The Servant Spirit
July 2019
Mission Statement for Servant of Christ Lutheran Church: Making Disciples Core Values of Servant of Christ Lutheran Church: Prayer Weekly Worship Biblical Literacy Spiritual Friendship Serving Giving
Verse of the Month
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord does not see as mortals see, they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” ~ 1 Samuel 16:7 ~
Inside this issue
Worship & Learning Faith Walk & Talk Ministry & Mission Congregation News Children’s Ministry Next Gen Ministry Calendar of Events Outreach & Fellowship
Restless Hearts ~ Pastor Melissa “Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Psalm 139:23 Imagine considering every moment as a potential time of communion with God. By the time your life is over, you will have spent six months at stoplights, eight months opening junk mail, a year and a half looking for lost stuff (double that number in my case), and a whopping five years standing in various lines. Why not give these moments to God? By giving God your whispering thoughts, the common becomes uncommon. The everyday things we do, people we see, place we go can become moments to encounter the living God. Simple phrases such as “Thank you, Father,” “Have mercy, Lord,” “You are my resting place, Jesus” can turn a commute into a pilgrimage. You don’t need to leave your office or kneel in the kitchen. Just pray where you are. Let the kitchen become a cathedral or the classroom a chapel. Give God your restless, anxious, nervous thoughts and be still in him. Wishing you physical rest and spiritual rest in God this summer! Pastor Melissa
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Worship & Learning Resources Prayer Resources on the Web Visit our website for a resource on prayer. Go to www.elca.org/prayer which is part of the ELCA website. The page provides resources for individuals seeking to expand their prayer life. Contents of the page include meditation, healing, prayer
Upcoming Preaching Themes Sunday, 7/7/19 ~ Wow! Look What We Can Do! Text: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Theme: Jesus appoints the 70 to go out and tell people that the kingdom of God is coming Questions to Think About as You Read: Have you ever volunteered for something and weren’t really sure what you were getting yourself into? Has there ever been a time when you did something amazing and you knew it was because of God? What makes you rejoice?
requests, daily Bible readings and a short course called “Prayer 101”. This is an EXCELLENT resource, check it out!
Our Mission Servant of Christ Mission Making Disciples
We are committed in every aspect of life to encourage the ministry of the congre-
Sunday, 7/14/19 ~ The Lawyer’s Question Text: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: Fulfilling the Law Questions to Think About as You Read: What do you think people need to do to receive eternal life? What does it mean to be a good neighbor? Who is our neighbor?
Sunday, 7/21/19 ~ M&M’s Text: Luke 10:38-42
gation and individuals to
Theme: Sitting at the Lord’s Feet to Hear His Word
grow in the following bibli-
Questions to Think About as You Read What are you favorite things to do? What are your least favorite things to do? What is Jesus saying to the disciples who are overhearing this conversation with Mary?
cal marks of discipleship: Prayer, Weekly Worship, Biblical Literacy, Spiritual Friendship, Serving and Giving Communion
Sunday, 7/28/19 ~ Patient Persistent Prayer Text: Luke 11:1-13 Theme: It’s easy to pray when we are inspired by great moments of faith or great moments of despair. If we only pray in those moments it’s worth asking whether it’s God we want or only the benefits of God. We are called to seek God and enter into prayer even when we don’t “feel” like it which surprisingly makes the great and low moments of life more bearable.
Bringing Communion to People in Their Homes!
Please let Pastor Eric or Pastor Melissa know if there is a Servant of Christ member unable to attend worship due to medical reasons. The Pastors would be happy to bring communion to them in their home. Just call the church office at 763-427-5070.
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Questions to Think About as You Read: When does praying seem most natural? When do you feel like not praying? What makes it a challenge to persist in praying? Big Worship in the Park Thank You! The deadline for the July Newsletter is Wednesday June 12, so let’s say a big THANK YOU in advance to all who came to worship at Andrews Park and all who helped make it possible. It’s take a lot to pull something like that off, lot’s of people brought food, Our musicians all pitched in, the church staff helped out in so many ways, our wonderful worship volunteers help coordinate things on site.
Worship & learning Servant Schoolhouse Preschool Happy summer from Servant Schoolhouse Preschool!! If you have a preschooler at home with you this summer, here are a few ways you can keep them staying sharp over the summer! Have your child practice writing their name daily. When they become a confident name writer, start encouraging them to write the first letter of their name as an uppercase letter, with the rest of the letters in lower case. If they accomplish this, have them learn how to write their middle name, last name, and family members’ names!
Number practice! Whether you are having your child count out loud, count groups of objects, or write numbers, having them use math at a young age will greatly benefit them in their academic future. A great way to practice writing numbers is to have your child write their address, home phone number, and family cell phone numbers.
Surround your child with literature. A scorching, hot day may be a great time to take a trip to the library. Establish a routine with your child of reading books with them, perhaps every night before bedtime. Ask questions while you read to your child to evaluate their comprehension, to keep them thinking, and to make sure they are focused on the story. Point out letters and words at well, and you will have a reader in no time!
Give your child outlets to express their artistic side. Have them use scissors, glue, paper, markers, crayons, paint, etc., and let them be creative!
Expose your child to new experiences. Take them on “field trips” to a nature center, zoo, museum, farm, water park, community center, etc.
Most importantly, have fun just being with them! We still have a few openings for the 2019-2020 school year. If you would like more information visit us on the church website; www.servantofchrist.com, Facebook; Servant Schoolhouse Preschool, email Diane at
[email protected] or call 763-427-7765! Welcome Everyone to Servant Supper! Sunday, July 28th 5-6 pm Do you or someone you know need a meal? Family table is a place of communion, fellowship and a means of reconnecting with those who you care about the most. That’s why we invite you to come and share a meal with your family or with another family that may have no one to share a meal with. Our meal time is from 5-6:00 p.m. We also need volunteers. You can help set up, serve, food preparation, host/hostess or clean up. Donations can also be made monetarily or by donating toiletry items. Below are some of the items needed.
Hand Sanitizers
Full Size Items needed:
Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
Shampoo & Conditioner
Deodorant/Antiperspirant
Bar Soap/Shower Gel
Razors & Shaving Cream
Laundry Detergent & Dryer Sheets
Lotion
Feminine Hygiene Products
Lip Balm
Diapers & Wipes
Toilet Paper
Facial Tissue/Kleenex
Sunscreen
Learn about the meaning of baptism and how to arrange for baptism here at Servant of Christ. We invite all ages to be baptized. Classes are held on the first Sunday every other month in the Family Room at the back of the Sanctuary. The next Baptism class is August 4 (11:30 am) October 13 (Noon)
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Faith walk & talk Life’s Ups and Downs ~ Pastor Eric I just returned from a Bicycle trip with some friends. We rode from Spokane, Washington to East Glacier Montana. One of the cyclists in the group named the adventure “The Great Glacier Cycling Circus of 2019”. There were some moments when it felt like we were in a circus for sure, that’s just part of these types of trips. This picture was taken at Marias Pass on the Continental Divide, it was the highest point on our trip. This day of the trip was significant for a number of reasons.
It involved about 1,000 feet of climbing over a few short miles
We literally rode through rain, sleet and snow after having spectacular weather the whole trip up until this point.
Once we reached Marias Pass we almost coasted downhill with the wind behind us for the next ten miles to our next destination.
