NIC NEWS

September 2026

Current Weeks News & NIC Newsletter information


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Worship Times

Joint Worship: 9:30 AM

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Calendar

Click the More link below to view the NIC Parish calendar and view all scheduled events

Meet the Team

Meet the NIC Pastor & Council members. 

WOW

Our NIC Youth Education Program - check out what's new!

WOW

Pastor's Message

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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.

 

MN VALLEY WOMEN OF THE ELCA FALL GATHERING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

 

The Spring Gathering for the MN Valley Women of the ELCA will be held on Saturday, October 10th at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Gaylord.  It will begin with 11:30 registration, followed with a meal at noon and program at 1 p.m.  Registrations are due October 1st.  A sign-up sheet is in the Augustana narthex.  


Upcoming Events:






MEN’S EVENT – AXES, AUTOS & BROTHERHOOD - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH

Christ the King – Every Man Alive invites men to Axes, Autos & Brotherhood on Sunday, September 27, from 1:00–4:00 PM at 1040 South Grade Road SW, Hutchinson, MN

Enjoy an afternoon featuring guest speakers, classic autos, axe-throwing, and a hamburger stand. Admission is free, with free-will donations accepted.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Eagles Healing Nest.

 

Augustana Fall Bazaar & Bake Sale

Augustana Lutheran Church

Saturday, October 3rd

 9 a.m. - 1 p.m

 

Join us for a day of fun! 

 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Cinnamon rolls, jumbo muffins & coffee

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Dinner

Turkey or beef sandwich

German or American potato salad

Desserts

 

Be sure to check out the Bake Sale, Garden Goodies Rummage Room & Raffle

 

AUGUSTANA CONGREGATIONAL MEETING  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH

A Call update was given at the September 8, Augustana Council Meeting.  Synod Minister, Pastor Heather met with all NIC Parish councils in August to provide an update on the call process.  She shared that she has accepted a call to serve a congregation.

An Augustana Congregational Meeting will be held after church on Sunday, October 18th to update members and discuss next steps. 

Contact & Communication Info:

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

* Oct 7th – NIC Council Mtg - 7:30pm / ALC

* Oct 13th - Augustana Council Mtg - 6pm

* Oct 13th - St John's Council Mtg - 7pm

* Oct 20th – First Lutheran Council Mtg - 7pm

 

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.

 



Prayer List & Important September Dates

Prayer List

Barb O’Brien

Bernice Minihoefer

Carolyn Johnson

Charlotte Pagel

Christy Johnson

Dean Dilger

Don Flater

Earl & Marge Lindstrand

Felesha Driemeyer

Jerome Sabo

JoAnn Collins

John Johnson

Marti May

Mike Anderson

Pat Ericson

Reiden Cichoski

Steve Saxton

Tom Rabe

 

Families of Pastor Hummel,

Keith & Shelby Hartmann (in the loss of Shelby’s father, Pete Nelson)

 

 

 

Happy Anniversary!

 

9  2 1989   Jesse & Lisa Taralseth        37

9  5 1975    Mark & Jan Larson              51

9 10 2011     Jason & Kari Fritz                 15

9 11 1993     Loretta & Lynn Ahlbrecht   33

9 17 1983    Mike & Mary Mueller           43

9 17 1985    Dan & Ann Stark                  41

9 20 2025  Jenna & Taylor Olson           1

9 21 1979    Tommy & Kathy Matray     47

9 23 2000  Alan & Tara Ernst                26

9 26 1981    Dawn & Jerry Fritz               45

9 30 1960   Harlen & Dianne Gehrke   66

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Birthdays

 

September

  1     Teresa Olson

  4    Barb Covell

  6    LaNae Schmidt

  7    Summer Covell

  8    Sue Bentz

  9    Loretta Ahlbrecht

  11    LuVerne Otto, Ann Stark,                                          Brenda Rehbein 

12     Kevin Otto, Joseph Beranek

14     Barb Johnson

17     Joyce Evenson

18     Jessica Meyer

20    Ella Schmidtke

21     Chris Beranek

23    Hannah Neuman

24    Mike Trebesch

25    Diane Isakson

27    Dawn Fritz, John Pagel

29    Earl Lindstrand

   

THANK YOU

Thank you to all the behind the scenes volunteers for keeping our churches warm, repaired and prepared for all of our events - we wouldn't be successful without all your help and support!

 

Thank you to all for sharing your time and talents - you are all gifted children of God.

 

Thank you to all our youth for your participation in our Church events and programs - you are our future!

 

God bless.