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From the Pastor’s Desk
Worship News P. 2
News from the Library
P. 3
Children, Youth & Family Ministry
P. 4 , 5 & 7
Budget News P. 6
Social Ministry P. 6
Community Life P. 7
Adult Learning P. 8
April Calendar
P. 10 & 11
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
April 2019
begin preparing letters for her spouse and children to read after her death, she considered whether or not to tell her students of her diagnosis, ultimately deciding to share her news in the context of a lesson on God and human suffering. As Lent pressed on and Deanna continued with treatments and teaching, she realized; “I had started to embrace the season of Lent, along with a growing aware-ness that embracing Lent meant embracing not just sin, suffering, and death, but the assurance that Easter has the final word.” (pg. 75) The resurrection of Christ is God’s triumphant act of life over death and is most powerful to us when we are in our own “triple threat” of despair. Beloveds, Easter is coming. Perhaps you, like Deanna Thompson, do not need the solemnity of Lent to align you with the suffering of the world – perhaps your whole life feels like a winter season which refuses to give way to spring. If that is so, this Easter promise is for you: the sting of death, the power of evil, the sorrow of loss, does not have the final claim on our life. God’s promise of new life is yours today and eternally.
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Easter is Coming!
In her book, Hoping for More: Having Cancer, Talking Faith, and Accepting Grace, Hamline University professor and author Deanna Thompson
shares her story of being diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer and how her faith gave her a framework for living with this devastating disease. You may have heard Deanna speak at St. Michael’s, as she is a frequent guest in our Religion in Life Education hour. If so, you’ve experienced her thoughtfulness and insight firsthand. Her book is no different; it is an eloquent and accessible memoir of a theologian and cancer patient. I turned to it many times this past year as I walked alongside my mother through her breast cancer diagnosis and treatments. Thompson learned of her diagnosis right before the season of Lent. She called this season of her life the “cancer-winter-Lent triple threat” that continued to beat her down with depression and despair. She states how it was simply too much for her to attend Ash Wednesday worship and be reminded of her mortality. She writes, “Two of my vertebrae had already turned to ashes and I feared the rest of me wasn’t far behind.” (pg. 63) When she was encouraged to
Join us for worship each Sunday at 8:45 a.m.
& 11:00 a.m.
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A part of me will be sad to have our Lenten season end this month. I’ve enjoyed our guest speakers and musicians and the wisdom and beauty they’ve graced us with. I’ve felt the power of community as we gathered for shared meals and sung Holden Evening Prayer together. But I’m ready for the promise of Easter to be proclaimed from our Sanctuary once again: He is risen! He is risen indeed - Alleluia!
Pastor Ali
Lent Schedule
In this midst of this turbulent and anxious world, we find a home in our welcoming God who claims us as beloved and calls us to be beacons of hope, grace, and justice. This Lent we have been exploring stories of coming home to God. Join us for these last few weeks of the Lenten season! At our Wednesday Holden Evening Prayer services, we are excited to invite special preachers and musical guests to share their own experiences of what coming home to God means to them - through experiences of grief, doubt, struggle, joy, and renewal. Holden Evening Prayer is at 7pm in the Sanctuary. Soup Supper is at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall for a free-will donation. All proceeds from the meal will go to Keystone Community Services. April Lenten Guest Speakers and Musicians: April 3 - Joe Davis & members of the Poetic Diaspora, a blend of hip hop, R&B, funk, and soul which tells stories of struggle, resilience, and celebration. April 10 - Jon Bates & Catherine Carson, violin, soloist from Bloomington Symphony Orchestra.
Holy Week Schedule Maundy Thursday, April 18 Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Turkey Wild Rice Soup Worship at 12:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday, April 19 Worship at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 21 Worship at 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Join us for Easter breakfast in the Fellowship Hall before or after worship! Proceeds help fund the youth mission trip.
