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We see a welcoming family, living the Gospel of Grace. We see a family where people can safely seek, question, and be revived. We see a family energized by the Spirit alive in our midst.
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The last few weeks at church, we have been talking about why we do what we do. What is your reason why? God speaks to us in different ways, so that why is as varied as we are people. If you didn't catch worship on Sunday, April 23 or 30, check out these two videos from Michael Jr.:
Why
The Father's Voice
At Spirit Alive we are asking this question both as individuals and as a group. What is our why? Why do we sing our praises to God? Why do serve others? Why do we support our youth? Why? If you haven't already, we invite you to take 5 minutes every day and quiet yourself. God is speaking. God loves us very much. Why are we doing faith together? Then come to worship. We will be talking about it there.
Listening for God to speak.
Pastor Jennifer
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From Our Synod...
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Small Groups and Teams
Consider joining one of our on-going small groups that are always open:
Wine and Women
- Leader Roxann Crabb, Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month, at 7:00 p.m.
Koinonia
- Leader Donna Johnson, Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Donna Jensen's home. (Koinonia means "Christian fellowship.")
Messy Spirituality
- Leader Donna Johnson, Meets the 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Donna Jensen's home.
Fab 50 Fellowship
- Leader Corlis Hachey,
Fab 50 Fellowship meets the second Thursday of each month at a local restaurant at 6 p.m. for food and fellowship. For information, contact Corlis Hachey at [email protected] or on Spirit Alive! website under small groups.
Quilt Club -The Quilt Club is looking for people experienced in sewing to make quilts for those in need of extra prayers and for baptisms. Meeting times are flexible and sewing may also be done on your own at home.
For information see Corlis Hachey after church service
First Impressions - We know that first impressions are important and Spirit Alive wants to welcome ALL people and let nothing get in the way of that. Everything from Greeters to Ushers to Information Table to following up with guests...this team is a BIG part of welcoming God's people on Sunday morning. There are many tasks to be accomplished, but even if you simply want to be a friendly face and a welcoming smile, then let us know and join the 1st Impressions effort!
Care Team -
A big part of our walk with God is caring for each other. The Care Team visits members in their homes, the hospital and wherever they need us to offer spiritual support, prayer and communion. Are you interested in learning how to care for others in a Christian Community in this way? Maybe God is calling you to this ministry but you don't know how to start. Join US! Your care team members are ... Carl Johnson, Donna Johnson, Donna Jensen, Joan Hisel, Karen Thomas, and Becky Tucker. For all spiritual care requests please call Donna Johnson at 262.605.4830 or [email protected].
FAITH5 Small group -
Join us as we practice 5 faith practices to help deepen our practice of faith. The scripture we use will be based on the scripture used each Sunday, and will help you talk together as a family/friend group. We will meet the first and third Sundays of the month at 10:45 in the Teacher's Lounge at PPE. Talk with Pastor Jennifer if you have any further questions.
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chedule for Youth Group
BREW: Sunday mornings - 8:15ish at Starbucks (No BREW May 14th for Mother's Day)
ChAngent/Adultish: Youth Group meets on Thursday evenings at Donna Jensen's house, 6:30-7:45 pm for Middle School,
7:30-8:45 pm for Adultish - May 4, 11, 18 and 25
Questions: [email protected]
Good Friday Rehearsals have begun at St. Mary's Lutheran Church.
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V4sst - Survey Says... 
Attached are the results of the survey from the Vision for Shared Space Team. Click below to see the results! We are continuing to negotiate a contract with St. Paul's and the team will keep us posted.
Click here
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Sunday School Survey 
We are looking for information from you about what you are looking for when it comes to faith formation with your children. If you have children through 4th grade, please fill out the survey below. Any questions, talk with Jeni Parkinson, Beth Spiegel, and Pastor Jennifer.
Survey
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SPRING BENEFIT DINNER
ELCA OUTREACH CENTER:
Spring Benefit Dinner, Thursday, May 11, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. @ The Club at Strawberry Creek. For more info please contact the Outreach Center @ www.elcaoutreachcenter.org. Spirit Alive will be reserving two tables for the event. Please contact Mike Crabb - [email protected] or Kris Wessel - [email protected] if interested in attending.
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Women and Children's Horizons 
Let's provide Mother's day brunch and small gifts to support woman working to make a better life for their families. Brunch will be delivered Sunday, May 14, 2017. Sign up for items you can donate. Talk with Kris Wessel if you have questions.
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LGBTQ Work Continues
With our inclusion statement approved, your LGBTQ team continues their work creating strategies to reach out to our LGBTQ neighbors. If you would like to participate with the team, contact Pastor Jennifer.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Calling all auditors . . . We are looking for members of our community who can help us do an internal audit. This team would be a 3-month commitment, and you would set your own schedule in relationship to each other and Mike Slye. This is another way we show transparent leadership with our congregation. Talk with Ann Livermore or Pastor Jennifer if God is calling you to this position.
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Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing
Join us for our Annual meeting, Sunday, June 11, following worship at PPE. We will approve a budget and ministry plan for the coming year, and vote in SALT members. Also, mark your calendars for the budget hearing on Sunday, May 21 following worship at PPE, where you will get a first look at our budget and ministry plan for the coming ministry year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018.
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Lutherdale Food Pack
Lutherdale invites you to partner with them to pack 10,000 meals! It will be held on May 7, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Lutherdale Dining Hall. Sign up on the clipboards if you are able to help
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Sundays
9:30 am
Pleasant Prairie Elementary School
Wilmot Rd.
(Hwy C)
Pleasant Prairie, WI
262.658.2433
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Reminders via Text
If you are interested in receiving reminders for ministry tasks via text message, please sign up with Pastor Jennifer.
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SUNDAY STARBUCKS!
It's that time again. Remember you can order your Sunday Starbucks to help the youth raise money for their youth trip. Call Donnie 262-620-3980 before 9 am to place your order, and be prepared to pay him when he arrives at church at 9:15.
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