Happenings

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Jan. 26

Tuesday 5 pm Worship & Music Committee
Jan. 27 Meeting at NELC

Wednesday 6 pm GF Conference Youth Night at
Jan. 28 Calvary Lutheran in Grand Forks

Thursday NO Bible Study
Jan. 29

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Feb. 1 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

NO Dinner Church, Confirmation, or Youth Group Wednesday, January 28 or February 4.

Noisy offering on February 8 will go to Lutheran Disaster for recovery in Jamaca.

We will be having SOUPerbowl Sunday, February 8. We will be collecting soups and other canned goods for the Northwood Food Pantry.

NELC Council Meeting, Sunday, February 8 following worship.

To show our appreciation to both congregations of NELC and Washington, there will be a ham and scalloped potato dinner at NELC following worship, Sunday, February 15.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Jan. 19

Wednesday 6 pm Dinner Church
Jan. 21 7 pm Confirmation
8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Jan. 22

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Jan. 25 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC followed by
Potluck & Annual Meeting

Thanks to Lauren Stone, Grace Halvorson and Meghan Olson for leading worship at NELC this morning.

We will be having SOUPerbowl Sunday, February 8. We will be collecting soups and other canned goods for the Northwood Food Pantry that day.

The Youth will be going to the Grand Forks Conference Youth Night at Calvary Lutheran on Wednesday, January 28. There will be NO Dinner Church that night.

No bible study on Thursday, January 29.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Jan. 12

Wednesday NO Dinner Church
Jan. 14 NO Confirmation or Youth Group

Thursday NO Bible Study
Jan. 15

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington followed by
Jan. 18 Annual Meeting & Potluck
10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Noisy offering from last Sunday that goes to Christux REX on the UND campus was $148.00. Great job!

Annual Meeting Reports are due at the church office:
Washington – Friday, January 9
NELC – Friday, January 16

Annual Meetings (both are followed by potluck dinners)
Washington – Sunday, January 18
NELC – Sunday, January 25

Deb will be out of the office this Wednesday and Thursday, January 14 & 15.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Jan. 5

Wednesday 6 pm Light Supper & Worship
Jan. 7 7 pm Confirmation
8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at NELC
Jan. 8

Friday 9 am W-WELCA Quilting and Business
Jan. 9 Meeting

Saturday 10:30 am Bridal Shower for Esabell Hermanson
Jan. 10 at NELC

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Jan. 11 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Noisy offering today will go to Christux REX on the UND campus.

Washington will be taking down Christmas decorations following worship and coffee today

NELC will be taking down Christmas decorations following worship today.

Sunday School resumes on Sunday, January 11 at 10 am.

NO Wednesday activities January 14.

Annual Meeting Reports are due at the church office:
Washington – Friday, January 9
NELC – Friday, January 16

Annual Meetings (both are followed by potluck dinners)
Washington – Sunday, January 18
NELC – Sunday, January 25

The winter “Christ in Our Home” devotional is here. Be sure to pick one up for your family.

Bible Study meets this Thursday, January 8 at NELC and Thursday, January 22 at Washington.

Wednesday NO Confirmation
Dec. 31 NO Youth

Thursday NO Bible Study
Jan. 1 Church offices closed

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Jan. 4 NO Sunday School at Washington
NO Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Thanks to: Desiree McMillan for leading worship at Washington and Pete Antonson for leading worship at NELC this morning.

No Confirmation or Youth Group, December 31. They will resume meeting on Wednesday, January 7 at their usual times, Confirmation at 7 pm; and Youth Group at 8 pm

NO Sunday School, January 4. They will resume meeting at 10 am on Sunday, January 11.

Pastor Steve will be out of the office December 26 – January 2.

Washington will be taking down Christmas decorations following worship and coffee on Sunday, January 4.

NELC will be taking down Christmas decorations following worship on Sunday, January 4.
NELC will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry in December.
Items needed: toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, cleaning supplies, non-refrigerated milk, name brand peanut butter.

Annual Meeting Reports are due at the church office:
Friday, January 9 – Washington
Friday – January 16 – NELC

Annual Meetings (both are followed by potluck dinners)
Washington – Sunday, Jan. 18
NELC – Sunday, Jan 25

The winter “Christ in Our Home” devotional is here. Be sure to pick one up for your family.

Quilting at Washington resumes on Monday, January 5.

Noisy offering in January will go to Christux REX on the UND campus.

Wednesday 1 pm Candlelight Service at NELC
Dec. 24 4:30 pm Candlelight Service at NELC

Thursday 9 am Christmas Day Worship at Washington
Dec. 25

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Dec. 28 NO Sunday School at Washington
NO Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

No Confirmation or Youth Group, December 24 or 31.

NO Sunday School, December 28 or January 4.