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News From the Library This month we want to highlight our library section on grief. Be sure to scan through the children’s section for age appropriate material for kids and youth. Book selections for adults include: Limping But Blessed: Wrestling with God after the Death of a Child by Jason Jones When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi The Cure for Sorrow, poems by Jan Richardson
Growing Through Loss – Support for Those Experiencing Loss in their Lives Growing Through Loss is a grief and loss support ministry jointly sponsored by the North Suburban Grief Support Coalition, of which 19 churches and organizations in our area are members. The spring series will be held on Tuesday evenings, April 16th through May 21st from 6:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak Drive, in Mounds View. Each session offers an educational presentation by a professional from the community, followed by peer support groups facilitated by leaders who understand the grieving process. Each session is complete in itself, so you may attend any or all sessions. Registration takes place the evening before each session. There is no cost, although donations are welcome. Free childcare is available, but please call a week in advance so they are prepared for your children. You may call 763-755-5335 or visit www.growingthroughloss.org for more information.
GRADES 6-8
TRAPPED PUZZLE ROOMS Sunday, April 14
Students in grades 6-8 work together on two different teams to solve puzzles to escape "The Heist" or “Harry Potter” rooms. Cost is $15. Meet at Trapped Puzzle Rooms in St. Paul at 1:45 p.m. and get picked up at 3:15 p.m. Space is limited; Sunday School / Event Registration form on file required.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER APPRECIATION
Sunday, May 19: Families of those in nursery though high school are invited to a light breakfast reviewing the Sunday School year and honoring the teachers who volunteered their time, skills and wisdom.
GRADES 1-5
FAMILY PARK PLAY DAY Sunday, May 5
Families of grades 1-5 meet at Lexington Park 1-3 pm to celebrate spring, talk and play together. St. Michael’s provide snacks.
SUMMER CAMP July 7-12
Leapers (grades 3-5) at Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria.
GRADES 9-12
BREAKFAST PREP & LUNCH Saturday, April 20
All high schoolers invited to Old Chicago Pizza for lunch after set-up from 9:00-11:30 am. All mission trip participants required to help decorate, bake, and prep for Easter breakfast.
EASTER BREAKFAST Sunday, April 21
Starting at 7 am, prepare and serve breakfast at 7:30 and 9:45 eating in-between. All going on mission trip required to participate. Proceeds go towards mission trip.
MISSION TRIP June 15-22 in Arkansas
Events Sign up online at www.stmichaelselca.com/cyf-sign-up or on the youth bulletin board across from the office.
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS
Education Hour Sunday School for all ages is held between worship services (10:00 - 10:50 a.m.) until May 19. No class on Easter — April 21. Highlighting this Month:
AGES 0-2 | During snack time, our youngest learners choose a book to be read to them, and hear about the God who loves them. We intentionally have music in the background with Bible truths for young hearts and minds while we play.
AGES 3-5 | In March and April, toddlers are learning about “Observing Lent with Your Family” as they interact with the stories of the prodigal son, forgiving father, two debtors, last supper, Jesus in the garden, Jesus enter Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), etc.
P A G E 4 A P R I L M E S S E N G E R
Intergenerational Relationships
The Congregational Survey, Listening Event and InterServe Assessment all point towards a desire for intentionality in creating and strengthening intergenerational relationships.
P A G E 5
The Youth & Education Committees crafted a new inter-generational experience launching this summer.
St. Mike’s Summer Mondays (SM2)
St Mike's Summer Mondays' (SM2 ) purpose is to create intentional opportunities and interactions for children, youth and adults at St. Michael's to get to know each other and build relationships through camp-like activities and shared experiences.
Families with and without children can register as a family for $10 for whole the summer. Registration for SM2 starts in April and includes dinner. Each individual, couple or family is placed into inter-generational groups who stay together all summer to gather (games and activities), nurture (story, worship and meal), and send (takeaways to do as a family).
St. Mike's Summer Mondays (SM2 ) meets 5:30-6:55 p.m. outdoors east of the church (Fellowship Hall if it's raining). This summer's theme is "Let us love..." based on 1 John 4:7-8. SAVE THE DATES:
Monday, June 10 – Love the Earth | Dinner: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Veggie Patties
Monday, July 15 – Love Yourself | Dinner: Taco Salad
Monday, July 29 – Love your Church | Dinner: Meat & Veggie Kabobs
Monday, August 12 – Love your Neighbor | Dinner: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
To learn how you can help, or for more information about anything regarding children, youth and family ministry, please email Jon at [email protected] NEED NON-PARENTS
Research reveals more than any single program or event, kids are far more likely to feel like a significant part of their local church when adults made the effort to get to know them. For non-parents, consider trying to:
Use the tool in the pews to welcome children in worship.
Ask a student (include parents) to usher or lector with you. Check with parents about inviting a high school student to connect with you based on a mutual interest—gardening, cooking, knitting, auto repair, etc.
We need 2 non-parents on Sunday mornings this summer in the nursery monthly. We train and equip you!
A primary reason we do events is to intentionally offer space to interact and establish relationships with adults (you) and peers! We need non-parents to participate in events in April, May (see opposite page) and July (driving kids to camp). We'll equip you with how to initiate conversations and engage students at
their developmental social level. These opportunities for casual conversations and teachable moments have lasting spiritual implications.
Social Ministry
April Calendar of Events Rezek House Meal Monday, April 1
Global Health Ministry 2nd and 4th Monday– April 8 & 22
Mobile Food Distribution Tuesday, April 9
Quilting and Bandage Rolling 2nd and 4th Wednesday– April 10 & 24
Sandwich Making for Union Gospel Mission Sunday, April 12
Panera Bread Ministry Daily
Keystone Shopping Weekly
Habitat for Humanity Ongoing
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Rezek House Meals The first Monday of each month, St. Michael’s volunteers provide a community meal for the 15 residents at Rezek House, a transitional shelter for homeless youth. If you’d like to provide a meal for the youth, please sign up by contacting the church office at 651-631-1510 or going to the online sign up here: http://stmichaelselca.com/volunteer.html This service project is perfect for families!
2019 Budget Overview from the Finance Committee YTD Actual YTD Budget Annual
as of 2/28/19 as of 2/28/19 Approved Budget
Income $ 145,462 $164,532 $ 814,6681
Expenses $ 128,956 $134,302 $ 814,668
Net Balance $ 16,506 $ 30,230 $ 0
1 At the Annual Meeting on January 27, 2019, the congregation approved use of reserve funds of $49,822.81, if needed to meet the budget at the end of the year. This is included in the Annual Approved Budget of $814,668.
Youth Mission Trip Meeting April 7th at 12:30 pm in the Courtyard Room.
Youth attending the mission trip should bring at least one parent or adult. Information and signups for the Easter Breakfast will also be available!
Confirmation News—Soup Suppers Each year, the confirmation students help prepare, serve, and clean up the soup supper. This act of service provides hospitality for our members and guests, and is an opportunity for the youth to take on leadership in the congregation. Without the service of the confirmation class, Lenten soup suppers would not be possible! Soup suppers continue through April 10th. We ask that each confirmation student bring a parent or adult to help. If you are unable to serve with your child, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your student’s mentor to see if they are available to work with your child. Please arrive by 5pm each Wednesday. Once preparations are complete, youth and their parents are invited to eat before serving at 6 pm. Youth will help clean up the kitchen, serving area, and fellowship hall prior to worship at 7 pm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your service this Lent!
Community Life
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We give thanks to God for the birth of Mabel and Matilda Eno, daughters of Kaisa and Greg
Eno on February 28th. Please keep the Eno family in your prayers as they grow!
Thank you from Rezek House! Thank you for your recent donations to the Rezek House Youth Homeless Shelter! We were able to provide an abundance of cleaning supplies and home necessities for the youth residents. Your donations of mops, brooms, dusters, rugs, shower curtains, paper towels, cleaning sprays, dish soap, and utensils made their apartments feel like a home! Thank you!
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Religion in Life
Our weekly Adult Education Class takes place each Sunday,
at 10:00 a.m. in the Courtyard Room. All are welcome.
