Emmanuel Women's Missionary Federation (WMF) News
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The Wmf was honored to serve the funeral luncheon for Ray Sands on Saturday, September 19. Thanks to Margaret, Carol, Karen, Lori, Wanda and Sarah for helping with the kitchen duties. Ray led an amazing life which revolved around music. How wonderful that at age 95 he could still get himself to church. Ray was also our oldest livelong member. It was said that he wanted to die in the house where he was born and Heidi and Kristi made that happen. Let's continue to keep the Sands family in our prayers. Blessed be Ray's memory!!
Our yearly Singspiration event was on Sunday, September 20 at 7:00PM. Devotions were y Linda Benson. Vocal and instrumental numbers were by: Joe Hernke; Ali Coulter, Naomi Edwards and Sarah Tennessen; Dan Torkelson and Tiffany Betcher; Dave and Luke Davidson; Nikki Thayer; The Hell and Family, The Emmanuel Church Choir; and Ben Olson. There was also a hymn sing led by Mai Petterson. Jan Strand and Sarah Tennessen were also accompanists. The program was planned by: Mai Petterson, Dorothy Hjermstad, Sarah Tennessen and Kathy Gullickson. The FBI group served refreshments following the program. The Free will offering will be given to Emmanuel's Bible College students to help defray some of their costs.
There were thank-you notes posted on the bulletin board. One is from Laura and Barney Nesseth for the quilt given for the Food and Blanket Drive honoring Rachel's 22nd birthday. Another is from Xavier Froyum for the quilt he received for his high school graduation.
Hauge will be hosting the Tri-State Fall Rally on October 10. Dorothy and Ann have volunteered to serve morning coffee. Confirmation Sunday is October 25 with Stella Haugen as our confirmand this year. Carol will order flowers and Cindy Lyon will make the cake.
A reminder that our coffee time is 10AM. There is a sign-up sheet on the basement bulletin board for serving. Coffee needs to be started BEFORE the 9AM Bible study. The coffee pot can always be ready the night before and if you let Pastor Rob know he would plug it in. a 30 cup pot does take 30 minutes to brew.
Harvest is starting, so please be mindful of the equipment in the fields on the roads.
James 3:18: "Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness."
Tamra Berg - WMF Secretary
