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And All the Prophets
Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, (Jesus) interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures
St. Luke 24: 27
Visitors to orthodox churches are often surprised by the iconostasisor icon wall which stands in the front of the church. This was certainly true for our group at Lake of the Isles when they visited a Russian orthodox monastery in St. Petersburg for the Easter vigil. They wondered why the priests kept disappearing behind the doors of the iconostasis, and what the icons represented. The altar itself is actually hidden behind the icon wall and is only visible when the royal doors, the center doors, are open.
 Of course, there is an order and meaning to all the icons on the iconostasis. They depict the great events in Christ's life, the feast of the church, and one icon is always there to illustrate the name of the church. Perhaps, surprising to all the Protestant Christians is that all the Old Testament prophets are portrayed with a halo above their head. More frequently it is a disc of light. The prophets are also referred to as saints. (Please note the icon of Jonah and the Great Fish.) For the Orthodox Church, the icons present an unbroken chain of holiness from the Old Testament into the New.
Throughout the summer we have been meditating on the Old Testament prophets in our worship. This has included occasional readings from the three major literary prophets, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel, and the twelve minor prophets. In the ancient Jewish tradition, the Minor Prophets or simply Twelve Prophets, were all included on one scroll. The term "Minor" relates to the length of each book (ranging from a single chapter to fourteen); even the longest is short compared to the three major prophets. It is not known when these short works were collected and transferred to a single scroll, but the first extra-biblical evidence we have for the Twelve as a single collection is 190 BC. There is, however, a common theme in the words of the prophets. They focus repeatedly on the acts of sin, and the challenge of a resolute new life. In the New Testament, we are reminded by Jesus himself, that he is the fulfillment of these words. It is an unbroken chain of God's action.
There is one more month of stories to hear. Don't worry if you missed a Sunday or two. They are always available on the LOTI website. Join us as well, after church on Sunday, August 11, as fellow Lake of the Isles members, share their favorite stories of travel in Russia and the Baltic States.
Peace, Pastor Arden Haug
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Join us
Saturday, August 3
9:30am
for a time of camaraderie
at the
home of John Bergford
2218 Mount View Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Please join LOTI Women's Fellowship ~ Priscilla Circle.
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)
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Our Saviour's Housing Shelter Meals
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church has provided a meal for 40 the first Friday of every month for many years. This is a wonderful opportunity for families or a group of friends to work together!
Thanks to Ellie Holmquist, Anita Duder, Eivor Lund, & Linda Nelson
for serving on July 5.
Consider October!
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AUG
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Marty Carlson, Mark Duff, Mary Knoblauch, Michelle McCreery donation, Cheri Moe serving |
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SEP
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Mary Flynn & Family
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OCT
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OPEN |
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NOV
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Women's Bible Study |
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DEC
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Cheri Moe & Family |
Recipes are provided.
Thrivent members are eligible to apply for a Thrivent Action Grant to cover the cost of the meal and purchase supplies for Our Saviour's Shelter continuing needs. For those who are Thrivent members, but are not able to make the meal, please consider applying for this grant in advance (4-6 weeks lead time) for other volunteers' use to serve.
If you have not served the meal, feel the cost is more than you can comfortably contribute, or would like to work with others, contact Cheri Moe or Linda Nelson. You will be connected with
others for a shared, enjoyable experience. oscs-mn.org
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On
Sunday, August 11th
, you will have a chance to hear stories and view photos presented by members of the congregation who went to Finland, Russia and the Baltic countries this spring. Bring your cup of coffee or tea and join us in the
Christy Room
at approximately
11:00 am
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For more information about the Baltic States visit mfa.gov.lv
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LOTI Pickup Choir
The pickup choir will sing on August 11th and 18th. Singers, please meet in the Sanctuary at 9:00am.
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LOTI Pickup Bell Choir
The pickup bell choir will rehearse on August 18 at 11:00am.
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LOTI Choir
Weekly rehearsals resume on
Wednesday, August 28th at 7:15.
Choir will sing on Rally Sunday, September 8th.
New singers are welcome! Join us! |
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Children's Ministry
Sunday School Registration is Open!
It's time to register for Sunday School! We are looking forward to starting Sunday School on
Rally Sunday, September 8. We ask that all families register their children for Sunday School. Register online
Sunday School is offered for children who are age 3 by September 1 through those entering 6th grade.
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Sunday School teacher training
will be held on Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30pm. This is geared towards new teachers for the coming program year. Previous teachers are welcome, but not required to attend.
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Fall Confirmation Schedule
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as well as 9th graders preparing for the
Rite of Confirmation on
Sunday, October 27th will resume on
Wednesday, September 11, 7:00 - 8:00pm
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n the Christy Room.
New confirmands can register with Pastor Haug.
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Women's Bible Study
Our 2019-2020 Sessions will begin Thursday,
September 19. 7:00pm in the Church Library.
Text TBA
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LOTI Book Club
You're Invited
to Read with Us!
Gatherings are held at the
Home of Debra Gilroy
5:00pm
Our selections for 2019-2020 meetings are:
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September 27
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Lynn Austin,
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Gods and Kings
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October 25
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Lauren F Winter,
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Girl Meets God
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November 22
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Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver,
& Priscilla Warner
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The Faith Club:
A Muslim, A Christian,
A Jew:
Three Women Search for Understanding
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January 24
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Geraldine Brooks,
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People of the Book
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February 28
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Mary C. Neal,
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To Heaven and Back
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March 27
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Anne Lamott,
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Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith
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September's Selection...
