This Week’s Event Calendar

Worship attendance Sunday, March 31: 328 — Wednesday, April 3: 140 (Lenten Service)

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 331 W Harrison St, Annandale, MN 55302 Office Phone: 320-274-8827 Office Fax: 320-274-7283 Precious Gifts Phone: 320-274-9722

Email: info@stjohns-annandale.org Web site: www.stjohns-annandale.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm Sunday Worship: 8:15am Traditional; 10:30am Contemporary Sunday Christian Education: 9:30am

Please drop any prayer requests in the offering plate or the box by the office—Thank you!

Healing-Members of St. John’s Duane Sprague - prayers for continued healing after quadruple bypass Jean Noland - prayers for healing Vernette Heidenrich - recovering at home after knee surgery Barb Cichosz - broke arm in 3 places-pray for healing Joan Burd - healing after a fall Verna Dahnke - prayers for healing Pam Lamb - prayers for healing Warren Hogberg - prayers for healing Tom Johnson - prayers for healing Charles Lamb - prayers for healing Duane Dietz - prayers for healing Mary Schultz - prayers for healing Pat Larson - in remission from multiple myeloma Eloise Stram - prayers for healing after aortic aneurysm surgery Maria Johnson - prayers for healing Delores McPadden - prayers for healing Frances Snabb - health concerns Shirley Schmitz - Prayers for healing from her stroke David Stay - Son-in-law of Pat & Lonnie Baack - prayers for healing Virginia Marohn - prayers for medical testing Mara Jacobson - prayers for healing Bob & Vivian Henry - health concerns Wayne Mader - health concerns Gladys Johnson - health concerns Lorraine Johnson - prayers for healing Jenny Klein - prayers for continued treatment and scans for metastatic breast cancer Orma Lou Jacobsma - heart health concerns Pr. Ed Groop and Margaret Groop - health concerns Lynda Leonard - health concerns Pastor Dave - health concerns Larissa Wadman - medical concerns Laverna Anderson - health concerns

Assisted Living/Care Center Facilities Lorraine Johnson - at Annandale Care Center Hazel Strand - at Watkins Assisted Living Elizabeth Olson - at Annandale Care—Centennial Villa Verna Dahnke - at Watkins Assisted Living Barb Beals - at Annandale Care Center Bernadine Buranen - at Annandale Care Center Betty Freeman - assisted living Ruby Geisinger - memory care Don Hausken - at Guardian Angels in Elk River, MN; health concerns Barb Tasa - at Parkview Care of Buffalo, health concerns

Healing-Family & Friends of St. John’s Rodney Carlson - brother of Shirley Carlson & Bev Broulliard—began chemotherapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia this past week. Ralph - Father of Mitch Uecker—doing well after having a stroke Maxley Ferguson - Great great nephew of Iona & Glenn Rozenberg—doing better in ICU Dean Mattila - Son of Karen Larson—prayers for healing after accident Richard (Dick) Radisewitz - fell and has brain injury—prayers for healing

Brother of Duane (Cindy) Sprague—prayers for healing from infection Ava - great niece of Betty & Maynard Nilson—5 month old with RSV Jim - son of Mary Gunnerson-doing well, back at work on medication after having a stroke Joe Johnson- dad of Laurie Laney-prayers as he started hospice Melissa Harapat - cancer diagnosis, prayers for healing Richie - Son of Roger & Peg Beuning Andy McBride - Nephew of Pr Dave & Diane Nelson—West Nile Virus - prayers for healing Kathy Scott - Sister of Susan Schwanke—prayers for healing from cancer Robyn - Daughter of Dan & Sue Nelson—prayers for healing Barb Weigand & Family - Friend of Shirley Schmitz—prayers for tests & procedure for a tumor in her esophagus Gracie Krohn - Family of Mary Gunnerson—12 year old Gracie diagnosed with brain tumor. Prayers for successful surgery and recovery. Sharon Niemela - Sister-in-law—prayers for healing after surgery Jane - Cousin of Shirley Schmitz—prayers for favorable test results Curtis Hermanson - Father of Mindy Carlson—cancer Jim McBride - Diane Nelson’s Father—stage 4 kidney failure Abby Salmela-friend of Heather Jensen—treatment for non-Hodgkins lymph Paige (12yrs)-friend of Iona Rozenberg—in residential mental health treatment Nick Bodell - Son of Peggy Bodell - prayers for his PTSD Ena - Cousin of Tom & Jo Heyd - comfort for her broken back Angela Orr - Daughter of Deb Orr - cancer treatment Carol Oldham - Samantha (Steve) Duret’s mother; health concerns Kevin Lehse - Son of Lloyd & Alois Lehse; receiving chemo, in remission Bill Peterson - Loretta Peterson’s son; is physically improving, back to work, Henry Dolan - grandson of Skip & Cathy Dolan—heart transplant recipient Brent Harapat - Pray for healing and recovery for this young husband & father Debbie - Gary (Sandy) Porter’s sister, stg 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma - chemo Kathy Ruprecht - Nikki Neumiller’s mother, cancer has shrunk slightly— continue to pray Andy Beuning - Son of Roger & Peg Beuning, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

