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April 2016 Newsletter

Gloria Dei

Lutheran Church

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From the Desk of Pastor David Maxfield I am caught between the already and the not yet. My writing assignment is share some thoughts of April, spring and the Easter season in the life of the follower of Jesus. That sounds good but… it’s Tuesday of Holy Week and try as I might I cannot wish myself to Easter and beyond without walk-ing the path which leads to the Upper Room, the Garden, the Judgement Hall and to a hill far away, where an Old Rugged Cross stands. I could write about spring but, ma nature seems to come to her senses these past few days, a bit of snow, a chill in the wind and a drop in the tem-perature brings out the wizened cynic in me and I remember an old adage, “IN like a lamb, out like a…” What’s worse is I am concerned that when the calendar turns to April, nature will realize that she spoiled us in March and that will only mean it’s way too early to put away the shovel. See what I mean? I’m caught between the already and the not yet. Then it occurred to me (inspiration or a Homer Simpson “well duh” moment?) isn’t that the reality of life. We live between the already and the not yet. Every day, each step along the way, each mo-ment between the already and the not yet. That is why I like Saturday, not just any Saturday but the one between Good Friday and Easter. The contrast could not be more striking. Already Jesus has been crucified, died and was buried. Al-ready the disciples had fled into the safety of the self, hidden in fear, and paralyzed by the un-known. But not yet… the first day of the New Creation had not yet dawned…. The first word from beyond had not yet been spoken and He had not been seen, touched nor had he had breakfast with the boys. That is also why I love the holy name of God. You remember the story of the burning bush, Moses on the mountain, and the voice which crackled with the fire of heaven calling old Mo by name. When Moses asked for the name of the One who spoke, do you remember what God revealed? Do you remember God’s name. “I am”. I saw a poster once which seared this truth into my soul and memory, My name is I am If you seek me in the past in your memory,

you will not find me For my name is not “I was”: If you seek me in the future when you agenda is finished, I may not be found For my name is not “I will be”; So seek where you are today, right now, this moment And you will know For my name is “I am”. Sometimes it is good to be caught between the already and the not yet, because right here, right now God is. Shalom, Pastor David Ministry Shout Outs…. To the crew who served the Easter Supper at Banquet West; to the par-ents and caring adults who joined their students for the First Communion retreat; to those who pray for this ministry, for the congregation, the community and for you and me. (watch for more “shout outs” each month… is there a person, a group, a ministry we should lift up? Let me know!)

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Resurrection: Reality or Rumor?

Sundays- 9:45 am

During the month of April, we will be exploring the mystery of the resurrection. Come and join in the conver-

sation, bring your questions, bring a friend! Together we will search the witness of Scripture, history and sci-

ence to gain a better understanding of what we mean when we confess “ … on the third day he rose again.”

April 10- The Biblical Witness- come and explore the unique witness of the 4 Gospels,

April 17- The Mystery of the Shroud- The Shroud of Turin; is it the burial cloth of Jesus or a

historical hoax. What does the image on the cloth reveal?

April 24- 1 Corinthians 15- Why did Paul devote so much attention to the resurrection? What

did he say? What is its relevancy to life in the 21st century?

Campership Fund Raiser

Date: April 10th

Place: Fellowship Hall

Time: Following 10:45 Service

Parish Ed will be hosting a Taco Bar supper to raise money to help

pay for Summer Bible Camp at Upper Missouri Ministries.

SENIOR BANQUET

Date: Tuesday, April 19th

Time: Gathering - 5:15 PM

Dinner - 5:30 PM

Parents/

Guardians are

welcome to

attend.

UMM Summer Camp

Scholarships

If your child is attending a

summer program at UMM and you need help with paying the fees for the camp, please stop

by the office and get a

scholarship application. The applications were also given out to the Sunday School kids and the Wednesday Night School kids. Please turn them into the church

office by April 15th. Thank you.

