May2019
The Servant Spirit
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
Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great. You are clothed with honor and majesty. ~Psalm 104:1~
Tone of Voice and Words Matter ~ Pastor Ericrie n Recently I was in a local grocery store and overheard a parent berating their small child. I don’t know what that parent’s life was like or what they’d been through that day but what was clear was their tone of voice and choice of words went way beyond parenting and simply saying “no” to candy. I began to wonder, if that’s how they talk to their child in public what goes on at home? Here are three of many verses in the Bible that remind us of the power of words:
“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing” Proverbs 12:18
“An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up”
inside this issue
Worship & Learning Faith Walk & Talk Ministry & Mission Congregation News Children’s Ministry Next Gen Ministry Music Ministry Calendar of Events Outreach & Fellowship
Summer Worship Hours Mark Your Calendar
Proverbs 12:25
“He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin” Proverbs 13:3
Many workplaces have rules and HR departments that govern the kind of language and words that are used so people talk to each other in at the very least a “civil” manner. There are no HR departments in our homes and people often speak to those they love using words and a tone of voice that can be demeaning, discouraging and sometimes even cruel. It usually happens when we’re angry or frustrated over some issue that may not even involve the person we’re talking to. The words and the tone of voice just come out and once they do we can never take them back. A friend of mine has what I call the gift of encouragement. He’s a great guy to be around not only because he’s positive but because even when he is frustrated or angry his words and tone of voice don’t get the best of him, He has been a blessing to many throughout his lifetime.
Just a reminder: Summer Worship hours are 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend! We will return to the 9 & 10:45 a.m. worship times on Rally Day September 8, 2019. Enjoy your summer!
How can God use you to be an encourager to others? How can God help you use your words and tone of voice to be helpful in people’s lives instead of the opposite? Our words and tone of voice are powerful indeed, they have the power to heal and encourage or the power to destroy and discourage. Whether it’s with children, adults and especially the people we say we love let’s all choose wise words that bring healing. God Bless you and I can’t wait to see you in church this Sunday! Blessings,
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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
Upcoming Preaching Themes Sunday, 5/5/19 ~ God’s Work Our Hands: Empty Vessels Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Theme: We don’t try to be like Jesus because we think we can reach perfection—we know we can’t. We try to be like Jesus because that’s part of our imperfect witness to the world. Just as Jesus emptied himself for us by going to the cross, we empty ourselves for others in service in the name of Jesus. Questions to Think About as You Read: When have you had fun serving others? What actually constitutes serving others?
Sunday, 5/12/19 ~ God’s Work Our Hands: I Thought You Were Going To Do It Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Theme: When it comes to serving whether at church or outside of church. It’s always tempting to think somebody else will do it. The reality is God has given each person gifts to be used in service. Questions to Think About as You Read: In what ways are you serving? When was the last time you were reluctant to serve but felt maybe you weren’t qualified? When was the last time at work or home you didn’t feel “qualified” to do something but jumped in and it turned out ok?
Saturday, 5/18/19 ~ Confirmation Service - 10:30 am
marks of discipleship: Prayer, Weekly Worship, Biblical Literacy, Spiritual Friendship, Serving and Giving
communion
Sunday, 5/19/19 ~ God’s Work Our Hands: Hopeless to Helpful Text: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: Sometimes it convenient and fun to serve and sometimes it isn’t but we know it’s the right thing to do. This familiar passage can cause us to think deeply about what it means to love our neighbor and who our neighbor really is. Questions to Think About as You Read: Why is it tempting to only want to help people who we think are worthy of being helped? What is the byproduct of service?
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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Sunday, 5/26/19 ~ God’s Work Our Hands: Serving = Significance Text: Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 John 2:1-6 Theme: Everybody wants to feel important. We go to great lengths to set ourselves apart from others. Whether it’s posting only the fun parts of our lives on social media, to our clothing to our stuff we all want to feel significant. Scripture reminds us that real significance comes from giving ourselves away in service. Questions to Think About as You Read: What kinds of service have you done that you feel really good about? What things besides serving to we look to in order to feel significant in life?
worship & learning Worship In The Park Sunday, June 30th at One service at 10:00 am Andrews Park in Champlin Picnic to follow Worship Service
Please join us as we praise God (rain or shine), enjoy some good food, fellowship and time at the Splash Pad & playground or just enjoying God’s creation. Bring a chair or sit at a picnic table.
