Happenings

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Sept. 23 9 am Quilting at NELC

Tuesday 5 pm Worship & Music Committee
Sept. 24 Meeting at NELC

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation at NELC
Sept. 25 8 pm Youth Group at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Sept. 26 (note time change)

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Sept. 29 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
4 pm 9th Grade Confirmation meeting

Thanks to Annette Aird for leading worship this morning at Washington Church and NELC.

Washington is having a congregational meeting following worship today to select 3 members for a call committee.

9th Grade confirmation meeting is at 4 pm on Sunday, September 29 at NELC (note time change).

The Northwood-Washington Youth are selling wreaths. There will be youth at both churches to take your orders following worship the next few Sundays.

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

Washington WELCA is collecting items for CVIC (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hairbands, brush, wide teeth comb adult coloring book and colored pre-sharpened pencils)
that will be brought to the Eastern ND Synodical Women’s Organization at Sharon Lutheran in Grand Forks ND.

Synodical Women’s Organization 37th Annual Fall
Convention on Saturday, Sept. 28. Check -in and coffee
hour begin at 8 am, sessions begin at 9 am. We will be
collecting items for CVIC (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash,
deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hairbands, brush,
wide teeth comb adult coloring book and colored pre-
sharpened pencils). Also we are collecting yarn for James
River Correctional Facility. To RSVP contact: Jeanne
Wobema at 701-230-8745.

NELC is collecting items for CVIC (CommunityViolence Intervention Center) the month of September. Items needed: deodorant, hair products, hair brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, all-purpose spray cleaner, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5,6 ,7), baby wipes, diaper cream, children’s shampoo, sippy cups, blankets, dish cloths, garbage bags, and plastic storage containers. There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations

Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner at Park River Bible Camp, Sunday, Sept. 29. We would like to organize a carpool. If you are interested in either driving or getting a ride, please call the church office at 701-587-5381
Tickets are $25 at the door.

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

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Sept. 16 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation at NELC
Sept. 18 8 pm Youth Group at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Sept. 19 (note time change)

Friday 3-4 pm Apple pie, ice cream and coffee at
Sept. 20 Washington Church

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Sept. 22 followed by congregational meeting
10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Thanks to Gail Ducioame for leading worship this morning at Washington Church and NELC.

Washington Church will be having a congregational meeting following worship next Sunday to select 3 members for a call committee.

Apple Pies at Washington Church, 595 29th St NE, Northwood. Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. 3-4 pm pie, ice cream & coffee. Whole pie $12, limit 2. To pre-order, call Diane Nelson 218-779-0371, or Shari Hanson 218-791-8667 by this Wednesday. Limited to first 120 orders.

The Northwood-Washington Youth are selling wreaths. There will be youth at both churches to take your orders following worship the next few Sundays.

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

Washington WELCA is collecting items for CVIC (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hairbands, brush, wide teeth comb adult coloring book and colored pre-sharpened pencils
that will be brought to the Eastern ND Synodical Women’s Organization at Sharon Lutheran in Grand Forks ND.

Synodical Women’s Organization 37th Annual Fall Convention on Saturday, Sept. 28. Check -in and coffee hour begin at 8 am sessions begin at 9 am. We will be collecting items for CVIC (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hairbands, brush, wide teeth comb adult coloring book and colored pre-sharpened pencils). Also we are collecting yarn for James River Correctional Facility. To RSVP contact: Jeanne Wobema at 701-230-8745.

NELC is collecting items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) the month of September. Items needed: deodorant, hair products, hair brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, all-purpose spray cleaner, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5,6 ,7), baby wipes, diaper cream, children’s shampoo, sippy cups, blankets, dish cloths, garbage bags, and plastic storage containers. There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations

Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner at Park River Bible Camp, Sunday, Sept. 29.
We would like to organize a carpool. If you are interested in either driving or getting a ride, please call the church office at 701-587-5381
Tickets are $25 at the door.

Monday 10 am NELC WELCA Business Meeting &
Sept. 9 Memorial Program

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

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Sept. 15 followed by a short congregational meeting
10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Noisy offering was $117.76 from last Sunday which goes to the back-pack program.

APPLE PIES at Washington Church, 595 29th St NE, Northwood. Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. 3-4 pm pie, ice cream & coffee. Whole pie $12, limit 2. To pre-order, call Diane Nelson 218-779-0371, or Shari Hanson 218-791-8667 by Sept. 18. Limited to first 125 orders.

Washington Church will be having a short meeting following worship on September 15 to select representatives on the call committee.

Castaway Camp at Detroit Lakes, MN has a retreat for grades 6-10, September 20-22. Vicar Steve will be at this retreat. If your youth is interested in attending, please call the church office at 701-587-5381 for information.
Washington WELCA will be collecting items for CVIC (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hairbands, brush, wide teeth comb adult coloring book and colored pre-sharpened pencils that will be brought to the Eastern ND Synodical Women’s Organization 37th Annual Fall Convention at Sharon Lutheran on Saturday, Sept. 28. We will be collecting until Friday, Sept. 27.

Sharon Lutheran in Grand Forks is hosting the Eastern ND Synodical Women’s Organization 37th Annual Fall Convention on Saturday, Sept. 28. Check -in and coffee hour begin at 8 am sessions begin at 9 am. We will be collecting items for CVIC (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hairbands, brush, wide teeth comb adult coloring book and colored pre-sharpened pencils). Also we are collecting yarn for James River Correctional Facility. To RSVP contact: Jeanne Wobema at 701-230-8745.

NELC Will be collecting items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) the months of August and September. Items needed: deodorant, hair products, hair brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, all-purpose spray cleaner, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5,6 ,7), baby wipes, diaper cream, children’s shampoo, sippy cups, blankets, dish cloths, garbage bags, and plastic storage containers. There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations

Thursday 10 am Washington WELCA Business
Sept. 5 Meeting (no quilting)

Sunday 10 am Rally Sunday
Sept. 8 Combined Worship at the South
Park followed by potluck/picnic
(Bring your own chairs to sit on)

Noisy offering today goes to the back-pack program.

The church offices will be closed tomorrow (Sept. 2) for Labor Day.

NELC WELCA Business Meeting and Memorial Program, 10 am, Monday, September 9.

The first night of 6-8 grade confirmation class is at 7 pm followed by youth group for grades 6-12 at 8 pm, Wednesday, September 11 at NELC.

The first Sunday of Sunday school is September 15 at 10 am for both Washington and NELC

APPLE PIES at Washington Church, 595 29th St NE, Northwood. Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. 3-4 pm pie, ice cream & coffee. Whole pie $12, limit 2. To pre-order, call Diane Nelson 218-779-0371, or Shari Hanson 218-791-8667 by Sept. 18. Limited to first 125 orders.

Washington Church will be having a short congregational meeting following worship September 15 to select representatives on the call committee.

Castaway Camp at Detroit Lakes, MN has a retreat for grades 6-10, September 20-22. Vicar Steve will be at this retreat. If your youth is interested in attending, please call the church office at 701-587-5381 for information.

Washington WELCA will be collecting items for CVIC (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hairbands, brush, wide teeth comb adult coloring book and colored pre-sharpened pencils to be brought to the Eastern ND Synodical Women’s Organization 37th Annual Fall Convention at Sharon Lutheran on Saturday, Sept. 28. We will be collecting until Friday, Sept. 27.

Sharon Lutheran in Grand Forks is hosting the Eastern ND Synodical Women’s Organization 37th Annual Fall Convention on Saturday, Sept. 28. Check -in and coffee hour begin at 8 am sessions begin at 9 am. We will be collecting items for CVIC (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hairbands, brush, wide teeth comb adult coloring book and colored pre-sharpened pencils). Also we are
collecting yarn for James River Correctional Facility. To RSVP contact: Jeanne Wobema at 701-230-8745.

NELC Will be collecting items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) the months of August and September. Items needed: deodorant, hair products, hair brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, all-purpose spray cleaner, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5,6 ,7), baby wipes, diaper cream, children’s shampoo, sippy cups, blankets, dish cloths, garbage bags, and plastic storage containers. There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations

Tuesday 6 pm Sunday School Families meeting Aug. 27 (pre-K –through 5th grade) Wednesday 6 pm Meeting for Confirmation Families Aug. 28 (6-9 grades) Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church Sept. 1 11 am Worship at NELC A Community Social for Family and Friends at NDHC, 2 pm, Monday, August 26 in the activity…

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Aug. 25 11 am Worship at NELC

Thank you to Vicki Saude Worthington for leading music at NELC this morning.

NELC’s Council Meets today at 12:30 pm.

Rally Sunday is September 8. We will be meeting at 10 am at the south park for a combined worship service followed by potluck/picnic. Bring your own chairs to sit on.

Meeting for Sunday School Families (pre-K –through 5th grade), 6 pm, Tuesday, August 27 at NELC.

Meeting for Confirmation Families (6-9 grades) 6 pm, Wednesday, August 28 at NELC.

Sharon Lutheran in Grand Forks is hosting the Eastern ND Synodical Women’s Organization 37th Annual Fall Convention on Saturday, Sept. 28. Check -in and coffee hour begin at 8 am sessions begin at 9 am. We will
be collecting items for CVIC (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hairbands, brush, wide teeth comb adult coloring book and colored pre-sharpened pencils). Also we are
collecting yarn for James River Correctional Facility. To RSVP contact: Jeanne Wobema at 701-230-8745.

Castaway Camp at Detroit Lakes, MN has a retreat for grades 6-9, September 20-22. Vicar Steve will be at this retreat. If your youth is interested in attending, please call the church office at 701-587-5381 for information.

NELC Will be collecting items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) the months of August and September. Items needed: deodorant, hair products, hair brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, all-purpose spray cleaner, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5,6 ,7), baby wipes, diaper cream, children’s shampoo, sippy cups, blankets, dish cloths, garbage bags, and plastic storage containers. There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations

First night of 6-8 grade confirmation class is at 7 pm followed by youth group for grades 6-12 at 8 pm on Wednesday, September 11 at NELC.

The first Sunday of Sunday school is September 15 at 10 am for both Washington and NELC

There will be a blessing of back-packs on Sunday, August 25 during worship at both churches.

A Community Social for Family and Friends at NELC, 2 pm, Monday, August 26 in the activity Room located in the south dining room. Refreshments and a snack will be provided.

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Aug. 18 11 am Worship at NELC

NELC’s Council Meets today at 12:30 pm.

Judy Wheeler’s funeral is tomorrow at 2 pm with visitation at 1 pm at Washington Church.

We thank each and every one of you who came on Saturday, August 3, to NDHC to help us celebrate our 70th Wedding Anniversary. It was so much fun to visit with family, relatives, and friends that we haven’t seen in a while. Thank you again. Delvin and Doris

Noisy offering from last Sunday was 160.53, which will go to CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) in Grand Forks, ND. Great Job!

Meeting for Sunday School Families (pre-K –through 5th grade), 6pm Tuesday, August 27 at NELC.

Meeting for Confirmation Families (6-8 grades) 6 pm, Wednesday, August 28 at NELC.

Castaway Camp at Detroit Lakes, MN has a retreat for grades 6-9, September 20-22. Vicar Steve will be at this retreat. If your youth is interested in attending, please call the church office at 701-587-5381
for information.

NELC Will be collecting items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) the months of August and September. Items needed: deodorant, hair products, hair brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, all-purpose spray cleaner, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5,6 ,7), baby wipes, diaper cream, children’s shampoo, sippy cups, blankets, dish cloths, garbage bags, and plastic storage containers. There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations

NELC’s 150th Anniversary souvenirs are for sale in the hallway at the church. Prices: ornament – $8.00; insulated tote bag – $9.50; travel mugs -$16.00; sticky notes – $4.50; pens -$2.00; spoons (from the 125th
Anniversary) – $5.00.

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Aug. 11 11 am Worship at NELC
12:30 pm NELC Council Meeting

Deb will be on vacation thru Tuesday, Aug 6. Vicar Steve will be in the office from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday thru Thursday, August 5-8.

Back-to-School Carnival, Wednesday, August 7 , 5-7 pm at the Northwood Community Center. There will be games, prizes and candy. A light meal will be available. Money raised goes to the American Cancer Society.

Noisy offering Sunday, August 4 will go to CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) in Grand Forks, ND.

Ushers at Washington in August: Diane Strom & Marilyn Roch.

Ushers at NELC in August: Karl Jodock & Jason Suckut.

NELC Council Meeting, 12:30 pm, Sunday, August 11.

NELC’s 150th Anniversary souvenirs are for sale in the hallway at the church. Prices: ornament – $8.00; insulated tote bag – $9.50; travel mugs -$16.00; sticky notes – $4.50; pens -$2.00; spoons (from the 125th Anniversary) – $5.00.

NELC Will be collecting items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) the months of August and September. Items needed: deodorant, hair products, hair brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, all-purpose spray cleaner, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5,6 ,7), baby wipes, diaper cream, children’s shampoo, sippy cups, blankets, dish cloths, garbage bags, and plastic storage containers. There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations.

Monday-Thursday 6-8 pm VBS at NELC
July 15-18

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
July 21 11 am Worship at NELC

Thank you to Vicki Saude Worthington and Dorothy McMillan for providing special music at NELC this morning.

Noisy offering last Sunday that is going to Red Willow Bible Camp was $135.18.

VBS 2024 Monday, July 15 – Thursday, July 18, 2024, 6-8pm.
Ages 3 – 12 years old are welcome. Registration is at the door the first night.

NELC will not be having a council meeting in July.

Mary Haraldson’s burial will be tomorrow at 10 am at the Northwood City Cemetery. Please join us for food and fellowship at NELC following.

Our parish has purchased 20 tickets to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks baseball doubleheader on Friday, July 19, with fireworks afterwards. Tickets are $13 each. If you would like to attend, there is a sign-up sheet in the Bethany Room at NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. First come, first served. We can order more if needed.

Everyone is invited to an Open House 70th Wedding Anniversary for Delvin & Doris Gylten in the activity room at NDHC, 3-5 pm on Saturday August 3. Coffee and cake will be served. No gifts please, your presence is all that is needed.

NELC’s 150th Anniversary souvenirs are for sale in the hallway at the church. Prices: ornament – $8.00; insulated tote bag – $9.50; travel mugs -$16.00; sticky notes – $4.50; pens -$2.00; spoons(from the 125th Anniversary) – $5.00.

Back-to-School Carnival, Wednesday, August 7 , 5-7 pm at the Northwood Community Center. There will be games, prizes and candy. A light meal will be available. Money raised goes to the American Cancer Society.

The Community Worship Service hosted by Ebenezer Free Lutheran is in the Auditorium at the school, 10:30 am, Sunday, July 28. No worship services that morning at NELC or Washington Church

Noisy offering Sunday, August 4 will go to CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) in Grand Forks, ND.

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Lutheran
June 30 11 am Worship at NELC

Deb will be out of the office Tuesday – Friday this week (June 25-28).

Our Parish is serving summer school meals again this summer (June 3-28). If you would like to help, sign up on the sheet in the back of NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. It only takes about 2 hours each day from 11 am 12:30 pm.

NELC’s 150th Anniversary souvenirs are for sale for in the hallway at the church. Prices are: ornament – $8.00; insulated tote bag – $9.50; travel mugs -$16.00; sticky notes – $4.50; pens -$2.00; spoons(from the
125th Anniversary) – $5.00.

Our parish has purchased 20 tickets to the Fargo-Moorhead
RedHawks baseball game on Friday, July 19. It will be a double header and there are fireworks after the game. The tickets are $13 each. If you would like to go to the game, there is a sign-up sheet in the Bethany Room at NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. First come, first served. We can order more if needed.

VBS is looking for donations of 3 jelly roll pans of: Rice Krispies bars, scotcheroos and brownies. They also need Band-aids, sharpies, packing tape, paper plates, paper cups and monetary donations to help
pay for t-shirts. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of NELC for these items or call the church office. Thank you.

Our Parish will be having a joint worship service and lunch at Washington Church at 9 am on Sunday, July 7. Everyone is asked to bring a salad or dessert to share. Grilled hamburgers, brats and hot dogs will be provided.

Noisy offering on Sunday, July 7 will go to Red Willow Bible Camp.

Joint Council Meeting is Sunday, July 7 following worship and lunch at Washington Church.

NELC will not be having a council meeting in July.

Mark your calendars for VBS 2024!
Monday, July 15 – Thursday,
July 18, 2024, 6-8pm ;
Ages 3 – 12 years old are welcome.
Registration is at the door the first night.