Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church | | | |
All four of the gospels tell the story of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. They all follow the journey of the women who went to the tomb early on Easter morning to anoint Jesus’ body with precious spices and myrrh. St. John, however, suggests that only Mary Magadalene journeyed to the tomb. She is hardly mentioned in John’s gospel, but even while it was still dark, “she came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed.” So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, John, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” Immediately, the two of them ran to the tomb, John stood outside, while Peter went in. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then John went in also, and he saw and believed. Then the disciples returned to their homes. | |
Oddly, neither disciple seemed to mention to Mary what they saw. They simply disappeared, and Mary stood confused and saddened wondering where Jesus’ body had been taken.
St. John’s gospel poignantly captures the wonder and mystery of Easter. At times we find ourselves on Easter morning excited and racing to the tomb to see if the good news of the resurrection is true. At other times we have to search a bit deeper into the tomb to discover the remnants of abandoned linen cloths that help us to believe. Still, there are moments when death and sorrow are so great that we remain alone and saddened outside. We confuse Jesus for the gardener, just as Mary Magdalene did. It is precisely at that moment that Jesus comes to us and calls us by name, and we turn to him and believe.
| My friends, I do not know where you are on your spiritual journey this Easter. I simply pray that you will be renewed again with the good news of Jesus’ resurrection and that like Mary Magdalene you will be inspired to proclaim the good news, “I have seen the Lord.” | Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! | Happy Easter! Pastor Arden D. Haug | |  |
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In-Person, Livestream Worship & Sunday School
Sundays—9:30 AM
Coffee Hour—10:30 AM
| Inspired by Christ, living and growing in faith, Lake of the Isles is a loving and open community of worship, witness, & service in God's world | |
Upcoming Events
April 2nd—11:30am
Maundy Thursday Service
Sanctuary
April 2nd—6:00–7:30 PM
Seder
Fellowship Hall
April 3rd—3:00 PM
Good Friday Service
Sanctuary
April 4th—8:00 PM
Easter Vigil
Cloister
April 5th—9:30 & 11:00 AM
Easter Morning Worship
Sanctuary
April 9th—7:00 PM
Women's Bible Study
Christy Room
April 16th—7:00 PM
Growlers & Theology
Parsonage/Zoom
April 16th—7:00 PM
Council Meeting
Zoom
April 27th—5:00 PM
Women's Book Club
Home of Deb Gilroy
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A Great Big Thank You!
Many thanks to Pierre LaMere, Zachary Ross, Dale Thomas & Joseph LaMere for our wonderful Pancake Breakfast on Palm Sunday! Thank you to Jim Bausell, Anita Duder, Ellie Holmquist, Eivor Lund, Linda Nelson & Lorraine Spies who helped serve the breakfast and clean up afterwards.
| | | We raised $700 towards Luther Park Camp Scholarships! Thank you for your generosity! | | Children's Ministry April 2026 | | | |
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Easter Sunday No Sunday School | | In addition to kid's programming, Luther Park Bible Camp also offers opportunities for families. | | |
Camp Getaway for Families
Fridays—Sundays
Session 1: June 26-28
Session 2: July 10-12
Session 3: July 24-26
Session 4: July 31- August 2
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Grand Camp for Grandparents & Grandchildren
Arrival, Sunday August 2nd
4-5 PM
Departure, Wednesday August 5th
11 AM
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Foodshelf Donations Needed | | | The most needed items include sugar, salt, cooking oils (16–24 oz containers), canned fruit, canned vegetables, rice, mac n cheese, canned soups, canned chicken/tuna, Ramen (not in cups), toilet paper, soap, shampoo & conditioner. They accept all non-expired shelf stable foods. | | |
All donations make a huge difference. Donations are collected on the wooden cart in Fellowship Hall. Volunteers deliver them to the food shelf on Friday mornings.
joyceuptownfoodshelf.org
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Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church provides a meal on the second Saturday of each month. Our monthly meals are provided by donation. The shelter orders & serves the meal.
Thanks to David & Mary Goplen for March.
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APR 12
MAY 10
JUN 14
JUL 12
AUG 9
SEP 13
OCT 11
NOV 8
DEC 13
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Rick Gripentrog
Jim Olson, in memory of ChanSoon Olson
Kristie Eklund, in memory of Richard Eklund
Laura Nortwen & Kathy Greenbank
MaryBrooke Maher
MaryBrooke Maher
Leslie & Steve Hite
Mary Sabatke, in memory of Bruce Sabatke
Michael & Jana Kavoukjian
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Women's Bible Study
Thursday, April 9th
7:00 PM
Christy Room
We are continuing our study of Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman! by Beth Moore. Join us! LOTI Groups
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LOTI Holy Week 2026
Join us in worship for our Holy Week journey of renewal and new life to Easter!
