May 2019 Liturgical Season: Easter

Stay strong in your

FAITH this summer!

Worship

Summer Worship Schedule Begins May 19

9:00-9:30 am Drive in worship

HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

121 Butler Ave. W.

West St. Paul MN 55118

10:00 am Indoor Worship

Augustana Sanctuary

Read or listen to the weekly sermons

Sermons are available to listen to or read at the

Augustana website (augustana.com). From the

homepage, scroll down to recent sermons.

Use your Intention Cards

Whether you’re at home, at the

cabin, or on vacation, your Intention

Cards can keep you connected to

your faith.

Put Your Faith into Action

St. Teresa of Avila said, “Christ has no body on earth now but yours” so this summer, be Christ’s body, put your

faith into action, and answer God’s call to serve through various volunteering opportunities in our community.

Find a cause or service about which you are passionate and pursue it.

NEW LOCATION

Pastor Aune

The power of the resurrection at work in our lives means some-

thing new is happening. We now have the power to shed that

which is old, sinful, and burdensome and we have the power to

walk in newness of life. Because of and through the cross we are

raised to a new life. The promise of Easter pulls us into some-

thing new, something powerful and it is from God.

Where do you see this power at work in your life? How have you

seen this power at work in the lives of people you know and

love? Easter gives us language by which we

can better understand the power of the

resurrection at work in our lives. Easter

helps us to understand what God is up to

and how this ‘newness of life’ matters for

you and for me. Remind yourself each day

that you have been raised from the dead

and you are living a new life. You are living a

life in Christ, filled with His power and hope.

Alleluia! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed.

Augustana received a note of thanks from our friends at Neigh-

bors for raising $27,968.99 and 6,015 pounds of food for the MN

Foodshare campaign. Handwritten on the note were these

words, “Ridiculous Generosity” at its best! Tears of joy here at

Neighbors. We are beyond grateful for all you do for people in

need. Our neighbors!”

As a staff we would also echo those words of thanks for your

response to the needs of our immediate community. You are an

amazing community of Jesus followers. You are living out the

power of the resurrection and it is marvelous to witness.

As we move into May let me remind you that May 5 and May 12

are Global Mission Sundays at Augustana. You will be receiving a

brochure in the mail that will tell the story of our global partner-

ships and the impact your gifts will make as we receive our glob-

al mission offering on May 12.

Please take time to read the stories in the brochure and plan on

participating in worship, the special offering, adult forum and the

pot luck on May 4.

With Easter being so late this year drive-in worship is just around

the corner. It seems weird to being saying that! Summer Drive-in

Worship will be held at Heritage Middle School on Butler Avenue

this summer due to construction at Henry Sibley High School. It

will require a bit of adjusting on our part but we can make it

work and drive-in worship will once again

give us the opportunity to be outdoors and

hear the good news in a unique worship

setting.

One last note about the summer. Cathy Hen-

drikson, our Director of Children and Family

ministry will be on a 10 week sabbatical be-

ginning June 1. It was approved by the per-

sonnel committee and the church council.

Cathy has been in her current position for 16 years and will use

her sabbatical as a time of renewal as well as research new ideas

about children’s ministry in the church.

I pray for a blessed spring for each one of you as we look forward

to summer and all the good things that await us as a church

community. Live your resurrected life each day. He is risen in-

deed!

Blessings and peace,

When our Lord rose from the dead, He rose to an absolutely new life . . . He rose to a

life that had never been before. And what His resurrection means for us is that we are

raised to His risen life, not to our old life. One day we will have a body like His glorious

body, but we can know here and now the power and effectiveness of His resurrection

and can “walk in newness of life.” From Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest April 8

Summer Drive-in Worship

will be held at

Heritage Middle School

on Butler Avenue this summer

due to construction at Henry

Sibley High School.

Sunday, May 5 ~ Global Mission I

8:30 am Traditional Worship

Holy Communion

9:45 am Traditional Worship

Holy Communion

11:00 am Celebration Worship

Holy Communion

Sunday, May 12 ~ Global Mission II

8:30 am Traditional Worship

9:45 am Traditional Worship

11:00 am Celebration Worship

Holy Communion

Sunday, May 19 ~ Baccalaureate Sunday

~ Summer Worship Begins

9:00 am Drive In Worship

Heritage Middle School Parking Lot

121 Butler Ave. W.

West St. Paul MN 55118

10:00 am Sanctuary Worship

Holy Communion

Sunday, May 26 ~ 6th Sunday of Easter

9:00 am Drive In Worship

Heritage Middle School Parking Lot

121 Butler Ave. W.

West St. Paul MN 55118

10:00 am Sanctuary Worship

Deaths

Rosalia Dewald, mother of Barbara Wagner,

grandmother of Benjamin and Sean

Jeanine Larson, wife of Bill Larson, Sr., mother of

Bill Larson, grandmother to Rachel and Carl

Sandy Harich, wife of Dave Harich, mother of Chris

Harich

Marvin Gunderson, husband of Lois, father of Jeff

and Jack, grandfather to Eric and Dan

John Cowan, brother of Cheryl Sherburne

Patricia Gatzke, mother of Barbara Gatzke

Steven Larsen, son of Paul and Lois Larsen

Dear Augustana members,

I want to say a deep thank you for all the cards, hugs,

comments, and gifts given when my mother, Rosalia

Dewald, died recently. Your concern and support have

been uplifting and healing as I grieve her loss.

~With gratitude, Barbara Wagner

Augustana Family,

We are so touched by all who have supported, cared and

prayed for us after the sudden loss of wife, mother and

grandmother Jeanine Larson. It is such a blessing to have

such a wonderful and caring staff and funeral volunteers

to seamlessly come together to provide a fitting tribute to

Jeanine. ~Bill Larson and Family

Nursery is available during

the 9:45 am service for children

3 years of age and younger.

During the summer, nursery will be

available at the 10:00 am service.

ASL Interpreter is scheduled on Sunday,

May 5 at the 9:45 am service.

Other services are available by request one

week in advance. Contact the church

office with requests or

questions.

Grief Care

Wednesday mornings, May 1, 8, 15, and 22, 10:00-11:30 am in the library

A new grief care group will be led by Augustana member and retired pastor/

chaplain, Marian Eisenmann. Topics and discussion will center on themes such

as understanding grief, working our way through grief, and finding hope in the

midst of despair. This group is for anyone having experienced a significant loss

in their lives or for those wishing to understand more about the grieving pro-

cess. Participants are asked to sign up at the Information Center.

Augustana National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 2, 1:00 to 7:00 pm

Sign-up at the Information Center to pray during a time slot between 1:00 and

7:00 pm in our prayer chapel. This year’s theme is “Love One Another” based

on John 13:34. We will pray for our country, children, schools, churches, fami-

lies, and other concerns.

Health Ministry Volunteer Event

Tuesday, May 7, 5:45 pm

Sign up in the Health Ministry Binder at Information Center

Health Ministry volunteers are invited to a light dinner

and program featuring guest speaker Hollie M. Holt-

Woehl, author and Lutheran pastor with a PhD in pas-

toral care. She regularly teaches at Luther Seminary,

specializing in pastoral care and ministry related to

mental health. She will bring a message of inspiration

and refreshment.

This is Augustana’s opportunity to express our gratitude to our health ministry

volunteers (Prayer Shawl, The Gathering, Care Team, Baby Blankets, Grief

Ministry, Befrienders, Card Ministry, Caring Casseroles, Walk to Outdoor Wor-

ship, Blood Pressure Screening, Blood Drive, Homebound Communion, etc.)

American Red Cross Reports a Severe Shortage of Blood

Due to the difficult winter and the need to cancel many blood drives, the Red

Cross is reporting a severe blood emergency beginning in May. While Au-

gustana will not be hosting a blood drive until the fall, we do ask you to con-

sider giving at a location convenient to you. Go to https://www.redcross.org/

local/minnesota/about-us/locations/twin-cities.html to find a location near

you. They are especially in need of Type O donors.

Save the Date

Steppin’ Out in Faith Walk To Drive-In Service, Sunday, June 23

We will walk from Augustana to Heritage Middle School in time for the 9:00

am service. Watch for more details!

Three Good Things

Count Your Blessings

"Three good things" is a classic gratitude exer-

cise where participants are asked to write down

three good things from their day, whether big

or small. Practicing gratitude regularly has been

shown to increase positive emotions, decrease

feelings of depression, and improve well-being.

One suggestion is to keep a “Gratitude Journal”

and utilize three gratitude prompts per day, for

seven days, right before going to sleep each

night. Each prompt is a simple sentence prefix:

1. One good thing that happened to me today…

2. Today I had fun when…

3. Something I accomplished today…

After the seven days, look over your journal and

reflect on the things you are grateful for and

how you can continue to see the good things in

your life. Research has shown that those who

count their blessings on a regular basis are hap-

pier as a result.

Adult Forum 9:45 - 10:45 am & 10:50 - 11:45 am

May 5 Global Mission - Lutheran Mideast Development (LMD) highlights from

Rev. Morris Wee, who has served on the board of LMD since 2011.

May 12 Global Mission - Tanzania Trip Reflections from members of the group

that traveled there in 2019.

Coffee and Conversation Tea

Monday, May 6 at 10:00 am

You are invited to morning tea complete with finger sandwiches, cookies, and

tea; hats and gloves are welcome. We are hoping the Queen might make an

appearance so be ready to curtsey. Please sign up with payment of $5.00.

Linda Murray's Saami bracelet class

Rescheduled for Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm. If you signed up, please email

Stacy at secardwell@augustana.com if you can attend on the new date.

Creation on Canvas

May 16, 6:30-8:30 pm

Cost: $20.00

Step by step painting instructions by artist Jan Gunderson will be given as we

give thanks and praise to our Lord for such beauty in our world. The 11" x 14"

canvas and all materials are included. Class is limited to 16 people. Sign up at

the Information Center.

Find event details in the Adult Forum, Adult Ministry and Coffee & Conversation flyers and in the Adult Ministry binders

found in the Information Center. Contact Stacy Eichman-Cardwell with questions.

Men’s Breakfast

Wednesday, May 1, 6:30—7:30 am

Join Pastor Aune for breakfast and Bible Study.

This month’s text is Acts 10:1-17, 34-48 (Peter’s

vision).

Working Women of Faith

Thursday, May 2, 6:00 pm Dinner

This "come when you can" group focuses on

how faith and work intersect. We meet at a

different restaurant each evening. New partici-

pants are always welcome! Please contact

Susan Berg-Williams at

bergwilliams@hotmail.com for more infor-

mation or to RSVP.

Adoptive and Foster Parent Group

First Sunday of the month in Bethlehem Room

May 5, 9:45 -10:45 am

Facilitators Donna Engels & Ellen Thorson

Where Faith Meets Life Bible Study

Wednesday evenings, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

May 8 is last session until the fall

Join one of the pastors to discuss how the up-

coming Sunday morning sermon text is relevant

to your life today!

Let the heavens rejoice, let the

earth be glad, let the waters

resound, and all that is in it.

Psalm 96: 11-12

Augustana Columbarium Expansion

The Columbarium Committee is researching the possible completion

of the Columbarium master plan as shown. We must determine future

congregational need before proceeding and are requesting your input.

To date, 75 of the existing 150 niches have been purchased. Comple-

tion of the master plan would add two 168 niche cabinets at an esti-

mated 2019 cost of $121,000 with a 5% increase projected each year

thereafter. One of the research tools the committee is implementing is

a survey that will be sent to members in the month of May. Your re-

sponse to this survey will be vital in the decision-making and planning

process. Please direct any questions or concerns you have about the

Columbarium to Cori Pochardt, Columbarium Administrator, at

cpochardt@augustana.com.

New cabinets

Congregational Dinners & Craft Time

The last congregational dinner was Wednesday, April 24. That was also the last

night of crafts/games before choir. Please do not drop your child off downstairs

before 6:10 pm on May 1 and 8. There will be no one there to supervise them.

Thank you for your help with this!

Last Day of Kids’ Kingdom

Sunday, May 12 will be the last day of Kids’ Kingdom. Please take a minute to

thank your child’s teachers/shepherds when you pick them up. They are the

only volunteers that volunteer every Sunday, Sept-May!

Congregation Fun Night\Dinner & Painting

Monday, June 17

5:30 pm Dinner, 6:00–7:30 pm Painting

Start out the evening with pizza & salad for dinner. Jan Gunderson will then

instruct us on how to paint a summer picture to take home with you. Enjoy a

summer night with your Augustana family and friends. Open to all ages 4 years-

adult, come for food, fun, and fellowship. A free will offering will be taken for

dinner, but the cost of the activity is free!

Summer Camp Reminder

Remaining spots for VBS and day camps are open

to the community. Space is limited for all camps

so please turn in your registration forms.

Music and Arts Camp

June 10-13 from 9:00 to 11:45 am

We will learn fun songs, play bells and other in-

struments, and create art together, then cele-

brate with a concert on Thursday from 4:30-5:00

pm! Our theme will be world music and how

God's love is shared with everyone. Invite your

friends; all are welcome. Registration forms are

available at the Information Center or can be

printed from the website. Select the LEARN tab,

then Children’s Ministry for the form.

Summer Camp Dates

Music Camp: June 10-13—9:00 am to 11:45 am

VBS: June 24-27— 9:00 am to 12:00 pm FULL

VBS: July 8-11— 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

VBS: July 15-18— 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Environmental Camp: July 22-25—9:00 am to

4:00 pm (finishing grades 2-5)

Wapo Seed Weekend (finishing grades 2 & 3)

July 5-7

Wapo Weeklong (finishing grades 4-9) July 7-12

Brochures are available at the Information Center

or on the church website, select the LEARN tab,

then Children’s Ministry for a form.

Saint’s Baseball with Augustana

Reserve your tickets by signing up in the Congre-

gational Events binder at the Information Center.

Tickets will be available May 1 in the church

office with payment of $14 per ticket.

Saturday, June 22, 7:00 pm

Saturday, July 13, 7:00 pm

Friday, July 26, 7:00 pm (With Fireworks !)

Saturday, August 11, 5:00 pm

Congratulations

to the 53 children/youth who

made their First Communion on

Maundy Thursday. We welcome them

to God’s table and are excited for

them to continue taking communion

when they come to worship.

We’ve had a great year of learning and growing through Con-

firmation, Youth Forum, Senior High Sundays, volunteering

together, and having fun! How will your faith guide who you

are and how you show up in the world this summer?

Confirmation Service Retreat

Friday, July 19—Sunday, July 21, 2019

Cost: $200 per person includes transportation, lodging, all

meals, and activities

Urban Immersion will be leading and hosting us for our summer

service retreat in Minneapolis! We will learn about issues that

contribute to poverty, volunteer at organizations that serve

those affected by poverty, and take our experiences with us to

apply in our own community. There will be time for play too

during our weekend of service. Augustana youth and friends

completing grades 6-8 are invited to join us!

Baccalaureate

Sunday, May 19 at the 10:00 am worship

Join us as we celebrate and bless our 2019 high school

graduates during worship. A reception will follow the

worship service. Congratulations class of 2019!

Faith-Filled Yoga

Mondays, 6:30—7:45 pm

Lower level commons

Students are invited to join Faith-Filled Yoga at Augustana on Mon-

day evenings. Classes are taught by Cristi Hoving, an experienced

instructor and frequent guest presenter in Youth Forum. Classes

are designed to help you leave the stress and busyness of your

day at the door as you take time to connect your breath with your

faith. Each class opens with scripture and devotions to ground and

center you so you can experience God’s presence in your practice.

All skill levels are welcome to participate.

We are excited to offer a special rate for students to join this class.

Participate in the last few classes of the current session (through

May 20) for $15. The next ten week session begins on June 3 and

runs through August 12. Students can attend for $60.

Boys & Girls Club 291 East Belvidere,

St. Paul, MN

Tuesday, May 28 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm

The Boys and Girls Club is located approximately 1 mile from

Augustana. Stop by the front desk and let them know you are

volunteering with Augustana. Go to the kitchen and sign the

volunteer sheet. You are welcome to join us at whatever time

works with your schedule.

