Watch your mailbox this week for a letter from Pastor Kris and your 2022 pledge card. We invite you tospend time in prayer, in discernment, and in gratitude as you determine how you can support Olivet'sministries.

Stewardship has a long history in the life of the church. We know there is a connection betweenstewardship and spirituality: generous giving helps us to grow in Christ. Stewardship makes theologicaland worldly sense of all you have been given by taking your treasure and allocating it at your heart'sdirection.

Olivet’s stewardship ministry is centered around growing as disciples of Jesus, strengthening the faithpractices of those who participate, and together encouraging generosity in the faithful stewardship ofGod’s abundant blessings. Throughout the year we will provide opportunities to share your blessings(time, talents, and money) to meet the needs of our congregation and the many ministry partners we workwith. In addition, each November you are invited to participate in Olivet’s annual financial stewardshipcampaign by making a pledge or commitment of your expected financial contribution to the church for thefollowing year.

Sunday, November 21 is Stewardship Sunday. We ask you to bring your completed pledge card with youto worship and drop it in the offering basket. Your timeliness in returning your pledge card allows us tobegin budgeting for the upcoming year. You can mail your card to the church, drop it off any time prior tothe end of November, or pledge online at olivet.org.

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WORSHIP SERVICES CONNECT WITH USPhone: 701.235.6603Email: info@Olivet.orgWeb: www.Olivet.orgFacebook.com/olivetlutheranInstagram.com/olivet_fargo

WORSHIP LEADERSSenior Pastor PastorPastorMusicMusic

Kris Gorden Bill BoelterTiffany SundeenMarlys HerringSarah Morrau

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a,m. 10 a.m. radio broadcast on WDAY 970 AM & 93.1 FMWednesday: 6 p.m.Online anytime at Olivet.org

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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W E E K L Y E M B L E M

Join us from 9:45-10:25 a.m. on Sunday, November7, All Saints Sunday, in Fellowship Hall as wegather for a special program remembering lovedones who have died. Refreshments will be servedand resources will be available. Family and friendswelcome.

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER

Join us as we recognize and thank Pastor Tiffany for her manyyears of selfless service to Olivet. We will gather in FellowshipHall on Sunday, November 14 between worship services forcake and coffee and to share stories, laughs, and memories.

CELEBRATION OF PASTOR TIFFANY'S

MINISTRY AT OLIVET

The library will be open from 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, and 17, and December 1, 8, and 15, as well as Sundaysbetween worship. Stop by the library tables in the Narthex on Sunday, November 14, and Wednesday, November 17, tosign up for a library card and pick up a free book.

We are still looking for volunteers for Wednesday nights. If you are interested please email us at librarian@olivet.org, orleave your contact information at the church office.

LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE

During worship on Wednesday, November 10,and Sunday, November 14 we will have arecognition, blessing, and prayer for ourVeterans of Military Service.

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Dear Friends,

God calls us to different adventures at unique points in time. In 1921-1922, Olivet’s ministry began with the courageousleaders who started this church. Those leaders gave us deep, faithful roots that have branched out and led to a richhistory. Those branches bear fruit through our ministry together that has equipped this congregation for 100+ years anddear people of Olivet, you continue to respond to God’s call.

Serving together at Olivet Lutheran Church for these last 20 years has been an honor and a privilege. It’s hard to believethat next Sunday, November 14th will be my last time preaching as a pastor of Olivet Lutheran Church. I am incrediblygrateful to each of you. My heart is overflowing when I think of the generosity, care, compassion, and love of God youshare abundantly both around the Fargo-Moorhead area and throughout the world. You respond instead of looking awayand that blesses the Body of Christ.

Thank you for embracing my family and me as you welcomed our babies, helped confirm all three of our kids, and blessedour family through many milestones. You have forever impacted our faith and life as we have grown together as disciplesof Jesus Christ.

We’ve shared many memories, joys, celebrations, losses, and challenges together. We have had the joy of welcoming newpeople into our midst, and we have had the pain of losing people we deeply love. After sharing so much life and timetogether, it is difficult to say goodbye. As we enter these final days in our ministry together, we prepare to move forward.

Many of you have asked why I am leaving now and where I am going next. I have spent more time at Olivet than anywhereelse in my entire life. Many prayers for discernment helped me feel at peace that this call is complete. While I have manyoptions, I do not have a definitive plan for my next call. I want to take time for my soul to breathe and take in these lastyears with gratitude before entering a new call and community.

As my call at Olivet is complete, our relationship will change. I will no longer be your pastor, which means that I will not beavailable for counseling, weddings, funerals, baptisms, or to fill any other pastoral needs. A new pastor will be called, andI know you will fully embrace that person just as you embraced me.

As I move on to another ministry opportunity, a new adventure awaits you as well. A new pastor will emerge from thesearch process and excitement will build for the new missions and ministry that God will call you to do together. Pleaseknow you, the people of Olivet, will always have a special place in my heart. You have been faithful to Christ in your heartfor mission to those in need.

I pray to God that only the very best will be met for all of you in the years ahead. I am grateful to have served as yourpastor and for your willingness to let me into the challenges and joys of your life as we prayed and worshipped our Godtogether.

Wherever I live, I will follow your ministry and progress, and I will pray with you for God's Blessing. May God bless you andkeep you and may each of you feel God's Presence in the days, years, and decades to come.

In Christ's Unfailing Love, Pastor Tiffany Sundeen

Written by Pastor Tiffany Sundeen

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VETERAN 'S DAY

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP AS WEHONOR THOSE WHO SERVED

The Olivet food pantry has prepared 60Thanksgiving dinner boxes that will be distributedon Monday, November 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.Those who attended the food pantry distribution inOctober received a voucher for a Thanksgivingfood box, but additional vouchers are stillavailable. If you or someone you know is in need ofa Thanksgiving meal, please contact the Olivetoffice.

