Happenings

Tuesday 6 pm Sunday School Families meeting Aug. 27 (pre-K –through 5th grade) Wednesday 6 pm Meeting for Confirmation Families Aug. 28 (6-9 grades) Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church Sept. 1 11 am Worship at NELC A Community Social for Family and Friends at NDHC, 2 pm, Monday, August 26 in the activity…

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Aug. 25 11 am Worship at NELC

Thank you to Vicki Saude Worthington for leading music at NELC this morning.

NELC’s Council Meets today at 12:30 pm.

Rally Sunday is September 8. We will be meeting at 10 am at the south park for a combined worship service followed by potluck/picnic. Bring your own chairs to sit on.

Meeting for Sunday School Families (pre-K –through 5th grade), 6 pm, Tuesday, August 27 at NELC.

Meeting for Confirmation Families (6-9 grades) 6 pm, Wednesday, August 28 at NELC.

Sharon Lutheran in Grand Forks is hosting the Eastern ND Synodical Women’s Organization 37th Annual Fall Convention on Saturday, Sept. 28. Check -in and coffee hour begin at 8 am sessions begin at 9 am. We will
be collecting items for CVIC (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hairbands, brush, wide teeth comb adult coloring book and colored pre-sharpened pencils). Also we are
collecting yarn for James River Correctional Facility. To RSVP contact: Jeanne Wobema at 701-230-8745.

Castaway Camp at Detroit Lakes, MN has a retreat for grades 6-9, September 20-22. Vicar Steve will be at this retreat. If your youth is interested in attending, please call the church office at 701-587-5381 for information.

NELC Will be collecting items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) the months of August and September. Items needed: deodorant, hair products, hair brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, all-purpose spray cleaner, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5,6 ,7), baby wipes, diaper cream, children’s shampoo, sippy cups, blankets, dish cloths, garbage bags, and plastic storage containers. There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations

First night of 6-8 grade confirmation class is at 7 pm followed by youth group for grades 6-12 at 8 pm on Wednesday, September 11 at NELC.

The first Sunday of Sunday school is September 15 at 10 am for both Washington and NELC

There will be a blessing of back-packs on Sunday, August 25 during worship at both churches.

A Community Social for Family and Friends at NELC, 2 pm, Monday, August 26 in the activity Room located in the south dining room. Refreshments and a snack will be provided.

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Aug. 18 11 am Worship at NELC

NELC’s Council Meets today at 12:30 pm.

Judy Wheeler’s funeral is tomorrow at 2 pm with visitation at 1 pm at Washington Church.

We thank each and every one of you who came on Saturday, August 3, to NDHC to help us celebrate our 70th Wedding Anniversary. It was so much fun to visit with family, relatives, and friends that we haven’t seen in a while. Thank you again. Delvin and Doris

Noisy offering from last Sunday was 160.53, which will go to CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) in Grand Forks, ND. Great Job!

Meeting for Sunday School Families (pre-K –through 5th grade), 6pm Tuesday, August 27 at NELC.

Meeting for Confirmation Families (6-8 grades) 6 pm, Wednesday, August 28 at NELC.

Castaway Camp at Detroit Lakes, MN has a retreat for grades 6-9, September 20-22. Vicar Steve will be at this retreat. If your youth is interested in attending, please call the church office at 701-587-5381
for information.

NELC Will be collecting items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) the months of August and September. Items needed: deodorant, hair products, hair brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, all-purpose spray cleaner, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5,6 ,7), baby wipes, diaper cream, children’s shampoo, sippy cups, blankets, dish cloths, garbage bags, and plastic storage containers. There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations

NELC’s 150th Anniversary souvenirs are for sale in the hallway at the church. Prices: ornament – $8.00; insulated tote bag – $9.50; travel mugs -$16.00; sticky notes – $4.50; pens -$2.00; spoons (from the 125th
Anniversary) – $5.00.

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Aug. 11 11 am Worship at NELC
12:30 pm NELC Council Meeting

Deb will be on vacation thru Tuesday, Aug 6. Vicar Steve will be in the office from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday thru Thursday, August 5-8.

