Rolette, ND

I come from a larger town and in that town our churches all have their separate holiday services.  I like that Rolette brings every church to the table and shares a true Thanksgiving. This is an awesome town!  The following review of the community Thanksgiving was submitted by Pat Beaver. Thanks, Pat!  The Community Thanksgiving service was held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Gail Tastad played the prelude music.
Father Phillip Chacko(from the Catholic Church) greeted the crowd followed by a congregational hymn. Tim Johnson representing the Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church gave the first reading. Reverend Gene Wilson of the Assembly of God Church gave the second reading. Reverend John Hesford of the Valle Lutheran Church gave the sermon talking about the pilgrims leaving their land in seek of religious freedom. He related it to our current situations here and around the world feeling the threat of terrorists. Also talking about the “first potluck” meal shared by our ancestors.
The community choir directed by Sue Boucher accompanied by Lavonne Ivey sang Grateful to by American and In Thanksgiving Let Us Praise Him. Choir members included Faith Knudson, Denise Foss, Beth Mongeon, Pat Beaver, Gail Tastad, Janet Arstein, Joann Oakland, Virgie Erikson, Lois Hesford, Johnnie Fossum, Howard Lemieux, Bob Gilje, Pete Solberg, Father Phillip Chacko, Harold Thompson, Steve Gilje and Eldore Gilje.
Pastor Hesfod gave the prayer of offertory. The donations were directed to Dakota Prairie Food Pantry. Pastor Wilson read the prayer of petitions. Father Chacko gave the benediction. The choir lead the closing hymn along with the congregation singing America the Beautiful.
A lovely luncheon of followed in the fellowship hall served by the Sacred Heart church work group.
Join in the holiday spirit by singing traditional Christmas carols. Practice will begin November 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart church. Performance will be on December 8^that 2:00 p.m. in the Rolette mall. Everyone is welcome.