A full moon set in the dawn sky behind the steeple of Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church on Thursday in Minneapolis.
The clear dawn gave no hint of the foot of snow that should come early next week.
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Approximately 250 Families from Afghanistan will be arriving in Minnesota this spring. There are several organizations working to help get them re-settled, including Alight and the International Institute of Minnesota. There are a number of ways you can assist in helping them set up homes for the arriving families.
Alight is working to stock up on household items, including everything from dishes to towels to a couch and mattresses. “They are working to make cozy beds where Afghans can finally rest, to stock the pantry with familiar foods, and to add the small things that make a house a home.” You can make a monetary donation, purchase or donate items for a home, volunteer your time setting up a home, and more. For information on how to get started, go visit Alight
For information on how to offer assistance contact Janna Haug
or visit International Institute of Minnesota
Prayer Ministry
All are welcome to join! We meet the first Tuesday of the month in the Christy Room. Other Tuesdays will be via Zoom.9:15 – 10:00 AM. Contact Janna Haug, Debra Gilroy, or Linda Nelson.
Meditation
LOTI is available during office hours for a time of quiet meditation. You can use the sanctuary to spend time in prayer, light a candle, listen to recorded sacred music, and/or use a guided meditation tool. Please call the church office to reserve a time.(612) 377-5095
For many years, Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church has provided a meal on the first Friday each month. The cost to provide the meal is $250.Thank you to Cherie Moe for DEC 3.
For information, contact Cheri Moe, or (952) 431-5226.
Children’s Ministry December 2021
Winter Gear Drive Thank you for your amazing response to the winter coat/gear drive! 164 donations went to Project for Pride in Living just before Thanksgiving. We also donated $550, which were proceeds from the St Martinsfest Dinner. Thank you for helping take care of others in our community in need of help!
College Care Packages Twelve care packages will be heading to our college age young adults in the next week – just in time for finals preparation. Thank you to the Sunday School children for helping pack them and thank you to the families who donated the snacks. The college students love receiving this gift of love from LOTI.
This year the children will present the nativity scene during the Lessons & Carols service on Sunday, December 19. Details will be sent via email to Sunday School families for this very special day.
Holy Baptism
October 10, 2021
Roscoe Baxter Chambers
Son of Drew & Britta Chambers
Theodore Michael Cassaday
Son of Ashley & Derek Cassaday
Confirmation October 31, 2021
Congratulations to our confirmand Benjamin David Mechels!
Children’s Ministry November 2021
College Care Packages Donations Needed by November 14. Our Sunday School children will be assembling the college care packages just before Thanksgiving. The Care Packages will contain a letter of encouragement from Pastor Haug, healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and other fun items. If you would like to donate items for the care packages, please sign up here.The packages will be mailed out early December to arrive in time for finals weeks.
Winter Gear Drive Wraps Up November 14. If you haven’t already done so, please consider donating your gently used winter gear to help those less fortunate stay warm this winter. We need winter coats, boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, scarves and socks for all ages. There are collection bins at both entrances to the Sanctuary. Our drive will end on November 14. Donations will go to Project for Pride in Living.
Sunday School Calendar Notes
NOV 14 – Winter gear and college care package donations due
NOV 21 – Assemble care packages during Sunday School
NOV 28 – No Sunday School (Thanksgiving weekend)
For many years, Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church has provided a meal on the first Friday each month.
The cost to provide the meal is $250.
Thank you to Mark & Kathy Hering for OCT 1.
Mary Sabatke & family donated for NOV 4 in honor of Bruce Sabatke’s birthday.
Cherie Moe donated for DEC 3.
For information, contact Cheri Moe, or (952) 431-5226.oscs-mn.org