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THE REPORTER
Grace and peace to you from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Every once in a while we hear news that changes everything. For my grandparent’s generation it was hearing of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, for my generation it was watching the Twin Towers fall in New York. In those moments, we know that this changes everything. On a more personal level, we have these experiences as well. Having children, from the first to the last changes everything. I tell couples who are preparing for marriage that making those vows changes everything. The death of a loved one changes everything. There is nothing that changes everything we know, or thought we knew, like the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That truly changes everything. Throughout Lent we will hear from the Gospel texts in worship the determination of Jesus Christ to bring salvation to the world through his own death and resurrection. He sets his face to Jerusalem, tells his disciples multiple times that he will suffer and die but in three days be raised from the dead. What is even more incredible is that he does this for us, you and me. He does this give salvation to sinners, even the ones who nailed him to the cross. This month we will gather on Easter morning to hear this story again. We will hear how Jesus conquered sin and death and was raised from the dead by the Father in heaven. It is a resurrection that we share through our baptism into Christ’s death, so that we would also share his resurrection. So come and hear anew this life changing, world changing Good News! In Christ, Pr. Jared Rakness
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Generosity & Missions February Operating Fund Actual Monthly Income: $20,139.95 Actual Monthly Expenses: $32,008.78 Actual YTD Income: $47,641.47 Actual YTD Expenses: $57,649.25 Budget: $414,152.00 Simply Giving Sign up to give your offering online! Head to westnidaros.org and click on "DONATE," then "GIVE NOW" and follow the directions. Especially during this summer, this is a convenient way to keep up with your pledge. Food to You Mobile Food Pantry Our congregation, along with Benton Lutheran, will be serving the Food to You Mobile Food Pantry at Messiah New Hope Lutheran Church on April 11 from 5:15 til approx. 8 p.m. We need 18-22 volunteers! Please sign up on the clipboard in the church narthex. The food of the month is cereal so we need to collect as many boxes of cereal (over 100) we can. Donations can be places in the shelves in the narthex. Thanks for your support. New Member Orientation There will be a new member orientation for those interested in joining West Nidaros or who have recently joined on Sunday, April 28 in the Martin Luther Room between services. If you are interested in joining, please contact the church office so we can connect with you about orientation. New members will be recognized the following Sunday if they have not already been recognized.
Cookie Jar The April cookie jar offerings will be going to Global Church Missionary. Baltic Food Bank Wish List Juice, Coffee, Pop Tarts, Granola Bars, Cereal, Jelly, Peanut Butter, Mayonnaise, Canned Fruits, Fruit Cocktail, Apple Sauce, Muffin Mixes, Crackers, Mustard, Ketchup, Salad Dressings, Vegetable Oil, Knorr Sides, Laundry Detergent, Toilet Paper, Light Bulbs, Hygiene Products The Baltic Food Bank is open to all residents of Baltic and Crooks. It is open the second Wednesday of every month from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., as well as the fourth Saturday of every month from 1:30-2:30 p.m., as well as by emergency appointment by calling 605-529-5032. April 80+ Birthdays 19- Ron Walker March Baptisms Maverick Liam Bunde Parents: Trevor & Heather Bunde
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April Calendar 2 - Quilting 9 - Quilting 13 - WELCA Brunch 16- Quilting 17 - Book Club 23 - Quilting 24 - Bible Study 30 - Quilting
Book Club This month’s book club will be Wednesday, April 17th, beginning at 7:00 pm in the church library. The novel we will discuss is “A Night Divided” by Jennifer A. Nielsen. When the Berlin wall went up, Gerta, her mother and her
Library News Several new books have been added recently, so stop by and check them out. Also, notice the large collection of Easter books for the kids. Help them realize the true meaning of Easter, by checking out a book or two to read at home. Remember to save your Crossroads Book receipts and place them in the basket in the library. We can redeem them for discounts at that store. Thank you for your participation!
brother are trapped on the eastern side where they were living, while her father and other brother are in the West. Four year later, when Gerta is 12, she sees her father on a viewing platform on the western side, and realizes he wants her to risk her life trying to tunnel to freedom. Will Gerta and her family find their way to freedom? Check out a copy of the book from the blue bag in the church library and join in the informal discussion. All are welcome!
Lenten Worship Schedule Lent 4, April 3 - West Nidaros Lent 5, April 10 - Benton Lutheran
All Lenten Worship services are at 5 & 7 p.m. with a meal in between.
Holy Week April 14 - Palm Sunday April 18 - Maundy Thursday (First Communion) - 5 & 7 p.m. April 19 - Good Friday - 7 p.m. April 21 - Easter Sunday
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Children, Youth & Family Ministry April Calendar 3 - Lenten worship, meal served by students traveling to Colorado 7 - SS, 3 y/o lesson, 2nd grade Milestone, breakfast served 10 - Lenten Worship 14 - SS, 4th grade Milestone, sing at 10:30, Palm Sunday breakfast 17 - No programming 18 - Maundy Thursday - First Communion @ 7p.m. 21 - No SS 23 - Confirmation at Feeding SD 24 - Faith Family Night, HS Ministry 28 - SS, 3rd grade Milestone Milestones We have many Milestone to celebrate with students this month including 2nd graders presenting the 10 Commandments, 4th grader's First Communion, and 3rd graders presenting the books of the Bible. The 2nd & 4th grade Milestone will be done during 10:30 services while the 4th graders will have their First Communion on Maundy Thursday. However, they will meet with their parents on Palm Sunday to prepare for their Milestone as well as make their chalice. Faith Family Night Come join us for an Easter themed Faith Family Night on Wednesday, April 24. We will start with a FREE meal at 5:30 p.m. and have a lesson & fun following. We will be done by 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Jessi (jessirakness@gmail.com) by April 14 so we have enough food for everyone.