Support Zac Sykora - Son of Hope & Todd Sykora; MN National Guard Jessica Forness - Joint Base Goose Creek, SC - US Navy Lorenzo Swanson - Grandson of John & Diane Swanson-Camp Lejeune, NC Marines Alec Swanson - Grandson of John & Diane Swanson-Columbus, MS Air Force Seth & Samantha Johnson - Grandson of Lloyd & Maria Johnson-US Navy, Norfolk, San Diego—deployed Sean & Courtney Johnson - Grandson of Lloyd & Maria Johnson-US Navy– PT Hueneme, CA - deployed Robin (Ekholm) O’Connor & Jesse O’Connor - Daughter and son-in-law of Bryan & Lucy Ekholm-Okinawa, Japan-Air Force McKenna Ekholm - Daughter of Bryan & Lucy Ekholm-Co. Springs,CO-Air Force Erin Schwanke - Daughter of Ron & Sue Schwanke, Coronado, CA- U.S. Navy Melanie Nelson & David Kingry (spouses) - In Bukoba, Tanzania through the Metropolitan New York ELCA & Global World Mission.

Note: If a correction is needed or you would like a name removed or added please inform the church office. In an effort to keep the list current and

accurate, we will be updating/removing prayer requests on a monthly basis; please contact info@stjohns-annandale.org. Thank you!

Today

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

8:15am 9:30am 9:30am

10:30am 11:45am

12-2:00pm 5:30pm

9:30am 6:00pm

8:00am 10:00am

4:00pm 6:00pm

1:30pm 5:30pm

Traditional Worship w/Communion JOLT Sunday School Contemporary Worship w/Communion Cantata Rehearsal 1st Communion Gathering Cub Scouts

Hands For Hope Boy Scouts

Men’s Bible Study Women’s Bible Study Executive Committee SAS Mtg at Salem, St. Cloud

Staff Meeting Soup Supper

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

6:00pm 7:05pm 7:30pm 7:45pm

9:30am 3:00-4:30pm

6:00pm

8:00am–1:00pm

8:15am

8:30am-12:30pm 9:30am

10:30am 11:45am

Cantata Rehearsal Worship AA Mtg—Ed Building Youth Group

Annandale Christian Women Pastor Dave at McDonald’s Worship Band Practice

Annandale Expo

Palm/Passion Sunday Traditional Worship w/Communion Palm Sunday Breakfast Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt Contemporary Worship w/Communion Cantata Rehearsal

April 7, 2019

Welcome to St. John’s We give thanks that the Holy Spirit has gathered us together on this day. We pray that in this time of

worship you will EXPERIENCE the good news of God’s love, so that together we might be sent out into the world to LIVE as DiSCIPLes and SHARE the love of Jesus Christ.

Fifth Sunday In Lent

Jesus is beginning to sound a bit like a broken record with his repeatedly turning the social order upside down. What makes one great in the kingdom of God? Serving the least of these.

To enhance your worship experience there are several items available on or near the Usher’s Cart at the entrance of the Sanctuary. Activity bags for children & SPARK Bibles Bibles Children’s bulletins Members and friends are encouraged to utilize the pew Bibles Hearing enhancement devices (available at the sounds booth) that are available in worship. If you do not have a Bible, please Large print Bibles visit our Welcome Center and St. John’s will be happy to give you one.

Attended Nursery Bulletin Board An attended nursery is available for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Available at the Bulletin Board in the hallway are the current Good it is located down at the end of the hall to the left of the sanctuary as News Newsletter and The Lutheran Magazine. Please help yourself. you enter the building. (southwest corner). Welcome Center Restrooms We invite our first time guests to stop by the Welcome Center near the Are located down the hall to the left of the sanctuary as you enter the front doors where each family will receive a gift from our congregation. building. (southwest corner). Offering Envelopes Welcome Pads For your convenience, general offering envelops are available on the Are at the end of each pew. Please fill them out completely and pass usher cart in the back of the church. them to those sitting next to you. Check out all our on goings at www.stjohns-annandale.org

Parents of Young Children We are so glad you are here and that you brought your children with you! Thank you! We have a few suggestions for your worship experience: Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. It can be helpful to sit toward the front where it is easier for children to see and hear. Sing songs loudly, pray, and voice the responses with enthusiasm. Children learn behavior by copying you. If you are excited about

God, they will be, too! There are Story Bibles at the back of the worship space. Your child is welcome to read, look at, and use this Bible. If you would like to

take one home, talk to Pastor Dave. Teach children some of the basic prayers. Being able to join in with the prayers helps them feel they are contributing, too. Also, it can

be helpful to explain to your child what is happening during the service. To those who are sitting near worshiping parents and children: A smile of encouragement is always welcome to parents with small, active children. Jesus welcomed the little children, and so do we. Whether talking, crying, laughing, or singing, the sounds of children in worship are joyful songs of praise.

