A NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF MOUNT OLIVET LUTHERAN CHURCHBelieving, Belonging, Becoming

OUNT OLIVET LUTHERAN CHURCH APRIL 2015VOLUME 3, ISSUE 4

Pastor John D. Hogenson, Senior Pastor

We begin our Holy Week on Palm Sunday, fi nding ourselves as participants in the story, shouting, “Hosanna in the highest” and very soon shouting, “Crucify him!” We are fortunate at Mount Olivet to be able to walk through the Holy Week and enter the story, experience the passion, and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.

Th roughout it all, we realize our need for a Savior and Redeemer, rejoicing on Easter that through the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are freed from sin and death and experience new life here on earth and in the life to come.

If Lent is a time for refl ection, then Easter is truly a time of rejoicing. As a congregation, we celebrate seven Sundays of Easter before our next season, the Pentecost. During these seven Sundays of Easter, we will focus on the proclamation and how our lives are transformed by the Easter good news. We are called to not only hear the good news, but share it with our friends and neighbors.

Over the next 50 days, I invite you to join me in extending an invitation to others to hear this good news on Easter Sunday and then again on the Sundays that follow. Invite friends to join you in fellowship as we connect to our community through many outstanding programs this month, from leadership dinners and lunches to Bible studies, invite others to connect more fully with God.

“Go in peace. Share the good news!”

Ea� er!SUNDAY, APRIL 5

MPLs 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11am, 12noon, 1pm

sermon: Pastor Hogenson Music: Orchestra,

chapel, cathedral, and senior choirs

West 8, 9, 10, 11am, 12noon sermon: Pastor Youngdahl Music: Brass ensemble,

cathedral, and senior choirs

SHARE THE GOOD NEWS!

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Join Us for Worship! MInneAPOLIs cAMPUs5025 KnOX Ave sMPLs, Mn 55419 612.926.7651

West cAMPUs7150 ROLLInG AcRes RDvIctORIA, Mn 55386952.767.1500

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Palm Sundaytriumphant services featuring Mount Olivet choirs, organ, brass ensemble, and timpani.sunday school, The Way, and nursery: 9, 10 & 11amMPLs 9, 10, 11am & 12noon sermon: Pastor cornilsWest 9, 10 & 11am sermon: Pastor Hogenson

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

� e Living Lord’s SupperWest 7pm communion service

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

� e Seven Last Words of ChristMPLs 7pm choir, soloists, and Orchestra note: nO 10am Prayer & Praise service

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Maundy � ursday &� e Living Lord’s SupperMPLs 6pm & 7:30pm communion services

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Good FridayMPLs 7, 8, 9, 10am, 12noon, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6pm communion services 11am children’s service

7pm tenebrae service nursery: 10 & 11am (Mpls only)West 11am children’s service

6pm communion service 7pm tenebrae service Ea� er! SUNDAY, APRIL 5

nO sunday school, The Way, Mpls & WestMPLs 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11am, 12noon, 1pm sermon: Pastor Hogenson Music: Orchestra, chapel, cathedral,

and senior choirs nursery: 9, 10 & 11amWest 8, 9, 10, 11am, 12noon sermon: Pastor Youngdahl Music: Brass ensemble, cathedral,

and senior choirs nursery: 9, 10 & 11am

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

Prayer & PraiseMPLs 10am

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

Second Sunday of Easter & New Member SundayHoly communion: 8:30am and after the last service sunday school, The Way, and nursery: 9, 10 & 11amMPLs 9,10, 11am & 12noon

sermon: Pastor Hogenson Music: senior & cathedral choirsWest 9, 10 & 11am

sermon: Pastor Youngdahl Music: senior & cathedral choirs

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

Prayer & PraiseMPLs 10am

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

� ird Sunday of EasterHoly communion: 8:30am and after the last service sunday school, The Way, and nursery: 9, 10 & 11amMPLs 9,10, 11am & 12noon

sermon: Pastor Hammersten Music: collegiate chorale of Luther collegeWest 9, 10 & 11am

sermon: Pastor MacLean Music: chancel Ringers; Amanda Jenkins, soprano

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Prayer & PraiseMPLs 10am

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

Fourth Sunday of EasterHoly communion: 8:30am and after the last service sunday school and nursery: 9, 10 & 11amMPLs 9,10, 11am & 12noon

sermon: Pastor Hogenson Music: senior choir; chancel choir;

chapel choir & Parents; Joy & Glory Bells; Justin staebell, baritone

West 9, 10 & 11am sermon: Pastor Bakken

Music: senior choir; chancel choir; chapel choir & Parents; Anna shevik, mezzo-soprano

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

First Communion ServiceMPLs 3pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

Prayer & PraiseMPLs 10am

HOLY WeeK & APRIL 2 015 WORsHIP @ MOUnt OLIvet

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Life & Growth

February 15 - March 11

BaptismsPiper Charlotte Anderson, daughter of Sara & MitchellNorah Evelyn Bosacker, daughter of Linda & PeterBarrett Lloyd Chenevert, son of Jessica & NolanConrad Flynn Engler II, son of Amanda & ConradEloise Mae Ferry, daughter of Laura & KaneHarriet Kathleen Fugere, daughter of Trisha & ChadSamuel John Kraemer, son of Lauren & JohnRuby Marina Krueger, daughter of Jill & SeanLucia Jane Stofer, daughter of Jenny & JamesAdeline Sue Tack, daughter of Alisha & RyanEvelyn Deborah Thielman, daughter of Krista & MatthewDeathsJames W. Crocker, 1922 - 2015Sherman E. Evanson, 1935 - 2015Bernice Gemilere, 1927 - 2015Mildred L. Hanson, 1923 - 2015A. Violet Hilsen, 1930 - 2015 Roger W. Jenni, 1946 - 2015Shirley J. Lindquist, 1927 - 2015Margaret Lundquist, 1922 - 2015Susan E. Marcotte, 1948 - 2015Evelyn E. Mueller, 1935 - 2015Rev. Carl O. Nelson, 1918 - 2015Vern C. Norlin-Weaver, 1915 - 2015Diane D. Oehlke, 1953 - 2015Glen H. Oman, 1930 - 2015Irene R. Senn, 1919 - 2015Lois F. Viet, 1920 - 2015

The church also recently received notifi cation of the following deaths:Norman V. Norberg, 1929 - 2014Kenneth T. Parent, 1923 - 2014

Updates Needed for Fall Directory!Please update your address, email address, and phone number on your My Mt Olivet account at www.mtolivet.org/mymtolivet or by calling Kris Johnson at 612.767.2253. Th ank you!

• Log in on your computer to www.mymtolivet.org.• Click on the button that says, “Create a new account.”• Check email and write down your temporary password. • Enter password.• Update your member record information.• Download My Mt Olivet App using your new My Mt Olivet account.

Fireside ChatsWItH PAstOR HOGensOn

connect with Pastor Hogenson and your neighbors at Fireside chats at church and at homes throughout the metro area. Upcoming chats

are listed below. Sign up at www.mtolivet.org or 612.926.7651.

James ave, mpls, Sat 4/11 1-2pmJames ave, mpls, Sat 4/11 2:30-3:30pm

Knox ave, mpls, tues 4/14, 10:30-11:30ammpls lounge, tues 4/14 2-3pm

edinborough, edina, Wed 4/15 1:30-2:30pmedinborough, edina, Wed 4/15 3:00-4:00pmedinborough, edina, Wed 4/15 4:30-5:30pm

mpls lounge, tues 4/21 1-2pmmpls lounge, tues 4/21 2:30-3:30pm

mpls lounge, tues 4/21 4-5pmWest campus, Wed 4/22 2-3pm

West campus, Wed 4/22 3:30-4:30pmWest campus, Wed 4/22 5-6pm

more Fireside chats will be added soon ...

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Palm Sunday Sun 3/29MPLS 9, 10, 11am & 12noonWEST 9, 10 & 11amTh e festive palm processional honors and reenacts the triumphant journey of Jesus into Jerusalem. Jesus entered through the golden gate where tradition says the Messiah will enter Jerusalem. From the book of Matthew we read that the people spread their cloaks on the road, and then cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road as well. It was the children of the city who began shouting “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” Th e people asked, “Who is this?” Th e crowd with Jesus replied,“Th is is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.” After the processional, Jesus immediately went to the temple and began teaching.

Devotions

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So the machetes made me a little nervous!

“Th ere is no permutation of humanity in which Christ is not present. If every bible is lost, if every church crumbles to dust, if the last believer in the last prayer opens her eyes and lets it all fi nally go, Christ will appear on this earth as calmly and casually as he appeared to the disciples walking to Emmaus after his death …” *

Th e Mount Olivet Guatemalan Missionaries had fi nally arrived in the jungle. Indigenous folk with big brown eyes and deeply tanned skin were graciously holding our hands, helping us into a hand-carved boat to travel down the Rio Negro to the villages. When I looked down I saw that two of the local pastors who were accompanying us had machetes sheathed to their pack.

So as not to alarm the group, I asked in Spanish: “Why are you carrying knives?” She smiled and said in English, “You never know.”

Here’s what we learned in the midst of the jungle: You never DO know what surprises God has in store for his children. In the midst of these remote, primitive villages, in the absence of electricity or running water or any semblance of a modern convenience, God is present. Big time. Th ere aren’t enough boats in the country to contain the inspiring, tangible, authentic, ever-present faith of these simple, humble children of God. Th ank you, God, for their witness, to us. – PAstOR HAMMeRsten

* My Bright Abyss: Meditation of a Modern Believer by Christian Wiman; p. 11

The Living Lord’s Supper Communion Services WEST Tues 3/31 7pm. MPLS Maundy Th urs 4/2 6 & 7:30pm. You are invited to witness the scene in the upper room as Jesus and his twelve disciples break bread together before Jesus’ death on the cross. Th is meaningful service will feature special music by the Senior Choir and communion will be served before a live depiction of the familiar painting “Th e Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci. We hope you will add this unique and powerful communion service to your Holy Week worship schedule.

The Seven Last Words of Christ Wed 4/1 7pm (doors open 6pm), Mpls. Th is work by Th eodore Dubois will feature the 200+ voice Cathedral Choir and alumni, orchestra, and soloists Amanda Jenkins, soprano; Brian Ohnsorg, tenor; and Justin Staebell, baritone. Admission is free. Please join us for this favorite Holy Week tradition!

Good Friday Services Fri 4/3. MPLS 7, 8, 9, 10am, 12noon, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6pm Communion Services, 11am Children’s Service, 7pm Tenebrae Service. WEST 11am Children’s Service, 6pm Communion Service, 7pm Tenebrae Service.“Tenebrae” is Latin for shadows. Th e purpose of this service (7pm at Mpls and West) is to recreate the betrayal, abandonment, and agony of the events of Holy Week. After each reading, a candle is extinguished, eventually leaving the sanctuary in total darkness. Th is worship service is left unfi nished because the story is not complete until Easter Sunday.

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Daily Readings

April 2015

– PAstOR KURt KALLAnD

1 mark 12:1-12 Rejected Stone2 mark 14:12-25 new commandment3 John 19:1-30 “it is Finished”4 Romans 8:1-11 the Great Sabbath5 Revelation 1:17-18 the empty tomb6 mark 16:1-8 do not Be alarmed7 1 corinthians 15:12-28 all in all 8 matthew 28:1-16 Searching9 matthew 28:16-20 “With You always”10 luke 24:1-12 they Remembered11 mark 12:18-27 God of the living12 John 14:1-7 the Way13 John 14:8-17 Spirit of truth14 John 14:18-31 the advocate 15 John 15:1-11 the Vine15 John 15:12-27 love one another 16 John 16:1-15 Where are You Going17 John 16:16-33 take courage18 acts 10:40-41 God Raised Him19 matthew 3:1-6 Prepare the Way20 matthew 3:7-12 more Powerful than i 21 matthew 3:13-17 let it Be So22 matthew 4:1-11 Worship the lord23 matthew 4:12-17 Repent24 matthew 4:18-25 Follow me25 John 10:11, 27-28 the Good Shepherd26 mark 6:30-44 Rest awhile27 matthew 5:1-10 Blessed28 matthew 5:11-16 let Your light Shine29 matthew 5:17-20 to Fulfi ll30 matthew 5:21-26 Be Reconciled

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Musical Guest: Collegiate Chorale of Luther College Sun 4/19, Mpls Campus. Th e choir features 100 mixed voices of select junior and senior singers performing sacred choral works of a variety of periods and styles. Collegiate Chorale also sings at daily chapel services and Sunday worship services on campus, takes part in the college’s annual Christmas at Luther celebration, and tours annually. In recent years, the Collegiate Chorale has performed in concert with the American Symphony Orchestra at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, and with the Cedar Rapids (Iowa) and La Crosse (Wisconsin) symphony orchestras. Th e choir recently appeared in concert with Th e Philadelphia Brass, premiering a newly-commissioned work, Th e Creation of the World, by renowned American composer Daniel Pinkham. Th e Collegiate Chorale is under the direction of DR. ANDREW

LAST. Recordings will be available for purchase in the narthex.

Ea� er!Sunday, April 5MPLs 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11am, 12noon, 1pm sermon: Pastor Hogenson Music: Orchestra and choirs nursery: 9,10 & 11amWest 8, 9, 10, 11am, 12noon sermon: Pastor Youngdahl Music: Brass ensemble and choirs nursery: 9,10 & 11am

Rejoice in the victory of salvation and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! Th rough word and festive music, we pronounce with joy: Alleluia! Christ is Risen!

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Adults

FeLLOWsHIP & events• Spring Homebound Communion

& Luncheon Sat 4/11 11am-1:30pm, Mpls Campus. Homebound Mount Olivet members are invited to a communion service followed by a luncheon. Invite a family member. Transportation available upon request. Register: Ann LaBree 612.767.2288 annl@mtolivet.org. YOUNG

MARRIEDS VOLUNTEER FOR HOMEBOUND EVENT 10am-1:30pm, Mpls Campus. Help set up, serve, and clean up for the lunch. Register: www.mtolivet.org.

• 42nd Annual Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon Sat 4/25 11am at Mpls Fellowship Hall. Th is year’s theme “Generation Fashionation – Where Style and Family Come Together” will feature stores from the Galleria where you’ll fi nd luxury shopping and dining in the heart of Edina. Tickets: $18, sold on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis at the Mpls offi ce or West info desk. Ticket questions: Barb Belschner 952.943.2189.

• YAM Kickball (22-28yrs) Th urs 4/16 6:30-8pm, Mpls Gym. Come play kickball with Th ursday Friends and Mount Olivet Friends. Th is is a favorite for the young adults with disabilities. Bring your enthusiasm and team spirit! No cost. No registration.

• Friends Forever Service Project Sun 4/19 4-7pm, Mozza Mia, 50th & France, Edina. Please join us to prepare packets for Th e Dragonfl y Project (dragonfl yproject.org). We will assemble key rings and stuff envelopes with cards which are distributed with a message of comfort and hope to those who have lost loved ones. Th e workshop will be followed by an Italian buff et. Cost: $20pp. Register by 4/12: www.mtolivet.org. Questions: Paula McQuillen 612.804.3872 or Gayle Jenni gaylej@mtolivet.org.

LEADERSHIP EVENTS

mike FreemanHennepin County AttorneyMEN’S DINNER | APRIL 30 6:30pm mpls campuscost: $15. Register: www.mtolivet.org or at church info desk

dan KosmoskiSt. Olaf College Basketball CoachMEN’S GETAWAY WEEKEND | MAY 1-2conference & Retreat centerRegister: 952.469.2175 kretka@mtolivetretreat.org

angie Bastian of Angie’s Kettle Corn & BoomchickapopWOMEN IN LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON | MAY 1211:30am Pinstripes edinacost: $25. Register: www.mtolivet.org

Brad Beard President of Fairview Southdale Hospital & ClinicsMEN IN LEADERSHIP LUNCH | MAY 1911:30am Pinstripes edinacost: $25. Register: www.mtolivet.org or at church info desk

Jerry Kill University of Minnesota Football CoachMEN’S DINNER | JUNE 226:30pm mpls campus cost: $15. Register beginning 5/1: www.mtolivet.org or at church info desk

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Adults• Men’s Dinner Th urs 4/30 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm), Mpls Campus. Speaker: MIKE FREEMAN, Hennepin County Prosecutor. In God’s earthly kingdom, God calls each of us to community bound in love and relationship. Each of us has a “calling” or as Martin Luther called it, “vocation.” Come and hear Mike talk about his Lutheran heritage and his family’s strong sense of vocation and calling to serve in their community, country, and world. Cost: $15 nonrefundable payment required with registration. Register: www.mtolivet.org or at church info desk. Questions: Katie Shepherd 612.767.2256 kshepherd@mtolivet.org.

• Men’s Getaway Fri 5/1 4pm to Sat 5/2 3pm, Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center. Join us for an evening and day of fun with a spiritual side. A highlight of the weekend will be time with St. Olaf basketball coach DAN

KOSMOSKI, who will share his amazing life story. Coach “Kos” has many accolades including several “Coach of the Year” awards. Th ere will be time for walks in the woods, nature talks, fellowship, networking, and even for learning to make French omelets with gourmet CHEF DICK RAICHE. To add to the fun, please submit a favorite family entrée, salad, appetizer, or dessert recipe by 4/15. A select group of chef / judges will pick the best for our Friday evening meal. Th ose submitting winning recipes will receive gift certifi cates to local restaurants. Cost: double occupancy $85pp, dormitory $70pp, commuter $65pp, Saturday only $35pp. Register: Kaylene Retka 952.469.2175 kretka@mtolivetretreat.org.

• Women in Leadership Luncheon Tues 5/12 12noon-1pm (check-in / networking 11:30am), Pinstripes, 3849 Gallagher Drive, Edina. Speaker: ANGIE BASTIAN, co-founder of Angie’s Boomchickapop, makers of Angie’s Kettle Corn. Topic: Building a Business with Family at the Center. Mount Olivet Women in Leadership luncheons promote networking and personal /professional development for women in corporate, community, and church life. Th ere will be an optional networking table where you may leave a few business cards or pick up cards from others. All Mount Olivet women, visitors, and friends are welcome. Cost: $25 nonrefundable payment required with reservation. Register by 5/5: www.mtolivet.org. Questions: Jennifer Bastian 612.242.9541 jenbastian@gmail.com.

• Men in Leadership Lunch Tues 5/19, 11:30am-1pm Pinstripes, 3849 Gallagher Drive, Edina. Speaker: BRAD BEARD, president of Fairview Southdale Hospital & Clinics. Mount Olivet’s Men in Leadership lunches promote networking and personal/professional development for men in corporate, community, and church life. All Mount Olivet men, visitors, and friends are invited. Cost: $25. Register: www.mtolivet.org or at church info desk.

• Men’s Dinner “Celebrating Gopher Football” – Featuring Coach Jerry Kill Mon 6/22 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm), Mpls Fellowship Hall. Mount Olivet is pleased to welcome University of Minnesota head football coach, JERRY KILL, as our guest speaker for this fun summer event! Coach Kill is in his 5th year at Minnesota and 22nd year of being a head college football coach. Dinner provided by Broders’ Terzo Vino Bar & Porchetteria. Register beginning 5/1: www.mtolivet.org or at church info desk. A $15 nonrefundable payment is required with registration. Questions: Katie Shepherd 612.767.2256 kshepherd@mtolivet.org.

• Candlelight Beginners Yoga Sun 4/19 6-7:30pm (arrive at 5:45pm to get a spot), West Gronseth Fellowship Hall. Th is evening, hosted by Inspiration Circle, will be a blissful 75 minutes of yoga, relaxation, and visualization – a great way to get your mind centered. All levels of yoga / fi tness welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. Participants will receive a FREE one-week pass to Good & Twisted Yoga in Chaska. Cost: $10 at the door.

• Young in Heart Luncheon Tues 4/28 12noon, Mpls Fellowship Hall. Entertainment: BRAVA. Friends are welcome. Cost: $8 and donations to Pastor Scott’s On-Call Ministry are encouraged. Register by 4/24: 612.926.7651.

• Young Marrieds Kentucky Derby Dinner Sat 5/2 5-9pm, Drew & Colleen Bakken’s Home in Eden Prairie. Join us for drinks, appetizers, and the Kentucky Derby. Come dressed to impress in your Southern best! We also will dine on Chipotle burritos / bowls as the post-Derby fellowship continues. Cost: $15. Register: www.mtolivet.org.

• ENCORE: An Organ Recital Sun 5/10 4pm, West Campus. Celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon of favorite organ classics. Enjoy the incomparable sounds of the “King of Instruments” as Mount Olivet principal organist KRAIG WINDSCHITL

delights with selections by Bach, Widor, and more played on the Moeller / Rodgers Hybrid Pipe Organ. Th e audience also will be invited to sing along to familiar hymns. No cost.

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Adults Paying for medical expensesA Look at Medicare, Medicaid, and Veteran’s Benefi ts Wed 4/8 3:30-4:30pm, Mount Olivet Day Services, 5601 Lyndale Ave S. Have you ever wondered what Medicare will pay for if you need home care or rehab, or if you are hospitalized and transferred to rehab? How do people pay for Adult Day Services and Home Care? Th is session will answer these questions and more. Presenter, MARY FRANCES PRICE, is an elder care attorney and Mount Olivet member. No cost. Space is limited for this popular event! Register by 4/3: Ginny Cullen, 612.861.3305.

Moving from Anxiety to Optimal Wellness Sat 5/9 9am-12noon, Mpls Fellowship Hall. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in America, aff ecting 18% of adults and nearly 10% of adolescents. Join us for an interactive workshop, and hear from keynote speaker L. READ SULIK, MD, Chief Integration Offi cer at PrairieCare – A UofM Medical School Affi liate. Th is is an interactive workshop that includes the Youth Advisory Panel from PACER Center. Participants will come to understand the Fight, Flight, and Freeze response and how chronic stress, trauma, and anxiety can lead to systemic health as well as severe cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems. Dr. Sulik’s teaching through stories and examples will help participants understand how individuals with anxiety are so easily misinterpreted, misunderstood, and misdiagnosed. Dr. Sulik will review approaches to prepare an individual to change the conditioned patterns that often develop as a result of chronic anxiety and will introduce a framework for a personal health and wellness transformation he uses in his work with patients. Resources will be available. Cost: $15 includes program and continental breakfast. Register: www.mtolivet.org or 612.926.7651. Questions: Andrea Brown 612.767.2209 andreab@mtolivet.org.

ADULt LeARnInGRegister for the new line-up of adult learning opportunities at www.mtolivet.org.

• 1, 2 & 3 John In these short, powerful, New Testament letters, John encourages the church in Asia Minor – and us – to continue to confess Christ as the Son of God and hold fast to the hope and promise we know through Christ’s death and resurrection. Explore more in these rich texts at one of these upcoming studies: LIVING THE MESSAGE PASTOR’S INTRO

Mon 4/6 7-8pm, West Gronseth Fellowship Hall. SPRING WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY WORD

MPLS Wed 4/8-5/6, Pastor’s Presentation 10:30-11:30am, Small Group (optional) 11:30am-12noon, Rm 482-486. WEST Th urs 4/9-5/7, Pastor’s Presentation 10-11am, Discussion 11-11:30am, Narthex.

• Spring Tues PM Bible Study: The Creeds – What We Say and Why with Professor Steve Paulson Tues 4/7-5/5, Presentation 7-8:15pm, Small Groups (optional) 8:15-8:45pm, Mpls Rm 482-86.

• Spring Women’s Book Discussion: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Wed 4/8-4/29 9am, Mpls Rm 390.

• Parents Share: Planning a Sane Summer for Kids and Parents Wed 4/8-5/6 9:30-11am, Mpls Rm 394-98.

• Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Life and Witness of a Modern Martyr with Professor Mark Tranvik Th urs 4/16-5/7 7-8:30pm, Mpls Rm 482-86.

• AARP Driver Safety Program 8-Hour Class: Mon 4/20 & 4/27 5-9pm. 4-Hour Classes: Mon 5/11 9am-1pm OR Tues 5/12 5-9pm. Mpls Rm 482-86.

• Living the Message Pastor’s Intro: Holy Spirit Mon 5/4 7-8pm, Mpls Rm 482-86.

Blood drive thank-You Thanks to all who participated in our recent blood drive. Because of your blood donations,

the potential number of lives saved between both campuses is 100! Watch for information regarding our next blood drive later this summer.

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seRvIce OPPORtUnItIes• Spring Volunteer Day Saturday 5/30

9am-3pm, Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center.

• Personal Care Products for Love INC Ongoing, West Campus.

• Mpls Parking Lot Attendants Ongoing. Contact: Jeff Baron 952.934.7462 or Tom MacNally 612.767.2231 tomm@mtolivet.org.

OnGOInG• Baptism Class: “We Bring this Child”

3rd Sundays, Mpls Rm 457 11am, West Lounge 8am. Register 1 week ahead: Mary Lindberg 612.767.2267 maryl@mtolivet.org.

• Book Group: Midday 3rd Tuesdays 11:30am-1pm, Mpls Rm 457. Upcoming books: What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman (4/21), Th e Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom (5/19).

• Book Group: Evening 2nd Wednesdays 7pm, Mpls Lounge. Upcoming books: Th e Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner and Saint by Nadia Bolz-Weber (4/8), Th e Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White (5/13).

• Chair Holy Yoga Mondays & Wednesdays 12:15-1pm, Mpls Gym. Cost: $5.

• Energy Healing 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6-9:30pm, 1700 Chapel Lower Level.

• “Guided” Meditation, Prayer, and Refl ection 2nd Tuesdays 12noon-2pm, 1700 Chapel. Note: Th e 1700 Chapel is open 6am-7pm every Tues for refl ection.

• Men’s Breakfasts Tuesdays 7am, Richfi eld VFW. Th ursdays 7am, Chanhassen Perkins. 4/7 speaker: KRIS ROACH, certifi ed holistic health coach. Topic: Take control of and appreciate your health every day! Cost: food off menu. No registration.

• Quilting Mon 6:30 -8:30pm, Mpls 196-98. • West Prayer Shawl Ministry

Meeting 3rd Tuesdays 1pm, West Adm Bldg.

Wed 5/6 to Fri 5/8, Mpls CampusDonations Accepted: Sat 5/2 9am-3pm, Mon 5/4 9am-6pm

Opening Night Sale: Wed 5/6 4-8pm Cost: $4Continuing Sale: Th urs 5/7 8-5pm Cost: Free

Half Price & Bag Day: Fri 5/8 8am-12noon Cost: Free

Spring is a great time to clean out the old and bring in something new. Look through your closets and rooms for things you no longer wear, use, fi t you or your lifestyle, or just need to go to make space for something “new.” Donate those to the garage sale, then come back to shop for whatever it is you need to replace. You’ll fi nd many treasures, including toys, household goods, sporting goods, furniture, tools, books, antiques, and more from which to choose. Even better? Th e event is sponsored by Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary, so all proceeds benefi t Mount Olivet Home, Mount Olivet Careview Home, Mount Olivet Rolling Acres, and Mount Olivet Day Services. Questions about donations or volunteer to work: Mary Slinde 952.884.4975 926mjs@gmail.com.

31st Annual

Celebrate Mom at the Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center Mother’s Day Brunch Buff et on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Chef JUSTIN

GIVEN has planned an extraordinary menu for this special day. New this year, individual stations will feature salads, relishes, and pastries; favorite egg dishes, veggies, and accompaniments; carved roasted turkey and maple glazed ham; and a sumptuous array of desserts including assorted cheesecakes, cookies, pie, and profi teroles. Th ere also will be a special station off ering kid-friendly choices like mini corndogs, macaroni and cheese, and waffl es. As always, you and your family are invited to sit and visit in one of our common spaces, enjoy our pool, whirlpool, and sauna, or hike our trails before heading home. Let us handle all the details while your family enjoys the memories. Don’t miss this Mount Olivet tradition! Seatings at 11am, 12:30pm, and 2pm. Cost: $18 ages 13 and older, $8 ages 6 to 12, children age 5 and under eat free! Reservations open Mon 4/6 at 9am by telephone only: 952.469.2175.

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1. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” It’s not surprising that the fi rst of Jesus’s last words on the cross were a plea for forgiveness to those who cursed, spat, and nailed him to the cross. He asks God to forgive both these people and the people of the world because “they don’t know

what they’re doing.” Jesus is proclaiming through these words that the sins of the world will be washed away and we may have eternal life through God. It’s impossible for us to have the same incredible compassion Jesus had in our own lives. However, we can make a conscious eff ort daily to show compassion the way Jesus did. Th ese acts don’t have to be anything extraordinary. A simple thank you or smile can go a long way in spreading the joy and love of Jesus. In my life these words help me understand that even though you may be enduring struggles someone will always appreciate your compassion more than you can even imagine. – evAn ALtenBURG

2. “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Jesus is speaking these words to the criminal he is being crucifi ed with, and they are truly refl ective of His forgiveness and graciousness. Th is criminal has messed up in life, and Jesus is personally inviting him into Heaven. I fi nd

comfort in this because it reminds me that no matter what I’ve done, I can fi nd forgiveness and acceptance with my Heavenly Father. We are all imperfect sinners, and yet God continues to forgive us and love us. I love thinking about that, because I realize that despite anything that is happening in my life, I can always turn to God for help and comfort. I know that Jesus is always there for me, and I rely on him in both trials and celebrations. – sAMAntHA nIcKLAUs

3. “Behold your son: behold your mother.” Jesus put his mother Mary into the care of “the disciple he loved” so Mary could take care of him, and he could take care of Mary after Jesus died. We are reminded that as Jesus was dying on the cross to save us all from our sins he was also a son whose mother

loved him very much. Even in Jesus’ last moments he shows us the abundance of love he has for us by placing his mother Mary into the care of “the disciple he loved.” I feel that this statement shows that in our lives we need to love each other and make sure that everyone is being taken care of. No matter what is going on in life we all need to show our love and compassion for each other as Jesus did for Mary and “the disciple he loved” while he was dying on the cross. – PAIGe HUsKeY

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Hi-League (9th-12th Gr) is a social and service program for high school youth. It is a great opportunity for fun and fellowship. Bring your friends! Questions: Billy Johnson 612.767.2214 williamj@mtolivet.org.• No Hi-League Sun 4/5• House Groups

Sun 4/12, 7:00-8:30pm, Mpls & West• No Hi-League Sun 4/19 (choir trip) • Surprise Event! Sun 4/26, 7-8:30pm,

Mpls Campus (transportation from West at 6:30pm, back at 9pm)

Cathedral Choir Trip 4/17-4/20 Seattle. Th e Cathedral Choir will be travelling to Seattle to explore the area and to sing at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach at 10am on Sunday 4/19. We are thrilled that 213 high school choir members are taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity with the support of 25 adults. Th is is the largest group to take this trip in the history of Mount Olivet! Th e group will enjoy many sightseeing adventures, shopping, games, devotions, and, of course, singing! Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they travel and spread joy through song. Cathedral of the Pines Camp If you have any questions related to Cathedral of the Pines, please contact Camp Director Kristi Youngdahl 612.767.2215 kristiy@mtolivet.org.

