Volume 35, Issue 11 | November 2014

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So often in our lives it is easy to forget this simple truth. Everything. Yes, everything, belongs to God. Frequently we are tempted to believe we have earned all we have and may distribute and wield it in whatever way we see fit. Our culture seems to fan the flame of personal ownership and achievement. At most, perhaps many of us compart-mentalize what we have, saying to ourselves, "This part is God's, and this part is mine." But scripture and the truth of our Creator proclaim a different more radical message. It's all God's. It's all gift. (Psalm 24:1, 1 Chronicles 29:11-12, Haggai 2:8) We proclaim it every time we say the Lord's Prayer. "The kingdom, and the power, and the glo-ry are yours." It follows then, that we are not owners. We are stewards, caretakers, those who have been entrusted with these and all gifts from God's hand to use in faith and service. This is what it truly means to be a steward. It is to recognize that nothing we "have" is our own. It's all God's. Every belonging, every talent, every minute, every encounter, every penny in the retirement, savings, and checking is God's. Thus, we are encouraged, called, and set free to give, invest, purchase, manage, honor, and distribute, in ways that promote God's good creation, God's gracious word, God's love, peace, power, mercy, joy, and hope in our own lives, and most importantly in the lives of our neighbors, especially those in need.

As we enter this season of stew-ardship, please prayerfully con-sider your gift to support the ministry and mission of Normandale. 2015 commitment cards will be mailed to members’ homes in the coming days. Your pledge may be made online at normluth.org/give or may be given in worship at 8:30 or 11:00 am on Celebration Sunday, November 9.

On Celebration Sunday, bring your commitment card or pick-up a card in the pew rack. To-gether we will come forward, live generously, and pledge our gifts as we continue to love, learn, worship, and serve in His name. It's all God's, and heard in faith, that is a beautiful and freeing word. Live generously. Read Normandale stories of gratitude and generosity at www.normluth.org/stories.

(Learn more about this year’s All Saints Memory Wall on page 3)

Monday 1 November 1999, 7:00 p.m., my first day serving Normandale Ev. Lutheran Church, I found myself being lashed by ice pellets driven by gusts of Canadian wind screaming through barren trees hovering over the gravestones of Lakewood Cemetery … and I wondered what God had been thinking in bringing me to this time and place. But on we went, a group of brave and bereaved souls, moving from grave to grave, each marked by a new wreath now barely visible from lantern light that led our procession. We paused to name each de-ceased, remember his or her life, sing a hymn of triumph, and say a prayer of commendation. Some-thing deep inside my soul burst into flame; the dis-tance between heaven and earth, eternity and mor-tality became ever so thin. I have looked forward with eager anticipation to our All Saints celebration ever since that first night, and I encourage you to experience this sacred journey for yourself. (I will do my best to hold the ice pellets for another night.) For centuries, Christians were buried in the church-yard. As worshippers heard the promises of scrip-ture read and proclaimed, sang hymns of praise and thanksgiving, they could see the tombstones of their forebears through the church windows. The saints on earth and the saints in heaven were in some sense visible simultaneously. The church militant (we who still struggle against sin within and without) and the church triumphant (those who now from their labors rest in the loving arms of Our Lord) formed a single unity of grace. As members left the worship service, they walked out into the world past the witness of those sinner-saints who had gone before them and now urged them on in their own walk of faith.

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I have been deeply moved attending Christmas and Easter services in India, for after the glorious words of hope and love, everyone visits their family graves. They have prepared for this moment by cleaning, decorating, and placing candles on the graves of loved ones. Now they add flowers and light candles and remember. I once remarked that the living were including the dead in the celebra-tion. “No,” I was told, “they are inviting us to partic-ipate in the eternal feast they now experience.” The distance between heaven and earth, eternity and mortality becomes ever so thin. We hear the words of the Proper Preface before the Sanctus (both quoted at the beginning of this col-umn) before the Words of Institution every time we celebrate Holy Communion: “with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven.” Whenever I preside, I become aware again of the thin separation be-tween the two. I feel so strongly the presence of my family members, friends, and the saints of this con-gregation now in the church triumphant. The feast now and the feast to come, both hosted by Our Lord, seem to merge into one celebration that stretches forth through space and time, from the here and now into the there and then of eternity. Yes, we have a goodly heritage (Psalm 16:6) as well as an inheritance incorruptible, kept in heaven for us (1 Peter 1:4). Thanks be to God.

All of us live with treasured memories of those who once walked with us, but now live in our hearts. Your Normandale Foundation invites you to take a memory of a departed loved one and share it with your church community. We envision the back narthex area filled with your memories written on brightly colored paper. You may record names, write a story or poem, or draw a picture. Memories will be placed for viewing before and after the services on All Saints Sunday, November 2.

