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Prayer Concerns
Prayers are requested for
Norma Hampton, Mary Bussert, John Foss, Kayla Kammerud, Brandon Pedersen, Jerry Manske, Corrine Munthe, Rod Egge, Sr., Rick Peterson, Harper Binford, Zoe Howe, Dennis Baillargeon, Mark Wekander, Molly Bull, Gary Cuper, Kevin Moe, Amy Fossum, Lucas Worm, John T. Johnson, Judy Johnson, Charlie Harris and Mildred Peterson
Military
Lucas Byker at Fort Carson, Colorado
Dain Foss in Fort Carson, Colorado
Jay Martel in Afghanistan
Eric Ahlness in Afghanistan
Ted Bouthilet back in USA
Josh Stinson in Kuwait
Jerimiah Wickenhauser in Kuwait
Hospitalized
Members in Nursing Homes
Victor Olson, Lorraine Larson, & Minnie Larson at NR Health Center
Joyce Norlander at Good Sam, St. Croix Falls
June Peterson and Christine Olson at Golden Age in Amery
Anna Mae Johnson and Sophia Malone at Gables Health Center in N.R.
Harold Johnson at Christian Community Home in Osceola
Georgianna Oldenburg at NR Health Center
Members Recuperating at Home
Florence Christensen, Pam Haugerud, Ardell Goglin, Pixey Haseley, Helen Engbretsen, Derek Shilson, Mitch Kittel, Chuck Frank, Jean Bondeli, Bob and Sandy Manahan, Arlen Luehmann and Audrey Ahlness
Please keep them and their families in your prayers.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
* First Communion Classes for our Fifth Grade Students will begin on Sunday, February 26th at 11:45am immediately following the Second Service. We will meet for five Sundays.
* Pastor Rex is offering a Bible Study for Lent called "Making Sense of the Cross" during Lent on Thursday mornings at 10:30am and on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. The study begins on February 23, 2012. A sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board at Servant Hall. This will be a wonderful opportunity to study the Word and to prepare for Easter.
* Copies of our February newsletter "The Voice" as well as our Annual Report and the Metro Lutheran are available in the Narthex and at Servant Hall.
* Don't forget that our church donates "Mac n Cheese" to the school backpack program. In this program children are sent home with a backpack of food so that they and their families have food for the weekend.
Also, Large kitchen trash bags are needed for Serenity House. Please leave your donations at Servant Hall.
* Little Falls Lutheran Annual Presidents' Weekend Dinner - Today, Sunday, February 19th from 11:30am to 2:00pm. The menu includes: Roast Beef or Pork, real mashed potatoes, veggies, cranberries, rolls, dessert & beverage. Free will offering. Carry-outs available - call 715-268-9409.
* Peace Lutheran in Dresser is holding a Christian Women's Event on Monday, February 20th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Cost of $10 includes lunch. Guest speaker "Extreme Makeover" by Karen Taucher and a She Shop Style Show. Music by Jodie Beyl. Reservations are necessary: 715-857-5573
* Ruby's Pantry is holding a Food Distribution this Tuesday, February 21st from Noon to 1:00pm or until the food is gone. Luck School Bus Garage at 810 S. 7th St. in Luck. $15 cash donation appreciated. The money helps cover operational, shipping and handling costs for Ruby's Pantry. Registration begins at 11:30am. Bring boxes or laundry baskets to carry food. Everyone is welcome to attend!
* A Celebration of Women Event - "Chocolate and High Heel Boots" at the Trollhagen Convention Center on Friday, February 24th starting at 6:30pm. DIVA Desserts, Runway Show, Blingo Bingo games - Featuring Jockey P2P, Miche and lia sophia. Cost $10. Please RSVP - call Torie Chizek at 641-420-3453 or email chizekt@gmail.com.
* Saturday, February 25th from 9:30am to Noon - You are invited to the 2012 Ambassador Retreat at Luther Point Bible Camp. Come and get ready for promoting camp this spring! Join us as we discuss the variety of camping opportunities for youth this summer; learn about the year round ministry of Luther Point; hand out information materials for promoting camp; learn about ways other congregations are promoting camp. We will begin at 9:30am in the Loktu Center and end with lunch at noon. Please RSVP for the retreat by February 11th.
* Friday, March 2nd at 1:30pm - World Day of Prayer will be held at Peace Lutheran in Dresser. You are invited to stay for fellowship and dessert following the service.
* They're Back!!! The Church Basement Ladies in "A Might Fortress." The Active Adults will be at this event on Thursday, March 6th. Check the sign up sheet for this WIAA activity on the table at Servant Hall. Total cost is $49 which includes the bus ride, lunch and show. Contact Kathy Kloetzke at home or by email: blueswan@frontiernet.net.