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March Worship Attendance

February Memorials In Memory of Fred Eberle

Fred Opperud ………....……………………………………………………….……………..…...50/50 Fund

In Memory of Marion Weisz Whiteford

Jerry & Lori Hahn……...……. …………… ………..…………….……..…….……………..…...50/50 Fund

Jan Williams ………..……………………………...……………………………………..…….Building Fund

Phil & Sharon Rabon ……………………………………………………………….……………..50/50 Fund

Dick & Marg McKennett .………………………………………………..…………………….....50/50 Fund

Ruby Nelson ………………………………………………………………………..……………...Food Pantry

In Memory of Duane Liffrig

Aaron & Terra Erickson ………………………………………………...…….…..UMM Campership Fund

In Memory of Larry Crask

Bonnie Kolden………....……………………………………………………….…………..…..Memorial Fund

In Memory of Al Bervig

Oliver & Joan Bekkedahl …………………………….………………………………….………...Music Fund

Ruby Nelson ………………………………………………………………………….…………….Food Pantry

Date: Sat - 5:00PM Sunday - 8:30AM Sunday - 10:45AM Total

March 6 8 34 112 154

March 13 6 32 120 158

March 20 5 48 159 212

Maundy Thursday - Mar 24 126

Good Friday - Mar 25 57

Silent Saturday - Mar 26 10

Easter - March 27 120 384 504

Congratulations to our

2016 First Communion Class!

Cameron Anderson

Ty Watterud

Sofia Watterud

Malakai Smaltz

Aubrianna Staloch

Gabe Slotsve

Tiegan Nordloef-Burke

Carter Hanson

Madison Nelson

Madison Collings

Sean Andrew Allen

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4/1 TODD BUBLITZ 4/1 DWAYNE HELLMAN 4/1 CORY FLECK 4/1 JACOB OLSON 4/1 DEREK OPPERUD 4/2 DARCY COLLINGS 4/2 HALEY NELSEN 4/2 LEE GUNLIKSON 4/3 LEANN KELLER 4/3 LATISHA VENNES 4/3 DAVID SNELLINGS 4/3 GARY VOLZ 4/3 CINDY LONGTIN 4/3 EARL HAUGENOE 4/3 WAYNE RETZER 4/3 LINDA NELSON 4/4 STACY GRAUPE 4/4 AARON GRANLEY 4/4 ADALAYDE MONSON 4/4 IAN ERBES 4/5 BROOKE VEDAA 4/5 GALEN GERMUNDSON 4/6 DOUGLAS MCEVERS 4/6 LAURA MALECKAR 4/6 POLLY VINGER 4/6 MICHAELA ROBERTSDAHL 4/6 ASHTON COLLINGS 4/6 KAIGE BRATCHER 4/6 CARA HURAVITCH 4/7 TRAVIS SIMONSEN 4/7 CAL CARNELL 4/7 TIFFANY SWALLOM 4/8 RYAN HELLEN 4/8 JULIE WROLSON 4/8 ROGER ALTENBURG 4/8 WARD SALVESON 4/8 JASON SLATER 4/8 CHERYL ANDERSON 4/9 TROY WAGENDORF 4/9 JON SOLEM 4/9 MILTON THEIGE 4/9 RICH STUDSRUD 4/9 OWEN OPSAL 4/10 AARON THORSTAD

4/10 TRISHA KREIL 4/11 LORI GROSULAK 4/11 JAN HOGUE 4/12 TREVIS ALTON 4/12 BRENT FAGERLAND 4/12 JULIE CLARK 4/12 KODY SYVERSON 4/12 TANNER OVERLAND 4/14 TYLER TAMEZ 4/14 JADELYN BURKE 4/14 ALEXIS BARTEN 4/14 JADELYN NORDLOEF-BURKE 4/14 TYLER TAMEZ 4/14 MADISON DEGELE 4/14 ALBERTA PARISIEN 4/14 BRITTANY HOLM 4/15 KARI KRINGEN 4/15 RYAN QUARNE 4/15 AMARI PAGE 4/15 CODY SKOR 4/16 CHELSEA SMITH 4/16 LEXUS BUBLITZ 4/16 GARRED OLSON 4/17 OLIVER BEKKEDAHL JR 4/17 SIERRA WATTERUD 4/17 WHITNEY NOESKE 4/17 HUNTER IRGENS 4/18 VIKKI OSBORN 4/18 BLAKE ZAHN 4/19 LUCAS NATWICK 4/19 CAROL MONSON 4/20 RON SWENSON 4/20 JAMES OSTGULEN 4/20 GRAEDEN WROLSON 4/20 JACOB NATWICK 4/20 KAYDE KIRBY 4/20 HALEE OPSAL 4/21 ALEXIS STORLIE 4/21 RICHARD TRONES 4/21 SHELBY STORLIE 4/21 BROOKS HODENFIELD 4/21 CHRIS QUAMME 4/22 KARTER AMUNDSON 4/22 JOYCE ERICKSON

