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Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church

October 2024

Cloister Fundraiser

Sunday, October 13th

5:00 PM

The Reisberg Home

Dear Michelle,

Nearly a century ago in November 1924, the members of the Lake of the Isles Community Church gathered for the laying of the cornerstone of their new home. The former Lowry Hill Congregational Church, which had been built in 1900, had been destroyed in a fire. Shortly afterward, having purchased a parcel of land along Lake of the Isles Boulevard, the congregation was prepared to write a new chapter in a new location. They commissioned the architectural firm of Hewitt & Brown, who had created the monumental, neighborhood landmarks of the Northwestern National Life Insurance Office Building, Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church and St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, to design their new sanctuary. Over the next 5 years, the church would take on its now familiar and recognizable form. Stoically, the gothic arches of the cherished cloister were the first to be erected. For nearly 100 years, this beloved space has been the backdrop and frame for wedding and family photos.

Unfortunately, after a century of Minnesota winters, the stone floor of the cloister is in desperate need of repair. That is the focus of our annual fall fundraiser.

On Sunday, October 13th, Bernie and Michelle Reisberg will once again open their home for a buffet dinner and silent auction, and Michelle McCreery will prepare an exquisite, delicious meal. A $20 contribution per person will cover the cost of the meal for the event. If you would like to offer a silent auction item, please contact Diane LaMere with the details. The deadline for auction items and dinner rsvp is Wednesday, October 9. We hope to see you there!

Pastor Arden D. Haug

Tap Here for Dinner Resevation

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

October 3rd–7:00 PM

Women's Bible Study

Christy Room

October 5th – 9:30 AM

Priscilla Circle

Christy Room

October 6th – 10:45 AM

Blessing of the Animals

Patio

October 10th–7:00 PM

Growlers & Theology

Parsonage

October 12th

Our Saviour's Shelter Meal

October 13th - 9:30 AM

New Member Sunday

October 13th - 5:00-7:00 PM

Annual Fun Fundraiser

Home of the Reisbergs

October 17th – 7:00 PM

Church Council Meeting

Christy Room/Zoom

October 20th– 9:30 AM

Healing Service

Sanctuary

October 24th - 7:00 PM

Linden Hills Chamber Orchestra Concert

Sanctuary

October 25th–5:00 PM

Women's Book Club

Home of Deb Gilroy

October 27th– 9:30 AM

Reformation/Confirmation

Sanctuary

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Children's Ministry October 2024

Blessing of the Animals

October 6th

10:45 AM

Our annual Blessing of the Animals event in honor of St Francis will be held outdoors near the patio after worship. This event is for all ages! You can bring your live animals and/or your most favorite stuffed/plush animals for a special blessing by Pastor Haug. If the weather is rainy, we will take turns under the cloister.

Sunday School Calendar Notes

October 20th

No Sunday School (MEA break)

Winter Gear Drive Begins

October 27th

Please consider donating 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 at both entrances to the Sanctuary. Our drive will end on November 10. Donations will go to Project for Pride in Living.

Foodshelf Donations Needed

This fall we will begin highlighting opportunities to provide donations to the Joyce Uptown Foodshelf. They accept non-expired, shelf stable foods and household items.

This month’s most needed items include peanut butter, cooking oil, canned fruit, whole grain cereal and oatmeal, and paper grocery bags with handles.

Donations can be brought to the cart in Fellowship Hall. We will have volunteers bring them to the food shelf on Friday mornings. If you are interested in helping with transporting donations, please contact the church office.

joyceuptownfoodshelf.org

Our Saviour's Housing Meals 2024

Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church provides a meal on the second Saturday of each month. Our monthly meals are provided by donation. The shelter orders & serves the meal. Thank you to Dr. Remi & Debby Pizarro for September.

2024 Schedule

OCT 12

NOV 9

DEC 14

Richard & Kristie Eklund

Mary Sabatke in memory of Bruce Sabatke

Mary Flynn, Twyla Hobbs, Mary Jubenville, Linda Nelson & Denise Wilkens

If you would like to sign up to host a month in 2025, please contact the church office. Cost per meal is $250. You may contribute online at My Vanco, or send a check made out to Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church with "Our Saviour's Meal" in the memo line to the church office.

oscs-mn.org

Pipes at One: Dr. Kristina Ziema Rizzotto

Tuesday, October 1st

12:00 – 1:00 PM CDT

Trinity Wall Street, New York

St. Paul's Chapel

We are proud to announce that our Director of Music, Dr. Kristina Ziema Rizzotto, a sought-after organist, composer, and pianist who has performed her original sacred and secular works around the globe, will present a concert at Trinity Wall Street. From Trinity's web site, "She is the Director of Music at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and was previously the organist at the Benedictine Abbey of Rio de Janeiro, built in 1590 and home to one of the oldest organs in South America. Her popular YouTube channel features more than 350+ organ, piano, and choral recordings."

The concert will be live streamed.

For more information visit: https://trinitychurchnyc.org/music/pipes-one

Women's Bible Study

Thursday, October 3rd

7:00 PM

Christy Room

We are continuing our study of Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman! by Beth Moore. Join us!

LOTI Groups

Join us

Saturday, October 5th

9:30 AM in the

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)

Growlers and Theology

Thursday, October 10th

7:00 PM

Parsonage

Growlers and Theology is an informal study of theology and adult beverages following the model of Luther in his home in Wittenberg, Germany. Pastor Haug will lead this monthly gathering at the Parsonage.

New Member Sunday

Sunday, October 13th

Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church will receive new members on October 13th during the worship service.

Please contact the church office if you would like to be welcomed as a new member.

LOTI Annual FUN Fundraiser: Cloister

Sunday, October 13th

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Home of the Reisbergs

Dinner & Silent Auction

Join us!

Mixed Greens with Sherry Vinaigrette

Green Beans with Lemon Olive Oil

Farro with Tomatoes, Olives & Capers

Poached Salmon, Crème Fraîche, Pink Peppercorns, & Cucumber

Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Arugual & Gremolata

Cambazola, Pecorino & Parmesan Cheeses

Filone Italian Baguette

LOTI Chocolate Salami & Cherries

also featuring

The Renovator Cocktail

Suggested contribution for the meal is $20 per person. RSVP by contributing at myvanco.com or give a check or cash to the church office. Please respond by Wednesday, October 9th.

Tap Here for Dinner Reservation

In addition, please consider donations for our silent auction. Contact diane.lamere@loti.org by Wednesday, October 9th with details of your donation, including description & monetary value.

Service of Healing

October 20th

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

The Sunday nearest to October 22nd, the Festival Day for Saint Luke is often marked as a day for special services for healing. Saint Luke is often referred to in scripture as the Great Physician and in medieval times he was the patron saint of doctors and surgeons. According to the Book of Acts he travelled with St. Paul on his missionary journeys and may have attended to his medical needs. You’ll find Saint Luke’s image in the balcony window with his traditional symbol of the ox. Numerous hospitals across the United States are named after Saint Luke.

The Service for Prayer and Healing will be a part of the Prayers of the Church and anointing of oil will occur during Holy Communion.

Fall 2024 Concert

Thursday, October 24th,

7:00 pm

Sanctuary

PROGRAM

Léo Delibes

Carl Maria von Weber

Emmanuel Chabrier

Antonín Dvořák

Prelude and Mazurka from Coppelia

Clarinet Concerto No. 1

____featuring Gaby Zamora, Principal Clarinet of MN Orchestra

Joyeuse Marche

The Wild Dove

The Linden Hills Chamber Orchestra began in 1980 through efforts of Linden Hills area residents in conjunction with Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education. Now in its 42nd season, the adult volunteer orchestra has grown to some 50 musicians from the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The LHCO performs a variety of classical music in concert halls, neighborhood churches, and parks, as well as in residential care facilities in Minnesota.

Under the direction of Conductor and Music Director, Yuri Ivan, the orchestra presents free public concerts and outdoor, bandshell concerts in May/June.

The orchestra is dedicated to making great music accessible through concerts that are free and open to the public, and also through outreach concerts where we perform at local retirement communities.

lhco.org

Women's Book Club

Friday, October 25th

5:00 PM

Home of Deb Gilroy

We will read Surprised by Joy, by C. S. Lewis this month. Join us! Bring a snack to share if you like…

LOTI Groups

Confirmation Sunday

October 27th

In many Lutheran churches the Confirmation Worship Service is known as the Affirmation of Baptism. The name recalls the promises that were made by the parents and godparents at the time of a child’s baptism. They vowed that the Christian faith would be the child’s one day, and that they would speak on behalf of the child until that day comes. The Rite of Affirmation is that coming of age for the young adult. It is also a day for a renewal of the faith through the laying on of hands and the giving of the Holy Spirit. On Reformation Sunday, October 27th, we will celebrate confirmation for Archer Hammitt, Travis Haverty, and Ella Sarles.