Grow Share Serve The Water’s Edge October 2014 Minnetonka Lutheran Church October Message Series Blessed By the Gifts of God 16023 Minnetonka Blvd | Minnetonka, MN 55345 | 952.935.3419 www.mtkalutheran.org FYI Prayer Requests Call the church office at 952.935.3419 or email [email protected] with your prayer requests. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included in pastoral prayers during worship, please call the church office. Address, Phone and Email Corrections MLC maintains a database of all its members. If you have had any changes to your address, phone number, marital status, etc. please contact the church office with your name, phone number and the changes that need to be made. If You Are Ill Hospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. Call 952-935-3419 and let us know so we can support you with prayer and with presence. Sunday Worship Times 9:00am Traditional Worship 10:05am Friendship and Education Hour 10:00am Adult Forum (meets occasionally, watch bulletins for details) 10:45am Contemporary Worship Communion Sundays First and Third Sunday of the month at 9:00am Worship Second and Fourth Sunday of the month at 10:45am Worship We practice an “Open Table” at MLC. All baptized Christians who recognize the Presence of Christ in the bread and wine are welcome to celebrate regardless of church membership. Grape juice is available from the final server. Welcome to the Lord’s Table. Contact Us Email Online Office Hours Church Office Fax [email protected] www.mtkalutheran.org Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 952.935.3419 952.931.9341 MLC Staff Bob Rusert Sue Lungstrom Rachel Coen-Tuff Tim James Senior Pastor /x201/ [email protected] Office Administrator/x200/[email protected] Intern Director CYF /x202/[email protected] Chancel Choir Director/Edgy Waters leader x 206/[email protected] MLC Organist / x 204 Property Manager Weekend Custodian Diane Tuseth Norm Gehrke Thomas Whisler MLC Council Sue Hlavac Matt Haakenstad Stu Deuring Joanna Koenig Rae Vanek Pastor Bob Rusert Pam Grossmann Jean Schlemmer President Vice President Secretary Treasurer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Publication Deadlines Weekly Bulletin: Thursday at Noon November Newsletter: October 10 Grow in Faith, Share the Good News, Serve in Love All in Jesus’ name. 2 The Water’s Edge October 2014 “A Culture of Hospitality…” Tips for Sunday Morning Hospitality to Visitors 9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Romans 12:9-13 “We’re a friendly congregation!” Would you say with confidence that is true? How about this statement, “We’re friendly to strangers!”? That one is perhaps not quite as solidly founded as the first. Being friendly to and with each other, those we know and share a history and comfort zone with--- is different and comes more easily than being friendly with those who have just arrived for the first time. We might not “dream of passing by” in the hallway those we know without a delightful greeting, but is our first instinct when encountering a visitor/stranger… to look away… or is it to make eye contact along with a friendly smile, extend the hand of welcome and cheerfully say, “Good morning. Delighted to see you here. I’m ____________, do you live in the area?” Kindness to “strangers” --- we call them guests or visitors --- is critical to the pursuit of making them “friends!” Studies show that people “make up their minds about a person or a church based on first impressions within the first few minutes of arriving.” They’re asking themselves, even before arriving, “Will I be welcome?” --- “Will I be safe?” --- “Will there be energy and room for me here?” --- “Will I be judged?” --- “Is this a community of grace… joy… hope?” The right balance between hospitality and hovering will allow the guest to feel welcome, at ease, and to consider whether taking the risk of returning is a reasonable possibility. Being friendly, not desperate means being attentive, not attacking like a sweet-lover devouring a piece of fudge. Asking interrogative questions like; “Are you looking for a church?” “Have you signed our Friendship Pad?” “Are you Lutheran?” “Would you like to lead the Stewardship Drive or Coordinate the Nursery?” “What is your Social Security #?” --- these will only “put them off” and desperately looking for the Exit. Open and hospitable questions like; “Can I help you find the Worship Room {formerly known in insider’s language as “the Sanctuary”}?” “Could I introduce you to our pastor/C, Y, & F director/SS leader?” “I live ____________, do you live nearby?” “Are you familiar with our Contemporary/Traditional worship style?” “I’d be glad to share a cup of refreshment in Friendship Hall if you have time…” Those of us on the