4/22 CHELSEY VIETS 4/23 JAMISON BERVIG 4/23 KIM WENSTAD 4/23 JANE STUDSRUD 4/23 JOLYSSA MARQUART 4/24 DOUG HOGLUND 4/24 BRENDA DANIELS 4/25 BREYSON GILBERTSON 4/25 CAMERIN HAHN 4/25 BREYSON GILBERTSON 4/26 ALEX AUSTREIM 4/26 AVERI AUSTREIM 4/26 KIM HINGTGEN 4/27 LEROY LARSEN 4/27 ORLANDO ROLLEFSTAD 4/27 AERIEL PETERSON 4/27 KELLI MALECKAR 4/28 JEFF OLSON 4/28 OLIVIA BERVIG 4/28 PAIGE OLSON 4/29 JODI MISCHKE 4/29 LUCAS SHUPE 4/30 PEYTON VANNATTA 4/30 SHANDA HARSTAD 4/30 MADISON FAGERLAND 4/30 HARLEY JEANNOTTE

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Sun Mon Tue Wed

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Faith—Communion

Girl Scouts - 7 PM

4 Girl Scouts - 5:30 PM 5 Quilting - 9 AM

Executive Meeting - 5:30 PM

Worship Committee - 7 PM

6 7th Grade Confirmation

8th Grade Confirmation

Church School - 6

Glory Band - 8 PM

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GDLC - Communion

11 GDLC Work Day - 5:30 PM

SOS - 7 PM

Tri-County Childcare - 7 PM

12 Quilting - 9 AM 13


Church School - 6

Glory Band - 8 PM

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Faith - Communion

Girl Scouts - 7 PM

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19 Quilting - 9 AM

Senior Banquet — 5:15 PM

20 Women’s Bible Study


Church School - 6

Glory Band - 8 PM

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GDLC— Communion

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SOS - 7 PM

26 Quilting - 9 AM 27 Stewardship Meeting


Church School - 6

Glory Band - 8 PM

APRIL 2016 Gloria Dei Sunday Schedule

8:30 AM Traditional Worship

9:30 AM Gloria Dei Coffee Hour

10:45 AM Contemporary Worship

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Thu Fri Sat 1 2 8:00am Bible Breakfast

VES - 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Girl Scouts - 5:30— 8:30 PM

6 7th Grade Confirmation - 5:30 PM

8th Grade Confirmation - 5:45 PM

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8 PM

7 Parish Ed Meeting - 8 PM 8 9 Bible Breakfast - 8 AM


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8 PM

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Council - 6 PM

15 16 Bible Breakfast - 8 AM

20 Women’s Bible Study - 9 AM


6

8 PM

21

Gideons - 5:30 PM


27 Stewardship Meeting - 7:30 AM


6

8 PM

28 Property Meeting - Noon

Evangelism Meeting - 6 PM


PRIL 2016 Faith Lutheran Sunday Schedule

10:00 AM Worship

Gloria Dei Saturday Schedule

5:00 PM Worship

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Gospel Seed…April 2016

A Monthly Update from the

Western North Dakota Synod Office

Gospel Proclaimers Needed…

It has never been a secret that finding people to serve

as pastors in rural places is difficult. To be honest, you

and I are a part of the problem. We have not done a

good job of raising up leaders from our own territory to

serve in rural places. Together, with the Holy Spirit’s

help, we can change this situation. It’s time to start

talking about the joy of Gospel proclamation. So, it hits

me; I get to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ! I

need to let others know the joy of that calling… In

times of joy and sorrow, in the midst of Spirit-filled re-

newal gatherings or around council tables in the midst

of conflict – I get to proclaim that Jesus has risen! That

sin, death, and darkness were defeated by the Cross.

