Happenings

Monday – Thursday 6-8 pm VBS at NELC
July 14 – 17

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
July 20 11 am Worship at NELC

NELC Council Meeting, today following worship.

Washington Council Meeting, 12 noon today at NELC.

Joint Council Meeting, 1 pm today at NELC.

To preregister your children for VBS go to our website, www.northwoodwashingtonparish.org

Noisy offering from last week was $157.44 which will go to the Northwood Food Pantry. Great job!

The Community Bible Church is hosting the Community Worship Service on Old Fashioned Weekend at 10 am, Sunday, July 27 at the Performing Arts Auditorium at the Northwood School.

Friday Church offices closed
July 4

Sunday 9 am Joint Worship Service at Washington
July 6 followed by potluck dinner

Noisy offering next Sunday, July 6 will go to the Northwood Food Pantry.

We will be having a joint worship service at 9 am next Sunday, July 6 at Washington Church. Following worship there will be a potluck salad and dessert lunch, with hamburgers and brats provided.

NELC Council Meeting, 12 pm, Sunday, July 13.

Washington Council Meeting, 12 pm, Sunday, July 13.

Joint Council Meeting, 1 pm, Sunday, July 13 at NELC.

“True North” Vacation Bible School will be 6-8 pm, Monday through Thursday, July 14-17, at NELC. We are looking for adult helpers for that week. Call the church office at 701-587-5381,if you would like to volunteer. To preregister your children for VBS go to our website, www.northwoodwashingtonparish.org

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
June 29 11 am Worship at NELC

We are collecting bottled water for the Spirit Lake Reservation. Their drinking water has been contaminated. Water can be dropped off at NELC.

“Splash into Faith” with Park River Bible Camp is this Thursday, June 26, 9 am-4 pm at Riverside Park in Grand Forks. Grades K – 5 are welcome. $5 per youth. If you would like to donate to this event, make checks payable to University Lutheran with “Splash into Faith” in the memo and bring church office. There is a QR code at the church office or on the poster on the bulletin board to get registered. Adult volunteers are needed, contact Pastor Steve if you can help.

Noisy offering on Sunday, July 6 will go to the Northwood Food Pantry.

We will be having a joint worship service at 9 am on Sunday, July 6 at Washington Church. Following worship there will be a potluck salad and dessert lunch, with hamburgers and brats provided.

Vacation Bible School will be Monday through Thursday, July 14-17 at NELC. We are looking for adult helpers for that week. Call the church office at 701-587-5381,if you would like to volunteer. To preregister your children for VBS go to our website, www.northwoodwashingtonparish.org

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helped to support 61 meetings of synod teams and committees.

The Northwood American Legion Post 92 made a very generous donation to our parish’s “Neighbor with Neighbor” program.

The summer quarterly “Christ In Our Home” devotionals are here. Be sure to pick one up for your family.

Monday 1 pm Pack-up rummage items
June 16 (help is needed)

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
June 22 11 am Worship at NELC

Happy Father’s Day!

Thank you to Pete Antonson, Desiree McMillan, Tom Mikelson, Audrey Pederson, and Ginny Sebekow for leading worship last Sunday when Pastor Steve attended the Synod Assembly.

NELC Council Meeting, today at 12:30 pm.

The summer quarterly “Christ In Our Home” devotionals are here. Be sure to pick one up for your family.

We are collecting bottled water for the Spirit Lake Reservation. Their drinking water has been contaminated. Water can be dropped off at NELC.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps gifts of mission support that supports new initiatives within our indigenous communities, including equipping new indigenous leaders through Theological Education for Indigenous Leaders (TIL). “Slash into Faith” with Park River Bible Camp is Thursday, June 26, 9 am-4 pm at Riverside Park in Grand Forks. Grades K – 5 are welcome. $5 per youth. If you would like to donate to this event, make checks payable to University Lutheran with “Splash into Faith” in the memo and bring church office. There is a QR code at the church office or on the poster on the bulletin board to get registered. Adult volunteers are needed, contact Pastor Steve if you can help.

Friday 1 pm Set-up for rummage sale at NELC
June 13 (help is needed)

Saturday 9-2 Rummage Sale at NELC
June 14

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
June 15 11 am Worship at NELC
12:30 pm NELC Council Meeting

Noisy offering from last Sunday was $143.00. That money goes 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, those 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). Help is needed to set-up the rummage starting at 1 pm on Friday, June 13 and packing-up items 1 pm on Monday, June 16.

Our parish is serving the summer school noon meals, Monday through Friday, June 2-27. There are still a few days that need to be filled, call the church office at 701-587-5381 if you would like volunteer.

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.

The summer quarterly “Christ In Our Home” devotionals are here. Be sure to pick one up for your family.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps support ministry partners such as Mission Investment Fund, Portico, and the ELCA Foundation. Each has staff available as resources to congregations.

“Slash into Faith” with Park River Bible Camp is Thursday, June 26, 9am-4pm at Riverside Park in Grand Forks. Grades K – 5 are welcome. $5 per youth. If you would like to donate to this event, make checks payable to University Lutheran with “Splash into Faith” in the memo and bring church office. There is a QR code at the church office or on the poster on the bulletin board to get registered. Adult volunteers are needed, contact Pastor Steve if you can help.

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
June 8 11 am Worship at NELC

Thank you to Kirsten Frantsvog for leading worship this morning.

Noisy offering today will go to the Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo, ND.

Thanks to all who helped me celebrate my 90th birthday. It was a fun day. Doris Gylten.

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). Help is needed to set-up the rummage starting at 1 pm on Friday, June 13 and packing-up items on Monday, June 16 at 1pm.

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.

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 provides funding for new ministries across the ELCA through new ministry grants, which includes The Neighborhood Church in Fargo.

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.