The Week of November 4

Greetings from Swedlanda!

We had a nice crowd of people today for All Saint’s Sunday. Erling and LaVaun provided a beautiful basket of plants for our altar today in honor of their 50^th anniversary, which fell on Friday of last week. This is the second such anniversary in two weeks! Keith and Julie H. are also celebrating their anniversary this week-the 27^th. Everyone present received a gold star as a symbol that they are a Saint of God.

A name was added to our prayer list today. The unofficial hugger of Swedlanda, Olga S., fell at home and broke her tibia. Hopefully she will be home soon, if she is not already.

The Luther League is having a bonfire this evening at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, they will be bagging food at Kids Against Hunger, Cactus Jack’s, Stewart from 4-6 p.m. All are welcome to join them.

Thrivent was having an election of officers today and provided coffee, milk, and cookies in our entryway.

Deb R. also asked me to announce that the Relay for Life team is having a bake sale and will be serving coffee and morning treats this Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. during Holiday Happenings in Hector. The team will be at the American Legion building.

Here are a few announcements for the week. As usual, my sermon is available through the link on the sidebar. Just let me know if you are having any problems with that.

God bless you this week. Remember that you are a Saint of God.

In Christ,

Pastor Stewart

Announcements:

Church Family Sunday School will be held next Sunday, Nov. 11. All people of all ages are invited to come to the Fellowship Hall at 9:20 a.m. for a time of sharing and learning together.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY UPDATE: We completed the painting, installed the kitchen cabinets, and are now in the process of hanging doors and trim. None of it is heavy, hard work so easily handled by women too. We are trying to get everything completed before Thanksgiving so PLEASE consider making time to join us for a day, or even half a day. We start about 8 AM. If anyone can come in the evening, give me a call at 320-523-1008 and I will be there. Blessings on all. Ann

All are invited to the Habitat For Humanity meeting on Tues, Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lion’s Den in Buffalo Lake.

Habitat For Humanity Raffle tickets are now available!! This year, the Grand Prize is a candy apple red 2008 Ford Mustang convertible. Other prizes include a 15” Lap Top Computer, $500 cash, Apple I Pod 80 GB Video, and 27” Digital Color TV. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased from HFH Board members, Joyce Nyhus or Pastor Stewart. The drawing will be held on February 3, 2008.

The 2007 Advent Event Silent Auction will be held on Sunday, November 25, so now is the time to begin thinking of what you could contribute. Crafts, gifts, baked goods and services are welcome. Donations can be brought to the church beginning Nov. 18.

The treasurer's books will close on Friday, November 30th. If you are planning to make a contribution that you wish to have included in this year's report, please make it prior to that date. Thank you.

The Fall edition of Mosaic is now available on VHS tape in the church library: Understanding Fundamentalism. You may wish to view this at home or use it for a program.

The Swedlanda Church Council will meet on Tuesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. Gail D. is the hostess.

Community Events

The Hector Lioness Club will host an Omelet Breakfast today, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Hector American Legion Hall. Proceeds for special projects in the community.

Central Lutheran Church, rural Franklin, will have a Fall Supper on Wednesday, November 7, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Menu: Meatballs, Lefse, Potatoes, Dessert and more. $8 for adults.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Bird Island is hosting a Turkey Supper on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 5:00 p.m. See information on the poster on the bulletin board.

The Renville County Veterans Assoc. is having a Pork Chop Dinner at the Fairfax Legion on Sunday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Proceeds got towards packages send to service personnel stationed overseas. Please come out on Veterans Day and help our veterans.

The Hector Kiwanis Club is hosting a Skillet Breakfast on Sunday, November 18, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hector American Legion Hall. The menu includes scrambled eggs and French toast with fruit toppings or syrup, sausage, and beverages. There will be a free-will donation at the door.

A Family Fun Night will be held at First Lutheran, Hector November 18th. There will be games and prizes and entertainment for all, a meal of BBQ sandwiches and a raffle Proceeds from this event benefit the youth of First Lutheran. Details on our bulletin board.