Happenings

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Apr. 21

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation and Youth at NELC
Apr. 23

Thursday NO Bible Study at Washington
Apr. 24

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Apr. 27 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

There is an Open House Retirement Party for Pete Antonson, Thursday, April 24, 2-3:30 pm at NDHC.

EaND synodical Women’s Organization WELCA Spring Round Up, Saturday, April 26, 9 am-3:30 pm at the Stump Lake Village Main Street Building, 12 miles south of Lakota, ND. Join us for an exciting event featuring music, engaging speakers, delicious food, entertainment, and various vendors. No registration free, cost of the meal and refreshments is $20. Register on our website htts://eandwelca.net or call Jeanne Wobbema at 701-230-8745, mrswob@gmail.com .

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

Tuesday 4 pm Youth baking communion bread at NELC
Apr. 15

Thursday NO Bible Study at Washington
Apr. 17 6 pm Maundy Thursday Service at Washington with First Communion

Friday 12 noon Good Friday Service at NELC
Apr. 18 6 pm Good Friday Service at NELC

Sunday 9 am Youth Potluck Breakfast at NELC followed by Easter Egg Hunt
Apr. 20 10:30 am Parish Easter Worship at NELC

Confirmation and Youth meet at 7 pm on Wednesday, April 23 at NELC

There is an Open House Retirement Party for Pete Antonson, Thursday, April 24, 2-3:30 pm at NDHC.

EaND synodical Women’s Organization WELCA Spring Round Up, Saturday, April 26, 9 am-3:30 pm at the Stump Lake Village
Main Street Building, 12 miles south of Lakota, ND. Join us for an exciting event featuring music, engaging speakers, delicious food, entertainment, and various vendors. No registration free, cost of the meal and refreshments is $20. Register on our website htts://eandwelca.net or call Jeanne Wobbema at 701-230-8745, mrswob@gmail.com

Monday Apr. 7 9 am Washington WELCA Quilting and Business Meeting
9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday Apr. 9 6 pm Lenten Supper at NELC
7 pm Lenten Worship Service at NELC

Thursday Apr. 10 10 am Bible Study at Washington

Sunday Apr. 13 9 am Worship at Washington
10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
12 noon First Communion Class for 5th graders at NELC

Thank you to Biship Tessa Moon Leiseth for helping lead worship this morning.

There will be NO confirmation or youth group during Lent. The confirmands are required to help serve the Lenten suppers and participate in Lenten services each week.

We will be collecting candy and plastic eggs for an Easter egg hunt on April 20 following worship. Your donations can be left at the church office.

NELC is collecting candy (no nuts) for Easter basket to be given to residents at NDHC. Candy may be left at the church office.

The youth will be baking communion bread at 4 pm on Tuesday, April 15 at NELC.

Holy Week Schedule:
Palm Sunday is April 13.
Maundy Thursday worship (April 17), 6 pm at Washington.
Good Friday (April 18) there will be 2 opportunities to Worship: 12 noon and 6 pm at NELC.
Joint Easter Sunday Worship (April 20) 10:30 am at NELC.
Easter potluck breakfast hosted by the Youth at 9 am, Sunday, April 20 at NELC.

“Soup’s on for Hunger” Benefit dinner for the Northlands Rescue Mission, is today, 11 am – 1pm at the Hatton Community Center. Free will offering and silent auction. Menu: homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert. Hosted by Area Churches, Supported by Thrivent.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps provide funding for new ministries across the ELCA through new ministry grants.

Monday Mar. 31
9 am Quilting at Washington
9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday Apr. 2
6 pm Lenten Supper at Washington
7 pm Lenten Worship Service at Washington

Thursday Apr. 3
NO Bible Study at Washington

Sunday Apr. 6
9 am Worship at Washington
10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC followed by a parish potluck at NELC
12:30 pm NELC Council Meeting
1:30 pm Joint Council Meeting

The noisy offering we collected for Park River and Red Willow Bible Camps last Sunday was $196.00 Great job!

Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth will be here to install Pastor Steve at both Washington (9 am) and NELC (11 am) next Sunday, (April 6). There will be a parish potluck at 12 noon at NELC.

Deb will be back in the office Wednesday, April 2.

Washington WELCA Business Meeting & Quilting, Monday, April 7 at 9am.

Lenten Worship schedule (all services are at 7 pm with a light supper served at 6 pm)
April 2 at Washington
April 9 at NELC

There will be NO confirmation or youth group during Lent. The confirmands are required to help serve the Lenten suppers and participate in Lenten services each week.

First Communion class for 5th graders at 12 noon on Sunday, April 13 at NELC.

We will be collecting candy and plastic eggs for an Easter egg hunt on April 20 following worship. Your donations can be left at the church office.

NELC is collecting candy (no nuts) for Easter basket to be given to residents at NDHC. Candy may be left at the church office.

“Soup’s on for Hunger” Benefit dinner for the Northlands Rescue Mission, next Sunday, April 6, 11 am – 1pm at the Hatton Community Center. Free will offering and silent auction. Menu: homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert. Hosted by Area Churches, Supported by Thrivent.

Holy Week Schedule:
Palm Sunday is April 13.
Maundy Thursday worship (April 17), 6 pm at Washington.
Good Friday (April 18) there will be 2 opportunities to Worship:
12 noon and 6 pm at NELC.
Joint Easter Sunday Worship (April 20) at 10:30 am at NELC.
Easter potluck breakfast hosted by the Youth at 9 am, Sunday, April 20 at NELC.

Dates and Happenings…
Monday-Sunday, March 24-30

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Mar. 24 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 6 pm Lenten Supper at NELC
Mar. 26 7 pm Lenten Worship Service at
NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Mar. 27

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

Thank you to Jess Gulseth for helping to lead worship today. Jess is from Red Willow-Park River Bible Camps.

The noisy offering today will go to support Park River and Red Willow Bible Camps.

Deb will be out of the office March 25 – April 1.

Lenten Worship schedule (all services are at 7 pm with a light supper served at 6 pm)
March 26 at NELC
April 2 at Washington
April 9 at NELC

There will be NO confirmation or youth group during Lent. The confirmands are required to help serve the Lenten suppers and participate in Lenten services each week.

Washington WELCA Business Meeting & Quilting,
Monday, April 7 at 9 am.

Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth will be here to install Pastor Steve at both Washington (9 am) and NELC (11 am) on Sunday, April 6. There will be a parish potluck at 12 noon at NELC.

Cancer Benefit Dinner for Tanya Maruska, is today, 11 am -2 pm at the Northwood Community Center. Pulled pork lunch. Free will offering. Tanya is fighting stage IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma. She has ongoing
medical expenses with travel to Mayo. Donations to a silent Auction are welcome, contact Kayla Evenstad.

We have reserved 17 spots for helping at the “Feed My Starving Children” event, Friday, April 11, 2:30 – 4:45 pm at Minnkota Power in Grand Forks. There is a sign-up sheet at NELC or contact the church office if
you are interested in participating.

NELC is collecting items for the Northlands Rescue Mission
in March. The shopping cart in the entry is for your donations.

Thank you. Items needed are: Men’s winter gloves L & XL, Men’s underwear (new) S-2XL, women’s underwear (new) all sizes, twin size fitted sheets, plastic/rubber flip-flops, white undershirts and tank tops, rice, cream of (anything) soup, canned vegetables, noodles, toilet paper, wash cloths, shampoo, body wash, paper towels, shaving cream, razors, tooth paste, toothbrushes (individually wrapped).

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps provide funding that ensures the on-going ministry of the synod office including heat, electricity, internet, and even cleaning supplies.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Mar. 17 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 6 pm Lenten Supper at Washington
Mar. 19 7 pm Lenten Worship Service at
Washington

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Mar. 20

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Mar. 23 NO Sunday School at Washington
NO Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Vicar Steve’s installation will be during worship at Washington and NELC on Sunday, April 6. There will be a 12-noon parish potluck at NELC.

Jess Gulseth, from Red Willow-Park River Bible Camps, will be here preaching and talking about bible camp on Sunday, March 23.

We will have extra noisy offering on March 23 to support Park River and Red Willow Bible Camps.

