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Some went down to the sea in ships,
doing business on the mighty waters;
they saw the deeds of the Lord,
his wondrous works in the deep.
Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wonderful works to humankind.
Psalm 107:23-24-31
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There are very few verses in the Bible which speak positively of the sea. Of course, we know the story of Noah surviving on the ark through forty days and nights of rain, and the year that followed waiting for the waters of the flood to recede. The prophet Jonah was thrown overboard from his ship sailing away from Nineveh and then eaten by a giant fish. Jesus walked on the waters of the Sea of Galilee and rose from the stern of a fishing boat to calm a stormy sea. In Revelation, the last book of the Bible, we read that when Christ returns the sea will be no more. I am not sure why the seas have such gotten such bad press in scripture. They certainly do separate us, but they have also historically been the great highways for commerce.
As a result of the global pandemic, international shipping has slowed dramatically. Port facilities have been closed, dock workers have been unable to offload containers and truckers have been unable to transport them to distribution centers further in land. It is odd to believe that our three bronze bells forged in France would be affected by such an aftershock of the pandemic, but so they have. With any luck, the container ship the Potomac Express carrying the bells will arrive soon in Charleston, South Carolina, and the bells will travel to Lakes of the Isles for worship on Sunday, October 10TH. (Please keep track of any additional messages that come from the church this week.)
Many of the special events scheduled in the month of October are intended to celebrate God’s faithfulness and for the blessings we have experienced and enjoyed through this past year a half. We are certainly not through with the pandemic, and almost daily we read or hear of new breakthrough cases, but vaccinations still remain our best defense and have allowed us to gather in person again. For that I am truly grateful.
Over the next few weeks, please meditate on the words of Martin Rinkart that they may become your own.
Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things has done, in whom his world rejoices;
who from our mothers' arms has blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
Peace, Pastor Arden Haug
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Charlotte Anne Sanders
Daughter of Ian & Kelsey Sanders
September 26, 2021
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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
October 2 – 9:30 AM
Priscilla Circle
Patio
October 3 – 10:45 AM
Blessing of the Animals
Patio/Lawn
October 3 – 4:00 PM
Isles Ensemble Concert
Sanctuary
October 7 – 7:00 PM
Women's Bible Study
Library
October 10 – 9:30 AM
Dedication of the Bells
Monroe Crossing
Sanctuary
October 10 – 10:40 AM
Monroe Crossing Concert
Sanctuary
October 10 – 2:00-3:00 PM
Take-away Meal Pick Up
21st Street Entrance
October 10 – 5:00-7:30 PM
Fun Raiser
Home of Michelle & Bernie Reisberg
October 14 – 7:00 PM
Growlers & Theology
Patio
October 17 – 11:00 AM
Unveiling of the Clock & Pealing of the Bells
Patio & Lawn
October 17 – 12:00 PM
Smörgåsbord ~ Scandinavian Brunch
Fellowship Hall
October 28 – 7:00 PM
Growlers & Theology
Patio
October 29 – 5:00 PM
Women's Book Club
Home of Debra Gilroy
October 31 – 9:30 AM
Confirmation Sunday
Sanctuary
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Children's Ministry October 2021 |
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Blessing of the Animals
Our annual Blessing of the Animals event in honor of St Francis will be held outdoors near the patio after Worship at approximately 10:45 AM. This event is for all ages! You can bring your live animals and/or your most favorite stuffed/plush animals for a special blessing by Pastor Haug. If the weather is rainy, we will take turns under the Cloister, next to the patio.
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Sunday School Calendar Notes
October 24: No Sunday School (MEA Break)
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Winter Gear Drive Begins October 31
Please consider donating gently used or new 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 will be 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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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.
Due to changes at the shelter, we are providing $230 - $250 (a recent adjustment to the amount) to cover the meal each month.
Thank you to David & Mary Goplen for SEPT 3.
Mark & Kathy Hering donated for OCT 1.
Mary Sabatke & family donated for NOV 4.
Cherie Moe donated for DEC 3.
Update: The shelter will transition to a different type of facility in the coming month and needs will change once more.
For information, contact Cheri Moe, or (952) 431-5226. |
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Join us
October 2ND
9:30 AM
for a time of camaraderie
on the Patio
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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St. Francis & The Blessing of the Animals,
October 3RD, 10:45 AM
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October 4TH is the calendar date designated for the commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis. At Lake of the Isles, we traditionally mark the first Sunday of October as a festival of his prayers, hymns and teaching. This date is always complicated by the running of the Twin Cities Marathon. Francis will be celebrated both in music in the 9:30 Sunday morning worship service and outside at 10:45 after the service in our own rite of the Blessing of the Animals. As in years past, the blessing is offered to live animals as well as plush toys. Refreshments will be available as well.
The Twin Cities Marathon posts that the organizers anticipate the Mile 2 roadblock on Hennepin Avenue will be lifted at 9:00, Mile 3 at Oliver Ave. S at 9:15, and Mile 4 at Dean Parkway at 9:30.
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Isles Ensemble In-person Concert
Sunday, October 3RD, 4:00 PM
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Founded in 2004, the Isles Ensemble is a group of musicians from the Twin Cities who present a series of Sunday afternoon concerts at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Chamber music is their passion, and their mission is to help build a vibrant chamber music community in the Twin Cities.
PROGRAM
Libby Larsen - Gavel Patter for Piano and Four Hands
Mozart - Piano Trio in E Major, K. 542
Beethoven - String Quartet in C# Minor, Op. 131
*Please note the Isles Ensemble protocol for concert goers includes
proof of vaccination & masking.
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Monroe Crossing
Sunday, October 10TH, 9:30 AM
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Don & Beryl Waldeland will host the Bluegrass ensemble Monroe Crossing at Lake of the Isles church in celebration of their 66th anniversary.
The renowned ensemble has been performing in concert halls across America including a performance in Carnegie Hall in 2013. In 2007, they were inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. monroecrossing.com
On October 10TH, Monroe Crossing will play during the worship service at 9:30 and will give a concert afterward in the sanctuary, as well. There will be cake and other refreshments to celebrate the Waldeland’s anniversary.
The worship service on October 10TH will also include two baptisms and the dedication of the new church bells.
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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
October 7,
November 4,
December 2, January 20, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5 & June 2.
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Book Club is
October 29 at the home of Debra Gilroy at 5:00 PM. The book is Cross Vision, by Gregory Boyd.
Please bring your book, a light snack to share and a willingness to laugh, love and learn.
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October Fun Raiser
Sunday, October 10TH, 5:00 PM
RSVP by Monday, October 4TH
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Please plan to attend the annual fall fundraiser on Sunday, October 10th, 5:00 PM at the home of Bernie & Michelle Reisberg. Due to great generosity of the congregation throughout this past year, the focus of this event is fun and not just funds. A number of building projects have already been completed for this year. The one remaining goal is to raise the funds for the restoration of the stained-glass window above the balcony of Jesus the Good Shepherd. Michelle McCreery will be serving a meal with a minimal suggested donation. Susanne Haas will be organizing a silent auction, so if you have an item that you would like to offer, please contact the church office. We are only hoping to have 15 items for the auction.
Aleks Knezevich will provide musical entertainment during the program.
Participants have the option to dine in, (some outdoor seating) or take away.
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The informal study of theology & adult beverages will continue in October on the Patio or in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 PM, as determined by the weather and light. We will experiment with both an in-person and Zoom option. Growlers & Theology is scheduled for October 14TH & 28TH. |
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Unveiling of the Clock & Pealing of the Bells
October 17TH, 11:00 AM
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After worship on October 17, everyone will be invited outside to celebrate the unveiling of the clock and the pealing of the bells. The dedication of these gifts will be accompanied by bagpiper Michael Wieser and the singing of Now Thank We All Our God.
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Smörgåsbord ~ Scandinavian Brunch
Sunday, October 17, 12:00 PM
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Join us for Smörgåsbord again! We have missed you!
The setup will be a little different so everyone can feel safe,
with some items plated & some served–but all the food will be there.
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A variety of Breads & Hard Tack & Butter
Glasmästaresill - Traditional Pickled Herring
Mild Curry & Apple Herring
Matjes Herring served with Sour Cream, Chives & Chopped Red Onion
Two kinds of Scandinavian Cheeses
Eggs topped with Dill Mayonnaise & Shrimp
Boiled Fingerling Potatoes
Herb and Vodka Marinated Salmon & Sweet Dill Mustard Sauce
Smoked Sliced Ham
Fall Salad - Haricot Verts, Celery, Apple, Walnuts with Vinaigrette
Pickled Cucumbers
Pickled Beets
Fresh Fruit
Jansson’s Temptation – a creamy potato dish
Swedish Meatballs & Lingonberries
Swedish Sausages & Mustard
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Cranberry Stuffed Pork Loin served with Cream Sauce
Home baked Apple Tarte with Vanilla Sauce
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$27.00/adult, all inclusive.
$12.50/child, ages 5 – 12
Free/child, under 5
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Confirmation Sunday
October 31ST
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In many Lutheran churches the Confirmation worship service is known as the Affirmation of Baptism. The name recalls the promises that were made by the parents and godparents at the time of a child’s baptism. They vowed that the Christian faith would be the child’s one day, and that they would speak on behalf of the child until that day comes. The Rite of Affirmation is that coming of age for the young adult. It is also a day for a renewal of the faith through the laying on of hands and the giving of the Holy Spirit. On Reformation Sunday, October 31ST we will celebrate confirmation with Ben Mechels.
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All are welcome to join!
Prayer Ministry continues through the summer and we will meet in person 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 fall 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 on the Patio, weather permitting. Please contact the church office or phone (612) 377- 5095, if you would like to sign up for a Sunday, to brew and serve coffee/tea.
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Happy Birthday!
David Goplen
Anna-Lena Skold
Cindy Huttner
Brenda Weigel
Peyton Berkland
Mark Waldeland
Ella Sarles
Linda Nelson
Donald Waldeland
Dawn Allan
Tori Reisberg
Isaac Carlson
Clare Jacoby
Magnolia Millar Bruzek
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October Worship Volunteers |
Altar Servers
03 Linda Nelson & Mary Flynn
10 Mary & David Goplen
17 David & Carolyn Hagford
24 Cathy Carlson & Kathy Hering
31 Ellie Holmquist, Ruth Lee, & Eivor Lund
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Ushers
03 Eric Mechels
10 Linda Nelson
17 David Ackerman
24 Anita Duder
31 Diane Stensrud
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Worship Assistants
03 Mark Duff
10 Mary Sabatke
17 Marty Carlson
24 Steve Hoyt
31 Michelle McCreery
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Communion Assistants
03 Michelle McCreery
10 Kathy Hering
17 Steve Hoyt
24 Mary Sabatke
31 Mark Duff
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Readers
03 Mary Jubenville
10 Bill Fredell
17 Pierre LaMere
24 Mary Sabatke
31 Mary Flynn
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Coffee Hour Hosts
03 Ryne & Jennifer Nelson
10 Ellie Holmquist
17 Janna Haug
24 Lars & Chanda Olson
31 Carolyn & David Hagford
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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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