2017 Lund Lutheran Church 25213 County Highway 21 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-847-9662 www.lundlutheran.org A member of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Pastor: Jim Osvold
Dear brothers and sisters in faith, I am so excited to be among you serving as your pastor for the next few months. I look forward to getting to know each of you and to grow in the faith with you all. Jane and I have so much to be thankful for. You folks took us in right away. It is our joy and privilege to be here. Now, a little more about us. I grew up on a farm west of Morris, Minnesota. Alberta (6 miles west of Morris) to be exact. Like the saying goes, You can take the kid out of the farm, but you can t take the farm out of the kid. How true that is. I enjoy serving in the rural community which Lund is. My dad and mother retired from farming in 1998 and we had a farm auction. They have since moved to a townhome in Morris. As some of you already know, my mother is dealing with Acute Myloid Leukemia. Please remember to daily pray for her and my father. I have one brother and two sisters. I attended college at Golden Valley Lutheran College from 1976-78. Then went to North Dakota State University in Fargo for four years and graduated in December of 1982 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Following graduation I worked in the Fargo-Moorhead area for about 6 years. My wife Jane and I were married August 1 st of 1987. I began my seminary training at Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary in St. Paul in the fall of 1988. During my time in seminary Jane and I became parents of two beautiful daughters, Rachael and Leana. I graduated from seminary in May of 1992. Was ordained at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alberta June 7 th of 1992 and began serving a two point parish (Zion & St. Olaf) in Odin, Minnesota. Odin is about 45 miles west of Mankato. I served there for 9 ½ years. We moved to Menahga (First English & Bethany) fall of 2001. Added a third church to the parish in 2013. Left there in May of 2017. Our oldest daughter Rachael is married to a great husband and father, Dan Towers and we have 2 wonderful grand-daughters (Nora who s going to be 3 November 8 th & Greta who just turned 1 in June). Rachael and Dan live in Hawley. Rachael is an RN for Sanford and Dan is a mechanical engineer. Our youngest daughter Leana lives in Brainerd and works at Grand View Lodge as their marketing person. She has a degree from Bemidji State in Business with an emphasis in Marketing. Leana will be getting married to Matthew Nelson next June at Appledorn s Resort on Mille Lacs. Jane has 2 sisters Judy Dulek from Winona, MN & Joan Schumaker of Santa Rosa, CA. Her parents and her brother have been gone for a few years now. If you ever want to stop by and visit me, please feel free to do so. My door is always open. Bring any concerns, joys, or whatever and I would be happy to discuss them with you. Again, Jane and I are overjoyed to be in your midst here at Lund and we give God thanks for that. May God richly bless our time together!! November Blessings, Pastor Steve 2
Lund Council Meeting Sept 13, 2017 Robin presided. Members absent: Carol Okeson. Lynda opened the meeting with a devotion and prayer. Agenda was set. Secretary s Minutes: Given by Judy. Myra/ Lynda/Carried. Financial Secretary Report: Given by Myra. Treasurer s Report: Given by Karen H. We are in the black! Motion to approve both financial reports: Russ/Judy/Carried. Committee Reports: President Robin: Good summer for worship. Deacons: Good through November. Will need cleaning supplies. Lynda will pick up. Trustees : Ladies want to paint the east wall in kitchen. They will decide the color. Doors are in. All locks will be keyed the same. Work will be done before the snow flies. * Note from the Trustees: New exterior doors have been installed in the kitchen and the new addition. All three exterior doors are keyed the same! Education: By Cindy. Twelve children at VBS. Spent $219.13 which included the community project. Balance of $267.85 in account. Sunday School starts Sept. 17 th. Possible five kids. Discussion regarding having Sunday school at same time as worship. Mission: Sharon W. will be the leader. Speak to her if interested in serving. Endowment: Will be having a 3 rd quarter meeting soon. Old Business: * Meatball Dinner: Ad in Happenings. Usually run three ads for around $123. Will get current and Judy will decide how many time to run the ad. Myra/Karen H/ Carried. * Taste of Lund: Everything is arranged. Need petty cash of $400 for change. * Stone s Cry: Discussed the fee. Will do a Love Offering and then make up the difference out of general fund. Will be no readings. They will take care of entire service. * Communion: Will not have communion on the 17 th. Stone Cry s equipment will be set up. Communion will be last Sunday of Sept. when Pastor Carole Shelby from Park Rapids will give the message. * Outside Painting: Have contracted with Duane Shoemaker. 3
