Dear Beloveds,
It is time once again for the harvest and things are turning the beautiful colors of Autumn. Each year at harvest time we give thanks for all of those who are working hard out in the fields bringing in the hard-worked crops from this year that we all rely on. We pray for an abundant harvest and for the safety of all of our farmers and workers out in the fields. I also hope this autumn season that you have some fun autumn activities plans because it is the perfect season for a nice and cozy campfire, football, and hayrides.
We have some fun upcoming fall activities for all ages here at church, too! We will have our Fall Family Movie night at Red Oak Grove on the 11th at 7pm. We will be watching a fun fall or Halloween themed movie. Both congregations will also be having our annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 27th from 2-4. We hope you can join us at these perfectly fall events! This will be the 3rd annual Trunk or Treat at ROG and the 2nd annual one at CLC. We hope to see you there!
With God’s Peace and Autumn Blessings,
Pastor Leandra
WANTED: Servers and Treats are needed for Sunday Coffee. Sign-up book is in the kitchen downstairs. If you want someone to partner with you let Pastor know. NO servers or treats NO coffee. Thanks for participating.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month
Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church
Council Minutes-September 15, 2024
The meeting was called to order by president, Laura Tjomsland. Members in attendance included: Rony, Rachael, Laura, Diana, Pastor Leandra, Mike, Holly, Nancy, Grant, Julie. Pastor Leandra led opening prayer.
Secretary Report:
Report sent via email, no corrections. Approved as is by all present.
Pastor’s Report:
Report presented and attached
Treasurer’s Report:
No report this month
Deacon’s Report:
Sunday School started today.
Planning for upcoming Fall youth movie night. Planning to have Trunk or Treat again, date to come for both.
Trustee’s Report:
Bell rope is installed Mike finishing some knots for ease to pull. New fridge in place and old fridge removed. Post by old sign removed. Sample light installed in Fellowship Room, liked by all and will be installed. Bid for ceiling in Fellowship Room and men’s bathroom for $2,000. Motion from Nancy and seconded from Holly. Approved by all present. WELCA has approved to pay for the ceiling replacement. Mike will finish sink repair in basement.
WELCA Report:
Approved paying for ceiling replacement.
Old Business:
New Business:
Last quarter charity donation will go to BP Youth Club to sponsor their fencing project. Motion from Nancy and seconded by Diana. Approved by all present.
Noisy Coin offering for October and November will go to Feed a Family. Motion from Nancy and Seconded by Rachael. Approved by all present.
First Sunday in December will have Holiday Cookie/Treat Bake off during coffee hour.
Next Council meeting will be on October 20th. Meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted, Diana Horan, Council Secretary
Council Coffee Servers:
October- Covered
November- Matt & Diana
December- Holiday Cookie/Treat Bake off
WELCA Report
Our monthly WELCA meeting for September met on Tuesday, September 4th at 1 p.m. President Nancy Wesely opened the meeting in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Judy read devotions from “Breakfast with God” by Helen Stiner Rice. Eight were present.
Secretary’s Report from July was read by Nancy. Treasurer’ Report given by Ardell. No corrections. Some? About the use of Thrivent cards.
Quilting – Judy Wambeam has sold 1, donated 2 to Youth Club Auction in July, 1 to Cancer Auction on September 6-7. We made 16 over summer. Quilting to start on September 30th. Laura 3 quiilts for Life in October.
Council News: Nancy stated new refrig/freezer has been purchased. Motion made when roasters go on sale to purchase 2 by Suzie Hamersma. Mike has someone to fix Fellowship Room ceiling and women’s bathroom. Joyce thanked all who helped with Meals on Wheels in August.
New Business: No Fall convention meeting this year. No Guest Day for October. Talk about it in the Spring ’25. Served Orlie Grant funeral. Suggestion made to make a donation to Kates fund at end of the year.
Offering taken and prayed the Lord’s Prayer.
Next meeting is October 1 at 1 p.m. Devotions by Ardell and treat by Nancy.
Linda Christianson, Secretary
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