May 2015 Newsletter - Gustavus Adolphus Church

In this month’s Newsletter
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
May 2015
GA
Church
www.gachurch.org
Interim Senior Pastor Column, p.2
Vacation Bible School, p.4
Community Garden Updates, p.7
Global Missions, p.9
May at GA!
Wednesday, May 6 – Senior Moments Luncheon
Spring has sprung and it is time for our annual spring Senior Moments Luncheon! Please
join us this day for the noon luncheon in Luther Hall with entertainment provided by
musician and storyteller Jack Pearson. Please see pg. 8 for more information.
Saturday, May 23 – GA Community Garden Construction Day
Celebrate the joy of spring and God’s good earth by joining the GA Community Garden
Taskforce, Boy Scouts and Hmong-American Partnership on Saturday 5/23 to build our
GA Community Garden! We are embodying our GA mission and value to be a Gateway of
Faith with our city and neighborhood by building authentic Christian relationships
through the community outreach partnerships of this community garden. See pg. 6-7 for
more information.
Sunday, May 24 - Pentecost Sunday
9:00 am – Holy Communion service with Affirmation of Baptism in the
Sanctuary
11:15 am – Special multi-tenant worship service in Luther Hall (followed
by a potluck at 12:15 am)
Pentecost is sometimes called the church's birthday, but might more appropriately be
called its baptism day, since the gift of the Spirit is the fullness of baptism when we live
into our identity as a beloved child of God and take up our calling as Jesus’ disciples to
love God and one another through our presence, words and actions.
Come and celebrate Pentecost and the gift of holy baptism on this Sunday. At the 9:00 am
service we celebrate Pentecost with the rite of confirmation (affirmation of baptism) for
six youth and a festival worship. During the education hour we will gather outside to bless
our new GA Community Garden. At the 11:15 am service we celebrate Pentecost with the
congregations who share our building with us in our 2nd multi-tenant Pentecost
celebration. We’ll cap off our festive day of the church’s birthday with a potluck meal
featuring the foods of our many cultures – lefese, tuna hot dish, samosas, egg rolls, jello
salad- whatever we all choose to prepare and share!
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
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From the Interim Senior Pastor: Fallow Ground
Dear Friends,
Twelve and a half years later (’97) we moved to the
Let me begin with Cities, and I began work at Family of Christ
a word of thanks. I Lutheran Church in Lakeville. In the spring of 2013
am honored and
I was called to serve as Interim pastor at Grace
grateful to serve as Lutheran, on Old Hudson Rd; after completing my
your interim pastor work at Grace, I was called to served as a ‘bridge’
during this time of interim at Lutheran Church of Peace on Century
transition and
Ave in Saint Paul. So now, after two long and
change. Pastor
wonderful calls, one in Otter Tail County and the
Simons has
other in Lakeville, I find myself in my third interim
shepherded me
ministry position, for which I am truly grateful.
through these first
days, introducing
The path before us will likely remind us that all
me to the facility, ministry is a sacred gift. All ministry is born of God.
the staff, and the people, you people, who embody
Our call is to be good listeners, to be kind to one
Christ’s mission in this place. As time goes on, we
another, and to be faithful to our Lord. The
shall get to know one another. And as so often
blessings of pastoral leadership will surely arrive at
happens among friends, we not only give thanks for this place in due time. How exciting! As we begin
each other, but for the sacred Spirit that authors our this journey together, let us continue to be open to
shared love and care. My wife Margaret and I are
the Spirit’s work, and committed to receiving our
excited to be a part of your wonderful ministry, and Lord’s guidance, love, forgiveness and grace.
thankful for the hospitality and welcome you have
already extended.
Pastor Lon Larson
Interim Senior Pastor
Just a word about us…Margaret is a teacher at
Jackson Elementary School (Thomas and Western)
in Saint Paul. Most of her work is with primary
level students, working with smaller groups of
students, ever the advocate for kids, and grateful for
Pastor Lon’s regular “office days” will
the wonder and mystery of learning. We have two
be Tuesday, Wednesday, and
grown daughters. Abby is a sociologist living in San
Thursday.
Francisco, and Anna is a physician doing her medical
residency in Boston. Margaret grew up in Willmar
(Vinge Lutheran!) and I grew up on a farm in north
His email is [email protected]
central Montana. We met at Concordia College in
His direct church number is
Moorhead, MN, graduated together, and were
651.289.9880
married a year later while Margaret taught in
Burnsville, and I attended Luther Seminary in Saint
Paul. The path to parish ministry took a few turns,
but we eventually found ourselves in Pelican Rapids,
MN, where Margaret taught, and I served Grace
Lutheran in Erhard, MN, and Augustana Lutheran
in Elizabeth, MN.
May 2015
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GA Updates
Thank you…
Tenants are a Gift to Gustavus Adolphus!
A special thank you to the GA youth who “sparked
our worship” with your musical presentation on
April 26: Kristian Stordalen, Jack Lipetzky, Thomas
Himmer, Anya Carlson, Elliot Weiblen, Riley
Himmer, Greta Fraser, Lindsey Siebert , Lorelai
Bracken, Temperance Bracken, Anya Carlson, Mia
Carlson, Jacob Engelstad, Ben Engelstad, Riley
Estes, Greta Fraser, Emmett Haller, Riley Himmer,
Thomas Himmer, Madeline Holthaus, Noah
Holthaus, Marley Jagerson, Ashley James, Evie
Lipetzky, Jack Lipetzky, Grant Siebert, Lindsey
Siebert, Kristian Stordalen, Elliot Weiblen.
Musical Director – Camille Farinella
Accompanist – Dr. Jerry Brakke
The presence of tenants in our building is a
complete gift:
Thank you to Pastor Margaret Kelly and Pastor
Maggie Novak for joining us in worship to preach on
April 12th and 19th. We are grateful for the ways
they both help carry out the ministry of GA.
Thank you to those who donated items for the GA
Youth Garage Sale as well as to those who
volunteered their time!
Contribution News
First quarter giving statements were mailed out
at the end of April. If you notice errors, please
write the corrections on your statement and return it to the Business Office at GA. Thanks for
your continued partnership and ministry to be a
Gateway of Faith!
(1) our facility is used more frequently and
efficiently (we are good stewards of what we have
been given); (2) we learn from them about the
Gospel and ministry today for their unique
culture, and we offer the same to them in return;
(3) we provide affordable ministry space for
congregations under development who cannot
afford their own building; and (4) the rent they
pay to us supports our mission – it is a bonus!
We ought not consider ourselves dependent on
their rent payments, for we are responsible for the
care of this facility and the ministry we do in the
name of Jesus Christ. This extra money in our
mission spending plan (budget) makes it possible
for us to extend our mission to our neighbors, and
to be better neighbors to people on the East Side
and in ever-widening circles beyond.
Tenants carry liability insurance to cover any
damage that accidentally may be done to our
building. Let us give thanks for the relationships
that have begun to grow, particularly with our
custodians, who are always present when they are
in the building.
Let us give thanks for the relationships that are
growing between the people of Gustavus Adolphus
and these unique missions. And when the time
comes for them to move to a new location, let us
grieve their absence, and send them with our
blessings.
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Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY
CONFIRMATION MINISTRY
2015 High School Student Recognition
Grades 6-7-8-9
2015 GA High School graduates will be recognized
and blessed during Worship services on May 3rd.
Wednesday Confirmation Classes end on May 6!
Each graduate will receive a special gift of a fleece
5:30-7:30pm The Amazing Race!
blanket from our congregation. Each blanket was
The last class session of this school year includes fun
made by Nancy Jones and Lori Howard, stitched
and fellowship, and a review of the year!
with the graduate's name, birthdate, baptism,
confirmation, and graduation date. Congratulations to…
Rehearsal for Confirmation Sunday for 4th-Year
students and parents
· Louis Deeny, Roseville Area High School
Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30pm.