NELC will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry in December. Items needed: toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, cleaning supplies, non-refrigerated milk, name brand peanut butter.

The church offices will be closed Thursday, December 25.

The church offices will be closed Thursday, January 1.

Pastor Steve will be out of the office December 28 – January 2.

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation
Dec. 3 8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Dec. 4

Saturday 9:30 – 12 Kids’ Christmas Corner at NELC
Dec. 6

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

There’s a sign-up sheet in the NELC Bethany Room for volunteers to help with the “Kids’ Christmas Corner” next Saturday (December 6) at NELC.

NELC’s Kids’ Christmas Corner next Saturday is in need of the following items: kid’s: toys, games, books, stuffed animals, etc. and men’s: tools, snacks/candy, games, hats, gloves, books, books, etc. Your donations may be brought to Deb’s office.

Noisy Offering next Sunday, (December 7) will go the Northwood Food Pantry.

“Kids’ Christmas Corner” is from 9:30 am to 12 noon next Saturday (December 6) at NELC. Children ages 4 years old thru 6th grade are invited 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.

Washington WELCA bake sale is at the Old Fashion Christmas vendor show, Sunday, December 7 between 12-4 pm at the Northwood Community Center. Each woman is asked to bring 5 plates of baking to the center by 11:45. As an alternative to baking, lefse will be made at the end of this coming week at the church. Contact Audrey (701-330-1856) for more info and to schedule.

Washington WELCA Annual Meeting to distribute donations to hunger programs and worthy causes is 10 am, Thursday, December 11. Potluck lunch. Bring 6 dozen cookies for Christmas cookie delivery to shut-ins.

NELC WELCA Annual Meeting and Potluck, 11 am, Friday, December 12.

NELC will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry in November and December. Items needed: toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap,
shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, cleaning supplies, non-refrigerated milk, name brand peanut butter.

NELC needs to fill 2 spots on their council. One position is to finish this year and the year 2026, the other is to finish this year and years 2026 & 2027. If you are interested in serving, please give Council President, Pete Antonson at call at 218-230-8471.

NELC Council Meeting following worship and potluck, Sunday, December 14.

Joint Council Meeting following NELC Council Meeting Sunday, December 14 at NELC.

Amanda Ellison is performing at the Lakota Lutheran Church, Wednesday, December 3 at 7 pm. She’s an inspiring vocalist and recording artist from Minneapolis, MN She has sung across the upper Midwest for the past 8 years grabbing national attention with “the Preacher’s Daughters”.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Nov. 24

Wednesday NO Wednesday Night Activities
Nov. 26

Thursday NO Bible Study at NELC
Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Day

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Nov. 30 NO Sunday School at Washington
NO Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

NELC’s Thanksgiving Dinner is today in the NELC dining hall, 12-2 pm, $10 per meal. The meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, bun, and dessert.

NELC will be decorating the church for the Christmas season following worship today. Everyone’s help is appreciated.

There’s a sign-up sheet in the NELC Bethany Room for volunteers to help with the “Kids’ Christmas Corner” on Saturday, December 6 at NELC.

NELC’s Kids’ Christmas Corner on Saturday, December 6 is in need of the following items: kid’s: toys, games, books, stuffed animals, etc. and men’s: tools, snacks/candy, games, hats, gloves, books, books, etc. Your donations may be brought to Deb’s office.

Noisy Offering on Sunday, December 7 will go the Northwood Food Pantry. If you missed giving to the Washington WELCA Thankoffering, you can still give a donation to treasurer, Diane Strom until Sunday, November 30. Write check to: WELCA.

NELC will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry in November and December. Items needed: toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, cleaning supplies, non-refrigerated milk, name brand peanut butter.

Washington Church receives gift tags for children in the Anne Carlson Early Intervention Center. Take a tag, a bag, a quilt, and have your gift bags back to Washington by December 11.

Please join us in celebrating Wally Gylten’s 99th Birthday at an Open House held on Friday, November 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at NDHC Dakota Dining Room. Thank you from Wally’s Family

“Kids’ Christmas Corner” is from 9:30 am to 12 noon Saturday, December 6 at NELC. Children ages 4 years old thru 6th grade are invited 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.

Washington WELCA bake sale is at the Old Fashion Christmas vendor show, Sunday, December 7 at the Northwood Community Center. We are asking each WELCA member to bring 5 plates of baking to sell.

NELC needs to fill 2 spots on their council. One position is to finish this year and the year 2026, the other is to finish this year and years 2026 & 2027. If you are interested in serving, please give Council President, Pete Antonson at call at 218-230-8471.

