“Proclaiming the Gospel!” “Living In Christ!” “Caring for Our Neighbors!”

Pontoppidan Lutheran Church-2011 Year Of Invitation

PONT’S PONDERINGS

Barnabas: an Encourager

We meet Barnabas first in chapter 4 of the New Testament's Acts of the Apostles and then repeatedly in later chapters, as the story of Acts unfolds. He was a Jewish Levite (assistant to the priests) of Cyprus and became one of the earliest Christian disciples at Jerusalem. His original name was Joseph, but he was renamed Barnabas by the Apostles because Luke interpreted the word Barnabas as son of encouragement.

Barnabas: an Introducer

Barnabas introduced Paul to the Apostles in Jerusalem after Paul's conversion and was sent by them to inquire into the situation at Antioch. There Christianity was being preached to Gentiles on a new scale. Having approved the Antioch situation, Barnabas fetched Paul from Tarsus to help him in the first missionary journey, beginning with Cyprus.

Barnabas: a Defender

At the Council at Jerusalem, Barnabas defended the claims of the Gentile Christians, and later he returned to Antioch with Paul. Owing to a dispute with Paul over John and Mark, they parted company, and Barnabas sailed for Cyprus. He probably continued to travel widely, as later Paul mentions him as if he were known to the Galatians, the Corinthians, and possibly the Colossians.

Barnabas: a Giver

In the early church there was much sharing and caring. Barnabas was highlighted as one who was a generous giver. He sold a field he owned and gave the proceeds to the apostles.

October 2 is Barnabas Sunday. We are encouraged to give an extra significant gift on

this Sunday to strengthen the ongoing ministry of Pontoppidan.

We are encouraged to double or triple our normal Sunday offering.

Cheerfully give a Barnabas kind of gift on Barnabas Sunday, October 2.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church

From Pastor Doug

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Church & Staff Info

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor

Doug Klungtvedt

Church Secretary

Jennifer Johnson

Financial Secretary

Chuck Ritterman

Director of Christian Education

Sarah Trogstad

Organist

Sue Jordahl

Choir Director

Del Jordahl

Church Librarian

Sandy Cegla

Custodian

Doreen Smith

COUNCIL OFFICERS

President

LaDonne Vik

Vice President

Pam McGee

Secretary

Denise Duke

Treasurer

Tom Jabens

BOARD MEMBERS

Worship

Betty Trogstad

Evangelism

Kevin Lanners

Discipleship

Ken Lepper

Ministry

Grace Backman

Fellowship

Kim Thompson

Youth Leader

Karin Hegstad

TV & RADIO BROADCAST

The worship service is broadcast

at 10:00 am on radio 1100 AM

and the TV broadcast is on the

City of Fargo channel 99 on

Sunday’s at 12:30 pm (there is a

one week delay). Repeated

Wednesdays at 2:30 pm.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

CARING FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

October is the month we hear and see our younger generation

participating in the familiar “trick or treat.” Let’s open our hearts

and place our treats of non-perishable food items in the “CART” for

“Churches United for the Homeless.”

It is also the month we will be shipping our quilts, school kits and

soap to L.W.R. It is not too late to donate some more bath size bars

of soap - the basket by the church office has been empty for

sometime.

It is also time to plan ahead for your gift to the Thank Offering in

November.

Please pray with me:

“Dear Lord, often I do not hear the silent cries for help of those

around me. Quiet me and make me more aware of those who are

hurting.” Amen.

Malvina Moe

Stewardship Rep

LIBRARY CORNER

More new books are coming!! Thanks to the memorials the

Library has received I can order new books. I have been

honoring requests. Please keep them coming.

The following books will arrive:

Striking a Match vol. #1-3

Valley of Dreams, Wild West Wind Series #1, large

print (This is pre-release, will ship after Oct. 15)

Twilight’s Serenade, Songs of Alaska #3

House of Secrets

One Minute after you Die

Colorado Wings

Pick up a book! Start an adventure!

Sandy Cegla, Church Librarian

WELCA NEWS:

To all ladies of Pontoppidan,

You are invited to our October 4th meeting at 7:00 pm in the living

room. The speaker will be the Chaplain of Ministry in the Cass

County Jail, Mike Sonju. He will be speaking to us about his

experiences working with inmates. He has expressed a need for

winter coats for men and women who are leaving jail without warm

clothes. Please consider donating any that you may have and are not

using for this cause. We look forward to an interesting evening and

fellowship to follow the program.

