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Crosslake Lutheran Church
Sunday, August 22, 2021
WELCOME TO ALL! Welcome to long-time Lutherans, Christians from every tradition,
and people new to the faith. Welcome to all who have no church home, want to follow
Christ, have doubts, or do not believe. Welcome to new visitors and old friends.
Welcome to people of every age and size, color and culture, every sexual orientation and
gender identity, socio-economic status, ability and challenge. Welcome to believers
and questioners, and to questioning believers. This is a place where you are welcome to
celebrate and sorrow, rejoice and recover. This is a place where lives are made new.
Welcome on this day!PRELUDE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP We sing as an offering of praise. We sit together because we cannot be Christian alone. We confess, because our world needs honesty. We give, because giving bends our hearts toward gratitude. We pray, because hope needs a voice. We worship, because you alone, God of creation, are worthy. Let us sing, let us pray, let us worship God. Amen. * GATHERING HYMN Great Is Thy Faithfulness ELW 733 * CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence is kept for reflection. Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. * PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray. C: O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all we can desire; through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. ANTHEM “Deep River” Sandy Hudak, saxophone FIRST READING Psalm 98 1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. 2 The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. 3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. 5 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD. 7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it. 8 Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy 9 at the presence of the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God! * GOSPEL John 15:9-17 The holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. 9 As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. 10If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. 12This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. 16You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. 17I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another. P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON Bishop Amy Odgren
HYMN OF THE DAY Love Divine, All Loves Excelling ELW 631
* APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
* PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
OFFERING OF GIFTS
* OFFERTORY PRAYER
* THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
* BENEDICTION
* SENDING HYMN Blest Be the Tie That Binds ELW 656
* DISMISSAL
P: Go in peace. You are the body of Christ.
C: Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
POSTLUDE
* Please stand.
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created by Sarah Are/sanctifiedart.org.All are invited for coffee and treats in the Fellowship Hall after worship today! Paulette
Wilske will help serve. Kitchen leader: Helen Silva
Mary Hardwick's Rosemaling is on display in the Fellowship Hall. Be sure to stop in and
view her beautiful work! Rosemaling is Norwegian folk art painting. Heartfelt thanks to
Alden Hardwick for curating this display.
GIVE PLUS mobile app! An app that makes giving to Crosslake Lutheran
simple! Search your app store for “GivePlus Church” and download the
GivePlus. Follow the instructions to search for Crosslake Lutheran to
make one-time or recurring contributions. Drop your offering in the
plates as you leave worship OR mail your donations to PO Box 248,
Crosslake MN 56442.
The church office is open from 9-3pm. If you have a pastoral need, you can reach
Pastor Kristin Oltmann at 952-200-1249 or Pastor Kurt Hagestuen 218-839-2931.
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Church Office: 218-692-3682
PO Box 248, Crosslake, MN 56442
Church Office E-mail: clc@crosslake.net
www.crosslakelutheran.com
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WORSHIP LEADERS
Ministers Everyone Music Ministry Director Patricia Lundeen
Pastor Kristin Oltmann A/V John Carlson, Roy Silcox
Pastor Kurt Hagestuen Ushers Connie & Perry Caspers
Head Ushers Bob McPherson, Ramona Sandberg Greeters Larry & Mary Neer
Lector Kitty Fallgren
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STAFF:
Youth Director Pat Netko Office Manager Brenda LaRock Parish Nurse Gail Smith
Bookkeeper Tracy Nelson Maintenance Carl Weber Custodian Jenny Henderson
Choir Director Kristi Morsch Volunteer Coordinator Paulette Wilske
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Dear Crosslake Lutheran Community,
We want to make sure you are aware of the most current information. This is from an
Aug. 13 Brainerd Dispatch article:
“Crow Wing County is now among the 51 Minnesota counties with high rates of
community transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The designation means more than 10 cases per 10,000 people were recorded in the past
seven days, and the number of Minnesota counties meeting this threshold increased
from 18 a week earlier. Crow Wing County is the only one of seven in the region — also
including Aitkin, Cass, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd and Wadena — meeting the high
transmission definition. All others are experiencing substantial spread, the CDC reports.
[Since this article was written Morrison and Todd counties are now in the high
transmission categories.]
Just seven counties in the state meet the moderate transmission definition, and zero
Minnesota counties remain in the low transmission category. These thresholds are part of
the CDC’s guidance on mask wearing. Masks are recommended for vaccinated individuals
in indoor public spaces in areas with substantial or high rates of transmission.”
Crosslake Lutheran will continue following CDC guidelines with recommending (not
requiring) masks inside our church facility. Thanks for your participation in the health and
welfare of our whole community especially for those who cannot be vaccinated as we face
this new Delta variant.
THIS WEEK’S MINISTRY EVENTS
August 23 Jul Fest workshop in Fellowship Hall 9 am
Men’s 500 Card Group 9am / Quilters 9:30 am
A.A. meets in Fireside Room 7 pm
August 24 Lefse baking in the kitchen 8:30 am-1 pm
Days for Girls workshop in the Fellowship Hall 9 am-Noon
Staff Meeting 10 am
Mahjongg Group meets in Garden Room 1 pm
Service of Remembrance 6:30 pm with a dinner in the Fellowship Hall prior
at 5:30 pm
August 25 Bell Choir in sanctuary Noon
Knit Wits in Fireside Room 1 pm
August 29 Worship with Holy Communion 8:30 am indoor and Outdoor Worship 10 amREMEMBER IN PRAYER
The family of Lonna Andolshek whose graveside service was held last Friday.
The family of Al & Gloria Brinkman whose memorial service was held yesterday.
CROSSLAKE LUTHERAN MEMBERS
Al Thorpe Cindy Bialon Jim Newman Larry Neer Vicki Kopplin
Amanda Nordgren Dorothy Schueler Joyce Lanning Mary Neer
Austin Nelson Duane Swanson Julie Koenig Shari Monahan
Bill Abbott Ivan Millard Kathy Royce Sylvia Bowman
Buck Westerberg Jerry Gilbert Ken Schultz Ted Pederson
CROSSLAKE LUTHERAN FRIENDS
Al Zimmermann Dave Swanson Julie Jensen Norma Aarsvold Wes Kliewer
Amy Moberg David Bancroft Kaye Campbell Norma Denniston
Ann Hennen David Schliek Kelsey Nelson Peggy Wilson
Anna Knapek Dean Eggena Ken Carlson Philip Johnson
Beryl Roe Deb Cowan Kim Sawicki Rachel Meske
Bill Snedeker Dennis Dissinger Kathy Kliewer Robin Weber
Bob Peterson Diane Kycia Laura Cavanaugh Ruth Smith
Brady Summers Dillon Gens Larry Davis Sharon Flatz
Brian Murphy Gerri Mendenhall Larry Enderson Sharon Zulkosky
Brianna Relf Jackie Mueller Lee Sperl Shirley Griswold
Charlie Morris Jerry Sanft Liliana Carey Sue Ross
Cindy Enderson Jessica Parks Linda Prizzia T. Mueller
Cindy Gordon Jim Farrari Madeline Baumann Tim Thorpe
Crystal Bostyancic Jim Griswold Madelyn Phillips Todd Ness
Cullen Holstad Jim Keim Mara Thorson Tya Schrader
Dal Meske Jim Sandberg Mike Plouman Tyler Nisbet
Jodi Nicolet Mitchell Shelstad Wendy Guggisburg
Our
Northeastern MN Companion Synods: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia;
Iglesia Cristiana Luterana de Honduras; South Andhra Lutheran Church of India
Help us keep this prayer list updated. Let us know if there is someone who no longer needs to be listed,
or if you would like to add someone to the prayer list. Thank you!
Flower Chart
The 2021 Flower Signup Chart is on the bulletin board if you would like to have flowers on the
altar to commemorate a special occasion, in memory of someone, or it might be just because you
want to brighten the worship area. These can be fresh flower arrangements or plants of your
choice from your garden or store bought. The Altar Guild will call to remind you of the date you
have signed up for. You must order and make arrangements for delivery or bring to the worship
area to be placed prior to the service.A Night of Remembrance
Crosslake Lutheran Church
Tuesday, August 24
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Dinner at 5:30 PM
Remembrance Service at 6:30 PM
Whether your loved one died before Covid or during Covid, with Covid or from some
other illness or accident, this pandemic has made our grieving difficult.
A Night of Remembrance is a chance for you to share the stories of your loved ones with
others. Bring pictures with you and join us for a meal and a short Remembrance Service.
Around tables in the Fellowship Hall we will eat together while we share. Afterward, we
will gather in the sanctuary for the Remembrance Service.
This event is open to the public. You can still RSVP for the dinner by calling the church
office 218-692-3682.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
JUL FEST NEWS
Jul Fest Bazaar- September 25, 2021
It will soon be time for the 44th Jul Fest Bazaar on September 25, 2021. We would like to
invite all the women of Crosslake Lutheran Church to be a part of this fun event. The sign
-up sheets for the bazaar are on the bulletin board going into the Fellowship Hall. Please
stop and see if there is a time slot that would work for you to come and help this event
raise monies for our community mission’s donation. There are opportunities for you to
help on Thursday and Friday, September 23 & 24, prior to the sale as well as the day of
the dale, Saturday, September 25. On Tuesday, September 21, ladies will be making lefse
in the church kitchen If you are interested in participating in this fun time and there is a
sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.
You may not have been able to come to the workshops but we would love to have you
join us to make the event a success and meet some new friends! The money earned form
the bazaar is donated to over 20 groups around the Crosslake area.
LEFSE BAKING: It’s early but it’s time to work on making lefse again! The goal is 10
batches each week. We will meet in the church kitchen at 8:30 am on the following
dates: Aug. 24 and 31, Sept. 10, 14, & 21. We are looking for 1 person to do the set-up
on Sept. 21st and be in charge that morning. Please contact Carolyn Silcox with questions
218-820-9166.JUL FEST GIFT BASKETS: We are looking for “Gift Baskets” for the Jul Fest sale on
September 25th. You may not be able to join us for our workshops on Mondays and this
would be a great opportunity to contribute to the charities we will be gifting to. If you
yourself or you and a few friends want to go together and make up a gift basket to do-
nate to the sale we have baskets and containers you can use to put your items in. You
can pick your own theme, anything goes!! Please use new items. If you have questions,
contact Linda Gates: by email gates.lb@hotmail.com or call 507-202-9374 or Laurie
Ridgley: by email: laurieeridgley@gmail.com or call 612-790-0538 The baskets can be
dropped off on Monday mornings on Sept. 20th or 27th in the Fellowship Hall or in the
church office (please mark them for Jul Fest). Thank You in advance!
BAKERY NEEDS: We are asking for baked goods to sell at the Jul Fest bazaar, so look up
some of your good recipes or some new ones you need to try and donate them to the
sale. We will be accepting baked goods on Friday, September 24, from 9-11am. One
of the favorites of our buyers are the pies you make. Please consider baking one! (We
request no cream pies due to the holding time of the sale). Cookies, bars, candies
(please package in zip lock bags-no plastic wrap please- no more than one dozen per
bag), breads, rolls, jams, jellies, pickles, salsas, etc. We love to see your baked goodies!
If your baked good contains nuts please place a tag on it to indicate the contents. If
you have any questions please call: Linda Gates or Laurie Ridgley.
DAYS FOR GIRLS WORKSHOP
Every girl. Everywhere. Period. Days for Girls Workshop August 24 from
9am to noon: We’re so glad to be back and able to have an in-person workshop!
This is a Thrivent sponsored event hosted by Jan Darnell. Thank you Jan! Free
t-shirts available while supply lasts. Join us to sew, iron or cut fabric to make supplies for
Days for Girls feminine hygiene kits. Our Pastor Kurt’s wife, Kelly, and her co-chair Lisa,
hand carry these kits to Haiti working with Midwives for Haiti. Without these kits, young
girls miss 3-5 days of school each month and women miss work. No kit is distributed
without education on feminine hygiene, reproductive health and value as women. We
have sewing tasks for those who would like to bring their sewing machines. Other supplies
will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Carlson at 952-356-7516
or sueandbrianc@hotmail.com.RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
September 9th from Noon-6 pm
Crosslake Lutheran Church
Looking for volunteers to work 2 hour shifts at the registration table or food canteen.
Please call the church office if you are interested in helping out!
HEART AND SOUL
Save the date! “Heart & Soul” Evening for Women will be held Thursday, September 2nd,
with doors opening at 6 pm. Dr. Fenstad will present “Dispelling Cardiology Myths”.
Gail Smith will follow with “Clearing Mind, Body & Spirit Clutter”. Open to the public.
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
On Sunday, October 10th, we will honor all church members who celebrate their
50th wedding anniversary in either 2020 or 2021. Please notify the church office
if you are one of these couples so we can be sure to include you in this special event!
MATTER OF BALANCE
This class will start September 9th and will continue for 8 weeks on Thursdays from
1-3 pm at Crosslake Lutheran. Many older adults experience concerns about falling and
restrict their activities. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.
YOU WILL LEARN TO:
• view falls as controllable • set goals for increasing activity • make changes to reduce
fall risks at home • exercise to increase strength and balance
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• anyone concerned about falls • anyone who has fallen in the past
• anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
• anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns
Registration for class is through Crow Wing Energized (www.crowwingenergized.org)
and is free and open to the public. See Gail Smith, Parish Nurse, if you have questions.Volunteer Opportunities at Care N‘ Share Café in Emily and
Brainerd Soup Kitchen
“For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”
Matthew 25:35
Crosslake Lutheran has committed to serving and helping our neighbors at the Care N’
Share Café in Emily and the Brainerd Soup Kitchen located on Oak Street. Volunteers are
needed. Can You help??
Care N’ Share is all about helping our neighbors in the community by providing a free meal
every Wednesday. Care N’ Share is searching for individuals or a group to join our existing
volunteers to assist in packaging meals on Wednesdays from noon – 2pm. No experience
necessary! Meals are delivered to about 150 home-bound people within a 30 mile radius
of Emily. Pre-reserved meals are also available for pick up at Care N’ Share by calling
952-240-7963 by noon and picked up between 1:00 and 2:30 pm on Wednesday. Care N’
Share is located in the fellowship hall at the Wesleyan Church on Highway 6 in Emily.
Crosslake Lutheran serves at the Brainerd Soup Kitchen the second Sunday of the Month
from 11:30 – 2pm.
Contact Lori Nelson at 651-246-7292 or lorinelson@brainerd.net to get on the email list
for volunteer opportunities at either the Care N’ Share Café in Emily or the Brainerd Soup
Kitchen, or if you need more volunteer information. Join us for fun, meet new people and
help out our community.
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