March / April 2011 Newsletter

LentMidweek Lighted Cross ServicesMinneapolis Campus

Wednesday, April 6 Pastor Hammersten

Wednesday, April 13 Pastor Cornils

10am • Prayer and Praise Service 12noon & 6pm • Lighted Cross Services

West CampusWednesday, March 16 Pastors E. Youngdahl & Wertz

Wednesday, March 23 Pastors E. Youngdahl & Wertz

Dinner ($5) will be available at 6:15pm in Gronseth Hall. Reservations needed by the Sunday prior online, at the West information desk, or call 952-767-1500.

Ash WednesdayServices of Holy CommunionMinneapolis Campus

Wednesday, March 9 Pastors Cornils & Kailland

Hourly from 7am - 7pm

7pm service led by Confirmation Students and our Cathedral Choir

West CampusWednesday, March 9 Pastor Wertz

7am and 7pm

Holy Week WorshipWe invite you to worship at Mount Olivet during Holy Week.

Invite a friend or neighbor to share in our celebration.

Alleluia! Christ is Risen!

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Thinking With Pastor KotzerSupport Our Troops

It is difficult for me to realize that we have been at war for almost ten years as a nation. I am ashamed at times that I keep going my merry way without any consciousness of the fact that American soldiers are putting their lives on the

line each day. I see my family daily while those serving in the military can be separated from their families for as long as a year, and maybe more.

Presently, our Sunday School students and our Confirmation students send cards periodically to those in the military. Our youth

department is also in communication with those who serve from our congregation.

To let our members who serve know that their church cares, the Pastoral Care department will communicate with them on a formal, recurrent schedule. We will also submit their names to our Mount Olivet prayer chain.

Please help us by submitting names and addresses of military church members to the Pastoral Care department. If you would like to show your support to our troops in some way, please contact the Pastoral Care department for names and addresses. Our military people and their families will find great comfort from our caring.

Throughout the scriptures, the faith and character of soldiers has been recorded. Jesus, himself, recognized their faith and service also. Read Luke 3:10-14 and Luke 7:1-10.

Let us also recognize their sacrificial service to our country and their love for God and family.

Journal of Life and GrowthBaptismsPeyton Renee Lubratovich daughter of Shannon & Craig

Basil Alexander Mendoza son of Heather & Roberto

Eraceli Anita Mendoza daughter of Christina Domeier & Roberto Mendoza

Alexander Ervin Moe son of Melissa & Nathan

Logan Jeffrey Nesheim son of Maggie & Christopher

Ellen Claire Wahls daughter of Annalee & Justin

Sylvia Rae Berger daughter of Lindsay & Jared

Cecielia Jane Buchanan daughter of Kaija & Chris

Logan Thomas Goring son of Sarah & Lucas

Maggie Taylor Haines daughter of Melody & Jeffrey

Andrew Garrett Molhoek son of Kari & Robert

Henry James Silas Swartzbough son of Leah & Peter

Owen Henry Voelker son of Emily & Michael

Transferred to the Church Triumphant

Terrence L. Blue • 1949-2011

Erling D. Davidson • 1932-2011

Betty J. Edlund • 1924-2011

Gladys O. Hubacher • 1928-2011

Douglas E. Lindeman • 1923-2011

Dorothy J. McIlvenna • 1921-2011

Eleanor A. Tegner • 1913-2011

Jean A. Wells • 1922-2011

Roy K. White • 1916-2011

Albert F. Wise • 1923-2011

Raymond R. Yurecko • 1925-2011

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Radio BroadcastNew Time

Effective Sunday, March 6, the radio broadcast of the Sunday morning Minneapolis worship service and Faith Alive program by Pastor Terry Morehouse will be on WDGY 740AM at 10am.

You can also listen online at www.mtolivet.org each Sunday.

Devotions and Daily Scripture Readings with Pastor Kotzer“Your Beatitude” • Numbers 6:22-26

While visiting Jerusalem, Pat Lund, Pastor Terry Morehouse and I were privileged to have a private audience with the world leader of the

Armenian Christian Church.

