The
Servant Spirit
March 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
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received, grace upon grace John 1:16
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Worship & Learning Faith Walk & Talk Ministry & Mission Congregation News Children’s Ministry Junior & Senior High Ministry Music Ministry Calendar of Events Outreach & Fellowship
Mark Your Calendars Ash Wednesday is Coming!! Wednesday, March 6th The Season of Lent is fast approaching. We will begin Lent with Ash Wednesday worship services at 6:00 & 7:30 pm.
On January 28th Servant of Christ held its annual meeting after the second service. I want to thank everyone who took time out of their schedule to attend. At the meeting we voted on very important things like adopting a new budget for 2019 of $969,334. We voted in a new church council (please see article inside of this newsletter), we heard that over the last 20 years the congregation has supported ministries outside of our four walls to the tune of 1.4 million. Two other really important things happened. First, Julie Rose who headed up the Holy Cow Survey this past fall briefed us on the results. It revealed some really important stuff to us about the congregation. For those interested she will lead a follow up session with more in depth information on Sunday, March 3 rd both during and after the second service in the Fellowship Hall. The congregation also voted to engage a consultant to lead us in a capital campaign in either the later part of 2019 or 2020. The focus of the campaign will be to help prepare SOC to face the future by upgrading parts of the facility/HVAC systems/Technology and other items that were studied and identified. The campaign would also include a debt reduction and mission component. I am personally very excited for the congregation’s forward thinking on this matter. Why? Because while buildings don’t change lives what happens in them does. And we also reminded ourselves at the annual meeting that for many churches the building and property end up becoming the mission and that at SOC the building and property are tools to help us fulfill our primary mission of MAKING DISCIPLES. Being part of a local congregation and keeping it healthy requires a lot of energy, commitment and passion on the part of those who call it their church home. We are very blessed at Servant of Christ who have that passion, commitment and energy about sharing the Good News of Jesus. It’s a great time to be the church and it’s a great time to be part of Servant of Christ! See you in worship this Sunday! Blessing, Pastor Eric Spring Ahead Daylight Savings Time March 10 Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour Saturday, March 9 before going to bed!
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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 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 congregation and individuals to grow in the following biblical marks of discipleship: Prayer, Weekly Worship, Biblical Literacy, Spiritual Friendship, Serving and Giving
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Upcoming Preaching Themes Sunday, 3/3/19 ~ “Transformation and Transfiguration” Text: Luke 9:28-36 Theme: Mountain top religious experiences are wonderful. We feel so close to God and it seems like everything is going to be alright. Even after Jesus’ transfiguration it was time for the disciples to leave this mountaintop experience and get back to the events of daily life where 99% of their faith and our faith is to be lived out. Questions to Think About as You Read: Have you ever had a “mountain top” religious experience? Why do we sometimes think that God is present only in the mountain top experiences and not in the everyday stuff of day to day living? Ash Wednesday Wednesday, 3/6/19 ~ “Ashes, Ashes We All Fall Down” Text: Psalm 51:1-17 Theme: Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent. The words of this Psalm and the ashes on our foreheads are tangible reminders of our need for God. While Christmas and Easter are “Holidays” you don’t see signs that say “Merry Ash Wednesday” or “Happy Ash Wednesday”. Yet, in a very deep way Ash Wednesday bring great meaning and understanding to Christmas and Easter.
Sunday, 3/10/19 ~ “Reckless Love—Why We Do What We Do” Text: Psalm 66:1-4 Theme: The worship service on Sunday mornings is set up in a particular format on purpose. It’s not just something the musicians and pastors figure on Sunday morning when they get to church. Come and discover the real reasons behind the form and flow of the service and see why we do what we do is so important. Questions to Think About as You Read: Is there one part of the service that is typically more important that another to you? In what part of the worship service do you typically engage in the most? Wednesday, March 13—Lenten Worship 7:00 pm Faith Testimony Larry Berqual
Sunday, 3/17/19 ~ “Reckless Love-Exercise, I Thought You Said Extra Fries” Text: Hebrews 10:23-25 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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Theme: Whether getting in shape or recovering your strength after an illness, exercise and/or physical therapy is important. We have spiritual muscles just like physical muscles and it’s important to exercise them if we are to stay spiritually healthy. Questions to Think About as You Read: What spiritual habit would you like to acquire What prevents you from acquiring that spiritual habit? Wednesday, March 20—Lenten Worship 7:00 pm Faith Testimony Carol Smith
worship & learning Upcoming Preaching Themes Sunday, 3/24/19 ~ “Reckless Love—Beyond Ripped Jeans and Cool Glasses” Text: Hebrews 13:5 Theme: Through history the form of worship has changed but the function has not. Whether the worship leader is wearing ripped jeans and cool glasses, a suit or a robe of some kind the role of worship is the same: To worship The Lord. It can be easy for worship to become a show, a show that feels like a rock concert or a show that feels like a clip out of an old movie. The goal is for worship to actually be worship and not entertainment. Questions to think About as You Read: What is the difference between entertainment and worship? Who is worship really for and why do we think it’s all about us? Wednesday, 3/27/19 ~ Lenten Worship 6:30 pm Faith Testimony Todd Johnson
Sunday, 3/31/19 ~ “Reckless Love—Habit Forming” Text: Psalm 118:24 Theme: Regular worship is one of the easiest habits to get out of and one of the hardest to get into. Still regular worship is an important spiritual discipline and core value to maintain because it reminds us to keep God first.
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 at 12 noon in the Family Room at the back of the Sanctuary. The next Baptism class is March 10 June 2
Questions to Think About as You Read: What reasons do people use to not go to church? How many of the excuses are lame? Servant of Christ is hosting a monthly Game Night in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a game to share or learn a new game. Come alone or with friends and family. Do you know someone who loves games? Share the news of Game Night at SOC! Upcoming Game Nights Sunday, March 10 at 3:00 pm Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 pm Sunday, May 19 at 6:30 pm We play a variety of games like Chronology, Codenames, and Wizard. There was Ping Pong, and even a Cribbage match. There was a camel race and a horse race too – OK, not literally, but some gamers played Camel Up and Long Shot, two betting games involving strategy & a bit of luck too! Join us next time for the fun, fellowship, and friendship! Questions: Contact Julie Rose at 763-458-5709 or
[email protected]
New Member Class & Lunch May 5th If you have been visiting or you have been attending regularly we consider you an important part of Servant of Christ and we invite you to consider becoming a member. A new member class and luncheon is scheduled for May 5th, at 12 noon. If you are interested in attending the New Member class, please check “interest in joining” in the black “Friendship Folder” on Sunday morning or contact Barb Ames in the church office at
[email protected] or 763-427-5070 (x601 after hours). New Members will be received on Sunday, May 19th during the worship services.
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faith walk & talk Found, Called, Adopted ~ Pastor Melissa “It is not the healthy people who need a doctor, but the sick… I did not come to invite righteous people but to invite sinners.” Matthew 9: 12-13
Lifetree Café March Topics Lifetree Café is an hour-long experience where you can meet with others to discuss a variety of engaging topics. March 5th Allergic to Food: Living in an Incredible, Inedible World th
March 12 How the Next Generation Will Change the World: Get Ready for the Millenial Revolution March 19th Angels: Are they reaching out to you? March 26th Family Do- Over Is it ever too late?
Questions? Contact the Church Office 763-427-5070
God didn’t look at our frazzled lives and say, “I’ll die for you when you deserve it.” No despite our sin, in the face of our rebellion, he chose to adopt us. And for God, there’s no going back. His grace is a come-as-you are promise from a one-of-a-kind King. You’ve been found, called, and adopted; so trust your Father and claim this verse as your own: “God showed his love for us while we were still sinners Christ died for us.”(Romans 5:8). This verse is an especially great reminder as we join for worship on Ash Wednesday and hear the words, “From dust you come and to dust you shall return.” We come as we are and Jesus marks us with his cross, forgiving our sins and calling us his brothers and sisters. Or as Paul writes about or adoption into the Family of God in Galatians 4:7, “So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir through God.” You have been adopted by God so come and claim your inheritance. The inheritance isn’t a million dollars, but something more valuable than that. Your inheritance includes things like – forgiveness of sins, abundant life with Jesus now and the promise of eternal life forever. We have been found, called and adopted as God’s children. Please invite a friend or neighbor to Lent worship on Wednesday evenings at 6:30PM so they can hear individual’s testimonies about how God found, called and adopted them and how they lay claim to their inheritance as Children of God. In Christ, Pastor Melissa
2019 Altar Flower Chart The 2019 Altar flower chart is now available. Sign up on the Sunday you want to give flowers. The cost is $30.00 per Sunday. The flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Please sign your name and phone number on the chart, fill out a form with the wording you would like in the Sunday bulletin, and attach your form with cash/check payment and place them in the offering plate or turn them into the church office. Make checks payable to Servant of Christ and write Altar Flowers on the Memo Line. You are welcome to take the flowers you purchased home after the 2nd worship service or during the week. 4 - SERVANT SPIRIT
Women, Do You Need a Night Out? Please join us Saturday April 6th at 5:30PM at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley for the Aspire Women’s Event! Aspire is a 1 night, 3 hour event just for women full of laughter, learning, stories and music. It is like a weekend retreat packed into one evening with National Speakers, Authors, Comedians, and Worship. Advance tickets are $20. Please contact Pastor Melissa or stop by the church office to reserve your ticket. We hope you can join us!
ministry & mission Because of Your Financial Gifts Servant of Christ is Serving God by Serving the Community Because of your generosity, in 2018 Servant of Christ gave away to ministries beyond our walls 10% of what we received, Scripture calls it tithing which amounted to $88,650 WOW! Among the ministries and organizations we support are two that help the most vulnerable young people in our community. They are Hope 4 Youth and Avenues For Homeless Youth. We recently received letters of thanks from both organizations. “Thank you so much! I can’t tell you what your strong, on-going commitment to Avenues means.” Katherine Meerse, Executive Director These organizations are doing incredible work and you and your home church are making an incredible impact. Thank you and keep up the generosity.
Servant Supper Sunday, March 24th 5-6 pm Servant Supper continues to serve an average about 50-60 people each month. This meal is open to everyone. We serve from 5-6:00 p.m. It’s incredible the amount of support and volunteers that have been there each month helping out. Please consider coming to help! Look for sign up on the bulletin board of opportunities. If there are other groups or a few families that want to volunteer in the future for a particular month we would love to have you. Meals are planned, you just need to cook and serve!
HOLY COW SURVEY RESULTS LISTENING POST Julie Rose will present in depth results from the Holy Cow Survey the congregation took last fall. The LISTENING POST will take place in the fellowship hall during the 10:45 worship service and another will take place after the second worship service on Sunday, March 3rd. The results are fascinating and reveal an in-depth look at Servant of Christ.
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. 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.
Saturday Morning Men’s Study We’ll meet on Saturday, March 16th at 9 AM. This will allow the guys from the Resolute study at 8 am to join us. We’ll gather in the Family Room at the back of the Sanctuary and begin a study of the book of Proverbs. Throughout our study we’ll be looking at such topics as How do we get wisdom? Wisdom and the pursuit of happiness, Wisdom and our family, Wisdom and words and more.
Resolute Men’s Bible Study The RESOLUTE Men’s study meets on Saturday mornings at 8:00 am. Founded by Vince Miller Resolute is a great study that seeks to disciple men along the path of following Jesus. This 9 week study is a series on “COMMITMENTS” and includes videos. Discussion and devotional helps. Even if you didn’t start at the beginning you can jump right in at any time. For further information contact: Tim Carlson at
[email protected], Bill Barnes at
[email protected] Kevin Sinton kevinsinton@team_id.com
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congregation news Lent, Holy Week and Easter Worship Services Ash Wednesday: March 6 6 & 7:30 pm Worship Services (Communion/Imposition of Ashes) Wednesday Lent Schedule: Mar 13-Apr 10 5:30 - 6:30 pm Lent Suppers 6:30 pm Lenten Worship Service
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, March 12 Tuesday, April 9 Resurrection Garden Easter Sunday, April 21 On Easter morning our Sanctuary will be transformed into a beautiful “Resurrection Garden” as a reminder to us of Christ’s transforming power in our lives. You can help make this happen by donating a gift of money in memory of a loved one, in celebration for a loved one, to the glory of God or in thankfulness for a particular blessing. If you wish to take a potted plant home after the 11:00 a.m. Easter service, the cost is $20.00. Otherwise you may choose to contribute any amount to help cover the cost creating the “Resurrection Garden”. “Resurrection Garden” forms can be found in the Sunday bulletins, Narthex or in the Church Office. Completed forms with payment can be placed in the Offering Plate or turned into the Church Office. The deadline for placing an order is April 14th and payment is required at that time. 6 - SERVANT SPIRIT
Palm Sunday: April 14 (Special Music Presentation) Maundy Thursday: April 18, 7:00 pm Worship Service Good Friday: April 19 7:00 pm Tenebrae Worship Service 8:00 pm 12 Hour Prayer Vigil Begins Prayer Vigil ends 8:00 am Saturday, April 20 Easter Worship Services: April 21 Service times: 7, 8, 9:15 & 11 am Childcare for infants through 3 year olds provided at 8, 9:15 & 11 am
Lent Schedule & Testimonials Wed 3/13: Dinner 5:30 Worship 6:30 Testimony by Larry Berqual If I only had a better life. I grew up in a good family, going to church and everything was good until… It was March 19th 1970 I was the only one in the car. That afternoon at 5:20 I had an accident with a train only a few blocks from home and it changed my life. It took a long time and a lot of help from God and other but eventually I was able to again say life is good.
Wed 3/20: Dinner 5:30 Worship 6:30 Testimony: Carol Smith
I left home at age 14 with only a 9th grade education and had three sons by age 19. I got my G.E.D. at age 37. Life has not always been easy for me but my faith has kept me going throughout all of the hardships and I’ve always known God was with me and guiding me.
Wed 3/27: Dinner 5:30 Worship 6:30 Testimony: Todd Johnson In the last six years I have undergone many serious health issues. I don’t know if I could have made it through these life threatening situations without the help of our Bible study group, the unwavering faith and love of my wife. The three F’s (faith, family and friends) have emerged and really enriched my life spiritually and it’s still teaching me that this entire journey itself has actually been a true gift from God.
Wed 4/3: Dinner 5:30 Worship 6:30 Testimony: Brad Hansen I had open heart surgery at the rip old age of 42. My story pertains to prayer and faith. After a particular Dr.’s appointment and procedure I awoke to my wife and cardiologist having a very serious discussion. Things were going to get real and real fast. I talked with God a lot along the path to this life altering surgery. After all I had plans. I discovered that what we think the plan is and what God has planned are not always the same.