Rite of Confirmation - May 24 at the 9:00am service. · Triston Garbe, Roseville Area High School
· Marisa Garnjobst, Roseville Area High School
· Hayley Husnik, Roseville Area High School
Thank You, Confirmation Small Group Leaders!
· Erin Lynch, Johnson High School
Tim Himmer, Brad Nelson, Kelly Pfalz
· Thomas Madison, Concordia Academy
· Jesse James, BlueSky Online Charter School
Affirmation of Baptism, May 24, 9:00am Worship
These young persons will publicly affirm their
baptismal promises to God in worship on May 24.
They have completed four years of instruction and
built positive Christian relationships with each
other, and with parents, small group leaders, and
mentors within this community of faith.
Hayley Aarsvold, Jake Doiron, Serena Hill,
Anna Himmer, Brennen Johnson, Olivia Travis
Faith Formation Volunteer Opportunities
·
Offer your home to house counselors from Camp
Onomia during VBS/Day Camp week. (August 2-6).
·
VBS planning team leaders – meet occasionally
from May – July.
·
VBS youth and adult leaders (August 3-7)
Friday-Saturday, May 8-9
Spring Youth Lock-In
9:00pm on Friday to 7:00am on Saturday. Watch
Facebook for details.
May 2, 2015, Saturday: GA Drive-In
(Family movie night fundraiser for GA Youth
Gathering mission trip.) Zoom into GA for the movie
"Cars" (6:00-9:00 pm)! Though we'll get assembled
starting at 6:00, the movie will start at 6:30. Movie
snacks and treats will be sold. Kids: Come in your
jammies, have a blanket and pillow in tow, and get
comfy!
$10 per family, and $3 per individual/All donations,
too, are greatly appreciated!
Camp Vacation Bible School at GA!
August 3-6 9:00 – 11:30 am
Come to camp at GA Monday, August 3 – Thursday,
August 6. Children in Preschool (Age 3) through Grade
5 are welcome. Activities include Crafts, games, Bible
study, with a special “Water Day”! Counselors from
Camp Onomia come to GA to help provide this
experience. VBS is from 9:00am to 11:30am, with
possible extended early or later hours. Call Sherrie
Nordquist at the church office immediately if this
would help you and your child attend.
We are asking parents to help supply snacks. Host
homes are needed for the Camp Counselors. Contact
Sherrie Nordquist at the church office for more
information. ¨
May 2015
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CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY
The Tree House…
Sunday Mornings
10:10am-11:10am. Sunday
School for Pre-K through
Grade 5:
· Spark Bible Time for Preschoolers
· Workshop Rotation for Children Grades K-5
Curriculum for PreK-Grade 5:
May 3, 10, 17 – Lydia Workshops
During this rotation unit kids and leaders will
learn about Lydia who worked with Paul to
spread the news about Jesus and explore how
we can tell others about Jesus too.
THE BIBLE BUCKS STORE will be
open from 9:50-10:10am on May 3 and 17!
Bring your SPARK Bible to Sunday School
every week to collect more Bible Bucks!
VOLUNTEER AS A WORKSHOP
LEADER AT THE TREE HOUSE!
Prepare and lead a learning-based workshop
such as drama, art, games, cooking, science. 2week commitment. Use your expertise and a
little of your time to share the Gospel with
young learners.
Thank You GA Kids
For “sparking our worship” with your musical
presentation on April 26 – SPARK MY
WORLD! A special thank you to our children’s
choir director, Camille Farinella.
THERE IS ROOM FOR 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.
LET’S GO TO CAMP ONOMIA!
GA kids of all ages can go to Camp Onomia the week of
July 5-10! Sign up by June 1st to receive a Campership
from GA. The GA Youth Ministry team will pick up half a
portion of the cost of a week of camp for GA kids attending!
Campership is $195 if registered by June 1st! Pick up a
Camp brochure at the Welcome Desk or register online
at www.CampOnomia.org or call the camp office at
320-532-3767.