Distinctive paper will be available at the Welcome Center all morning of All Saints Sunday. The Foundation is honored to be able to provide grants that support new church programs and outreach minis-tries beyond the scope of the church budget. While the Foundation welcomes your monetary gifts throughout the year, this event supports our members as they remember those whom they have loved and lost.

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Bio: Allison James is in confirmation and youth choir at NLC. She enjoys running, playing trumpet, singing, travelling and campfires. She is daughter to Cameron and Amy James and sister to Lindsay James.

“Making P lans” I enjoy making plans. I made plans to join the cross country team at Central Middle School in Eden Prairie in 8th grade last year. I made plans to join the Nordic ski team and the track team following cross coun-try. I made plans to run 300 miles for the cross country summer miles program last summer. I made plans to join the Eden Prairie High School cross country team this fall. I followed

through on these plans except for the last one. As some of you know I'm wearing a lovely boot currently as a result of a stress fracture. Usually when parts of me are hurting I just push through it. This time my plans didn't happen. I had to stop. I'm still not sure why and I won-der if God didn't think it was a good idea for me to run in cross country this year, but I'm sure He has a plan.

There was a period of time after I found out that I had a stress fracture that I was angry with God. I was impa-tient with my injury. Still even after the cross country season has ended I wish I could have participated with all my friends. After some reflection on this I realized I talked to God more and I've learned some patience. I talk to God about how I feel, requests for His hand in my life, and I share questions I have. I haven't stopped making plans. There is something about hope and trust and God's love for me I am learning. The free time that opened up as a result of my inability to run has been filled with music. I have had time to play my trumpet more often. I have recently joined the brass choir at my school, and the jazz band. Next year, I have plans to audition for the Wind Ensemble, join the marching band and continue cross country. Next year is going to be a very busy year, but I'm sure I'll do it all with God's help. For now I have a new pair of running shoes I can't wait to put on.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

Through prayer and love you carried our family during a time when we were lost in the emotions of worrying about, loving, and hoping for, the best life possible for our precious Chloe April. That little girl worked so hard to be with us here, but when she became weary God claimed her to be his littlest angel. We are grateful that she continues her life with him. We thank you. We are grateful for you and what you have done for us.

With love and great respect, Chloe’s Mom and Dad,

Nate, Katie, Pastor Dixie and Bill Johnson

A big thank you to all who have contributed with supplies and/or monetarily.

Thank you for your generosity and your prayers. The wonderful Augustana Heritage afternoon service on Sunday, September 21, had a good and enthusiastic turnout again this year. After expenses, these generous worshipers raised nearly $750 for Ebola relief.

Jack Swanson

Thanks to women of Normandale for supporting our October 6 fall event so generously.

We heard informative speakers from the Crossroads Preschool and Beacon Interfaith Housing (housing for homeless youth in the west metro suburbs). Gifts of $800 were sent to Crossroads and to Beacon and an additional gift of $800 from Thrivent was sent to Beacon.

Thanks also to the knitters of Normandale who supplied 25 knit hats for the children at Crossroads Preschool.

As of September 15, NLC has given a total of $10,646 to the campaign. Thank you for your generosity.

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Join other middle and high school students as well as adults to mentor our Normandale House kids. We meet at the church at 5:30 pm to car pool; arrive back at 8:00 pm. Reading Buddy Meals: We need Normandale families to provide a meal for 20 people for each of our Reading Buddies gatherings throughout the year. If you would like to participate and have questions on what to provide, see contact below.

Celebrate Thanksgiving by sharing your bounty. We will deliver Thanksgiving meals to all 11 of our Normandale House and Elliot Avenue families. Plan to bring a meal to church by November 23.

Help bring Christmas cheer to homeless families. Please contact Phil Larson, 952-994-7898, or plarson@normandalehouse.org for more infor-mation to be a Reading Buddy, donate a Thanksgiv-ing Meal, or donate/help at the Christmas Party.

Stephen Ministry Orientation Coffee Sunday 2 November 2014, 9:45 A.M. Lower-Level Conference Room (First Floor)

Join us as we give thanks on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 26. We will worship at 2:30 and 7:00 pm with pumpkin pie and fellowship following each service. Invite friends and neighbors to join us.

Dinner served 5:00-6:45 pm $4/adult, $3/child under 12

Upcoming Meals:

October 29 Lasagna

November 5 Chicken Alfredo

November 12 Baked Chicken

November 19 Baked Ham

November 26 NO Dinner

December 3 Swedish Meatballs

Don’t forget…. Set your clock back one hour Saturday night, November 1.

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Plan on attending the 5th grade faith marker on Sunday, November 9, at 9:45 am to learn about the Ten Commandments!

To RSVP for the faith marker, call or email Liz Paul, Director of Children and Family Ministry, 952-929-1697, x 14 or Elizabeth@normluth.org.

