Greetings from Swedlanda!
Today was Rally Sunday and our fall season got off to quite a start!
The day began with Swedlanda Family Sunday School under the able direction of Gail D. We kept adding tables to accommodate everyone who came, both young and old. Today we talked about the significance of our names and how God knows us intimately and calls us by name. We even took thumbprints and drew some self-portraits.
It was a great time of sharing our stories and our faith with one another. The Family Sunday School is on the first Sunday of each month, so be sure to join us next time. We have also added a pre-school on the 2nd & 4th Sundays to accommodate some our youngest children of God. There is also a Jr.-Sr. High class on all Sundays except the first. Adult study will begin on the 28th, as will our choir practice. There are lots of ways to get involved, so check it out!
The worship service now begins at 10:15 a.m. Today, we enjoyed a beautiful prelude by Emily L., then she and Neil N. offered a beautiful rendition of Children of the Heavenly Father for special music. Wish I had a picture of Neil with his violin to show you, but I didn’t have my camera in the pew.
Jill B. and Eileen R. planned a special part of the service today. The congregation participated in a laying-on of hands as part of a healing service for me. It was very moving to have so many members of our family of faith come forward to offer their touch and prayers. My surgery will be on Wednesday, but I hope to be back after a 2 week recovery period.
The Globe Amaranth is a plant once grown by Thomas Jefferson at his home,
After our worship service, we enjoyed a Hog Roast. The hog was provided by Kim & Keri A. and many others helped prepare, serve, and clean up. We are grateful for the wonderful turn-out. Everyone had a good time of sharing.
Be sure to join the congregation for the next two Sundays. Elizabeth Roebke, daughter of John and Linda will be here to lead worship on the 14th and Rev. Linda Piper, Synod Minister of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod will be here on the 21st. There will be a Coffee Fellowship on each of the two Sundays, Sept. 14 and 21 at 9:30 a.m. prior to the worship service.
I will try to keep everyone informed of my progress as I am able.
God be with you in the coming week.
Pastor Stewart
Announcements:
The Family Sunday School will be held at 9:10 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month for people of all ages. On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, beginning September 14, there will be a Pre-school at 9:10 a.m. Sunday School for Jr. & Sr. High will be held in the belfry classroom on all but the first Sunday of each month.
Adult Study will be at 9:30 a.m. beginning September 28.
Choir Practice will be at 8:25 a.m. beginning on September 28. If you enjoy singing, come and join us. New members are always welcome.
Pastor Stewart will be having surgery for cancer of the prostate at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Swan
Phone: 507-228-8906
Program: Pastor Jim Knutson,
Coffee: 9:30 a.m. Program 10:00 a.m.
Program and business meeting followed by noon meal
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
The Swedlanda Treasurer’s Report indicates a balance of $3,026.87 in the general fund, with $15,000 borrowed from the Mission Investment Fund. The Building Maintenance Savings Account stands at $24,089.66. Thank you for your continued support of Swedlanda.
Luther League meets on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m. Come and join us!
A note of thanks for your help with the library project in
Dear Friends at Swedlanda. Thank you for your on-going support of the school library program in the
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