Proclaiming the Gospel! Living in Christ! Caring for our Neighbors! Pontoppidan Lutheran Church
Pont’s Ponderings
Jesus I AM THE
RESURRECTION
AND THE LIFE
JOHN 11:25
Savior
Easter ~ Sunday, April 5
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Worship Service
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From Pastor Doug
Several years ago we became aware that our paraments were in need of replacing. They
were frayed and faded. We began to replace them. Or I should say, a few donors and the
WELCA organization began to replace them.
The task is now complete! On Easter Sunday we will see the white paraments, which
completes the series.
There are Christian symbols on the paraments. Some of the symbols will be clearly
understood. When we see the two fish and five loaves of bread, we will remember the feeding
of the 5,000. When we see the symbol for the 10 commandments, we will start trying to
remember the Commandments.
But some of the symbol we might need to be reminded of. Depending on the season of the
Church Year we may see these different words and symbols…
These letters appear to us to be i-h-s. In Greek they are the letters iota-eta-
sigma. These are the first three letters in Greek of the name Jesus. So this
symbol is a shortening of the name of our Savior.
This symbol of a fish with five Greek letters in it was a very
significant symbol for early Christians. The five Greek letters --
- iota-chi-theta-upsilon-sigma --- spells the word fish. Those
five letters are also an acrostic for “Jesus Christ, God’s Son,
Savior.” Early persecuted Christians knew that a person bearing the fish symbol was also a
follower of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, our Savior.
The letters P-A-X stand for peace. This symbol is on our Easter paraments.
There were those who thought peace came from the authority of Rome: the
Pax Romana. Christians declared that Jesus made peace for us by his death
on the cross. As St Paul said, “We have peace through Christ. This Easter we
will celebrate the Pax Christi.
Thank you to all who made our new paraments possible. We will see you all
in worship.
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X An Open Forum will be held in the Sanctuary on Wednesday,
April 15, at 7 pm. The purpose of the Open Forum is to allow
the Kilbourne Group to address concerns congregational
members have about the possible sale of the old Chamber building,
and their future plans for the building. This is an *informational
meeting only. *No voting.
Tri-Annual Meeting
Sunday, April 12
12:15 pm
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WELCA News
The Daughters of All Ages Banquet will be on
Tuesday, May 5th in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm. All
women of Pontoppidan and their guests are invited.
This is always a special evening for us here at
Pontoppidan.
Adult Tickets: $20. Menu: Garden salad, Stuffed pork
chops, baked potato, candied carrots and dessert.
Children Tickets: $10. Menu: Chicken strips, French
fries, salad and dessert.
*Tickets may be purchased in the church office
beginning April 13th or between services on April 19
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and 26th. Absolute last day to purchase tickets is April
27th.
Program: Roxane Salonen will be our guest speaker.
She is an author, speaker and newspaper columnist.
Our puppeteer will be returning plus special music.
Caring for our Neighbors
“Your efforts are appreciated - Thank you!” to those who brought donations of non-perishable food items or cash for the annual Minnesota Food Share drive during the month of March. We will continue to accept non-perishable items in the CART for the YWCA Cass Clay during the month of April. This time every year (along with the arrival of spring!), we turn our attention to providing for the daily needs of people around the world with the assembly of Personal Care Kits. It is important that we receive the items needed for the kits during the month of April. They may be placed in the blue bin by the Church office: one (1) light weight bath size towel (between 20”x 40” & 27”x 52”, dark color recommended); two (2) bath-size bars of soap (4-5 oz. each), any brand, in their original wrappings; one (1) adult size toothbrush in its original packaging; one (1) sturdy comb; one (1) metal nail clipper. The Personal Care Kits will be assembled, packed and shipped, along with our quilts, to Lutheran World Relief during the month of May. The following message is posted on the Lutheran World Relief website:
“On behalf of the congregations and community, we thank the Lord Almighty and our Christian brothers and sisters who donated these items for which we have been in need of. We pray that God will continue to bless them in all their undertakings.” – Amed Kaimapoh of Calvary Lutheran Church in Freetown, Sierra Leone (West Africa) Finally, the need for bath-size bars of soap never ends. There is a blue bin by the Church office for these. Respectfully submitted by Jackie Jabens, Stewardship Rep
Parament Update: We [WELCA] have now completed purchasing a new set of paraments. Thank you for everyone’s participation in this project.
