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A Pre-Pandemic Rally Sunday
September 11TH
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I imagine that we all thought that by the fall of 2022 the global pandemic would be completely in our rearview mirror. Unfortunately, new cases and breakthrough cases continue to occur with regularity. Now these cases seem to more disruptive than debilitating. There are, however, some members of the congregation who are uncomfortable with being in close contact with others, and some who are protective of loved ones who are compromised. For that reason, we must all simply acknowledge that life will not go back completely to pre-pandemic patterns. We may even admit that some things have improved due to the restrictions and social distancing brought on by the pandemic. We are now more connected to our snowbirds and cabin folks in ways we could have never dreamed of three years ago. Weather is no longer a deterrent to participating in worship. Yes, the ministry of Lake of the Isles now reaches far beyond our little corner in Minneapolis. And still, an old-fashioned Rally Sunday is still necessary to bring us back together on the same page.
Rally Sunday is the traditional fall start for the program year at Lake of the Isles. It is the Sunday when Sunday School, Confirmation, Choir and Adult Bible Study resume after a summer break. At least, that is how it was in the past. Various forms of technology, including our regular Sunday morning worship services, have kept us in touch with the staff, but there is one important piece that is missing. That is the community- the day to day small talk of the congregation that binds us together. Over and over, I have read in commentaries and analysis on the pandemic that this is what people are craving. They need the human contact that congregational life encourages. That is why Rally Sunday is such an important touchstone.
On Sunday, September 11TH, we will offer a Pre-Pandemic Rally Sunday. The Zuhrah Shrine Dixie Kats will perform Dixieland music. Once again, we are hosting a savory and sweet pie buffet. You can enjoy your pie inside or head out to the patio and lawn– wherever you feel most comfortable. If you want to wear a mask, please do. Nobody will ask why. We simply want you to know that there is place waiting for you. If you are still unsure, there is always an online option for worship.
Whether in-person or online- Welcome back to Lake of the Isles for Rally Sunday, September 11TH.
Peace, Pastor Arden D. Haug
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Funeral Service for Amara Bracken
Pat & Kathy Bracken, & their daughter, Sophie
invite your prayer & support at the loss of their
2-month-old daughter & granddaughter,
Amara Moon Bracken.
The funeral service will be held at Lake of the Isles on Friday, September 9TH at 3:00PM.
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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
Coffee Hour – 10:30 AM
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Upcoming Events
September 2
Our Saviour's Shelter Meal
September 3 -- 9:30 AM
Priscilla Circle
Patio/Fellowship Hall
September 7-- 7:00 PM
Confirmation
Christy Room
September 9 – 3:00 PM
Funeral Service
for Amara Bracken
Sanctuary
September 11 – 9:30 AM
Rally Sunday w/Dixie Kats
Back to School Blessing
Sunday School Begins
Sanctuary
September 11 – 10:30 AM
Pie Social
Fellowship Hall/ Patio
September 15 – 7:00 PM
Women's Bible Study
Library
September 18 – 9:30 AM
Bible Presentations
Sanctuary
September 18 – 4:00 PM
Isles Ensemble Concert
Sanctuary
September 20 – 5:30 PM
CES 50th Anniversary
Westminster Town Hall
September 21 – 5:30 PM
International Day of Peace
Sanctury
September 22 – 7:30 PM
Growlers & Theology
Parsonage
September 25 – 9:30 AM
New Member Sunday
Sanctuary
September 25 – 9:30 AM
TCAGO Concert
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
September 30 – 5:00 PM
Women's Book Group
Home of Deb Gilroy
October 2 – 10:30 AM
Blessing of the Animals
Patio & Lawn
October 9 – 12:00 PM
Scandinavian Smorgasbord
Fellowship Hall
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Rick Gripentrog, Pastor Mark, Dan Ditmanson, Janet Ditmanson, Alex Ditmanson |
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Pastor Mark Ditmanson Retires |
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Following 21 years of ministry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Grand Marais, MN,
Pastor Mark Ditmanson retired on July 31st.
A Service of Celebration as well as a Service of Farewell & Godspeed
were held that day at Bethlehem. Rick Gripentrog attended.
Prior to his time at Bethlehem, Pastor Mark served at LOTI from 1991– 2001.
We have many fond memories of his time here including Janet, Dan and Alex.
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A Ditmanson Ditty
(to the tune of Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee)
was performed at the Ditmanson Retirement Celebration
We are her to celebrate with
Mark & Janet Ditmanson,
And raise cheers for all those years with
Dan and Alex. They were fun!
Twenty-one's an awesome number.
It has been a record run.
(Good think that we liked you so much!)
Now your time with us is done.
Pastor Mark has served our parish
Through both bright and darkest hour
Quiet wisdom is his art form
Steadfastness his super power.
Never hostile, preaching the Gospel;
Helping us all, both near and far
Who'd have thought an old-school Pastor
Would become a YouTube star?
We'll still see you at the Co-op
Java Buck's and Creamery
Will you go to church on Sunday?
Or sleep in? We'll wait and see.
