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NOVEMBER 2013 Dear People of St. Olaf, Thank you so much for all the kind gestures and the support that you sent my way over the last three months. I deeply appreciated your prayers, the many cards, and the visits. They were critical in helping me to relax and to heal! I was also grateful for the love and the support that you showed to pastor Thea in my absence. She reported that she very much enjoyed her time here and that the members of the church and staff were very helpful to her. For my part, I was so happy that she was there to cover all the bases and that the rest of the staff was able to continue on in their own jobs with-out missing a beat. Recovery from this surgery was very dif-ferent than I anticipated it would be. I had no idea that it would be nearly as lengthy or that I would find myself so in-capacitated. I ended up with a lot of time to just think. At times that was not so wonderful, but at other times it was very productive. I spent some of it thinking about who I am, what I do, and what I want to do. Normally I am not one to remember my dreams, but during my last month of recu-

peration I actually began to dream about leading worship! I found myself missing all of you and these things led to a deeper ap-preciation for the ministry we do at St. Olaf. What it comes down to is that we all need reminders of the blessings we have. I needed to be reminded that I am the pastor at a church of wonderful folks. I needed to learn that I am mortal and, at times, very fragile and in need of sabbath time. Hopefully these reflections will help me to be a better pastor. I am grateful to God that I am once again back at work. Please understand that I am still unable to do lifting and am supposed to limit my bending and twisting, and will continue to be for some time to come. But I am back, and many thanks for the warm welcome you have extended to me.

Peace, Pr.Jeff

Need a visit? Our Lay Ministry committee is working to contact members of the church that are shut in. Our goal is to bring home communion and to spend some time visiting. If you are home and find it hard to get to church and would like to receive home communion, please let Darci at the church office know. Phone number is 662-4911. Members of the Lay Ministry Committee are; Florene Rogne, Delores Johanson, Stella Papacheck, Ron Miller and Raymond Sletteland.

WELCA Report

Thank you so much to all those who helped with the fall rummage sale. It takes a lot of work behind the scenes to accomplish the event. It appeared to be a fun day for all who attended. WELCA will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thurs-day, Nov. 8th for Bible study and the program will be given by Russ Pear-son on the Lutheran Book of Worship (Anna Circle). Hostess for November is Deborah Circle. The yearly thank offering will be taken at the November meeting. This goes to the many ministries of the Women of the ELCA. Lefse making is scheduled for Mon-days: Oct. 28, Nov. 4 & 18, at 9:00 a.m. Please come if you are interested in learning to roll or fry lefse. Our qual-ity control group also has a good time and an important job of cooking and packaging the lefse. The Christmas Bazaar is set for Sat-urday, Dec. 7, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. There will be morning coffee with goodies and a mid-day meal starting at 11:00 a.m. Please read the insert for important information about the shops. Thank you to everyone who will help with this in any way. We encourage families with children to come Friday, Dec. 6th at 5:00 p.m. to help package the bake shop items.

Quilting continues each Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Anyone inter-ested is invited to come and see the results of cutting and sewing all kinds of material. These quilts are shared with local organizations and with our church missions. Our on-going food bank shelf in the Centennial Room has been a suc-cess. We will continue this along with the Thanksgiving special food drive.

Karen Lindseth, WELCA President

“Imperfect Harmony”

Hidden Treasures in the ELW:

Presentation by Russ Pearson at WELCA meeting Thursday, Nov. 7

at 2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome

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Memorial s General Fund

In Memory Of: Les Nyhus from Shirley & Duane Davidson Don Lee from Shirley & Duane Davidson David Hatten from Florene Rogne Frances Daniels from Joe & Nan Yager Walt Hammond from Joe & Nan Yager Duane Boehmer from Joe & Nan Yager Wayne Fee from Richard & Carol Lybeck 2 Cousins from Florene Rogne Evelyn Bryn from Duane & Irma Carter; Beth Berg; Gary & Helen Armstrong; Betty Soper Eugene Gage from Roger & Jane Gage Ruth Ann Fletschock (Helen Arm-strong’s niece) from Florene Rogne Donna Treon Browning (Ardy Salis-bury’s sister) from Frank & Delores Johanson Harland Pederson from Myrna Unger Agnes Rajala (Kitty Overbo’s mother) from Betty Soper