1. Marge Schaffner’s estate purchased the purple paraments (Lenten season)
2. WELCA established a parament fund (2013) and purchased the green paraments. (2014) Also the pastor’s stole.
3. Carol and Wally Lindsay’s estate purchased the white paraments (Easter) (2015)
4. Roy and Lisa Sander purchased the pastor’s white stole in memory of Roy and Bev Sander. (2015)
5. WELCA purchased the pastor’s purple stole (2015)
Good News: The old paraments have a new home. They have been gifted to the Perry Lutheran Church near Portland, ND.
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38th Annual
Prayer Breakfast
& 16th Annual
Evening Dessert
Speaker: Dee Brestin, author of “The Friendships of Women” and “Falling in Love with Jesus”. She is also a Bible teacher, writer, speaker and blogger. Her weekly Bible study www.deebrestin.com is one of the most active online; a frequent guest on Moody Broadcasting and Focus on the Family Radio. She speaks annually to tens of thousands of women in America and around the world. You won’t want to miss her inspiring message! To order tickets online, visit the New Life Center webpage At https://secure.qgiv.com/for/nlc/event/541655. If you are not comfortable with online tickets, please call Pam McGee at 7013619270 and / or email her at [email protected] and she will help get you tickets.
Hilton Garden Inn, 4351 17th Ave S, Fargo ND 58103
Thursday, April 16, 2015 38th Annual Prayer Breakfast
9:30-11:30 a.m. $20/person
16th Annual Evening Dessert 7:30-9:00 p.m. $15/person
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QUESTIONS? Please contact Kim Stromberg at 232-0998 or [email protected]
May 10 — Mother’s Day Sunday School to sing at 11:00 am Worship
May 17 One Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Carnival to follow. All ages welcome along with parents.
June 1-2-3-4 VBS 6:30-8:00 p.m. SonSparks Labs Discovering God’s Plan 4U=Jesus WARNING: This VBS is a Real
B-L-A-S-T!
April 5
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Celebrating First Communion at
11:00 am Worship
Jacob Johnson Son of Gordy & Jennifer Johnson Kim Joneson Daughter of Aaran & Mindy Joneson
April 26
Sunday School to sing
at 11:00 a.m. Worship
Looking Ahead
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Looking for VBS Leaders
Registration beings May 3
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Youth News
April 5 (Easter Sunday)
Acolytes 9:00 am Erika Spanjer & Adriannah Smith 11:00 am Sarah Jabens & Jennifer Luehring
Kitchen Jabens & Luehring Families
April 12
Acolytes 9:00 am No Acolytes 11:00 am Molly Blanchard & Grace Lanners
Kitchen (donuts) Thompson Family
April 19 (Confirmation Sunday
Acolytes 9:00 am Luke Trogstad &Adriannah Smith 11:00 am McKenna Truhlicka & Hannah Everett
Kitchen Hegstad Family
April 26
Acolytes 9:00 am No acolytes 11:00 am Koby Peery & Lydia Lepper
Kitchen (donuts) Truhlicka Family
Class for 9th graders ONLY on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. You will be planning your worship service so please be on time!
Confirmation pictures on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00p.m.! You will be wearing your robes! Please bring appropriate shoes for the pictures!
Confirmation Sunday is April 19 at 11:00 a.m. Confirmation students and their guests are welcome to join us downstairs in Fellowship Hall for cake at 10:00 a.m.
Confirmation News . . .
Rehearsals
April 8 and April 22
7:00 PM
Senior High
Youth Activities
Senior High will be meeting
on Wednesday, April 8 and
22! Watch for a postcard in
the mail for the planned
activities.
Foundation Board
Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available for
those attending Oak Grove
High School and Concordia
College in the fall. Applicants
can write a letter of request to
the Foundation Board by June
15th.
