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APR 2 Senior League (6:00-8:00) APR 9 Junior League (6:00-8:00) APR 16 Senior League (6:00-8:00) 7:45 Mission Trip Meeting APR 23 Junior League (6:00-8:00) 7:00-8:15 9th Gr. Confirmation APR 30 Senior League (6:00-8:00) 7:30 9th Gr. Confirmation & Parent Orientation

Menu: Egg Bake, hard Boiled Eggs, Muffins Dessert Bread, Coffee, Milk, Orange Juice & Fellowship.

Information for Youth: Shift 1: 9:00-10:30am SAT APR 19th Shift 2: 6:45-8:45am SUN APR 20TH Shift 3: 7:30-9:30am SUN APR 20TH

Shift 4: 8:30-10:30am SUN APR 20TH

Signup sheet on Youth board Sr. High Youth responsible to signup for at least (1) shift.

8:30-10:15 SUN APR 6th Fellowship Hall Eggs, Pancakes & Sausage FREEWILL All proceeds go towards kids going to camp.

10:30 WORSHIP SUN APR 13th Preschool – 6th Grade

RUSH OF FOOLS—COMING EARLY MAY

MAY 4TH – TEACHER APPRECIATION SUNDAY

MAY 7TH – LAST RELEASE TIME

MAY YOUTH RUMMAGE SALE - TBA

MAY 11TH – PIE AUCTION

MAY 11TH – LAST SUNDAY SCHOOL

MAY 18TH – SENIOR RECOGNITION & RECEPTION

JUNE 8-11TH – VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

JUNE 22-28TH – CALIFORNIA MISSION TRIP

JULY 6-11TH – 7TH GR. WET N’ WILDERNESS

5th graders will be bused from school to church for the following classes preparing them for their First Communion: 3:15-4:30 WED APR 2 2:00-3:00 WED APR 9 – Park Rapids Early Out. Dana will meet 5th graders in front of elementary office at 1:00 for bus.

Orientation for Parents & 5th grader 5:45-7:00 WED APR 16

FIRST COMMUNION Maundy Thursday APR 17th 5:30 Soup Supper 6:30 Pinning of Flower & Class Photo 7:00 Worship

8:45-10:15am WED APR 30th What: Release Time classes will recite memory work, songs & things learned within Release Time this year.

When: 8:45-9:10 Grades 5-6 9:45-10:15 Grades 1-4 (Times are approximate.)

ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME & LISTEN.

WHO: Youth & Parent Meeting WHAT: MANDITORY MEETING – If unable to attend, please call Dana, 255-4438. WHERE: Calvary Fellowship Hall WHEN: 7:45 WED APR 16th – immediately following Sr. League.

9:15-10:15 Sundays @ Bella Café Hosted by Jamie Linkowitz & Ginger Woodrum

Sponsored by Family Ministry

Look for the table with the wooden CruciFish

JR & SR LEAGUE Junior League: Grades 6-8 / Senior League: Grades 9-12

EASTER BREAKFAST

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

5th Grade First Communion

Sunday School Palm Processional

Release Time CATECHISM DAY

CALIFORNIA MISSION TRIP Meeting

Coffee @ Bella Café

FAITH & LITERATURE 9am TUE APR 8th Third Street Market

The book, Once Upon a Time, There Was You, a novel by Elizabeth Berg, will be discussed.

Questions, call Jo Ashmore, 652-0239 All are welcome!

Open Informal Bible Study Every Monday Night 5-6pm

Separate groups for Men and Women. All Are Welcome!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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Present: Dana Kocka, Judy Dulski, Pr. Norby, Harry Wenner, David Simmons, Jerry Gorden, Joel Vohres, Pr. Jensen, Rhonda Lageson, Dorothy Meyer, Barb Haugen, Marsha Dennis. Devotions: Jerry Gorden Reports: Treasurer’s report shows overall numbers are good, slightly behind in giving and slightly ahead in expenses. M/S/P to accept Secretary, Treasurer and Financial reports as written. Business: 1. Formation of Donation Committee and Donation Policy…Rhonda Lageson will head committee. M/S/P 2. Vision Team Update – Calvary Crossroads – Judy Dulski. Discussed overall goals, priorities, mission statement criteria, and next steps in Calvary’s Ministry Plan. Council will continue to monitor monthly progress. Committees will set goals/priorities and budget for coming year. M/S/P. 3. Annual meeting date set for August 3, 2014. M/S/P 4. Jodi Schultz, Librarian; asked Council to schedule Jack Pearson (musician and storyteller) to perform in fellowship hall at Calvary, Thursday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. M/S/P Committee Reports: Caring and Outreach – Dorothy Meyer – Chili Challenge – Thanks to Rory and Beth Palm for “cooking for Calvary,” please attend and support. Greetings from Dave LaMaster – “The Walk” to Eagle Pass Texas was planned. Barb Thomason will research history. Family Ministry – David Simmons – Existing Nursery – 18’ x 16.5’ = 297 sq. ft., Proposed Nursery – 18’ x 19.5’ = 351 sq. ft. (17-22% is storage, changing room and toilet). Background check done for Taylor Harsha for back up nursery assistant. Finance Ministry – Harry Wenner – 185 total pledges returned. A low-key temple talk will be given in April reminding the congregation that we need to be vigilant with regard to maintaining the giving level. Learning Ministry – Jo Judson – Curriculum evaluation was proofed and approved. Evaluations will be given to all SS and RT teachers at the end of March. Resources Ministry – Bob Hansen – Snow and ice buildup on roof causing water leak. Water line froze on Tues. Feb 19. Attempts to thaw frozen line failed – providing alternate water supply by running hose from hydrant until frozen pipes thaw out in spring. Worship Ministry – Judy Dulski – April 12 beginning of Holy Week. May 18 – Senior Sunday, plans in motion for planning special music including our seniors. Youth Ministry – Rhonda Lageson – Soup suppers start March 12. Other fundraisers also planned for Youth Mission trip. Mission trip dates – June 21-28, 2014. Announcements: May 11, 2014 – Synod Bike Trip; May 16 & 17, 2014 – NW MN Synod Assembly

Meeting adjourned 8:10 p.m. Minutes by Marsha Dennis

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General Fund Monthly Update Fiscal Year is July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014

$63,685 YTD Checking Balance

$35,499 FEB Income $321,924 YTD Income $39,332 FEB Expenses $322,152 YTD Expenses

Projection & Video Project

Phase 1: Sanctuary Screens & Narthex Monitors—$14,000 Goal MET!

Phase 2: $18,000 Projection/Video Cameras & Recording Equipment

($12,301 donated to date) Donations can be placed in the offering.

Write A/V or Sound System on your memo line.

Please return your 2014 Statement of Intent cards & Time & Talent forms!

_____ $11 Lilly _____$12 Hyacinth _____ $15 Azalea _____$20 Spring Cactus _____ $13 Mum _____$12 Tulips _____$15 Begonia _____$25 Hydrangea _____$12 Daffodil _____$15 Kalanchoe _________$ Monetary In Honor of In Memory of From

PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY FORM

DEADLINE APR 13

NW MN Synod Opportunities

‘Stewards of Love’ Synod Spring Stewardship Event 7:00-9:00 THU MAY 1st – First Lutheran – Detroit Lakes, MN

This workshop will feature practical ideas and planning resources for integrating all aspects of stewardship into all aspects of congregational life and mission year round

and will be of value to a cross-section of congregational leaders.

NW MN Synod Assembly 4:00 pm May 16- 5:00 pm May 17 – Concordia College, Moorhead

Those who participate in this year’s assembly will: •Practice ways of passing on faith •Understand the “Vibrant Faith’ Frame as a pathway for passing on faith in our homes, our congregations and our synod •Be empowered to build living partnerships between

congregations and homes across our synod to serve God’ mission in the world. Presented by Vibrant Faith Ministries.

