September Pont`s Ponderings - Pontoppidan Lutheran Church

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Church & Staff Info
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor
Doug Klungtvedt
Church Secretary
Jennifer Johnson
Financial Manager
Chuck Ritterman
Director of Christian Education
Sarah Trogstad
Organist
Sue Jordahl
Choir Director
Del Jordahl
Church Librarian
Sandy Cegla
Custodian
Doreen Smith
COUNCIL OFFICERS
President
LaDonne Vik
Vice President
Roy Sander
Secretary
Mona Fagerwick
Treasurer
Tom Jabens
BOARD MEMBERS
Worship
Betty Trogstad
Evangelism
Kevin Lanners
Discipleship
Ken Lepper
Ministry
Scott Spanjer
Fellowship
Kim Thompson
TV & RADIO BROADCAST
The worship service is broadcast at
10:00 am on radio 1100 AM and
the TV broadcast is on the City of
Fargo channel 99 on Sunday’s at
12:30 pm (there is a one week
delay). Repeated Wednesdays at
2:00 pm.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
From Pastor Doug
Reunion Sunday is September 9. This day is also called Rally Sunday. I am not
sure who coined the term “reunion” for this year, but I like it!
Our summers are so busy with the constant exceptions from the routine’s. We
travel and vacation and visit far flung relatives. We miss seeing one another as
we are gone for these various adventures. But on September 9 we come
together as our routines return.
On Reunion Sunday [September 9] we return to our worship schedule of 9am
traditional and 11am contemporary. Sunday School resumes at 10:05am.
Learning and Sharing will also be happening between the services.
Immediately following the 11am worship service all are invited to Fellowship
Hall for a variety of chili’s and pie. This year we will not be voting on the best
chili’s. We have discovered that they are all good! So the emphasis is on
joining one another for chili and pie!
If you attend the 9am service, you can be served your chili and pie at 11:30!
There are a few other upcoming events we want to highlight.
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We have been asked to work with Habitat for Humanity on a home on
Sunday, September 16, beginning at 12:30pm. Call the Church Office to get
on the list to help.
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Class 101 for New Members is Sunday, September 30, from 4 – 6pm. If you
or someone you know is interested in joining Pontoppidan have them
contact the Church Office [232-0998].
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We are doing a new Church Directory. We have contracted with a local
company for this directory. The pictures will be taken from October 14 –
21. You will be contacted later to find a day and time for your photo
opportunity. We hope that every member will be able to find the time to
have their picture taken.
As always, Pontoppidan is in need of various volunteers. If you would like to
volunteer, please call the Church Office [232-0998] or contact Cindy Linstad,
our Volunteer Coordinator.
Have a blessed September!
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September 9
First
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Sunday
School!
9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:05 am Sunday School
11:00 am Contemporary
Worship
Chili & Pie will be served
following the services
Dates to remember
Wednesday
Confirmation
Wed. Sept. 5
Both start up on Wed. Sept. 19
Sun. Sept. 16
Meeting
Thur. Sept 20
Sun. Sept. 23
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Sun. Sept 30
Tri-Annual
Caring For Our Neighbors
By Malvina Moe
Stewardship Rep.
School Days, School Days are happening. . . .
...not only in our community but all around the world. Last month we delivered a generous amount of school
supplies to the United Way office. Since then more supplies have come in, so that will mean another trip to their
office. THANK YOU-they are very appreciative.
We received a very nice “thank you” letter from Luther Hall. They said, “thank you again for your continued
support and encouragement. It is your generosity that helps us continue our mission of healing, help and hope to
those in need.”
We are continuing to collect school supplies for LWR. Look for the list in last months Pont’s Pondering. The
“Blue Bins” are by the church office.
The “CART” is designated for “Churches United for the Homeless”. They can use bus tokens, gas cards and
small size diapers plus non-perishable food item.
Lest we forget, there is the on-going need for bath size bars of soap for LWR. The basket is by the church office.
“Father, I pray you will fill me with desire to think of others and to help them
however I am able.” Amen
Greetings From
Nokomis
By Betty Thorp
Nokomis Rep.
WELCA News
Thank you everyone who ordered geraniums
from “Friend of Nokomis.”
I’ve heard the blossoms are beautiful!
The profit made was $14,167.70; we will have
money to help out Nokomis with items that are
not in the budget.
