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Crosslake Lutheran Church
Sunday, October 3, 2021
GOD’S GENEROSITY & OUR GRATITUDE
WELCOME TO ALL! Welcome to long-time Lutherans, Christians from every tradition,
and people new to the faith. Welcome to all who have no church home, want to follow
Christ, have doubts, or do not believe. Welcome to new visitors and old friends.
Welcome to people of every age and size, color and culture, every sexual orientation and
gender identity, socio-economic status, ability and challenge. Welcome to believers
and questioners, and to questioning believers. This is a place where you are welcome to
celebrate and sorrow, rejoice and recover. This is a place where lives are made new.
Welcome on this day!
PRELUDE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS TEMPLE TALK Jeff Laurel GODSIGHTINGS * GATHERING HYMN God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (tune Joyful, Joyful) ELW 678 * CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, whose teaching is life, whose presence is sure, and whose love is endless. Amen. Let us confess our sins to the one who welcomes us with an open heart. Silence is kept for reflection. God our comforter: like lost sheep, we have gone astray. We gaze upon abundance and see scarcity. We turn our faces away from injustice and oppression. We exploit the earth with our apathy and greed. Free us from our sin, gracious God. Listen when we call out to you for help. Lead us by your love to love our neighbors as ourselves. Amen. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. By the gift of grace in ☩ Christ Jesus, God makes you righteous. Receive with glad hearts the forgiveness of all your sins. Amen. * PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray. C: Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son, who brought gladness and salvation to his people. Transform us by the Spirit of his love, that we may find our life together in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING Karen Christofferson, Kris Geschwill ANTHEM “Where Your Treasure Is”- Randy Kraft, guitar; Judy Tender, flute Marty Haugen
FIRST READING Psalm 36:5-10
5
Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, and your faithfulness to the clouds. 6Your
righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great deep; you save
humankind and animals, O Lord. 7How priceless is your love, O God! All people take
refuge under the shadow of your wings. 8They feast upon the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9For with you is the well of life, and in
your light we see light. 10Continue your loving kindness to those who know you, and your
favor to those who are true of heart.
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God!
* GOSPEL John 2:1-11 from the Message.
The holy Gospel according to John.
Glory to you, O Lord.
1-3
Three days later there was a wedding in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was
there. Jesus and his disciples were guests also. When they started running low on wine at
the wedding banquet, Jesus’ mother told him, “They’re just about out of wine.” 4 Jesus
said, “Is that any of our business, Mother—yours or mine? This isn’t my time. Don’t push
me.” 5 She went ahead anyway, telling the servants, “Whatever he tells you, do it.”
6-7
Six stoneware water pots were there, used by the Jews for ritual washings. Each held
twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus ordered the servants, “Fill the pots with water.” And they
filled them to the brim. 8 “Now fill your pitchers and take them to the host,” Jesus said,
and they did. 9-10 When the host tasted the water that had become wine (he didn’t know
what had just happened but the servants, of course, knew), he called out to the bride-
groom, “Everybody I know begins with their finest wines and after the guests have had
their fill brings in the cheap stuff. But you’ve saved the best till now!” 11 This act in Cana
of Galilee was the first sign Jesus gave, the first glimpse of his glory. And his disciples
believed in him.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON Pastor Kristin Oltmann
HYMN OF THE DAY You Satisfy the Hungry Heart ELW 484
Choir sings first Refrain and verses 2 - 5, Congregation sings all remaining Refrains
* APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
* PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
OFFERING OF GIFTS “It Is Well” - Tamela & Robin Hendry
* OFFERTORY PRAYER/PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
* WORDS OF INSTITUTION
* THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
HOLY COMMUNION IS SERVED-ALL ARE WELCOME!
(If you prefer gluten-free wafers, please let the communion server know.) Proceed forward as
directed by ushers. After receiving the bread, go to the next station for dark wine or light grape
juice. Please place empty cups in the baskets as you return to your pew. If so desired, you may
kneel in prayer at the altar.
* POST COMMUNION PRAYER
* BENEDICTION
* SENDING HYMN On Our Way Rejoicing ELW 537
* DISMISSAL
P: Go in peace. You are the body of Christ.
C: Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
POSTLUDE
* Please stand.
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All are invited for coffee and treats in the Fellowship Hall after worship today! Arlen &
Virgene Johnson will help serve. Kitchen leaders: Tom & Carla WhiteGIVE PLUS mobile app! An app that makes giving to Crosslake Lutheran
simple! Search your app store for “GivePlus Church” and download the
GivePlus. Follow the instructions to search for Crosslake Lutheran to
make one-time or recurring contributions. Drop your offering in the
plates as you leave worship OR mail your donations to PO Box 248,
Crosslake MN 56442.
The church office is open from 9-3pm. If you have a pastoral need, you can reach
Pastor Kristin Oltmann at 952-200-1249 or Pastor Kurt Hagestuen 218-839-2931.
CONGREGATIONAL UPDATE
Dear Crosslake Lutheran Community,
As COVID (especially the Delta variant) remains at a high rate of community
transmission we recommend masks for all those inside our facility at worship and
all functions. This is especially important now that we have more people inside our
building, specifically more children. Children under 12 aren't yet eligible for the
vaccine. With the Delta variant, people can be carriers of COVID without showing
any symptoms. We recognize that there is COVID fatigue and no one wants to
wear a mask! But if we can help others feel safe and more comfortable in our
church environment so that they can participate rather than staying home, it's
an act of Christian hospitality and service to our neighbors in Christ to wear a mask
for the time that we are together. Thanks for your participation and patience!
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Church Office: 218-692-3682
PO Box 248, Crosslake, MN 56442
Church Office E-mail: clc@crosslake.net
www.crosslakelutheran.com
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WORSHIP LEADERS
Ministers Everyone Music Ministry Director Patricia Lundeen
Pastor Kristin Oltmann A/V John Carlson, Dave Norgren
Pastor Kurt Hagestuen Ushers Norm Kroeger, JoAnn Maas
Head Ushers Ann & Sam Shirey Greeters Dave & Lory Delgehausen
Lector Kitty Daniels Worship Assistant Michael Haar
Communion Servers Jeff & Bonnie Benson, Michael Haar and Sue Phillips
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STAFF:
Youth Director Pat Netko Office Manager Brenda LaRock Parish Nurse Gail Smith
Bookkeeper Tracy Nelson Maintenance Carl Weber Custodian Jenny Henderson
Choir Director Kristi Morsch Volunteer Coordinator Paulette Wilske
============================================================REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Allen & Julie Rose in the death of Allen’s cousin, Linda Doering, in Las Vegas on
September 28th.
Patricia Lundeen in the death of her bonus mom, Rev. Beverly Lundeen, in Northfield on
September 29th.
CROSSLAKE LUTHERAN MEMBERS
Al Thorpe Dorothy Schueler Joyce Lanning Perry Caspers
Amanda Nordgren Duane Swanson Julie Koenig Shari Monahan
Austin Nelson Ivan Millard Ken Schultz Sylvia Bowman
Bill Abbott Jerry Gilbert Larry Neer Ted Pederson
Buck Westerberg Jim Newman Mary Neer Vicki Kopplin
CROSSLAKE LUTHERAN FRIENDS
Al Zimmermann David Bancroft Kaye Campbell Norma Denniston Wes Kliewer
Amy Moberg David Schliek Kelsey Nelson Peggy Wilson
Ann Hennen Dean Eggena Ken Carlson Philip Johnson
Anna Knapek Deb Cowan Kim Sawicki Rachel Meske
Beryl Roe Diane Kycia Kathy Kliewer Robin Weber
Bill Snedeker Dillon Gens Laura Cavanaugh Ruth Smith
Bob Peterson Elaine Larimer Larry Davis Scott Mayer
Brady Summers Gerri Mendenhall Larry Enderson Sharon Flatz
Brian Murphy Jackie Mueller Lee Sperl Sharon Zulkosky
Brianna Relf Jeanne Stromberg Liliana Carey Shirley Griswold
Charlie Morris Jerry Sanft Linda Prizzia Sue Ross
Cindy Enderson Jessica Parks Madeline Baumann T. Mueller
Crystal Bostyancic Jim Farrari Madelyn Phillips Tim Thorpe
Cullen Holstad Jim Griswold Mara Thorson Todd Ness
Dal Meske Jim Keim Mike Plouman Tya Schrader
Dan Gillman Jim Sandberg Mitchell Shelstad Tyler Nisbet
Dave Swanson Jodi Nicolet Norma Aarsvold Wendy Guggisburg
Our Northeastern MN Companion Synods: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia;
Iglesia Cristiana Luterana de Honduras; South Andhra Lutheran Church of India
Help us keep this prayer list updated. Let us know if there is someone who no longer needs to be listed,
or if you would like to add someone to the prayer list. Thank you!
Flower Chart
The 2021 Flower Signup Chart is on the bulletin board if you would like to have
flowers on the altar to commemorate a special occasion, in memory of someone, or it
might be just because you want to brighten the worship area. These can be fresh flower
arrangements or plants of your choice from your garden or store bought. The Altar
Guild will call to remind you of the date you have signed up for. You must order
and make arrangements for delivery or bring to the worship area to be placed prior to
the service.THIS WEEK’S MINISTRY EVENTS
October 4 No Jul Fest until January
Altar Guild 9 am / 500 Card Club 9 am
Quilters 9:30 am
A.A. meets in Fireside Room 7 pm
October 5 Diabetes Prevention class (Zoom) 9-10:30 am
Staff meeting 10 am
Mahjongg Group meets in Garden Room 1 pm
October 6 Kitchen Committee 9 am / Bible Study 10 am
Bell Choir in sanctuary Noon
Knit Wits in Fireside Room 1 pm
Choir practice 4:30 pm
Wednesday Dinner 5:30 pm;
Commitment Wednesday: Worship w/Holy Communion & Growing Kids 6:15 pm
Youth Ministry: 7 & 8th grade 7-8 pm and 9-12th grade 7-8:30 pm
October 7 Marketing Committee 9 am
“Matter of Balance” class 1-3 pm
Communion Service at Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living 2 pm
October 10 Worship 9:30 am followed by 50th Anniversary Celebration Brunch in the
Fellowship Hall
Confirmation Retreat for 11th & 12th graders after the brunch
ANNOUNCEMENTS
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Next Sunday, October 10th, we will honor the following couples who celebrate their
50th wedding anniversary in either 2020 or 2021. Please join us for a celebration
brunch in the Fellowship Hall after worship that Sunday!
John & Gail Boline Norm & Gloria Kroeger
John & Joan Callender Jim & Janet Marr
Rick & Shirley Johnson Ken & Sharon Mulder
Jerry & Vicki Kopplin Terry & Vicki NygaardDRAWN TO THE WORD PAINTING
If you would like a signed & numbered, limited edition print of “Jesus Feeds The Five
Thousand” that Pastor Paul Oman painted at Crosslake Lutheran last Sunday, order
forms are available on the counter in the Narthex and in the Church Office. Varies sizes
are available.
GOD’S GENEROSITY & OUR GRATITUDE BIBLE STUDY
Along with God’s Word, we’ll also learn from psychology and research how
gratitude creates a life of happiness and wellbeing as we read The Little Book of
Gratitude. This week is the last session as we will study the scriptures for Sunday
on October 13th.
Wed. Oct. 6 10 AM The First Will Be Last and Last First
Little Book of Gratitude chapters 7 & 8
Wed. Oct. 13 10 AM Bible Study on Scripture for Sunday
Wed. Oct. 20 No Bible Study
Wed. Oct. 27 No Bible Study
JUL FEST DISTRIBUTION
We will have the Jul Fest Distribution Meeting on Monday, October 18th at 10:30
am in the fellowship hall. We will be finalizing who and where the monies taken in
at the Jul Fest sale will be distributed. All women of the church are invited and let
us know if you have new venues that we might consider donating money to, they
should be in the immediate area around Crosslake.
JUL FEST THANK YOU
We would like to thank so many people for the successful Jul Fest sale on September
25. At the top of our list are the crafters, pricers, bakers, set-up and take-down crews
and most of all the SHOPPERS! The beautiful weather and variety of unique crafts
made this year a very memorable one. Many Thanks, Linda Gates and Laurie RidgleyPANDEMIC PASTIMES
The display is set up in the Fellowship Hall. Please take time to see the creative ways
our congregational members spent their extra “stay-at-home” time during the
pandemic. The display will remain in place until the week of the 24th—items can
be picked up during office hours or Sunday morning.
FLU SHOT CLINIC
Save the date! October 26th we will be hosting a flu shot clinic with both regular
and high dose available. Sign ups sheets are available in the Narthex. If you have
questions, see Gail Smith, Parish Nurse.
TRUNK ‘N TREAT
Sunday, October 31st – – 5 PM
We will be looking for people to decorate their vehicles in a family-
friendly manner and give out treats. This is open to the public!
Please sign up in the Narthex if you would like to be part
of the fun! Trunk ‘N Treating starts at 5:00 pm. Please
watch for more info regarding the inside activities as the
date gets closer.
STAY CONNECTED
— WINTER ADDRESSES — Going away for the winter? Please call or email the church
office (clc@crosslake.net) with your winter address and the dates you are leaving &
coming back. This will ensure you receive church mailings while you are gone! The post
office doesn’t forward 4th class mail (newsletter, etc.) Thank you! ~ Brenda LaRock,
Office ManagerVolunteer Opportunities at
Care N‘ Share Café in Emily and Brainerd Soup Kitchen
“For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
Crosslake Lutheran has committed to helping our neighbors at the Care N’ Share Café in
Emily and the Brainerd Soup Kitchen located on Oak Street. Volunteers are needed.
Can You help??
Care N’ Share is all about helping our neighbors in the community by providing a free meal
every Wednesday. Care N’ Share is searching for individuals or a group to join our existing
volunteers to assist in packaging meals on Wednesdays from noon – 2pm. No experience
necessary! Meals are delivered to about 150 home-bound people within a 30 mile radius
of Emily. Pre-reserved meals are also available for pick up at Care N’ Share by calling
952-240-7963 by noon and picked up between 1:00 and 2:30 pm on Wednesday. Care N’
Share is located in the fellowship hall at the Wesleyan Church on Highway 6 in Emily.
Crosslake Lutheran serves at the Brainerd Soup Kitchen on random dates from 5-6pm,
April - November.
Contact Lori Nelson at 651-246-7292 or lorinelson@brainerd.net to get on the email
list for volunteer opportunities at either the Care N Share Café in Emily or the Brainerd
Soup Kitchen, or if you need more volunteer information. Join us for fun, meet new
people and help out our community.
For over 80 years, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee
Service has been a champion for refugees and migrants
from around the globe. Refugees are children, women,
and men who have been forced to flee the only home
they have ever known, desperately hoping to find safety
and stability once again. We believe that every human being should be afforded the
same protection we would want for our own loved ones. That is why LIRS is dedicated to
offering newly arrived refugees a warm welcome and a firm footing, in the hopes that
our newest neighbors might find peace and prosperity once again.
Our legacy of compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of
thousands of people who have found safety and hope in America’s communities.
If you would like to make a financial contribution they have a Neighbors in Need:
Afghan Allies Fund with a direct link on their website or you can mail the check to them.
Not a computer person? Contact the church office, we can help!
For information on ways you can help, please visit the website for Lutheran
Immigration and Refugee Service: .www.lirs.org========================================================================= MEMBERS & VISITORS: WELCOME to Crosslake Lutheran Church! Members: Please fill out this form if you have any changes to your address or phone number, or if you have a special request. Interested in our faith community? Use this form to make a connection with us so that we can connect with you! Name _____________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________ City, Zip ___________________ Phone _________________________ E-Mail ____________________________ We are interested in your prayer requests, comments, suggestions, or concerns. Please write here: PLEASE TEAR OFF AND MAIL TO: Crosslake Lutheran, PO Box 248, Crosslake, MN 56442
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