Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church

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1 J u l y G A C h u r c h w w w. g a c h u r c h. o r g Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church Special Information Transition Team Updates page 4 Habitat for Humanity Week page 5 Global Mission News page 6 GA QR Codes and Card Readers page 7 Beer & Hymns page 7 VBS Vacation Bible School August 6 10, 9:00am-3:00pm SPARK SUMMER: Splash In God s Word will immerse kids in scripture through faith-filled games, science activities, crafts, music and more! Mark your calendars for another great VBS experience at GA! Adults and Jr./Sr. High youth are needed to plan, prepare and staff VBS. Find out how you can get involved by contacting Sherrie at the church office Ways to be Involved as a Leader in Children s Ministry at GA... SPLASH IN GOD S WORD VBS! VBS planning team leaders SPLASH IN GOD S WORD Preschool co-leader SPLASH IN GOD S WORD Art, Video, Games Workshop leaders SPLASH IN GOD S WORD Jr./Sr. High Youth Shepherds guide a group of 5 or six kids Call or Sherrie Nordquist at the church office , Sherrie@gachurch.org. Come along and join our Children s ministry team. One Worship Service on Sunday, July 1 at 9:30am in the Sanctuary with communion followed by a Patriotic Hymn Sing at 10:45am

2 Page 2 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch Note from the Senior Pastor...Nests It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches. Luke 13:19 This is the size of a mustard seed. Quite small. In fact, if you had to keep track of one mustard seed, it would be hard to do. And yet Jesus says that this very small seed can produce a plant large enough that birds are able to nest in its branches. I recently came across a term that may come to describe part of our mission here at GA Church: that we are a congregation that provides a place for newer congregations and missions to nest. Nesting congregations are unable to afford their own facility, and so are sheltered by larger, existing congregations. In exchange, these small mission churches pay a nominal rent to the host congregation. GA Church is called to steward the facility we own to pay our mortgage payments ($14,000 per month), to maintain and care for the structure, AND to use the space well. Some of you have heard me say that I will know we are doing our best mission and ministry when we ve worn out the carpet! There is little excitement in having a beautiful facility that no one uses. By sharing this building with others, we help more and more people hear about the love of God in Jesus Christ. We currently have these nesting congregations and missions within GA: Lutheran Healthcare Bangladesh-USA Starfish Ministries/New Life Center Eben-Eezer Pentecostes Hmong Hope Community Church We also share our facility as an act of benevolence with these partner organizations at no cost part of our call to share what God has given us with the larger church: Saint Paul Area Synod, including these Bega Kwa Bega organizations working in St. Paul and Tanzania: Ilula Health Care Task Force and St. Paul Partners. Swedish Lodge, MS Support Group Boy Scouts, & Beaver Valley Camp, Canon Choir of Brass, People to People. This is exciting work! But it also comes with challenges. Coordination and communication about how we share this space is key. Relationships must and are growing between our staff and members and people of these missions and congregations. The more difficult challenge will come when someone in our community of faith has a need for using the church building for a ministry or other event and discovers that one of these other organizations is already using the rooms, or the building, when we wanted the space for ourselves. I use the word steward intentionally. We have been given this facility to share the Gospel. It is not my church or your church, no matter how we may refer to it. This is God s church, and I ask your participation in building relationships with our nesting congregations and mission partners. I seek your patience and conversation in helping us all learn how to share this gift as a tool for mission. And I seek your forgiveness and tolerance in working through issues of communication, language, culture and use of this amazing gift from God which you have helped to build! Our branches are able to give shelter to many! Pastor Bonnie Wilcox Senior Pastor

3 Page 3 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch From Pastor Phil... Come to me, all you who are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matt 11:28-30 In my personal devotions the other day, I came upon this Bible passage a reading that our family used at my mother s memorial service, Matthew 11: My mother died four years ago at age 89. She had been blessed to live a long and active, faith-filled life but her time had certainly come, for she had spent the last number of years sliding ever deeper into the memory abyss of Alzheimer s, and our family spent a long time saying good-bye to this beautiful, gentle woman. I had the privilege to be at her side when she died, and in that moment of her passing, I was filled with both sorrow and joy. I was drawn to the words of Jesus where he said, Come to me, all you who are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest for although my heart ached at the loss, I felt a peace and a sense of joy knowing that my mother was indeed at rest with Christ. So those words became one of the readings that shaped her memorial service, and as I re-read that passage the other day, I couldn t help but think of my mom. However, this time I was even more caught up in the words that followed in that text: Take my yoke upon you for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. You see, my mom was a farm girl from South Dakota, and I know that in her early years, back before they ever had a tractor, their barn contained a yoke. I can picture her father Oscar my grandfather securing that yoke on his oxen team, readying them to spend the day working the fields. I can also picture my mother, as a young girl, riding her horse out into the field, bringing lunch to her dad and brothers, and watching as those oxen were yoked together, sharing the load, combining their strength, doing as a team what would have been difficult, if not impossible, alone. I know this Bible passage about the yoke seems to be about you or me individually teaming with Jesus, being yoked to Jesus, plowing through the fields of life right on into eternity with Jesus and that is a wonderful image and a marvelous truth. Yet my picture this time was the image of how we, as members of a faith community, are at our best when we are yoked together, when we are not left alone to shoulder the load in the field. I am always amazed at the response of the people of God when there is a deep need among us, a death (like my mother s), a tragedy, an illness. It s as if the Holy Spirit rounds us up down by the barn, slips the yoke over us, and sends us out together to plow through what no one should be expected to bear alone. But it doesn t have to be difficult circumstances for us to willingly take on the yoke. What fun and laughter and joy is experienced when there are others alongside, when we are connected to one another, encouraging one another, learning from one another, keeping one another from getting stuck! Even at the end of a long day of plowing ahead in faith and life, there is thanksgiving and laughter for the teamwork that lightens the load. That s the picture I took from this scripture passage this time, and that s the picture I hope you will embrace these continues on the next page

4 Page 4 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch continued from page 3 Transition Team Update days as the family of faith here at GA. This homestead is a gift from God, and you and I are part of a family which has been planted here not simply to look around and enjoy, but we have been called to work the land, make the fields flourish, and celebrate the harvest. Holy cow! [Now there is a good farm expression.] With everything that is going in this congregation, I can clearly see how important and necessary it is to be yoked together in ministry here. The fields are too vast for anyone or even just a few to work alone; the days are too short, the plow gets too heavy. Alone we would soon end up stuck in the ditch, discouraged, and exhausted, and the fields would not be tapped. But together, with everyone pitching in, the teamwork lightens the load and leads to great joy in recognizing the growth and harvest that God has in store. I am grateful to be here these days plowing the fields with you. Thanks for the opportunity to do so. In this time of pastoral transition, I would encourage you to dwell in the words of Jesus at the top of this page, let them stir in you, and see where you can get yoked into the ministry of this homestead. Blessings, Pastor Phil, Interim Associate Pastor Have You Remembered GA in Your Will? A legacy gift will help continue the 120-year tradition of mission at Gustavus Adolphus. With the advice of your attorney or tax adviser, the following language may be added to your will, trust or codicil: I bequeath X% of my estate to Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1669 N. Arcade, Saint Paul, MN The Transition Team is off to a great start. Our overall task is two-fold. As a first step, we are embarking on an in-depth look at the mission and ministry of GA (who we currently are as a congregation, as well as what is ahead for us in the future), all in preparation for the second phase, which is the formal process of calling a new pastor. The nine-member team is comprised of GA members, both men and women, with ages ranging across the generations, persons with varying longevity in this church and other churches, people with a variety of skills and interests. The team has been meeting since mid April. On Sunday, June 10, we hosted an informational Town Hall Meeting following worship. As a team, we are taking a divide-and-conquer approach to our work by dividing into three small working groups each assigned to a task. Our Mission/Vision Team is headed up by Jenni Bayer, Diane Giovanazzi, John Haller and Julie Hutchison- Downwind. They will be looking at who we are and who we want to be as a church. Our Self-Study Team, lead by Emily Simone, Rick Howard and Bruce Pelava, will take a behind-the-scenes look at our demographics, organizational structure, and finances. And finally, our Staff and Key Leaders Needs Team, Loren Holmstrom and Kristen Lynch, will be doing just that - talking with staff and key leaders as to what needs each person's role fills and where there may be gaps. We are committed to serving GA and our faith throughout this process, and we want to include GA members in this important work, so be on the lookout for opportunities to share your ideas. Kristen Lynch is serving as chairperson of the Transition Team; her is athenasprints@gmail.co m. her (or talk to a Transition Team member) if you have any ideas or questions and please include the team and its work in your prayers.

5 J uly 2012 Page 5 Faith Formation Children s Ministry Ways to be Involved as a Leader in Children s Ministry at GA... Splash in God s Word, VBS planning team leaders, preschool teachers, station leaders, small group leaders and more Call or Sherrie Nordquist at the church office , Sherrie@gachurch.org. Ready to start Sunday School? If you have a child who has or will turn three years old by September 1 of this year or if your child has not attended Sunday School at Gustavus in the past, please pick up a Sunday School registration form at the Welcome Center or contact Sherrie Nordquist at the church office for more information. Come Play In Our Church Nursery! Loving care is offered for infants through 4 year olds on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am through 11:30 am during the summer months. Summer at Camp Onomia Summer Camp experience has proven to play a significant role in youth development as we nurture faith through positive role models, Bible learning, and lots of interactive fun. Kids learn life tools, families grow together, and our church is strengthened. There is still time to register for the Extravaganza at Camp Onomia! Cost is HALF PRICE for GA youth attending! Take the time today to register your son or daughter in grades 6-8 for July Visit to register online or download a registration form and mail it in to the camp along with your deposit or $190 total cost or call (GA will pay the $190 balance at the start of camp.) Give us a call or us if you have questions or are interested in carpooling rides with other parents. A week choc-full of fun, adventure, and lots of new friends! CIT Leadership Camp July 8-13 For youth who have completed grades Includes an additional week of hands-on experience as a Counselor in Training. The Youth Ministry Team has decided to change the garage sale from October 2012 to April The dates of the sale will be Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. Habitat for Humanity Week on the East Side August We have committed again to an exciting week of new home construction on the East Side! Contact Rick Howard: rickhoward@comcast.net, to be one of the volunteers over the age of 16 we ll need each day. We are also seeking volunteers to deliver and/or prepare meals for the construction crew. Sign up for any number of days. Many hands make light work!

6 Page 6 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch Bits and Pieces Summer seems to be the time when we pull together family for a picnic or reunion, do some things that we don t seem to get to the rest of the year a time to treasure the gifts that we take for granted too often. Also a time to share ourselves more generously. Global Mission Committee was recently the beneficiary of a generous anonymous gift. This is not only going to help us support our mission goals, but it is unexpected, simply given through a generous heart for the work that is dear to that special person. No strings attached, just use for the Lord s work. We thank you for your gift! Travel always seems to be on the minds of those that like to experience new adventures. We had to postpone the last Kiponzelo trip, but those folks are looking toward another time. At this point we are looking for others interested in exploring a trip to our Tanzanian companion parish in February, It will be about two weeks of life changing experiences and being blessed by the spirit of our Tanzanian brothers and sisters. If you are interested in asking questions or considering this trip, please contact Pastor Bonnie or Jean Schwartz. Lutheran Health Care Bangladesh (LHCB) has used our facilities for office contact in the past. They have been experiencing some challenges and new ways of doing ministry as they journey forward. Their board held their monthly meeting at GA in May and three from GA attended. Our congregation has been supportive of their mission and the work they do for the mothers and children in an extremely deprived area. You will be hearing more as the GMC works more closely to see how we can be of assistance. Wherever you are this summer, whatever it is that you are doing, take time to appreciate the gift God has given to each of us to worship, to share our time and talents, and be that blessing that someone else needs! Global Mission Chair, Jean Schwartz Become a fan of GA Church Saint Paul on Facebook! Community Caring Gifts were given to Gustavus Adolphus Church in memory or in honor of the following persons during the month of May IHO Matt Luchsinger graduating from Mankato State University- R & S Carle IHO GA s Care Team Ministry- O & E Blyton IMO Mark Hogen- J & N Hobbs, M Solac, A & C Hultgren, J & M Norquist, J & J Miller, G & C Johnson, L & B Holmstrom, N Johnson, R & J Schwartz, E & P Oslund, S & R Johnson, B & A Barduson, R & K Kopesky, L & M Nelson, J & B Surine, L & M Kahler, M & K Kidnie, W & M Heininger, L & J Peterson, B Challgren, C & B Josephson, R Nadeau IMO Mr. & Mrs. Gunnar Dahlblom- A & A Dahlblom IHO Susan Meyers birthday- D Shogren IMO Walter Josephson- D Wegscheider, C & B Josephson

