered boxes packed with 77 quilts, 59 school kits, 5 health kits and 87 pounds of soap to be shipped to Lutheran World Relief and then overseas. On behalf of LWR and the many other agencies we support, thank you all, and thank you to so many of you in our Pontoppidan community, who respond again and again to the needs of our sisters and brothers in Christ. Dear Lord, thank you for this new day; may I live it with faith and joy in my heart. Give me the awareness and the courage to extend my hand to those who are hurting and in need. Amen. Thank you to the following people who volunteered their time this last summer for mowing and landscaping: Ruth Stensland, Dale Myrvik, Mark Samuels, Matt & Jennifer Braun, Brandon Blanchard, Greg Korsgaden, Paul Grimes, Greg Fagerwick and Marissa Oelke. WELCA The November WELCA meeting will be Tuesday, November 4th at 1:30 pm in the Living Room. This will be our annual business meeting and a Thanksgiving program. A thank offering will be taken. This offering is an opportunity for our Pontoppidan women to give to the National WELCA organization to support programs throughout the world. The thank offering envelope will be in this newsletter. SAVE THE DATE: The Advent Tea is Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 pm. The musical group, Triad, will be our entertainment for the evening. November 9 and 16 We will be selling shirts during fellowship and Sunday School. There will be men s and women s polo s for $22.00; youth t-shirts for $10.00 all with our Pont logo on them. Water bottles and drinking cups with straws with the Pont logo will also be sold for $8.00. November :00 PM Fun for all ages and experience levels at Skateland $6.00 admission w/skate rental and inline skate rental is $3.00 more. Bring your own skates if you have them but still $6.00 admission. Concessions available for purchase. Hope to see you for a night of family fun! 3

4 Memorials & Honorariums CAPITAL Roy Jr. and Lisa Sander in memory of Marcie Hanning Harold and Lila Unruh in memory of Carolyn Thorp Grant and Paulette Magnuson in memory of Carolyn Thorp HANDBELLS Paul and Cindy Linstad in memory of Jackie Buth Bruce and Gay Seelig in memory of Delores Scheel LIBRARY Bert Stangeland in memory of Carolyn Thorp Ed and Sandy Cegla in memory of Carolyn Thorp Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Carolyn Thorp MISSIONS Deb Thorp in memory of Carolyn Thorp Richard and Helen Arnseth in memory of Carolyn Thorp Anna Circle in memory of Carolyn Thorp QUILTERS Arron and Doreen Smith in memory of Carolyn Thorp Roy Jr. and Lisa Sander in memory of Carolyn Thorp Bob and Marlys Davis in memory of Carolyn Thorp Gen Korsmo in memory of Carolyn Thorp Betty Trogstad and family in memory of Carolyn Thorp Lorraine Van Erem in memory of Carolyn Thorp Maryellen Sundby in memory of Carolyn Thorp RADIO BROADCAST Milo and Ruby Craik in honor of Ray & Bev Hubbard s wedding anniversary Alvin and Sharon Berg in memory of LeRoy Davidson Paul and Cindy Linstad in memory of Marcella Smith Art & Nancy Olerud in memory of their parents Milo and Ruby Craik in honor of Ellen Anderson s birthday Milo and Ruby Craik in honor of Pete & Marlys Peterson s wedding anniversary Norman Gust in memory of Don & Borg Ronning, Donnie Ronning, Harry & Ruth Urang, Kirsten Rommesmo, Laverne Kallod and Carol Lindsay Curt and Malvina Moe in memory of Carolyn Thorp Pete and Marlys Peterson in memory of Carolyn Thorp Ray and Bev Hubbard in memory of Carolyn Thorp Audrey Bueide in memory of Carolyn Thorp Fred and Esther Anderson in memory of Carolyn Thorp Florence Thune in memory of Carolyn Thorp John and Vonnie Rostad in memory of Carolyn Thorp Rev. Gordon Berntson in memory of Carolyn Thorp Pastor Doug and Jan Klungtvedt in memory of Carolyn Thorp Melvina Tranby in memory of Carolyn Thorp Ellen Anderson in memory of Carolyn Thorp Family and Friends in memory of Carolyn Thorp Carol Anderson in memory of Carolyn Thorp Carol Anderson in memory of Bob & Liz Davis Carol Anderson in memory of Roger Abrahmson 4

5 Memorials & Honorariums continued RADIO BROADCAST Donna Mae Albertson in memory of Carolyn Thorp Donna Mae Albertson in honor of Steve & Doreen Albertson s 42nd wedding anniversary Irene Johnson in memory of Carolyn Thorp Audrey Bueide in memory of Lu Engelstad Donna Mae Albertson in memory of Lillian Clemens Milo and Ruby Craik in memory of Lillian Clemens Milo and Ruby Craik in memory of Carolyn Thorp Fred and Esther Anderson in memory of Lu Engelstad Anne and Carrie Snyder in memory of Carolyn Thorp Del and Diane Sanders in memory of Carolyn Thorp Curt and Malvina Moe in honor of Wally Lindsay s 90th birthday Lorraine Van Erem in honor of Wally Lindsay s 90th birthday Hope Hektner in memory of Carolyn Thorp Hope Hektner in memory of Jeanette Hermunslie Irene Johnson in memory of Lillian Clemens Irene Johnson in memory of Marion Bakken SUNDAY SCHOOL Dave and Marilyn Isaacson in memory of Carolyn Thorp UNDESIGNATED Selma Bender Black in memory of Carolyn Thorp Curt and Charlotte Skarphol in memory of Carolyn Thorp Elaine Nelson in memory of Carolyn Thorp Robert and Ruth Gorham in memory of Carolyn Thorp Ruby Ackerman in memory of Carolyn Thorp Gooseneck Implement in memory of Carolyn Thorp WELCA PARAMENTS Maryellen Sundby in honor of Wally Lindsay s 90th birthday 5

6 QUESTIONS? Please contact Kim Stromberg at or November 16 Sunday School Bake Sale between services in Fellowship Hall We are asking each SS family to please donate a baked item(s) to be sold that day. Please drop your items off by 9:45 am that Sunday! November 26 at 6:30 pm Thanksgiving Worship Thank you to everyone who donated items for Operation Shoe Box and Blessing Bags! We filled 30 shoe boxes and 18 Blessing Bags. If interested, we are still accepting $7.00 per shoe box to cover shipping costs. Thank You to Roy Sander! November 30 Large Group Project We will be frosting cookies to be served during our Advent Sing-a-long December 7 **We are in need of vanilla pre-made frosting and holiday sprinkles for our cookies, these items may be left in the SS Office** Thank you December 21 at 11:00 am Christmas Program We will begin learning our music and parts during Sunday School We appreciate your attendance the next weeks!!!! He restrung 5 fishing poles for our Sunday School kids. We use these poles for our Carnival, Sunday School lessons and programs and even our youth made videos. Roy is a great fisher of men!! November Thanks Challenge Each evening as a family, take time to share one item you are most thankful for that day! 6

7 Youth News November 2 Acolytes 9:00 am Luke Trogstad 11:00 am Sarah Jabens & Olivia Koskela Kitchen Koskela Family November 16 Acolytes 9:00 am Claire Johnson 11:00 am Elliot Thompson & Tyler Nesemeier Kitchen Thompson Family November 30 Acolytes 9:00 am No Acolyte 11:00 am Sarah Jabens & McKenna Truhlicka Kitchen Jabens Family Youth and Sunday School will be having a Bake Sale on Sunday, November 16 between services. Please bring a baked item to sell between services that Sunday. November 9 Acolytes 9:00 am No Acolytes 11:00 am Kamren Chapman & Lydia Lepper Kitchen Bakkila Family November 23 Acolytes 9:00 am No Acolyte 11:00 am Charlie Beyer & Finn Lepper Kitchen Kallod/Beyer Family Monday, November 17 Youth/Families in grades will prepare and serve the meal at Churches United. Please arrive as close to 4:00 PM as possible The meal is served at 5:30! Christmas Wreath Sales will begin on Wednesday, November 26 at the Thanksgiving Eve Service! This is a really helpful fundraiser for our youth. Please think about sharing the gift of a Christmas Wreath with a friend or family member. Skateland-Fun for all ages and experience levels! Wednesday, November 19 from 6-8:00 p.m. $6.00 admission w/skate rental and inline skate rental is $3.00 more. Bring your own skates if you have them, but still $6.00 admission. Concessions available for purchase. Youth Bible Study! Youth Bible study will meet between services on November 2 and 16 in the Upper Room. Please join us for fellowship, food and the continuation of our movie The Bible Senior High Youth Group For grades Wed. Nov. 12 5:30-7:30 pm Bring a friend for fellowship, study help, food and activities. Bring a friend and see what it is all about! 7

