May 2016

Christ Lutheran Church, LCMC

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What Does the Resurrection Mean for Today?

We have been sharing the various scripture texts that tell the story of

the resurrection of Jesus.

But what really did the resurrection mean?

Yes there was a physical resurrection of his body, which now was a

glorified body that could appear or disappear, that could be touched or held, and that could eat and drink.

But the Resurrection of Jesus also meant He could be with us all, across the whole world. Jesus would still

be our true provider, Jesus would still be our guide and comfort, Jesus would still do miracles, and Jesus

would still be our intimate friend of friends. Jesus would still connect us with God, the Father. That is if we

would obey Him and hear Him.

But there is something greater yet! On the road to Emmaus we learned an important lesson that suffering is

necessary and a real part of life. Who loves a spouse, a child, a friend, and does not suffer for them?

Suffering is an honor in life and it reveals the very nature of Christ’s love.

Yet our world seeks after success and Christians are no different, success looks and feels good. But we are

called to love and worship Jesus, and that does mean suffering for him. At first as Christians we do not like

suffering but see it as a real problem. The early disciples learned to suffer for their faith, but they were then

all the more intimate with Jesus in their suffering.

As your interim pastor who has served for a time here, one year, as it seems right to

do, I would like to encourage you not to compare yourself to another church or to

ever look down on yourself, or put yourself down. Over the last couple of weeks

people have said, “Thanks Ron for putting up with us.” Dear friends that is not right,

you may not fully know it but I have loved you and everyone in this congregation.

Just because you are God’s children and because God is at work in you. So it has

been a very meaningful year to be with you. I trust some seeds were planted and now

a new person comes to plant others seeds among you. I truly have enjoyed everyone,

and Karleen and I will miss being ones who care for you in person.

Jesus is Lord alone. So as you continue to follow Him and move forward with him,

and intimately get to know His love for you, please practice total surrender to His

ways. Worship as He wants you to worship, give as He wants you to give, love one

another like he wants you to love one another.

The Real Meaning of the Resurrection is that Jesus has set you free to live outside of what you need, to

be in Him alone, He is more than enough! Jesus has given you a new wide space to live and He wants

you to enjoy that new life of complete forgiveness and freedom to love Him without limiting yourself, as

He has fully loved us and loves us still!

“I came that you might have life and have it abundantly!” John 10:10b

Sing Praises to Jesus!

Pastor Ron Boettner

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April Council Meeting Highlights

Financial Report for Christ Lutheran Thru

March 2016

Our general offerings for March was $20,367, but this was a

during the season of Holy Week and Easter. Last year our

March offering was $21,165. Our expenses for the month were

very high because we had three pay periods (compared to the

usual two) for staffing that all happen in one month. There was

also the giving of benevolence for February and March that

was paid out in the month of March.

Our accounting firm CLA also did a correction in our financial

reports that was adding our interests from the savings twice a

month instead of just once. Our total expenses then for March

was $36,107 which is far

higher than normal $22,000 per month.

The finance committee and church council are taking a careful

look at what CLA has done in the last year and what recom-

mendations we may have for how to do the book keeping.

We are going to have to have regular generous giving for the

spring and summer. Let’s remember to be

faithful and cheerful stewards of the abundance that God has

given us.

Thanks the Finance Committee,

Pastor Ron Boettner, Denny Grenell, and Zach Eckhoff

Monthly council minutes

are available on the

welcome desk

in the narthex.

*The call letter was sent to Brad Soenksen.

*Members of Christ Lutheran will be going to the Ronald McDonald House on 6/7 to serve

*Skye Heupel updated the council on the projection system. It was decided to ask the new pastor prior to making a decision.

*Inspiration Point is the benevolence for May.

*Pastor Don Suiter will be filling in as guest Preacher on May 22 and 29.

May Council Rep-Brad Sim

Name Term Committee Assignment Month

Angie Petersen 16-18 Adult Ed October

Jim Unterseher 14-16 President September

Karen Pennaz 15-17 Youth February

Steve Carlson 14-16 Property March

Brad Sim 16-18 Endowment Long Range Planning

May

Renee Burrows 15-17 Thank You’s Benevolence

June

Zach Eckhoff 14-16 Finance April

Kayla Dudzinski 16-18 Member Support December

Val Homuth 16-17 CLW Benevolence

July

Yvonne Breeschoten 15-17 Anchored in Christ August

Danielle Thomas 15-17 Mission & Outreach Furnishings

January

Greg Rietow 16-18 Worship & Music November

Chris Spang Youth & Family Director

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Date Time Greeters Lector Coffee Power Point

5/1

9am

Will you Serve?

Sharon Michael

Michaels

Dale Anderson

5/8

9am

JoAnn Ree/

Y. Breeschoten

TJ Carlson

V. Homuth/

Horazuks

Libby Heilman

5/15

9am

Thomas Family

Steve Pennaz

Jean Flatten/

Silleruds

TBD

5/22

9am

Pettits

Sandy Carson

Stuevens/

Dale Andersons

TBD

5/29

9am

Mark Carlsons

Dennis Grenell

Will you Serve?