7 J uly 2012 Page 7 GA QR Codes & Card Reader Giving, Smartphones & Debit Cards When it comes to giving at church, I am one of those people that do not like carrying cash or writing checks. I cannot tell you how many times I have walked out of the house and arrived at church only to realize that I either left the check at home or did not write it out at all. Besides that, we are so in a rush Sunday morning that I do not know who really has time to go to the ATM machine to withdraw cash for the offering anyway. So, I find myself at church with no cash and no checks but I do have my card. However, the last time I checked, most churches did not have offering plates with a card reader on the side. I want to give but I am unable because I have a card and my church does not accept card transactions. This type of witness has led our Financial Resources Committee and Church Council to implement two new tools for mission: Card Reader Giving and QR Codes. Card Reader Giving will provide the opportunity to make a one-time offering in the Gathering Area, or to purchase tickets for an event, or purchase a book, or pay a registration fee for VBS using a debit or credit card. Using our existing relationship with Vanco, which provides secure electronic giving through the Simply Giving program, you will soon see a station at the Welcome Center with a Notebook PC and card reader device. GA QR Codes You may have seen our GA QR code on our weekly announcements page in worship. A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode, which are starting to pop up on product advertising. With a smartphone app to read QR codes, one can scan the code and be directly connected with our website. You may wonder how this might be helpful to our mission and ministry. By scanning the code, you can go to our website and make a secure donation from your smartphone at any time. And in the future, we may develop other QR codes that will help parents register children for VBS or offer information to our neighbors about happenings at GA Church. This is very new technology with almost no cost and we ll be exploring how we are able to connect with more and more people through smartphones. If you have questions or comments about these new technologies, contact a member of the Financial Resources Committee (Maggie Kidnie, Gene Haugen, Merritt Linzie, Rich Englestad, Nancy Selander, Dave Grefe, Pastor Bonnie Wilcox), or staff member Helen McEvoy-Freese Club New Social Opportunities for Seniors! Primarily serving adults living or working in the 551 zip code areas, sponsored and created by Lyngblomsten. GA Church has agreed to be a pilot site for the Club to provide more social events and classes beyond its primary location near Como Park. Watch for classes and activities that will be in our facility between September 2012 and January To learn more about the club; Beer & Hymns July 9 & Aug. 16 7:00pm-9:00pm Sponsored by Humble Walk Lutheran Church, a mission partner of GA Church, held at Shamrock s Grill & Pub, 995-7th Street West, St. Paul (corner of West 7 th & Randolph). In June, seven GA members joined 50 voices from other Lutheran churches for a rousing night of singing! For more info: Humblewalkchurch.org.

8 J uly 2012 Page 8 Monthly Mission Emphasis 2013 International Travel Opportunities Jan Global Mission Feb Iringa Diocese Mar Food Shelf Apr- Youth Camperships/ Mission Trips May- Lyngblomsten June- College Scholarships July- Library Aug- Loaves & Fishes Sept- Lutheran Health Care Bangladesh Oct- Merrick Community Services Nov- ELCA World Hunger Dec- Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Lectionary texts for July July 1 Lamentations 3:22-33 Psalm 30 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Mark 5:21-43 July 8 Ezekiel 2:1-5 Psalm Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13 July 15 Amos 7:7-15 Psalm 85:8-13 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29 July 22 Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 23 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, July 29 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalm 145:10-18 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21 Weekly Bible Study Thursdays, 10:00 am Learn more about the Scripture passages for the coming Sunday, led by Pastor Bonnie Wilcox, Pastor Phil Walen, Pastor Susan Schoon, or Helen McEvoy-Freese. February 2013 Visit our Sister Congregation in Kipenzelo, Tanzania, with Pastor Bonnie. This will likely be a two-week trip at a cost of about $3100 per person, which includes all expenses, including a safari. Contact Pastor Bonnie, at b.wilcox@gachurch.org, for more information or to indicate your interest. November 2013 Visit the Holy Land. Contact Karen Landkamer if you are interested in a pastor-led visit to the places where Jesus walked. She may be reached at home, or by , rklandkamer@aol.com. State Fair Parking Volunteer Sign-up! August 23-September 3 Yes, it s that time of year again! Here at GA, we play host to one of the many free Park-N-Ride locations. Shifts needed to serve as parking attendants in our parking lot. More details to follow!

9 J uly 2012 Page 9 Ronald C. Peterson Library The Ronald C. Peterson library is open between services from 10:00-10:30 am on Sunday mornings during the summer. Large print selections are also available. GA Library Committee Meeting and Workday Second Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm The role of the GA Library committee is to grow and maintain the library collection. The committee performs many tasks including: Selecting and purchasing materials for the library Preparing book displays and creating new library programs. If you would enjoy working with this group, please contact Carol Sandberg at the library on Sunday morning. Librarians: Carol Sandberg, Karen Netwal, Marlys Siverson, Heather Nelson. July s Special offering supports our church library. Your gifts help purchase new books and other materials. Check Out These New Materials in Our Church Library! Our church library hosted the National Church Library Association Twin Cities Area Chapter Spring meeting on April 28. Theme: Church, Refugees and Your Church Library. The following materials written by Author/Speaker, Shegitu Kebede from Ethiopia are available in our church library: Visible Strengths, Hidden Scars, Shegitu s story of her childhood in wartorn Ethiopia, eventual immigration to the US and work helping other refugee woman and families. My African Heritage, Children s storybook to share some of the rich culture of Africa. My American Heritage, Children s storybook sharing unique things that make America stand out. Although we may appear to be different on the outside, when we look inside our Thank You s for your VBS donations. hearts we can see that we are more alike than we are different. Women s Book Club This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm. New readers are always welcome! Off for the summer. Back in September! Watch for information in the August newsletter. for all the cards, food, and flowers you graciously presented to us during Mark's illness and his passing. We felt the prayers and were surrounded by kind words and thoughts. We are blessed to be in a congregation that cares so deeply for one another. The Hogen family Canon Choir of Brass would like to thank everyone who came to the Spring Concert and to GA for the use of their space for practice and for concerts. Shining Floors! Our thanks to staff custodians Nelson Tracey and Kevin Berglund who have worked extremely hard over the last two months to strip wax and superclean our tile & terrazzo floors throughout the church! THANK YOU for your GODISGOOD2 extra and special gifts in June and July to boost our summer mission and ministry. Feel free to make a contribution now, if you were not able to help in June. In a time when gifts often decline, your help makes mission possible!

10 Page 10 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch July Birthdays Sunday Morning Volunteers 1 Crystal Bauer Erika Neihart Dawn Semlak 2 Stephen Bordsen Douglas Ryan 3 Paul Berglund Noah Howard Teri St. Martin 4 Judy Hitchcock Debra Hogen Erin Michaelson- Richie Casey Monette Jan Pierson Elsie Reichel 5 Sadie Clauson Joann Ellefson Kaitlyn Gaeu 6 Krista Geiger- Simpson Greta Krueger Cullen Olson 7 Laura Ottinger 8 Alex Taylor Isabella Villarreal 9 Robert Johnson 10 Debbie Schulke Rev. Roger Schwartz 11 Kyle Anderson Betty Bakkethun Nathan Michaelson 12 Lenore Baumann Anna Gustafson Jill Youngren 13 Margaret Klas 14 Galen Fitzel Justin Lee Kristen Lynch Beth West 15 Anita Aguirre Jenny Croucher Randy Gawtry Rev. Arland Hultgren Wes Johnson 19 Dianne Brooke Breanne Foster Charlotte Krispin David (DW) Surine Jacob Troska 20 Gary Johnson Katie Simmer 21 Kevin Berglund 22 Lily McCann Amy Lee 23 Nathan Blume Roy Peterson Bryn Relay James Swanson 24 Mari Drake Louise Feske Kelly Bidon 25 Diane Fitzel Thomas Himmer Jim Peters 26 Alice Dahlblom Karen Landkamer Billy Lundgren Jeff Troska Jean Vaughan Carrie Westman 27 Audrey Barrette 28 Cyndi Lattimore 29 Sharon Miller Sophia Nelson 30 Alec Pfalz 31 Jeanne Heitkamp Lori Howard Jacqueline Jones Brittney Luchsinger Tammy Ottinger Mark Wegscheider You Can Help Greeters: Individuals, couples or families to greet people to worship on Sundays from 8:40am 9:00am, or 