REGISTRATION DUE BY APRIL 16TH. If you would like to attend, please call the office. 732-7284.

April Birthdays

Memorials & Honorariums

1 Brian Flynn 1 Gert Glimsdahl 1 Alyssa Juntunen 1 Bud Klemond 1 Norman Pederson 1 James Rowland 1 Kristine Strate 2 Lydia Grandy 3 Jean Anderson 3 Kaisa Coborn 3 Kendra Coborn 3 Beth Firehammer 3 Shelley Kendall 3 Claire Voigt 4 Joe Penning 4 Helen Wettlaufer 5 Gregg Bervig 5 Jan Fredell 5 Donna Klemond 5 Brayden Kohrs 6 Linda Benson

6 Mary Maxwell 6 Nancy McDowell 6 Izaiah Paulson 7 Marlys Schave 7 Janine Weideman 8 Dean Hayes 8 Brendan Landstrom 8 Dolly Stevens 8 Levi Stevenson 9 Joshua Walker 9 Chuck Yliniemi 10 Mark DeSchane 10 Mark Gagnon 11 Brynn McComas 11 Colter Uscola 12 Ben Brunsvold 12 JoLeen Kruger 12 Annette Mellesmoen 13 Nicole Petersen 14 Lee Edelman 14 Peter Paulson

14 Debra Sorenson 14 Thomas Van Bruggen 15 Robert Glimsdahl 15 Erik Norby 16 Ray Anderson 16 Al Judson 16 Autumn Kietzman 16 Dawn Landstrom 16 Sandra Lichter 16 Jake Poehler 16 Adele Strike 17 Lisa Carlson 17 Rick Pinnick 17 Jay Roepke 18 Samantha Boyd 18 Kristi Smythe 18 Oscar Vaadeland 19 Zaiden Odland 19 Elaine Thomas 20 Jewel Dockter 20 Lois Firehammer

20 Douglas Kirkham 20 Lilyan Soderberg 21 Dorothy Meyer 21 Allison Michaelson 22 Katherine Foss 22 Lauren Knuttila 22 Tami Turnquist 23 Lorna Cunningham 23 Aarin Galzki 23 Helen Peterson 23 Samantha Roberts 23 Heather Steffel 23 Vicki Stewart 24 Gary Hensel 24 Joel Maxwell 24 Palmer Vaadeland 25 Kathy Hollenbeck 25 Kinley Nordin 25 Kylee Pachel 25 Wyatt Soderberg 26 Lori Behrens

27 Nancy Christofferson 27 Matt Konshok 27 James Kujawa 28 Lauren Cunningham 28 Jason Dennis 28 Nikki Ellingson 28 Steve Maanum 28 Jon Nestoss 28 Karen Overholt 28 Rachel Palmer 28 Garnett Pederson 28 Carol Weech 29 Paul Pederson 29 Bryant Wolbeck 30 Spencer Adolphson 30 Matthew Cunningham 30 Jordan Massie Total: 101

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In Memory of Jean Ahrendt Carl Hammer From Norman Ahrendt Carl Hammer From Garnett & Roz Pederson Carl Hammer From Rick & Joanne Wright Carl Hammer From Ruth & Arlene Bygness Carl Hammer From Richard & Patricia Wagner Carl Hammer From Wallace & Margery Eklund Carl Hammer From Deane & Jill Johnson General Fund From Thomas & Betty Lentz

In Memory of Charlie Knott General Fund From Mark & Barb Thomason

In Memory of Carl Benson (Dave Benson’s Father) Building Fund From Bill & Nora Simpson

In Memory of Roy Yliniemi (Donna Yliniemi’s Father) Sound System From Tony & Dorothy Platz Sound System From Carl & Helen Wettlaufer Sound System From Ken & Lucille Peterson Sound System From Kevin & Renee Brauer Sound System From Deane & Jill Johnson Sound System From Garnett & Roz Pederson Worship/Music From Dave & Barb LaMaster Sound System From Donna Yliniemi

