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May 2016
CCCChaska haska haska haska MMMMoravian oravian oravian oravian CCCChurchhurchhurchhurch
CMC Joint Boards
Board of Elders
Rev. Mike Eder Chair
Jill Edwardsen Vice Chair
Jennifer Jeremiason Secretary
Deb Zwart
Katie Nordby Joint Board
Recording Secretary
Trustees
Kelly Jeremiason President
Steve Devore Vice President
Dwight Crisman Secretary
Mark Barclay
A Word from Rev. Mike Eder
9:00am Ages 3 & up
May 8, 22
As you read this, your vice chair of the Elders, Jill Edwardsen and I will be at
the lovely Mt. Morris Camp & Conference Center in cosmopolitan Wautoma,
Wisconsin at the 2016 Western District Synod. There we will join a hundred
or so other good hearted Moravians to celebrate our faith and do the work
of the church. Please keep us all in your prayers as we elect new leaders and
work to cipher out God’s will for our district and our communities.
April goes into the record book as a blur from my side of the pulpit. It started
out with my first out-of-state car show in Fargo, North Dakota. I got 7 miles
per gallon bucking a headwind all the way in a borrowed 1 ton truck pulling a
24 foot trailer.
I came home to baptize my grandson Grayson Michael O’Keefe on the
morning of the 10th and later that afternoon we gathered the faithful to
remember and mourn the loss of Ivan Zwart who graced this congregation
for most of his 61 years. Ivan and I grew up together here at the church as he
was only 2 years younger than me. Ivan was happy and joyful and born with
Down’s Syndrome and was loved by most everyone who crossed his path.
Although he was not what is typically referred to as a “good student,” he was
a powerful teacher and channel of God’s grace. Godspeed, my brother Ivan.
The 17th brought the 3rd annual “Mancake Breakfast” to our door as we
welcomed new members Janet Nelson and Judi Giese to the fold. Finally, on
the 24th, John Hiscox brought his bluegrass band “Chance Meetings” to play
for our morning worship with a little help from yours truly on the harmonica.
Musically speaking, the big news in Carver County this week was the
untimely passing of Prince Rogers Nelson who has resided in these parts for
several decades. Congrats Eric Clapton, you’re now the undisputed world’s
greatest living guitar player.
In His Service,
Pastor Mike
May 2016
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Thank you to
Gwen & Al Lenius,
for sponsoring May’s newsletter
in memory of Gwen’s Parents
Gladys & Will Zwart.
You may make a donation of $60.00 to dedicate a
monthly newsletter “in honor of” or “in memory
of” a loved one. Sign up on the hallway table or
call the church office.
APRIL: WOMEN’S RETREAT, NEW MEMBERS, MANCAKE BREAKFAST, CHANCE MEETINGS
May 2016
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Chaska Moravian Women - Board
Donna Hovland President
Pam Ostman Vice President
Norma Schwalbe Secretary
Gwen Lenius Treasurer
Donna Hovland Bible Study
Trudy Papke-Jung Mission Coordinator
Rose Allison Outreach Coordinator
Shirley Ekstrom Service Coordinator
Lyla Peterson Spiritual Life
MORAVIAN WOMEN’S NEWS
Calendar May 9 7pm Qtly.Board Meeting/ Officer Elections May 19 11:30am Birthday Outing May 23 9:30am Bible Study June 13 7pm Board Meeting June 16 11:30am Birthday Outing
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Happy Birthday to you,
to Jesus be true.
May God’s richest blessings
abide upon you.
Lillian Kemkes
Moravian Women’s Bible Study
will meet at 9:30am, the 4th Monday
each month. Next meeting date is
May 23. All women are welcome!
Mark your calendar! Facilitated by Trudy Papke Jung.
We are currently studying the series:
Christian Citizenship 101 – Exploring Philippians
MORAVIAN WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
PENTECOST WORSHIP – MAY 15
Did you know that the feast of Pentecost is often
referred to as the birthday of the Church? It is called
that because Pentecost is when the apostles went out
among the people and began spreading Jesus'
message, thus establishing the beginning of the Church.
Join us Sunday, May 15
to celebrate!
Wear Red to worship!
TWIN SHEETS & BLANKETS
Chaska Moravian Church’s Love INC ministry
is the Linen Closet, collecting & providing
bedding for families in need in our community.
Currently, the Linen Closet needs donations of
Twin Sheets and Twin lightweight blankets…particularly
gender-neutral or masculine patterns (we have plenty
of feminine patterns right now).
Please leave your donations of new or gently-used
sheets & blankets in the church office. Thank you!
May Birthdays
1 Kelly Jeremiason
1 Benjamin Lenius
5 Rose Marie Allison
5 Ted Aakre
9 Dorothy West
12 Olivia Lenius
13 Andrew Seberson
16 Brittney Riesgraf
16 Michael Riesgraf
16 Tyler Riesgraf
16 Pat Davis
19 Casey Papke
19 Jennifer Jeremiason
26 Laura Ziv (Bren)
28 Arie O’Keefe
29 Chuck Topic
31 Sherry Knez
May Anniversaries
6 Jennifer and Kelly Jeremiason
27 Diane and Warren Ekstrom
THANKS A BUNCH!!!
Thank you for all your prayers and cards sent to me while I was in Auburn Homes. Thank you also for your
visits and caring words of encouragement for me and my family.
The Lord does answer prayers!
Shirley Ekstrom
May 2016
The Jail Ministry Team will serve at Carver County Jail :
Tuesday, May 10 1-4pm
Saturday, May 21 1-4pm
Tuesday, May 10 1-4pm
“Continue to remember those in
prison as if you were together
with them in prison, and those
who are mistreated as if you
yourselves were suffering.”
Hebrews 13:3
JAIL MINISTRY
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BOUNTIFUL BASKET FOOD OF THE MONTH
Place donations in the cart in the John Hus Room.
To volunteer or coordinate a food drive call (952)
556-0244.
MAY: Canned Vegetables
JUNE: Canned Fruit
Volunteer to pack meals at FMSC
Tuesday, May 3 at 6:00-7:30pm. May’s
scheduled volunteers are: Gwen Lenius,
Norma Schwalbe, Doug Schwalbe, Deb
Schwalbe, Terry Rank, Linda
Zimmerman, Chris Devore, Nanette
Olberg, Vicki Ferestad, Sharon Benson.
Anyone is welcome! Bring a friend!
Questions? Please talk to Gwen Lenius.
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
MEALS ON WHEELS
Volunteer to be a driver!
(once every 5 weeks)
Contact Norma Schwalbe.
Our next scheduled dates
are May 2-6.
Reign Dance Theater presents their original biblical
dance theatrical "ESTHER: When Hope Hides", based
on the epic true story of an orphan girl who rises to
become Queen of all Persia - - one who dared to
draw hope out of hiding and believe.
• Friday, May 13 - 7:00 PM
• Saturday, May 14 - 2:00 PM
• Saturday, May 14 - 7:00 PM
Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center
17185 Valley View Road
Advance Tickets $15 (before May 9)
www.reigndancetheater.org
Tickets $20 at the door.
About Reign Dance Theater:
• a refreshingly positive dance experience in
classical ballet training for ages 7 - adult
• positive, family-friendly atmosphere that
promotes modesty and moral purity
• character development through godly role
models and biblical scripture memory
• quality theatrical productions which
integrate the art of dance with the life-
changing message of Jesus Christ
UPDATE ON BACKPACK OUTREACH
PROJECT – FROM JULIE TAYLOR
I know God is blessing CMC's Homeless Backpack Outreach! This weekend we were able to deliver a pack to a homeless woman living in a hotel…she was so grateful. We also dropped off a number of packs to Families Moving Forward . We drove into Minneapolis yesterday and noticed a fellow on the off ramp on Hwy 35 and gave him a backpack. He was wearing a cross with Jesus around his neck. When we gave him the backpack, he pointed to his neck and said, “Who sent you? It must have been Jesus.” He was right on about that! May God bless this gentleman Steven standing on the off ramp of Hwy 35.
God is gracious. God is good. Julie
REIGN DANCE THEATER PRESENTS:
"ESTHER: WHEN HOPE HIDES"
May 2016
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 MOW 3 MOW 4 MOW 5 MOW 6 MOW 7
9:30am
Worship
7pm Gamblers
Anonymous
2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
2-9pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In 6pm Feed My
Starving Children
6pm Coed AA
6-9pm N - Counsel
7:30PM Alanon Mtg
8pm NA Basic Text
2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
6 pm N – Counsel
6:30pm NA Mtg 7pm Worthy Women
Big Book AA
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
11am Chaska River Valley AA 2-5pm Homeless Youth Drop-In 6pm N - Counsel 6:30pm Cel. Rec. 8pm Phoenix AA
2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
815pm River City Roundup AA
10am-9pm
Norma – Counsel
12:30pm Carver Co.
Juvenile Justice
8 9
10
11
12
13 14 ASCENSION SUNDAY 9:00am
Early Bird Sunday
School
9:30am Worship
w/Holy
Communion 7pm Gamblers
Anonymous
2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
6:30pm NAMI 7pm Moravian
Women’s
Board
1pm Jail Ministry
2-9pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In 6pm Joint Board 6pm Coed AA
6-9pm N - Counsel
7:30PM Alanon Mtg
8pm NA Basic Text
2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
6 pm N - Counsel
7:30pm NA Mtg 7pm Worthy Women
Big Book AA
11am Chaska River Valley AA 2-5pm Homeless Youth Drop-In 6pm N – Counsel 6:30pm Celebrate Recovery
8pm Phoenix AA
2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
815pm River City Roundup AA
10am-9pm
Norma – Counsel
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16 17 18 19 20 21
PENTECOST
9:30am
Worship
7pm Gamblers
Anonymous
2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
2-9pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
6pm Coed AA
6-9pm N - Counsel
7:30PM Alanon Mtg
8pm NA Basic Text
2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
6 pm N - Counsel
7:30pm NA Mtg 7pm Worthy Women
Big Book AA
11am Chaska River Valley AA
11:30 Birthday
Outing 2-5pm Homeless Youth Drop-In 6pm N – Counsel 6:30pm Cel. Recov. 8pm Phoenix AA
9am Mom’s Club
2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
815pm River City Roundup AA
10am-9pm
Norma – Counsel
12:30pm Carver Co.
Juvenile Justice
1pm Jail Ministry
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 TRINITY SUNDAY
9:00am
Early Bird
Sunday School
9:30am
Worship 7pm Gamblers
Anonymous
9:30am Women’s
Bible Study 2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
6:30pm NAMI
2-9pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
6pm Coed AA
6-9pm N - Counsel
7:30PM Alanon Mtg
8pm NA Basic Text
2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
6 pm N – Counsel
6:30pm NA Mtg 7pm Worthy Women
Big Book AA
11am Chaska River Valley AA 2-5pm Homeless Youth Drop-In 4pm Fare for All 6pm N - Counsel 6:30pm Celebrate Recovery 8pm Phoenix AA
2-5pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
815pm River City Roundup AA
10am-9pm
Norma – Counsel
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9:30am
Worship
7pm Gamblers
Anonymous
MEMORIAL DAY
(Office Closed)
1pm Jail Ministry
2-9pm Homeless
Youth Drop-In
6pm Coed AA
6-9pm N - Counsel
7:30PM Alanon Mtg
8pm NA Basic Text
MOW=Meals On Wheels
SYNOD
MOTHER’S
DAY
May 2016
In essentials, unity. In nonessentials, liberty. In all things, love.
Chaska Moravian Church
115 East 4th
Street
Chaska, MN 55318
RETURN ADDRESS REQUESTED
CHURCH STAFF
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Ministers All Who Serve Jesus
Pastor Reverend Mike Eder
Office Administrator Jennifer Welvaert
Music Coordinator Tammy Riesgraf
Pianist Rachel Boucher
Guitarist Alan Taylor
Custodian Pam Ostman
Offering Treasurer Gwen Lenius
Church Treasurer Arvin Zwart
8:00am Worship Team Rehearsal
9:30am Worship Service
10:30am Fellowship/Refreshments
Holy Communion 1st Sunday/Month
Sunday School 2nd & 4th Sunday/Month
(Sept.-May, 9:00am)
www.chaskamoravian.org [email protected]
Phone 952.448.4000 Fax 952.448.6016