Sign up in the bulletin or outer narthex to bring a salad or dessert to share at the picnic.
May Bible Study asks the question:
Why? Making Sense of God’s Will
Tuesdays at 9:30 AM May, 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays at 6:45PM May 8, 15, 22, 29 When the ground shakes, and a poor nation’s economy is destroyed; when the waters rise, washing away a community’s hopes and dreams; when a child suffers neglect and abuse; when violence tears apart nations; where is God? If God is all powerful, and if each one of us is a beloved child of God, then how can God allow tragedy and suffering to infest his creation? In Why? Making Sense of God's Will, best-selling author Adam Hamilton brings fresh insight to the age-old question of how to understand the will of God. Rejecting simplistic answers and unexamined assumptions, Hamilton addresses how we can comprehend God’s plan for the world and ourselves.
Why do the Innocent Suffer?
Why do My Prayers Go Unanswered?
Why Can't I See God's Will for My Life?
Why God's Love Prevails
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 June 2
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 an SOC 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 “interested in joining” in the black “Friendship Folder” on Sunday morning or contact Barb in the church office at 763-427-5070 or
[email protected] New Members will be received on Sunday, May 19th during the worship services.
Please sign up on the sheets in the outer narthex or contact Pastor Melissa
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faith walk & talk Luke 11: 5-13 – A Strange Story ~ Pastor Melissa
Lifetree Café May Topics Lifetree Café is an hour-long experience where you can meet with others to discuss a variety of engaging topics. May 7th Love Ya Mom May 14th Low Cost No Cost Adventures May 21st An Immigrant In The Sanctuary May 28th An Encounter With God Questions? Contact the Church Office 763-427-5070
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. Thank you for your generous support.
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5 And he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; 6 for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.’ 7 And he answers from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door has already been locked, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.’ 8 I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, at least because of his persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs. 9 “So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. 11 Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for a fish, will give a snake instead of a fish? 12 Or if the child asks for an egg, will give a scorpion? 13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
In Luke, Jesus tells a strange story. At midnight an unexpected guest arrives. He is hungry, but you have nothing to feed him. So you go the house of a friend to borrow some food. “Don’t bother me, “ the friend says. “The door’s locked. The children are asleep. I can’t give you anything now. Go home.” But you keep on pestering him. You are so persistent that he finally gets up and gives you what you want. Then Jesus adds, “For every one who asks, receives, and he who seeks, finds, and to him who knocks, it will be opened.” And his point seems to be that the secret of prayer is persistence. Keep at it, keep speaking into the darkness and even if nothing comes, speak again and then again. And finally the answer is given. It may not be the kind of answer we want – the kind of stopgap peace, the kind of easy security, the kind of end to loneliness that we are apt to pray for. Christ never promises peace in the sense of no more struggle and suffering. Instead he helps us to struggle and suffer as he did, in love, for one another. Christ does not give us security in the sense of something in this world, some cause, some principle, some value, which is forever. Instead, he tells us that nothing in this world is forever, all flesh is grass. He does not promise us unlonely lives. His own life speaks loud of how, in a world where there is little love, love is always lonely. Instead of all these, the answer that he give, I think, is himself. If we go to him for anything else, he may send us away empty or he may not. But if we go to him for himself. I believe that we go away always with this deepest of all our hungers filled.
