January, 2018 Elim's Mission Statement "With faith in the Triune God, the family of Elim Lutheran Church proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ through word and sacraments. In our life together as a Christian congregation, we provide a center for members and community to worship and pray; to meet and learn; to be welcomed, nourished, and strengthened; to rest and be comforted; to serve; and to go forth and witness to the world through the prayerful stewardship of our resources. Happy New Year! A bit about my family and me…..I can promise you that there is nothing exceptionally exciting about my life, but I would love to take the opportunity to share a bit about myself and my family, so you can get to know me. I am first and foremost a child of God, then a wife, mother, and gramma. I am married to my wonderful husband, whom you will see around Elim frequently. I affectionately call him the “pastor’s wife.” We’ve been married for 38 years. Our immediate family consists of our older son Jamey and our daughter-in-love Sam (Samantha), and our younger son Kyle, and his daughters, Grace and Gwen. We also have two furry, four-legged kids, Ned, a Golden Retriever/Collie cross, and Iggy, a Yellow lab/something cross. My first career was a public-school music teacher. I am a saxophone, French horn, piano, and oboe player - I don’t play much of anything anymore. Occasionally, I will play piano or soprano sax for a special event, but I have to say I’m a bit out of practice, so now I mostly listen to music, my favorite genre is Celtic music and contemporary Irish pop. I am a North Dakota State University graduate with a degree formerly known as Humanities and Social Science – Music Education. Also, my Master of Divinity Degree is from Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. I firmly believe that life-long learning is vital for each of us, keeping our brains healthy and strong. Jamey is a high school basketball coach and business owner in the Twin Cities. Sam is a Project Manager at 3M in Maplewood, MN, a suburb of St. Paul. Kyle is a PhD student in physics at NDSU. Our granddaughters, Gracie and Gwenny, are in first grade and preschool. We love our kids and consider each of them a gift from God. When I have free time, I love to paint – not house painting, but “artistic” painting. It is a great way for me to relax. Scott, also an NDSU grad, is a jazz guitarist. We both love water, particularly the lakes of Minnesota, the Pacific Ocean around the Hawaiian island of Maui, and the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Maine. Yep! I ’m a water baby and believe Scott is now a water baby, as well. When you are at the Church, stop in and say “hello.” We can chat so I can get to know a bit more about you. I am so elated to be here at Elim. This is a truly blessed family and I am more- than-blessed to be part of this family of God. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly and deeply. May God bless our ministry together. Pastor’s Story Elim Home Visitor
Transcript
January, 2018
Elim's Mission Statement
"With faith in the Triune God, the family of Elim
Lutheran Church proclaims the
Gospel of Jesus Christ through
word and sacraments. In our life together as a Christian
congregation, we provide a center for members and
community to worship and pray; to meet and learn; to be welcomed, nourished, and
strengthened; to rest and be
comforted; to serve; and to go forth and witness
to the world through the
prayerful stewardship of our
resources.
Happy New Year!
A bit about my family and me…..I can promise you that there is nothing exceptionally exciting about my life, but I would love to take the opportunity to share a bit about myself and my family, so you can get to know me. I am first and foremost a child of God, then a wife, mother, and gramma. I am married to my wonderful husband, whom you will see around Elim frequently. I affectionately call him the “pastor’s wife.” We’ve been married for 38 years. Our immediate family consists of our older son Jamey and our daughter-in-love Sam (Samantha), and our younger son Kyle, and his daughters, Grace and Gwen. We also have two furry, four-legged kids, Ned, a Golden Retriever/Collie cross, and Iggy, a Yellow lab/something cross. My first career was a public-school music teacher. I am a saxophone, French horn, piano, and oboe player - I don’t play much of anything anymore. Occasionally, I will play piano or soprano sax for a special event, but I have to say I’m a bit out of practice, so now I mostly listen to music, my favorite genre is Celtic music and contemporary Irish pop. I am a North Dakota State University graduate with a degree formerly known as Humanities and Social Science – Music Education. Also, my Master of Divinity Degree is from Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. I firmly believe that life-long learning is vital for each of us, keeping our brains healthy and strong. Jamey is a high school basketball coach and business owner in the Twin Cities. Sam is a Project Manager at 3M in Maplewood, MN, a suburb of St. Paul. Kyle is a PhD student in physics at NDSU. Our granddaughters, Gracie and Gwenny, are in first grade and preschool. We love our kids and consider each of them a gift from God. When I have free time, I love to paint – not house painting, but “artistic” painting. It is a great way for me to relax. Scott, also an NDSU grad, is a jazz guitarist. We both love water, particularly the lakes of Minnesota, the Pacific Ocean around the Hawaiian island of Maui, and the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Maine. Yep! I’m a water baby and believe Scott is now a water baby, as well. When you are at the Church, stop in and say “hello.” We can chat so I can get to know a bit more about you. I am so elated to be here at Elim. This is a truly blessed family and I am more-than-blessed to be part of this family of God. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly and deeply. May God bless our ministry together.
