Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church

A p r i l 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 Family Events page 6 Prayer Labyrinth page 8 Easter Memorial Garden Forms page 9 Holy Week and Easter Sunday Worship Schedules back cover Holy Week Basics (April 1 8, 2012) What Is Holy Week? For Christians, the week preceding Easter is known as Holy Week. It begins on Palm Sunday and is traditionally a week of somber reflection on the events preceding Jesus death: his triumphant entry into Jerusalem; his betrayal by Judas; his Last Supper with his twelve apostles; his arrest, crucifixion and death; and his burial in a tomb. What Is Palm Sunday? (April 1 this year.) We celebrate Jesus procession into Jerusalem, which occurred several days before his death. According to the gospels, the people of Jerusalem spread branches from trees identified specifically as palm branches in John's gospel on the road to welcome Jesus as he rode a donkey into the city. Because of this, we give palm fronds to all who enter the church on Palm Sunday. What Is Maundy Thursday? (April 5 this year.) We mark Jesus Last Supper with his disciples a Passover meal the night before his death. During the meal, Jesus broke bread and offered his follower s wine, saying This is my body and my blood, given for you. This event is Jesus institution of Holy Communion, one of the two sacraments of the Lutheran church (the other is Holy Baptism). What Is Good Friday? (April 6 this year.) Good Friday is observance of the day Jesus was crucified and died. It is the most somber day on the Christian calendar. Our worship includes readings from the gospel stories of Jesus' arrest, trial and death. What Is Easter? (April 8 this year.) Easter is the most important Christian holiday, surpassing even Christmas. As a celebration of the day Jesus rose from the dead, Easter symbolizes forgiveness, rebirth, and God s saving power. On this day, God s power and victory over sin, death, and all destructive forces in people s lives is made known. Read more: www.beliefnet.com Holy Week Worship Schedule on the back cover

Page 2 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch Meditation for Good Friday and Easter We have visited the wilderness places of our lives these 40 days of Lent. This meditation on Jesus death and resurrection, as well as wilderness places we experience, is written as a devotion to use each day of Holy Week. Almighty God, by whose Word, Space, and Time came into being and take their course, grant us the peace to be still, to reflect on the past, to rest in this moment and to embrace the life that is yet to be. Heal in us memories of fear, failure and sadness, help us to hold fast to all our treasured knowledge of you, and keep us open to all you have yet to give us in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen On Good Friday, Pilate had a notice put on the Cross: Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews and refused to change it. It appears on crosses today abbreviated by INRI. The two I's are really J's, in this case, Jesus and Jews; N for Nazareth; and R for Rex (Latin for King) Lord Jesus, as you treasure each of us, help us to treasure each other. And, as we treasure each other, help us to treasure you above all. We pray with, and for: People who helplessly wait out the suffering of loved ones: families and friends of people with chronic or terminal illnesses; caregivers for people with mental illness or dementia; all of us as we witness people's suffering on the news every evening. Give them courage, patience, and hope in you. Amen. (Silence) We pray with, and for: People in various forms of imprisonment: people serving time for their crimes; political prisoners, held by unjust regimes; people imprisoned in abusive or violent relationships; all those who are enslaved by addiction and long for release. For those who are held in the chains of their own certainties. (Silence) Jesus conquered death and so made life more important for everyone who believes in Him. We pray with, and for: People on the verge of making a new start; people preparing for marriage or commitment to a relationship; people expecting the arrival of a new baby; people recovering from illness or otherwise beginning on a new lease of life. People longing for a break, or a change of fortune. Let God fill your mind with forgiveness and love. Hear again the words of grace: Your sins are forgiven. Hear also the words of promise: Behold I am with you always. Open your heart to the chance to start again. (Silence) Beginning today, on Easter morning, Lord Jesus, we are children again, free from sin and doubt, belonging to You in love. Beginning today, Lord Jesus, we embrace your presence in our own lives, past, present, and future. Beginning today, Lord Jesus, we claim the abundant life you promised and with you we say Your prayer to your Father and ours... Close with the Lord's Prayer. Pastor Bonnie Wilcox 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.