Back-to-School Carnival, Wednesday, August 7 , 5-7 pm at the Northwood Community Center. There will be games, prizes and candy. A light meal will be available. Money raised goes to the American Cancer Society.

Noisy offering Sunday, August 4 will go to CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) in Grand Forks, ND.

Ushers at Washington in August: Diane Strom & Marilyn Roch.

Ushers at NELC in August: Karl Jodock & Jason Suckut.

NELC Council Meeting, 12:30 pm, Sunday, August 11.

NELC’s 150th Anniversary souvenirs are for sale in the hallway at the church. Prices: ornament – $8.00; insulated tote bag – $9.50; travel mugs -$16.00; sticky notes – $4.50; pens -$2.00; spoons (from the 125th Anniversary) – $5.00.

NELC Will be collecting items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) the months of August and September. Items needed: deodorant, hair products, hair brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, all-purpose spray cleaner, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5,6 ,7), baby wipes, diaper cream, children’s shampoo, sippy cups, blankets, dish cloths, garbage bags, and plastic storage containers. There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations.

Monday-Thursday 6-8 pm VBS at NELC
July 15-18

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
July 21 11 am Worship at NELC

Thank you to Vicki Saude Worthington and Dorothy McMillan for providing special music at NELC this morning.

Noisy offering last Sunday that is going to Red Willow Bible Camp was $135.18.

VBS 2024 Monday, July 15 – Thursday, July 18, 2024, 6-8pm.
Ages 3 – 12 years old are welcome. Registration is at the door the first night.

NELC will not be having a council meeting in July.

Mary Haraldson’s burial will be tomorrow at 10 am at the Northwood City Cemetery. Please join us for food and fellowship at NELC following.

Our parish has purchased 20 tickets to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks baseball doubleheader on Friday, July 19, with fireworks afterwards. Tickets are $13 each. If you would like to attend, there is a sign-up sheet in the Bethany Room at NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. First come, first served. We can order more if needed.

Everyone is invited to an Open House 70th Wedding Anniversary for Delvin & Doris Gylten in the activity room at NDHC, 3-5 pm on Saturday August 3. Coffee and cake will be served. No gifts please, your presence is all that is needed.

NELC’s 150th Anniversary souvenirs are for sale in the hallway at the church. Prices: ornament – $8.00; insulated tote bag – $9.50; travel mugs -$16.00; sticky notes – $4.50; pens -$2.00; spoons(from the 125th Anniversary) – $5.00.

Back-to-School Carnival, Wednesday, August 7 , 5-7 pm at the Northwood Community Center. There will be games, prizes and candy. A light meal will be available. Money raised goes to the American Cancer Society.

The Community Worship Service hosted by Ebenezer Free Lutheran is in the Auditorium at the school, 10:30 am, Sunday, July 28. No worship services that morning at NELC or Washington Church

Noisy offering Sunday, August 4 will go to CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) in Grand Forks, ND.

Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Lutheran
June 30 11 am Worship at NELC

Deb will be out of the office Tuesday – Friday this week (June 25-28).

Our Parish is serving summer school meals again this summer (June 3-28). If you would like to help, sign up on the sheet in the back of NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. It only takes about 2 hours each day from 11 am 12:30 pm.

NELC’s 150th Anniversary souvenirs are for sale for in the hallway at the church. Prices are: ornament – $8.00; insulated tote bag – $9.50; travel mugs -$16.00; sticky notes – $4.50; pens -$2.00; spoons(from the
125th Anniversary) – $5.00.

Our parish has purchased 20 tickets to the Fargo-Moorhead
RedHawks baseball game on Friday, July 19. It will be a double header and there are fireworks after the game. The tickets are $13 each. If you would like to go to the game, there is a sign-up sheet in the Bethany Room at NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. First come, first served. We can order more if needed.

VBS is looking for donations of 3 jelly roll pans of: Rice Krispies bars, scotcheroos and brownies. They also need Band-aids, sharpies, packing tape, paper plates, paper cups and monetary donations to help
pay for t-shirts. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of NELC for these items or call the church office. Thank you.