Though born the second son of King Ahaz, Hezekiah is not protected from his father's perverted attempts to gain the favor of the idol Molech. Terrified and powerless at the foot of Molech's altar, Hezekiah encounters for the first time the one true God of his royal ancestry, Yahweh.
But his journey to the Holy One is riddled by influence from an assortment of men: Zechariah, a grandfather of noble standing who has fallen into drunkenness; Uriah, the High Priest whose lust for power forces him to gamble the faith he proclaims; and Shebna, the Egyptian intellectual who guides Hezekiah's instruction.
For the two women who love Hezekiah, the meaning of love--and its sacrificial essence--will direct the course of their lives and help shape the young prince's future.
Snacks and beverages are shared.
Contributions are welcome, but not required.
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Prayer Ministry Group
We welcome all who would like to join us on
Tuesdays
from
9:15-10:00 am
in
the Christy Room.
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Join us on Wednesdays at 10:00am for Bible Study. The informal study explores the Letters of St Paul. And yes, coffee and treats are a part of every Wednesday morning.
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Camp Amnicon
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Make Your Summer Plans Now!
Open-Enroll Wilderness Adventures!
There is a place in this canoe for YOU!
Good news! Amnicon is offering open enroll opportunities in 2019 for all of our most popular wilderness trips! That means you can sign up as an individual. You don't need to get 9 friends together before you come with us on the adventure of a lifetime, but you will have at least that many friends when your adventure is done. Included in your trip is food, gear, campsite reservations, daily devotions and Bible study, professional wilderness guides, and a whole lot of adventure.
Pricing is flexible. Space is limited. Call to reserve your spot in the canoe!
(715)364-2602
There are still trips to choose!
Apostle Islands Voyageur Canoeing, August 4-9
Our signature wilderness experience for ages 15 and up, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on Lake Superior offers unmatched beauty you have to see to believe as you camp on the islands and paddle between them in a 34' Montreal Canoe with up to 14 other people! A true north country experience in the oldest traditions of Lake Superior travel.
Women's Glamping, August 22-25
For adult women only. Camp Amnicon is offering for the first time ever a more comfortable and sophisticated camping experience. We'll still sleep in tents, but they'll be huge canvass tents with real mattresses and bed frames. We'll still cook and eat outside, but with a style and quality rarely associated with the outdoors. We'll still hike, swim, and paddle, but only as far as we'd like to, because camping can be glamorous after all.
See you at camp!
Hannah Damon, Associate Director
8450 E Camp Amnicon Rd
South Range, WI 54874
(715) 364-2602
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Fellowship Hall Exhibition
Louise Gillis is a classically trained painter of all mediums. For over twenty-five years, she has achieved notoriety as both a painter and instructor. Her knowledge of impressionist color theory sets the stage for portraiture, still life, interiors, landscape and murals in oil, watercolor, pencil and charcoal. This versatility allows Louise to focus on the needs of her subject matter and create the vibrancy and depth of each individual painting.
She is pleased to exhibit her paintings at beautiful Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church.
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612)865-2728
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Pastor Arden's 2020 Tour is half filled...
HEART OF EUROPE
Featuring the Oberammergau Passion Play as well as
Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
& the Czech Republic
June 21- July 3, 2020
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August Birthdays
Peter Fjelstad
Eric Amann
Alexis Jacoby
Suzanne Pepin
Finn Miller Bruzek
Jenny Cook
Ivan Haug
Denise Wilkens
Ross Bartels
Ben Formell
Mary Abbe Hintz
Diane LeMere
Beth Morrison
Henrik Olson
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Ushers
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Linda Nelson & Andrea Nyhusmoen |
August
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Kuehn Family |
| August |
18 |
Ben Guengerich & Lauren Huffman |
August
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Mark Duff & Don Holzschuh
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Altar Servers
August
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Linda Nelson
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11 |
Kuehn Family
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18 |
Pauline Haug
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August
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Dave & Mary Goplen, Kathy Hering
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Worship Assistants
| August |
4 |
Steve Hoyt |
| August |
11 |
Michelle McCreery |
August
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Mary Sabatke |
| August |
25 |
Marty Carlson |
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Coffee Hour Hosts
August
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Eric & Naomi Mechels
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August
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11 |
Ross Bartels & Brenda Weigel
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August
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18 |
Marty Carlson & Mary Knoblauch |
August
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25 |
Linda Nelson & Mary Flynn |
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Upcoming Events
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August 2
Shelter Meal
LOTI & Our Saviour's
August 3 - 9:30am
Priscilla
Circle
Home of Carol
Arent
August 11 - 11:00am
Baltics Tour Presentation
Christy Room
August 28 6:30pm
Sunday School Teacher Training
Christy Room
August 28 7:15pm
LOTI Choir Resumes
Fellowship Hall
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Inspired by Christ, living and growing in faith, Lake of the Isles is a loving and open community of worship, witness, and service in God's world
Worship Service: 9:30 A.M.
Coffee Hour: 10:40 A.M.
Children are always welcome in worship. However, if the need arises, the Christy Room is staffed with a Nursery Attendant for your child. If you need assistance, please ask one of the ushers to help yo
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Staff Members
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Rev. Dr. Arden D. Haug - Pastor
Kenneth Q. Vigne - Organist
Dawn Allan - Choir Director
Diane LaMere - Children's Ministry
Linda Nelson - Office Manager
Dane Peterson - Facilities
Sheridan Swee -
Nursery Attendant
(612) 377-5095
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