Happenings

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

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation
Feb. 12 8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Feb. 13

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

Noisy offering from last Sunday was $246.37, which will go to Lutheran Disaster Relief for the recovery from the fires in California. Great Job!

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

The youth will be attending the ELCA Grand Forks Conference Youth Night at Red River High School in Grand Forks Wednesday, February 19. We will meet at NELC at 4:45 pm to carpool. Chaperones needed.

There will be a Benefit Supper for Steve Gylten on Saturday, February 15 at 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Hatton Community Center. Come out & help us support Steve in his fight with cancer. Free Will Donation / Silent Auction. Donations can also be made to the Goose River Bank, PO Box 280, Hatton ND 58240. Any and all Silent Auction items would be greatly appreciated. Those items may be dropped off at the Goose River Bank or Hatton Office. Thank you for your support.

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 provide for the staff and church wide and synod teams tasked with updating and reviewing constitutions.

Monday 9 am W-WELCA Quilting and Business
Feb. 3 Meeting
9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation
Feb. 5 8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Feb. 6

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

Today- Washington Council Meeting at 12:30 pm.
NELC Council Meeting at 12:30 pm.
Joint Council Meeting at 1:30 pm.

Noisy offering today will go to Lutheran Disaster Relief for the recovery from the fires in California.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod which allowed for 141 visits to congregations and ministries by the Eastern North Dakota Synod staff.

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

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Jan. 27 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation
Jan. 29 8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Jan. 30

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Feb. 2 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
12:30 pm NELC Council Meeting
1:30 pm Joint Council Meeting

NELC’s Annual Meeting is today following worship and a potluck dinner.

Noisy offering on Sunday, February 2 is going to Lutheran Disaster Relief for the recovery from the fires in California.

Washington WELCA Business Meeting and Quilting, Monday, February 3 at 9am.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps support missionaries. 2023 was the 100th Anniversary of the Sudan Mission, the first missionaries to what is now Cameroon and the Central African Republic. Together the church celebrated our on-going partnership with a gathering in Minneapolis.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Jan. 20 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation
Jan. 22 8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Jan. 23

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Jan. 26 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC followed by Annual
Meeting and potluck dinner

Washington’s Annual Meeting is today following worship and a potluck dinner.

NELC’s Annual Meeting is next Sunday, January 26 following worship and a potluck dinner.

Noisy offering from Sunday, January 5 was $134.00. This money will go to the Grand Forks Youth Confirmation Gathering in Grand Forks on Wednesday, February 19.

NELC Council Members, please remember to submit your committee reports to the church office, reports were due Friday, January 17.

NELC Council Meeting 12:30 pm, Sunday, February 2.

Joint Council Meeting 1:30 pm, Sunday, February 2 at NELC.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helped support 101 missionary households in 41 countries through ELCA Global Mission.

Monday 9 am Quilting at Washington
Jan. 13 9 am Quilting at NELC

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation
Jan. 15 8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Jan. 16

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington followed by
Jan. 19 Annual Meeting and potluck dinner
10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

NELC Council Meeting today at 12:30 pm.

Noisy offering was 134.00 last Sunday. This money will go to the Grand Forks Youth Confirmation Gathering in Grand Forks on Wednesday, February 19.

Council Members, please remember to submit your committee reports to the church office. Washington’s reports were due Friday, January 10 and NELC’s reports are due this Friday, January 17.

Annual Meetings
Washington’s is next Sunday, January 19 following worship and a potluck dinner.

NELC’s is on Sunday, January 26 following worship and a potluck dinner.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helped support 101 missionary households in 41 countries through ELCA Global Mission.

Monday 9 am W-WELCA Quilting and Business
Jan. 6 Meeting

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation
Jan. 8 8 pm Youth Group

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Jan. 9

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Jan. 12 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Noisy offering today will go to the Grand Forks Youth Confirmation Gathering in Grand Forks on Wednesday, February 6.

Washington and NELC will be taking down the Christmas decorations today following worship. Everyone’s help is appreciated.

Council Members, please remember to submit your committee reports to the church office. Washington’s reports are due by Friday, January 10 and NELC’s reports are due by Friday, January 17.

Annual Meetings
Washington’s is on Sunday, January 19 following worship and a potluck dinner

NELC’s is on Sunday, January 26 following worship and a potluck dinner.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps support the work of synod teams and committees, including the Advocacy & Action team, which supports the work of hunger, immigration, and creation care.

Wednesday Church offices closed
Jan. 1

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Jan. 5 11 am Worship at NELC

No Bible Study at Washington Church Thursday, January 2.

No confirmation or Youth Group January 1. Both groups will meet again on Wednesday, January 8 at their regular times.

No Sunday School January 5 at NELC or Washington.

Washington WELCA Quilting and Business Meeting, 9 am, Monday, January 6.

Noisy offering on Sunday, January 5 will go to the Grand Forks Youth Confirmation Gathering in Grand Forks.