TBD

Council Representative: Brad Sim

Sunshine Caller: Judy Johnson

Altar Guild: Yoshi Grenell, Judy Johnson

Ushers: Brian Warzetha, Mark Mundahl,

Petersen Family, Jerry Horazuk

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE 2016

Events on the calendar are subject to change.

Please check our website, the weekly bulletin or

call the office. www.mpclc.org

AIC-Anchored in Christ

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New Calendar outside of Chris’ office! Check

it for more constant updates.

Here’s what’s coming soon:

June 27-30 Day Camp! Free to attend! 9am-3pm

Please register online or email Chris!

This Summer we will have trips to:

Valley Fair, Brunswick Bowl, Paintball and

more! Check the bulletin or your email for more

as the info arrives!

As always, your student account can be used for

these and anything money related!

District Blitz April 15-17

was amazing! Check the

Facebook pages for photos!

We learned a lot about

accountability, evangelism,

temptations and how Real

Faith happens!

Signup Now 4:

Chaperoning Mission trip,

24 hour shifts from July

17-21 8am-8am

Powerpoint clickers for

Sundays (this is for

Confirmation students: 3x

= service project)

Order forms for

Confirmation Gowns for

sophomores.

Mission Trip this year:

July 17-21 (with

optional trip to

Sonshine Music Festival

21-23) will be local!

Homeless help in St

Paul, for details contact

Chris. Signups are open

now, more info soon.

Scholarships available.

Riddle of the month! Winner gets a prize ($5 to the student account of their

choice!!) No legs have I to dance. No lungs have I to breathe. No soul have I to live

or die and yet I do all three. What am I?

Print off your sports/choir/extra-

curricular calendar and give a hard

copy to Chris! He wants to see you

be awesome, but needs physical

copies for his office!

1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone

look down on you because you

are young, but set an example for

the believers in speech, in

conduct, in love, in faith and in

purity.

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CHRIST LUTHERAN WOMEN – APRIL 2016

We open our hearts to God, by worshiping and hearing His word.

We serve Him and worship in work, by extending our hospitality to others

and sharing His word.

ALL THE WOMEN OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH ARE MEMBERS

OF CLW. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN US,

YOUR SISTERS IN CHRIST.

OUR QUILTERS - meet Monday mornings to quilt and for coffee , treats & fellowship.

All women are welcome!

The Spring Planning Meeting was held Tuesday, March 15th with the following dates for upcoming

events determined:

Spring Event - Vintage Bridal Show will be held Saturday, May 7th from

2pm - 4pm and is open to all women & girls of Christ Lutheran and we encourage

you to bring friends, sisters, mothers, etc. We will be serving wedding treats, there

will be entertainment and we will also be displaying bridal gowns & wedding

pictures from many eras!

CLW voted to fund the professional cleaning of the kitchen to include the ceiling tiles,

vents, all cupboards and stripping & waxing of the floor. Thanks to Mary Couser for

securing the vendor and bringing this much needed project to our attention!

There will be plates with a printing of the church for sale for $2 and previously printed

small cookbooks for sale for $1 beginning Easter Sunday in the coffee area with proceeds

going to the Ronald McDonald House Meal. These are great memorabilia! Be sure to

check them out!

CLW will be sponsoring a dinner to be served at Ronald McDonald House on Tuesday,

June 7th. Anyone interested in serving this year please contact Val Homuth or Karen

Unterseher, there is a limited number of people allowed to go.

CLW Fall New & Used Sale will be held September 22, 23 & 24th with set up beginning

September 18th.

You are cordially invited to Christ Lutheran Church

for an afternoon of fun, food, and reminiscing

at our Vintage Bridal and Fashion Show.

We will be showcasing wedding mementos, bridesmaid’s dresses

and prom dresses from members, their children, parents or other

family member.

If you have an item to display, this includes wedding pictures,

dresses, or any other items that reminds you of your wedding or

that of a special person, please call Bonita. With permission, dresses

can be worn for the fashion show as well.

Items will be displayed Saturday and returned on Sunday.

More details to follow.

What: Vintage Bridal and Fashion Show

When: Saturday, May 7, 2016

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Where: Christ Lutheran fellowship hall

Refreshments will be served.

Vintage Bridal

and Fashion Show

May 2016

Family- Husband of 21 years, Greg, sons Ben, 17 and Sam 13

Hometown- Loretto

Occupation- Merchandising Specialist at Supervalu

How were you introduced to Christ Lutheran?

We moved to Loretto from Saint Louis Park in 2000 and were searching for a small friendly church close to

home. Spotted Christ Lutheran on a drive through Maple Plain.

How long have you been attending Christ Lutheran?

We became members the same day baby Sam was baptized in early 2003.

What is your earliest memory of Christ Lutheran?

When Pastor Garwick pronounced Sam a Child of God and a member of Christ Lutheran Church, he pointed

out that Sam was the first Rietow to become a member of the church, since his baptism was before our

announcement. Sam gets a kick out of that story!

It takes me 10 minutes to get to church. Unless there's a train. Or deer or turkeys in the road!

What are your hobbies, what do you like to do?

As a family we like camping, hiking, biking and baseball games. I also like taking long walks with our Bassett-

doodle Daisy.

What is something you can share that most people would not know about you?

I was a Pom-Pom Girl at Robbinsdale High School. (Yes, I did the splits!)

What is your favorite bible verse?

John 14:27. "I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the

world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid."

Why is that your favorite verse?

It is a beautiful reminder of all the gifts we receive from Jesus. Especially Peace.

How have you used your God given talents here at Christ Lutheran?

I have taught Sunday school, was Superintendent, am learning about Alpha and most recently served on the Call

Committee.

Share a great story about Christ Lutheran or something great you have seen here. I really love how this congregation has embraced all the children, big and small. Especially everyone's buddy, Pierce.

We have two special needs nephews and I often pray that their congregation is as loving and understanding as ours.

Becky Rietow

Seasoned Veteran

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May 7-CLW Vintage Bridal Show, 2-4pm

May 30-Memorial Day service at

Lewis Cemetery, 10:30am

The LOST & FOUND BASKET IS FULL!

Please check the Lost and Found-in the basket in the coat closet. We will donate all unclaimed items to the Fall Rummage Sale in September.

Check out the photo collage in the hall bulletin board from the Progressive dinner!

War Room movie and study has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts with equipment to watch the movie. We will reschedule in the fall. Thank you from the Adult Education committee.

The Mission and Outreach Committee Mission Statement: To connect the body of Christ Lutheran Church to communities near and far, as disciples, through good works and love.

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Prayer Cabin Update

We are continuing to make great progress!

Done: electrical upgrade, insulation

Almost done: interior pine paneling

We have small, medium and large tasks remaining:

Small: sign; storm door installation

Medium: patch exterior siding;

Large: entrance ramp

If you are interested to volunteer,

please contact Ben or Nora.

May 2016

May Food Shelf

Items of the Month: Personal Hygiene items,

Boxed meals, Boxed pasta

Mustard, Mayonnaise,

tomato sauce ALWAYS NEEDED:

Grocery bags

for clients food!

CLC collects needed items for our local food shelf each month. By picking up an extra item on your shopping trip, you and your family have another way to contribute to those that need it most.

The Maple Plain Food Shelf has been thankful for the offer to add to their supplies and indicated that

sometimes food items are not available from their grocery providers. THANK YOU!

Love, INC’s Lullaby Ministry

Baby items always accepted ! Please put your donations in the wooden box in the hall-

Thank you!

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Tickets are on sale and available at Delano State Bank

and both Love INC - Heartland stores in

Delano and Howard Lake

Join the Shenanigans! Love INC - Heartland

PO Box 143

318 Railroad Ave.

Delano, MN 55328

763-972-6547

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CLC members Deb Stueven and Shawn Stout perform with Carpe Diem Vocal Ensemble

Carpe Diem Vocal Ensemble with the Parish Choir of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

present:

Requiem for the Living-Setting by Dan Forrest

&

Stabat Mater-Setting by Karl Jenkins

Sunday, MAY 1

3pm

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Edina

Tickets available at the door-$12 for adults/

$10 for youth 17 and under

$2 discount for food shelf donations

The Paul Stinson American Legion 514 will hold the 89th Annual memorial Day service on Monday,

May 30 at Lewis Cemetery beginning at 10:30 am. This a 45 minute service

honoring our Active and Deceased veterans.

Lewis Cemetery is located one mile west of Maple Plain on US Highway 12

at County Road 90. The service will be complete with a guest speaker,

clergy, soloist, and the Orono High School band. Please bring your

“unserviceable US flags (worn) and the Legion will have a bin to accept for

proper disposal.

In addition, Paul Stinson American Legion will also salute our departed

comrades at Oakland Cemetery at 8:45am and Loretto Cemeteries at 9:45

am. The Maple Plain Historical Museum and the West Hennepin History

Center in Long Lake will be open following the 10:30 service.

In event of inclement weather, the service will be held at Christ

Lutheran Church, 5084 Main St. East, Maple Plain at 10:30 AM.

Gary McPherson, Commander

Paul Stinson Post 514

American Legion

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMC

5084 E. MAIN STREET

MAPLE PLAIN, MN 55359

May 2016

Christ Lutheran Church

Maple Plain, MN

763-479-2373

Office Hours-M-TH 9-3pm

www.mpclc.org

Worship: Sunday 9:00am Coffee Fellowship following worship