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TRANSFIGURATION LUTHERAN CHURCH
A Reconciling In Christ Congregation
11000 France Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431
Telephone: 952.884.2364
www.tlcmn.com
Early Learning Center 952.884.7955
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TWIN CITIES, MN
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Rev. Dr. Ed Treat, Senior Pastor ext 18……………….
Rev. Arthur Murray Associate Pastor ext 13………….
Deacon Renee Jefferson, Dir. of Education ext 14……...
Dr. Rob Reid, Director of Music ext 19….………….….
Ben Cherland, Youth and Family Minister ext 12……….
Michelle Reber, Church Administrator ext 15………….
Sarah Lanier, Office Administrator ext 10…….……….
Barb Wigstadt, ELC Director …………………………..
Pat McMullen, Volunteer Parish Nurse
Karen Daniels, Organist
Carmen Englert, Organist
Phetsamone Ekholm, Pianist
Mary George, Vocalist, Choir Assistant
Heidi Bachmeyer, Nursery Coordinator
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ranscripts November/December 2017
T h e n e w s l e t t e r o f T r a n s f i g u r a t i o n L u t h e r a n C h u r c h
TRANSFIGURATION LUTHERAN CHURCH 11000 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
TLCMN.COM
s we enter these last two months of the year, I am mindful of the upcoming Thanks-
giving Holiday and reasons I have to be thankful. There are plenty.
Even in the midst of what feels like the most unstable time in the world I can recall, with divisive politics, world disasters, and impending conflicts, I can still quickly come up with
so many reasons to be grateful and confident.
The first thing that comes to mind is my family. With my daughter’s wedding fresh in my mind I am still glowing with the joy of what a gift friends, family and loved ones are. When it all boils down the founda-
tion of this joy is God’s love which is so abundant.
Next, I think of this church and the 60th anniversary we celebrate this month. I give thanks for the Saints who have gone before us in faith and handed it to us and for our parents and grandparents who under-stood the value of community and faith and trust in God. They believed in it so much they gave large por-tions of their money and effort to build this magnificent church. Because of them and with our ongoing sup-
port we stand here week in and week out on this corner of France and 110th, proclaiming God’s love.
This church makes so many things happen it fills my heart with wonder and joy. Shelley Smith continues to raise awareness so powerfully with her productions about the many injustices in our world. In partnership with TLC and other congregations, Philip Nushann has begun his work in Liberia to save and bless orphans! TLC is taking a lead role in bringing together faith communities of every kind in Bloomington to talk about
difficult matters through “Respectful Conversations.”
Then there are the thousands who come here and are blessed year round through our amazing musicians
and worship services—now streamed live for those who can’t be here.
We continue to support our local ELCA Spanish/English mission start - Tapestry, VEAP, Meals on Wheels, Feed My Starving Children, Oasis for Youth, Lutheran World Relief, Global Health Ministries, Lutheran So-cial Service, the ELC, Exodus Lending, Sheridan Story and the good work of the Minneapolis Area Synod.
There are way too many other things to list here.
Mostly, I am thankful for the Gospel, which Martin Luther rescued from captivity 500 years ago this year. For his bold and selfless proclamation that we are saved by grace through faith - faith which is a pure gift from God. So many times in human society God’s word gets corrupted and presented in ways that make grace less clear and less certain. We ELCA Lutherans have the privilege of continuing Luther’s legacy in reminding the world over and over again—it’s all GRACE, it’s all GRACE, it’s all GRACE. Grace is a great
promise in a troubled world…and we are called to be stewards of it!
Give thanks!
Grace and peace to you,
A
Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart
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Pastor Ed Treat
Sympathy to
The family of Shirley Wilson.
Bonnie & Jim Foley on the death of Bonnie’s sister, Anita.
Karl & Christie Koester on the death of Karl’s father, Jim.
Sue & Bob Brickley on the death of Sue’s mother, Purnell Gaukstad.
David Wallerus on the death of his brother, Peter.