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Church Council Minutes
November 14, 2017
Attendees: Cindy Wolslegel, Tricia Andring, John Lindstrom, Victoria Savanh, Dan Rising, Karen Lind Secretary’s minutes-November, 2017, Council Meeting - minutes will be put in the newsletter after correc-tions are made and minutes approved. CONSENT AGENDA Treasurer’s Report - see page 3 Learning Committee - Kids program December 10. Sunday School to resume in February. Will discuss future once new pastor is here. Worship Committee - committee notes not being included in minutes. Will talk to Connie about how to include these reports to the minutes in future. Offering from Thanksgiving service to go to Food Pantry. See attached minutes (on page 4) Property Committee - enclosed report from Curt. Elevator needs to be fixed - $30,000 approx. Could be more if problems encountered. Dan motions that we cash in Ameriprd fund and use funds for elevator repair. Victoria seconds. Motion carries. Have Connie contact solid waste to find out cost for disposal of waste from elevator repairs. Concerns with First Sudanese - will bring to Synod office. Need to make up a contract. Stewardship Committee - Cindy working on article for the newsletter. Consent agenda passed. PRIOR BUSINESS New Sign - propse that we contact family and see if they are ok with us designating fund for something other than sign as we have some larger expenses coming up (like th elevator). Talk to Greg to get new proposal to update current sign as opposed to replacing it. Haiti School Proposal - received Thank you and gave us info on how they are using the funds. * $300 to purchase material for uniforms. Made 42 uniforms for primary students * $200 purchase school bags for 30 students * $500 in tuition to allow 15 children to attend school for the school year Date of Annual Meeting - January 28, 2018 * Please have reports to office by Friday, January 12. Campus Ministry - NDSU Lutheran Center looking for financial support. Karen will follow up with them. NEW BUSINESS Elevator - see Property Committee Plans for installation of New Pastor - Charlie Axness to lead worship. Potluck to follow worship served by Council and Call Committee. Open Discussion Compensation for new pastor - Tricia motions to accept compensation package. Karen seconds. Motion carries. Next Meeting: December 12, at 6:00 p.m. Communion Assistants December 3 - Pr. Charlie and Pr. Carol - Dan Rising, if needed December 10 - ask Derek Miller??? Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Treasurer’s Report, November, 2017
by John Lindstrom
Balance Sheet The checking acct balance is $1,405.96. The balance at the beginning of the year was
$7,918.31.General Acct Fund balance is now –$35,938.44. Last month the General Acct Fund bal-ance was –$32,673.19. The current prior debt is $87,176.48 and is comprised of payables to vari-ous dedicated funds.
Income and Expense (11/12 or 91.6% through the year) Monthly pledge income was under budget (budget $8,750.00 vs. $8,639.66). Monthly total income was under budget (budget $13,116.62 vs. $10,427.91). YTD pledge income is at 87.7% of the budget $105,000. YTD total income is at 80.8% of the budget $157,400.00. Monthly expenses were under budget (budget $15,713.80 vs. $13,694.16). YTD expenses are at 86.5% of the budget $188,567.00. Have received $950 in YTD member contributions for missionary support. Used $5,000 from LG Seminary fund to help support the General Fund. The utility bill for the month was $681.02. Paid semi-annual property insurance of $2,553.50 and
copier lease of $764.07. Paid TKE Corp $9,000 to begin repair of the elevator. Sold equities in an IRA bequeathed to Elim by Loriena Graf in the amount of $54,394.99. A portion
of the funds are undesignated and the remainder is for Seminary students. Received $1,000 in contributions to pay down the debt.