iFaith iFaith will not be meeting during Lent. We will have our last get together on May 1! Confirmation Confirmation students will continue to attend Wednesday worship during Lent at either 5 or 7 p.m. and meeting with either Elise or Jessi after worship to check-in and pray. Check the schedule as to where worship will be. On Tuesday, April 23rd, we will be going to Feeding South Dakota to serve with the backpack program. We will meet at church at 5:20 p.m. for a quick meal and then carpool over to Feeding SD. If you are able to help drive, please let Elise know! We will join back at West Nidaros around 7:15 p.m. and have ice cream for those who want to stick around. Colorado Fundraisers Students will be serving breakfast on both April 7 & 14 as well as the Lenten meal on April 3. All proceeds help pay for the backpacking trip to Colorado. Thank you for the continued support of our youth!
Palm Sunday Breakfast Sunday, April 14 Following both services Egg bake, fruit, cinnamon rolls, juice, coffee Suggested donation Adults: $7 Students: $5 This will be in place of Easter Breakfast. All proceeds help pay for the high school trip to Colorado this summer.
If you are able help fill in any of the empty spaces, please contact the church office at office@westnidaros.org or talk to Elise.
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Council Meeting Minutes West Nidaros Church Council Meeting – Sunday, March 17, 2019 Meeting Called to Order: Chris Langloss at 11:45 pm Devotions: Lynnette Kautz Members Present: Chris Langloss, Jim Ziesler, Dale Olthoff, Jared Questad, Mike Bemboom, Theresa Lien, Tim Tiahrt, Gail Carlson, Alissa Nelson Members Absent: Mindy Rezac, Terry Leraas, Ryan Faber, Marv Wieman Visitors: Pr Jared, Lynette Kautz Visitors Report: Agenda: M/S: Mike Bemboom/Tim Tiahrt Financial Secretary's Report: M/S: Jim Ziesler/Mike Bemboom Treasurer's Report: M/S: Dale Olthoff/Jim Ziesler Secretary's Report: M/S: Mike Bemboom/Tim Tiahrt Committee Review: Properties by Dale Olthoff: Water in kitchen in HDR New garbage disposal Unfinished Business: - Bylaws/Constitution: In progress - Long Term Projects: Review Capital Campaign Budget & determine size of loan by May meeting - Loan extension ends June 5th, 2019. - Master Site Plan Task Force: Mike Bemboom: Walking inspection of West Nidaros, sending survey to congregation about priorities & thoughts - Ministry Team membership: Ryan Faber - Properties Committee Jared Questad - Stewardship Committee - Coffee Stewards: Need volunteers to make sure coffee is made before the early service and between services - Heritage Dining Room: Give Servicemaster the bid for carpet removal M/S: Gail Carlson/Jared Questad Water in the HDR & 2 Sunday School classroom, Kristi Stetler's office to move upstairs Chris Langloss met with the Insurance adjuster on Saturday, March 16th, 2019 for the water in the HDR; Adjuster to contact CRS Seamless & get back to West Nidaros
- Security Cameras: Bid received from Safe N Secure cameras: 1 camera back of church 1 camera front of church parking sanctuary above projection screen
$1900 for 3 facing cemetery, lot, 1 camera in facing doors
Altar painting: - Approved, established a fund New Business - Mid States to do proposal for permanent audio system in FLC (approx $20K) Sell a lot of the current equipment for approx $7500 Review of Pastor’s Report: Season of Lenton Wiring for wi-fi Visitations, Baptisms Review of Faith & Formation Report: Review of Youth and Family Ministry Report: Review of Music & Worship Report: Review of Ministry Teams Minutes: Other Reports: For Your Information: Lenten services at Benton this week Thank You's: GIFT Sunday - those that were involved in setup Properties & the Hillman family for helping with the water in the HDR Tim Tiahrt for digging the trench to help alleviate water in the HDR Servicemaster for their quick response Next Council Meeting: Sunday, March 14th, 2018 at 11:45 am Next Ministry Teams Meeting - LENT SCHEDULE: Sunday, April 7th, 2018 at 11:45, or as schedules allow. Please complete a report and submit to the office. Meeting Adjourned: Chris Langloss at 1:05 pm M/S: Mike Bemboom/Jim Ziesler
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Connect with us! Website: westnidaros.org Facebook: @WestNidarosLutheranChurch Instragram: @westnidaros Worship: Sundays at 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School/GIFT at 9:20 a.m. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fridays: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
WEST NIDAROS STAFF PASTOR JARED RAKNESS (605) 543-5215 JARED@WESTNIDAROS.ORG DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION JESSI RAKNESS (605) 413-8412 JESSIRAKNESS@GMAIL.COM DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR ELISE HASCHE (507) 438-9170 ELISE@WESTNIDAROS.ORG DIRECTOR OF MUSIC KRISTI STELTER (605) 254-5618 KRISTI@WESTNIDAROS.ORG CUSTODIAN CHRIS LANGLOSS (605) 940-0274 CHRIS@WESTNIDAROS.ORG CHURCH OFFICE (605) 543-5215 OFFICE@WESTNIDAROS.ORG
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