Paul J. Solberg died peacefully the morning of Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah.  The funeral for Paul will be this Saturday, December 2 at 11 am with Pastor Amy Larson and Pastor Marion Pruitt-Jefferson officiating.  Visitation with the family will begin at 9 am. A luncheon will follow.

Tuesday, November 28
7:00 p.m. – CLA Circle – Bev Sheridan hosts

Wednesday, November 29
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
6:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, November 30
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study

Sunday, December 3 – First Sunday in Advent
8:15 a.m. – Choir Warm Up
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – 11a.m. Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum: The Art of Sister Mary Thomas – Brooke Joyce

Christ the King Sunday is observed on the same date as the final Sunday of the ecclesiastical year, the Sunday before the First Sunday of Advent. It’s the newest day in the liturgical year, first added in 1925 by the Roman Catholic Church and adopted by many Protestant churches.  The liturgical colors on our paraments and gates will be white.  

Monday November 20
11:00 a.m. – Memorial Service for Ed Kaschins

Tuesday, November 21
5:30 p.m.- Nominating Committee

Wednesday, November 22
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
6:00 p.m.- Community Thanksgiving Eve Worship at First Lutheran

Thursday-Friday, November 23-24 – Office Closed

Sunday, November 26 – Christ the King Sunday
8:45 a.m. – Band Rehearsal
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion– Live Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
No Sunday School or Adult Forum

Edward A. Kaschins, 78, died from complications of cancer on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth; two sons, Edward J. of Boulder, CO, and John of Minneapolis; and brother-in-law Lewis Wenzell of San Diego. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Edward Lewis; his parents, Allyce and Anthony Kaschins; mother-in-law, Elizabeth McKinnon and stepfather-in-law Claire McKinnon. 

The family will greet friends at a celebratory reception on Sunday afternoon, November 19, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Monday, November 20, at 11:00 a.m.; a luncheon will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed  to Luther College, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, or a charity of the donor’s choice.  Fjelstul Funeral Home is serving the family.  A full obituary is available here.