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NOVEMBER
2013
ISSUE 11
LXV111
AHLC AT CULVERS
We will be back at Culver’s for a fundraiser on November 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We had a great turn out in July. Let’s do it
again! Thank you for your support to AHLC.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS , CRAFTERS & HOBBIESTS
THE PCD BOARD is planning an auction at the ROMEO’S Breakfast on
November 10, 2013. We are asking for donations of non-food, mem-
ber created crafts from members to sell at the auction. Check in “Granny’s
closet” for collectibles, old treasures, jewelry etc…Do you have a craft item,
painting, photographs that you would wish to donate. Any non-food craft
items are acceptable for this sale. Contact Russ Richards at 651-738-6774
or Ruth Balfanz at 651-777-3232.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service
November 27th —6:30 p.m.
Come and join our brothers and sisters in Christ at our
Thanksgiving Worship. Pies are needed for serving after the
service. Please make sure the pies are already baked.
Bring the pies to the Reception Room before noon on
November 25th. Please bring canned and boxed items for the
food shelf.
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Book Nook News By Clair Haberman
TRUST JESUS
Previous articles have begun with a request to read passages of scripture. Later in this
article you will be asked to identify passages of scripture which are referred to in the book
TRUST JESUS by Pastor William Berg. Pastor Berg dedicated this book to his friend Theo-
dore Conrad, who was associate pastor of Arlington Hills Lutheran Church from 1969 to
1972, and from 1983 to 1985. All chapters and pages mentioned in this article are from
this book which is on the book cart in the gathering area.
From Earthquakes and Floods to Hope is the title of chapter 3. When we think of a
Biblical account of a flood chapters 5 through 9 of Genesis probably come to mind.
Pastor Berg's comments a flood that results in new life, are recorded on pages 28 - 29.
Earthquakes often result in loss of life and destruction of property. Can you think of earth-
quakes which had beneficial results? Pastor Berg's comments are recorded on
pages 20 - 27?
Another destructive force is wind which occurs in hurricanes and tornadoes. The first
paragraph of chapter 6, It's Blowing in the Wind (pages 60 - 72) describes a wind which
brought about "the greatest revolution against evil and the enemies of Jesus what the
world has ever seen." There are many references to scriptural passages which indicate
how this wind accomplishes its work.
Where in the Bible can descriptions of these phenomena be found? A flood that brought
new life Earthquakes
The mighty wind John 19: 34, During his crucifixion Christ's side was pierced resulting, as
is promised in communion, "His blood shed for you." Matthew 27: 51, At the moment of
Jesus' death an earthquake caused "the curtain of the temple to be torn in two, from top
to bottom." In the words of Pastor Berg, page 21 of TRUST JESUS "There was now free
access to the holy presence of God, which before had been hidden behind the curtain and
had not been accessible to anyone except the high priest."
Matthew 28: 2, "And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord,
descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it." Pastor Berg
states, on page 23, "death was conquered and new life was revealed."
Acts 2: 2, "And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent
wind." The mighty wind conferred the Holy Spirit on the believers, the event that we refer
to as Pentecost, and which we affirm in the third paragraph of the Apostles Creed. Every
chapter of TRUST JESUS concludes with questions for your consideration. This example is
from the chapter It's Blowing in the Wind (page 73) "Name some of the winds of change
that you are aware in the world today. How are those winds consistent with, or contrary
to, the wind of the Holy Spirit." Thanks for using materials on that cart and for returning
them for the use of others. Clair
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36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest com-mandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as your-self.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
[Matthew 22]
Loving Our Neighbors
at AHLC
Arlington Hills Lutheran Church has been a good
neighbor on Saint Paul’s Eastside for over 100 years.
We began as a Swedish congregation which wanted
to worship and learn about God in the English
language and to help our children make their way
in a new land. One hundred years later we
continue that work with new immigrants by providing
space for the Minnesota Literacy’s Open Door school.
We also provide space for new congregations to
become established. We continue to seek the
well-being of the mind, body, and spirit of all of our
neighbors. This is how we love God and neighbor
In our time and place.
Did you know that the Payne-Maryland Partnership assembled a work plan for this year that
included the establishment of a “transition center” to demonstrate the model of collaboration we
seek to employ in our project? Pam Wiehe has been working with a task force comprised of Payne-
Maryland board members, City Library, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Minnesota Liter-
acy Council and congregation members to implement several new programs to serve the
community. This is how we will more effectively love our neighbors and our God: in partnership with
public and private ventures which care about this community.