THANKSGIVING FOOD BOXES

2021 GIVING TREEThis Christmas season, we invite you to join us in making Christmas a little brighter for individuals in our community,including those who may be vulnerable or experiencing homelessness.

We will be partnering with Churches United for the Homeless, Golden Drive Homeless Kids, and social service agencies tocollect new items/gifts to be distributed to area shelters, youth organizations, and older adults.

We will offer two ways to participate this year, both a physical giving tree and a virtual giving tree. The physical giving treewill be set up in the Atrium beginning November 14. Tags will decorate the tree with gift ideas. Tags can be picked up anytime the church office is open. All gifts dropped off should be unwrapped.

IN THE COMMUNITY

In this issue, we highlight BIO Girls, a local non-profit that is on a mission to increase self-esteem in adolescent girls through empowerment of self and service to others. Founded in 2013by Olivet member, Missy Heilman, BIO Girls started with the support of the Olivet staff andcongregation. Missy continues to lead BIO Girls at Olivet each spring. Perhaps you haveexperienced the energy and joy the BIO Girls crew brings to our church home!

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BIO Girls was formally established as a 501c3 in 2015 and has since experienced significant growth impacting thousands ofgirls annually across four states, ND, MN, IA, and SD. Through evidence-based techniques and proprietary curriculum, BIOGirls is proven to significantly increase self-esteem in 7 of 10 girls who participate.

Currently, in North Dakota, BIO Girls impacts 1 in 25 girls annually. BIO Girls has set a strategic goal to increase participationin ND to 1 in 6 girls annually by 2025. This equates to 3,500 adolescent girls benefiting from the self-esteem-building programeach year. This goal is not just about volume, but about health. The mental and physical health of participants and the healthof the communities in which they live. It's proven when girls maintain a healthy level of self-esteem they are 75% less likely toengage in substance abuse, promiscuous behavior, disordered eating, and self-harm.

BIO Girls was humbled to be selected by RDO to be the recipient of the funds raised through their annual Caters Taters event.Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 16th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Delta. Enjoy a baked potato lunch for anominal fee, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the mission of BIO Girls. For more information on Caters Taters, visithttps://www.facebook.com/rdocaterstaters/.

Missy and her husband, Tom, have been members of Olivet since their wedding 20 years ago. Their three daughters, Olivia,Jazlyn, and Mila were baptized at Olivet and are active in youth programming. Olivia was a member of the most recentconfirmation class. Missy served on the church council from 2017 - 2019 and has served as a Sunday school teacher andconfirmation small group leader. The Heilman's love the people of Olivet and are proud to call this awesome church theirhome.

For more information on BIO Girls, visit biogirls.org. For information on the 2022 season of Bio Girls at Olivet visitfacebook.com/BIOGirlsFargoNDOlivetLutheran.

The virtual giving tree can be found by scanning the QR code to the right or at smile.amazon.com andselecting Olivet Lutheran Church as your charity. Items purchased from the virtual giving tree can beshipped directly to the church.

Gifts will be collected now-December 12.

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And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell withthem; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death

will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” -Revelation 21:3-4

Brenda Egge: August 20, 1955, to November 9, 2020

Clarence Heinrich: March 7, 1930, to November 3, 2020

Melvin "Doug" Ishaug: August 6, 1937, to December 3, 2020

Howard Nieman Vegoe: June 6, 1936, to December 7, 2020

Geraldine Lechner: June 16, 1930, to December 11, 2020

Walter Schielke: July 9, 1929, to January 1, 2021

Melva Steinkopf: February 4, 1944, to January 13, 2021

Sharlene Schultz: September 21, 1936, to January 14, 2021

Keith Hopp: August 15, 1936, to January 18, 2021

Paul Michael Mariner: March 15, 1981, to January 19, 2021

Beverly Lou Carter: January 10, 1929, to February 5, 2021

Rudy Stutzman: May 18, 1930, to February 16, 2021

Melford Olson, Jr.: December 14, 1955, to February 20, 2021

Leon Steven Fry: October 19, 2020, to March 21, 2021

John "Jack" Eastgate Southam: Feb. 2, 1935, to March 24, 2021

Amie Jean Dexter: June 20, 1932, to April 7, 2021

Kelly Tufte Carter: September 20, 1981, to April 25, 2021

Lynn Brown: July 19, 1937, to April 29, 2021

Eleanor Infeld: December 8, 1933, to May 3, 2021

Kim Richard Robinson: November 13, 1955, to May 26, 2021

Thomas Askland: October 18, 1931, to June 23, 2021

Richard Lorn Robinson: July 24, 1929, to June 25, 2021

Gene Neumiller: June 3, 1931, to July 24, 2021

Elaine J. Face: August 13, 1937, to July 27, 2021

Laverne Dahl Norquist Holmes: Sept. 26, 1936, to August 9, 2021

Thomas K. Wold: October 8, 1988, to August 10, 2021

Gary Pearson: June 8, 1943, to August 19, 2021

Ethel A. Haakenson: February 1, 1934, to August 23, 2021

Paul Allan Gisvold: November 18, 1958, to September 3, 2021

Richard "Rich" Haaland: April 1, 1946, to September 7, 2021

Roberta Southam: May 7, 1936, to September 11, 2021

Katie Jean Johnson: April 30, 1980, to October 7, 2021

Kayla I. Gist: May 28, 1983, to October 9, 2021

Jesse Skow: March 25, 1981, to October 11, 2021

Pamela K. (Davis) Skrove-Jensen: April 10, 1944, to Oct 15, 2021

Leslie Blada: April 10, 1944, to October 15, 2021