Come share in the story of Jesus’ birth through song and scripture. Sunday, December 7 | 9:45-10:20 am | Sanctuary

Reception immediately following in Fellowship Hall.

All children meet in Valley View at 9:15 am.

Children will process into the Sanctuary together and lead the telling of the story of Christmas!

Following the program, children will return to Valley View with their Sunday School teacher, where they will be picked up by their parent/guardian.

Saturday, December 6 | 9:30-11am | Meet in Valley View

All are welcome to join this community and discussion time. It is an opportunity for parents with kids of all ages to share challenges, victories, and wisdom with one another. Join us each week for a unique-topic and vibrant conversation. There will be good coffee and yummy treats! Upcoming Schedule:

November 2 Speaker: Karen Granquist: Self-esteem for children and adults November 9 Modeling responsible technology use for our kids. November 16 Work/Family Balance November 23 Advent and Christmas: Best Faith Practices November 30 Speaker: Liz Heinecke: Science fun for the family

Sunday School WILL be held on November 30 (Thanksgiving weekend). Sunday School WILL NOT be held on December 21 or 28. Sunday School resumes Jan 4, 2015.

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There are openings for Blessing Place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Contact Lisa Pettersen or Kristin Skunberg at 952-929-1697 x 39 to register or for more information.

Contact Liz Paul, Director of Children’s Ministries, 952-929-1697 x 14, elizabeth@normluth.org for information.

Qualifications:

Interest in services for older adults & caregivers.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Organized and self-directed, detail oriented.

Comfortable calling agencies and obtaining detailed in-formation on services.

Demonstrated computer skills

Able to represent the Center in a professional manner.

Be at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license, and be able to pass a motor vehicle record check and criminal background check.

To apply for this position, contact Marta Volbrecht, Volunteer Coordinator at 952-929-1697 ext. 31 or marta@normandalecenter.org.

The Center for Healing & Wholeness is looking for a part-time, 2-4 hours a week volunteer to support our staff Social Workers.

Position Title: Resource Consultant Volunteer

Areas of Responsibility Include:

Manage the Centers current community resources.

Update, replenish & organize resource repository (both paper & electronic) by verifying info on each resource via web, phone or in person contacts.

Insure each resource file is current, create methods to alert staff of resource updates and assess/suggest additional pertinent resources.

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Tenth Grade Confirmands will be celebrating their Rite of Confirmation on October 26, during the 11:00 am worship. Please keep these young people in your prayers along their faith journey. And let’s pack God’s House with support and love. Please join us for worship, lifting these young people up as they become confirmed members of Normandale Lutheran Church!

Names provide each of us the next layer of knowing one another. Alphabetically speaking, they sometimes place us physically in a line or a classroom. Historically, names can carry definitions or meanings (if a name is passed down from a relative, if it is a place name, if the name carries a known meaning). Because names are given by our parents, they are gifts from a previous time that we live with, usually for a lifetime. These are all things we carry around with us and share every time we speak or sign our name. These are all reasons for asking another’s name, joyfully holding it in our memory, and recalling it the next time we need it. Knowing and sharing names is a holy act of caring for each other. But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.

Isaiah 43: 1

To order a nametag for you, your children or other family for use at church, contact Amy James, Director of Connections at amy@normluth.org or 952-929-1697 x 13. Please indicate preferred spelling for your name and whether you’d prefer a magnet or pin back. Cost per nametag is $3 each and can be paid for at any time in the church office.

Sebastian Cole Birchard Julia Caitlyn Judson Zachary John Roy

David Daniel Deegan Olivia Lynn Kilberg Lindsay Joy Rubin

Connor Christopher Drazan Whitney Lynn Knight Elise Pauline Schroeder

Hayden Quinn Foley Logan William Krenik Margaret Marie Stotts

Grant David Fuller Rachael Asha Leadholm Meredith Holland Stotts

Maria Ann Gaertner Maria Phyllis Levin Caroline Fiona Tegan

Glenn Peter Gullickson Nikki Marie Lund Cole Benjamin Thompson

Annika Marie Henry Ryan Andrew Moon Greta Mae Wilkening

Erik Michael Jacob Ellen Amanda O'Neill Grant Harlan Wothe

Andy & Kim, Ty, Owen & Reid Behm

Brent & Debbie, Hannah & Edward Bushnell

Jeffrey & Gretchen, Maxwell, Katherine, Mairi Doom

Joe & Ann Drapcho

Brad & Marion, Iris, Charlotte, Vivi Einck

Wayne & Connie Finnern

Allison, Ben, Charlie & Lucy Gleason

Will & Kristen, Dax, Nels, Otto Gunderson

Frank & Jane Hyjek

Kyle & Anna Johnson

Marge Johnson

Kyle & Deb, Sydney Moldenhauer

Ellie, Adele, Lucas Ouska

Josh & Valerie Paula

Nathan & Lindsy, Henry, Josephine Pavelko

Mark & Renee, Grady Schiefelbein

Mike & Lisa Schwie

Bryan & Carissa, Grace Vincent

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Healing & Wholeness

Would you like to improve your strength, balance and flexibility? Yoga means “to unite” and has been practiced for over 5000 years as a way to unite the body and mind in order to improve our physical and mental health. Jennifer modifies her classes and the poses to make the joy and benefits of yoga accessible for everyone, regardless of age or ability level. Research has shown that yoga may have the following benefits:

Improved focus, memory, flexibility, strength and balance

Decreased stress, anxiety, blood pressure and chronic pain

Increased lung capacity, immunity, joint mobility and bone density. When: Wednesdays, 10:00-11 am Where: Normandale Lutheran Church, Multi-Purpose Room North Cost: $8 per class (no registration required!)

Foot care services are available two days a month through On-Site Podiatry Clinic. This mobile podiatry clinic currently serves approximately 175 facilities in the metro area. Their team of doctors and talented staff are ready to provide you with the highest quality care. Clients who arrive 15 minutes early for an appointment can take advantage of their free foot soak. Podiatric services can be billed to your insurance company and include nail trimming, treatment of corns, calluses, foot conditions, general foot assessment, and self-care education. When: Typically the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month, by appointment (952-929-1697 ext. 21) Where: Normandale Lutheran Church, Rooms 212-213 Cost: Payments can be billed to your insurance company. Basic nail trimming is $35 if handled out-of-pocket. We currently have openings for November 5th & 6th, as well as Dec. 3rd & 4th.

The Center is pleased to continue to offer regular T’ai Chi classes here at Normandale. Our T’ai Chi classes are growing in popularity and offer significant benefits to people of all ages. T’ai Chi is a very old Chinese exercise characterized by a series of careful, precise, fluid movements—something like slow motion dance. Its purpose is to cultivate relaxation, balance, strength, and flexibility...both in body and mind. Join the group and give it a try! When: Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 pm Where: Fireside Room Cost: $7 per class (no registration required!)

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BAPTISMS “For freedom Christ has set us free.” Galatians 5 Katherine Mary Graham (October 12) Daughter of Justin & Jessica Graham Evelyn Marie Jacobson (September 28) Daughter of Steve & Kristin Jacobson Mason William Beauvais (August 24) Son of Michael & Amanda Beauvais

FUNERALS “I am the resuurection and the life.” John 1 B. J. Klindworth Gerald “Gerry” Pettersen (October 6) Waldemar “Wally” Danielson (October 3) Paul Kuhlman (July 31) James “Scott” Gleason (September 5)

is an experience espe-

cially created for those that are retired and available the Second Thursday of every month through May, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm.

10:30 am Kaffebord and conversation, blood pressure, games

11:00 am Book Club—in the Library

12:15 pm Chapel Service

12:30 pm Lunch

1:15 pm Program

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If you want to learn or have questions about what the Lutheran church currently is doing, come to hear Bishop’s Assistant, Deborah Stehlin, who will present the program. This follows the Chapel Ser-vice which will be given by Pastor Chuck Humphrey before lunch. The Book Club will meet in the library led by Marge Jerpbak who has chosen The Girls of Atomic City by Denise Kiernan. It is the story of the girls who worked in the atomic plant in Oakridge, Tennessee. Clarice Ottoson will record blood pressures until noon.

This is another Normandale tradition when a special effort is made to bring persons to the service and lunch who usu-ally have difficulty attending. The date is Wednesday, December 3, at 11:00 am. The lunch is provided by the church and served by the staff. If you would like to be given a ride, call Marta at Healing & Wholeness, 952-929-1697 x 31.

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Again this year we will be participating in the Gifts for Seniors program. This organization collects gifts and gives them to agencies that work with older seniors who have been identified as often forgot-ten and usually needy individuals.

The items requested usually are everyday necessities, but something a little special would be a treat. There will be a barrel in the lower level near the elevator after Thanksgiving and it will have a gift list pamphlet. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has given the Senior Com-mittee funds to help with the purchasing.

The Senior Committee will sponsor what has become an annual event, a lutfisk dinner, with all the traditional dishes on Sunday, December 14, at 1:00 pm. Now, if you are one of those that only remember it as the lye soaked smelly fish, there will be meatballs. This year we have added a special treat of a Swedish accordionist who will entertain with old favorites. Sing along if you remem-ber the words. Reservations can be made starting November 16 through December 7 at the Welcome Center after both services or by calling the church office at 952-929-1697. Payment of $20 per person is required by December 7. Normandale mem-bers are given priority seating. Non-members are accepted when accompanied by Normandale members.

