WEEKLY BEACON

April 11-12, 2015 Olivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church 2100 Bainbridge Street, La Crosse

Sharing the Light and the Love of Our Lord

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If you are a first time guest,

welcome to Olivet! Please

stop at the Connection Cen-

ter following worship for

an information packet and a

free gift. Thank you for

worshipping with us today!

If you have a gluten allergy, we have gluten-free communion wafers and individual servings of grape juice available at the center aisle. Please take a wa-fer/cup and bring them to the communion station with you.

SMALL

Tuesdays: Women’s Bible Breakfast @ 6:30-7:15 a.m.

Women’s Prayer group @ 7:30 a.m.

The Story for Women 9:15 a.m.

Wednesdays:

Co-ed Study 10:00 a.m.

Young Adults with Special Needs 6:00 p.m. (resumes April 29)

Co-Ed Study 6:45 p.m.

The Story for Women (Co-Ed) 7:00 p.m.

Fridays:

Men’s Bible Breakfast @ 6:30-7:15 a.m.

Men’s Prayer Group @ 7:30 a.m.

Sundays:

Olivet Bible Fellowship (O.B.F.) 8:30 a.m.

www.olivetlutheran.org

Last summer we kicked off a SERVOLUTION campaign here at Olivet and we will continue to encourage all of us to share the Good News of the hope found in Jesus by being His hands and feet while serving in practical ways around our community. Our next SERVOLUTION EVENT is set for the weekend of April 17-18 with two opportunities for you to come and be a part of the revolution! On Friday, April 17 from 11 a.m.—2 p.m., we’ll be at Quillin’s on French Island handing out free fruit and vol-unteering to wash car windows while people get gas. On Sat-urday, April 18 from 11 a.m.—2 p.m., we’ll be handing out free fruit at Gordy’s Market on La Crosse’s north side. Please talk to Keith Baker or Glenn Green, the co-chairs of our Evangelism & Outreach ministry. You can also communicate your availa-bility to the church office personnel at 783-1484. GO TEAM!

We are very pleased to an-

nounce that the Leadership

Team has approved Stephen

Ministries as a new ministry at

Olivet. Stephen Ministry is the

one-to-one lay caring ministry

that takes place in congregations that use the Stephen

Series system. Stephen Ministry congregations equip and

empower lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to

provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to

people who are hurting. For more info, please visit their

website with this QR code or join us

at one of the following info meetings:

Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29 at 9:00 a.m.

At Olivet we teach that Jesus instituted Holy Baptism,

that God truly acts in this sacrament, and that faith is

essential for its effectiveness. Olivet will be holding its

next baptism celebration service for infants and chil-

dren on Saturday, April 25. This worship service will

focus entirely on baptism from beginning to end. We

will begin with a required class from 9:30-10 a.m. and

follow with the baptism service from 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Pre-registration is required. Please contact the church

office if you are interested or would like more infor-

mation.

ATTENDANCE (total 939)

Good Friday 205

April 4 (5:30) 182

April 5 (6:30) 67

April 5 (8:00) 113

April 5 (10:00) 324

April 5 Kids’ Church 48

This marriage class, facilitated by Pastor Luanne, is offered

on 7 consecutive Monday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

It started on April 6 and will wrap up on May 18. Whether

you’re planning to get married or would like to enrich your

marriage, this is a great way to better understand that spe-

cial person in your life. Please pre-register by calling the

church office personnel at 783-1484.

SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE

BEFORE IT STARTS

We will once again be hosting our bi-annual “Mission

Partner (New Member) Gathering”. Join in what the

Lord is doing at Olivet and explore your personal gifts

and strengths to partner in ministry. Pastor Dave and

Pastor Luanne teach on Olivet’s mission, vision and

core values, as well as serving and learning opportuni-

ties available for spiritual growth. If you’d like to at-

tend, contact the church office or note it on the back of

your Connections Card. The class is offered bi-annually

in the fall and in the spring.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING On the weekend of April 18-19 a brief infor-

mational meeting will be held immediately

following each worship service. There will

be discussion of Olivet’s Master Plan and a

vote will be taken to approve one part of that

plan—the establishment of a columbarium at

Olivet. This vote, if approved for the columbarium,

would also allow the Leadership Team to move for-

ward to develop rules and guidelines for the columbari-

um. Join us for one of these important meetings.

SATURDAY, MAY 2

9:00 a.m.—Noon Please RSVP Mon., Apr. 13 MONTHLY BEACON DEADLINE

5:00 p.m. Holy Stretch 7:00 p.m. Save Your Marriage Class

Tues., Apr. 14 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Breakfast/Prayer (Start serving food at 6:15am) 9:15 a.m. The Story for Women 11:45 a.m. Deacons’ Meeting 6:00 p.m. Prayer Gathering—Depression 6:00 p.m. Operations Team Meeting 7:00 p.m. Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m. AA

Wed., Apr. 15 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Drakes 6:45 p.m. Confirmation 6:45 p.m. Co-Ed Bible Study 6:45 p.m. The Story For Women

Thurs., Apr. 16 10:00 a.m. LCMC Ministerium 6:30 p.m. 10AM Worship Team Rehearsal

Fri., Apr. 17 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group 5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal

Sat., Apr. 18 3:00 p.m. Hembd/Clements Wedding 5:30 p.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Congregational Meeting

Sun., Apr. 19 8:00 a.m. Worship/HC 8:30 a.m. Olivet Bible Fellowship 9:00 a.m. Congregational Meeting 10:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Kids’ Church 11:00 a.m. Congregational Meeting 11:30 a.m. Worship 365 Bible Study

...a note from our pastors Thank you all for an amazing Lent, Holy Week and

Easter! Wow! The amount of service hours from our

volunteers was miraculous! The soup, sandwiches and

desserts you prepared over the season of Lent and the

way you served others was truly an act of love. Because

you cared enough to invite others to hear the Good News

that Jesus is risen we had record attendance at our Easter

services, which was up over 36% from five years ago

and over 96% from ten years ago. Thank you for all that

you do!! GO TEAM!

Prayer requests can be emailed to info@olivetlutheran.org, or by filling out a Connections Card in the pew racks. Prayer requests can be public or private. If done on behalf of another person,

please indicate if permission has been granted for it to be published.

Deacons are available for prayer at the front of the sanctuary after each weekend worship service.

Those offering praise and thanksgiving:

Newborn Walter Ackerman Colton—healing of cancer (age 6) Laura—celebrating sobriety

Ephesians 1:6-8 So we praise God for the glorious grace He has poured out on us who belong to His dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that He purchased our freedom with the blood of His Son and forgave our sins. He has showered His kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. Psalm 100 Shout with joy to the Lord all the earth; worship the Lord with gladness. Come before Him singing with praise; acknowledge that the Lord is God. He made us and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving; go into His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name, for the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever and His faithfulness continues to each generation.

Christian—grad school interview Roger Voss—cancer free! Anne Zeisler—healing

Those seeking guidance & strength:

Isaiah 30:21 Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

Bret Jean Ann Jeremy Kayla Lance Michelle & grandson Richie Baker Tyler

For our pastoral call committee:

Gerald Baldner Verdel Dawson Glenn Green Dorothy Payne Jodie Szewczyk Jessica Teff Pastor Dave Baldukas

Isaiah 11:2 And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on [them]—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 16:3,9 Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.

Patti—renewed purpose @ job Olivet—record Easter attendance

People in need

of Prayer

APRIL 11-12, 2015

For our Kids’ Church leaders:

Bonnie Knipe Brad Wuensch Donna Bentzen

Doris Schwingle Emma Blank Jason Knipe

Julie Wanke Marianne Shugrue Melanie Wuensch

Pastor Luanne

Those with healing and health concerns:

Proverbs 4:20-22 My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.

Acts: 4:30 [And now, O Lord,] stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.

Al Brague—surgery recovery Al Groth—healing from COPD Alysta King—battling cancer Amy & Family Audrey Storey Baby Boy Felix Barb Wilder—knee surgery Betty Munns—knee surgery Bill Fetsch—neurological disorder Bill Tilson—stroke recovery Blumentritt Family Brad Brandy Carol—battling cancer Carol Hembd—battling cancer Carolyn Cathy Opperman Christyna Price Cindy Davidson Daron & Dick Darrial Rae—diabetes Dave & Helen Peschau Dawn Gilbertson

Don & Delores Crook Doris Fries Dorothy Nolte Duane Mach Erin Nelsestuen—battling addiction Gladys Green—surgery recovery Herb Hucke—cardiac procedure Jacob—battling addictions Jan Hurguy Jane—battling cancer Jay N.—seizures Jean Ann—chronic burning pain Jeff Mahlum Joe O’Keefe—surgery recovery Judy Merow—battling cancer Justin Clements Kim Dearman—knee damage Larry Larry Saunders—esophageal concer

Larry Wilson—stomach issues Leeland Neeley Lexi

Maria Halvorson Marilyn Pass Mark Hellerud Marsha—hope in mental health Mike Bey—battling cancer Mike Gates Neil Collins Nicole Baker—seizures Pat—battling cancer Phyllis Seekins—hospitalized Ron Clendenning Ruth Twito Family Shakyra Steve Friske—heart attack recovery Tanner Teri Orr Todd W. Tricia Gibbons Victor—chemo treatments Wade Viner—kidney stones & nerve damage Wayne Davidson

All are invited to at-

tend our PRAYER

GATHERING eve-

ry Tuesday evening

from 6:00—6:55pm.

This gathering is open to all people who are seek-

ing to grow closer to Christ through prayer. Each

week, we offer a specific theme for our prayer

time. If you have a passion for prayer, we are

seeking others to join us in praying for those who

come on Tuesday nights asking for prayer.

April 14—people suffering with depression

April 21—victims of bullying

April 28—people experiencing job loss

Protection for those in the armed forces:

Gabe Kapanke

2 Samuel 22:3-4 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence. I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.

Taylor Boutet

For our small group Bible study leaders:

Cliff LeCleir Dave Mikrut Edye Eklov Gerrie Brown Pastor Luanne Pastor Dave Sandie Perry Toni Groshek Tricia Gibbons