Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home;

All is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin. God our Maker doth provide for our wants to be supplied;

Come to God’s own temple, come, raise the song of harvest home.

All the world is God’s own field, fruit unto His praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown unto joy or sorrow grown.

First the blade and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear;

Lord of harvest, grant that we wholesome grain and pure may be.

For the Lord our God shall come, and shall take His harvest home;

From His field shall in that day all offenses purge away, Giving angels charge at last in the fire the tares to cast;

But the fruitful ears to store in His garner evermore.

Even so, Lord, quickly come, bring Thy final harvest home; Gather Thou Thy people in, free from sorrow, free from sin,

There, forever purified, in Thy garner to abide; Come, with all Thine angels come, raise the glorious harvest home.

We will seek God’s will, share God’s love, and serve as Christ’s people.

Christ Lutheran News November, 2019

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Executive Council

Jerry Moline, President Travis Stoel, Vice President

Kathy Behrends, Secretary Karen Frisk, Treasurer

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Inside this issue:

From the Pastor 4

Thank Offering 6

Council Minutes 8

All Saints 11

Financial Information 12

Opportunities for Service 14

Calendar 16

WCLC / Bake Sale 18

Ministerial Acts/Prayers 21

Youth 22

Birthdays / Anniversaries 26

Worship Assistants 28

Canews 30

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Prayer Requests

Call the church office at 507-836-8291, or e-mail with your prayer requests. If you would like a pastoral visit or be included in pastoral prayers during worship, please call the church office.

Address, Phone & Email Corrections

Christ Lutheran maintains a database of all members. If you have had any changes to your address, phone num-ber, marital status, etc. please contact Dawn with your name and the changes that need to be made.

If You Are Ill

Hospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. While we feel these laws are im-portant to maintain your privacy, we would like to sup-port you with prayer and a visit. Please call the church office 836-8291 to keep us informed of your situation.

Church Office: 836-8291

Street Address: 2959 Queen Avenue, Slayton, MN 56172 E-mail: slaytonchristlutheran@gmail.com Website: christinslayton.weebly.com Dawn Mouw, Office Manager Dale Lange, Custodian

Pastor Dale Degner Cell Phone: 701-261-8437 Email: prdale.clcslayton@gmail.com

Gwen Degner, Lay Minister Email: gwen.clcslayton@gmail.com

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Dear members of Christ Lutheran Church:

The confirmation class of 2019, our current 10

th graders, have just been confirmed on October 27.

What a wonderful time it was for Gwen and me to get to know these young men and women. The church is in good hands. God has given us fun, creative, loving and compassionate young men and women to take care of this church when we are gone. I praise God for His work among these young people. I also give thanks to God for the many, many people who had a part in shaping them: parents, teachers, sponsors, mentors, relatives and friends. And now I thank you, all the people who sup-ported them along the way—you are all so appreciated.

The confirmation service went very well. There are things I want to see improved next year, but I really was pleased with how the service went. I would love to take credit for this service, but much work by many people was put into service. I am not going to mention the names of all the people who helped because I don’t want to miss some-one and hurt their feelings. You know who you are, and a great big thank you to all of you!

Everything that we do, everything we create in the church needs people to help so the church remains healthy and vibrant. We will always need volunteers. Yes, the word is “need”. Volunteering in the church is not optional: we need you.

There is so much potential in Christ Lutheran: God has given us exactly what we need. We have people who are financial geniuses, musicians, artists, knitters, teachers, cooks, set-up and clean-up people, computer experts, and so many more types of people with tremendous talents. We have you! AND, we NEED you.

This church is also filled with creativity and desires for doing new things. Some people want more things for the youth. Some people want more studies of all different kinds.

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Some people want more community events. The list is end-less actually. We should do all these things. I want all of these things to happen. One of the biggest obstacles to do-ing these things is that we need volunteers…lots of them.

A vibrant, fun, active church is filled with people who want to see the church doing something, and they make it happen. Just like there were many people who wanted the confirmands dedicated to their faith…they made it happen. Just like people who wanted the confirmation service to be a great service…they made it happen.

Our “Evangelical Lutheran Worship” resource book (hymnal) has this hymn: “ELW 575: In Christ Called to Bap-tize.” The last verse says this about our calling: “Unite us, anoint us, O Spirit of love, for you are within us, around us, above. Equip us for service with gifts you bestow. In Christ is our calling. In Christ may we grow.”

