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C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N

Rev. Jonathan Churho Lee umcchurho13@gmail.com

Church Office: 763.420.2585 office@immanuelumc.church

W E A R E A C H U R C H “ R O O T E D I N A R I C H H I S T O R Y O F S E R V I N G G O D

I N O U R C H A N G I N G C O M M U N I T Y . ”

BIRTHDAYS

2 Brad Bickmann

3 Bonnie Maue

4 Mark Wiersbeck

4 Glenda Thompson

7 Hawson Larson

7 Hallie Larson

8 Amira Ferguson

11 Linda Swanson

18 Linda Klapperich

18 Doris Lorensen

19 Darla Sidener

21 Carla Rickson

24 Barry Swanson

25 Brandi Gilmore

27 June Quamme

28 Evelyn Henry

29 Bobbi Carson

ANNIVERSARY

19 Jerry & Thelma Allen

24 Chad & Nancy Weeks

29 Gama & Ashley Xitumul

PALM SUNDAY

Sunday, April 14

10AM

SUNRISE SERVICE & BREAKFAST

Sunday, April 21 - 7AM

EASTER CELEBRATION

Sunday, April 21 - 10 AM

LENT SERVICES CONTINUE . . .

Wednesday, April 3 & April 10

Maundy Thursday/Good Friday - Thursday, April 18

Meal 5:30 - 6:15pm

Lent Worship 6:30 - 7:00pm

“He Chose The Nails”

by Max Lucado

From the desk of Pastor Jonathan Lee

Dear Immanuel families

Recently, I was asked what determines when we celebrate Easter Sunday? Before you read any further, do you know the answer? Easter Sunday is held on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the vernal equinox, the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator (the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator) from south to north. In other words, Easter Sunday is tied to the transitions of nature so that the date moves from year to year.

There are many reasons why it was set up this way. Here are two I like. First, Easter is connected to a change in the seasons. Something new is happening. The world is on the brink of change and will look different soon. Second, Easter doesn’t have a specific date. That connects with the church’s view that every Sunday is a celebration of Easter. It isn’t just once a year that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Easter is the way we live our faith, ask our questions, offer our prayers, gather as the body of Christ, serve in and through our shared ministry, mature as disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Bible never says celebrate Easter on one specific day. Instead, it encourages disciples to live Easter’s good news of new life in the resurrection of Jesus Christ everyday. The greatest way we can do that is to do what the first disciples did. They gave testimony to how they saw the Lord.

Jesus appeared in all kinds of places — in locked rooms, along the road, in the midst of fear and doubt, injustice and despair, to people who longed for meaning, purpose, wholeness and faith, and certainly in the joys of being found, healings, people being feed, the discovery of God’s way and will.

Where do you see Jesus? How are you experiencing new life in this Easter season? The good news of Easter tells us that wherever we look, regardless of what day it is, Jesus is there, waiting to be seen, waiting for our eyes to open and see new life and new possibilities.

As we are in the Lenten journey, I hope that your eyes will be opened to the wonderful ways God is working through us and calling you into new life and encouraging you to be a part of sharing it, in your own life and in our life together. God’s new life is at work in us and around us! When I see the breadth and impact of our ministry, I can’t help but say, “I have seen the Lord!”

Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed!

In peace,

Pastor Jonathan Lee

COLLECTION FOR APRIL

Stew

Shampoo/Conditioner

Each month churches in our community are assigned specific foods or household items to collect. If you would like to donate, please drop off items in the box located at the church entry .

MORE . . . APRIL FOOD SHELF COLLECTION In April, Immanuel will be collecting food items and cash for our area food shelf, CROSS. See schedule below as we try to concentrate on specific needs each Sunday. Thank you for helping CROSS fight hun-ger in our community.

Sunday, April 7 Breakfast Items

Sunday, April 14 Lunch Items

Sunday, April 21 (Easter) Dinner Items

C. R. O. S. S.

JUST FOR FUN

Monday, April 15

9:30AM

Ladies, please join us for this special time of fellowship, devotion and a short meeting.

Questions? Talk with Linda Gleason

Meets the 3rd Monday of each month.

Men’s Group

COME JOIN US!

Saturday, April 13

9:00 AM

We invite all men in the church to join us for breakfast, devotions, conversation and busi-ness pertaining to helping at the church.

Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month.

All MEN ARE WELCOME

CHURCH EVENTS

LYNDE’S RESTAURANT LUNCHEONS

All women of Immanuel are invited to attend lunch at Lynde’s in Osseo

COME AND ENJOY GOOD FOOD AND GREAT FELLOWSHIP!

LAST TWO BEFORE SUMMER!

April 25 at 11:30 am May 23 at 11:30 am

No luncheon in June, July or August 2019

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Gleason (612-719-6200)

Questions???