ministry & mission Your Giving this year will save Lives One of the ministries that Servant of Christ supports is Compassion International. Compassion International is one of the most trusted Christ –Centered ministries in the world. Each year Servant of Christ supports Compassion International and the part of its ministry that is focused on bringing clean water to impoverished villages around the world. Children in impoverished rural areas often travel long distances to collect water, which is frequently contaminated. Your gift helps accomplish the following:
Construct a deep borehole well at the church or center Install a water storage unit, pump and other hardware Provide children and families access to safe water Reduce cases of waterborne illnesses
Your gifts to Servant of Christ each week/month are making a real difference in the real lives of people around the world.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU A lot of people were responsible for making Lent and Holy Week so meaningful and important this year. Thank you to our musicians/singers/ choir, worship coordinators, acolytes, communion servers/helpers, readers, counters, greeters, those who shared their testimony, the groups who made Lent suppers, those who participated in the Good Friday Prayer vigil, those who prayed with people on Sunday Mornings and Wednesday nights: Your ministry has made a wonderful difference in people. WE ALL THANK YOU!! Servant of Christ 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 Night Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 pm
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 (Please note date change) The Saturday Morning Men’s ministry will meet on Saturday, May 11th at 9 AM in the Family Room. Typically we meet on the third Saturday of the month but it is moved to the Second Saturday of May. We will continue our Study of Paul’s Letter to The Romans. Don’t forget your Bibles and the coffee and conversation and prayer will be amazing.
Resolute Men’s Bible Study The RESOLUTE Men’s study meets on Saturday mornings at 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. For further information contact:
Join us next time for the fun, fellowship, and friendship! Questions: Contact Julie Rose at 763-458-5709 or
[email protected]
Tim Carlson at
[email protected] Bill Barnes at
[email protected] Kevin Sinton kevinsinton@team_id.com
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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.
Giving Just as you rely upon receiving income on a regular basis, Servant of Christ relies on your regular contributions. Servant of Christ appreciates the efforts of congregation members to make consistent donations throughout the year — especially during popular winter and summer travel periods. To assist you, the church provides a convenient electronic giving option for setting up regular contributions. Go to our website of www.servantofchrist.com for more details about Electronic and Online giving.
Current worship service dates are listed below: Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, June 11
I want to thank you everyone for donating to the items that were taken to the Jackson Middle School JAGUAR JUNCTION! Ms. Pasche was surprised, so grateful and super excited about the amount of items that were donated. Thank you for helping to support the Jackson Middle School students! Lauren Larsen
Young At Heart Studies Young At Heart will gather on Monday, May 6th at 11:30 in the Family Room at the back of the Sanctuary. We’ll continue our Study of the Gospel of Matthew. Remember to bring Lunch so we can enjoy a meal together and as always the coffee and conversation will be flowing and hot!!!
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Thank you to everyone who took part in the Feeding My Starving Children Event! It is great to be part of a church community and to serve along side one another. Thank you for supporting the event and for lifting me up with prayer and support as a Disciple of God recipient! Sincerely, Michaela Larsen
children’s ministry from Anne Vacation Bible School!
Dates to Remember May 12
6th Grade Stepping Stone
May 19
Last Day Sunday School
Stepping Stones of Faith
POWER UP: Raise your game! Join us this summer and discover how to raise your game by knowing God, trusting Jesus, and experiencing the Fruits of the Spirit.
June 24 – 28th 9:00 am - 12:00 noon 4 years old (as of 6/1/19) through 5th grade Are you thinking about summer? Then put these dates on your calendar and be sure to join us for Vacation Bible School. Also, be
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. May 12 – 6th grade
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 Camp Wapogasset Still want to go to camp but not sure there’s a place for you?! Give Camp Wapo a call to see about open spots. Are you registered but have some questions? Check out the camp website for an Information packet. It answers a lot of your burning questions. 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. There is still time to sign up for camp! Talk with Anne Larsen or Calvin if you have questions. 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
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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.
Welcome 9th Grade Students! Your journey now brings you to regular Wednesday Night activities and Bible Studies with senior high! We are glad you’re here, and we are looking forward to you joining us! Congratulations to all of our HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS leaving high school! You are all invited to worship on Sunday, May 12th for a special gift and blessing to honor your hard work and encourage you in your next chapter of life! Bring a parent too! We will do a blessing at each service, so come to whichever one you prefer! Questions – talk to Anne Schaefer Pie with the Pastor! Anne is collecting any and all
EQUIP Parent/Student night – Wednesday, May 1st
questions that we have about faith, the Church, Jesus, life…whatever! And we’ll get to hear Pastor Eric share some of his answers with us on Wednesday,
This is our very first EQUIP night that will include both parents and students. The topic will be mental and spiritual health, and we’ll spend an hour learning, discussion, and growing together. Confirmation starts at 6:00pm that night, and we’ll do the EQUIP portion from 6:30-7:30pm with 30 minutes after for everyone to stay (if they want to) and process, talk more, or ask our speaker questions.
May 15th… and of course there will be YUMMY PIES! The last day for regular Bible Study for Senior High will be Wednesday, May 29th! Come for games, food and music! All are welcome, bringing friends is encouraged! SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE!!! I am getting pretty excited about weekly Wednesday bonfires! We will spend time laughing together over s’mores and snacks, and we’ll be sure to dive into the Word as well!
Confirmation End of the Year Party! For current 7th and 8th graders – May 22nd 6-7:30pm (pizza at 5:30pm)
Senior High welcomes all 9th graders! On Wednesday, May 22nd, the Senior High and Anne Schaefer will welcome the 9th graders. All 9th graders and their friends are invited to join Senior High for their official first night as senior highers. They are also invited to all of the summer events for Sr. High. Keep an eye out for the summer calendar and stay devoted to your faith!
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Our meeting time will be 8-10pm, June 12th through August 21st. No meeting on June 5th or July 3rd. YOU HAVE GIFTS that you can share with the kiddos at VBS! There are many ways to help – decorating, setting up, cleaning up, singing, dancing, playing games! Interested in serving God by loving God’s Children?? Talk with Anne Larsen or Anne Schaefer to get plugged in! VBS is June 24-June28. You will be a blessing! Grace and peace! Anne Schaefer
music ministry Spring Music Celebration
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“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)
The SOC musicians are busy preparing for a musical celebration during both services on Sunday, May 19th. The music will focus on our year-long theme of “Fit 4 life”.
We begin our final month of digging into our church’s core values in
Please come and join us for worship that day. All the musicians and their families and friends are invited to celebrate with us. They don’t need to bring anything!
May. The musicians have taken this journey with you as we prepare and practice songs that go along with our core values. This month we look at the core value of serving. I would like to take this opportunity to give a big thank you to the musicians at Servant of Christ who serve through music ministry. I first want to thank the directors, Barb Auer, Susan Huemann and Keira Moore. Their willingness to collaborate, serve and share with us is appreciated. They are a talented group of women that have a heart for sharing not only their love of music, but their love for the Lord. Thank you to the adult choir and youth choir members. The choir members share their time and talent with us on Sunday mornings. They continue to move and inspire us with the anthems they share. The contemporary and Lenten bands consistently amaze me with their talent and their service. Thank you for the hours you donate to practicing and preparing for worship. On May 19th during both services, we will be sharing a collaboration of the adult music ministry teams. The worship service will touch on each of our core values through music. Please mark your calendars for this special worship event. Following worship, there will be a lunch provided for all of the musicians and their families. It is a small way of saying a big THANK YOU for your service to Servant of Christ. Thank you for being a light here at SOC and in being a light to the world.
Thank you! SOC Red Hatters Spring Bake Sale The Red Hatters would like to say Thank you! To all that purchased baked goods at the Bake sale on Palm Sunday. Proceeds from the Bake Sale help fund our service projects like: Bags of Love, Birthday Bags, CEAP, ACBC, Homeless children and the SOC Christmas Adopt-A-Family ministry. Thank you for your support! The SOC Red Hatters
Peace, Cathy Yseth
Scrapbook & Craft Weekend May 10 & 11th Come join us upstairs in the Fellowship Hall starting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10th through Saturday, May 11th at 3:00 p.m. Bring your scrapbooks/photo albums, sewing, card making crafts, beading, etc… stay the whole time or come and go as your schedule allows. For more information, please call Teale Colston at 763-427-3598
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calendar of events Ongoing Events
Upcoming May & June Events
Sundays: Worship Services 9:00 am Traditional 10:45 am Contemporary 9 & 10:45 am Sunday School 3yr-6th grade 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 9:30 am Why? Bible Study (starts 5/7) 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 5:30 pm Confirmation– Pizza 6:00 pm Sr. High 6:45 pm Why? Bible Study (starts 5/8) Thursdays: 9:15 & 12:45 Preschool
May 5, Sunday
12:00 pm
New Member Class & Lunch
May 6, Monday
11:30 am
Young at Heart
May 7, Tuesday
9:30 am
Why? Bible Study
May 8, Wednesday
6:45 pm
Why? Bible Study
May 9, Thursday
9:00 am
Quilting
May 10, Friday
3:00 pm
Scrapbooking starts
May 11, Saturday
3:00 pm
Scrapbooking ends
May 12, Sunday 10:30 am May 14, Tuesday
9:30 am 1:15 pm
Why? Bible Study Brookdale-Champlin
May 15, Wednesday
6:45 pm
Why? Bible Study
May 17, Friday
6:00 pm
Confirmation Rehearsal
May 18, Saturday
5/18)
*Not a church function Holy Communion Services are 1st & 3rd Sunday
May 20, Monday May 21, Tuesday
May 22, Wednesday
9:00 am and 10:30 am
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Confirmation service
3:00 pm
Music Celebration 9 & 10:45 Receive New Member Last Day of Sunday School Game Night
4:00 pm
Quarterly Staff Meeting
9:30 am 7:00 pm
Last Day of Preschool Why? Bible Study Church Council
6:45 pm
7th/8th Year End Party Why? Bible Study
May 23, Thursday
Preschool Ice Cream Social
May 26, Sunday
Summer Worship Hours Begin 9:00 & 10:30 am Services Servant Supper
5:00 pm May 27, Monday May 28, Tuesday
Summer Worship Services May 26th through Labor Day
10:00 am
May 19, Sunday
Fridays: 9:15 am Preschool Saturdays: 8:00 am Men’s Resolute Study (ends
6th Grade Stepping Stone Sr. High Seniors Recognition Praying Together Team
Summer Office Hours Monday— Thursday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am to Noon
Office Closed—Memorial Day 9:30 am
Why? Bible Study
outreach & fellowship Servant Supper Sunday, May 26th from 5-6 pm Come eat or volunteer at our Servant Supper meal. Enjoy getting to know our guests and in that visiting time with one another there can be a deeper understanding of Christ’s love for all people. This meal is for those in need in the surrounding community and is open to everyone. Meal time is from 5-6 pm 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. Look for sign up on the bulletin board of opportunities.
Servant Schoolhouse Ice Cream Social Thursday, May 23, 2019 6:30-8:00pm
Join us for ice cream sundaes while you explore and learn about what Servant Schoolhouse Preschool has to offer your child.
Some special features we provide include:
State licensed preschool program for children ages 3-5 A well-rounded quality educational experience for your child in a Christian atmosphere A balanced curriculum allowing for the growth of your child according to individual needs and stages of development in five major areas: cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual. Outdoor and indoor physical activity Special Activities: musician, puppeteer, and a nature expert Contact Diane at 763-427-7765 or
[email protected] for registration information. SPRING CLEANING If you are wondering what to do with all of the toys, games, and puzzles that you no longer use, keep the preschool in mind. We always welcome and are grateful for new or gently used toy donations. If you have anything you would like to donate you can call Diane at 763-427-7765. Thank you!!
Remembering the Fallen Memorial Day, May 27, 2019 A lot of us have forgotten the true meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 and was first observed on 30 May 1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed in 2000 to help remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day. This resolution calls for all Americans, at 3:00 p.m. on Memorial Day, “To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to Taps.” On Memorial Day this year, at 3:00 let us all stop and say a prayer for those who have lost their life defending our freedoms. It is a very small sacrifice to make for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The Armed Services Outreach Committee will be honoring our fallen brothers and sisters by placing flags on the tables in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, May 26th. Information was taken from: www.usmemorialday.org Armed Services Outreach Committee
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740 East Hayden Lake Road Champlin, MN 55316
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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
New Member Class & Lunch—May 5 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall Summer Worship Time Change Starts Memorial Day weekend 9:00 & 10:30 am Office Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th Summer Office Hours starts May 24th 8:00—4:00 M-Thurs, 8:00—noon Friday Remember to invite a friend to Servant of Christ! Scan this barcode with your smart phone and it will bring you directly to our website. www.servantofchrist.com 12 - SERVANT SPIRIT
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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