The ALC Messenger Volume 59 Issue 4
April 2015
Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? Luke 12:27-28 The mission of the American Lutheran Congregation is to bring people of different nations and denominations together, and in the English language, empower them into becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. 1
The ALC Messenger Monthly Newsletter for the American Lutheran Congregation
INDEX Index, Pastor’s Corner
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President’s Corner, Knittng & Handicraft S
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Summary of ALC Council Pages 12-14 Meeting, Work Day
Yolanda Solholm, Bring & buy Sale
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Call for Sunday School Teachers, Birthdays, ALC Pages 15-18 Cook Book in the making
Bring & Buy Sale, Volunteer Drivers , Women’s Fellowship
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April & May Calendars
Offerings, American Pancake Breakfast
American Lutheran Congregation Interim Pastor - Alicia Partee Office Secretary: Rie Melhoos Council President: Robert Sebro Messenger Editors and Helpers : Mel Engebretsen, Eric Mandeville, Bob Sebro, Rie Melhoos, Visiting address: Fritzners gate 15, 0264 Oslo, Norway Mailing Address: PO Box 3012 Elisenberg, 0207 Oslo, Phone: + 47 22 44 35 84 Fax: +47 22 44 30 15 Email: office@alcoslo.org Webpage: www.alcoslo.org
Bank account number for offerings :5081.07.47827
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Pastor’s Corner
Well, it has been about two months that I have been with American Lutheran Congregation in Oslo (ALC). Again, I am grateful and humbled that God chose me to lead this congregation during this transitional time. God is not only the “God of the beginning and the end,” but He is the God of the in between too. He has something special for ALC at this time. We must seek God in prayer for direction. My goal while interim pastor is to prepare for the arrival of the new pastor. When you are trusted with someone else’s house, my mom says, “You should leave it in better condition than you found it.” We must, like Nehemiah, honestly assess our current situation and take our requests and cares to King Jesus in prayer. If we follow Nehemiah’s example, we see that he . . . Asked for what he needed. Matthew 7:7 says “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. In Nehemiah 2:1-8, he asks for and receives the time he needed to travel and restore the city of Jerusalem. Like Nehemiah, we must ask God what we need to fulfill the plans He has for ALC. Asked for secure travel. Nehemiah asked for letters to the governors of the provinces that he would have to pass through to provide safe passage for him. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord (Psalm 37:23). We need God to be a light unto our path as he guides us during this transition. We need His favor to keep us safe as we explore new ground. Asked for authority and power to make the needed changes. Nehemiah asked for letters to the governors that he would be granted military power and authority to advance forward in rebuilding the walls of the city and the temple. We, as church council and leaders need to move forward in rebuilding the areas of the church that are in need of restoration.
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Asked for the special supplies that only the king could authorize. Ask God to supply what we will need financially and spiritually. We must be good stewards over what God has already blessed us with, and position our self to grow. With this in mind, I’ve come up with a priority list for myself that will allow us to address the needs and solidify our walls. Connect with the leaders and congregation – Anytime there is a change in leadership as significant as losing a Pastor there can be gaps. Here are areas I will focus the short time I am here. Building trust by hearing the congregation and leadership (survey, meetings, etc.) Mobilizing volunteers Increasing stewardship Snapshot and assessment of church – Let’s stop and take a picture of where we are. Providing the congregation with a survey that assesses different pillars of the church will give the leadership and next pastor insight to the life of the Body of Christ here at ALC. It is important that we Address areas that we can improve to meet the needs of our international and ecumenical church. Acknowledge our strong areas. Increase the knowledge of our members around the bylaws, constitution, etc. in order to increase participation and volunteerism. We have work ahead of us ALC. The best is yet to come. God is still on the throne. He is still performing miracles. Let’s walk in the love and power of Christ, seeking his plans and purpose for this Season. To God be the glory for the great things that will be done!!!!! In Christ, Pastor Alicia Partee
Prayers The ALC is fortunate to have many individuals who lift up other members, friends, and relatives to the Lord in prayer. If you are in need of prayers or know of others who who would like to be prayed for or with. You may want to contact: Our Prayer Chain administrator, Gillian Holby, at jillholby@gmail.com Our Prayer Group which meets Wednesdays, at 7 PM in the Fireside Room. The prayer group is lead by Richard Blucher. Please contact Richard Blucher at rblucher@online.no. In addition please contact the church office directly with any requests for prayers.
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President’s Corner April 2015 CHRIST HAS RISEN - HE HAS RISEN INDEED! Our journey through Lent fed us both physically and spiritually. Following some tasty soup suppers, Pastor Alicia led us through a series of reflections and discussions over Christ suffering and giving up his life for our salvation. I want to thank all who contributed to the Lenten gatherings this year! Moist weather kept us from having the Palm Sunday processional outside. The Sunday school children had made festive paper palm branches which set the tone for our indoor processional. Maundy Thursday Pastor Alicia held a special contemplative service with foot washing, communion, and stripping of the altar. St. Edmund’s was host to the well-attended Good Friday service. Easter Sunday is a special day for us. My first visit to the ALC was at on Easter Sunday in 1986. I came with Torill and our two young daughters. We missed our Lutheran church back in Colorado, and had been looking for a place in Oslo to worship in English. The ALC was very full that Sunday, but we found room for the four of us behind another family with several older children. At the end of the service the woman in front of us turned and gave us a very friendly greeting and handed Torill a loaf of home-made bread wrapped in tin foil. It was many visits later before we learnt that this warm and generous person was Yolanda Solholm. This Easter Sunday her beloved husband Rolleiv shared the news with us that Yolanda has left this world to be with the Lord. Please keep the Solholm family in your prayers. Yolanda was one of our charter members, and an example to follow: “,let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matt 5:16 Looking ahead to the month of April; the women of the ALC will be holding their monthly get together Saturday morning April 18th from 9 to 10:30 am. Back by popular demand with be the 2nd annual Pancake breakfast on April 25 from 8 to 11 am. We will be serving buttermilk pancakes and homemade American breakfast sausage. We had a great turn out last year and are expecting many more this year. Please come and invite your friends. On May 5 we will have our spring “Dreams and Plans” evening. This is your opportunity to be involved in the ALC discussion making. Here we will meet with committee chairman and committee members that are interested in your ideas and thoughts. We will start off with a short discussion about the Constitution and Bylaws. Soli Deo Gloria Bob Sebro ALC Council President 5
Knitting and Handicraft Group We are starting our knitting/handicraft group soon. Ladies you are welcome to meet whether you knit, crotchet, paint or do any other handicraft. First meeting is scheduled for the 16th of April, 7 pm at the Fireside Room. Looking forward to seeing you. Please let me know if you are coming through church office or on Sunday. Blessings Perpetua
Do you want to know what is happening at the ALC? Check out the following sources
The ALC Website - www.alcoslo.org Weekly Email News - send an email to office @alcoslo.org to be put on the list Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/#!/alcoslo Monthly newsletter the Messenger
Sunday School for 10-14 Year Olds SUNDAY SCHOOL - We are offering a Sunday school class for the 10-14 year olds. Please remind your child(ren) in that age group to attend Sunday school when all the kids are dismissed to attend Sunday school. The classes will be held in the library. Please contact Mabel Killmer (mabki@online.no) telephone number 480 43 483 or Janice Harris (Janicealtheaharris@gmail.com) telephone number 406 11 984 if you have any questions. 6
Yolanda Solholm January 6. 1935 - April 2. 2015 Our dear sister in Christ Yolanda Solholm was led home to be with the Lord on Maundy Thursday. Yolanda was an active member of the group that founded the ALC. In 1958 she and Rolleiv travelled across the Atlantic, coming from Toronto Canada, by “Norwegian American Line’s” steamer Bergensfjord. ELCA Pastor Oscar C. Hanson and his family also came to Norway by this ship, and in October 1958 the Solholms joined Pastor Hanson and a group of about 200 people with close ties to America, when they established the American Lutheran Congregation in Oslo. Job related assignments in Africa with “Radio Voice of the Gospel” meant that Rolleiv, Yolanda, and their children were away from the ALC for extended periods of time. However they expressed in the ALC 50th anniversary book; “we felt strongly that our church