APRIL 2015 Trinity Lutheran Church

2163 Mayhew Lake Rd NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379-4554

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Trinity Lutheran Church Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

“Sharing the Caring Christ With All People”

A Prince of Peace Lutheran School Association Church And a Good Shepherd Community Congregation

Sunday Services: 8:00am & 10:30am

Monday Worship Services 6:00pm (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Sunday School for All Ages: 9:15am (Sept—May)

Sunday Radio Broadcast at 8:00am on WVAL 800 on the AM dial and streaming live on the internet at

www.800wval.com

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Church Contact Information

Church Office: 252-3670

Church Fax: 202-1095

E-mail: office@trinitysr.org

Website: www.trinitysr.org

Office Staff listed below can

be contacted by calling

252-3670

Pastor Paul Cloeter

Pastor Harvey Ehlers

Director of Christian Outreach

Craig Cooper

Vicar John Bakou

Admin. Assistants Judy Rehwaldt

and Katie Meemken

Additional Contact

Information

Music Ministry:

Daniel Reineke 656-0963

Prayer Chain:

Delores Volkers 252-2101

Youth Ministry:

Terry Kurash 251-4071

Kristen Sigurdson 493-6621

Parish Nurse:

Jennifer Machula

Prince of Peace School

Office: 251-1477

Table of Contents

From the Pastor pg 2

DCO Corner pg 3

Worship/Music Notes pg 4

LWML pg 5

Holy Week Worship pg 5

God’s Grub pg 5

Salt & Pepper pg 6

POP Fundraiser pg 6

HS Youth News pg 6

More Than Enough pg 7

Family Ministry pg 7

Middle School Youth pg 7

Update-Pastor Ruesch pg 8

Shared Blessings pg 8

Inserts: April Calendar/

Birthday List

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" Blessed are those who have not seen and yet

have believed." (John 20:29)

Those words, spoken to "Doubting"

Thomas on Easter evening, are an encourage-

ment to all of us who have not seen the risen

Jesus with our own eyes either, but who have

been blest with the faith to trust what we've

heard and been taught. If Easter is about any-

thing, it's that we must believe the

'unbelievable'; step out in faith and trust that

God will do for us what was done for Jesus;

even though we can't see it now; even though

it goes against all reason.

Faith is also required of all of us if we

are to effectively proclaim this Easter mes-

sage in our work together as a church. For

example, it took a lot of faith 15 years ago to

make the decision and then to follow through

with the relocation of our church to its present

site. What a miracle that was! Many stepped

out in faith to make over-and-above 'faith

promises', or pledges; and thereafter for a

number of years to fulfill those promises. We

did so, knowing that some sacrifice would be

required (remember the slogan: "Not equal

gifts but equal sacrifice"). Many, I know, re-

sisted the urge of reason to "keep faith in

check - because we never know what the fu-

ture holds!"

An uncertain future continues to loom

before us, and our Lord still calls us to step

out into it in faith. For the past 10 years, siza-

ble monthly mortgage payments (currently

$12,358) have been made toward our $2.1

million building debt. For some time, this

financial burden has limited our ability to add

ministry staff, particularly in the areas of chil-

dren, youth and family life, as well as pastoral

care.

Currently, a subcommittee under our leader-

ship team has been meeting - and will contin-

ue to meet - to address this need.

In the meantime, we all have oppor-

tunity to help with the reduction of our build-

ing loan. Elsewhere in this newsletter you can

read a brief introduction to a program called

"Shared Blessings" available through our Lu-

theran Church Extension Fund (LCEF). As

our 'church's bank' that holds our mortgage,

LCEF is offering this rebate program as a way

to encourage more people to invest in its min-

istry. There are 3 good reasons why you

should consider doing so:

1) an excellent return on your invest-

ment. LCEF has a number of investment op-

tions offering rates substantially higher than

banks. (See the rate sheet on the entryway

kiosk)

2) LCEF provides its funds at reason-

able rates for churches and other ministries of

the LCMS. Your investment dollars do king-

dom building!