Pastor Dale

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Dear Friends in Christ, November is an exciting time, full of many special wor-ship services and other annual events. Please take time to study the church calendar for this month so you don’t miss out! The annual Women of the ELCA Thankoffering will be Nov 10. Many of the bold Women of Christ Lutheran Church will lead worship that morning and our quilters’ hard work will be on display and dedicated that day. In case you were wondering…

Who are the Women of the ELCA? All women who par-ticipate in Women of CLC gatherings, Bible studies, and meetings, or donate their time and talents to WCLC pro-jects are members.

Why do we exist? WCLC’s mission is to mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. This is no longer “Ladies Aid”. Rather our women have a diverse set of circumstances, interests, and talents. You don’t have to know how to quilt or knit or make lefse, though those skills are valued and useful. You don’t have to be a Bible expert. All you need is a willingness to come to-gether in fellowship, grow in your faith, and support each other.

What is a Thankoffering? For more than 100 years, Lu-theran women have given thanks to God along with dona-tions to missions through Thankofferings. Each woman had a special box to put coins in as a way of giving thanks for blessings received throughout the year. At the end of the year, the boxes were brought to church for a Thankof-fering Ingathering. Although we no longer use boxes, the basic idea is the same: to give thanks for the daily bless-ings we receive, to be good stewards of all that we’ve

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been given, and to give back. We bring our gifts of money on this Thankoffering Sunday and offer them to God for the work of the Women of the ELCA. In 2019: Since the women of CLC are not the only ones who’ve been richly blessed, we invite all the men to par-ticipate too. Before worship on Nov. 2 and 3, each family will receive a special envelope to use for Thankofferings. Please make checks payable to WCLC.

What is the money used for? The Churchwide Women’s Organization (CWO) uses our Thankofferings to provide many resources for our women and those in need. Your gifts make it possible for the CWO to create and support: communications ministries, including Daily Grace e-

mail devotions, Interchange, Bold Connections, Gather magazine and Café, and an extensive web-site,

justice and advocacy work, free program resources covering a variety of topics Triennial conventions and gatherings, the work of our elected churchwide women’s board,

and other ongoing ministries of the churchwide women’s

organization. These offerings are essential to our partnership with God in accomplishing God’s mission for the world. We give in order to make a difference, always remembering that we are stewards of all that God has given to us.

Yours in Christ, Gwen gwen.clcslayton@gmail.com

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The meeting was called to order by President Moline. Those in atten-dance were: Jerry Moline, Kathy Behrends, Karen Frisk, Pastor Dale, Laurel Nelson, Tim Lang, Jessica Doeden, Nancy Moberg

and Amy VanEck. Kathy Wurpts and Gayle Davidson of the person-nel committee were also present.

Our devotions involved conversa-tion with an adjacent seated member followed by verbal prayers made for that person.

The agenda was accepted as pre-sented with the addition of the topic for a Congregational letter. M/S/P Karen/Jessica

The secretary’s report for the Septem-ber 11, 2019 council meeting was presented. For clarification purposes the Christmas Eve services will be held at 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. M/S/P to approve the minutes, with clarifi-cation. Tim/Amy

The September Treasurer’s report was reviewed. The balance is listed as $4,529.64. A motion was made to approve the treasurer’s report for au-dit. M/S/P Kathy/Laurel

Pastor Dale shared with the members his month’s accomplishments: Nurs-ing home and assisted living visits,

Confirmation Sunday planning, 2 con-ferences for CEU’s, etc. Old Business: Pew Cushions: A suggested was made that our expense for this project might be reduced if we do not replace the Altar kneeling cushions. Karen updated the council on the amount of money that has been donated. There is currently $4,906.00 in a dedicated fund for this project. A motion was made to place our order with Lexy Fransen to begin production of the cushions, when $10,000.00 has been collected. It is the hope that the remaining bal-ance will be collected prior to the de-livery of the new cushions. M/S/P Karen/Amy Pastor Dale will be shar-ing the information on this project at church services. Photo Directory: Pictures are sched-uled for April 22- 25 and April 29 – May 2, 2020. Mission Outreach will be in charge of this project with the assistance of volunteers. New Business: The Next Meeting: Will be held on

November 13, 2019 7:00 p.m. Portico Coverage: Gayle and Kathy

W. presented the council with infor-mation regarding the Pastor’s 2020 Insurance proposals. M/S/P

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Karen/Tim to accept the Gold Plan Coverage option.