Council are making it a goal and a practice to be thoughtful of, sensitive to, and considerate and committed to {along with our current members} “those who are new or not here yet!” We’re committed to God’s vision for us to not only be in Minnetonka for each other and for the needy, but to be here deliberately for those not yet a part of this church. Make it a goal… even if you’re an introvert, each and every Sunday--- to seek out, watch for, approach, and welcome someone new to you. Introduce yourself and make a new friend. If you’re an extrovert, make it a goal not to come on too strong with a guest, leaving them with an anxious “flight or fight” feeling. Employ your gregarious personality and your concern to grow God’s Kingdom through MLC by helping put the visitor “at ease”. In Friendship Hall, refuse to force or let a visitor to sit at an empty table. If you’re in the Worship Room, pass a peace and a greeting that is sincere and memorable. Build in them a confidence that they are welcome, safe, and in a friendly church that practices a “culture of hospitality”. Let mutual love continue. 2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:1-2 See you on Sunday… :} Pastor Bob 3 The Water’s Edge October 2014 MLC Mission Partners Families Moving Forward Families Moving Forward participants were guests of Minnetonka Lutheran Church for two weeks in September. This is a commitment for the whole congregation in providing dinners, completing set-up and take-down of the rooms, evening and overnight hosts, and overall coordination of the event. This year, 8 people were housed at MLC, with children adding to the excitement. Thanks to all who contributed in any way. Donate to Families Moving Forward The FMF program is in need of socks for men, women and children. With winter coming, there is also a need for warm winter coats. Donated items can be left in the collection box near the entry door marked “Families Moving Forward” Donations will be accepted through Sunday, Oct. 5. For more information or to find out how you might be involved in this program, contact the church office or Co-Coordinator Bette Jo Hansen. Lutheran Social Services "LSS of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through services that inspire hope, change lives, and build community", is the mission statement of this organization. One of their earliest programs was providing prenatal care for unwed mothers and subsequent adoptions services. Since 1864, partnering with Children's Home Society, they have placed 45,000 children from 30 countries in permanent loving homes. They continue to provide pregnancy counseling in a free, nonjudgmental and non-directive manner as well as adoption and post-adoption services to support both birth parents and adoptive parents. One of their newer programs is called Abundant Aging that seeks to find a place for seniors in their congregations and communities. Over the years, LSS has supported churches in sponsoring refugee families from many countries experiencing war or other internal conflict. They continue to do as the need arises. Services in the area of financial and employment counseling are available. There provide services for vulnerable children, foster care and mental health counseling. Exciting News from Beacon The Edina City Council has given the go-ahead to a disputed housing project for homeless youths in the southwest metro suburbs. In a pair of unanimous votes, the council agreed to amend its comprehensive plan and rezone a property to allow the 66 West project to move forward. The $9 million project would create 39 studio apartments in an existing TCF Bank building off W. 66th Street in the Southdale area. It’s sponsored by St. Paul-based Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, a group of 50 congregations working to end homelessness in the Twin Cities. “This council has recognized that we need to take some real action,” said Council Member Josh Sprague, calling the vote “a tangible step forward as well as a symbolic step forward. The show of support was organized by more than a half-dozen church congregations in Edina and Richfield, as well as the Beacon Collaborative. This would be the first apartment complex dedicated to serving the southwest metro’s homeless youths, a group that officials estimate at 250 in the Bloomington-Richfield-Edina area. Anne Mavity, director of new projects for Beacon, said youth homelessness in the Hennepin County suburbs increased by 27 percent between 2005 and 2011. Project planners are hoping for a major grant from the Minnesota Housing Finance Authority. The state legislature this year authorized more than $100 million in bonds for affordable housing projects. The 39 studio apartments would range in size from 