In Honor Of: Dennis Aardahl & Vern Moen from Duane & Ann Johnson

St. Olaf Foundation

In Memory Of: Evelyn Bryn from Irving & Janice Thompson

Radio Fund In Memory Of:

Eugene Gage from Marlys Sollin Evelyn Bryn from Marilyn Pederson; Joan Micheletti; Bob & Beverly Pearson; Duane & Ann Johnson; Barbara Walden Alfred Johnston from Vivian & Jerry Gilbertson Leona Ash (Duaine Ash’s mother) from Tom & Myrna Peterson; Terry &

Beth Black Darren Blazer from Barbara Walden

Choir Fund In Memory Of:

Evelyn Bryn from Dorothy Kitterman

Norway Cemetery In Memory Of:

Evelyn Bryn from Gary Bryn; Thelma Thompson Zachary Moen from Dorothy & Rich-

ard Moen Yvonne Dorheim from Gaylene Noyes

Building Fund In Memory Of:

Evelyn Bryn from David & Phyllis Nelson; N. Boyd Hagen; Robert & Phyllis Dahl Agnes Rajala (mother) from Kitty Overbo Rosemary Wold from Ilene Schemionek

393-4337 .......Conrad Adahl 662-3989 .......Duaine & Barb Ash 662-9188 .......Lisa Bachmeier, Kelsey 662-6339 .......Roxanne & Mike Barendt, Morgan, Hannah 662-1840 .......Nicole & David Bender, Austin 662-6628 .......Orlinda Bendickson 662-5197 .......Rodney Bennes 662-5090 .......Terry & Beth Black, Molly, Elle, Charly Or 351-9002 (Beth) 662-4464 .......Janice Breakey 398-3396 .......Jon & Cindy Brown, Drew, Casey, Reagan NA .................Gene & Melissa Burkhard, Brady, Toby 662-5453 .......Dennis & Paulette Clemen-son 662-2354 .......Kermit & Glenna Garske 662-8451 .......Judy Hager 662-8942 .......Helen Hanson 662-7292 .......Leonard Jemtrud NA .................Josh & Dona Krahler, Jadyn, Amber, Zachary

662-7133........Bradley Leben 662-4610........Beverly Lee 766-4812........Ruby Lohnes, Dani 662-2094........Richard & Sandra Lunde 398-3932........Richard Mahoney 662-5343........Nona Martz 662-7131........Don Mertens, Brandon, Ryan 662-3357........Doug Miller, Dustin, Jade 662-5843........Duane Moen 395-4304........Kent & Hayley Ness, Ty 662-3247........Chuck & Barb Olson, Alex, Kelley, Mallory 662-6107........Linda Olson 766-4514........Sigurd Olson (Oberon) 320-0602........Derrick & Holly Owens, Alexander 662-8450........Stella Papachek 662-8353........Russell & Lynda Pearson 351-6839........Jacqueline Peterson, Jesse 662-4192........Tommy & Myrna Peterson 662-3977........Harry & Darlene Pflaum 662-2289........Mabel Rabadeaux 351-7660........Bonnie Rader, James 662-4533........Sharon Rance

350-0352........Ann & Richard Rasmusson, David, Blake 466-2970........Arvin & Jeanette Rohrer 351-5063........Marlene & Dana Salisbury 544-0177........Amber & Ben Sander, Baily, Brighton 662-5546........Cory & Tobey Schall, Austin, Alyssa 662-1186........Stacy & Shannon Schmidt, Preston 662-3956........Valerie Sensiba 662-2935........Janice Shelver 351-4825........Valerie Skadsem 351-9402........Amber Skadsem, Clint, Kasyn, Esperanza 662-3274........Betty Soper 662-7961........Connie Tollefson, Kristie NA..................Gaylene Tollefson 662-7961........Kristie Tollefson 662-5216........Morgan Walford 662-5194........Orville & Audrey Wang, Autumn, George 662-4930........Nancy Watt, Brandon 739-4751........Jessica Whetter, Regan 662-2723........Kristi Ystaas