* Concordia Choir (Moorhead, MN) in concert - Hear one of the nation's finest college choirs perform Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 7:30pm. in Benson Great Hall (3900 Bethel Dr.). Tickets for adults:$20, Students $12. Available by calling 651-638-6333 at the Benson Great Hall box office or at the door. Sponsored by Friends of Concordia. Rene Clausen conducts the 72 voice a cappella choir in several spirituals and hymns plus one set in Romantic-era costumes. Visit www.TheConcordisChoir.org today for complete concert information.
*Saturday, March 10 at 8:30am to 12:30pm 8th Annual Women's Retreat at Milltown Lutheran Church "The Passion According to Mary." Barbara Swant and Ruth Anderson who composed "Mary's Story," the musical, and the book of the same name will guide us through the Passion from Mary's view. Cost is $8.00 which includes the program and lunch. Pre-register by March 3rd by calling 715-825-3596.
* The Spirituatlity of Break Baking on Friday, March 23rd at 6:30pm and on Saturday, March 24th at 2:00pm. Location: Luther Point Bible Camp in Grantsburg. Learn how to make a variety of artisan and yeast novelty breads, experience related Bible studies, and engage in Christian fellowship, all in the beautiful camp environment. Led by guest leaders Pastor Joel and LouAnn Olsen, you will leave this retreat renewed and with new bread baking skills! Devotions and instruction are tailored to adults. Cost $55, Deposit $25. To register call 715-689-2347 or visit www.LutherPoint.org.
* Our Musical Guest on March 25th is Bradley Reynolds. Brad has played the banjo for 32 years professionally for the last 22 years, performing first in the Midwest and then nationally. He and his "Company Band" blend bluegrass with new music styles. Raised in Bloomington and now living in Stillwater, MN, Brad has a degree from the University of Minnesota's Institute of Technology and began playing the banjo in high school.
* Attached to the February newsletter "The Voice" you will find a bookmark with the listing of Daily Bible Readings for Lent. Take a moment each day of Lent to learn something from our Savior, as recorded in Scripture. Copies of our February newsletter "The Voice" as well as our Annual Report and the Metro Lutheran are available in the Narthex and at Servant Hall.
*The Apple River Conference WELCA Spring Day of Renewal will be held on Saturday, March 31st at First Lutheran Church in Cushing from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Speaker will be Pastor Natalie Leske.
* Looking ahead to Sunday, April 29th - Our Swiss Steak Dinner and Bake Sale following the second worship service.
* HOW CAN YOU SHOW YOUR LOVE?
Want to do something special for your spouse to show how much you care? Attend a Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend and focus on just the two of you. Engaging presentations by both lay and clergy leaders give you tools and information while exercises and conversations with your spouse in the privacy of your hotel room revitalize romance, deepened communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage.
The Spring Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekends in Minnesota are February 10-12 (think Valentines!) in Brooklyn Center, March 23-24 in Duluth and May 4-6 in Walker. Please contact Dick & Judy Dehnel at 952-432-3105, Pete & Phyllis McMahon at 763-561-1575 or visit www.godlovesmarraige.org.
* Lutheran Social Services if offering Pre-Marriage Workshops across the state to couples preparing for marriage. The 6-hour workshops are designed to be interactive and fun, helping couples to examine beliefs and attitudes which will impact marriage.
PRE-MARRIAGE WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Roles and Expectations of Marriage
- Love & Intimacy
- Conflict Management
- Children & Family Decisions
- Finances
- Communication Styles
- Spirituality in Marriage
Register online at www.regonline.com/LSSpremarriageworkshops or www.lsswis.org
For more information call toll free 888-248-6020 or email premarriage@lsswis.org
Please hurry as class sizes are limited!
* The Salvation Army, Serenity Home and Grace Place Shelters are excited to announce their first annual fundraiser "Spring of Renewed Hope." This year we are celebrating the history of quilt making with a presentation called "Voices through the times" by expert quilter Darcy Thompson. The event will be held at Ready Randy's 1490 131st New Richmond, WI 54017 on May 6th from 1-3:30pm. Tickets can be purchased by calling Serenity Home at 715-485-1221 or Ready Randy's at 715-246-4446. Guests will take a stroll through the times at different stations explaining the history of quilts and then enter into a drawing for a chance to win a special door prize. Appetizers, beverages, coupons at local quilt shops and a silent auction can also be enjoyed. We are also looking for volunteers to help us promote this event. For details please call Shirley or Duana at 715-485-1221.
* LUTHER POINT BIBLE CAMP
Luther Point Memorial & Honor Program
One of the finest ministries our church provides to children and families is Christian outdoor ministry at Luther Point Bible Camp. It is a special setting where Christ's love has been shared and faith has been nurtured. Luther Point has created a new Memorial and Honor Card program to continue the vision of servicing more children and families. This new card program will allow you to make a gift to the camp in memory or honor of a loved one or friend. A handwritten card with your personalized message will be sent to the person you designate...AND IT IS SO EASY!!! Take an envelope from the card rack, fill it in and mail it off to camp. Expedite the process by going to www.lutherpoint.org and click on donate - it's that QUICK!!!! Use the card program whenever you can and help sustain Luther Point's important ministry!!
