Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church - DeForest, WI

MUSIC NOTES for APRIL

April 1st, 2010 by Laura

On May 2nd at 2:00, Norway Grove will be hosting our second annual “Celebration of the Arts” concert.  This is an afternoon concert celebrating the wonderful talent at Norway Grove.  Last year, members of all ages participated, and more than 75 people attended this delightful event.  The recital also featured a dedication ceremony for a third octave […]

SHARING a LIFE STORY or FAVORITE SCRIPTURE!

April 1st, 2010 by Laura

Check out the beginnings of stories or poems written by this family of God. The beginning of this book is on the table in the narthex. It is not finished. We are waiting for your contribution of a favorite scripture, or an event in your life that would be meaningful in our walk together of learning about God, […]

THIRD ANNUAL NORSKI DUATHLON

April 1st, 2010 by Laura

The 3rd Annual Norski Duathlon will be June 13th, and will benefit DeForest Area Needs Network (D.A.N.N.) Tony Armstrong, organizer of this event, is asking each church to sign up 10 participants, as well as volunteers. The Norski is a Run (5k) Bike (17.5) Run (2mi) event. All levels of racers are welcome – you can […]

SUGAR CREEK NEWS

April 1st, 2010 by Laura

DAY CAMP is back at Norway Grove! Day Camp will be held Monday through Thursday, June 28-July 31, from 8:45-3:00 each day. This is for children going into first grade up to fifth grade. The cost this year is $30 for the 4 days of camp. We have room for 45 children. Sugar Creek Bible […]

IDEAS TO HELP SUGAR CREEK BIBLE CAMP

April 1st, 2010 by Laura

CAMP REGISTRATION: Now is the time to get people registered for summer camp. In 2009, 1200 kids were served at camp. There is now room for 1625! Please encourage youth to get registered. Consider offering them financial assistance. VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Sugar Creek could not function without its many volunteers. We need to keep track of […]

“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He isn’t here—he’s been raised!”

March 23rd, 2010 by pastor Kathy

Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen indeed, Alleluia!!
“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He isn’t here—he’s been raised!”  (Luke 24:5-6)
The Resurrection.
Rising from the dead.
Life restored.
It is no mistake that we celebrate new life in the Spring.
With the incredibly warm weather we had this past March, plants are sending up […]

SCRIP ORDERING CHANGE!

March 13th, 2010 by Laura

Due to increased Scrip Handling Fees, starting in March we will be ordering Scrip once a month. We will be ordering the 3rd Sunday of the month with our next order being Sunday March 21st. Please contact Anne Staniforth with any questions at 846-3352.
Also, Uno’s has filed for Chapter 11. Please use any Uno’s gift cards as […]

February Council Meeting Summary

March 13th, 2010 by Laura

Council met Thursday, February 11th, 2010. This was the first regular meeting of the newly elected Council. We discussed and planned for some events including: installation of the Council, the annual Council retreat (i.e. work day) and Ash Wednesday Soup Supper. We also discussed many other items, a summary of some of these items are […]

LENTEN MID-WEEKS and HOLY WEEK

February 22nd, 2010 by pastor Kathy

We will be studying Luther’s Catechism on Wednesdays during Lent.  Come for Soup at 6:00 p.m.  (If you have a favorite soup that you would like to share with Norway Grove, there is still time to sign up on a sign-up sheet on the usher’s table!)  Worship at 7:00 p.m., for about ½ hour. 
On […]

VOLUNTEER SUNDAY SCHOOL CO-SUPERINTENTENT POSITION AVAILABLE

February 22nd, 2010 by pastor Kathy

— Laura Simpson volunteered to be a co-superintendant of the Sunday School starting with the 2010 school year. We are seeking another co- Sunday School Superintendent to serve with Laura.  Veronica will help to train these people in.  Could this be a ministry that you are interested in? Please keep this ministry position in your […]