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Books of the Bible Puzzle
Unscramble the name of each book of the Bible and write it correctly in the blank. Then write the letter from each numbered position in the corresponding blank at the bottom of the page. You’ll spell a phrase that’s used to describe the word of God.
We’ve done the first one for you as an example.
1. U T R H _____________ (3)
2. T W A M H E T _____________ (5)
3. B O P E R R S V _____________ (5)
4. S U B N E M R _____________ (7)
5. W R E S H B E _____________ (6)
6. U S A J H O _____________ (2)
7. M O R A S N _____________ (1)
8. G E J D S U _____________ (3)
9. S T R E E H _____________ (3)
10. H M O L I P E N _____________ (2)
11. L I N E D A _____________ (5)
12. S E E S I N G _____________ (5)
13. S H E E P I S A N _________ ____ (2)
14. C L A I M H A _____________ (7)
15. H A R M E E J I _____________ (3)
16. A G H A I G _____________ (6)
17. S N A G I L A T A _____________ (5)
The Bible is also known as the
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Easter Plants
Mike and Betty Mickelson in memory of Gladys Mickelson & Bob and Liz Davis Emma, Easton and Ella Thornton in memory of Great Grandparents & in honor of Great Grandparents Mary Circle in memory and in honor or Mary Circle Friends Lorraine Van Erem in memory of Harold Van Erem Doug and Jan Klungtvedt in honor of Alton Klungtvedt and Shannon Griffith Maryellen Sundby and Family in memory of Howard Sundby Sheri and Chris Olerud in honor of all of Christ’s servants at Pontoppidan Del and Sue Jordahl in honor of our parents and children Del Sanders in memory of Marilyn Sanders [Sister] Parents and Grandparents Audrey Bueide in honor of Pontoppidan Staff and Members Art and Nancy Olerud in memory of our Parents Art and Nancy Olerud in honor of our Children Arron and Doreen Smith in memory of Wally and Carol Lindsay & Theo Johnson Arron and Doreen Smith in honor of our Grandkids: Wyatt, Sage, and Baby Johnson Richard and Helen Arnseth in memory of our parents Jon, Marie, Joel, Casey and Cameron Nelson in memory of Joel & Bertha Nelson Jon and Marie Nelson in memory of LaVerne Johnson The Kallod family in memory of our parents, James & LaVerne Kallod “Keep your fork, the best is yet to come” Charles and Vicki Hartz in memory of our dad, Alfred Hektner, and in honor of our mom and grandma, Hope Hektner Hope Hektner in memory of Al Hektner Marlys Workin and Family in memory of Arland Workin Sarah Circle in honor of Circle Friends Sarah Stensland and Dawn Greig in memory of Adam Snyder David and Ruth Stensland in honor of Eunice Stensland Ben and Marcie Hushka in memory of John and LuElla Schleibe Ben and Marcie Hushka in memory of Ben and Josephine Hushka Hans and Laurie Wallin and Family in memory of Jason Wallin Hans and Laurie Wallin and Family in memory Harold and Angie Sorvaag & Sig Sorvaag Matt and Jennifer Braun in memory of Leonard and Dorothy Linstad & Harry and Jackie Buth Matt and Jennifer Braun in memory of Paul and Eva Braun Mark and Peggy Samuels in honor of Mike and Erin Mark, Peggy, Mike and Erin in memory of Kenneth and Ellen Rogne & Ben Samuels Ed and Sandy Cegla in honor of our grandchildren and parents Joyce McDowell in memory of my parents and Earl and his parents Mayone Dalos and Family in memory of Ingel Dalos Linda Schlicht in memory of Ingel Dalos and in honor of Mayone Dalos, Kyle Taylor, Jaxon, and Easton Schlicht Shirley Stover in honor of my parents, Richard and Helen Arnseth Bill and Denise Duke in honor of Ruth Singleton and Sarah Duke and family and friends Paul and Cindy LInstad in memory of Leonard and Dorothy Linstad Loretta Olson in memory of Roland and Larry Olson LaDonne Vik and Vicky Anderson in honor of Taylor, Tennley, Eric, Carsten & Siri Ray and Bev Hubbard in honor of Family and Friends Anna/Naomi Circle in honor of Friends of the Circle Ruby Craik in memory of Sydney Salvi and Milo Craik Ruby Craik in honor of all my Family Donald and Paula Sell in memory of Michael Lee Strom (son) Donald and Paula Sell in memory of Shirley Herrick and Valda Sell (mother’s of Paula and Don) Florence Thune in memory of Wallace Thune, Roger and Dennis Thune Betty Trogstad and Family in memory of Jerry Trogstad & Vern and Mabel Trogstad Betty Trogstad and Family in memory of Theodore and Cora Skonnord & Christine Hogan Betty Trogstad in honor and thankfulness for my children and gradchildren Lorraine Nelson in memory of Jens H. and Clara Nelson [parents] and Clarence & Orville Nelson [brothers] Donna Mae Albertson in memory of Sanford Albertson Anne and Carrie Snyder in memory of Adam Snyder Anne and Carrie Snyder in memory of parents, grandparents & uncles Bob and Marlys Davis in honor of our family Bill and Kim Thompson in memory of Arlene Erickson Justine Millar and Cindy Johnson in memory of Vicki Thomas
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Memorials & Honorariums
LIBRARY Dave and Ruth Stensland in memory of Michelle Erickson Anne Snyder in memory of LaVerne Johnson Anne Snyder in memory of Michelle Erickson Pete and Marlys Peterson in memory of Michelle Erickson Judy Jacobson in memory of Michelle Erickson
MISSIONS Richard and Helen Arnseth in memory of Michelle Erickson
RADIO BROADCAST Grant and Paulette Magnuson in memory of LaVerne Johnson Ruby Craik in memory of LaVerne Johnson Ruby Craik in memory of Michelle Erickson Paul and Cindy Linstad in memory of Michelle Erickson Gen and J.T. Korsmo in memory of John Kormo Fred and Esther Anderson in memory of Michelle Erickson Dave, Ruth & Sarah Stensland in memory of LaVerne Johnson Anonymous in memory of Michelle Erickson Irene Johnson in memory of Michelle Erickson Morris and Amy Krogh in memory of Michelle Erickson Melvina Tranby in memory of LaVerne Johnson Bob and Patricia Rheault in memory of Michelle Erickson Sonya Murphy in memory of LaVerne Johnson Loretta Olson in memory of Michelle Erickson Dennis and Ruth Kalpin in memory of Michelle Erickson Hope Hektner in memory of Michelle Erickson
SUNDAY SCHOOL Arron and Doreen Smith in memory of Michelle Erickson Ed and Sandy Cegla in memory of Michelle Erickson Del and Diane Sanders in memory of Michelle Erickson Roy Jr. and Lisa Sander in memory of Michelle Erickson Curt and Malvina Moe in memory of Michelle Erickson Ray and Bev Hubbard in memory of Michelle Erickson
YOUTH GROUP Audrey Bueide in memory of Michelle Erickson Bob and Marlys Davis in memory of Michelle Erickson Marlys Workin in memory of Michelle Erickson Martha Schepp in memory of Michelle Erickson Maryellen Sundby in memory of Michelle Erickson Del and Sue Jordahl in memory of Michelle Erickson David and Claire Pelarski in memory of Michelle Erickson Larry and LaVern Dick in memory of Michelle Erickson Angie Bennett in memory of Michelle Erickson John and Vonnie Rostad in memory of Michelle Erickson Melvina Tranby in memory of Michelle Erickson Marge Eliason in memory of Michelle Erickson
Sometimes life is hard to understand. We face challenges and obstacles
that were never in our plans. Yet we can trust nothing
Is a surprise to God. He’s there to walk with us each step, Hold our hands, and guide us to all
the good He has for our lives. His love will be with us
Wherever we go.
Dearest Pontoppidan Family, There is a joy in friendship only God can give — and you’ve shown just how wonderful that can be! We deeply give thanks to each of you who walked this journey of cancer with our Daughter, Michelle Erickson and each of us. Your prayers, love and friendship helped the days pass with so many blessings that gave us strength. We are so proud of our Daughters courage, hope and strength as she dealt with each obstacle and treatment. She experienced God’s loving arms support her from the first day she was hospitalized. The peace she felt in her life helped us deal with each set back. Her motto was “Let your faith be stronger than your fear!” Special thanks to Pastor Doug for prayers and support. And to each of you for sharing your time, treasures and terrific self as you comforted us. We are truly blessed!
“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.” Philippians 1:3
Love & Friendship Jim & Kathy Kain & Families
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April Birthdays
1: Stacey Pfaff, Andrea Volk 2: David Chapman 3: Kaitlyn Holm, Tennley Astrup, Noah Johnson 4: Michael Freeman, Tyberius Plante 5: James Luehring 6: Molly Blanchard 7: Luke Trogstad, Mary Jane Sundby 8: Elizabeth Stoutland, Eric Astrup 9. Noah Cegla 10: Nichole Truhlicka, Eleanor Whitecalf, Molly Nicklaus 11: Makayla Badar 13: Latesha Hektner 14: Marlys Davis, Nancy Smith
15: Zachary Hannestad 16: Sean Nesemeier, Tyler Nesemeier 18: Joanne Anderson, Kamrenn Chapman 19: Claire Johnson, Amanda Thorson 20: Justin Murray 21: Cindy Linstad 23: A. G. Mickelson, Bertha Stangeland 24: Shannon Murray 26: Jeff Johnson, Kay Johnson, Emma Everett 28: Ruth Hegstad, Jessica Schumacher 29: Alvin Berg, Jr., Sue Jordahl 30: Jason Jordahl, Grace Backman, Lori Scheel, Aaron Seelig, Jerzy Luehring
April Work Group
Chairpersons:
Snyder, Anne 237-4573 Stensland, Ruth/David 239-8228 Bakkila, Brook 541-4722 Berg, Christopher/Christina 280-3405 Berg, Kayla Berg, Richard 329-5476 Cusick, Toby 293-6023 Dullea, Laura/Tim 287-2676 Galt, Debra/David 237-3459 Halvorson, LaVerne/Rod 293-9760 Horpedahl, Ron 701-241-9746 Hubbard, Bev/Ray 235-1048 Johnson, Kay (donate) Johnson, Marianne/Jim 491-2808
Luehring, Theresa/Jim 293-7976 Moe, Malvina/Curt 232-6771 Mund, Darren/Lorri 701-293-5857 Peck, Paul 365-8714 Rugg, Mory/Jennifer 701-740-2770 Scheel, Lori 237-4031 Schneider, Martha (donate) Snyder, Carrie 306-3976 Stensland, Sarah 371-5410 Streed, Bonnie/Art 235-9908 Workin, Joni Workin, Marlys 232-7614 Ysteboe, Lynnet 281-1429
Clean refrigerators downstairs, in sacristy and one upstairs.
Wipe off stoves & ovens. Clean off islands downstairs.
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Church Staff Pastor Doug Klungtvedt Church Secretary Jennifer Johnson Financial Manager Chuck Ritterman Director of Christian Education Kim Stromberg Youth Coordinator Lisa Vig-Johnson Organist Sue Jordahl Choir Director Del Jordahl Church Librarian Sandy Cegla Custodian Doreen Smith
Council Officers President Pam McGee Vice President Roy Sander Secretary Eva Blanchard Treasurer Jenny Trogstad
Board Members Worship Cindy Linstad Evangelism Stacey Pfaff Discipleship Ken Lepper Ministry Scott Spanjer Fellowship JoAnn Thornton
TV & Radio Broadcast
The worship service is broadcast at 9:00 am on radio 1100 AM and the TV broadcast is on the City of Fargo channel 68 on Sunday’s at 12:30 pm (there is a one week delay). Repeated Wednesdays at 2:00 pm.
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Pontoppidan Lutheran Church
309 4th Street North
Fargo, ND 58102
701-232-0998
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