MARCH 2010 EVENTS

Wednesday evening Lenten Services
LENTEN Wednesday Schedule for February 17-March 31
5:45pm "Praise" Band
6:00pm Soup and Sandwich Supper
6:15pm Jubilation Bells
7:00pm Lenten Worship Service
Following Worship-Senior Choir

Great Controversies of the Bible will be the theme for our Wednesday evening Lenten services. In this series we will examine how different Biblical books or authors sometimes take opposing or contrasting perspectives on the same issue.

The Bible invites us into a dynamic conversation where we discern the will of God for our life by immersing ourselves into its story. This series will reveal that Biblical interpretation is not just something that goes on today, but that the interpretive task was already taking place within the pages of the Bible itself.

Feb. 24, Pastor Peter Jonas, Women in Leadership in the New Testament
March 3, Vicar Kary Jonas, Human Suffering in the Prophets and Job
March 10, Pastor Bryce Fellbaum, Slavery in the Bible
March 17, Pastor Liz Albertson, How Inclusive Can God's People Be? Ruth in conversation with Ezra
March 24, Pastor Ben Ahles-Iverson, The search for Wisdom Ecclesiastes and Proverbs

Thursday, March 4 Holy Family Parish 1:00-6:00 pm Blood Drive at Holy Family Parish. Msgr. Andy Hall, 223 Maple Street in Arcadia. Please contact Janet Smith at 323-3195 to schedule your appointment. Appointments encouraged. Refreshments provided.

Friday, March 5 5:00 pm World Day of Prayer. The church women will be hosting the 2010 World Day of Prayer.  We invite everyone to attend this service of prayer and celebration. A soup and sandwich supper will be served afterwards. World Day of Prayer is a world wide ecumenical movement of 'women of many faith traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first Friday in March. 2010 World Day of Prayer committee from Cameroon developed the theme: "Let Everything That Has Breath Praise God."

New Senior Choir Rehearsal Time Having trouble making the Wednesday evening rehearsal times of Senior Choir but would really like to sing for Easter? This is your chance! Senior Choir will be rehearsing on Sunday mornings during Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 14, 21, and 28. They will be preparing music for Holy Week and Easter. If you can't commit to all of the Holy Week or Easter services, that is okay! Learn the music for what you can attend. The music is fun and it is for a short term commitment. If you have any questions, please give Kris Knutson a call at 323-3572 or email her at adlibk2@hotmail.com

Sexuality Discussion Tuesday, March 16 Parts one, two and three-pages 1-15. Introduction, A distinctly Lutheran approach, Trust and human sexuality
Monday, March 22 Part four-pages 15-27. Sexuality and social structures that
enhance social trust (This discussion will include the sections on marriage and lifelong, monogamous same-gender relationships)
Monday, March 29 Parts five, six and seven-pages 27-37. Sexuality and trust in
relationships, Sexuality and social responsibility, Conclusion

Friday, March 26 7:00 pm What's Playing At REEL World.
Hurricane Season (2009)
Drama and Sports, 1 hr. 40 min.
Rated PG-13 for brief sexual humor, minor language.
Starring: Forest Whitaker, Taraji P. Hensen, Isaiah Washington and Shad 'Bow Wow' Gregory Moss
Synopsis: Based on the true story of AI Collins, the basketball coach at John Ehret High in Louisiana who led his Patriots to the state championship a year after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the school and displaced many of its students.
REEL WORLD is for students in 7-12 grade.
Some movies may not be appropriate for all students, so please read the description of the movie above. Each movie chosen will have important issues or topics for discussion. If you have any suggestions for movies, please contact the church office. Popcorn will be provided, please bring your own beverage.

Wednesday, March 31 6:00 pm Brass Players Needed for Easter Sunday! Calling all brass players! You are needed for Easter Sunday morning worship services at both the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship times. Please contact Kris if you can join us and she'll get you the music. Also, we will have one rehearsal on Wednesday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. Thank you for sharing your musical gifts with our congregation
 

Holy Week
Maundy Thursday, April 1 7:30pm Worship Holy Communion
Good Friday, April 2 1:30pm Stations of the Cross
                                 7:30pm Tenebrae Candle Service
Easter Sunday, April 4 8:00am and 10:30am Worship

June 3-5 Synod Assembly, Luther College, Decorah, IA

June 14-18 Attention 3 yr. old-5th Graders! Do You Wanna Dance? Join us for Dancing Disciples! Mark your calendars for the week of June 14-18 from 9:00 a.m. until noon today! Dancing Disciples provides quality dance instruction through a positive, non-competitive, Christian environment. All music selections, choreography and class instruction maintains respect for our bodies and respect for God. This camp will take place at Christ Lutheran and includes quality dance instruction for two styles of dance - tap and ballet, Bible story/devotional time, Christian atmosphere, fun-loving, enthusiastic environment, self-esteem building instruction and a t-shirt all for $30.00. Dancing Disciples is unique in that no costumes, special apparel, or even dance shoes are required for participation! At the end of the camp the students will participate in a showcase. Dana Roemhild, formally known as Taysom, will be leading this camp. If you would like more information or to register, go to www.dancingdisciples.com email dana@dancingdisciples.com or ask Kris Knutson for a registration form. You must pre-register for this camp by June 7. No late registrations will be accepted. Don't miss out on the fun!

June 20-25 Confirmation Camp @ Luther Park, See Pastor Jonas for registration materials!

June 28 Family Water Day At Olympus Scheduled. Get your swim suits and flip flops ready! Summer is just around the corner and so is our annual Family Water Day! Last year we tried out Mt. Olympus and it was such a great deal that we thought we would go back and do it again! Mark your calendars now for Monday, June 28! So, for the cost of only $16.50 per person which includes everything at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park like rollercoasters, go-karts, bumpercars, waterslides, amusement rides, wavepools, lazy rivers, etc. It also include a hot dog lunch WHAT A DEAL!!! Start signing up outside K2's office or give her a call for more information, and we'll see at Mt. Olympus! Your summer will fill up fast so don't miss out on this terrific deal and opportunity to be part of our annual Family Water Day at Mt. Olympus in the Wisconsin Dells this year! For more information on what Mt. Orympus has to offer, go to www.mtolympuspark.com ALL ARE WELCOME - bring your friends! This deal isn't only for Lutherans!

August 2-5 Vacation Bible School Theme Set! Our annual Vacation Bible School has been scheduled for this upcoming summer. This year the week will be Monday through Thursday, August 2-5 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (please note time change!) This year's Vacation Bible School will be led by Sugar Creek Bible Camp Counselors and will be filled with a lot of fun! The theme for this year's VBS is WaterWorks. Volunteers are needed to help throughout the day with snacks and various jobs. If you can help please contact Kris Knutson. It is never too early to start planning your summer activities and vacations...just remember to add the most important vacation to your calendar... VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! All members of the community are invited to join us in ''WaterWorks!''

September 19 Celebration Sunday
 

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