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All Saints Sunday
November 5th
|  | During the course of the pandemic, I spent considerable time doing genealogy on my Norwegian family. In the process, I discovered that there were actually a number of Danes in the family tree. They were educated in Denmark and then were sent out to serve as pastors and regional judges in Norway. This year Janna I traveled along the west coast of Norway to the birthplace of one of these early pastors in the small village of Kvernes. The old wooden stave church, which was once dated back to the early middle ages, is positioned on a bluff high above the fjord. A place is reserved in the back of the church for lepers who were still a part of daily life in the middle ages. The interior of the church is painted with great floral patterns and murals from the Bible which were sadly white washed during a particularly pietistic period when churches were not to be decorated. Oddly, the wooden altar with its image of the Virgin Mary and her mother St. Anne from the Roman Catholic period still stands in the front of the church. | |
In the late 1800’s, as the community grew, the congregation chose to build a new white clapboard church in close proximity to the original. Unlike many churches in Norway, however, the congregation decided to keep the old wooden church. Today it is an important historical center. Cruise ships from around the world sailing up and down the Norwegian coast stop near by to bring nearly 10,000 visitors a year to the remote stave church at Kvernes. It is a window into the past. During the summer months, scheduled concerts and readings provide a glimpse of the old church life for the visitors and community. Of course, churches aren’t intended to be museums. They are intended to be places where visitors enter into a living conversation with God and in communion with their neighbors.
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All Saints Sunday, which we celebrate this Sunday, November 5th is the church’s own annual visit to the places and people of the past who have offered their own glimpse into the faith and have been in conversation with God. We remember their names as a part of our worship service and light a candle to celebrate the burning flame of faith that they have ignited within us. Special music will be performed by Paul McKenzie and the members of Hymnus Anglicus.
Blessed be the saints and their memory among us.
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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
November 2nd – 7:00 PM
Women's Bible Study
Library
November 3rd
Our Saviour's Shelter Meal
November 4th – 9:30 AM
Priscilla Circle
Christy Room
November 5th – 1:00 AM
Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 5th – 9:30 AM
All Saints Sunday
Sanctuary
November 9th – 7:00 PM
Growlers & Theology
Parsonage
November 11th – 5:00 PM
Saint Martin Fest
Fellowship Hall
November 12th
Winter Gear Drive Concludes
Narthex & Fellowship Hall
November 12th – 9:30 AM
Remembrance Sunday
Sanctuary
November 16th – 7:00 PM
Church Council Meeting
Christy Room/Zoom
November 18th – 3:00 PM
RDO Reading & Reception
Stephen Paulus'
The Village Singer,
Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall
November 19th – 9:30 AM
Thanksgiving Sunday
Sanctuary
November 19th – 10:45 AM
Feast of Pies &
Birthday Celebration
Fellowship Hall
December 1st – 5:00 PM
Women's Book Club
Home of Deb Gilroy
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Affirmation of Baptism
Sunday, October 29th, 2023
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Congratulations to our Confirmands!
Murphy Joseph Kappel
Spencer John Reisberg
Clayton Allen Kunerth
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Children's Ministry October 2023 | | |
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Sunday School Calendar Notes
November 12
~ Winter gear & college care package donations due
November 19
~ Assemble college care packages during Sunday School
November 26
~ No Sunday School (Thanksgiving weekend)
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Winter Gear Drive Wraps Up
November 12th
Please consider donating your 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 in the Narthex (back of Sanctuary) and Fellowship Hall. Donations will go to Project for Pride in Living.
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College Care Packages
Donations Needed by
November 12th
Our Sunday School children will be assembling the college care packages just before Thanksgiving for our college age members. The Care Packages will contain a letter of encouragement from Pastor Haug, snacks and other fun items. If you would like to donate items for the care packages, please contact Diane LaMere for a list of items needed. The packages will be mailed out after Thanksgiving so that they arrive in time for finals weeks.
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Women's Bible Study
Thursday, November 2nd
7:00 PM
Library
We have switched to the first Thursday of the month and will begin our new study reading… Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman, by Beth Moore. Join us!
