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July 2021
Striving to Live, Love, Serve, all for the Glory of God.
Vacation Bible School is GLLM Quilt Auction 2021
planned for Tuesday, July
The 37th Annual Green Lake Lutheran Ministries
20 through Thursday,
Quilt Auction will be held on Friday and Satur-
July 22.
day, July 23 & 24 at Green Lake Bible Camp.
If interested in helping
please contact Theresa On Friday, July
Bjorklund. 23, enjoy view-
ing a variety of
quilts, hand-
made items,
Silent Auction
(bidding closes
at 4:00pm), and
preordered fresh
doughnuts
($1.00 each),
with a hotdish
supper ($7.00
per person) from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. Later en-
joy a beachfront evening concert featuring The
Root Beer Choir (from the Goat Ridge Brewing
Company).
On Saturday, July 24, the quilt auction begins
at 12:00pm, and there’s a pulled pork lunch
from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Online bidding is
available as well!
Admission: $3.00 per person
Proceeds support the Green Lake Annual Fund
which allows for camps and retreats for people
of all ages.
Learn more at www.gllm.org/quilt-auction
Summer Worship
Schedule
The service begins at
9:00am for July and
August.
2nd Sunday of the
month will be outdoors
if conditions permit.Page
It’s Always Great to be in the Out-of-Doors
BY PASTOR BOB STOVER
“This is my Father’s world, the birds their carols raise. The
morning light, the lily white, declare their maker’s praise!”
I remember visiting The Wilderness Canoe Base some years ago,
and seeing this odd-looking cabin. As I tried to enter, I realized
that, though the entire building wasn’t very large, there were many
doors to choose from. I was then told that only one of them actually could be opened to permit me
to enter. You see, the camp director was known for his good stewardship of funds and his resource-
fulness, as well as his “punny” sense of humor. He explained that, since his ministry was remote from
urban development and surrounded by nature, at least one of his facilities needed to be constructed
entirely “out of doors.” It certainly made us laugh, though I can’t say that I ever went to such ex-
tremes at my own Bible camps just to make a joke.
It has been such a delight to worship out-of-doors with our Scandian Grove congregation these past
several months, without walls, and without masks! Ever since I was a young boy, I have always felt it
to be special, inspiring, more enjoyable, and very freeing to praise God in natural surroundings.
Whether around a campfire, just after sunrise, or on the shores of a lake, worshipping outdoors al-
ways “declares our maker’s praise.” Not that we worship our church buildings or hide in our pews,
but singing under blue skies, feeling the sun, and hearing the birds sing and the rustle of the wind in
the trees puts some things in perspective.
We learn in the book of Genesis, that God created the entire world and everything in it before he de-
cided to place people in it to rule over it. I have to believe that God sheds tears day after day as he
watches the very species he created go extinct on his beautiful planet earth. Worshipping outdoors
reminds us of our place in the universe: we are but clay pots in the hands of the great potter. We
find ourselves back in the garden of Eden, remembering that we are not “gods,” but we are “God’s!”
I hope you enjoy worshipping outdoors as much as I do. I know we can’t pull off that kind of service
in mid-January, though I’m told that, during the pandemic, some churches did exactly that. But while
we are able, let’s embrace the beauty of God’s creation on our 2nd Sundays of the month. Yes, we
may have a few more distractions outside. And yes, we have to deal with the bright sun, the heat,
the wind, the bugs…but we also have our Sunday routine shaken up in some good ways: our voices
harmonize with all of creation; the more informal setting can help us relax and focus more on God.
For those who don’t really care for being outdoors on Sunday morning, thank you for accommodat-
ing me and those who do enjoy this kind of worship. Summer will come to a close all too soon, and
we will always worship in the sanctuary predominantly. In the meanwhile, I hope you enjoy our out-
door services of July and August. Have a great summer!
GENTLE REMINDERS!
If you are the last ones to leave, make
sure to turn off lights, shut doors & look
around before you leave the church.
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2021 Synod Assembly Recap
The Synod Assembly was held virtually this year, with over
400 members attending five sessions. Many things were
covered and discussed but there are a couple items you
may be interested in.
The main item of business was electing a new Bishop. Af-
ter 18 years, Bishop Jon V. Anderson is retiring and our
Bishop-Elect is Rev Dee Pederson. She spent a number
of years as lead Pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran in St.
Cloud, before her current call as a Synod Minister, with fo-
cus on Evangelical Mission. Another wedding shower is in the works!
The Gifts of Grace Initiative to honor Bishop Jan’s 18 This one is for
years of service has raised over $155,000 to help pay off
the school loan debt of pastors coming out of seminary. Eric Johnson & Ally Blumhoefer
The money stays in our synod and will be vital in retaining Anyone interested in being a hostess is invited
ministers as we look to the future. to attend the planning meeting on Wednesday,
All other reports (Treasurer, Budget, and Resolutions) July 7, at church starting at 6:30pm.
were approved, and filed. It was an interesting process to If you cannot make the meeting but are inter-
be a part of, and I encourage you to think about being one
of our voting members next year. Maria Lokensgard ested, contact Karri Anderson at 507-420-9238.
The shower will be on August 7 at 2:00pm.
The couple is registered at Amazon, Target, and
Menards. More details can be found on their
website on The Knot.
