June 2011

St. Paul’s Lutheran MESSENGER ___________________________________________________________________________

On the Patio

Wednesday nights 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Come & See!

Phone: 952-938-4683 Email: stpauls@saintpaulslutheran.org Fax: 952-938-1141 Website: www.saintpaulslutheran.org

Our mission is to be “an open and inviting church spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.”

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

WHO WE ARE A Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis Area Synod, Western Parks and Lakes Conference. MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to be an open and inviting church spreading the Good News of Christ. WORSHIP TIMES You are invited to join us regularly on Sunday mornings for 9:30 AM worship followed by refreshments and Christian education. Please check the enclosed calendar for days and times of activities and events. Also, an interactive calendar is available on our website: www.saintpaulslutheran.org. Just click the “Calendar” button at the top of the web page and click on the time and event for details and map. CONTACT INFORMATION The office is lightly staffed. Regular office hours are 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Please call before coming in case of unexpected closure. Phone: 952-938-4683 Fax: 952-938-1141 email: StPauls@saintpaulslutheran.org , MAILING LIST Please notify the church office when you notify the Post Office you will be temporarily away. This is because our newsletters are not forwarded but are returned to us at a cost. St. Paul’s congregation is pleased to send you this newsletter. However, if you prefer not to receive it, please call the church office or e-mail us. The newsletter is also available on our website. Save paper and postage; view it online.

CONGREGATION RELATIONSHIPS Partners Igelsia Vida Abundante en Cristo, (Abundant Life in Christ), provides a worship service in Spanish at St. Paul’s on Sunday, 1:00 – 3:00 pm and Friday, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Bet Shalom Reform Congregation, Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve service Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Lent & Holy Week Mizpah United Church of Christ, Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve service Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, Confirmation Ministry Spirit of Christ Community Lutheran Vacation Bible School 2010 Westwood Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School 2010 Mission Agora Ministries Augustana Chapel View Care Center in Hopkins Augustana Emerald Crest Feed My Starving Children Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Intercongregation Communities Association (ICA) Lutherans Concerned/North America (LC/NA), (RIC) Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Meals on Wheels Our Saviour’s Housing ResourceWest of Hopkins Sojourner Project Thrivent Financial for Lutherans West Metro Grief Support Coalition ARTICLE SUBMISSION Please submit articles as Word documents with your clip art to stpauls@saintpaulslutheran.org. Include your contact information. For pre-printed fliers or brochures, provide a condensed version that can be directly inserted into the newsletter. Submission deadline is the fifteenth of each month. All submissions are subject to editing for space and content. All rights reserved by St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH COUNCIL & ASSISTING ADMINISTRATORS

Pastor Rev. Louise Mollick Officers President – Vince Jacobson Vice President – Mary Hromatka Secretary – Jeanne Moe Treasurer – Mike Mikulay Council Members At-Large Aly Bonner Jessica Harris Kathy Powers Eric Reishus Michael Smith Finance Committee Assistant Treasurer – Bernie Johnson Financial Secretary – Shirley Schaller Staff Administrative Assistant – Linda Dundas Choir Accompanist – Linda McGee Music Director – Steve Mollick Worship Accompanist – Rachel Mollick Facility Use Coordinator Mary Hromatka Webmaster Vince Jacobson AUXILIARY BUILDING USE St. Paul’s encourages use of its facility by groups that will support our mission statement. Examples are the 12 Step recovery programs, local neighborhood organizations, and congregations seeking meeting space. Please contact us for more information if interested. PUBLICATION The Messenger is a monthly newsletter published by St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA, 13207 Lake St. Extension, Minnetonka, MN 55305.

All is Relative … or is it? We’ve all heard stories of both suffering and joy. We’ve heard of suffering like the man who scrimped and saved to buy a Maserati, only to discover that his nemesis had one six months newer. We’ve heard of the starving orphan child filled with joy because today she will have a meal. We often ask ourselves why some must suffer while others are blessed with joy, but most of us would have more compassion for the joy filled starving child than for the suffering Maserati owner. Everything we experience is absolute but we are only capable of experiencing it from a relative perspective. The Maserati owner truly experiences suffering and the child truly experiences joy, from within each of their perspectives. But when you consider both simultaneously, the radical difference in perspectives is stunning. Have you ever gone someplace with spectacular views like the Grand Canyon? Do you recall seeing your first close up view and thinking, “WOW, this is the most amazing view I have ever seen.”? Then as the trip went on, do you recall thinking, (yawn), “yet another panoramic view”? The first view was spectacular compared to the previous 100 things you saw, which were mostly through a car window driving across a desert. The last view was about the same as the previous 100 things you saw, all inside the Grand Canyon. The last view was no less spectacular than the first view, but in the short interim, your perspective had changed radically. We need to ground our perspective. That is, it is important to drive stakes to help confirm whether our current perspective has a basis in reality. Unfortunately, it is far too easy for an absolute frame of reference to be accompanied by a conviction of rightness. I guess that makes sense in that we make an investment in driving those stakes, so we feel a need to protect them. When we went to the Grand Canyon, a firmly grounded perspective would have prevented us from losing our sense of awe. We experienced a new range of absolutes and had a chance to stake out new realities. A conviction of rightness might have prevented us from experiencing that which “our perspective tells us cannot be”. The phrase, “all

things in moderation” comes to mind, a statement that Jesus never made, but it sounds like him. Some of the best examples of reliance upon a grounded perspective come from Alcoholics Anonymous and other recovery groups. Members of these groups almost universally talk about hitting rock bottom. Rock bottom is the situation or experience that makes it clear they cannot survive without relying upon a higher power. These groups teach members how to drive a stake, a touchstone that can ground their perspectives and remind them to rely upon a higher power without having to actually reach rock bottom next time. And of course, rock bottom is not actually absolute. It is different for each individual and can change over time. The important part is that it connects our relative perspective to a known reality. So how does membership in a recovery group differ from living as a Christian? Less than one might imagine. Christians name Jesus as their higher power and scripture plays a key role in their grounding. Most recovery groups reinforce their recognition of a higher power by clearly specified practices. I think that’s about it! We are all fallen individuals that cannot survive without help from a higher power. Most of us repeatedly fall down and need help getting up. We can all benefit from intentional faith practices. We all need a grounded perspective to help us get our bearings. Let’s face it; Christianity really is a sort of life long recovery group. Like nearly all recovery groups, we are recovering from our inner desire to be in charge and do what we want. We are relying on Jesus, our higher power to help us do what is good for us. Praise the Lord for keeping us grounded and for patiently providing guidance in our individual recoveries. Blessings, Vince Jacobson

A MESSAGE FROM

OUR PRESIDENT

Council News

St. Paul’s Church Council meets at 7:00 PM the second Tuesday of each month. Members of St. Paul’s Community are welcome to attend and/or submit items for the agenda by contacting one of the council members.

Council Meeting Highlights

May 10, 2011

May’s council meeting was devoted to Dream Team activities. Interested members gathered May 10, 2011, to continue Dream Team programming ideas as initially discussed at the first meeting held March 8, 2011. Team participants indicated consensus in two areas of focus: 1) inclusion of intergenerational activities 2) a means to freshen and enliven the sanctuary. Intergenerational events will keep children’s ministry as a primary focus. Many practical and cost effective ideas were discussed with tentative groundwork laid to move forward with a variety of activities in the coming months. Some of the fun will be incorporated into Picnic on the Patio, our labyrinth, music programming, children’s message and/or vacation bible school. Sanctuary updates were abundant as many ideas were expressed. A decision was made to form a task force to begin a tentative plan and bring recommendations to the congregation for feedback and further discussion. Ideas continue to be exchanged via electronic and/or general communication. Everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas and talents. The next meeting will be held July 12, 2011. Submitted by Jeanne Moe, Council Secretary Note: Highlights are not official meeting minutes and are subject to correction and change. They are provided for timely informational purposes only. Approved minutes are filed a month later in the labeled green binder in the church office for your perusal.

Treasurer’s Report for April. 2011

by Mike Mikulay, Treasurer 952-933-9068 or

kmikulay@aol.com

Highlights from Financial Secretary’s Report*

April Total Offerings $1,776 unfav. April Total Operating $2,321 unfav. YTD Total Offerings $5,726 unfav. YTD Total Operating $6,026 unfav. YTD Pledged Offerings $5,413 unfav. YTD Non-pledged Offerings $901 unfav.

Note: Total Operating includes Total Offerings, Building Use, Fundraisers, Interest Income, and Miscellaneous.

Highlights from Treasurer’s Profit & Loss Budget Performance Report

YTD Actual

YTD Budget

YTD Variance*

Income $51,621 $57,520 $5,899 unfav. Expenses $62,139 $64,677 $2,538 fav.

Net Income

($10,518) ($7,157 $3,361 unfav.

Highlights from Treasurer’s Balance Sheet

April 30, 2011 Total Current Assets $27,622 Less Total Current Liabilities ($13,588) Working Capital $14,034

Other News and Notes

Coffee Donations: April, May, June donations will go towards the ELCA Disaster Response for the Japan earthquake and tsunami victims. Building Use: The Saturday AA group discontinued their building use at the end of March. *Key: “fav” = favorable to budget, “unfav” = unfavorable to budget.

SO, HOW DID WE DO? We grossed about $800 in six hours. This is somewhat less than last year but still a great and worthwhile event.

Heartfelt thanks go out to all that were involved. It couldn’t have been done without you. Special thanks to Rachel Larson and Jan Guetschow for organizing, advertizing and co-chairing the event.

Thanks to “The Net Work for Better Futures” for picking up all the leftovers when our event ended at 2:00 p.m. It was reported everything was cleared out, cleaned up, and the room restored to presale condition by 3:00 p.m. WOW! Way to go team!!!

Better Futures Enterprises create jobs and generate income for previously unemployable and homeless high risk men released into isolation and chaotic surroundings. Additional information can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKfbb dzulw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsf9IVAMKAU

Remember to tell everyone you know to keep their clean usable items for donation next year.

““““Looking for Lucy” is a most charming children’s book written by the daughter of our very own Joyce and Roger Ramsden. Author Emrys Current is recognized for this first effort in published children’s literature by being the

finalist of a prestigious award offered by Midwest Book Awards in the Children’s picture book category. Special congratulations to Emrys for her outstanding achievement. An autographed copy of Looking for Lucy can be found in our church library.

Congratulations GRADUATES! – Katie Campbell BA Managerial & Spanish Luther College

– Carl Peaslee BA

Claremont McKenna College, CA Will be employed at Teach for American in NYC

– Jack Powers Hopkins High School

Plans to attend U of MN – Becca Tollefson BA Strategic Communication

University of Minnesota – Pat Tollefson MBA University of St. Thomas St. Paul’s is pleased to announce our 2011 graduates. We proudly congratulate them on their accomplishment and bless them as they move from this achievement into the next phase of their life. Please join us on Graduate Recognition Sunday, June 5 th when these graduates will be recognized during the worship service.

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Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread by rbc ministries is a free daily devotional published and distributed in more than 40 languages worldwide. Copies are now available on our entryway table . Anyone interested is invited to take one home.

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Offering Counters wanted

More counters are wanted for rotation through the months to count the

Sunday offering, record it and prepare the bank deposit.

Please contact Connie Hessevick, Mary Hromatka or

Mike Mikulay if you are interested or sign-up on the office door. Training is available; you won’t be working alone, and the more counters there are the less often we all will need to sign up. Thank you so much for your help in this important ministry!

Substitute Service Team Coordinators

still needed!

Laura Eggert will be taking a break from coordinating the Sunday service teams during June and July due to graduations, family reunions, and vacation. Bob Guetschow has agreed to be Usher Coordinator, Darcie Rodman – Assisting Minister Coordinator, Carolyn Carpenter – Communion Server Coordinator, Howard Rand – Lector Coordinator, Jan Guetschow – Kitchen & Refreshments Coordinator, and Ruth Johnson the Altar Care Coordinator. There are still coordinators needed for the remaining service opportunities, which include greeters, nursery, and acolyte. The coordinators encourage members of St. Paul’s community to participate in the worship service. If there are open opportunities on the Service Team Calendar posted on the church office door, just a few phone calls or e-mails are necessary to fill the spots. The service team should be filled by Wednesday evening to appear in Sunday's bulletin. Please see Laura Eggert ASAP for details on serving as a service team coordinator. New service team members are especially needed to serve as altar care, communion servers, acolytes, and offering counters. The altar care person prepares the sanctuary and meal (bread, wine, and grape juice) before the service, Another member provides the unleavened bread, either

made or purchased and after the service, the altar care person cleans up after the meal and waters the plants. During the service, the acolyte lights the candles and accepts the offering. The communion servers serve the wine and grape juice. After the service, the offering counters prepare the offering summary and bank deposit. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the service as they are able to share their talents. The sign up sheet is on the office door. Don't wait to be contacted! Please sign up as often as you are able. Since there are multiple service coordinators for June and July, you may be contacted more than once to serve. Thank you.

9 Connie Hessevick 11 Kim Streater 12 Steve Nelson, Shelly Schweiger 16 Virginia Rustad 20 Ray Olson, Matt Schmitz 21 Alex Nelson 22 Kris Moe 23 Regina Johnson 25 Alyssa Bonner 26 Grace Falk 27 Peter Rudolph 29 Marla Bonner 30 Marshall Carpenter, Rey Lindquist

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St. Paul’s Without Walls

Four walls do not a church make. A church, among many other things, is people, faith, acceptance, mystery, community, support, and love. The building at 13207 Lake Street Extension, Minnetonka, MN 55305, by definition is certainly a church.

Yet, St Paul’s is so much more! Coffee at the Depot, Imagining Peace at the Tavern, Community Gardens, the Labyrinth, Our Saviour’s Housing, Augustana Chapel View Care Center, the Lighthouse, Rummage sales, the Raspberry Festival, Coffee at the Bus Stop, Water on the Trails, Raising Relative’s Children, Jammin’ for Joy, and the list goes on and on.

St Paul’s is not only a church building, but also the building of church in our community. Relationships are built; no matter the denomination, religion, or understanding. Church is a helping hand offered, a smile proffered, friendships rooted in trust, and love forged. Our welcoming statement ends with this statement: “We are committed to welcoming everyone, living as a reconciling people in our life together and in our outreach to the community.” Our ELCA logo ends with two, two-word sentences: “God’s work. Our hand’s.” God’s work is everywhere. Our hands must follow. Marveling at the opportunities found in the two statements and awed at what we all do when we leave our church building, we are “ST PAUL’S WITHOUT WALLS” .

So, if you see that name in print, read it on the Internet, or hear it in conversation, I made it up because it fits us, and what we all do, “ST PAUL’S WITHOUT WALLS”.

Eric Reishus Community Gardens Plots free to the public !

Call 952-938-4683 before they are all gone.

“ST PAUL’S WITHOUT WALLS” Upcoming Events:

•••• "The Book Club" Requests the honor of your presence

When: The second Thursday of each Month Where: Munkabeans & Sunshine Cafe 1206 Mainstreet, Hopkins Time: 7:00 PM The upcoming book selections: June: Love Wins by Rob Bell July: Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell

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•••• Please join us at Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen on Saturday, June 11 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. We have reserved spots for 30 people to pack food that will be shipped to areas of the world that are in desperate need. Plan to arrive no later than 4:15 for a brief video and instructions. Work can be done while sitting or standing. Consider inviting family and friends. Look for the sign-up sheet at church. Questions? email Kathy at kathy.pfaendtner@gmail.com or call 952-513-8738.

•••• Come join us at Tuttles Bowling Alley in Hopkins on Saturday, June 18 from 4 – 7 p.m. for some St Paul's Without Walls fun! Shoe rental is $3.00 and games are $3.69 each. Invite and bring along a neighbor, friend or family member for some fellowship, exercise and laughs. Non-bowlers welcome, too! Food available for purchase. Questions? Contact Kathy Pfaendtner at 952-513-8738.

•••• St. Paul’s Without Walls will take part in the Twin Cities Pride Festival , June 25 – 26 , at Loring Park. Festival hours are Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. We will have a booth set up both days and march in the parade at 11 a.m. Sunday (pre-parade show starts at 9 a.m.) Last year’s spectators numbered 125,000! Many volunteers needed to “man” our booth, as well as set-up and take-down, and to march. The festival offers a children’s and family area, five stages hosting a variety of performers, food courts,

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Twin Cities Pride Festival continued a GLBT history pavilion, a “University Row” set up to provide information about colleges and universities in the area and their GLBT outreach, and Quorum Village, a vendor/exhibitor gathering presented by the Twin Cities GLBT Chamber of Commerce.

Many other activities are offered throughout the city during Gay Pride Week (June 17 – 26) preceding the Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade on Sunday. Details about Twin Cities Gay Pride 2011 will be posted as they become available at www.tcpride.org.

Contact Pr. Louise Mollick with your availability or with questions at 952-938-4683 or email louisemollick@yahoo.com.

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•••• July 9–17, 2011 Hopkins is the proud home of the annual Raspberry Festival, which has become a Twin Cities tradition. The first festival was organized in 1934 during the Depression by a group of community business people who were concerned that the Hopkins economy and community needed a boost.

The festival features its own royalty, a search for the Golden Raspberry, a Grande Day Parade, a Family Day and more.

St. Paul’s participated with a booth on Mainstreet last year and hopes to do the same this year. The Marketplace Arts and Crafts Fair is open to the public Saturday July 16 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rain or Shine. Sites can be setup anytime after 6 a.m. All vehicles must be removed from Mainstreet by 8:30 a.m. and may not be on the street again until after 4:30 p.m.

Contact Rey Lindquist with any questions or to help coordinate: email reylind@aol.com or call to leave a message at 952-938-6506. Look for a volunteer sign-up sheet in the narthex.

“A labyrinth is a metaphor for life’s journey to the center of one’s deepest self, and back out into the world with a broader understanding of one’s identity.”

St. Paul’s welcomes you to our community labyrinth surrounded by community garden boxes. It was created for anyone who needs a place for peace, a time to pause, reflect, and to refresh our mind, body and spirit for your journey forward. What is a labyrinth? Labyrinths date back to 400 B.C. There is one single path leading to the center, and then back out again; it is not a maze. Labyrinths can be used in a variety of ways. Some walk to better connect with God, some as a form of meditation, and others as simply an escape from their hectic lives. What is its purpose? Life is a sacred journey. It is about change, growth, discovery, and stretching your boundaries. Your story is your own, whether it is a tale of triumph, of healing, of courage, of wisdom, of dignity, or of love. That story can be reflected upon as you journey though the labyrinth. This is a time to focus your mind, body, and spirit. How do I use a labyrinth? It is a personal experience that is up to you. However, if you are unsure of what to do, use these general guidelines to help you get started: 1. Focus: Take a moment to center yourself and become calm before you enter. As you walk toward the center, let your thoughts flow freely. 2. Experience: When you reach the center, pause for a few moments. You may think about your connection with God, or with yourself, or you might just take this time to take a few deep breaths. Depart whenever you are ready. 3. Releasing: This is your walk back into the world. Begin to collect your thought again, but remain peaceful. 4. Reflect: Once you have finished walking, reflect on your experience. Consider your thoughts, feelings, and emotions before, during, and after the walk.

“ST PAUL’S WITHOUT WALLS” Labyrinth Activities:

On the Patio

Wednesday nights 6:30 – 8:00 PM

•••• “POP” gatherings begin Wednesday, June 1 and will go on through August. This year we focus on “Stories from the Center”, enjoy lively discussion, good food, and participate in lawn, card, and board games. Outstanding fellowship will make every Wednesday a “not-to-be” missed experience.

This is our opportunity to live our mission to be an open and inviting church – invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers – call to remind them, give them directions, tell them you will be looking for them, or best of all, offer them a ride!! EVERONE is invited and welcome.

If you are able to arrive early (6:00 PM) to help set up, it would be much appreciated.

•••• Lunch at the Labyrinth begins June 6 , 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. and meets every Monday throughout the summer.

There will be a “walk topic” with discussion over lunch. Bring your own brown bag lunch and drink, and a simple dessert to share if you like.

Pr. Louise will be on vacation beginning Monday, July 4th and out of town and out of the country through Sunday, July 24th. We will have guest worship leaders the three Sundays of her absence. Pr. Howard Rand has graciously agreed to be on call for pastoral care needs. Please call the office with any requests 952-938-4683.

VBS has been “Overhauled” It’s not just for children anymore!

In fact, it’s so different,

we won’t call it Vacation Bible School. Save the date and plan to attend the first-ever intergenerational summer day camp at St. Paul’s! Jammin’ for Joy Music Camp is August 15 – 19. We will offer a FREE half-day camp (8:00 a.m. to Noon) that will focus on MAKING MUSIC, with the week-long efforts expected to culminate in a community concert Friday evening! (location still TBD but hopefully at Hopkins Town Square).

Participants will experience hand bells, boom- wackers, hand-made instruments, games, food, fellowship and FUN. Look for details and registration form in the July Messenger .

Volunteers will be needed. Please consider contributing your time, talents or monetary support for this exciting new experience. Contact Kathy Pfaendtner at 952-513-8738 or email kathy. pfaendtner@gmail.com . Name that Room!

- Contest - There seems to be confusion in facility use over which room is which on the lower level. It was suggested that the rooms have more specific names like the Fellowship Hall. Currently we call the Sunday school room that is painted yellow, the “Choir room” because the choir robes are in the closet. The next room to the west is the “Small Meeting room” and the one farthest west with the puzzle flooring is the “Rubber room” but once upon a time was called the “Youth room”. The south side large carpeted room is called the “Large Meeting room” but it also was called the “Youth room” when it had a Foosball table, couches, TV and video games for our elementary school age to teenage youth.

PLEASE HELP US SOLVE THE CONFUSION. Four names are needed that are not dependent on use. Submit your suggestions to the office ASAP.

Summer Travels

Have you heard this humorous dialogue? Congregation member: “We take summer off from worship to get away to

the cabin.” Pastor: “That’s okay; God doesn’t care about you during the summer either.” One unfortunate habit in many of our churches is reduction in worship participation. This lower attendance is often attributed to vacations. Is lower summer attendance really something we simply want to accommodate ourselves to? When members of St. Paul’s community are on vacation, they could be worshipping at churches in the places where they vacation. Conversely, families and individuals visiting our area may be able to worship with us for a week. No matter what time of year it is, Christians are called to honor the Sabbath, and the Sabbath happens weekly. Dispel the myth that lighter summer attendance is acceptable. Let travelers know we are here and make them welcome! Sundays and Seasons, 2011, Year A, Guide to Worship Planning, Copyright 2010 Augsburg Fortress, p. 207.

Outdoor Worship

St. Paul’s will celebrate worship on the patio the last Sunday of June, July, and August. Helpers will be needed to come early to set-up and to stay late to put-back. Folding chairs will be used for more stability and easier access. There is paved walking path access to the patio from the lower parking lot. Following worship is our monthly gathering and potluck brunch in the Fellowship Hall. All are encouraged to stay and join in lively conversation. Casual outdoor attire recommended. Umbrellas might be nice for shape when needed.

“Aha Moments” continue again!!

There is no stopping this group! Join us any time. The weekly Aha Bible study will be on-going and continue to meet each Wednesday morning at 10:00 with an emphasis on the appointed readings for the upcoming Sunday. See you there!

June 5 – 7th Sunday of Easter Acts 1:6 -14 Psalm 68:1 -10, 32 - 35 1 Peter 4:12 - 14, 5:6 - 11 John 17:1 - 11

June 12 – Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1 - 21 or Numbers 11:24 - 30 Psalm 104:24 - 35, 35b 1 Corinthians 12:3b - 13 or Acts 2:1 - 21 John 20:19 - 23 or John 7:37 - 39

June 19 – The Holy Trinity Genesis 1:1 - 2:4a Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13:11 - 13 Mathew 28:16 - 20 June 26 – 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Jeremiah 28:5 - 9 Psalm 89:1 - 4, 15 - 18 Romans 6:12 - 23 Matthew 10:40 - 42

Pentecost is celebrated on Sunday, June 12thand everyone is encouraged to wear red. On this day we recognize the gift of the Spirit blowing through our lives with festival worship. If you have a wind chime that you could bring to hang in the sanctuary, please bring it to the church no later that June 9th.

June Bible Readings

June Lector Rehearsal Saturday, June 4

9:30 a.m.

Dear Our Saviour’s volunteers,

Happy National Volunteer Week! We are so grateful to the 1,500 volunteers who make Our Saviour’s Housing a community of hope. While this is a special week for volunteers, I hope you know that we don’t appreciate you only one week out of the year. Since you hear from me often, I asked my co-workers to tell me why they are grateful for your service. Here’s what some of them had to say:

“OSH volunteers help our programs in many ways. Most importantly, they listen to our residents and allow their voices to be heard.”

“Volunteers are an essential make-up of Our Saviour’s Housing’s identity - they are an integral

ingredient to OSH success; providing special care to those experiencing homelessness.”

“Volunteers at OSH enable us to give our residents and guests the best experience possible while they stay with us. We treasure their contributions to our work, and are grateful for how they stand with us to address homelessness in this community.”

Truly, we can’t imagine who we would be without your faithful service. If not for you, we would not be a place of hospitality and hope for those our community has let fall to the wayside. Thank you from all of our staff and residents.

Thank you again and have a wonderful weekend! Colleen O'Connor Toberman Volunteer Coordinator Our Saviour's Housing (a program of Our Saviour's Community Services) 612-872-4193 x25 volunteer@oshousing.org www.osom-mn.org www.facebook.com/oursaviourshousing

West Metro Grief Support Group www.westmetrogriefsupportcoalition.org

West Metro Grief Support Coalition invites all persons experiencing grief due to a death.

Grief support groups offer hope and healing through education, listening, sharing, prayer and fellowship.

TUESDAYS April 19 – June 21, 2011 4:30 – 6:30 PM Ridgewood Church, 4420 County Road 101 South, Minnetonka MN 55345

www.ridgewoodchurch.info 952-474-0858 DATE SPEAKER TOPIC _____________

June 7 Susan Obremski, MA Healing Dreams June 14 Lynn Baskfield, MA Creativity and Grief June 21 Host Church We remember our loved ones The Grief Support Group will not meet during July and August this year. Watch The Messager for time and location in the Fall.

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WELCOME STATEMENT

We at St. Paul’s are committed to welcoming you . . .

• If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersexual, transgendered or straight. • If you are seven, seventeen, forty-seven or one hundred and seven. • If you are black, brown, red, yellow, white or any shade in between. • If you are broken, healed or in recovery. • If you are rich, poor, or somewhere in between. • If you are able-bodied, disabled or differently-abled. • If you have a strong faith, have doubts about your faith or aren’t sure you have any faith at all.

• If you have accepted Christ’s love, question Christ’s love or don’t know if you are loved. • If you are looking for a church home, have never had a church home or need a place to find peace.

We are committed to welcoming everyone, living as a reconciling people

in our life together and in our outreach to the community.