8 November Birthdays 2. Corinne Rieger 3: Joni King, Abbigail Olson 4: Jane Sundby 5: Curt Hektner 6: Emily Klungtvedt 7: Justin Hegstad, Jeff Huff, Aaron Johnson 8: Bruce Seelig 9: Marge Eliason 10: Luanna Vetter, Tara Klungtvedt 12: Roy Sander 13: Amy McKinnon, Hope Hektner 14: Denise Duke, Darla Helgeson 15: Christopher Holm, Judy Mathison, Kellin Magnuson 17: Rodney Halverson, Jim Kain, Elizabeth Query, Laurie Wallin, Ryan Schumacher 19: Adam Kielb, Dallas Leichtenberg 22: Marianne Johnson, Cheri Stangeland, Julia Rugg, Beata Woyen 23: Christi Briggs, Joey Root, Art Olerud, Koby Peery 24: Palmer Forness, Casey Johnson, Erika Spanjer 25: Noah Stoutland, Sheri Olerud, Ava Everett, Jaxon Schlicht 26: Michael Huff, Kim Stromberg 28: My Do, Jeanne Kading 29: Michael Bennett, Lorraine Nelson, Marissa Elstad 30. Levi Klungtvedt November Work Group Chairpersons: Sander, Lisa/Roy Stoutland, Jane/Jim Anderson, JoAnne Brovold, Kim/Randy Eliason, Marge (donate) Hoaby, Delores Huff, Teresa/Jeff Jacobs, Carol Johnson, Irene Knutson, Brad/Alicia (c) Krogh, Amy/Morris Lanners, Kevin/Colleen McKinnon, Jeff/Amy Olsen, Karoline Otto, Jessica Scheffler, Arlene (donate) Sell, Paula/Don Spanjer, Scott/McGee, Pam Tranby, Melvina Trimmer, Shanny/Tyrone Wrolstad, Phyllis Clean refrigerators downstairs and in sacristy. Clean the cupboards on the south wall and cupboards to east wall. Wipe off stoves & ovens. 8

9 Bible Trivia Questions 1001 Bible Trivia Questions by biblequizzes.org.uk 351.What type of tree did Zacchaeu climb to see Jesus? 352.When Jesus forgave the sins of the sick man let down through the roof to him, to what did the Pharisees object? 353.What was the name of Abraham s nephew? 354.Israel split into two kingdoms after the reign of King Solomon, with Israel in the north, but what was the name of the southern kingdom? 355.What did James and John s mother ask of Jesus? 356.What did the dove bring back to Noah? 357.How many books are there in the New Testament? 358.Who was appointed to replace Judas Iscariot as a disciple? 359.What did Abraham s son carry for his sacrifice? 360.In which book of the Bible would we fin Haman, the son of Hammedatha? 361. What did Elisha do for the Shunammite s Sons? 362. Which book of the Bible precedes Philemon? 363. What were the names of Elimelech s two sons? 364. Until when did Jesus remain in Egypt with his parents, when he was a baby? 365. In the parable of the sower, what does the seed represent? 366. What was the first plague the Lord sent upon Egypt? 367. What did the disciples do when people brought their young children to Jesus? 368.Who does Jesus say are the two most important people to love? 369. What happened to Jesus on the 8th day of his life? 370. Who looked after the coats of the men who stoned Stephen? 371. What profession did Zebedee, father of James and John have? 372. Which two sisters married Jacob? 373. Into which land did God send Abraham to sacrifice his special son, Isaac? 374. In Revelation, what was the wife of the Lamb arrayed in? 375. Which Israelite woman had two Moabite daughters-inlaw? 376. When Peter was asked if Jesus paid temple taxes, what animal concealed a coin with which to pay the taxes? 377. In Nebuchadnezzar s dram what did the different metals of the statue represent? 378. What did God initially give man to eat? 379. Which city did David pray for the peace of? 380. What did the crew of the ship Jonah was on do once the storm had ceased? 381. How many people were saved in the ark? 382. What disease did the Lord send upon Miriam? 383. The name of the Lord is like what place of safety? 384. With what was Jesus side pierced? 385. Who wrote the book of Acts? 386. What did Jesus say when the Pharisees asked why he ate with publicans and sinners? 387.How did Moses command the Red Sea to divide so the Israelites could cross over? 388.Where was Jonah when he prayed to God with the voice of thanksgiving? 389.What was Noah s ark made out of? 390.Who brought Elijah bread and meat to eat during the drought? 391.Whose mother-in-law did Jesus heal? 392.Which bird does Jesus say we have more value than? 393.In which city was David s throne over Israel? 394.How old was Moses when he died? 395.What event did Peter, James and John witness in a mountain with Jesus? 396.Which apostle was a Pharisee? 397.The desolation of which city is described in Revelation chapter 18? 398.Which king in the Old Testament built the first temple in Jerusalem? 399. Why did Jesus say we should not judge people? 400. What happened to the prison keeper and his family after finding Paul and Silas released from their chains? 9