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"Are you interested in serving as a member of the Altar Guild community? What is the Altar Guild you say? They are a group of Normandale members who are responsible for the preparation of Holy Communion, Holy Baptism and other occasional worship services. Tasks include "setting the table" for communion; filling cups for the distribution, making sure the altar linens are in good order and that the overall appearance of the Altar area (Chancel) is ready for worship services. The time commitment is approximately three hours per month. There are currently five Altar Guild member groups who are in a Sunday Worship service rotation. The tasks can be completed on Saturday mornings or early Sunday mornings. Contact Ray Olson, Altar Guild Chair, 612.790.7907 OR David Clarke, Director of Worship & Music, 952 929 1697 x 35, 612 747 0363.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has changed the way they distribute funds for church and community projects from larger one time grants to allowing each member the opportunity twice a year to request $250 for a project. The member would form a team for an action that would use the funds for seed money or pay for products used. For example, the quilters could buy batting for the quilts they make, persons making repairs at Normandale House could purchase paint, the youth when they help at CES could buy food, etc. There will be a meeting Sunday, November 9, between services in the Lower Level Conference Room to explain this further for Thrivent mem-bers or persons wanting funding for an action. This is a great opportunity for our congregation to get money for things they would like to do.

Get ready for the knitting season to work on kids hats for Normandale’s ministry, as well as prayer shawls and some new adventures with cotton yarn (dishcloths, washcloths, and baby blankets). If you are a beginner or a skilled knit-ter, come and get good ideas to hone your skills as well as ideas for projects. The first session will be for beginners, to discuss yarn, needles, and good beginning projects. There will also be tips to improve knitting as well. The second session will focus on hats “beyond the stocking cap,” (just in time for Christmas). If you can’t knit or would like to contribute, yarn donations are cheerfully accepted. Yarn should be in skeins or hanks (please, no tangled nests), and should be washable and warm (acrylic or wool blend – please, no cotton or crochet thread). QUESTIONS: Call Nancy Thorvilson, 952-835-0309 or email nkthorvilson@gmail.com.

Income was $14,105 under budget for the first nine months of 2014. Expenses were $70,608 under budget.

Normandale supported ministries outside our walls with $195,547 in the first nine months of 2014.

Thank you for your strong and faithful support of Normandale’s mission and ministries.

2014 (9 mo) 2014 (9 mo)

Operating Fund Actual Budget

Envelope Offerings $ 1,247,908 $ 1,256,600

Other Income $ 339,336 $ 316,538

Expenditures $ (1,568,564) $ (1,625,067)

Receipts minus Expenditures $ 18,679 $ (51,929)

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Education Session | 9:00-10:30 am Topic: “Holidays & Self Care”

Tips and techniques for navigating the holidays for caregivers. We'll be talking about taking into consideration the changes that may be necessary regarding family celebration traditions to make it easier and more enjoyable for both the Alzhei-mer's patient and their caregivers.

Deb Richman from the Alzheimer's Association of MN/ND will be presenting on this topic.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group 10:30 am-12:00 noon

Keith Narr, 612.250.7269, narrs@msn.com

Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey and the September event. As a result, we have one new circle along with a couple of circles in the building stages. If anyone that has missed the event and still has an interest in learning more about NLC Circles, contact Heide Moss, President of Normandale Women’s Circles at heidecm649@hotmail.com, 952-926-2472. Visit www.normluth.org/for-women to share contact information and your interest in joining a circle.

It’s a celebration of the harvest, marking the fading of the year while honoring the passing of the saints. This year we’re eager to present “The Souls of the Righteous,” an eclectic range that takes you from old spirituals to Dave Cherwien’s original award-winning composition (aptly titled) “The Souls of the Righteous.” You will get chills.

Tickets: call 612-722-2301 or online at www.nlca.com.

Our annual VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) Christmas Concert will be with the Minneapolis Civic Orchestra and our own Normandale Choir. The orchestra will play Colas Breugnon Overture by Dmitri Kaba-levski, & Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinsky. The choir, along with the orchestra, will be doing The Mystery of Bethlehem by Healey Willan and Savior of the Nations Come by J. S. Bach. The program will benefit VEAP with donations of unwrapped toys or funds that will purchase warm prepared Christmas meals delivered to seniors. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will match $800.

Please join us for a gathering of all current usher team members and interested Normandale members in the Fireside Room.

Join your fellow Normandale members for information, training, and an opportunity to connect and re-connect around our service to Normandale’s worship!

To RSVP contact Dana Arnold, dana@normluth.org, 952-929-1697 x 19 OR Kim Sannerud, Usher Team Coordinator, kimsannerud@gmail.com, 952-941-5906 with any questions.

