Truly one of the most memorable experiences for worship and fellowship is our Parish-wide Viking Park Service.  This service is one of the several Parish-wide events for our Parish, and is always one of the favorites for all our members, neighbors, and guests.  It is an outdoor service, and is subject to weather restrictions, but we’re confident conditions will be perfect on Sunday, July 11th.  Bring your own comfortable outdoor chair and enjoy an outdoor service under the oak trees.

We will have a guest speaker, Kevin Wallevand, of WDAY television.

Order of Events:

9:45 AM Hymn Prelude

10:00 AM Worship Service

11:15 AM Pot-Luck Dinner (please bring a dish to share and a lawn chair.  Beverages, plates, and utensils provided)

Special Music: The Band of Faith of Pelican Rapids; Mike Nettestad, Director.

Directions:

From Rollag, take 2 miles south to 130th Avenue South

OR:

From Highway #34, go north on Highway #32 for 3 miles until 130th Avenue South.

Then, on 130th Avenue South, go 1/8 mile West.

NOTE: Due to road construction between Highway 31 and 32 on County 10 (the “Downer Road”) we are advising that those that are traveling from the Interstate use the Highway #34 option.

Questions?  Contact the Parish Office at 218-937-5499

In the event of inclement weather, all events will be held at Rollag Lutheran Church, 10501 HWY 32 South, Hawley, MN 56549

Map to Viking Park

Today many of the Rollag Congregation joined together to make quick work out on various outdoor projects at Rollag Church.  In addition to the usual annual projects, such as headstone straightening, flower planting, and tree-trimming, we put the final touches on the concrete sidewalk project by raking and planting grass on the borders.  It was a great day, and we were able to finish relatively quickly, as we didn’t have any major projects like we’ve had in past years, such as mature tree removal.

The 1st Annual Steamer Hill 5K/Fun Run was a huge success!! Thanks to everyone that came out on such a beautiful day to support the Parish Health Ministry Council.

Congratulations to our top three male finishers 1. Craig Isakson (18:49:22) 2. Shawn Aakre (22:14:18) 3. Charle Aakre (24:43:66) and to our top three female finishers 1. Laura Anderson (20:55:40) 2. Morgan Aakre (24:37:74) and 3. Erica Herbranson (25:54:22). The winning male and female finishers each received a $25 gift certificate to Scheel’s and the top three male and top three female finishers all received medals.

Thanks to our sponsors, we were able to give away wonderful door prizes. Congratulations to our winners Ron Aakre, Bill Erbes, Brent Helgeson, Gunner Lawson, Charle Aakre, Lysa Jensen, Ralph Fiskness, Steph Nelson, Londa Alm, Tosha Olsonowski, Becky Dunham, Ben Aakre, Morgan Aakre, Elizabeth Aakre, Michaela Ludwig, Marcie Voss., Brooklyn Spencer, and Bea Young!!

More pictures to follow!!

Pastor Jim set loose over 60 runners at this year’s first annual 5K run for the Gran-Park-Rollag Parish Health Ministry Council.  Runners were beset by various difficulties, such as an extremely long commute, lack of vehicles, distracting scenery, Minnesota fishing opener, and weather that was not amenable for remaining indoors.  Many ran the entire way, and we also had a lot of walkers.  Today was the first nice day for several weeks, which was great for running, but for many there, it was their first time running this year – and hence no training runs.  Thank you to the Parish Health Committee, our Sponsors, course volunteers,  and especially to Rachel and Tim Dahl, and Tammy Noteboom for their fabulous efforts on organizing this years run.