This was possible because he was a good friend with Mount Olivet member, Arsham Ohanessian. He was also good friends with Dr. John Najarian.

When we entered his reception area, Pat Lund asked him how we should address him. He told us, “Please refer to me as ‘Your Beatitude’.” Wow! I had heard of titles like pastor, deacon, and pope, but never “Your Beatitude.”

Beatitude means supreme blessedness or exalted happiness. In Latin, to bless is benedicere, which literally means: saying good things.

With that Latin definition of blessing, I grew warm to the title “Your Beatitude.” Just think - the worldwide leader of the Armenian Christian Church has the wonderful job of saying good things.

My mother repeatedly said, “If you cannot say anything good, do not say anything at all.”

Maybe “Your Beatitude” is there to remind us that we, too, are called, as Christians, to say good things about our God’s love and about others.

Say good things and you have earned yourself the title of “Your Beatitude.”

March 6-12

Sunday Matthew 17:1-9 Cornation Monday Acts 7:30-34 Come Rescue Tuesday Romans 11:1-6 Grace Remnant Wednesday Matthew 6:16 Ash Wednesday Thursday Romans 1:1-7 Long Salutation Friday Romans 1:8-17 Thankful for All Saturday Matthew 18:1-7 True Greatness

March 13-19

Sunday Matthew 4:1-11 Temptations Monday Hebrews 2:10-18 Salvation Tuesday Hebrews 4:14 High Priest Wednesday Matthew 18:10-14 We Like Sheep Thursday Timothy 1:3-7 Spirit of Courage Friday Romans 3:21-31 Justification Saturday Luke 7:1-10 Soldier’s Faith

A Day Lenten JourneyConference & Retreat Center

Tuesday, April 19 • 10am-3pm

Join Pastor Cornils for a day of reflection and renewal in preparation for Easter. Our day concludes with communion worship in our chapel overlooking the lake.

$12/lunch and program $5/bus transportation from Minneapolis Campus

Reservations 952-469-2175

Adult Learning OpportunitySpring Planting at West

Worship at 9:15, then grab a cup of coffee and head to the administration building at 10:30 for this four-week line-up of speakers and topics sure to plant seeds of inspiration for connecting faith and leadership on several levels.

3/20 Faith at Work: Leading by Example 3/27 Top Ten Heroes of the Bible 4/3 Top Ten Villains of the Bible 4/10 Servant Leadership: Who Do You Serve?

All sessions meet from 10:30-11:15 am, following 9:15 am Sunday worship

Choir Room, Admin Bldg, West Campus.

No cost. Registration are not required, but appreciated so that we can plan appropriately for seating and presentation.

The Adult Learning brochure with complete details on all opportunities is available at church and at www.mtolivet.org.

Contact Carol Throntveit, carolt@mtolivet.org or 612-767-2246 with questions.

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Join Choir for One Day (or More!)Sing with the Senior ChoirCalling all WOMEN and MEN who love to sing. Have you ever wanted to sing with the Senior Choir? Here’s your chance to try! Join the men and women of this choir by singing a beautiful anthem on these special Sundays. We’ll even provide breakfast.

Women’s ChorusWest Campus

Sunday, March 20

Rehearse 8:15am, Sing 9:15 & 10:30am

Men’s and Women’s ChorusMinneapolis Campus

Sunday, March 20

Men: Rehearse 8am, Sing 9 & 10am

Women: Rehearse 10am, Sing 11am and 12noon

Men’s ChorusWest Campus

Sunday, April 3

Rehearse 8:15am , Sing 9:15 & 10:30am

Interested?

West: Teresa Elsbernd, teresae@mtolivet.org or 952-767-1535 Mpls: Beverly Claflin, beverlyc@mtolivet.org or 612-767-2263

Lending a HandThat’s What Neighbors Do

When my grandfather passed away, my grandmother gave me his snow blower. In the

last six years it has run like a champ. No matter what the temperature, or how much snow was on the ground, it was my old faithful.