Ministers - All the baptized Lead Pastor - Dave Nelson Pastor - Alex Becker Accompanist - (8:15am) Orma Lou Jacobsma (10:30am) Rejoice Band Acolytes (8:15am) - James Segner & Julia Segner (10:30am) - Nathan Klatt & Emma McGinnis

Greeters/Welcome Center (8:15am) - Dave & Mary Holmgren (10:30am) -

Altar Guild - Krista Grossinger Donna Jacobson

Reader (8:15am) - Mary Holmgren (10:30am) - Peggy Bodell

Audio/Video Techs (8:15am) - (A) (V) Esther Hanlon (10:30am) - (A) (V)

Ushers (8:15am) - Val, Makena, & Al Gunderson (10:30am) - Bill, Janelle, & Austin Berry - Drew & Donna Jacobson

PRAYER OF THE DAY

You long for your people to care for one another with the same compassion you show to them. Help us to notice and care about the poor, the hungry, the forgotten and the needy.

Move our hearts in love wherever, and whenever, we encounter such need. Make us willing participants of your grace and generosity. We pray these things

in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Next week’s reading—Matthew 21:1-17

For your convenience we have provided a QR code you can scan from your QR reader app on your phone.

“I Give Electronically” cards are available at the Usher Cart - please place in the offering plate.

8:15am Service Prelude Welcome Invocation Confession Announcement Of Forgiveness Song Of Praise: “Christ, Be Our Light” ELW 715 Prayer Of The Day Reading: Matthew 25:31-40 (pg 22 your pew Bible) Kids Time Reading: Matthew 25:41-46 (pg 22 your pew Bible) Sermon: Pastor Dave Nelson Song Of The Day: “O God Of Mercy, God Of Light” ELW 714 Prayers Of Intercession Sharing Of The Peace Offering Offertory Song: “Take, Oh Take Me As I Am” ELW 814 Offertory Prayer The Great Thanksgiving Words Of Institution The Lord’s Prayer The Invitation The Meal Songs During Distribution “Come To The Table” ELW 481 “Lord, Whose Love In Humble Service” ELW 712 Prayer After Communion Announcements Blessing Sending Song: “We Are Called” ELW 720 Dismissal P: God calls us….. C: To experience, live and share the love of Jesus Christ! P: Go in peace. Share the Good News. C: Thanks be to God. *St. John’s Mission Statement

10:30am Service Gathering Songs “Awake My Soul” “10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)” Welcome Invocation Confession Announcement Of Forgiveness Song Of Praise: “Your Grace Is Enough” Prayer Of The Day Chancel Choir: “When The Poor Ones” by David M Cherwien Reading: Matthew 25:31-40 (pg 22 your pew Bible) Kids Time Reading: Matthew 25:41-46 (pg 22 your pew Bible) Sermon: Pastor Dave Nelson Song Of The Day: “Open Our Eyes, Lord” Prayers Of Intercession Sharing Of The Peace Offering Offertory Song: “Great Are You Lord” Offertory Prayer The Great Thanksgiving Words Of Institution The Lord’s Prayer The Invitation The Meal Songs During Distribution “You Are Holy” ELW 525 “You Are My King (Amazing Love)” Prayer After Communion Announcements Blessing Sending Song: “Forever”

Dismissal P: God calls us….. C: To experience, live and share the love of Jesus Christ! P: Go in peace. Share the Good News. C: Thanks be to God. *St. John’s Mission Statement

Church & Community Events

Senior High Summer Youth Trip—July 21-27 (Note Age Change) We have decided to open up this trip to all 6th—12th graders! Sign up today for our Summer Trip. We are heading up to the Boundary Waters Canoe area for an amazing week where you will enjoy the beauty and serenity of the North Woods, grow deeper in your faith. Sign up today at the welcome desk, space is limited so sign up soon. Cost: $650 (fundraising opportunities available).

