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Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church

November 2023

All Saints Sunday

November 5th  

Dear Michelle,

During the course of the pandemic, I spent considerable time doing genealogy on my Norwegian family. In the process, I discovered that there were actually a number of Danes in the family tree. They were educated in Denmark and then were sent out to serve as pastors and regional judges in Norway. This year Janna I traveled along the west coast of Norway to the birthplace of one of these early pastors in the small village of Kvernes. The old wooden stave church, which was once dated back to the early middle ages, is positioned on a bluff high above the fjord. A place is reserved in the back of the church for lepers who were still a part of daily life in the middle ages. The interior of the church is painted with great floral patterns and murals from the Bible which were sadly white washed during a particularly pietistic period when churches were not to be decorated. Oddly, the wooden altar with its image of the Virgin Mary and her mother St. Anne from the Roman Catholic period still stands in the front of the church.

In the late 1800’s, as the community grew, the congregation chose to build a new white clapboard church in close proximity to the original. Unlike many churches in Norway, however, the congregation decided to keep the old wooden church. Today it is an important historical center. Cruise ships from around the world sailing up and down the Norwegian coast stop near by to bring nearly 10,000 visitors a year to the remote stave church at Kvernes. It is a window into the past. During the summer months, scheduled concerts and readings provide a glimpse of the old church life for the visitors and community. Of course, churches aren’t intended to be museums. They are intended to be places where visitors enter into a living conversation with God and in communion with their neighbors.

All Saints Sunday, which we celebrate this Sunday, November 5th is the church’s own annual visit to the places and people of the past who have offered their own glimpse into the faith and have been in conversation with God. We remember their names as a part of our worship service and light a candle to celebrate the burning flame of faith that they have ignited within us. Special music will be performed by Paul McKenzie and the members of Hymnus Anglicus.

Blessed be the saints and their memory among us.

Pastor Arden D. Haug

Welcome Kendra Ruby Sprain!

Inspired by Christ, living and growing in faith, Lake of the Isles is a loving and open community of worship, witness, & service in God's world

In-Person,
Livestream Worship,
& Sunday School
Sundays – 9:30 AM
Coffee Hour – 10:30 AM

Upcoming Events


November 2nd – 7:00 PM

Women's Bible Study

Library


November 3rd

Our Saviour's Shelter Meal


November 4th – 9:30 AM

Priscilla Circle

Christy Room


November 5th – 1:00 AM

Daylight Saving Time Ends


November 5th – 9:30 AM

All Saints Sunday

Sanctuary


November 9th 7:00 PM

Growlers & Theology

Parsonage


November 11th – 5:00 PM

Saint Martin Fest

Fellowship Hall


November 12th

Winter Gear Drive Concludes

Narthex & Fellowship Hall


November 12th – 9:30 AM

Remembrance Sunday

Sanctuary


November 16th – 7:00 PM

Church Council Meeting

Christy Room/Zoom


November 18th – 3:00 PM

RDO Reading & Reception

Stephen Paulus'

The Village Singer,

Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall


November 19th – 9:30 AM

Thanksgiving Sunday

Sanctuary


November 19th – 10:45 AM

Feast of Pies &

Birthday Celebration

Fellowship Hall


December 1st 5:00 PM

Women's Book Club

Home of Deb Gilroy

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Affirmation of Baptism

Sunday, October 29th, 2023

Congratulations to our Confirmands!

Murphy Joseph Kappel

Spencer John Reisberg

Clayton Allen Kunerth

Children's Ministry October 2023

Sunday School Calendar Notes

November 12

~ Winter gear & college care package donations due

November 19

~ Assemble college care packages during Sunday School

November 26

~ No Sunday School (Thanksgiving weekend)

Winter Gear Drive Wraps Up

November 12th

Please consider donating your gently used or new winter gear to help those less fortunate stay warm this winter.  We need winter coats, boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, scarves and socks for ALL AGES. There will be collection bins in the Narthex (back of Sanctuary) and Fellowship Hall. Donations will go to Project for Pride in Living.

College Care Packages

Donations Needed by

November 12th

Our Sunday School children will be assembling the college care packages just before Thanksgiving for our college age members. The Care Packages will contain a letter of encouragement from Pastor Haug, snacks and other fun items. If you would like to donate items for the care packages, please contact Diane LaMere for a list of items needed. The packages will be mailed out after Thanksgiving so that they arrive in time for finals weeks.

Women's Bible Study

Thursday, November 2nd

7:00 PM

Library

We have switched to the first Thursday of the month and will begin our new study reading… Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman, by Beth Moore. Join us!

