Walking Club will be meeting at 7:30pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday. We will walk the trails around Northland College. Everyone is welcome to join the walking club. If there are any questions, please contact Jennifer Flo DPM at 715-682-1065 or via email.
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Rally Day is September 19th at 9:30am, find your classroom, meet your teacher and have some fun! A registration form is found in the newsletter.
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Confirmation for 8th & 9th graders will begin on Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30pm.
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Rick Fairbanks and for Kim Lee to help defray medical costs When: Thursday, September 23rd Serving from 4:30pm to 6:00pm Where: Saron Church 517 9th Ave West Cost: Adults-$8.00, Children 12 and under $5.00 Buy chances to win cash, gift certificates and more! Associated Links Rick Fairbanks (caringbridge)
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Saron’s Youth Serving the Community Any youth and/or parents interested in serving the community with 1st Saturday Food Distribution meet at Saron on Saturday, September 4th at 7:45am. Yes, 7:45am on a Saturday morning in the summer, you have the rest of the week to sleep until noon. We will then go to Celebration...
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Walking Club for July 27, 2010 has been canceled due to inclement weather. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 542 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST WISCONSIN ASHLAND BAYFIELD BURNETT DOUGLAS IRON PRICE SAWYER WASHBURN THIS INCLUDES...
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Where: The Saron Walking Club will meet at Maslowski Beach near the Artesian Well.
What: Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes, no flip-flops please.
When: Sunday 25, 2010 @ 8:00 pm
Who: Anyone is welcome to join.
Cost: Free
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Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Time: 6:30pm Duration: 158 minutes Rated: Rated PG-13 for intense disaster sequences and some language. View trailer and information about movies that have been shown in the past go to http://movies.saronlutheranchurch.org – this website is setup for the monthly movie club. The Monthly movie club was started by individuals...
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Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Time: 6:30pm – 10:00pm Duration: 200 minutes (there will be an intermission) View trailer and information about movies that have been shown in the past go to http://movies.saronlutheranchurch.org – this website is setup ffor the monthly movie club. The Monthly movie club was started by individuals to watch and...
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Saron’s 125th Anniversary On August 21st & 22nd a wonderful weekend is planned to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Saron Evangelical Lutheran Church. Festivities will kick off on Saturday afternoon starting at 3:00pm we will visit in our beautiful outdoor space on the church property. If it rains we will be in our beautiful...
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The American Cancer Society, Ashland/Bayfield County Relay for Life raised over $135,000.00 for cancer programs. Team Saron rose over $1,700. And we will be accepting donations until August 31st. A total of 24 teams participated in this years relay. Due to the bad weather this year the relay was held at the Bay Area...
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Would you like to help with a meal for Circle of Grace but don’t have the time to cook? Join with Sixth Street Market in providing the fixings for a good old-fashioned cook-out for Circle of Grace participants to be held on July 8th. Stop by Sixth Street market and donate one of the...
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Stewardship & Evangelism Committee As we enter summer the committee is kicking in at full speed ahead with its new program ‘TOGETHER WE GROW”. This program is gearing up for an every member visit to inform everyone of all that is happening at Saron and to do a quick survey with 10 or less...
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Parenting Tip Brought to you by The Education Committee Why a Bedtime is Important One of the gifts parents can give their children is teaching and developing the character quality of self-discipline. With young children, in particular, bedtime is a good place to start. Children often don’t want to go to bed and the...
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Every Sunday of the Month is Food Shelf Sunday! Please bring in your non-perishable food items to church any Sunday. When the baskets are filled they will be brought to The B.R.I.C.K.
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Saron’s Youth Serving the Community Any youth and/or parents interested in serving the community with 1st Saturday Food Distribution meet at Saron on Saturday, July 3rd at 7:45am. Yes, 7:45am on a Saturday morning in the summer, you have the rest of the week to sleep until noon. We will then go to Celebration...
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It was a drizzly morning on June 5th when we set out on our drive to Denver. The nine of us with a few parents and Pastor Paul prayed for safety and guidance and Pastor Paul then blessed the vehicles. We were armed with blessings, an atlas, GPS in Wendy’s vehicle and walkie-talkies to...
