The Week of July 13

Greetings from Swedlanda!

We have a beautiful day for our outdoor worship service today and many came despite the fact that it was a bit cool in the shade with the traditional Swedlanda breeze. Imagine wearing jackets on the 13^th of July! Emily provided accompaniment and special music today and managed to hold on to her music. Several of those at the service had been present for Corn Chaff festivities over the weekend, including an all-class reunion. After the services, we filled ourselves with the wonderful food provided for the potluck. There is always more than enough!

I recently found this photo of LaVaun D. on our Synod website. She was in charge of the Companion Synod table at the Synod Assembly and is pictured with Marie Nelson, Chair of the Companion Synod Committee. LaVaun has been in attendance at the Triennial Women of the ELCA Conference in Salt Lake City.

I will be away for a few Sundays, as is explained in the announcements below, but if I have an opportunity, I will manage a posting or two. The message for the day is available through the link on the right of the page.

God’s blessings during the remainder of July!

Pastor Stewart

Announcements:

Pastor Stewart and Nancy will be attending the Global Mission Event at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, July 17-20. At the ELCA Global Mission Event, Lutherans of all ages from all over the world celebrate God’s mission and explore how to encourage and strengthen one another for global ministry.

Pastor Stewart will be taking a week of Continuing Education July 21-27 and will be attending a seminar at Luther Seminary in St. Paul as a part of the Doctor of Ministry program.

Pastor Ruth Edberg of St. Paul’s Lutheran, Hector will be available July 17-27 in case a pastor is needed and Pastor Keith Pearson of First Lutheran, Hector will be available July 21-27.

Come and join us on a mission trip to Lee Valley Ranch, August 3-8! The ranch offers a beautiful & peaceful setting near Crazy Horse Monument outside of Custer, South Dakota. There is always something to do! Opportunities for fellowship, sightseeing, community work projects, wildlife (Custer State Park), adventure (Harney Peak), or just relaxing. Take a few days off for a counter-cultural Christian experience. Sign up today!

Please be sure to join us for worship in the coming weeks, as we have some special speakers/worship leaders. Bernice C. will have the message on July 20. On July 27, Robert Bekkerus, a senior student at Luther Seminary, will lead the worship service. Wendy W. will have the message on August 3^rd. Neil C. will also be assisting as a lector. Thank-you to those from our congregation who are willing to share their gifts.

All are welcome to attend the local chapter meeting of Habitat For Humanity at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Fairfax. The next build will be in the Fairfax area.

Green Lake Lutheran Ministries 24^th Annual Quilt Auction.

Friday, July 18, 5:30-8:30 PM Quilt Review, Crafts & Country Store Admission $3.00/Silent Auction/Homemade Lefse/BBQ Supper.

Saturday, July 19, 9:00-11:30 AM Quilt Review, Crafts & Country Store Admission $3.00/Silent Auction/11:30 AM-1:30 PM Hog Roast/12:30 PM Quilt Auction.