Marlys Davis

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Memorials & Honorariums GIVEN BY IN MEMORY or IN HONOR OF FUND Pete & Marlys Peterson In memory of Marge Schaffner 2011 Deficit

Bev & Ray Hubbard In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Rev. Gordon Berntson In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Stephan Zouras, LLP In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Margaret Carr In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Sarah Stuber In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Gayle Nesemeier In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Richard & Helen Arnseth In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Hope Hektner In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Virginia Hahne In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Larry & Bonnie Kallod In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Wally & Carol Lindsay In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Del & Diane Sanders In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Scott Spanjer & Pam McGee In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Matt & Tara Klungtvedt In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Pastor Doug & Jan K. In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Leonard & Pat Kotta In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Synneva Hicks In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Phyllis Wrolstad In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Tracy Kallod In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Peder & Ann Nystuen In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Gen Korsmo In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Lorraine Van Erem In memory of Marge Schaffner General

Jim & Kathy Kain In memory of Marge Schaffner Library

Pete & Marlys Peterson In honor of Ellen Anderson’s birthday Library

Donna Mae Albertson In memory of Marge Schaffner Library

Eleanor Olsgaard In memory of Marge Schaffner Missions

Jerry Kallod In memory of Marge Schaffner Music

Art & Nancy Olerud In memory of Marge Schaffner Newspaper Ad

Doris Wanberg In memory of Marge Schaffner Newspaper Ad

Lorraine Van Erem In honor of Ellen Anderson’s birthday Newspaper Ad

Arland & Marlys Workin In honor of Marlys Peterson’s, Ellen Anderson’s &

Donna Mae Albertson’s birthday Radio

Alice Mae Wegner In honor of Marlys Peterson’s birthday Radio

Paul Peck In memory of Phyllis Nord Radio

Fred & Esther Anderson In honor of Dave Stensland’s birthday Radio

Ruth & Sarah Stensland In honor of Dave Stensland’s birthday Radio

Audrey Bueide In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Alice Mae Wegner In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Carol Anderson In honor of Florence Jordhl’s birthday Radio

Carol Anderson In memory of Margaret Anderson Radio

Carol Anderson In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Twyla Kallod In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Betty Trogstad In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Paul & Cindy Linstad In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Helen Torvik In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Don & Betty Thorp In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Dave & Ruth Stensland In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Curt & Malvina Moe In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Karen & Gary Pierce In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Linda Jordre In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Greg & Camille Remus In memory of Marge Schaffner Radio

Aaron & Doreen Smith In memory of Marge Schaffner Quilters

Maryellen Sundby In memory of Marge Schaffner WELCA

For Questions please contact Sarah Trogstad at sarah@pontonline.org or 232-0998

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2ND GRADERS RECEIVE BIBLES OCTOBER 9th

11AM PIZZA AND BIBLE PARTY

12 TO 1:30 in the Living Room

OCTOBER 16TH

11AM

OPERATION

CHRISTMAS CHILD

Sunday School will be

collecting donations for

operation Christmas child

until October 23rd…

**PLEASE LEAVE DONATIONS IN THE

MARKED CONTAINER UNDER THE

CHRISTIAN ED BULLETIN BOARD

SOME GIFT IDEAS: TOYS

small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, har-monicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®,

SCHOOL SUPPLIES pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, solar

calculators, coloring and picture books HYGIENE ITEMS

toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap comb, washcloth, OTHER

Hard candy and lollipops, mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches

YOUTH AND SUNDAY

SCHOOL KIDS WILL BE

PACKING SHOEBOXES AT

10AM ON OCTOBER 23RD

IN THE LIVING ROOM.

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Confirmation: Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 on 10/5, 10/12 and 10/26 (No Confirmation on Wednesday, 10/19) Churches United for the Homeless: Grades 6th – 9th will be serving at Churches United for the Homeless on October 17th. Please be there at 4:00 PM to help prepare. Fall Coffee Schedule: We have changed to more of our summer style this fall/winter. Each family has been paired up and we ask you to donate a total of 5 dozen goodies and serve coffee. The coffee will already be brew-ing for you. Please arrive by 9:15am and be ready to serve by 10:00am If you are unable to provide your treats when you serve, please notify the church office. Oct 2nd Fresh Cookie Sunday all grades 7-8-9 Oct 9th Alex King & Maddie Pfaff Oct 16th Keli Johnson & George & Austin Desjarlais Oct 23rd Emily Thompson & Dayce Littlejohn & Faye Stromberg Oct 30th Brandon Luehring & Brady Jordahl Nov 6th Fresh Cookie Sunday all grade 7-8-9 Sunday Morning Jr. &Sr. High Gathering: All 7

th through 12

th graders are welcome. Each Sunday we will start with a 15 minute devotional. The remaining

time will be used for a service project or learning opportunity.