Talk to Ashley Xitumul

YOUTH REC NIGHT

SATURDAY—APRIL 13

5:30—7:30pm

*3rd Saturday of each month

Location: Pastor Jonathan’s Home

Youth will be preparing and serving the Stone Soup Supper on Maundy Thursday at 5:30pm.

Watch for more details on what to bring.

IT’S TIME TO GET STARTED . . .

SORTING THROUGH THOSE UNWANTED TREASURES!

RUMMAGE SALE . . . COMING SOON AT IMMANUEL

Thursday, May 2 * Friday, May 3 * Saturday, May 4

*You may start bringing items starting April 1st (put in youth room).

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Health - Recovery - Strength

Floyd & Glenda Thompson - Floyd is on his final journey and as Glenda says “Only God knows if it is days, hours or weeks.”

We are so blessed by the example Tom shows each of us and pray for peace and serenity for both of them during this time. Praise be to God for his Glorious Promise!

Floyd’s Great granddaughter - Danielle was hit by a drunk driver. She is bruised and has a broken tail bone. Pray for healing.

Nathan Lee & Boy’s Choir - Pray as they mourn the loss of their friend Liam. Pray for Liam’s family during this difficult time.

Becky Muhich - Prayers as she recovers from broken wrist.

Bob & Jan Jette - Prayer for peace an strength for both of them.

Zoey Ellis - 3 1/2 year old relative of Leanne Peterson – Prayers for continued progress in her recovery journey.

Nathan, Leanne Peterson’s cousins husband - Pray as he contin-ues his recovery journey. There are continuing struggles getting his care determined, please pray for Paula.

Uncles of Leanne Peterson – Pray for both uncles as they are having health problems.

John Cupryna – Continued prayers during his recovery. In April, he will have completed all therapy at Courage Kenny. Pray for Deb as she becomes his primary therapist at home. Also, prayers for successful cataract surgery for John on April 11 & April 25. Pray for means for a handicap van to improve transportation.

Lois Caswell - Prayers of healing from total hip replacement.

Janis Pereda, Jim’s mother - Pray for full recovery from stroke.

Alice Anderson - She is dealing with health issues. Pray for strength and peace for Alice.

Donna Maunu - Recovery from recent spine surgery.

Paula Gehrke - Prayers of strength as she helps her sisters who all have cancer.

Dan Klapperich & Karen Meghan - Continued prayers for Dan & Karen. They have moved and now live at Lake Minnetonka Shore, Spring Park. They both love to hear from you. Prayers for pain relief for Dan.

Cinda, Paul and Sherry Kuhn’s daughter - Prayers as she continues her struggle with kidney disease.

Ashley and Gama Xitumul - Prayers as new fostering parents and that children become well adjusted.

Pastor Jonathan, Diane and boys - Pray for the Lord to strength-en and guide them as they work with us to serve our church so faithfully.

CHURCH OFFICE DEADLINES

Weekly Bulletin: All information and news should be

in the church office by 8AM each Thursday.

Newsletter DEADLINE for MAY

Submit articles/information by Sunday, April 21

Mailing Crew: Meets on April 25 at 10AM.

Contact Info: office@immanuelumc.church

Please call 763-424-2297 or 763-218-0085 or email elcaswell@comcast.net with prayer requests. Also, updates on prayer

requests that are left on the list longer than two weeks are appreciated. Lois Caswell, Prayer Ministries Coordinator

CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE

Karen Maghan

4523 Shoreline Dr. Apt. 204

Spring Park, MN 55384

952-471-4186

EASTER OFFERING

The offering on Easter will go 1/2 towards the support of the United Methodist missionaries serving in the Dominican Republic, Ardell and Gordon Graner. Our covenant relationship with them includes $5 per member for a total for Immanuel of $875 for 2019. Remember to keep them in your prayers.

The other 1/2 of the offering will go towards Immanuel's apportionments.

DATE LAY READER USHERS Peace Candle Lighters

DATE FELLOWSHIP SERVERS GREETER(S) FLOWERS

April 7 Paul Kuhn Steve & Marilyn Rickson -Head Ushers

Jeanine Zanosko, Wesley Waring

Pat Kasperson

April 14 Ashley Xitumul Earl Caswell, Carri Loken -Head Ushers

Barry & Linda Swanson

Carol Cody

April 21 Pat Kasperson Barry & Linda Swanson -Head Ushers

Steve & Marilyn Rickson

Gilmore Family

April 28 Mary Pieri Kris Caswell, Carri Loken -Head Ushers

Drew & Brandi Gilmore

Melody, Kevin, Mac,

Kaline Merges

April 7

Barry & Linda

Swanson

April 14

Pereda Family

April 21

NO COFFEE HOUR

EASTER

Jerry & Thelma

Allen

April 28

Paul & Sherry Kuhn

Acolytes (Fourth through Sixth Graders)

Finn Kinart, Caitlin Mrugala, Kacie Schulte,

Madison Murray, Caleb Lee