From the Pastor’s Desk

Lent P. 2 –4

Confirmation P. 6—7

CYF News P. 8—9

Adult Learning P. 10-11

Social Ministry P. 12-13

Going Green P. 14

Budget Update P. 15

Guatemala P. 16

March Calendar P. 18-19

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

March 2020

that weigh us down or hold us back. We take time to reflect on our faith journey and what has brought us to this day. Early in the Church’s history, Lent came to serve as a time for those preparing for baptism to hear the stories of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Scriptures. This particular liturgical season served as a time to reflect on Jesus’ life and ministry. It was a time to wrestle with questions of belief, faith, and journeying with God. We continue to unpack the old—the stories, the traditions, the questions—and we take time to reflect on what this means for us today. It is my sense that the stories, the traditions, and the questions we carry, when unpacked and shared with others, allow for new imagin-ings. The Lenten, or literally springtime, season allows us to take stock of the past and the time that is behind us—much like reflecting on the snows and winds of winter and the warmth of fire-places. Lent also allows us to envision the future—like the crocuses and tulips that are about to bloom. We allow ourselves to face transition and change. We turn our attention toward gifts of a new season and new ways of living.

During my college and seminary years it seemed that I was consistently busy packing and unpacking with moves across the state, to the other side of the globe, or from

one side of the country to another. Now, having lived in the same home for fifteen years, packing and unpack-ing is relegated to travel for work or vacation. Still there is something about the process of unpacking. With each box, you run across old pictures, memen-tos, books, papers, or other items that have been stashed away and stored. In opening the boxes from the past, I have run across notes from teachers and friends, events caught on film, and books and magazines that I have read for class or fun. Always, going through the contents of these boxes reminds me where I have been, and what has brought me to today. In the Church, the season of Lent takes on much of the same feeling. In moving through the forty days of Lent, there is a built-in time for us to open Biblical stories and history, share memories, and lift up musical pieces from our individual and communal pasts. There is the opportunity to explore all that brings joy, while simul-taneously reflecting on those things

Join us for worship Sunday morning

at 8:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

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At St. Michael’s our Lenten theme for this year on Wednesday evenings is “Going Public.” We will be hearing from Jeremy Myers and Kristina Fruge from Augsburg University and musician Rachel Kurtz. They will invite us to think about the doorways that we have had to walk through to get where we are, the journey ahead of us, and the ways to deepen our faith and expand our public witness as we cross new thresholds. We are mindful that St. Michael’s is an incredible community and are convinced that the world needs more “St. Michaelsness” as we strive to follow Jesus and live a gospel of grace and hope for the world. Take this season of Lent to open the rich history of your past and imagine with us how we are being called into the future as we go public in sharing our faith and work in the world. And if you are interested in sharing, I know that Pastor Ali and I are excited to listen over coffee or lunch. In taking the time to share our “wanderings” through Lent, we continue a journey toward an exciting and faith-full future. Lenten blessings! Pastor Brad

St. Michael’s Lent 2020 Going Public

Wednesday evening Lenten services March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1 Soup Suppers 6:00 pm Worship services: 7:00 pm We will be utilizing Holden Evening Prayer as the mid-week liturgy during this Lenten season. This year we will also be wel-coming a guest musician and a guest theolo-gian in residence: Rachel Kurtz and Jeremy Myers. Together we will explore what it means for the church to go public, deepening our faith, and broadening our witness in the world.

Jeremy Myers has been a member of the Religion department at Augsburg University since 2006 with specific responsibilities for facili-tating the University’s Theology and Public Leadership degree program, the Youth

Studies minor, and the Augsburg Youth Theology Institute. He is a rostered Deacon in the ELCA. Rachel Kurtz has been touring and singing for almost 20 years. Her songs are rife with emotion and can make you get up and dance. Her voice can cut through the noise and gives the listener a place to rest. She has sung at the last 6 ELCA national youth gather-ings. Come hear her sing, you will be surprised and delight-ed, as she moves us through this Lenten journey.

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Join us for Lenten Soup Suppers! Invite your friends and family to the Lenten Soup suppers, Wednesday evenings in Lent! Each meal includes two soup options, salad, Panera bread, and dessert for a free will offering. Peanut butter and jelly will also be available. Thank you to the 8th & 9th grade confirmation students for preparing, serving, and cleaning up the meal! Soups Scheduled to be Served March 4 Soup Supper at 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall Italian Sausage with Tortellini Worship at 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Vegetable with Black Bean March11 Soup Supper at 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall Chicken Dumpling Worship at 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Vegetarian Chili Victory Garden March 18 Soup Supper at 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall Chicken Wild Rice Worship at 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Tomato Basil Vegetarian March 25 Soup Supper at 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall White Chicken Chili Blanco Worship at 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Sweet Corn Chowder with Jalapeno Butternut Squash April 1 Soup Supper at 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall Split Pea with Ham Worship at 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Vegetable with Black Bean April 9—Maundy Thursday Chicken Wild Rice Lunch at 11:00 am, Fellowship Hall Worship at 12:30 pm, Courtyard Room Worship at 7:00 pm, Sanctuary

Cookies!

Thanks to all who have signed up to bring cookies during Lent!

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Lenten Prayer Practice Not sure what to do with that stack of wonderful holiday cards and letters that family, friends, and neighbors sent you? Consider praying for all the people who sent you cards during the season of Lent! Here's how: • Divide out your cards into 40 groups and label them - one for each day in Lent. • Mark your calendar or set a reminder to save about 5 minutes a day to pray over the cards

you set aside for that day. If you think of it, reach out to the people in advance and let them know what day you will be holding them in prayer. Ask them if there is anything they want prayer for while you think of them and hold them in love that day.

• If you like to journal, write down your prayers for each person/family to keep you focused

and engaged. Or…if you have already managed to recycle the holiday cards and letters, you can grab the church directory. Each day read through the names of 8-10 households and pray for them. (Should you need a church directory simply stop by the Church office…we have them for you!)

Lenten Learning Everyone is always invited to Faith in Daily Life or Thursday morning Bible Study.

Palm Sunday April 5 Worship at 8:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Maundy Thursday April 9 Worship at 12:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday April 10 Worship at 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday April 12 Worship at 8:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Youth Easter Breakfast before both services

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Desserters II Book Club Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courtyard Room. We’ll discuss At the Wolf’s Table by Rosella Postorino, Leah Janeczko (translator). “In Germany in 1943, 26-year-old Rosa is conscripted to be one of Hitler’s tasters, never knowing if the meal she is eating will be her last.”

Yoga Church – March 15, 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Looking to try something new for worship? Yoga Church is a unique worship experience that integrates Lutheran liturgy and prayer with yoga practice. Special refreshments will be served after worship. Yoga Church is led by Yogadevotion and is for all bodies! Bring your own mat or plan to use a chair at church. Free will offering will be accepted.

All Church Dinner & Committee Night – March 10th On March 10th we will be hosting our next All Committee/Community Night! All are welcome to the community meal where the church leadership will provide an update on congregational happenings and events. After the meal, committees and teams will meet break out to work on their ministry. Council will meet at 8:15 pm after committees and teams have wrapped up. Free childcare from 6:30-8:00 will be provided - simply let Jon Bates (youth@stmichaelselca.com) know if you anticipate needing childcare.

All Committee/Community Nights Schedule

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Dinner in the Fellowship Hall (Free will donation) 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Committees and teams meet throughout the building 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm Council

2020 Dinner Groups Sign-up sheets are posted across from the church office to sign up for dinner groups. Whether you are new to St. Michael’s or a long-time member, dinner groups are a great way to connect and to get to know others (or know them better). There are several options: eat-in; eat-out; various days and times. You decide what works best for you and we create the groups.

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Confirmation Updates

Soup Suppers Each year, the confirmation students help prepare, serve, and clean up the Wednesday Lenten soup suppers. This act of service provides hospitality for our members and guests, and is an opportunity for the youth to take on leadership in the congregation. Without the service of the confirmation class, Lenten soup suppers would not be possible! Soup suppers are on Wednesdays February 26th through April 1st. We ask that each confirmation student bring a parent or adult to help. If you are unable to serve with your child, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your student’s mentor to see if they are availa-ble to work with your child. Please arrive by 5pm each Wednesday. Once preparations are complete, youth and their adult partners are invited to eat before serving at 6pm. Youth will help clean up the kitchen, serving area, and fellowship hall prior to worship at 7pm. Worship attendance is expected for confirmation students. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Pastor Ali. Thank you for your service this Lent!

Looking for Confirmation Mentors! Are you looking for a way to deepen your connection to the church and make a positive impact in the life of a young person? Consider becoming a Confirmation Mentor! Mentors are paired with confirmation students and will learn alongside each other through volunteering, games, field trips, and more. If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, contact Pastor Ali today!

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Confirmation Ministry Changes for 2020-2021 Since the fall of 2019, the then Youth & Education Committees- now known as the Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Committee- have been in conversation with St. Michael’s Staff in enhancing the Confirmation Ministry at St. Michael’s. Together they created the following Confirmation Model after connecting with parents in late January:

What does Confirmation look like right now? What will Confirmation look like beginning this Fall?

8th & 9th Grade Students

• Confirmation Class held on Sunday Mornings (September - May) led by a Pastor.

• Monthly Mentor Nights (September—May)

• Annual Winter Retreat

• Acolyting regularly in worship

• Volunteer with mentor (4 times throughout the year)

• Volunteer at Lenten Soup Suppers

10th Grade Students

• Attend Youth Group

• Complete Confirmation Projects

• Experience Dependable Strengths Workshop and Rite of Confirmation

7th—9th Grade Students

• 7th & 8th Graders are in Confirmation class on Sunday Mornings (September—May) led by a Pastor.

• 9th Graders are in Youth Group on Sunday mornings with their High School peers.

• Annual Winter Retreat

• Acolyting regularly in worship

• Volunteer with mentor (four times throughout the year)

• Volunteer at Lenten Soup Suppers

10th Grade Students

• Attend Youth Group

• Complete Confirmation Projects

• Experience Dependable Strengths Workshop and Rite of Confirmation

What does this mean?

The Confirmation ministry change in the fall will actually begin with our 6th graders. Historically, 6th & 7th graders alternate years learning about the Old Testament & New Testament. This Fall, 6th graders will have a Sunday School class experience to learn about both testaments in preparation for Confirmation. Fall of 2020, the Confirmation experience will begin in 7th grade, which will allow middle school youth (7th & 8th graders) to learn more about the Bible, the Catechism, and the Lutheran Church in a classroom setting with their middle school peers.

As 9th—10th graders will apply their experience in Confirmation in Youth Group as they deepen in Lutheran thought with their high school peers. Mentor nights and serving experiences will remain the same, but will now include 7th graders. This also means that the mentor experience will be three years long and more mentors will be needed for Confirmation. Beginning this Fall, mentors do not need to be a member of St. Michael’s. If you have any questions about this change, Pastor Ali, Pastor Brad, and Jon are all happy to connect further.

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CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILY MINISTRIES

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Middle school youth (students in 6th-12th grade) enjoy solving puzzles to escape one of the Trapped Puzzle Rooms in the North Loop in Minneap-olis. The group will enjoy lunch afterwards Cost is $25 (includes admis-sion and lunch). Arrive in the church parking at 9:45am as we leave church promptly at 10:00am. The group will return to the church at 1:00pm.

Sign up in the church hallway or online at: stmichaelselca.com/cyfsignup

@stmichaelsELCA

Questions, comments, or called to volunteer?

Connect with Jon Bates (Children, Youth & Family Director):

youth@stmichaelselca.com or 651-631-1510 ext. 202

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Children Ministries

• Attend Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, March 28! More info can be found on the next page.

• Mark the date: Sunday, March 29 during Sunday School, K-5th grade students are having a one-off worship experi-

ence where they’ll create a worship space for themselves! Meet in the Fellowship Hall for this experience.

Youth Ministries

2020 Spring Musical

Students in grades 1-8 are invited to be part of this year’s spring musical, Called, by Mark Burrows. Through Called, we will discover how God can and will call anyone. Jeremiah heard the call when he was “just a child.” Mary and Martha heard the call when Jesus came to visit. Can we hear the call? God has put something beautiful in each of us and is calling us to share it with the world. It won’t always be easy, but God knows you and believes in you… even when you forget to believe in yourself. God is not calling you to be someone else. God is not calling you to be like someone else. God is calling you because you’re you. You are a child of God. You are worthy. You are called! Musical practice takes place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm (6:15pm during

Lent). Performances will take place on May 17. Please contact Cory Bock, Director of Children’s Music, with any questions at (cory@stmichaelselca.com).

• Urban Immersion 2020 (image to the right): In February, six youth and four adults participated

in Urban Immersion. During the weekend the group learned more about homelessness, served at a woman & children’s shelter, and experienced a poverty simulation. Many thanks to Jon Bates, Anna Ferro, Aleksi Moran, and Brian Thompson for your leadership!

• Attend Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, March 28! More info can be found on the next

page.

• Easter Breakfast, is one of the two fundraisers for the Youth Service Trip. The breakfast set-

up is on Saturday, April 11 at 9:00-1:00pm (lunch is served!). The breakfast takes place on Sunday, April 12. Watch out for more information in your emails.

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Living in Faith Together, also known as LIFT, is an intergenerational Sunday School where the entire church will gather together during the Education Hour (10:00am-10:50am) in the Fellowship Hall. This opportunity is for students in preschool up to those still learning that attend Religion in Life, as we gather, pray, and learn together.

On Sunday, March 22 those that gather will move through the church and participate in prayer stations in groups and end with a table activity.

Saturday, March 28 from 9:00-11:00am

Families meet and serve together at the Coon Rapids location (401 93rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids) of Feed My Starving Children from 9:00 - 11:00am. We have a little over 20 spots available.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for the check-in process, have close-toe shoes, leave jewelry at home, and yourself! This is for children as young as 5 years old, youth, and adults. Participating you help in packing meals that are sent to hungry people all over the world.

You need to register before attending. Register in the church hallway, or by going to: tinyurl.com/stmikesfmsc

For all events, please sign up online at stmichaels.com/cyfsignup or in the church hallway.

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• LIFT: Sunday, April 16

• Park Day: Sunday, May 3 at 2-4pm

• High School Service Trip: June 13-20

• LutherCrest Bible Camp: July 19-24

Family Ministries

The High School Youth are off to Palmer, Alaska to do ministry with Trinity Lutheran Church this summer! If you have any questions on this opportunity, please connect with Jon.

Upcoming events or items for youth participating on the High School Service Trip

• You’re signed up for Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, March 28! Info below.

• Info Session - Sunday, March 29 at 12:00pm: We’ll have an updated schedule for the Service Trip and go over logistics

for Easter Weekend.

• Easter Weekend Expectations:

• Prep: Saturday, April 11 from 9am-1:00pm

• Breakfast: Sunday, April 12 from 7:00am-10:45am and/or 10:00am-1:00pm

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Religion in Life Sunday mornings—10:00-10:50 a.m.—Courtyard Room

The Religion in Life hour offers the St. Michael's community an opportunity to: · Gain a deeper understanding of the Bible and spiritual practices so as to nurture a mature faith · Examine dynamics with regard to personal growth, parenting, marriage and human relationships to enhance health and well-being · Better understand the significant social issues in our community, nation, and world and consider how our faith calls us to respond

Sunday, March 1 Care-give Care Roxanne Jenkins Assoc. VP for Older Adult Services at Lutheran Social Services Presentation includes:

(1) relationship between aging and social isolation (2) relationship between social isolation and health (3) some of the stressors on caregivers (4) some of the services LSS offers to help care-givers and seniors who are “aging in place.”

Sunday, March 8 Meditation & Mindfulness: Aen Buddhist Tradition Susan Theresa Flynn Sunday, March 15 How Do We Care for Public Servants? Rick Mathwig Roseville Chief of Police Sunday, March 22 LIFT: Intergenerational Sunday School Jon Bates, Brian Thompson Sunday, March 29 Creation & Biblical Hymns Dick Nysse

Monday Morning Ministries March 2—7:00-8:00ish a.m.—Fellowship Hall Serving Area

This month we’ll be discussing pages 187-214 of Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown Taylor.

Bazaar Meeting There will be a meeting for anyone interested in St. Michael’s Bazaar on Monday, March 16 at 3:30 p.m. in Classroom I. We will review last year’s Bazaar and discuss ideas for 2020.

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Faith in Daily Life—Wednesdays, 12:00—1:00 p.m.

Faith in Daily Life is an opportunity to dive in and converse about faith, life, scripture, and current events—using a book as a springboard. There are three groups; each meets once a month at a different location over lunch. Feel free to join for the year or stop in as you have time or opportunity.

From January through May we will be reading The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World’s Largest Religion is Seeking a Better Way to be Christian by Brian McLaren.

The gatherings will be: Wednesday, March 4—Chianti Grill Wednesday, March 11—Thrivent Lunchroom Wednesday, March 18—St Michael’s Courtyard Room This month, we will discuss Part II: The Spiritual Migration from The Great Migration.

Women’s Circles The Sarah Circle will meet on Tuesday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtyard Room. The Elisabeth Circle will meet on Wednesday, March 4 at 1:00 p.m. in the Courtyard Room. We will be continuing our study about different faith traditions as we learn about Hinduism. by welcoming a guest speaker to share about their Buddhist practices. In February, the Women’s Circles planned to learn about Buddhism. Unfortunately, our guest speaker was unable to attend our meeting at the last minute due to a family emergency. We hope to invite him back to a future gathering. However, on Sunday, March 8th we will have a guest speaker in Religion in Life (10:00 a.m. in the Courtyard Room) talking about Buddhist mediation and mindfulness. Don’t miss it!

Men’s Bible & Brew Tuesday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s in St. Michael’s Youth Room. Come with a beverage or snack to share.

Thursday Morning Bible Study Thursday Morning Bible Study meets from 9:30—10:30 a.m. in Classroom I. This year we are focusing on the lectionary passages for upcoming weeks—giving people an opportunity to wrestle and think about the texts as they prepare to hear and experience them in worship. We will meet each Thursday during March.

Save the Date - Men’s Retreat April 17—19, 2020

Luther Crest Bible Camp—Alexandria, MN

$165 for double/ $205 for single

See the bulletin board or talk with Pr. Brad for further information.

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Social Ministry March Calendar of Events

Daily Panera Bread Ministry

March 8 Sandwich Making for Union Gospel Mission

March 9 & 23 Global Health Ministries

March 11 & 25 Quilting & Bandage Rolling

March 12-21 Guatemala Trip

March 16 Loaves & Fishes

MN March Food Share at St. Michael’s During the month of March, St. Michael’s joins organizations across the state of Minnesota to provide awareness and support to local food shelves and hunger initiatives. You can help fight hunger in Minnesota by providing a special offering during the month of March (please indicate “Food Shelf” on your gift) and by getting engaged with hunger ministries at St. Michael’s! Each Sunday in March we will be highlighting a different food ministry at St. Michael’s – come explore ways that you can get involved! March 1 Stretch your dollar for the food shelf! Stop by the display in the Narthex before or

after worship to learn how food shelves are able to spend their donations wisely to provide food for communities in need.

March 8 Volunteer to assemble sandwiches for the Union Gospel Mission in the kitchen between worship services at 10:00 am. This service project is perfect for all ages!

March Take a tour of the Keystone Mobile Food Truck that parks at St. Michael’s once a month to provide food to our neighbors. Experience what it looks like to volun-teer with the food tuck and learn more about Keystone Services. The truck will be parked at 9:30-11:15 by the doors closest to the Sanctuary. Stop by before or af-ter education hour and worship!

March 29 Did you know that St. Michael’s rescued 18,662 pounds of Panera Bread and re-packaged it for the food shelf? Come learn more about our Panera Bread ministry before or after worship in the Narthex. There are evening and morning volunteer opportunities available!

Rezek House Welcome Home Shower

Many thanks for all of the donations for the Rezek House Welcome Home Shower!

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St Michael’s Going Green St Michael’s is going green! Here is a list of what we have done so far:

Replaced our aging boiler with a high efficiency model.

Replaced aging light fixtures throughout the church with energy efficient LEDs

Installed setback thermostats

Switched to “time of day” electric metering. (This doesn’t save energy but does save us some green dollars)

Installed recycling bins throughout the church

So far we have saved about $8,500 and reduced our carbon emissions by almost 100,000 pounds every year!

We continue to look for ways to help the environment and save the church money through

better management of resources. If you have ideas please contact Neal Chapman, Thor

Wagstrom, Barry Eliason or any member of the Property Committee or Green Team. For a

more detailed description of what we have done so far contact the church office and ask for

the “Going Green” paper.

Council Corner The St. Michael’s Church Council had a retreat at Chi Rho camp near Annandale on Friday evening, February 7 and Saturday, February 8. We welcomed new Council members: Belinda Cline, Renee Berndt, Church Hanson, Deb Legan, and Adam Wynia, and returning member Patty Bales. Officers were elected and committee liaison positions determined for 2020. They are: President—Jessica Etten Vice President—Chuck Hanson Secretary—Mary Nosek Treasurer—Kim Chapman Community Life Committee Liaison—Renee Berndt Education & Youth Committee Liaison—Adam Wynia Finance Committee Liaison—Brian Cihacek Personnel & Administration Committee Liaisons—Patty Bales and David Norrgard Property Committee Liaison—Peter Thompson Social Ministry Committee Liaison—Deb Legan Stewardship Committee Liaison—Dan Gregg Worship & Music Committee Liaison—Belinda Cline We look forward to a great year.

Go Green If you prefer to read your upcoming issues of St. Michael’s monthly

Messenger newsletter on our church website instead of having a paper

copy mailed to you, please notify the church office.

Another option is to receive the Messenger via e-mail. Just let the church office know your

preference.

2020 Budget Overview from the Finance Committee

YTD Actual YTD Budget Annual

as of 1/31/20 as of 1/31/20 Approved Budget Income $ 133,559 $ 102,719 $ 814,918

Expenses $ 66,843 $ 35,416_________$ 814,918

Net Balance $ 66,716 $ 67,303 $ 0

1 At the Annual Meeting on January 26, 2020, the congregation approved use of reserve funds of $48,910, if needed to meet the budget at the end of the year. This is included in the Annual Approved Budget of $814,918.

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Thrivent Choice Dollars Those who hold policies with Thrivent Financial have the ability to allocate Thrivent Choice Dollars to their home congregations or non-profit organizations as an additional means of sup-port or giving. Funds for this quarter must be allocated by individuals by March 31, 2020. Feel free to log on to your account and go to Thrivent Choice Dollars; you can select St. Michael’s as your recipient. If you do not use on-line access to your account, you can call your Thrivent Representative. This is another great way to support our ministry and work in the world. ~ Submitted by the Finance Committee and Church Council

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St. Michael’s Lutheran 651-631-1510 www.stmichaelselca.com

Brad Froslee Pastor brad@stmichaelselca.com

Ali Ferin Pastor ali@stmichaelselca.com

Jon Bates Director of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries youth@stmichaelselca.com

Brian Thompson Children & Youth Ministries Associate

brian@stmichaelselca.com

Mary Gail Hadley Office Administrator office@stmichaelselca.com

Thomas Bartsch Organist

Jill Schendel Pianist

Karen Wilkerson Adult Choir Director

Charles Preis Adult Bell Choir Director

Cory Bock Youth Choir Director cory@stmichaelselca.com

Wenshuai Zhang Children’s Choir Accompanist

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Volunteer Opportunity Are you interested in travel and service? If so, consider joining the Habitat and Thrivent Worldwide team I'm leading this summer in Budapest, Hungary from July 18-25, 2020. I have seen home-building teams change the lives of families and communities. The trips have changed my life, too. Our team includes those who have been part of local Habitat Build teams and those without previous building experience. The team has room for 7 more members and will be first-come, first-served. The trip cost is $1,060 for Benefit members of Thrivent Financial and $1,560 for Associate members and non-members. Roundtrip airfare to Budapest is additional. Trip cost is tax-deductible in most cases. If you're interested in learning more, please contact laurie.krachmer[at]yahoo[dot]com.

Yogadevotion The next eight-week session of Yogadevotion will begin on March 2 and run through April 20. The class is on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Beginners are always welcome.

Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. The cost is $72 and can be paid at the first class. Make checks payable to St. Michael’s and write Yogadevotion on the memo line.

For questions contact: kathynockleby[at]gmail[dot}com.

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