Pont’s Ponderings

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

Pontoppidan Lutheran Church February 2016 Pontonline.org

Dear righteous Lord, we enter the holy season of Lent

confessing our many sins that separate us from you.

We’re sincerely sorry for offending you repeatedly

through our thoughts, our words and our actions — and

often through our inactions, too.

Forgive us, Lord, and show us your tender mercy. Restore

and strengthen us to become your faithful and faith-filled

servants. During our Lenten journey, remind us to show

mercy to other people, just as you’ve shown mercy to us.

Amen.

Ash Wednesday—February 10

Supper at 5:30 pm

Worship at 7:00 pm

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From Pastor Doug

What’s Faith Got to Do With It?

I heard recently that a pastor at a funeral told grieving people that it is for moments like this that our

faith grows and becomes stronger through the years. That resonated with me.

Sitting beside my Dad at 11:45 PM on December 20, as Dad took his last breaths, I felt that we were

not alone. In that room at the nursing home we were a strong cord of three strands: Dad, me, and the

Holy Spirit. Faith has a lot to do with it.

Our theme for Lent this year is: What’s Faith Got to Do With It? Six members of our Pontoppidan

congregation will share what their faith means to them.

Four of the six shared their faith stories at a WELCA meeting last Fall, which I attended. I was so

impressed with their sharing that I asked them if they would share their stories again with the whole

congregation during Lent. They graciously agreed. We also added two others to share their stories.

The schedule is as follows:

This will be a very special Lenten season. I invite all members, as a part of our Lenten devotions this

year, to commit to attending all six Wednesday Lenten services. I believe we will be deeply blessed as

we follow Jesus, by hearing our neighbors share their stories of faith.

Ash Wednesday is February 10.

Freewill Supper served beginning at 5:30 PM.

Worship begins at 7 PM.

Have a delightful day!

Isaac Spanjer February 10

Melvina Tranby February 17

Adam Grant February 24

Faye Stromberg March 2

Pam McGee March 9

Marilyn Isaacson March 16

Class 101

Pontoppidan’s New Member Class will be offered February 14 at 4:00 pm in the Living Room. This is a class for those interested in joining Pontoppidan. Please call the Church Office at 232-0998 if you would like to attend.

Pastor Marv Mutzenberger is hosting a “Martin Luther Reformation Tour” throughout Germany August 17-27, 2016, by the arrangements of Satrom Travel & Tours. You are invited to Fargo’s Baymont Inn at 333 13th Ave S at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Febryary17 to view a presentation about the Tour and to discuss it with Pastor Marv and Satrom. If you plan to come, it will help us prepare for your presence, by phoning an RSVP to 258-5000 or 1-800-833-8787.

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Caring For Our Neighbors

There is lots of talk of love during the month of February;

here are some ways to show it!

-The Y Emergency Shelter is in need of calendars of any

kind

-Churches United very much needs men’s gloves and hand

warmers

If you can help, please put your donation in the labeled box

outside the church office.

-Non-perishable food items for the Emergency Food Pantry

may be left in the grocery cart.

God’s Blessings upon you, for all the ways you find to

share His Blessings with others!

Jackie Jabens Stewardship Rep

Lent Begins with

Ash Wednesday

February 10

Join us each week on Wednesday’s for supper and

worship.

Ash Wednesday—February 10 Supper: 5:30 pm / Worship 7:00 pm

February 17-Supper: 5:30 pm / Worship 7:00 pm

February 24-Supper: 5:30 pm / Worship 7:00 pm

March 2-Supper: 5:30 pm / Worship 7:00 pm

March 9-Supper: 5:30 pm / Worship 7:00 pm

March 16-Supper: 5:30 pm / Worship 7:00 pm

WELCA

All women of Pontoppidan and their guests are

invited to attend the annual Love Brunch on

Saturday, February 6th, at 10:00 am in Fellowship

Hall. After the brunch, Babs Coler, the Director for

Development for Churches United will speak,

“Sharing the Love.” Churches United for the

Homeless is in need of warm gloves for men and

hand warmers. Please consider bringing these items

to the brunch as you are able.

A Love offering will be taken. This offering stays

with WELCA for our benevolences and work in our

church. An envelope is included in this newsletter.

We look forward to a special morning!

Library

It is a wonderful time of the year to snuggle up with

a good book! We have many new and donated books

in the library!!”Snow in the Tulips” & “Daisies are

Forever” by Liz Tolsma, “War Room” by Fabry,

“The Sea Keeper’s Daughters” by Wingate, “A

Measure of Mercy” by Lorraine Snelling, “The

Decision” by Braunsetter. “Rachel’s Secret” by BJ

Hoff, just to name a few. The newest ones are kept

on the top shelf right by the desk! Let me know if

there are any titles that you would like me to order!