We'll find our, one way or another
(It's a small community.)
Bees revere you. Fish all fear you.
Go have fun! You're finally free.
Words by Janet Simonson
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New Conversation & Cuisine Groups
After two years of a pandemic that made it difficult to get together in person, we are now resuming Conversation & Cuisine groups.
Conversation & Cuisine is a casual evening of getting better acquainted, while enjoying a meal in each other's homes or a restaurant of choice. Groups made up of 6-8 members and friends of Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church gather for three meals during the course of the year. If you would like to participate in the 2022-23 groups, please reply by September 30th. to Janna Haug or speak with her during Coffee Hour.
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Children's Ministry September 2022 |
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Sunday School Begins
September 11
Sunday School for children ages 3 (by Sept 1) through 6th grade begins on September 11. If you haven’t done so already, please register here
Children will begin in worship with their family and go to Sunday School after the Children’s Message and return to worship at the beginning of Communion.
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Back to School Blessing
September 11
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All children and youth will be invited to come forward during worship on
September 11 for a special blessing of the new school year.
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Bible Presentations
September 18
Sunday School children who are incoming 3 year olds, 3rd graders or children new to LOTI will receive a brand new Spark Bible. The Bibles are a gift from the congregation to celebrate our commitment to families honoring their baptismal promise. Presentations will happen during worship on September 18.
If you have a child receiving a Bible this year, you will receive an email with specific instructions for this day from Diane LaMere.
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Our Saviour's Housing Meals 2022 |
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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 COVID-19, our monthly meals are by donation. The shelter orders & serves the meal. Cost per meal is $250.
Thank you to Mary Jubenville, Mary Flynn, Denise Wilkens, & Linda Nelson for the JUL 1 contribution & Rick Gripentrog for AUG 5.
Our 2022 schedule:
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Dr Remi & Debby Pizarro
Jean & Bruce Carlson
Mary Sabatke
Carol Kuehn & Family
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Join us
September 3RD
9:30 AM
for a time of camaraderie
on the Patio or 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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Fall Confirmation Begins
September 7TH at 7:00PM
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Confirmation education for 7TH and 8TH graders, as well as 9TH graders preparing for the Rite of Confirmation on Sunday, October 30TH will begin again on Wednesday, September 7TH from 7:00 – 7:45PM in the Christy Room. Confirmation this fall will be a hybrid of Zoom and in-person classes. New confirmands can register with Pastor Haug.
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Rally Sunday Pie Social
September 11
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We need pies, both savory & sweet, for our Rally Sunday Pie Social on September 11.
Click here to let us know what you plan to bring. Thanks!
We also need volunteers to serve pie and coffee that day. If you would lke to help,
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Isle Ensemble Concert
September 18
4:00 PM
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Death and Transfiguration
FRANZ SCHUBERT
String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810, Death and the Maiden
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Piano Quintet in G Minor, op. 57
Stephanie Arado, Kenneth Freed, Ivan Konev, Tom Rosenberg, Leslie Shank
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When a man is in despair, it means that he still believes in something. – DS
Schubert and Shostakovich speak to us today through the veil of time and tears. The forced isolation, unspeakable deaths and social reckoning during the pandemic compelled us to search deeply within ourselves while believing in the greater good. Music became a solace, a means of connection, and a hope of salvation through our shared humanity. This shattering juxtaposition of the human and the inhuman is dramatically presented in both Schubert’s Death and the Maiden and in Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet. Stony, unforgiving, and unmalleable musical elements demand to be acknowledged, setting up a drama of the vulnerable individual in the clutches of fate.
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Admission is $25 for individual tickets, or pay as you are able.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the door, or in advance online.
Lake of the Isles Members, children, & students are admitted free of charge.
We look forward to visiting with you at our post-concert receptions!
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50th Anniversary Celebration
September 20
Community Emergency Service is excited to get together and celebrate with our 50th Anniversary. We want you there with us!
You are such an integral part of success to CES and we hope you can join us for a little food, friendship, and fun.
Tuesday, September 20 | 5:30 PM-8 PM
Westminster Town Hall Forum
1200 Marquette Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
Questions call: 612-870-1125 ext. 204
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LOTI Hosts International Day of Peace
September 21
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The International Day of Peace is observed around the world each year on September 21. and is organized locally by the United Nations Association. Join us in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, September 21ST
from 5:30-6:15 PM
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Growlers & Theology
September 22
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The informal study of theology and
adult beverages will begin again this fall. Following the model of Luther in his home in Wittenberg, Germany, Pastor Haug will lead a monthly gathering in the Parsonage. The first gathering will be at 7:00PM on Thursday, September 22ND.
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New Member Sunday
September 25th
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Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church will receive new members on Sunday, September 25TH.
Please contact the church office if you would like to be welcomed as a member.
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LOTI Director of Music, Dr. Kris Rizzotto to Perform |
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Gala Concert
September 25
3:00 PM
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Members of the Twin Cities Chapter of the American Guild of Organists present a Gala Concert featuring the 108-rank 1929 Casavant-2001 Schantz pipe organ at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road in Mahtomedi, MN.
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Michael Barone will host and provide commentary between the performers.
The concert is free and open to all.
PERFORMERS:
Samuel Backman, Bill Chouinard, Carolyn Diamond, piano, Isaac Drewes, Charles Echols, Ju Young Lee, Stacie Lightner and Donna Hryniewicki, flute, Sarah Palmer, Kris Rizzotto, Emily Roth, Brenda Sevcik, & Noah Strom.
WORKS BY:
Miles Davis, Emma Lou Diemer, Herbert Howells, David N. Johnson, Alvars Kalējs, Olivier Messiaen, Peter Planyavsky, Brenda Portman, Maurice Ravel, James H. Rogers, Guy Weitz & Pietro Yon.
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Our group meets September 30, 5 PM at the home of Deb Gilroy. Our book is Ordinary Grace, by William Kent Kruger. Join us and bring a snack to share if you like, |
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We are studying Children of the Day,
by Beth Moore.Our session is at 7:00 PM in the Library on
Thursday, September 15.
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October 2
Our annual Blessing of the Animals will be on October 2, immediately following the service on the Patio & Lawn.
October 9
The first Scandinavian Smorgasbord of the season, prepared by Swedish chef
Anna Lena Skold will be on
October 9 at noon, in the Fellowship Hall.
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One of the most satisfying moments of our summer worship was the revealing of the restored stained-glass window of the Good Shepherd in the back balcony of the church. For nearly two months, the choir stood in the front of the church looking back through the clear glass at the open sky. Now the light shines brightly again through the colored panes and every detail can be seen in the images of Jesus and the four evangelists. It was a major gift to the congregation and its upkeep, but it was also, only the beginning. There are still 21 lancets left to go. (Lancet is the fancy name for tall stained- glass windows that in Gothic-styled churches. The window shape looks like a medieval lance. The back window of the church has 5 lancets.) |
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Several years ago, before he died, I met the ELCA’s first Presiding Bishop Herbert Chilstrom in Green Valley, Arizona. I introduced myself as the pastor of Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, one of the former congregations in his care, when he was bishop in Minnesota. He quickly responded, “Yes, I know it. The church with the most beautiful stained-glass windows in the LCA, Lutheran Church in America.” That was quite a compliment and reminder: we all have a role in preserving them for the next generation.
Through your generosity a year ago, we were able to commission, forge and dedicate new bells for the steeple, and provide protective glass for the exterior of the church. Now the challenge is raising funds for the restoration of the interior glass. Each lancet costs approximately $5,000, or $105, 000. The Church Council recognizes that many members cannot afford such a one-time gift. Surprisingly, in the past year, we have received nearly $20,000 in smaller gifts. This is enough to restore 1 of the 7 windows, so when the work is completed, these 3 lancets, will be rededicated as the Lake of the Isles Window.
This stained-glass project will be on-going for several years, so the funds don’t have to be received at once or at this time. I am inviting you now simply to consider your own resources and whether you could gift the restoration of a lancet to the church. Study the windows. Is there one lancet that would be a fitting tribute of some you love or has loved you? New glass dedications will be added to the windows as they are reinstalled. Gifts may be received over three years. Due to the logistics of removing and restoring the glass, we can only move forward with a window when all 3 lancets are identified and committed.
Please feel free to contact me about this project, and the windows that are available.
Pastor Arden Haug
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All are welcome to join!
Prayer Ministry continues. We are planning our fall schedule now. If you would like to know when we will gather, contact Janna Haug,
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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 continues!
Pastor Haug leads the morning bible study group in the Library & via Zoom at 10:00 AM Wednesdays.
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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 hosting Coffee Hour after the service in the Fellowship Hall or on the Patio, weather permitting.
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Magnus Skold
Jacob Hovda
Drew Vant Hull
Heather Jacoby
Charlie Gruys
Katherine Bracken
David Hagford
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September Worship Volunteers |
Altar Servers
04 Linda Nelson & Mary Flynn
11 Mary & David Goplen
18 David & Carolyn Hagford
25 Cathy Carlson & Kathy Hering
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Ushers
04 Linda Nelson
11 Don Holzschuh
18 Denise Wilkens
25 Lars Olson
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Worship Assistants
04 Kathy Hering & Mary Sabatke
11 Debby Pizarro & Marty Carlson
18 Mary Sabatke & Steve Hoyt
25 Michelle McCreery & Mark Duff
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Readers
14 Debby Pizarro
11 Diane Stensrud
18 Lorraine Spies
25 Mary Flynn
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Coffee Hour Hosts
04 Janna Haug & Pauline Haug
11 Rally Sunday Pie Social, need Volunteers
18 Mary Flynn
25 Eric & Naomi Mechels
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Staff Members
Jim Olson –Worship Technical Assistant
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
Catherine Carlson
Casey Christy
David Hagford
Steve Hoyt – Vice President
Eric Mechels
Katie Messerli
Michelle Reisberg
Jon Sprain – Secretary
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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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