Apr il 2012 Page 3 Pastoral Transition Update We ve said good-bye well to Pastor Hans. And we ve been sad about that for ourselves, but happy for Hans. In six years, through our church, God prepared him for the next new call for his life. One of our Synod staff members said to me, GA should be proud that a pastor left to grow in another place who was called, trained, mentored, and appreciated by your congregation. The Church Council is partnering with our Synod (the Saint Paul Area Synod) of our national denomination (the ELCA) to prayerfully consider how and when to call a new associate pastor. By the time you read this newsletter, a shortterm contract with an interim pastor (see definition below) will be finalized. We expect he will begin serving at GA in mid-april. A committee is being formed to work on our Ministry Site Profile, a document that identifies our congregation s gifts and needs for mission and ministry, will be in progress. This is a time for prayer and conversation about the leadership needs of our community for the future. Your prayers for our leaders and our community are needed and appreciated. What Kind of Pastor is That? Our staff will soon include an interim pastor. This is a relatively unique term among clergy, so it might be helpful to provide a primer on the different roles pastors may take in a church. Interim pastor is a temporary shepherd trained to lead a church through specific steps toward a healthy arrival of the new pastor. An interim pastor is not a candidate to become the next pastor, but is a seasoned minister who has a wealth of experience, training, and skills with which to move a church forward during the interim period. GA Church will have an interim pastor until a new associate pastor is called to serve at our church. Senior pastor (or Lead pastor) - provides spiritual and pastoral leadership to the church, and is the chief administrator of the congregation so that it might fulfill its mission and purpose as the body of Christ. The Senior Pastor will preach, teach, and administer the Sacraments and give primary leadership in the ministries of Worship, Administration, Stewardship, and Outreach. Rev. Bonnie Wilcox is the senior pastor of this church. Associate pastor - is someone who has separate duties from the Senior pastor, but also is called to preach, teach, and administer the Sacraments. The duties of an associate pastor depend on the church s mission and its size, but often have focus on a specific area, such as youth outreach. The Associate pastor will fill in for the Senior pastor when s/he is away. [Rev. Hans Dahl served this call while at GA.] Visitation pastor - provides pastoral care for the sick and home-bound members of the church, through regular visitation and participation in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Rev. Susan Schoon performs these functions for our church and works twenty hours per month. Intern pastor is a person in training to become a pastor. They have either completed most, if not all, of their formal academic training, and are ready for additional learning within a congregation. An intern benefits a church by becoming a community project, one who offers their gifts, but also needs the nurture and instruction of a congregation. GA does not have an intern pastor at this time.

Page 4 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch Faith Formation Children s Ministry Workshop Rotation Sunday School at the Tree House Sunday mornings from 10:10 11:10am April 1 Palm Sunday to Easter April 8 EASTER SUNDAY! No Sunday School April 15 Jesus Feeds 5,000 April 22 Jesus Feeds 5,000 April 29 Table for Five...Thousand!! Children s musical presented! During this rotation unit we read the story of Jesus miracle meal at the picnic by the Sea of Galilee. Together we will learn that everyone can be fed and loved by Jesus. Read the whole story with your family in the Bible! Spark Story Bible pages 426-431, Spark Bible pages 1178 March 25 & April 1 Palm Sunday to Easter Pre-Kindergarten SPARK Bible Time 10:10-11:10am on Sunday mornings at the Tree House for ages 3-5 years. Teachers: Margaret Gustafson, Karen Weiblen, Diana Williams Apr. 1 Palm Sunday to Easter He Rises/Alleluia Apr. 8 Easter Sunday! No Sunday School April 15, 22, 29 Jesus Feeds 5,000 Sunday School Giving Tree Lenten Project Our gifts of non-perishable food items will help feed the hungry in our community. Bring gifts to the Giving tree in the Hallway at the Tree House. Ways to be Involved as a Leader in Workshop Rotation Sunday School Workshop Leader Prepare and lead a learning-based workshop such as drama, art, games, storytelling, cooking, science. 