Debra Gilroy, LOTI Groups
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Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church provides a meal for 40 on the first Friday of every month. Our monthly meals are provided by donation. The shelter orders & serves the meal. Cost per meal is $250. You may contribute online at myvanco.com or mail a check to the church.
Thanks to Bruce & Jean Carlson for October.
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Mary Sabatke
Andrew Wallin & Elizabeth Hansen
Dave & Mary Goplen
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Join us
Saturday, November 4th
9:30 AM
Christy Room
for a time of camaraderie
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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Daylight Saving Time Ends
Sunday, November 5th
Get ready for an extra hour of sleep! .
Daylight Saving Time 2023 ends at 2:00 am CDT, Sunday November 5, 2023. That's when we'll move our clocks backward by one hour to 1:00 am CDT.
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All Saints Sunday
November 5th
9:30 AM
Sanctuary
All Saints Sunday is a time in the church year to remember those we have loved who have become a part of the church triumphant. It is an occasion to reflect on the shining promise of Christ’s everlasting life against the background of nearing winter darkness.
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Growlers and Theology
Thursday, November 9th
7:00 PM
Parsonage
The informal study of theology and adult beverages has begun again this fall. Following the model of Luther in his home in Wittenberg, Germany, Pastor Haug will lead a monthly gathering.
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Saint Martin Fest Dinner
Saturday, November 11th
5:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
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Please join us for this special Oktoberfest style, family friendly German festival. Dinner will be prepared by Don Holzshuch and will include frikadellen, spaetzle, mushroom-brown sauce, green beans, & dessert. All are invited to participate in the annual St. Martin’s parade of lanterns. Music will be provided by accordionist Mark Stillman.
Saint Martin Fest is the culmination of our winter clothes drive for Project for Pride for Living. Look for a signup form in your inbox, go to myvanco.com, or call the church office to RSVP.
Suggested donation is $17/Adults, $5/Children OR $35/family
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Remembrance Sunday
Sunday, November 12th
9:30AM
Sanctuary
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 in memory of Bruce Kuehn
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Stephen Paulus'
The Village Singer
a Benefit Reading
November 18th
3:00 PM
Sanctuary
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"American Grammy Award-winning composer and beloved Minnesota artist, Stephen Paulus premiered his first opera, The Village Singer, in 1979, to great acclaim. This comic, one-act chamber work, rich with Paulus’ lush hymn settings, speaks to the heart of the mission of Raison d’Être Opéra, as it tells the poignant story of Candace Whitcomb, the church choir soloist whose established reputation is threatened by the emergence of gifted young soprano. The Benefit Reading, featuring soprano Lucy Thrasher in the title role, along with a distinguished cast of local singers, is intended to raise funds for a full production in early 2024."
~ Gary Briggle, RDO Executive Director
LOTI member Deb Gilroy is Founder & Chair of this 2023-launched, non-profit arts organization whose mission is to highlight & celebrate the talents of experienced, mature performers through musical presentations and social events for audiences of all ages.
RDO envisions a future where an individual’s voice & artistry is celebrated & encouraged at every stage of their performing life.
Additional LOTI members serving on the board of directors include
Cindy Huttner, Michelle McCreery & Denise Wilkens.
raisondetreopera.org
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Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 19th
9:30 AM
Sanctuary
We will celebrate Thanksgiving at Lake of the Isles with members of the congregation offering their reflections on what they are thankful for this year. Special musicians for this service will include bagpipes and trumpets.
Thanksgiving Sunday is also Stewardship Sunday when we submit our pledges for 2024.
Following the service we will celebrate with a buffet of pies as a foretaste of the feast to come on Thanksgiving Day.
Please notify the church office, by November 15th, if you plan to bring a pie: sweet or savory.
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Happy Birthday, Pastor Haug!
November 19th, 1958
In addition to our pie buffet, we will celebrate with a 65th birthday cake!
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Guest Pastor Gary Anderson
November 26th
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Gary Anderson will be our guest preacher on Sunday, November 26th. Pastor Anderson is not a stranger to Lake of the Isles. Our Church Council President Marty Carlson is his nephew. He and his wife Mary Ann served in the congregation in Vilnius, Lithuania that Pastor Haug and his wife Janna established. | |
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Women's Book Club
Friday, December 1st
5:00 PM
Home of Deb Gilroy
Next up is The Gentle Art of Blessing, by Pierre Pradervand.