Scott & Kirsten Boehne on the death of Scott’s, father Bill.
Grace Voss on the death of her cousin, Betty Olson.
Lee & Jim McMillan on the death of Lee’s mother, Cheryl Provo.
Betty O’Neil on the death of her daughter, Melinda.
Jay & Deanna Juergens on the death of Jay’s mother, Florence.
Lois Manning on the death of her nephew, Mark
Michael & Karen Bender on the death of their son, Benjamin.
Linda Knutson on the death of her aunt, Marge Sodergren.
Family of Deloris Kaphings on her death.
Barbara Larson on the death of her husband, Lowell
Activities are full-on at this time of the year.
Students are back into studies and extra-
curricular activities, with parents scrambling to
get them here and there, while also participat-
ing in their own activities and commitments.
Whether you come to Worship on Sunday
mornings or Wednesday evenings, it is a time
for families to come together to focus on faith
and what God calls us to do. It is also a
perfect time to volunteer. Consider volunteer-
ing as a family to usher at your preferred wor-
ship time, greet worshipers as they arrive or
serve communion. I can’t stress enough that you
are needed and appreciated no matter how
often you can volunteer, be it weekly, monthly
or only occasionally. Consider asking an usher
or a pastor if there is a need when you arrive
for worship. Many times, that can be a prayer
answered! There are some additional times for
families to serve together, such as our 60th
Anniversary Celebration. Please watch for
information in the bulletin and consider it an
opportunity for your family to gather together,
grow in faith and go forth to serve.
Blessings,
Michelle
BAPTISMS
Cole Michael Rinmac 9/03/2017
Everly Beth Bucka 10/01/2017
Damien Ashton Weiler 10/22/2017
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VOLUNTEERS
Hands That Serve,
Hearts that Care
Michelle Reber
This Fall at the Early Learning Center
Holiday Gift Giving Remember that the ELC is selling SCRIP gift cards that make wonderful Christmas gifts (co-workers, teachers, coaches, hairdressers, people who you don’t know what to give them). SCRIP cards are also very helpful in purchasing food needed for your Thanksgiving dinner. We are selling SCRIP cards through the church on Sundays from mid-November through mid-December. Another way to access scrip is on-
line. If you want more information about this, please call the ELC (952-884-7955) and we can walk you through this. We also have SCRIP cards on hand, you can call to see if we have what you need and then stop by to pick it up. Thank you for your support. Employment Opportunities TLC-ELC is still looking for a full time and/or part time teacher. We are also looking for a couple of hard working and fun high schoolers to join our team. Please call Karen Wenge at 952-884-7955. The Holidays and Children It is sad to hear people say that they are just hoping to get through this blessed time of year. It’s the per-fect time to help our children, and ourselves, learn about what it means to be loved, generous, kind, and loving.
Food, Children and Holiday get togethers
Model the behavior you want from your children
Give them choices (what vegetables do they want: carrots, broccoli or asparagus)
Have them help in the kitchen so they begin to understand the work that goes into preparing these meals
Take a walk with everyone after big family dinners, enjoy the fresh air, neighborhood lights and one another’s company
Minimize Stress
Plan ahead (i.e. don’t plan a middle of the afternoon meal when that is when your child usually naps)
Let your children know what is going to be happening – prepare them
Be realistic, if your child rarely sits at the table more than 15 minutes, why would you expect them to sit longer at an extended family meal?
Develop a caring heart
Talk to your children about people outside of the family to whom you can take this time to say thank you to, come up with a specific idea – a note, a gift, a card, etc.
Commit your family to find an organization to support with time, action or money (homelessness, animal welfare, Christmas Shoeboxes, etc)
Don’t give too many gifts, and have them remember to say thank you (Ideas taken from Amy Joyce – editor for On Parenting.)
