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All Saints Sunday, November 7th
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In early October, I made my first international trip in 18 months. During the course of the pandemic, I had spent time doing genealogy on my Norwegian family. In the process, I had discovered that there were actually a number of Danes in the family tree, and one had served as the bishop of the cathedral in Viborg, Denmark. So that was the destination for my international visit. Fortunately I had a Danish friend in Copenhagen who was able to accompany me on a day trip to Viborg. |
Our guide through the cathedral was the present bishop of Viborg, Henrik Stubkjær, some 30 bishops after my ancestor had served. Fires had destroyed the city Viborg in the 17th century, so there was little left of the original cathedral my ancestor would have known. In the early 1900’s a Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard decorated the interior walls of the new cathedral with frescoes of scenes taken from the Old and New Testament. Directly above the altar is an image of Jesus seated upon the throne with a multitude of white robed saints processing before him, with palm branches in their hands. It is a powerful and enchanting depiction of one of the familiar portions of the Book of Revelation 7:0-10.
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I will be thinking about that fresco in Viborg Cathedral, as we hear that passage from Revelation read as a part of our All Saints commemoration. Traditionally, we read it in between verses during the hymn of the day as we prepare to light candles and read the names of those who have died since the last All Saints Day. Certainly, there is a personal tie to that image in the Cathedral as I recall the generations of my own family who I never knew who descended from that holy place. And of course, there are those who I do know and remember, and who I trust are now standing before the throne of God day and night.
But this year, I am also struck with how many losses there have been within the lives of our own little community at Lake of the Isles. Some families were able to hold an appropriate and fitting memorial service to honor their loved one, while others had a simple graveside service. Some funerals were postponed, while as others waited, they discovered that the ceremony would become an occasion to honor the lives of both their parents who had died. Yes, through the course of the year, a handful became a mighty throng, all in a procession dressed in white robes with palm branches in their hands praising God. Their names and their memories are what we choose to remember as we celebrate God’s promise that we will be gathered together again.
May we all find our hope and consolation this
All Saints Day in the promise of Jesus seated on the throne wiping away every tear from our eye and making all things new.
Peace, Pastor Arden Haug
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Inspired by Christ, living and growing in faith, Lake of the Isles is a loving and open community of worship, witness, & service in God's world
In-Person,
Livestream Worship,
& Sunday School
Sundays – 9:30 am
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Upcoming Events
November 4 – 7:00 PM
Women's Bible Study
Library
November 5
Our Saviour's Shelter Meal
November 6 – 9:30 AM
Priscilla Circle
Fellowship Hall
November 7 – 2:00 AM
Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 11 – 7:00 PM
Linden Hills Chamber Orchestra Concert
Sanctuary
November 13 – 5:30 PM
Saint Martinsfest Dinner
Fellowship Hall
November 14
Winter Gear Drive Ends
November 18 – 7:00 PM
Women's Bible Study
Library
November 19 – 5:00 PM
Women's Book Club
Home of Debra Gilroy
November 21 – 9:30 AM
Thanksgiving Sunday Worship
Sanctuary
November 21 – 12:00 PM
Smörgåsbord ~ Scandinavian Brunch
Fellowship Hall
November 28 – 9:30 AM
First Sunday of Advent
Sanctuary
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Holy Baptism
October 10, 2021
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Roscoe Baxter Chambers
Son of Drew & Britta Chambers
Theodore Michael Cassaday
Son of Ashley & Derek Cassaday
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Confirmation
October 31ST, 2021
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Congratulations to our confirmand Benjamin David Mechels!
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Children's Ministry November 2021 |
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College Care Packages
Donations Needed by November 14
Our Sunday School children will be assembling the college care packages just before Thanksgiving. The Care Packages will contain a letter of encouragement from Pastor Haug, healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and other fun items. If you would like to donate items for the care packages, please sign up here. The packages will be mailed out early December to arrive in time for finals weeks.
