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synod.
Sept. 11, 2010 (Sat.): Annual Fall Festival
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Rolls & Coffee
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Meatball Dinner
First Lutheran Church
140 3rd Ave. SW
Glenville, MN
Cost: Freewill donation for rolls & coffee; $5/adults, $2.50/children 5-10, free/preschool for meatball dinner
All day there will be a "Farmer's Market" with produce and homemade jam & jellies etc. Also a bake sale, a Treasure Chest sale (used items), handmade items, plants and raffle items. At the end of the day leftover items will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. It is a fun day and a very good meal.
For more information, send an
or call 507-448-2925. (added 8/20/10)
Sept. 12, 2010 (Sun.): Zumbro River Band Leads Worship
8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. worship hours
Zumbro Lutheran Church
624 3rd Ave. SW
Rochester, MN
The Zumbro River Band (formerly known as the Zumbro Bluegrass Band) will lead worship at Zumbro Lutheran Church on Sunday, September 12. Bluegrass band leader Bob Giere wrote the original bluegrass liturgy and, along with a number of toe-tapping tunes and hymns, it has become one of the most popular services. All are welcome.
For more information, contact Kristy Giere, 507-288-2649 or by
(added 9/1/10)
Sept. 12, 2010 (Sun.): Pilot Mound Lutheran Church 100th Anniversary Celebration
10:00 a.m.
Pilot Mound Lutheran Church
32386 Harrow Road
Chatfield, MN 55923
Mark your calendars for a very special service with great music and fellowship. Lunch will be served after service. For more information, send an
or write to the above address. (added 1/27/10)
Sept. 18, 2010 (Sat.): Harvest Run for Hunger
Sponsored by Zion, Lemond; St. Paul, Meriden; Pontopidan, Ellendale; and First, Hope
7:30 a.m. - On Site Registration
8:30 a.m. - 4K Walk from Township Hall Begins
9:00 a.m. - 7K Run from Zion Begins
Zion Lutheran Church (Lemond)
7126 SW 98th St
Ellendale, MN
Cost: 7K run - $25/person, $30/person after Sept. 4; 4K walk - $20/person, $25/person after Sept. 4
Join us for our first annual "Harvest Run for Hunger." The benefits of this event are immeasurable! Not only will 100% of the proceeds benefit the local food shelf, but you will also benefit from the exercise, great company, beautiful scenery, and fun atmosphere. Please bring along an item for the food shelf. Each participant will receive a t-shirt.
Awards given in the following 7K run age groups: 16-22, 23-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, and 61 and older.
For more and registration visit www.harvestrunforhunger.com (updated 6/16/10)
Sept. 18, 2010 (Sat.): Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hosanna Lutheran Church
2815 57th St. NW
Rochester, MN
Cost: $6.00, Children 5 and under free
Join five Lutheran Churches; Bethel, Gloria Dei, Good Shepherd, Hosanna and Mount Olive; for a pancake breakfast and silent auction hosted at Hosanna Lutheran Church to benefit Kids Against Hunger, an international food relief organization. Enjoy "all you can eat" pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee. Bid on themed baskets and various items at the silent auction during the breakfast. To pick up tickets stop by Hosanna's office.
For more information, call 507-285-0092 or send an
(added 8/25/10)
Sept. 19, 2010 (Sun.): 100th Year Anniversary
2:00 p.m.
First Lutheran Church
140 3rd Ave. SW
Glenville, MN
All are welcome to share in our 100th year celebration!
For more information, send an
or call 507-448-2925. (added 8/20/10)
Oct. 2-3, 2010 (Sat.-Sun.): Fair Trade Market
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
2124 Viola Rd. NE
Rochester, MN
Sale of handmade crafts by artisans from 35 countries. All proceeds from the Market are returned to those growing and producing the gods.
International foods served Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Snacks served on Saturday.
Click here to download a flyer (PDF) to publicize in your congregation. (added 9/1/10)
Oct. 9, 2010 (Sat.): Norwegian Dinner
Settings at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
Central Lutheran Church
259 W Wabasha St
Winona, MN
Cost: $15/adults, $7/children 6-12, free/pre-school children
We will be serving lutefisk, meatballs, lefse and other Norwegian favorites. There will be only 200 tickets sold.
To make reservations call LouAnne Schwarz, 507-454-3410.
We are located on the corner of Huff and Wabasha Streets, near the Winona State Campus. (added 8/16/10)
Oct. 16, 2010 (Sat.): Kids Against Hunger Packaging Fill
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bethel Lutheran Church
810 3rd Ave. SE
Rochester, MN
Cost: free will donation
Participate in the 4th Annual Kids Against Hunger Fill to package 100,000 meals at $.15 per meal for hungry children around the world and in Rochester. Ten percent of the meals are donated to Channel One. Jobs include filling bags, weighing and sealing bags, making boxes, loading the semi-truck or serving food for volunteers. All ages can work, some are sit down jobs.
Sign up to donate or work at the fill by calling 507-285-0092 or sending an
(added 9/1/10)
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