HANDS&FEETVOL. 1 ISSUE 4 • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019

Glyndon Lutheran Church is a Christ-centeredcommunity church, nurturing the faith of allgenerations.

This issue:September Big Events

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HARVEST SUPPER - September 22 (4pm to 7pm)This year's Harvest Supper is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 22 from 4pm to7pm. The menu will include: meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and carrots, rolls,pickles, cranberries, lefse and pie. We hope you will plan to join us for this fun event! If you would like to help, the volunteer list and the donation envelopes are now available in theback of the sanctuary. Ticket prices are as follows: $12 for Adults, $6 for kids 6-12 years old, Free for kids 5 and under

Over Coffee with Kris;Looking Ahead:

A Note from Pastor Kayla

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Upcoming Events

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Birthdays; Extended Family

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Council Meeting Minutes

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Finances; Memorials

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Council Update

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FALL KICKOFF EVENT - September 15We will be hosting a fall kickoff event on September 15. All members of the community will beinvited to join us for worship and the start of fall faith formation on this day. We will also havethe first of our community breakfasts available. Worship will be at 9am. PreK-4th Grade FF will begin at 10:30am in the Sanctuary.Adult Bible Study with a focus on 1 Samuel will begin at 10:30am in the Triple Room. Community Pancake Breakfast will be served from 8:30am to 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall. (There is a suggested $3/person donation for the breakfast) We hope you will join us as we celebrate the start of the program year, while also welcomingour neighbors who may be seeking a church home or a place to grow in relationship withChrist.

September & OctoberCalendars

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GOD'S WORK. OUR HANDS. - September 8This year's God's Work. Our Hands. service project will be a city-wide food collection for thegrand opening of REACH-Glyndon. We will go out in teams to collect food, check expirationdates, sort food and stock the shelves. There may also be some other smaller projects aroundthe church as well. Then at 4pm, all are invited to gather at Trinity Lutheran in Moorhead, for the installation ofBishop-Elect Bill Tesch.

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Over Coffee with KrisSometimes I feel like I have turned into my mother; that is not necessarily a bad thing. My mother’s father helped startrecycling in Sioux Falls, and once recycling started in Detroit Lakes, my mom was very into it. My dad would make fun of mymom for washing the recycling so thoroughly. I recycle, and sometimes I find water bottles in the garbage can at home, that Idig out and mutter “Oh, honey”. Justin did not grow up in a recycling home, and he is learning, but sometimes he forgets. JenHatmaker in her book “Seven: an experimental mutiny against excess” shares a similar story in her month of “Waste” the last ofmy chapters. Hatmaker says, “This has become an obsession for me. I inspect the trash can every day to see if something canbe rescued for recycling.” Hatmaker asks the question: “What does it mean to be a godly consumer?” and that struck a chord with me. The Hatmakerfamily did not recycle or bother with creation-care before their experiment. Since this is something that is already on myradar, I will be trying something different. Instead of an intentional week, I will do an intentional month, in September. I willwalk to work (so don’t assume if my car is not in my parking spot, that I am not at church). And, I will not use paper towels athome or at church, that means I will be using a real towel to dry my hands when I am here at church. I will not use single usewipes, and I will try to not use very many paper products when I am away from home or church. You can check in with me andsee how I am doing throughout the month. It might be an easy month, or it may be more difficult than I think. Hatmaker lifts up this Psalm as having more meaning after her experiment; The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world,and those who live in it; for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers (Psalm 24:1-2). Thank you for going on this journey with me.Blessings on the rest of your day, Kristina Dernier

Looking Ahead - A Note from Pastor KaylaAs we jump into this fall season, there is much excitement ahead! Kris and I have been working hard to find new ways toconnect our faith life and our daily life together, while also focusing on how we can better bridge the gaps that may existsbetween the church and our neighbors. One of the things that we are most looking forward to in the months ahead is a strategic planning effort with Great OutcomesConsulting, spearheaded by Leann Wolff. During this time, we will gather together to hear our story, to share our hopes anddreams, and to ultimately make sure that our mission, vision and values align with who we are as a congregation. In order to make this happen, feedback will be sought in various ways throughout the process. Sometimes we will ask for smallgroups to gather, other times it will come in the form of a survey. No matter the method, I ask that as these times for feedbackcome, that you be honest about your hopes and dreams for the future, that you truly reflect on what it is that we as acongregation are called to do within the church and outside the church walls, while also remembering that at the center of itall, the Spirit is moving in us and around us. I know that as a congregation we have the potential to do great things and I am hopeful that as we discern where it is we arecalled, we will find a clearer path to move forward with for the sake of spreading Christ's love. Blessings, Pastor Kayla

UPCOMING EVENTS

SAVE THEDATE!

All Age Service Day @Great Plains

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ALL CHURCH EVENTSWe invite you to join us for the following events:September 8 - God's Work. Our Hands. (See pg. 1)September 15 - Fall Kick-off Event with Community Breakfast (See pg. 1)September 22 - Harvest Supper (See pg. 1)September 27 - Post-Football Bonfire in the church parking lot

Join us following the football game in the church parking lot for a time offellowship, smores and a campfire. All are invited. Feel free to bring chairs.Smore supplies will be provided.

September 28 - All ages service project @ Great Plains Food Bank (9am-11am)All ages and abilities are invited to join us as we volunteer at Great PlainsFood Bank. They do an excellent job of making sure that there areopportunities for all to serve. We'd love to have you join us. We will meet atGreat Plains at 8:45am.

October 13 - Community Breakfast (8:30am to 10:30am)October 27 - Worship with Rite of ConfirmationOctober 31 - Trunk or Treat (5:00pm to 6:30pm)

Trunk or Treat will be making a return this year. We hope that you willconsider decorating your car or bringing your own trick or treaters to partakein the fun. Hot dogs and the haunted house will both be back, and this yearcarnival games will be added to the fun!

Harvest Supper

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Upcoming Projects

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Trunk or Treat

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GLC YOUTH & FAMILY EVENTSOctober 17, 2019 - Feed My Starving Children & ValleyScare - 10:00am to 2:00am

This year's FMSC/ValleyScare trip will take place on Thursday, October 17. The

cost for the trip will be $85. Space is limited so sign-up early! Friends are invited.

The deadline to sign-up is Wednesday, October 9.

FALLSTART-UP!

Wednesday Programmingand Worship Begins

SEPTEMBER 11

5th-9th Gr. Parent Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4

Sunday Programming

SEPTEMBER 15

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Happy Birthday from your GLC Family!1 Melva Behrens, Jaiden Cutler, Joseph Fortier, Tyler Randklev, Steven Taves2 Nathaniel Billings, Alison Ferier, Sheri Schmann 4 Sienna Ambuehl6 Michael Krabbenhoft9 John Peterson, Abbie Smith10 Brett Kuehl, Parker Larson, Thomas Pavola, Taylor Peterson, Alexander WAllin11 Cheryl Messerschmidt12 Patricia Fuchs, David Marschke13 Charlotte Fischer, Colleen Mahlum14 Pastor Kayla Billings, Kayle Fischer, William Olson

September Birthdays

October Birthdays2 Shannon Powell, Cade Sogge3 Brent McCreary, Bruce Rosenfeldt5 Austin Fuchs, Joan Stenerson7 Zackary Askelson8 Wallace Mahlum9 Stacey Brenna10 Nicole Rosenfeldt12 Kitti Eide13 Kelli Fuchs14 Gavin Cummings, Carson Haugen, Shirleen Wyland15 Travis Warner16 Russell Bekkerus, Michael Holte18 Chase Schumann

19 Kai Hamernik, Greyson Powell, Jeremy Schultz20 Randall Henriksen, Verle Rinke22 Tavan Schlichting, Eli Schlicthing24 Ella Arends, Brenda Illg25 Wanda Peterson26 Bruce Ellingson, Robert Kuehl, Danika Schlichting, Ronald Wang28 Eric Cullen, Gavin Gieseke, Tyler Schumann30 Jan Kowalski

17 Caitlin Ash, Rodney Fischer, Jeff Fuchs18 Maria Ranz19 Austin Schultz, Miles Olson20 Janelle Frost-Geiser, Jessica Kemper21 McKara Hoban, Kelly Tweeton22 Kurtis Fischer, Alissa Roll24 Kevin Ellingson26 Marvel Jones27 Randy Wyland28 Tyler Madson29 Beverly Anstadt, Jackson Fuchs, Lois Muhle, Benjamin Nicholas

Our Extended Family Duane Baker (Riverview Place, Fargo)Iris Barta (Senior Apartments on Riverside Drive)Lois Muhle (Lindentree Apartments, Eventide)Lois Wyland (Riverview Place, Fargo)

GLC's Music MinistryWe would love to involve more people in the music here at GLC. If you are interested in offering musicaltalent for special music, please let Kim Anderson or Pastor Kayla know. This can be anything from beginningpiano, to band/string instruments and even vocal piecesof various sizes. The hope is that we can utilize variousmusic throughout worships on both Wednesdays andSundays throughout the year.

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A Note from the Council Vice-PresidentWRITTEN BY KIMBERLY RASMUSSON-ANDERSONEach month the Council discuss the church properties and how best to maintain them. Recent conversations have included thefollowing topics:

· The fundraising goal for the water heater and softener has been met. Thank you! We are now obtaining estimates for that work to be done soon.

· The new windows for the east side of the office area have been ordered and the planned installation is in October.· A doorbell with video camera and intercom system has been added to the north entrance. If you are visiting the church

during a non-worship time, please use this doorbell to gain entrance and wait a moment for a response. We are thankfulfor this budget-friendly added security.

· With many new potholes, research is being done on gravel fill for the parking lot. Summer at Glyndon Lutheran means a break from our normal Wednesday services and faith formation classes, but there hasstill been a lot of activity at Glyndon Lutheran. Listening to input from GLC members, three new events were held in the lastcouple months - Preschool Vacation Bible School, a Middle School Service Plunge, and the Lyndon Day Rib Fest and block party.Thank you so much for sharing your new ideas with us, helping us execute on those ideas, and participating in these newevents! Summer is winding down now, though, and our fall schedules are just around the corner. Many people call September the othernew year. Kris and Pastor Kayla have done a lot of work to put together a GLC calendar from September, 2019 through May,2020. Are there any other planners out there? As the master scheduler of our household, this makes my planning heart sohappy! There are so many ways to get involved. We would like to share the good works of Glyndon Lutheran with more people,so we will be canvassing neighborhoods in September to welcome everyone to Glyndon Lutheran. We encourage everyone tojoin us in inviting a new friend or neighbor to worship and to help us make everyone feel welcome, if they decide to join us. As we resume normal schedules, I would like to extend an invitation to join the Love & Stitches prayer shawl ministry. We willmeet again on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00. All experience levels are welcome. I am happy to give instruction tothose who are new to crochet. Lastly, a pet project for me is to add more special music to our worship experiences. If you play an instrument or sing, pleaseconsider sharing your talent with us. Thank you and as always, all are welcome to join us for future council meetings.

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June Council Meeting Minutes - Approved 7.26.19Glyndon Lutheran Church Council Meeting - June 17, 2019 @ 6:15 p.m. Members present: Deb Tollefson, Pastor Kayla Billings, Cindy Henriksen, TJ Hopkins, Kris Dernier, Wanda Peterson, Brady Bleick,Kimberly Anderson, Esther Ellingson Devotions and Prayer — Kim presented a podcast that was focused on Proverbs 14 vs 1. GLC’s Mission Statement: Glyndon Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered community church, nurturing the faith of all generations.Secretary’s Report - No changes or additions were included to the report.

Motion to approve: Brady Bleick 2nd: TJ Hopkins Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report- As of June 17th the general fund is -$6374.00

Outstanding bills include: Portico, Kayla ($500.00) and Esther ($700.00) Total owing for this month will be an estimated - $14,000.00. A discussion followed that was focused on what we can do about this huge shortage. It was decided that the council will draft a letter requesting assistance from the congregation in order to alleviate some of the burden, while also explaining some of the reasoning behind it.

The long winter which included multiple closures seems to be the main issue that has impacted the deficit we are facing today. Please prayerfully consider an extra donation during the summer months. The construction in front of the church continues however that does not seem to be the largest factor for the loss in income. [Additional discussion in the Long-Term Finances section below]

Motion to approve the treasurer’s report: Kim Anderson 2nd: Deb Tollefson Motion carried.

Pastor’s and Family Minister's Reports - ReviewedFamily Minister’s Report- Reviewed Topics of Discussion:Properties Update

a. Lawn- GREAT NEWS! All volunteer spotshave been filled and everything is being taken care of. THANK YOU to all who have volunteered their grounds keeping talents tokeep up with the lawn work. b. Water Heater – We have currently raised $1878.00 of the $2500.00 needed to complete the new water heater/softenerproject. Greatly appreciated. We are almost there. c. Windows – Ordered, Install October. The new windows for the offices on the east side of education wing have beenordered and will be installed sometime in October. d. Siding/Paint – Council is currently waiting on a professional opinion on options for the South end of the church(e.g., could it be painted, is it ok as is, etc.). e. Parke Ave- The construction goes on. The water has been intermittently turned off in the church however this has notcaused any meaningful issues as of yet.

2. Financial Secretarya. Linda out due to surgery, Deb is graciously filling in.

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June Council Minutes Cont. - Approved 7.26.19

July Council Minutes - Approved 7.26.19 (Electronically)Glyndon Lutheran Church Council Meeting - July 15, 2019 @ 6:15 p.m.Members Present: TJ Hopkins, Pastor Kayla Billings, Nicholas Kinnen, Kim Anderson, Jenn Lee, Wanda Peterson, Kris Dernier, CindyHenriksen Devotions/Prayer— Kris provided devos with two readings and an inspirational song recording.GLC’s Mission Statement: Glyndon Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered community church, nurturing the faith of all generations.Secretary’s Report – Tabled, will be approved electronically Treasurer’s Report-

As of July 15th, the general fund is -$5,182.63 and we still need to pay Portico and salaries. Needed by the end of July: $14,928.26 The water heater fund has met the goal with a total of $2,870.00. Work will proceed as soon as we have sufficient bids.

Motion to approve: Kim Anderson 2nd: Jenn Lee Motion carried. Pastor's and Family Minister's Reports were reviewed with no further discussion.

3. Long Term Finances - Council is currently reviewing what we can do for our future financial and spiritual needs.Multiple ideaswere brainstormed-

1. How can we invite new people moving into the community to our church.2. We are looking for ideas to reach out to those who don’t currently have a home church. 3. Do you as a member have one of these neighbors? Please let them know that if they are looking for a place of worship,

Glyndon Lutheran may be perfect for them. 4. Council will also be reaching out to the community in order to let people know that we have a friendly place to worship just down the street from their home. 4. Day Camp Recap

Day camp went well. Some adjustments for next year are in the works. There will be a second session for the Pre-K in August due to the success of this one.

5. Glyndon Days – Due to the construction we will not be having any Glyndon Days events this year. We hope to return better andstronger next year. [Editor’s note – there will be a cul-de-sac “block party” event held August 11th]6. Grass Lot – History and Future

The grass lot to the North of the church was purchased ~1960 for future expansion purposes of the church. The specials assessed for the new road work to that section alone are approximately $18,000. The main church property will incur the same. An informational only meeting along with worship and a meal is scheduled for July 10th which will include a request for ideas on what ideas the congregation may have to proceed into the future. We are hoping all will attend.

7. Synod Assembly Recap - A new Bishop has been elected to our Synod. His name is Bill Tesch from South Dakota. GREAT NEWS- Kris will be able to retain her part-time position at the Synod.

Glyndon Lutheran currently pays Kris a full salary, and the Synod reimburses GLC for 1 / 4 of that salary. Lord’s Prayer Next Meeting—Monday, July 15, at 6:15p.m.

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July Council Minutes (Cont.) - Approved 7.26.19Topics of Discussion1. Properties Update

a. Weeds- Matt Akre has graciously volunteered to work on the weed issue in the church rock bed. He will besupplying the necessary treatment products, and youth volunteers from the service plunge will also pull a large section of weeds.b. Dehumidifiers- Unfortunately, all 3 of the de-humidifiers in the church have broken. Through private donations we have beenable to purchase one new de-humidifier and we have one that is being loaned to us until the humidity calms down. c. Door Bell Video- Kris has purchased a new Video Door Bell for the North entrance of the education wing. This will provide ameasure of security along with allowing staff to answer the door using the voice response system to let people know someone iscoming to answer the door. This was a very minimal cost of approximately $75.00 compared to other systems available andshould alleviate some visitor frustrations born from a small staff trying hard to be in several places at once.

2. Reach Food Pantry

Peggie Chisholm who is the Executive Director of REACH located in Hawley presented to the council. GREAT things arehappening, and Peggie outlined a plan for REACH to establish a staffed food shelter in Glyndon, housed at GLC. (Some of youmay not know that the current food pantry is actually community-based pantry, simply housed at GLC, with GLC volunteers). Notonly will we have access to food from the Great Plains food bank we will be able to offer perishable goods also.

a. Grants- Peggie and Pastor Kayla were able to write and obtain a grant which will pay ½ of the salary needed to pay a parttime REACH employee to staff the food pantry one full day each week. The other ½ is being raised through fund raisers thatare being spearheaded by CindyHenriksen who is also a REACH board member and part of the GLC family (to be clear, this position will not be a part of GLC’sstaff, and the salary will not come from GLC). This will also help free up GLC staff time, who were previously volunteering tostaff the pantry.b. Fridge/Freezer- Grants were also obtained to purchase a fridge and a freezer in order to obtain meat and perishables fromGreat Plains and donors in order to provide families in need a well-balanced meal. These will be located in the Education wingand will be highly organized and monitored. c. Startup - during the service plunge, youth will help move the items from the current food pantry to the new set up located inthe two rooms farthest South on the east side in the education wing. The goal is to be fully operational September 10th. Untilthen, the current community food shelf will continue to operate through August 31st.d. Peggie outlined other services that REACH provides, including nutritional counseling and other social aid awarenesstraining, that may be available through this pantry.

Motion to allow REACH to establish an upgraded food pantry at GLC: TJ Hopkins 2nd: Nick Kinnen. Motion carried.

3. 7/10 Meeting Recap - The meeting held on July 10th had a GREAT turnout. What a night of fellowship. Council provided the mealwith a lot of help from others in the congregation (special thanks to Janet Marschke). Matt Akre provided some old favorite songsduring worship and we almost filled the church. TJ Hopkins (council president) presided over a short recap of what is going on in thechurch – focusing on positive programming, fundraisers and events, but also realistically outlining financial issues. 4. Fall Kick Off Event- Due to weather delays on the construction project we may not be able to work the sidewalk/bike pathreopening into a fall event.

Council decided that WE WILL BE HAVING A FALL KICK OFF on the 15th of September. More information to follow. Lord’s PrayerNext Meeting—Monday, August 19, at 6:15p.m.

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Funds Available (as of August 27, 2019)General FundDesignated Funds: Food Pantry Sunday School Memorials Adult Education/Continuing Ed. Mission Possible Bucket Children's Ministry Youth Bible Camp Debit Card Improvements Tables Acoustics Windows Water Heater/Softener

$ - 129.33 $ 1,429.64$ 80.50$ 623.50$ 1,131.11$ 527.00$ 11,558.42$ 1,434.83$ 269.38 $ 487.09$ 184.22$ 10,774.98$ 2,878.00

Still to be paid in August: Salaries for 30th - $3,318Car Allowances - $350Musician - $400Custodian - $300Financial Secretary - $60Fed. Withholding - $828.92MN Withholding - $144.00 TOTAL TO BE PAID: $5,400.92

Memorials General Fund:In memory of Don Lein,

from Evan Arends & Family, Roger & Joan Stenerson,Darlene Sandal, Russ & Lois Bekkerus, Tom & Sherry Watt, Pam Rudolf, Bruce & Esther Ellingson, Keith & Lorraine Langseth

In memory of Chris Wear, from Russ & Lois Bekkerus, Tom & Sherry Watt

In memory of Mona Prunty, from Keith & Lorraine Langseth, Marvel Jones

In memory of Cleo Williams, from Keith & Lorraine Langseth

In memory of Jim Langseth, from Keith & Lorraine Langseth

In honor of Stan & Fran Crume, from Russ & Lois Bekkerus, Tom & Sherry Watt

In memory of Elaine Peterson,from Russ & Lois Bekkerus, Gerald & Joyce Breen,Gordon & Carol Ekre, Keith & Lorraine Langseth

In memory of Rogna Hewitt, from Keith and Lorraine Langseth, Shirley Trickle

In memory of Richard Wang, from LeRoy Babolian

In memory of Lewis Metcalf, from Dan Skolness,

In memory of Bob Homan,

from Keith & Lorraine Langseth

In memory of Karen Radke,

from Linda Wilkie, Bruce & Esther Ellingson

Window Fund:

In memory of Don Lein,

from Pauline Litch, LeRoy Babolian,

Ron & Marilyn Labrensz, Melisa Rames

In memory of Rogna Hewitt, from Pauline Litch

In memory of Steven Mjolsness,

from Archie & Sally Tanner

Children's Ministry:

In memory of Mona Prunty,

from Tom & Sherry Watt, Russ & Lois Bekkerus

Food Pantry:

In memory of Ann Glandon, from Tom & Linda Pavola

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