April 7
Women in Ministry
Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis
Luther Seminary
April 14
Meditation and Mindfulness: Zen Buddhist Tradition
Ken Ford
Clouds in Water Zen Center
April 21
No Religion in Life (Easter)
April 28
Religion and Science in Popular Culture
Dr. Larry Crockett
Augsburg University
Monday Morning
Ministry
Rise & shine on Monday,
April 8th at 7:00 a.m.
for our next Monday Morning
Ministry.
We’ll discuss the ELCA Policy
Statement: Genetics (2011).
There will be breakfast and
conversation in the Fellow-
ship Hall serving area.
All are welcome!
Faith in Daily Life An opportunity to gather over lunch to catch up on life and discuss a book centered around faith and life. Gatherings begin at noon and typically last 1 to 1 & 1/2 hours. April 3
Chianti Grill, Roseville
April 10
Thrivent Lunchroom in Downtown Minneapolis
April 17
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church library
Thursday Morning
Bible Study
Each Thursday morning we meet in Classroom I beginning at 9:30 a.m. April 4 Passover, Pesach and the Lamb of God Pastor Brad, presenter April 11 Passover, Pesach and the Suffering Servant Pastor Brad, presenter April 18 No Class—Maundy Thursday April 25 Breaking Bread: Emmaus Pastor Brad, presenter
P A G E 9
May Messenger Newsletter
article submission deadline
is Friday, April 24
at 9:00 a.m.
Women’s Circles April 2 Sarah Circle will meet at 9:30 am at Church April 3 Elisabeth Circle will meet at 1 pm at Church
Men’s Bible & Brew
Our next meeting will take place on Thursday,
April 11 at the home of Chuck & Grete Hanson
beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Desserters II Book Club The Desserters II Book Club will meet at church in the Courtyard Room on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.
Save the Dates!
Guatemala Gala— Sunday, May 5 from 4—6 pm Progressive Dinner Saturday, May 11 Mark your calendars for this wonderful evening of good food and conversation. If you re interested in assisting with meal planning, preparation, or hospitality, please contact Pastor Brad or Grete Hanson.
Children’s Music Dates Sunday, April 7 8:45 / 11:00 Youth Bells Sunday, April 14—Palm / Passion Sunday 8:45 / 11:00 Celebration Singers/ Spirit Choir Sunday, May 5 8:45 / 11:00 Youth Bells Sunday, May 12 8:45 / 11:00 Musical Deborah by Erik Whitehill This year’s musical, is Deborah, a judge and prophet, found in the book of Judges.
Please contact Cory Bock, Director of Children’s Music, with any questions ([email protected]).
Time Away from Office Pastor Brad will be on vacation April 1-4. For any pastoral care needs, please contact Pastor Ali, or call the church office.
Pastor Ali will be on a continuing education retreat April 25-28.
Easter Flower Deadline
Sunday, April 7
is the deadline
to submit orders
for Easter flowers.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
April 2019
1
Rezek House Meal 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 6:30 PM Yoga Devotion
2
9:00 AM Quilters 9:30 AM Sarah Circle 6:00 PM Adult Children of
Alcoholics
3 7:00 AM P & A Committee 12:00 PM Faith in Daily Life--Rsvl 1:00 PM Elisabeth Circle 5:30 PM Youth Bells Rehearsal 6:00 PM Lenten Soup Supper 6:20 PM Celebration Singers Rehearsal
6:30 PM
St Michael's Singers Rehearsal 7:00 PM Lenten Worship 7:50 PM Spirit Choir Rehearsal
7
8:45 AM Worship with Holy Communion 10:00 AM Education Hour - Birth through
Adult 11:00 AM Worship with Holy Communion 12:30 PM Mission Trip Information Meet-
ing 1:00 PM Weaver's Group
8
7:00 AM Monday Morning
Ministries 8:30 AM Global Health
Ministries 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 6:30 PM Yoga Devotion
9