Building Use: A request to use an area of our Church for a Mentoring project was made by an individual. Concerns with Insurance coverage, etc. were voiced. This business was tabled for more information.

Nominating Committee: Pastor Dale will begin working with this commit-tee

Membership Transfer: M/S/P/ Karen/Laurel to approve the trans-fer of member Carolyn Quame to Sillerud Lutheran.

Letter to Congregation: Pastor Dale will prepare a letter to be sent to members which will include a sum-mary of our financial status, as of the end of the 3rd Quarter.

Committee Reports: Fellowship and Service. There were

no funerals in September. Balance on hand is $3,443.36.

Mission Outreach: No committee up dates, but Jessica shared that there are 30 students planning to attend the fall youth conference.

Parish Ed. No report as they are meeting this coming Sunday.

Property and Management: Presi-dent Jerry reported for this commit-tee. The Committee will be installing new reflective tape on the alter steps. A snow removal bid of $110.00 per event has been re-ceived from Kevin Nelson. This work will include the parking lot and

sidewalks. M/S/P Amy/Karen. Tim stated that he will assist with the steps/landing areas. An offer was received to purchase our mower, blower and accessories for $1,000.00 M/S/P to accept this offer by Kathy/Amy The parsonage windows have been delivered but they are waiting for additional siding pieces to be delivered prior to the installation. The bill for the windows of $2,368.00 will be paid this month.

Stewardship: They are brainstorming ideas to prepare monthly projects to accomplish, with the hope of com-pleting this schedule in advance of the next calendar year. A special project planned is to contact 5 non-attending church members, per month, for conversations.

Worship and Evangelism: Confirma-tion Sunday will be held on October 27th. 15 confirmands will be cele-brated. Coffee fellowship and cor-sages are planned. Pastor Dale suggested that assigned Lector’s also read the Psalms. Pastor will do this reading if the Lector would have any physical restraints for the length of time involved. Tim also shared with the council that the new com-puter for Gwen Degner has be re-ceived and Office Dawn’s to follow soon. It has also been discovered that the router located in the Chapel Lounge is missing, which will need to be replaced.

WCLC: The Shetek Fall workshop was attended by Nancy and Gwen

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Sunday Morning Bible Study

Join Pastor Dale at about 10:20 AM for a Bible Study using the next week's Sunday Bible readings. This study is for all ages. Grab some coffee from the fellowship hall and join us in the li-brary / conference room.

Degner. Working on plans for the November 16th Fall Bake Sale and a special women’s event. Thank offering Sunday is to be held on November 10th.

Youth: No report

A motion was made to adjourn. M/S/P Jessica/Nancy

The meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully Submitted Kathy Behrends

Children’s Bulletins & Worship Bags

The children’s bulletins & worship bags have moved to just inside the sanctuary doors next to the computer and sound board.

New Lay Minister

We are very pleased to have Gwen Degner join the staff as Lay Minister. She will be working closely with Pastor Dale and the various committee chairs to facilitate programming and activities.

She brings great experience and knowledge as an educator and music teacher, in addition to completing a two-year course in lay ministry.

Gwen’s installation will be held on November 10.

We appreciate you joining us in providing a warm welcome for Gwen.

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All Saints’ Sunday

On Sunday, we pause to remember those who have died since the last All Saints’ Sunday, and rejoice in acknowledging those “new saints” who

have been baptized in the past year

We especially honor the memory of our members who have died after All

Saints Day, 2018 and who have shared in our walk in faith:

11/03/18 Randy Christiansen 11/15/18 Denis Schneider 11/24/18 Evelyn Herder 12/27/18 Gary Muecke 03/28/19 Mary Ann Suedbeck 04/04/19 Ruth Nelson 04/19/19 Vera Chmela 04/24/19 Dorothy Prahm 05/07/19 Floyd Schadt 05/12/19 Eldon Nelson 07/02/19 Barb Weinrebe 08/02/19 Robert Like 08/15/19 Wayne Peterson 08/28/19 Darlene Meyer 10/15/19 Cliff Olson We rejoice in those who were baptized since All Saints Day, 2018 and in

the love brought to their families and our congregation:

01/05/19 Ty Patrick F 04/13/19 Theo Bradley B 04/13/19 Crosby John S 05/12/19 Elsie Rose T 05/19/19 Baylor Steven S 06/29/19 Jordan Thomas B 07/20/19 Tova Claire J 08/03/19 Josie Ellen H 08/11/19 Camden John S 09/01/19 Bree Ann O 10/26/19 Madison Marie D 10/26/19 Grant Perry P 10/26/19 Grady Roman P

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On this page you will find a brief overview of Christ Lutheran’s finances. At the annual meeting, the congregation voted on the 2019 budget. The budg-eted amount for general offerings breaks down to

$24,653.97 each month to cover our anticipated ministry expenses. 3% of your offerings each month will be sent to the Synod office to meet our Synod Mission Support goal.

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Additional Ways to Give to Christ Lutheran Church

GivePlus Text—507-481-1314

GivePlus Church App

You can find videos on our website to help with texting or the app. You will also find a link to give online or a form if you pre-fer to give through a monthly bank draft. Contact one of the Stewardship Committee or the office with questions.

Christinslayton.weebly.com/onlineautomatic-giving

Here’s a look at where we ended September:

Balance 8/31/19: $ (3,957.47) September Receipts: $ 29,143.39 September Expenses: $ (21,368.03) Net Savings Transfers (designated): $ 711.75 Ending Balance 9/31/19: $ 4,529.64

Synod Benevolence Paid in September: $ 802.27

Borrowed from Savings in 2019: $ 5,000.00

Average Worship Attendance through October 27: Saturday - 71; Sunday - 211

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Offering through October 27: $ 18,825.51

Monthly Offering Goal: $ 24,653.97

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Pew Cushions

The Council has decided to replace the cushions on the pews in the sanctuary, the narthex and the communion kneelers, costing about $15,000.00, which comes to about $361.00 per pew. Checks can be made payable to Christ Lutheran (Pew Cushions in the memo). Thank you for donations already received.

Community Thanksgiving Worship

Sunday, November 27, 7:00 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, Slayton

Plan Ahead—Christmas Schedule

Sunday, December 1 4:00 pm Community Band Christmas Concert at

Christ Lutheran Church

Sunday, December 8 9:00 am Children’s Christmas Program

Tuesday, December 24—Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Candlelight Carol Service

with Holy Communion 9:00 pm Candlelight Carol Service

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Opportunities for Service

The Nominating Committee is currently meeting to plan for the future leadership of Christ Lutheran Church. We ask for your prayers and support as we try to discern who would have the best experience, qualities, and desire to serve on the various committees (boards) to meet the needs of the congregation. We also ask that anyone who is called to serve, give this opportunity prayerful consideration. You are being asked because we think you are the best candidate. Most committees meet monthly and some as needed. The number of positions to be filled with a brief description of the duties of the committee are listed below: Youth board = 2 members (3 Year Terms)

Advocates for youth within the congregation encourag-ing our youth to develop their God-given potential and supports attending Bible camps and youth gatherings.

Fellowship and service = 1 member (2 Year Term) Oversees the work groups and coordinates fellowship events within the church.

Endowment committee = 2 members (3 Year Terms) Oversees the Endowment Fund that is invested to pro-mote the mission, outreach, and ministry of the church.

Memorial committee = 1 member (3 Year Term) Ap-pointed

Oversees the Memorial Funds that are gifted to the church.

Nominating committee = 2 members (2 Year Terms) Recruits and recommends the best possible leadership for Christ Lutheran Church. Begins meeting in the fall prior to the annual meeting.

Mission Outreach board = 2 members (3 Year Terms) Works to give vision and set goals for the congregation in the areas of Global and Local Missions.

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Parish Education board = 3 members (2-3 Year Terms & 1-2 Year Term)

Promotes Christian Education through Sunday School, Confirmation, adult education classes, VBS, Christmas program, Rally Sunday and teacher appreciation.

Property and Management board = 2 members (3 Year Terms)

Responsible for maintaining the church and parsonage property.

Stewardship board = 2 members (3 Year Terms) Encourages the stewardship of time, talent and financial gifts of the congregation members and promotes the fi-nancial stability of the church.

Worship and Evangelism board = 2 members (3 Year Terms)

Schedules worship assistants in order to have as many members as possible involved in the activities of the church and coordinates Holy Week and Christmas Ser-vices with the guidance of the pastor.

The members of the current nominating committee are Mark Boerboom (836-6797) Casey Gass (836-6208) Elonne Winter (836-6649) and Kathy Wurpts (836-6871). If you have any interest or suggestions of qualified persons in any of these positions please let us know.

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Circle Bible Study

The Circle Bible Study groups meet once a month. Please feel free to attend either of the Circles anytime. You do not have to sign up, just come. The Bible Studies are found in the current Gather magazine. Ex-tra copies are available in the library. We enjoy getting know each other and we have great discussions. All are welcome to come any time.

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Food Shelf Donations continue to

be collected in the shopping carts inside the doors from the parking lot.

Quilting—Monday, December 2 and

Tuesday, December 3 at 1:00 pm

Peace Circle

Wednesday, November 13 at 9:00 am Bible Study: Gwen Degner

Hostess: LeAnn VanMeveren & Lorna Bader

Love Circle Monday, November 11 at 7:00 pm

Bible Study: Ruth Hoyme

Hostess: Amy Nepp

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Christ Lutheran Church 2959 Queen Avenue, Slayton, MN

Saturday, November 16 from 9-11 AM

Homemade breads, pastries, candies, and ethnic specialties such as lefse, krumkake,

pizzelles, rosettes and kringle

Serving Homemade Rolls & Coffee Freewill Donation

Sponsored by the Women of Christ Lutheran Church Proceeds go to help support many organizations.

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WCLC Fall Bake Sale Donations

Please consider bringing your family favorite or Ethnic foods or making a $10 donation. (Donation checks can be made payable to WCLC with Bake Sale in the memo and brought to the church office.)

Thank Offering Sunday November 10

Bring your thank offering to church on November 10. All offerings are sent to the Women of the ELCA for

ministries and missions.

Did you know?

… that you can watch the worship service from your computer? The easiest way to find the most recent ser-vice is to go to the church website (christinslayton.weebly. com), scroll to the bottom of the page and you can watch it there. (It’s usually there by Tuesday noon.) If you want to watch past services, just click the YouTube link and you will be taken to our YouTube page.

… that the worship assistant lists and the weekly scripture readings can be found online? Both can be found at christinslayton.weebly.com/scripture-readings

WCLC Christmas Potluck & Bible Study

followed by activities at Sunrise and Lindenwood

Tuesday, December 3, 11:30 am

All women are invited

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Prayer Concerns

Noah Boerboom, Phyllis Bruns, Karen Burch, Roger Busswitz, Bernice Crompton, Julie Frovap, Chuck Haugen, John Henning, Jon Hoyme, John Kepler, Donna Lee, Charles Nelson, Clarine Schaeffer, Carl Schreier, Judy Schreier, and Harold Yotter.

Continue to remember in prayer ~ Those dealing with cancer and other long-term illnesses.

Members who are shut-in

Service men and women

Those who mourn the loss of loved ones

Deaths~ Cliff Olson—passed away October 15

Funeral held on October 21

Baptisms~ Madison Marie Da—October 26 Daughter of Bradley D and Brittny H

Grant Perry & Grady Roman P—October 26

Sons of Gary & Betsy P

Ministerial Acts

Congratulations to our Confirmands

The following young men and women were confirmed on Sunday, October 27:

Keigan B Savanna B

Riley B Dawson B

Kyle C Petyon C Ashlyn K

Nathaniel K

Camdyn K Carli M

Brooke N Nash P

Emma R Emily R Logan S

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Wednesday Meals

Everyone is invited to enjoy a meal at church on Wednes-day evenings at 6:15. We are in need of a couple of people to prepare and serve the meals for November 20, Decem-ber 4 and 11. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board across from the kitchen. Please contact Theresa Nysetvold if you have questions. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped to prepare and serve the meals so far this fall. Your time and generosity are greatly appreciated!

Jr. High Youth Gathering

We are excited to have 31 youth from CLC registered to at-tend the Jr. High Youth Gathering in Willmar. Attendees will leave the church around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, and return about 24 hours later.

We are still in need of chaperones. Please call the church office if you can accompany our young people to this inspiring event.

Note: There will be an important meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, right after confirmation for all youth and adults who are attending the gathering.

More information will be mailed to parents during the sec-ond week in November. If you have any questions, please call Dawn or Gwen at the office.

Wanted:

Donations of clean, used jeans for our youth to take to the Jr. High Youth Gathering for a service project. You may leave them in Gwen’s office anytime before noon on Nov. 23.

