O c t o b e r 2 0 1 2 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 Presentation of 3rd Grade Bibles page 5 Family Faith Nights page 5 Where is Bread? page 9 GA Craft Show and Bake Sale page 10 All Saints Day back cover Loaves & Fishes: When a Little is a Lot! John 6:1-15 October 2012 Four weeks to reflect, pray and make a commitment to the mission & ministry of Gustavus Adolphus (GA) Church for 2013! Three nameless biblical persons give small gifts by the world s standards, but for them, it is all they have. Through their small but powerful gifts, God creates abundance for all. What will you offer in return for God s great abundance with you? Sunday, October 7 A Widow s Offering (Two Coins) Mark 12:41-44 Sunday, October 14 Another Widow/More Bread I Kings 17:7-14 Sunday, October 21 A Boy s Lunchbox John 6:1-15 Sunday, October 28 Drawn to the Word & Commitment Sunday Worship gathered around the creation of a mural! Watercolor artist and pastor Paul Oman will create two unique art pieces around our theme of Loaves & Fishes one in both worship services. The biblical stories of when a little is a lot will come to life before our eyes. The graphic art for our Loaves & Fishes theme in October was created by GA member Kirsten Gustafson, daughter of Margaret & Richard Gustafson. Kirsten graduated from North High in June, and is now attending Hamline University in Saint Paul.
Page 2 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch From the Senior Pastor When a Little is A Lot! John 6:1-15 In the adventures of a young boy named Christopher Robin, A.A. Milne created a world from his son s favorite stuffed animals. In their conversations and exploration, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet and Rabbit and the others worked through issues that all children face: What does it mean to share? How do you choose between eating a thing you love most (honey) and what your friend needs from you (help)? What do you have to offer when a friend is in need? It is hard to be brave said Piglet, sniffing slightly, when you re only a Very Small Animal. Rabbit, who had begun to write very busily, looked up and said: It is because you are a very small animal that you will be Useful in the adventure before us. A.A.Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh, Methuen, 1928, page 84 In the exchange between piglet and rabbit, rabbit helps his small friend see that he is still an important part of the adventure. That he has value and a contribution to make. A crowd of people has followed Jesus to the lakeshore. Their attraction to him is so strong that in their excitement they forget the picnic lunch. Jesus leans over to Philip and says, "Philip, how are we going to buy enough food to feed these people?" It is a test. And Philip, who represents the church, replies the way the church often replies to a crisis: "We're done for. Half a year's wages wouldn't be enough to feed all these people." And then, as Philip continues to mumble, his colleague Andrew informs Jesus that a boy in the crowd is carrying a couple of fish and a few loaves of bread. "But so little as that," says Andrew, "is really quite irrelevant under the circumstances." (John 6:5-9, paraphrased by Rev. Charles Hoffman) Jesus sees the potential in the boy s gift of two fish and five loaves of bread the possibility of abundance, rather than scarcity! That all contributions make a difference no matter how small the gift, or how small the giver. Because of the Jesus factor. As we do in our weekly celebration of holy communion, Jesus gave thanks for the meal and shared it with all. And, the Gospel of John says, they ate all they wanted until they were satisfied and there were still baskets of leftovers! Not one of us on our own is able to feed all of us. Not one. But God has created a world where a single kernel of corn sprouts and produces a stalk with two ears of corn. And each ear of corn grows an average of 700 kernels of corn! That s a ratio of 1:1400! We don t make that happen, we only help what God has already begun. In between the disciples claim, Here is what little we have, and Here are twelve baskets of leftovers, is the Jesus factor. We spend too much of our lives on the edges of what God has to offer and we are tentative, fearful, skeptical. The story of Jesus and the boy with loaves and fishes challenges us to take seriously the Jesus factor that with our usefulness and our gifts, joined with the gifts of others, the Mission of Jesus Christ is made known to the world. Pastor Bonnie Wilcox Senior Pastor Become a fan of GA Church Saint Paul on Facebook!
October 2012 Page 3 Pastor Phil s Top 10 List (Actually Top Seven; there is only so much room) By the time you read this October newsletter, my time at GA will be ending so this is my last chance to get a word in with you (!!!). What I want you to know is that I am so thankful to God for these months I have been able to spend here with you and experience the rich life of faith here at GA. Therefore, as we part, I am going to leave you with my top seven list of those things that I have experienced at GA for which I am especially grateful to God! (These are not in any order, except number one is truly number one.) I thank God for #7 your gift of hospitality. I experienced that gift as you graciously welcomed me among you and I have heard it from so many people: The reason I am here is because of the welcome I received. So KEEP IT UP and STEP IT UP. Christ-like hospitality is not only an attitude; it is an intentional awareness of being receptive to others. #6 your generosity. From GA s rich history, I have come to learn of all the ways people, including you, have given generously of yourselves, your time, and your treasures to build and grow the ministry here. SO KEEP IT UP and STEP IT UP. Financially, this is a challenging time, but know that digging deep and giving generously has never been easy. It is, however, the faithful response of those who know and seek to share God s never-failing love. #5 the opportunity to be a partner in ministry with Pastor Bonnie. What a gifted and faithful senior pastor you have! I am amazed by her passion for the Gospel, her deep compassion for people, and her courageous leadership skills. But she cannot do ministry here without your prayers, your support, and your courage in faith. SO KEEP IT UP and STEP IT UP. Continue to support her and one another as the journey unfolds. #4 the uplifting worship life at GA. Thank you for letting me preach and lead worship in a place with such rich tradition of worship in the sanctuary, but a place that also offers the love of Christ in a more informal, contemporary setting in Luther Hall. In our complex, ever-changing world, both of those worship settings have great value, so KEEP IT UP and STEP IT UP. Be both faithful and creative, and never stop making worship the centerpiece of congregational life. #3 the staff and lay leaders. I can honestly say that I love coming to work here each day and that is because of the marvelous people with whom I have the opportunity to work, not only the staff (and you know their gifts!), but the amazing people who offer themselves in leadership and service. KEEP IT UP and STEP IT UP. Always be asking yourself how God can use you in the mission of GA. #2 the remarkable facility. GA has the blessing of a large and inviting facility. GA also has the challenge of a large and inviting facility! Yikes! There is a huge mortgage and all the ongoing care. So KEEP IT UP (literally) and STEP IT UP (with outsidethe-box ideas for use). And whatever the challenges that come, let it always be a place that offers life and hope to all people. And number 1? Well, that s easy! I thank God for YOU, for a community of ordinary people in fact, a community of sinners (!), but sinners redeemed by a loving God who gather around the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ and seek to do the extraordinary work of proclaiming and living that out for the sake of the world. So KEEP IT UP and I am confident God will STEP IT UP for you! Blessings in Christ, Pastor Phil
Page 4 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch Faith Formation Children s Ministry Ways to be Involved as a Leader in Children s Ministry at GA... Workshop Leader Prepare and lead a faith-based workshop such as creative drama, art, Bible skills & games, Cooking, Science, Video. Two - week commitment. Use your expertise and a little of your time to help us make a success of our new program for our Sunday School children. Shepherd Guide a small group of children through the workshops each week. Assist the workshop leaders with activities. Adopt a Workshop Room - Re-decorate bulletin boards, walls, furniture. Materials & supplies provided. Contact Sherrie Nordquist at the church office for details. 651.774.5954, Ext. 14 or sherrie@gachurch.org SPARK!! Is Back at the Tree House this fall! Designed to get kids ages 2-grade 5 opening the Bible and exploring God s Word in each and every lesson. Children study Bible stories through many different types of learning such as Art, Drama, Storytelling, Games and more. Students hear and experience the same Bible story in all of the workshops for three weeks rotating to a different workshop each week. Educators have long realized that it is necessary to repeat information in order to retain it. When children hear the same story through several different lessons, they remember it better. They are also able to go deeper into the story and have a better chance of personally reflecting on the importance of the lessons. Creation! September 23 October 21 God made everything and it is GOOD! Daniel! November 6, 13, 20 God is with us when we re afraid. SPARK Bible Time for Preschoolers at the Tree House 10:10am-11:10am Teachers: Margaret Gustafson, Karen Weiblen Parents are encouraged to sign-up for Sundays to assist and provide & serve a snack. Sign-up is located on the bulletin board just outside the classroom entrance. Our preschool department uses a signin/sign-out system. We Love Hearing Our GA Kids Sing! Our Tree House Children s Choir rehearses as part of Sunday School on Sunday mornings from 10:10am-10:30am. Children s Choir under the direction of Camille Farinella is open to any child in grades K-5! The choir performs at the start of the New Life Service. Come Play In Our Church Nursery! Loving care is offered for infants through 4 year olds on Sunday mornings from 9:00am thru 12:30am. Next Parents Night Out Saturday, November 3, 6:00pm to 9:30 pm Bring your child to a fun -filled night while you have some time to yourself, go to a movie, out to dinner, or just read a book without interruption. Your child will get to hang out with Children s Ministry
October 2012 Page 5 adult leaders and youth. We ll play games, watch a movie, play in the gym or just sit and chat. $10 per child, $5 for each additional child. Sign up at the Welcome desk or e-mail sherrie@gachurch.org or lojehoward@comcast.net. Presentation of New Bibles Sunday, October 7, 11:15am Worship A Milestones event for all children, youth and parents/guardians! New Spark Story Bibles will be presented to young children just starting Sunday School. Spark NRSV Bibles will be presented to children in grade 3. NRSV Student Bibles will be presented to Confirmation students at GA. Youth Ministry Team has moved the garage sale from October 2012 to April 2013. The dates of the sale will be Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. A G.I.F.T. Adults Growing In Faith Together Each Sunday at 10:10am between services Give yourself A GIFT each Sunday morning. Each week between services, all adults at GA (member, friends, visitors) are invited to come into the Fireside Room to spend time exploring how faith and daily life intersect. The format is informal (bring your coffee) and interactive (not a classroom lecture) and intended for adults of all ages and interests. October lineup: October 7 & 14: The continuation of Why Am I a Lutheran Christian? Even if you missed the first session in September, no problem! Come and explore our unique place as Lutherans in the whole of Christianity. October 21: When Faithful Christians Disagree! Having Respectful Conversations. Amid all the contentious dialog in our culture about the upcoming elections, the marriage and voter ID amendments, the future economic path, and much more, is there a way people of faith can sit and respectfully talk and learn together? We believe so! Come and share an hour led by Karen Stevensen, a Marriage & Family Counselor whose work includes the group dynamics of healthy, productive conversations and relationships. October 28: Intergenerational Art Event with visiting artist Paul Oman. Family Faith Nights October 3, 10, 17 5:00pm Meal (donation: $3 per person) 6:00pm 7:15pm Learning & activities for all ages! Confirmation, parents & adults (Chapel) Kids in grades K-5 KINGS: Kids IN God s Service! (Gym/Tree House) Children under 5 years Childcare (Nursery) Game Nights Are Back For all Ages! Mark your calendar for our next Game Night on Friday, October 5, 6:30pm 8:30pm here at GA. Bring a favorite game and a snack to share.
Page 6 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch Global Mission The Joy of Missions I will not repeat the material I covered in the August issue about the land of Bangladesh in preparation for our mission event. I trust you gained some insight into the work of Lutheran HealthCare Bangladesh by visiting with Joe Slater, President of LHC-B, at the table and by being involved in the Bites for Bangladesh. The support you showed during the food frenzy in the Gathering Area was inspiring! A big shout-out of THANKS goes to over twenty folks that donated their specialty food item. A nice variety for the palates of all! I am reasonably certain you tried something you may not have had before! It is so much fun to see all ages being a part of missions! We experienced the JOY of sharing our food item the JOY of having someone eat it the JOY of taste-testing so many different foods but best of all is the JOY in being a part in helping the mothers and children of Dumki receive medical care at the only Lutheran and Christian hospital in southern Bangladesh. The JOY of sharing Christ in a variety of ways is OUR JOY.and it will bring JOY to the mothers and children who receive medical care. Transition Team Update On Sunday, September 30, GA s Transition Team presented its preliminary report to the congregation in a Town Hall meeting between services. Their recommendations may be read online on the www.gachurch.org website. This report will also be sent to congregation households with the Loaves & Fishes 2013 commitment packets. Important: On Sunday, November 11, Saint Paul Area Synod Bishop Peter Rogness and Rev. Paul Erickson will be with us to receive our congregation profile. This document is the result of research and input obtained by our Transition Team. After this presentation, we will move into the call process for a new associate pastor. Loaves & Fishes Prayer Miraculous One, our own needs and the needs of this world can overwhelm us. We question if anything can be done. We become paralyzed with despair and fear. Forgive us and heal us. Thank you for the examples of these nameless ones two widows and a little boy. They trust you and they act. They had little, but in your hands it is honored and it is more than enough. Give us their faith and courage. Help us to trust you beyond what we can see or imagine. We ask this in the strong name of Jesus, who makes all things possible and all things new. Amen. ~ Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia Blessings and JOY! Jean Schwartz, Global Mission Chair
October 2012 Page 7 Community GA Scholarship Recipients The Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church scholarship fund is established to financially help eligible GA high school graduates to continue their education at a college, university or technical school. Full-time students may be awarded up to $500 a year. Applicants may resubmit requests for four school years. Part-time student scholarships are pro-rated and students may re-apply until the maximum amount is reached. Applicants attending a college of the ELCA will be entitled to receive an additional $200 in scholarship money per year. The scholarship fund is financed by memorials designated for scholarships, money from the Endowment Fund, and the special offering of the month in July. For the 2012-13 school year, 9 students both new and renewing were awarded $500 scholarships for college tuition. Bridgette Deeny- University of Wisconsin-River Falls Lyndsey Hawkins- College of Charleston Brittney Luchsinger- University of North Dakota Sophia Nelson- University of Wisconsin-River Falls Andrew Nelson- University of Minnesota Duluth Jennifer Sanft- University of Minnesota Twin Cities Nicholas King Strong- Century College Shannon King Strong- Inver Hills Community College Kirsten Gustafson- Hamline University Respectful Conversations Monday, October 8, 6:00pm-9:00pm, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, White Bear Lake Free Supper Included Join a movement of people who are talking about the proposed amendment to define marriage in a way that moves to handshaking, not fist shaking; to insights and understanding, not arguments and slogans. Please bring your strongest convictions and a spirit of inquiry. These conversations are NOT designed to persuade anybody how to vote. Find out how our community can talk across differences in a way that stitches together rather than tears us apart. Community Caring Gifts were given to Gustavus Adolphus Church in memory or in honor of the following persons during the month of August. IMO Mark Hogen and Jim Smith- to Loaves & Fishes- G & D Fitzel IMO William Schoenrock- A Schoenrock IMO Rosetta Evans- Quam- D & J Graven, R Privratsky, G & J Miller, J & J Babler, A Boudlali & J Hagen, L Rulli, R & M Sandquist, friends of the family Correction from September newsletter- IMO Carl and Doris Carlson- to Fine Arts- R & N Nelson
October 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 October October 7 Gen 2:18-24 Ps 8 Heb 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Mark 10:2-16 October 14 Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 Ps 90:12-17 Heb 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31 October 21 Isa 53:4-12 Ps 91:9-16 Heb 5:1-10 Mark 10:35-45 October 28 Jer 31:31-34 Ps 46 Rom 3:19-28 John 8:31-36 Weekly Bible Study Thursdays, 10:00 am Learn more about the Scripture passages for the coming Sunday, led by Pastor Bonnie Wilcox, Pastor Susan Schoon, or Helen McEvoy-Freese. February 2013 Visit our Sister Congregation in Kipenzelo, Tanzania Are you interested in exploring a trip to our partnering Tanzania parish? There are a few signed up to go, and there is more room available! Since the last trip there are changes to witness the agricultural plots, additional students on scholarship, additional construction and repair to worship sites, and best of all are the smiling faces that welcome each visitor. Worshipping together is an experience that will remain with you the rest of your life! This is a mission trip not only to Kiponzelo, but you will come home with visits to the orphanage, schools/university, hospitals and visits with Tanzanian brothers and sisters. And how can one go to Tanzania without a visit to Ruaha game preserve? If your have questions about such a trip, please speak to Pastor Bonnie or Jean Schwartz. Meetings will began in September. November 2013 Visit the Holy Land Contact Karen Landkamer if you are interested in a pastorled visit to the places where Jesus walked. She may be reached at home, 651.774.7620 or by email, rklandkamer@aol.com.
October 2012 Page 9 Ronald C. Peterson Library Thank You s Where Is Bread? Women s Book Club Meets the 4 th Tuesday of each month, at 12:30pm. New readers are always welcome. October 23 Jelly s Gold by David Housewright Copies of the book are available through Carol Sandberg in our church library. Coming November 4 & 11- Book Swap! Bring gently used books you have enjoyed reading and want others to enjoy as well. Pick up a new one for yourself. Sponsored by the GA Library committee. Bring a Book Take a Book Read a Book! 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 materials to be checked out Promoting the library through preparing book displays and creating new library programs. 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 55106 Our sincere thanks are extended to Pastor Phil Walen. As Pastor Phil leaves to serve another congregation in need of his apt and able leadership, we will welcome another pastor who will serve as an interim until the final decision of the congregation to call a new pastor. To all the chefs and bakers who created their best for our Bites for Bangladesh event on September 16 thank you for your delicious treats to benefit Lutheran Healthcare Bangladesh! And we appreciate all the donations received to support quality and accessible medical services to women and children in this densely populated country in south Asia. To volunteers from GA who worked packaging nutritionally-balanced meals at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan on September 21, and to Lindsay Lowther for organizing our work! (a new hymn we will sing this month in the 9:00am service) "Where is bread?" the great crowd murmured Thousands strong, yet all in need. "Where is bread?" your people wondered, Faced with such a crowd to feed. Who, Lord Jesus, could have guessed it? One small boy brought food to share. Taking what he gave, you blessed it; All were fed, with much to spare. Where is bread? We know their yearning; Every day, we wish for more. God, in time, we're slowly learning: All we own can make us poor. Our possessions can possess us, Leaving hunger deep inside. Christ our Bread, come now and bless us; At your feast, we're satisfied. "Where is bread?" the call is rising; Millions cry who must be fed. God, your answer seems surprising: "You, my Church, you give them bread." Bread to fill each hungry spirit, Bread for hungry stomachs, too! Give us bread and help us share it. Richly blest, may we serve you. Biblical References: John 6:1-15, Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10-17 Tune: IN BABILONE 8.7.8.7. D (There's a Wideness in God's Mercy) Text: Copyright 2000 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. Copied from Songs of Grace: New Hymns for God and Neighbor by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (Upper Room Books, 2009).
Page 10 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch October Birthdays 1 Dorothy Haugen Shaunna Monette Dora Palmer 2 Nolan Bayer Bradley Buchan Barbara Higgins Ron Paul 3 Brittany Buzay Michael Siebert 4 Ardys Burg 5 Serena Hills Jewel Olson 6 Benjamin Fitzel Molly Jost Peter Weiblen 7 Carole Dahlquist Kye Kirkendahl Brianna Swanson 8 Emily Challgren Daphne King 9 Elena Geiger- Simpson Nichole Simmer 10 Barb Josephson 11 Barbara Johnson Tiffany Kahler Ron Reichel 12 Diane Bertsch Marjorie Johnson Merritt Linzie 13 Dawn Reichel 14 Betty Fiebiger Lucas Pavel 16 Lois Buzay Katie Krispin 17 Gordon Pierson Donna Wegscheider 18 Orpha Woods 19 Bradley Luchsinger Shannon King Strong 20 21 Cliff Potter Johannes Weiblen 22 Heidi Larson Brandon Van Ert Alisha Williams 23 Gail Newberg Carol Sandberg Carole Wangerin 24 Sharon Geiger Lois Gunter Thilde Hogen Catie Madison Dominic Madison Sharon Reimers 25 Daniel Lund 26 Kristian Lattimore 27 Zacceus Ronning 28 Danielle Jones Alex Pearson 29 Megan Knutson 30 Alyssa Blackbird Tom Madison 31 Lucas Cramlet Debbie Johnson Joyce Miller Grant Siebert Sunday Morning Volunteers 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 www.gachurch.org, and click on Donate Now on the left side. GA Craft Show and Bake Sale Gustavus Adolphus Church members, friends and the community are invited to shop and have fellowship on Saturday, November 24, 9:00am-4:00pm at the Craft Show Bake Sale, and Kaffestuga. A wide variety of handmade items, will be available.
October - Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 30 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service and Baptism 10:10 AM Tree House Sunday School & Town Hall Mtg. 11:15 AM New Life Worship 1:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (1:00-3:59pm) Chapel, Rm 121-124 5:00 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 7 A Widow's Offering (two coins) Loaves & Fishes Stewardship (1 of 4 Sundays) 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service 10:10 AM Tree House Sunday School & Adult Ed. 11:15 AM New Life Worship and 3rd Grade Bible Presentation 12:00 PM People to People - Lib & GA (12-3pm) 1:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (1:00-3:59pm) Chapel, Rm 121-124 and Gym 5:00 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 1 9:00 AM Volleyball - Gym 1:00 PM Lyngblomsten Defensive Driving (1-5:00pm) 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 8 9 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 9:00 AM Volleyball - Gym 1:00 PM Library Committee - Lib 6:30 PM Fine Arts Cmte. Mtg. (GA) 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 2 3 10:00 AM Staff Meeting Pentecost (6-9pm) 6:30 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 7:00 PM Cub Pack #225 - AR 7:45 PM New Life Reh 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Theme Team Mtg. Pentecost (6-9pm) 6:30 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 7:00 PM Cub Pack #225 - AR 7:45 PM New Life Reh FFN - Family Faith Nights 5:00 PM FFN - Meal Begins 6:00 PM FFN - Events for all ages 7:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (7:00-9:00pm) Chapel, 121-124 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh 10 11 FFN - Family Faith Nights 3:30 PM Worship Service Mtg. 5:00 PM FFN - Meal Begins 6:00 PM FFN - Events for all ages 7:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (7:00-9:00pm) Chapel, 121-124 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh 4 10:00 AM Bible Study - Lib - 1:00 PM Wii Bowling - 551 Club Lyngblomsten Event (1:00-3:00pm) Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 6:00 PM People to People - Lib & GA (6-9pm) 7:00 PM Canon Choir of Brass - Sanc. 10:00 AM Bible Study - Lib - 12:30 PM MS Support Group - FS 1:00 PM Wii Bowling - 551 Club Lyngblomsten Event (1:00-3:00pm) Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 7:00 PM Canon Choir of Brass - Sanc. (7-9:30pm) 5 8:00 AM Work Crew - FS (8:00-11:00am) 6:00 PM New (6:00-9:00pm) Gym, FM 6:30 PM Game Night (6:30pm- 8:30pm) 12 8:00 AM Work Crew - FS (8:00-11:00am) 6:00 PM New (6:00-9:00pm) Gym, FM 6 8:30 AM New (8:30am- 1:00pm) (134-136) 5:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 13 8:30 AM New (8:30am- 1:00pm) (134-136) 5:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 14 Another Widow / More Bread Loaves & Fishes Stewardship (2 of 4 Sundays) 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service 10:10 AM Tree House Sunday School & Adult Ed. 11:15 AM New Life Worship 1:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (1:00-3:59pm) Chapel, Rm 121-124 5:00 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 15 9:00 AM Volleyball - Gym 10:00 AM Care Team - FS (10:00-11:30pm) 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 16 17 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Finance Cmte Pentecost (6-9pm) 6:00 PM Faith Formation Mtg. 6:30 PM Social Ministry Mtg. 6:45 PM Music & Worship Cmte 7:00 PM Cub Pack #225 - AR 7:00 PM Property Cmte 7:00 PM Swedish Lodge - FS FFN - Family Faith Nights 5:00 PM FFN - Meal Begins 5:30 PM Exec. Cmte. Mtg. 6:00 PM FFN - Events for all ages 7:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (7:00-9:00pm) Chapel, 121-124 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh 9:00 PM New Life Jazz Reh. 18 19 10:00 AM Bible Study - Lib - 1:00 PM Wii Bowling - 551 Club Lyngblomsten Event (1:00-3:00pm) Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 7:00 PM Beaver Valley Camp, Inc. (Fireside Room) 7:00 PM Canon Choir of Brass - Sanc. (7-9:30pm) 8:00 AM Work Crew - FS (8:00-11:00am) 6:00 PM New (6:00-9:00pm) Gym, FM 20 8:30 AM New (8:30am- 1:00pm) (134-136) 5:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 21 A Boy's Lunchbox Loaves & Fishes Stewardship (3 of 4 Sundays) 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service 10:10 AM Tree House Sunday School & Adult Ed. 11:15 AM New Life Jazz Worship 1:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (1:00-3:59pm) Chapel, Rm 121-124 5:00 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 28 Loaves & Fishes Stewardship (4 of 4 Sundays) w/ Paul Oman Stewardship Painting Reformation & Commitment Sunday 9:00 AM Drawn to the Word Worship Event 10:10 AM Tree House SS. & Adult Ed. 11:15 AM Drawn to the Word Worship Event 1:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (1:00-3:59pm) Chapel, Rm 121-124 5:00 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 22 9:00 AM Volleyball - Gym 5:00 PM Loaves & Fishes 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 29 9:00 AM Volleyball - Gym 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 23 24 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 12:30 PM Book Club - Lib 6:00 PM Council Meeting Pentecost (6-9pm) 6:30 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 7:00 PM Cub Pack #225 - AR 7:45 PM New Life Reh 30 31 10:00 AM Staff Meeting Pentecost (6-9pm) 6:30 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 7:00 PM Cub Pack #225 - AR 7:45 PM New Life Reh No Meal This Evening 6:00 PM Confirmation Fun Night 7:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (7:00-9:00pm) Chapel, 121-124 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh No FFN or Confirmation No Meal This Evening 7:00 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (7:00-9:00pm) Chapel, 121-124 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh 25 10:00 AM Bible Study - Lib - 1:00 PM Wii Bowling - 551 Club Lyngblomsten Event (1:00-3:00pm) Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 7:00 PM Canon Choir of Brass - Sanc. (7-9:30pm) 7:00 PM Ilula Shoulder to Shoulder Mtg. - GA (SPAS Event) 1 10:00 AM Bible Study - Lib - Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 7:00 PM Canon Choir of Brass - Sanc. (7-9:30pm) 26 Strom/Slawik Wedding Reh 8:00 AM Work Crew - FS (8:00-11:00am) 6:00 PM New (6:00-9:00pm) Gym, FM 2 8:00 AM Work Crew - FS (8:00-11:00am) 6:00 PM New (6:00-9:00pm) Gym, FM 27 Strom & Slawik Wedding - B 8:30 AM New (8:30am- 1:00pm) (134-136) 5:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 3 8:30 AM New (8:30am- 1:00pm) (134-136) 5:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (5-8pm) 6:00 PM Parent's Night Out (6:00- (9:30pm)
Gustavus Adolphus (GA) Lutheran Church 1669 Arcade St St. Paul, MN 55106 651.774.5954 - www.gachurch.org 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 (www.spas-elca.org), of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), www.elca.org. 9:00am 11:15am Bonnie Wilcox Phil Walen Susan Schoon Sunday Worship Traditional Service New Life Worship (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 November Newsletter: Monday, Oct. 8 GA Newsletter submission deadline for the upcoming month is listed above. Send to Linda at Linda@gachurch.org Reformation Sunday Sunday, October 28 An annual remembrance of the Protestant Reformation, begun on October 31, 1517, when Rev. Dr. Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses (protest statements) on the door of the Wittenberg Church in Germany. It has been customary in Lutheran churches to wear red to worship. All Saints Day Sunday, November 4 At both services we will honor the memory of those who have died from our faith community this past year. The community is also invited to light a candle in memory of a loved one who has died in the past.