VBS 2019—ROAR! Life is wild. God is Good. Be sure to mark your calendars for July 28th - August 1st! We invite you to ROAR with us as we discover how God is good in our wild lives! We have a very fun theme with wonderful songs and activities planned. Registration for volunteers and participants will open in the beginning of May. Just a reminder that ALL children are welcome at St. John's VBS, whether they are members or not, due to the generosity of our church members. Feel free to invite your friends and/or family to join you in the fun! Join our Facebook group called “St. John’s VBS” and be on the lookout for more information in the months to come.

Donations to Air Force Reserve Unit Elora Davidson, a 7th grader in Annandale Girl Scout Troop 16167, is collecting donations to send Girl Scout Cookies to the 934th Airlift Wing. Elora is collecting donations to help purchase cookies and pay for the shipping of the cases to an APO address. She would also love to include personal notes to be shipped with the cookies. Any questions can be directed to davidson@lakedalelink.net or by calling 320-274-5614. We will be collecting until April 15. Thank you for your generosity!

Donations for Good Friday Day Camp We are so excited about the turnout for Good Friday Day Camp, with 55 kids registered for this event! We are in need of cartons of eggs for our Jesus filled science experiments, egg coloring, as well as plastic fillable eggs for our Easter egg hunt. While this is a free event for all kids to attend, there are costs associated with it. You can also choose to sign up to sponsor three chil-dren for $15. Please drop your payment off in the office and make sure to include a note that it is for Good Friday Day Camp. If you have any questions, please contact Gabbie Becker or Emily Combs. Thank you for your generosity.

Life Group– Guys and Brews Join Pastor Alex and a group of other guys at Spilled Grain Brew house every other Thursday at 8pm for a time of conversation, fellowship, cribbage and a good brew (they serve a great root beer for those who chose not to drink beer). Upcoming dates: 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23

JOLT—(Joy of Learning Together) 9:30am in the library.—March “Me? Talk about my faith? This video series offers hope for us tongue-tied Christians to identify the fact that we have a faith story and we have words for our experience of God. You are invited to come and listen in on authentic and humble conversations as people were asked to talk about...” Today— “A time of suffering in which God made a difference”

Holy Week and Easter Worship Schedule April 14 – Palm/Passion Sunday – 8:15am and 10:30am Breakfast—8:30am to 12:30pm April 18 - Maundy Thursday Service of Holy Communion/Stripping of the Altar – 7:00pm April 19 - Community Good Friday Service at St. Ignatius – 12noon “Stations of the Cross” Service led by our 9th Graders – 7:00pm April 21 – Easter Sunday – 8:15am and 10:30am

Easter Flowers It’s time to order flowers for Easter and order forms are available at the Welcome Center. Deadline to order is TODAY.

Midweek Lenten Services & Soup Suppers Join us on Wednesday evening Apr 10 at 7:05pm for Lenten Worship, with Soup Supper served from 5:30-6:55pm. This week come hear how Skip Dolan lives out his and baptismal calling in his daily life.

Sign up to volunteer at Church in the Sign Up Binder You can signup on Sign Up Genius or at the Welcome Center for all of the various areas we need help in the church!

Bible Camp This Summer This summer, all K-12th graders are invited to join Pastor Alex and his family at Luther Crest Bible camp July 7-12. If you have a child who may be nervous about going to camp, knowing that Pastor Alex’s family will also be at camp may help ease some of those anxious feelings. There are many different options for all age levels during this week of camp, but of course there are many options throughout the entirety of the summer. You can register fro camp at luthercrest.org or gllm.org. All who sign up for camp will be supported by St. John’s. The exact amount is dependent upon the number of youth who sign up for camp.

Lock-Out St. John’s youth will be joining other churches from the area for the fifth annual lock-out on May 3th at 6:30pm - May 4 at 6:30am. Stay up all night for a lot of fun including Airmaxx Trampoline Park, Skatin’ Place (skating, laser tag, pizza and pop), St. Cloud State's (climbing wall, dance party and open gym), and Parkwood 18 (your choice of movies). This event is open to all 5-12th grade youth. Adult leaders are needed and attend for free. Cost is $65. Sign up in the Gathering Space by April 28th. (Note: Scholarships are available -contact Pastor Alex.)

Congregational Camping Trip—June 7-9 All are welcome at our first congregational camping trip to Bunker Hills Campground. We will have meals together, play games together, worship together, partake in the water park activities and much more. We’ve booked nine camp sites that range from 30 amp to 50, as well as a group camp site for tent campers. Not a camper? No worries, join the rest of the group on Saturday for a day in the sun at Bunker Hills Wave Pool. Sign up at the Welcome Desk.

Cantata—May 5 Please consider singing in this year’s Cantata on May 5, entitled “Come Follow Me!” We will be rehearsing today at 11:45, and will finish by 12:30pm.