Open a book and start an adventure! The library is

always a wonderful place to give memorials or to

honor someone with a gift to the library fund.

Stop in some Sunday or during the weekend check

out the Pontoppidan Library!

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QUESTIONS?

Please contact

Kim Stromberg at 232-0998

or kim@pontonline.org

February 10 Ash Wednesday Please support our youth and join us

for dinner at 5:30-6:30 PM each

Wednesday evening throughout Lent

followed by Worship service at 7 PM!

February 21

Grade 4 only, please meet in the

Living Room at 11:05 AM, we will be

making our First Communion Cups.

Parents, please mark your calendars

with a few dates for First Communion

prep!

February 28th: your child/ren will

paint their cups during Sunday

School.

March 6th: your child/ren will have

class during Sunday School with

Pastor Doug in the Trinity Room

March 20-Palm Sunday:

First Communion during Worship at

10:00 AM

February 7th

is

GAME DAY! Wear Your Jersey or Favorite Sports Shirt to Church and Sunday School! Sunday

School will take place in Fellowship Hall beginning at 11:05 AM. We will serve

popcorn and rootbeer floats during our Bible Trivia Game, PARENTS please join us!

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

JESUS LOVES YOU!!!!

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QUESTIONS?

Please contact

Lisa Johnson at 232-0998

or lisa@pontonline.org

Lenten Meals will be served by Pontoppidan Youth/Families beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 10. Meals will be served from 5:30-6:30 PM. Free will offering but a suggested donation of $5 per person!

Feb. 10-Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Feb. 17-Lasagna Feb. 24 Chili with Baked Potatoes

Pontoppidan Youth in Grades 7-12 Are Invited! Sunday, February 21 begins the AD Bible Series in the Upper Room! Join us for movie, discussion and treats at 11 AM. Confirmation Students are asked to attend in place of Wednesday night classes.

Date Kitchen Acolytes

February 7 Trogstad Family Luke Trogstad & Kamrenn Chapman

February 14 Luehring Family Jennifer Luehring

February 21 Bennett Family Matthew Bennett & Charlie Beyer

February 28 Thompson Family Koby Peery

Kitchen & Acolyte Schedule for February

Saturday, February 20 — departure

at 8:45 AM, return at 6 PM

Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome

and encouraged to invite one

friend!

Cost is $70 and includes rental equipment, transportation and lunch/snacks. Payment

is due on the 20th.

RSVP to the church office and indicate your plan for tubing, skiing or snowboarding

Pontoppidan

Youth Ski Trip!

ATOMIC COFFEE FELLOWSHIP

Sunday, February 14 Following Church!

Youth in grades 7-12 are invited

to Atomic Coffee. Youth are

given $5 to put toward a treat of

your choice!

See you downtown!

Confirmation Class will not be meeting during the Lenten Season Confirmation students are expected to attend the 7 PM Wednesday evening Church service and participate with Lenten Meals.

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Memorials & Honorariums

FELLOWSHIP HALL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Carol Anderson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Roy and Lisa Sander in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Roy and Lisa Sander in memory of Ruth Singleton Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Harold and Lila Unruh in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Scott Spanjer and Pam McGee in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Jim and Jane Stoutland in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Grant and Paulette Magnuson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Bob and Marlys Davis in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Bob and Marlys Davis in memory of Ruth Singleton LaDonne Vik and Vicky Anderson in memory of Ruth Singleton Lorraine Van Erem and Jim Van Erem in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Art and Nancy Olerud in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Ed and Sandy Cegla in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Maryellen Sundby in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Bert Stangeland in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Ellen Anderson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Melvina Tranby in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Vern and Shirley Williams in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Mike and Betty Mickelson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Clair and Clarice Hanson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Marge Eliason in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Del and Sue Jordahl in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Fred and Esther Anderson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Bob and Kim Stromberg in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Del and Diane Sanders in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Betty Trogstad in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Brian and Sarah Trogstad in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Paul and Cindy Linstad in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Jeff amd Teresa Huff in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Steve and Doreen Albertson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Donna Mae Albertson in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday Audrey Bueide in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday Ray and Bev Hubbbard in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday Bert Stangeland in memory of Gilbert and Harriet Haugen Art and Nancy Olerud in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday LaDonne Vik and Vicky Anderson in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday Ed and Sandy Cegla in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday Bert Stangeland in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday Melvina Tranby in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday Eldon and Marian Seelig in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Arron and Doreen Smith in memory of Alton Klungvedt

LIBRARY Carol Anderson in memory of David Jenkins Jim and Kathy Kain in memory of Ruth Singleton