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Book Review from Wendy Moore
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New opportunity to worship, starting July 21, 2010 at 7:00pm every Wednesday in the summer we will be having an informal, “alternative to Sunday” worship service. This service will still include confession, offering, communion, etc. We will meet in the basement fellowship hall, grab a cup of coffee and join in the celebration of...
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“Movie Night at Saron” On Wednesday, June 23rd at 6:30pm we will be having Movie Night at Saron featuring “Babette’s Feast”. Popcorn will be served. Everyone is welcome!
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Youth In Denver See what the Youth are doing in Denver as it happens! The Youth will be posting pictures to our website while they are in Denver. Go to http://youth.saronlutheranchurch.org Day Camp 2010 Registrations available in the church office or online at www.saronlutheranchurch.org Green Space Work Day On June 13th the Green Space...
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Teach Kids to Take A Break When children need correction, it's often helpful to have them take a Break. This technique follows a biblical model of correction and focuses on a child's heart, not just behavior. You can use a Break with children as young as two years old and, with modification, you can...
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Every Sunday of the Month is Food Shelf Sunday! Please bring in your non-perishable food items to church any Sunday. When the baskets are filled they will be brought to The B.R.I.C.K.
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Saron Lutheran Church and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday, June 27th Outdoor Worship at Saron at 9:30 (bring a chair) Potluck meal to follow at Saron at 10:30 Softball Game at Hodgkin’s Park approximately No softball experience necessary…come and have fun!
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Online Town Hall Forum ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson Next Town Hall Forum: Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, 11:30 a.m. (EDT) The next online Town Hall forum will be hosted by ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson on Saturday, August 14, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. (EDT). The live webcast will be broadcast from Chicago...
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From the Northwest Corner Martin Luther died at 2:45 a.m. on February 18 th 1546. Ninety-seven years later, scientist Isaac Newton was born. His First Law of Physics states that an object at rest tends to stay at rest and an object in motion tends to stay in motion. There is a qualifier in...
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May 22nd and 23rd the Green Space Committee is welcoming everyone to come and work on our Green Space area. We will be laying the brick to make the pathways. Food and refreshments will be provided. Associated Links: Watching Green Space Green Space Committee
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We will take submissions in all formats including electric, handwritten or verbal. If you are not comfortable with your writing skills, no problem. A video camera and audio equipment are available from Saron's Tech Support for you to submit a video or audio presentation.
All submissions, questions or request for a recording session can be...
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Clean your closets and support Faith In Action’s annual rummage sale. The sale will be held on: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00am – 1:00pm (starting at 1:00pm everything is free!) Friday, May 14th at 9:00am – 3:00pm For more information on helping with these events, contact the Ashland County Aging Unit 682-4414, ext 3...
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A great family event to walk and raise money for our community and world hunger needs. 75% goes to our local BRICK 25% goes to world hunger needs Sunday, May 16th at 3:00 pm We will be starting at the BRICK and ending at the Community Garden (CESA) You can generate pledges for the...
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Our group is very small and we are looking for more members. We especially need knitters for the prayer shawl ministry. Sharon Manthei has knit approximately ten shawls so far. Esther Marie delivers then during her visits. We would also like to knit baby afghans for our baptisms. The group has been making birthday,...
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We would like to thank everyone for their support in making this mission trip happen. To date we now have enough funding available to travel west and back. Everyone is getting very excited!! Last weekend's rummage sale was phenomenal! We raised over $900, so again, thank you, thank you,...
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Join over 300 Christian college-aged students and post-college individuals in leading life-changing mission trips for teenagers from across North America. YouthWorks, a youth missions organization based in Minneapolis, has PAID summer staff positions & internships available at 79 sites in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.
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Teaching children to accept a "no" answer is important. Knowing how to help children in this area can be a challenge. The following two examples illustrate different ways to help children change, based on their own uniqueness and personality.
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At our April meeting we approved renting our fellowship hall to Weight Watchers for use on Tuesday evenings for their meetings. This will increase our monthly income by approximately $200.00. We have also agreed to allow Chequamegon Food Co-op to use our kitchen and fellowship hall for cooking and non-cooking classes. In conjunction with...
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In February the congregation placed the duty of appointing a nominating committee for the 2011 elections on the council. We are now asking you to contact us, if you are interested in being on the nominating committee. If no one volunteers we, as a council, will appoint members to be on the committee. Please...
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If you know of someone who is ill, in the hospital or nursing home please contact the church office for a visit or a card. Some one who hasn’t been to church in a while or if you are that person please know you are always welcome.
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On Saturday, April 17, fifteen students and two professors from UMD College of Pharmacy arrived at Saron. They were filled with knowledge and enthusiasm for the health screenings they planned to do. If there were any questions the students were unable to answer, the professors were on hand to help. The students provided individualized,...
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There are some things that we just don’t do; they defy logic and all good sense: holding your breath until you fall over, eating Brussels’s sprouts – or clams; rushing into a burning building to save someone; sticking your tongue on the flagpole in February (in Wisconsin) or giving 10% of your income to...
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Clean your closets and support Faith In Action’s annual rummage sale. The sale will be held on Saturday, May 15th at 8:00am in our church basement. Your items in good condition can be dropped off now until May 14th at the church. For more information on helping with these events, contact the Ashland County...
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Preschool @ Our Lady of the Lake August 2nd – August 5th 9:15am – 11:45am Grades 1-5 @ Saron Lutheran Church August 2nd – August 6th 9:00am – 12:00pm Grades 6-12 @ Saron Lutheran Church August 1th 7:00pm – 9:00pm August 2nd – August 6th 6:00pm – 9:00pm
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May 22nd and 23rd the Green Space Committee is welcoming everyone to come and work on our Green Space area. We will be laying the brick to make the pathways. Food and refreshments will be provided.
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Baptized We Live – Lutheranism as a Way of Life Adult bible study on the things you don’t remember from your confirmation or if you weren’t confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, May 4th, 11th, 25th and June 1st @ 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome.
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Acts 16:9-15
Psalm 67 (4)
Revelation 21:10, 22–22:5
John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9
Prayer of the Day
Bountiful God, you gather your people into your realm, and you promise
us food from your tree of life. Nourish us with your word, that
empowered by your Spirit we may love one another and the world you
have made, through Jesus Christ, our...
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Acts 11:1-18
Psalm 148 (13)
Revelation 21:1-6
John 13:31-35
Prayer of the Day
O Lord God, you teach us that without love, our actions gain nothing.
Pour into our hearts your most excellent gift of love, that, made
alive by your Spirit, we may know goodness and peace, through your
Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with...
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2010 Confirmation for the 9th grade class will be May 16, 2010 at the 10:30am service.
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Faith In Action-Ashland County is taking requests from senior citizens for volunteer assistance with spring yard work and chores. To qualify for Faith In Action a person needs to be 60 years of age or older, residing in Ashland County and still living independently in their home or apartment. Volunteers can assist with a...
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Spring is a good time to get out and enjoy great music for a wonderful cause. Faith In Action-Ashland County will be having a Benefit Concert at the Great Lakes Visitors Center on Sunday, April 18th from 1:00 -4:00 p.m.The concert will feature Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty and their exciting blend of polka, waltz,...
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Do you need a place to do your crafts; stamping, scrap booking, crocheting or knitting? Come to church and use the big tables in the fellowship hall, have some coffee and a snack and work on your craft whatever it may be. This group will be doing several projects like knitting or crocheting prayer...
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There was once a large gathering of people who managed to feed themselves because of a miracle. More than 5000 men, women, and children had been listening to Jesus teach them many things. Night was fast approaching and the disciples, concerned about feeding so many people became nervous, for this was a deserted place....
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We are filling our sanctuary space with spring flowers again this year for Easter. You have a choice; you may bring the flowers of your choice, the color of your choice from the florist of your choice. Please bring the flowers of your choice to church by Good Friday or they can be delivered...
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Team Saron will be hosting a Pampered Chef Party on Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in Saron’s fellowship hall. Support the American Cancer Society and get some “good stuff” for your kitchen. Items purchased will be here in plenty of time for Mother’s Day. Catalogs will also be available to order items. You...