Community Benefit Hours to Dollars Saved: $2750.00 Miles: 164 Worked with Pastor Helen Beth, and then Pastor Mary for coverage during this waiting time for Elim during the call process. They had me doing all visitations and then updating them accordingly. Allowed to share: Both Ernie and Marlys Simenson have become residents at Sheyenne Crossing this month. The plan is for both of them to remain within a nursing home for ongoing care needs. They do like to have visits, 1-3 in a group is probably best though. Good time seems to be about 3-5pm. Addiction: there is a new resource in Fargo area. Face It Together opened up a couple of months ago and we received a presentation at the recent Faith Advisory Board meeting for Sanford. Plans: to orient Pastor Carol to the medical facilities in the area, how to access information and intro-
ductions as able; to do a listing of nursing home facilities for her; to review with her HIPPA, standards
of practice and FCN roles; meeting with her and Sanford Health about FCN program when she is able
to get onto her schedule. Also, after she is able to settle in a little bit, will work with her to determine
needs and support.
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Worship & Music Committee Minutes
November 12, 2017
Additions to the bulletin Location of date on front of bulletin OK as is. Include theme for the day – discuss with pastor.
November services
Thanksgiving Service – Tuesday, November 21st, 7:00 p.m.
No Communion, no pie social afterward. Choir will be singing “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” from hymnal. Pr. Mary Wallum to plan service.
Friday, November 24th – decorating church for Christmas
Sunday, November 26th - Christ the King Sunday
December services
December 3rd
is First Sunday in Advent, first service Pr. Strand will be here. Communion Installation of Pastor Carol Strand Pastor Charles Axtman, assistant to the bishop, presiding. Potluck following service.
December 10th is Sunday School program and Communion.
Tradition is Sunday School families provide cookies for fellowship hour. Service group to supple-ment cookie provision.
December 6, 13, 20 - Wednesday Advent services, 6:30 p.m. Choir 7:15 Pr. Strand will compose the services, not Holden. Service groups will not serve suppers. Worship & Music Committee recommendation to Council: no suppers.
Christmas services Sunday, December 24
th 9:30, regular morning service Traditional Christmas Eve service – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, December 25th - no service, as this would be 3
rd in 2 days.
December 31st - 9:30, regular worship service
For future consideration: change service to 10:00 and have choir rehearsal at 9:00, no Wed. re-hearsal? Next meeting: Sunday, December 10, 10:45 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Robyn Vinje
Did You Know…that Bethany Retirement Living is one of the 15 largest employers in the re-gion, according to the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce? More than 800 professionals serve residents in roles as nurses, nursing assistants, dietary and housekeeping staff, Chaplaincy, engineers, social services, administrative, activities and therapy. If you
know of someone who would like to join the Bethany team, contact Human Resources at Bethany at 701.239.3522 or visit our website at www.bethanynd.org/careers.
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USHERS/GREETERS January 7 Rob Scheer, LaVonne Black January 14 Curt Meyer January 21 Curt Meyer January 28 Rob Scheer, Shirley Slusher LAYREADERS January 7 Barb Rising January 14 Frank Anderson January 21 Derek Miller January 28 Derek Miller COMMUNION ASSISTANTS January 7 January 14 FLOWERS January 7 January 14 Frank Anderson January 21 January 28 MISSIONARY SUPPORT January 7 January 14 January 21 January 28
USHERS/GREETERS February 4 Rob Scheer February 11 February 14 February 18 Rob Scheer, Eston Calixte February 21 February 25 Shirley Slusher, Barb Rising February 28 LAYREADERS February 4 Elaine Fiske February 11 Frank Anderson February 18 Jennifer Rheault February 25 Dan Rising COMMUNION ASSISTANTS February 4 February 11 FLOWERS February 4 February 11 Frank Anderson February 18 February 25 MISSIONARY SUPPORT February 4 February 11 February 18 February 25
Worship Assistants at January & February Services
Would you like to provide Altar Flowers in honor or memory of a loved one? Even though potted plants are now placed on the Altar, this does not mean there cannot be cut flowers given in a person’s honor or memory. If anyone wishes to give flowers on any given Sunday, simply contact the church office with your request and Connie will place your order. Dalbol Flowers and Gifts allows Elim to chose the bouquet colors and purchase both Altar bouquets for around $26.00. If providing flowers for the Altar, Elim office will order the flower color(s) you request. If you wish to take the flowers home with you following worship, please let Connie know that when you call to order them. Thank you.