Wed. 4/10: Dinner 5:30 Worship 6:30 Testimony: Ted Harrison Although my entire life has been a search for answers, a search for a stronger faith, and I can give testimony to how I feel God helped me become one of the best collegiate football players in the country, led me into a successful business, kept my family together during hard times, or how God helped save our three year old son when he was hit by a drunk driver. The story I have to tell now is how God and faith guided me in getting rid of cancer. At a time when life was at its busiest my health started to fall apart. I associated it with age and lack of exercise. As I started listening to God and going into the directions he led me I was able to find I had cancer, what to do for it, and it eventually going away.
children’s ministry from Anne March 10 March 24 March 24 March 31 March 31 April 7 April 14 April 14 April 21 April 28
Dates to Remember No Sunday School Family First Sunday First Communion Class #1 5th Grade Stepping Stone First Communion Class #2 First Communion Class #3 Palm Sunday First Communion Class #4 Easter – No Sunday School First Communion Service at 10:45
Vacation Bible School! Are you thinking about summer? Then put these dates on your calendar and be sure to join us for Vacation Bible School. Also, be sure to think of someone you can invite to come with you. Inviting someone with a personal invitation is the best way to introduce someone to Jesus! The week will be full of fun as usual with games, songs, snacks and best of all learning what Jesus thinks about us! 2019 Vacation Bible School June 24 – 28th 9:00 12:15
Stepping Stones of Faith
Stepping Stones of Faith take place on Sundays when we take a few minutes in service to recognize where children are in their faith journey. On each of these dates, the children come with their class to service and we give each child a gift and a blessing. The children return to the classroom with their group. Mar 31 – 5th grade April 28 – First Communion for 4th grade May 12 – 6th grade
Family First Sundays These Sundays are for 1st grade through 6th grade. On these Sundays parents come with their children to class. As families, you experience and grow in your faith together! Our last Sunday will be March 24. Mark your calendars!
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR First Communion Classes for 4th grade will be March 24, 31, April 7, 14. The First Communion Service will be April 28.
2019 Camp Wapogasset 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. SOC has a reserved numbers of spots for our church until March 15 th. After March 15th, students can still register but the reserved spots open up to any church. Note: These are grades completed this spring 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
One-time class for students 5th grade and older who have missed the First Communion Classes. March 3rd 12:00-1:00 pm Please contact Anne Larsen or Pastor Eric if interested. 7 - SERVANT SPIRIT
junior high ministry from Calvin ~ senior high ministry from Anne
Confirmation Rehearsal & Service Dates 9th graders – MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Rehearsal: Friday, May 17th from 6-8pm for Parents and Students. Pictures for students and small group leaders will be during the rehearsal (parents, bring checkbooks to order pictures that night). Service: Saturday, May 18th at 10am (students arrive at 9:15am). The service usually lasts about 1.5 hours. Grace and Peace to you all! Lately I’ve been thinking about the story of Jonah. God had a plan for Jonah, God made that plan known…and what did Jonah do? Jonah was afraid and chose to run away. Many of us will recall this story from a sermon, or from our Sunday School days. In case you aren’t familiar, know that Jonah winds up running from God’s plan, gets in a ship and heads in the opposite direction. Through a series of unfortunate events, Jonah ends up in the belly of the whale, repents to God, and is spit up on the shores of the country where God called him to go. As Pastor Melissa and I continue to plan for the intergenerational mission trip, we are eagerly waiting for people to accept God’s call. We currently have NUMBER signed up for the trip, and we are overjoyed at the opportunity to serve God alongside these folks in Southside Chicago this July 27-August 2. We also know that some of you are still running from God’s plan. Maybe your story ends up like Jonah, and God’s plan is irresistible to you. Or perhaps you’ll escape the jaws of the whale and continue in your ship heading the opposite direction. In the end of Jonah’s story he sees a fantastic, miraculous changing of a nation – all of Nineveh repents and follows God. I believe in this intergenerational mission trip. I believe in the relationships that have been forged stronger and stronger every year, and I believe in the power of the Holy Spirit to continue to transform the community, and to continue to transform us. My prayer for you is that you hear God’s call, you latch on to his promise of boldness (2 Timothy 1:7), and you step out in faith to see the wondrous transformation that God has in store for you. Yes, the mission trip deadline has passed – but deadlines have never gotten in God’s way before. Come and talk to us, sign up, & join us this summer! Peace in Christ who saves, Calvin Konop
Greetings 10th – 12th Grade Students! Hoping to meet all of you soon! Grace and peace! Anne Schaefer
NO CONFIRMATION OR SENIOR HIGH GATHERING ON ASH WEDNESDAY!
LET’S HAVE SOME FUN! Mark your calendars for the Senior High Takeover Night! *Friday, March 22nd at church from 7-9pm. Details are still being hashed out, but I know it’s going to be so fun! Friends are always welcome! *This is a free event! Lent is coming! Ash Wednesday (March 6th), there is no Wednesday Night Bible Study. All of the other Wednesday evenings are also different than the rest of the school year. 5:30-soup supper, 6:30 pm-worship service, 7:15—8ish-Senior High Devotions focusing on Student Leadership in the Youth Room. High School Seniors – take your mom to church on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12th) and get a blessing in return! A SENIOR BLESSING will take place at both services as we praise God for your educational efforts this far in life and celebrate a new chapter opening before you! Student Leadership Training Wednesday evenings during Lent! I know the word “leadership” can cause butterflies in the belly, but there are many types of leadership! We can’t all have the microphone, or write the right words! But each of us IS gifted at serving one another in some way! Join me immediately following the Lenten services from 7:15-8ish to learn what kind of leadership qualities God has given you! Maybe it’s helping a friend through a crisis; maybe it’s greeting and welcoming people; maybe it’s being an amazing listener; maybe it’s getting a room all ready before an event to make sure everyone feels welcome?! This devo time will be spent getting to know our own gifts and how we can use them to make others feel welcomed and loved by Jesus!
FFE Notes During Lent Hey Confirmation families, remember that your student needs to complete 4 FFE notes during Lent in addition to the yearly 15 notes. FEE Notes are special notes on Wednesday nights and during Holy Week. They are not usually available via podcast, so make sure to show up this Lent and worship with us! The services are on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 for the 5 weeks after Ash Wednesday. 8 - SERVANT SPIRIT
music ministry Lyrics to “Tremble”
Tremble. . . ~ Cathy Yseth
Peace, bringing it all to peace The storm surrounding me Let it break at Your name
“His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.” Psalm 97:4 The Contemporary Band will be sharing a song called “Tremble” with you in March. The song is by Mosaic MSC. With so much darkness in this world, it is reassuring to sing songs about Jesus’ light. The song is based on Psalm 97:4. Jesus’ power is above all circumstances, relationships and experiences. It is one of many songs that we will share with you about the light of Jesus through the darkness, during the season of Lent. Thank you to the Lenten band who will be leading the music on Wednesday evenings throughout Lent. The group consists of: Barb Auer, Brooke Auer, Greg Poling, Tom Rennaker, Matt Harikian, Heather Shaver, Kathy Sorenson, Susan Huemann and Ar Stevens. They will be leading these songs during worship. Lent 2019 Opening: Communion: Closing:
Have a most blessed Lent, everyone. I pray that you will experience the light of Jesus through prayer, daily devotional time, worship, spiritual friendships and song.
Come join us starting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8th through Saturday, February 9th at 3:00 p.m. Bring your scrapbooks/photo albums, sewing, card making crafts, beading, yarn etc… stay the whole time or come and go as your schedule allows.
Jesus, Jesus, You make the darkness tremble Jesus, Jesus, You silence fear Jesus, Jesus, You make the darkness tremble Jesus, Jesus Breathe, then call these bones to live Call these lungs to sing Once again, I will praise Jesus, Jesus, You make the darkness tremble Jesus, Jesus, You silence fear Jesus, Jesus, You make the darkness tremble Jesus, Jesus
Fill This Place (Red Rocks Worship) Beautiful Name (Hillsong) Worth (Anthony Brown) My Feet Are On The Rock
Scrapbook & Craft Weekend — March 8-9
Still, call the sea to still The rage in me to still Every wave at Your name
Your name is a light that the shadows can't deny Your name cannot be overcome Your name is alive forever lifted high Your name…
Servant Schoolhouse Preschool
For more information please contact Teale Colston at 763-427-3598 or Mona Pasko at 763-712-8574
SOC Red Hatter’s — March 21st The Red Hatters Theme Night will be on Thursday, March 21st at 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall. Please contact Teale Colston at 763-427-3598 or Jan Keleny at 763-222-9276 for more information. Coffee & Donut Servers needed Looking for volunteers to make coffee, put out donuts and clean up on Sunday mornings. We need people for both services. Men and/or women (we have several couples) who do it. It would involve about a once a month commitment. If you have any questions, please call Teale at 763-424-3598
In March we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday! There are many great books we will be reading and the students will be able to bring one of their own to share! We love learning about Jesus’ friends and Noah is one of them! We have a fun song we will singing. Servant Schoolhouse Preschool is excited for spring! We have been working very hard at learning our letters, numbers, shapes and colors! This spring we hope the weather allows us to go outside and discover all that is blooming! Registration for this fall has filled up quickly, but we do have a few remaining spots. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our program, please call or email us at 763-427-7765 or
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calendar of events Ongoing Events Sundays: Worship Services 9:00 am Traditional 10:45 am Contemporary 9 & 10:45 am Sunday School 3yr-6th Childcare available for infants through 3 year olds Mondays: 9:15 & 12:45 Preschool 6:00 pm Contemporary rehearsal 6:30 pm Celebration Choir Practice/Fellowship Hall Tuesdays: 9:15 & 12:45 Preschool 11:00 am Staff Meeting Noon Bulletin Deadline 7:00 pm Lifetree Café *7:00 pm Al-Anon *7:00 pm AA Meeting Wednesdays: 6:00 am Women’s Bible StudyMill Pond Gables 9:15 & 12:45 Preschool NO Confirmation or Sr. High during Lent 5:30 pm Lent Dinner* 6:30 pm Lenten Worship Service* *starts 3/13 Thursdays: 9:15 & 12:45 Preschool
Upcoming March & April Events Mar 1, Friday
8:00 pm
Diaper Wars
Mar 3, Sunday
12:00 pm
One time First Communion class
Mar 4, Monday
1:30 am
Young at Heart
Mar 6, Wednesday
6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Ash Wednesday service Ash Wednesday service
Mar 7, Thursday—Feb 15, Friday No Preschool Mar 8, Friday
3:00 pm
Scrapbooking begins
Mar 9, Saturday
3:00 pm
Scrapbooking ends
Mar 10, Sunday
No Sunday School 10:30 am Praying Together Team 3:00 pm Game Night
Mar 12, Tuesday
1:15 pm Brookdale Champlin
Mar 14, Thursday
9:00 am Quilting
Mar 16, Saturday
8:00 am Men’s Bible Study
Mar 19, Tuesday
7:00 pm Church Council
Mar 21, Thursday
6:30 pm Red Hat Meeting
Mar 22, Friday
Sr. High Event
Mar 24, Sunday
Family First Sunday 12:00 pm First Communion Class 5:00 pm Servant Supper
Fridays: 9:15 am Preschool
Mar 25, Monday
No Contemp Rehearsal
Saturdays:
Mar 28, Thursday
9:00 am Quilting
Mar 31, Sunday
Family First Sunday 12:00 pm First Communion Class
Apr 1, Monday
11:30 am Young at Heart
Young At Heart Studies Young At Heart will meet on Monday, March 4th at 11:30 AM in the Family Room at the back of the Sanctuary. We will begin a study of the Gospel of Matthew. Don’t forget your lunch and the conversation and coffee will be super hot!
