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Welcome to
Minnetonka Lutheran Church
Sunday, January 11, 2015—Baptism of Our Lord
Grow in faith
Share the Good News
Serve in love
All in Jesus’ name.
Phone (952) 935-3419
Fax Line (952) 952-931-9341
Web Site: www.mtkalutheran.org
Prayer Chain—call the church office
Mailing Address: 16023 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Holy Communion: We practice an “Open Table” at MLC.
All baptized Christians who recognize the Presence of
Christ in the bread and wine are welcome to celebrate
regardless of church membership. Grape juice is available
from the final server. Welcome to the Lord’s Table. Gluten
free communion is available at each station, upon
request.
Pastor:
Bob Rusert Ext. 201Senior Pastor
[email protected]
Intern Director CYF
Rachel Coen-Tuff Ext 202
[email protected]
Office Administrator:
Sue Lungstrom Ext. 200
[email protected]
Chancel Choir Director and
Edgy Waters Leader: Tim James Ext. 206
[email protected]
Organist: Diane Tuseth
Property Manager: Norm Gehrke
Weekend Custodian: Thomas Whisler
Church Officers:
Sue Hlavac
Matt Haakenstad
Joanna Koenig
Stu Deuring
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Today’s Volunteers
Altar Team: Cathy Broberg, Heidi Peterson
Welcome Desk: Arlene Ringstad
Offering Counters: Sally Cook, Bob & Karen
Antonovich
Coffee Fellowship: Knute & Joann Gilbertson
9:00am Service
Acolyte: Peter Olson
Reader: Sandy Reiland
Greeters: Paul & Pearl Almquist
Ushers: Mike & Sue Hlavac, Dan & Kathy Owens
Nursery: Susan Bronken
Audio Visual: Dan Flynn
10:45am Service
Acolytes: Olivia Garrison, Audrey Olson
Reader: Rachel Honken
Greeters: Bill & Heidi McFarlane
Ushers: Bill McFarland & Gary Schmidt
Pastor Assistant: Stu Deuring
Communion Assistants: Neal & Marji Olson
Nursery: Lisa Staffanson
Audio Visual: Olivia Olson
Miss a Sunday Message?
Visit us online to hear past sermons and special
music!
www.mtkalutheran.org
During Worship Today…
For families with children:
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Nursery care is available for children up to age 3 in the Church Nursery located
near the Main Entry. Greeters or Ushers are available to direct you.
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Busy Bags for children are located on the coat tree in the narthex.
Personal Hearing Devices are available from the ushers.
Please sign the Friendship Pad when it is passed or the Guest Book in the Narthex.
If you are a visitor, please include your address and phone number so we can
acknowledge your visit.
Accessible restrooms are located in the Blue Room (through Fellowship Hall).
Opportunities at MLC
Please schedule your meetings and events with an MLC staff member.
Sunday, January 11
9:00am Traditional Worship Service
10:00am Coffee/Refreshments in Friendship Hall
10:00am Sunday School in Activity Room (3 yr—5th grade)
10:00am Christ, Conversation & Cookies in Youth Room (6th-12th grade)
10:00am Adult Bible Study in SW Corner of Friendship Hall
10:45am Contemporary Worship Service with Holy Communion
11:00am Great and Mighty Ministries in Youth Room
12:05pm New Member Meeting in Friendship Hall
Monday, January 12
7:30am Men’s Bible Study
Tuesday, January 13
9:30am Al-Anon in Fireside Room
9:30am Hannah Circle—Vollie Hinrichs Hostess
5:30pm Witness Team Meeting
6:30pm Forward XIX AA
6:30pm Handbell Rehearsal
7:00pm Scout Troop 426 in Activity Room
Wednesday, January 14
9:30am Wednesday morning Bible Study
1:30pm Staff Meeting
6:00pm Wednesday Night Supper - All Welcome!