Please call LaVonne Black at 701-232-3029 if you would like to sign up to be an Usher or Lay Reader.
Every Sunday is open for Missionary Support, which is $25.00 and can be given in honor of or in memory of a loved one. If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact the Elim office.
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December Baptisms, Funerals,
Membership Transfers In
Membership Transfers Out
Baptisms
None in December
Funerals
Darrell Johnson
Membership Transfers in to Elim
Scott and Carol Strand
Grace and Gwendolyn
Strand
Membership Transfers out of Elim
None in December
01/02 Gwen Pitsenbarger 01/23 Scott Strand 01/04 Jacob Verghis 01/24 Donna Turner Ben Davies Patricia Andring 01/05 Gregory Nelson 01/26 Steven Scheer 01/09 Alora Schulz 01/28 Marlys Simenson 01/17 Andrea Dick 01/29 Sandi Kimmet 01/21 Jacob Thompson
January Birthday Blessings
In Loving Memory or in Honor of In memory of Darrell Johnson - Choir Jim Voytovich Adeline Geist, Derek Miller Elaine Fiske Sunday School Orville & Shirley Slusher Sherryl Koep Jane Radig Dave & Denise Baer Undesignated Lynn & Thomas Moore
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Nurse Notes
Submitted by Sandi Kimmet BSN, RN,FCN
It is National Thyroid Awareness Month.
The thyroid is a endocrine gland that is located in the neck, and is butterfly shaped. It helps to control many of our body functions. The lab value results can be confusing with the thyroid. Hypo usually means low, but in hypothyroidism the TSH level is measured and is typically well over 5.0. In hyperthyroidism the TSH level is close to 0-2 and on the lower number of the scale. When you are seen at the clinic you may be asked to swal-low a drink of water while the medical provider is feeling your neck. This is part of the evaluation of the thyroid gland.
A--Hypothyroidism is the most common diagnosis and is underactivity of the thyroid gland. Over 30 million peo-ple in the USA have this condition. There are several types: 1- Autoimmune Thyroiditis or Hashimoto's happens when the persons own body fighting itself and not allowing the gland to work any longer. It is an inherited condi-tion, and affects 7 times more women than men. It is a malfunction of the individual's immune system and the most common form. 2-Radioactive Iodine use: for treatment of hyperthyroidism. 3- Thyroid removal by sur-gery. 4-Medication use, especially lithium, iodine and amiodarone. 5-Subacute Thyroiditis: comes after a viral infection, causes gland enlargement (may spontaneously resolve after several months). 6-Postpartum Thyroidi-tis: comes after the hormone changes of pregnancy and the risk can increase with subsequent pregnancies; is possible for recover from initially after several months. 7-Silent or Transient Thyroiditis: come and go inflamma-tion not accompanied with neck pain and not related to pregnancy. Symptoms include: pervasive fatigue, drowsy, forgetful, dry, brittle hair & nails, dry & itchy skin, puffy face, sore muscles, constipation, weight gain, heavy/irregular menses, miscarriages, increased sensitivity to medications. Treatment: daily intake of synthetic thyroid hormone, variable dosing levels in micrograms (one drug frequently used is called levothyroxin). Biopsy of the Thyroid for nodule checks is also done. B--Hyperthyroidism happens when the body is exposed to excessive amounts of thyroid hormone. It constitutes 1% of those with thyroid disorders. There are several types: 1-Graves' Disease: an autoimmune disorder, more often in younger patients. 2-Toxic Multinodular Goiter: nodule growths on the thyroid produce excessive hor-mones, typically get over age 50 and affects heart rhythm. 3-Toxic Nodule: one single nodule or lump. 4-Subacute Thyroidits: viral infection, can resolve spontaneously. 5-PostPartum Thyroiditis: 5-10% develop within several months of giving birth. 6-Silent Thyroiditis: is temporary, comes & goes, painful. 7: Excessive Iodine Ingestion: kelp tablet, expectorants, amiodarone, xray dyes may cause. 8- Overmedication with Thyroid Hor-mone: taking too much of levothyroxine or other thyroid medications. Labs are checked: TSH, T3, T4, and Thy-roid Scans will be done. Treatment: Antithyroid drugs propylthiouracil or PTU and methimazole or MMI for 12-18 months; Radioactive Iodine Treatment;to destroy the diseased gland and then will require life long thyroid hor-mone replacement daily. Surgical removal of the thyroid: C--It is vitally important that an Endocrinologist be involved in the evaluation and monitoring of someone having effects on the thyroid, especially initially. It is important to find the correct dosing that might be needed for re-placement therapy. For those who live with the diagnosis: be sure to take your medication every day, do the yearly lab work, and see the medical provider if you have any changes.