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Memorials & Honorariums

MISSIONS Richard and Helen Arnseth in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Curt and Malvina Moe in memory of Mrs. Mary (Tom) Tranby Irene Johnson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt

PASTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Anne Snyder & Carrie Snyder in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Ruby Craik in memory of Alton Kluntgvedt Ruby Craik in memory of Ruth Singleton Ruby Craik in honor of Pastor Doug’s birthday Bill and Denise Duke in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Bruce and Gay Seeling in memory of Ruth Singleton Dave and Ruth Stensland in memory of Alton Klungtvedt, David Jenkins and Ruth Singleton Pete and Marlys Peterson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt

QUILTERS Curt and Malvina Moe in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday Jim and Kathy Kain in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday Richard and Helen Arnseth in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday

RADIO BROADCAST Anne Snyder & Carrie Snyder in memory of Ruth Singleton Hope Hektner in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Curt and Malvina Moe in memory of Ruth Singleton Rod and Diane Jordahl in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Dave and Marilyn Isaacson in memory of Ruth Singleton Ellen Anderson in memory of Ruth Singleton Lorraine Nelson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Jim and Darby Amundson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Elaine Hoekstra in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Helen Stoddard in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Don and Lynn Moen in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Klungtvedt Family in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Loretta Olson in memory of David Jenkins Harvey and Kathy Bruse in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Rebecca Bruse and Luke Pederson in memory of Alton Klungtvedt Marlys Workin in memory of Larry Sakellson Pastor Doug and Jan Klungtvedt in memory of Ruth Singleton Ellen Anderson in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s 90th birthday Arron and Doreen Smith in memory of Ken and Lillian Ose

TRINITY ROOM FURNTIURE UPDATE John and Vonnie Rostad in honor of Lorraine Van Erem’s birthday

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Church Staff Pastor Doug Klungtvedt Church Secretary Jennifer Johnson Financial Manager Chuck Ritterman Director of Christian Education Kim Stromberg Youth Coordinator Lisa Vig-Johnson Organist Sue Jordahl Choir Director Del Jordahl Church Librarian Sandy Cegla Custodian Doreen Smith

Council Officers President Pam McGee Vice President Paul Linstad Secretary Eva Blanchard Treasurer Jenny Trogstad

Board Members Worship Cindy Linstad Evangelism Stacey Pfaff Discipleship Ben Hushka Ministry Scott Spanjer Fellowship JoAnn Thornton

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 68 on Sunday’s at 12:30 pm (there is a one week delay). Repeated Wednesdays at 2:00 pm.

Office Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Pontoppidan Lutheran Church

309 4th Street North

Fargo, ND 58102

701-232-0998

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February Birthdays

1: Lisa Vig-Johnson 2: Marcie Hushka, Judy Jacobson 3: Jessica Johnson 7: Richard Arnseth, Vicki Hartz 8: Susan Thomas, Kevin Swennes, Steve Haugen, Troy Davis 9: Shirley Williams 11: Caleb Lehse 13: Hannah Everett 14: Emma Thornton 15: Tracy Kallod 16: Tom Peterson 17. Andrew Trogstad 18: Randy Peterson

20: Lisa Jordahl, Alicia Nelson 21: John Freeman, Donna Mitchell, Arlene Scheffler 23: Charlotte Magnuson 24: Katie Linstad 25: Brandon Luehring, Phan Truong, Kelly Klostermeier 26: Spencer Flagstad, Chloe Badar, Silje Thornton, Kira Thornton 27: Harvey Bruse, David Kain, Betty Trogstad, Susan Andersen 28: Linda Muhlenkort 29: Kayla Berg

February Work Group

Chairperson: Betty Trogstad 232-6269 Eva & Brandon Blanchard 412-5842

Albertson, Donna Mae 232-4697 Albertson, Steve/Doreen 235-7225 Badar/Jason/Nicole 212-9845 Boettcher, Ed 293-5704 Elsner, Sean/Paige 701-388-2635 Froseth, Jim/Carmen 701-361-2379 Jacobson, Robert (donate) Jacobson, Jack/Donna 218-329-2354 Kallod, Jerry 235-7102 Kallod, Tracy 701-588-4176 Markovic, Cindy 701-730-1363 Nelson, Travis/Stephanie 612-490-9414

Olson, Loretta 218-236-7106 Rieger, Corrine/Michael 701-330-0824 Thompson, Anita 281-0011 Thompson, Bill/Kim 298-6126 Trogstad, Brian/Sarah 241-9388 Vetter, Luanna/Tony 232-8420

Clean refrigerators downstairs, in Sacristy and upstairs.

Wipe off stoves & ovens. Clean upstairs kitchen and do a

general cleaning.

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