AUGUSTANA TREASURER TEAM

Augustana is putting together a TREASURER TEAM.   Please consider sharing your time in helping to keep our financial records.   Let a council member know if you can cover any one of these duties:

·       Recording offerings

·       Entering income and expenses in Quicken

·       Paying expenses

·       Running monthly reports (Annual Reports)

TECHNOLOGY TEAM – Update

Beginning September 1st, Communications can be found in the weekly bulletin. The website is in the process of being updated. Church locations with contact information, worship schedule and online giving will continue to be available at https://neighborsinchristmn.org/.

Parish news and worship videos will be discontinued.  

We need volunteer(s) to help with our website and digital communications. If you have computer or website experience and are willing to serve, please contact Lisa Taralseth or a council member.

Upcoming Events:

SCANDIAN GROVE LUTEFISK & MEATBALL DINNER   SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Scandian Grove will hold their annual Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner on Saturday, November 7th from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  Serving will be buffet style and drive-thru.  Cost is $26/meal. 

ST. WILLIBRORD’S FALL BAZAAR – SATURDAY,  NOVEMBER 14

St. Willibrord’s CCW Fall Bazaar in Gibbon will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Join in our General Raffle, Bake Sale, and Quilt Raffle.  We will be serving cinnamon and caramel rolls from 9:00 -10:30 a.m.   A luncheon will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with soups, ham & hot roast beef sandwiches, German and American potato salads, a variety of desserts and beverages.  We hope that you will come and join us!

NIC CONGREGATIONAL MEETING  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND

At the October 7th NIC Meeting it was decided to hold a Joint NIC Congregational Meeting to discuss our future options as Neighbors in Christ. Participation and input will be welcomed as we decide where and how we are going forward.

A Joint NIC Congregational Meeting will be held after church on Sunday, November 22nd at St John's Lutheran. Attendance is requested by all.   

Pastor Leonard's Contact Information

Email:  leonard.hummel@gmail.com

Cell # 410-949-0060

Send Announcement Requests to:

Email:  nicparish1@gmail.com

OR Email one of our Church Secretaties

Amy TenEyck - sjbismarcksecretary@gmail.com

Sue Bentz - augustana.secretary@gmail.com

Council & Committee Mtg Dates

* Nov 10th – Augustana Council Mtg - 6pm

* Nov 10th - St John's Council Mtg - 7pm

* Nov 17th -  First Lutheran Council Mtg - 7pm

* Dec 2nd – NIC Council Mtg - 7:30pm / ALC

VISITATIONS

Please contact the following if someone needs visitation: 

Bonnie Hartmann (ALC) 507-766-5474 

Carolyn Johnson (FLC) 507-217-6088 

Peggy Jones (FLC) 507-647-5913

Mary TenEyck (SJB) 507-217-1577

THRIVENT CARDS HELP OUR KIDS

Thrivent members are eligible to request up to $250.00 in Thrivent Action Funds which help supply food and supplies for the Wednesday evening meals. Simply request a physical card to be given to a WOW team member. Can reach out to Lisa Taralseth or Carol Forst for questions.

Anyone can become a Thrivent Associate Member online and be eligible to apply for one $250 Action Team Fund a year. 

https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/thrivent-action-teams

Donations are always welcome as well, please contact a team member as to what might be needed.