Faith & Care Group #3 - November 2013

Gary & Helen Armstrong Dale & Stacey Berg, Andrew Beth Berg Jerome Bokn Janice Brown Gerald Bryn Duane & Irma Carter Sonja Clemenson Lisa Craddock, Charles Robert & Phyllis Dahl Janice Dahl Steve Dahl Marcus & Lacey Dahle John & Kim Dahlen, Cassandra & Christopher Mina Eckes Yvonne Erickstad Tammy Fischer, Garrett, John, Michael Dale Giedd & Loretta Bloomquist Steve & Evonne Geigle, Kade Lance & Becky Hawkins, Maria, Isabelle Ron & Karla Heisler, Mataya Jim & Candy Helgeson

Rob Hendrickson Darlene Hoffart, Austin & Brooke Joseph Hoiberg Scott & Mary Jo Hoiberg Ken & Linda Hunt Jason & Amber Hunter, Gabriella Gerald, Jr. & Kristen Johnson, Chase & Morgan Jan Johnson, Brittany & Kayla Jerry & Kara Johnson, Jeremiah Roy & Arlene Johnson, Kendall & Lance Scott Klemetsrud Roger & Debbie Korb, Derrik Mike & Kristina Kuntz, Jack & Mallory Robert & Voni Lange, Macy & Zachary Jeff & Kathy Lovseth Richard Lybeck Katie Mertens, Peyton Shirley Mertens David & Carla Moe, JoAnna, Robert, Ryan James Moe, Christopher Vernon Moen

Charles & Helen Nelson Louise Oleson Judy Ovre, Christopher & Karyn Marilyn Pederson Mark & Kristel Peterson, Carly, Craig, & Kelsey Sheldon Severtson Allan & Lisa Shorey, Troy Mark & Anna Shorey , Collin, Cameron, Cassandra Norma Skramstad Kyle Sletteland Ray & Judy Strong Jason Swanson, Preston, Brandon, Kaila & Attesyn Janel Taylor Irving & Janice Thompson Marlene Tollefson Steve & Jan Visby, Adam & Alyssa Tom & Stacie Wade, Taylor & Mackenzie Kent Wakeford Shirley Webster

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Faith & Care Group #4 For December 2013

SOIL

(St. Olaf Is Legit)

“Lord let my heart be good soil.”

Matthew 13:23

Sr. High Youth Ministry

Upcoming events:

November 5 Youth Board & Education Board

November 24 Thanksgiving Baskets

December 1 Hanging of the greens

December 15 Sunday School Christmas Pro-gram

November 2013 VOLUME 17 : ISSUE 11

God’s Work. Our Hands.

Growing Together St. Olaf’s Youth & Family Ministry

Advent & Christmas Decorating

(All ages)

Sunday, December 1 12:00

Everyone is invited to come decorate our church building

for Advent & Christmas. A free lunch followed by

decorating.

Thanksgiving Baskets Nov. 24 at 2:00

All youth and adults are encouraged to participate in our annual fall service project of St. Olaf and Our Saviors. Anyone in 8th grade or younger must attend with an adult 9th - 12th graders can come by themselves. Confirmation students can count this as a large group service project A list of suggested items to donate:

Can of cranberry sauce Can of sweet potatoes Box of stuffing mix Can of vegetables Can of fruit Box of instant mashed potatoes Sweetened powdered drink mix Olives or pickles Cash for turkeys in a sealed envelope No homemade or perishable items please

Congratulations to these students,

who affirmed their baptisms on Sunday, October 27.

Morgan Barendt, Warren Blanchfield, Morgan Ehnert,

Morgan Johnson, Mallory Kuntz, CJ LaRa, Austin Lee,

CJ Mitzel, Ty Ness, Hannah Pesek, Ashley Wagenman

Please remember them in your prayers.