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Fridays, October 24 - November 21 | 10:00-11:00 am

Join us for a five-week yoga class in meditation and devotion. Each class will include traditional yoga breathing and standing/seated poses with a focus on the scripture passages for

the upcoming Sunday. No yoga experience necessary. All abilities and physical capabilities are welcome to attend. Classes are taught by Normandale member and Certified/Registered Yoga Instructor, Jennifer Hicks, MT-BC, RYT.

Please wear comfortable clothing for stretching and movement. If you are not comfortable being barefoot, please wear flat shoes with safe sofa. Bring a water bottle and yoga mat or yoga towel.

Each five-week session is $50 participant. Classes are limited to 20 participants. Drop-in available for $12/session. Invite a friend! Sign-up today!

Questions? Please contact Amy James at amy@normluth.org or 952.929.1697 x 13.

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Monday, January 26 6-7 pm social hour 7-9 pm instructed painting Braemar Golf Club, Edina Unleash your inner artist and join us for a painting event! No skill required! Seating is limited and abso-lutely no experience is necessary. A local artist will guide us through creating our very own paintings. At the end of the evening you will have made some new friends and go home with your own masterpiece. $45 per person includes canvas and paints, use of brushes, easel, smock and snacks! Beverages available for purchase. Sign up at www.normluth.org/events

Friday, December 5 6:30 am – 8 am Fellowship Hall $10 per person Register at www.normluth.org or sign up and pay in the church office. Be together to reflect and share in the holiday season at the 4th annual Men’s Advent Breakfast! Join new and old friends for a hearty breakfast and time to connect over coffee in the spirit of the season. 6:30-7 am Reception & Buffet - Blueberry french toast, pasteries, fruit, meat & cheese,

Juice, and coffee buffet

7-7:30 am A speaker to inspire your season

7:30-8 am Time to connect over coffee and carols

Advent Pause gatherings are scattered over the week of December 1-7 and are hosted in women’s homes. Each is about two hours in length over a warm beverage, dessert, or special treats. Times and locations vary, but content is the same at each with a hostess and leader that will welcome, greet you, and facilitate discussion and connection with others in faith. Invite a friend, neighbor, or co-worker to join you in the spirit of the season! There is no cost to attend. Advent Pause locations, dates and times, leaders & hostesses are in planning now and will be shared for sign up November 16, 23, & 30 at church, online at www.normluth.org, and in the next newsletter. Contact Amy James, Director of Connections at www.normluth.org or 952-929-1697 x 13 for questions or if you have interest in being a hostess or leader this year for an Advent Pause! Materials and training provided.

Set a morning aside to reflect, pray, and journey a bit deeper into your spirituality, faith and relationship with God. The time together will include speakers to inspire hearts, discussion to spark the imagination, and bible texts to light the way. Come on your own or come with a friend.

Saturday, January 31, 2015 9:00 am – 1:00 pm At Normandale Lutheran Church $25—(cost includes breakfast and lunch) Sign up at www.normluth.org

Saturday, February 21, 2015 9:00 am-1:00 pm At Normandale Lutheran Church $25 (cost includes breakfast and lunch) Sign up at www.normluth.org Overnight retreat experiences return again in Winter 2016.

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Sunday, October 26 8:30 am Worship/Reformation/New Members 9:30 am Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am Crossways 9:45 am FnL (Fellowship ‘n Learning—7-12th gr) 9:45 am ParentRest! 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship/Reformation/Rite of Conf.

Monday, October 27 7:00 am Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study 1:00 pm Better Choices, Better Health 5:30 pm Reading Buddies @ Hope Academy 7:00pm Priscilla Circle

Tuesday, October 28 1:00 pm Ruth Circle 6:30 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

Wednesday, October 29 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10:00 am Adaptive Yoga 1:00 pm Matter of Balance 4:45 pm Boys Choir Rehearsal (3rd-6th gr) 5-6:45 pmWednesday Night Dinner 5:15 pm Brass Rehearsal 5:30 pm Crossways 5:30-8 pmWednesday Night Explorers (K-6th gr) 5:30 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal (7-12th gr) 5:45 pm Boys Choir / Pizza Party 6:00 pm Girls Choir Rehearsal (3rd-6th gr) 6:30 pm Chamber Choir Rehearsal 6:45 pm Crossways 6:45 pm Confirmation 6:45 pm Discovery 7:30 pm Normandale Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, October 30 10:00 am Crossways 2:00 pm H & W Tai Chi 4:30 pm Cherub Choir Rehearsal (K-2nd gr) 5:30 pm Cherub Choir Pizza Party 5:45 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal

Friday, October 31 7:00 am Crossways 10:00 am Meditation in Movement (Yoga)