3) Trinity will receive an annual in-

terest rebate if it reaches certain levels of in-

vestors. For example, at this time 28 Trinity

members have an investment with LCEF. If

51 more would open a savings account with

as little as $25, we would receive an annual

check of $5,266; if we could get 233 more to

invest, the rebate would be $10,532 annually.

Consider opening an account for your chil-

dren and grandchildren!

I wouldn't call investing with LCEF a

sacrifice; in fact, I've heard "no brainer" spo-

ken in reference to this rebate program. There

are, though, other opportunities to allow our

faith to exercise itself in sacrifice. One such

way is to include Trinity in your will or estate

plan. See the "More Than Enough" article

that follows as an example of such a gift.

Although life is filled with challenges, if we

believe Jesus lives, even though we can't see

Him, we can live boldly for Him. And if we

want others to hear and believe the Easter

message, we can stick out our necks and make

sacrificial giving a priority in our budgets.

Don't take my word for it; take God's! His

promise to provide will never fail. Believe it,

even though you don't see it. You are

"blessed" when you do!

Pastor Paul Cloeter

114 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids Open 8-6 Mon – Fri & 8-4 Sat.

253-8683

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Orphan Grain Train Collection of

New Socks and Undies

All congregations in the Minnesota North District are invited to collect New socks and undies for Orphan Grain Train. These items will be taken to Texas border missions and other places where new items are allowed. All sizes of undies and socks (for men, women, and children) are being collected, but children’s socks (for age 3 to 6th grade) are very much needed, as children in Mexico cannot go to school without socks and shoes. Money to help with shipping costs is also welcome. Monetary donations can be mailed to Orphan Grain Train, PO Box 61, Morris, MN 56267, or brought to the OGT Booth.

Questions? Contact Contact Gene Pasche, Chairman of MN North Branch, Orphan Grain Train, at 320-589-2796.

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The Minnesota North Division of Parish Life and Nurture (PLaN) invite all who care about children and ministry to children to come to either of two identical learning events, “More than Sunday School.” The first event will be at St. John in Aitkin on Sunday, May 3. The second event will be at St. Paul in

Perham on Sunday, May 17. Both events will begin at 3:00 p.m. and conclude by 5:30 p.m. and will feature presentations by Paul Berg and Sandy Kephart from Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Fresh and new ideas will be shared as to how to bring children into your church so that they can learn about Jesus. You’ll be given tools that will help your Sunday School or VBS programs to become stronger. So, if you are a Sunday School teacher or Sunday School superintendent, a VBS Director, DCE or Pastor – if you desire to strengthen your congregation’s ministry to children and to their families – you’ll want to attend the event nearest you. The cost per person is $10 payable the day of the event you choose to attend. To register, please call the Minnesota North District office (218-829-1781) by April 30th and indicate you want to register for “More than Sunday School.” You will be glad you did!

Craig Cooper, DCO

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Just a reminder that God's Grub will start back up on April 8th with Subs! The last Wednesday meal will be April 29th. If you are interested in helping or contributing a dessert please contact Jennifer Kurash at (320)260-6684.

Please send New socks and undies with your pastor when he attends the 22nd

Convention of Minnesota North District on April 13-15, 2015, at Madden’s Re-

sort, Brainerd, MN. Drop Off Point: Orphan Grain Train Booth.

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Oh Come, Let Us Worship Him!

“For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” Ps. 100:5

God has blessed us with His redeeming love. The month of April has so many opportunities to hear this message

in abundant worship services:

+Maundy Thursday, April 2, 6:00 PM

Jesus teaches humility and servant hood and institutes Holy Communion.

“Having loved His own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.”

+Good Friday, April 3, 6:00 PM

Our Great High Priest, The Lord Himself, offers Himself as the sacrifice.

“Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and af-

flicted.”

