Happenings

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.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Nov. 3

Wednesday 6 pm Light Dinner and Worship at NELC
Nov. 5 7 pm Confirmation
8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Nov. 6

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

Noisy Offering today will go to CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) in Grand Forks.

Those we remember this All Saints Sunday: Louise Ostlie, Bill Johnson, Rodney Peterson, Carol Morrision, Delvin Gylten, Ruth Jacobson and
Marilyn Pederson

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

There’s a sign-up sheet in the Bethany Room to donate cookies for the NELC WELCA cookie walk, Friday, November 21.
Washington WELCA Thankoffering, business meeting, quilting and lunch is Thursday, November 13 at 9 am.

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.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Oct. 27

Tuesday 5 pm Worship & Music Committee Meeting
Oct. 28 at NELC

Wednesday 6 pm Light Dinner and Worship at NELC
Oct. 29 7 pm Youth Group Halloween Party

Thursday NO Bible Study at NELC
Oct. 30

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Nov. 2 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
12 pm Story Telling Group at NELC

Noisy offering from last Sunday that goes the EaND Synod Endowment Fund was 273.00. Great job!

Noisy Offering on November 2 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 2026, the other is to finish this year, 2026 & 2027. If you are interested in serving, please give Council President, Pete Antonson at call at 218-230-8471.

Summer of 2026 Youth Road-trip July 7-14, 2026. We will experience faith, fellowship and fun as we venture to Winston Salem, North Carolina. This is for grades 8-12 for the ’25-’26 academic year. If you are interested in or have any questions, please contact Pastor
Steve.

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

There’s a sign-up sheet in the Bethany Room to donate cookies for the NELC WELCA cookie walk, Friday, November 21.

“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 continue to collect items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) in Grand Forks through the end of this week. Items
needed: nail care products, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, storage totes, Pull ups, colored pencils/pens, adult coloring books,
craft kits, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, kids’ tooth brushes and tooth paste, deodorant/antiperspirant, lotion (no sample sizes, please).
There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations.
Thank you for your support.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Oct. 20

Wednesday 6 pm Light Dinner and Worship at NELC
Oct. 22 7 pm Confirmation
8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 6:30 pm Bible Study at NELC
Oct. 23

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Oct. 26 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
12 pm Story Telling Group at NELC

Thanks to Deacon Erin Power for leading worship this morning.

Noisy offering today will go the EaND Synod Endowment Fund.

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

This Thursday morning, Pastor Steve and Deb will be attending the First Thursday Ministry Brunch for volunteers and staff that work with children and youth in Fargo.

Summer of 2026 Youth Road-trip July 7-14, 2026. We will experience faith, fellowship and fun as we venture to Winston Salem, North Carolina. This is for grades 8-12 for the ’25-’26 academic year. If you are interested in or have any questions, please contact Pastor Steve.

Our Youth are selling wreaths and sprays. If you have not been contacted by any Youth, there is a folder on the table in the Bethany Room to purchase a wreath or spray. If you have any questions, contact Deb in the church office.

The wreath orders are due this Wednesday, October 22.

NELC will continue to collect items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) in Grand Forks the month of October. Items needed: nail care products, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, storage totes, Pull ups, colored pencils/pens, adult coloring books, craft kits, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, kids’ tooth brushes and tooth paste, deodorant/antiperspirant, lotion (no sample sizes, please).

There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations.
Thank you for your support.

Bible Studies: 10 am at Washington the 1st and 3rd Thursdays.
6:30 pm at NELC on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

Wednesday Oct. 15
NO Light Dinner and Worship at NELC
NO Confirmation
NO Youth Group

Thursday Oct 16
10 am Bible Study at NELC

Sunday Oct 19
9 am Worship at Washington Church
NO Sunday School at Washington
NO Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
12 pm Story Telling Group at NELC

NELC Council meeting, today following worship.

Washington Council meeting, today at noon.

Joint Council meeting, today following council meetings.

Noisy offering will be Sunday, October 19 and will go the EaND Synod Endowment Fund.

Summer of 2026 Youth Road-trip July 7-14, 2026. We will experience faith, fellowship and fun as we venture to Winston Salem, North Carolina. This is for grades 8-12 for the ’25-’26 academic year. If you are interested in or have any questions, please contact Pastor Steve.

Our Youth are selling wreaths and sprays. If you have not been contacted by any Youth, there is a folder on the counter in the Bethany Room to purchase a wreath or spray. If you have any questions, contact Deb in the church office.

Sundahl Lutheran WELCA invites all area women to their Annual Salad Supper, Wednesday, October 15 at 5:30 pm, with guest speaker Florija Lule” Naas. “Discovering Ghana: a 10-day educational journey with rural leadership ND.”

NELC will continue to collect items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) in Grand Forks the month of October. Items needed: nail care products, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, storage totes, Pull ups, colored pencils/pens, adult coloring books, craft kits, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, kids’ tooth brushes/tooth paste, deodorant/antiperspirant, lotion (no sample sizes, please). There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations. Thank you for your support.

Bible Studies: 10 am at Washington the 1st and 3rd Thursdays.
6:30 pm at NELC on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.