By Marlys Davis
WELCA President
Thank you to Pastor Doug for leading our
Introduction to Bible Study.
Looking ahead:
On October 2, at 7 PM in Fellowship Hall,
Jennifer Bertnson will be our speaker. She is the
granddaughter of Pastor Berntson. Jennifer will
share “A Day in the Life of a Flight Nurse.” We
will also be celebrating birthdays in October. All
women of Pontoppidan are invited and guests
are welcome to attend!
9 - 11 / We Will Never Forget
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A simple and convenient way to give
This year, consider signing up for
electronic giving. Pontoppidan
Lutheran Church relies on the
financial support of the
congregation and electronic giving
offers and easy way to give on a
recurring basis.
To give electronically, visit www.pontonline.org and locate the
link to the electronic giving page by clicking on ‘Donate Now’.
New Church Directory
Coming Soon
PLEASE HELP US WITH OUR NEW DIRECTORY
Everyone who is a member of Pontoppidan Lutheran will be
included in a new directory that will be coming in October. We
ask you to notify us of any changes to your address or phone.
Please call the church office if there are any changes 232-0998.
You will be contacted for a time to have your picture taken.
Did you know . . .
...that Bethany Retirement Living offers Transitional care! If
your physician recommends transitional care to help your
recovery process, we can help you heal as safely and quickly as
possible. Transitional Care is available on a short-term basis for
those who are well enough to leave hospital care after an injury,
illness or surgery but not quite ready to resume all of the daily
activities at home. Services include (but are not limited to) social
services, rehabilitative therapy, PT/OT/ST, diet and nutrition
counseling, exercise and social programming, pharmacy
services, therapy, wellness care, spiritual care and more. For
more information, contact Mary Eberhard, TCU Social Worker
at 701.478.8930 or meberhard@bethanynd.org.
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Lutheran Social Service is
Recruiting Volunteers
Americorps Legacy Corps for Health and
Independent Living is looking for individuals
17 years of age and older to serve as respite
volunteers in Fargo/Moorhead, Detroit Lakes
and Fergus Falls area. *Volunteer 450 hours in
a 12 month period of time and receive a
monthly living allowance plus eligibility for an
education award. Volunteer work involves
providing safety and companionship for persons
age sixty or older with a chronic health
condition so family caregivers can take a break.
Interested persons in Cass (Fargo), Clay, Becker
and otter Tail Counties can contact Tara Giese
for more information at 1-8010-4146 or
Tara.Giese@lssmn.org.
* Volunteers receive a $200 living allowance and
after they complete 450 hours are eligible for a
$1468 education award. The grant can be used to
pay for tuition, buying books, paying back student
loans etc. . . It can also be used for Elderhostel Trip
for our older volunteers.
Sunday, September 16
8:00 AM
1534 1st Avenue South, Fargo, North Dakota
Once again Pontoppidan has the opportunity to serve Habitat for Humanity. We are scheduled for Sunday, September 16.
The build is for a single parent family with one child, (see bio below). Pontoppidan is scheduled to install sheetrock. This
will be the third day of sheetrocking so there will not be a whole lot left. It should be very easy. The address is 1534 1st
Ave. S., Fargo. The starting time on Sunday the 16th is 8:00 am. There is a sign up sheet in the Education building hallway.
Hope to see you there!
Local family looks forward to coming together with the community to build their
own home.
When Wilfred Hudson was in the Navy, he volunteered on his first Habitat for Humanity project. “People came
together to help someone get a home of their own,” recalled Hudson, “It was such a cool thing to be part of.”
After his discharge from the Navy, Wilfred wanted to provide his daughter Brittney with a home of their own.
Over the years, he attended first time home buyers classes several times and applied for conventional mortgages.
However, he was never able to qualify for a conventional home loan.
Today, Wilfred rents a two bedroom apartment in South Moorhead with Brittney, now age 8.
“All this time we were looking for a home-I did not think to ask for help,” admits Wilfred. “One of my biggest
dreams has been to give my daughter her own yard to play in,” he says.
The Hudson family will not receive a “free” home, but instead will purchase the home with an interest-free loan to
be repaid over the course of the mortgage. Wilfred will contribute 250 “sweat equity” hours working on their
future home.
“Knowing that we helped other families put a roof over their heads and pride in their hearts strengthen our
family,” says Wilfred. “We are grateful that we will experience the same blessing.”
