Happenings

Wednesday Church offices closed
Jan. 1

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Jan. 5 11 am Worship at NELC

No Bible Study at Washington Church Thursday, January 2.

No confirmation or Youth Group January 1. Both groups will meet again on Wednesday, January 8 at their regular times.

No Sunday School January 5 at NELC or Washington.

Washington WELCA Quilting and Business Meeting, 9 am, Monday, January 6.

Noisy offering on Sunday, January 5 will go to the Grand Forks Youth Confirmation Gathering in Grand Forks.

Council Members, please remember to submit your committee reports to the church office. Washington’s reports are due by Friday, January 10 and NELC’s reports are due by Friday, January 17.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps our partnership with the whole church which supports ministries like International Women Leaders, a program that supports full scholarships for 20 international female scholars at 11 ELCA colleges and universities.

Monday 11 am W-WELCA Annual Meeting, Potluck and
Dec. 9 cookie gifting

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation at NELC
Dec. 11 8 pm Youth Group at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Dec. 12

Friday 11 am N-WELCA Annual Meeting and Christmas
Dec. 13 Potluck

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Dec. 15 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Our noisy offering from last Sunday was $191.12, which will go to NDHC.
Great job!

We will be hosting a Blue Christmas Service at Washington Church on Monday, December 23 at 6 pm. This service is a time of worship and reflection to support people who are grieving or experiencing a difficult time during the Christmas season.

Christmas Worship Services
Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) 4 pm Candlelight Service at NELC
Christmas Day (Dec. 25) 9 am at Washington

NO confirmation or Youth Group December 18, 25 or January 1.

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation at NELC
Dec. 4 8 pm Youth Group at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Dec. 5

Saturday 9:30-12 noon Kids’ Christmas Corner at NELC
Dec. 7

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Dec. 8 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Sunday School Christmas Program followed by potluck

Noisy offering today will go to NDHC.

Donations for Kids Christmas Corner …
Please donate gently used, or new items you no longer want, to this sale. Gifts for men and boys are especially needed (socks, hankies, gloves, etc.) but no other clothing items will be sold. Cash donations are also welcome – please leave them at the church office. Other items needed: boxes, gift tags, tissue paper, and especially gift bags. A donation box will be in the church entry until Dec. 5 for your donations. Volunteers are needed for Friday and Saturday. Please consider being a part of the “Kids Christmas Corner”.

“Kids’ Christmas Corner” is from 9:30 am to 12 noon this Saturday, December 7 at NELC. Children ages 4 years old thru 6th grade are invited to come to shop for Christmas presents for parents, grandparents and special people at a price they can afford. All gifts are $1 or less. Parents are asked to send a list of people your child is shopping for along with their money. Children will be assigned a personal shopper. Parents are invited to have a cup of coffee and a treat in the kitchen while you wait. Sponsored by the NELC Women.

The Youth have 2 wreaths and several sprays left for sale. If you would like to purchase any of them, contact Deb.

We will be having a Blue Christmas Service at Washington Church 6 pm on Monday, December 23. This service is a time of worship and reflection to support people who are grieving or experiencing a difficult time during the Christmas season.

Washington Women will be having a bake sale at the Christmas craft show Saturday, December 7 at the Northwood Community Center.

NELC’s Christmas Program next Sunday, December 8 during worship followed by a potluck dinner.

Washington Women will be having their Annual Meeting and potluck, 11 am, (Note time change) Monday, December 9 followed by cookie gifting. The women are invited to Slumberland’s breakfast at 8 am that morning.

NELC Women will be having their Annual Meeting and Christmas potluck dinner, 11 am, Friday, December 13.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps Support 29 global missionaries that serve as teachers, professors, or trainers.

NELC’s offering envelopes are on the table in the hallway. Be sure to pick yours up.

Monday 9 am Washington WELCA Quilting,
Nov. 18 9 am Quilting at NELC

Tuesday 5 pm Worship & Music Committee
Nov. 19 Meeting at NELC

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation at NELC
Nov. 20 8 pm Youth Group at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Nov. 21

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Nov. 24 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
12 – 2 pm Thanksgiving Dinner at NELC

Come join us and the residents from the Northwood-Washington Parish at
10 am this Wednesday at NDHC for coffee, fellowship and communion.

Washington WELCA members can turn in their Thankoffering donation
into treasurer, Diane Strom throughout the month of
November. Thank you

NELC Thanksgiving Dinner, Sunday, November 24 in the NELC dining hall, 12-2 pm, $10 per meal. Meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, bun, and dessert. To-go meal orders will be taken from November 1-22 by calling Ashley Engen at 763-244-7499 or Ginny Sebekow at 612-618-0824 Home delivery available upon request.

