April 16 And 23 2009

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

Weekly Visitor April 16 and 23, 2009 ~ Vol. 56, No. 25

In this Visitor Thinking With....Pastor Hammersten MOHA Summer Gala and Garage Sale Adult Education Class Highlights 6th Grade Event Hi-League Sunday School The Way: First Communion Service Summer Program Insert Couples Club Twins Game Young in Heart Luncheon Theology on Tap Singles: Bemidji State Alumni Concert Mid-Marrieds Easter Compline Service C.O.P. Adult Offerings Volunteer Opportunities, including Camp Noah and Habitat for Humanity Men’s Dinner MOCW Women’s Mini-Conference

Sunday, April19 • The Second Sunday of Easter New Member Sunday

Minneapolis Campus Morning Worship

9, 10, 11 am & 12 noon Communion Services 8:30 am & 12:45 pm

Welcome to a fine group of 261 new members who will join our congregation on Sunday, April 19. They will be received at the 9 am and 12 noon services at Minneapolis and during both services at West. They will be wearing red carnations, please extend a personal welcome to them on this special day in their lives. New member friends, our congregation is delighted to have you become a part of our Christian fellowship. Our prayers are with you as you grow in grace and love in this Christian community and as we work together for Him. God bless each of you!

Morning Worship

9:15 & 10:30 am Communion Service • 11:15 am

“Of One Heart and Soul”

“Retsae is for Real”

Sermon by Pastor Youngdahl

Sermon by Pastor Cornils

Lesson: Acts 4:32-35 Gospel: John 20:19-23 Special Music by Dorothy Benham

Lesson: Acts 4:32:35 Gospel: John 20:19-31

Nursery/Sunday School/The Way 9,10 &11am

Nursery/Sunday School/The Way 9:15 & 10:30 am

Sunday, April 26 • The Third Sunday of Easter

Minneapolis Campus Welcome New Members!

West Campus

Morning Worship

9, 10, 11 am & 12 noon Communion Services 8:30 am & 12:45 pm

West Campus Morning Worship

9:15 & 10:30 am Communion Service • 11:15 am

“Jesus Himself”

“A Fearful Thing”

Sermon by Pastor Bahe

Sermon by Pastor Kotzer

Lesson: 1 John 3:1-3 Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48

Lesson: Acts 3:12-19 Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48

Nursery/Sunday School/The Way 9,10 &11am

Nursery/Sunday School/The Way 9:15 & 10:30 am

Minneapolis Campus

Wednesday Prayer & Praise 10 am

5025 Knox Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55419

Minneapolis Campus Main Sanctuary

April 22 • Pastor Bahe April 29• Pastor Cornils

West Campus

7150 Rolling Acres Road P.O. Box 153 Victoria, MN 55386

Come as a visitor ~ leave as a friend.

Journal of Life and Growth Baptisms Lola Claire Grimm daughter of Tina Dobbelaere and John Grimm Kylie Ann Kremer daughter of Monica and Brian Elise Frances McMillen daughter of Lori and Andrew Joseph Nathan Rauner son of Jennifer and Nathan Isaac Joseph Rice son of Jennifer and Joseph Nolan Arthur Schmidtke son of Erin and Tyson Wedding April 4 • Diane Carlson Melvin Beulke Transferred to the Church Triumphant Henrik O. Hagen 1913-2009

Thinking With... Pastor Hammersten “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for selfindulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Galatians 5:13-14

wrong. There were more feather boas, fishnet stockings, and leopard print stilettos at last year’s Gala than you’ll find at the Moulin Rouge. And what are these women up to you might ask? These church ladies? Well, they’re doing God’s work, that’s what.

My Gustavus friends and I have always loved listening to Van Morrison. For nearly 30 years we have listened to his romantic and soulful music, dancing around dorm rooms and summer nights spent imagining what this Romeo must look like in real life. When we finally saw him in person, the only words that described him that night were crabby and cantankerous. Not exactly what we had imagined all those years!

They’re the ones who throw birthday parties for the residents of Mount Olivet Homes and make sure that they have cake and roses. They’re the ones who cheer up persons with Alzheimer’s—pouring coffee and singing and smiling. They’re the ones who volunteer at the Gift Shop so residents have a place to go for a friendly visit and to buy a few goodies. They give scholarships to employees who care for our loved ones and they work their tootsies off at the Garage Sale raising money to provide computers for the disabled children at Rolling Acres so that they can communicate with their moms and dads. They are one fabulous group!

When you hear the name “Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary” what comes to mind? Unless it’s a group of wild, loving, philanthropic, and sassy women, you may have imagined

Please support the Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary (MOHA) and join in all this great work by attending these two upcoming events: Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary 25th Annual Super

Garage Sale

Financial Announcement: Beginning with the month of May 2009, we will be sending out the monthly offering envelopes two months at a time. This change will help offset some of our administrative costs. If you are using Simply Giving or have a bi-weekly or monthly check sent from your bank, please contact Diane Gunderson, 612-767-2253 or [email protected], to discontinue receiving your envelopes.

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Minneapolis Campus

Tuesday, June 23, 6:30pm

Metropolitan Club • St. Louis Park, MN Registration begins April 10, 2009 Registrations online at www.mtolivet.org

Opening Night Sale: Wednesday, May 6 4 to 8:30 pm – Cost: $3.00 (Children 12 & under free) Continuing Sale: Thursday, May 7 8 am to 2 pm – No charge As you do your spring cleaning, please consider donating your treasures to the 25th Annual Garage Sale!

Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary 25th Annual Super Garage Sale Specifics: DONATIONS WE CAN ACCEPT: clean adult clothing (NO SHOES) records • children’s clothing antiques • household goods • tools sporting goods • furniture small appliances • paperback books small musical instruments, etc. DONATIONS ACCEPTED: (Minneapolis campus) Saturday, May 2 • 9 am - 3 pm Monday, May 4 • 9 am - 6 pm Drop-off donations will NOT be accepted Sun., May 3, and Tues., May 5.

If you have large items that need to be picked up, please contact Sherry Kapanke, 612-377-3608 or [email protected]. DONATIONS WE CANNOT ACCEPT: adult shoes • curtain rods baby items that do not meet code humidifiers • propane tanks hairdryers and hot rollers organs • mangles • hide-a-beds bench-type weight sets • tires hardcover books • mattresses exercise bikes, treadmills skis and ski boots • bowling balls food items • paint, chemicals large appliances (washers, dryers, etc.) • computers and printers Christmas trees over 4’ • TVs

**We must reserve the right to refuse any donation** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Are you willing to help with pick-up and unloading of large items, or with sorting on Saturday, May 2; Monday, May 4, and Tuesday, May 6? Please contact Mardi Ringling: 952-884-6692 or [email protected]. All proceeds benefit Mount Olivet Home, Mount Olivet Careview Home, Mount Olivet Day Services, and Mount Olivet Rolling Acres. Funds raised will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Devotions Pastor Kotzer The High Festival Acts 10:34-43 When I ask confirmands what is the most important festival of the Christian church, they usually tell me it’s Christmas. I can understand them overlooking Easter because of the commercialism emphasized at Christmas. For us adults, we dare not make the same mistake. The validity and very existence of the Christian faith is completely dependent on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The proof of the Resurrection is in the lives of people who believe and claim Christ as their risen Lord. The Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts were written by the same person. Luke covers Jesus’ earthly ministry, while Acts covers Jesus’ never-ending ministry. In Acts, Jesus is still present and at work as the risen Lord through the Holy Spirit. The Acts of the Apostles is not the story of the community after Jesus, but rather the story of the community under Jesus. Today is no different. The Lord is with you changing lives through the forgiveness of sins and life eternal. That’s why Easter is the Highest Festival.

Daily Scripture Readings April 19 - 25 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Mark 16:1-18 I Corinthians 15:35-49 I Corinthians 15:50-58 Mark 16:1-8 Acts 2:42-47 Acts 4:23-31 John 12:44-50

Easter Bodily Resurrection Instant Imperishability Do Not be Afraid First Believers Pray for Boldness Teaching Summary

April 26 – May 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

John 20:19-31 I John 2:3-11 I John 2:12-17 Mark 12:18-27 I John 2:26-28 I John 2:26-28 Luke 22:24-30

Jesus Returns Faith Reflects Obedience Reasons for Writing Resurrection Question? Antichrist Warning Children of God Who is the Greatest?

