Messiah. MARCH 2013 Volume 18 Issue 3. The Truth. Sharing The Savior Developing Disciples M A R C H N E W S L E T T E R. Staff

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1 Messiah M A R C H N E W S L E T T E R Sharing The Savior Developing Disciples Messiah Lutheran Church Mounds View, MN MARCH 2013 Volume 18 Issue 3 Staff Ext. Senior Pastor Kurt Klaus Associate Pastor Christopher Kollmann 113 Assistant to Pastor Richard Krogen Director Adult Ed. & Caring Ministries Allison Burkhow Director of Preschool Shirley Beyer Director of Parish Music Kay Knutson Assistant to Director of Parish Music Heather McAllister Director of Senior Youth Becky Kunz Administrative Assistant Heather McAllister Secretary JoElla Kath Bookkeeper Lowell Brutlag Custodian Curt Flor Custodial Assistant Tim Lawrence... Custodial Assistant Dave Flor Custodial Assistant Ron Boyce Church Office Hours Monday-Friday...9:00 am to 4:30 pm Phone Numbers Phone Fax Machine Luther Hall Sunday Services 7:30 am... Traditional Service 8:45 am... Traditional Service 10:00 am... Education Hour 11:00 am...contemporary Service Church Address messiah@messiah-lutheran.org Church Web Site messiah-lutheran.org The Truth Jesus said, I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth (John 18:37). He told his disciples in John 8:31-32, If you hold to my teaching you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Obviously truth is important to Jesus. This month we will look at identifying truth and when we find it, tell others about it. Last fall 70 Messiah members, in 8 small groups, began a study entitled The Truth Project. This 12-week course examines many false things we have been taught in school and elsewhere. These falsehoods push us to adopt a worldview based on human reason instead of a biblical-based worldview of life. The world s lies impact our view of God, mankind, ethics, history, sociology, labor, government and even our view of America s founding principles. One frequent comment from students goes something like, I was never taught this truth about (an item covered in that day s topic). Often students realize they have been misled by untrue historical facts and/or overlooked biblical teachings that they learned as children or adults. I don t agree with everything in the course. But, it gave me an opportunity to reflect on things I believed to be true that are not. It built my confidence to share my faith. I feel more equipped to share with others a biblical worldview on topics like science, history and church & state. For example, people often talk about separation of church and state, therefore the Bible and religion have no place in government. Yes, our founding fathers didn t want a state-established church. However, the truth is, they founded this country on biblical principles that are essential to us continuing to live as a free nation. There is no constitutional or other basis for eliminating God and the Ten Commandments from guiding our nation s and our citizens actions. I encourage you to take The Truth Project when it is next offered. Warning: The early course segments use some complex reasoning, so you may find yourself wanting to take this course more than once. The course may not strengthen your faith, per se, but it equips you to stand your ground with facts, against those who believe or promote the false teachings of the world. Ron Bardal, chairman, Ablaze Steering Committee

