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May 2016
Preschool students from 1968 gather in the
church courtyard (now the loca�on of Fellowship Hall).
Anniversary Festivities On Saturday, May 7, All Saints Preschool and Child Care
commemorates two big milestones. The half-day preschool,
which opened in September 1966, celebrates its 50th
anniversary. The full-day Child Care Center opened in
September of 1985 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
These programs have nurtured the early development of
thousands of students with a faith-based preparation for
learning and life. Today, both programs are nationally
accredited by the National Association for the Education of
Young Children and highly regarded in the community. At this
time, preschool and child care maintain waiting lists for
classes. And now we are seeing alumni parents bring their
children to All Saints for the same high-quality educational
start they experienced.
All Saints Preschool and Child Care thanks the congregation
and church staff for their support over all these years. We are
proud to represent our church to the young families of our
community.
On Saturday, May 7, from 2–5 p.m., we’re celebrating these
milestones with an event at the church. All are welcome!
Playgrounds throughout the years. Clockwise from le"
are photos from 1972, 1994, and the current playground.
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Turning the Page As part of the conclusion of my annual report I wrote: As the Call Committee
moves closer to identifying a candidate for All Saints’ new lead pastor, our time
together nears completion. During this time, I believe that All Saints has worked
through some controversies and conflicts — both ones that led to this interim time
as well as new ones that arose during it. For instance, during this past year we’ve
addressed and resolved the challenging issues mentioned in this report involving
finances, combining of budgets and reducing staffing costs. From my perspective,
All Saints has made progress in congregational healing and rebuilding of trust.
I hope and pray that what we’ve accomplished together will help your new
chapter begin on solid footing.
The staffing cost reduction plan was something we would rather have avoided. It
was neither easy to develop nor to announce. But I think it has gone as well as
could be hoped for. One of the reasons, in my opinion, is trust. I observed the
Council trusting the Executive Committee (in their role as Personnel) to
thoughtfully develop a reasonable plan. I observed the congregation trusting the
Council which unanimously endorsed this plan. And I observed our staff trusting
congregational leaders who did their best to balance appropriate staffing levels
with the congregation’s current size and financial parameters. This kind of trust
bodes well for the health and future of All Saints. Rebuilding trust when trust has
been eroded is a slow process. I’m very hopeful that this trust will continue to
strengthen as your new lead pastor joins you in your new chapter.
And that new chapter is about to begin! The Call Committee announced on
Sunday, May 1, at worship services and during the Annual Meeting that they’ve
identified a final candidate for All Saints’ new lead pastor. They will make a
presentation about this candidate to the Council on Monday, May 16. After
endorsing the Call Committee’s selection and meeting the candidate (and spouse),
the Council will send a letter to the congregation near the end of May with
information about the candidate and an announcement about a special
Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 5, to vote on calling this candidate to
serve All Saints. The candidate will meet with staff later this month to begin
building those important relationships. I’ll be completing my time with you in
mid-June and your new lead pastor will start in mid-July. (See bullet point
timeline at right). I believe the future is bright for All Saints! Thanks be to God!
– Pastor Bruce C. Arnevik, Interim Lead Pastor
Annual Meeting Report The congregation held its Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 1. Actions taken:
• Sue Leaf elected to Congregation Council.
(Term ends December 31, 2016)
• Phil Helgen and Brenda Gilsrud elected as Synod Assembly delegates.
(May 6–7, 2016)
• Fiscal Year 2017 budget approved as presented.
The Annual Report is available on the website (go to About Us / News) and at
the Welcome Center. Information includes reports from the pastors and ministry
areas, financial reports and the FY17 budget, and other information about
the congregation.
Pastoral Candidate
Identi,ed The Call Committee has identified a
candidate to present as the new Lead
Pastor at All Saints. Following are
the upcoming steps and timetable in
the transition process:
• Call Committee presents
candidate information to
Council on Monday, May 16.
• Council social gathering with
candidate in following week.
• Staff learns about candidate
on May 17. Staff meets with
candidate in following week.
• Letter sent to congregation late
May identifying candidate and
announcing a special meeting
to vote to extend letter of call
to candidate.
• Possible meet and greet time
for congregation and candidate
on Saturday, June 4.
• Special Congregational
Meeting to call Lead Pastor on
Sunday, June 5.
• Pastor Bruce’s service ends
mid-June. His final Sunday
with All Saints is June 12.
• New pastor begins at All Saints
in mid-July.
• Service of installation and
celebration (probably in
September).
Thank you to the Call Committee
for their investment of time and
their deep engagement in this
process. Committee members are:
Julie Mohlis
Tim Pryor
Joan Hoerauf
Randy Betcher
Casie Budolfson
Tom Klemond
Jan Tift
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For information about All Saints Lutheran Church, visit us at www.AllSaintsMtka.org or contact us at 952.934.3550.
May is a month for
celebrating! The half-day
preschool and the full-day
child care will be honoring their big anniversaries with a
party for children and families on Saturday, May 7, from
2–5 p.m. Church members and their families are welcome
to join in the fun!
Later in the month, on Thursday, May 26, at 3:30 p.m., the
full-day program children will have a special spring concert
and graduation ceremony for friends moving on to
kindergarten.
The half-day program will be taking field trips to the
Minnetonka Fire Department and Lowry Nature Center this
month, along with other special activities for our year-end
goodbyes. The half-day program is offering two weeks of
extended care after the school year ends, in addition to a
three-week summer school program.
Looking for information about the programs? For the
half-day program, contact Carla Nelson (952.934.3552 or
[email protected]). For the full-day program,
contact Heather Charmoli (952.934.4156 or
All Saints Preschool and Child Care
Preschool and Child Care
Saints on Bikes Get ready for a new season of biking with the Saints. All
ages and riding skills are welcome to join the group.
Following is the schedule along with important notes about
some of the ride events. Contact Jim Hild with questions.
Date Day Time Destination Meeting Place Miles Difficulty
5-Jun Sun. 1p.m. Excelsior via Mtka LRT Trail Mtka City Hall, south side parking lot 15 Easy
12-Jun Sun. 1p.m. Rice Marsh Lake & Susan Lake Purgatory Park, main parking lot 16 Medium
19-Jun Sun. 1p.m. Psycho Suzi's, NE Mpls Hopkins Depot 25 Medium
26-Jun Sun. 1p.m. Lakes Harriet & Calhoun Hopkins Depot 16 Easy
3-Jul NO RIDE - HOLIDAY
10-Jul Sun. 12 p.m. Red Cedar Trail, Menomonie, WI All Saints parking lot (Carpool, 90 min.) 30 Medium
17-Jul Sun. 12 p.m. Cannon Valley Trail - ride & picnic All Saints (Carpool to Welch, 1 hr.) 20 Easy
24-Jul Sun. 1p.m. Fish Lake to Elm Creek Park Fish Lake Park, Maple Grove 32 Medium
31-Jul Sun. 1p.m. MN Landscape Arboretum 318 Café, Excelsior 15/18 Easy/Med
6-Aug Sat. early Tour De Tonka (*1) Mtka High School options
14-Aug Sun. 1p.m. Minnehaha Falls via creek trail Hopkins Depot 28.5 Medium
19-20 Aug Fri.-Sat. La Crosse River Trail (*2) All Saints (Carpool, 3-3½ hr.) 22 Medium
28-Aug Sun. 1p.m. MN River Bottoms Trail or Chaska (TBD) Bloomington or All Saints 14 or 25 Medium
11-Sep Sun. 2 p.m. Brown's Creek Trail, Stillwater All Saints (Carpool to N. St Paul, 45 min.) 22 Medium
16-18 Sep Fri.-Sun. 1p.m.. Mesabi Trail, Biwabik to Ely (*3) Biwabik (house by Giants Ridge ) TBD options
2-Oct Sun. 1p.m. Dakota Trail to St Boni Grove Lane East, Wayzata 26 Easy
16-Oct Sun. 1p.m. Luce Line East around Medicine Lake Parkers Lake Park, Plymouth 15 Medium
*1) Tour de Tonka – Celebrate the sport of cycling at the
Tour de Tonka ride on Saturday, August 6. Enjoy a great
day of cycling along with live music, good food and great
people, while you explore one of seven scenic routes. We
will register as a group (minimum of 10). Contact Jim Hild
([email protected]) by Friday, July 22, for online
registration information. See the Tour de Tonka website for
fees and additional information
(http://tinyurl.com/hcsmxmo).
*2) La Crosse River Trail – Part of the Sparta-Elroy trail in
Wisconsin, this trail ride includes an overnight in either
Sparta or Onalaska. Pre-registration is necessary. Contact
Pam Johnson ([email protected]) for details.
*3) Mesabi Trail – Spend the weekend in Biwabik and ride
the Mesabi Trail near Giants Ridge. The trails offer a
variety of ride distances and terrain challenges (from paved
and flat trails to trails for mountain biking). Contact
Pam Johnson ([email protected]) to reserve lodging.
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Outreach Ministry
From Tears of Shame to Tears of Joy “Jake” came to Hospitality House as a last resort. He had
attended several schools, none of which really worked out,
and had just been kicked out of his umpteenth afterschool
program. Jake’s mom was told that Jake needed
specialized treatment. She couldn’t take any more time off
work for unplanned trips to pick Jake up from school and
was informed that he could no longer be brought to her
workplace. She thought she was about to lose her job.
Having heard of Hospitality House, she wondered if they
would take Jake. She held back the tears as she explained
Jake’s situation. After a long meeting, Jake was placed on
a probationary period at Hospitality House.
When Jake came he was very quiet and withdrawn. He did
not say much or participate in activities. But, there were no
outbursts or uncontrolled anger. Over the following weeks
a loving Hospitality House staff prayed for Jake and tried
to help him in whatever way they could. He slowly
adjusted to the routine and established working
relationships with the staff.
It appeared that things were going to be okay for him at
Hospitality House. However, Jake would not play games
during gym time. He did not care for basketball or any
other games. He just sat.
Jake would not play with the staff or anyone else. This
behavior continued without any improvement. Finally his
mother told Jake that he had to play basketball. Even
though he protested, his mother insisted that he play. He
became a player on Coach Pratt’s team. I had my doubts
about Jake being on this team because even though
Coach Pratt has coached for almost 30 years in North
Minneapolis, his approach with kids was like a drill
sergeant on steroids.
I had the chance to talk to Coach Pratt after the season was
over. He was amazed at Jake’s improvement. When Jake
started on the team he would not run — not during
practice, the game, or anytime. After several encouraging
(loud) words, Coach Pratt got Jake to run. Then he got him
to start dribbling, and to shoot, and to play. Coach Pratt
said it was a miracle, one of the most amazing things he
has seen in his 28 years of being a Christian coach. Jake’s
team beat North Commons (the eventual city champions),
and Jake had an incredible game. He played so hard. He
worked so hard. He practiced. He became part of the team.
He knew he belonged.
Thank you, All Saints, for your support of Hospitality
House. It makes an incredible difference in many young
people’s lives. Someone who was once outside, someone
who struggled in almost every way, now has a big smile on
his face and enjoys life. His mom talked about this
transformation at one of our family night events. This time
her tears were many, but they were filled with joy for what
had happened to her little boy.
– George Rowley, Outreach Ministry Coordinator
Peace Moment
Compassion
Love is utterly central to the message and life of Jesus,
and justice is the social form of compassion.
– from The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan
Summer Church Calendar If your church group continues to meet throughout the
summer or you are planning a new activity for the summer
or fall season, you must submit a new space reservation
request for using church rooms. The program year calendar
corresponds to the school year (September through May) so
any current room requests will not automatically renew
after this month. Submit space reservation requests to the
church office. Obtain forms in the office, or email us
([email protected]) to request a form.
Financial Update Thank you for your investment in ministry at All Saints,
in gratitude to God who so richly blesses us. As stewards
of all God’s gifts, we work together to share the good
news of God’s love with more people every day.
Below is a snapshot of the congregation’s fiscal 2016
(July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016) position on March 31,
2016. If you have questions about the church’s budget or
finances, please contact Laurel Gaard (952.934.3550 or
[email protected]) or Paul Hoffman,
congregation treasurer.
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Sun 1
8:15,
9:30 a.m.
Noon
12:15 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
Reception of New Members during Services
9:30 and 11 a.m. Worship/Communion
Sunday School
Congregational Meeting
Senior High Mission Trip Mixer
Sr. High FIRE
All Saints Advocates for Peace
Mon 2 7:30 a.m.
6p.m.
Saints Men’s Breakfast (offsite)
Executive Committee
Tue 3 12:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Outreach Quilters
Worship at The Glenn
BeFrienders
Crossroads Band
Men’s AA
Wed 4 1 p.m.
1 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:35 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
Prayer Shawl Knitting
Special Moments Quilting
Community Dinner
Children’s Activities
Youth Choir
Children’s Ministry Task Force
Crossroads Guides
Crossroads Worship
Saints Chorale
Thu 5 10 a.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Bible Study
Youth and Family Team
Carillon Choir
Alpha Band
Fri 6 Noon Synod Assembly (off site)
Sat 7 8:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
8 a.m.
2 p.m.
4 p.m.
Synod Assembly (off site)
Prayer
Men’s Ministry
Preschool and Child Care Anniversary Party
Our Saviour’s Meal Prep
Sun 8 8:15,
9:30 a.m.
Noon
9:30 and 11 a.m. Worship
Sunday School
New Voice
Mon 9 6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Facilities Team
Boy Scouts
Tue 10 12:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Outreach Quilters
Outreach Ministry Team
Lake Mtka Stamp Club
Crossroads Band
Men’s A.A.
Wed 11 5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:35 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
Last Community Dinner for the Season
Children’s Activities
Youth Choir
Family Communication Workshop
Crossroads Guides
Crossroads Worship
Saints Chorale
May 2016 Activity Calendar Thu 12 10 a.m.
11 a.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Bible Study
OWLS to Arboretum
Carillon Choir
Alpha Band
Sat 14 7 a.m.
8 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Prayer
Men’s Ministry
Music Association Mtka Youth Choir Concert
Sun 15 8:15,
9:30 a.m.
9:30
10:30 a.m.
Noon
6 p.m.
9:30 and 11 a.m. Worship/Communion
Sunday School
and 11 a.m. Forums
6th Grade Baptism Class
New Voice
Sr. High FIRE
Mon 16 6 p.m.
7 p.m.
Congregation Council
Boy Scouts
Tue 17 12:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Outreach Quilters
Men’s AA
Wed 18 1 p.m.
1 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
Prayer Shawl Knitting
Special Moments Quilting
Youth Choir
9th Grade Crossroads Photos and Banquet
Saints Chorale
Thu 19 10 a.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Bible Study
Mtka/Hopkins Child Care
Carillon Choir
Alpha Band
Sat 21 7 a.m.
8 a.m.
Prayer
Men’s Ministry
Sun 22 8:15,
9:30 a.m.
Noon
2 p.m.
9:30 and 11 a.m. Worship
Sunday School
New Voice
Confirmation Worship Service
Mon 23 7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Boy Scouts
Adult Growth Team
Tue 24 7 :30 p.m. Men’s AA
Thu 26 10 a.m.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
Bible Study
Child Care Spring Program
Alpha Band
Sat 28 7 a.m.
8 a.m.
Prayer
Men’s Ministry
Sun 29 9 and 10:30 a.m. Worship
Mon 30 All Day
3 p.m.
Church Office Closed
Youth Frisbee (off site)
Tue 31 7:30 p.m. Men’s AA
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Important Crossroads Confirmation Dates Wednesday, May 4 and 11 — Crossroads
Crossroads youth, Guides and Junior Guides meet for the remainder of the Crossroads season. Bring your offering money and Bibles. Topics: May 4 – Jonah; May 11 – Ask Pastor Bruce
9th Grade Confirmation Rehearsal and Photos Wednesday, May 18, 6 p.m.
Please arrive by 6 p.m. to dress in robes and take confirmation photos. After pictures there will be a rehearsal for the confirmation service. Youth should dress nicely. Males: dress shirt, tie, dress pants and shoes. Females: nice top and appropriate-length skirt or dress, and nice shoes. No flip-flops or tennis shoes.
9th Grade Dessert Banquet Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m.
Parents and family members are invited for a special celebration and reflection on the past three years of confirmation. We will recognize Guides, Junior Guides and charge the confirmands to continue their faith, growth and service. Enjoy viewing a slide show from the past three years of confirmation. Dessert and beverages will be served.
Confirmation Service Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m.
All are invited to this worship service when 18 All Saints 9th grade youth stand before the congregation and affirm their faith in Christ. Confirmands should arrive at church by 1:45 p.m. Information regarding the service will be distributed to youth ahead of time.
Senior High FIRE Sunday, May 1 and 15, 6–7:30 p.m.
Youth and friends grades 9–12 are invited for games, snacks and devotional in the Youth Room. Sunday, May 1, will be the Cinco de Moustache party.
Senior High Movie Night Sunday, May 22, 6–8 p.m.
Youth and friends grades 9–12 are invited to enjoy a movie and snacks in the Youth Room.
Contact Kristine (952.934.3550x17 or [email protected]) with questions. 7
High School Graduation Recognition Sunday Sunday, June 5 9 a.m. — Breakfast for Graduates and Families High school graduates and families are invited to meet in the Loaves Room for breakfast and a program honoring you. 10:30 a.m. — Recognition and Commissioning High school graduates and families are invited to the 10:30 a.m. worship service for recognition, blessing and commissioning.
Memorial Day Ultimate Frisbee Sunday, May 30, 3 p.m.
Youth and friends grades 7–12 are invited to Boulder Creek Park to play Ultimate Frisbee and enjoy fellowship. Snacks and beverages provided. Boulder Creek Park is located at 5948 Stoneybrook Drive in Minnetonka.
New Orleans Mission Trip Team Served at Feed My Starving Children
Spaces Available at Camp Wapo June 26–July 1, 2016
Youth and friends in grades 4–11 are encouraged to visit www.campwapo.org to find out more information and to register for a week at Camp Wapo this summer. Contact Kristine Clemens with questions.
Children’s Ministry Events and Information
Children’s Ministry Director Search The Transition Task Force team is hard at work
planning for the future of Children’s Ministry at All
Saints. Members include: Aaron Achartz, Jeff Boodry,
Kersten Elverum, Brenda Gilsrud, Nancy Lovaas,
Amy Stratton, Nancy Weflen and Linda Whitteaker-
Hanson. Your prayers are appreciated as we discern
the best candidate for director of Children’s Ministry.
Sunday School The last day of Sunday School for this program year
is May 22. Join us at the 9:30 a.m. service while the
children celebrate the lesson of The Sower. After the
service, join in honoring the life and gifts of Linda
Raymond as we add a special plant to the All Saints
garden in her memory.
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All Saints Lutheran Church, ELCA
Pastor Bruce Arnevik
Pastor Antonio Machado
15915 Excelsior Boulevard
Minnetonka MN 55345-5628
Non Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Hopkins MN
55343
Permit #212
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
All Saints Lutheran Church is
called to make God visible.
Photos taken at church events may be used in
All Saints communications and on the
website. If you do not want your picture used,
please inform the church office. Email
submissions to [email protected].
Vacation Bible School Children’s Ministry is looking for
youth and adult volunteers to assist
with the planning and coordination
of Vacation Bible School in July. If
you have an interest in crafts, music, theater, games or
preparing food, or just enjoy hanging out with children,
contact Martha ([email protected]). VBS
dates are July 18–21 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Noteworthy May Dates May 8: Saints Chorale performs a short cantata
(a setting of Psalm 117) by Georg Telemann
at the 8:15 and 9:30 a.m. services. Musical
accompaniment will include recorder,
violin, cello, bass and organ.
May 11: Final community dinner this spring.
May 29: Summer worship times change to
9 and 10:30 a.m.
May 30: Office closed for Memorial Day.
Summer Vacation Plans Planning a summer vacation or trips to the lake in the
coming months? Make sure that your gifts to the
church continue even while you’re away by setting up
recurring giving. Enroll in Simply Giving to have an
amount automatically moved from your bank account
to the church’s account, or use the All Saints website
to make a contribution by credit card. Click on the
How To tab, then Give.
Contact Laurel Gaard with questions (952.934.3550 or
Property News The city of Minnetonka has approved a project to
improve storm water management at the east side of
the church property. Over the summer, a contractor
will enlarge and deepen the existing storm pond and
install an overflow outlet to Wing Lake to help
alleviate flooding and ponding in the east parking lot.
A new look for the area will include fencing and grass.