Spring Planting: A Personal Growth & Educational Experience Sundays April 26-May 17 • 9:15-10am • West Campus Topics include: Growing in Grace • Thriving in Adversity • Secrets of the Vine Core Values at Work No charge, advance registration required. Call Carol Throntveit at 612-767-2246

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Minneapolis 612-926-7651 • West 952-767-1500 • www.mtolivet.org

April 16/23, 2009

Summer Stuff for Kool Kids Parents, grandparents and children are invited to look through pages 6-8 of this edition of The Visitor to see the exciting offerings for this summer. Spend some very precious one-on-one time with your very precious children and grandchildren!

6th Grade Event April 24 • 5-10 pm Minneapolis Campus (West Transportation • 4:15pm)

Sign up for a God’s Service Station opportunity--these are unique and important ways to teach children how Jesus would have us live out our faith. Being involved in service at an early age establishes life-long patterns of helping those in need.

Mount Olivet 6th Graders! Start off your confirmation right by getting to know your class! $20 includes Grand Slam, dinner and transportation This is THE event!

Join in the Faith Building! Join in the Fun!

Contact: Geoff Arenson 612-767-2212 or geoff[email protected]

Sunday, April 19 • 7-8:30 pm House Groups

Sunday, April 26 • 7-9 pm Counselor/Workstaff Training Minneapolis Campus REQUIRED for all who want to counsel/workstaff at C.O.P. this summer. Bring your parent for the parent meeting.

Sunday Church School Thank you for giving “above and beyond” in your offering envelopes this Lent season! We will have a special stewardship announcement on May 3, to announce what we raised for our outreach ministries: • Jorge Chavez Secondary School in Miramar, Mexico; • Augustana Crossroad Preschool in Minneapolis; and • Casa Hogar Orphanage in Manzanillo, Mexico. Thank you for loving your neighbors at home and far away! Our donations will help build a new kitchen for the school in Mexico, provide lunches and toys for kids at the preschool in Minneapolis, and help provide needed supplies at the orphanage in Mexico. Our final unit is on Pentecost, a celebration of the Holy Spirit. Our key verse is Acts 2:2-3: “Suddenly there was a noise from heaven like the sound of a mighty wind….Then they saw what looked like fiery tongues moving in all directions, and a tongue came and settled on each person there.”

The Way

Attention sixth graders! Just a reminder that in preparation to receive First Communion, you and your parents are required to attend a First Communion Class. You should have received information at the beginning of March. You may attend either class, regardless of where you usually worship. The two class options are: Sunday, April 19 • 11:20 am – 1 pm • West Campus Sanctuary Begins with a short family communion service at 11:20 am OR Sunday, April 19 • 4 – 5:15 pm • Minneapolis Campus Fellowship Hall In addition to First Communion preparation, you will be introduced to and register for the Confirmation program, which begins the fall of 7th grade. The First Communion & Bible Presentation Service takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at the Minneapolis Campus. Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The service begins at 4 pm Family and godparents are encouraged to attend this special service. If you have any questions regarding any of these events, please call Angie St. Dennis at 612-767-2244 or Helen Cameron-Zenobian at 952-767-1502.

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SUMMER PROGRAMS 2009 REGISTER SOON!

3 Easy Ways to Register 1. Online at www.mtolivet.org/summer 2. In Person at Church Office 3. By Mail forms online or at church 5025 Knox Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419

Mount Olivet Summer Programs Mount Olivet Church invites you to experience a summer filled with faith, fun and fellowship! Registration is currently happening for all Mount Olivet Summer programs, including children and youth camps, summer service projects, musical camps, grandparent/grandchild events and more! Register soon as spaces are filling and there’s sure to be a few things you won’t want to miss!

5 Minneapolis 612-926-7651 • West 952-767-1500 • www.mtolivet.org

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Faith-Filled Activities for the Whole Family! Birth - 3 years old & Parent or Caregiver: Music In Motion June 30 - August 6, various times Music in Motion is a musical experience designed to bring the joy of music to parent/caregiver and child. Activities include songs, movement, focused listening and the use of simple instruments. It is an environment where the child’s musical aptitude is nurtured, and enables the family to actively share music together at home.