The Hudson family expresses thanks for Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans,
Bound South, and all the donors and volunteers who will make their dream a reality. “If it weren't for them helping
Habitat, we would have never been able to buy a home. We would like to thank your members so much. This
means the world to my family and me.”
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QUESTIONS?
Please contact
A few Sunday
School teachers
are still needed!
Contact Sarah if
you are interested
in helping!
Sarah Trogstad at 232-0998
or sarah@pontonline.org
There will be a short
New Teacher Meeting
First Day of Sunday School
Wednesday, September 5th ,
On Rally Sunday
6:30pm in the Living Room
September 9
10:05 – 10:50
3 year olds – 1st grade:
meet in classrooms
2nd – 6th grade:
Thank you for all the
donations of Markers
and glue sticks for
Sunday School!
meet in Living Room
Please fill out a registration form when you arrive
New Registrations ALWAYS welcome!!
3 Year Old Welcome Sunday
September 23rd 11am
OCTOBER 14TH – SUNDAY SCHOOL
SINGS @ 11AM
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OCTOBER 21
OPERATION SHOEBOX…
WHOLE GROUP SUNDAY SCHOOL
(no individual classes)
3 year olds receive the
Spark Storybook Bible!
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Birthdays
1: Ed Cegla
2: Mark Samuels
3: Rebecca Bruse, Ashley Dullea, Aaliyah Sundby
St. Clair
4: Lorraine Crowley, Nathan Hegstad
6: Kelsey Johnson, Adriannah Smith
7: Faye Stromberg, Adelaide Klungtvedt
8: Erick Galt, Elise Huff, Malvina Moe
9: Heath Horpedahl, Aaliyah St. Claire Sundby,
Mason Cegla
10: Bob Rheault, Dana Lee Sundby
11: Jack McMullen
14: Danny Bratholt, Donna Jacobsen
15: Peggy Samuels, Lam Tran, Abigail Hamilton
17: Jim Froseth
18: Lisa Johnson, Jackson Sanders
20: Bill Thompson
21: Ryan Froseth, Tate Magnuson, Spencer Koenig
22: Kelsey Holm
26: Matthew Bennett, Jordan Kling, Ashtyn Smith,
Sarah Trogstad
28: Leonard Linstad
29: Miriam Tobola
Work Group
Chairpersons:
Smith, Jan/Jim
Kain, Kathy/Jim
Barnes, Jason
Dalos, Mayone
Freeman, Marlene/John
Holm, Karla/Tim
Isaacson, Marilyn/Dave
Johnson, Aaron
Johnson, Caleb
Johnson, Joshua/Lynsey
Keating, John/Nancy
Pfaff, Chad/Stacey
Pratt, Paul
Ronning, Borg (donate)
Sander, Katherine
Schuman, Joel & Sandra
Stangeland, Bert
Swenson, Melissa
Wallin, Laurie/Hans
Wegner, Alice Mae
236-1839
235-3066
235-0131
282-4160
492-0674
234-9376
205-4956
373-1184
388-8604
306-2816
293-7068
298-9992
235-3484
232-7308
218-238-6081
287-7150
218-443-5483
484-5206
233-3057
Clean refrigerators downstairs and in sacristy. Wipe off
the stove and oven. Clean cupboards to west of stoves to
west door.
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Memorials & Honorariums
Given By
In honor of /in memory of
Fund
Paul Peck
Audrey Bueide
Donna Mae Albertson
Hope Hektner
Carol Anderson
Carol Anderson
Carol Anderson
Carol Anderson
Carol Anderson
Jim & Kathy Kain
Jim & Kathy Kain
Jim & Kathy Kain
Milo & Ruby Craik
Milo & Ruby Craik
Milo & Ruby Craik
Ruth, Dale & grandchildren
of Ellen Anderson
Jim & Kathy Kain
Art & Nancy Olerud
Evelyn Iken
Fred & Esther Anderson
Bill & Denise Duke
Audrey Bueide
Wallace & Florence Thune
Bev & Ray Hubbard
Pete & Marlys Peterson
Betty Thorp
Richard & Helen Arnseth
Curt & Malvina Moe
Audrey Bueide
Ray & Bev Hubbard
Robert & Kay Carlson
Maryellen Sundby
Maryellen Sundby
Maryellen Sundby
In memory of John Holten
In memory of Alvin Kadrmas
In memory of Adell Korsgaden
In memory of Adell Korsgaden
In memory of Arnold Tranby
In memory of Pam Berntson
In memory of Adell Korsgaden
In honor of Jeanette Hermunslie’s birthday
In honor of Dick & Helen Arnseth’s ann.
