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Fusion & Element: Element and Fusion will not meet on November 11, but an Element Leader meeting will take place that night at 6:30pm at FIRST.

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Thank Offering Collection containers and donation envelopes are available in the Narthex. Please pick one up and collect your loose change.  Money from this collection goes to support the life-changing ministries of the Women of the ELCA.  We will collect the offerings at church on November 22, or they can be dropped off at the church office.

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Faith Lutheran Meatball Supper on Wednesday, November 11 from 4:30-7:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $6 for children 10 & under, free for preschoolers. Menu: meatballs & gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, coleslaw, lefse and pumpkin dessert.  Dine-in or Take-out.

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November Food Drive During the month of November, First and Federated will hold a food drive in support of the Stevens County Food Shelf. Donations can be dropped off at either church. Monetary donations are also welcome. Please make your check payable to the church and write ‘Food Shelf’ in the memo line.

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Brown Bag Bible Study on Wed., November 11 at 12pm at FEDERATED. Bring your lunch and your curiosity as we study the parables of Jesus.

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Lunch Bunch meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30am and is open to all that would like to gather for food and fellowship. Order off the menu; pay your own way.  Lunch Bunch will NOT BE MEEING IN NOVEMBER. Watch for details for December.

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Zipporah Bible Study will not meet in November or December. Watch for details about the January meeting date/time.

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Ponchos and Can Openers: Stevens County Human Services is looking for donations of ponchos and can openers. These simple things can help the homeless in our community when struggling to survive and find stability. We will be collecting these items at Federated and First throughout the month of October.

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Corn for Christ and Lattes for the Lord Fusion Fundraiser: Farmers, donating just one 1⁄2-acre row of corn ($4.25 rate) is a $112 gift. Eight rows can provide $996. Coffee drinkers – One month of buying for yourself and another for the Lord can provide a gift of $125. Any amount is a huge blessing. Just drop a check off at your home church with "Fusion Fundraiser" in the memo line. THANK YOU!

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LCM Sunday Table Meals Support the LCM Sunday meals by using this link: ummicm.org/support/lcm

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Bible Camp Scholarships Available Luther Crest Bible Camp Early Bird registration for the 2027 camping year begins on November 1st.  First Lutheran has a scholarship fund which is available to youth and families from our congregation who would like to attend Bible Camp.  We will provide up to $250 for each individual youth who would like to go to camp.  If you are interested, please let Rita know at the church office or contact a member of church council.

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Joint Choir Practice at FEDERATED meets each Wednesday at 7:00pm.

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Olivewood Carvings for Sale Carvings are available throughout the year by calling the church office or contacting a committee member. Items located in the glass case of the Gathering Room (upper level) are available. Payment options are: Venmo, cash, or a check payable to The Olivewood Project.

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Pastor Matt at Common Cup on Thursdays from 11:00am-1:00pm. Come by for a cup of coffee or just to say hello.

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Kongsvinger Fall Festival on Sunday, November 22 from 11:00am – 1:00pm. (3 miles north of Donnelly on County Road 9)  Menu includes: grilled pork chop, baked potato, candied carrots, salads, dessert, rolls, pickles, coffee and milk. Cost: $15 adults, $7 children ages 10 and under. A quilt raffle and bake sale will also take place featuring homemade lefse, holiday items and Scandinavian goodies. All are welcome!

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As we prepare for the fall semester, we are stocking the 2nd Floor Free Store at the LCM House. This no-cost resource provides clothing, toiletries, and household essentials for students facing financial challenges or experiencing a Minnesota winter for the first time. We are currently seeking donations of:  Winter wear (coats, gloves/mittens, hats, and snow boots that are new or gently used);  Home goods (kitchen essentials, bedding, and small household items); Amazon Wishlist: support this ministry by purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist. Learn more and find giving options at www.ummlcm.org/support-lcm.  Thank you for helping students access the essentials they need to thrive.

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If you or someone you know is hospitalized, in a nursing home, or home-bounds and would like a pastoral visit, with or without Holy Communion, please contact the church office at 320-589-3242.  Hospital and nursing home staff can not contact the church without permission.

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