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ATONEMENT HISTORY - 1990
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1991 |
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Groundbreaking for new sanctuary; Capital Fund Appeal theme had been "Lighting the Crossroads" |
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1992
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June 14 -30th Anniversary service in conjunction with dedication of new sanctuary (facility changes also included narthex, nursery/library, offices and bathrooms) |
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1993
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Jan Kimble thanked for her service as Atonement's office manager; Betsy Carlson hired as part-time secretary and Nancy Jahnke promoted to office manager |
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May 16 - Pastor Johnson's last Sunday at Atonement; Joan Johnson's last performance as director of SONbeam and SONshine Singers |
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August 19 - Suzanne Strudwick spoke on "Going for the Flag; Living the Christian Life on the LPGA"; sponsored by Men's Fellowship group |
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September - Pastor Priscilla Ojala began serving as interim pastor at Atonement |
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1994
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January 5 - Julie Boll welcomed as new director of SONshine Singers |
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March 31 - Joint choirs of Atonement and Christ Lutheran Church of St. Paul perform John Rutter's Requiem at the Maundy Thursday service at Atonement |
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May 14 - Pastors Tim and Kisten Thompson ordained at Atonement |
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May 22 - Farewell tribute to Pastor Ojala |
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June 1 - Pastors Tim & Kisten Thompson begin co-pastoral positions at Atonement |
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June 8 - Stephanie Maynor, a British golfer on the LPGA Tour, spoke about her Christian faith and life as a professional golfer; sponsored by Men's Fellowship |
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July 31 - 35th Anniversary of Luther Park Camping and Retreat Center |
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September 11 - Rally Sunday with "It takes a village to raise a child" theme; Fellowship Hall set up as a village with food, activities, and family resources |
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November 5 - 20th Annual Holiday Boutique |
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November 6 - New chancel furnishings and new altar paraments (made by Donna Carlson) were dedicated |
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New hardcover Bibles purchased for pews |
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1995
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March 11-12 - First annual men's retreat at Interlachen Lodge on Lake LeHomme Dieu near Alexandria, MN; 14 attendees (still going strong today!) |
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Confirmation program re-designed; now called Wednesday Night Workshop (WNW) |
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May 6 - Doll show/tea party at Atonement |
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Parking lot light installed (from WELCA Boutique funds) |
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October 8 - John Kunik performs the Gospel of Mark |
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November 19 - Celebration of completion of landscaping plans |
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December 10 - Dedication of With One Voice hymnal supplement |
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1996
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March - Copier and high-speed duplicator purchased for church office |
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Easter Sunday - Sanctuary pew chairs used for the first time |
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May - New computer and software installed in church office |
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May 18 - 7th & 8th graders went on a "sound and light" scavenger hunt |
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June - Sanctuary carpeting installed |
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September 22 - First service with Lay Assisting Minister (LAM) |
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October 10 - WELCA talent show |
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1997
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January - Atonement gets an email address! |
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New baptismal font installed in the narthex |
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Atonement prays for its partner congregation in the upper midwest flood area, Family of God Lutheran Church in East Grand Forks, MN |
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July-August - A family lived for one month in the lower level of Atonement after their home burned down |
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September 25 - "Jesus and Friends" presented by Living Stones Puppets; sponsored by WELCA |
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September 28 - Narthex wall art panels, by Duluth fabric artist Jeanette Paulson, dedicated with baptismal theme |
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September - Inactive member ministry began meeting |
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October 1- Life & Missions Committee became Outreach & Congregational Life Committee |
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October 19 - Consecration Sunday; catered celebration luncheon |
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Atonement Foundation for planned giving is activated |
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Atonement chosen as field education site for 2 students (Chad Christensen and Mona Gausman) at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN |
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1998
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February 22 - Celebrate Atonement! event hosted by Pastor Tim & Kisten Thompson |
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May 13 - Ellen Huelsnitz retired as King's Kids after 18 years as director; Cindy Hanson became new director |
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October 4 - "Growing in the Light" capital fund appeal began; hymn "Walk in the Light" composed by Cathy Soldner especially for our congregation! |
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1999
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May - Council restructuring began on a 1-year trial basis |
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Many in the congregation reading and discussion The Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren |
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Began Wednesday night outdoor summer worship service |
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July 18 - Welcome reception for members of Faith Community Church who began renting space at Atonement for their worship services and Sunday School |
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August - Kay Johnson hired as Director of Music Ministry at Atonement |
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October - Contemporary worship service began twice/month at second service |
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