It was a day of extremes, extreme physical exhaustion, extreme weather, extreme beauty and even some spots where the riding was extremely easy. I don’t want to overthink this too much but this particular day did feel a lot like life. There are times when it seems like life is an uphill ride. The only way to make it and conquer the hill and the challenge is to not look to far ahead and make one pedal stroke after another. Sure there are those that can for lots of reasons go faster than us uphill, but we all have our own speed. When we settle in and find that right speed and just focus on the process pretty soon we find ourselves at the top of the pass having pedaled through the rain, sleet and snow or whatever problems life has thrown at us. There are also times in life when things are going great for us. On the bike ride it came right after the pass when we got to literally coast downhill for the next ten miles with a tailwind. It was awesome; it was relaxing I got to take in all of the incredible views of the beautiful mountains, life in those miles seemed incredibly good after the challenge of the long uphill ride just a few minutes before. Thanks for enduring a little bit about my bike ride; it all reminds me of God’s goodness in both the ups and downs of life and the importance of not relegating God to the sidelines. Because whether we’re fight the uphill’s or challenges in life or enjoying life with all of it’s beauty and goodness the reality is that God goes with us all of the time. I pray you’ll experience the presence of God this summer and know whatever you do The Lord walks beside you. In Jesus’s name, Pastor Eric PS: I know I look like a crossing guard in the picture, but I borrowed my friends High visibility vest to ward off the campers and semi-trucks on the road. It worked well most of the time.
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Ministry & mission Your gifts to Servant of Christ CHANGE LIVES! Your gifts to SOC help support Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota. LSSMN current runs a program called SMASH (The Student Movement to Achieve in School and Home). SMASH is a high quality, after-school summer program in North Minneapolis that helps youth succeed in school and in their personal lives. Mentors work with youth, ages 11-17, who have missed school and struggled in their classes to take charge of their academic s and future career success while building new skills. Youth in Minneapolis Public Schools are referred to SMASH through Hennepin county. Heather Kamaia the program director says “This program meets them where they are and slowly introduces the idea of how participating in activities that support their success can provide their lives with meaning and fun.” Your gifts enable SOC to be part of some pretty amazing ministries in the name of Jesus. Keep up the generosity---it matters!!
6 am Wednesday Women’s Bible Study Women of all ages are welcome to join our group every Wednesday morning at Mill Pond Gables in Champlin for about an hour to study God’s Word. This month we are starting a new study on Ephesians. Come join us! It is a great way to start the day. Don’t worry if you cannot stay for the whole hour/ come and go as your Schedule allows. For further questions call the church office at 763-427-5070. Remember, God loves each one of us. You are precious in His sight.
Resolute Men’s Bible Study A Big Parade Wave Thank You! Thank you to everyone who took part in making the Servant of Christ float possible in the Father Hennepin parade. A special thank you to Bill and Tina Walsh for coordinating the float. It was a warm evening but the group had a great time together passing out flyers and candy. It’s a great way to keep the churches name in front of the community.
The RESOLUTE Men’s study is taking a break for the summer. Look for more information in August. For further information contact: Tim Carlson at
[email protected] Bill Barnes at
[email protected] Kevin Sinton kevinsinton@team_id.com
Donuts and Coffee Just a reminder that without the support of generous people like you, we would not be able to have donuts and coffee each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.
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Congregation news Brookdale-Champlin Worship Services On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:15 pm, Pastor Melissa Maltman or Pastor Eric Walbolt leads worship for the residents and visitors at the Brookdale-Champlin Senior Living Complex. The worship service is open to all who wish to attend. If you know someone there, please feel free to invite them. Current worship service dates are listed below: Tuesday, July 9 Tuesday, August 13
Special Message for Summer Travelers Would you find it helpful to have your offerings debited directly from your bank account as you probably do with other obligations? Servant of Christ offers electronic giving for those of you who wish to have contributions transferred electronically to the church’s account. If you have plans to travel this summer, electronic giving gives you a convenient way to keep up with your intended offerings. Simply complete and return an electronic giving authorization form located at the kiosk in the Narthex or go to www.servantofchrist.com and click on the giving page You can also check out our website at www.servantofchrist.com and click on giving to give online.
Greetings from the music team! We are pleased to announce that we have a new member on our team. Please join me in welcoming Alex Fellner to Servant of Christ. Alex has been hired as our new sound board technician. Alex started running the sound for our services on June 9th. We are thrilled to have him with us. He graduated from the Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis in the spring of 2018. Thank you to Calvin Konop who took over the sound board for us during the month of May and the first week of June. Calvin spent many hours studying and planning how to best amplify the music and spoken word at SOC. We are grateful for his willingness to help us out while we searched for a new hire. He got us through a very busy month of music! Our summer services are in full swing. The contemporary band will be leading worship music at both services throughout July and August. We have several new songs to share with you. “Freedom” by Urban Rescue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8BsdWLfqAU “More Like Jesus” by Passion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chbMVsgGbgs “Lead Me to the Cross” by Hillsong United https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StW6ZKHRCFo We call it an honor and a blessing to be part of your worship on Sunday mornings. God has provided Servant of Christ with so many talented people who love to praise Him through music. We have a few musical guests joining us for some of our services in July. Welcome to Larry Berqual on harmonica, Ralph Hintz on bass and Steve Arzdorf on vocals. We appreciate their willingness to visit SOC to share their musical talents and their love for our Lord. We look forward to seeing you at church during the month of July! Peace, Cathy Yseth, Contemporary Worship Music Leader
Ar Stevens, Lead electric guitar and vocals
Brad Campbell, drummer
Natalie Campbell, vocalist and hand percussion
Keira Moore, vocals and hand percussion
Heather Shaver, vocals and acoustic guitar
Brooke Auer, vocals and hand percussion
Barb Auer, vocals and keys
Aaron Kurrell, vocals
Alex Fellner, sound production
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Children’s ministry from Anne 2019 Camp Wapogasset Wahoo!! It’s almost time for camp! Check out the camp website for an INFORMATION PACKET. It answers a lot of your burning questions! Camp WAPO at 715.268.8434 CLAIMED: Wildly Loved By God This summer at camp learn about your identity in Jesus Christ! Throughout scripture, God constantly reminds us that we are God’s children, and that we are claimed and wildly loved by Jesus. At camp this summer, explore our identity in Christ by studying who God says we are compared to who the world pushes us to be. Seeds - 1st – 3rd grades (new this year includes 1st grade) – July 26 -28 Wapo Youth - 4th – 8th grades – July 21-26 Ox Youth – 7th – 8th – July 21-26 Senior High – 9th-12th – July 21-26
Sunday School Registration Sunday School Registration for the 2019-20 school year is going on now. Please register your student as soon as possible. We are making plans for the fall!! Forms are available on the church website, in the Narthex at church or on page 11 in this newsletter.
Vacation Bible School 2019 Thank you! It takes youth, it takes adults, it takes a village and most of all it takes love! It takes a group of people who love God, love kids and want to use their time to help shape the faith of children. Thank you to all those people that showed up and volunteered the week of VBS. Seeds of faith and love were planted. You were wonderful!
Faith Guides Setting up a program for the 2019-20 Sunday School year includes planning for our Faith Guide volunteers. Sunday School takes approximately 50 volunteers to make the program happen. Please pray and think about the idea of becoming a Faith Guide volunteer. I would love to have a conversation with you to talk about what that might look like for you! Please contact me at
[email protected] or 763-427-5070
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Junior high ministry from Calvin
Grade shift in Next Gen Ministries Hey families! This coming fall Sunday, Confirmation, and the High School ministries will be doing a grade shift. Sunday School will be PreK-5th grade, Confirmation will be 6th-8th grade, and High School will be 9th-12th grade. The first year of this switch will be a transition year, and the 9th graders and their small group leaders will join Confirmation for the first half of the year, then after the new year they’ll move up to High School. If you have any questions about this change, contact Calvin, Anne Schaefer, or Anne Larsen. We are looking forward to this exciting change!
Mark your calendars for our big events this coming ‘19-‘20 school year Turkey-Lurkey-Loo All-Nighteroo – October 25th-26th – the best all-nighter ever (grades 6th-9th) Fall Retreat (required for 6th-8th grade) – November 15th-17th – Confirmation fee covers this Recharge (a special event available for our
volunteers) – Saturday, January 4th Winter Retreat (grades 6-8) – February 14th-16th – tubing, gaga, broomball, bonfires, cocoa, board games, you name it!