2 FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD-Sunday, March Messiah will once again sponsor homeless families at our congregation for a week. We are looking forward to this opportunity to use the gifts God has given us to serve. We will need volunteers to prepare and serve breakfast and dinner, evening hosts, people who enjoy doing an activity or craft, someone to sleep overnight (you do get to sleep), assist with set up, take down and laundry. If you are unable to sign up this session, please consider a food or monetary donation. We will begin sign up Feb 24 so watch for our table. There will be a training meeting on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. This year we will have a guest speaker from Families Moving Forward. So even if you are not volunteering this session but would like to learn more about how to help the dire situation of homelessness here in our area, please join us. We are also very excited to announce our new co-chairs Jean Rollins and Marty Lukaszewski. LOVE A GOOD MYSTERY? The Women Of Messiah invite you to attend their annual tea party in April. We will participate in a MYSTERY TEA PARTY The Case of the Queen s Missing Teapot. Join the cast of characters in finding out WHO DUNNIT. The tea will start at 2:00 pm on April 20th at Messiah. A light snack will be provided by WOM. Our tea is being sponsored by The Mad Hatter Tea Room in Anoka who are providing all of the tea. We will also have a teacup swap - bring a new or vintage teacup and saucer to swap (no chips, cracks or stains please). You can sign-up at church or contact Jodi Klaus at XYZ The congregation is invited to join XYZ on Sun afternoon, April 14 for The Lakeshore Players "OLD TIME RADIO", a live variety show. Lakeshore's traveling performance group brings classic and original radio scripts to life for audiences both young and old. Mark this date on your calendar for an entertaining show for your whole family and join us afterwards for a pot luck dinner. More information to follow. PRESCHOOL NEWS I would like to thank the people of Messiah Lutheran Church for making it possible for the Word of God to be shared with children for the past 39 years at Messiah Preschool. It is important that we not forget the children and that we welcome them with open arms just as Jesus did. This year, 51 children are enrolled in Messiah Preschool. Our preschool was once again voted The Best Preschool in Mounds View. The learning that takes place here has had real meaning. Every day brings something new to learn. We learn about nature, our families, our school, alphabet, numbers and so many things. Best of all, we learn about our Savior. Some children may hear about Jesus for the first time in preschool. Some children may hear about Jesus for the only time in preschool. As you know, a seed planted may sprout at any time. God, the Gardener, knows when it will sprout but we do not. It is our privilege to be the ones who plant. As I write this, the children are learning about one of the miracles that Jesus performed. They are learning about the feeding of the 5,000. Pastor Chris began our week with this Bible story and with songs that he has taught the children. Thank you, Pastor Chris. We will review the story throughout the week and give thanks that God is so good to us and takes care of us. Our monthly Bible verse is 1 John 4:9 We love because God first loved us. Please keep Messiah Preschool, the staff and children in your prayers. Thank you. Shirley Beyer, Preschool Director 2 THE MESSIAH MARCH NEWSLETTER

3 ALTAR GUILD Eunice Hildebrandt (763) Joanne Meyer (763) Shirley Olson (763) USHERS 7:30 Roleene Roehl Nikki Roehl 8:45 Brad Brolsma Chuck Hayes John Kvitrud Wally Schuldt 11:00 Brady Bargman Matt Johnson Nate Ludetke GREETERS March 3: 7:30 Virgil & Ihla Beyer 8:45 Scott & Cindy Kroll Jeff Goldsmith 11:00 Mel & Joanne Meyer Beth Hansen March 10: 7:30 Tony & Marlys Frank 8:45 Rich and Sharon LaBounty Naomi Hanson 11:00 Jerry & Becky Oestreich Ray Johnson March 17: 7:30 Gerald & Grace Garner 8:45 Wayne & Helen Leverkuhn Carol Hedtke 11:00 Tom & Sue Relling Jane Luedtke March 24: 7:30 Steve & Barb Gaynor 8:45 Jerry & Yvonne Peterson Brenda Hruza 11:00 Jeff & Denise Rust Colleen O Malley March 31: 7:30 Lloyd & Olga Mavis 8:45 Wally & Jan Schuldt Ila Johnson 11:00 Bill & Conny Sherman Lynn Radtke ACOLYTE SCHEDULE March 3: 8:45 Kevin Bergmann Loveness Shanalingigwa 11:00 Andrew Stadler Bryce Jones Wednesday, March 6: 6:00 PM Nik Strasser Glory Shanalingigwa March 10: 8:45 Aaron Kettlehut Allison Frey 11:00 CJ Fluery Alex Relling Wednesday, March 13: 6:00 PM Loveness Shanalingigwa Allysa Trombley March 17: 8:45 Chris Parker Glory Shanalingigwa 11:00 Carl Frahm Josh Carlson Wednesday, March 20: 6:00 PM Bryce Jones Nik Strasser March 24: 8:45 Emily Neumann Derek Ness 11:00 Graham Donner Kylie Long Thursday, March 28: (Maundy Thursday) 7:00 PM Braeden Klaus Alex Relling Friday, March 29 : (Good Friday) 7:00 PM Pooquelle Christianson Sam Ryan Sunday, March 31: (Easter Sunday) 6:00 AM Andrew Stadler & Josh Carlson 7:30 AM Braeden Klaus & Derek Ness 9:00 AM Pooquelle Christianson Sam Ryan 10:30 AM Alex Relling & CJ Fluery MARCH 2013 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 3 3

4 4 WELCOME CENTER March 3: 7:15 8:30 Gayla Marks Ron & Carol Sroga Sarah Bardal Rich & Sharon LaBounty Tom Relling March 10: 7:15 8:30 John & Nanci Miller Don Eggers Sharon Ehrreich Bill & Conny Sherman Jerry & Becky Oestreich March 17: 7:15 8:30 Jeff Goldsmith Ila Johnson Peggy Diehl Bev Tikkanen Joanne Meyer March 24: 7:15 8:30 Marlin & Joyce Dullum Dave & Jo Carlstrom Audrey Brutlag Keith & Phyllis Grubb Lynn Radtke March 31: 7:15 8:30 Chuck & Gloria Tarman Forrest Laumeyer Jo Norell Don Hodges Nancy Clark THE MESSIAH MARCH NEWSLETTER READERS March 3: 7:30 Barb Gaynor 8:45 Richard Diehl 11:00 Beth Stadler March 10: 7:30 Linda Reid 8:45 Lowell Brutlag 11:00 Jane Luedtke March 17: 7:30 Marilyn Lutz 8:45 Brad Brolsma 11:00 Hans Hansen March 24: 7:30 Kathie Schneider 8:45 Jo Norell 11:00 Lynn Radtke March 31: 7:30 Barb Gaynor 8:45 Fred Hoff 11:00 Melea Bardal LEARN THE SECRET! Ever wonder about the secret to the Easter breakfast cinnamon rolls. Phyllis Grubb and Lynn Radtke will be showing you their secrets to making those great cinnamon rolls. On Saturday March 16, 2013 at 9am, they will be leading the 3 nd annual Cinnamon Roll Making 101 in the kitchen. If you are interested in learning how to make the rolls and helping out with the Easter breakfast need for the rolls, please RSVP to Lynn lcradtke@msn.com, so we can make sure we have enough supplies. All you need to bring is two 9x13 cake pans. Parents this is an opportunity to help your youth earn funds to go to TeenServe or Camp Omega. Your youth will get credit for your time making cinnamon rolls. CHECK YOUR CALENDARS! Families Moving Forward will be coming to Messiah Sun., March 17 to the 24th. We need your continued support for this ministry.

5 MARCH, 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 31 6:00 AM Easter Sunrise Service 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 AM Easter Worship Services 7:00 am 10:30 AM Easter Breakfast 3 7:30 AM*,8:45, 11:00 AM *Worship 10:00 AM Education Hour 3:00 PM XYZ Bunco Party and Potluck 10:00 AM Education Hour 6:30 PM Preschool Activity 17 7:30 AM*,8:45, 11:00 AM *Worship 10:00 AM Education Hour 24 7:30 AM,8:45*, 11:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM Education Hour 4 5 9:00 AM Tuesday Work Crew 9:00 AM Prayer Group 1:00 PM Women s Bible Study 6:00 pm GriefShare Group 7:30 PM AA :00 AM Tuesday Work Crew 9:00 AM Prayer Group 1:00 PM Women s Bible Study 6:00 PM GriefShare Group 7:00 PM WOM/LC/ Mtg. 7:30 PM AA NO PRESCHOOL 7:00 PM Scrabble 19 9:00 AM Tuesday Work Crew 9:00 AM Prayer Group 1:00 PM Women s Bible Study 6:00 PM GriefShare Group 7:30 PM AA 26 NO PRESCHOOL 9:00 AM Tuesday Work Crew 9:00 AM Prayer Group 1:00 PM Women s Bible Study 6:00 PM GriefShare Group 7:00 PM Ablaze 7:30 PM AA Wed. Evening Activities: 5:15 PM Joyful Ringers 5:55 Confirmation 6:00 PM Kingdom Kids 6:00 PM Senior Youth 6:45 PM Study of Romans 7:00 PM Messiah Singers 6 9:30 AM Messiah Seniors 4:00 & 6:00 PM Lent Service 4:45 PM Community Meal * See Wed. Evening Activities 13 9:45 AM Adult Bible Study 4:00 & 6:00 PM Lent Services 4:45 PM Community Meal 4:00 & 6:00 PM Lent Services 4:45 PM Community Meal Senior Youth Host Lenten Supper *See Wed. Evening Activities* 27 NO PRESCHOOL NO CONFIRMATION NO SENIOR YOUTH 7 2:00 PM Cribbage 7:00 PM Jubilant Bells 7:00 PM MOPS 14 2:00 PM Cribbage 2:00 PM Book Club 7:00 PM Jubilant Bells 21 2:00 PM Cribbage 2:00 PM Book Club 7:00 PM Jubilant Bells 28 NO PRESCHOOL 4:00 & 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Worship Services Maundy Thursday 1 6:00 AM Men s Bible Study RJ Riches LIFE LINE SCREENING RJ Riches 9:15 AM MOPS 1:00 PM CORE 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM Saturday- Senior Youth Lock-In 15 6:00 AM Men s Bible Study RJ Riches 22 6:00 AM Men s Bible Study RJ Riches 29 NO PRESCHOOL 4:00 & 7:00 PM Good Friday Worship Services Good Friday 2 6:30 PM Middle School Reality TV Night :00 AM Cinnamon Roll Bake :00 AM Easter Breakfast Prep 10 7:30AM,8:45*,11:00 AM Worship 20 9:45 AM Adult Bible Study 8 6:00 AM Men s Bible Study

6 You can help us thank advertisers by mentioning to them where you saw their advertisement. Did you know that their advertising dollars are instrumental in helping us cut the cost of printing of our monthly newsletter and annual phone directories? Our newsletters and phone directories are currently being printed off-site. These advertisers help us by using a portion of their advertising dollars to reach people in specific markets such as our membership. The ads are located on the last page of the monthly newsletter and throughout the directory. This month we are featuring: Benedictine Health Center at Innsbruck 1101 Black Oak Dr New Brighton, MN (651) Abbey Carpet & Floor 2222 County Highway 10 Mounds View, MN (763) CUP OF COFFEE MINISTRY We need volunteers for Cup of Coffee Ministry to be a friend to a shut-in from Messiah or other elderly persons in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Time Commitment: Visit one or two times a month Did you know that 50% of people in nursing homes do not get visitors? For more information about this wonderful ministry, contact Rod Busch at or Sharon LaBounty at WOMEN OF MESSIAH Serving the Lord with gladness We are looking forward to our March 12 th Meeting when Chuck Edelen will tell us about his trip to China. Then in April we will host the Lutheran Women s Missionary League (LWML) Spring Rally. It will be here at Messiah on Saturday, April 13 th with Steve Pickel speaking about the Children s Christian Concern Society. Saturday, April 20 th is the date for our Tea Party. All women of Messiah are invited to come and bring guests. There will be more information coming soon so watch the Sunday News and Notes and Newsletters for more information. Workshops have begun. They are held in a Sunday School room downstairs. Watch the Sunday News and Notes for dates and times. It is not too early to start on projects and crafts for the 2013 Bazaar. It will be on Saturday, November 2 nd, and that is just 8 months away! WEDNESDAY MEAL VOLUNTEERS Thank you to the following individuals who helped with the Wednesday evening meals during January and February 6: Don Bast Marlene Bast Carol Benson Ilah Beyer Virgil Beyer Ron Boyce Marlys Frank Adam Goldsmith Christine Goldsmith Jacob Goldsmith Jeff Goldsmith El Henderson Aneita Hitzeman Lee Hitzeman Brenda Hruza Carol Hyatt Joel Ede Johnson Allison Kurchoff Cindy Lammi Kelsie Lammi Lauri Laughlin Judy Lueck Lisa Luedtke Denise Pekarek Jan Schuldt Linda Schwanbeck If you would like to be a part of this important ministry, you can sign up on the sheet posted just inside of the kitchen across from the pantry. Job descriptions are also posted there for your information. 6 THE MESSIAH MARCH NEWSLETTER