Our Parish will be having a joint worship service and lunch at Washington Church at 9 am on Sunday, July 7. Everyone is asked to bring a salad or dessert to share. Grilled hamburgers, brats and hot dogs will be provided.

Noisy offering on Sunday, July 7 will go to Red Willow Bible Camp.

Joint Council Meeting is Sunday, July 7 following worship and lunch at Washington Church.

NELC will not be having a council meeting in July.

Mark your calendars for VBS 2024!
Monday, July 15 – Thursday,
July 18, 2024, 6-8pm ;
Ages 3 – 12 years old are welcome.
Registration is at the door the first night.

Thursday 1 pm Bible Study at Washington
June 20

Saturday 2 pm Music and Memories at NELC
June 22 part NELC’s 150th Anniversary
celebration

Sunday 9 am Worship Washington Lutheran
June 23 11 am 150th Anniversary Celebration Worship
at NELC followed by lunch

Happy Father’s Day!!

Our Parish is serving summer school meals again this summer (June 3-28). If you would like to help, sign up on the sheet in the back of NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. It only takes about 2 hours each day from 11am 12:30pm.

NELC’s 150th Anniversary souvenirs are for sale for in the hallway at the church. Prices are: ornament 8.00; insulated tote bag-9.50; travel mugs-16.00; sticky notes- 4.50; pens-2.00; spoons(from the 125th
Anniversary)-5.00.

Our parish has purchased 20 tickets to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks baseball game on Friday, July 19. It will be a double header and there are fireworks after the game. The tickets are $13 each. If you would like to go to the game, there is a sign-up sheet in the Bethany Room at NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. First come, first served. We can order more if needed. VBS is looking for donations of 3 jelly roll pans of: Rice Krispies bars, scotcheroos and brownies. They also need Bandaids, sharpies, packing tape, paper plates, paper cups and monetary donations to help pay for t-shirts. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of NELC for these items or call the church office. Thank you.

Northwood Evangelical Lutheran Church will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary on June 22-23. A special program entitled “Music and Memories” will be Saturday at 2:00 and include contributions by former pastors Luther Simmons, Jon Nelson, Julie Anderson and ordained former members Darrell Jodock, David Astrup, Elton Jorde and Vicki Saudi Worthington. The musical portion of the event will feature choral
numbers, vocal and organ pieces, Vicki Saudi Worthington, Mariann Astrup, and Janet Bilden, and some of the hymns we love to sing such as “Jeg Er Sa Glad”. Norwegian cookies and coffee will be served following the program, giving everyone a chance to visit and reminisce.

All are invited to join the choir for the day and rehearsal will be at 1:00 preceding the program. Former members, current members, and all those with a willing voice are encouraged to participate. Please come!

Sunday worship will be at 11:00 with Eastern North Dakota ELCA Synod Assistant to the Bishop, Rev. Brad Skogen preaching. Choir rehearsal for the service will be at 10:15 and again, all are welcome to join the choir for the day. Following the service, a catered noon meal will complete the festivities of the weekend.

Thursday June 6
1pm Bible Study at Washington

Saturday June 8
9am-2pm Rummage Sale at NELC
3-4 pm Apple Pie & Coffee at Washington

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

Thank you to Gail Ducioame for leading worship services this morning.

Noisy offering today goes to summer school meals.

Our Parish is serving summer school meals again this summer (June 3-28). If you would like to help, sign up on the sheet in the back of NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. It only takes about 2 hours each day from 11am 1pm.

Washington WELCA are making rhubarb pies Saturday, June 8 $12 each limit 2. To pre-order, call Audrey Pederson at 701-330-1856 or Diane Strom at 218-779-5296. The women will be serving pie and coffee 3-4 pm that day.