This winter my old faithful has gotten quite a workout. On the first snowfall of the season, I noticed my neighbor struggling to shovel his driveway.

Old faithful started right up, and we headed over to help him out and clear off the snow. As he began to thank me, I simply told him, “That’s what neighbors do.”

As the winter went on, and the snow

continued to fall, old faithful started showing all of its fifteen years. Finally, a cable snapped. So it was back to the shovel and me.

One day, as I struggled to clear my driveway, I looked up and noticed my neighbor coming over with his snow blower to help out. As I shook his hand and offered my thanks he replied, “That’s what neighbors do.”

One of the many things that I have come to appreciate about Mount Olivet Church is that we have a real identity as a servant congregation. This summer I invite you to be a part of the “Hope for Homes” ministry.

This is a unique opportunity to help our neighbors with home improvement projects that they would not be able to do on their own, such as painting,

ramp building, and drywall repair.

If you know the right end to hold a paintbrush—we can use you. If you can swing a hammer and miss your fingers 65% of the time—we can use you.

In the next couple of months we will have more information and chances for you to volunteer and sign up for one of our many projects. We do this because we are called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves.

That’s what neighbors do.

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People with FibromyalgiaSecond Thursday of Each Month

11:45-1pm • Minneapolis Lounge

People who are seeking ways to adjust to living with fibromyalgia can share and care with others as they learn to improve the quality of their own lives and help others do the same.

Understanding Memory Loss Follow-up: Tools to Aid in Caregiving

Minneapolis Campus Room 482-486

Saturday, March 26

8:45-9am Arrival 9-10 am Presentation and Q&A

At this follow-up to our January workshop, Jayne Clairmont, expert in care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease, will present a variety of tools to aid in caring for someone with memory loss, followed by time for questions and answers. Open to everyone; attendance at January workshop not necessary.

Register in church office, online at www.mtolivet.org or e-mail sandrac@mtolivet.org

Mount Olivet Counseling CenterUpcoming Spring Groups

Tuesdays, March 8 thru May 3

Caregiver’s Support Group 2-3:15pm

Grief & Loss 10-11:15am For spouses who have lost their significant other through death.

6:15-7:15pm For anyone who has lost someone significant through death (No meeting 3/15 or 4/19)

Anxiety & Panic 5-6pm (No meeting 3/15 or 4/19)

Divorced & Separated 7:30-8:45pm (No meeting 3/15 or 4/19)

All groups held at 5000 Logan Ave. S. Facilitated by Vicki Franzen, M.A., LMFT, Group Therapist (unless otherwise stated.)

$10/members and $20/non-members.

Advanced registration required by phone 612-927-7335, online www.mtolivet.org, email annel@

mtolivetcounseling.org, or mail forms available at church.

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Sunday Church SchoolThe Way

On Sunday, March 6, our kids will have a large group to learn about a very special time for our church: the season of Lent. This 40 day period is a time for compassion and reflection during which we recall Jesus’ journey to the cross. To make Lent more meaningful for our students, we will focus in class until Easter on Jesus’ last weeks on earth and the events that led up to his death on the cross.

No class on Easter, April 24, please worship as a family.

A Family Focus on LentLenten journeys are typically designed with adults in mind. We often overlook our children’s faith formation as we look to Jesus’ suffering and sacrifice on the cross. But how do we follow Jesus’ invitation—“Let the little children come to me”—when Good Friday seems too dark and dramatic for our little ones? Join Mount Olivet member, Liz Otteson, in an exploration of meaningful and appropriate ways to travel the Lenten journey as a family.

Minneapolis CampusThursdays, March 17 & 24 7pm - 8pm Room 482-486 Cost: $5.00

Register at church or online.

Questions?

(Minneapolis) Sarah Kleppe: sarahk@mtolivet.org (West) Ellen Higginbotham Ruiters: ellenr@mtolivet.org

Hi+LeagueCounselor Training

Required for those wishing to be a counselor at Cathedral of the Pines Summer 2011 (grades 10-12)

Minneapolis Campus Sunday, March 6 6pm - 9pm

On Sunday, March 13 there will be no Hi-League due to the Cathedral Choir Trip to Dallas, Texas

Questions?