7 ADDRESS CHANGE Daniel Delano; 483 Poplar Dr, Shoreview, MN TRANSFERRING OUT SPECIAL THANKS to everyone who has helped out in the office during February answering phones, working on the computer, addressing envelopes, assembling the Sunday Bulletins and Newsletter, putting labels on our mailings and getting to know the members of Messiah. We very much appreciate each one of you. The need for volunteer help continues to be an important part of Messiah. If you have a free morning or afternoon, consider offering your help for a half a day each month. Please call the office or Jan Rosin, (763) if you are interested. Rikard & Amy Nordlander & ANDRIETTA; ½ St. NE, Fridley, MN To: St. Philip s Lutheran Church 6180 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN DEATHS Marlene Karges Shirley Prochazka Bob Anderson Joanne Anderson Arleen Ballor Joyce Bukosky Renie Eapen Fyllis Flanery Barb Heffken Eunice Hildebrandt Phyllis Hildreth Dawn Hodges Cindy Hoff Ila Johnson Bonnie Landry Colleen O Malley Shirley Olson Yvonne Peterson Gladys Rettman Howard Rettman Jan Rosin Jan Schuldt Conny Sherman Arlene Werdien TRANSFERRING IN ROLLER SKATING PARTY Ruth Licht; 8008 Washington St. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN From: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 7700 Monroe Street Northeast, Spring Lake Park, MN Michelle Licht; Jocelyn Ave, Chisago City, MN From: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 7700 Monroe Street Northeast, Spring Lake Park, MN SIGN CHANGERS On Sunday, March 10th from 1:00 4:00 p.m. a group from Messiah will be going to Saints North Skating Center in Maplewood. If you say you are from Messiah, you get in for only $5. Skate rental is $1 for regular skates, and $3 for inline skates, or you can bring your own for free. The snack bar will be open. Join us for an afternoon of fun, fellowship and skating! All we welcome! Jerry Hildebrandt MARCH 2013 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 3 7

8 PRINCE OF PEACE ADADEMY Prince of Peace Academy registrations for 2013/2014 are now open. Prince of Peace Academy is a small Lutheran School, grades K-8 housed in Messiah Lutheran Church s Luther Hall at 2900 County Road H2, Mounds View, MN Prince of Peace Academy offers the following: Walk with Jesus Strong Academic Curriculum and Support Experienced and dedicated teachers Small class sizes Low student/teacher ratio Mutual respect Monthly field trips (learning adventures) Music and drama Physical education Sports All day kindergarten Academic enrichment units (Enrichment units are academic hours added to the lesson plan to enhance learning. Professionals/experts/enthusiasts share their expertise/experience with the students) Service to the community Service to the Lord Reasonable tuition Before and after school care Please join us at one of our upcoming Open House/Events: Sunday, March 10th - Easter Fun with eggciting activities: Participate in the Telling of the Easter Story Learn and create a jelly bean prayer Design an Easter Cupcake Egg decorating Egg walk Saturday, April 20th - Steppin' Into Spring Plant flowers Make edible "mud" Story Time Make a bird feeder Learn a song Tuesday, May 7th - Spring Musical Saturday, May 18th - Spring Carnival More information can be found at or, call us at Prince of Peace Academy educates the whole child by providing a Christ-centered environment and strong academic foundation while promoting spiritual, social, physical, and emotional well being. 8 THE MESSIAH MARCH NEWSLETTER

9 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Twin Cities, MN PERMIT NO The Messiah March Newsletter Volume 18 Number 3 Date 2013 Messiah Lutheran Church and Preschool 2848 County Road H2 Mounds View, Minnesota Change Service Requested Save the Date for VBS! Messiah s Vacation Bible School will be held June from 6:30 8:15 PM. Registration information will be coming soon. There are many volunteer opportunities that can fit your schedule. If you re interested in joining in the fun this summer, contact Jen Knoebel at or jenknoebel@yahoo.com. When moving, changing address and/or phone, please notify the church office