Council Members, please remember to submit your committee reports to the church office. Washington’s reports are due by Friday, January 10 and NELC’s reports are due by Friday, January 17.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps our partnership with the whole church which supports ministries like International Women Leaders, a program that supports full scholarships for 20 international female scholars at 11 ELCA colleges and universities.

Monday 11 am W-WELCA Annual Meeting, Potluck and
Dec. 9 cookie gifting

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

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Dec. 12

Friday 11 am N-WELCA Annual Meeting and Christmas
Dec. 13 Potluck

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Dec. 15 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC

Our noisy offering from last Sunday was $191.12, which will go to NDHC.
Great job!

We will be hosting a Blue Christmas Service at Washington Church on Monday, December 23 at 6 pm. This service is a time of worship and reflection to support people who are grieving or experiencing a difficult time during the Christmas season.

Christmas Worship Services
Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) 4 pm Candlelight Service at NELC
Christmas Day (Dec. 25) 9 am at Washington

NO confirmation or Youth Group December 18, 25 or January 1.

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation at NELC
Dec. 4 8 pm Youth Group at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Dec. 5

Saturday 9:30-12 noon Kids’ Christmas Corner at NELC
Dec. 7

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Dec. 8 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Sunday School Christmas Program followed by potluck

Noisy offering today will go to NDHC.

Donations for Kids Christmas Corner …
Please donate gently used, or new items you no longer want, to this sale. Gifts for men and boys are especially needed (socks, hankies, gloves, etc.) but no other clothing items will be sold. Cash donations are also welcome – please leave them at the church office. Other items needed: boxes, gift tags, tissue paper, and especially gift bags. A donation box will be in the church entry until Dec. 5 for your donations. Volunteers are needed for Friday and Saturday. Please consider being a part of the “Kids Christmas Corner”.

“Kids’ Christmas Corner” is from 9:30 am to 12 noon this Saturday, December 7 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.

The Youth have 2 wreaths and several sprays left for sale. If you would like to purchase any of them, contact Deb.

We will be having a Blue Christmas Service at Washington Church 6 pm on Monday, December 23. This service is a time of worship and reflection to support people who are grieving or experiencing a difficult time during the Christmas season.

Washington Women will be having a bake sale at the Christmas craft show Saturday, December 7 at the Northwood Community Center.

NELC’s Christmas Program next Sunday, December 8 during worship followed by a potluck dinner.

Washington Women will be having their Annual Meeting and potluck, 11 am, (Note time change) Monday, December 9 followed by cookie gifting. The women are invited to Slumberland’s breakfast at 8 am that morning.

NELC Women will be having their Annual Meeting and Christmas potluck dinner, 11 am, Friday, December 13.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps Support 29 global missionaries that serve as teachers, professors, or trainers.

NELC’s offering envelopes are on the table in the hallway. Be sure to pick yours up.

Monday 9 am Washington WELCA Quilting,
Nov. 18 9 am Quilting at NELC

Tuesday 5 pm Worship & Music Committee
Nov. 19 Meeting at NELC

Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation at NELC
Nov. 20 8 pm Youth Group at NELC

Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Nov. 21

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Nov. 24 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Worship at NELC
12 – 2 pm Thanksgiving Dinner at NELC

Come join us and the residents from the Northwood-Washington Parish at
10 am this Wednesday at NDHC for coffee, fellowship and communion.

Washington WELCA members can turn in their Thankoffering donation
into treasurer, Diane Strom throughout the month of
November. Thank you

NELC Thanksgiving Dinner, Sunday, November 24 in the NELC dining hall, 12-2 pm, $10 per meal. Meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, bun, and dessert. To-go meal orders will be taken from November 1-22 by calling Ashley Engen at 763-244-7499 or Ginny Sebekow at 612-618-0824 Home delivery available upon request.

Washington will be decorating for Christmas following worship and coffee Sunday, November 24.
NELC’s Council are looking for ladies to make desserts for our Thanksgiving Dinner on November 24. Apple, pumpkin or any fall type of dessert would be great.

NELC will be decorating for Christmas following worship Sunday, November 24.

NELC has updated their Bi-Laws and Constitution. We will be voting to approve the changes at the Annual Meeting January 26, 2025.

Northwood will be collecting items for the Northwood Food Pantry through the end of November. Items needed:
toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, pasta sauce, chili, bush beans, hamburger helper, Rice A Roni, juices, soap, cookies, peanut butter, spam, canned chicken, cold cereal, any and 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.

A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps Support 29 global missionaries that serve as teachers, professors, or trainers.

No Confirmation or Youth Wednesday, November 27.

The church offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Deb will be in the office Friday, November 29.

Donations for Kids Christmas Corner …
Please donate gently used, or new items you no longer want, to this sale. Gifts for men and boys are especially needed (socks, hankies, gloves, etc.) but no other clothing items will be sold. Cash donations
are also welcome – please leave them at the church office. Other items needed: boxes, gift tags, tissue paper, and especially gift bags. A donation box will be in the church entry until Dec. 7 for your donations. Volunteers are needed for Friday and Saturday. Please consider being a part of the “Kids Christmas Corner”.