Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Aspelund

     We are now in the Fall season. Everyone is getting their schedules in place. The kids are back to school,
Overcomers has started, Sunday School has begun along with Confirmation classes. A reminder that
Ann Romo has written up a Sunday serving schedule for WMF, HIS Servants, Youth Group and FBI. The
sheet is on the downstairs bulletin board so please check it out and sign up whenever possible.

     Our annual Singspiration was held on Sunday, September 22 at 7 PM. Ann Romo gave the welcome and
introduced each musical group. Linda Benson shared devotions. I liked the statement "The quality of
your attitude contributes to your quality of life". The congregation enjoyed the following talents: Tim
Banks, Shayla Anfinson and Pam Collins, the Emmanuel Choir led by Jan Strand with Sarah Tennessen on
piano, David Hjermstad with Jan Strand on piano, the FLBC Ambassador's Choir, Eric and Hannah
Gullickson, Dan Torkelson with daughter Tiffany on piano, Jim Yngsdal, Mai Petterson led the
congregation in a hymn sing, Terra Haugen with Jan Strand on piano and David Davidson and Twila
Simonson with Jan Strand on piano. An offering was collected with those funds to be divided between
Grace Nystuen and Josiah Trost for book expenses at the FLBC. Ann thanked all our musical performers
and guests for attending. We closed with the Lord's Prayer. The FBI served frozen fruit bars and ice
cream drumsticks for all to enjoy. I am always amazed at all the wonderful talent we have and that they
are willing to share it for others to enjoy. Thanks to Mai Petterson, Dorothy Hjermstad, Sarah Tennessen
and Kathy Gullickson for organizing the program.

     Remember to check your mailboxes for the fall mission envelopes. Those monies are sent to the AFLC
Headquarters to be used for WMF Projects.
 

     Thank you notes were received from Isaiah Tennessen for the graduation quilt and Pati Kachel; the
Norwegian story teller who spoke at the spring salad supper.
 

     Sat. October 12 at 9 AM will be the WMF Fall Rally at Living Word Mankato Church. Special guests are
Candice Johnson and Alicia Baird.
 

     Confirmation Sunday will be October 27. We have two confirmands; Gideon Johnson and Denae Trost.
The WMF will serve cake and coffee before the service and also supply the boutonnieres.
 

     James 5:7-8: "Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits
for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be
patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near."
 

Tamra Berg - WMF Secretary