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“The Visitor”
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Canby, MN
507-223-5528 – Website: www.oslcanby.org
Email: oslcanbymn@gmail.com
Volume 23 Issue 11 November 2021
November
Dates to
Remember ~
11/3/ & 11/17 –
5:30pm-9th grade
confirmation
11/6 – 1:00pm –
Fall cleanup
around the
outside of church
11/6 – Set clocks
back 1 hour
before going to
Katharina Luther is a very important figure in the history of the Lutheran church. bed.
Not only was she the wife of Martin Luther, their marriage was extremely important to
the development of the Protestant Church, specifically in regards to its stance on 11/7/21 – All
Saints Sunday –
marriage and the roles each spouse should concern themselves with. Though Martin Daylight Saving
Luther was by no means the first cleric of his time to marry, his prominence, his Time Ends
espousal of clerical marriage, and his prolific output of printed anti-Catholic
11/10/21 –
propaganda made his marriage a natural target. The way Luther described Katie's 7:00pm-Council
actions and the names he gives her like ‘My Lord Katie’ shows us that he really did feel at Large Meeting
strongly that she exhibited a great amount of control over her own life and decisions.
Katharina was an immensely impressive person. Shortly after their marriage 11/11/21 –
Katharina immediately took on the task of administering and managing the monastery's 2:00pm-WELCA
Thankoffering
vast holdings, breeding and selling cattle and running a brewery to provide for their Mtg.
family, the steady stream of students who boarded with them, and visitors seeking
audiences with her husband. In times of widespread illness, Katharina operated a 11/14 – 10:30am-
hospital on site, ministering to the sick alongside other nurses. Luther called her the 7th & 8th gr.
"boss of Zulsdorf," after the name of the farm they owned, and the "morning star of Confirmation
Wittenberg" for her habit of rising at 4 a.m. to take care of her various responsibilities. 11/14 – 4:30p.m.-
Katharina was born on January 29th 1499, and so I thought it would be a fun to meal, 6:00p.m. –
celebrate this amazing woman who has done so much for our church on her birthday. Paul Oman
January 29th falls on a Saturday this year so we will be having a birthday for Katie this service
year. There will be games, and treats. Katharina was well known for her skill at
11/25 – Happy
brewing beer, so I would like to make available the beer she was most well-known for, Thanksgiving –
a dunkel weisse. However, I haven’t decided how that will look yet so feel free to reach OFFICE
out if you have concerns. There will be more information on this party as we get closer CLOSED
to the date. I hope you all will be able to join us in celebrating this amazing woman.
11/26 – OFFICE
Peace, Pastor Levi CLOSED
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For September 25th – October 28th: Mission Work
Gifts/Offerings received: $19,116.21 Our Saviour’s mission church is Iglesia Lutherana Paz y
Distributions: $21,455.55 Esperanza [Peace and Hope Lutheran Church]. Our
Mission Calendar will go ½ toward our new mission
GIVE+Online…… church and ½ to our missionary.
We invite you to consider our new electronic The Mission Calendar is $10 per day and you may
giving program as a way to automate your designate it for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special
regular weekly offerings. Electronic giving is day you may have.
convenient for you and provides much-needed
consistency for our church. There is no cost for October Mission Calendar
you to participate. 5th: In memory of Joyce Schrunk. Given by
To get started you will need to sign up in the link Shirley Saum
on the front page of our website (oslcanby.org) 12 : In memory of Silve Kockelman’s birthday
th
today. Given by Marion & Pauline Oellien
or you may call the office 223-5528 for
26 : In honor of Alta Heise’s birthday today.
th
assistance.
Our Saviour’s Lutheran offers a mission opportunity
NOVEMBER WORSHIP ASSISTANTS for individuals and families to partner in spreading the
Gospel through financial support of our TV broadcasts.
Broadcasts may be given in honor or memory of loved
ones with their names being published in our weekly
bulletin and our monthly newsletter. One TV broadcast
costs $50.
October TV Broadcasts
Altar Assistant: 3rd: In honor of Joyce Schrunk’s birthday on
Cindy Maras October 5th. Given by Curt & Marilyn Rangaard
17 : In honor of Alta Heise’s birthday on
th
October 26th.
Ushers 24 : In honor of our joyful and precious mom,
th
Gary Fokken, Captain – 223-5178 grandma and great grandma, Margaret Olsen,
Gordon Palm Donn Peterson who is celebrating her 94th birthday on
October 26th. Given by her family.
st
31 : In memory of Gert Zell’s birthday on October
28th. Given by Menno & Lucille Fokken.
Dearly Departed in October
7th: Mark Fokken Joyce Schrunk
14th: Cheryl Norquist
21st: Sonshine Newly Baptized in October
28th: Dawn Ourada
Willow Ann Whittier
For October the Eternal Lights burn in the
Sanctuary and Chapel to the glory and honor of
our Savior, Jesus Christ.
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Video/Broadcast/Technology
Women’s Circle Meeting Date & Time Joyce Schrunk
In honor of Margaret Olsen’s Birthday
Tuesday, November 9th Karen (Ellison) Koll
Elizabeth/Naomi Circle WELCA Projects
2:00pm-Fireside Room Joyce Schrunk
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*A list of categories where you can designate your INTERNAL CHURCH STAFF:
money when giving Memorials to Our Saviour's Pastor:
Lutheran include: Levi Bollerud
Altar Fund Intern Pastor:
Building Fund
Campership Fund Matthew Rossler
Cemetery Fund President of Congregation:
Cornerstone Fund Dee Benson
Eternal Lights Vice President:
Foundation Beverly Dybsetter
Lutheran Educational Aid Fund (L.E.A.F.) Congregational Secretary:
Mission Action Congregational Treasurer:
Mission Calendar Brenda Lothert
Music Fund Organist/Handbell Director:
Organ Fund
Roof Repair Fund Karen Olsen
Sunday School Choir Director:
TEAF (Temporary Emergency Assistance Fund) Dawn Ourada
Video Equip/Broadcast/Technology Fund Custodian:
Women’s Retreat Fund Jesse Engesmoe
WELCA Projects Fund Office Manager:
Youth
Or you may give it as: Cheryl Norquist
Undesignated
Altar
Joyce Schrunk
Building Fund
Joyce Schrunk
Building Fund
Joyce Schrunk
Cemetery
Joyce Schrunk
Cornerstone
Joyce Schrunk
Betty Regnier 2021 COUNCIL BOARD MEMBERS
Cemetery
Joyce Schrunk
BOARD OF DEACONS
Mission Calendar
Joyce Schrunk Cindy Maras 2020
In honor of Alta Heise’s Birthday Cheryl Denelsbeck* 2019
Music Sherri Grengs 2020
Norma Dovre Konnie Anderson 2021
Organ Juli Wornson 2021
Joyce Schrunk
Sunday School
Joyce Schrunk
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BOARD OF EDUCATION worship time to 6:00p.m. on November 14th. We would
Kristen Fairchild* 2018 like to have a meal prior to the service. Carol Gorder
Jon Hanson* 2018 discussed possibly moving the Depot Spaghetti
Linda Richter* 2019 Fundraiser to the 14th instead of the 12th.
Katie Luther Birthday
Denise Hanson 2021
Pastor Levi looking for a yes/no vote – he discussed the
2021
significance of Katie’s importance in the church. He was
hoping to plan a birthday party on Saturday, January 29,
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2022 with food and games as well as possibly having
Mark Fokken* 2018 beer at this event. There would be other alternatives
Carol Gorder* 2018 available if case of issues arising. No motion or vote
Mike Weckwerth 2021 was made at this time.
Tony Ourada 2021 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Mission Statement
Tricia Bueltel 2021 Discussion on the knowledge of what our Mission
Statement is. We would like to have our Mission
YOUTH BOARD Statement prominently displayed within the entrance of
the Narthex. There will be further discussion.
Amy King 2020
Mark Fokken addressed issues with voting and the
Beth Beiningen* 2018
number of votes required to pass a resolution. This will
Kelly Stoks*-1yr 2019 be looked into.
Carrie Benson 2021 There be no further business council concluded and
Sheyenne Benson 2021 adjourned at 7:40p.m.
Ex-officio -
Cheryl Norquist Respectfully Submitted by
Intern Pastor, Matthew Rossler
Our Saviour’s Lutheran
Church Council-at-Large BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Date: October 13, 2021
Minutes of the October Attending: Mark Fokken, Carol Gorder, Tricia Bueltel,
13th, 2021 Meeting Dee Benson, Pastor Levi, Intern Pastor Matthew Rossler
Mike Weckwerth
Meeting was called to order by President Dee Absent: Tony Ourada
Benson, October 13, 2021 at the time of 7:05PM. Pastor Meeting was called to order at 7:40 pm.
Levi led council with the Lord’s Prayer. Minutes from Minutes from last meeting were approved as read.
the previous meeting were read and approved without Payment of Bills:
further correction or addition. Bills were reviewed and discussed. There was some
Youth Board and Board of Education merge discussion on how vendor refunds were processed and
President Dee Benson calls for discussion on. Mark the need for the refund to be added back to the same
Fokken moved to amend our constitution to merge line item that it was deducted from. Motion by Mike
these 2 boards into 1 and call it Board of Youth and seconded by Carol to pay bills as presented. Motion
Education. After brief discussion there was a motion passed.
made, seconded and motion carried. 2022 Budget:
Paul Oman Budget planning for 2022 is about to begin. Mark asked
Pastor Levi led discussion regarding Paul Oman and the Trustees to review 2021 budget line items in
worship service and the issues surrounding setting up preparation of 2022 budget. There will be time set
such service as a community. After discussion the aside at the November meeting for preliminary number
council agreed to move this service from the 9:00a.m. crunching. Copies of prior year’s budgets will be
provided to current Trustees to assist in the process.
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Churchyard Cleanup: 2. Candles need to be put out for All Saints Day
Fall grounds keeping day will be Saturday, November 6 (Nov. 7th) Cindy will take care of the candles
at 1:00pm. Volunteers are asked to bring any tools they 3. Decorate the church for fall – Cindy, Konnie, &
want to use. Trailer will be needed. Sherri (had choir during meeting) decorated
Update on Water Issues in the Basement: after meeting.
Water leaks were discussed. Mark informed the
Trustees that the basement leak in the dining room was Respectfully submitted,
caused by a plugged downspout. This has been fixed. Konnie Anderson
There is some additional water leaking into the fireside
room and former nursery/playroom. An alternative YOUTH BOARD
flooring may be needed in the nursery/playroom that October 13, 2021
won’t absorb water. Mike will look into alternatives. No Meeting
Canva Pro:
BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Pastor Levi asked the board to consider purchasing a
October 13, 2021
software enhancement to the free Canva publishing
No Meeting
software. The cost would be $10/month. There was
discussion if this could replace other programs and/or
software that the church is currently subscribed to.
Additional information will be gathered.
Portico Benefits Level for 2022:
Portico benefits and the different benefit
levels/coverages were discussed. Motion made by Mike,
seconded by Tricia to select the Gold Plus package for
Pastor Levi and family. Motion passed unanimously.
Other Business: Happy Birthday to all those
There is a family wanting repairs done to several born in November:
headstones at the St Stephens cemetery. The family
would donate an amount equal to the repair costs to 1st:
the Cemetery Fund so the bill could be paid from that Rona Engesmoe
account. Casey Namken
There being no further business the meeting was
adjourned at 8:50pm 2nd:
Respectfully submitted, Tricia Bueltel. Sue Hanson
Beckett Hulzebos
BOARD OF DEACONS:
Date: October 13, 2021 3rd:
Attending: Cindy Marsas & Konnie Anderson Teresa Hunt
Absent: Cheryl Denelsbeck, Sherri Grengs & Juli
Vada Isfeld
Wornson
Agenda: 5th:
1. Communion Sundays: Darlene Anhalt
Oct. 17 – Juli & Cindy 6th:
Oct. 31 - Sherri & Juli Joan Armitage
Nov. 7 - Cindy is sending out a text since there
were only 2 of us at meeting 7th:
Nov. 21 - Cindy is sending out a text since there Sheyenne Benson
were only 2 of us at meeting
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8th: 18th:
Devic Bridges Luke Beutler
Rory Brusven Gary Fokken
Dawn Regnier Roxanne Lundquist
9th: Elizabeth Nemitz
Austin Anderson Taylor Olsen
Devon Coil Falon Whittier
Lucille Negaard 19th:
10th: Allison Anderson
Chase Anderson Ella Beutler
Corey Erp 20th:
Keira Hanson Ione Thorson
Claire Stoks 21st:
11th: Bristol Eilers
David Beecher Joshua Hanson
Judy Larson
12th:
Douglas Olson
Connie Chaney
22nd:
Mark Wollum
Kristi Arndt
14th: Tricia Maynard
DeLon Clarksean Glenda Smith
Paige Nelson
23rd:
Donn Peterson
Elliot Benz
15th: Collin Bueltel
Michael Beecher Cheryl Norton
John Cornell Amanda Winter
Shayli Johnson
24th:
Stephanie Johnson
Kallie DeVos
16th
Sharon Madsen
Troy Antony
Rebecca Behnke 25th:
Linda Blackwelder Darius Eilers
Nicholas Kockelman Briana Guttormsson
Marinda Vernlund Douglas Winter
26th:
Ashley Anhalt
Greg Kockelman
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27th:
Calling all helpful
Shelly Frank hands!! It’s time for
Kiley Mercer our annual fall
Agnes Wagner clean up and
trimming of
28th: shrubbery around
Chantalle Baer the church building.
Bring your rakes, hedge trimmers, and leaf bags on
Jared Anhalt
Saturday, November 6th at 1pm. Pitch in as we
Shelby Behnke get our landscaping ready for the winter. You don’t
Tanner Coil need any expertise, just willing hands and a caring
heart. There’s a rumor that we might have pie
Wayne Giese
when we are finished…
29th:
Delores Bursack
Courtney Hanson
Pauline Oellien Thank You’s….…
Helen Schultz Look at all the amazing things that God has done this
Laurie Thorston past month at Our Saviour’s: communion services,
special music, baptisms, confirmation, First Communion
30th: class and many other unnamed and unknown ministries.
Angela Haugen It takes many hearts and hands to do God’s work. We
are truly grateful & blessed!
Dear Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church,
“Even the smallest act of caring for another Please accept this donation given in memory of Norma
person is like a drop of water: It will make Dovre, to be used for supporting the Choir & Sonshine
ripples throughout the entire pond.” ministries.
Mom was spiritually fed at your church as was I when
I attended with Dad after Mom’s funeral in June.
—Jessy and Bryan Matteo
Thank you, and use this money to support ongoing
music ministry which was so dear to Mom’s heart.
Jill Dovre
A BIG THANK YOU for the goodies that were delivered
to our home. We enjoyed! Also, thank you for your
prayers and concerns for Hunsy this past month. It was
much appreciated.
Hunsy & Wanda
Happy Anniversary in November!
3rd
Nona & Don Verschelde
18th
Helen & Orville Schultz
29th
Beverly & Richard Larsen
Kathy & Doug Madsen
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Honoring Our Veterans
Veterans Day has its roots in what
was called Armistice Day, when a
peace agreement ended World War I
on November 11, 1918. President
Wilson proclaimed that Armistice Day
was to be marked with solemn pride in
heroism and with gratitude for victory
We ask God’s guidance and prayers for all those
who have special needs: Aiden Conrad, Heidi as well as the “opportunity it has given
Starkenburg, Natalie Dinius, Debra (Haugen) Galecki, America to show her sympathy with peace and
Linda Chaney, Troy Hoffman, Kara Mortenson, Ken justice.” In 1954, the remembrance was
Club, Audrey Kack, Fred Full, Myrna Tesch, Patty
McLain (Sherri Full’s sister), Lyla Nelson, Nina Benz, renamed Veterans Day to honor all U.S. military
Katrina Vick, Debbie Cornell, Dane Nordquist, Delroy personnel. It’s a reminder to pray for and honor
Thompson, John Cornell, LaVonne Winters, Joyce all who serve and sacrifice, to support and
Brouwer, Mary Adler, Robert Kokesh, Fern Emmons
and granddaughter Gabrielle, Connie Severson, Fran assist their families, and to pray that God will
Beecher, Patricia Hoffman, Bruce Garrels, Karin bring peace on earth.
Livermore, Deanna Stephenson, Dean Hedge,
Sandra Nelson, Sherry Olson, Linda Vlaminck and all
whom we name before you in our hearts. May God A Gratitude Game
strengthen all who are in need. Years ago, ads for a toy-store chain featured an
animated kangaroo jumping on a frown to turn
it upside down. That reminds me of family life,
which can feel like a nonstop attempt to keep
everyone happy. Busy schedules, grumpy kids
We continue to pray for the Leaders of the Nations,
for all the Peacekeeping forces and especially for the
and tired parents can be a bad combination.
service men and women connected with OSL, both
those who remain deployed and those who now feel When our family needs to turn frowns upside
the safety of home: Jacob Merritt (grandson of Bev down, we play the thankful game. The rules are
Dybsetter), Anthony Nemitz, Cody Dinius, Ross
Larson, Nicole Nelson (granddaughter of Larry & simple: We take turns sharing one thing we’re
Joanne Nelson), Tony Geier, Ryan Stoks, Nicholas thankful for. Everyone plays. No one can pass.
Schultz, Tony Nelson, Kirk Larson, Ryan Otto, Tyson No repeats are allowed. Our kids, now teens,
Coil, Christopher Oellien, Stephanie Geier and Sue
Behrens. May God continue to strengthen these still chime in.
committed military personnel and their families. If
anyone has been omitted or you would like to add a As we share gratitude for football, Grandma,
name, please contact the church office. We ask God hugs, warm brownies, coffee and more, kids
to surround them and their loved ones with His love
and presence. tend to stop bickering, and adults get a mental
reset. Try playing — and bring on lots of smiles!
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First Communion……
Youth News………. Congratulations to our 4th & 5th Graders who
received their First Communion on
Saturday, October 30th.
Trick or Treat for the Hungry 4th Graders: Kiley Cornell, Paxton Grong,
THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who Keira Hanson, Ellie Snobl, Hanna Stoks,
donated food shelf items Wednesday, October Tinley Viessman & Allison Winters
27th and to all of our drivers and young helpers th
5 Graders: Aria Bollerud, Addison Full,
that went around collecting these items for the
Gracyn Hulzebos, Maddox Kockelman, Ryan
Canby Food Shelf!!!! We had a very productive
Lacek, Isabelle Regnier & Melodie Shaffer
evening!!
As you think about the
upcoming holiday season
and make plans with family
and friends to gather for a
holiday dinner with all the
Jr. High Youth Gathering
fixings, think about what
you are thankful for. How
do you give thanks in your daily life?
Family, friends, jobs, house and food are some
of the things that come to mind when you are
thinking of what we are blessed with and what we
are thankful for.
This holiday season please consider a gift to your
local food shelf. Food is not something everyone
has in their homes to be thankful for. Help a
Saturday, November 20, 2021 neighbor in need. Your donation of cash will feed
hungry families in our county this holiday season.
9:30a.m.-11:00p.m. – Jr. High Youth
We appreciate your generosity and willingness to
Gathering in Willmar. We have 9 youth GIVE THANKS! Thank you!
and 3 adult chaperones attending. Prairie Five – Yellow Medicine County Food Shelf
106 St. Olaf Ave. N., Canby, MN 56220
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WELCA NEWS AND NOTES
Mark your calendars!!!
November 11th 2:00p.m.-Thankoffering
Saturday, November 6th,
before going to bed.
Santa’s Sleigh 2021
Women of ELCA……
Will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November
11th for the Thankoffering Gathering. Please
call Juli @ 507-530-8001 if you would like to help.
We will have a guest speaker following the short
Thankoffering service. Jane Goplen will give us a
talk on her experience receiving the MN Farm YMC residents with children
who need our help this Christmas will need to
Woman of the year award.
complete an enrollment form for the Santa’s Sleigh
Thankoffering envelopes will be in the bulletin
program by picking up an application at YMC Family
each Sunday during November. Thankoffering Services or by calling their offices at 320-564-2211
gifts can be left in the church office or brought and request an application be mailed. They may
to the November 11th gathering. Each year in also send an email to santas.sleigh@co.ym.mn.gov.
thousands of congregations, Thankofferings are The deadline for applications is Wednesday,
collected and sent to support the ministries of December 1, 2021. If you are interested in providing
Women of the ELCA. In gratitude for all God has a monetary donation to this program you may drop
given to us, and with hope for all that is to come, we those off at YMC Family Services drop box or mail
now collect our Thankoffering. them to: Santa’s Sleigh, c/o Family Service Center,
415 9th Avenue, Suite 202, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Anyone wishing to sponsor a family or be a
volunteer Santa’s Sleigh shopper may use the same
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November 2021
Monday
1 Pastor’s Sabbath – Office Closed
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
2
Wednesday 5:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation
3
Thursday 2:00 p.m. Hendricks Communion Service
4
Friday
5
Saturday 10:00a.m. Severson Family Christmas – Fireside Room
6 1:00p.m. Churchyard Cleanup Day
All Saints 8:30 a.m. Coffee Bar open prior to church
Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion
7 10:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:10 a.m. Coffee Talk
Monday Pastor’s Sabbath – Office Closed
8
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
9 2:00 p.m. Naomi and Elizabeth Circles meet in Fireside Room
Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Intern Pastor Matthew – 7th & 8th Gr. Conf.-Hendricks
10 7:00 p.m. Council at Large
Veterans Day
2:00 p.m. WELCA Thankoffering Meeting
Thursday
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Friday 3:00p.m. Carol Gorder – Canby Depot-Spaghetti Supper (5p-7p)
12 Fellowship Hall
Saturday
13
25th Sunday 8:30 a.m. Coffee Bar open prior to church
after 9:00 a.m. Worship
Pentecost Baptism – Myla Maggie Wollum
14 10:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:10 a.m. Coffee Talk
10:30 a.m. 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
4:30 p.m. Meal being served prior to Paul Oman service
6:00 p.m. Paul Oman Service
Monday Pastor’s Sabbath – Office Closed
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Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Prairie Conference Rostered Meeting at OSL
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Wednesday 5:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday 9:30a.m. – 11:00p.m. – Jr. High Youth Gathering – Willmar, MN
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8:30 a.m. Coffee Bar open prior to church
Christ the King 9:00 a.m. SONSHINE Worship with Holy Communion
21 10:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:10 a.m. Coffee Talk
10:30 a.m. 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
Monday Pastor’s Sabbath – Office Closed
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Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
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Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Intern Pastor Matthew – 7th & 8th Gr. Conf.-Hendricks
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
OFFICE CLOSED
Thursday
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Friday
26 OFFICE CLOSED
Saturday
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First Sunday of Advent 8:30 a.m. Coffee Bar open prior to church
28 9:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:10 a.m. Coffee Talk
Monday Pastor’s Sabbath – Office Closed
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Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
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