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Radio Broadcast Ministry

December 1 and 8 are the next available dates. Checks ($65) can be made out to Christ Lutheran with “Radio Broadcast” in the memo or you can pay online by visiting our website. Thank you to everyone who has helped with this ministry this year.

Have you gotten your flu shot?

It’s time! You can stop in at any pharmacy to get your shot.

Contact Information Changes

Have you recently dropped your landline? If you could let the church office know of any telephone

or address changes, it would really be appreciated.

slaytonchristlutheran@gmail.com 507-836-8291

ELCA Youth Gathering theme revealed

The 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering will meet under the theme “boundless: God beyond measure.” The theme is based on Ephesians 3:19, “I want you to know all about Christ’s love, although it is too wonderful to be measured. Then your lives will be filled with all that God is.” Participants will explore how they can find themselves within the boundlessness of Christ’s love. The Gathering will be held June 29-July 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. Visit ELCA.org/Gathering to learn more.

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November is that time of year when we give thanks for everything for which we are grateful. Everyone at Christ Lutheran should be especially thankful to all those special people in our congregation who donate their time and talents to serving our church. This in-cludes:

*Weekly Worship Assistants — Acolytes, Lectors, Greeters, Com-munion Assistants, Ushers, Altar Guild, Bread Bakers, those who run the sound system and the power point, those who record the worship service, burn it to a DVD and deliver it to the City Hall,

*Those who serve on Church Council and the variety of commit-tees,

*The Organists, Pianists, members and directors of the Church Choir, help with Sunday School and weekend worship music, and those who provide us with special music,

*Those who work on our bulletin boards, and do seasonal deco-rating throughout the church,

*Those who deliver Meals-On-Wheels, do snow removal, mow lawn, pick up sticks and upkeep our landscaping,

*Those who teach Sunday School, VBS, the Adult Class, Confir-mation and lead Bible Studies,

*Those who serve and work for funerals, Wednesday night meals and other church events,

*Those who make prayer shawls and help quilt, *And all those we may have unintentionally forgotten.

Each person doing their small part, helps to make Christ Lutheran Church what it is today.

Thank You!

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Gift Distribution for Needy Children

The Murray County Christmas Project is again planning a gift distribution for the Children of Murray County, ages in-fant through age 11. We are requesting new gifts, new toys, and non-perishable food items. We are also in

need of new quilts.

We would like to gather these items by December 1st. The items can be brought to the Slayton Shoe Repair or you can contact 507-530-1292, leave a message and someone will pick up the donated items.

If you know of someone who would like Christmas gifts for their children due to need, please call 507-530-1292 by De-cember 1st. Leave a message and your call will be re-turned. Arrangements will be made to provide gifts.

Monetary gifts should be sent to The Christmas Project at Box 111, Slayton, MN 56172.

We appreciate your cooperation with this Christmas Project.

Do you want to have a conversation with someone with Memory Loss?

Murray County Dementia Awareness Network has Reminis-cence Kits and Caregiver Kits available at the Slayton & Fulda Libraries. Reminiscence Kits are a collection of items carefully

selected to produce pleasant memories. There are 8 themed bags available. Caregiver Kits are designed to provide education to

Caregivers of people with memory issues/loss. For more information, contact Joyce at A.C.E. of SW MN—Murray County at 836-8705.

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16 November Johnson Craig Gertsema Noah Hanson 17 Darla Bly Richard Davidson Gayle Davidson Lisa Saner T.J. Schmidt 18 Amanda Falk 19 John Grieme Kelly Meyer Joan Kluis 20 Cody Hill Denise Schreier Zachary VanEck 21 Donald Anderson Orville Grieme Garrett Opdahl 22 David Brown Kim DeGreeff 23 Buddy Prahm Merryck Bonnstetter 25 BR Heronimus 26 Gail Radke Parker Winter 27 Addison Swenson 28 Pat Crowley Kalli Johnson Erin Meyer Kiley Peters Caroline Stoel 29 Robert Like John DeLong 30 Mindy Holmes

1 Emmett Carlson Alexander Rojas 2 Alexander Opdahl Alix Carlson 3 Ty Freeman 4 Anneliese Grocholski Alaina Bonnstetter Ashlee Sykora Teagen Domeyer 5 Camryn Boerboom Alexis Gass Leland Lokker Cameron Kirchner Brooke Engbarth 7 Barbara Falk Mallory Loosbrock 9 Nicole Johnson Brian Moline Sue Streff Nathan Telkamp 10 Janet Cuperus Pat Edelman 11 Nichole Cheskie Thea Schmahl Braelyn Haken 12 Kayla Swanson Terry Giesen Jennifer Neilson 13 Joshua Crowley Tim Bobeldyk 14 Paul Kirchner 15 Garrett Opdahl Dawn Christensen 16 Drew Pedersen Luke Radke Mark Hemmingsen

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It’s time to renew, or even begin, your subscription to Living Lutheran magazine for 2020. Many of you have chosen to receive this in your home. If you purchase your subscription through Christ Lutheran you are able to receive this for only $9 per year. Please send a check to the office with “Living Lutheran” in the memo to renew or add your subscription for 2020.

Please contact the office if you notice a mistake or omission on the Birthday or Anniversary lists. Thanks for your help!

3 Leon & Marlys Hegstad (1968) 5 Marshal & Susan Isder (1977) 6 Thomas & Jodi Klein (2004) 11 Brad & Whendy Gass (2006) 12 LeRoy & Karen Julius (1959) 16 Judy & Ronnie Schreier (1963) 20 Jeff & Trish Grieme (1987) 24 Thomas & Clarice Kappes (1973) 29 Robert & Betty Like (1954) 30 Steve & Dodi Haugen (1974)

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Saturday 11/2 Jim Kluis Marlys Hegstad Jim & Joan Kluis Karissa

5:15 PM Vicki Hoffmann Hurd

Sunday 11/3 Ashlyn Judy LaBoda Dave & Judy Lynn Knutson Betty Hughes, Jim Johnson Aidan Swenson Jon Hoyme Sara

9:00 AM Kirchner LaBoda Gayleen Kirchner Connor Kirchner, Brooklyn Johnson

Trey Johnson Mathiowetz

Saturday 11/9 Marlys Hegstad Jodi Klein Marlys & Leon Hegstad Kathy

5:15 PM Cheryl Krant Erin Klein Behrends

Sunday 11/10 Andrew Nancy Moberg George & Robin Greg & Nancy Moberg Dane Hanson Tim Lange Devin

9:00 AM Holm Hemmingson Wyatt & Abby Loosbrock Erica Doeden Landsman

Saturday 11/16 Terry Larson Terry Larson Tom & Clarice Kappes Marv

5:15 PM Judy Lickness Nysetvold

Sunday 11/17 Taylor Jerry Moline Judy Lange Kari Mathiowetz Tim Lange, Camdyn Kluis Dugan Kluis Leon Kruse Jon Hoyme

9:00 AM Larson Mary Mesner Sara Mathiowetz Derek & Dylan Kluis Daniel Larson

Saturday 11/23 Ann Muecke Ann Muecke Steve & Ann Muecke Dylan

5:15 PM Laurel Nelson Doeden

Sunday 11/24 Logan Lorie Kruse Caroline Stoel Leon & Lorie Kruse Danyel Neilson Jesse Kline Greg

9:00 AM Stoel Brooke Neilson, Logan Stoel Jaelynn Kline Moberg

Thanksgiving Service Lorna Bader, Arnie Guild Leon Kruse Tim Lange

Sunday 11/24 7:00 PM

Jim & Carolyn Gillette

Saturday 11/30 Marshal Isder Cheryl Krant Marshal Isder Rossows

5:15 PM Linda Nelson Alyse Nelson

Sunday 12/1 Elyse Brenda Brenda Loosbrock Mike & Brenda Loosbrock Krew Schneider Abe Carli Moline

9:00 AM Paulzine Loosbrock Lorie Kruse John & Owen Moline Charlie Paulzine Paulzine

Bread Bakers: Heidi Winter, Jan Cuperus

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Thank you to everyone who is helping during worship services at Christ Lutheran Church this month. If you cannot fulfill your ministry responsibilities, please find your own substitute and let the office know of your replacement. Thank you!!!