home was at Fritznersgate 15!” And; “the ALC has provided our own growing family with a spiritual home, a prayer fellowship as well as a network of Christian friends we could rely on.” The Solholm family lived one year in the old building which stood on the property where our church building now stands. Over more than 50 years Yolanda and her family have given generously of their time, talents, and resources to the ALC. The Solholm’s oldest daughter, Mildred, was one of the first babies in the new congregation. Their children have been baptized here, have gone to Sunday school, and have been in youth groups. We have prayed with them and supported their youngest daughter, Ynghild, doing her challenging missionary work in Zimbabwe. While Rolleiv took turns in ALC council leadership roles, Yolanda helped support and build prayer and teaching ministries for families, women, and children. During her long illness we have greatly missed Yolanda’s warm and caring presence at church. We are so thankful to God for the life of Yolanda, our sister in Christ; our heartfelt prayers go out to Rolleiv and the Solholm family. The funeral service will be held at Asker Kapell , Friday April 17th at 10:00 AM.
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Remember May 30th and 31st ALC Spring Bring and Buy Sale You are welcome to bring things to church for the sale on Sundays and we will store them away in the bomb shelter until the sale. Books , Clothes, Last years bicycles Toys, Computer games DVDs, CDs, Glassware Ornaments Please contact Mark or Kirsten Lanham
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED Hi ALC family! We thank God that members come from far and near to worship, fellowship and serve God together. Unfortunately, for some members it is a struggle to make it to church. As a result, they end up not coming at all. In 2015 and beyond we want to change that and here's how you can help. We would like to develop a roster of volunteer drivers who would be willing to transport members (particularly older members) living within your commune possibly to and from church service and/or to and from church-related functions. Please get in touch with Viva Combs Thorsen of the Membership Committee (vivacombs@yahoo.com) or Ingrid Fossland of the Fellowship Committee (ingridfossland@hotmail.com). 8
ALC Women’s Fellowship 2015 We had wonderful gathering on Friday, March 27th at Planet Bollywood an Indian restaurant near St Hanshaugen. We all really enjoyed the great food , the great service and the ambiance . Thanks to Perpetua Mohr who kindly offered to organize this and to Sudama who prepared the food and served us.. In April , we will meet on Saturday, April 18th from 09:00 - 10:30 am. We'll enjoy fellowship over breakfast and Pastor Alicia will lead us into an interactive time entitled 'Hats off, ladies'. This is part of our overall theme for the year: 'Your Story Matters - to God and to the World'. There's no need to bring and share food, all will be laid out, however, we do ask that you bring a hat if you have one. Would you please be so kind as to rsvp by Wednesday April 15th to this mail address so we know how many women to cater for. Thank you. We look forward to seeing many of you in Hanson Hall on the 18th. Warmly Here are the dates and locations for the months ahead: April 18th 9:00 – 10:30 Saturday “Hats off” – Bible & Breakfast th May 7 18:30 will meet in a home, N.B. this is a Thursday th June 13 9:00 – 10:30 Saturday Chat’n Chew –Bible & Breakfast th th August 28 /29 Women’s retreat to start the autumn/winter season In addition, we will announce each individual event by mail and in the Sunday notices. May we encourage you to add these dates to your diary and come to the meetings? If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please get in touch. We would love to get to know you and enjoy fellowship with you WELCOME! Piia, Alicia and Ulrike
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Summary of the ALC Council Leadership Meeting Monday February 23rd, 2015 In attendance: Bob Sebro, President; Mel Engebretsen, Secretary; Karin Mandeville, Vice President; Arthur Melhoos, Treasurer, Bjorn Radtke, Outreach; Ingrid Fossland , Hakon Berger, Fellowship; Joshua Paul Schmidt, Properties; Olav Mundal, Worship Committee; Viva Combs Thorsen, Membership; Mark Lanham, Volunteers; Naja Boone, Pastor Alicia Call to Order – 19:20 Devotions – Pastor Alicia – Galatians 1 13-17 – Booklet assembled by Pastor Rogness Refreshments – Viva Administrative Meeting Review Agenda Approval of Minutes from January 2015 Bjorn moved to approve, Arthur seconded. All were in favour. Treasurers Report for January 2015
Arthur Melhoos
In January income exceeded expenses by over 57,000 kr. Offerings in January totalled over NOK 95,500 which almost met our budget for the month of 100,000 kr. We received NOK 14,000 from the National and Local governments and over NOK 10,000 for the 50th Anniversary Fund. We have now more than NOK 170,000 in our 50th Anniversary Fund. Rental income totalled over NOK 80,500 in January The largest expense item in January was the insurance for the church NOK 50,742. This covers 6 months. We will have the same amount again in July. We received NOK 15,000 in rebate. Other expenses were pretty much in line with budget. We paid NOK 15,208 for Power and Gas In January we still had not paid the back salary we owe Pastor Rogues, however, this was taken care of in February, most of this cost was taken in 2014. Salary expenses will also be considerably higher in February given that we have employed a new interim pastor. In January NOK 38,800 was charged to the Home Leave and Repatriation segregated fund, which included travel expenses for Pastor Rogness and also expenses associated with bringing over candidates for pastoral interviews Insurance for the church was over NOK 50,000 for 6 months – Pastor’s Report Pastor Alicia We must do something with the Phone System. It is not working. Music License has been purchased - USD 196 Natural church development – Gives you a lot of insight. An assessment of the whole church body. Tell you who to sample. – It takes about 2 months to do it. Questionnaire. Palms for Palm Sunday – The Sunday school in the past has made palm branches for Palm Sunday. Pastor Alicia mentioned that she was surprised that do many people were interested in pastoral counselling.. 12
Committee plans, discussions and feedback Parsonage
Joshua Paul
We need to make it more child friendly We need a group to help decided what needs to be done Sand the wooden floors – a new coat of varnish - Paint the walls. Floor trim Kitchen needs to be redone – New doors in the kitchen Jim Killmer can plaster the walls Window Treatments - Curtains Property Committee team/group – Jim Killmer, Jim Schmidt.. John chamberlain. Bjorn moved to use up to NOK 50,000 from the building improvement fund to do some of the work on the parsonage. Karin Mandeville seconded. All were in favour. Spring Bring & Buy sale Mark Lanham Should it just be just a book sale for example? Are we having too many examples Need to look at what people bring - We can’t have trash… It’s a way to get people involved It does reach out to the local community We make money from the café Benevolence grants Bjorn ELCA Board of Mission – NOK 10,000 Sabona – NOK 15,000 Gonja Development Fund – NOK 25,000 Afghan Christian Fund – NOK 5,000 This leaves NOK 70,000
Bjorn moved to give the funds to the organizations above. Ingrid seconded – All were in favour It is good to get this out to the congregation, so they know where the money is going. For Lent , the offerings are going to Compassion Scandinavia part of Compassion International Mens’ Fellowship Ingrid and Hakon We are lacking activities for men. We have had activities for men but there has been burnout. Pastor Guy organized a men’s retreats – camped out – Men want to do something The annual golfing event usually attracts 8-9 guys Men’s breakfast on Saturday has not been meeting lately. We have a women’s gathering - Let’s think about something for men. Get ideas, outreach… Winter sports day. Congregational Retreat Naja will find out about the possibility of renting or staying at Lia Gard. 13
Summary of the ALC Council Leadership Meeting (Continued from previous page) Welcome to Pastor Alicia - Bob and the council welcomed Pastor Alicia to her first council meeting as our interim Pastor. We are all very happy that she is here. Next Meeting Devotions Refreshments
Monday March 23rd (Later decided to be March 19) - Bjorn - Arthur
Closing Prayer - Lord’s Prayer Meeting ended at 21:45 Melisande Mattson Engebretsen Council Secretary
All Hands Work Day
Don’t forget the upcoming All Hands Work day May 9th , from 10:00 AM Join us for fellowship, fun, food (light lunch) and sharing of the labor, as we keep our church the best it can be! Sincerely Joshua Paul Schmidt Properties Chairperson
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Call for Sunday School Teachers We need both Men and Women!
We are in need of additional teachers. Volunteering to teach is rewarding and a blessing. This is truly to touch the life of a child. We are especially interesting in getting some of our men to teach. We need male role models to teach the gospel to our children and set good examples for them. Prior experience is not required; just a heart for children and a desire to share God’s Word with children. We provide interesting and easy to use teachers’ guides and material. Please keep in mind that men make good Sunday School teachers young boys need to see that Sunday School is not just for girls. Please consider this prayerfully and if you feel called to volunteer please contact: Mable Killmer at mabki@online.no or telephone number 480 43 483.
Moms In Prayer Meeting Times. Please come join us! We are meeting at 7:30 PM on the following dates in May Tuesday May 5th and May 19th at 7:30pm at church. Please email the leader at prayergroup@alcoslo.org for details. 15
God Bless You on Your Special Day! April Birthdays 1- Rebecca Austad 1- Philippa Mae Boone Solend 3 - Kaja Lande 3 - Lori Brooke Bakken 4 – Mikael Sebastian Olsen 4 - Christine Wanjiru Crantz 6 - Anne Katrin Hennying 6 - Christopher Knudsen, 6 - Catherine Solheim 7 - Trygve Knudsen 7 - Emil Refhaug, 7 - Elisabeth With 9 - Kristofher Løvold 11 - Sharmila Rao 13 - Joselito Alcoriza 14 - Ulf Crantz 15 – Angela K. Nyirenda 16 - Kjell Holstad 16 - Yadit Aregay 17 - Camilla Johansen 18 - Signe Granerud
18 - Denise Pande-Rolfsen, 18 - Torveig Strai 19 - Gillian Holby 19 - Lucas Braathen 20 - Christian Ringnes 20 - Kari Tøtdal 21 – Gillian Grace Garde 23 - Isabelle Bakay Holby 23 - Sarah Smefjell 24 - Twinkle Dawes 25 - Anita Seth, 25 - Su-Jung Mundal 26 - Ronald A.N. Wabende 26 - Fundi Wandisunga Kayamba-Phiri 27 - Børge Tangeraas 27 - Nina Zoe Jørstad 27 - Wyonne Long 28 - Elizabeth Kajal, 28 - Inger Foss 29 - Torleif Limseth 30 - Kari Borchgrevink
Please Hold the date for the 3rd Annual ALC Women’s Retreat August 28th-29th Plans are under way for the 3rd Annual Women’s Retreat! We already have two wonderful speakers lined up from the UK and we are working together to organize a wonderful program this year too. More Information to Come!
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God Bless You on Your Special Day! May Birthdays
1 - Millicent H. Nordhagen Garde 2 - Irene Chang, Rebecca Kumar 3 - Christine Bergesen 4 - Katie Coughlin 5 - Peter Skeie 5 - Tore Christian Buli 5 - Stian Erik Johnsrud 5 - Veronica L. Ruth 7 - Daniel Dordoye 8 - John Greenquist 8 - James Killmer 8 - Brattli Dale, 8 - Peder Theophilus Christiansen 9 - Reed Waldo 10 - Abbas Asadian 12 - Violeta Liam 12 - Ruth Mary Garde 13 - Christopher Johnsen 13 - Munashe Zoe Nyanya 14 - Rose Wandera 15 - Alex Brut-Christensen 16 - Jens Granerud 16 - Tyler K. Myrmo 17 - Cynthia Johnsrud 18 - Grace Ayensu 19 - Pernille Balfour,
19 - Brikt Wiedswang 19 - Anette Ă˜strem, 20 - Monica Kaho H. Bando 20 - Dagheid Solholm, 20 - Lars Aune 21 - Regina Gani Stewart 21 - Ali Shahri 22 - Hamid Reza Shirdokht 23 - Heriette Mohr, 23 - Kendra Killmer 23 - Nyoloho Noko N. Mdladlamba 24 - Hope Flood, 24 - Jennifer Akuamoah 25 - Emilie Howes 25 - Ivy-Irene W. Muriuki, 25 - Olav Solholm 26 - Ebrahim Peter Torkaman 27 - Colin Fancy, Marina Fancy 27 - Valerie Liam 28 - Alair Swann Brown 29 - Silke Lyngroth 30 - Jean Marie Olsen 30 - Denise Ringnes 31 - Siri Amble, 31 - Sean Erik Foss
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Dear Friends, ALC Oslo is home to a wonderful representation of people from many different nations, gathered around the One who shapes us into one body. This diversity is such a blessing, and one of its very enjoyable facets can be seen in our potluck events: they always are culinary adventures with food ranging from the familiar to the exotic. So maybe it is time for another collection of recipes to capture this variety of cooking styles and use of ingredients. Many of us have lived in different parts of the world and brought back recipes that have become firm family favourites, others have adapted their national dishes to the ingredients available here. Such tried and trusted recipes are sure to work and certainly worth sharing. We would like to have the book ready by September/October, so when folk start thinking about Christmas presents for friends and family, this book would hopefully be high on their priority list. Because any proceeds of the book are intended for the Fellowship fund. While we research the most cost effective ways of producing and publishing such a cook book, we want to enlist your help: Maybe you would like to help with the production of the book. Are you good with computers or design? Do you have a way with words and would like to help me edit the recipes? If you want to give some of your expertise into the project, please contact Ulrike Krallmann via the church office. We would love you to share your recipes with us. Food always is an expression of culture as well, so if you can give a little background to each recipe, that would be wonderful. But if not, please don’t let that stop you! To get you thinking about which recipes to pass on to us, here are some categories to slot your contributions into (We are happy to receive more than one recipe from you) Appetizers and Snacks - Soups Salads and vegetable dishes—Main meals (meat, fish, vegetarian) Desserts - Baking— Feeding a crowd It’s probably easiest for us if you follow a format when writing down your recipe (formatted sheets will be available by email): Name of the dish (and category) - Feeds x number of people Ingredients: try and be specific with measurements Method Cooking /baking time, oven temperature etc. A sentence or two about the background of the dish (f.e. this is a recipe
handed down from my great-grandmother ) So please start sending me your recipes and let’s try to get around the world in 80 dishes or more. -Ulrike 18
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Mark your Calendars! April 25th AMERICAN PANCAKE BREAKFAST Treat yourself and your family to a traditional American favorite - a stack of freshly made pancakes, warm from the skillet, dripping with syrup and with a side of homemade sausage, juice, coffee or tea, milk and all served with the hospitality that makes you feel like your stateside in your favorite breakfast restaurant. Join us on Saturday April 25th any time between 8:00 and 11:00 AM in Hanson Hall at the American Lutheran Church, Fritznersgt. 15 The price is Kr. 100 per adult and Kr. 60 per child (under 16) No reservations are necessary but please drop us an email at office@alcoslo.org if you are thinking of coming so that we know how much to make. We look forward to seeing you. All proceeds go towards the ALC building improvements in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its completion.
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