Debra Gilroy,  LOTI Groups

Shelter Meals

2023-2024

Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church provides a meal for 40 on the first Friday of every month. Our monthly meals are provided by donation. The shelter orders & serves the meal. Cost per meal is $250. You may contribute online at myvanco.com or mail a check to the church.

Thanks to Bruce & Jean Carlson for October.

NOV 3

DEC 1

JAN 5

Mary Sabatke

Andrew Wallin & Elizabeth Hansen

Dave & Mary Goplen

Please consider signing up for 2024. To do so, contact Diane LaMere.

oscs-mn.org

Join us

Saturday, November 4th

9:30 AM

Christy Room

for a time of camaraderie

There is no membership requirement or time commitment.

Just come to enjoy the fellowship, for a few minutes, or a couple of hours!

(No knitting skills required)

Daylight Saving Time Ends

Sunday, November 5th

Get ready for an extra hour of sleep! .

Daylight Saving Time 2023 ends at 2:00 am CDT, Sunday November 5, 2023. That's when we'll move our clocks backward by one hour to 1:00 am CDT.

All Saints Sunday

November 5th

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

All Saints Sunday is a time in the church year to remember those we have loved who have become a part of the church triumphant. It is an occasion to reflect on the shining promise of Christ’s everlasting life against the background of nearing winter darkness.

Growlers and Theology

Thursday, November 9th

7:00 PM

Parsonage

The informal study of theology and adult beverages has begun again this fall. Following the model of Luther in his home in Wittenberg, Germany, Pastor Haug will lead a monthly gathering.

Saint Martin Fest Dinner

Saturday, November 11th 

5:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

Please join us for this special Oktoberfest style, family friendly German festival. Dinner will be prepared by Don Holzshuch and will include frikadellen, spaetzle, mushroom-brown sauce, green beans, & dessert. All are invited to participate in the annual St. Martin’s parade of lanterns. Music will be provided by accordionist Mark Stillman.

Saint Martin Fest is the culmination of our winter clothes drive for Project for Pride for Living. Look for a signup form in your inbox, go to myvanco.com, or call the church office to RSVP. 

Suggested donation is $17/Adults, $5/Children OR $35/family

Remembrance Sunday

Sunday, November 12th

9:30AM

Sanctuary

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent on the Western Front, to bring to an end the First World War. Our nation has recalled that moment on this day through the decades. And now over 100 years later, we remember lives sacrificed in the service of our country, and those traumatized and injured in battle. Remembrance Sunday is one of the liturgical services for honoring veterans. It allows for a brief time of music, silence, wreath laying and a call to remember the fallen. Our service will feature the music of trumpeter Ben Alle in memory of Bruce Kuehn

Stephen Paulus'

The Village Singer

a Benefit Reading

November 18th

3:00 PM

Sanctuary

"American Grammy Award-winning composer and beloved Minnesota artist, Stephen Paulus premiered his first opera, The Village Singer, in 1979, to great acclaim. This comic, one-act chamber work, rich with Paulus’ lush hymn settings, speaks to the heart of the mission of Raison d’Être Opéra, as it tells the poignant story of Candace Whitcomb, the church choir soloist whose established reputation is threatened by the emergence of gifted young soprano. The Benefit Reading, featuring soprano Lucy Thrasher in the title role, along with a distinguished cast of local singers, is intended to raise funds for a full production in early 2024."

~ Gary Briggle, RDO Executive Director

LOTI member Deb Gilroy is Founder & Chair of this 2023-launched, non-profit arts organization whose mission is to highlight & celebrate the talents of experienced, mature performers through musical presentations and social events for audiences of all ages.

RDO envisions a future where an individual’s voice & artistry is celebrated & encouraged at every stage of their performing life.

Additional LOTI members serving on the board of directors include

Cindy Huttner, Michelle McCreery & Denise Wilkens.

raisondetreopera.org

Thanksgiving

Sunday, November 19th

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

We will celebrate Thanksgiving at Lake of the Isles with members of the congregation offering their reflections on what they are thankful for this year. Special musicians for this service will include bagpipes and trumpets.

Thanksgiving Sunday is also Stewardship Sunday when we submit our pledges for 2024.

Following the service we will celebrate with a buffet of pies as a foretaste of the feast to come on Thanksgiving Day.

Please notify the church office, by November 15th, if you plan to bring a pie: sweet or savory.

Happy Birthday, Pastor Haug!

November 19th, 1958

In addition to our pie buffet, we will celebrate with a 65th birthday cake!

Guest Pastor Gary Anderson

November 26th

Gary Anderson will be our guest preacher on Sunday, November 26th. Pastor Anderson is not a stranger to Lake of the Isles. Our Church Council President Marty Carlson is his nephew. He and his wife Mary Ann served in the congregation in Vilnius, Lithuania that Pastor Haug and his wife Janna established.

Looking Ahead at LOTI…

Women's Book Club

Friday, December 1st

5:00 PM

Home of Deb Gilroy

Next up is The Gentle Art of Blessing, by Pierre Pradervand.

Pradervand shows that the practice of blessing has the power to create more than just a momentary change. It unleashes tangible benefits throughout your entire life—through your daily interactions, your relationships, and how the laws of positive expectations and unconditional love can open the doors to a more peaceful world.

Join us! Bring a snack to share if you like…

Deb Gilroy LOTI Groups

Advent & Christmas 2023

First Sunday of Advent ~ Saint Nicholas

December 3rd

9:30 AM

~ Buxtehude's Advent Cantata performed by LOTI choir and guest musicians.

Secongd Sunday of Advent ~ Sancta Lucia

December 10th

9:30 AM

~ Finnish & Swedish inspired music with the ASI Lilalag fiddlers.

Third Sunday of Advent ~ Lessons & Carols, Christmas Tea

December 17th

9:30 AM & 10:45 AM

~ Sunday School children's portrayal of the Nativity scene.

Christmas Eve ~ Morning Worship & Family Worship

December 24th

9:30 AM & 4:30 PM

Morning ~ Hymnus Angelicus under the direction of Paul McKenzie.

Family ~ Christmas mass of Gesu Bambino by Italian composer, Piertro Yon with strings, flute, and chimes.

Prayer Ministry

All are welcome to join!

We meet on Mondays at 7:00 PM via Zoom.



Janna Haug

Debra Gilroy

Linda Nelson

Diane Stensrud

Carolyn Hagford

Meditation

LOTI is available during office hours for a time of quiet meditation. You can use the sanctuary to spend time in prayer, light a candle, listen to recorded sacred music, and/or use a guided meditation tool. Please call the church office to reserve a time.

(612) 377-5095

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

All are welcome to come and join our Wednesday morning Bible study!

Pastor Haug leads the morning bible study group in the Library & via Zoom on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.

Livestream Worship
To view, go to our YouTube channel, or to find the livestream link & worship service bulletin go to loti.org.
Coffee Hour
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Coffee Hour is hosted in Fellowship Hall or on the Patio each Sunday following worship.
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Happy Birthday!

David Ackerman

Justin Kappel

Jennifer Nelson

Rich Labas

Lauren Rondestvedt Eddelbuettel 

Arden Haug

Ben Mechels

Vitali Haug

November Worship Volunteers

Worship Technical Assistant

Jim Olson

Altar Servers

05 Linda Nelson & Mary Flynn

12 David & Mary Goplen

19 Carolyn & David Hagford

26 Cathy Carlson & Kathy Hering

Ushers

05 Don Holzschuh

12 David Ackerman

19 Casey Christy

26 David Hagford

Worship Assistants

05 Steve Hoyt

12 Marty Carlson

19 Mark Duff

26 Kathy Hering

Readers

05 Eric Amann

12 Bill Fredell

19 Mary Jubenville

26 Kathy Hering

Communion Assistants

05 Kathy Hering

12 Mary Sabatke

19 Michelle McCreery 

26 Steve Hoyt

Coffee Hour Hosts

05 Anita Duder & Eivor Lund

12 Janna Haug & Pauline Haug

19 Casey & Andrea Christy

26 Don Holzschuh

2024 Heart of Europe Tour

In the Footsteps of the Haugs

Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Czech Republic

April 1 – April 13, 2024

First Payment Due November 15th

After traveling to Italy in the spring of 2023, we are excited to announce Pastor and Janna Haug’s international tour for 2024. The 12-day and 11-night tour will visit several important and favorite places the Haug family explored during their five years as ELCA personnel in Europe. The tour will include great cities along the Moldau and Danube Rivers, such as Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov, and Prague. Brochures are now available. Christian Eggert of Christian Tour Europe will once again be our host.

Staff Members

Rev. Dr. Arden D. HaugPastor

Dr Kristina Rizzotto Director of Music

Diane LaMere Office Manager & Children's Ministry

Joseph LaMere Worship Technical Director

Michelle McCreery Design & Communication Director

Sarah & Trevor Skorburg – Caretakers

Sandy SwanWedding Manager

Council Members
Pamela Aagaard
Ross Bartels – Treasurer
Catherine Carlson
Martin Carlson – President
Casey Christy
David Hagford
Steve Hoyt – Vice President
Claire Jacoby Youth
Eric Mechels
Katie Messerli
Charlie O'Brien
Michelle Reisberg
Contact us if you have events, schedules, or other information to share with the congregation.
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church 
2020 W Lake of the Isles Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 377-5095
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