Pradervand shows that the practice of blessing has the power to create more than just a momentary change. It unleashes tangible benefits throughout your entire life—through your daily interactions, your relationships, and how the laws of positive expectations and unconditional love can open the doors to a more peaceful world.
Join us! Bring a snack to share if you like…
Deb Gilroy LOTI Groups
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First Sunday of Advent ~ Saint Nicholas
December 3rd
9:30 AM
~ Buxtehude's Advent Cantata performed by LOTI choir and guest musicians.
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Secongd Sunday of Advent ~ Sancta Lucia
December 10th
9:30 AM
~ Finnish & Swedish inspired music with the ASI Lilalag fiddlers.
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Third Sunday of Advent ~ Lessons & Carols, Christmas Tea
December 17th
9:30 AM & 10:45 AM
~ Sunday School children's portrayal of the Nativity scene.
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Christmas Eve ~ Morning Worship & Family Worship
December 24th
9:30 AM & 4:30 PM
Morning ~ Hymnus Angelicus under the direction of Paul McKenzie.
Family ~ Christmas mass of Gesu Bambino by Italian composer, Piertro Yon with strings, flute, and chimes.
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All are welcome to join!
We meet on Mondays at 7:00 PM via Zoom.
Janna Haug
Debra Gilroy
Linda Nelson
Diane Stensrud
Carolyn Hagford
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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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All are welcome to come and join our Wednesday morning Bible study!
Pastor Haug leads the morning bible study group in the Library & via Zoom on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.
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To view, go to our YouTube channel, or to find the livestream link & worship service bulletin go to loti.org. | | |
Coffee Hour is hosted in Fellowship Hall or on the Patio each Sunday following worship. | | |
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David Ackerman
Justin Kappel
Jennifer Nelson
Rich Labas
Lauren Rondestvedt Eddelbuettel
Arden Haug
Ben Mechels
Vitali Haug
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November Worship Volunteers | |
Worship Technical Assistant
Jim Olson
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Altar Servers
05 Linda Nelson & Mary Flynn
12 David & Mary Goplen
19 Carolyn & David Hagford
26 Cathy Carlson & Kathy Hering
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Ushers
05 Don Holzschuh
12 David Ackerman
19 Casey Christy
26 David Hagford
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Worship Assistants
05 Steve Hoyt
12 Marty Carlson
19 Mark Duff
26 Kathy Hering
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Readers
05 Eric Amann
12 Bill Fredell
19 Mary Jubenville
26 Kathy Hering
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Communion Assistants
05 Kathy Hering
12 Mary Sabatke
19 Michelle McCreery
26 Steve Hoyt
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Coffee Hour Hosts
05 Anita Duder & Eivor Lund
12 Janna Haug & Pauline Haug
19 Casey & Andrea Christy
26 Don Holzschuh
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2024 Heart of Europe Tour
In the Footsteps of the Haugs
Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Czech Republic
April 1 – April 13, 2024
First Payment Due November 15th
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After traveling to Italy in the spring of 2023, we are excited to announce Pastor and Janna Haug’s international tour for 2024. The 12-day and 11-night tour will visit several important and favorite places the Haug family explored during their five years as ELCA personnel in Europe. The tour will include great cities along the Moldau and Danube Rivers, such as Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov, and Prague. Brochures are now available. Christian Eggert of Christian Tour Europe will once again be our host. | | |
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Staff Members
Rev. Dr. Arden D. Haug – Pastor
Dr Kristina Rizzotto – Director of Music
Diane LaMere – Office Manager & Children's Ministry
Joseph LaMere – Worship Technical Director
Michelle McCreery – Design & Communication Director
Sarah & Trevor Skorburg – Caretakers
Sandy Swan – Wedding Manager
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Council Members
Pamela Aagaard
Ross Bartels – Treasurer
Catherine Carlson
Casey Christy
David Hagford
Steve Hoyt – Vice President
Claire Jacoby – Youth
Eric Mechels
Katie Messerli
Charlie O'Brien
Michelle Reisberg
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Contact us if you have events, schedules, or other information to share with the congregation.
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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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