July 2021 August 2021
ALTAR GUILD Jim Allerson Jim Allerson
Ann Eckberg Ann Eckberg
READERS Kathryn Germscheid Paul Engel
Wallace & Kazuko Larson Doug & Judy Schultz
USHERS Maria Lokensgard, Tom Hanson Pam Rogich, Dave Hermanson
COUNCIL
Jay Hanson Gordy Rodning
COMMUNION
Dick Kinkeade Bruce Norell
ASSISTANTS
COUNCIL HOST Dick Kinkeade Gordy Rodning
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Lead From God’s Pencil By the Editor
Twice a year the Schultz’s would come for the
weekend and stay overnight at our house. They
No Book Club in July!
drove a big old brown station wagon with a white Scandian Grove’s
luggage carrier strapped to the top of it. Kind of
like the “Family Truckster” from the movie
‘National Lampoon’s “Vacation.”’ They would
drive eight hours from Wisconsin, to bring one or
Book Club
more of their kids to Martin Luther High School in invites you
New Ulm. Martin Luther was a Lutheran High
School years ago, that was/is a part of the WELs on Sunday,
Church. Now it’s a four year WELs Lutheran college cam-
pus. Four of my cousins went to school there, so there August 22, 2021 at 4:00pm
were many years we’d see the Schultz’s regularly in the Fall
before school started. to the Sue & Lee Schott’s home
I remember our house had to be cleaned from top to bottom Everyone shares a
and all the beds got stripped to freshen up the bedding.
The feather mattress got aired out and the bunk-beds got favorite book they’ve read!
clean bedding and extra blankets. The hide-a-bed was
made up and even the crib mattress was put into use in the
earlier years. Both my sister and brother were moved out of
their bedrooms so the girls could share a bed and Ardyce
and Roger could have a room of their own. I didn’t have to
vacate my room because Sally would share my bed. Get-
ting ready for bed was chaotic to say the least. Eight kids
brushing their teeth, going to the bathroom and washing
their faces took a bit of time, even if there was a full bath up-
stairs and a half bath downstairs.
Saturday morning was pretty relaxed and Ma always had a
big breakfast ready. Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast with
strawberry jam, homemade cinnamon rolls, orange and ap- To: SGLC
ple juice, coffee and milk. No one went away hungry. By Thank you so much for announcing my hus-
the time breakfast was done and cleaned up, it was time for
my aunt and uncle to head to New Ulm to get my cousin(s) band's death in your Sunday bulletin. Please
moved into the dorm. This usually took all day because know that we treasured our membership at your
they’d stop at Grandpa and Grandma Hopp’s house later to church when we lived in St. Peter. You folks
visit and have supper with them. are very thoughtful and this is much appreci-
It was always fun when my older cousin, Dan was around. ated. I know your church can use this money.
He professed at a pretty young age, what he wanted to be Sincerely, Cheryl, Matt, Kristi, and Misti Zempel
when he grew up, and that was a “bum.” Dan would make
himself a peanut butter sandwich, grab an apple and tie it in
a red handkerchief and then attach it to a long stick he had J u ly B ir thd ays
found. Over his shoulder he threw his lunch and down the
street he’d walk, just like a hobo. My Grandpa Hopp wor- 2 Gary Webster 17 Maria Lokensgard
ried about Dan as he grew up. Once grandpa said, “I don’t
know what will become of Dan, he wants to be a bum when 3 Lynda Ostrom Joan Speiss
he grows up!” Many times, Dan was nowhere to be seen 5 Michael Johnson 18 Collin Johnson
when it was time for the family to eat or go some place.
Dan was off doing his own thing, things that only bums do . . 6 Lexi Malashenko 19 Beth Bjorklund
. I guess. I always thought it would be fun to tag along with
him to see where and what he did, but he’d slip away with- 7 Jackie Rodning 20 John Langr
out anyone noticing. 9 Lois Bjorklund Jacob Anderson
“Slipping away unnoticed” happens around the church every
week. Un-be-nounced to most of us, there are individuals Joshua Bode 23 Stacia Masters
that come and do random acts of kindness, leave little gifts Ashley Schultze 24 Carol Gunderson
or show up at just the right time to help out or solve a prob-
lem. I love when the Holy Spirit moves you to bless another 10 Maxwell Herrera Steve Jaster
person. It’s proof positive that God’s at work there in your Mallory Malecek 27 Elizabeth Berger
hearts! Oh, and as far as Dan goes . . . he grew up to be a
geologist. 12 Holly Hokenson
Until next month, God’s Peace, Love, and Joy! Bonnie Page 5
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Scandian Grove Lutheran Church Calendar July 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
4 Independence Day 5 6 7 8 9 10
9:00am In Person and/or 6:30pm Bridal Shower
Drive-In Worship Planning Meeting
Service w/Holy for Eric Johnson’s
Communion w/ Bride to be
Pastor Gaieske
Preaching
10:00am KNUJ “A New Day”
12:00pm Larson Family
Reunion in the Park
Pastor on VAC
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
9:00am Outdoor Worship 6:30pm Council Meeting Newsletter Deadline
Service
10:00am KNUJ “A New Day”
18 Food Shelf Sunday 19 20 21 22 23 24
9:00am In Person and/or Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School GLLM Quilt Auction GLLM Quilt Auction
Drive-In Worship
Service w/Holy
Communion
10:00am KNUJ “A New Day”
NO Book Club
Pastor on VAC
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
9:00am In Person and/or 10:00am Open House
Drive-In Worship Bridal Shower for
Service Lokensgard/Hageman
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10:00am KNUJ “A New Day”
SCANDIAN GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH STAMP
42869 COUNTY ROAD #52
SAINT PETER MN 56082
http://scandiangrovelutheranchurch.org
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Sunday, May 30 60
Memorial Day May, 31 64
Sunday, June 6 49
Sunday, June 13 58
Sunday, June 20 60
Sunday, June 27 ??
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Website: http://scandiangrovelutheranchurch.org/
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