…IN LOTI’S FESTIVAL CHOIR!

In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, you are invited and encouraged to join the choir in presenting Bach’s cantata “The Lord God is both our Sun and our Shield”.  Written in 1725 for the Reformation Festival, the cantata is based on the splendid Lutheran Hymn, “Our God is a Mighty God”. Vocal soloists and a full instrumental ensemble will join the choir in performing the cantata during the worship service on Reformation Sunday, October 29th.
The choir is in need of voices to fill out the ensemble and urges you to join us for four Wednesday night rehearsals prior to the 29th.  This is not a lifetime commitment….but an invitation to participate for a month and help us offer a joyful Reformation sound to the Lord!  Remember….you don’t have to have a great voice to make great music!  On the other hand, if you have a great voice, all the more reason to help us out!
Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm in Fellowship Hall.  You’ll be warmly welcomed!  If you have any questions, feel free to call Dawn Allan, Choir Director, at 612-874-0208.
gUARDIAN aNGELWould you like to have a fun connection with one of our Sunday School children? LOTI Children’s Ministry is seeking adults and High School youth who are willing to be a Guardian Angel for a Sunday School child this year. Angels will correspond with notes and cards as a secret pen pal and meet their child in person in May. Contact [email protected] by October 22 to participate.  Instructions and guidance will be provided.

We are so proud of our Grade 1-4 class that made cards for our homebound members.  Our 5th and 6th graders are learning about worship by studying about all of the parts of the liturgy this year.  They will remain in worship the first Sunday of each month to participate as acolytes and do an “in worship” lesson plan starting October 1.

Important Sunday School dates for October to note:

October 1:   Blessing of the “stuffed” animals after worship!

5th and 6th graders remain in worship this day.  Pick up your “in worship lesson” at the worship center in the Narthex (back of Sanctuary)

October 22:  No Sunday School (MEA break)
Cold winter weather will be here soon! As you prepare your  winter gear, please consider donating items that are no longer needed in your household to help those in need. Our winter gear and coat drive runs October 29 through November 12. Please contribute new or gently used coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, boots and snow pants. Collection areas will be located in the Narthex and the south entrance.

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Pastor Haug has worked together with Group Travel Directors to schedule a trip to the Holy Land from February 27th to March 10, 2018. Brochures for the trip are available at LOTI.  Or view tour details here

c7279694-0e06-4921-ac03-118b3b0f33ba copyOur prayer ministry group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Christy Room from 9:15 to 10:00 am. We welcome all who wish to join. Please contact Janna Haug, Deb Gilroy or Linda Nelson for more information.

We have volunteers for all of our 2017 meals at Our Saviour’s Housing.  Thanks to everyone who has already served.

Please consider preparing and serving a meal in 2018.

Thrivent Financial members may apply for  Action Team gift cards to offset the cost.  Please contact Cheri Moe at 952 431-5226 or [email protected] for more information.

Thanks to Ellie Holmquist, Anita Duder, Lorri Cullen and Linda Nelson for serving in August.

Confirmation education for 7th and  8th graders, as well as 9th graders preparing for the Rite of Confirmation on Sunday, October 29th will begin again on Wednesday, September 6th from 7-8 pm in the Christy Room. New confirmands can register with Pastor Haug.

 Click here to sign up for Acolyte

The choir has begun its weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals 03f8a4be-b9b2-451d-9f89-5b3e304bd099at 7:30 in Fellowship Hall. In addition to preparing anthems for Sunday morning, the choir is rehearsing Johann Sebastian Bach’s BWV 79, “God the Lord is My Sun and Shield.”  The work will be performed on Reformation Sunday, October 29th  as a part of our congregation 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
New singers are always welcome!
d3a97738-e833-4218-9fd5-f6b739e203d3Women’s Bible Study will begin this month. Please consider joining us for our next study. We will read “Fierce: Women of the Bible and their stories of violence, mercy, bravery, wisdom, sex, and salvation” by Alice Connor. These women’s stories are messy, challenging, and beautiful. When we read their stories, we can see not only their particular, fearsome lives but also our own. You can purchase your book through Amazon as a paperback or eBook.
Tentative start date is Thursday, September 21st, 7pm.
Please contact Debra Gilroy or Linda Nelson to join.
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