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<strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong>CONNECTIONSVOLUME 2010 - Issue 11 - <strong>NOV</strong>EMBERchurch.hop@midconetwork.comNetworking People in <strong>Prayer</strong>, Planning, and PraiseDear Friends in Christ,As I experience this wonderfully mild Novemberwith you, I’m finding that my heart and mind arebeing drawn irresistibly toward PRAISE dayafter day! Throughout this past weekend, Irelished the hours I could spend in abundantsunshine and nearly 70-degree temperatures.With weather like this in the middle <strong>of</strong> a NorthDakota November, I’d be a fool if I didn’tappreciate something about such remarkabledays.However, this very thought brought achallenging question to mind. “How do I feelabout the days in my life that are not so pleasant?Are these days less <strong>of</strong> a gift to me?”God’s goodness surrounds each <strong>of</strong> us in amultitude <strong>of</strong> ways every day! God’s goodnessis in the abundance and variety <strong>of</strong> foods we areprivileged to enjoy. God’s goodness is in theheat that warms our homes when the bitter cold<strong>of</strong> winter does come. God’s goodness is in theair we breathe, the water we drink, therelationships we treasure. God’s goodnessblesses us in every sight, sound, and sense weare privileged to experience! Scripturepunctuates these thoughts with this noteworthyWord:“Every good and perfect gift is from above...”(James 1:16)Now, with these thoughts before us,I invite us to ask ourselves another question. “Ifwe’re showered with God’s goodness every day, andwe’re enjoying God’s goodness regularly, do weTHANK GOD for such goodness? Does praise andthanksgiving come easily to our lips?” Probably not!!Whether we’ve grown lazy or complacent, orwe’re just spiritually asleep... let’s not allowanother moment to pass without <strong>of</strong>fering to ourgracious God a heartfelt gesture <strong>of</strong> thankgivingand praise! Fortunately, we have Scripturalwords that are written down for us... even spoonfedto us... reminding us <strong>of</strong>what we need to expressregularly, spontaneously,and naturally in responseto all our God does for us.So... go ahead, friends...give your THANKS toGod. PRAISE God! Learnto let such words springreadily to your lips. Allowthe psalmist to <strong>of</strong>fer youthe prompting you may need to get started.And then... let a flood <strong>of</strong> praise pour forth fromyour heart to His!PRAISE THE LORD!Praise the Lord from the heavens;Praise him from the heights!Praise him, all his angels;Praise him, all his host!Praise him sun and moon;Praise him all you shining stars!Young men and women alike,Old and young together;Let them praise the name <strong>of</strong> the Lord,For his name alone is exalted;His glory is above earth and heaven.PRAISE THE LORD!(Psalm 148:1-3, 12-13)
Page 2 - <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> VOLUME 2010 - Issue Issue 11 - <strong>NOV</strong>EMBERWELCA’s new year has begunwith excitement and greatpromise!Beginning in November, theybegan their mission with acollection <strong>of</strong> funds for “ProjectComfort.” This project is sponsored by <strong>Lutheran</strong> WorldRelief Missions to collect funding for use in shipmentsprepared by WELCA groups across the U.S. ! Over$275.00 was collected!New WELCA Officers:MAXINE MARTIN - ChairpersonDIANA STOCKERT - TreasurerJEAN BARR - Secretary— Outreach —KARIN STAVE & LAURA HJELMSTAD— World Missions —SHIRLEY BORG & REBA HAGEROTT<strong>NOV</strong>. 21, 2010 - “THANK OFFERING SUNDAY”<strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> Women will be hosting the 9am & 11amWorship. During the service, a special “Thank Offering”will be gathered to benefit women and children living inpoverty. Special Envelopes will be provided for this<strong>of</strong>fering.RUTH CIRCLENov. 9 - Tuesday7:00pm Bible StudyFellowship HallOctober 2010Pastoral ActsBaptismsSedona Ann Springs - Oct. 24Parents: Shawn & BritaSydney Malay Huber - Oct. 31Parents: Jason & RheannonWeddingShylah Reuter & Ian KarvoOct. 30Funeral Judy Karna - Oct. 4LADIES BIBLE STUDYWednesday MorningsNov. 10, 17, 24Come for Bible Study,C<strong>of</strong>fee, Treats & FellowshipAllLadiesWelcome!!South Sunday School Room — Led by Pastor DaveThis Fall’s Topic: “Women <strong>of</strong> the Bible”MEN’S.TUESDAY MORNINGS8:30 AMLibraryNov. 16, 23, 30The Fall Session is well onits way! Men - plan to joinus for these specialmornings <strong>of</strong> Bible Study& fellowship.Music MinistryThank you to all who helped sharemusic during October. We willcontinue to <strong>of</strong>fer opportunities toshare your music abilities duringNovember. Stop and sign up on theclipboard at the organ. Everyonewelcome! If you’d like to share amusical number, please do so usingthe clipboard as well.PASTORTo reach the Pastors in an Emergency,their cell phone numbers are:Pastor Dave Swonger: 516-4369Pastor Joel Samuelson: 516-43684TH GRADECATECHISMSPRESENTEDOn October 17th, PastorJoel presented Luther’sSmall Catechism to three<strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> 4thGraders.KYLE VAN BERKOMPAIGE STAIGLEELLA BROWN
Page 4VOLUME 2010 - Issue 11 - <strong>NOV</strong>EMBER <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> - Page 3PASTOR APPRECIATION SUNDAYWhat delicious selections!Everyone enjoys the mealPastors start the line...Pastor Dave thanking theCongregation for sharing inthis special day.Pastor Joel’s familyTHEPROGRAMDick Olson,<strong>Church</strong> CouncilPresident,presides as M.C.,along withLinda Becker,Dodie Larson,and BrendaVanBerkomsharing briefreadings.Brenda VanBerkompresents cards created fromthe Sunday School childrento our Pastors.“Thank you” to all who shared the day with us in Thanksand Celebration for our two Pastors! It was a good day.
Page 4 - <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> VOLUME 2010 - Issue Issue 11 - <strong>NOV</strong>EMBERDECEMBERDecember Event Hostesses:Pat Frey ........................ 258-0968Charlene Schuchard ..... 223-9267Caring-N-SharingDECEMBER Caring-N-Sharing will be held on Sunday,Nov. 21st in the front <strong>of</strong> the Sanctuary. Please plan to be apart <strong>of</strong> this organizational meeting at 10:15 am.Beck, Dean & Tracy ..................... 255-1075Clark, Doug & Desiree ................. 223-8599Davenport, Patrick & JoDee ......... 258-9319Haaland, Paul & Brenda ............... 663-8745Hammel, Vicky ............................. 258-8608Hanson, Steve & Cindy ................ 222-3519Hepper, Ruth ................................. 223-8596Hochhalter, Scott & Kathy ........... 224-8116Hjelmstad, Jerry & Laura ............. 222-2430Knudson, Dave & Kay ................. 250-0051Knudson, Jason & Wendy ............ 255-0169Molskness, Rob & Kathy ............. 255-6859Nelson, Paul & Lisa ...................... 255-7457Olson, Richard & Colleen ............ 222-2667Rakowski, Randy & Jana.............. 471-5067Repnow, Bonnie............................ 258-1734Ritchie, Virginia............................ 222-1955Schmaltz, Heidi ............................ 426-2363Staigle, Dean & Melissa ............... 223-3758Stromme, Bonnie .......................... 223-6063VanNorman, Alan & Kim ............. 255-4171Vorachek, Kyle & Amy ................ 391-1330Wagner, Curt & Pam ..................... 258-2659Werre, Jeff & Sue ......................... 223-4882Wilson, Clyde & Sandy ................ 527-2292If you are NOT on our list for December, but would be availableto help in any way during the month, please stop in and signup for one <strong>of</strong> the worship services. We appreciate any supportwe can receive to make our Worship Services meaningful for allwho attend.God gave us our hands.It is man who insists onmaking them into fists.THE MITEREDCORNERQUILTER’SThe Quilters have provided a report on quiltsfor the year Oct. 2009 to Oct. 2010. Quilts aredistributed twice a year to <strong>Lutheran</strong> World Relief. Notonly do their handcrafted quilts go to Missions, most <strong>of</strong>the quilts stay right here in the Bismarck area. Thefollowing are quilts that were given locally:MANCHESTER HOUSE - 19ABUSED ADULT RESOURCE CENTER - 48DAKOTA BOYS & GIRLS RANCH - 19RUTH MEIERS HOUSE - 14SALVATION ARMY - 17RED CROSS - 2WELCOME HOUSE - 8HOUSE OF PRAYER BAPTISM QUILTS - 22LUTHERAN WORLD MISSIONS - 32That’s 181 Quilts in just one year to charities! Thank youQuilters for all your hard work & generosity! Others willfeel the warmth <strong>of</strong> your love and caring for years to come!During November, the Quilters are having a “Quilt SilentAuction” in the Narthex. Stop and view the lovelyChristmas Quilt featuring Deer and wildlife. This quiltis larger than normal quilts they create. The Auctionpricing will start at $75.00 (minimum), with the highestbidder to receive the quilt. MONEY RAISED will begiven directly to the church! Thank you Quilters!!QUILTER’S THANKS-During a time when everyone has “places to go” and“things to do” - we have several people the Quilters wishto say “THANK YOU SO MUCH” to, for helping maketheir Mission possible.A special “Thanks” to Joe & Darlene Frieze who helpedthe Quilters to pack and distribute quilts locally for theQuilters.A special “Thanks” to Cal Schell, recruited when hestopped in the <strong>of</strong>fice one morning, who helped unpackthe quilts and placed them on the pews for display.A special “Thanks” to driver Curt Lippert, who stoppedin and picked up the <strong>Lutheran</strong> World Relief items andtook them to Midwest Motor Express. This deliveryincluded the LWR Quilts, Health Kits, and Baby Layettes.In reflection, to make our mission efforts at <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Prayer</strong> effective, all those who helped make these effortshappen are golden keys to our mission success.THANK YOU ALL!
VOLUME 2010 - Issue 11 - <strong>NOV</strong>EMBER <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> - Page 5JR. HIGH YOUTHCONFIRMATION SCHEDULECROP WALK FORHUNGER Report:During the 2010 Crop Walk, <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Prayer</strong> walkers raised over $200!Thank you to everyone who had a hand inraising funds for this very worthy cause!<strong>NOV</strong>EMBER3 Confirmation Session # 3 ................6:30pm10 Confirmation Session #4 .................6:30pm17 Service Events .......................... All Groups24 Thanksgiving Eve Worship ..............6:30pmDECEMBER1 Confirmation Session #5 .................6:30pm8 Confirmation Session #6 .................6:30pm15 “Cheer Box” Delivery Project ..... All Groups22 Worship O<strong>NL</strong>Y...............................6:30pm29 No Wednesday WorshipSR. HIGH YOUTHGATHERING SESSIONSEach year our church recognizesthose believers who have passedon to Life everlasting.<strong>NOV</strong>. SCHEDULENov. 3 - Large Group at HOPNov. 10 - No Youth Group (School Break)Nov. 17 - Large Group at HOPDeadline date to sign-up for Ski Trip.Nov. 24 - No Youth Group (School Break)On Sunday, November 7, <strong>House</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> honored the followingfaithful friends at our “All SaintsDay” Worship Services.ELIZABETH SAILERSHIRLEYSTUGELMAYERFLORAIN HAGENJUDY KARNABecause <strong>of</strong> Christ’s resurrectionand victory, we can know God’scomfort in our sorrow and hopefor our tomorrows.OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL“THANKS” YOU!Late in September, Bob Schultz, SalesRepresentative from MBS in Bismarck, provideda used Sharp copier for our lower level SundaySchool at no charge. We are very thankful foryour gift! Our teachers appreciate yourgenerosity in helping provide this equipment!Thank you for your generous gift to <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong>!
Page 6 <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> VOLUME 2010 - Issue 11 - <strong>NOV</strong>EMBERKaylee EminethKatie WellTaylor AndersonParker OswaldMitch EricksonKaitlyn WesznerAlexis BoschEmily SchauerLexi ZhorelaMichael HaalandBritney DuffyJessica Schell-ZentzCONFIRMATIONCLASS2010Danielle DykeMegan HouleKatelyn Van Berkom
Page 7 <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> VOLUME 2010 - Issue 11 - <strong>NOV</strong>EMBEROCTOBER31STLining up...Fifteen youth reaffirmed their baptisms in a special CONFIRMATION SERVICE on October 31st, ReformationSunday. <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> celebrates with each <strong>of</strong> these young people and their families, as we pause andreflect upon the meaning <strong>of</strong> this special faith milestone. CONGRATULATIONS!PastorJoelsharingtheGospelMessageforourYouthPastorDavebestowingtheBlessing
Page 8 <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> VOLUME 2010 - Issue 11 - <strong>NOV</strong>EMBERCHRISTMAS POINSETTIA ORDER FORMThis year, <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> will be taking orders for plants at $9.00 each. Moneycollected will be used to create a display <strong>of</strong> 30 plants with any additional funds beingused for future Worship Committee projects to beautify our Worship area.Everyone who shares a donation for a plant can still make a dedication to a loved onethat will be placed in the Christmas Eve worship bulletin. As always, poinsettias maybe selected and taken home on a “first-come-first-serve” basis following the 10:00 pmChristmas Eve worship services.“Yes! I would like to make a $9.00 Donation toward theChristmas Flower Fund.” Make my dedication to/for:YOUR NAME _____________________________________Dedication given in honor OR in memory (circle one) to/for:Name_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please make checks payable to “<strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong>” for $9.00. To place an order... send in by mail or place in the <strong>of</strong>fering plate.We welcome your family dedications during this special holiday time!Place your order on or prior to — Sunday, December 12th.MAY YOU ANDYOUR FAMILY HAVEA BLESSED ANDPEACEFULTHANKSGIVINGHOLIDAY!BIBLE STUDYwith Judy NabbenNov. 14 • Nov. 21 • Nov. 28Judy will be sharing her Adult BibleStudy on “The Holy Spirit” each Sundaybetween worship at 10:15am.Nov. 14 & 21st - meeting will be in theYouth Room.Nov. 28th will meet in the Library.“The Holy Spirit...Don’t leave home without Him.”thank you...thank you...thank you...!The Women <strong>of</strong> the ELCA would like to share a BIGThank You to everyone who so generously helpedmake a difference for so many during the “PROJECTCOMFORT” collection. By November 10th, over$275.00 was raised!The money raised will be sent to <strong>Lutheran</strong> WorldRelief to help defray the costs incurred to send 100’s<strong>of</strong> kits to those who need them around the world.Because <strong>of</strong> your generosity, newborns, children,youth, parents and grandparents will receive giftsfrom the heart such as Layettes, Health Kits, Quilts,and School Kits. You are a blessing!The WELCA will continue this project through Dec.4, at the WELCA Advent Brunch Silent Auction.(Ladies - be sure to get your tickets!)THE SYNOD OFFICE IS COOKIN’ UP SOME CHILI! Thurs., Dec. 9 - 5:45pmOur congregation is invited to have Chili with the Bishop - featuring Bible Study and Conversation atFIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH - 800 N 7th St - Bismarck Serving HOMEMADE CHILI & CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Page 10 <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> VOLUME 2010 - Issue 11 <strong>NOV</strong>EMBERTHANKS FOR AWONDERFULPASTORAPPRECIATIONMONTH!November is so much more than a traditional time togive thanks for the blessings I have experienced the pastyear. This November, my heart is filled to overflowingwith a sense <strong>of</strong> gratitude for the meaningful ways somany <strong>of</strong> you affirmed my ministry among you. For thosewho attended and contributed to the Pastor AppreciationPotluck, I GIVE THANKS! For those who shared withme and my family heartwarming cards filled withthoughtful and supportive messages, I GIVE THANKS!For those who <strong>of</strong>fered special gifts that will bless ourentire family in the coming months, I GIVE THANKS!My life has been richly blessed through my serviceamong you, and I count it as a GIFT to walk in a journey<strong>of</strong> faith with each <strong>of</strong> you. The Norwegian side <strong>of</strong> myfamily has a very apt expression for how I feel as I think<strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> you... “MANGE TUSEN TAK!” —Many thousand thanks!Pastor DaveI want to thank everyone who has taken time this monthto show my family and me so much kindness. All thecards, kind words, and gifts are certainly not expected,but they have been incredibly uplifting. Your kindnessand support are so life-giving and in the midst <strong>of</strong>challenges in ministry, knowing you are supporting mereally does make a wonderful difference. I know all <strong>of</strong>you work hard as well and probably don’t get theappreciation you always deserve, but I wish all <strong>of</strong> youcould be blessed as much as I have been by your kindwords. I will save all <strong>of</strong> your cards and letters for timeswhen I feel a little overwhelmed, then I will pull themout and read them to lift my spirits. Again, thank you foryour kindness. I truly am blessed to be a Pastor here at<strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong>.Pastor JoelIs our church thefriendliest place intown?One <strong>of</strong> the curious things about“friendliness” is that mostpeople consider themselvesfriendly. Go ahead — ask peoplearound you to rank how friendly theyare (say, on a scale from 1 to 10). Even thegrouches, curmudgeons, and crabs will probablyrank themselves above a five.It’s tough to know just how friendly a person can be, letalone an entire church. Many churches are doing a greatjob at being friendly, while others are quite the opposite.One thing’s for sure: Most <strong>of</strong> us tend to overestimate howfriendly we are. And almost all <strong>of</strong> us have room forimprovement.Friendliness is free. We don’t have to spend a dime toshow people how much we care about them. Friendlinessmultiplies exponentially. Since friendliness is everyone’sjob (not just that <strong>of</strong> the church staff or the greeters at thedoor), we can spread the equity, so to speak.The bottom line is, we can grow our church by beingfriendlier. How can we “grow” friendlier? Let’s look:1. SMILE!- Everyone owns a smile - you just need to use it.2. We can make people feel comfortable.- A welcome handshake is a good start.3. We can help put them at ease.- If they are new, even knowing where the restroomsare is important!4. Conversation with visitors.- Introduce yourself, and greet the guests. Invite them toenjoy c<strong>of</strong>fee & a cookie at C<strong>of</strong>feetime with you.5. Help make them feel like they belong.- Thank them for coming, and invite them to comeagain. Greet them before they sit down at the next service.If we create an environment <strong>of</strong> belonging, visitors willreturn no matter how beautiful the Sanctuary or buildingwas. The caring friends they meet at <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong>can be a breath <strong>of</strong> fresh air to so many. So - “WELCOME”someone this weekend!!If someone were to pay you ten cents for every kind word you ever spoke about people --and you took away five cents for every unkind word --would you be rich... or poor?
HOUSE OF PRAYERLUTHERAN CHURCH1470 S. Washington St.Bismarck, ND 58504 • 223-2202NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT #76BISMARCK, NDReturn Service RequestedWednesdayNov. 246:30pmPie Social to Follow<strong>NOV</strong>EMBER NEWSLETTER 2010<strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> StaffPastor------------------- Rev. David Swonger, 516-4369Pastor------------------ Rev. Joel Samuelson, 516-4368Organist/Keyboard ---------------------- Rhonda GowenYouth Events Coordinator ----------------- Pam DienertBookkeeper ----------------------------- Penelope HeinzeCustodian ------------------------------- Mahlon MeidingerMinistry Coordinator ------------------------ Sheila HinkelOFFICE HOURS MON-WED-THU 8:30AM - 5:00PM<strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Church</strong> CouncilDick Olson - President/Extended MinistryTodd Marschall - V. President/Children’s MinistryCrystal Zander - Secretary/OutreachKeith Zhorela - Treasurer/Budget & FinanceCouncil Members:Rayne Kembel - WorshipCurtis Lippert - Adult MinistriesCal Schell - Youth MinistriesSandy Wilson - StewardshipHOUSE OF PRAYERMISSION STATEMENTThe members <strong>of</strong> <strong>House</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> celebrate faithby inviting all people into a deepeningrelationship with Jesus Christ.SUNDAY Worship9:00 AM & 11:00 AM9:45 AM - Sunday SchoolWEDNESDAYWorship6:30 PM
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