Linda’s Celebration Sunday
A wonderful time was had by all! The Fellowship Hall was full of people and joy on Sunday, May 21st.We celebrated Linda’s 11 1/2 years of service at LOTI in a special Celebration Coffee Hour with a Norwegian theme, as we were also marking Norwegian National Day. We had lefse, kransekake, lingonberries, Norwegian almond kringle, Norwegian salmon with dill sauce, Norwegian meatballs with gravy, Jarlsburg, Gjetost, knekkebrød, Norwegian waffles and of course, lots of herring.The Council gifted Linda $1100, $100 for each year of service. Staff presented her with a Corinthian Wind Chime in the key of A, along with a “retirement bag” to carry her multiple cards and gifts. An original floral painting was presented to Linda by Don Holzschuh.
We will miss Linda in the office, but she promises to continue to be with us…as an active member of the congregation. Best Wishes & God’s Blessings to her in retirement.
…and a Perfect Day for Ascension Doves
Watch the ascension doves!
Our New Office Manager Diane LaMere
Beginning in the latter half of June, we will transition to our new Office Manager, Diane LaMere.Diane’s hours will be the same as Linda’s were in the past; that is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We extend a hearty and heartfelt welcome to Diane in her new role that she will fulfill in addition to Director of Children’s Ministry.
LOTI Summer Pickup Choir
As in summers past, we will continue vocal music in our services, with LOTI Summer Pickup Choir. We’ll meet at 9:00 AM on Sunday mornings in the choir loft for warmup and rehearsal of the piece for the day. Please join us!
Our Saviour’s Housing Meals
For many years, Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church has provided a meal on the first Friday of each month. Due to COVID-19 & changes at the shelter, our monthly meals are by donation.
The shelter orders & serves the meal. Cost per meal is $250.
Thank you to Chanda & Lars Olson for May and Jim Olson for June.
2023 Schedule
| JUL 7 | Debby & Dr. Remi Pizarro |
| AUG 4 | Denise Wilkens, Mary Jubenville, Mary Flynn, Twyla Hobbs & Linda Nelson |
| SEP 1 | Kathy & Mark Hering |
| OCT 6 | Bruce & Jean Carlson |
| NOV 3 | Mary Sabatke |
| DEC 1 | Elizabeth Hansen |
To volunteer for 2024 contact Diane Lamere in the Church Office.
Make your donation to LOTI and we will send the funds to OSCS.
Children’s Ministry May 2023
Sunday School Ends
May 21st
As the Sunday School program year comes to an end on May 21, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to our youth and adults who helped in the classroom throughout the year: Lenore Raykovich, Dominik Amann, Claire Jacoby, Ben Mechels, Jill Gruys, Kamie Moen, Jennie Nelson, Nicole Olson, Andrea Reno and Cody Rustad. Thank you for sharing your love of God with our kids!
Summer Camp for Children, Youth & Families
June & July
Luther Park, Danbury WI
For registration & details go to Luther Park
Half Week Cabin Camp (Grades 1-4)
Weeks of June 18, June 25, or July 23; (Sun-Wed)
Full Week Cabin Camp (Grades 3-6)
Weeks of June 18, June 25, or July 23; (Sun-Fri)
Treehouse Camp (Grades 7-12)
Weeks of June 18 or July 23
Beginner Horse Camp (Grades 4-12)
June 25-30
Intermediate Horse Camp (Grades 4-12)
July 16-21
Canoe Camp (Grades 7-12)
Week of July 9
Grand Camp (Grandparents/Grandchildren)
July 16-July 19
Camp Getaway for Families
Fri-Sun: June 23-25, Jun 30-July 2, July 7-9, July 21-23, July 28-30
Our Saviour’s Housing Meals
For many years, Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church has provided a meal on the first Friday of each month. Due to COVID-19 & changes at the shelter, our monthly meals are by donation.
The shelter orders & serves the meal. Cost per meal is $250.
Thank you to Rick Gripentrog for the April contribution
2023 Schedule
| MAY 5 | Chanda & Lars Olson |
| JUN 2 | Jim Olson |
| JUL 7 | Debby & Dr. Remi Pizarro |
| AUG 4 | Denise Wilkens, Mary Jubenville, Mary Flynn, Twyla Hobbs & Linda Nelson |
| SEP 1 | Kathy & Mark Hering |
| OCT 6 | Mary Sabatke |
| NOV 3 | Bruce & Jean Carlson |
| DEC 1 | Elizabeth Hansen |
For information, contact Cheri Moe, or (952) 431-5226.
Children’s Ministry March 2023
March 12th No Sunday School (spring break)
& Daylight Saving Time begins.
March 19th Tom Klein, uillean bagpiper, visits Sunday School
Tom Klein Visit
March 19th
We look forward to our annual visit from Tom Klein! Tom will give a demonstration of his uilleann bagpipe to the Sunday School children during Sunday School on this day
Pastor Arden’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
On February 5th, before the Annual Meeting, we celebrated and gave thanks for the blessing of Pastor Arden’s ten years with us at LOTI. We are so grateful for all he has contributed and his outstanding leadership.
Daylight Saving Time
Sunday, March 12th
2:00 AM CST
Minnesota will begin daylight saving time 2023. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour!
Easter Flowers Orders
Due by Wednesday, March 15th
Due to a fire at Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery, we have a different supplier for this year.
2023 Selections include: