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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
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PERMIT NO. 17
DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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St. Olaf Lutheran Church 601 6th Street NE
Devils Lake, ND 58301-2525
Phone: 701-662-4911
FAX: 701-662-4820
Email: [email protected]
www.stolfchurchdevilslake.com
Pastor Jim Paulson
Email: [email protected]
Deacon James W. Travers
Family Ministry Coordinator
Darci Gilbertson
Office & Financial Secretary
Kirk Sweeney, Custodian
Dan Nybo, Organist
Samantha Richards, Choir Director
Summer Worship Schedule: 8:30 Worship Service at the Retreat Center
Ends Sunday, August 26th (until next summer)
11:00 Worship Service at St. Olaf
Beginning in September we will do a Holy Experiment of having one worship service at 9:30 am on Sunday Morning. We’ll check the success of our bringing the St. Olaf membership together this way. Sunday School and coffee fellowship will be offered at 10:40 am. In conjunction with the Wednesday Church School that begins in September, we’ll resume the Wednesday Evening Services. To reach out to young families with children who attend the Wednesday Church School, the services will be offered at 5:15pm.
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Chad & Amanda Engen SSgt. Sherri Read &
SSgt. Barry Read Cpl. Jeffrey J. Olson Sgt. Jesse S. Olson Grant Thompson
Justin & Jill Johnson Derrick Owens
Jonathan Pearson Matthew Martin
Sgt. Major Brian Soper Nevon Heisler
Brian Pederson Cory Schall Brent Schall
Amy & Cory Everson Austin Dammen Ryan Mertens Gregory Fritz
Spc. Jade Baker Major Miranda Iverson SSgt. Billyjo Sandberg
If you know of someone serving in the military, please let the church office (662-4911) know.
Weekly Attendance & Envelope Giving
Date
June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22
Attendance 8:30 am 11 am 53 85 63 84 52 81 57 65 61 69
General Fund
$3,310.00 $4,395.00 $4,360.00 $2,570.00 $2,797.00
Electronic Giving for JUNE (24 Households): $3,445.00
June General Fund Expenses (June 7—June 30) Auto Exp (Mileage) ..................... 360.00 Church Supplies .......................... 527.24 Confirmation Exp ........................ 123.10 Convention Exp ........................... 998.40 Custodian HIR Exp ....................... 280.00 Electricity (Otter Tail) .................. 774.00 FMC Housing Allow ..................... 392.94 MDU ............................................ 587.00 Insurance Exp ........................... 1,340.16 Maintenance Exp ....................... 206.59: - Newby’s Hardware: 206.59 Missions: EaND Synod ....................................... 0 Hope Center (May & June) ....... 400.00 LR Comm. Shelter (May & June)200.00 Luth. Soc. Serv. (May & June) ... 173.34 Office Equip................................. 654.43 Office Supplies ................................ 4.82 Miscellaneous Exp ....................... 33.46: Vanco—33.46 Pastor Housing Allowance…………..2030.30 Pastor Soc. Sec. Allowance ......... 378.42 Payroll Exp .................................. 672.08 Pension/Ins Exp ....................... 4,040.43 Postage Exp ................................. 150.00
Retreat Center Expenses ............. 83.87: Greater Ramsey Water—20.00 MDU—23.87 Nodak—40.00 City of Devils L.ake ...................... 115.36 NDTC (tele./internet/security) ... 368.12 Wages .................................... 11,054.41 Wedding Exp ............................... 600.00 Worship Exp ................................ 637.98 Youth Activity ............................. 534.22 Total June 7—June 30 ........ $26,059.50 Total income ....................... $17,460.46 (8,599.04)
St. Olaf offers electronic giving,
which allows you to make dona-
tions on a scheduled, automatic ba-sis. If you are writing checks and preparing envelopes every week, you will especially appreciate elec-tronic giving.
How to get started To set up elec-tronic dona-tions, simply complete the authorization form available in the Centennial Room or call the office and Darci will send you one and return it to the church office. Donations can be debited automatically from ei-ther a checking or savings account.
Dear friends in Christ,
August is here and soon we will wind down
our warm weather plans as school will open it
doors. Hopefully, everyone feels renewed
through their time away and by experiencing
warmer weather. Recently, we sang a less
familiar hymn “When pain of the world sur-
rounds us.” It was used on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost and coincided with
Marks’ passage about the death of John the Baptist. I didn’t preach on that
passage from Mark, but I did share about the prophet Amos and how com-
placency often leads us to see cries for justice as just the voice of trouble-
makers. We really need to listen for God speaking through the cries for jus-
tice. The hymn I mentioned is full of great meaning. I hope that your hearts
continue to be warmed to the challenges of the work we have to do as
church. The hymn is a lament, and laments are not bad, but they include
pleas to God for help. Our prayer petitions for justice and fairness are part of
faith formation.