Amanda Ellison is performing at the Lakota Lutheran Church, Wednesday, December 3 at 7 pm. She’s an inspiring vocalist and recording artist from Minneapolis, MN She has sung across the upper Midwest for the past 8 years grabbing national attention with “the Preacher’s Daughters”.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Nov. 17

Wednesday 6 pm Light Dinner and Worship at NELC
Nov. 19 7 pm Confirmation
8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 10 pm Bible Study at Washington
Nov. 20

Friday 4-6 pm NELC WELCA Cookie Walk
Nov. 21 in NELC dining hall

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Nov. 23 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
12-2 pm Thanksgiving Dinner at NELC

NELC will be decorating the church for the Christmas season following worship next Sunday. Everyone’s help is appreciated.

NELC Thanksgiving Dinner is next Sunday (Nov. 23) in NELC dining hall, 12-2 pm, $10 per meal. The meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, bun, and dessert. To-go meal orders will be taken from November 1-20 by calling Ashley Engen at 763-244-7499 or Ginny Sebekow at 612-618-0824 Home delivery available upon request.

NELC’s Council are looking for desserts for our Thanksgiving Dinner next Sunday (Nov. 23). Apple, pumpkin, or any fall type of dessert would be great.
There’s a sign-up sheet in the NELC Bethany Room for volunteers to help with the “Kids’ Christmas Corner” on Saturday, December 6 at NELC.

NELC will be hosting the Kids’ Christmas Corner on Saturday, December 6.
Items needed are: kid’s items: toys, games, books, stuffed animals, etc., Men’s items: tools, snacks/candy, games, hats, gloves, books, books, etc. Your donations can be brought to Deb’s office.

NELC will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry in November and December. Items needed are: toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, cleaning supplies, non refrigerated milk, name brand peanut butter.

Washington Church receives gift tags for children in the Anne Carlson Early Intervention Center. Take a tag, a bag, a quilt, and have your gift bags back to Washington by December 11.

Please join us in celebrating Wally Gylten’s 99th Birthday at an Open House held on Friday November 28th from 2:00 to 4:00 at NDHC Dakota Dining Room. Thank you from Wally’s Family

NO Wednesday worship, confirmation or Youth group on Wednesday, November 26.

“Kids’ Christmas Corner” is from 9:30 am to 12 noon Saturday, December 6 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.

NELC needs to fill 2 spots on their council. One position is to finish this year and the year 2026, the other is to finish this year and years 2026 & 2027. If you are interested in serving, please give Council President, Pete Antonson at call at 218-230-8471.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Nov. 10

Wednesday NO Light Dinner and Worship at NELC
Nov. 12 NO Confirmation
NO Youth Group

Thursday 9 am Washington WELCA Thankoffering,
Nov. 13 business meeting, quilting and lunch
6:30 pm Bible Study at NELC

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Nov. 16 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

NELC Council Meeting, today following worship.

Noisy Offering from last Sunday was $163.00 which will go to CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) in Grand Forks.

NELC needs to fill 2 spots on their council. One position is to finish this year and the year 2026, the other is to finish this year and years 2026 & 2027. If you are interested in serving, please give Council President, Pete Antonson at call at 218-230-8471.

NELC women are hosting a Cookie Walk, 4-6 pm Friday, November 21 in the dining hall at NELC.

There’s a sign-up sheet in the Bethany Room to donate cookies for the NELC WELCA cookie walk, Friday, November 21.
NELC will be hosting the Kids’ Christmas Corner on Saturday, December 6.
Items needed are: kid’s items: toys, games, books, stuffed animals, etc., Men’s items: tools, snacks/candy, games, hats, gloves, books, etc. Your donations can be left at Deb’s office.

“Thanksgiving Together” Join us as we introduce our newest neighbors and recent refugees to the tradition of Thanksgiving on Monday, November 17, 6-7:30 pm at United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. Enjoy turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, bread, gravy, and pie! The evening will include conversation, live music, and a greeting from Global Friends Coalition. This event is sponsored by ELCA Lutheran Churches of Greater Grand Forks, Family of God (ELCA/UCC), St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Christus Rex Lutheran Center.

NELC will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry in November and December. Items needed are: toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, pasta sauce, chili, bush’s beans, hamburger helper, Rice A Roni, juices, soap, cookies, peanut butter, Spam, canned chicken, cold cereal, 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.

Washington Church receives gift tags for children in the Anne Carlson Early Intervention of Developmental delays. Take a tag, a bag, a
quilt, and have your gift bags back to Washington by December 11.

NELC Thanksgiving Dinner, Sunday, November 23 in NELC dining hall, 12-2 pm, $10 per meal. The meal includes: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, bun, and dessert. To-go meal orders will be taken from November 1-20 by calling Ashley Engen at 763-244-7499 or Ginny Sebekow at 612-618-0824 Home delivery available upon request.

NELC will be decorating the church for the Christmas season following worship November 23. Everyone’s help is appreciated.