Washington will be decorating for Christmas following worship and coffee Sunday, November 24.
NELC’s Council are looking for ladies to make desserts for our Thanksgiving Dinner on November 24. Apple, pumpkin or any fall type of dessert would be great.

NELC will be decorating for Christmas following worship Sunday, November 24.

NELC has updated their Bi-Laws and Constitution. We will be voting to approve the changes at the Annual Meeting January 26, 2025.

Northwood will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry through the end of November. Items needed:
toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, pasta sauce, chili, bush beans, hamburger helper, Rice A Roni, juices, soap, cookies, peanut butter, spam, canned chicken, cold cereal, any and all canned goods( multiples of each is appreciated), (no pasta noodles or Ramen needed at this time). Keep in mind most of the clients need only small, single serving cans, not large family size.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps Support 29 global missionaries that serve as teachers, professors, or trainers.

No Confirmation or Youth Wednesday, November 27.

The church offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Deb will be in the office Friday, November 29.

Donations for Kids Christmas Corner …
Please donate gently used, or new items you no longer want, to this sale. Gifts for men and boys are especially needed (socks, hankies, gloves, etc.) but no other clothing items will be sold. Cash donations
are also welcome – please leave them at the church office. Other items needed: boxes, gift tags, tissue paper, and especially gift bags. A donation box will be in the church entry until Dec. 7 for your donations. Volunteers are needed for Friday and Saturday. Please consider being a part of the “Kids Christmas Corner”.

Monday 9 am Washington WELCA Quilting,
Nov. 11 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation at NELC
Nov. 13 8 pm Youth Group at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Nov. 14

Friday 4-6 pm NELC WELCA Cookie Walk
Nov. 15

Sunday 9 am Joint Worship at Washington
Nov. 17 Church followed by Youth
pancake breakfast
NO Sunday School at Washington
NO Sunday School at NELC
NO Worship at NELC

November’s noisy offering from last Sunday was $187.45. That money will go to the ELCA’s Lutheran Disaster Response for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Great Job!

NELC WELCA will be having their Cookie Walk, 4-6 pm, Friday, November 15. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Bethany Room.

Worship and Music Committee Meeting, 5 pm, Tuesday, November 19.
Washington WELCA members can turn in their Thankoffering donation in to treasurer, Diane Strom throughout the month of November. Thank you

NELC Thanksgiving Dinner, Sunday, November 24 in the NELC dining hall, 12-2 pm, $10 per meal Meal includes: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, bun, and dessert. To-go meal orders will be taken from November 1-22 by calling Ashley Engen at 763-244-7499 or Ginny Sebekow at 612-618-0824 Home delivery available upon request.

Washington will be decorating for Christmas following Worship and coffee Sunday, November 24.

NELC will be decorating for Christmas following worship Sunday, November 24.

NELC has updated their Bi-Laws and Constitution. We will be voting to approve the changes at the Annual Meeting January 26, 2025.

Northwood will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry through the end of November.
Items needed:
toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, pasta sauce, chili, bush beans, hamburger helper, Rice A Roni, juices, soap, cookies, peanut butter, spam, canned chicken, cold cereal, any and all canned goods( multiples of each is appreciated), (no pasta noodles or Ramen needed at this time). Keep in mind most of the clients need only small, single serving cans, not large family size.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps Support outdoor ministry in the synod through Park River Bible Camp and Red Willow Ministries.

No Confirmation or Youth Wednesday, November 27.

Monday 9 am Washington WELCA Quilting,
Nov. 4 Business Meeting,
Thankoffering and Potluck Dinner
9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 4 pm Confirmation at NELC
Nov. 6 NO Youth Group at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Nov. 7

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Nov. 10 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
12 noon Washington Council Meeting
12 noon NELC Council Meeting
1 pm Joint Council Meeting

Those we remember this All Saints Sunday are: Joe Evenstad, Aldene Meland, Bev Suby, Delores Moore, Joyce Trageton, Ron Jorgensen, Mary Haraldson, Della Tufte, Judy Wheeler, Linda Tinderholt

November’s noisy offering (today) will go to the ELCA’s Lutheran Disaster Response for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. If you would like to give more, you can either make a note on your offering envelope or label a separate envelope with your wishes and put it in the offering plate.

NELC needs 6 people for the call committee. If you are interested in being on the committee, contact Mark Engen Washington WELCA members can turn in their Thankoffering donation to treasurer Diane Strom throughout the month of November. Thank you.

EaND Synod Fall Gathering is at Augustana Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, today, 1-3 pm. If you are in going let the church office know. Join us for a time of connection, learning, prayer, and fellowship with others in our conference.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps
Support missionaries on the African continent. Their work
includes: administration, healthcare, education, and gender
justice.

Northwood will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry the months of October and November. Items needed:
toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, pasta sauce, chili, bush beans, hamburger helper, Rice A Roni, juices, soap, cookies, peanut butter, spam, canned chicken, cold cereal, any and all canned goods( multiples of each is appreciated), (no pasta noodles or Ramen needed at this time). Keep in mind most of the clients need only small, single serving cans, not large family size.

NELC WELCA will be having their Cookie Walk, 4-6 pm, Friday, November 15. There will be a sigh-up sheet in the Bethany Room.

Joint Worship at Washington Church Sunday, November 17 at 9 am.

The Youth will be serving a pancake breakfast following worship on Sunday, Nov. 17 at Washington Church (NO worship service at NELC that morning).

NO Sunday School at NELC, Sunday, November 17.

Worship and Music Committee Meeting, 5 pm, Tuesday, November 19.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Oct. 21 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday NO Confirmation at NELC
Oct. 23 NO Youth Group at NELC
6-7:30 pm Youth Chili Feed at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Oct. 24

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Oct. 27 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship with Affirmation of Baptism
at NELC followed by potluck dinner

Deb will be out of the office until at least Wednesday this week.

There will be NO Confirmation or Youth this Wednesday, October 23, but they are expected to help with the chili feed.

Youth Chili Feed Our Youth are hosting a chili feed at NELC on Wednesday, October 23, 6-7:30 pm. We are hoping to have a chili cook-off. If you make a mean chili, consider bringing it to the chili feed. The Youth will be making a mild chili with all the fixings. Free will offering will go towards the parish youth fund. They could use some desserts or bars or corn bread, call the church office if you would like to bring any of these items, it would be greatly appreciated.

NELC will celebrating Affirmation of Baptism with 7 young ladies on Sunday, October 27 at the 11 am worship service. They are: Layla Castillo, Peyton Bumgardner, Zoey Jacobson, Shelby Mutchler, Lexis Olson, Talia Sheggerud, and Dorothy Turner. There will be a potluck dinner following worship, please join these families in the celebration (cake will be provided).

November’s noisy offering will go to the ELCA’s Lutheran Disaster Response for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. If you would like to give more, you can either make a note on your offering envelope or label an envelope with your wishes and put it in the offering plate.

NELC needs 6 people for the call committee. If you are interested in being on the committee, contact Mark Engen.

EaND Synod Fall Gathering is at Augustana Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, Sunday, November 3, 1-3 pm. If you are in going let the church office know. Join us for a time of connection, learning, prayer, and fellowship with others in our conference.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps support the administrative costs for ELCA World Hunger, meaning all gifts to world hunger go directly to support ministries and programs.

Northwood will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry the months of October and November.
Items needed: toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, pasta sauce, chili, bush beans, hamburger helper, Rice A Roni, juices, soap, cookies, peanut butter, spam, canned chicken, cold cereal, any and all canned goods( multiples of each is appreciated), (no pasta noodles or Ramen needed at this time).
Keep in mind most of the clients need only small, single serving cans, not large family size.

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

Wednesday NO Confirmation at NELC
Oct. 16 NO Youth Group at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Oct. 17

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Oct. 20 10 am Sunday School at Washington
No Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

9th Grade Confirmation meeting today following worship.

NELC Council Meeting 12:30 pm today

Washington Council Meeting 12:30 pm today

Joint Council Meeting 1:30 pm today

The Noisy offering from last Sunday was $175.28. Great job!, This offering went to “God’s Work, Our Hands” service project/meal/music/fellowship for Grand Forks area ELCA churches at the Grand Forks town square this last week.

No Sunday School next Sunday (October 20) at NELC.

There will be NO Confirmation or Youth the next 2 Wednesdays (Oct.16, or 23).

Help is needed to trim the shrubs around NELC at 10 am tomorrow and Tuesday, October 14 & 15. Bring your hedge trimmers, saws, clippers and tarps. All trimmings will be picked up by Northwood School kids (Gr. 7-12) on Wednesday, Oct. 16 as part of a school/wide service project. Call Jane Engen at 218-791-5155, if you have questions.

Northwood will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry the months of October and November. Items needed: toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, pasta sauce, chili, bush beans, hamburger helper, Rice A Roni, juices, soap, cookies, peanut butter, spam, canned chicken, cold cereal, any and all canned goods( multiples of each is appreciated), (no pasta noodles or Ramen needed at this time). Keep in mind most of the clients need only small, single serving cans, not large family size.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps support our two indigenous ministries: Native American Christian Ministry and Dacotah Oyate Lutheran Church.

Sundahl Lutheran WELCA invites all women to a Fall Gathering, Meal and Music. Wednesday, October 16, Salad meal at 6 pm and 7 pm, Music by Morning Star Parish Worship Team from Tolna.

Youth Chili Feed Our Youth will be hosting a chili feed at NELC on Wednesday, October 23, 6-7:30 pm. We are hoping to have a chili cook-off. If you make a mean chili, consider bringing it to the chili feed. The Youth will be making a mild chili with all the fixings. Free will offering will go towards the parish youth fund. They could use some desserts or bars or corn bread, call the church office if you would like to bring any of these items, it would be greatly appreciated.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington followed by
Oct. 7 a Business Meeting
9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday NO Confirmation at NELC
Oct. 9 NO Youth Group at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Oct. 10

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Oct. 13 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
12 noon 9th Grade confirmation class meets
12:30 pm NELC Council Meeting
12:30 pm Washington Council Meeting
1:30 pm Joint Council Meeting

Noisy offering today will go to “God’s Work, Our Hands” service project/meal/music/fellowship for Grand Forks area ELCA churches at the Grand Forks Town on October 9.

Northwood will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry the months of October and November. Items needed: toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, pasta sauce, chili, bush beans, hamburger helper, Rice A Roni, juices, soap, cookies, peanut butter, spam, cold cereal, any and all canned goods (no pasta noodles or Ramen). Keep in mind most of the clients need only small, single serving cans, not large family size.

No Sunday School Sunday, October 20 at NELC.
“God’s Work, Our Hands”
This Wednesday, October 9, we will be partnering with area ELCA churches for a service project, meal, music and fellowship at the Grand Forks Town Square.
5:30—6:30 pm meal and service project
6:30—7:30 music and fellowship.
The service project is putting together Lutheran World Relief school kits. We will also be collecting food & personal care items for St. Joseph’s food pantry. Items needed are: pasta, peanut butter, canned meat, cereal, instant potatoes, canned fruits & vegetables, feminine care products, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors & shaving cream.

There will be NO Confirmation or Youth the next 3 Wednesdays (Oct. 9, 16, or 23).

Help is needed to trim the shrubs around NELC at 10 am Monday and Tuesday, October 14 & 15. Bring your hedge trimmers, saws, clippers and tarps. All trimmings will be picked up by Northwood School kids (Gr. 7-12) on Wednesday, Oct. 16 as part of a school/wide service project. Call Jane Engen at 218-791-5155, if you have questions.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helped support 25 Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) who served in 5 countries in the 2023-2024 program year.

Sundahl Lutheran WELCA invites all women to a Fall Gathering, Meal and Music. Wednesday, October 16, Salad meal at 6 pm and 7 pm, Music by Morning Star Parish Worship Team from Tolna.

Youth Chili Feed Our Youth will be hosting a chili feed at NELC on Wednesday, October 23, 6-7:30 pm. We are hoping to have a chili cook-off. If you make a mean chili, consider bringing it to the chili feed. The Youth will be making a mild chili with all the fixings. Free will offering will go towards the parish youth fund. They could use a few desserts and corn bread, if anyone is willing to bring one, it would be appreciated.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Sept. 30 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation at NELC
Oct. 2 8 pm Youth Group at NELC

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Oct. 6 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
4 pm 9th Grade Confirmation Meeting

The October 6 noisy offering will go to “God’s Work, Our Hands” service project/meal/music/fellowship for Grand Forks area ELCA churches at the Grand Forks Town on October 9.

Washington WELCA will be changing the WELCA Business Meeting to Monday, October 7 at 11 am following 9 am quilting.

“God’s Work, Our Hands”
On Wednesday, October 9, we will be partnering with area ELCA churches for a service project, meal, music and fellowship at the Grand Forks Town Square.
5:30—6:30 pm meal and service project
6:30—7:30 music and fellowship.
The service project is putting together Lutheran World Relief school kits. We will also be collecting food & personal care items for St. Joseph’s food pantry. Items needed are: pasta, peanut butter, canned meat, cereal, instant potatoes, canned fruits & vegetables, feminine care products, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors & shaving cream.

The fall “Christ in Our Home” devotionals are here. Remember to pick one up.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps support campus ministry: Crossroads at NDSU and Christus Rex at UND.

Sundahl Lutheran WELCA invites all women to a Fall Gathering, Meal and Music. Wednesday, October 16, Salad meal at 6 pm and 7 pm Music by Morning Star Parish Worship Team from Tolna.