The first verse of the hymn goes like this: “When pain of the world surrounds
us with darkness and despair, when searching just confounds us with false
hopes everywhere, when lives are starved for meaning and destiny is bare,
we are called to follow Jesus and let God’s healing flow through us.” To be
sure there is plenty of examples of pain in the world and those experiences
can act to surround us with darkness and despair. One example of breaking
the “darkness and despair” involved the recent response of the ELCA to
world hunger. While even the darkness is not dark to God, God calls us to
be the light and to serve and be generous to those in need. Light came
through the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas, where $260,000 was
raised for the World Hunger’s Global Farm Challenge. Those funds and oth-
er examples of generosity brought light into the darkness of hunger and star-
vation. Generosity at the Houston Youth Gathering included 437 hair dona-
tions for children with hair loss, 1248 units of blood, 40,000 books and more.
Looking at this phrase from above, “when searching just confounds us with
false hopes,” we can lament that conversation about domestic issues has
become way too bitter. Yet young people of our time are searching to be-
lieve, to belong, and to make a difference in the world. While we lament our
unwillingness as a society to have open dialog on issues, it is inspiring that
God uses people of all ages to care for others. We can have different per-
spectives as we get older, but it should matter to us that young people are
searching for meaning in their lives. It is a hopeful thing to care. As the
hymn mentions there are still false hopes out there, we know why too. Con-
tinued greed, intolerance, and focus on self-reliance, reminds us that sin per-
sists in our broken world. While the urge to succeed at all costs and to be
important remains strong in popular culture, it doesn’t mesh with the Gospel’s
call to serve others as Christ showed us. The good news is that in being
called to follow Jesus, we know what to trust and what God wants us to care
about. We trust in the divine charge to love God and to love one another in
the same love God has for us.
Blessings in Christ’s name,
Pastor Jim
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Benjamin Hill & Chelsea Jacobson
June 30, 2018
Miranda Darling & Brooks Larson
July 7, 2018
Daniel Fuller Marlene Tollefson Irving Thompson
Duane Carter
If you or someone you know are in
need of prayers,
please contact the church office:
662-4911.
Your name and concern will be held
before God and prayed for by every-
one on the
Prayer Chain.
You will be asked if you would like to
be included in the prayers at
Sunday worship or you may
request it.
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Memorials
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Building Fund (Roof) In MEMORY of
Linda Ehnert from Richard & Sandra Lunde, Dennis & Jean Aardahl Vernon Christianson from Richard & Sandra Lunde, Myrna Unger, Ray & Judy Strong, Judy Ovre, Betty Soper, Dennis & Jean Aardahl, Armen & Con-nie Hanson Richard D. “Dick” Anderson, Sr. from Harlan Adahl Elma & Stanton Olson from anony-mous donor
Building Fund
In MEMORY of Carolyn Sager from Florene Rogne Marlene Tollefson from Betty Soper, Armen & Connie Hanson, Rory & Char-lotte Riggin, Florene Rogne, Vonnie Erickstad, Duainne & Paula Bourcy Vernon Christianson from Ann John-son
Norway Cemetery Fund
In MEMORY of Vernon Christianson from Gary Bryn, N. Boyd Hagen, MD, Mary Adam, Mark & Marilyn Very, Karen Litzinger, Ray Bryn, Kenny & Karen Christianson, Ed & Elsie Foss, Eric & Corinne Aasmund-stad, Idelle Foss, Lana Foss McClean, LaMae Foss Bergan, Luann Foss Riggin, Paula Foss Mantel, Carol Robertson, Joe & Donna Leiphon, Wade & Becky Christianson, Joann & Stacy Bergrud, Brett & Janet Schafer, Sonja Clem-enson, Richard & Rita Foss, Curtis & Ardis Christianson, Larry Weed, Dale & Loretta Giedd, Harlan Adahl, Sigard Olson, Duane Moen, Robert Christian-son, Carol Weed, Helen Weed
St. Olaf Foundation