3-week commitment. Use your expertise and a little of your time to share the Gospel with young learners. Join one of the next Rotation Teams: The Last Supper April 3, 10, 17 Shepherd Guide a small group of children through the workshops each week. Assist the workshop leaders with activities. Jr.& Sr. High youth are especially needed. Children s Musical Table for Five Thousand!! Assist with props, costumes, set construction, practicing lines. Good Friday planning team leaders for children s activities. Help plan worship, crafts, games, lunch, publicity and other activities for this event on Apr. 6. Adopt a Room at the Tree House! Redecorate or fix up one of the rooms at the Tree House. Paint, add curtains, paint a wall mural, decorate bulletin boards. Materials provided as needed. Contact Debbie Johnson or Sherrie Nordquist for details! VBS planning team leaders. (SPLASH IN GOD S WORD! VBS August 6-10) Contact Sherrie Nordquist at the church office for details. 651.774.5954, Ext. 14 or sherrie@gachurch.org There is Room for Parents and Other Adults at the Tree House Parents Room Parents are invited to hang out in the Parents room at the Tree House during Sunday School. Enjoy refreshments, read the newspaper (provided), and conversation with other parents. Come Play in Our Church Nursery! Loving care is offered for infants through 4 year olds during worship at 9:00 and 11:15am Services and during the Education

Apr il 2012 Page 5 Faith Formation Children, Confirmation, and Adult Education Hour from 10:00 11:10am. The nursery will also be staffed on Wednesday evenings during Lent from 6:00-7:30pm First Communion Celebration, Maundy Thursday, April 5, 6:50pm service. Children s Good Friday Program All preschoolers through sixth graders (& parents/adults!) are invited to a Good Friday children s event 10:30am 12:30pm on Friday, April 6. Worship, crafts, games, and lunch are included. We ask for donations (suggested = $5 per person) to help defray costs, and a non-perishable food item for the Food Shelf. Volunteers are needed to help lead activities at the event. Please pre-register for this event by filling out a registration form at the Welcome Desk or by calling the church office. Invite friends, neighbors, grandchildren to join you! A Splash Party! For children ages 2-3 and their families Sunday, April 15, 10:15am in the Nursery Take a tour of the church, receive a personalized This is My Church book to take home. If your child received a book last year, bring it along for the tour. To RSVP for this celebration of baptism event, please call Sherrie at the church office to RSVP or e-mail sherrie@gachurch.org. Get ready to SPLASH Splash in God s Word! August 6-10, 2012 Will immerse kids in scripture through faith-filled games, science activities, crafts, music and more! Find out how you can get involved by calling Sherrie at the church office. Children s Choir Rehearses as part of Sunday School on Sunday mornings and will sing at the start of the New Life Service Luther Hall 11:15am K-5 kids! We want you to be a part of the musical Table for Five... Thousand!! The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes Found in all four New Testament gospels, the story in this inspiring musical reveals how one young boy with five loaves of bread and two fish, and an apparent willingness to share leads to an event so startling that members of the crowd wanted to proclaim Jesus as King. Table for Five Thousand!! reminds us that the most humble among us, especially children, can do great things with God s help. Performance Date: Sunday, April 29 9:00 & 11:15am Worship Rehearsals continue: 6:00-7:00pm on Wednesdays (April 11, 18, 25) and on Sunday mornings at the Tree House 10:00-10:30am. Contact Sherrie Nordquist at the church office for more information. Sunday Adult Education Watch the Sunday bulletins for post-easter learning opportunities. Grades 6-7-8-9 Confirmation Ministry Family Faith Nights/ Confirmation April 11, 18, 25! 5:00-6:00pm Dinner available (Gym/ Fishmarket Open) 6:00 7:00pm Family Faith Service Nights! May 2 The Amazing Race! [Last day of confirmation classes] Confirmation continues on the next page...