You can download an SOC monthly calendar from our church website (www.servantofchrist.com)
12 Hour Prayer Vigil — April 19-20 The Easter Prayer Vigil is coming up starting at 8:00 pm on Friday, April 19th and ending at 8:00 am on Saturday, April 20th. Please sign up on the Bulletin Board in the Narthex or the Opportunity section in the Sunday bulletins. More than one person/group may sign up to pray in the Sanctuary for 30 minutes or longer. Prayer packets will be provided to help center your prayer time or to use later at home for personal use during your quiet time or for studying your Bible. We will have security volunteers and the Champlin Police Officers will check the premises during the 12 hour vigil. 10 - SERVANT SPIRIT
outreach & fellowship Servant of Christ — Disciple of God Award
Welcome 2019 Church Council and Ministry Committee Chairpersons
Accepting Applications for 2019-20 Academic Year
The award, to support the next generation of Christian leaders committed to serving Servant of Christ and its community, is in its 7th consecutive year and 48 previous recipients.
If you were unable to be at the annual meeting on January 27th, the following people were elected into positions of leadership on the Church Council at Servant of Christ.
The award of up to $3,000 is to partially fund higher education to any accredited state institution of higher education by providing undergraduate monetary awards to confirmed members of Servant of Christ. Students will need to apply each year, as the award is not automatically renewable.
President: Wendy Johnson, Vice President: Eric Carlson, Secretary: Amy Stensvad, Treasurer: Jennifer Kalla, Social Action: Bonnie Fryer, Members At Large: Stephanie Pochucha & Matt Martin
The deadline for submissions is March 3, 2019.
In addition the following people are serving with another year’s term: Members at Large: Julie Rose and Tom Johnson, Christian Living/Stewardship: Annette Carlson, Worship Hospitality: Don Loobeek, Hospitality: Teale Colston Building & Grounds: Kirsten Bovy
Awards will be provided to qualified candidates based upon criteria and an application process which will include leadership back to Servant of Christ and/or the community. Applications are available on the SOC website (www.servantofchrist.com), and in the SOC church office. If you would like further information on this award application or to financially donate to this award, please contact Annette Carlson at 612-812-3755 or by email at
[email protected].
A BIG THANK YOU TO THEM ALL FOR SHARING THEIR GIFTS WITH THE CONGREGATION BY SERVING AS PART OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL!!
message from Michaela Larsen….. Disciple of God project Servant of Christ will be sending a group of members to pack meals at Feed My Starving Children. This a great opportunity for our members to make a difference in communities across the globe. We will be packing meals on March 22 from 6 to 7:30 at the Coon Rapids location. Everyone ages 5 and up is invited. You can sign up by emailing Michaela Larsen at
[email protected] or on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex. If you are unable to attend but want to donate, please leave contributions with Anne Larsen. Checks can be made out to Feed My Starving Children.
Hello my name is Lauren Larsen and I am a recipient of the Disciple of God Award! I am currently collecting donations to help stock the Jaguar Junction at the Jackson Middle School in Champlin. I will be collecting items in the Narthex until March 20th. The Jaguar Junction is an in-school resource at Jackson Middle School for families and students in economic distress. According to the coordinator at JMS, some possible donation items would be Easy meals that don’t need refrigeration and students can make themselves in the evening when parents aren’t home such as Easy-Mac, SpaghettiOs, Prego Ready Meals, Barilla meals etc.
Snacks for during school hours like granola bars and other nutrition bars, goldfish crackers, etc.
School supplies like Backpacks, Trapper Keepers, folders, pencils etc.
They also accept cash and check donations to purchase other items. Checks can be made out to AHEF (Anoka Hennepin Education Foundation)
Thank you for all of your donations and support! 11 - SERVANT SPIRIT
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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
Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 6 (Services at 6 & 7:30 pm) Lent Services: March 13, 20, 27 and April 3 & 10 Services at 6:30 pm, Dinner at 5:30 pm Palm Sunday, April 14 Maundy Thursday, April 18 Good Friday, April 19 Prayer Vigil, April 19 at 8:00 pm - April 20 8:00 am Easter Sunday, April 21, services at 7, 8, 9:15, 11 am Remember to invite a friend to Servant of Christ!
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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:
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