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Where is Sunne located?
Sunne is located 6 miles east of Wilton on Highway 36.
How is Sunne pronounced?
Sunne, in modern English, is pronounced "sunny."
How many members does Sunne
have?
There are 429 baptized members. Our average worship attendance was 151
in 2002. One half of the congregation is 32 years old or younger.
How do I join?
If you are Lutheran, we can simply transfer your membership. If you
are from another denomination and are already baptized, we simply ask that you
take part in a new member gathering. If you are not baptized, then
membership comes when you are baptized. We recognize all Christian
baptisms.
At what age do we start Sunday School?
Sunday School classes are offered for children age 3 (if accompanied by a
parent) or age 4 (if unaccompanied by a parent) through 6th grade.
What is confirmation and when does it begin?
Confirmation is the program for youth in grades 7-9 where students are
encouraged to learn about and grow in faith. The program runs from the
fall of the 7th grade year through October of the 9th grade year.
What is the age of First
Communion?
Since we understand communion as God forgiving us, Holy Communion is offered
to all the baptized. The age of first communion is determined by the
parents in consultation with the pastor. First communion is offered to any
age level and is usually completed by the time a person is in 5th grade.
What is SLY?
SLY is the acronym for Sunne Lutheran Youth, the youth ministry offered to
those in grades 7-12.
How do I make a contribution to the Lord's work at Sunne?
Contributions can be placed in the offering plate during worship or mailed
to Sunne Lutheran Church, PO Box 217, Wilton, ND 58579.
What is the Endowment Fund?
In 2002, Sunne established an Endowment Fund for the purpose of enhancing
the Lord's ministry at Sunne. Interest off of the investments is used to
fund programming and building expenses. Contributions can be mailed to
Sunne at PO Box 217, Wilton, ND 58579.
What is a Parish Nurse?
The parish nurse is a registered nurse employed through an arrangement with
Sunne, Wilton's First Presbyterian Church, and Medcenter One. The parish
nurse is available for non-skilled nursing, offers foot and blood pressure
clinics, makes home and hospital visits, and is available for consultations with
individuals and families. Our parish nurse is Joan Auch.
Just what are Lutherans?
Back in 1517 a German Roman Catholic priest by the name of Martin Luther
tried to reform, or change, the Roman Catholic Church. For his efforts he
was kicked out of the church. His followers were known as
"protestors" or Protestants and laughingly referred to as
"Lutherans." Martin Luther never wanted to reform his church.
Over the years the Lutheran Church and the Roman Catholic Church have changed in
ways that make us somewhat similar in worship practice and thinking.
What are our core beliefs?
We are a church that proclaims that God is known
through the Trinity, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
We are saved from our sinful selves by God's grace (God's love in action) given
to us as a gift through Jesus Christ.
God's grace comes to us through the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy
Communion. Sacraments are those actions commanded by Jesus Christ that
have a physical element and bring us God's grace.
In Baptism, God reaches out to us and claims us as God's own. "You
are mine," says God. From this time on we are part of God's family.
The water of baptism washes away our sinfulness every day of our lives.
In Holy Communion, God brings us forgiveness of sins through the body and blood
of Christ. Christ is present in the bread and wine. We can feel
God's forgiveness spread throughout our bodies and our lives.
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