Kristi: 612-767-2215/ kristiy@mtolivet.org Billy: 612-767-2214/ williamj@mtolivet.org Marnie: 612-767-2213/ marniec@mtolivet.org Katie: 612-767-1581/ katiew@mtolivet.org

ConfirmationFirst Communion Instruction Classes

All 6th graders joining Confirmation in fall 2011 must participate in the First Communion Service on May 1, 2011, and in instruction classes held in April.

Minneapolis CampusSunday, April 3

Angie St. Dennis to speak about Confirmation

Held during 9, 10 & 11am The Way class times

For students only

Sunday, April 10 Pastor Cornils to speak about First Communion

Held during 9, 10 & 11am The Way class times

Required for both parents and students

West CampusSunday, April 10 Helen Cameron- Zenobian to speak about Confirmation

Held during 9:15 & 10:30am class times in the Center for Faith in Life

For students only

Sunday, April 17 Pastors E. Youngdahl and Wertz to speak about First Communion

Held at 11:45am in Fellowship Hall

Required for both parents and students

First Communion ServiceMinneapolis Campus

Sunday, May 1 Noon, meet at 11:30am in the Lounge

Questions?

(Mpls) Angie St. Dennis / 612-767-2244 (West) Helen Cameron-Zenobian / 952-767-1502

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JuNiOr HiGh Alive!Spring Break Night OutMinneapolis Campus

Monday, March 28

Come join Jackie and Geoff for a fun night out on the town. We will get dinner at Fuddrucker’s in Edina and go to a movie at Southdale!

$20 for dinner, transportation and the movie, bring extra money for movie snacks.

We will meet at the Minneapolis campus at 5:15 pm, and return at 10 pm.

West CampusMonday, March 28

We will head to the Eden Prairie Center’s Food Court for dinner and then see a movie. Come join your church friends for a fun night!

$10/transportation and movie, bring extra $ for dinner and movie snacks.

Meet in the West parking lot at 5pm, we will return at 10pm.

6th Grade Grand Slam EventMinneapolis Campus

Friday, April 29 5pm-10pm $25

Come to meet other Mount Olivet 6th Graders and your Junior High Staff . Play games, have devotions, eat some treats, and then off to Grand Slam for some laser tag fun!

Come see what Junior High church events are all about!

Chancel Choir LockoutFriday, May 13—Saturday May 14

Register online or at church.

Questions?

Geoff : 612-767-2212/geoff a@mtolivet.org Jackie: 612-767-2211/jackier@mtolivet.org

Katie: 612-767-1581/ katiew@mtolivet.org

Family MinistryLenten Family Faith Talk: A Heart Check Upby Virginia Peterson

Lent commences on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. It is a time to devote ourselves to spending “a little extra time with God.” Share this faith talk as you begin your family’s Lenten Journey.

Theme Keeping our hearts in tune with God

Objects A play stethoscope (or paper rendition)

Scripture “Create a clean heart in me, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” -Psalm 51:10

At the doctor we usually encounter one of these. It is a stethoscope and the doctor uses it to listen to our hearts. (Pretend to listen to one another’s hearts.) The doctor hears what is going on inside of our bodies. Sometimes someone may look healthy but still have something wrong on the inside.

When the doctor puts the stethoscope on our chests he listens for a strong, steady heartbeat. An unusual sound might reveal a problem requiring medicine. Occasionally, a doctor detects something that indicates the patient needs surgery—sometimes even a heart transplant. It is wonderful that people use their God-given gifts to become doctors and nurses, helping people stay healthy.

Just as your doctor is concerned about your heart, so too is God. God is not listening for that strong and steady beat, but God is checking to see if our hearts are pure: filled with goodness, kindness and love for others. Even if the doctor gives your heart an “A+” at your check-up, it’s still possible for you to have some “heart problems” as far as God is concerned.