Barb Wigstadt
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TLC ELC
Sunday, December 24 – Christmas Eve
Candlelight Services
2:00pm – TLC Woodwinds and Youth Bell Choir
3:15pm – TLC Brass Choir and Vocal Soloists
4:30pm – TLC Brass Choir and Chancel Choir
11:00pm – TLC Handbells and Chancel Choir
Advent
Sunday, December 3 – First Sunday in Advent
8:15/9:30am – Advent Hymn Festival
Chancel Choir, Handbells, and Woodwinds
11:00am – Praise and Worship Team
Wednesdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20 – Advent Worship
6:15pm – Holden Evening Prayer and Carols
Sunday, December 10 – 2nd Sunday in Advent
8:15am – Traditional Worship
9:30am – Contemporary Worship led by
The Praise and Worship Team
10:45am* – Sunday School Christmas Program
Sunday, December 17 – Third Sunday in Advent
8:15/9:30am – Traditional worship
11:00am – Praise and Worship Team
T R A N S F I G U R A T I O N L U T H E R A N C H U R C H
Christmas Eve
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The general operating financial data for September is summarized be-
low and it shows an increase in receipts with a decrease in disbursements
when compared to the month of August. There is a lag of over $70K in
comparing 2017 YTD data with 2016 data. This is due to decreased receipts, increased expenses and
from the results of the special appeal in January of 2016.
As we review the data it demonstrates the importance of ongoing stewardship of the congregation. With
75% of the year completed, the YTD receipts are only 62% of the budgeted receipts for the year. If you
find that your pledge is not up to date, please prayerfully consider makings a contribution to satisfy your
pledges.
November Financial Update by Gerard Olson, TLC Treasurer
2016 YTD 2017 August 2017 Sept. 2017 YTD
General Fund Receipts (A) $586,859 $45,379 $51,782 $522,885
Total Disbursements (B) $606,668 $73,263 $65,582 $621,583
Net Income A -B ($19,809) ($27,884) ($13,800) ($98,698)
Music at TLC November
Worship Highlights
Sunday, November 5 – TLC’s 60th Anniversary!
Transfiguration celebrates 60 years of
“Gathering, Growing, and Going” in so many
ways. It is our hope that many of you will join us.
NOTE Worship Times: 8:30 and 10:00am.
Pr. Stephanie Coltvet Erdmann will be the guest
preacher. Come hear music from The Chancel
Choir, Brass, Bells, and The Praise and Worship
Team!
Following the 10:00am worship service we will
gather in the Fellowship Hall for a catered
brunch with a short program. A free-will offering
will be taken that will help to off-set expenses.
Wednesday, November 22
7:00pm – Thanksgiving Eve Worship
8:00pm – Pie and Caroling with John Rosenow
Tuesday, December 19 – 7:00pm
Service of Remembrance
Sunday, December 31 – 10:00am Worship
Now on the heels of celebrating
the 500th Reformation, I hope you
found new inspiration
about your faith journey
by hearing and singing
several new hymns of Martin Luther this
past month. His incredible determination and per-
sistence brought the scriptures and the Gospel mes-
sage to all people, including us! I am very proud of
our congregation for your willingness to try out new
hymns and new ideas for worship. Getting great
ideas from my colleagues and friends inspires my
worship life, and I pray it does yours as well.
We turn our attention to celebrating TLC’s 60th
Anniversary on November 5, when the music will
again lift your spirits and bring you great joy! The
Choir will sing several all-time favorites, includ-
ing “One Faith, One Hope, One Lord” and the cho-
ral setting of Pachelbel’s Canon. We will also hear
from the TLC Brass Choir, TLC Handbells, and the
Praise and Worship Team.
It seems strange to think
of Advent before we get
to the Reformation, but do
note the special services
in December on previous page: more wonderful
music and hymns are coming your way!
Dr. Rob Reid
Gather In Grace Financial Update
Give from your mobile device!
Send your text to
952-777-8909. Spec-
ify the total amount of
your gift including the
“$” sign, along with
where your gift should
be designated using
the codes to the right
(example: $50 GM).