10 Bible Trivia Questions Answers to (Oct. Issue) 301.Legion (Mark 5:7) 302. Famine in Canaan (Gen 47:4) 303. His father sent a servant back to Mesopotamia to choose a wife from his own family (Gen 24) 304. Prodigal Son (Luke 15:23-24) 305. Rehoboam (1Ki 11:43) 306. He taught as one with authority (Matt 7:29) 307. Works (Jam 2:17) 308. Go with them for two miles (Matt 5:41) 309. Build nests (Matt 13:32) 310. Field of Blood (Acts 1:19) 311. Lazarus (John 11:41) 312. A lion (Pro 19:12) 313. Obed (Ruth 4:17) 314. You are guilty of breaking the whole law (Jam 2:10) 315. Ant (Pro 6:6) 316. They saw a star in the East (Matt 28:19) 317. Lighting a fire under the sacrifice on the altar (! Ki 18:24) 318. Zacchaeus (Luke 19:5) 319. Teach all nations, baptizing them (Matt 28:19) 320. Nations (Gen 25:23) 321. The good Samaritan (Luke 10:29) 322. He is not fit for the Kingdom of God (Luke 9:62) 323. Burned them (Jdg 15:5) 326. Lilies (of the field) (Luke 12:27) 327. The mercy seat and tow cherubim (Exo 25:22) 328. Nicodemus (John 19:39) ,000 years (Rev 20:1-3) for they shall see God. (Matt 5:8) 331. Thirty (Matt 26:15) 332. Sarai (Gen 11: Peace (John 14:27) 334. A room (Phm 1:22) 335. Being spies (Gen 42:9) 336. Under the fig tree (John 1:48) 337. Matthew (Levi) (Luke 5:27) 338. Rome (while under house arrest) (Phm 1:23) 339. Boiled and ate them (Lam 4:10) 340. Father of a multitude (Gen 17:5) 341. A penny (denarius) (Matt 22:19) 342. What is there to stop me getting baptized (Acts 8:36) 343. Elisabeth (Luke 1:41-42) 344. Cattle (or Cows) (Gen 41:1-4) 345. Ninety (Gen 17:17; 21:5) 346. Thirty (Luke 3:23) 347. Psalms (Job 42:17-Ps 1:1) 348. Four (Rev 6:2-8) 349. To turn a stone into bread (Matt 4:3) 350. Davis (1 Sam 16:1, 13) 324. Disciples (Matt 5:1) 325. They died (Acts 5:1-11) 1001 Bible Trivia Questions by biblequizzes.org.uk 10

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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 Roy Sander Secretary Eva Blanchard Treasurer Jenny Trogstad Board Members Worship Cindy Linstad Evangelism Stacey Pfaff Discipleship Ken Lepper Ministry Scott Spanjer Fellowship JoAnn Thornton 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 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. 12

13 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 All Saint s Sunday 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:05 am Sunday School 10:05 am Learning & Sharing 10:05 am Youth Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary Worship 6:30 pm Movie Night Babette s Feast 9 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:05 am Sunday School 10:05 am Learning & Sharing 11:00 am Contemporary Worship 16 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:05 am Sunday School & Youth Group Bake Sale 10:05 am Sunday School 10:05 am Youth Bible Study 10:05 am Learning & Sharing 11:00 am Contemporary Worship 23 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:05 am Sunday School 10:05 am Learning & Sharing 11:00 am Contemporary Worship 30 First Sunday of Advent 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:05 am Sunday School (Whole Group) 10:05 am Learning & Sharing 11:00 am Contemporary Worship :00 pm Youth Serve at CUFH November :00 pm Executive Committee 1:30 pm WELCA Business Meeting Cleft Palate Clinic 6:00 pm Board Members and Program Staff 6:30 pm PPC 5 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 5:30 pm Wed. Night Supper 6:12 pm Pont Choir 6:30 pm Confirmation 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 7:15 pm Handbells 12 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 5:30 pm Wed. Night Supper 6:30 pm Senior High Activities 6:30 pm Confirmation 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm God Squad Rehearsal :30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 5:30 pm Wed. Night Supper 6:00 pm Skateland 6:12 pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 7:15 pm Handbells Circle Day 26 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 6:12 pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm Thanksgiving Worship Pumpkin Pie will be served following the Thanksgiving Worship Service 6 10:30 am Gospel of Mark Bible Study 12:30 pm Cardmakers 13 10:30 am Gospel of Mark Bible Study 12:30 pm Cardmakers 20 10:30 am Gospel of Mark Bible Study 12:30 pm Cardmakers 27 Thanksgiving Day Office Closed Wreath Sales Begin 7 7:00 am Men s Bible Study [Fry n Pan] 5:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal 14 7:00 am Men s Bible Study [Fry n Pan] 21 7:00 am Men s Bible Study [Fry n Pan] 28 Office Closed 1 8 4:00 pm Wedding Karlie Foster and Garth Wiedrich