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September 2026
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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)
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.