First time users will be
prompted through a
one time registration.
BF - Building Fund
GM - Memorials
FF - Foundation Fund
SO - Special offering
To designate your
gift to the General
Fund no code is
needed. www.tlcmemorial.com
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Transfiguration Lutheran Church
11000 France Avenue South,
Bloomington, MN 55431 Ph. 952.884.2364 Fax. 952.884.2151
Email: [email protected] www.tlcmn.com
Office hours Monday-Thurs: 8:30-4:30pm
Friday: 9:00-3:00
Sunday Worship 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00am
Wednesday Worship
6:15pm
Nursery Available at all
Sunday worship services
Early Learning Center (Daycare)
952.884.7955 Director: Barb Wigstadt
www.TLCELC.com
As disciples of Jesus
we gather in grace,
grow in faith,
and go forth to serve.
Join us for community meals
every Wednesday evening
at 5:30pm
Worship each Wednesday
at 6:15pm
Full worship service with
preaching music and
communion
All of our services are broadcasted live from
our website, www.tlcmn.com/live and can
also be replayed later.
W e d n e s d a y E v e n i n g s A t T L C
Capital Campaign Update
Training times listed below. Sign up on Life at TLC in Sunday's
bulletin or call the church office.
Mon. 6:30-8:00 pm, Nov 6, 13
Wed. 10-11:30am, Nov 8, 15
Thurs. 6:30-8:00pm, Nov 2, 9,
16
Small groups are being “born,” refreshed and encouraged. Watch for a display in the Narthex about groups of interest
to you and ways to join.
Explore what it is like to be in a small group and get a taste for leadership through training sessions led by the team of Erin Pommeranz, Sandy Stooke, Renee Jefferson and Pastor Arthur Murray. For more information contact the church
office
2014 - 2017 Campaign
(ended June 30) 2017 - 2022 Campaign
(begins July 1)
C. Capital Campaign Receipts $586,859 $45,379
D. Capital Campaign Expenditures $606,668 $73,263
Net Capital Campaign Income C - D ($19,809) ($27,884)
We are at the end of the initial phase of the Journey with Jesus (2017-2022) capital campaign. The
receipts and disbursements in 2017 for the 2014-2017 and the 2017-2022 capital campaigns through
the month of September are reported below. A budget for expenditures of the new capital campaign
funds is being reviewed by the church council.
SMALL GROUP RE-IGNITE
Wednesday evening worship during Advent
will be centered around the theme “The
World is About to Turn.”
Dec. 6—Beginning at the end: suffering and
hope (Mark 13:24-37)
Dec. 13—Our baptismal calling
(Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8)
Dec. 20—“Movers and shakers”
(John 1:6-8, 19-28)
November is the time of the year for saying “Thank You.” As we
count our blessings we know the greatest blessing we have—far
above any other—is this gift of faith given by grace from Jesus
Christ. You are forgiven, you are loved, and you will live
forever. Can there be anything better than that?
Everything we do as a congregation is focused around sharing
this Gospel truth—with our children, our youth, our adults, our
neighbors, our community—the whole world.
We say “thank you” best to God when we share what we’ve been freely given. Your giving and support
of TLC makes that sharing happen here. Thank you for your generosity in sharing the Gospel!
This year for our Celebrate Giving campaign, we gratefully ask that you consider doing two things:
Please continue your support of TLC by picking up, filling out, and returning an estimate of giving card by
November 19. Over the coming three Sundays and Wednesdays, a card with your name on it, will, be at
a table in the Narthex. Please stop by and pick yours up.
Prayerfully consider increasing your gift by 5 percent over your 2017 gift. If all our faithful families
commit to an annual 5 percent increase each year over the next five years, along with our capital
campaign efforts, we will solve our chronic operating budget shortfalls and be a vital and effective con-
gregation for future generations.
In Christ,
Bob Riley, John Lindell, Hildred Dungan, Beth Mercer, Gary Lewis and Pastor Ed Treat
Your TLC Stewardship Team,
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Wednesday Nights at TLC
Nov.1 - They don’t like me? Are our assumptions
about people usually true?
Nov.8 - Why does God let bad stuff happen?
Nov.15 - IN HOME NIGHT: Small Groups meet
at the home of a group member and hang out!
Fri. Nov. 17 - 4th Friday Youth Night
(rescheduled from October): Come with a pillow
and watch Moana with the Peer Ministers!
Nov.22 - Thanksgiving: No Confirmation
Nov.29 - What does Jesus save us from?
Dec.6 - Jesus on Social Media?
Dec.13 - Are we there yet? Why do things take
so long?!
Dec.20 - Christmas Party! Bring a wrapped gift
($5.00 or less)
Dec.27 - Christmas Break: No Confirmation
TLC Youth and Family Go Forth and Serve
Be part of something bigger than yourself.
November December
On one Monday each month, Transfiguration vol-unteers gather and car pool to Global Health min-istries in Fridley. During our time there we sort, pack, inventory and evaluate medical supplies that have been donated from all parts of Minnesota and surrounding states. These supplies are eventu-ally shipped to clinics and hospitals throughout the
world that urgently need supplies.
A forty foot container recently arrived in Zimbabwe and two other containers are now en route to South Sudan for the new Lutheran Community Center and clinic in Juba. Soon anoth-er container will leave for Liberia in partnership
with the Lutheran Church in Liberia.
If you would like to become involved in this important international ministry, come and join us. We have lots of fun. We are there from 10:00-2:00pm. (bring a bag lunch). A medical back-
ground is not necessary.
Your help touches the lives of people in develop-ing countries and brings them toward better health
and greater productivity.
If interested – please talk with Pastor Arthur or Mary Mahre at [email protected] or
612-345-4235.
Supporters of TLC Youth!
We need your help to get
TLC Youth to the National
Youth Gathering next sum-
mer - Be a part of the
Gathering team and lend a
hand! Talk to Ben to get
connected. Ben Cherland
Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) was founded
in 1987, and is a Christian non-profit that
provides nutritionally complete meals specifically
formulated for malnourished children.
TLC has supported FMSC efforts over the last
several years through benevolence giving and
volunteering.
Want to get involved? Come pack with us!
November 8 and 21.
FMSC offers volunteers a one-of-a-kind
experience. You’ll hand-pack rice, soy, dried
vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of
vitamins and minerals into bags which are then
sealed, boxed, placed on pallets and shipped to
our incredible partners, working hard to reach
the neediest children around the world.
We will pack at the Eagan site (990 Lone Oak
Rd #136, Eagan, MN 55121) Wednesday,
November 8 from 9:30-11:30am and Tuesday,
November 21 from 6:00-7:30pm.
Meet in TLC’s west parking lot a half hour prior
to start time if you want to carpool.
Contact Bob Riley for more info
June 27-July 1, 2018
ELCA Youth are Gathering
next summer in Houston.
INFORMATION MEETINGS
8:00-8:30pm in the West Fellowship Hall
Wed. 11/01 | Wed. 11/08
At these meetings you’ll find out why Youth
Gatherings like this are important and the
impact it will have for the youth program at TLC
.
How we get there, where we’re staying, what
we’ll be doing for 4 days in Houston, and how
we’re planning to raise the money needed to
send youth and adult leaders to Texas will all be
covered.
God calls us into being through love and shapes
us into the people we were made to be through
experiences great and small. This Gathering is
such a great experience. So come get the info
you need!
Support us by coming to TLC’s Mission Bazaar on
November 12. Proceeds will go to benefit the
Youth mission trip
Gathering Registration Dates & Dollars
Early Bird: by Nov 15 - $350
[email protected] for registration details
To be Lutheran is to take into
consideration Luther’s Five
“Alones: Faith, Grace, Scripture,
Christ, Glory to God.
We are entering the seasons
where lots of things need and
draw our attention. Take some time to recognize
how you are attuned to these “Alones.”
Think about and name the ways Christ the King
and the Baby Jesus shape your world view.
Renee JK Jefferson
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & MORE
Children will report to class at 9:30 (10 on Nov 5 only)
and come into worship at 10:15.
Wednesday Explore! time for children will meet from
7-8 pm in room 8 on 11/1—29, 12/6, and 12/13
Nov. 12 – 4th Grade Milestone – The Apostles’ Creed
– Parents and 4th Graders meet at 9:30 in the Adult
Ed room to explore the Creed together.
Story Adventure Sunday – Nov. 26 – 9:30 – meet in
Fellowship Hall for storytelling, a movie, and activities
relating to Christ the King Sunday and the beginning
of Advent.
Children’s Christmas Program Worship– Sunday,
Dec .10 at 10:45am (Sunday school will be at 9:30 as
usual and students will stay in classes until the start of
the program.
Dec. 3 - Jesus’ Birthday Party – for all 2 year olds
and parents. 9:30 – East Fellowship Hall. Come and
play games, hear stories, and some learning tools for
talking about the Christmas story.
Sock it to Homelessness campaign report – 175
pairs of socks were donated to Lutheran Social
Services, who will distribute them to youth experienc-
ing homelessness. Thanks to all who contributed.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR—NEW!!!!!!! Begins Nov 12
Children K—6th Grade can join the new Children’s
choir. Practice Sunday 9 – 9:30am in Room 1 on the
lower level. Our goal is to sing in worship at least once
a month at the 9:30 service when we return from
Sunday school. If you are a parent with voice, piano,
or guitar skills who would like to assist, let Renee know.
Taking your Faith Home
Dear Friends in Christ,
In the midst of a seemingly never-ending stream of catastrophic news, it is important to
hang onto signs of hope. One of the most hopeful stories for me these days is the good
news coming out of Liberia.
One year ago, TLC member and Liberian citizen, Philip Nushann returned to his home
country to start “Center for Changing Lives – Liberia.” A faith-based, social service or-
ganization focused on bringing hope to children in rural Liberia who were orphaned by Ebola or AIDS.
On October 12, 2017, Transfiguration, in partnership with a small but growing coalition of churches here in
the Twin Cities, co-hosted the second annual fundraiser for “Center for Changing Lives – Liberia (CCLL).”
While Philip wasn’t able to be here for the event, he Skyped in for the entire evening and we all had a
chance to see him and talk with him. It was a joyful reunion!
Philip and his team shared with us the work that has been taking place. In January of 2017, through the
intervention of CCLL, 25 children enrolled in school. This fall, that number increased to 40. CCLL has estab-
lished a staff of four, all of whom are currently volunteering their time. The organization is incorporated in
Liberia and has established office space in Gbarnga, the largest town in central Liberia.
It is an incredible blessing that we at Transfiguration have the opportunity to participate in this good work.
Our spirits were lifted during the evening by Agnes, Philip’s wife who shared her gift of singing with us. For
the first time it was a child-friendly event, and the children joined together in West African song and dance.
The Liberian food was delicious.
Many thanks to all of you who
attended, those who continue
to support the people of Libe-
ria financially, and those who
are praying for Philip, his
team, and all the children.
Seeds are being planted now,
that I believe will be bearing
fruit for generations, both in
Bloomington and in Liberia.
Thanks be to God!
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Good News from West Africa! Growing in Faith
ADULT EDUCATION
Coffee and Conversation: We meet at 7 pm on
Wednesdays in East Fellowship Hall. All are welcome
anytime.
In November, we take conversational looks at the
gospel texts for the week. No Biblical experience
necessary.
Nov. 1 –John 8: 31-36
Nov. 8 – Mark 5:1-12
Nov. 15 – Matthew 25:1-13
Nov. 29 – Matthew 25:31-46
In December, we will reflect and discuss ideas
based on the Wednesday Advent themes.