+Easter Sunday- The Resurrection of our Lord, April 5, 6, 8, and 10:30 AM

Witness with joy the miracle of the resurrection with the Mary Magdalen and Mary the mother of James, and Sa-

lome.

“Alleluia! Christ Jesus abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Alleluia!”

+Second Sunday of Easter, April 12, 8 and 10:30 AM

The Risen Lord appears to the disciples and commissions them and we learn about the blessings of believing

without seeing.

“Alleluia! We know that Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over

Him. Alleluia! Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. Alleluia!”

+Third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 8 and 10:30 AM

The Risen Lord again appears to His disciples and opens their minds to understand the Scriptures.

“Alleluia! We know that Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over

Him. Alleluia! Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened the Scriptures

to us? Alleluia!”

+Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 26, 8 and 10:30 AM

Our Lord reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd and watches over every one of us, even when we stray.

“Alleluia! We know that Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over

Him. Alleluia! I am the Good Shepherd, I know my own and my own know me. Alleluia!”

The Lessons in the progression from Holy Thursday through the Sundays of Easter in our worship services

demonstrate over and over again the message of redemption through God’s grace and love. Watch for these

truths in your hymns and worship songs as well. Plan to attend and participate in these gifts of worship. Be an

example to your family and others. His faithfulness continues through all generations.

God bless your worship!

Daniel Reineke, Music Director

(320)656-0963 danielreineke@charter.net

Worship and Music Notes

Leann Klimek and Toni Kasella

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April Menu:

4/8 Sub Sandwiches

4/15 Taco in a bag

4/22 Pizza

4/29 Hamburgers and

Hot Dogs

He is

Risen

Indeed!

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Holy Week Worship Services

Maundy Thursday, April 2nd Worship Services with Holy Communion at 6:00pm

Good Friday Worship, April 3rd Tenebrae Service at 6:00pm

Easter Sunday, April 5th Worship Services at 6:00am, 8:00am

And 10:30am - Communion at all services. Easter Breakfast served 7:00am until 10:00am

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

“Is My Heart Really Unforgiving?” was

our study topic from the Quarterly at the

March meeting, led by Craig Cooper.

The collection of needed items requested

by Anna Marie Women and Children Shel-

ter was generously responded to, and all

who donated are thanked! Our Spring

Zone Rally will be at Bethany in Ramey on

Saturday, April 18th. Registration begins

at 9:30am. The $6.00 fee does include a

light lunch at noon. David Becker of Ait-

ken will speak on “Create in Me a Clean

Heart.” Group transportation would be

available, and leaguers are encouraged to

mark their calendars to attend. The in-

gathering at the Rally will be lap quilts for

Onamia Nursing Home. Bethany ladies

will sew these and our trinity league has

provided funs to defray cost of fabrics.

Our delegate to the 36th Biennial LWML

Convention in Des Moines, Iowa, June 25-

28th, Connie Mooney, related progress on

her housing and activity participation.

April 9th is the date for our

next meeting. Guests are wel-

come!

Please join us in celebrating Lu Neils’

90th birthday on Sunday, April 12th in

the fellowship hall from 11:30-

1:30. She would love to see you!

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Salt & Pepper to Host Driver Safety

Thank you to all those who attended our 7th

annual Bunco event. It was a fun time. Coming up next, the group will be hosting a driver safety program sponsored by AARP

on Tuesday, April 21 at 1:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. This is the 4-hour refresher class

for anyone age 55 or over who has taken the 8-hour initial class, or it has been three

years or more since your last refresher class. Insurance companies will allow a 10%

reduction in your auto insurance premiums for successful completion of the class.

The class fee is $20 for AARP members or $25 for nonmembers which is payable at the

start of the class. You may sign up on the form in the narthex or call the church office

at 252-3670. Refreshments will be served by the Salt and Pepper Group.

April 19, 2015

Please join us in...

“Celebrating God’s Abundant Goodness!”