In MEMORY of Vernon Christianson from Rodger Haugen Marlene Tollefson from Harris & Di-anne Saele, Rodger Haugen, Irving & Janice Thompson, Newton & Karen Lindseth
General Fund In MEMORY of
Linda Ehnert from Jerry & Daria Miller Marlene Tollefson from Judy Ovre Tommy Peterson from Lloyd Hintz Marlene Tollefson from Shirley Web-ster, Frank & Delores Johanson, Doris Michaels Alice Johanson from Frank & Delores Johanson
Radio Fund In MEMORY of
Linda Ehnert from Judy Cox T.K. & Esther Lybeck from Carol & Rich Lybeck Marlene Tollefson from Myrna Peter-son, Arvin & Jeanette Rohrer
Altar Guild Fund In MEMORY of
Carolyn Sager from Marlene Young
Retreat Center Fund In MEMORY of
Vernon Christianson from Laurel John-ston, Cara & Perry & Pierce Golden, Cory & Magdi Hoffart
St. Olaf Youth In MEMORY of
Carolyn Sager from Vonnie Erickstad
WELCA—Quilters In MEMORY of
Marlene Tollefson from Chad & Karen Hunt, Myrna Unger, Lloyd Hintz
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Looking for a place
for a memorial? Here are some ideas:
General Fund: Operating expenses such as electricity, gas, telephone, internet, office supplies & equipment, cleaning sup-plies, worship supplies, weekly bulletins, monthly newsletter, wages, insurance Building Fund: stained glass windows, parking lot, roofs, all building related ex-penses 7th Grade Bible Camp Fund: for 7th grad-ers attending 1 week of Red Willow Bible Camp. It is a part of our Faith Formation. Altar Guild Fund: Flowers, wine, wafers and cups and miscellaneous needs of the altar area Bible Fund: WELCA and this fund help provide 3rd graders and 7th graders with Bibles Child in Our Hands Fund: Plastic boxes, candles, certificates and quilts for baptism College Scholarship Fund: proceeds from this fund are given to an ELCA college (that matches it) to help an enrolled St. Olaf member Contingency Fund: for any large contingen-cies that may come up: an appliance, fur-nace or other issue Faith & Care Fund: expenses for funeral & other lunches, some kitchen supplies Library Fund: any expenses related to maintaining and improving our library Music Fund: music and equipment related Norway Cemetery Fund: for maintenance of the cemetery Organ Fund: for repairs or replacing of the organ Radio Fund: weekly radio broadcast Retreat Center Fund: for the needs at the Retreat Center
Seminary Scholarship Fund: to help an individual attend seminary Sunday School Fund: for items needed in the classrooms or building
Youth Scholarships Fund: to help youth attend St. Olaf activities, trips or camps
Faith & Care Group #4—August 2018 Faith & Care Group #5 September 2018
662-2515 ....... Beth Berg 351-6073 ....... Carly Braathen, Riley 701-799-4486 Wade & Rebecca Christianson, Cayden, Ethan 662-4442 ....... Sonja Clemenson 662-3445 ....... Lisa Craddock, Charles 662-2349 ....... Robert Dahl NA .............. Steve Dahl 381-9727 ....... Marcus & Lacey Dahle 351-8398 ....... John & Kim Dahlen, Cassandra & Christopher 662-3436 ....... Yvonne Erickstad 662-2269 ....... Tammy Fischer, Garrett, John, Michael 662-6330 ....... Steven & Evonne Geigle, Kade, Micah 665-3170 ....... Dale Giedd & Loretta Bloomquist 230-2687 ....... Lance & Becky Hawkins, Maria, Isabelle 662-2187 ....... Jim & Candy Helgeson 662-8113 ....... Rob Hendrickson 662-2374 ....... Ken & Linda Hunt 351-2168 ....... Jason & Amber Hunter, Gabriella, Ryder, Hudson 665-2863 ....... Gerald, Jr. & Kristen Johnson, Chase & Morgan 662-1110 ........ Jan Johnson, Brittany & Kayla 662-7189 ....... Jerry & Kara Johnson, Jeremiah 740-8935 ....... Scott Klemetsrud 662-7354 ....... Roger & Debbie Korb, Derrik 395-4415 ....... Mike & Kristina Kuntz, Jack & Mallory 739-4209 ....... Robert & Voni Lange, Macy & Zachary 662-8012 ....... Jeff & Kathy Lovseth 662-8590 ....... Richard Lybeck 230-9433 ....... Diane Mertens 662-8146 ....... Doris Michaels 662-2401 ....... Vernon Moen 662-3445 ....... Charles & Helen Nelson 662-2891 ....... Louise Oleson 662-7937 ....... Judy Ovre 662-3145 ....... Mark & Kristel Peterson, Craig, Kelsey 798-2962 ....... Betty Jane Rushfeldt 381-1776 ....... Tyler & Emily Schiele, Kynlee, Tucker, Bo 662-8987 ....... Sheldon Severtson 665-3771 ....... Wayne & Helen Simon NA .............. Kyle Sletteland 662-2460 ....... Ray & Judy Strong 662-8491 ....... Janel Taylor 662-2484 ....... Irving & Janice Thompson 351-2675 ....... Steve & Jan Visby, Adam & Alyssa 662-3144 ....... Shirley Webster