October 2013 Church Council Meeting Minutes October 8th 2013

President Joe Hoiberg called the meet-ing to order at 7:00 pm. Present: Joe Hoiberg, Marlene Young, MaryJo Hoiberg, Jamie Travers, Darci Gilbertson, Roger Knutson, Karen Lindseth, Mary Jane Stubbe, Loretta Bloomquist, Ray Sletteland,. Absent: Janice Breakey, Stacy MacDonald, Cara Mitzel, Pastor Jeff who is still on disability leave. Devotions were given by Jamie from Ecclesiastes. “A point in time for every matter and every work.” & “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” How do we use our time? Minutes of the last meeting were ap-proved as printed in the Spire. Treasurer’s Report: As of Sept 30th the General fund stood at -9,815.28; building fund $15,373.89; designated funds $39,140.84. Today’s balance is -4356.18 and is insufficient to pay exist-ing bills and payroll. Motion was made, 2nd and carried that we take remainder of Contingecy fund (now depleted) and prioritize the paying of bills and advise the congregation about our situation. To make our budget $6000 per Sunday is needed and average Sunday collections have been in the range of about $4500. Joe will advise the congregation at next Sunday services. Youth and Family Minister: James Travers. Since the July, 2013 council meeting: Helped lead the worship ser-vices each week and preached twice; Lead the Guitar service on September 22; Met with the Youth & Family Board, Education Board & Church Properties Board; Met with Lake Re-gion Ministerial, Lake Region Safe Communities Coalition & the Lake Re-gion Child Protection Team; Lead a youth trip to Fargo in July; Worked with the youth at the Women’s Ag Night as a fundraiser in July; Helped with a fam-ily movie night in July; Lead Sojourn-ers Bible Camp at the Retreat Center in August; Used 2 days of Continuing Education in August; Used 1 1/2 weeks of vacation in August; Attended

the Synod Fall Leadership Conference at Fair Hills in September; Hosted the Synod meeting at St. Olaf about the Health Care Plan changes; Helped with Rally Day and God’s Work Our Hands Day on September 8; Lead Sunday School Music each Sunday; Lead the WELCA Bible Study in Sep-tember; Lead the 7th, 8th & 9th Grade Confirmation Orientation; Taught 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation; Have been meeting with the 10th Grade Confirma-tion students in doing final prepara-tions for their Affirmation of Baptism; Attended the monthly Rostered Lead-ers Conference on Oct. 8 at Dakota Oyate; Various pastoral visits with youth and other duties including prep work for coming events and activities. Christian Education: Present: Anne, Brenda, Cory, Kathy, MaryJo. Guest: Jamie Meeting opened with prayer. Old Business: Teachers: Wednesday school has not started as we are still in need of one more teacher. Kathy made the suggestion that we have Wednesday school every other Wednesday using the teachers that we have now. Jamie will talk to the teach-ers and get their input. 7th and 8th Grades are doing service projects on Sunday-like helping with music, help-ing in the classrooms. Ideas are wel-come. Everyone was very generous with bringing supplies. The storeroom is well stocked at the present. A “THANK YOU” will be put in the bulle-tin. New Business: We started outlin-ing the duties and responsibilities of the Sunday School Superintendent. We will continue to review these con-cepts at our next meeting. Cory will take care of the flowers for the Confir-mation class. We adjourned with The Lord’s Prayer. Youth and Family: Youth and Family Meeting Minutes 10/01/13 7pm Present: Annie Alexander, Joanne Legacie, Brady Legacie and Stacy MacDonald. Guests: Jamie Travers and Brandon Alexander September meeting minutes were ap-proved. The group started out by re-plying to a thank you card St. Olaf re-

ceived after doing the cards for the military in May. Jr. Disciples will have a day camp on October 11th from 9-5. 7th and 8th graders will have an over-night on October 18th. The Pirate Party will be October 26th. Tickets will be sold on October 6th (Legacies), 13th

(Alexanders) and 20th (need to fill) from 10:30-11:00 and immediately af-ter the 11:00 service. Workers will be needed on the 25th at 4:30 for set up and from 9:30 to 1:00 on the 26th. Stacy will organize workers. So far, we have received the name of 3 col-lege age students. At our next meet-ing, we will plan something for finals week in December. Submitted by Stacy MacDonald. Church Properties: Did not meet this month. The motors (on air condition-ers) have been replaced. Congregational Life met on Oct 6th, 2013. Present: Dianne Saele, Helen Armstrong, Betty Nygren, and Karen Lindseth. There were no minutes as we did not meet in September. New business: Helen made a motion to buy 2 ½ qt kettle for the kitchen. Betty 2nd and motion passed. Discussion was held on remembering shut-in’s for Christmas – possibly a meal or candy and a visit were brought up. We will gather names before next meeting. Overview of November’s Faith and Care group was done. Submitted by Karen Lindseth. Lay Ministry met Sunday, Oct 6th be-tween church services. Members pre-sent were Florene Rogne, Stella Pa-pachek, Delores Johanson, Ron Miller, and Ray Sletteland. Pastor Thea Mon-son was a guest. In the future Lay Ministry will continue to meet the Sun-day before the church council meeting. In the past we have thought about ways we could reach out to our home- bound church members. Stella pre-sented a card that she had made up that could be sent out to home bound members. Pastor Thea suggested that

