Chaska Moravian Church This is a devotional that I read online. I think it s a great reminder for us all to listen for the ways that God is speaking to us. It s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. How are you living out God s love for you today? Matthew 2:13 14 When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him. Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. Come join us for the 2018 Downtown Chaska Farmers' Market! Wednesdays June 20 - September 12, 2018 3pm-7pm Chaska City Square Park in Downtown Chaska (NO MARKET ON Wednesday, July 4th!!!) CMC Joint Board Board of Elders Rev. Mike Eder Chair Jill Edwardsen Vice Chair Tammy Riesgraf Recording Secretary Katie Nordby Jane Christopher Trustees Phil Schramm Dwight Crisman Kelly Jeremiason Karl Taylor President Secretary Mary and Joseph had hardly bid farewell to the Magi when the threat of violence interrupted their lives. The angel s warning was enough. Joseph trusted his dreams; he did not trust Herod. The atmosphere surrounding Jesus birth and infancy characterized the times in which Jesus grew up. It was a period marked by fear, mistrust, and violence. It is no wonder that when Jesus began his public ministry, his message of love for one s enemies, justice, and respect for others sounded so revolutionary. His message continues to be revolutionary today. As followers of Jesus, we are called to preach the same message by the way we live our lives. Am I aware of the ways God speaks to me? What message have I heard and acted upon recently? If someone was given the task of observing you today, how might he or she describe the way you preach Jesus message of love, justice, and respect for others? Loving God, your Son Jesus knew the experience of hatred and violence and responded with justice and love. Help me to follow his example and be a clear witness of your Kingdom of justice and love. Amen. Katie Nordby
RIVER CITY DAYS ICE CREAM SOCIAL & PIE SALE JULY 27-28 RIVER CITY DAYS PIE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL! Chaska Moravian Church will host its annual fund-raiser at River City Days July 28 & 29. We need pies & volunteers to make this fundraiser a great success! Sign up sheets are on the Furnace Room door near the hallway table. Volunteer: Sign up to serve or to help on the cleanup crew Monetary donations: Envelopes will be in Sunday bulletins Checks payable to Chaska Moravian Church Note RCD on your check in the Memo area Pies: PLEASE NO CREAM OR PUDDING PIES Deliver baked pies to church no later than 10am on Friday, July 27 Thank you, Co-chairs, Sheryl Miller & Kelli Schmitz, for heading up this effort! ****Further River City Days information and schedules can be found at www.chaskarivercitydays.com**** ZOAR SUMMER 2018 ~ VESPER WORSHIP 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evenings ~ July 11 August 15 The schedule thus far is: July 11: Pastor Amy Gohdes-Luhman July 18: Rev. Greg Renstrom July 25: Rev. Brian Dixon/Pastor Amy Gohdes-Luhman August 1: Open August 8: Rev. Peg Chemberlin August 15: Rev. Brian Dixon Thank you to Dwight & Erika Crisman for sponsoring July s newsletter in honor of our son & his mathematical research. Please consider attending this summer; bring your young children, your neighbors, your extended family. It is a brief worship in a unique setting. Let us make all feel welcome! 2 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.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES S AND ANNIVERSARIES July Birthdays Erika Crisman 5 Cameron Papke 6 Nathan Boucher 6 John Ryski 7 Nancy Bren 8 Simon Peitersen 8 Terry Rank 12 Kylie Zwart 13 Josh Zwart 13 Marvel Heath 16 Caleb Zwart 17 Jeanne Tadsen 18 Greg Lane 20 Keilaysia Gladney 21 Julie Taylor 25 Andy Riesgraf 25 Trudy Papke Jung 25 Jenna Zwart 30 Gwen Lenius 30 Madeline Lenius 30 Kate Morgan 31 Julaine Christensen Happy Birthday to you, to Jesus be true. May God s richest blessings abide upon you. Lillian Kemkes There may be times you need to contact someone from church, and it may be on a day Pastor Mike is not scheduled to be in the office. To help foster communication, here is a list of email addresses for the Joint Board: Trustees: Phil Schramm Dwight Crisman Kelly Jeremiason Karl Taylor Elders: Jill Edwardsen Tammy Riesgraf Katie Nordby Jane Christopher July Anniversaries 2 Merrill and Shirley Ekstrom 11 Laura and Erez Ziv 17 Becky and Nickie McKeever 24 Marcia Hennen and Mike Eder 31 Dwight and Erika Crisman CONTACT INFORMATION engineerphil@mac.com coldowl@aol.com krajeremiason@gmail.com karlt@waconiamfg.com jcedwardsen@gmail.com triesgraf@comcast.net katenordby@gmail.com jchristopher55387@yahoo.com You may also email the church office (Jen) at: office@chaskamoravian.org 3 Calendar MORAVIAN WOMEN S NEWS July No Women s Board Meeting July 19 11:30am Birthday Outing August 13 7:00pm Women s Board Mtg. August 16 11:30am Birthday Outing Chaska Moravian Women - Board Terry Rank President Pam Ostman Vice President Norma Schwalbe Secretary Gwen Lenius Treasurer Trudy Papke-Jung Mission Coordinator Floy Dollerschell Outreach Coordinator Sheryl Tellers Service Coordinator Spiritual Life WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY A Note From Women s Bible Study: We will take a break for the Summer, but will resume meeting again in the Fall. 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. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN NEED OF FULL- AND QUEEN-SIZED SHEET SETS AND LIGHTWEIGHT BLANKETS Thank you for all your prayers, condolences and kind words after the death of my brother Jim. Appreciated so much. ~Terry Rank
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN 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) 556-0244. JULY: CANNED/BOXED MEALS AUGUST: PASTA/SAUCE 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 MEALS ON WHEELS Volunteer to be a driver! (once every 5 weeks) Contact Norma Schwalbe. Our next scheduled dates are July 9-13. Volunteer to pack meals at FMSC Tuesday, July 3 at 6:00-7:30pm. This month s scheduled volunteers are: Gwen Lenius, Norma Schwalbe, Doug Schwalbe, Linda Zimmerman, Chris Devore, Nanette Olberg, Sharon Benson, Terry Rank, Pinkey Woytckey. Anyone is welcome! Bring a friend! Questions? Please talk to Gwen Lenius. PREACHING SCHEDULE The pulpit schedule for July is as follows: July 1: Rev. Mike Eder (with Holy Communion) July 8: Rev. Paul Christopher July 15: Rev. Mike Eder July 22: Rev. Greg Renstrom July 29: Stephanie Friant 4 MAD HATTERS Meet us each Tuesday at 10:30am at Chaska Heights Senior Building (across from Kohls). Snacks & coffee serviced. We will do a craft the 1st Tuesday each month, then join us to knit warm winter hats for those in need the rest of the month! Yarn & hoops are furnished. No experience necessary. Questions? Call Janet Nelson at 612-263-6885. Please note: CMC office will be closed Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27 Aug. 3 Aug. 10 Aug. 17 CHASKA CONCERTS IN THE PARK. 7:00PM Friday nights City Square Park Gazebo The Tuxedo Band (Rock Variety) The Capri Big Band (Swing Music) NO CONCERT (Fire & Ice Festival at Firemen s Park) MN Valley Community Band The Brueskes Classic Crooners Duo Bill & Kate Isles Acoustic Singers/Storytellers Bavarian Musikmeisters Germanic Music 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 2 3 4 INDEPENDENCE 5 6 7 w/ Holy Comm. 7:00pm Chaska Indivisible 6pm Feed My Starving Children 6-9pm N Counsel 6:30pm Cel. Rec. 7pm Concert in the Park Tuxedo Band 8 9 MOW 10 MOW 11 MOW 12 MOW 13 MOW 14 6:30pm NAMI 6-9pm N Counsel 6:30pm Celebrate Recovery 7pm Concert in the Park Capri Big Band 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00pm Chaska Indivisible 6-9pm N Counsel 1130am Bday Outing @Cy s 6:30pm Cel. Rec. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6:30pm NAMI 29 30 31 ` 6:30pm NAMI 6-9pm N - Counsel 6-9pm N - Counsel DAY office closed 6pm Joint Board 6:30pm Celebrate Recovery 7pm Concert in the Park MN Valley Community Band Launch Ministry/Homeless Youth events: please use side door for entry Weekly Meetings: please use back/kitchen door for entry MOW = Meals on Wheels RIVER CITY DAYS PIE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Chaska Moravian Church 115 East 4 th Street Chaska, MN 55318 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 Sunday School Worship Team Rehearsal Worship Service Fellowship/Refreshments 1 st Sunday/Month 2 Sundays/Month (Sept.-May, 9:00am) www.chaskamoravian.org office@chaskamoravian.org Phone 952.448.4000