AUGUSTANA TREASURER TEAM

Augustana is putting together a TREASURER TEAM.   Please consider sharing your time in helping to keep our financial records.   Let a council member know if you can cover any one of these duties:

·       Recording offerings

·       Entering income and expenses in Quicken

·       Paying expenses

·       Running monthly reports (Annual Reports)

TECHNOLOGY TEAM – Update

Beginning September 1st, Communications can be found in the weekly bulletin. The website is in the process of being updated. Church locations with contact information, worship schedule and online giving will continue to be available at https://neighborsinchristmn.org/.

Parish news and worship videos will be discontinued.  

We need volunteer(s) to help with our website and digital communications. If you have computer or website experience and are willing to serve, please contact Lisa Taralseth or a council member.

MN VALLEY WOMEN OF THE ELCA FALL GATHERING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

The Spring Gathering for the MN Valley Women of the ELCA will be held on Saturday, October 10th at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Gaylord.  It will begin with 11:30 registration, followed with a meal at noon and program at 1 p.m.  Registrations are due October 1st.  A sign-up sheet is in the Augustana narthex.  

Upcoming Events:

Augustana Fall Bazaar & Bake Sale

Augustana Lutheran Church

Saturday, October 3rd

 9 a.m. - 1 p.m

Join us for a day of fun! 

 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Cinnamon rolls, jumbo muffins & coffee

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Dinner

Turkey or beef sandwich

German or American potato salad

Desserts

Be sure to check out the Bake Sale, Garden Goodies Rummage Room & Raffle

AUGUSTANA CONGREGATIONAL MEETING  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH

A Call update was given at the September 8, Augustana Council Meeting.  Synod Minister, Pastor Heather met with all NIC Parish councils in August to provide an update on the call process.  She shared that she has accepted a call to serve a congregation.

An Augustana Congregational Meeting will be held after church on Sunday, October 18th to update members and discuss next steps. 

100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR

GINNY ANDERSON

Join the celebration on Saturday, October 24th for Ginny Anderson’s 100th birthday!   The celebration will take place at First Lutheran Church from 1 to 4 p.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN REFORMATION DAY

HAM DINNER

First Lutheran will be hosting a ham dinner on Reformation Sunday, October 25th after 9:30 a.m. worship. Proceeds will be donated to the ELCA Good Gifts program.  Let’s fill the pews and our tummys! 

Pastor Leonard's Contact Information

Email:  leonard.hummel@gmail.com

Cell # 410-949-0060

Send Announcement Requests to:

Email:  nicparish1@gmail.com

OR Email one of our Church Secretaties

Amy TenEyck - sjbismarcksecretary@gmail.com

Sue Bentz - augustana.secretary@gmail.com

Council & Committee Mtg Dates

* Oct 7th – NIC Council Mtg - 7:30pm / ALC

* Oct 13th - Augustana Council Mtg - 6pm

* Oct 13th - St John's Council Mtg - 7pm

* Oct 20th – First Lutheran Council Mtg - 7pm

VISITATIONS

Please contact the following if someone needs visitation: 

Bonnie Hartmann (ALC) 507-766-5474 

Carolyn Johnson (FLC) 507-217-6088 

Peggy Jones (FLC) 507-647-5913

Mary TenEyck (SJB) 507-217-1577

THRIVENT CARDS HELP OUR KIDS

Thrivent members are eligible to request up to $250.00 in Thrivent Action Funds which help supply food and supplies for the Wednesday evening meals. Simply request a physical card to be given to a WOW team member. Can reach out to Lisa Taralseth or Carol Forst for questions.

Anyone can become a Thrivent Associate Member online and be eligible to apply for one $250 Action Team Fund a year. 

https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/thrivent-action-teams

Donations are always welcome as well, please contact a team member as to what might be needed.