If things like anger, jealousy and selfishness are in our hearts, God wants to help us fix it. Lent is the perfect time to do that. As we prepare to celebrate Easter it’s important to “tune up” our hearts. It’s a time to fill our hearts with goodness, as we remember what Jesus did for us on the cross. Do you have some things in your heart today that shouldn’t be there? Let’s ask God to fix our hearts!

Dear God, you see what is in our hearts and sometimes find things there that shouldn’t be. Create a clean heart in us, O God. Amen.

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Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary27th Annual Super Garage Sale Volunteers & Donations Needed

As you do your spring cleaning, pleaseconsider donating your treasures to the Garage Sale! Participate as a volunteer, a shopper, a donor-- or all of the above!

VolunteerAre you willing to help with pick-up and unloading, or with sorting? Help is needed:

Saturday, April 30 Monday, May 2 Tuesday, May 3

Contact Kathy Hanson at 952-930-0077 or dkhanson@earthlink.net.

Donation Drop-OffMinneapolis Campus

Saturday, April 30 • 9am-3pm

Monday, May 2 • 9am-6pm

Donations Needed

clean adult clothing (no shoes) records • children’s clothing • antiques household goods • tools • sporting goods furniture • small appliances • paperback books • toys • small musical instruments

If you have large items that need to be picked up, please contact Sherry Kapanke, 612-377-3608 or skapanke@aol.com.

**We must reserve the right to refuse any donation**

Garage Sale DatesWednesday, May 4 • 4-8:30pm Opening Night Sale ~ $3

Thursday, May 5 • 8am-2pm Continuing Sale ~ No Charge

All proceeds benefit Mount Olivet Home, Mount Olivet Careview Home, Mount Olivet Day Services, and Mount Olivet Rolling Acres.

Circle Round UpSunday, March 20

Circles provide a fun, casual opportunity for women to get to know each other in a supportive and spiritual environment.

There are about 20 Circles at Mount Olivet, each has its own personality and focus, with various meeting times and locations. Come to the “Circle Round Up” table after worship services on March 20 to learn more!

Spring Food DriveSunday, March 20

Parking Lots of both campuses from 8am to Noon Please bring non-perishable food items to the church parking lots, where they will be sorted and delivered to families in need.

EasterChancel Garden

Flower orders are being taken for our Easter chancel setting. Order envelopes will be in the Sunday bulletins on March 20, 27 & April 3.

Orders will be taken through Sunday, April 3.

Questions?

Jan Knotek, 612-767-2264 (Mpls) or Kris Ridler, 952-767-1501 (West).

Easter AngelsDonations Now Needed for the Easter Angel Gift Basket Program

A service opportunity for young and old, singles and families, as you join Pastor Bakken, Pastor Scott, and Darcy Winter in this food and gift basket program for the homebound and inner-city ministries of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.

Please call either campus office to sign up to donate to this special outreach project.

Baskets Assembled on Palm Sunday, April 17th

Donate Items Needed for the BasketsGroceries such as rice, pasta, peanut butter, canned meat and tuna; toilet paper and paper towels; wrapped candy (no desserts); picture and board books; personal hygiene items; note cards and stamps; and new, unwrapped gifts for adults or children. Angel Gifts will be accepted at both campuses and should be marked “Angel Gifts.”

Help Assemble and Deliver the BasketsCome to the Minneapolis Campus gym at 11:45 a.m. on Palm Sunday, April 17, to help assemble the Angel Gifts baskets. There will be a brief orientation session prior to final assembly and departure.

If you are unable to help that day, but would like to

deliver baskets prior to Easter Sunday, please

contact Pastor Bakken, 612-767-2261

or drewb@mtolivet.org.

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Adult Social GroupsFeed My Starving Children Service Event

Thursday, March 10 6pm

Andiamo Italian Ristorante 1629 Lena Court, Eagan.

8-9:30pm

Feed My Starving Children 990 Lone Oak Rd., #160, Eagan

(You are welcome to come to just the service event, if you prefer)

Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit.

Please make reservations in the Mpls. church office or West narthex by March 6.

No cost except for dinner.

Questions?