We are “earthen vessels” easily chipped or cracked,

yet it is through these vessels that God has chosen to

share the Good News. Is the work difficult sometimes?

Yes. Is this calling frustrating? Sure. But… it is also

a gift. Who else might be called to ministry in Christ’s

church? Think about it. Pray about it. Let that person

know their gifts are needed for Jesus’ sake.

A New Path for Theological Education…

So, what else can be done to provide high quality the-

ological education, while at the same time, providing

pastoral leadership in rural places? And, if we are go-

ing to tackle real issues about the need for leaders, how

about we work to reduce or eliminate student debt at the

same time? The Western North Dakota Synod, in part-

nership with Wartburg Theological Seminary, is in the

process of launching a pilot project aimed at addressing

those issues. The Rural Distributive Learning Cohort

will allow students to enter a Master of Divinity Degree

Program while serving in a congregational context. We

believe that serving as a minister, while taking Master

level courses, will help shape a candidate for Christ-

centered service.

This program will not be for every student or for eve-

ry congregation. In short, congregations will need to be

relatively healthy - understanding they are called to

look beyond themselves to serve their neighbor for Je-

sus’ sake. Students will need to be self-motivated, able

to juggle multiple tasks, and open for an adventure.

Our goal is to have two students accepted into this

program by this fall. We look forward to sharing more

with you about this program as it progresses.

Tilling the Soil…

It is not too late! There is still time to sign up for the

“Tilling the Soil” workshop. This one day event is

meant to spark our creative imagination and get us won-

dering where God is calling us to reach out in new loca-

tions and ways to proclaim God’s grace and mercy giv-

en to the world through Jesus.

Come Till the Soil with us Saturday, April 9th from

9:30AM to 3:00PM. We will welcome Rev. Ruben Du-

ran, Director of New Starts within the ELCA, and Rev.

Keith Zeh, Director of Evangelical Mission for the NW

Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota.

Together, we will talk about how the larger church

can help identify, explore, and possibly launch new

ministries. Often, this does not mean building a new

building – rather, it means letting your imagination flow

freely.

We invite you to grab a couple of people from your

congregation to come, learn more, and see what kind of

creativity might begin to well up.

Synod Assembly:

Now is the time to register for Synod Assembly. Our

theme, “Living in God’s Abundance”, will help us ex-

plore the abundance of gifts contained in our congrega-

tions and communities. We invite you to bring as many

people as you would like, so, they, too, can learn about

how God gifts people for the sake of serving others.

Once again, there will be an art show featuring the

talents of people from the Western North Dakota Syn-

od; please encourage people to participate. They can

register their items through the synod web page.

Remember the Synod Mission Gala… It will once

again be hosted by Lord of Life Lutheran Church. A

limited number of tickets are available for the meal and

auction of talents; get yours either online or by calling

the synod office. We are also looking for items for the

live and silent auctions; your donations are greatly ap-

preciated!

Blessings,

Mark Narum

Serving as Bishop of the Western North

Dakota Synod

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General Checking Account:

Feb 1 2016 General Checking Account Balance 213,858.83

Feb Offering +24,357.97

Feb Expenses (35,529.96)

Feb 29 2016 General Checking Account Balance $202,686.84

Special Checking Account:

Feb 1 2016 Special Checking Account Balance 260,509.84

Feb Specials Offering +10,489.52

Feb Expenses (10,496.56)

Feb 29 2016 Special Checking Account Balance $260,502.80

Benevolences :

WND Synod—ELCA Benevolence 1423.50

UMM Bible Camp Benevolence 203.35

Bethel Lutheran Home Benevolence 142.35

Lutheran Social Services Benevolence 101.69

WND Synod– WND Benevolence 162.69

Total Benevolences for Sept. $2033.58

Thrivent Mortgage Payment $7552.00

Building Loan Balance as of February 21st, 2016 $315,999.32

February Financials

February Council Meeting Highlights

Committee Reports – Pastor's report - Healing service held January 31st.