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Winter Gear Drive Wraps Up November 14
If you haven’t already done so, please consider donating your gently used winter gear to help those less fortunate stay warm this winter. We need winter coats, boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, scarves and socks for all ages. There are collection bins at both entrances to the Sanctuary. Our drive will end on November 14. Donations will go to Project for Pride in Living.
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Sunday School Calendar Notes
NOV 14 - Winter gear and college care package donations due
NOV 21 - Assemble care packages during Sunday School
NOV 28 - No Sunday School (Thanksgiving weekend)
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Our Saviour's Housing Meals |
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For many years, Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church has provided a meal on the first Friday each month. The cost to provide the meal is $250.
Thank you to Mark & Kathy Hering for OCT 1.
Mary Sabatke & family donated for NOV 4 in honor of Bruce Sabatke's birthday.
Cherie Moe donated for DEC 3.
For information, contact Cheri Moe, or (952) 431-5226. |
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Join us
November 6TH
9:30 AM
for a time of camaraderie
in the Fellowship Hall
There is no membership requirement or time commitment.
Just come to enjoy the fellowship, for a few minutes, or a couple of hours!
(No knitting skills required)
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Get ready for an extra hour of sleep! .
Daylight Saving Time 2021 ends at
2:00 AM CDT, Sunday November 7, 2020.
That's when we'll move our clocks backward by one hour to
1:00 AM CDT.
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Linden Hills Chamber Orchestra Concert
Saturday, November 11TH, 7:00 PM
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This is a free public event with masks required.
Conductor & Music Director, Yuri Ivan.
PROGRAM
Violin Concerto No.1...............................................Max Bruch
Ben Odhner, violinist, Minnesota Orchestra
Symphony No.8 Unfinished...............................Franz Schubert
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Saint Martinsfest Dinner
Saturday, November 13TH, 5:30 PM
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Please join us for this special Oktoberfest style, family friendly German festival. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a meal of Cornish game hens, potatoes, green beans, & dessert prepared by Don Holzschuh. Beverages are included.
Children will be invited to pose with the Roman soldier St. Martin and sit upon his horse. This year the adults, as well as the children, will be encouraged to participate in the St. Martin’s parade of lanterns and follow St. Martin. Music will be provided by accordionist Mark Stillman. The Saint Martinsfest Dinner is the culmination of our winter clothes drive for Project Pride for Living.
The dinner will be limited to 50 people with a $15 per person or $30 per family suggested donation. RSVP here or contact the church office.
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Remembrance Sunday
Sunday, November 14TH
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At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent on the Western Front, to bring to an end the First World War. Our nation has recalled that moment on this day through the decades. And now over 100 years later, we remember lives sacrificed in the service of our country, and those traumatized and injured in battle.
Remembrance Sunday is one of the liturgical services for honoring veterans. It allows for a brief time of music, silence, wreath laying and a call to remember the fallen. Our service will feature the music of trumpeter Ben Alle.
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We are studying Children of the Day,
by Beth Moore.
Our sessions are at
7:00 PM in the Library on
November 4 & 18
December 2 & 16, January 20, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5 & June 2.
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Book Club is
November 19 at the home of Debra Gilroy at 5:00 PM. The book is Welcome to Pine Away Motels and Cabins, by Katarina Bivald
Please bring your book, a light snack to share and a willingness to laugh, love and learn.
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Thanksgiving Sunday
Sunday, November 21ST
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On Sunday, November 21ST, we will celebrate Thanksgiving at Lake of the Isles. Members of the congregation will offer their reflections on what they are thankful for this year. Thanksgiving Sunday will be our Stewardship Sunday when we will turn in our commitment cards for 2022.
We are looking for contributions of pumpkin bars and cranberry bars for our Coffee Hour that day. Contact churchoffice@loti.org if you would like to help.