Saturday, November 1 9:00 am Environment– All Saints 9:00 am Normandale Serves “Fall Clean-up” 9:30 am Flute Rehearsal 10:30 am Food Disorders Support Group 4:00 pm All Saints Worship/Lakewood Cemtry 7:00 pm National Lutheran Choir Concert

Sunday, November 2 (Daylight Savings Ends) 8:30 am Worship/Holy Communion/All Saints 9:30 am Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am Crossways 9:45 am FnL (Fellowship ‘n Learning—7-12th gr) 9:45 am Knitting Workshop 9:45 am ParentRest! 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship/Holy Communion/All Saints

Monday, November 3 7:00 am Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study 8:30 am Sew Day Quilting 1:00 pm Better Choices, Better Health 5:30 pm Reading Buddies @ Hope Academy

Tuesday, November 4 7 am-8 pm General Election 11:30 am H & W Staff Meeting 1:00 pm Senior Committee Meeting 6:30 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

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Wednesday, November 5 8:00 am H & W Board Meeting 9:00 am H & W Podiatry Clinic 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10:00 am Adaptive Yoga 1:00 pm Matter of Balance 4:45 pm Boys Choir Rehearsal (3rd-6th gr) 5-6:45 pmWednesday Night Dinner 5:15 pm Brass Rehearsal 5:15 pm Preschool Committee Meeting 5:30 pm Crossways 5:30-8 pmWednesday Night Explorers (K-6th gr) 5:30 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal (7-12th gr) 6:00 pm Girls Choir Rehearsal (3rd-6th gr) 6:30 pm Chamber Choir Rehearsal 6:45 pm Crossways 6:45 pm Confirmation 6:45 pm Discovery 7:00 pm Girls Choir Pizza Party 7:30 pm Normandale Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, November 6 9:00 am H & W Podiatry Clinic 10:00 am Crossways 1:00 pm Senior Ministry Committee Meeting 2:00 pm H & W Tai Chi 4:30 pm Cherub Choir Rehearsal (K-2nd gr) 5:45 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Foundation Board Meeting

Friday, November 7 7:00 am Crossways 10:00 am Meditation in Movement (Yoga) 6:00 pm Lange /Shane Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, November 8 9:00 am Alzheimer’s Education Series 10:30 am Alzheimer’s Support Group 10:30 am Food Disorders Support Group 3:00 pm Lange / Shane Wedding

Sunday, November 9 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am Crossways 9:45 am Faith Marker 9:45 am FnL (Fellowship ‘n Learning—7-12th gr) 9:45 am ParentRest! 9:45 am Sunday School 10:25 am Cherub Choir Pre-service Rehearsal 11:00 am Worship

Monday, November 10 7:00 am Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study 10:00 am Normandale Women Board Meeting 1:00 pm Archives Committee 1:00 pm Better Choices, Better Health 5:30 pm Reading Buddies @ Hope Academy

Tuesday, November 11 11:30 am H & W Staff Meeting 6:30 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting

Wednesday, November 12 7:00 am Preschool Staff Meeting 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 9:45 am Knitting Workshop 10:00 am Adaptive Yoga 1:00 pm Matter of Balance 4:45 pm Boys Choir Rehearsal (3-6th gr) 5-6:45 pmWednesday Night Dinner 5:15 pm Brass Rehearsal 5:30 pm Crossways 5:30-8 pmWednesday Night Explorers 5:30 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm Girls Choir Rehearsal (3-6th gr) 6:00pm Meditation in Movement (Yoga)

6:30 pm Chamber Choir Rehearsal 6:45 pm Confirmation 6:45 pm Crossways 6:45 pm Discovery 6:45 pm Knitting Workshop 7:30 pm Normandale Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, November 13 10:00 am Crossways 10:30 am Second Thursday 2:00 pm H & W Tai Chi 4:30 pm Cherub Choir Rehearsal (K-2nd gr) 5:45 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm Serving @ Our Saviour’s Shelter

Friday, November 14 7:00 am Crossways 10:00 am Meditation in Movement (Yoga)

Saturday, November 15 9:00 am Book, Bagel & Brew 9:30 am Flute Rehearsal 10:30 am Food Disorders Support Group 4:00 pm Kids Night Out

Sunday, November 16 7:45 am Boys / Girls Choir Pre-service Reh 8:30 am Worship / Holy Communion 9:30 am Coffee Fellowship 9:30 am Sign-up: Lutefisk Dinner 9:45 am Crossways 9:45 am FnL (Fellowship ‘n Learning—7-12th gr) 9:45 am Knitting Workshop 9:45 am ParentRest! 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship / Holy Communion

Monday, November 17 7:00 am Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study 8:30 am Sew Day Quilting 5:30 pm Reading Buddies @ Hope Academy 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry Leadership 7:00 pm Stephen Ministry Group Support

Tuesday, November 18 11:30 am H & W Staff Meeting 3:00 pm H & W Volunteer Gathering 6:00 pm Finance Committee 6:30 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm Church Council