Explorers – completed grades 3-6
The best week of your summer! Cool Bible studies,
afternoons filled with fun activities, evening large group
adventures & sunset campfires!
Night Owls – completed grades 6-8
Put on your night goggles for this one! Campers stay up
later and sleep later into the morning. God’s cool creation is
a whole different adventure during the nighttime hours.
Pathfinders – completed grades 6-8
Quality time with friends, great games cool Bible studies
and sunset campfires as you learn about God’s love for you.
It doesn’t get much better than this!
Beach Camp – completed Grades 9-11
June 28-July 1 (4-days, 3-nights) Camp out at Father
Hennepin State Park and enjoy beach activities on Lake
Mille Lacs!
LIFT: Leaders In Faith Together - Leadership Training for
High School youth will take place the week of August 2-7.
Must contact Sherrie Nordquist or Pastor Amanda if you
are interested in this week.
NEW THIS YEAR!!
VBS/Day Camp for children Pre-K
through Grade 5 at GA led by Camp Onomia Staff – August
3-6. Crafts, games, Bible study, songs, water day and lots
of fun led by Onomia Counselors and GA youth and adult
volunteers right here at GA! 9:00 – 11:30am each day.
Mark your calendar and watch for details!
For more information about Sunday School and Confirmation programs, contact Sherrie Nordquist by
calling the Church office 651.289.9882 (direct line) or [email protected]
May 2015
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News from the Fishmarket
Community Garden Updates
Lots of excitement and events occurring for our
youth this spring and summer! Here’s the
Fishmarket News from Pastor Amanda:
GA Community Garden Construction Day
AMAZING RACE will
be on Wednesday,
May 6th. Bring your
running shoes and a
lot of laughter.
Saturday, May 23 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Meet at the South Parking Lot & Lawn
Celebrate the joy of spring and God’s good earth by
joining the GA Community Garden Taskforce, Boy
Scouts, Cub Scouts and Hmong-American Partnership
on Saturday 5/23 to build our GA Community Garden!
We need all types of gifts and people to build our
garden – builders, laborers, gardeners, snack hosts,
water gofers and encouragers! All ages and skill level
invited. Please wear outdoor clothes with closed-toe
shoes and bring work gloves and a water bottle.
SPRING LOCK-IN will be Friday, May 8th to
Saturday, May 9th. Invite your friends, fill out a
parental consent form (pick up from welcome desk),
We will be constructing/placing sixteen 4’x4’ cedar
and show up on Friday night at 9 pm with snack
food and your pillow. Sophie and Ben, our Campfire raised beds, filling the beds with soil, putting mulch
down, planting plants, and installing a fence and
Worship leaders, will be leading the lock-in.
water barrel. This garden is a shared project
partnership between our congregation and HmongPENTECOST and CONFIRMATION will be on
American Partnership (HAP). HAP gardeners, many
Sunday, May 24th. At our 1st service we’ll celebrate
of whom are immigrants or refugees who live in our
our EIGHT 9th graders who are affirming their
neighborhood, will be gardening in twelve of the raised
baptismal faith and at our 2nd worship service we’ll bed plots, raising food to sustain their own families.
worship with our brothers and Four raised beds will be tended to by our congregation
sisters in faith from Hmong
to support our local hunger mission partners Merrick
Hope and Ebenezer
Food Shelf and Shobi’s Table with fresh produce and
Pentecostes, followed by a
herbs. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk to join our
church potluck at 12:15 pm.
Construction Crew or serve as a Snack Host.
We’re going to DETROIT and
CHICAGO in JULY!!! 15 of us
will be going to the national Youth Gathering to
grow in faith and community together. We’ve got
vans rented, our lodging booked, our journey
plotted and our schedule set! More details to come in
emails to Youth Gathering participants.
AUGUST – SUMMER STRETCH and possible
OVERNIGHT RETREAT with Pastor Amanda and
Sherrie Nordquist. We’ve already begun to
daydream about fun afternoon youth outings after
VBS/Day Camp in the morning during the first
week of August. We’re also hoping to have an
overnight retreat for all high school youth.
Calling All Gardeners!
Do you love spending time outdoors? Have you been
wondering where you could enjoy a nice sunny
morning or afternoon outside in prayer with God?
Have you been looking for ways to give back to your
community or to make new friends with other
gardeners? Come and garden at our new GA
Community Garden throughout the summer and fall!
We are seeking people willing to dedicate 15 minutes a
week to check on our four GA garden plots throughout
the summer for watering, weeding and picking of
produce. As a congregation we are raising produce and
herbs to give to our local hunger mission partners,
Merrick Food Shelf and Shobi’s Table. Please contact
Pastor Amanda at [email protected] if you are
willing to be a part of our summer/fall gardening team
with light, occasional responsibilities.
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
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LSS LifeHaven Volunteer Opportunities
LifeHaven is a supportive housing unit on the East
Side of St. Paul for teen mothers and their children
who are homeless. We began our partnership with
LifeHaven this winter as a reflection of our
Gateway of Faith mission, values and goals,
particularly our goals of supporting young families
and community outreach.
Please consider how you and your family can be a
part of our commitment to LifeHaven.
Childcare – To allow the mothers in the program to
participate uninterrupted in independent living
skills and parenting groups, Girls’ Night Out/In
and other program groups by providing
supervision and care for their children.
Mentors – Support and encourage young moms to
manage their own learning in order that they
develop skills and maximize their potential to
become who they want to be. Provide budgeting,
money management, self-esteem and parenting
skills.
On call Moving Crew – Help move youth’s
belongings to and into apartments.
Please contact Monica Jones, LifeHaven Director,
at [email protected] to volunteer. If you
would be interested in coordinating and/or
participating in hosting a Sunday meal for the
LifeHaven families at their residence, please
contact Pastor Amanda at
[email protected].
Donation Drive Coordinator – Coordinate a
donation drive to collect needed items for homeless
youth. Needed items: hygiene supplies, clothing,
household items, and school supplies.
Handyman – To help keep physical properties
maintained. Projects include emergency, nonemergency and on-going household repairs. Sample
projects include child-proofing areas of the house,
plumbing repairs, painting, cleaning and
maintenance of the gutters.
Driver – To help provide transportation for youth
during activities such as going to community
events, theater performances, etc.
Independent Living Skills Session – To teach youth
skills that will help them successfully live
independently and thrive in their lives. Examples:
financial management, cooking, employment
skills, health and nutrition, college admission,
voting, tenant rights and responsibilities, domestic
violence, sexual education, arts and crafts.
May Table Talk
May 3rd – “Meet the Interim Senior Pastor”
May 10th – No Table Talk –Happy Mother’s
Day! Fishing Opener Day!
May 17th – “The Stages of Faith” with Len
Peterson
May 24th – No Table Talk. Please come
outside and participate in the Blessing of the
GA Community Garden
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Community Caring
Senior Moments Luncheon
Wednesday, May 6, 12:00pm
The Spring Senior Moments Luncheon is scheduled
for Wednesday, May 6. Lunch starts at 12:00
followed by entertainment by Jack Pearson, a
musician and storyteller. The cost is $7.00.
Reservations can be made by signing up in the
Gathering Area or by calling Nancy Johnson at 651483-1490. Old, expired and unused medications will
again be collected and brought to the Ramsey
County Sheriff's Department for disposal.
Care Team Ministry
The Care Team is available to offer assistance to
those in our congregation who need help getting to
appointments, grocery shopping running errands or
would like a visit. Call Nancy Johnson at 651-4831490 for more information.
GA Women’s Book Club
Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month, at 1:00pm.
New readers are always welcome. Our next book
club is May 26, 2015. Watch for details about this
book selection in the Sunday bulletin. Copies of the
book may be available to borrow in the library.
The Ronald C. Peterson Library is open between
services from 10:00-11:15am on Sunday mornings.
Large print selections are also available. Thank you
for returning materials within two weeks.
Librarians: Carol Sandberg, Marlys Siverson,
Heather Nelson.
CHECK OUT THESE BOOKS IN OUR CHURCH
LIBRARY!
May is National Pet month – a celebration of the
benefits that pets bring to people’s lives. Check out
one of these books about pets found in our church
library!
All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Creatures
Great and Small, and All Things Wise and
Wonderful books by James Herriot describing his
life as a Yorkshire Veterinarian
Sounder by William H. Armstrong
Dog Stories by Richard Olsenius, son of GA Pastor
Emeritus, Leman Olsenius. Insightful photographs
and accounts of the deep and lasting bond between
people and their dogs.
Paw Prints in the Stars: A Farewell and Journal
for a Beloved Pet by Warren Hanson
Horse Dreams by Dandi Daley Mackall. Horsecrazy fourth-grader Ellie James contantly dreams
about having a horse of her own.
Pet Show by Ezra Jack Keats – Archie wants to
enter his cat in the neighborhood pet show-but the
cat’s vanished.
Join Our Library Team!
Help select, purchase and process new books
Assist in developing the use of our church library
Meetings are once a month—usually the second
Monday from 1:00-3:00pm
Contact Carol Sandberg for more information. ¨
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays, 10:00 am
Learn more about the Bible readings
for the coming Sunday
Newsletter Submission Deadlines
GA Newsletter submission deadline is the 1st
Monday of the month for the upcoming month
newsletter:
1st Monday in May for June’s newsletter
1st Monday in June for July’s newsletter
If you are responsible for a monthly article, please
put these dates in your personal calendar. Send
your article to [email protected].
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Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
Global Missions: Gifted Leaders & Programs Serving Others
In late March Wes Johnson and I were privileged to
meet with Rev. Chandran Martin, ELCA Regional
Representative working with the people in Bangladesh
and Southeast Asia. For several years this
congregation has shared an interest in the work being
done at Dumki with Lutheran HealthCare –
Bangladesh as it serves pregnant women and children.
The ELCA Global Mission Board made a deliberate
decision several years ago to establish a hospital in a
Muslim country, and has been there with leadership
since that time. Rev. Martin, born and raised in India,
is an excellent fit for this position. While LHC-B went
through some rough times a few years back, it is good
to report that they are back on the right track with a
new director, excellent board made up of men and
women, strong governance practices and rigorous
monitoring by Rev. Martin three times a year.
of you to remember the mission designations each
month, whether by envelope or electronic request. It is
the monthly-designated programs that give us a way to
join together in outreach of local and global mission.
Another good-news mission story: Iringa Hope, the
program that oversees the SACCOS (micro-finance) in
Iringa, Tanzania has been winning many accolades for
their strong, well run organization with an almost
100% loan payback. They have been awarded a
$176,000 partnership grant through USAID, working
with NAFAKA a Tanzanian subcontractor, will match
1.1.1 – an awesome way to leverage dollars. That
means that each dollar contributed to Iringa Hope will
be matched by NAFAKA with $1.10.
Briefly, this grant will allow them to establish 3 new
SACCOS in an area that has none because it is difficult
Bangladesh is a country that has an NGO Bureau and to reach, establish AMCOS in 20 selected villages, more
it oversees all agencies in the country, of which LHC-B intensive radio programming, bring in more leaders for
is one that currently holds four different licensures.
training on best practices. AMCOS are cooperatives
Annual reports for all agencies are a requirement.
that allow them to buy fertilizer, seed of various kinds
Under the new leadership they have formed three
in larger quantities and greater savings to the local
mobile clinics, and formed a Blood Bank at the request farmer. They also have their own governing board of
of the government. Recently they added another
local residents.
doctor to the staff. As a way to retain good employees,
they have a nursery school for the children of staff, and The Kiponzelo SACCOS is doing well, although they
also some of the local children attend. While the initial always struggle with more loan applications than
intent of the hospital was pregnancy and healthy
money available. If you would like to contribute to
births, over the years they have been able to add
either our Kiponzelo SACCOS or to the Iringa Hope
addition services for men needing surgery.
grant project, please talk with me. Iringa Hope
matching grant is a 2015 project.
We asked about the volunteer opportunities through
YAGM (Young Adults in Global Mission), and that will Blessings,
be available in Bangladesh within the next year or two. Jean Schwartz, Global Mission Committee Chair
LHC-B is recruiting interested travelers, especially
medical doctors and nurses, public health, pediatric
MONTHLY MISSION EMPHASIS
health, teachers and English speakers for six weeks to
The Church Council has re-set our Mission Emphases to
three-month commitment. Volunteers will have room
support ministries beyond our church. Please note that the
“mission of the month” may have changed from last year.
and board provided for little or no cost. If you may be
May Lyngblomsten
interested or know of someone that would like this
June Lutheran Health Care Bangladesh
mission outreach opportunity, please contact me.
July Habitat For Humanity
The Special Concerns mission outreach designated
Use the blue giving envelope that comes from the church. If you
months have changed somewhat this year. June will be give electronically, designate a one-time or ongoing gift for
the month for Lutheran HealthCare-Bangladesh. With Missions.
more folks going to electronic giving, I encourage each
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
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MAY BIRTHDAYS
1 Diana Bjorkman
Rev. Dick Borgstrom
Nicole Farinella
Barbara Joyner
2
3
Brooke Aguirre
Gwyneth Bell
Allison Dufresne
Hayley Husnik
Katelyn Johnson
Meghan Johnson
4
Susan Carlson
Lydia Lund
Natalie Nelson
7
Al Lindner
Elizabeth Surine
Helen Alberg
Lennart Pearson
8
Calvin Schlick
9
Michael Krispin
Margaret Overbo
Janet Peterson
10 Brittany Billings
Vinette Hamm
Wayne Kelm
Tanner Olson
11 Ermias Abraham
Kristian Stordalen
12 Charlotte Josephson
Mindy Hathaway–
Nelson
13 Deano Farinella
Beckam Jones
Houa Moua
Lindsey Siebert
14 Jeffrey Surine
Arianna Shoals
15 McKaela Rees
Ron Anderson
Stephanie Surine
16 Jeff Anderson
17 Norinne Hobbs
Laura Spiel
18 Patricia Domagall
Amelia Travis
19 Aaron Downwind
Nikolas Larsen
Andy Sederstrom
Shirley Stuhl
22 Ted Madison
Janet McAllister
23 Robert Haag
25 Emily Anderson
John Strong
26 Gage Aguirre
Susan Aguirre
27 Zachary Dvorak
28 Janessa Bordsen
Victoria Joyner
30 Rev. Amanda Simons
20 Lillian Law-Lloyd
Donovan Weiblen Jr.
21 Jennifer Eckes
31 Liv Bertsch
Deb Hanson
Maggie Kahler ¨
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Church Staff & Contact Information
Lon Larson, Interim Senior Pastor
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651.289.9880
Amanda Simons, Associate Pastor
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651.289.9881
Maggie Novak, Interim Visitation Pastor
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Jerry Brakke, Dir. of Music
Sherrie Nordquist, Dir. of Christian Education
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651.289.9886
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651.289.9882
Jennifer Schneider, Business Administrator
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651.289.9885
Maggie Kidnie, Accountant
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651.289.9885
Brit Barkholtz, Administrative Assistant
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651.289.9884
Judy Hitchcock, Administrative Assistant
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651.289.9883
Nelson Tracey & Kevin Berglund,
Custodians
Kendra Nielsen, Diana Williams, ASL Interpreters
125 years...and forward.
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651.289.9889
We are inspired by the Spirit to:
GROW in spiritual vitality
WORSHIP creatively and faithfully together
EMBRACE our wonder
BUILD authentic Christian relationships