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I used to hate those words. It meant I was getting older and that was scary. Everyone around me knew how much I hated getting older. On September 29, 2000, I had another birthday and a friend dared to laugh and say “Happy Birthday.” I said “Yeah! Isn’t it great!?!” Needless to say, he...
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When counting by fours, which we all do in our spare time, we come upon the segment 16, 20, 24 and 28. These are the Chapters of Mark, John, Luke and Matthew respectively which tell the resurrection story of Jesus. Mark 16. John 20. Luke 24. Matthew 28. They all have their own different...
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8th & 9th Confirmation The students have a choice, they may either come to church on March 31st at 6:00pm to watch “The Passion” or they may meet at Saron on April 1st at 6:15pm to attend “The Lamb” at Washburn Assembly of God. Rides will be provided from Saron. Please call the church...
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April 24th the Youth to Denver will be having a “Rummage Sale” in the church basement from 8:00am – Noon. NOTE: Please bring your slightly used items to donate to the youth for this sale and mark them “Youth” because Faith In Action will be having a garage sale here on May 15th.
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Are you planning to have teenagers? If you're going to let your children live past twelve years old, you better get used to the idea. Adolescent changes often startle parents. They feel threatened by the new thinking and behavior. In fact, it's hard to not feel threatened knowing that a teen may attack or...
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Holy Week Worship Schedule Palm/Passion Sunday 8:30am & 10:30am Maundy Thursday 7:00pm Good Friday 12:05pm at Saron 6:00pm at Salem Baptist Church Easter Sunday 7:00am & 10:30am
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Saturday, April 17 9:00am to 12:00pm Cholesterol and glucose screening, bone density, blood pressure monitoring, heartburn awareness, medication review, fall risk assessment, patient education. Screenings will be performed free of charge by students from the UMD College of Pharmacy however, donations are welcome. Everyone is welcome to attend! Add Health Fair to your calendar.
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A huge thank you to all that have ordered flowers and the Sanctuary lamp candle over the past year. We are making some changes, starting January 1, 2009 anyone interested in purchasing altar flowers will need to contact the florist of your choice, pay the florist and have the order delivered to the church...
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Come and join the New and Improved Education Committee. We are so excited for next fall’s Sunday School Program that we want to start planning now. Everyone and anyone is invited and encouraged to join the Education Committee. If you are interested in joining or you have some great ideas for education at Saron...
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Confirmation students planted over 100 bulbs last fall in our Green Space area. It was a beauty to watch them come up. The Green Space committee has many plans. The labyrinth pattern will be completed as soon as feasible and a dedication service will be held at that time. Saron started outdoor services for...
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Once again Saron is organizing a team for the Relay for Life. The theme for this year is “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”. The relay is scheduled for Friday, June 11th & Saturday, June 12th at Kreher Park at the foot of Prentice Avenue. Anyone willing to help raise funds and walk is welcome to join the...
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Faith Lens is a free online weekly Bible study for youth. It is posted every week and connects a current new story with the Bible readings for the upcoming Sunday. It is written by a different writer every week and is usually posted by Tuesday. Check it out! http://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/
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Jesus says that our life of faith is shaped by love of God and love of our neighbor. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind…you shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the prophets.” (Matthew...
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Do you find yourself yelling sometimes just to be heard? Does the yelling frustrate you but you feel there’s no other way? We find that parents often yell when they don’t have a plan. Some parents don’t know how to fix a problem with their kids so they become louder, thinking that the intensity...
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Common Sense Suggestions Both seasonal flu and H1N1 flu are spread in a similar manner, mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing. In order to minimize your chance of contracting either flu you should practice these healthy habits. STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK! Do not come to church. If you would...
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Happy and Healthy New Year! “Glory to God in highest heaven, Who unto man His Son hath given; While angles sing with tender mirth, A glad new year to all on earth.” Martin Luther In this tender hymn, Martin Luther reminds us that as Jesus comes into our lives, He brings us a glad...
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There is still time to get on board for Denver. So far 7 junior/senior high students are interested in going there is still time to get on board for Denver. Located near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is a city thriving in arts and culture and offers countless opportunities for adventure and...
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