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Chaska Moravian Church A Word from Rev. Mike Eder The ice is officially out on Lake Minnetonka, all the winter pruning is finished. The magnolia buds are engorged like wood ticks on a big dog s back.

JOIN US FOR EARLY BIRD SUNDAY SCHOOL! Children ages 3 & up, join us before worship, 9am April 2, April 16, April 30 May 14, May 28 Register now & join in the fun! Registrations on hallway table.

1 Chaska Moravian Church A Word from Rev. Mike Eder The ice is officially out on Lake Minnetonka, all the winter pruning is finished. The magnolia buds are engorged like wood ticks on a big dog s back. The rhubarb seems to be winning the battle for earliest leafage? Leafiness? Leafation? Anyway, I think it s safe to say that we are surrounded by the signs of new life bursting out all around us. JOIN US FOR EARLY BIRD SUNDAY SCHOOL! Children ages 3 & up, join us before worship, 9am April 2, April 16, April 30 May 14, May 28 Register now & join in the fun! Registrations on hallway table. Can you help? We need volunteers to assist with. If you d like to help, sign up on hallway table. Contact Katie Nordby with questions. CMC Joint Board Board of Elders Rev. Mike Eder Chair Jill Edwardsen Vice Chair Deb Zwart Katie Nordby Tammy Riesgraf Recording Secretary Trustees Kelly Jeremiason President Phil Schramm Vice President Dwight Crisman Recording Secretary Karl Taylor Even as we are surrounded by the gift of new life, are we not also filled with it as well? This week my first grandchild celebrates her 5th birthday, which has grandpa busy assembling birthday presents and inflating bicycle tires. Yesterday she called me on the phone just to say Thank You. Does life get any richer than this? Last week Tom Riesgraf hauled 12 bags of organic refuse out of our landscaping to deposit in Ekstrom s ravine to make way for the torrent of plants and flowers that lie in wait just below the surface of the dark, moist soil. The Schmitz family (Miss Lily and her parents Kelli and Jason) have completed the rigorous process of applying for membership with the Chaska Moravian Church and will be received into the fold on a New Member Sunday during April! These Wednesday evenings during Lent have been spent in worship and liturgy, in song and in Holy conversations reflecting upon what it looks like to walk in solidarity with the Savior during tumultuous times. The parade to Easter that begins on Palm Sunday does not end on a hill at a bloody cross, but continues to an empty grave and the new life that awaits us all on the other side. Hold fast to the promises, hold fast to the practices, hold fast to the principles that have brought us this far. Like the hostas and the lilies, there is new life a commin just outside of our field of vision. There is new life a commin! Don t forget we have our last Wednesday soup/service on the 5th followed by our annual Palm Sunday trek to the sanctuary on the 9th. The 13th is our Maundy Thursday/Good Friday 2 for 1 service at 7:30PM when we welcome the Presbyterians from Shepherd of the Hill into our worship (with Holy Communion). On Easter morning we will welcome the son/sun at our sunrise service beginning at the church at 6:00AM and moving to our cemetery on the hill. After that, it s the annual Nathan Huisenga Foundation breakfast and our Easter celebration at 9:30. A Blessed Easter to all! Pastor Mike

LENT/EASTER SCHEDULE LENTEN MID-WEEK SUPPER Chaska Moravian Church will host its last Wednesday evening Lenten worship & meal for 2017 on April 5.

12th ANNUAL EASTER BREAKFAST Serving Moravian Sugar Cake, Eggs, and Fruit April 16, 7:00am- 9:30am Free will donation.

About the Foundation: The Nathan Huisenga Foundation is a non-profit corporation established in his memory for the purpose of enabling recovery school graduates to achieve academic success,

These scholarships will provide some financial assistance to students continuing their education after high school. The funds for the scholarships come from donations and fundraising efforts.

EASTER LILIES The Moravian Women are sponsoring a sale of lilies used to decorate the sanctuary on Easter Sunday. SALE DATES are March 26 April 2 April 9 Cost is $7/plant.

2 LENT/EASTER SCHEDULE LENTEN MID-WEEK SUPPER Chaska Moravian Church will host its last Wednesday evening Lenten worship & meal for 2017 on April 5. Please sign up for the meal, so we can plan for the right amount of food. We also need people to sign up to provide food, dessert & clean-up assistance. 12th ANNUAL EASTER BREAKFAST Serving Moravian Sugar Cake, Eggs, and Fruit April 16, 7:00am- 9:30am Free will donation. Sign up to place your order for 8x10 pans of Moravian Sugar Cake to take home with you! About the Foundation: The Nathan Huisenga Foundation is a non-profit corporation established in his memory for the purpose of enabling recovery school graduates to achieve academic success, and thereby positively impacting the community. We recognize the accomplishments of these students and the amount of effort it has taken them to achieve this milestone in their lives. These scholarships will provide some financial assistance to students continuing their education after high school. The funds for the scholarships come from donations and fundraising efforts. The money raised will be applied directly to the scholarships. A portion will be invested to provide additional scholarship funds in the future. EASTER LILIES The Moravian Women are sponsoring a sale of lilies used to decorate the sanctuary on Easter Sunday. SALE DATES are March 26 April 2 April 9 Cost is $7/plant. Each plant will have 4-6 blooms. Order your lily in honor of/in memory of a loved one. You may take your lily home with you after church on Easter Sunday. PLANTS NEED TO BE ORDERED AND PAID FOR BY APRIL 9 Make checks payable to: Chaska Moravian Women. 2 Thank you to Chris & Steve Devore, for sponsoring April s newsletter, in memory of Bill & Penny Tarbell. 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.

S AND ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES April Birthdays 1 Riley Jeremiason 1 Amelia Moers 7 Lyla Peterson 7 Phil Schramm 8 Tammy Riesgraf 10 Jill Edwardsen 10 Paul Ray 15 Matteo Conti 19

Lillian Kemkes April Anniversaries 1 Eunice and Don West 3 Sheri and Vonn Bonnema 11 Mary Jo and Craig Zimmerman 15 Chris and Steve Devore IN LOVING MEMORY The plant in the sanctuary on Palm Sunday

The Moravian Church would like to remember: Betty Barclay, Rose Hennen, Roy Wolf and Ivan Zwart. EASTER CHOIR All are invited to join the choir to sing at Easter Service at 9:30am on Sunday 4/16.

!! Join the Easter Band (particularly horns!) and play at the Sunrise Service on April 16. For more information, contact Kelly Jeremiason.

3 S AND ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES April Birthdays 1 Riley Jeremiason 1 Amelia Moers 7 Lyla Peterson 7 Phil Schramm 8 Tammy Riesgraf 10 Jill Edwardsen 10 Paul Ray 15 Matteo Conti 19 Donna Hovland 20 Katie Nordby 27 Tasha Papke 27 Shirley Ekstrom 30 Meg Peitersen 30 Zachary McKeever Happy Birthday to you, to Jesus be true. May God s richest blessings abide upon you. Lillian Kemkes April Anniversaries 1 Eunice and Don West 3 Sheri and Vonn Bonnema 11 Mary Jo and Craig Zimmerman 15 Chris and Steve Devore IN LOVING MEMORY The plant in the sanctuary on Palm Sunday is placed by The Moravian Women, in loving memory of those in our congregation who have gone to be with the Lord during the past year. The Moravian Church would like to remember: Betty Barclay, Rose Hennen, Roy Wolf and Ivan Zwart. EASTER CHOIR All are invited to join the choir to sing at Easter Service at 9:30am on Sunday 4/16. Rehearsal will be April 2 & April 9 in the sanctuary, directly after church. There will also be a short rehearsal before worship on Easter Sunday. CALLING ALL MUSICIANS!!! Join the Easter Band (particularly horns!) and play at the Sunrise Service on April 16. For more information, contact Kelly Jeremiason. 3 Calendar MORAVIAN WOMEN S NEWS April 10 7pm Board Meeting April 20 11:30am Birthday Outing April 17 9:30am Bible Study May 8 7pm Board Meeting May 18 11:30am Birthday Outing May 22 9:30am Bible Study Chaska Moravian Women - Board Terry Rank President Pam Ostman Vice President Norma Schwalbe Secretary Gwen Lenius Treasurer Trudy Papke-Jung Mission Coordinator Rose Allison Outreach Coordinator Sheryl Miller Service Coordinator Lyla Peterson Spiritual Life BIBLE STUDY Bible Study has begun again. We will meet at 9:30am, the 4th Monday of each month. All women are welcome! We will be studying the series: Galatians: Christian Faith And Christian Freedom-For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free. Mark your calendar! Our next meeting is Monday, April 17 at 9:30am. Facilitated by Trudy Papke Jung. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Moravian Women extend a HUGE THANK YOU for all donations (supplies, monetary, and help packing) of the Birthday Bags. How wonderful to think of all the smiling kids that will get to celebrate birthdays with cake, candles & a gift! WHAT A BLESSING! This Mission Project Provided 150 bags (411 pounds) of food to Bountiful Baskets Food Shelf!

The Jail Ministry Team will serve at Carver County Jail Saturdays at 1pm April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 If you d like to join our team to meet, pray with, minister to the incarcerated, please contact Julie

Hebrews 13:3 JAIL MINISTRY THE LINEN CLOSET Chaska Moravian Church s Linen Closet is a ministry that partners with Love INC to provide bedding / linens to our neighbors in need in Eastern Carver

Our next scheduled dates are April 3-7. FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Volunteer to pack meals at FMSC Tuesday, April 4 at 6:00-7:30pm.

Bring a friend! Questions? Please talk to Gwen Lenius. MAD HATTERS Meets varying Tuesdays at varying locations for crafting, lunch & fellowship.

John s Lutheran Church, Chaska Entertainment by Storyteller Pati Kachel (The Parable Fund). Pati creatively weaves together heartwarming & humorous stories & songs into her performances.

Tour the themed tables. A light luncheon & dessert will be served. Tickets are $15.00. Questions or registration, contact Karen at 952-448-4875 or kacan50@gmail.

4 The Jail Ministry Team will serve at Carver County Jail Saturdays at 1pm April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 If you d like to join our team to meet, pray with, minister to the incarcerated, please contact Julie Taylor. 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 THE LINEN CLOSET Chaska Moravian Church s Linen Closet is a ministry that partners with Love INC to provide bedding / linens to our neighbors in need in Eastern Carver County. Please bring new or gently used (clean; no stains or tears) linens to the church office. MEALS ON WHEELS Volunteer to be a driver! (once every 5 weeks) Contact Norma Schwalbe. Our next scheduled dates are April 3-7. FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Volunteer to pack meals at FMSC Tuesday, April 4 at 6:00-7:30pm. April s scheduled volunteers are: Gwen Lenius, Norma Schwalbe, Doug Schwalbe, Linda Zimmerman, Donna Hovland, Nanette Olberg, Sharon Benson, Terry Rank, Chris Devore. Anyone is welcome! Bring a friend! Questions? Please talk to Gwen Lenius. MAD HATTERS Meets varying Tuesdays at varying locations for crafting, lunch & fellowship. Questions or for directions, call Janet Nelson at CIRCLES OF LOVE : A Women s Event Bring your mother, daughter or friend. Saturday, April 22, 12:00pm-2:00pm St. John s Lutheran Church, Chaska Entertainment by Storyteller Pati Kachel (The Parable Fund). Pati creatively weaves together heartwarming & humorous stories & songs into her performances. She will enchant you with delightful personal stories, poems and songs about taking tea, which she has collected during her travels to Great Britain & Ireland. Friendship & Fellowship. Tour the themed tables. A light luncheon & dessert will be served. Tickets are $ Questions or registration, contact Karen at or kacan50@gmail.com 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) APRIL: CEREAL MAY: CANNED VEGETABLES For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me. I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:35-36 A REMINDER FOR ALL Reminder: If you are conducting business at church outside of office hours, be sure to turn off all the lights and securely lock all doors tightly. Thank you!

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Launch Ministry/Homeless Youth events: please use side door for entry 12-Step and NAMI

Starving Children 5:30pm Worship / Dinner 6 pm N - Counsel 6:30pm Celebrate Recovery 10am Mom s Club PALM 9 10 11 12 13 MAUNDY GOOD 14 15 SUNDAY 9am

16 EASTER 17 18 19 20 21 22 6:00am Easter Sunrise 7-9:30am Easter Breakfast 9am Early Bird 9:30am Easter Worship 9:30am Women s Bible Study 6 pm N

5 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Launch Ministry/Homeless Youth events: please use side door for entry 12-Step and NAMI Meetings: please use back/kitchen door for entry 2 3 MOW 4 MOW 5 MOW 6 MOW 7 MOW 8 9am Early Bird With Holy Communion 9am Tax Prep 6pm Feed My Starving Children 5:30pm Worship / Dinner 6 pm N - Counsel 6:30pm Celebrate Recovery 10am Mom s Club PALM MAUNDY GOOD SUNDAY 9am Tax Prep 6:30pm NAMI 7pm Moravian Women s Board 6 pm N Counsel 6:00pm Joint Board THURSDAY 7:30pm Worship 6:30pm Cel. Rec. 16 EASTER :00am Easter Sunrise 7-9:30am Easter Breakfast 9am Early Bird 9:30am Easter Worship 9:30am Women s Bible Study 6 pm N Counsel 11:30 Birthday Cy s 6:30pm Celebrate Recovery am Early Bird 10:30am Mancake Breakfast 6:30pm NAMI 6 pm N Counsel 6:30pm Celebrate Recovery FRIDAY

Chaska Moravian Church 115 East 4 th Street Chaska, MN 55318 RETURN ADDRESS REQUESTED In essentials, unity. In nonessentials, liberty. In all things, love.

Eder Jennifer Welvaert Tammy Riesgraf Rachel Boucher Alan Taylor Pam Ostman Gwen Lenius Arvin Zwart SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 8:00am 9:30am 10:30am Holy Communion Worship

6 Chaska Moravian Church 115 East 4 th Street Chaska, MN RETURN ADDRESS REQUESTED In essentials, unity. In nonessentials, liberty. In all things, love. CHURCH STAFF Ministers Pastor Office Administrator Music Coordinator Pianist Guitarist Custodian Offering Treasurer Church Treasurer All Who Serve Jesus Reverend Mike Eder Jennifer Welvaert Tammy Riesgraf Rachel Boucher Alan Taylor Pam Ostman Gwen Lenius Arvin Zwart SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 8:00am 9:30am 10:30am Holy Communion Worship Team Rehearsal Worship Service Fellowship/Refreshments 1 st Sunday/Month 2 nd & 4 th Sunday/Month (Sept.-May, 9:00am) office@chaskamoravian.org Phone

Chaska Moravian Church

Chaska Moravian Church A WORD FROM REV. MIKE EDER Welcome to February, the shortest month of the year. In 2018, we are in Lectionary Cycle B, which means our gospel stories come from Mark, the shortest