10:15-11:15am. Duties include directing visitors to where we worship, restrooms, Sunday School rooms, and information at the Welcome Center. Please sign-up at the Welcome Center. Coffee Hour: Provide hospitality in the Gathering Area on Sundays between services. Includes providing cookies, bars (or a cake if you would like to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary), setting up trays and assist with serving. If you can not provide treats but still would like to help you can also make a cash donation so we can purchase items to have on hand. Please sign-up at the Welcome Center. Online Giving (aka Simply Giving) is a free service to you, and benefits the church s cash flow all year. Gifts may be made weekly, or on a schedule that fits your personal needs. Consistency in giving helps the church, whether you are unable to attend worship because of illness, business, vacation, or other reason. Sign up at and click on Donate Now on the left side. Summer Choir July 8 & August 12 Summer Choir rehearses at 8:15am on Sunday and sings for the 9:00am Worship that morning. All are welcome, more information contact Jerry Brakke at or jerry@gachurch.org.

11 JULY - Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 9:30 AM One Worship Service 10:45 AM Patriotic Sing-Along 1:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (1:00-3:59pm) Chapel, Rm :00 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 2 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR :00 AM Staff Independence Day - Meeting Office Closed 6:30 PM New Life Reh 7:00 PM Starfish Ministry Help Night & Math Club 5 10:00 AM Bible Study Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 6:00 PM Starfish Ministry Grad. Prep & Boys Group 6 8:00 AM Work Crew 6:00 PM KaRen Group (Starfish Ministry) Gym, Fish Market (6-9:00pm) 7 5:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 6:30 PM Starfish Ministry Bible Study (6:30-8:30pm) 8 CIT Leadership Camp (July 8-13) 8:15 AM Summer Choir Reh. 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service with Summer Choir 10:30 AM New Life Worship and Commissioning CIT 1:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (1:00-3:59pm) Chapel, Rm :00 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 9 7:00 PM Beer & Hymns - Humble Walk at Shamrock s CIT Leadership Camp (July 8-13) NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 6:30 PM Fine Arts Cmte. Mtg. (GA) 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 10 CIT Leadership Camp (July 8-13) 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 1:00 PM Library Committee - Lib 5:30 PM Theme Team Mtg. 7:00 PM Starfish Ministry Help Night & Math Club 11 CIT Leadership Camp (July 8-13) 10:00 AM VBS Prep Party (10:00am- 3:00pm) 3:30 PM Worship Service Mtg. Pentecost Music Reh. Rm. 125 (6-8:00pm) 7:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (7:00-9:00pm) Chapel, :00 PM New Life Jazz Reh. 12 CIT Leadership Camp (July 8-13) 10:00 AM Bible Study Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 6:00 PM Starfish Ministry Grad. Prep & Boys Group 13 CIT Leadership Camp (July 8-13) 8:00 AM Work Crew - A of C 4:00 PM Wedding Reh. Offsite 6:00 PM KaRen Group (Starfish Ministry) Gym, Fish Market (6-9:00pm) 14 Dragon Festival Parking Lots Only 11:00 AM Memorial Service for Eleanore Johnson 5:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 5:00 PM Offsite Wedding Fluegge/Heiting - B 6:30 PM Starfish Ministry Bible Study (6:30-8:30pm) 15 Extravaganza Camp (July 15-20) 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service 10:30 AM New Life Jazz Worship and Camp Sending 12:00 PM Dragon Festival Parking Lots ONLY 1:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (1:00-3:59pm) Chapel, Rm :00 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 16 Extravaganza Camp (July 15-20) 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 17 Extravaganza Camp (July 15-20) 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Finance Cmte 6:00 PM Faith Formation Mtg. 6:30 PM Social Ministry Mtg. 7:00 PM Starfish Ministry Help Night & Math Club 7:30 PM Global Mission Mtg. 7:45 PM New Life Reh 18 Extravaganza Camp (July 15-20) 5:30 PM Exec. Cmte. Mtg. Pentecost Music Reh. Rm. 125 (6-8:00pm) 7:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (7:00-9:00pm) Chapel, Extravaganza Camp (July 15-20) 10:00 AM Bible Study - Lib - Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 6:00 PM Starfish Ministry Grad. Prep & Boys Group 7:00 PM Beaver Valley Camp, Inc. (Fireside Room) 20 Extravaganza Camp (July 15-20) 8:00 AM Work Crew 6:00 PM KaRen Group (Starfish Ministry) Gym, Fish Market (6-9:00pm) 21 5:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 6:30 PM Starfish Ministry Bible Study (6:30-8:30pm) 22 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service 10:30 AM New Life Worship 1:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (1:00-3:59pm) Chapel, Rm :00 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 23 9:30 AM Deborah Circle 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 24 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 12:30 PM Book Club - Not This Month 6:00 PM Council Meeting 6:30 PM New Life Reh 7:00 PM Starfish Ministry Help Night & Math Club 25 10:00 AM VBS Prep Party (10:00am- 3:00pm) Pentecost Music Reh. Rm. 125 (6-8:00pm) 7:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (7:00-9:00pm) Chapel, :00 AM Bible Study - Lib - Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 6:00 PM Starfish Ministry Grad. Prep & Boys Group 7:00 PM Ilula Shoulder to Shoulder Mtg. - GA (SPAS Event) 27 8:00 AM Work Crew 6:00 PM KaRen Group (Starfish Ministry) Gym, Fish Market (6-9:00pm) 28 5:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 6:30 PM Starfish Ministry Bible Study (6:30-8:30pm) 29 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service 10:30 AM New Life Outdoor Worship 1:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (1:00-3:59pm) Chapel, Rm :00 PM People to People Picnic - LH (12:30pm setup - 3:30pm) 5:00 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 30 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 31 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 6:30 PM New Life Reh 7:00 PM Starfish Ministry Help Night & Math Club 1 10:00 AM VBS Prep Party (10:00am- 3:00pm) Pentecost Music Reh. Rm. 125 (6-8:00pm) 7:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (7:00-9:00pm) Chapel, :00 AM Bible Study - Lib - Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 6:00 PM Starfish Ministry Grad. Prep & Boys Group 3 8:00 AM Work Crew - A of C 6:00 PM KaRen Group (Starfish Ministry) Gym, Fish Market (6-9:00pm) 4 VBS Set-up No Other Activities this weekend 5:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 6:30 PM Starfish Ministry Bible Study (6:30-8:30pm)

12 Gustavus Adolphus (GA) Lutheran Church 1669 Arcade St St. Paul, MN Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D Twin Cities MN Permit No. 585 Gustavus Adolphus (GA) is a member of the Saint Paul Area Synod ( of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), 9:00am 10:30am Bonnie Wilcox Phil Walen Susan Schoon Sunday Worship Traditional Service New Life Worship Summer Schedule (ASL Interpreted) Church Staff Senior Pastor Interim Pastor Visitation Pastor Jerome Brakke Director of Music & Organist Sherrie Norquist Director of Christian Education Linda Tischer Administrative Assistant Judy Hitchcock Ass t Administrative Assistant Helen McEvoy-Freese Business Office Rick Arons, Nelson Tracey, & Kevin Berglund Custodians Kathy Laramy Wedding Consultant Michelle Beaulieu, Kendra Nielsen & Diana Williams ASL Interpreters Leman Olsenius Pastor Emeritus DEADLINE for August Newsletter: Monday, July 9 GA Newsletter submission deadline for the upcoming month is listed above. Send to Linda at Linda@gachurch.org Outdoor Worship Opportunities Sundays at 10:30am, July 29 & August 5 The New Life service on these dates will be held on the south side of the church off Idaho Avenue, led by the band. Statistically, these are two of the driest weekends of the summer, so our odds are great for a beautiful day outside to worship God! Bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket. Gluten-Free Wafers for Communion Now Available Watch the bulletin for the availability soon of gluten-free wafers for holy communion in both worship services. If you have special needs, please contact one of the pastors.