Cost: $48.00/family Contact: Jonna Snyder, 612.767.2257

4 years old - Entering 1st Grade: Camp Read to Me July 8, 9, 10: 9:30 to 11:30am

Pre-K to 1st Grade: Vacation Church School June 22-25 Set in the rugged and majestic Discovery Canyon, this Vacation Church School has something for everyone! The adventure will have kids crafting away in Cavern Crafts, running and jumping and playing Games, singing a set of new tunes that ROCK, and hearing the Good News echoing off the canyon walls! Available at both Minneapolis and West Campus. Cost: $35/child. Open to children: must be 3 yrs. old as of Sept. 1, 2008 to current 1st graders.

Contact: Sarah K. (Mpls) 612.767.2245 or Leah G. (West) 952.767.1504

K-6th Grade & Dads: Dad’s Magical Mystery Tour June 20: 10am to 3:30pm

It will be a fabulous time as each day we delve into fantastic books, whose central characters are God’s amazing animals. We will do a fun project related to the featured books, have a tasty snack and learn about God’s world and the wonderful creatures He has placed in it. Register for one day or all three! Cost per participant: $15/day Each day is an independent lesson. Children may register for individual days as their calendar permits.

Contact: Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241

Dads and children in K - 6th grade join us for our annual “Dad’s Tour” as we celebrate fathers. Enjoy one-on-one time as we make our way to awesome mystery spots throughout the day. Children will make a cool Father’s Day gift as well. Cost: $30 per person. Includes admission fees and bus. Participants purchase lunch.

Contact: Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241

K-4th Grade & Grandfather: Grandfather/Grandson Day Away at Star Prairie Trout Farm July 23: 8:30am to 4pm

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A visit to Star Prairie Trout Farm for a fabulous fishing adventure. We will receive a guided tour of the hatchery and feed the fish. Then we bait our hooks and catch a bunch of fish in the farm ponds. Lunch at Suzanna’s Restaurant and a fun game of mini-golf on the way home. Cost: $25/person. Lunch purchased by participants. Contact: Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241

April 16/23, 2009

Register Now Online or at Church. Space is limited! 2nd-6th Grade: God’s Service Station ~ Salvation Army Preschool/AfterSchool Care

3 Years-2nd Grade Summer Sundays

July 30: 9am to 4pm

Sing songs, play games, decorate crafts, and learn some Bible stories with fun-tastic volunteers! No charge. For kids three-years-old through current 2nd graders. This a great chance to check out Sunday School! Contact: Sarah K. (Mpls) 612.767.2245 or Leah G.(West) 952.767.1504

A unique service opportunity at the Salvation Army Preschool & AfterSchool Care Center. Children will assemble packets of preschool supplies and ready backpacks for the school-age children served by this non-profit agency. A tour of the facility will follow as we deliver our donations. Afternoon fun consists of bowling and a picnic lunch topped off by a visit to Liberty Custard. Cost: $30/person.

Transportation available from West Campus Contact: Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241

K-3rd Grade: God’s Service Station ~ Webkinz July 31: 9am to 4pm Children will bring their favorite Webkinz, or Lil’Kinz, to camp, and participate in fun activites that build on the love and care children provide for their stuffed animals. Together we will use those same caring skills to help God’s children in need, as we participate in the Operation Christmas Child Project. Afternoon fun will be a Webkinz Cooking Camp at the Way Cool Cooking School, making fun and delicious recipes from the website, followed by mini-golf & DQ. Cost: $30/

person. Transportation available from West Campus Contact: Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241

Sunday, June 21- July 26 Minneapolis: 9 and 10am West: 9:15am

1st- 6th Grade: Kings Kids Camps Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center hosts King’s Kids Camp each summer. King’s Kids Camp offers children entering 1st through 6th grade a camping experience close to home, yet in a place where they can be surrounded by the wonder of God’s creation. Spots remains in the following day/ overnight camps: June 22-24 (Overnight) July 6-9 (Day) July 13-16 (Day) July 20-23 (Day) July 27-29 (Overnight) Contact: Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center 952.469.2175

2nd-6th Grade & Parent/Grandparent: Kids Against Hunger

K-4th Grade Girls: Camp Cheer for God

August 15: 11am to 3pm

August 3-5: 9:30 to 11:30am

A family service project opportunity ~ take part in this meaningful and faith building day at the hands-on site of Kids Against Hunger. Family members will assemble nutritious food stuffs for needy children in Tanzania, followed by a picnic lunch at a nearby park.

A cheerleading camp devoted to praising God and expressing thanks for our blessings. Campers will learn faith building routines with pompoms and a fun t-shirt. Mount Olivet youth involved in cheerleading and dance line will assist staff. Special performance on the last day. Cost: $25/person Contact: Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241

Cost: $15 per person ($10 of which will be donated to the hunger program) Families will bring picnic lunches. Contact: Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241

Minneapolis 612-926-7651 • West 952-767-1500 • www.mtolivet.org

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A Summer of Fun at Mount Olivet Church! 2nd-6th Grade: God’s Kids Sing! June 15-19: 9am to 4pm God’s Kids Sing! is a creative arts camp for children entering 2nd through 6th grade. Daily class sessions are offered in vocal music, Orff, art, and dance. The week long camp of 9 am - 4 pm, is staffed with high school counselor volunteers that assist with the classroom activity and play an important role in developing positive relationships with the participants. Cost: $150/week. Transportation available from West buses leave 8:15am and return 4:45pm Contact: Dr. Beverly Claflin, 612.767.2263

7th-9th Grade: Summertime Players! July 14-17, 20-24: 9am to 4pm Performances: Friday, July 24: 3 & 7pm For students entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades, Summertime Players! offers the opportunity to produce a Musical Revue through singing and dancing.The camp lasts nine days and includes additional summertime fun at various parks, beaches and pools. Offered in July, the camp ends with a special evening performance by the campers. Cost: $200/person. Transportation available from West Campus- buses leave 8:15am and return 4:45pm Contact: Dr. Beverly Claflin, 612.767.2263

2nd-6th Grade: God’s Service Station ~ Shriners

All Congregation:

August 14: 9am to 4pm

Service Project

Each camper will create a toy at The Wacky Bear Factory, for a hospitalized child. When we deliver the toys we will receive a tour of this fine facility dedicated to improving the lives of children, providing pediatric specialty care. Our afternoon fun is lunch at Chuck E Cheese, topped off by an afternoon visit to The Malt Shop for an ice cream treat.

This summer our project will service two sites, The Minneapolis Crisis Nursery and the Salvation Army Preschool and Daycare Programs. Donations of disposable diapers (newborn-35 lbs), wipes and ointments are requested for both sites. We are also collecting new and gently used books for the Family Read program at the Salvation Army. Collection will be in the narthex of both campuses from June 27 - August 29

Cost: $30/person Contact: Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241

Contact: Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241

Watch for more information about summer FLYP and Hi-League events!

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Twins vs. Seattle Mariners Friday, May 8 Cost: $14/person, includes ticket, soda and hot dog Register in church office by May 3. (For couples in their 40s & 50s).

Young in Heart Luncheon Tuesday, April 28 12 Noon • $7

Sunday, May 3 • 3 pm Bemidji State Alumni Choir Salem Lutheran Church in St. Paul.

Singles/20something Weekend June 18-21

Join us for an afternoon with this fabulous choir that has performed at Carnegie Hall and across Europe.

A casual weekend away with friends old and new. Led by Pastor Eric Youngdahl, Pastor Monica Hammersten, and Billy Johnson.

Meet at the Minneapolis Campus at 2:15 pm if you want to carpool. Contact: Marilyn Peeders 612-767-2277

Minneapolis Campus Fellowship Hall

Entertainment by Richfield Silvernotes Please remember your donations for our Inner-City Ministry.

Join the ! Fun

Easter Compline Service & Dinner

Contacts: Billy or Pastor Eric: [email protected] or [email protected]

Couples Club/Young Marrieds Weekend • August 21-23 A retreat for marrieds couples in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and early 50s. Led by Pastor Kurt and Dawn Kalland, and Pastor Eric and Lindsay Youngdahl. For the above two weekends, registration available at church or call Kris Ericksen, Camp Coordinator, for more information: 612-767-2207.

Mid-Marrieds North Shore Weekend • July 10-12

Reservations: 612-926-7651

Join Billy Johnson, Pastor Eric Youngdahl and other 20somethings for this gathering at 6 pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Gluek’s Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. Upcoming Dates: May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11 September 8 October 13

Summer Adult Opportunities

Sunday, April 26 6 pm • The Lexington, St. Paul Dinner in a private room, order from the menu, individually pay 8:30 pm • Hamiline United Methodist Church (1514 Englewood Avenue) Service chanted and sung by the Minnesota Compline Choir. Sign-up in the Minneapolis office or the West narthex. Contact: Sandy Connell 612-767-2210.

For couples 50-75 years old. Stay and play in Grand Marais, MN, with worship at Cathedral of the Pines. Contacts: Bill and Carole McGlone, 952-929-4520 or [email protected]

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Volunteer Opportunities

2009 Dates Set Camp Noah Needs You! June 15-19, 2009 Mount Olivet is again sponsoring a team to provide Camp Noah to children who were affected by the flood last year in Iowa. The need is as great as it was for the children in the Gulf. Camp Noah is a fun-filled day camp designed to assist children in their recovery and to help them build resiliency skills. It is Bible-based and built on the story of Noah and the Ark.

This summer marks our eighteenth year in partnership with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. We are adding additional opportunities for volunteer involvement for those who have found difficulty volunteering during the week. We are scheduling three Saturdays--June 6, July 18 and August 8. These Saturdays will involve painting, siding, carpentry and roofing on existing buildings. We will also participate in a traditional week-long work camp July 8-10 at a new construction site of a two-story house in Chaska, about five minutes south of the West Campus. Habitat sites are very worker-friendly--no special skills are required to be a Habitat volunteer worker, only a willing attitude. Please mark your calendars now. More details regarding each of the volunteer opportunities will be forthcoming in the ensuing weeks.

Spring Clean-Up Monday, April 20 • 6-8 pm • Both Campuses

For more information, please call Joyce Pedersen, 612-922-0776 or [email protected]

Men, woman, and teens--we need your help! Please bring your gloves, rake, and willingness to lend a helping hand for light clean-up tasks.

Please prayerfully consider sharing one week of your summer with these children.

Refreshments will be served. Sign-up in the Minneapolis office or West narthex. Contacts: Sue and Dave Haberle (M), 763-550-1516 or Sue Bratrud (W), 952-767-1501

Radio Broadcast Listen at KFXN - 690 AM for our Minneapolis Campus Sunday morning 11 am worship service broadcast. Immediately following is Faith Alive with Pastor Terry Morehouse. Or listen online at www.thescore690.com. Click on “Listen Live” at 11 a.m. each Sunday.

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Spring Homebound Communion Saturday, April 25 • 11 am - 1 pm • Minneapolis Campus Please join us for this special communion service and lunch, a time of worship and fellowship. We encourage you to invite a family member. Rides will be provided for those who need transportation--call Carol Lindborg to arrange, 612-767-2208. Young Marrieds will once again set-up, serve and clean-up for this Homebound Communion luncheon. Childcare is available upon request. Contact Sarah Dull ([email protected]) or Pastor Eric Youngdahl ([email protected]) if you are interested in volunteering.

APRIL 2009 Sunday

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EASTER SUNDAY

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Worship Services Mpls: Hourly 6AM-1PM West: 8,9:15 &10:30AM

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7AM Men's Breakfast

10AM Prayer and Praise (Mpls)

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No Hi League

6:15 PM Singles Pepito's

6PM 20something - Theology on Tap

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7AM Men's Breakfast

10AM Prayer and Praise (Mpls)

7AM Men's Breakfast

Baptism Class 9:15AM (West) & 11AM (Mpls) Suitably Yours Information Meetings (Mpls between services) First Communion Classes 11:20AM(West) & 4PM(Mpls) 7PM Hi League House Groups

6PM Spring Clean-up

Friday

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11AM MOCW Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon (Mpls)*

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6:30 PM Men's Club 6th Grade Dinner (Mpls) Night Out 7PM Becoming One with Christ: Lectio Divina (Mpls)*

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9:15 AM Sampler Class: Growing in Grace (West) 4PM Bible Presentation (Mpls) 6PM Mid Marrieds Compline Dinner & Service* 7PM Hi League Counselor/Workstaff Training (Mpls)

9AM-1PM AARP: Driver Safety Class* (Mpls)

7AM Men's Breakfast 9AM The Lunch Bunch (MOCRC)* 12PM Young in Heart Luncheon* (Mpls)

10AM Prayer and Praise (Mpls)

7AM Men's Breakfast

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11AM Homebound Communion (Mpls)

2 9AM A Gift of Love: Pre-Planning your Funeral (Mpls)*

7PM Becoming One with Christ: Guided Meditation (Mpls)*

ONGOING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Adult Education Classes* The Art & Practice of Prayer • Mpls • 7pm

April 16 • Centering Prayer April 23 • Lectio Divina April 30 • Guided Meditation Living Word • April 14-May 13 • Mpls Tuesdays at 7pm or Wednesdays at 10:30am Spring Planting: A Sampler • West • 9:15am

April 26 • Growing in Grace May 3 • Thriving in Adversity Book Discussion • April 15-May 3• Mpls • 9am

Peace Like a River Bible Study • April 16-May 14 • West • 10am

Music Music In Motion*: Regular winter sessions continue (Jan. 26-May 16) FLYP April 24 • 6th Grade Event* Hi-League April 19 • House Groups • 7-8:30pm April 26 • Counselor/Workstaff Training 7-9pm • Mpls Tuesdays with Rolling Acres • Tuesdays 5:45 - 7:15pm • West Wellness West • Tues. and Thurs. ongoing Aerobics at Your Own Pace • 1:30-2:30pm Minneapolis • Tues. Ongoing Yoga , Level 1 • 4:15-5:15pm

Pre & Post-Exilic Prophets, Part II A Gift of Love • May 2 • Mpls • 9am Pre-Planning Your Funeral Getting Ready for Marriage • Mpls April 16 - May 7 • 7pm Pre-Marriage Workshop • Mpls April 28 & May 5 • 6:30pm

Special Interest Groups Quilting • Ongoing Monday Evenings Spiritual Growth • Ongoing Weds. • 2pm Parents Share • April 15- May 13 • Mpls* Loving Children: Growing Great Preschoolers Faithfully Discussion Group • April 21-May 5 • West

People in Conversation • 5:30pm

Minneapolis 612-926-7651 • West 952-767-1500 • www.mtolivet.org

Men’s Breakfasts • 7am Tues. • Richfield VFW Thurs. • Perkins Chanhassen April 14/16 • Bible Study April 21/23 • Frederick J. Schwartz, Executive Director of H.E.A.R.T. April 28/30 • Bible Study MOCW Circle Meetings Harmony • April 20 • 7pm • Mpls Lydia • April 21 • 9:30am • Mpls Esther • April 21 • 1pm • Mpls Holly • April 21 • 1pm • Mpls Inspiration • April 21 • 7pm • Off-site Counseling Groups • MOGCO Panic & Anxiety Group • 5:30pm • Tuesdays

Separated & Divorced • 7:15pm • Tuesdays Grief & Loss Group • 5:15pm • Thursdays

Meetings Caregivers • April 30 • Mpls • 7pm Habitat for Humanity • May 2 • Mpls • 9am Young in Heart Board • May 12 • Mpls • 10am *Denotes events that require advance registration or payment. For more information call the church office or www.mtolivet.org.

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Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 5025 Knox Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419-1095

Mount Olivet Men’s Dinner

The Mount Olivet Church Women Present:

Saturday, May 2 9-10:30 am Minneapolis Campus

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE Men’s Club

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April 16/23, 2009

A Gift of Love: Pre-planning Your Funeral

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9 AM -1 PM SATURDAY MAY 16, 2009 MOUNT OLIVET WEST CAMPUS COST: $25 Pick up a brochure at church or register online at www.mtolivet.org. Contact Jeanne Klukas, 952.443.2177, [email protected] or Deb Kind, 952.401.9181, [email protected].

Join Pastor Paul M. Youngdahl and Bill McReavy, Jr. for this informative and important seminar on why and how to plan your funeral in advance. Begin to make decisions that will become a true gift of love for those who will miss you the most.

No charge, but advance registration required. Register online or with Carol Throntveit at 612-767-2246