Confirmation Registration 2019-2020 This year, as noted above, Confirmation will switch to grades 6-8 (and 9th for the first half of the year). Registration forms and fee are due on Sunday, August 18th. Registration is all online this year – visit our website to find the link to register.
Confirmation Rehearsal for 9th graders and parents – Friday, May 15th from 6-8pm Confirmation Service – Saturday, May 16th at 10am
Summer Events Mission Impossible! Friday, July 12th from 8:00-10:30pm - $10 - Show up at 8pm (bring your friends) and have some pizza, do a devotion together, and split into teams. Dress in your darkest clothes (we’ll provide the face paint) because you’ll be tasked with following clues to piece together a puzzle. But watch out! While you and your team are working there will be security guards hunting you down. (High School, young adult and adult volunteers needed!) Night Games – Friday, August 16th from 8:30-10:30pm – FREE (incoming grades 6-9) Whether it’s indoor or outdoor (depending on the weather), we’re going to be playing some games in the dark. It’s our end of the summer bash, so invite your friends to come and play with us. We’ll also do a devotion and prayer together – the best way to end our summer! (young adults and adults, we need volunteers!)
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Senior high ministry from Anne High School Ministry Corner! Calling all 10-12th Grade Students! You're invited to come hang out at our Wednesday evening BONFIRES from 8-10pm in the backyard of the church. We will spend time playing games, eating snacks, being mesmerized by a fire and studying God by learning about different Christian denominations and beliefs! All are welcome! You may want to bring a chair! (Back-up plan for weather will push us into the Fellowship Hall! No fire on July 3)
YeeHaw! Polish your boots, tie your bandanas, saddle up your sheriff skills and come help solve a crime on JULY 17TH.
CITYWIDE SCAVENGER HUNT! on August 21, 6pm! 9-12th graders, come try out your sleuth skills and compete to be the first team to find all the clues and get to the end! Of course there’ll be prizes! $10 covers the event and includes dinner! Bonfire to follow!
This western-themed night is complete with fried chicken, western puns and of course, a good ole fashioned (staged) murder! $15* will cover your meal, the stagehands and wild, wild laughter! Registration forms are found on the board outside of Calvin's office or online - the more the merrier, so bring some friends! (bonfire will follow after the murderer gets thrown in the slammer).
August 16 is NIGHT GAMES for the Middle School Students, and we need High School Students to help lead, motivate and play along!
*Under NO circumstances do we find it ok to not come to an event because of the costs. IF YOU WANT TO COME TO AN EVENT BUT DON’T HAVE THE FUNDS, THEN YOU SHOULD STILL JOIN US. Please talk to me or Calvin to let us know. And for your sense of security, know that confidentiality is important to us!
Let Anne Schaefer or Calvin know if you're available to help with this event!
This summer Servant of Christ is launching a brand new ministry for 18-25 year olds called five:43. This will be a space for young people to come together, ask difficult questions, seek God’s call and voice in their lives, dig into scripture, and support each other. five:43 will be on Thursday nights during the summer from 5:43 pm-7:13pm (some kind of food will be provided). The dates for five:43 will be: July 11th
July 18th
July 25th
August 1st
August 8th
August 15th
Questions about our new ministry? Feel called to volunteer with young adults? Questions about what five:43 is all about? Contact Calvin or Anne S. for more information.
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Calendar of events Ongoing Events Sundays: Worship Services 9:00 am Traditional 10:30 am Contemporary Childcare available for infants through 3 year olds
Upcoming July & August Events July 3,
Wednesday
No High School Bonfire
July 4,
Thursday
Office Closed—July 4th
July 7,
Sunday
Sr. High Summer Festival Camp
July 8,
Monday
Sr. High Summer Festival Camp
July 9,
Tuesday
Sr. High Summer Festival Camp
Tuesdays: 11:00 am Staff Meeting Noon Bulletin Deadline *7:00 pm Al-Anon *7:00 pm AA Meeting
July 10,
Wednesday
Sr. High Summer Festival Camp
July 12,
Friday
8:00 pm
Mission Impossible Jr. High
July 16,
Tuesday
7:00 pm
Church Council
Wednesdays: 6:00 am Women’s Bible StudyMill Pond Gables 8:00 pm High School Bonfire
July 17,
Wednesday 6:00 pm
Murder Mystery HS Event
July 19,
Friday
3:00 pm
Scrapbooking begins
July 20,
Saturday
3:00 pm
Scrapbooking ends
July 22,
Monday
Wapogassett Bible Camp
Fridays:
July 23,
Tuesday
Wapogassett Bible Camp
Saturdays:
July 24,
Wednesday
Wapogassett Bible Camp
July 25,
Thursday
Wapogassett Bible Camp
July 26,
Friday
Wapogassett Bible Camp
Mondays: 6:00 pm Contemporary rehearsal
Thursdays: 5:43 pm Five:43
*Not a church function Holy Communion Services are 1st & 3rd Sunday
July 27—July 28 July 27—August 2 July 27, Sunday
5:00 pm
Wapo Seeds Weekend Intergenerational Mission Trip Servant Supper
August 2,
Friday
3:00 pm
Scrapbooking begins
August 3,
Saturday
3:00 pm
Scrapbooking ends
Scrapbook & Craft Weekend — July 19—July 20 Come join us starting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19th through Saturday, July 20th at 3:00 p.m.
Summer Worship Services 9:00 am and 10:30 am Summer Office Hours Monday— Thursday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am to Noon 10 - SERVANT SPIRIT
Bring your scrapbooks/photo albums, sewing, card making crafts, beading, yarn etc… stay the whole time or come and go as your schedule allows. Contact Teale Colston at 763-427-3598 or Mona Pasko at 763-712-8574 for more information.
Outreach & fellowship
Help Fight Summer Hunger It’s no question that hunger is one of the most noticeable widespread epidemics, however the summer months can be even more challenging for those who have struggled to keep themselves or their families fed. Peyton Lehman, a sophomore at Concordia College and Disciple of God award recipient, has decided to develop a food drive project between Servant of Christ and CEAP – a local social service organization who’s focus is to provide assistance to locals who are in need. During both services on Sunday, July 14th, a truck from CEAP will be at the church in order to collect nonperishable food donations from members of the congregation. If you will be present at the service on July 7th, Peyton will also be passing out paper bags along with attached lists that include food donations that are acceptable. Please, don’t hesitate to bring your donations, as everything makes a difference in the end! 11 - SERVANT SPIRIT
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
740 East Hayden Lake Road Champlin, MN 55316
NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID TWINCITIES, MN PERMIT NO. 15753
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Church contacts Servant of Christ Lutheran Church 740 East Hayden Lake Road, Champlin, MN 55316 Phone: 763-427-5070 Fax: 763-427-4379 Website: www.servantofchrist.com
Summer Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 am through Labor Day Weekend (No Sunday School) Childcare available for infants through 3 years old Summer Office Hours Monday—Thursday 8 am—4 pm Friday 8—12 noon 2019 Camp WAPO—July 21-26 2019 Seeds Weekend at Wapo—July 28-29 Intergenerational Mission Trip— July 28-August 2
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Pastor Eric Walbolt:
[email protected] Pastor Melissa Maltman:
[email protected] Anne Larsen, Children’s Ministry Director:
[email protected] Calvin Konop, Next Gen Ministries Director:
[email protected] Anne Schaefer, Next Gen Ministries Assoc. Director:
[email protected] Susan Huemann, Choir Music Ministry Director:
[email protected] Cathy Yseth, Contemporary Music Ministry Director:
[email protected] Pianist, Matt Harikian Pat Gallagher, Nursery Care Ministry Director Church office Tammy Lund:
[email protected] Barb Ames:
[email protected] Servant Schoolhouse Preschool 763-427-7765 Diane Poling, Director:
[email protected]