6:30pm Confirmation
6:45pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm Rescue From Shipwreck
Thursday, January 15
9:00am Al-Anon in Fireside Room
6:00pm Den 3 in Youth Room
6:30pm Pack 426 in Activity Room
7:00pm Council Meeting in Conference Room
7:00pm Den 5 in Activity Room
Friday, January 16
9:00am Friday Boys
6:30pm Derby Weigh-In
Saturday, January 17
9:00am Edgy Water’s Rehearsal
9:00am Fantastic Prayer Shawl Ministry
9:00am Pinewood Derby in Friendship Hall
Sunday, January 18
9:00am Traditional Worship Service with Holy Communion
10:00am Coffee/Refreshments in Friendship Hall
10:00am Sunday School in Activity Room (3 yr—5th grade)
10:00am Christ, Conversation & Cookies in Youth Room (6th-12th grade)
10:05am 2015 Budget Information Meeting in Friendship Hall
10:45am Contemporary Worship Service
11:00am Great and Mighty Ministries in Youth Room
*** No Adult Bible Study this Sunday, January 18 ***
Constructive Conversations on Contentious Issues
MLC Membership Information Class
Thursday, Jan 22, at 6:00 in Friendship Hall
Class originally scheduled today is postponed to February
The fifth evening discussion in the series will be on the subject
of Gun Control. It is a subject on which most Americans have
an opinion. However, if it has been some time since you have
examined your own views, or listened to another who has a
different view, the evening should be worthwhile. The
discussion will be on Thursday, January 22nd at 6:00 at MLC
including dinner served at 6:00. Bring a friend. You can be
assured the conversation will be constructive and respectful.
While Sue is Away
Our Office Administrator Sue Lungstrom is away from the office
dealing with a health concern. While she is away volunteers
are helping out in various ways. Please understand if some of
the bases are not completely covered.
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Please continue to submit your Weekly Announcements
and Monthly Newsletter items via email
([email protected]) or by leaving a written copy
at the front desk in office. Newsletter deadline: January
19th
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If you would like to help out with office phone coverage,
please sign up on the Office Volunteers Sign-Up sheet
located on Sue’s desk, or call the office at 952-935-3419.
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A large worship service volunteer list will be posted in
the hallway listing worship service volunteers &
opportunities. This is just to aid with communication and
help identify holes. It does not replace ministry team
volunteer recruitment efforts.
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Please review and make corrections/additions/
updates directly on this list. Changes will be
captured in the office for bulletin preparation, etc.
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New servants welcome and encouraged! Sign up
and a ministry team member will contact you!
If you would like to send a card to Sue and her family,
Sue’s home address is Sue Lungstrom, 402 Upplanda
Street, Buffalo, MN 55313
MLC Annual Meeting
Interested in membership information for Minnetonka
Lutheran Church family of God? Come and share
friendship and a meaningful introduction to life in MLC
membership.
We will share the ministry programs and opportunities
through MLC, examine our Lutheran Faith, share with and
get to know one another, and dialog about the future of
MLC.
Child care is available—please make your needs known.
Call or e-mail the church office to RSVP: 952-935-3419
[email protected].
PASTA is “Food of the Month”
Sounds good for a cold winter’s evening, doesn’t it?
Support ICA this month with all kinds of pasta,
sauces, and canned prepared pasta meals. Bring
your contributions each week and leave them in the
basket located right inside our front entrance doors.
Wednesday Night Dinner—ALL ARE WELCOME
Delicious, affordable meals are ready for your dining
pleasure at 6:00pm on Wednesday evenings, with a
suggested donation of $3 per person, or $10 per family.
This week’s menu: Adult Mac & Cheese (with ham)
Serving: The Lattery Family
Confirmation Winter Retreat
An all-confirmation retreat is planned for Fri, Jan 23Sat, Jan 24 at The Farm in Mound. We will leave
church at 5:00pm Friday and return home around
4:00pm Saturday. Contact Rachel Coen-Tuff for
additional details.
Sunday, January 25 at 12:00 in Friendship Hall
The Annual Meeting of Minnetonka Lutheran will be held
Sunday, January 25 at 12:00 pm in Friendship Hall. Child care
is available—please let the office know by calling 952-935-3419
or emailing [email protected].
The final copy of the annual report will be available for prereading on Sunday, January 18th.
MLC 2015 Budget Information Meetings
Sunday Jan 18 at 10:05 AM in Friendship Hall
Thursday Jan 22 at 6:00 PM in Library
At these meetings, we will present a fiscally responsible
balanced budget for 2015, discuss the major points of the
budget, and ensure time for your questions to be answered
regarding the 2015 proposed budget.
Pictorial Directory Update
Thank you to everyone who had their picture taken for
the pictorial directory. You may still submit your own
photo for inclusion if you wish. There will also be two
make-up photo days in January: January 18 and 25.
We will now be working at adding the photos to the
directory, designing the front pages, and uploading to
our website.
The directory will also be available in print version for
a nominal charge. WHAT?! Yes, because we are not
selling photos, the printed version will incur some
costs for paper and printing. More details to come.
You may request a digital copy of your own photo to
be emailed to you. Again, a printed copy or a digital
copy will incur some cost. Thank you for
understanding this new paradigm!