"We are planning all of our summer activities and you get to register starting this Sunday... you can learn more and hear about all ages coming to hang out with us all summer long...!"

Preaching

Pastor Hans Lee

Scripture

Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13]; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Psalm 138; Luke 5:1-11

Summer Sunday is THIS Sunday!

Grab your families, loved ones, and maybe a few friends, and come enjoy a delicious dinner in the middle of your week!

For anyone 16 and over, these meals will only be $8! For our younger friends ages 3-15, it'll only $5, and 3 and under are free.

Tonight's Menu

Here's what this evening's menu will feature:

• Honey glazed pork loin
• Roasted potatoes
• Roasted vegetables
• Fresh salad
• Fresh fruit platter
• Fresh baked cookies

We can't wait to see and break bread with you there!

Plus, registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year!

Normandale Preschool and Blessing Place serves children ages 16 months to 5 years old, and we’d love to share more about our programs with you!

As part of our ongoing effort to build enrollment and bring new families and children to our special community and with the tremendous support from Normandale Foundation, we are launching a new scholarship program that will provide 50% tuition discounts for families with financial need. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome more children and families into our care.

For families applying and registering, now is the time! Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and these scholarships are exclusively available to families of Normandale Lutheran Church until February 15 for children who are newly enrolled in either our Blessing Place or our Preschool.

We are also asking for any and all donations towards this extraordinary scholarship program. The opportunity to give is now available online -- either through this special form or through the church's regular giving option -- just find "Preschool Scholarships" in the drop-down menu!

Hear Preschool and Blessing Place Director Kari Warnke talk more in detail about this initiative from our January 26 worship service.

Come for a Fun, Family Evening!

Join us for a fun-filled evening of books, pizza, and family-friendly activities!

Normandale Preschool and Blessing Place is excited to invite you to "We Love to Read Night" tomorrow -- Thursday, February 6th from 5:00-6:30pm.

Enjoy arts and crafts! Explore our open gym!

Shop at the Scholastic Book Fair! Enter our exciting raffle!

Pizza available for purchase

This event is designed for families with young children, but all are welcome!

Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and join us for an evening of reading, laughter, and community!

See you there!

After worship this Sunday at Parent Connect: Littles in Fellowship Hall, we are going to have a “Valentines/Love” theme!

We will make heart cards for both kids and the elders in our community, sharing a message on what it means to love one another. We will also have heart-shaped treats and hear some updates from our Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) leaders about what spectacular summer programming we will have for them!

SPARK & IGNITE Parents: Join Us Next Week!

Save the Date for March 2!

Interested in This Transformational Trip? Come to the Information Session THIS Sunday!

You are invited to an extraordinary opportunity for transformational travel to Guatemala through our partners with Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry, featuring our host Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry (LPGM) Executive Director Dan Ruth.

We will travel to Guatemala and the Community Cloud Forest Conservation Center (CCFC). The CCFC focuses on children's education, young women's leadership development, environmentalism, teaching sustainable (and more nutritious) agriculture, as well as health education (employing and half led by local young women). This is not a service trip so much as a learning experience with relationship-building and thoughtful investment in community.

Founded in 1995, LPGM is a leader in providing access to quality education for people at the margins — especially women and girls​. Their mission is focused on local partnerships and built on mutuality, where relationships transform boundaries. Part of their work includes providing international travel opportunities that transform travelers’ self-understanding as world citizens and global neighbors.

• The expected cost for this incredible experience is $1850.
• Airfare is not included in this price.
• Your spot can be secured with a $300 deposit. 
• The overall registration deadline is March 31, 2025.
• Anyone age 7 and up is invited, so families can experience this trip together!

Willing to register for the trip now? Scroll down to the horizontal purple banner that says "Ready to Join?" and click the two (2) buttons there for the registration form and to submit your deposit.

Curious for more information about the trip? Check out this LPGM-produced video that provides some details and images.

Any questions? Email or call Kim Sannerud today!

On Saturday, February 1, an account on X (formerly known as Twitter) under the handle “General Mike Flynn” posted: “Now it’s the ‘Lutheran’ faith (this use of ‘religion’ as a money laundering operation must end)”

This inferred that certain Lutheran organizations like Global Refuge (formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) and Lutheran Services in America receive federal grant money with no transparency regarding its use of funding. 

ELCA Churchwide and Presiding Bishop Eaton released a video in response to these false allegations.

Did You Know: 99 Years and Counting

1926 & 1976 are key Black History Month dates. Dr. Carter Woodson, distinguished black author and historian, established Negro History Week in 1926 to highlight overlooked achievements of African Americans. This evolved into Black History Month, with President Ford officially recognizing it in 1976, urging us to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history."

Interested in Becoming A Stephen Minister?

Check Out What's Coming In the Weeks Ahead...

... And These Happen Every Week!

Join us in our chapel every Tuesday morning for a simple and timely service of piano, prayer, and reflection.

Bring your Bible; topical study guides for $10 per copy. 

Also available via livestream on our Facebook page.

Cherub Choir

TONIGHT (2/5) from: 5:00 - 5:45pm

Children's Choir

TONIGHT (2/5) from: 6:00 - 6:45pm

Normandale Choir

TONIGHT (2/5) from: 6:30 - 8:00pm

Normandale Bells

TOMORROW (2/6) from: 5:45 - 6:45pm

Regular CYF Wednesday Programming

Sunday School from 10:40-11:20am

Big Things Happening This Summer!

Big Things Happening This Summer!

Last week we announced on social media that our High School Summer Trip will be to Holden Village this June 14-23rd. Your investment to attend is $900 dollars including transportation.

Financial support is available!

Holden Village sits at the end of Lake Chelan, a river shaped lake, in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. The only way to reach Holden Village is via boat or by foot. Our group will be taking the Empire Builder Train from St. Paul's Union Station to Wenatchee, WA. This route hosts spectacular views of Glacier National Park and more! Upon our arrival in Wenatchee, we will take a bus then a boat to reach Holden Village. During our six days at Holden, we will spend time living in the community, sharing meals, hiking, creating, and learning.

Have questions or want to learn more? There are options! 

We will have a table set up following worship this Sunday, February 9 to provide a registration code and answer questions directly. 

On Wednesday, March 5 from 5:00-6:00pm there will be an open house informational session. I will also be available to connect with you and answer questions during that time. 

More to come on this fantastic opportunity soon. Until then, check out this video to get excited!