In Memory of Betty Crocker Worship/Music From Tony & Dorothy Platz

In Memory of Sue Johnson Worship/Music From Tony & Dorothy Platz

In Memory of Sylvia Johnson (Lois Firehammer’s Sister) Prayer Shawls From Lynn & Laurie Vad

In Memory of John Oellien General Fund From Bob & Helen Keezer

In Memory of David Kruger General Fund From Katherine Foss

Baptism

3-1-14 Kaitlyn Rose Krautkremer

Parents: Kasey & Crystal Krautkremer Sponsors: Dusty Craig, Holly

DeGroote

Deaths 2-24-14 Bev Bedsted

3-4-14 Joyce Lunke

3-25-14 Mary Magelssen

In Memory of Sue Kniss Gardens From Doug & Karen Dufty

In Memory of My Parents Pr. Discretion From Jackie Cheney

In Memory of Lloyd VanSickle (Craig VanSickle’s Father) Sound System From Ron & Lin Norenberg

In Memory of Joyce Lunke Helping Hands From Lloyd & Carol Schrum General Fund From Robert & Barbara Boyd General Fund From Jerry & Jan Swedberg

In Memory of Jane Johnson (Greg Johnson’s Mother) Sound System From Ron & Lin Norenberg

New Members

March 2, 2014 Clifford & Sandra Busch Marty & Su Ellen Brown

Joe & Jan Braun John, Julie & Elliot Cook

Tom Annexstad Jason, Ariana, Greta & Marin Wright

Ralph & Joane Hanson Ross, Jessica, Ella & Garrett Marotte

Bruce & Maureen Fischer Gary Feig & Loretta Johnson

Gordon & Marie Behnken Rhonda Gartner

Calvary Lutheran Church 112 Park Avenue South• P.O. Box 187 Park Rapids, MN 56470 Address Service Requested

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The Mission of Calvary Lutheran Church is to know Christ and to share Christ with others.

Calvary Church Council 573-2414 Jerry Gorden, President 237-2250 Joel Vorhes, President Elect 732-5981 Al Judson, Past President 564-4722 Marsha Dennis, Secretary 732-7474 Barb Haugen, Treasurer 732-8836 Laura Kujawa, Financial Sec. 255-4853 Dorothy Meyer, Caring & Outreach 564-4737 David Simmons, Family Ministry 564-5002 Harry Wenner, Finance 732-5981 Jo Judson, Learning 732-0856 Bob Hansen, Resource 564-5198 Judy Dulski, Worship 732-9463 Rhonda Lageson, Youth

NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. Postage/PAID

Park Rapids, MN 56470 PERMIT #7

Lead Pastor Steve Norby 218-237-8809 calvaryleadpr@unitelc.com

Pastor Sara Jensen 218-255-5806 calvarypastor@unitelc.com

Education & Youth Dana Kocka calvaryyouth@unitelc.com

Office Manager Laura Kujawa

Custodian Dennis Christianson

Organists: Roz Pederson, Martha Thompson, Sandra Lichter Choir Directors: Adult∼Jason Wright; Bell∼Chris Luckeroth; Youth∼Mary Maxwell Nursery Coordinator: Ashley Roepke Mission Partners: Iglesia Luterana San Lucas, Eagle Pass Texas & Piedras Negras, Mexico James & Carol Sack, Tokyo, Japan ‘Invitation to Joy’ Local Outreach

Office Hours

M-TH 8-4:30 F 8-Noon

218-732-7284 calvary@unitelc.com

Check out our WEBSITE:

www.calvaryparkrapids.com Audio sermons are posted on Calvary’s

WEBSITE under MEDIA.

Prayer Chain: linrnbrg@unitelc.com Or call Lin Norenberg, 732-9356