Acolytes Lector Greeters Communion Usher Door Keeper Video Power Point

Saturday 11/2 Jim Kluis Marlys Hegstad Jim & Joan Kluis Karissa

5:15 PM Vicki Hoffmann Hurd

Sunday 11/3 Ashlyn Judy LaBoda Dave & Judy Lynn Knutson Betty Hughes, Jim Johnson Aidan Swenson Jon Hoyme Sara

9:00 AM Kirchner LaBoda Gayleen Kirchner Connor Kirchner, Brooklyn Johnson

Trey Johnson Mathiowetz

Saturday 11/9 Marlys Hegstad Jodi Klein Marlys & Leon Hegstad Kathy

5:15 PM Cheryl Krant Erin Klein Behrends

Sunday 11/10 Andrew Nancy Moberg George & Robin Greg & Nancy Moberg Dane Hanson Tim Lange Devin

9:00 AM Holm Hemmingson Wyatt & Abby Loosbrock Erica Doeden Landsman

Saturday 11/16 Terry Larson Terry Larson Tom & Clarice Kappes Marv

5:15 PM Judy Lickness Nysetvold

Sunday 11/17 Taylor Jerry Moline Judy Lange Kari Mathiowetz Tim Lange, Camdyn Kluis Dugan Kluis Leon Kruse Jon Hoyme

9:00 AM Larson Mary Mesner Sara Mathiowetz Derek & Dylan Kluis Daniel Larson

Saturday 11/23 Ann Muecke Ann Muecke Steve & Ann Muecke Dylan

5:15 PM Laurel Nelson Doeden

Sunday 11/24 Logan Lorie Kruse Caroline Stoel Leon & Lorie Kruse Danyel Neilson Jesse Kline Greg

9:00 AM Stoel Brooke Neilson, Logan Stoel Jaelynn Kline Moberg

Thanksgiving Service Lorna Bader, Arnie Guild Leon Kruse Tim Lange

Sunday 11/24 7:00 PM

Jim & Carolyn Gillette

Saturday 11/30 Marshal Isder Cheryl Krant Marshal Isder Rossows

5:15 PM Linda Nelson Alyse Nelson

Sunday 12/1 Elyse Brenda Brenda Loosbrock Mike & Brenda Loosbrock Krew Schneider Abe Carli Moline

9:00 AM Paulzine Loosbrock Lorie Kruse John & Owen Moline Charlie Paulzine Paulzine

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14 Keeley Island Dr

Slayton, MN 56172

507-763-3567

slbc@frontiernet.net

www.shetek.org

Mark Your Calendar

Nov. 1-2—Confirmation Retreat

Nov. 9—Owls in the Night

Nov. 17—Fall Nature Crafts for Kids

Dec.1—Winter Nature Crafts for Kids

Dec. 8—Lutefisk Supper

Dec. 27—Winter Fun Day

Dec. 27-28—Summer Ministry Team Reunion

Dec. 28—Family Ski Day

Dec. 29—Family Snowshoe Day

Jan. 10—Snowshoe and Stargazing

Jan. 17-19—Quilting Retreat

Jan. 24-26—Scraptacular Retreat

Feb. 9—SLM Annual Meeting

Feb 9—Women’s Tea and Ski

For more information go to Shetek.org or Call 507-763-3567

November, 2019

Shetek Lutheran Ministries Where Christ Renews and Empowers

Help send Kids to Camp…

Become a Pelican/Timber member today.

For more info. Call 507-763-3567

or check out our website at www.shetek.org

Signed up for the Lutefisk Supper yet?

We’ll have the Dining Hall ready for you on December 8th!

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A Message from Hospice of Murray County… Hospice care is about more than just helping our pa-tients die with dignity, it is more about helping them have life with comfort and love…

Holy Land Tour Opportunity

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lake Wilson is coordinat-ing a tour of the Holy Land, January 1-10, 2020. There is information on the bulletin board by the Chapel Lounge. You can contact Pastor Harlan or Ruth Kaden at Good Shepherd for more information.

Thank you for your support

and have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Shetek is hiring for summer 2020! “Being called to work at Shetek has been one of the greatest joys.

Not only did I get to have a job where I got to share God’s word

with the campers, but my own faith grew as well. Even though

I’m not at camp, I carry the lessons I’ve learned there with me in

my heart.” (Quote from a summer ministry team member)

Apply – shetek.org

Can you help Shetek out? Here’s our Wish List!

Vehicles in good condition (Mini-vans) 17 foot aluminum canoes

Flatscreen TV’s 4 Drawer dressers

Office supplies – reams of paper, dry erase markers Box fans

Double and single sheet sets Bath towels and washcloths

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