Dec. 6 – Advent – suffering and hope
Dec. 13 – Advent – our baptismal calling
Dec. 20 – Advent – movers and shakers
First and Third Tuesday Bible study
10:00am in Conference room All are welcome
Gib Lee Memorial Bible Study for Men
Thursday mornings 8-9:00am Adult Ed room
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Pastor Arthur Murray - 5 yr/K in Rooms 5-6
- 1st-2nd in Room 1
- 3rd-4th in Room 4
- Club 56 in Youth Room
Be a Part of the Action! Health and Wellness By Pat McMullen, Parish Nurse
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A thorough study was done to best meet the needs of the current and evolving communi-ty and clients, and to determine the best use of resources (volunteers, financial, community partners, etc). One of the outcomes is that they will no longer be doing a Christ-mas toy drive. The emphasis going forward
will be:
1-Access to healthy food 2-Safe, dignified and affordable housing
3-Social connections and support systems.
Complete information about 'Hope for the Future' can be found on the VEAP website at www.Veap.org If you or someone you know are in need of toys for Christmas, or are interested in donat-ing, please visit Cornerstone at cornerstonemn.org or Toys for Tots www.toysfortots.org
Body Conditioning Pilates Method - First
class free. Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:30pm
Instructor, DeAnna Eckerdt
952-884-8714,
[email protected] Piano Lessons– At TLC. Welcoming
students of all ages and experience
levels. Please contact Rob Meany at
952-994-8172 or by email at
Lila Yoga - Mondays, 7-8:30pm All lev-
els are welcome. For more info contact
instructor: Kathryn Sharpe
Visit the Holy Land— Walk in the
Footsteps of Jesus
10-days: January 30—February 8,
2018. The 10 day trip features the
Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Bethlehem,
Jerusalem, the Dead Sea and more.
Cost is $3,299 per person and
includes all taxes and Government
fees, as well as round trip air, hotel,
breakfast & dinner daily, sightseeing,
porterage and entrance fees.
To register visit www.TLCMN.com
Detailed brochures also available on
TLC’s website or for pick-up in the
Narthex.
Don’t miss this trip of a lifetime!
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Month. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia in older people. This disease affects the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. There is no cure at this time but medications can be prescribed that slow the progression of the disease. Alzheimer's usually begins slowly with symp-toms of mild forgetfulness and difficulty remembering recent events, activities, or names of familiar people or things. As the diseases progresses people may have difficulty performing simple tasks, or have problems with language, for example forgetting words or using the wrong words when speaking. The person may also lose track of time or become disoriented, sometimes getting lost in their own neighborhood. In the later stages of Alzheimer's it is common for people to forget how to do self care tasks such as feeding themselves. Some people experience mood changes such as agitation, crying or anger. The course of the illness is different for everyone and some may have the disease for five years when others have it for twenty years. For more information contact the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org If you or some-one you know could use help, please contact one of the Pastors.
Concert Details, Season Passes, and tickets at NLCA.com
Christmas Festival: "No Room" December 8 & 9, 2017
Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis
Winter Concert: "Call to Prayer"
March 3 & 4, 2018 Twin Cities Locations
The Mission Bazaar November 12, 8-12:30pm
Fellowship Hall – Proceeds to benefit youth at TLC
and beyond.
Book sale
Quilt Raffle—tickets on sale in the Narthex or
contact Renee Jefferson
Handmade crafts and other donated items
Fresh-baked cookies & some bake sale items
Want to donate? contact Renee Jefferson. Please
drop donated items with suggested prices in the
office by Nov 10
Recovery Yoga - Wednesday evenings,
7-8:15pm in East Fellowship Hall . Those
seeking recovery, family and friends. No
prior experience with yoga or the 12
steps required. $10 suggested donation.
Piano, flute & beginning band
instrument lessons at TLC. Contact
Mary Linker at 952.831.4014.
www.themusiclink.biz