5:00 AM Social Ministry Com-
mittee 9:00 AM Quilters 3:00 PM Food Mobile Distribu-
tion 6:00 PM Adult Children of
Alcoholics 6:30 PM Education & Youth
Committees Meeting 7:00 PM Church Council
10
9:00 AM Quilting & Bandage Rolling 12:00 PM Faith in Daily Life - Mpls 5:30 PM Youth Bells Rehearsal 6:00 PM Lenten Soup Supper 6:20 PM Celebration Singers Rehearsal 6:30 PM
St Michael's Singers Rehearsal 7:00 PM Lenten Worship 7:50 PM Spirit Choir Rehearsal
14 PALM SUNDAY
8:45 AM Worship 10:00 AM Education Hour - Birth through
Adult 10:00 AM Sandwich Making For Union
Gospel Mission 11:00 AM Worship 12:15 PM 6th - 8th Grade Trapped Puzzle
Rooms
15
10:30 AM Staff Meeting 2:00 PM Lifetouch Photo
Shoots 5:30 PM Finance Commit-
tee Meeting 6:30 PM Yoga Devotion
16
9:00 AM Quilters 2:00 PM Lifetouch Photo
Shoots 6:00 PM Adult Children of
Alcoholics 7:00 PM St. Paul Area Synod
Anti-Racism & Multiculturalism
17
10:00 AM Guatemala Team Meeting 12:00 PM Faith in Daily Life - St. Paul 2:00 PM Lifetouch Photo Shoots 5:30 PM Youth Bells Rehearsal 6:30 PM Celebration Singers & Spirit
Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM
St Michael's Singers Rehearsal
21 EASTER SUNDAY
Easter Breakfast Easter Sunday No Sunday School 8:45 AM Worship with Holy Communion 11:00 AM Worship with Holy Communion
22
8:30 AM Global Health
Ministries 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 6:30 PM Yoga Devotion
23
9:00 AM Quilters 5:00 PM Northern Voices Par-
ents Meeting 5:30 PM Executive Committee
Meeting 6:00 PM Adult Children of
Alcoholics 7:00 PM Desserters II Book
Club
24
9:00 AM Messenger Assembly 9:00 AM Quilting & Bandage Rolling 5:30 PM Youth Bells Rehearsal 6:30 PM Celebration Singers & Spirit
Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM
St Michael's Singers Rehearsal
28
8:45 AM Worship 10:00 AM Education Hour - Birth through
Adult 11:00 AM Worship
29
10:30 AM Staff Meeting 6:30 PM Yoga Devotion
30
9:00 AM Quilters 6:00 PM Adult Children of
Alcoholics
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Thursday Friday Saturday
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9:00 AM Quilting 9:30 AM Thursday morning Bible Study 6:00 PM Chapel Ringers Rehearsal
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11
9:00 AM Quilting 9:30 AM Thursday morning Bible Study 6:00 PM Chapel Ringers Rehearsal
7:30 PM Men’s Bible & Brew
@ Chuck Hanson’s home
12 13
18
9:00 AM Quilting 11:30 AM Maundy Thursday Soup Lunch 12:30 PM Maundy Thursday Worship 6:00 PM Chapel Ringers Rehearsal 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Worship
19
9:00 AM Deadline for Messenger
Newsletter Submissions 7:00 PM Good Friday Worship
20
9:00 AM
Sr. High Easter Breakfast Prep 10:00 AM Lifetouch Photo Shoots 11:30 AM Sr. High - lunch
25
9:00 AM Quilting 9:30 AM Thursday morning Bible Study 6:00 PM Chapel Ringers Rehearsal
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9:00 AM World Citizen Retreat
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St. Michael’s Lutheran 651-631-1510 www.stmichaelselca.com Brad Froslee Pastor [email protected]
Ali Ferin Pastor [email protected]
Mary Gail Hadley Office Administrator [email protected]
Jon Bates Director of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries [email protected]
Brian Thompson Children & Youth Ministries Associate [email protected]
Thomas Bartsch Organist
Jill Schendel Pianist
Karen Wilkerson Adult Choir Director
Charles Preis Adult Bell Choir Director
Cory Bock Youth Choir Director
Fanghan Liu Children’s Choir Accompanist
Kaia Zeigler Nursery Care Provider
Jerome Harvieux Custodian
Sam Koland Custodian
Owen Hamer Custodian
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