Parents please check your emails: Updates on Youth Activities will be provided on a weekly basis. If you are not receiving these emails, please contact Karin Hegstad

October Responsibilities

Mowing Schedule Week of October 2 Paul Linstad Week of October 9 Greg Fagerwick Week of October 16 Ruth Stensland October Service Group Chairpersons: Paulette & Grant Magnuson 297-4895

Group members: Arnseth, Helen/Richard 233-5817 Bauer, Cheryl/Allen (donate) 293-8380 Biech, Barbara 232-0988 Craik, Ruby/Milo 232-5932 Hart, Karen/Gary Heier, Pam 866-2944 Holm, Gayle/Todd Holm, Robyn/David 232-7573 Hushka, Marcie/Ben 235-4305 Kielb, Adam/Stephanie 701-200-1267 Klungtvedt, Jan/Doug 236-0839 Linstad, Dean/Sherie 701-361-3946 Luehring, Richard & Jolene 218-790-4330 Magnuson, Charlotte/Richard 526-9167 Nesemeier, Gayle 701-412-1102 Olson, Jan (donate) 232-2440 Pagel, Alvina (donate) Rogge, Kathy/Jim 218-227-5229 Swennes, Kevin 526-0505 Thornton, Jim/Joanne 388-3674 Tobola, Miriam/Cloy 293-3583

Financial Secretary’s Report January 2, 2011 - September 18, 2011 Adopted UB for 2011 $242,252.00 Amount Needed to be current $177,042.00 Amount Received to date $154,434.00 Amount BEHIND to date -$22,608.00 Special Mission Offerings (Goal $14,500.00) 2011 Offerings to date $9,240.50

October Birthdays 2: Marlene Freeman, Ruth Stensland 3: Rod Jordahl 4: Justin Wallin 5: Joshua Johnson 7: Autumn Brainerd, Lila Unruh 9: Cole Johnson 10: Hunter Van Raden, Emma Witt 11: Barbara Volk 12: Aase Hordvik, Sam Klungtvedt, Jim Stoutland, Victoria Chavez 14: Diane Jordahl 15: Jason Badar, Vern Williams 16: David Stensland 17: Sarah Jabens, Adell Korsgaden, Matt Sell, Florence Thune, Jenny Trogstad 19: Bill Duke, Alex Linstad 20: Elmer Mueller 21: Joanne Thornton 22: Michael Graalum, Tim Muhlenkort 23: Clarence Chelin 25: Ruth Fossum, Mary Froseth, Sherri Smith 28: Kale Thompson 29: Mary Ann Hansen, Wally Lindsay, Levi Truhlicka 31: Karen Hart, Brandon Horpedahl, Wyatt Johnson

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PONT’S PONDERINGS DEADLINE

If you would like to submit something to

be in the next Pont’s Ponderings please

have it to Jennifer in the office by the 15th

of each month. Thank you

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NON-PROFIT ORG.

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PAID Fargo, ND

PERMIT NO. 874

October 2011 Pont’s Ponderings

Pontoppidan Lutheran Church

309 4th St. Fargo, ND 58102

Phone 701-232-0998 Fax 701-232-1989

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2011 The Year

of Invitation

Rally Sunday Chili Cook off results

Most Colorful: Charlie Beyer, Erika and Molly Blanchard;

Spiciest: Justin Hegstad, Angie Bennett, Scott Spanjer;

Most Meat: Ben and Charlie Beyer;

Unique: Charlie Beyer, Nancy Smith;

Whitest: Nancy Smith, Erika and Molly Blanchard;

Most Ingredients: Emily Thompson, Charlie Beyer;

Least Ingredients: Nancy Smith, Ben Beyer;

Most Beans: Angie Bennett, Emily Thompson, Charlie Beyer, Art Olerud;

Most Juice: Angie Bennett, Judy Jacobson;

Best Tasting (Overall): Del Sander, Ben and Charlie Beyer;

Most Entries: The Lepper’s (2 chilies & cornbread).