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4. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Th e end of Jesus’s life came very fast. Th e fourth word is when Jesus was on his last few dying breaths. He was alone with no one to comfort him. Th is shows Jesus as human and the betrayal he felt. To me this word means that even when we feel

total abandonment we will never truly be alone. Jesus knows that we will feel far from him and maybe even miles from his presence, but even if you feel that way, God will always be right by your side. God will travel deserts and seas to be at your side because he loves you as his own. – MARK IWen

5. “I thirst.” During his crucifi xion, Christ was closest to all of humanity when he uttered “I thirst.” Th is small phrase shows his similarities to the people he died for on the cross. He was thirsty just like the rest of them. Not only was Jesus asking for water, he was asking for his suff ering to end. He knew his death

was looming. Like Jesus, we all thirst. We thirst for righteousness and for forgiveness. I thirst for a better relationship with Christ. I thirst for the forgiveness that Jesus died on the cross for. Th rough his last wish, Christ represented the thirsts that all of the Lord’s children have. – FIOnA eUe

6. “It is fi nished.” As Jesus cried on the cross “It is fi nished” he depicted the message that his job here on earth was complete. God brought us Jesus as a son, to set the example to his future sons and daughters. I believe that God has created each and every one of us for the better – he has given each of us a unique skill-

set to share. Th rough creating sons and daughters, God pours out his love through us and shows that he will love us forever. Once your time on earth is fi nished, “It is fi nished,” and you will gladly be received to the Kingdom of God. – PAtRIcK McGIntY

7. “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Th e fi nal statement of Jesus on the cross shows that Jesus is human and has fears just as we do, but continues to have faith in his father and knows that he will be safe with him in heaven. To me this statement means that God has a plan for me, that I

can give all my worries and anxieties to him. When I am feeling unsure of things, I can pray that he will give me strength and that when I die, my spirit will be with him in heaven. Th is is comforting because it’s reassurance that even as Jesus was on the cross he knew that God had a plan for him and that he didn’t have to worry. Just as I don’t need to worry about the little bumps along the road, because God has a clear path for me. – MIKKA scHAcHeReR

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Youth

Join your Junior High Youth Ministry staff (Geoff, Gina, and Zach) for fun events!

• Chancel Choir BBQ (7th & 8th Gr Choir Members) Wed 4/29, Choir at 5:30pm in Mpls & West Choir Rooms, Followed by Dinner in Mpls Youth Center & West Fellowship Hall. We are so proud of all that you’ve accomplished. Join us for a BBQ to celebrate the year! Cost: $5. No registration.

• Chancel Choir Lockout (7th & 8th Gr Choir Members) Fri 5/15 8pm to Sat 5/16 6:30am, Meet at Mpls or West. Make sure to pack yourself a Mountain Dew so you can pull an all-nighter! We will go to a sport / entertainment center, do some bowling, have pizza, go to Comedy Sportz, have a dance, watch a movie, play some games, and eat breakfast ... all in one night! Cost: $65. Register by 5/8: www.mtolivet.org.

Geoff Arenson 612.767.2212 geoffa@mtolivet.org

Gina DeNucci 612.767.2211 ginad@mtolivet.org

Zach Spirov 952.767.1583 zachs@mtolivet.org

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Think Summer! Looking for a great way to build faith and

friendships this summer? Visit www.mtolivet.org to sign up for summer youth programs

today! Counselors are needed too!

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Children & Family

children’s & Family ministry teamFamilies with infants through 6th-graders are invited to explore their faith, develop friendships, and serve together! MPLS Heather Melsness 612.767.2285 heatherm@mtolivet.org WEST Abby Norlin-Weaver 952.767.1504 abbyn@mtolivet.orgmtolivet.org/youth/childrens-and-family-ministry

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• Adopt-a-Grandparent Preview Night (6th Gr) Mon 4/13 4:30-7:30pm, Meet at Mpls Youth Offi ce. If you are interested in participating in the Adopt-a-Grandparent program next fall, come and check out what a normal AGP night is like! We will take a bus to Mount Olivet Home and hang out with the residents and junior-highers and plant fl owers together. Th en we will head out to Hello Pizza for dinner and ice cream at Sebastian Joe’s! Cost: Bring $$$ for dinner (we will buy your ice cream)! Register: www.mtolivet.org.

• King’s Kids & Camp S.O.S. Preview Day (1st-6th Gr & Families) Sat 4/25 11:30am-3:30pm, Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center. Our day will begin in the chapel before enjoying lunch together to fuel us for a fantastic afternoon of activities: swim in the indoor pool, take in the beautiful surroundings, share in devotions, parent Q&A, and more. By the end of the day you and your camper will have sampled some of the activities we do at King’s Kids camps and Camp S.O.S., and become familiar the spaces we use. Cost: $30 per family (includes lunch and materials). Note: transportation is not provided. Register: www.mtolivet.org.

mount olivet + Guatemala From February 19 through March 1, a group of Mount Olivet members visited Guatemala as part of our partnership with the Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Guatemala (ILAG - Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala). Pastors Bakken and Hammersten led the group that included Children’s & Family Ministry and Youth Ministry team members: Geoff Arenson, Sarah Kleppe, Kate Knutson, and Heather Melsness. Mount Olivet families and 5th- and 6th-grade students of Th e Way donated bubbles, band aids, crayons, friendship bracelets, pencils, infl atable punch balls, and more to kids in Guatemala. Staff members were able to share these gifts with the children of Nuevo Porvenir and Playita Cero Alto, two village partners of Mount Olivet. Th ank you to everyone who shared their gifts! For more information and photos from our visit, please visit the ILAG website: http://iglesialuteranaagustina.org/2015/03/01/mount-olivet-lutheran-visits-ilag/ Photos by: Jayn Lindquist, Mark McCleary, Heather Melsness, Kelsey Peterson, and Paige Wilcox ...1. Students from 9, 10, and 11a in Minneapolis posed for a group photo to share with our

Guatemalan neighbors in Nuevo Porvenir and Playita. 2. Geoff Arenson, Mark McCleary, and Sarah Kleppe play parachute games in Playita.3. C&FM team member Heather Melsness shares punch balls donated by Mount Olivet students with

new friends in Nuevo Porvenir.4. C&FM team member Sarah Kleppe holds a sleeping child while his mother participates in the ILAG’s

women’s leadership retreat. 5. The chapel in Nuevo Porvenir.

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Think Summer! Visit www.mtolivet.org for more information and registration regarding these fun, faith-building programs:

• Summer Fun Day (3rd-6th Gr) Wed 6/10 8:30am-4:30pm, Meet at West Campus. Cost: $40.

• Summer Fun Day (K-2nd Gr) Th urs 6/11 8:30am-4:30pm, Meet at Mpls Campus. Cost: $40.

• God’s Kids Sing! (1st-6th Gr) 6/15-6/19 9am-4pm daily, Mpls Campus (transit provided from West). Cost: $170.

• Vacation Bible School (4yrs-2nd Gr) 6/22-6/25 Daily 9-11:45am, Mpls & West. Cost: $40.

• Family, Faith, Fitness & Fun (K-6th Gr & Caregiver) Th ursdays 6/25-8/6 5:15pm-6:45pm, Mpls Campus. Cost: $10/family per session ($50 for 7 sessions).

• King’s Kids Overnight Camp (3rd & 4th Gr) 7/7-7/9, MOCRC, Transit from Mpls & West (check-in 8:30am, pick-up 1pm). Cost: $170.

• King’s Kids Day Camp (1st & 2nd Gr) 7/13-7/16, MOCRC, Transit from Mpls & West (daily check-in 8:30am, pick-up 4:30pm). Cost: $160.

• Camp S.O.S. Overnight (5th & 6th Gr) 7/21-7/23, MOCRC, Transit from Mpls & West (check-in 8:30am, pick-up 1pm). Cost: $170.

• Preschool Summer Sampler (3yrs & 4yrs) 7/28-7/30 9-11:30am daily, Mpls Preschool Classrooms. Cost: $50.

• Camp Cheer 7/28-7/30 9-11:30am daily, Mpls Campus. Cost: $30.

• Summer Fun Day (K-2nd Gr) Th urs 8/13 8:30am-4:30pm, Meet at West Campus. Cost: $40.

• Summer Fun Day (3rd-6th Gr) Mon 8/17 8:30am-4:30pm, Meet at Mpls Campus. Cost: $40.

• Cathedral of the Pines Camp (3rd Gr+) Lutsen, Transit from Mpls Campus.

What people are saying...“… I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to make my kids know that their eff orts matter - that their help - and [they] - are valued. … It means so much to have someone besides their dad and me tell them they are important…” – eMAIL FROM A PARent

“… every time I volunteer at church I have a blast, so never forget to contact me when you need someone!” – 20-sOMetHInG vOLUnteeR

Planning ahead...Sun, April 5 Easter (no classes), please worship together as a family Sun, April 12 Spring Children’s Worship Service during Sunday

School / Th e WaySun, April 19 Last Day of Th e Way (5th & 6th grade)Sat, April 25 King’s Kids & Camp S.O.S. Preview Day at the

Conference & Retreat CenterSun, April 26 6th Grade First Communion at 3pm, Mpls CampusSat, May 2 6th Grade Service Project: Feed My Starving ChildrenSun, May 10 Mother’s DaySun, May 17 Last Day of Sunday School (3yrs-4th grade)

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steWARDsHIP

Build Us Up, Lord!

Wills & Trusts Seminar Tues 5/12 12:15-2pm, Mpls Fellowship Hall. Nearly 60% of Americans do not have a will. Are you in this group? Having an up-to-date will or trust is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones. A well-thought-out estate plan makes it easier for your family, avoids disputes, and ensures that your wishes are followed. You are invited to attend this special seminar where estate planning attorney STUART BEAR will give a presentation titled, “Th e Th ree-Step Estate Planning Process,” followed by a time for questions and answers. Box lunches will be provided. Reservations required by 5/8: www.mtolivet.org, www.mtolivethomes.org, 612.821.3151, mcarlson@mtolivethomes.org.

Are you in this group? Having an up-to-

easter Prospectus: investing long-termBut in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the fi rst fruits of those who have died … Christ the fi rst fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. – I cORIntHIAns 15: 20-23

Th e glorious good news of Christ’s resurrection from the dead changes everything, most of all one’s perspective. Th at Christ has been raised from the dead, and that you and I will one day be raised with him, empowers our planning beyond day-to-day matters which often present as urgent, to agendas and opportunities which are eternal!

A successful business person came to a renewed faith in Jesus Christ. Asked to share what diff erence this made in his view of life, particularly management and investment of his (considerable) assets, he revealed the parameters of his prospectus with clear and compelling eloquence. Speaking before a mixed group of business folks – believers, non-believers, and others who claimed to be “spiritual, but not religious”– he said, “Here’s the value proposition: God is on your side. Th e future is taken care of. So you are free to serve and share in things that are eternal.”

Our Mount Olivet Lutheran Church is making an increasing investment in the future. We do this though providing faith-enhancing opportunities for children and young adults; providing programs and services that enhance our spirit of believing, belonging, and becoming; and by tending to our dear older saints and others who already are seeing glimpses of the life to come. In other words, our vision for mission embraces an eternal perspective while off ering us opportunities to plan and provide with an Easter prospectus.

As we prayerfully plan for and provide an increasing proportion of our assets in support of Mount Olivet’s vision for mission, we are eff ectively increasing our investment allocation as an eternal, unending asset. One day you and I will know the eternal impact of our generosity. In the meantime, we get to smile securely with this Easter perspective:

God is on your side.Th e future is taken care of.So you are free to serve and share in things that are eternal.

– PAstOR stePHen J. cORnILs

Support a young person on their faith journey at Cathedral of the Pines. A gift of $300 enables one camper to attend for one

week. Contact Mari Carlson, director of development, for more details: mcarlson@

mtolivethomes.org or 612.821.3150.

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title date time location Parents Share 4/1 9:30am MplsChair Holy Yoga 4/1 12:15pm MplsThe Seven Last Words of Christ 4/1 7pm MplsMen's Breakfast Group 4/2 7am PerkinsGrief and Loss Group 4/2 6:30pm WestDivorced & Separated Group 4/2 7:45pm WestNAMI Family Support 4/3 6:30pm MplsNAMI Connection 4/3 6:30pm MplsSpiritual Listening Group 4/6 9:30am WestChair Holy Yoga 4/6 12:15pm MplsQuilting 4/6 6:30pm MplsLoss of Anyone Significant in Your Life 4/6 6:45pm MplsLiving the Message Pastor's Intro 4/6 7pm WestAl Anon Meeting 4/6 7pm MplsAA Meeting 4/6 7:30pm MplsOasis of Silence 4/7 6am MplsMen's Breakfast Group 4/7 7am VFWLoss of a Spouse Grief Group 4/7 10am MplsMen's Al-Anon Group 4/7 12pm MplsFairwood Circle Meeting 4/7 1pm MplsCaregiver's Support Group 4/7 1:30pm MplsBalancing Your Emotions 4/7 5:15pm MplsJoy Circle - Baby Basket Assembly 4/7 6:30pm MplsLoss of Anyone Significant in Your Life 4/7 6:45pm MplsTuesdaypm Bible Study 4/7 7pm MplsDivorced and Separated Support Group 4/7 8pm MplsSpring Women's Book Discussion 4/8 9am MplsParents Share 4/8 9:30am MplsWednesday Word 4/8 10:30am MplsChair Holy Yoga 4/8 12:15pm MplsPaying for Medical Expenses Seminar 4/8 3:30pm MODSJoy Circle Meeting 4/8 6:30pm MplsEvening Library Book Club 4/8 7pm MplsMen's Breakfast Group 4/9 7am PerkinsThursday Word 4/9 10am WestYoung Widows & Beyond Group 4/9 2:45pm WestGrief and Loss Group 4/9 6:30pm WestNew Member Dinner 4/9 6:30pm MplsDivorced & Separated Group 4/9 7:45pm WestSpring Homebound Communion & Luncheon 4/11 11am MplsService Opportunity - Community Emergency Services 4/11 11:30am CESChair Holy Yoga 4/13 12:15pm MplsAdopt-A-Grandparent 6th Grade Preview Night 4/13 4pm MplsEnergy Healing 4/13 6pm MplsQuilting 4/13 6:30pm MplsLoss of Anyone Significant in Your Life 4/13 6:45pm MplsInspiration Circle 4/13 7pm WestSpirit Circle 4/13 7pm MplsAl Anon Meeting 4/13 7pm MplsAA Meeting 4/13 7:30pm MplsOasis of Silence 4/14 6am MplsMen's Breakfast Group 4/14 7am VFWVictoria Circle 4/14 10am WestLoss of a Spouse Grief Group 4/14 10am MplsMen's Al-Anon Group 4/14 12pm MplsGuided Meditation 4/14 12pm MplsCaregiver's Support Group 4/14 1:30pm MplsOasis of Silence 4/14 2pm MplsBalancing Your Emotions 4/14 5:15pm MplsLoss of Anyone Significant in Your Life 4/14 6:45pm MplsTuesdaypm Bible Study 4/14 7pm MplsDivorced and Separated Support Group 4/14 8pm MplsSpring Women's Book Discussion 4/15 9am MplsParents Share 4/15 9:30am MplsWednesday Word 4/15 10:30am MplsChair Holy Yoga 4/15 12:15pm MplsOlivet Circle 4/15 12:30pm MplsFlicka Circle 4/15 1pm MplsMen's Breakfast Group 4/16 7am PerkinsThursday Word 4/16 10am WestGrief and Loss Group 4/16 6:30pm West

Dietrich Bonhoeffer Course 4/16 7pm MplsDivorced & Separated Group 4/16 7:45pm WestNAMI Family Support 4/17 6:30pm MplsNAMI Connection 4/17 6:30pm MplsNAMI Education 4/17 6:30pm MplsMarriage Preparation Retreat 4/18 8am MplsBaptism Class 4/19 8am WestBaptism Class 4/19 11am MplsFriends Forever Service Project 4/19 4pm Mozza MiaCandlelight Beginners Yoga 4/19 6pm WestChair Holy Yoga 4/20 12:15pm MplsAARP Driver Safety Program 4/20 5pm MplsQuilting 4/20 6:30pm MplsLoss of Anyone Significant in Your Life 4/20 6:45pm MplsAl Anon Meeting 4/20 7pm MplsAA Meeting 4/20 7:30pm MplsOasis of Silence 4/21 6am MplsMen's Bible Study 4/21 7am MplsMen's Breakfast Group 4/21 7am VFWLydia Circle Meeting 4/21 9:30am MplsLoss of a Spouse Grief Group 4/21 10am MplsMidday Book Club 4/21 11:30am MplsMen's Al-Anon Group 4/21 12pm MplsPrayer Shawl Meeting 4/21 1pm WestCaregiver's Support Group 4/21 1:30pm MplsBalancing Your Emotions 4/21 5:15pm MplsCelebration Circle Meeting 4/21 6:30pm MplsLoss of Anyone Significant in Your Life 4/21 6:45pm MplsTuesdaypm Bible Study 4/21 7pm MplsDivorced and Separated Support Group 4/21 8pm MplsSpring Women's Book Discussion 4/22 9am MplsParents Share 4/22 9:30am MplsWednesday Word 4/22 10:30am MplsChair Holy Yoga 4/22 12:15pm MplsMen's Breakfast Group 4/23 7am PerkinsThursday Word 4/23 10am WestYoung Widows & Beyond Group 4/23 2:45pm WestGrief and Loss Group 4/23 6:30pm WestDietrich Bonhoeffer Course 4/23 7pm MplsDivorced & Separated Group 4/23 7:45pm WestKing's Kids and S.O.S. Counselor Training 4/25 8:45am MOCRCMOCW Fashion Show 4/25 11am MplsKing's Kids and S.O.S. Camp Preview Day 4/25 11:30am MOCRCFirst Communion Service 4/26 3pm MplsSimpson Housing Dinner 4/26 5:30pm Simpson HouseChair Holy Yoga 4/27 12:15pm MplsAARP Driver Safety Program 4/27 5pm MplsEnergy Healing 4/27 6pm MplsQuilting 4/27 6:30pm MplsLoss of Anyone Significant in Your Life 4/27 6:45pm MplsAl Anon Meeting 4/27 7pm MplsAA Meeting 4/27 7:30pm MplsOasis of Silence 4/28 6am MplsMen's Breakfast Group 4/28 7am VFWLoss of a Spouse Grief Group 4/28 10am MplsYoung in Heart Luncheon 4/28 12pm MplsMen's Al-Anon Group 4/28 12pm MplsCaregiver's Support Group 4/28 1:30pm MplsBalancing Your Emotions 4/28 5:15pm MplsLoss of Anyone Significant in Your Life 4/28 6:45pm MplsTuesday PM Bible Study 4/28 7pm MplsDivorced and Separated Support Group 4/28 8pm MplsSpring Women's Book Discussion 4/29 9am MplsParents Share 4/29 9:30am MplsWednesday Word 4/29 10:30am MplsChair Holy Yoga 4/29 12:15pm MplsMen's Breakfast Group 4/30 7am PerkinsThursday Word 4/30 10am WestGrief and Loss Group 4/30 6:30pm WestMen's Dinner 4/30 6:30pm MplsDietrich Bonhoeffer Course 4/30 7pm MplsDivorced & Separated Group 4/30 7:45pm West

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HOLY WeeKPALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29sunday school, The Way, and nursery 9, 10 & 11am, Mpls & WestMPLs 9, 10, 11am & 12noonWest 9, 10 & 11am TUESDAY, MARCH 31 | THE LIVING LORD’S SUPPERWest 7pm communion service

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 | THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRISTMPLs 7pm choir, soloists, and Orchestra note: nO 10am Prayer & Praise service

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 2 | THE LIVING LORD’S SUPPERMPLs 6pm & 7:30pm communion services

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3MPLs 7, 8, 9, 10am, 12noon, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6pm communion services 11am children’s service

7pm tenebrae service nursery: 10 & 11am (Mpls only)West 11am children’s service

6pm communion service 7pm tenebrae service Ea� er!SUNDAY, APRIL 5

nO sunday school, The Way, Mpls & Westnursery Mpls & West: 9, 10 & 11amMPLs 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11am, 12noon, 1pmWest 8, 9, 10, 11am, 12noon