What: Prince of Peace Lutheran School Annual

Benefit Dinner: Swedish meatballs, chicken breast,

dressing, mashed potatoes, candied carrots, salad,

roll, dessert and beverage for only $12.

When: Sunday, April 19, 2015

Where: Prince of Peace Lutheran School

Time: 11:30—3:00p.m.

➥Food➥Entertainment➥

Live/SilentAuctions➥Bake Sale

“They will celebrate Your abundant goodness

and joyfully sing of Your

righteousness.” (Psalm 145:7)

Trinity High School Youth Group

9th-12th grade

April is an exciting time for our high school youth. Once again our youth will be helping celebrate Easter

by serving breakfast. Please take time to enjoy a resurrection meal on Easter Sunday. Be sure to watch for sign

up boards for donation of food. Donations of food are greatly appreciated, as this event is a fundraiser for the

National Youth Gathering trip.

April 8th will be Dodgeball night at Prince of Peace School. Plenty of fun, food, and fellowship. Brave youth

will attempt to showcase their skills and strategy. We can't wait to see how our bible study weaves into this

night's fun.

April 11th is the Batman Mystery Dinner. Ethan Fearing returns to lead this adventure. Youth will have the op-

portunity to be right in the action of this soon to be classic!

Wednesday night devo time continues after God's Grub. The youth leaders have some super cool items

set up for this month.

We will continue the after school homework time on Wednesdays before God’s Grub. Stop in to knock the

homework out before the fun begins. Make sure you are connected to the youth leaders via media of your choice. Facebook, twitter, insta-gram, email...In His service,

Youth leaders Emily, Brett and TK

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Upcoming Middle School Youth Events

Looking Ahead…

April 22nd. (Wed) Earth Day Project April 29th. (Wed) Class Mural Painting

May 6. (Fri) Meet at Trinity for DODGEBALL.

We will carpool to Prince of Peace for this event.

June 22. (Mon) Valleyfair. Carpool and

chaperone help is needed.

The Wed. events are scheduled from

7:15-8:15pm.

Friends are always welcome! Thanks! RSVP to

msygtrinitysr@gmail.com

Family Ministry in

April

Ladies Supper Out: Monday, April 20 @ 6pm

The Blue Line 1101 2nd St S # 108, Sartell

Men’s Supper Out:

Monday, April 27 @ 6pm Lincoln Depot

629 Lincoln Ave SE, St Cloud

“More Than Enough”

Planned Giving Stories for Christian Stewards

Thomas was a widower who had a great love for his

church. As an individual who had directly benefited

from its ministry, he wanted to say 'thank you' with a gift

from his estate. He told his attorney that he wished to

make a bequest to the church. Thomas' estate included

some stocks, real estate and an IRA. Thomas' attorney

recommended that he give the appreciated stock and real

estate to his children and leave his IRA to the church.

Thomas: My attorney told me that if I gave

the stock and real estate to my children, these

assets would receive a step-up in basis at my

death. My children could then sell them without

paying tax. However, if I gave my children my

IRA, the IRA would be subject to estate and in-

come tax. After paying all of these taxes, very

little would be left for my family. By giving the

IRA to the church, I could make a nice gift and

avoid any additional tax for my estate and

children.

Thomas received a beneficiary designation form, filled it

out and designated his church as the 100% recipient of

his IRA account. Thomas' attorney then specified in

Thomas' will the bequest of his other assets to his chil-

dren.

Thomas notified the church of his bequest. He was

pleased that since the church was a tax exempt institu-

tion, it would receive the full amount of the IRA value

when he passed away, creating a legacy for the future.

Information and confidential consultation about planned

giving options that might benefit you - like including a

bequest in your will - can be obtained by contacting ei-

ther Mr. David Priebe, retired business attorney (612 508

-4640); or Mr. George Miller (800 482-5022). Both Da-

vid and George are Gift Planning Counselors for the MN

North District - LCMS.