(data from NIH and Thyroid Awareness.com)
The church has acquired a set of 4 super sliders, or furniture movers. If the church has anything to move, please put these sliders under each of the four corners, mak-ing it very easy to move by yourself. The furniture movers can be found under the sink in the upstairs lounge.
Are you looking for a unique present for a family member or a gift for some-one? Handmade 550 piece, 750 piece, or 1000 piece puzzles for sale, made by Kim Olschlager. Please call her at (701) 446-6109 for further information.
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Elim Choir: Your talents would be most welcome. We encourage you to come to choir rehearsal which will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Elim’s Crochet Class will be held at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 6. If you missed the first class, please come at any time. Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome.
Worship & Music Committee will meet on Sunday, January 14, at 10:45.
Sarah Circle will meet on Monday, January 8, at 10:00 at the Sons of Norway.
Elim Church Council Meeting Tuesday, January 9, at 6:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Circle will meet on Wednesday, January 17, at 10:00 at Sons of Norway.
Annual Reports: If you are responsible for a report to be published in Elim’s 2017 Annual Report booklet, please have it in to the office by Friday, January 12. Thank you. The Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, January 28, following Worship.
Noisy Offering will be held on Sunday, January 21, during the 9:30 Worship service.
DON’T MISS THESE EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS ! ! !
Elim Office Hours: Monday All Church offices are closed Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. FCN office hours: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
When our second son was born, someone asked me if I was able to love the sec-ond child as much as the first. Of course! I love both my children equally, but dif-ferently, because they are different people, with their own specific gifts and talents that are God-given. Elim Lutheran Church is the Strand’s new family. We are all one through the bap-tism of Christ. We feel very welcomed here and, as new family members, I can as-sure you I am trying to get to know each and every one of the Elim members. As the new pastor here at Elim, I wanted you all to know I love each and every one of you through Christ’s love. I am sincerely looking forward to discovering what each of your gifts are. You all are a blessing to me. If there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to stop by my office for a visit. In Christ,
Pastor Carol
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2017 Christmas Poinsettias
Thank you Elim members & friends for providing the lovely poinsettias
this Christmas season in honor and memory of your loved ones.