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Jeff & Terri Alexander, Matthew Jerry & Rhonda Allery, Jace, Olivia Richard & Sharlene Anderson, Heidi Joey & Teresa Armey, Alexis, Ava, Kylie Amy Bertsch, Jordan, Sage, Shelby, Mya Richard & Nancy Blake Mark & Mary Jane Blanchfield Gary Bryn Donna & Richard Dahlen Lance & Amber Duey, Austin, Collin Curtis Ehnert Alexandria Encinas, Easton, Boston, Hudson
Lee & Sue Feickert Lance & Saraye Forsberg, Calli & Brody Roger & Judy Hatten Daniel Haugen Rodger Haugen Danielle Hawn, Bailey & Megan LeAnn Heisler, Denton, Nevon Shawn & Michelle Hill, Arianna & Nathaniel Jean Ivesdal Helen Jacobs Al & Margaret Jallo Gerald & Carol Johnson Lawrence & Irene Johnson Kathy Kraft Pamela Kraft Sherene Kraft, Christopher Brenda & Phil Langerud Jacob & Trista Larson, Peyton Lyle & Pam Leibfried Jay & Stacey Lilleberg, Jessica, Amanda Richard & Sandra Lunde David Magnuson Brett & Taylor Mlynar, Ryan & Jason Richard & Dorothy Moen, Isaac & Jessica Adam & Jennifer Nash, Kynlie Allison Nelson, Bronson David & Phyllis Nelson Darrell Nilep Larry & Betty Nygren Wendell & Wendy Olson, Larissa & Alayna Marilynn Peters Richard & Charlotte Rardon, Kasey, Kodey Kary Rardon, Karlyn Michael & Linda Remmick Robert & Christy Remmick, Hunter, Emersyn & Riley David & Laura Rendahl Charlie & Julie Schmaltz Gerald & Linda Schmidt Alvin & Debra Schroeder Ronald & Mary Jane Stubbe Myrna Unger Julie Wagenman, Ashley Paula Windjue Joe & Nan Yager
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St. Olaf Foundation was estab-lished in 1980 to provide for
long range Christian stewardship. The purpose of the foundation is to hold the principal of all monies, securities and properties that have been given to it, in accordance with the requests or direc-tions of the donor(s), and use the in-come earned from any interest for vari-ous religious, charitable, scientific, liter-ary and educational purposes. The management and control of the prop-erty and affairs of the foundation shall be vested in the foundation board which is composed of seven elected persons. No funds shall be used for nor-mally budgeted operating expenses of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, or for any capital expenses.
Some purposes for which monies may be used are:
• Emergency relief for individuals in the congregation
• Special ministries in Christian education
• Special purpose grants, scholar-ships and financial aid for high-er education
• Aid in caring for the aged and the ill
• Support of Global Area Missions
• Aid to support activities of our community’s youth
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If you have any questions or gifts for the St.
Olaf Foundation, please contact
the church office at 662-4911
St. Olaf
Foundation St. Olaf Lutheran Church
601 6th St. NE
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701)662-4911
HOUSTON
MORE PHOTOS & STORIES WILL BE SHARED AT THE
Houston Hoedown Sunday, Aug. 26—3:00 p.m.
AT A GLANCE YOUTH
GATHERING
This is the resolution brought to last year’s convention. The voting member from St. Olaf WELCA will be asked to vote on this at the
2018 Convention on September 22, 2018. It will be voted on as presented.
Resolution for Joint Cluster Gatherings
1. Whereas EaND Synodical Women of the ELC.A {EaND SWO) currently has eight clusters/conferences;
2. Whereas each EaND SWO cluster/conference has it's own EaND SWO representative;
1.recoginize that EaND Synodical Women of the ELCA (EaND SWO) has eight cluster/conferences;
Devils Lake, Prairie Rose) & (Fargo, Jamestown, Mayville, Wahpeton);
and recognizes that mileage for EaND SWO members attending would be lessened with only two events to attend; and
Red Willow Bible Camp Quilt Auction Sunday, August 26th
Previewing—August 21st, 22nd, 24th & 9:00 a.m. on the 26th
Live Auction begins at 1:00 p.m.