Property - Work night is February 8th Worship - Preparing for Holy Week Stewardship - Time and talent sheets are being worked on Parish Ed - First Communion class is March 20. 2nd grade Bible distribution is May 8th. VBS is July 8-10. Nominating - Open positions for council Parish Education and Youth rep for Youth committee

Call committee is in place. Trinity Christian School gave a short presentation. Would like Gloria Dei to support TCS in whatever ways possible. Installation of council members will be February 28th at both services.

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April 3 Worship 10:00 AM




Faith Women of the ELCA will meet April 2nd @ 10 AM at the church. Lunch is potluck. Bible

Study Leader - Sharon Moline.

Cleaning in April - Stan & Nina Grev

Faith News April 2016

Bill Christensen

“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen! Luke 24:6 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is in its self the reason for our Christian faith. When the disci-ples and others watched Jesus die on the cross on Good Friday they thought his ministry and theirs was over. When Mary and other women went to the tomb that morning and found the body missing, found angels telling then Jesus was not there and to tell the disciples to go to Galilee where they will see Him just as He had told them began what we call our Christian faith.

We believe that as God resurrected Jesus from the grave God will resurrect us too from our graves. We wonder whether that we will actually look physical or will we be spiritual with just our souls being raised. We actually don’t know. When Paul was asked this question, “But someone will ask, how are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” I Corinthians 15:35-36 Paul said we just trust God’s promise that as God raised Jesus, God will raise us too. Works for me. I am reminded of this every year especially as we celebrate Easter.

But the thing is every single day we are being resurrected. We die to our sins every day and thru God’s continual forgiveness granted by His grace we are reborn, forgiven, and resurrect-ed. He is risen indeed!

Faith Lutheran Church

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Canned Fruit

Chili

Canned Vegetables

Pancake Mix

Syrup

Spaghetti O’s

Ravioli

Juice

Fruit Snacks

Granola Bars

Bottled Water

Diapers

Wipes

Band-Aids

Paper plates

Plastic forks, spoons, knives

Women’s products

Shampoo

Conditioner

Laundry Detergent

Toilet paper

Pasta

Peanut Butter

Dry Milk

Baked Beans

Canned Meat, Chicken or

Fish

Numbers to call if you can help or have questions: Snacks for Youth Groups: Kim Wenstad (570-1905) or Melissa Meyer (770-5443)

Middle School Youth Group: Jodi Mischke (570-1062) or Karen Krenz (570-1505) Senior High Youth Group: Deb Kemp (770-1997)

Pre-Teen Youth Group (Grades 3-5): Peggy Hagan (770-1026) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PLAN ONE ACTIVITY PER MONTH!

Youth Council Representative: Wendy Slotsve (770-3330)

March 30th – May 18th

Regular Confirmation Class Resumes

7TH GRADE PRE-CONFIRMATION - 1st Wednesday of each month

from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. (April 6th and May 4th)

8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION - Every Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. MEAL IS SERVED AT 5:15 P.M.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP – EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. (Group leaders are Jodi Mischke and Karen Krenz)

We need MORE KIDS to join in on the FUN! Please encourage your 6th, 7th and 8th grade

students to attend youth group on Wednesday evenings.

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Gloria Dei Ministry Staff

Pastor David Maxfield 701-572-2667 [email protected]

Gloria Dei Office Staff

Ann Nelson 701-572-2667 [email protected]

Amber Ogaard 701-572-2667 [email protected]

Tess Colebank 701-572-2667

General office email [email protected]

Faith Lutheran Church Staff

Bill Christensen 701-572-6424 Cell 701-570-5881 [email protected]

Gloria Dei Council

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church ELCA

1821 9th Avenue West

Williston, North Dakota, 58801

Executive Committee

President - Dick Mckennett

701-572-6131

Vice-President—Ashley Weisz

Treasurer - Lois Reirson

701-770-1922

Secretary - Melissa Sundby

701-774-8509

[email protected]

Committee Council Representatives

Parish Ed

Kami Dornfeld

Evangelism

Mary Schroeder

Property

Frank Weisz

Stewardship

Wendy McGinley

Worship

Linda Clemes

Youth Committee

Wendy Slotsve

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