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Shared Blessings Program The Leadership and Finance teams are excited to announce the Shared Blessings Pro-

gram through LCEF that is designed to help reduce our building debt. Our LCEF repre-sentative, George Miller, will be here to talk more about it on Sunday, April 26th, dur-

ing the Bible Study hour. Also watch for the date in May when George Miller will be back to talk about estate planning, wills, and endowments. If you have any questions

please contact Lori Wendt at 320-420-4368 or loriannwendt@gmail.com.

LIC Registration

Jamboree Sunday, March

29th Sign up this

Sunday!!

Rev. Matt & Heather Ruesch, Isabella, Paul, & Sofia Missionaries for The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod March 2015

"Fear not, daughter of Zion”

“And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written, ‘Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!’” -- John 12:14-15 (ESV)

What do you fear? As a parent, my fears often pertain to my children. Will they hold fast to their Christian faith throughout their lives? Will they marry faithful Christian spouses? Will they live in a world where they have to suffer for being a Christian? Maybe your fears are global: persecution…war…disaster. Often times our fears are

closer to home: finances…health… family troubles. There is no shortage of things that fill us with uncertainty and anxiety over the future.

Israel had its share of fears. There was political uncertainty and the threat of enemies on every side. There was

fear that because of their sins of unfaithfulness and idolatry that God would abandon them. When St. John records the event of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he quotes the prophet Zechariah (9:9). But St. John the

Evangelist—inspired by the Holy Spirit—takes some liberty with Zechariah’s words. Zechariah writes, “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion.” But John begins this fulfillment with the words “Fear not.” John uses the event of Jesus riding into Jerusalem to specifically comfort the people of God. Jesus is the one who comes to fulfill the

promises made in the prophets. And one of the ways he will do that is by casting away the fears of the people.

Why should Israel not fear? Their King was coming to them. He was coming to them riding upon a donkey…a re-minder of the days of King David. Jesus was and is the Greater David. He is the One who comes to bring peace. He is the One who comes to bring victory over all enemies. He is the One who fulfills the promise that God would nev-

er leave his people.

Palm Sunday…Holy Week…Easter…all of them serve to remind us: “Fear not.” Our Lord Jesus Christ rode into Jeru-salem to a truly fearful place. He went to a cross where he was abandoned by his Father. He went to a cross

where he bore all sin, evil, death, and every source of fear upon his own body. He rose victorious and left fear be-hind in the grave. We fear not because Jesus died and because Jesus lives. What Jesus has given us in his death and resurrection is something that no one or no thing can ever take away. We have life. We have life that never

ends. We have a life that will be free of fear for all eternity.

God grant that this Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter that you would be freed from fear. May you, O Daughter of Zion, have no fear. Our King rides on in majesty to bury fear in a tomb.