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in addition to the card a follow up phone call be made if there was no response to the letter. We spent some time think-ing of members that we could contact. I had asked Pastor Thea to sit in on the Lay Ministry meeting and to do a little brain storming. One of the observa-tions that Thea made was that the job description for the committee was writ-ten up in 2004 and that it had not been reviewed since. She felt these job de-scriptions should be reviewed to see what ideas are working and what is not

working and what needs to be changed. This type of review could be done an-nually with the pastor. The church council may also need to be involved with changes. Ron Miller was elected to be vice chair of the Lay Ministry Com-mittee. This appointment had been an oversight in past. Florene did 1 home communion and made 2 visits at the nursing home. Delores and Stella made 3 home visits. Ray had made 3 nursing home visits. WELCA report was submitted by Florene. Men’s Club will be having their Lutefisk and meatball supper on Oct 20th. Submitted by Ray Sletteland. WELCA: Sept & Oct report: The Bible study was led by Jamie Travers at the Sept 5th meeting. Judy Ovre from the Miriam Circle presented the History of Cookies and their circle served a vari-ety of them for lunch. Pastor Thea Monson led the Bible study at the Octo-ber 4th meeting and Prisca Circle was in charge of the program and lunch. Jane Liska told of the many services pro-vided by Lutheran Social Services Healthy Families. Doughnuts were made Sept. 19th for the rummage sale to be held October 12th. On Sept 23rd and 25th lefse was made for the lutefisk and meatball supper. The Eastern ND WELCA Convention was Sept 21st at Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. Karen Lindseth, Mary Jane Stubbe and Vonnie Erickstad attended. Lefse for the Christmas Bazaar will be made Oct. 28th, Nov 4th and 18th. For the Nov. meeting Anna Circle will be in charge of the program and hostesses will be Deborah Circle. Florene Rogne. Outreach & Evangelism: no report

Chad & Amanda Engen Pvt. 1st Class Jessica Stein

SSgt. Sherri Read & SSgt. Barry Read

Cpl. Jeffrey J. Olson Sgt. Jesse S. Olson Grant Thompson

Orville Wang Justin & Jill Johnson

Derrick Owens Jonathan Pearson

Tyler Halvorson Matthew Martin

Sgt. Major Brian Soper Nevon Heisler Ben Halvorson Brian Pederson

Cory Schall Brent Schall

Amy & Cory Everson Austin Dammen

Cole Baker

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October 2013 Council Meeting Minutes

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Stewardship met Oct 7th, 2013. Pre-sent: Mary Jane Stubbe, Carol Rohr, Sheldon Severtson, Tom Wade. Devo-tions were a prayer of thanks. Fall stewardship program has begun with 2 Sundays remaining. The theme “Found Faithful” was introduced by letters sent to every household. Also used themed bulletin covers and 4 weekly bulletin inserts and temple talks. We encour-age everyone to fill out the commitment card and return to the church office. Next meeting is Sunday Nov. 10th at 9:30. Mary Jane Stubbe. Worship and Music: no report. Old Business: Council members who attended the insurance meeting pre-sented by Bishop Rindy and a rep from Portico gave their recommendation of going with the synod’s recommendation which was the Gold plan for uniformity within the synod and portability for the pastors. It is the closest to the plan we have had in the past. In the past premi-ums were based on locality and salary. Age has now also been added as a factor in determining premium. This covers Pastor Jeff and Jamie. New Business: United Blood services have contact Loretta about the Novem-ber Blood Drive on Nov 11th & 12th. MaryJo, Ray and Loretta will do the calling. Marlene and Joe will bring cookies. Loretta will get juice and nap-kins and find people to register folks on the days of the drive. Meeting adjourned at 8:02pm and closed with the Lord’ Prayer.