NELC WELCA is participating in the citywide rummage sale on Saturday, June 8. If you are doing some organizing or spring cleaning and finding treasures you no longer need, they can be donated to NELC for the rummage sale. Donations can be put in Sunday school room #11. We will need help setting-up for the rummage sale starting at 1 pm Friday, and
packing up items following the rummage sale on Monday, June 10 starting at 1 pm.

NELC is celebrating our 150th Anniversary on June 22 & 23! Saturday we will be having a 2 pm worship/prayer /sharing of memories service followed by cookies and coffee in the dining room. Sunday will be worship at 11 am with the Assistant to the Bishop delivering the message and led by former pastors. Following worship a dinner will be served in the dining room. Everyone is invited to be a part of these special events.

Our parish has purchased 20 tickets to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks baseball game on Friday, July 19. It will be a double header and there are fireworks after the game. The tickets are $13 each. If you would like to go to the game, there is a sign-up sheet in the Bethany Room at NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. First come, first served. We can order more if needed.

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 “Christ In Our Home” devotional is in. Please remember to take one home.

Thursday May 30
1 pm Bible Study at Washington

Sunday June 2
9 am Worship Washington Lutheran
11 am Worship at NELC

Baptism this morning at NELC is Brooke Pearl Bina, daughter of Jeremiah and Callie Bina. Her sponsors are Brandon Sletten and Katie Bushelle.

The church offices will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

Our next noisy offering will be next Sunday, June 2. The offering will go to summer school meals.

Washington WELCA are making rhubarb pies Saturday, June 8 $12 each limit 2. To pre-order, call Audrey Pederson at 701-330-1856 or Diane Strom at 218-779-5296. The women will be serving pie and coffee 3-4 pm
that day.

NELC WELCA is participating in the citywide rummage sale on Saturday, June 8. If you are doing some organizing or spring cleaning and finding treasures you no longer need, they can be donated to NELC for the rummage sale. Donations can be put in Sunday school room #11. We will need help setting-up for the rummage sale starting at 1 pm Friday, and packing up items following the rummage sale on Monday, June 10 starting at 1 pm.

Our Parish will be serving summer school meals again this summer (June 3-28). If you would like to help, sign up on the sheet in the back of NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. It only takes about 2
hours each day from 11 am to 1 pm.

Mark your calendars: Northwood Evangelical Lutheran Church will be celebrating our 150th Anniversary this summer the weekend of June 22 & 23. Please, let your family members know about the celebration. If anyone is interested in sharing their musical talents on Saturday or Sunday of the celebration, please call Deb at the church office 701-587-5381.

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 “Christ In Our Home” devotional is in. Please remember to take one home.

Thursday 1pm, May 23
Bible Study at Washington

Sunday 9am, May 26
Worship & Memorial Day Program at Washington Church followed by brunch
11am Worship at NELC

May God bless our Confirmands: Jaida Vivier, Jersie Vivier and Ivy Sheggerud. Please join us in the Bethany Room following worship for cake and coffee to celebrate with these girls.

Washington WELCA are making rhubarb pies Saturday, June 8
$12 each limit 2. To pre-order, call Audrey Pederson at 701-330-1856 or Diane Strom at 218-779-5296. The women will be serving pie and coffee 3-4 pm that day.

NELC WELCA is participating in the citywide rummage sale on Saturday, June 8.
If you are doing some organizing or spring cleaning and finding treasures you no longer need, they can be donated to NELC for the rummage sale. Donations can be put in Sunday school room #11.

Our Parish will be serving summer school meals again this summer (June 3-28).
If you would like to help, sign up on the sheet in the back of NELC or call the church office at 701-587-5381. It only takes about 2 hours each day from 11 am to 1 pm.

Mark your calendars:
Northwood Evangelical Lutheran Church will be celebrating our 150th Anniversary this summer the weekend of June 22 &
23. Please, let your family members know about the celebration. If anyone is interested in sharing their musical talents on Saturday or Sunday of the celebration, please call Deb at the church office 701-587-5381.

It’s time to think about bible Camp. Red Willow has camps for all ages from K through grade 12. Go to redwillowbiblecamp to get the times and ages. NELC will reimburse $100 per camper.