Proclaiming the Gospel! Living In Christ! Caring for Our Neighbors!

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1 PONT S PONDERINGS Pontoppidan Lutheran Church-2011 Year Of Invitation Proclaiming the Gospel! Living In Christ! Caring for Our Neighbors! Prepare the way of the Lord

2 2 P.L.C.- Proclaiming the Gospel! Living in Christ! Caring for our Neighbors! Church & Staff Info CHURCH STAFF Pastor Doug Klungtvedt Church Secretary Jennifer Johnson Financial Secretary 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 Pam McGee Secretary Denise Duke Treasurer Tom Jabens BOARD MEMBERS Worship Betty Trogstad Evangelism Kevin Lanners Discipleship Ken Lepper Ministry Grace Backman Fellowship Kim Thompson Youth Leader Karin Hegstad 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. Caring for Our Neighbors The lights of Christmas are shining brightly covered with a dusting of snow. This reminds us of being made whiter than snow through Christ s dying for our sins. We are asked to let our lights shine for Jesus by being His hands and feet. We can do this be contributing to the Salvation Army with warm clothing, socks, caps, scarves, gloves, etc. This is our CART project for the month. It is also the time to donate cash gifts to the Pastors Discretionary Fund. Bring them to either your Circle meeting or leave it in the Church office. The need for bath size bars of soap is on going -- please use the Blue basket by the Church office for this. The YWCA is asking for 2012 calendars. Dear Lord, make me grateful for the loving care you have provided me. Help me to share that love with those in need. Amen. Malvina Moe Stewardship Rep. WELCA News Tuesday, December 6th, at 7:00 pm the ladies of Pontoppidan and guests are invited to the annual Advent Tea. The festive evening begins with a program in the Sanctuary featuring Saving Reign a musical group from First Lutheran. We will then have a time of devotions, fellowship, and lunch together in Fellowship Hall. This is a perfect beginning for the Advent Season. Please join us and bring a friend. Marlys Davis Welca President OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

3 P.L.C.- Proclaiming the Gospel! Living in Christ! Caring for our Neighbors! 3 December Birthdays 1: Ed Boettcher 2: Shirley Bratholt, Emily Collette, Toby Cusick, Grant Magnuson 4: Bob Davis, Erica Volk, Nancy Olerud 5: Beulah Forness, Carol Linstad, Phyllis Wrolstad 6: Desmo Anderson, Cassie Sundby, Taylor Magnuson, Amy Olson 7: Kim Rasmusson-Anderson, Brooke Freeman, Adam Froseth 8: Helen Arnseth, Eric Sundby 10: Bertha Anderson, Lance Myxter 11: Emily Seelig 12: Chris Duke, Greg Magnuson 14: Erin Sundby 15: Kevin Anderson, Delores Hoaby, Julie Johnson, Wayne Mathison, Sandra Schuman, Jack Stromberg 18: Martha Schneider, Alice Mae Wegner, Mark Anderson 19: Lois Lovas, Rylee Luehring, Kevin Sundby 20: Doug Klungtvedt, Rebecca Seelig 21: Jennifer Luehring 22: Caleb Johnson, Madison Luehring, Jacob Luehring 23: Marlys Peterson, Yen Truong 26: Anne Snyder 27: Bruce Froseth, Gen Korsmo, Cari Mack 28: Diana Thomas, Jason Wallin 29: Kathy Rogge, Lynnet Ysteboe 30. James Lanners 31: Christopher Berg, Brook Chapman, Sonja Sundby December Service Group Chairpersons: Group members: Arron & Doreen Smith Anderson, Dorothy/Desmo(donate) Davis, Bob/Liz Grimes, Camille/Paul Johnson, Amy/Jeff Kading, Jean/Vern Klungtvedt, Matt/Tara Korsgaden, Greg Lindsay, Wally/Carol Markovic, Carol Moe, Jean Mueller, Clara/Elmer Oelke, John/Marissa Olson, Carissa Rheault, Pat/Bob Smith, Bridget/Adrian Smith, Nancy Thorson, Ryan/Amanda Truhlicka, Nichole/John Woyen, Travis/Beata Financial Secretary s Report January 2, November 15, 2011 Adopted UB for 2011 $242, Amount Needed to be current $214, Amount Received to date $203, Amount BEHIND to date -$10, Special Mission Offerings (Goal $14,500.00) 2011 Offerings to date $10,857.60