Deb will be out of the office, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Thank you to all who observed my 90th Birthday. It was a great day for me.
Blanche Thingelstad.

Lenten Worship schedule (all services are at 7 pm with a light supper served at 6 pm)
March 19 at Washington
March 26 at NELC
April 2 at Washington
April 9 at NELC

There will be NO confirmation or youth group during Lent. The confirmands are required to help serve the Lenten suppers and participate in Lenten services each week.

Cancer Benefit Dinner for Tanya Maruska, Sunday, March 23, 11 am -2pm at the Northwood Community Center. Pulled pork lunch. Free will offering. Tanya is fighting stage IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
She has ongoing medical expenses with travel to Mayo. Donations to a silent Auction are welcome, contact Kayla Evenstad.

We have reserved 17 spots for helping at the “Save My Starving Children” event, Friday, April 11, 2:30 – 4:45 pm at Minnkota Power in Grand Forks. There is a sign-up sheet at NELC or contact the church office if you are interested in participating.

NELC is collecting items for the Northlands Rescue Mission in March. The shopping cart in the entry is for your donations.
Thank you.
Items needed are: Men’s winter gloves L & XL, Men’s underwear (new) S-2XL, women’s underwear (new) all sizes, twin size fitted sheets, plastic/rubber flip-flops, white undershirts and tank tops, rice, cream of (anything) soup, canned vegetables, noodles, toilet paper, wash cloths, shampoo, body wash, paper towels, shaving cream,
razors, tooth paste, toothbrushes (individually wrapped).

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps provide funding for new ministries across the ELCA through new ministry grants.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Mar. 10 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 6 pm Lenten Supper at NELC
Mar. 12 7 pm Lenten Worship Service at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Mar. 13

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

NELC Council Meeting following worship today.

Vicar Steve’s ordination is at 2 pm this Saturday (March 15) at Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. Everyone is invited to attend.

Vicar Steve’s installation will be during worship at Washington and NELC on Sunday, April 6.

The Noisy offering from last Sunday which went to the Neighborhood Church in Fargo, ND was $235.00. Great Job!

Lenten Worship schedule (all services are at 7 pm with a light supper served at 6 pm)
March 12 at NELC
March 19 at Washington
March 26 at NELC
April 2 at Washington
April 9 at NELC

There will be NO confirmation or youth group during Lent. The confirmands are required to help serve the Lenten suppers and participate in Lenten services each week.

NELC is collecting items for the Northlands Rescue Mission in March. The shopping cart in the entry is for your donations.
Thank you.
Items needed are: Men’s winter gloves L & XL, Men’s underwear (new) S-2XL, women’s underwear (new) all sizes, twin size fitted sheets, plastic/rubber flip-flops, white undershirts and tank tops, rice, cream of (anything) soup, canned vegetables, noodles, toilet paper, wash cloths, shampoo, body wash, paper towels, shaving cream, razors, tooth paste, toothbrushes (individually wrapped).

Jess Gulseth, from Red Willow-Park River Bible Camps, will be here preaching and talking about bible camp on Sunday, March 23.

NO Sunday School March 23.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps partnership with Luther Seminary. We support the work of Region 3 Archives, which cares for and holds our history and documents of closed ministries.

Monday 9 am Business Meeting & Quilting at
Mar. 3 Washington
9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 6 pm Lenten Supper at Washington
Mar. 5 7 pm Ash Wednesday Service at
Washington

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Mar. 6

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

Adalyn Metz and Evelyn Mutchler are affirming their faith today at NELC.

The Lent Season begins with Ash Wednesday. The Ash Wednesday Worship Service is March 5 at 7 pm at Washington Church. There will be a light supper served at 6 pm that night.

Lenten Worship schedule (all services are at 7 pm with a light supper served at 6 pm)
March 12 at NELC
March 19 at Washington
March 26 at NELC
April 2 at Washington
April 9 at NELC

Noisy Offering for The Neighborhood Church
The Neighborhood Church was created in 2020 after Golden Ridge Lutheran in North Fargo closed in 2019. With their assets and building they opened the possibility for a new Mission Development ministry to replace what had once been. Pastor Jessica Olson-Miller began The Neighborhood Church primarily as a food bank and feeding ministry for the North Fargo area, and it has been going strong for 5 years. They host pop up food pantries in their parking lot every Wednesday which are a great opportunity for volunteers to serve and connect with the local community. Recently they have gained a stable congregation and have been able to offer worship experiences and youth programming. Today our noisy offering will go to support Pastor Jessica and her ongoing efforts. The Neighborhood Church is an example of our God that brings new life out of death, and the wonderful things that can happen when we listen to what The Holy Spirit Calls us to.

There will be NO confirmation or youth group during Lent. The confirmands are required to help serve the Lenten suppers and participate in Lenten services each week.

NELC is collecting items for the Northlands Rescue Mission in March.
The shopping cart in the entry is for your donations.
Thank you. Items needed are: Men’s winter gloves L & XL, Men’s underwear (new) S-2XL, women’s underwear (new) all sizes, twin size fitted sheets, plastic/rubber flip-flops, white undershirts and tank tops, rice, cream of (anything) soup, canned vegetables, noodles, toilet paper, wash cloths, shampoo, body wash, paper towels, shaving cream, razors, tooth paste, toothbrushes (individually wrapped).

Jess Gulseth, from Red Willow-Park River Bible Camps, will be here preaching and talking about bible camp on Sunday,
March 23.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Feb. 24 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation
Feb. 26 8 pm Youth

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Feb. 27

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Mar. 2 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

There is a Special Congregational Meeting following worship today for both Washington and NELC for the purpose of calling a pastor and approving the compensation package.

Please join us for lunch to celebrate Blanche Thingelstad’s 90th birthday! today, 2-5 pm in the NELC dining hall. No gifts, please.

NELC will be confirming two youth next Sunday, (March 2), Ady Metz and Evy Mutchler.

The Lent Season begins with Ash Wednesday. The Ash Wednesday Worship Service is March 5 at 7 pm at Washington Church. There will be a light supper served at 6 pm that night.

Lenten Worship schedule (all services are at 7 pm with a light supper
served at 6 pm)
March 12 at NELC
March 19 at Washington
March 26 at NELC
April 2 at Washington
April 9 at NELC

There will be NO confirmation or youth group during Lent. The confirmands are required to help serve the Lenten suppers and participate in Lenten services each week.

The 2025 NELC WELCA Booklets are on the table in the Bethany Room. Be sure to pick one up.

NELC is collecting items for the Northlands Rescue Mission in March.
The shopping cart in the entry is for your donations.
Thank you. Items needed are: Men’s winter gloves L & XL, Men’s
underwear (new) S-2WL, women’s underwear (new) all sizes, twin size
fitted sheets, plastic/rubber flip-flops, white undershirts and tank
tops, rice, cream of (anything) soup, canned vegetables, noodles, toilet
paper, wash cloths, shampoo, body wash, paper towels, shaving cream,
razors, tooth paste, toothbrushes (individually wrapped).

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps pay for
Mission support to the wider church that ensures the gathering in
assembly to attend to the business of the church. This Churchwide
Assembly takes place every 3 years.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Feb. 17 9 am Quilting at NELC

Tuesday 5 pm Worship and Music Committee
Feb. 18 Meeting at NELC

Wednesday 4:45 pm Youth meet at NELC to carpool to
Feb. 19 ELCA Grand Forks Conference
Youth Night at Red River High School

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Feb. 20

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington followed by a
Feb.23 Special congregational meeting
10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC followed a
Special congregational meeting

At the February 2nd, 2025 joint council meeting, the council called for a Special Congregational Meeting to be held on February 23rd, 2025 during worship for the purpose of calling a pastor and approving the compensation package. Separate meetings and votes will be held at each church and a quorum of voting members is required, so please spread the word and be in attendance on February 23rd. – Pete Antonson, Joint Council Chair

Please join us for lunch to celebrate Blanche Thingelstad’s 90th birthday! Sunday, February 23, 2-5 pm in the NELC dining hall. No gifts, please.

The 2025 NELC WELCA Booklets are on the table in the Bethany Room. Be sure to pick one up.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps to ensure finances are stewarded well through the trained staff, yearly audits and record keeping software.