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Smörgåsbord ~ Scandinavian Brunch
Sunday, November 21, 12:00 PM
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MENU
A variety of Breads and Hard Tack & Butter
Juniper Herring
Green Herb and Garlic Herring
Tarragon and Mustard Herring
Boiled Fingerling Potatoes
Two kinds of Scandinavian Cheese
Eggs a la Kalle - Eggs filled with Kalles Kaviar and Dill
Citrus Marinated Salmon served with Sweet Dill Mustard Sauce
Sliced Smoked Turkey Breast
Creamy Potato Salad flavored with Capers, Apples and Leeks
Pickled Cucumbers
Pickled Beets
Fresh Fruit Platter
Jansson’s Temptation - a creamy potato dish
Swedish Meatballs and Lingonberries
Swedish Sausages and Mustard
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Slottstek - Swedish Beef Roast - served with Cream Sauce and Red Currant Jelly
Chocolate Mousse topped with Raspberries and Whipped Cream
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Dine In
$27.00/adult, all inclusive
$12.50/child, ages 5 – 12
Free/child, under 5
Take Away
$20/meal, smaller portions
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First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, November 28TH
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Music will once again underscore the traditional gospel lesson for the
First Sunday of Advent, the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem. The choir and soloists will encourage us with hymns filled with hosannas and blessed is the king. It will also be our first Sunday lighting the Advent Wreath.
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All are welcome to join!
Prayer Ministry continues. We meet the first Tuesday of the month in the Christy Room.
Other Tuesdays will be via Zoom.
9:15 - 10:00 AM.
Contact Janna Haug, Debra Gilroy, or Linda Nelson
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LOTI is available during office hours for a time of quiet meditation. You can use the sanctuary to spend time in prayer, light a candle, listen to recorded sacred music, and/or use a guided meditation tool. Please call the church office to reserve a time.
(612) 377-5095
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study |
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We are delighted that our Wednesday morning Bible Study is in person again!
Pastor Haug leads the morning bible study group in the Library & via Zoom at 10:00 AM Wednesdays.
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Heart of Europe Tour Revisited
April 25 - May 7, 2022
Hungary, Slovakia, Austria & Czech Republic
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Of course, none of us knows what the pandemic will bring to European travel, and it never hurts to dream. But just in case, Pastor Haug is planning on a possible springtime trip to the Heart of Europe in 2022. The tour will visit many of the great cities along the Moldau and Danube Rivers, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov & Prague. Unfortunately, the Oberammergau Passion Play will not be a part of this trip. More information will be available in the coming weeks. |
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To view, go to our YouTube channel, or to find the livestream link & worship service bulletin go to loti.org. |
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We're now hosting Coffee Hour after the service in the Fellowship Hall.
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Happy Birthday!
David Ackerman
Justin Kappel
Amy Gustafson
Jennifer Nelson
Sophie Wilcox
Rich Labas
Arden Haug
Benjamin Mechels
Henry Wilcox
Vitali Haug
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November Worship Volunteers |
Altar Servers
07 Linda Nelson & Mary Flynn
14 Mary & David Goplen
21 David & Carolyn Hagford
28 Cathy Carlson & Kathy Hering
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Ushers
07 Eric Amann
14 Casey Christy
21 Pierre LaMere
28 Ellie Holmquist
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Worship Assistants
07 Kathy Hering
14 TBA
21 TBA
28 TBA
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Readers
07 Jean Carlson
14 David Hagford
21 Diane Stensrud
28 Lorraine Spies
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Coffee Hour Hosts
07 Anita Duder
14 Eivor Lund
21 Mary Flynn
28 Naomi & Eric Mechels
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Staff Members
Sarah & Trevor Skorburg – Caretakers
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We welcome your input to our newsletter. Contact us if you would like to submit events, schedules or other information to share with the LOTI congregation.
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Council Members
Pamela Aagaard
Ross Bartels – Treasurer
Martin Carlson – Vice President
Casey Christy
Regan Gusman
David Hagford
Steve Hoyt
Eric Mechels
Chanda Olson – President
Michelle Reisberg
Tori Reisberg – Youth
Jon Sprain – Secretary
Joshua Wilcox
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Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church
2020 W Lake of the Isles Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 377-5095
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