4 4 P.L.C.- Proclaiming the Gospel! Living in Christ! Caring for our Neighbors! Memorials & Honorariums GIVEN BY IN MEMORY or IN HONOR OF FUND Marlys & Arland Workin In memory of Nelmer Eberhardt Radio Mike & Vonnie Rostad In memory of Nelmer Eberhardt Radio LaDonne Vik & Vicki Anderson In memory of Denise Bratholt Radio June Hansen In memory of Nelmer Eberhardt Unified Budget Milo & Ruby Craik In memory of Nelmer Eberhardt Radio Milo & Ruby Craik In memory of Dagmar Twedt Radio Grant & Paulette Magnuson In memory of Nelmer Eberhardt Unified Budget Fred & Esther Anderson, Keith & Pam Anderson, Linda & Bob Dahl, JoAnne Anderson and J.D. & Renee Anderson In memory of Birger Anderson Radio Mark Schaffner In memory of Marge Schaffner Undesignated Paul & Cindy Linstad In memory of Dagmar Twedt Radio Pastor Doug & Jan Klungtvedt In memory of Dagmar Twedt Undesignated Ken & Jennifer Lepper In honor of the Hegstad Family Youth Ken & Jennifer Lepper In honor of the Spanjer/McGee Family Discipleship Friends of Pontoppidan In memory of Denise Bratholt Radio Friends of Pontoppidan In honor of Danny Bratholt Radio Dave & Ruth Stensland In memory of Birger Anderson Radio Dave & Ruth Stensland In memory of Nelmer Eberhardt Radio Jessica Jordahl & Ryan Schumacher In honor of Del & Sue Jordahl Radio Joyce McDowell In memory of Earl McDowell Thanksgiving Joyce McDowell In memory of Arthur & Martha Jacobsen Thanksgiving Anne Snyder In memory of Nelmer Eberhardt Undesignated Pete & Marlys Peterson In memory of Dale Peterson Radio Donna Mae Albertson In memory of Dale Peterson Library Eleanor Olsgaard In memory of Dale Peterson Missions Bert Stangeland In memory of Dale Peterson Radio Carol Anderson In memory of Andrew Anderson, who passed away 20 years ago on 10/3/1991 and he would have been 23 on Christmas Day. Boulger Funeral Home s 2011 Service of Love and Remembrance Saturday, December 10 at 6:00 pm. This service offers inspiration and hope as we reflect on and remember our deceased loved ones. We recognize that this season of celebration may be difficult for those who are grieving. The Service of Love and Remembrance will focus on the comfort and promise of God s love. Hors d oeuvres from 5-6:00 pm-coffee and sweets will be served following the service.

5 P.L.C.- Proclaiming the Gospel! Living in Christ! Caring for our Neighbors! 5 For Questions please contact Sarah Trogstad at sarah@pontonline.org or Thank You to our Sunday School & Youth Students for frosting cookies for the November 27 th Congregation Sing a Long! The Pontoppidan Sunday School Christmas Program December 18 th 11am! A HUGE Thank You to Jan Klungtvedt for helping bake cookies for the November 27 th Congregation Sing a Long! **On, December 18 th, students need to come to Sunday School at 10am for song practice and costumes. They will go directly from Sunday School to the Sanctuary with their classes! **Please let Sarah know if your child will NOT be in the program. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL DECEMBER 25 TH AND JANUARY 1 st

6 6 P.L.C.- Proclaiming the Gospel! Living in Christ! Caring for our Neighbors! CONFIRMATION: Confirmation youth will be Christmas Caroling on Wednesday, December 7th. There will be no confirmation the remainder of December. Please continue to turn in your sermon notes throughout the month! FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Join us at the church Sunday, December 4th at 4:30 to watch the movie Soul Surfer. Following the movie there will be pizza and a discussion. YOUTH OPPORTUNITY FOR 9-12 GRADERS: Camp Emmaus has a Senior High Shutdown Shindig December from 11 AM - 11 AM. Activities include fellowship, worship, studying the Word, sledding, playing broomball and having a bonfire on the snow covered beach! Price is $35/person. Information may be found in the Events Calendar on the Pathways website: Contact Karin Hegstad to coordinated rides. CHURCHES UNITED FOR THE HOMELESS: Grades will be serving at Churches United on December 19th. Please be there at 4:00 pm to help prepare. ANNUAL MEATBALL SUPPER-WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 This year we would like to include a silent auction. All church members are invited to drop off new donations to include in gift baskets. When shopping the holiday sales, please consider picking up an extra gift. Please drop items off in the office with a note designated for the auction. Christmas Wreaths for Sale The youth will be selling Christmas wreaths Sunday mornings. Price~$16.00

7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 9:00 am Traditional Worship Baptism of Ellie Thornton 10:05 am Sunday School 10:05 am Learning & Sharing 10:15 am Jr. & Sr. High Gathering 11:00 am Contemporary Worship 4:30 pm Movie Night 6:00 pm Pizza & Discussion 11 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:05 am Sunday School 10:05 am Learning & Sharing 10:15 am Jr. & Sr. High Gathering 11:00 am Contemporary Worship 18 9:00 am Christmas Cantata 10:05 am Learning & Sharing 10:15 am Jr. & Sr. High Gathering 11:00 am Sunday School Christmas Program 25 10:00 am Christmas Day Worship :00 pm Executive Committee 6:00 pm Girl Scouts 7:00 pm WELCA Advent Tea :00 pm Bereavement Support Group 5:45 pm Board Members & Program Staff 6:30 pm PPC 19 11:30 am Anna Circle- Radisson 4:30 pm CUHF [10-12 grade] December :00 pm Girl Scouts Circle Day 7 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 6:12 pm Pont Choir 6:30 pm Confirmation Class Caroling 14 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 6:12 pm Pont Choir 21 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 6:12 pm Pont Choir 28 10:30 am Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Quilters 6:12 pm Pont Choir 1 12:30 pm Card Makers 8 No Card Makers 15 No Card Makers Newsletter Deadline 22 No Card Makers 29 No Card Makers Shutdown Shindig at Camp Emmaus Sunday School Christmas Program Rehearsal :30 pm Christmas Eve Worship

8 Pontoppidan Lutheran Church 309 4th St. Fargo, ND December 2011 Pont s Ponderings Phone Fax The Year of Invitation NON-PROFIT ORG. US Postage PAID Fargo, ND PERMIT NO. 874 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED