Happenings

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
May 29 (last bible study until fall)

Friday 3-4 pm Rhubarb pie, ice cream and coffee
May 30 at Washington Church

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
June 1 11 am Worship at NELC

Everyone is invited to Jaida Vivier’s Graduation Open House at NELC following graduation today.

The church offices are closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

Bill Johnson’s memorial service is at 11 am on Wednesday, May 28 at NELC.

Rhubarb Pies for Sale, this Friday, May 30, at Washington Church, 595 29th St NE, Northwood. $12 / pie, limit 2. The pies are ready for freezer or baking. Fresh pie, ice cream, coffee will be served 3:00-4:00pm. To Order, Call: Audrey Pederson at 701-330-1856 or Diane Strom at 218-779-5296.

Noisy offering next Sunday, June 1 will go to the Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo, ND.

NELC is having a rummage sale, Saturday, June 14. If you are doing some organizing or spring cleaning and finding treasures you no longer need, items can be donated to NELC for the rummage sale. Your gently used items can be put in room #4 in the basement of NELC (no electronics or large furniture, please).

Our parish is serving the summer school noon meals, Monday through Friday, June 2-27. There is a sign-up sheet at NELC to help serve meals from 11 am to 12:30 pm each day.

Lauren Daigel will be performing at the Red Reiver Valley Fair on Sunday, July 13. If anyone is interested in attending this concert, please notify the church office at 701-587-5381 or Char Voigt at 218-791-0276. We need to know by May 31.

It’s time to think about bible camp. Red Willow has camps for all ages from K through grade 12. Go to redwillowbiblecamp.org to get the times and ages. NELC will reimburse $100 per camper.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps the ELCA disability Ministries provide grants and resources to support full inclusion and participation in our life together.

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
May 22

Sunday 9 am Worship and Memorial Program
May 25 followed by brunch at Washington
11 am Worship at NELC

Thanks to Annette Aird for leading worship this morning.

In honor of Doris Gylten’s 90th birthday, cake and coffee will be served following worship at Washington, today.

Rhubarb Pies for Sale, Friday, May 30, at Washington Church, 595 29th St NE, Northwood. $12 / pie, limit 2. The pies are ready for freezer or baking. Fresh pie, ice cream, coffee will be served 3:00-4:00 pm. To
Order, Call: Audrey Pederson at 701-330-1856 or Diane Strom at 218-779-5296.

NELC is having a rummage sale, Saturday, June 14. If you are doing some organizing or spring cleaning and finding treasures you no longer need, items can be donated to NELC for the rummage sale. Your gently used
items can be put in room #4 in the basement of NELC (no electronics or large furniture, please).

Our parish will be serving the summer school noon meals, Monday through Friday, June 2-27. There is a sign-up sheet at NELC to help serve meals from 11 am to 12:30 pm each day.

Lauren Daigel will be performing at the Red Reiver Valley Fair on Sunday, July 13. If anyone is interested in attending this concert, please notify the church office at 701-587-5381 or Char Voigt at 218-791-0276. We need to know by May 31.

The church office will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps provide funding for over 16,000 youth who gathered last July in New Orleans for learning, worship, and service as a part of the ELCA Youth Gathering.

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
May 15

Friday 3-4 pm NELC WELCA selling rommegrot and
May 16 lefse at the church
8 pm Youth meet at Northern Air in Grand Forks

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
May 18 11 am Worship at NELC

Happy Mother’s Day!

The Noisy offering from last Sunday was $210.00. That money goes the Northlands Rescue Mission. Great Job!

The Youth will meet at Northern Air in Grand Forks, Friday, May 16 at 8 pm.

NELC will be celebrating Syttende Mai on Friday, May 16 by selling lefse and rommegrot from 3-4 pm at the church. $8 per pkg lefse (limit 3 packages) $6 for a pint of rommegrot (limit 2 pints) No pre-sales.

In honor of Doris Gylten’s 90th birthday, cake and coffee will be served following worship at Washington, Sunday, May 18.

Our parish will be serving the summer school noon meals, Monday through Friday, June 2-23. There is a sign-up sheet at NELC to help serve meals from 11 am to 12:30 pm each day.

Rhubarb Pies for Sale, Friday, May 30, at Washington Church, 595 29th St NE, Northwood. $12 / pie, limit 2. The pies are ready for freezer or baking. Fresh pie, ice cream, coffee will be served 3:00-4:00 pm. To Order, Call: Audrey Pederson at 701-330-1856 or Diane Strom at 218-779-5296.

Families of this year’s graduating seniors are invited to attend the Baccalaureate Service is at 7 pm on Wednesday, May 14 at Northwood Community Bible Church. This special service is offered by the faith community of Northwood and surrounding areas as an opportunity to bless our seniors and congratulate them on their academic achievements. In addition to music and prayer, students will have an opportunity to share with the congregation, and Pastor Paul Redding will bring a devotional and blessing. Refreshments will follow. Homeschool graduates are also welcome to attend with their families. If you plan to attend, please let
us know you are coming and tell us your name so we can include you in our program. Thank you!

NELC is having a rummage sale, Saturday, June 14. If you are doing some organizing or spring cleaning and finding treasures you no longer need, items can be donated to NELC for the rummage sale. Your gently used items can be put in room #4 in the basement of NELC (no electronics or large furniture, please).

Washington’s Memorial Day Program and Brunch is Sunday, May 25. The Memorial Program is during worship and the brunch will follow worship.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod provides for our congregation to participate in synod gatherings like synod assembly and fall gatherings.

Tuesday 5 pm Worship and Music Committee Meeting at NELC
April 30

Thursday NO Bible Study at Washington
May 1

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
May 4 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Washington WELCA Business Meeting and Quilting, 9 am, Monday, May 5.

Pastor Steve will be out of the office attending classes April 26-28.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps provide funding for the on-going creation of new worship resources from ELCA Worship, including the newest hymnal supplement, All Creation Sings.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Apr. 21

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation and Youth at NELC
Apr. 23

Thursday NO Bible Study at Washington
Apr. 24

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Apr. 27 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

There is an Open House Retirement Party for Pete Antonson, Thursday, April 24, 2-3:30 pm at NDHC.

EaND synodical Women’s Organization WELCA Spring Round Up, Saturday, April 26, 9 am-3:30 pm at the Stump Lake Village Main Street Building, 12 miles south of Lakota, ND. Join us for an exciting event featuring music, engaging speakers, delicious food, entertainment, and various vendors. No registration free, cost of the meal and refreshments is $20. Register on our website htts://eandwelca.net or call Jeanne Wobbema at 701-230-8745, mrswob@gmail.com .

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Apr. 14 9 am Quilting at NELC

Tuesday 4 pm Youth baking communion bread at NELC
Apr. 15

Thursday NO Bible Study at Washington
Apr. 17 6 pm Maundy Thursday Service at Washington with First Communion

Friday 12 noon Good Friday Service at NELC
Apr. 18 6 pm Good Friday Service at NELC

Sunday 9 am Youth Potluck Breakfast at NELC followed by Easter Egg Hunt
Apr. 20 10:30 am Parish Easter Worship at NELC

Confirmation and Youth meet at 7 pm on Wednesday, April 23 at NELC

There is an Open House Retirement Party for Pete Antonson, Thursday, April 24, 2-3:30 pm at NDHC.

EaND synodical Women’s Organization WELCA Spring Round Up, Saturday, April 26, 9 am-3:30 pm at the Stump Lake Village
Main Street Building, 12 miles south of Lakota, ND. Join us for an exciting event featuring music, engaging speakers, delicious food, entertainment, and various vendors. No registration free, cost of the meal and refreshments is $20. Register on our website htts://eandwelca.net or call Jeanne Wobbema at 701-230-8745, mrswob@gmail.com

Monday Apr. 7 9 am Washington WELCA Quilting and Business Meeting
9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday Apr. 9 6 pm Lenten Supper at NELC
7 pm Lenten Worship Service at NELC

Thursday Apr. 10 10 am Bible Study at Washington

Sunday Apr. 13 9 am Worship at Washington
10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
12 noon First Communion Class for 5th graders at NELC

Thank you to Biship Tessa Moon Leiseth for helping lead worship this morning.

There will be NO confirmation or youth group during Lent. The confirmands are required to help serve the Lenten suppers and participate in Lenten services each week.

We will be collecting candy and plastic eggs for an Easter egg hunt on April 20 following worship. Your donations can be left at the church office.

NELC is collecting candy (no nuts) for Easter basket to be given to residents at NDHC. Candy may be left at the church office.

The youth will be baking communion bread at 4 pm on Tuesday, April 15 at NELC.

Holy Week Schedule:
Palm Sunday is April 13.
Maundy Thursday worship (April 17), 6 pm at Washington.
Good Friday (April 18) there will be 2 opportunities to Worship: 12 noon and 6 pm at NELC.
Joint Easter Sunday Worship (April 20) 10:30 am at NELC.
Easter potluck breakfast hosted by the Youth at 9 am, Sunday, April 20 at NELC.

“Soup’s on for Hunger” Benefit dinner for the Northlands Rescue Mission, is today, 11 am – 1pm at the Hatton Community Center. Free will offering and silent auction. Menu: homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert. Hosted by Area Churches, Supported by Thrivent.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps provide funding for new ministries across the ELCA through new ministry grants.

Monday Mar. 31
9 am Quilting at Washington
9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday Apr. 2
6 pm Lenten Supper at Washington
7 pm Lenten Worship Service at Washington

Thursday Apr. 3
NO Bible Study at Washington

Sunday Apr. 6
9 am Worship at Washington
10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC followed by a parish potluck at NELC
12:30 pm NELC Council Meeting
1:30 pm Joint Council Meeting

The noisy offering we collected for Park River and Red Willow Bible Camps last Sunday was $196.00 Great job!

Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth will be here to install Pastor Steve at both Washington (9 am) and NELC (11 am) next Sunday, (April 6). There will be a parish potluck at 12 noon at NELC.

Deb will be back in the office Wednesday, April 2.

Washington WELCA Business Meeting & Quilting, Monday, April 7 at 9am.

Lenten Worship schedule (all services are at 7 pm with a light supper served at 6 pm)
April 2 at Washington
April 9 at NELC

There will be NO confirmation or youth group during Lent. The confirmands are required to help serve the Lenten suppers and participate in Lenten services each week.

First Communion class for 5th graders at 12 noon on Sunday, April 13 at NELC.

We will be collecting candy and plastic eggs for an Easter egg hunt on April 20 following worship. Your donations can be left at the church office.

NELC is collecting candy (no nuts) for Easter basket to be given to residents at NDHC. Candy may be left at the church office.

“Soup’s on for Hunger” Benefit dinner for the Northlands Rescue Mission, next Sunday, April 6, 11 am – 1pm at the Hatton Community Center. Free will offering and silent auction. Menu: homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert. Hosted by Area Churches, Supported by Thrivent.

Holy Week Schedule:
Palm Sunday is April 13.
Maundy Thursday worship (April 17), 6 pm at Washington.
Good Friday (April 18) there will be 2 opportunities to Worship:
12 noon and 6 pm at NELC.
Joint Easter Sunday Worship (April 20) at 10:30 am at NELC.
Easter potluck breakfast hosted by the Youth at 9 am, Sunday, April 20 at NELC.

Dates and Happenings…
Monday-Sunday, March 24-30

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Mar. 24 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 6 pm Lenten Supper at NELC
Mar. 26 7 pm Lenten Worship Service at
NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Mar. 27

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Mar. 30 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Thank you to Jess Gulseth for helping to lead worship today. Jess is from Red Willow-Park River Bible Camps.

The noisy offering today will go to support Park River and Red Willow Bible Camps.

Deb will be out of the office March 25 – April 1.

Lenten Worship schedule (all services are at 7 pm with a light supper served at 6 pm)
March 26 at NELC
April 2 at Washington
April 9 at NELC

There will be NO confirmation or youth group during Lent. The confirmands are required to help serve the Lenten suppers and participate in Lenten services each week.

Washington WELCA Business Meeting & Quilting,
Monday, April 7 at 9 am.

Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth will be here to install Pastor Steve at both Washington (9 am) and NELC (11 am) on Sunday, April 6. There will be a parish potluck at 12 noon at NELC.

Cancer Benefit Dinner for Tanya Maruska, is today, 11 am -2 pm at the Northwood Community Center. Pulled pork lunch. Free will offering. Tanya is fighting stage IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma. She has ongoing
medical expenses with travel to Mayo. Donations to a silent Auction are welcome, contact Kayla Evenstad.

We have reserved 17 spots for helping at the “Feed My Starving Children” event, Friday, April 11, 2:30 – 4:45 pm at Minnkota Power in Grand Forks. There is a sign-up sheet at NELC or contact the church office if
you are interested in participating.

NELC is collecting items for the Northlands Rescue Mission
in March. The shopping cart in the entry is for your donations.

Thank you. Items needed are: Men’s winter gloves L & XL, Men’s underwear (new) S-2XL, women’s underwear (new) all sizes, twin size fitted sheets, plastic/rubber flip-flops, white undershirts and tank tops, rice, cream of (anything) soup, canned vegetables, noodles, toilet paper, wash cloths, shampoo, body wash, paper towels, shaving cream, razors, tooth paste, toothbrushes (individually wrapped).

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps provide funding that ensures the on-going ministry of the synod office including heat, electricity, internet, and even cleaning supplies.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Mar. 17 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 6 pm Lenten Supper at Washington
Mar. 19 7 pm Lenten Worship Service at
Washington

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Mar. 20

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Mar. 23 NO Sunday School at Washington
NO Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Vicar Steve’s installation will be during worship at Washington and NELC on Sunday, April 6. There will be a 12-noon parish potluck at NELC.

Jess Gulseth, from Red Willow-Park River Bible Camps, will be here preaching and talking about bible camp on Sunday, March 23.

We will have extra noisy offering on March 23 to support Park River and Red Willow Bible Camps.

Deb will be out of the office, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Thank you to all who observed my 90th Birthday. It was a great day for me.
Blanche Thingelstad.

Lenten Worship schedule (all services are at 7 pm with a light supper served at 6 pm)
March 19 at Washington
March 26 at NELC
April 2 at Washington
April 9 at NELC

There will be NO confirmation or youth group during Lent. The confirmands are required to help serve the Lenten suppers and participate in Lenten services each week.

Cancer Benefit Dinner for Tanya Maruska, Sunday, March 23, 11 am -2pm at the Northwood Community Center. Pulled pork lunch. Free will offering. Tanya is fighting stage IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
She has ongoing medical expenses with travel to Mayo. Donations to a silent Auction are welcome, contact Kayla Evenstad.

We have reserved 17 spots for helping at the “Save My Starving Children” event, Friday, April 11, 2:30 – 4:45 pm at Minnkota Power in Grand Forks. There is a sign-up sheet at NELC or contact the church office if you are interested in participating.

NELC is collecting items for the Northlands Rescue Mission in March. The shopping cart in the entry is for your donations.
Thank you.
Items needed are: Men’s winter gloves L & XL, Men’s underwear (new) S-2XL, women’s underwear (new) all sizes, twin size fitted sheets, plastic/rubber flip-flops, white undershirts and tank tops, rice, cream of (anything) soup, canned vegetables, noodles, toilet paper, wash cloths, shampoo, body wash, paper towels, shaving cream,
razors, tooth paste, toothbrushes (individually wrapped).

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps provide funding for new ministries across the ELCA through new ministry grants.