El Señor sea con ustedes, Pastor Ruesch

April Birthdays

Amanda Adkins 27-Apr

Brett Anderson 14-Apr

Jolyn Antonsen 14-Apr

Guy Asmus 17-Apr

Cody Berghuis 18-Apr

Andrea Bomstad 8-Apr

Jeanna Borgerding 21-Apr

Louise Botzek 9-Apr

Virgil Bragelman 23-Apr

Sarah Brower 1-Apr

Jim Bump 8-Apr

Isabella Buttweiler 17-Apr

Maxine Buttweiler 26-Apr

Nancy Cloeter 30-Apr

Micah Dagel 30-Apr

Darla Dittus 25-Apr

Ron Dittus 16-Apr

Sandy Duffy 29-Apr

David Eisenlohr 22-Apr

Molly Ernst 5-Apr

Patrick Evenson 29-Apr

Savannah Fenrich 29-Apr

Shaana Figallo 8-Apr

Janet George 20-Apr

Dean Gerads 17-Apr

Cassy Gerchy 3-Apr

Samantha Gode 6-Apr

Derek Gorecki 7-Apr

Cory Grabuski 13-Apr

Tedd Grabuski 10-Apr

Lee Gratke 17-Apr

Angela Hansen 6-Apr

Brandon Hejhal 5-Apr

Jim Hejhal 15-Apr

Logan Herbst 10-Apr

Alvin Herges 7-Apr

Elaine Herges 15-Apr

Randy Heyne 10-Apr

John Hiltel 16-Apr

David Hoeschen 18-Apr

Shirley Iees 9-Apr

Conner Jacobs 13-Apr

Kari Jessen 1-Apr

Kristi Jevne 20-Apr

Brenda Johnson 2-Apr

Emma Johnson 8-Apr

Estelle Johnson 2-Apr

Ethan Johnson 20-Apr

Mya Johnson 18-Apr

Candy Kampa 29-Apr

Kaleb Kampa 27-Apr

Marjean Keehr 4-Apr

William Keske 27-Apr

Jennifer Koehler 9-Apr

Dennis Koepp 24-Apr

Kelsey Kulow 2-Apr

Sue Lapping 1-Apr

Vivian Larsen 10-Apr

Scott Lazer 15-Apr

Maxwell Lurken-Tvrdik

15-Apr

Jennifer Machula 22-Apr

Lynn MacKenzie 21-Apr

Jill Maselter 13-Apr

Jil Maurer 17-Apr

Tim Meemken 2-Apr

Leah Messerich 8-Apr

Dorothy Mielke 7-Apr

Hannah Morin 16-Apr

Randy Morin 26-Apr

Jenna Mousky 3-Apr

Lu Neils 12-Apr

Caleb Notch 26-Apr

Brenda Ostendorf 22-Apr

Olivia Osterman 21-Apr

Donald Oswald 17-Apr

Charlotte Peterson

12-Apr

Edward Pilantz 8-Apr

Darien Prow 3-Apr

Todd Ramer 5-Apr

Lucas Recknor 26-Apr

Don Reginek 7-Apr

Harvey Reichel 14-Apr

Paul Richards 10-Apr

Brody Richter 16-Apr

Jennifer Richter 20-Apr

Bridget Riehm 3-Apr

Skylar Sauer 19-Apr

Jill Schlueter 21-Apr

Andrew Schmid 29-Apr

Anthony Schmid 29-Apr

Sandra Skaja 9-Apr

Lynn Snyder 8-Apr

Brandon Sornberger

27-Apr

Nicholas Spotts 7-Apr

Heidi Stiegel 29-Apr

Sarah Stuempert 20-Apr

Matthew Volkers 25-Apr

Samantha Volkers 18-Apr

Kristine Wainright-Tadych

20-Apr

Hildegarde Wasiloski

5-Apr

Zoey Weappa 13-Apr

Jeff Weishalla 29-Apr

Tera Weite 18-Apr

Nathan Welsh 13-Apr

Mason Weyhrauch

22-Apr

Tyler Woitalla 15-Apr

Irene Wolf 25-Apr

Lori Zipp 15-Apr

Tara Zoellner 23-Apr

Adam Zwick 10-Apr

Donald Zwick 19-Apr

April 2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

7:00am Men's Bible Study @ GS 8:30am Finance Team Mtg 9:00am Benton Co. Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (FH) 6:00pm Adult Choir Practice 6:45pm HS Youth Night (Y)

2 6:00pm Maundy Thursday Worship (HC) Z4

3 9:00am Parish Workers 6:00pm Good Friday Worship Z5

4 9:00am Altar Guild/Decorating 9:00am Bible Study @ St. Cloud Prison 1:00-5:00pm Anyuak Easter Worship 5:00pm Traditional Music Rehearsal(W)

5 EASTER SUNDAY

6:00am Easter Worship (HC) Z1 7:00-10:00am Easter Breakfast 8:00am Worship (HC) Z2 10:30am Worship (HC) Z3 12:00pm Anyuak Worship (M,Y)

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OFFICE CLOSED 6:00pm Salt & Pepper Planning Mtg 6:45pm Narcotics Anonymous (Y)