We have been hosting the City’s “Summer Blast” and “Rec Check” after-school programs since June
of 2012. The Literacy Council’s “Open Door” school has expanded its program to include GED
classes. The Eastside Y has begun a “Y Achievers” series to help prepare students for college and
hopes to soon bring a diabetes education and screening program to our campus. All the while our
Alley Shoppe continues to collaborate with Open Door students to help them learn job language
skills, resume writing, and retail sales. Students from St. Catherine’s University provide assistance,
reflection, and insight on this programming.
We are no longer a transition center; we have become the Payne-Maryland Center! We are doing
well at doing good in this community. Meanwhile the City has begun construction of the first phase
of the Payne-Maryland Project, and it should be open mid-year of 2014. This congregation gener-
ated the vision for that community center. That new building and our evolving programming will
inspire us to continue serving and loving our neighbors in practical ways. We will continue to more
deeply integrate faith-based initiatives into the fabric of our community. Again, this is all for the love
of God and love of neighbor: mind, body, and spirit.
Thank you for your prayers, time, creativity, and financial support. If you have questions about what
we are doing as a congregation, or why, please let me know. Others likely have the same concerns,
and I’d like to hear them. I’m proud to be your pastor. Pastor Roger
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Divine Dollars
Major Retailers Want To Give Our
Church Money!
We’re pleased to share some exciting news about a new fundrais-
ing program for our congregation. It’s called “Divine Dollars” and it’s the fundraising
program that works while you shop.
Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute money” – in other words, scrip is gift cards
from national and local retailers. They’re the same gift cards that you buy at the store.
Many popular retailers participate in our scrip program including Holiday Gas Stations,
Rainbow, Cub, Super America, Red Lobster and many, many others. The beauty of scrip is
that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. You earn money for our
church without spending a single additional penny.
Romeo Breakfast– November 10th. Did you have fun at the ROMEO’s tribute to our Veterans breakfast last November?
Well plan on another delicious breakfast cooked by your favorite ROMEO’s on Sunday
November 10th. On the menu is French toast, Chuck’s maple flavored sausage, fruit,
coffee and milk. Proceeds will be matched by Thrivant and benefit the ALLEY SHOPPE
and SALLEY’S ALLEY. Kitty Anderson and Pam Wiehe will help us decorate the fellowship hall with a
military veterans theme and Jim will treat us with some patriotic songs wit his bells. As we Honor all of
our veterans. Circle your calendar and watch your Sunday bulletin for more details.
November 3rd All Saints Sunday—
Lighting of the candles in memory of loved ones all and in celebration
of God’s baptismal promises at both worship services.
TUNES AND TREATS —a sweet success! Thank you to all who made the Tunes, Treats, Song and Sweets fundraiser a success. From Silvester Vicic opening act on the accordion to Mark and Amy’s musical talent and ending with a sampling of an array of sweets. A good time was had by all who attended. With Mark and Amy’s donation of their time and talents the generous support of those
attending we raised $800. to support the programs of the church! Thank you all !
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Operation Christmas Child
A SHOEBOX PROJECT
Our church will once again be participating in OPERATION
CHRISTMAS CHILD – A SHOEBOX PROJECT. Operation
Christmas Child - created in 1993 by Franklin Graham - is a 'global
Christmas gift exchange' project operated by Samaritan's Purse. Each November it
opens thousands of locations, typically at churches or schools, to collect shoeboxes
filled with toys, school supplies, personal items, and other gifts. These boxes are then
distributed as Christmas gifts, accompanied by Christian literature. HOW YOU CAN HELP—*MAKE A
DONATION until November 19th, we will be collecting items that can fit into a shoebox. A donation box is in
the office. If you prefer, you may make a financial donation, and we’ll do the shopping for you.
DID YOU KNOW? After a child removes his/her gifts from the plastic shoebox, it is often used as the family wash
basin? Socks or sandals can protect a child’s feet from becoming infected? Toothbrushes are often shared by
all family members? We would like to include several toothbrushes in each shoebox. That in many villages, a girl
is not allowed to go to school unless she has pencil/pen and paper? Pads of paper and pencils/pens are greatly
appreciated. Please contact Arianna Hanson or Linda McInerney (651-262-4706) with any questions.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or
paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
SMALL TOYS: cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small toys that light up or
make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky,® etc.
HYGIENE ITEMS: Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap, comb, brush, washcloth, etc.
OTHER: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), indi-
vidually wrapped hard candy.
MARTIN LUTHER SCHOLAR AWARD- For all entering the 2013-2014 academic year,
Wittenberg University will be continuing the Martin Luther Scholar Award program. Each
scholarship is worth $80,000 ($20,000 per year, renewable over four years). To nominate
a student, locate the on-line form at www.wittenberg.edu/mls and submit your nomination
by November 4th.
USHERS DINNER: On Monday December 2nd the Annual Ushers Dinner will be held at
5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All Ushers and Sound Technicians are invited to this
dinner to discuss planning for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. Please call the
church office and let us know if you are coming.
The Agape Quintet, will lead our 9:30 a.m. worship on November 24th. The
Agape Quintet is made up of five very unique and creative individuals coming
together to express their faith through instrumental music. Come and enjoy!
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Nou from St. Kate’s occupational
therapy program and Nilyyah,
student from Parks and Rec. program
enjoy a game of Sorry.
Amy an occupational therapy
student at St. Kate’s reads to
Tajane, a student from Parks and Rec.
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Church Council Members & Board Chairs
Council President Roxanne Larsen - 651-779-7201
Council Vice-President Steve Johnson - 651-774-8027
Council Treasurer Jon Helgason - 651-738-0588
Council Secretary Silvester Vicic - 651-643-0922
Council Member Fred Bramscher - 651-484-9114
Council Member Julie Stevenson— 651-315-5461
Council Member Carol Hansen - 651-488-3853
Council Member Beverly Lamb - 651-735-3085
Council Member David Lauver - 651-523-9002
Council Member Mike Wiehe 651 226 8620
Council Member Judi Solmonson 651- 295-2735
Council Member Mary Ann Wistrom - 651-777-8845
CYF Board Chair Mary Cincotta - 651-493-0728
FPA Board Chair Jim Persoon - 651-501-9783
WMA Board Chair Florence Rasmusson - 651-702-6554
OCM Board Chair Mike Wiehe - 651-733-8512
PCD Board Ruth Balfanz 651-777-3232
Co-Chairs Russ Richards- 651-738-6774
Pastoral Acts for September Funerals
Linda Frankenberg Paul Conway
Baptism
Cadence Rodriguez
New Members
Anna Clarke Abbey Strub
Richard Heinl Eugene Gorka
Larry and Bobbi Monette
Bill Herrington
DEVOTIONAL YOGA
by Cristi Hoving, Instructor
CLASSES AVAILABLE— Starting
Wednesday
November 6th– December 18th
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. Thursday’s from 9:00a.m.-10:00
6 WEEKS for $18.00
Arlington Hills is pleased to offer an electronic option for making regular
offerings. Contributions can now be debited automatically from your checking
or savings account or processed using your credit or debit card. Our new
electronic giving program offers convenience for you and much-needed
donation consistency for our congregation. You do not need a computer to
give electronically. Just fill out the simple application form and return to the
church office.
We Have Mail……
To all my friends at Arlington Hills I wish to thank everyone for the lovely blanket you
gave me. I am always so cold so I truly appreciate
your gift. With warm thanks,
Verna Brown
WE ARE ON FACEBOOK CHECK THESE OUT
Arlington Hills Lutheran Church Alley Shoppe and MLC-Open Door
PRAYER CHAIN
At AHLC there is a group of women who regularly pray for people who are hospitalized, sick, or in need of prayers. If you, or a friend or relative, are in need of prayer; get permission to share their name and information and then contact the church office at 651-771-5501 or email cheryl@ahlc-stp.org and we will see that they are placed on the prayer chain.
Newsletter Articles
The Lights welcomes news and fea-tures from readers and staff members. All articles need to be print ready. The editors reserve the right to edit material for content and length. E-mail articles to cheryl@ahlc-stp.org or leave it in the church office.
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
Please reserve Sunday, Dec. 15th for a holiday light tour
on a Lorenz bus! The cost will be $30 for adults and $10
dollars for children ages 16 and younger. The price will
include the tour and a 'light' snack/supper at the church
prior to takeoff. Participants would meet at the church at
4:30, enjoy some food and beverages and board the bus
at 5:15 p.m. This is a Children, Youth and Family Fund-
raiser.
Youth Christmas Program on Dec. 15 at the 9:30 a.m. service
and all children, youth, and anyone who may like to perform special
music are welcomed to participate please see Mary Cincotta or
Pastor Roger for more details. We will be practicing during Sunday
School and during Confirmation class prior to the service.
Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 8th at
9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
The Sanctuary Choir of AHLC, under the direction of Barbara
Rossow and the Jubilate Handbell Choir under the direction of Chuck Linderkamp will be joined by the Choir of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church under the direction of Robert Murphy on December 8th at AHLC and
December 15th at St. Mark’s. All are welcome.
This year’s program is “Holy Light”.
INNER MISSION EVENT
The Inner Mission holiday event will be held on Saturday, De-cember 7, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with a service of Holy Com-munion. Following worship, a delicious dinner of Swedish meat-balls, mashed potatoes and gravy, rice pudding, green beans, Julekaga bread, and Rosettes will be served in our Fellowship Hall. Entertainment will be pro-vided by “master puppeteer” and former pastor, Bill Eisenmann. Don’t to forget to mail your card back to church when you receive it or call the church office
by Monday, December 2nd
, to let us know you are coming!
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Store To Door is a nonprofit grocery delivery service for
seniors in the Twin Cities metro area. Store to Door provides the
service to over 1,700 people who want to remain independent
despite their age, health, mobility or disability. The service helps
to make it possible for elderly people from all income levels to age
in place in their homes after they are no longer able to shop and
bring home their own groceries. You may inquire about
services or volunteering by calling (651) 642-1892 or visit www.storetodoor.org and
watch our short video that highlights our work. Do you enjoy shopping? Walk with pur-
pose, gain friends and help people stay independent. Please consider grocery shopping
for the homebound elderly for 4 hours twice per month or on a weekly basis. Volunteer
Shoppers shop client orders and prepare them for delivery. Store To Door paid staff
deliver groceries directly into our clients homes. Volunteer Grocery Shoppers hours 6
a.m. to 10 a.m. Grocery Shoppers are urgently needed at the Midway St Paul Cub
(Tuesdays-Fridays).
Want to volunteer from home? Enjoy the telephone and computer? Please consider
being a Volunteer Order Taker. Volunteers call two clients each week entering their
order online into our order database. Please consider this a one year commitment.
This helps you to know the client’s grocery interests and provides stability. Each volun-
teer order taker helps Store To Door serve an additional four clients (two
every other week). Online training module available. Please contact Store
To Door at (651) 642-1892 for more information. To learn
more www.storetodoor.org – view the short video.
THE KITCHEN HOUSE is the Book Club selection for
November. This debut novel by Kathleen Grissom tells the story of life on a plantation in earlier days of our history. Told through the eyes of young, white, orphaned Lavinia, an inden-tured servant, and Belle, the master's illegitimate slave daugh-ter who is assigned to the kitchen house, it has been described as a page-turner with tension, drama, and a history lesson. We will meet in the Reception Room on Monday,
November 18, at 10:30 a.m. Please join us!
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11-3 Lead Usher: Clair Haberman,
Tom Brackey, Clarence Law and
David Lauver
11-10 Lead Usher: Fred Bramscher,
Chuck Larsen, Florence and Dennis
Rasmusson
11-17 Lead Usher: Clair Haberman
Gordon Beneke, Wayne Blossey,
and Steve Johnson
11-24 Lead Usher: Chuck Rohrbach
Elaine Rohrbach and Steve Johnson
Fellowship
11-10 Romeo Breakfast
Church Council Meetings
Members of Arlington Hills are welcome to attend the monthly
Council meetings. Meetings are
held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Copies of Council Meeting minutes are available in the office and are also posted on the main bulletin
board every month.
Lay Servant Coordinators
Director, Alley Shoppe: Pam Wiehe - 651-483-8447
Communion Assistants: Florence Rasmusson - 651-702-6554
Greeters: Catherine Schoonover - 651-429-9256
Lectors: Priscilla Reeve - 651-774-6292
Sound Booth: David Lauver- 651-523-9002
Transportation Team: Chuck Larsen - 651-779-7201
Acolyte Coordinator: Linda Strohrich - 651-777-6897
Coffee & Cookie Fellowship Julie Stevenson - 651-307-8469
SERVANTS IN
MINISTRY Communion
Assistants
8:00 a.m.
11-3 Jim
Persoon
11-10
Dorothy Peterson
11-17 Cheryl Hollman
11-24 Dorothy Peterson
11-29 Jim Persoon
9;30 a.m.
11-3 Diane Allmendinger,
Carol Hansen, and Lolita
Schaber
11-17 Gordie Beneke, Chuck
and Elaine Rohrbach
Lectors
11-3 Bev Lamb
11-10 Lolita Schaber
11-17 Carolyn Brusseau
11-24 Catherine Schoonover
Sound Booth
11-3 David Lauver
11-10 Mike Brown
11-17 David Lauver
11-24 Mike Brown
Greeters
11-3 North Door Lorraine Ruedy
Chuck and Elaine Rohrbach
11-10 Sally and Steve Keller
North Door Ed Lee
11-17 Pam and Mike Wiehe
North Door Cheryl Hollman
11-24 Barb Schmidt and Jim Per-
soon North Door Skaidrite Zarins
Tape Ministry
11-3 Marcella Langton
11-10 Gordie Beneke
11-17 Clair Haberman
11-24 Eugene Karls
Acolytes
11-3 Dakota Monette
11-10 Gwen Vandeberg
11-17 Casey Monette
11-24 Justin Hanson
Office Worker
11-3 Joann Metling
11-10 Priscilla Reeves
11-17 Marlene Odeen
11-24 Carol Hansen
Transportation Team
11-3 Chuck Larsen
11-10 Chuck Larsen
11-17 Ben Meents
11-24 Larry Reeve
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Financial Update: 2013 Monthly budget amount needed = $38,508.00
Month Amount Monthly Monthly Net Year-to-Date
2013 Received Expenses (Shortage) Net (Shortage)
September $40,555.76 $44,087.01 ($3,531.25) ($62,174.04)
October $15,392.08 $18,242.53 ($2,850.45) as of 10/18/2013
Thank you for your continued support to the ministry and mission of Arlington Hills
Lutheran Church. If you are able to give a little extra, it will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
NOVEMBER 3RD,
FALL BACK ONE HOUR,
PARTY LITES will be returning in November, any orders taken in
November will be delivered in December. Any questions contact Judi
Solmonson or Abbey Strub.
Free MN Sinfonia Holiday
Concert at AHLC
7PM November 22, 2013
Christmas flowers that were ordered
through Roxanne Larsen, will be
delivered Wednesday December 4th .
ALLEY SHOPPE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATION IS
Dec 10th
Free GED classes will start again
November 4th. Must register on
Mondays or Wednesdays in the morning
between 9:15-11:15 in the Open Door office.
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YOUR LOCAL
FOOD SHELF
NOVEMBER 11TH
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Arlington Hills Lutheran Church
1115 Greenbrier Street
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Dated Material
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Address Service Requested
Arlington Hills Lutheran Church Staff Ext.#
Senior Pastor: Pastor Roger Allmendinger 17
Intern Pastor Intern Pastor ChongSun Kim 12
Administrative Assistants: Diane Allmendinger* 11
Cheryl Hollman* 16
Local Mission Program Coordinator Pam Wiehe* 19
Chief Custodian: Jim Jaszczak 23
Asst. Custodians: Dorothy Peterson*
Kirk Solmonson* Tabiano Porras*
Organist/Director of Special Music: Sharon Vicic*
Chapel Organist & Choir Director: Barbara Rossow*
Handbell Director: Chuck Linderkamp*
Wedding Coordinator: Sharon Hanson* (*Part-time)
Alley Shoppe — (651) 776-8708
Companion Congregation — Idegenda, Tanzania, Africa
OUR MISSION: “To Spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to all in word and deed.”
OUR VISION: “Arlington Hills Lutheran Church
Community, a Beacon for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.”
ARLINGTON HILLS
LUTHERAN CHURCH
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY-THURSDAY
9 :00 A.M. – 4 :00 P.M.
FRIDAY
9:00 A.M. – 3 :00
P .M.
PHONE: 651-771-5501
Fax: 651-771-2898
PASTORAL CARE AFTER
HOURS
651-600-6364
Diane’s Cell Phone 612-499-
0707 (Emergency Use Only
Please) E-Mail: .info@ahlc-stp.org
Visit us at: www.ahlc-stp.org
Office will be closed on
Thursday and Friday
November 28th and 29th .
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