The Week of April 20

The Week of April 20

Last Wednesday, the men of the church got together for a project at the parsonage. They took off the old deck, which needs replacement. They were having so much fun, they just kept going, removing the concrete steps and walks on the south and west sides. We should do this more often! Just a question: Now that the deconstruction phase is done, what’s next? Keep watching for further developments.

At our Sunday service today, we honored Tracy H. with song for her 21^st birthday. Lyndon and Ruth A. were also recognized as they prepare to celebrate their 42^nd year together this Wednesday.

We remembered those who have lost loved ones recently. There was a memorial service for Terry Walsh in Manitowoc, WI on Saturday. Terry is the brother of Lynn (Mark) F. A funeral for Stanley J., Winston’s oldest son, is scheduled for Wed. in Caldwell, Idaho. May God bring these families the comfort of His loving presence.

Our quilters brought a sampling of their handiwork to Swedlanda today. They have completed 147 quilts this year and will now take a break for a few months. What a wonderful ministry!

This afternoon, Megan S. gave her senior piano recital at First Luth. in Hector. She is wonderfully talented and we wish her well as she begins college this fall.

A few other announcements are listed below. Have a great week.

In Christ,

Pastor Stewart

Announcements:

A community fundraiser for victims of the Cottonwood bus accident is being planned by churches and service organizations in our area. It will be held on Friday, May 2, 3-9 p.m. at the NEW Hector Fire Hall on Hwy 212. Brats, Hot Turkey Sandwiches and Baked Beans will be served. Free Will Donation. The event is supported by the members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans through the Care in Regions Program, matching $1 for every $3 raised up to $1,000. Volunteers are needed for 2 hour time-slots at the event. Time is short, so please sign up in the entryway today! Thank you.

The Minnesota Valley Women of the ELCA will have a Spring Assembly at Christ Lutheran, Glencoe on Tuesday, April 22 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Student Recognition Sunday has been scheduled for May 4. Those being honored are: Matthew A., Shala A., Tom B., Megan S., Ashley T., and Nicolette W.

Our Relay for Life team is once again planning a garage/bake sale fundraiser for May 15-17 (Thursday PM through Saturday 1PM). Because our sale has outgrown mom’s garage, Curt S. is donating the use of his “Nuts and Bolts” building on Hwy 212. If you are spring cleaning and have items to donate you can drop those off at Lois F’s home in Hector or let us know and we’ll pick them up. As always, thank you very much for your support for helping find a cure. Deb R., Wendy W., Doug T. & the FCS Cornfield Commandos team.