7 10:30am Bible Class 7:00pm Friends in Harmony (W)

8 7:00am Men's Bible Study @ GS 5:00pm God’s Grub 6:00pm HS Youth 6:00pm Confirmation Classes (Scl, Lcl, Lcf)

6:15pm Ladies Leaning on Christ (CM)

9 1:00pm LWML (F) 5:30pm Lay Ministry Mtg. (Lcf) 6:30pm Brownie Troop Mtg. 7:00pm Leadership Team Mtg. (Lcf)

10 9:00am Parish Workers

11 9:00am Altar Guild 6:45pm Traditional Music Rehearsal(W) HS Youth Batman Mystery Dinner

12 8:00am Worship Z4 9:15am Bible Class & S. S. 9:15am Youth Bible Study 9:15am Family 101 (CDC) 10:30am Worship (HC) Z5 11:30am Private Event (K,F) 12:00pm Anyuak Worship 4:00pm Creative Crafts 5:00pm YABS

13 MN North District Convention @ Brainerd 6:00pm Bev’s CC 6:45pm Narcotics Anonymous (Y)

14 MN North District Convention @ Brainerd 6:30pm Sandwichers 7:00pm Friends in Harmony (W)

15 7:00am Men's Bible Study @ GS 5:00pm God’s Grub 6:00pm HS Youth Night (Y) 6:00pm Confirmation Classes (Scl, Lcl, Lcf)

6:00pm Handbell Rehearsal

16 9:00am Sewing and Crafts (F)

17 9:00am Parish Workers

18 9:00am Altar Guild 9:30am LWML Spring Rally @ Bethany in Ramey 6:45pm Traditional Music Rehearsal(W)

19 11:30am-3:00pm “Celebrating God’s Abundant Goodness” Fundraiser @ POP 8:00am Worship (HC) Z1 9:15am Bible Class & S. S. 9:15am Youth Bible Study 9:15am Family 101 (CDC) 10:30am Worship Z2 12:00pm Anyuak Worship

20 6:00pm Ladies Supper @ The Blue Line 6:45pm Narcotics Anonymous (Y)

21 10:30am Bible Class 1:00pm AARP Driving Refresher Course 7:00pm Friends in Harmony (W)

22 7:00am Men's Bible Study @ GS 5:00pm God’s Grub 6:00pm HS Youth Night (Y) 6:00pm Confirmation Classes (Scl, Lcl, Lcf)

6:00pm Handbell Rehearsal 6:15pm Ladies Leaning on Christ (CM) 7:15pm MSYG Earth Day Project

23 6:30pm Brownie Troop Mtg. 7:30pm Bible Study @ Benton County Jail

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24 9:00am Parish Workers

25 9:00am Altar Guild 6:45pm Traditional Music Rehearsal(W)

26 8:00am Worship Z3 9:15am Bible Class & S. S. 9:15am Youth Bible Study (Y) 10:30am Worship (HC) Z4 12:00pm Anyuak Worship (M,Y) 4:00pm Creative Crafts 5:00pm YABS

27 9:30am Parish Workers (Newsletter) 6:00pm Bev’s CC 6:00pm Men’s Supper @ Lincoln Depot 6:45pm Narcotics Anonymous (Y)

28 10:30am Bible Class 6:30pm Sandwichers 7:00pm Friends in Harmony (W)

29 7:00am Men's Bible Study @ GS 5:00pm God’s Grub 6:00pm HS Youth Night (Y) 6:00pm Confirmation Classes (Scl, Lcl, Lcf)

6:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm LSYG Mural Painting

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NOTES:

Room Reservation Key W=Worship Space Scl=Small Class Room M=Music Room Lcf=Large Conf Room CM=Care Ministry

O=Overflow Room F=Fellowship Hall Lcl=Large Class Room Y=Youth Room Scf=Small Conf Room K=Kitchen

CDC=Child Development. Center