Loaves & Fishes St Matthew’s Catholic Church

510 Hall Ave, St. Paul MN

Tuesday, May 7 and Monday, May 13

Shifts: 3:00-4:30; 4:30-6:30; 5:30-7:00 pm

Sign up in the Loaves & Fishes Book at the Information Center.

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)

Eagan site, 990 Lone Oak Road, Suite 136

Wednesday, May 1, 6:00-7:30 pm Join Code: YPYVB7

Drive-in Ushers Needed!

We are looking for families, couples,

and individuals to hand out bulletins

at drive-in worship this summer and

a few extra hands to help with col-

lecting offering each week.

Take a look at your calendar then visit the Information Center

and sign up in the Outdoor Usher binder.

We would love to see some new faces along with our past vol-

unteers this summer.

Minnesota Foodshare

Minnesota FoodShare ended on

April 7 and the final results of the

competition between the pastors is:

1st Place: Mark 10,504

2nd Place: Megan 9,929

3rd Place: Eric 9,460

But the even better news is the overall giving total: 33,496

pounds of food and dollars given. This is nearly one-third more

than our original goal of 25,000 and the most ever given by

Augustana to Neighbors in March!

This gift will feed approximately 300 families right here in Da-

kota county. You are serving your neighbor in God’s name with

ridiculous generosity. Thank you for sharing these gifts and for

giving with joy and excitement.

Augustana Environmental Camp

The campers attending Environmental camp

this summer will be collecting used mascara

wands to be cleaned and sent to the Appa-

lachian Wildlife Refuge. The wildlife refuge

uses the clean wands to remove fly eggs

and larva from the fur of infested animals.

Wands can be dropped off in the church

office or at the Information Center marked

Enviro Camp.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

The following items are needed for

VBS. If you would like to donate any of

the following, please leave them at the

Information Center or in the church office marked VBS.

Graham crackers, M&M’s (regular), bagged popcorn, square

pretzels, red licorice, corn nuts, shredded coconut, animal

crackers, chocolate chips, raisins, Gushers, chocolate sand-

wich cookies, chocolate frosting, and Hershey chocolate bars.

Collecting Donations this Summer

Spring has finally arrived! Now that the snow has melted and we can see our yards and gardens again, it is time to think about spring planting. When you are shopping at local nurseries and garden centers, consider picking up some extra plants or seed packets to grow for the Share Your Bounty table at OUR CHURCH this fall. (Remember - when you shop locally, you help OUR COMMUNITY). Some good planting ideas for late summer vegetables include corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, egg plant and swiss chard. Fall harvested crops that are good for sharing include pumpkins, squash, gourds, beets, carrots and rutabaga. Onions, potatoes and herbs are also great to grow and share. If you've never planted a garden before, give it a try at YOUR HOME! Start small - maybe plant a few rows of your favorite vege-tables this year. Pick out things that your family likes to eat, or be brave and try something new. Fresh vegetables that you have grown yourself ALWAYS taste best. You can plant seeds directly in your garden or buy plants that are already started. When growing from seeds, follow the instructions on the package. Planting a garden can be fun for the whole family. Children can help pick out vegetable seeds or plants. Seeds that are particu-larly fun with kids include beans, pumpkins and gourds. These seeds can be soaked overnight in a paper cup before planting to give them a head start. After the planting, kids can help with the weeding, watering AND harvesting. If space is an issue, try planting in containers. Herbs are especially suited to this type of gardening. They often attract butterflies and humming-birds. They add great flavor to your summer meals and are always an easy item to share. Orchards offer another great opportunity for sharing. Fresh-picked apples are a tasty treat, especially to those who've only ever gotten them from the store. Starting in August, the EarthKeepers will again host a Share Your Bounty table. Any items left over from the Share Your Bounty table will be taken to the Neighbors, Inc food shelf. Watch for more details this summer. Happy planting!

Build houses and live in them; and plant gardens and eat their produce. Jeremiah 29:5

Plan Now to Share Your Bounty

Diane Blake Shari Hansen Carol Hall Kiara Jorgenson

Shellie Larsen Bill Larson Jim McClosky Kristen Mertens

Twila Peterson

Scott Thorson

Barb & Jonathan Wagner

Committee Members:

The deadline for the

June/July 2019 issue of

Augustana Life is

May 14, 2019.

If you have questions,

contact Carla Pfeifer at

651 457.3373 or

cpfeifer@augustana.com

Augustana Life is published monthly

by Augustana Lutheran Church

1400 South Robert Street

West Saint Paul, MN 55118-3197

Church Office 651 457-3373

Pastors Mark Aune maune@augustana.com

Megan Torgerson mtorgerson@augustana.com

Eric Nelson, Intern enelson@augustana.com

Program Staff

Laurie Armon, Program Assistant,

Children & Family Ministry

larmon@augustana.com

Joann Arneberg, RN MPH, Faith Community Nurse

jarneberg@augustana.com

Teri Collins, Preschool Director

preschool@augustana.com

Stacy Eichman-Cardwell, Director, Adult

Ministry

secardwell@augustana.com

Cathy Hendrikson, Director, Children &

Family Ministry; Volunteer Coordinator

chendrikson@augustana.com

Abby Norlin-Weaver, Director, Youth &

Family Ministry

anorlinweaver@augustana.com

Carla Pfeifer, Communications Coordinator

cpfeifer@augustana.com

Music Staff Kathy Andrews, Co-director of Music

Kristina Langlois, Co-director of Music

Lisa Griffin, Celebration Band Director

Sarah Youngner, Handbell Director

Kim Zemple, Chorister Choir Director

Office Staff

Vanessa Hernandez, Nursery Coordinator

Brandt Richardson, Business Administrator

brichardson@augustana.com

Cori Pochardt, Secretary

cpochardt@augustana.com

Barbara Rolfes, Administrative Secretary

brolfes@augustana.com

Susan Triplett, Bookkeeper

striplett@augustana.com

Deb Van, Financial Secretary

dvan@augustana.com

Preschool Teachers Laurie Armon Kelsey Kahlhamer

Teri Collins Katie Hendrikson

Custodial Staff Steve Bechtold Deb Bechtold

Carie Closmore John Closmore

Will Miedema Lowell Steenberg

It’s hard to believe the end of another school year is upon us! We

have had a great year and thank all the families who have been a

part of our preschool program this year.

The year was full of fun, learning, and faith. We are so lucky to

have Augustana staff members lead chapel, the Gathering Group

for including us in some of their activities, Dodge Nature Center for

field trips, Dr. Sawyer, a local dentist for taking time to talk to the

classes about dental health, and many, many volunteers!

We thank you all for making our school year so much fun. Our end

of year concerts will be on May 21 for the 3-year-old classes and

May 22 for the Pre-K classes. They start at 11:30 am in the Fellow-

ship Hall. Please join us.

Registrations for the 2018-2019 school year are still being accept-

ed. You can register online at Augustana.com/preschool, email me

at preschool@augustana.com, or call 651-457-3373x26 for more

information. Hopeful that spring is now here to stay!

Teri Collins

Mississippi Valley Orchestra

Sunday, May 5 at 3:00 pm

The concert will include:

Appalachian Spring Suite by Aaron Copland

Violin Concerto in E Minor by Mendelssohn featuring

violinist, Sarah Grimes

Piano Concerto No. 2, movement 1 by Saint-Saëns

featuring Jacqueline Pham, 2019 St. Paul Piano Teachers

Association Concerto Competition winner

The concert is open to the community and there is no

admission charge. Nursery is provided.

Global Mission

Congregational Potluck

Saturday, May 4

5:00-7:00 pm

The Global Mission Task force invites you to a traditional Lu-

theran Potluck in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a hot dish, vegeta-

ble side, salad, or dessert to share and join us for food and fel-

lowship. A brief program including videos on global mission

efforts we support will follow dinner. All are welcome; no pre-

vious global mission experience necessary! Signing up at the

Information Center is encouraged but not required.

Sundays, May 5 and 12

Explore the great work being accomplished through your gifts.

Learn how communities in Tanzania, Guatemala, and the Mid-

dle East are on a path to sustainability in infrastructure, educa-

tion, and nutrition.

Join us for worship and Adult Forum. Our goal is to receive

$50,000 in offering with 100% congregation participation.

Gifts will be received in worship on May 12.