Page 6 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch Faith Formation cont d Family Events at GA... Thank You Confirmation Faith Mentors! Aly Beckstrom, Stephen Bordsen, Laura Bump, Bev Challgren, Barb Garbe, Steve Garbe, Janet Haiden, Lori Howard, Wes Johnson, Neil Jones, Tammy King, Lindsay Lowther, Bill Lynch, Mike Richie, Dan Stelter, Don Weiblen, Karen Weiblen For more information about our Confirmation program, contact Sherrie Nordquist by calling the Church office 651.774.5954 or sherrie@gachurch.org Summer Faith & Fun for Families! Get ready to SPLASH IN GOD S WORD! August 6-10, 2012 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! Day Camp at GA led by Camp Onomia Staff June 25-28 Kids in kindergarten through grade 5 will enjoy a week of crafts, games, Bible study, songs, a water day and lots of fun led by trained staff from Camp Onomia! Watch for details! 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. For rates and more information, please visit www.camponomia.org! Middle School Extravaganza July 15-20 For youth who have completed grades 6-9 Register at www.camponomia.org Explorers Camp July 8-13 For youth who have completed Grades 3-6 Register at www.camp onomia.org Family Weekends, GrandparentKIDS Camp, and 1-2 night camps for Beginners (grades K-2) & Pioneers (grades 1-3) are also great opportunity to experience summer camp at our partner in ministry, Camp Onomia this summer. A new spring musical presented by the children of GA Table for Five Thousand!! The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Found in all four New Testament gospels, the story in this inspiring musical reveals how one young boy with five loaves of bread and two fish, and an apparent willingness to share, leads to an event so startling that members of the crowd wanted to proclaim Jesus as King. Table for Five Thousand reminds us that the most humble among us, especially children, can do great things with God s help. Performance Date: Sunday, April 29 9:00 & 11:15am Worship 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 Become a fan of GA Church Saint Paul on Facebook!

Apr il 2012 Page 7 Monthly Mission Emphasis 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 April April 1 Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Phil 2:5-11 Mark 14:1-15:47 April 8 Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Cor 15:1-11 Mark 16:1-8 April 15 Acts 4:32-35 Psalm 133 1 John 1:1-2:2 John 20:19-31 April 22 Acts 3:12-19 Psalm 4 1 John 3:1-7 Luke 24:36b-48 April 29 Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 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. Community Caring Gifts were given to Gustavus Adolphus Church in memory or in honor of the following persons during the month of February IMO LaVerne Malmgren B & L Lund, T & M Harrold, M Peterson, B & A Barduson, G Peterson, T & N Downs, A Schedin, D & L Taverna, K Carlson & J Brand, N. L. Johnson, E & P Oslund, D & L Asp, R Sundberg, Senior Ministries- J & J Miller IMO Gene Wegscheider- N Hobbs Summer 2012 Kipenzelo, Tanzania *Trip Postponed* We are postponing a visit to our sister congregation this summer. The cost of flights this summer has risen to $3,000 or more. We have hopes that travel during another time of the year may be less expensive. Pastor Bonnie & the Global Missions Committee Bake Sale by GA Tree House Sunday School Families April 29, 10:00 11:00am in the Gathering Area Proceeds from free-will donations will go to Merrick Community Food Shelf. Donation of baked goods are needed. Bring to tables in Gathering Area on April 29. This project is an extension of our Children s Musical. For more information, contact Nancy Selander, 651.329.8001.

Page 8 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch GA s Gifts to Pastor Hans & Katie Dahl On February 19, the congregation presented the Dahl s with several gifts from the congregation: 1. A commissioned stainless steel etching of the Saint Paul skyline (including GA s steeple on the East Side!). For more information about the artists, Hans Early-Nelson and Liz Parent, visit their respective websites: www.primitiveprecision.com, and www.madebylizp.tumblr.com. 2. A customized Splash Box of memorablia from GA and Saint Paul, along with GA prayer shawls for the whole family, and Alexandria tourism information to help their transition. 3. A Memory Book of pages created by GA members. 4. A gift of money contributed by members through the church. Thank you to everyone who participated in a special week of memory-making with the Dahl s and our community of faith! The Prayer Labyrinth: Holy Week will be set up in the Fireside Room during Holy Week to walk, pray and meditate. What is a labyrinth? Originally found in French cathedrals, it is a way to have a quiet, private, worshipful experience. It differs from a maze in that it is not meant to confuse, but has the same entrance and exit point which leads a person in to a central spot and then out again. You can pray or meditate as you walk. Instructions will be available in the Fireside Room. Up Coming Worship Events Men s Breakfast & Good Friday Service Good Friday, April 6, 7:00am. A long GA tradition of men gathering for fellowship & worship on the morning of Jesus crucifixion. Annual Traditional Good Friday Tenebrae Service Good Friday, April 6, 6:50pm. Guided by scripture narration and related hymns and Chancel Choir anthems, the impact of the Good Friday story will be experienced as the sanctuary moves from light and sound to total darkness and silence. Hymn Sing & Canon Choir of Brass Sunday, April 15 9:00am Sanctuary Service The Canon Choir of Brass will join the choir & organ to lead worship this morning and sing our favorite hymns. Suggest a couple of favorite hymns and we will try to include them in the morning service. Look for suggestion forms in Sunday morning bulletins or turn your recommendations in to the church office. KaRen ESL Choir Sunday, April 22 11:15 am New Life Worship A group of KaRen adult ESL (English as Second Language) students will sing in worship. Originally from Burma, many KaRen are Christian refugees. Members of the group (many of whom are seniors) live on the East Side of St. Paul, but worship regularly at the New Life Community Church in New Brighton. ESL classes are part of Starfish Ministries lease of space at GA.

Apr il 2012 Page 9 Thank You s GA Friends ~ Thank you so much for all of your very kind, touching and thoughtful goodbyes. My family and I will never forget your generosity, warmth and significant well-wishes. We are so fortunate to have spent 6 wonderful years with all of you. Here in Alexandria, we are slowly getting settled. Life is "messy" as we try to find all those things we know we packed in one of those boxes!? We're also having fun meeting new people, and yet we miss your familiar and loving faces. Our new address is: 214 Rodeo Rd., Alexandria, MN 56308. Thank you for your kindness and, please, stop in when you are "up north!" God's peace and joy on the journey, Pr. Hans, Katie, Lars & Joren Dahl And a heartfelt thanks: To all those who participated in the Lent Midweek book groups, mentoring with youth, children s musical rehearsal, worship, and soup suppers. To all those who prepared our space for Holy Week services -- cleaning, decorating, preparing bulletins & other welcome materials, creating learning opportunities for children, youth & adults, rehearsing and practicing. Thank you for all the prayers, cards and visits. Ginger Spiel Easter Memorial Garden at Gustavus Adolphus Be a part of the Beauty of Easter Fill our worship spaces with the beauty of flowers, symbolizing resurrection! The money you give will be used to purchase enough flowers to make the sanctuary and Luther Hall look festive, and to purchase additional plants for home-bound members. The remainder will be used to help with flowers and decorations for the church throughout the year. I would like to contribute $ for the Easter Garden. (Memorial garden plants cost $15-$20 each, but all gifts are appreciated) Please print clearly. Thank you! In HONOR OF (specific living persons) In Memory of LOVED ONES, - or - In Memory of (specific names) GIVEN BY: Deadline for donations is Palm Sunday, April 1

Page 10 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Chur ch April Birthdays Sunday Morning Volunteers 1 John Schelen Erv Stuhl 2 3 Elyse King Strong Jaclyn Petersen Jeanne Sipple 4 Bev Challgren Ted Luchsinger Benjamin Lund Michael Rooney Chelsea Schwartz 5 Marjorie Shaver 6 7 Rachel Nelson Thor Nordwall 8 Bridgette Deeny Jason Swanson Loreen Youngren 9 Carol Borglum Chad Hanson Isaac Schnabel Bill Spiel 10 Betty Johnson 11 Lynn Anderson Katie Cueto Marisa Garnjobst Emma Lee 12 Florence Schickling Karen Weiblen 13 Mercedes Nelson Ilene Oslund 14 Tom Buzay Linda McDonough- Rees Eli Turner 15 Doris Fagerblom Donald Haugen Doris Kelm Marika Roberts 16 Diane Hedenstad Rebecca Kidnie 17 Eileen Berglund Courtney Hawkins Violet Kult Ann Schoenrock 18 Connor Busse Sophia Cox Nicholas Crayne Al Lehman 19 Jodi Knutson Thomas Kroll Dr. Ronald Nelson Kristy Petersen 20 Kelli Mulvaney Frank Thurner 22 Betty Bonrud Dean Husnik Eleanor Pearson Alex Van Ert 24 Bonnie Carle Joyce Hauge 25 Carrie Fraser Brittany Schwartz Pamela Siebert 26 James Anderson Dennis Klas Justin Stelter 27 Zachary Cox Michelle Damiani Loren Holmstrom Thomas Knutson Tyler Lindgren 28 Christopher Abel Ida Dreyer Fred Jackson 29 Sharon Carle Elise Hitchcock Sheryl Jents Jennifer Sanft 30 Kelsey Abellara Timothy Drake Barbara Nass 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 Desk. Please signup at the Welcome Desk. 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 Desk. If you are not a member of Gustavus Adolphus and receive this newsletter each month, would you consider an annual contribution of $15 or $25 to help with printing or mailing costs? GA Woman s Book Club This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm. New readers are always welcome!

APRIL - Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 EASTER MEMORI- AL GARDEN FORMS DUE Palm Sunday and Boy Scout Brunch 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service 10:10 AM Tree House Sunday School & Adult Ed. 11:15 AM New Life Worship Pentecost - Chapel (6-9pm) 8 Easter Sunday All Services In The Sanctuary 8:00 AM Worship Service with Communion 9:30 AM Worship Service with Communion 11:00 AM Worship Service with Communion Pentecost - CANCELLED 15 16 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service 10:10 AM Tree House Sunday School & Splash Party & Adult Ed. 11:15 AM New Life Jazz Worship 12:30 PM People to People (12:30-3:30pm) Pentecost - Chapel (6-9pm) 22 23 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service 10:10 AM Tree House Sunday School & Adult Ed. 11:15 AM New Life Worship with KaRen Singers 2:00 PM HealthEast Hospice Memorial Service Pentecost - Chapel (6-9pm) 29 30 Children's Spring Musical 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service 10:00 AM Bake Sale 10:10 AM Tree House Sunday School & Adult Ed. 11:15 AM New Life Worship Pentecost - Chapel (6-9pm) 2 9:00 AM Volleyball - Gym 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 9 Office Closed Today CANCELLED 9:00 AM Volleyball - CANCELLED 7:00 PM BSA Troop - CANCELLED 9:00 AM Volleyball - Gym 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 9:00 AM Volleyball - Gym 9:30 AM Deborah Circle 5:00 PM Loaves & Fishes 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 9:00 AM Sons of Norway 9:00 AM Volleyball - Gym 7:00 PM BSA Troop - AR 3 10:00 AM Staff Mtg. 6:30 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 7:00 PM Cub Pack #225 - AR 7:00 PM Starfish Ministry Help Night & Math Club 7:45 PM New Life Reh 10 Newsletter DEADLINE 10:00 AM Staff Mtg. 1:00 PM Library Committee - Lib 5:30 PM Theme Team Mtg. 6:30 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 7:00 PM Cub Pack #225 - AR 7:00 PM Starfish Ministry Help Night & Math Club 17 18 10:00 AM Staff Mtg. 5:30 PM Finance Cmte 6:00 PM Faith Formation Mtg. 6:45 PM Music & Worship Cmte 7:00 PM Cub Pack #225 - AR 7:00 PM Property Cmte 7:00 PM Starfish Ministry Help Night & Math Club 7:00 PM Swedish Lodge - FS 7:45 PM New Life Reh 24 10:00 AM Staff Mtg. 12:30 PM Book Club 6:00 PM Council Mtg. 6:30 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 7:00 PM Cub Pack #225 - AR 7:00 PM Starfish Ministry Help Night & Math Club 7:45 PM New Life Reh 1 10:00 AM Staff Mtg. 6:30 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 7:00 PM Cub Pack #225 - AR 7:00 PM Starfish Ministry Help Night & Math Club 7:45 PM New Life Reh 4 Pentecost Music Reh. Rm. 125 (6-8:00pm) 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh 11 Family Faith Nights 3:00 PM Worship Service Mtg. 5:00 PM FFN Supper Pentecost Music Reh. Rm. 125 (6-8:00pm) 6:00 PM FFN Service Night 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh 9:00 PM New Life Jazz Reh. Family Faith Nights 5:00 PM FFN Supper 5:30 PM Exec. Cmte. Mtg. Pentecost Music Reh. Rm. 125 (6-8:00pm) 6:00 PM FFN Service Night 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh 25 Family Faith Nights 5:00 PM FFN Supper Pentecost Music Reh. Rm. 125 (6-8:00pm) 6:00 PM FFN Service Night 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh 2 No Meal This Evening Pentecost Music Reh. Rm. 125 (6-8:00pm) 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh 5 Maundy Thursday 10:00 AM Bible Study Cancelled 10:30 AM Maundy Thursday Worship Service Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 6:00 PM Starfish Ministry Grad. Prep & Boys Group 6:50 PM Maundy Thursday Worship Service 7:00 PM Canon Choir of Brass - Cancelled 12 9:00 AM St. Paul Spring Ministrium 10:00 AM Bible Study 1:00 PM MS Support Group - FS Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 6:00 PM Starfish Ministry Grad. Prep & Boys Group 7:00 PM Canon Choir of Brass - Sanc. (7-9:30pm) 7:00 PM Global Mission 7:00 PM Illula Shoulder to Shoulder Mtg. 19 20 10:00 AM Bible Study 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) 7:00 PM Canon Choir of Brass - Sanc. (7-9:30pm) 26 10:00 AM Bible Study Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 6:00 PM Starfish Ministry Grad. Prep & Boys Group 7:00 PM Canon Choir of Brass - Sanc. (7-9:30pm) 3 10:00 AM Bible Study Pentecost - Rm. 125 & Activity Rm. (6-9pm) 6:00 PM Starfish Ministry Grad. Prep & Boys Group 7:00 PM Canon Choir of Brass - Sanc. (7-9:30pm) 6 Good Friday 7:00 AM Men's Worship & Breakfast 8:00 AM Work Crew CANCELLED 10:30 AM Children's Worship & Lunch 6:00 PM KaRen Group (Starfish Ministry) Gym, Fish Market (6-9:00pm) 6:50 PM Tenebrae' Service 13 8:00 AM Work Crew 6:00 PM KaRen Group (Starfish Ministry) Gym, Fish Market (6-9:00pm) 8:00 AM Work Crew 6:00 PM KaRen Group (Starfish Ministry) Gym, Fish Market (6-9:00pm) 27 8:00 AM Work Crew CANCELLED 6:00 PM KaRen Group (Starfish Ministry) Gym, Fish Market (6-9:00pm) 4 8:00 AM Work Crew 6:00 PM KaRen Group (Starfish Ministry) Gym, Fish Market (6-9:00pm) 7 6:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (6-9pm) 6:30 PM Starfish Ministry Bible Study (6:30-8:30pm) 14 6:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (6-9pm) 6:30 PM Starfish Ministry Bible Study (6:30-8:30pm) 21 6:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (6-9pm) 6:30 PM Starfish Ministry Bible Study (6:30-8:30pm) 28 8:30 AM Twin City Church Library Assoc. Mtg. at GA 6:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (6-9pm) 6:30 PM Starfish Ministry Bible Study (6:30-8:30pm) 5 9:30 AM Pre- Marriage Workshop (Fireside Room) 6:00 PM Eben- Eezer Pentecost - Chapel (6-9pm) 6:30 PM Starfish Ministry Bible Study (6:30-8:30pm)

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. Sunday Worship 9:00 am Traditional Service 10:10 am Education for All 11:15 am New Life Worship (ASL Interpreted) Bonnie Wilcox Susan Schoon Church Staff Senior Pastor Visitation Pastor Jerome Brakke Director of Music & Organist Sherrie Nordquist 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 May Newsletter: Tuesday, April 10 GA Newsletter submission deadline for the upcoming month is listed above. Send to Linda at Linda@gachurch.org Holy Week Worship Schedule Palm Sunday, April 1 9:00am & 11:15am Worship and Boy Scout Brunch Maundy Thursday, April 5 10:30am & 6:50pm Worship Good Friday, April 6 7:00am Men s Worship & Breakfast 10:30am Children s Worship & Lunch 6:50pm Tenebrae Easter Sunday, April 8 (nursery available for all services) 8:00am Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary 9:30am Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary 11:00am Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary