Schedule:

• October 13 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship
• October 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Choir
• October 20 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship

Announcements:

• The altar flowers are provided by Dorothy (Doe) W. Hollimon, (daughter and sister) in memory of Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Wilson and family (Francis, Arthur, Douglas and Mary).
• “Thank you to our dedicated drivers for delivering dinners during the week of September 15 through September 21. This includes Karen Schmidt-Dill, Pearl Lenzen, Joel Beninga, John Butterbrodt, and Darrell and Hazel Carter. Please volunteer during our next week of local mission work during Oct. 27 -Nov. 2. The number of stops are few but mighty important for the recipients. The trusty yellow tablet awaits your signature or give a call. We need to fill 7 days each time we serve throughout the year.” ~ Ruby Hieb
• Song of the Prairie A Cappella Show Chorus presents “Barbershop on Broadway” on Saturday, October 26, 7:00 pm, at Granite Falls United Church of Christ and on Sunday, October 27, 2:00 pm, at Tracy Lutheran Church. Tickets are available from chorus members for $8 in advance or at the door for $10. For more information visit Song of the Prairie Chorus on Facebook.

Joys and Concerns:

• Concerns: Javeng’s grandmother broke hip and elbow (pray for speedy recovery), LaVonne’s sister (Ruth) is ill, family of Jackie Smith, family of Ervin Schultz, Syrian people and Terry’s cousin Darrel.
• Joys: Audrey’s appreciation of prayers and healing, great beginning to the Meander, great Meander weekend (lots of people from all over), Peggy hosted some people from St. Paul Campus, tonight starts Joint Confirmation, Rochelle’s mom is doing well after her accident, Kristy in church today, and Immigration Rally in Minneapolis.

Schedule

• September 22 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship
• September 23 – Encounter News Due for October
• September 25 @ 6:00 p.m. – Choir
• September 29 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship with Rev. Hilda Parks

Announcements

• Circle of Stones is reorganizing. This is a unique chance for women to get together and share with one another. We will meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Pearl Lenzen’s home. October 8th will be the next time we meet. For more information contact Pearl Lenzen or Karen Schmidt-Dill.
• Rev. Hilda Parks will be leading the worship service on September 29.
• Sept. 22 Saron Lutheran Church Chicken Supper at 5:00. Take outs are available.
• Sept. 22 Hazel Run Lutheran Community Salad Luncheon & Auction, 11:30-1:00
• Sept. 22 Renville United Methodist Church Ham dinner from 11:00 -1:00. Take outs available. Cost is $10.
• The NA group that has been meeting in our church sent a thank you letter for the use of the church on Tuesday evenings. They will no longer be meeting here.
• Please be sure all church doors are locked when you leave.

Joys and Concerns

• Concerns: Colleen Frey; people displaced by fire in Winona; Monson, Panitzke, and Dikken families; Flooding in Colorado and its consequences; and the people of Syria.
• Joys: Sue’s last radiation treatment; climate change event; Karen is here (being home with our church family); Hazel’s sister (Joyce and husband, Bill) from Kansas; and rain.

Schedule

• September 15 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship
• September 18 @ 6:00 p.m. – Choir
• September 22 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship

Announcements

• Circle of Stones is reorganizing. This is a unique chance for women to get together and share with one another. Conversation, goodies to eat, and a bible study. We will meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Pearl Lenzen’s home. October 8th will be the next time we meet. For more information contact Pearl Lenzen or Karen Schmidt-Dill.
• All letters from Barb (Lindeman) Jackman and Betsey & Howie Tobak have been posted on the board in the hallway.
• Hilda Parks will be leading the worship service on September 29.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church in Montevideo is having its Fall Festival Sept. 15. Grilled Pork Chop Dinner served 10:30-1:30. Take outs are available.
• Sept. 22 Saron Lutheran Church Chicken Supper at 5:00. Take outs are available.
• The NA group that has been meeting in our church sent a thank you letter for the use of the church on Tuesday evenings. They will no longer be meeting here.
• Please be sure all church doors are locked when you leave.

Joys and Concerns

• Concerns: Sue has started radiation; Kara Monson and her family, Christopher Pantinenze and his family, Law Enforcement seeking the suspect, and Andy Dikken’s family; God’s guidance and wisdom in deciding about our involvement in Syria, refugees; Barry Gorder family; and Colleen Frey.
• Joys: Clouds and cool, discussion on hunger in America, another great school year!! Attending a very traditional congregational church with Ruby’s relatives in Kansas. Pilgrim Point (first time in 25 years for Pastor Dick) fine new young adult leaders in the Conference.

Schedule:

• September 8 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship/Communion; Rally Sunday
• September 10 @ 7:00 p.m. – “Circle of Stones” at Pearl Lenzen’s home
• September 11 – Choir Starts; 7:00 p.m. – Council Meeting
• September 15 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship

Announcements:

• Circle of Stones is reorganizing. This is a unique chance for women to get together and share with one another. Conversation, goodies to eat, and a bible study. We will meet Sept. 10, Wednesday at 7 pm at Pearl Lenzen’s home. Bring suggestions of dates that work for getting together and who would like to host the next gathering. For more information contact Pearl Lenzen or Karen Schmidt-Dill.
• All letters from Barb (Lindeman) Jackman and Betsey & Howie Tobak have been posted on the board in the hallway.
• Hilda Parks will be leading the worship service on September 29.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church in Montevideo is having its Fall Festival Sept. 15. Grilled Pork Chop Dinner served 10:30-1:30. Take outs are available.
• Sept. 22 Saron Lutheran Church Chicken Supper at 5:00. Take outs are available.
• The NA group that has been meeting in our church sent a thank you letter for the use of the church on Tuesday evenings. They will no longer be meeting here.
• Please be sure all church doors are locked when you leave.

Joys & Concerns:

• Concerns: Family and friends of Dan Zimmerman (died), Colleen Fry (Hospice) and Syria and the Middle East.
• Joys: Rain, Deb happy to be home, and cooler air.

Schedule:

• September 1 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship
• September 8 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship/Communion; Rally Sunday
• September 10 @ 7:00 p.m. – “Circle of Stones” at Pearl Lenzen’s home
• September 11 – Choir Starts; 7:00 p.m. – Council Meeting

Announcement:

Please be sure all church doors are locked when you leave. The basement side door recently was left open.

Joys and Concerns:

• Concerns – The heat, lack of much needed rain, Spencer’s Mom in the Montevideo Hospital and escalating crisis in Syria and Egypt.
• Joys – Leslie is here and marriage of Pastor Fylling’s grandson (Cody in Glencoe).

Schedule

• August 18 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship
• August 25 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship

Announcements

• Thank you to Debra Lee Fader for leading us in worship today!
• Student American International is looking for local and area families to host foreign exchange students wanting to spend the upcoming school year in America. They are pre-screened and families can pick from a pool of dozens of H.S. kids from a variety of countries. If you are interested, call 320-295-1697. http://www.studentamericaninternational.com

Joys and Concerns

• Concerns: Fire in Watertown, South Dakota Conference, and LouAnn and Wayne’s great granddaughter sick in Ohio.
• Joys: Rain, thanks for the Dinner At Your Door servers, rain, music from Joan and Katy, and Spencer’s mother-in-law is coming to visit.

Schedule:

• August 11 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship
• August 14 @ 7:00 p.m. – Council Meeting
• August 15 – Cans due to church for recycling
• August 18 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship

Announcements:

• Be sure ALL church doors are SECURELY locked.

Joys and Concerns:

• Concerns: Bill’s niece (Kris fell off ladder & second surgery coming up), secretary and friend (Doris Moe Niemeyer passed away at 85 years the band was her life), family of Ann Stevens, family dealing with death of Jeremy’s Uncle, Cousin Daryl and Chuck Waihad, Egypt and turmoil throughout the middle east.
• Joys: Granddaughter Avery with the Hiebs, Bryan and Peggy Mooney hosted first annual UCC Confirmation retreat, Jennifer Krinke turned in her Master’s paper, Vicki and Jeremy’s birthday, Dick and Sharon’s grandson’s birthday, special music from the Krinke’s this week, and for Joan’s music every week, Steven Kvam is looking for housing in Bertha-Stewart district and Tom McGartwaite’s brace was removed and movement has inproved.

Schedule:

• August 4 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship/Communion
• August 6 – Parish Council Meeting
• August 11 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship

Announcements:

• Be sure ALL church doors are SECURELY locked.

Joys and Concerns:

• Concerns: Mae’s grandson (James had heart surgery Friday), Terry’s cousin (Darrell), Chuck Waibel and family, and Egypt and Middle East.
• Joys: Wonderful Community Theater performance, nice weather, union of Rebecca and John (friends of Terry), Sue’s good report (no chemo) and Wayne Kling is back.

Please see attached.

AUGUST ENCOUNTER COMPLETE.doc

Schedule

• July 21 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship
• July 22 – Encounter News Due for August
• July 28 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship

Announcements

• Benefit Brunch for Nancy Aurelius on Sunday, July 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrew Parish Center. Nancy is battling Breast Cancer.
• Welcome Camp Friendship at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Montevideo (July 310August 1. Register by July 26. Poster on bulletin board in hallway.

Joys and Concerns

• Concerns: Family of Marlene Jensen, Lori Carter’s sister, Steve O’Neil entering the final stages in his battle with cancer, Dan Specht was killed in a farm accident in Leader, MN and Sustainable Ag Policy.
• Joys: Sun and rain, improvement in Pearl’s health, Jeremy’s joining our church community, and fresh homegrown veggies!