New Business: * National Convention : Oct. 8 > 11 th. No one has shown interest in attending. * Hurricane relief: Thrivent may have matching funds. Also can contribute through LCMC. Motion to make a $1000 donation. $500 each from mission and endowment. Lynda/Myra/Carried. *Joining Augustana District: Randy is head of Augustana District and we have been utilizing their services already. No required dues; just free will contribution. Council members encouraged to research this. Tabled until the Oct. meeting. * Pastoral Call: Still need to come up with a vision and mission statement. Much discussion on how we are going to proceed. Motion to look into getting an interim pastor for six months while we continue to work on vision, mission and profile for Lund. Myra/Judy/Carried. *Shepard of the Lakes: Also meeting tonight. * Trunks and Treats in the church parking lot. - Oct 31, 4 to 7 pm. ( Check with Halver's to see if we will be doing hotdogs and snack and a bonfire). * Swedish Meatball Dinner - October 15th, 3:30 to 6:30 pm. We will be making meatballs at Maplelag on Friday, Oct 13th at 9:30 am. The work schedule for the dinner is on the bulletin board in the entry. We still need workers. Please consider signing up. Also, please sign up to bring pies. * Sunday School will now be held during the worship service. Pastor Steve will be give a short children's service and before the gospel message, the children will be dismissed to go to Sunday School class. Next meeting : Sept. 20 th at 7 p.m. Closed with prayer. Respectfully Submitted: Judy Gildersleeve, Secretary. 4
Lund Lutheran Church Special Meeting September 18, 2017 All council members present. Robin opened the meeting with prayer. New Business: Joining the Augustana District of LCMC: Robin passed out the Augustana Statement of Faith. Discussion followed. We have been utilizing the districts services already. Will take to the congregation for approval, then vote on joining at the next regular council meeting. Interim Pastor: Robin spoke with Randy of the Augustana District. He recommended the following: 1) Set pay scale prorating the wage of former pastor. 2) Specify percentage of pastoral time being hired for. 3) Specify the position is a contract interim. 4) Set time limit. Average is six months.. 5) Draw up a contract: our ship, we re the drivers, & God is Capitan.. 6) Maintain integrity of Gospel. 7) Continue working on Vision and Mission independent of Interim Pastor. Discussion followed. Motion to offer Pastor Steve a nine month interim contract position starting Oct 1. Pay will be $3,333.33 per month or $29,999.97 for the nine month period. He will also receive $200 per month mileage allowance, printing etc. Contract will include the following duties: Sunday and holiday worship, weddings, funerals, visitation, confirmation and regular office hours. KarenH./Judy/carried. Discussed additional services Steve provided prior to Oct 1. Will pay him $75 for the additional support services. Karen H./ Myra/Carried. Meeting adjourned. Judy Gildersleeve, Secretary 5
Women s Bible Study Tuesday, November 14th 2:00pm Hostess: Jennifer Turnwall All women are welcome to attend! Thank you to all who helped with and attended the Swedish Meatball Dinner. I was a huge success, and could not have been done without you! Making Maplelag. meatballs at Don t forget to turn your clocks back on Saturday night, November 4th. 6
Kids EVENTS Sunday School 9:45 after the Children s Sermon Sunday Mornings Ages 3 years and up are welcome to attend. Sunday School will be during the Worship Service, the children will be dismissed after the Children's sermon. Come and learn about Jesus love. ***************************************************** Remember to Wednesdays bring your Bibles each week! 7:00 pm November 1 November 8 November 15 November 22 No Confirmation November 29. 7
Hello there, Mousey here. To God be the Glory! What another beautiful fall. I got to go on a road trip with friends twice. The leaves were so cool, especially when they were reflected in the water. God makes a beautiful rainbow of colors in our area. The fall also brought us the famous Lund Swedish Meatball Dinner. Lots of people to run around, both friends and new people. Pastor Steve was talking one day about God giving each of us gifts that we are able to do. Some are able to bake really good, some are able to read the lessons, some serve communion, some are ushers. Others light the candles, prepare the feast of communion, some teach the little kid lets, and others teach the bigger kids. Then there is the meatball dinner, where almost everyone that comes to Lund, pitch in and work. It could not be done without everyone doing what they feel they can do. A special thanks to Judy for coordinating all that goes on, and Robin and Jennifer for getting the shopping done. A special thanks to Lynda and Willie Hultin for taking care of the messages on the signs. I ve heard people that come and visit say what a friendly greeting they receive. I could go on and on. We are a talented group in our church and for that we can all thank God, that he has provided Lund the people it needs. May God Bless everyone s Thanksgiving, and please save me some scraps to make it till Christmas. Love you all! Till next month. Mousey During the week of Thanksgiving I will be in the office on Monday, November 20th. Thank you, Pam Pastor Bruer s office hours 9:00am Noon Tuesday Thursday Secretary office hours 9:30am 12:30 pm Wednesday & Thursday 8
November Lectionary November 5 All Saints Day Revelation 7:9-17 Psalm 149 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12 November 12 Amos 5:18-24 Psalm 70 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 November 19 Zeph. 1:7-16 Psalm 90:1-12 1 Thess. 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30 November 21 Thanksgiving Deut. 8:7-18 Psalm 67 Phil. 4:6-20 Luke 17:11-19 November 26 Christ the King Sunday Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm 95:1-7a 1 Cor. 15:20-28 Matt. 25:31-46 November Worship Volunteers Reader: Myra Eastman Communion Server: Myra Eastman Ushers: Les & Donna Heimark Greeter: Les & Donna Heimark **************************************************************** November Sunday Coffee Servers: November 5: Willie & Lynda Hultin November 12: Roger & Cleo Johnson November 19: John & Judy Gildersleeve November 26: Bill Gunderman & Jeanne Johnson 9
Lund and Area Happenings: Wednesday, Nov. 1st Confirmation 7pm. Saturday, Nov.4th turn your clocks back 1 hour before you go to bed. Daylight savings time ends! Sunday, Nov. 5th Sunday School and Worship Service 9:45 am with Communion. Tuesday, Nov. 7th Health Resources fundraising banquet Holmes Theater Ballroom. 6:30pm. Wednesday, Nov. 8th Council Meeting 5:30pm. Wednesday, Nov. 8th Confirmation 7:00pm. Friday, Nov. 10th Veterans Day observed. Sat., Nov. 11th Holiday Bazaar Grace Lutheran DL 8am-1pm. Sunday, Nov. 12th Sunday School 8:30am Worship Service 9:45am. Tuesday, Nov. 14th Women s Bible Study 2:00 pm. Wednesday, Nov. 15th Confirmation 7:00pm. Thursday, November 16th.Newsletter articles due. Sunday, Nov. 19th Sunday School and Worship Service 9:45am with Communion. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Service 7:00pm. Wednesday, November 22nd No Confirmation. Sunday, Nov. 26th Sunday School 8:30 am Worship Service 9:45am Wednesday, Nov. 29th Confirmation 7:00pm. ****************************************************** Health Resources Center Fundraising Banquet Tuesday, November 7th Holmes Theater Ballroom Featuring Guest Speaker: Abby Johnson Abby has a determination to help women in need. It was this desire to become an advocate for the pro-life movement. Health Resources is biblically grounded and faith based caring pregnancy center located in DL. They serve women and men to both encourage and support them in making life affirming choices. Reservations Required 218-844-8822 or office@hrcdl.org 10
Birthdays: November 4. Barb Beug 5. Don Schuler 7. Jan Mills Russ Okeson 11. Marcy Erickson 19. Pam Grieger 20. Jake Okeson 21. Jan Anderson Joel Okeson 27. Pam Ross Anniversary s November 4. Willie & Lynda Hultin 27. Eric & Belyndia Nickolauson ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Take a Moment to Thank a Veteran When you see someone in uniform, Someone who serves us all, Doing military duty, answering their countries call, Take a moment to thank them, For protecting what we hold dear; Tell them you are proud of them; Make it very clear. Just tap them on the shoulder, Give a smile and say Thanks for what you re doing To keep us safe in the USA! By Joanna Fuchs 11