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Reserve a month in 2017 to provide a meal for Our Saviour’s Housing. Our congregation provides the meal the first Friday of every month. If you are a Thrivent member, you can get a grant from them to help you cover costs. Any questions or sign up with Cheri Moe (952-431-5226 or moeclana@aol.com).

Thank you to Brenda Weigel, Ross and Wesley Bartels who served the Shelter Meal on September 2nd.

A warm welcome to our new and returning kids in Sunday School! It is so good to have the classrooms filled with children again! We have a great staff of both high school and adult teachers making some wonderful connections with the kids.

Nursery is available and staffed

We are delighted to offer this ministry to our families with young children. The nursery is located in the Christy Room and will be staffed during worship by our nursery attendant, Sheridan, every Sunday. If you would like to use the nursery, simply check your child in using the sign-in sheet before returning to worship.

Guardian Angels wanted!

We are looking for caring adults who would like to be a Guardian Angel for one of our Sunday School children this year. Guardian Angels are encouraged to pray for their Sunday School child during the year and also communicate anonymously throughout the year. (It will be like a faith-filled pen pal exchange between you and your Sunday School child.) The two of you will meet at the Guardian Angel Reveal party in May. If you are interested in being a Guardian Angel, or need more information, please contact Diane LaMere (dlamere.loti@yahoo.com).

Here are October happenings in Children’s Ministry:

October 2

Blessing of the stuffed animals! Kids of all ages are welcome to bring their most treasured stuffed animals for a special blessing after worship with Pastor Haug. A fun and important tradition to honor St Francis enjoyed by all.

October 23:

NO Sunday School – MEA break

Winter Coat Drive kicks off October 30

As you begin to look at your gently used winter gear from last year and find that your children have outgrown them, please set them aside to donate to our winter gear drive. Winter coats, hats, mittens and scarves are needed. Adults are welcome to contribute as well!

Want to talk to someone you haven’t met before? Conversation and Cuisine is a casual evening of getting better acquainted while enjoying a meal in our homes (or choice of a restaurant). Groups of 5-7 members and friends of Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church gather for three meals during the course of the year. Four groups were formed this past year and from all reports, it sounds like they really enjoyed their time together. New groups will be formed so that everyone will have a chance to get to know some more Lake of the Isles members. If you would like to participate in the 2016-2017 groups, please let Janna Haug know by October 7th at the latest. You can talk to her during church coffee or contact her by email (jannahaug@yahoo.com)

The prayer ministry group welcomes all would like to join us on Friday mornings in the Christy Room at 9:15-10:00 a.m. Please contact Deb Gilroy, Janna Haug or Linda Nelson for more information.

Please join Dawn Allan and the LOTI choir on Wednesday evenings for rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Newcomers are welcome. The choir rehearses in Fellowship Hall.

We are delighted to introduce you to our new Nursery Attendant – Sheridan Swee! Sheridan is currently a student at the University of MN and was a beloved Sunday School teacher here at LOTI during her high school years. She loves working with children and is excited to connect with our little ones and their families at LOTI. Nursery is provided every week in the Christy Room during worship. Sheridan will be there to welcome you and care for your little ones during worship.

Priscilla Circle will meet on Saturday, September 3rd at 9:30 a.m. at Bev Bergford’s home. Join us for a time of casual fellowship and camaraderie. Please call Bev at 612 377-1319 directions.

Conversation and Cuisine is a casual evening of getting better acquainted while enjoying a meal in our homes (or choice of a restaurant). Groups of 5-7 members and friends of Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church gather for three meals during the course of the year. Four groups were formed this past year and from all reports, it sounds like they really enjoyed their time together. New groups will be formed so that everyone will have a chance to get to know some more Lake of the Isles members. If you would like to participate in the 2016-2017 groups, please let Janna Haug know by September 30th at the latest. Connect with her during church coffee or contact her by email (jannahaug@yahoo.com)

LOTI congregation provides a meal the first Friday of every month. If you would like more information or to sign up for a month in 2017, contact Cheri Moe (952-431-5226 or moeclana@aol.com). Thrivent members are eligible for a grant to help cover costs.

Thank you to Debra Gilroy, Janna Haug, Denise Wilkens, Reagan Riddle, Kathy Hering, Margaret Coleman and Linda Nelson for serving the meal on August 5th.

A big thank you to Lars Olson for organizing LOTI’s participation in the Twin Cities Paint-a-Thon on August 13th. Thanks also to those who turned out to help: Lars and Chanda Olson, Bruce and Stephanie Brandt, Steve Hoyt, Larry Moe, Pauline Haug, Gary and Peggy Wagner, Bradley Anderson, Deb Gilroy and Marty Carlson. Below are pictures of everyone working and of the finished house.