Atonement Ministries
If you are interested in volunteering in any of these areas, the contact information can be found in the directory or in the information 3-ring binder in the library.
In addition to assisting with the tasks below, we have the following council committees that congregation members are invited to serve on:
AARP Smart Driver Class – Scheduled as needed
Debbie Grzybowski
Advent Celebration – 1 st Saturday in December, 10am-Noon
Faye Matson, Linda Malvin
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Bible Studies
Mondays, 1 pm Men & Women
Library - Carol McCall
Wednesdays, 8 am Men’s - Zoom only
Contact Pastors for link
Thursdays, 10 am Men's - SE Fellowship Hall
Willis Jokela
Thursdays, Noon Women's - Library
Karen Vann
Por Su Gracia, UPCI - Fridays, 6pm
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Bloodmobile - 1st Tuesday of even months (February, April, etc.) - Nancy Johnson, Joyce Raetz, Julie Ghere.
Blood Service
100 Robert St S, St Paul MN 55107-1489
651-291-4644-or 651-308-5609
Book Club - 3rd Monday of every month – 5:30pm or 12noon (varies depending on month),
Site varies, Kay Defries
Book Nook - Donna Purinton, Penny Gorman, Mata Carlson
Bread Makers - Heavenly Bodies - 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 8am, Kitchen
Gerry Kline, Irene Oberman, Arlene Omlid
Card Ministry - Youth Cards, 3rd Thursday, 10am
Birthday Cards, 3rd Thursday, 1pm
Mata Carlson
Care Notes - Lucy Thomas
Children’s Worship Bags - Irene Oberman
Circles
Naomi Circle - 4th Tuesday of every month, 9:30 am, Rm 3&4
Karen Vann
Elizabeth Circle - 3rd Wed of every month, 9:30am, Fellowship Hall
Sue Schmidt
Communion Assistants - Sundays
Diana Vaverek
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Council - Committee Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 7pm,
Council Meetings: 4th Thursday, 7pm, Rm 3-4 or Fellowship Corner
Executive Committee: 4th Thursday, 6:30pm, Library
Members are invited to serve on the following Council committees.
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Donation Center - Kay Defries
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Faith Chest Ministry - Dennis Hensel, Talleiv Vollen
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Faith Formation -
Confirmation - Every Wednesday during school year at 7:15pm; Grades 6-12
Pastors John and Tim
Wednesday School, 5:45pm, 3 year olds through 5th grade
Mata Carlson, 320-252-6203, program@atonementlutheran.org
Wednesday Night Suppers during School Year
Pizza ordered by office staff
Rest of meal is coordinated by Patti Gabrielson
Flag Raising/Lowering
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Food Shelf Volunteers - September
Karen Vollen
Funeral Hosts
Debbie Grzybowski, Kathy Matthies, Carol McCall, Kay Josephs
Habitat for Humanity
Kris Lehman, Kris Boyle
Home Delivered Meals - Monday deliveries from St Cloud Hospital
Beth Schramm
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Kitchen Hosts
Debbie Grzybowski, Arlene Omlid, Dorothy Paulson
Knitters, Crocheters
Bonnie Bush
Lefse - Sold at Advent Celebration
Eric Vollen, Nancy Johnson
Legacy Fund - This is an endowment that only a percentage allowed by law is dispersed each year. Uses for funds include scholarships and building projects. The committee is appointed by the Council President which each having term limits.
Lent Wednesday Lunches - Provided by various groups / committees
Coordinated by Council President
Library
Carol McCall
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Mailings (Bulk)
Sheila Molde, Beth Schram
Men’s Group - Meets Tuesdays, 10am in SE Fellowship Hall
Gary Heltemes
Missions
Financial donations for School Supplies (July) - Kris Boyle
Coat Drive / Mittens for Madison - Kris Boyle, Ione Jacobs
Giving Tree (begins first weekend in Advent)
Families in need obtained from Lutheran Social Services
Tim / Linda Schreiber, Deb Niemeyer
Food Collections - Kay Defries
Community Packing Projects - Mata Carlson, 320-252-6203, program@atonementlutheran.org
Fare For All - Jan Keaveny, Kathy Matthies
Money Counters
Dave Blommel
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Music
Director of Music Ministry: Marcia Handahl
Adult Choir: Eric Vollen, Associate Director of Music - Practice Wednesdays during school year, 7:15 pm, Music Room
Handbells: Jordan Goodwater, Handbell Director - Practice Tuesdays during school year, 6:30 pm, Bell Choir Room
Worship Leader: Jason Ploof, Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm, an occasional Sunday
Office Volunteers
Kay Defries
Olive Wood Products (sold at Advent Celebration)
Mata Carlson, 320-252-6203, program@atonementlutheran.org
Prayer Chain - Contact Office to be added for prayers or one who prays for others.
Prayer Beads - Second Friday at 1 pm, Library
Mata Carlson, 320-252-6203, program@atonementlutheran.org
Prayer Quilts - Julie Huseth, Faye Matson
Quilting - Pieces of Love - Every Thursday, 9 am, Rooms 15-16
Julie Huseth, Faye Matson
Quilters of Atonement - Every Wednesday, 9 am, Rooms 17-18
Women’s trips to Global Health Ministries and LWR with quilts
Sally Reichert
Readers (at Worship)
Sign up on the Worship Assistants’ board.​
Screen / Camera (at Worship)
Use link in Weekly Update.
Ushers (at Worship)
Sign up on the Worship Assistants’ board.
Arlene Omlid
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Serving Groups
Serving groups provide an opportunity to meet people, build friendships, and have fun while filling a need for the congregation. Each household of Atonement is placed on one of seven serving groups. These groups provide treats and workers for the Sunday morning fellowship time following worship. The groups serve one month at a time and rotate throughout the year. In addition,
occasionally a serving group may be asked to provide treats for other for funerals and other events. About one month before a group serves, the group chairpersons will send a postcard to advise when they will be in the church hallway for you to sign up.
Group 1: Arlene Omlid, Beth Schramm
Group 2: Kay Josephs, Carol McCall
Group 3: Sandra Carpenter, Kay Defries
Group 4: Karen Vann, Linda Malvin
Group 5: Dorothy Paulson, Sue Schmidt
Group 6: Sheila Molde, Barb Borth/Arnie Burzynski
Group 7: Nancy Johnson, Paulette Nathe
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Staff Support Committee
This committee is chaired by the Council’s Vice President and other members are appointed by the President with term limits. The purpose is to support staff primarily by listening and directing concerns to those who can resolve issues.
Wedding Coordinator
Melissa Blommel​
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WELCA Conference Events
Barb Borth
Women of Atonement
Debbie Grzybowski
Worship Environment
Sue Schmidt, Tim Schreiber