355 to 456 square feet. The site would also have offices, a community area for residents, a fitness room, a computer lab and laundry. Supporters say the location also offers easy access to public transit, and entry-level retail and medical jobs nearby. ICA Thanks to all who contributed the thirty boxes of cereal to ICA in August. Fall is here, the weather's getting cooler and so the October "Food of the Month" is SOUP. A hot bowl of soup not only warms the tummy but brings warmth to the spirit as well. 4 The Water’s Edge October 2014 Wanted: Volunteers to Help with Sanctuary Decorating for the Seasons of the Church Year Picture Directory Coming Please put your creative hats on and let Beth Brusius, Rachel Honken or Sue, in the office, know of your interest. A meeting will be held during October to inform the volunteers and assign partners. Help make the church glow with color and design. Feastival Rally Day a great success with cross-generational participation. Servanthood is strong, with gifts to Lutheran Social Plans are underway for producing a new pictorial directory of our church Smile! A new scheme is being devised for decorating the community. Look for details for Sanctuary. We are hoping to get enough volunteers so that photo session sign-up soon. A new two people can partner during each of the seasons during the Interested in helping? MLC church year. Or, find a partner and let us know what season picture you would like. Photos of current banners are being taken so Contact Heidi and Mark Peterson directory that partners know what is presently available. New ideas are at 952-936-9670. in being welcomed and encouraged. planned! The seasons are: Advent—traditional color is blue September 18 Christmas—color is white Council Meeting Epiphany—color is green Lent—color is purple Highlights Holy Week—color is rose red Easter—color is white/gold Pastor Bob’s Report – August 27 meeting with consultant Pentecost—color is green Dave Raymond for Refresh 2014 led to discussion of adapting the rear of our sanctuary and the narthex for better welcoming Special celebration days like Reformation may have a unique space, and question of achieving better “critical mass” by moving to a single worship service, versus being more accessible to color for just that day. The designs and colors are to newcomers by offering more than one service time. enhance worship. Services and member representation at their fundraiser gala, hosting Families Moving Forward for two weeks, possible partnership with other congregations in our conference for participation in LSS’s Refugee Resettlement initiative. We continue to pray for Laraba Paul and schoolmates abducted by terrorists in Nigeria. Constructive Conversations on Contentious Issues Continues Adult Discipleship activities include “Examining the Holy Land” By popular demand the three part series of monthly dinner conversations on important issues will continue in October. The first three dinner conversations were on The Political Divide in America, Immigration, and Climate Change. They have been very well attended with great participation and wonderful food. There has been a healthy exchange of ideas and information and in all three a summary of possible actions for us to take. Look for details on date and topic in Sunday announcements in coming weeks for the October event. If you have questions or suggestions contact Gary Schmidt at [email protected] Early November Deadline series presented by Mary Ann Kempke, and possible series on “Aging Abundantly” with curriculum from LSS. Worship includes plans for special Sunday School program at a single service on December 10 and special choral music at both services on December 21. Properties, thank you Gregg Happe and Properties Team for a new Activity Room kitchen floor, attention to moisture in foundation walls, preparation for installation of outdoor bench in memory of Barry Van Wyk. Thank you to the Kangas family for donating a refrigerator in time for use by Families Moving Forward. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Jo Koenig reported revenue and expenses in line with budget for August. We’re blessed with a significant gift from the estate of recently deceased member Earl Hurley. Council Discussion – Council will work on developing a plan to present to the congregation for creation of gathering space at rear of sanctuary and narthex, and presentation of the LSS “Aging Abundantly” program to members and guests from the community. The Water’s Edge will have an early deadline for November. Please have articles submitted by Friday, October 10. 5 The Water’s Edge October 2014 Children, Youth and Family Ministries Rachel Coen-Tuff—Intern Director CYF It is hard to believe that October is already upon us. The past month has been filled with important milestones for our young people at MLC. The new Sunday school year is in full force, and as a part of Sunday school students also receive new Bibles. The Bibles that students receive are a reminder that the Bible is an important book in the lives of children as they grow and mature in their lives as followers of Christ. Our Sunday school students receive these Bibles and they use them in their Christian Education and in their homes. When children can take what they have learned at church and bring it home and share it with their parents. Teaching children and youth to use their Bibles outside of church is an important role the larger church community can play in the Christian development of our young people. Devotions are a great way to start introducing the Bible into the homes of young people. Advent devotions are a time for families to use their Bibles and gather around the Advent wreath and learn together about the season of Advent. By starting with a holiday such as Christmas students have the basis of understanding of how devotions work and by participating in the faith of the student families are able to discuss and devote time together. When we actively participate in Christian practices such as reading the Bible we participate in habits that will be lifelong. We want to support and encourage our youth in receiving their Bibles! Enjoy the word of the Lord! Blessings, Rachel Coen-Tuff 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering The ELCA Youth Gathering for high school-age youth takes place every three years and is about faith formation, worship, study, fellowship, service and play. It is an opportunity for youth to engage with peers from across the United States and the world who share a common commitment and faith in Christ. The next Gathering will be held July 15-19, 2015, in Detroit, MI. On Wednesday, October 1, an informational meeting about the National Youth Gathering is planned This meeting will be for parents and student of high school age students. We will meet in Friendship Hall after confirmation at 8:00pm. Mark your calendars! The Sunday School Christmas program will be Sunday, December 14th at 10:00am. Messy Advent is December 21st during coffee hour in Friendship Hall. Come and learn about Advent through crafts and fellowship together. This is an event for all ages young and old! Sunday School Singers will sing October 12th and the end of the 9:00 service and the beginning of the 10:45. See you there! 6 The Water’s Edge October 2014 Wednesday Night Family Dinners Can Recycling Our Wednesday Night supper program is in full swing. The can recycling program continues at MLC, Please save your cans, and empty them into the trailer near the road. Let’s make the job of our faithful volunteers associated with this project a little easier by following a couple of simple rules:  No food cans (they are not aluminum)  No tin foil  no bags—please empty your bag directly into the trailer Delicious, affordable meals will be ready for your dining pleasure at 6:00pm on Wednesday evenings, with a suggested donation of $3 per person, or $10 per family. Confirmation students along with their families are asked to serve the meals, and clean up. NEW this year, a ministry team will also serve and clean up one meal per month. This year’s offerings will be a rotation of 4 menus, to include: Lasagna, Grown Up Mac & Cheese, Tacos and Chicken Wild Rice Soup. The supper program will run concurrently with the confirmation program. Who should come to Wednesday Night Family Dinner? YOU! All are welcome and invited to come. Give it a try—you might decide to make it a weekly tradition! Miss a Sunday Message? If you are unable to attend worship, but don’t want to miss one of Pastor Bob’s insightful sermons… visit us online to catch up. Sunday sermons dating back to April 6, 2014 are now available on our website. Visit us at www.mtkalutheran.org Consider Electronic Giving Many people enjoy the ease and convenience of fulfilling their monthly financial obligations online—did you know that you can set up your church offering the same way? It is...  Safe  Secure  Your Offering arrives faithfully, on time Try it out for a couple of months, if it doesn’t work for you, it is easy to cancel. Talk with John Winberg for more details, or call the church office. Book Group The October Selection is “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston. Book Group will meet on Oct 20 at 7:00pm. Lisa Haakenstad is the hostess. New members welcome! One of the most important works of twentieth-century American literature, Zora Neale Hurston's beloved 1937 classic, Their Eyes Were Watching God, is an enduring Southern love story sparkling with wit, beauty, and heartfelt wisdom. Told in the captivating voice of a woman who refuses to live in sorrow, bitterness, fear, or foolish romantic dreams, it is the story of fair-skinned, fiercely independent Janie Crawford, and her evolving selfhood through three marriages and a life marked by poverty, trials, and purpose. A true literary wonder, Hurston's masterwork remains as relevant and affecting today as when it was first published—perhaps the most widely read and highly regarded novel in the entire canon of African American literature. Initially published in 1937, this novel about a proud, independent black woman's quest for identity, a journey that takes her through three marriages and back to her roots, has been one of the most widely read and highly acclaimed novels in the canon of African-American 7 literature. The Water’s Edge College Funding Strategies Workshop Are you a parent or grandparent? Have you thought about how your child or grandchild will afford college when that time comes? Did you know that tuition and fees at public four year colleges increased 5.2% more than the rate of inflation over the last decade? Today families with college bound youth need the facts and guidance on how best select schools and how to cover the costs of higher education. On Tuesday night November 6th Gary Schmidt will introduce his partner Matthew Scherer who is a certified college planning specialist. Over an hour Matt will guide you through the process and give you valuable information you need to know to effectively plan your child’s higher education. There is no cost and the workshop is informational only. No financial products will be discussed. If interested call or email the church office or Gary Schmidt [email protected] to register. October 2014 The horse rises from the ground on its two front legs first. A cow rises from the ground with its two hind legs first. How wise the Lord is in all His works of creation! God's wisdom is revealed in His arrangement of sections and segments, as well as in the number of grains. * * * * * * Each watermelon has an even number of stripes on the rind. Each orange has an even number of segments. Each ear of corn has an even number of rows. Each stalk of wheat has an even number of grains. Every bunch of bananas has on its lowest row an even number of bananas, and each row decreases by one, so that one row has an even number and the next row an odd number. All grains are found in even numbers on the stalks, and the Lord specified thirty fold, sixty fold, and a hundred fold all even numbers. The waves of the sea roll in on shore twenty-six to the minute in all kinds of weather. God has caused the flowers to blossom at certain specified times during the day. Linnaeus, the great botanist, once said that if he had a conservatory containing the right kind of soil, moisture and temperature, he could tell the time of day or night by the flowers that were open and those that were closed! What’s a Christian to do with Halloween? How Great is Our God! These days, children associate Halloween with trick-or-treating and candy. But centuries ago, Christians named the night before All Hallows’ Day (All Saints’ Day) “All Hallows’ Eve.” As the faithful prepared to remember people who were entrusted to resurrection life, they adopted various traditions to poke fun at death. God's accuracy may be observed in the hatching of eggs... For example: * The eggs of the potato bug hatch in 7 days; * Those of the canary in 14 days; * Those of the barnyard hen in 21 days; * The eggs of ducks and geese hatch in 28 days; * Those of the mallard in 35 days; * The eggs of the parrot and the ostrich hatch in 42 days. Around the world, Christians observe Halloween differently: In Poland, kids pray aloud while walking through forests to comfort souls of the dead. In Spain, tolling church bells remind people to remember the saints. In Finland, so many people light candles in cemeteries that the observance is called “seas (Notice, they are all divisible by seven, the number of days in a of light.” Although some Christians steer clear of Halloween, week!) others use it as an evangelism opportunity and provide entertainment alternatives such as harvest parties. God's wisdom is seen in the making of an elephant. The four legs of this great beast all bend forward in the same direction. No other quadruped is so made. God planned that this animal would have a huge body, too large to live on two legs. For this reason He gave it four fulcrums so that it can rise from the ground easily. 8 No matter your views, you can remind children that though it’s fun to pretend, we can always be ourselves with God. Whatever our features and flaws, we need not and cannot hide from God behind masks. God made us in his holy image and loves us as his holy — hallowed! — children. The Water’s Edge Smorgasbord is Right Around the Corner...Save the Date! October 2014 +Christian Symbol+ Altar This central furnishing in a Christian worship space is usually fairly large, with a solid front that may be decorated with symbols or words. The flat surface, often covered with a cloth, is where the Communion elements are prepared and placed, reminding us of Jesus' sacrifice as the Lamb of God. In some churches, the altar looks more like a table, with open legwork. We remember that Jesus invites us into fellowship with God now and to the heavenly banquet for eternity. We place offerings on the altar to symbolize our sacrificial response to God's redeeming love. Smorgasbord 2014 has been set for Saturday, December 6, 2014. Please save the date and join us for this annual event that promises to bring people together for fellowship, fun and great food! We are excited to have the talented local duo of Tim Lungstrom and Carol Moore as this year's special entertainment for the evening. Tim plays acoustic and classical guitars and Carol on vocals they work together to perform songs from folk, jazz and light pop music, along with some Christmas favorites. Pillars of Faith Because Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses, or thoughts, to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517, many Christians remember that day and the major changes, or Reformation, that resulted. Luther's theses contained three main pillars, which have stood for almost 500 years: This is one of MLC’s biggest events of the year, and there are MANY ways in which you can become involved and help make this a successful evening. 1. Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone) - The Bible is the sole authority in matters of faith, life and conduct. 'All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness' (2 Timothy 3:16, NRSV). Keep your eyes open for the sign up posters in October and November to see where you may fit in. Time for "Rolling, Patting and Putting It In a Pan (Actually, the Freezer) 2. Sola Fide (Faith Alone) - Christians are justified, or declared righteous, only through believing in Jesus Christ as Savior. Although morality and good works are important, they alone cannot lead to salvation. 'A person is justified not by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ' (Galatians 2:16, NRSV). October 18th (Saturday morning) we will gather to prepare the lefse for the Smorgasbord. Come at 9:00 a.m. in the church kitchen and we will do our usual, mostly skillful, rolling and cooking of the lefse. 3. Sola Gratia (Grace Alone) - Grace is God's unmerited, or undeserved, favor. Salvation is a free gift from our gracious God. 'For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God - not the result of works, so that no one may boast' (Ephesians 2:8-9, NRSV). After it is cooled, we'll freeze it and dream of buttered, sugared, quartered and rolled manna (lefse). We invite rollers, patters and cookers (with lefse griddles) to come for the fun and frivolity. It is always a good time. No experience is necessary. We'll find a job for you! Sunday, October 26 Is Reformation Day 9 The Water’s Edge October 2014 Refreshing Life-lessons from the Ancients: Narrative Lectionary --- October Worship “Blessed by the Gifts of God!” October 5 17 Pentecost 9:30 & 10:45am “Blessed by the Gift of Boundaries… God’s Law!” Texts: Exodus 19:3-7, 20:1-17 & Matthew 5:17 October 12 18 Pentecost 9:30 & 10:45am Texts: Joshua 24:1-15 & Matthew 4:8-10 October 19 19 Pentecost 9:30 & 10:45am Texts: 2 Samuel 12:1-9 & Psalm 51:1-9 “Blessed by the Gift of Commitment… Joshua’s Exemplary Faith!” “Blessed by the Gift of Convicting Truth… David’s Correction!” October 26 20 Pentecost / Reformation 9:30 & 10:45am Texts: 1 Kings 3:4-9, (10-15) 16-28 & Matthew 6:9-10 “Blessed by the Gift of Wisdom… Solomon’s Treasure!” Hope for Healing! 18 Truly the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, 19 to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. 20 Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and shield. 21 Our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. 22 Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you., Psalm 33:18-22 Struggling alone in confusion and adversity like the Psalmist? Looking for a source of strength, hope, and encouragement? The Holy Spirit is available to you and will advocate on your behalf. Prayer in the presence of sensitive and faithful prayer warriors could be the source you are searching for. MLC prayer partners are eager to join you in imploring God’s saving help. We are committed to be your advocates with the Almighty. Come to where you will find yourself among prayerful, caring friends willing to journey and battle together! Sunday October 28th Following 9:30 AM Worship Minnetonka Lutheran Library Come capture the hope and blessings of gathering and praying in the power of Jesus’ Name… 10 The Water’s Edge October 2014 October 2014 Wednesday, October 1 9:30am Wednesday Morning Bible Study 2:00pm Staff Meeting 6:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 6:30pm Confirmation 6:45pm Chancel Choir 7:00pm Rescue From Shipwreck AA Sunday, October 12 9:00am Traditional Worship, SS Singers 10:15am Adult Ed “The Holy Land Revealed” in FH 10:45am Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion, SS Singers 11:00am Great and Mighty Ministries in YR Thursday, October 2 Monday, October 13 7:30am Men’s Bible Study Friday, October 3 Tuesday, October 14 9:00am Al-Anon 6:30pm Tiger Cubs in Activity Room 9:00am Friday Boys Saturday, October 4 10:00am Edgy Waters Sunday, October 5 9:00am Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 10:15am Adult Ed “The Holy Land Revealed” in FH 10:45am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Great and Mighty Ministries in YR Monday, October 6 Newsletter Deadline 7:30am Men’s Bible Study Tuesday, October 7 9:00am Quilting Group 9:30am Al-Anon Meeting 6:00pm Scout Parent Meeting 6:30pm Forward XIX AA 6:30pm Handbell Rehearsal 7:00pm Scout Troop 426 in Activity Room Wednesday, October 8 9:30am Wednesday Morning Bible Study 2:00pm Staff Meeting 6:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 6:30pm Confirmation 6:45pm Chancel Choir 7:00pm Rescue From Shipwreck AA Thursday, October 9 9:00am Al-Anon 10:00am Women’s Bible Study with Lori Rusert 6:00pm Den 5 in Activity Room 6:00pm Worship Team Meeting Friday, October 10 9:00am Friday Boys Saturday, October 11 10:00am Edgy Water’s Rehearsal 9:30am Al-Anon Meeting 9:30am Hannah Circle in Library 5:30pm Witness Team Meeting 6:30pm Forward XIX AA 6:30pm Handbell Rehearsal 7:00pm Scout Troup 426 in Activity Room Wednesday, October 15 9:30am Wednesday Morning Bible Study 2:00pm Staff Meeting 6:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 6:30pm Confirmation 6:45pm Chancel Choir 7:00pm Rescue From Shipwreck AA Thursday, October 16 9:00am Al-Anon 10:00am Women’s Bible Study with Lori Rusert 6:00pm Den 5 in Activity Room 6:30pm Pack 426 in Activity Room 7:00pm Council Meeting 7:00pm Den 5 in Activity Room Friday, October 17 9:00am Friday Boys 10:30pm Newsletter Assembly Saturday, October 18 9:00am Lefse Making 9:00am Fantastic Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00am Edgy Waters Sunday, October 19 9:00am Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 10:15am Adult Ed “The Holy Land Revealed” in FH 10:45am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Great and Mighty Ministries in YR Monday, October 20 7:30am Men’s Bible Study 7:00pm Book Group Tuesday, October 21 9:00am Quilting Group 9:30am Al-Anon Meeting 11 6:30pm Forward XIX AA 6:30pm Handbell Rehearsal 7:00pm Scout Troop 426 in Activity Room Wednesday, October 22 9:30am Wednesday Morning Bible Study 2:00pm Staff Meeting 6:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 6:30pm Confirmation 6:45pm Chancel Choir 7:00pm Rescue From Shipwreck AA Thursday, October 23 9:00am Al-Anon 10:00am Women’s Bible Study with Lori Rusert 6:00pm Den 5 in Activity Room 6:30pm Pack 426 in Activity Room Friday, October 24 9:00am Friday Boys Saturday, October 25 10:00am Edgy Waters Sunday, October 26 Reformation Sunday 9:00am Traditional Worship 10:15am Adult Ed “The Holy Land Revealed” in FH 10:45am Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion 11:00am Great and Mighty Ministries in YR 11:45am Healing Service in MLC Library Monday, October 27 7:30am Men’s Bible Study Tuesday, October 28 9:30am Al-Anon Meeting 6:00pm Scout Parent Meeting 6:30pm Forward XIX AA 6:30pm Handbell Rehearsal 7:00pm Scout Troop 426 in Activity Room Wednesday, October 29 9:30am Wednesday Morning Bible Study 2:00pm Staff Meeting 6:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 6:30pm Confirmation 6:45pm Chancel Choir 7:00pm Rescue From Shipwreck AA Thursday, October 30 9:00am Al-Anon 10:00am Women’s Bible Study with Lori Rusert Friday, October 31 9:00am Friday Boys 5:30pm Wedding rehearsal Minnetonka Lutheran Church 16023 Minnetonka Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55345 www.mtkalutheran.org October 2014 Return service requested Inside From the Pastor page 3 MLC Mission Partners page 4 Council Highlights page 5 Decorators Needed page 5 CYF pages 6 Wednesday Night Supper page 7 Smorgasboard 2014 page 9 www.mtkalutheran. org 12 NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #181 HOPKINS, MN 55343
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