Worship expert to lead seminar in Northwood church
A leading expert on leading worship, Tom Kraeuter will hold a seminar for anyone interested in improving church services 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today in Ebenezer Free Lutheran Church, 220 S. Doheny St., Northwood, N.D. Author of more than a dozen books, St. Louis-based Kraeuter has held seminars in congregations from 40 denominations, according to his website, www.worshipseminar.com .
Cost is $57; less for groups.
An additional session for worship leaders will be held 2:45 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. Info: Marilyn Thorsgard at (218) 779-6522.
University Lutheran having rhubarb
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It's Rhubarb Festival 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at University Lutheran Church, 2122 University Ave. Lunch is $7; dessert and coffee $3. Quilt and bake sale. Info: (701) 775-4746.
Rusty Chords to sing in Larimore church
The Rusty Chords Trio from Grand Forks will present a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday in Living Faith Free Lutheran Church, 400 E. Fourth St., Larimore, N.D.
The trio -- Dr. Noah Chelliah, Marilyn Lee and Cecil -- do traditional gospel and contemporary tunes. No admission cost; everyone welcome. Info: the Rev. Kirk Thorson at (701) 343-6292; email kthor21@juno.com .
Crookston church offers Maple Lake baptisms
An unusual Lutheran event, "Wade in the Water," offering baptism in a lake, will be held Sunday morning at Trinity Point, a Lutheran retreat/church/Bible camp on the east shore of Maple Lake, near Mentor, Minn. Info: Trinity Lutheran in Crookston at (218) 281-4276 or email info@trinitycrookston @org; online at www.trinitycrookston.org .
Aadalen Church friends to meet in Adams
Friends and former members of Aadalen Church, near Fairdale, N.D., are invited to meet for a short program, dinner and fellowship at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the café in Adams, N.D. To buy tickets, call Maynard Stoa or Harold Bergquist at (701) 247-2970.
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Arnston to speak at women's retreat on Pelican Lake
Bev Arnston, Vergas, Minn., will be the featured speaker at the annual ELCA Women's Retreat of Clusters Three and Five which begins at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fair Hills Resort on Pelican Lake, near Detroit Lakes. All women are invited and encouraged to attend for a day of fellowship, fun, inspiration and relaxation.
The theme of the retreat is "Footprints in the Sand," based on the verse from Matthew 28:20, where Jesus said, "I am with you always."
Cost is $20 and includes lunch; staying the night before at Fair Hills brings the cost to $55. Info: Kathy Jacobson at (218) 784-4748.
LaVallies to speak in Roseau church
Evangelists Maynard and Joan LaVallie will sing and speak at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Roseau (Minn.) Community Church. The couple will talk about the church they recently started on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Everyone welcome; no admission cost and lunch will be served. Info: (218) 424-7647.
Bemidji Summer Recital Series reaches 25th year
The Bethel Bells will perform at noon Wednesday in Bethel Lutheran Church, 5232 Irvine Ave. N.W., Bemidji as part of the 25th annual Summer Recital Series by Bemidji Area Church Musicians.
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At noon June 20, Eve Sumsky will play horn in St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 1800 Irvine Ave. NW.
The recitals are free and lunch is available for a modest price. The series raises money from offerings to award scholarships to college music students.
Info: Kenneth Wold at (218) 751-2554; email knnthwold@gmail.com .
Zion offers ice cream social
All are invited to a time of fellowship with ice cream and homemade pie 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 17 in Zion United Methodist Church, 1001 24th Ave. S. Info: Buffie Yarbrough at (701) 772-1893; email office@zion-umc.org .
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