In memory of Lois Cusick
In memory of Alvin Kadrmas
In memory of Adell Korsgaden
In memory of Lois Cusick
In memory of Alvin Kadrmas
In memory of Adell Korsgaden
In honor of Ellen Anderson’s 93rd birthday
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign
In honor of September birthday’s
In memory of Arthur B. Olerud
Thank you for continuing radio ministry
In memory of Lois Cuisck
In memory of Alvin Kadrmas
In memory of Adell Korsgaden
In memory of Adell Korsgaden
In memory of Adell Korsgaden
In memory of Liz McNutt
In memory of Lois Cusick
In memory of Lois Cusick
In memory of Lois Cusick
In memory of Lois Cusick
In memory of Alvin Kadrmas
In memory of Lois Cusick
In honor of Verna Williams 85th birthday
In honor of Betty Thorp’s birthday
In memory of Grace Hans
Library
Radio Broadcast
Radio Broadcast
Radio Broadcast
Radio Broadcast
Radio Broadcast
Radio Broadcast
Radio Broadcast
Radio Broadcast
Quilters
Quilters
Quilters
Quilters
Undesignated
Undesignated
WELCA Flower Cooler
WELCA Flower Cooler
WELCA Flower Cooler
A gift from the
Pontoppidan Card Makers
was given towards the
dishwasher.
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who has had the opportunity to complete
a pledge card for the 2012 Capital Campaign. If you have not yet
done so, you still have time. Pledge cards are located in the
narthex for your convenience.
We have not reached our goal as of yet, we are hoping to do so.
Phase 1 of the project list has been completed. New windows
have been installed in the Office and Education wing, as well as
the Sunday School rooms.
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9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:05 am Learning & Sharing
10:05 am Sunday School
10:15 am Jr. & Sr. High Gathering
11:00 am Contemporary Worship
4:00 pm Class 101
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Circle Day
10:30 am Staff Meeting
12:30 pm Quilters
5:30 pm Wed Night Supper
6:12 pm Pont Choir
6:30 pm Confirmation
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9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:05 am Learning & Sharing
10:05 am Sunday School
10:15 am Jr. & Sr. High Gathering
11:00 am Contemporary Worship
3 year olds receive Bibles
12:15 pm Tri-Annual Meeting
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10:30 am Staff Meeting
12:30 pm Quilters
6:12 pm Pont Choir
3:00 pm Bereavement
Support Group
5:45 pm Board Members &
Program Staff
6:30 pm PPC
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10:30 am Bible Study
12:30 pm Card Makers
6:00 pm Girl Scouts
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12:30 pm Card Makers
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12:30 pm Card Makers
6:00 pm Girl Scouts
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12:30 pm Card Makers
10:30 am Staff Meeting
12:30 pm Quilters
6:12 pm Pont Choir
7:15 pm Handbells
10:30 am Staff Meeting
12:30 pm Quilters
5:30 pm Wed Night Supper
6:12 pm Pont Choir
6:30 pm Confirmation
7:15 pm Handbells
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Thu
12:00 pm Executive
Committee
7:00 pm WELCA Intro to
Bible Study
Wed
4
Tue
9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:05 am Learning & Sharing
10:05 am Sunday School
10:15 am Jr. & Sr. High Gathering
11:00 am Contemporary Worship
12:30 pm Habitat Build
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9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:05 am Learning & Sharing
10:05 am Sunday School
10:15 am Jr. & Sr. High Gathering
11:00 am Contemporary Worship
Baptism of Zoey Hamilton
12:00 pm Chili & Pie served
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Labor Day
Office Closed
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9:00 am Coffee
10:00 am Worship
Mon
2
Sun
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Fri
NDSU Historians
9-10:30
11-12:30
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Wedding
Jessica Jordahl
Ryan Schumacher
Wedding
Jennifer Linstad
Matt Braun
Sat
September 2012
Pont’s Ponderings
Pontoppidan Lutheran Church
309 4th St. Fargo, ND 58102
Phone 701-232-0998 Fax 701-232-1989
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