Congregational Update: December 5, 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Please pray for our brothers and sisters at Faith Lutheran in Balsam Lake following the devastating fire that damaged their church home.

Sunday, Dec. 7th:

• Worship at 9am. 
• 9:30-10:30am SUNDAY SCHOOL PRACTICE 
• 10am Choir, Coffee & Treats

Wednesday, Dec 10: 

• NO Church in Society this week
• 6pm Advent Dinner at Our Savior's at 6pm  
• 6:20-6:50 Program Practice, Youth Handbells
• 7pm ADVENT WORSHIP at OUR SAVIOR'S  

Thursday: 

• 8am Bible Study 
• 8:30am Quilters

Sunday, Dec. 14th 

• 9am Worship
• 9:20-10:30am Sunday School Program Practice  
• 10am Coffee/Treats, Choir 

Summer, July, COLORADO TRIP for youth going into 8-12th- please talk with Pastor Tim if interested.

Thinking ahead: If you are considering scrip gifts for Christmas, please talk to the Men in Mission soon.  They can get gift cards in any amount if you let them know in advance! They are happy to help!
 
December Helpers:  Lector Jill Olson, Ushers: Gregg & Jill Olson, Communion Bread: Gregg & Jill Olson, Group Two serves treats.

Looking ahead: It will soon be time for POINSETTIAS!  You are free to bring in a poinsettia of your choosing. (We will not be ordering through the office.) Please let the office know who you wish to honor or remember with your floral gift.

From Tom & Gretchen Hahn: We want to thank all of you for your Love, support and prayers, given to our Family before, during, and after our son, Ron's, successful kidney transplant surgery. He and his wife, Haley (who donated to him) are now both home and are recovering. God is certainly good. Again, THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL YOU DO!

Thank you from Northwoods Homeless Shelters!  Thank you for your generous contribution of 4 Thanksgiving Baskets for the families currently in our program. We are truly honored by your support! Your dedication to this program is a blessing beyond measure! (Signed by Ginny Ormsby, Administrative Director)

SECRET SANTA GIFTS DUE SUNDAY, DEC. 7th! Thank you for participating in the Secret Santa program. This year, our church is providing gifts for eight local children. Please ensure all unwrapped gifts, with tags attached, are submitted by Sunday, December 7th. Jessica Smith and Elaine Meyer will handle sorting, bagging, and delivery to Amery Intermediate School. Families will pick up the gifts on Saturday, December 13th. Thank you for spreading the Christmas spirit to families in need.

WINTER CONCERTS: St. Croix Valley Orchestra invites you to the following concerts: Saturday, Dec. 6, 7pm at the Unity School Auditorium in Balsam Lake. Sunday, Dec. 7, 7pm, at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, Center City, MN. Freewill offering.

Salvation Army started the annual Red Kettle Campaign on November 14th, and we are asking members of our community to ring the bell for us. We have several convenient locations in Polk County. Registration is available online at https://www.registertoring.com/. Each shift is two hours long, and we do not ring the bell on Sunday. Here are the most important dates that we are trying to fill out first: December 19th and 20th. The money raised from this campaign is used for homelessness prevention, rent assistance and weekly food backpacks in Polk County. If you need any further information about this campaign, or help with registration contact Dessy Anderson (a Salvation Army Board member) at 715-410-0063.

Happy Birthday Blessings!
8 Grant Hoff
10 Ashley Christensen, Carly Williamson
12 Marge Hover, Doug Johnson, Teresa Soderberg

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Please pray for our brothers and sisters at Faith Lutheran in Balsam Lake following the devastating fire that damaged their church home.

Summer, July, COLORADO TRIP for youth going into 8-12th- please talk with Pastor Tim if interested.

 

 

Thinking ahead: If you are considering scrip gifts for Christmas, please talk to the Men in Mission soon. 
They can get gift cards in any amount if you let them know in advance! They are happy to help!
 
December Helpers:  Lector Jill Olson, Ushers: Gregg & Jill Olson, Communion Bread: Gregg & Jill Olson, Group Two serves treats



Looking ahead: It will soon be time for POINSETTIAS!  You are free to bring in a poinsettia of your choosing. (We will not be ordering through the office.) Please let the office know who you wish to honor or remember with your floral gift.
Thank you from Northwoods Homeless Shelters!  Thank you for your generous contribution of 4 Thanksgiving Baskets for the families currently in our program. We are truly honored by your support! Your dedication to this program is a blessing beyond measure! (Signed by Ginny Ormsby, Administrative Director)
Happy Birthday Blessings! 
8 Grant Hoff 10 Ashley Christensen, Carly Williamson 12 Marge Hover, Doug Johnson, Teresa Soderberg
WINTER CONCERTS: Saturday, Dec. 6, 7pm at the Unity School Auditorium in Balsam Lake. Sunday, Dec. 7, 7pm, at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, Center City, MN. Freewill offering.
 SALVATION ARMY started the annual Red Kettle Campaign on November 14th, and we are asking members of our community to ring the bell for us. We have several convenient locations in Polk County. Registration is available online at https://www.registertoring.com/. Each shift is two hours long, and we do not ring the bell on Sunday. Here are the most important dates that we are trying to fill out first: December 19th and 20th. The money raised from this campaign is used for homelessness prevention, rent assistance and weekly food backpacks in Polk County. If you need any further information about this campaign, or help with registration contact Dessy Anderson (a Salvation Army Board member) at 715-410-0063.