Date

September 29 October 6 October 13 October 20 October 27

Attendance 8:30 11:00 82 151 83 118 72 159 69 210 88 267

General Fund

$5,185.50 $5,993.50 $7,342.50 $7,519.00 $4,575.45

Weekly Attendance & Envelope Giving

Our Members In The Military

Please let the church office know if you know of

others serving.

November 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

-1:30 Bible Study -2:00 Program/ Meeting -7:00 Boy Scouts

- 8:00 AA

-Quilting -6:15 Bread & Jam -7:00 Board of Youth & Family, Church Properties & Christian Ed

7:30 Al-Anon

-6:00 AA -8:00 AA & Al-Anon

-9:45 Altar Guild

-9:45 Faith & Care Meeting for Group #4

-2:00 Baskets for Thanksgiving

-5:30 Wedding Rehearsal -6:00 AA Leaders -8:00 AA & Al-Anon

-9:00 Flower Shop -11:00 Staff Meeting

Confirmation Classes

-7:15 Choir

-Quilting

-6:00 Girl Scouts -6:15 Bread & Jam

-7:30 Al-Anon

-7:00 Boy Scouts

-Quilting -6:15 Bread & Jam -7:30 Al-Anon

-4:00 Spire Deadline -4:00 Thursday Fellowship at Park Place -7:00 Boy Scouts

-8:00 AA & Al-Anon

Sunday Schedule:

8:30 Worship Service 9:30 Coffee Fellowship 9:40 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service

Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays and Special Occasions

-9:00 Lefse -8:00 AA

-8:00 AA & Al-Anon

-9:00 Lefse -7:30 Prisca Circle - 8:00 AA

-7:00 Compassionate Friends - 8:00 AA

-9:00 Flower Shop

-11:00 Staff Mtg.

No 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation

Classes. 9th Gr. Class at 7:00

-7:15 Choir

-Quilting

-6:15 Bread & Jam

-7:00 Council -7:30 Al-Anon

-9:00 Staff Meeting

-9:00 Flower Shop No Confirmation

Classes

-7:15 Choir

-9:30 Board of Stewardship -2:00 Worship At Odd Fellows

-9:45 St. Olaf Foundation Board Mtg. -12:00 Fall Auction

-9:00 Flower Shop

-9:00 Spire Assembly -11:00 Staff Meeting

No Confirmation Classes

Happy Thanksgiving!

Office Closed

4:30 p.m. Kelsey Bachmeier/ Brandon Mertens Wedding

-8:00 AA & Al-Anon

Saturday, December 7th 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

All women are encouraged to make things for the Bazaar, whether you are active in a circle or not. Those who won’t want to make things are asked to make a monetary

contribution made payable to: WELCA and sent to: St. Olaf Lutheran Church

601 6th St. NE ● Devils Lake, ND 58301

Baked Goods, cakes, buns, rolls, breads, donuts & cookies

Scandinavian goodies Fudge, caramel corn, divinity,

peanut brittle, peanut clusters, caramels, peanut butter cups

Remember large amounts are needed to keep shoppers happy!

Many helpers are needed and new lefse makers are welcome!

Mondays, Nov. 4 & 18

Christmas tree decorations and other Christmas items.

We are encouraging everyone to bring a Christmas ornament to the

Noel Nook

Dishtowels Pillowcases Doilies and crochet towels Aprons Cross-stitch Pillows

Anything you make!

Variety of home canned goods, jams, jellies, garden vegetables, dairy products, dry goods

Dishes, knick knacks, pictures Anything that is sold in a

country store. Items are needed as soon as possible. You can drop off your items during the week

or on Sunday.

Wired Christmas ribbon Christmas garland and

greenery Small strings of lights, either

electric or battery Baskets of all sizes for ar-

rangements. Flower Shop workdays will be

Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. Workers are needed for

various tasks. Please join us!

ä Caramel Rolls, Coffee cakes, donuts, coffee and juice will be served starting at 8:00 a.m.

ä Swiss Steak meal will be served starting at 11:00 a.m.

The shops & their chairpersons, along with suggested items they need, are listed below. Contact the chairperson if you would like to help in any of the shops or have any questions.

The Bazaar is our largest fundraiser and we need each woman in St. Olaf

to contribute in the way of her choice.

Our prayers for God’s peace and consolation go out to the family of:

Evelyn Bryn

We welcome into the family of God:

Bennett Gabriel Engen Son of Chad & Amanda Engen

Brady Roger Halvorson Son of Ben & Merissa Halvorson

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Adult Ed........................... $500.00 Confirmation ...................... 988.66 Subscriptions..................... 117.50 Sunday School .................. 947.88 Church Supplies ................ 260.78 Insurance........................... 839.00 Maintenance........................ 27.79 Retreat Ctr. ........................ 218.38 Otter Tail............................ 826.00 MDU .................................. 531.00 City of DL........................... 109.63 NDTC ................................ 250.19 Christian Fellowship ............ 60.00 Webhosting ......................... 22.50 Dakota Prairie...................... 66.67 LSS Missions....................... 83.33 Stewardship......................... 66.91 Synod ............................. 1,333.34

Office supplies ...................362.60 Misc.................................1,350.40 Postage..............................114.63 Auto Exp ............................766.00 Payroll taxes ......................537.75 BCBS .................................764.40 Housing...........................2,283.34 Pension/Ins. ....................4,914.97 Soc. Sec. Allow..................558.12 Pastor Contrib. ................. -408.34 Wages...........................12,738.91 Worship Supplies ...............207.17 Youth Act. ..........................117.21 Total Expenses............31,439.51 Income ..........................32,345.69 ($6,300.00 from Contingency Fund) 906.18

September Expenses

The following are the chairpersons for each shop listed on page 8. Please contact the chairperson if you would like to help

in any of the shops or if you have any questions. Restaurant: ............................... Helen Armstrong .......662-6617 Cell......230-9027 Judy Strong................662-2460 Coffee Shop ............................... Phyllis Nelson............662-3861 Lefse Sales ................................. Ann Schemionek........662-4369 Bake & Candy Shop................. Brenda Langerud .......662-3569 Karen Lindseth ..........662-4754 Stella Papachek..........662-8450

Stitchery Shop .......................... Betty Soper ................662-2972 Esther Larson.............662-3274 Noel Nook.................................. Vonnie Erickstad .......662-3436 Flower Shop .............................. Florene Rogne ...........662-6011 Helen Armstrong .......662-6617 Livonia Crane ............662-4447 Country Store ........................... Dianne Saele ..............662-1109 Carol Hintz ................662-4779

Blood Drive Sponsored by St. Olaf

A blood drive will be held at the Armory from noon Monday, Nov. 11 until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Loretta Bloomquist will be accept-ing appointments in the Centennial Room after worship services on Nov. 3 & 10. Donors can now speed up the interview process by fill-ing out the health history online at www.unitedbloodservices.org/ healthhistory and print out Fast Track Donation ticket and bring it with them to the donation site. Especially needed are O negative and O positive type blood.

St. Olaf Lutheran Church 

601 6th Street NE 

Devils Lake, ND  58301‐2525 

Phone: 701‐662‐4911 

Fax: 701‐662‐4820 

Email: stolaf@gondtc.com 

www.stolafchurchdevilslake.com 

 

Pastor Jeffrey S. Nicla 

James W. Travers, Family Ministry Coordinator 

Darci Gilbertson, Office & Financial Secretary 

Kirk Sweeney, Custodian 

Lynda Pearson, Organist 

Russ Pearson, Choir Director 

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 17

Devils Lake, North Dakota

Address Service Requested

NOVEMBER 2013

2: wedding

4: Lefse production

7: WELCA Program: “Imperfect harmony” By Russ Pearson - Everyone welcome

17: Guitar worship services

17: Fall auction at noon

18: lefse production

24: thanksgiving baskets at 2:00 p.m.

28: thanksgiving day - office closed

December 1: Hanging of the greens

7: welca christmas bazaar

12: Welca Christmas Party

15: Christmas Program

22: Guitar worship services

24: christmas eve services

25: christmas day service