In memory of parents Sidney & Ida Slusher, Robert & Rosina Erickson, and grandson, William Slusher, by Duane & Becky Slusher
In memory of loved ones, by Duane & Linda Olschlager
In memory of Melvin & Myldred Wigdahl, by the Wigdahl children
In memory of my family, by Bob & Margaret Turner
Poinsettia donated by Kerri Spiering
In memory of Bill Berg & Soren Berg, by Jean Berg
In memory of Al & Roma Carlson and George & Evelyn Kounovsky, by Laurine & Don Kounovsky
In memory of Ron Pitsenbarger, by Gwen Pitsenbarger
In memory of daughter, Kristin, and loved ones, by Les & Eunice Wassberg
In memory of Harry & LeVoyne Littlefield, by Robert & Kathy Littlefield
In honor of Jamey & Samantha Strand, Kyle, Gracie, & Gwen Strand, and in memory of Ralph & Alice Erickson
and C.H. & Klara Strand, by Scott & Carol Strand
In memory of LeVoyne Littlefield and Chris & Amy Sorensen, by Sheldon & Delaine Struble
In loving memory of William Duggan and loved ones, by Bonnie Duggan
In loving memory of George Green and loved ones, by Barb Green
In memory of brother, Maurice Johnson, and parents, Lewis & Hilda Johnson, by Ernest & Marlys Simenson
In honor of Dan & Barb Rising, by Nate, Ethan, & Josh Rising
In memory of Marlin & Emily Lindquist, Rick Matheson, and Matt Matheson,
by Diane Lindquist & Jeff Huggett family
In memory of our son, Paul, by Les & Helen Henningson
In memory of Nathan Meyer, by Jennifer, Les, Nelson, & Allison Rheault
In memory of Gary Armstrong, by Helen Armstrong
In memory of Frank Pierce, Sr., by Bev, Kim, Jan, and Frank, Jr., & families
In memory of Darrell Johnson, by Lenora Scheer
In memory of our dad, Boyd Fiske, by Brenda & Lee Paseka, Gary & Mary Fiske, Valerie & David Blasczyk, and Keith & Karen Fiske and families
In memory of my husband, Boyd, by Elaine Fiske
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Library Lingo
New DVD Despicable Me 3: The story continues of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions in Despicable Me 3. After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down Balthazar Bratt, the latest bad guy to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother—a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin's des-picable footsteps—one former super-villain will rediscover just how good it feels to be bad. New Books Wonder by R.J. Palacio: Wonder is a rare gem of a novel--beautifully written and populated by characters who linger in your memory and heart. August Pullman is a 10-year-old boy who likes Star Wars and Xbox, ordinary except for his jarring facial anomalies. Homeschooled all his life, August heads to public school for fifth grade and he is not the only one changed by the experience--something we learn about first-hand through the narratives of those who orbit his world. August’s internal dialogue and interactions with students and family ring true, and though remarkably courageous he comes across as a sweet, funny boy who wants the same things others want: friendship, understanding, and the freedom to be himself. To Be Where You Are by Jan Karon: The fourteenth novel in the Mitford series, featuring three generations of Kavanaghs. After twelve years of wrestling with the conflicts of retirement, Father Tim Kavanagh realizes he doesn't need a steady job to prove himself. Then he's given one. As for what it proves, heaven only knows. Twenty minutes from Mitford at Meadowgate Farm, newlyweds Dooley and Lace Kavanagh face a crisis that devastates their bank account and im-pacts their family vet practice. But there is still a lot to celebrate, as their adopted son, Jack, looks forward to the most im-portant day of his life—with great cooking, country music, and lots of people who love him. Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig: Donal Cameron is being raised by his grandmother, the cook at the legend-ary Double W ranch in Two Medicine Country of the Montana Rockies, a landscape that gives full rein to an eleven-year-old’s imagination. But when Gram has to have surgery for “female trouble” in the summer of 1951, all she can think to do is to ship Donal off to her sister in faraway Manitowoc, Wisconsin. There Donal is in for a rude surprise: Aunt Kate–bossy, opinionated, argumentative, and tyrannical—is nothing like her sister. She henpecks her good-natured husband, Herman the German, and Donal can’t seem to get on her good side either. After one contretemps too many, Kate packs him back to the authorities in Montana on the next Greyhound. But as it turns out, Donal isn’t traveling solo: Herman the German has decided to fly the coop with him. In the immortal American tradition, the pair light out for the territory together, meeting an ensemble of characters and having rollicking misadventures along the way. P is for Peace Garden: A North Dakota Alphabet by Roxane Salonen: This alphabet journey takes you to North Dakota, the home to such wide-eyed wonders as bison, mosasaurs and the Red River. Every letter in the alphabet is another chapter of a land rich in history, people and nature. Look to the skies for a bald eagle or to the horizon for a Wild Prairie Rose, the state flower. Children are sure to find beauty and state pride on every page. This homespun tour of the Roughrider State uses folksy rhymes and in-depth text to share North Dakota's heritage with everyone. Roxane Salonen uses her North Dakota roots to focus on the aspects of the state others rarely hear about. Share in North Dakota's glory and landscape through her glowing prose and illustrator Joanna Yardley's exquisite renderings of a vision rarely seen. Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore: Meet Denver, raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana until he escaped the “Man” – in the 1960’s – by hopping a train. Non-trusting, uneducated, and vio-lent, he spent another 18 years on the streets of Dallas and Fort Worth. Meet Ron Hall, a self-made millionaire in the world of high priced art deals -- concerned with fast cars, beautiful women, and fancy clothes. And the woman who changed their lives -- Miss Debbie: “The skinniest, nosiest, pushiest, woman I ever met, black or white.” She helped the homeless and gave of herself to all of “God’s People,” and had a way of knowing how to listen and helping others talk and be found – until cancer strikes. Will Deborah live or die? Will Denver learn to trust a white man? Will Ron embrace his dying wife's vision to rescue Denver? Or will Denver be the one rescuing Ron? There's pain and laughter, doubt and tears, and in the end a triumphal story that readers will never forget. Thank you to Dorothy Heieie for this donation. Ron Hall recently spoke at the New Life Center Dessert Social. He is currently the screenwriter and producer of the movie version of this book. The Windbreak Cookbook Featuring Fruits of the Prairie Forests by NDSU Extension Service: Besides shade and wind protection, many trees provide edible fruits that can be used on our menus. This publication provides in-formation about trees, as well as, many recipes that show how they can be incorporated into our menus. Thank you to Sandi Kimmet for this donation. If You're Missing Baby Jesus: A True Story that Embraces the Spirit of Christmas by Jean Gietzen: This true story by author Jean Gietzen will unwrap the warmth of the real meaning of Christmas. Charmingly illustrated by Lila Rose Kennedy, it is a gift to treasure and share and will remind you of the joy of giving, and touch the hearts of all who receive it. Thank you to Helen Armstrong for this donation. She recently read this story at the December ELCW Cozy Christmas gathering. I will be spending some time in Arizona with my dad this winter. Betty has volunteered to help out in the library when I am unavailable. Please let her know if you would like to check out any items. Thank you, Marie Lindstrom * some summaries provided by the book/DVD covers
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Service Groups
Will continue to be responsible for treats during Sunday morning coffee hour. Groups will be responsible to bring treats, serve and clean up on their assigned week. Coffee will be prepared ahead. Following is a schedule for the next 3 months: January 7 Service Group 1 February 4 Service Group 1 January 14 Service Group 2 February 11 Service Group 2 January 21 Service Group 3 February 18 Service Group 3 January 28 Service Group 4 February 25 Service Group 4
Elim’s elevator is currently out of order, so stairs are the only way to get to services or fellowship following services. We are hoping repairs will be completed soon and we thank you for your patience until this project is completed.
Elim Church Council Members
Pastor Carol Strand, Pastor - [email protected] 701.232.2574 - - -507.398.3166 (after office hours cell)
Cindy Wolslegel, President (Stewardship) Royce Black, Vice President (Property)
Tricia Andring, Secretary (Learning) Victoria Savanh (Witness & Service)
Dan Rising (Worship & Music) Karen Lind (Service & Witness)
Marilyn Dolezal (Worship & Music) Eston Calixte (Property)
John Lindstrom (Financial)
Fudge Stripe Cookie Salad Connie Rawls
1 c. milk 1 tbsp. vinegar 1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding 1 - 8 oz. container Cool Whip 1 can mandarin oranges, drained 1 lge. can crushed pineapple, drained 1 pkg. fudge stripe chocolate cookies Combine milk and vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes to sour. Stir into the vanilla pudding and stir to mix well. When firm, blend in the Cool Whip, then add the oranges and pineapple. Break up the cookies into 4 or pieces and add last. The cookies keep their texture.
Share your favorite recipe: Beginning in February, we will be adding a section, “Just Stirrin’ Something Up,” to our monthly newsletter. All members are encouraged to submit their favorite recipes to be put in each month’s newsletter, as there have been wonderful dishes and appetizers served at potlucks, salad luncheons, etc., and if you would like to share yours, we would happily print it in the newsletter. You may submit your recipe to the office by the 15th of each month either by hard copy or e-mail. Thank you - I think this will be fun!