Peter and Susan Stratmoen 651-452-9356 or medalyst@msn.com

Senior Singles LuncheonMinneapolis Campus

Thursday, March 17 12 noon - $7

Enjoy a corned beef and cabbage lunch with entertainment by bag piper, Michael Breidenbach

Please make your reservations at 612-926-7651 by March 13.

Theology on TapGluek’s Restaurant

Tuesday, March 8 6-7pm

Meet in a casual atmosphere for conversation and thoughtful theological discussion.

Questions?

Pastor Bakken: drewb@mtolivet.org Billy: williamj@mtolivet.org

Young At Heart EventsDay Trip to Lafayette Club for Lunch & the Golden StringsMinneapolis Campus

Tuesday, April 12

Bus leaves Minneapolis Campus at 10:30am and returns at 3pm

Cost: $58.00

Please call Carol Lindborg with any questions and to reserve your spot: 612-767-2209.

Mount Olivet Men’s Dinner with the Men’s ClubMinneapolis Campus

Thursday, April 14 6:30pm - $10 / $8 for 65+

Irv Cross, former professional American football cornerback and sportscaster, and current Executive Director of Love INC will speak. This will be an informative and inspirational evening, be sure to plan to attend.

Register online, at the Minneapolis office, or at the West info desk.

Couples ClubProgressive DinnerVarious Homes

Saturday, April 30 6-10pm

Join other couples in their 40’s and 50’s for a festive progressive dinner.

Start at 6pm at the Sonnesyn home, split into groups of four couples to enjoy the main course at other homes, and then reunite for dessert.

Register by Sunday, April 17, at church and indicate if you will bring an appetizer or salad and bread; if you will host and provide a main course in your home; or host and bring dessert.

Mother’s Day BrunchFor The Whole FamilyMount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center

Sunday, May 8

Your choice of six seating times

11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm and 2:30pm

Our brunch buffet includes:

• Carved turkey and ham with all the trimmings

• Walleye with lemon butter

• Mixed berry cream cheese french toast

• Sausage and egg strata

• Salads and sides

• Dessert buffet featuring a chocolate fountain, cakes, pies and cookies, including gluten-free and sugar-free options.

Seating by reservation only. Call 952-469-2175 to make your reservation.

Check and credit card payments gladly accepted.

$15 for adults $7.50 for kids 3-11 Kids under 3 free

Tickets are non-refundable.

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Men’s Breakfast 4/14 7:00am Perkins Chanhassen Meet in the Linden conference room, 4A

Letters of the New Testament, Part II 4/14 10:00am West Learn more about the New Testament.

Fibromyalgia Support 4/14 11:45am Minneapolis At the Mount Olivet Counseling Center

Senior Singles Luncheon 4/14 12:00pm Minneapolis $7 - reservations required by 4/10

Men’s Club Dinner 4/14 6:30pm Minneapolis Irv Cross

MOCW Style Show & Luncheon 4/16 11:00am Minneapolis Meet in the Linden conference room, 4A

Simpson Housing Dinner 4/16 5:30pm-9:00pm 2740 - 1st Ave. S., Mpls. Mary Lindberg: 612-767-2267

Prepare, serve, and clean up after the evening meal.

Baptism Class 4/17 8:30am West Prepare for baptism with Pastor Kropf.

Baptism Class 4/17 11:00am Minneapolis Prepare for baptism with Pastor Lee.

First Communion Class 4/17 11:45am West For 6th graders & parents

Easter Angel Gifts 4/17 11:45am Minneapolis Volunteer, donate or help put together the baskets.

Hi-League Easter Worship 4/17 7:00pm Minneapolis All are welcome!

Spring Clean-Up 4/18 6:00pm Minneapolis Everybody should help!

Harmony Circle 4/18 7:00pm Minneapolis Come join us for a harmonious moment.

Men’s Breakfast 4/19 7:00am Richfield VFW Meet in the Linden conference room, 4A

Lydia Circle 4/19 9:30am Minneapolis Meet in the Lafayette room, 3B

Day Lenten Journey 4/19 10:00am-3:00pm Conference & Retreat Center Families are encouraged to attend.

Celebration Circle 4/19 6:30pm Minneapolis Come and celebrate.

Inspiration Circle 4/19 7:00pm For Info: gretchenibernsdorff @hotmail.com

Olivet Circle 4/20 12:30pm Minneapolis Come and be inspired.

Seven Last Words Concert 4/20 7:00pm Minneapolis Join us for a special concert.

Flicka Circle 4/20 7:00pm Minneapolis Come and join us for our Flicka Circle.

Men’s Breakfast 4/21 7:00am Perkins Chanhassen Meet in the Linden conference room, 4A

MOHA Board Meeting 4/21 9:30am Minneapolis Board meetings are boring, but we need you.

Easter Flower Distribution 4/24 1:45pm-2:30pm Minneapolis Come and help us distribute the Easter flowers.

Spiritual Healing 4/25 6:00pm Minneapolis Heal. Spiritually.

Men’s Breakfast 4/19 7:00am Richfield VFW Meet in the Linden conference room, 4A

Young in Heart Luncheon 4/26 12:00pm Minneapolis Join us for this lovely luncheon.

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Event Date Time Location Further Information

Men’s Breakfast 4/14 7:00am Perkins Chanhassen Meet in the Linden conference room, 4A

Letters of the New Testament, Part II 4/14 10:00am West Learn more about the New Testament.

Fibromyalgia Support 4/14 11:45am Minneapolis At the Mount Olivet Counseling Center

Senior Singles Luncheon 4/14 12:00pm Minneapolis $7 - reservations required by 4/10

Men’s Club Dinner 4/14 6:30pm Minneapolis Irv Cross

MOCW Style Show & Luncheon 4/16 11:00am Minneapolis Meet in the Linden conference room, 4A

Simpson Housing Dinner 4/16 5:30pm-9:00pm 2740 - 1st Ave. S., Mpls. Mary Lindberg: 612-767-2267

Prepare, serve, and clean up after the evening meal.

Baptism Class 4/17 8:30am West Prepare for baptism with Pastor Kropf.

Baptism Class 4/17 11:00am Minneapolis Prepare for baptism with Pastor Lee.

First Communion Class 4/17 11:45am West For 6th graders & parents

Easter Angel Gifts 4/17 11:45am Minneapolis Volunteer, donate or help put together the baskets.

Hi-League Easter Worship 4/17 7:00pm Minneapolis All are welcome!

Spring Clean-Up 4/18 6:00pm Minneapolis Everybody should help!

Harmony Circle 4/18 7:00pm Minneapolis Come join us for a harmonious moment.

Men’s Breakfast 4/19 7:00am Richfield VFW Meet in the Linden conference room, 4A

Lydia Circle 4/19 9:30am Minneapolis Meet in the Lafayette room, 3B

Day Lenten Journey 4/19 10:00am-3:00pm Conference & Retreat Center Families are encouraged to attend.

Celebration Circle 4/19 6:30pm Minneapolis Come and celebrate.

Inspiration Circle 4/19 7:00pm For Info: gretchenibernsdorff @hotmail.com

Olivet Circle 4/20 12:30pm Minneapolis Come and be inspired.

Seven Last Words Concert 4/20 7:00pm Minneapolis Join us for a special concert.

Flicka Circle 4/20 7:00pm Minneapolis Come and join us for our Flicka Circle.

Men’s Breakfast 4/21 7:00am Perkins Chanhassen Meet in the Linden conference room, 4A

MOHA Board Meeting 4/21 9:30am Minneapolis Board meetings are boring, but we need you.

Easter Flower Distribution 4/24 1:45pm-2:30pm Minneapolis Come and help us distribute the Easter flowers.

Spiritual Healing 4/25 6:00pm Minneapolis Heal. Spiritually.

Men’s Breakfast 4/19 7:00am Richfield VFW Meet in the Linden conference room, 4A

Young in Heart Luncheon 4/26 12:00pm Minneapolis Join us for this lovely luncheon.

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