Wednesday, November 19 9:30 am Rachel Circle (Joan Brown’s home) 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10:00 am Adaptive Yoga 12 noon Lydia, Sarah & Martha Circle 4:45 pm Boys Choir Rehearsal (3rd-6th gr) 5-6:45 pmWednesday Night Dinner 5:15 pm Brass Rehearsal 5:30 pm Crossways 5:30-8 pmWednesday Night Explorers (K-6th gr) 5:30 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal (7-12th gr) 6:00 pm Girls Choir Rehearsal (3rd-6th gr) 6:30 pm Chamber Choir Rehearsal 6:45 pm Crossways 6:45 pm Confirmation 6:45 pm Discovery 7:30 pm Normandale Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, November 20 10:00 am Crossways 2:00 pm H & W Tai Chi 4:30 pm Cherub Choir Rehearsal (K-2nd gr) 5:45 pm Handbell Rehearsal

Friday, November 21 7:00 am Crossways 10:00 am Meditation in Movement (yoga) 3:00 pm Columbarium Conversation

Saturday, November 22 9:00 am Environment 10:30 am Food Disorders Support Group

Normandale Preschool & Blessing Place meet daily Monday-Friday

Blessing Place 9-12:00 Normandale Preschool 9-3:00

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Start the Advent season by creating a live Advent Wreath on your own or with your family. Mark the days of Advent with lighting your wreath each week. Devotions provided for each day. There will also be craft stations for kids!

Sign-up online at www.normluth.org/events OR register with cash or check at the Welcome Center on Sundays, November 16 & 23. Questions, contact Patty Rumppe, 952-929-1697 x 11 or patty@normluth.org.

Bring holiday cheer to homeless families by helping and/or joining us for this year’s Holiday Party on Saturday, December 6, 10:00-11:30 am, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2315 Chicago Ave. So., Minneapolis.

Help in any one of three ways:

1. Supply items for our current and former families: soap, dish soap, detergent, trash bags, cleaning items, toothpaste, and other household items. Bring all items to Norma’s Closet at NLC in lower level.

2. Give a Target or Cub gift card or make a monetary donation to help supply for family needs (check to NLC; memo line- Normandale House Holiday Party). 3. Help with the party itself: set up, face paint, take photos, clean up, or just enjoy good conversation with the Norman- dale Housing community of which we are a part.

Questions, call Phil Larson, 952-994-7898 or email plarson@normandalehouse.org.

The Mission Outreach committee invites you to spread God’s love to families served by CES (Community Emergency Servics), Normandale & Elliot Avenue Housing, and SAYFSM (Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services of Minnesota) through the annual Sponsor a Family holiday giving program. There are two ways to participate:

Give tangible gifts: This program helps families in need enjoy the holiday season by anonymously matching them with donors, like you, who provide hope and compassion through food, gift cards, clothing, and toys. You may sign up for a family or an individual. Give a monetary gift: Sign up to bring a $75 Walmart gift card for SAYFSM families, or make a cash donation and we will purchase for you. Thrivent is generously providing supplemen-tary funding.

We will gratefully sign you up for family / individual gifts or receive your donations at the Welcome Center on November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30!

Normandale House Holiday Party (see article on the left side of this page). Join us for lunch and fellowship on Saturday, December 6, 12:30-2:30 pm, with families served by SAYFSM, where we will give each family a gift card for a holiday meal. The lunch is held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2504 Columbus Avenue, Minneapolis. Wrap the gifts for Normandale and Elliot Avenue housing on Wednesday, December 10, 5:00-6:30 pm (during dinner) and 7:45-8:45 pm (after the Advent service) in Fellowship Hall. Wrap one gift or gifts for a whole family!

Caitlin Everett, Joan Levin, and Kim Sannerud, Mission Outreach Committee

Normandale Lutheran Church 6100 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55436

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Worship Times: Sundays: 8:30 & 11:00 am

All Saints Worship: Saturday, November 1, 4 pm, Lakewood Cemetery Sunday, November 2, 8:30 & 11 am, NLC

Thanksgiving Worship: 2:30 & 7:00 pm Pumpkin Pie fellowship following worship

For the calendar of events, go to: http://www.normluth.org/calendar

Website: www.normluth.org Visit www.normluth.org for upcoming events, ways to connect and serve others around us.

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Following worship, you are invited to take a pie to-go bag “a slice of thanks!” Deliver to anyone you come into contact with, run into, or think of who is working on Thanksgiving Eve or Thanksgiving Day.

Need ideas where you could deliver? Gas stations, retirement facilities, police or fire station, restaurants, drug stores, bus, taxi, radio or news rooms.

Questions? Contact Amy James, amy@normluth.org or 952-929-1697 x 13.