Music for Holy Week is provided by memorial gifts in honor of Rob Bergford.
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Maundy Thursday
Holden Evening Prayer
April 2nd
11:30 AM
Sanctuary
On Thursday, a Service of Marty Haugen’s Holden Evening Prayer with Holy Communion to celebrate the day Christ instituted his holy supper. Our Intern Pastor Miranda Stadem-Ward will be preaching.
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Maundy Thursday Seder
April 2nd
6:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
We will be holding a Seder Meal to mark Maundy Thursday at 6:00 pm. The congregation and friends are invited to participate in this special Middle Eastern meal.
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Good Friday
April 3rd
3:00 PM
Sanctuary & Livestream
| | | Good Friday, April 3rd commemorates Jesus’ death on the cross. The 3:00 pm afternoon worship service, will be led by Paul McKenzie and Hymnus Angelicus. The musical service of readings will honor the Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross. Pastor Arden Haug will preach and Holy Communion will be celebrated. | |
Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 4th
8:00 PM
Cloister
The Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4th at 8:00 pm celebrates the mystery of the resurrection and the promises given to those baptized into Christ’s death. The worship service begins outside in the Cloister and moves into the darkened church where the stories of salvation are read. The service concludes by breaking the fast with champagne and hot cross buns.
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Easter Morning
Sunday, April 5th
9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Sanctuary & Livestream
Two worship services will be held on Easter Sunday to celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The choir and guest musicians will perform at both services. The 9:30 service will also be livestreamed.
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Easter Flowers
Easter flowers will be displayed in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday and can be taken home after the 11:00 AM service or anytime the church is open during the week.
The list of donations will be posted on the Christy Room door.
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Growlers & Theology
Thursday, April 16th
7:00 PM
Parsonage/Zoom
The informal study of theology and adult beverages continues. Following the model of Luther in his home in Wittenberg, Germany, Pastor Haug will lead a monthly gathering.
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Women's Book Club
Friday, April 24th
5:00 PM
Home of Deb Gilroy
Our book this month is Who Needs God, by Harold Kushner. If you have lost faith or have never known it, or if you have ever wondered “What can religion offer?” here are wise and thoughtful answers. Rabbi Kushner shows how religious commitment does have a place in our daily lives, filling a need for connection, joy, and community.
Join us! Bring a snack to share if you like.
LOTI Groups
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The Isles Ensemble
Celebrating Three Centuries of Women Composers
May 3rd
2:00 PM
Sanctuary
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The final concert of our 2025-26 season will celebrate the important contributions women composers have made over the past three centuries. | | Works by Fanny Mendelssohn and Amy Beach will be interspersed with a couple of surprising new discoveries, including a newly unearthed suite from 1932 for unaccompanied viola by British composer, Imogen Holst, and a charming string quartet by the little-known 19th century Swedish composer, Laura Valborg Aulin. The centerpiece of the program will be Libby Larsen’s Sorrow Song Jubilee for string quartet, a work that is based on African-American spirituals and heavily influenced by Dvorak’s iconic “American” quartet. Please join us as we pay homage to the immense talent and creativity of female composers, including one of Minnesota’s true cultural treasures, Libby Larsen, during her 75th birthday season. | | |
LAURA BALBOURG AULIN
IMOGEN HOLST
LIBBY LARSON
FANNY MENDELSONN HENSIL
AMY BEACH
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String Quartet No. 1 in F Major
Suite for solo viola
Sorrow Song and Jubilee for string quartet
Fantasia in G minor for cello and piano
Trio, Op. 150, for violin, cello, and piano
| | Admission is $25, or pay as you are able. Children and students are admitted free of charge.
Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at Eventbrite. | | |
All are welcome to join!
We meet on Mondays at 7:00 PM via Zoom.
Janna Haug, Debra Gilroy, Linda Nelson, Diane Stensrud & Carolyn Hagford
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All are welcome to come and join our Wednesday morning Bible study!
Pastor Haug leads the morning Bible study group in the Christy Room & via Zoom on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.
| | To view, go to our YouTube channel, or to find the livestream link & worship service bulletin go to loti.org. | | | Coffee Hour is hosted in Fellowship Hall each Sunday following worship. | | |
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Happy Birthday!
Renate Amann
Jack Messerli
Alexandra Holzschuh
Tanner Larson
Rick Pepin
Jon Einess
Susan Friske Pfaff
Carri Anderson
Jackson Hoel
Soren Hoel
Hans Stadem-Ward
Elizabeth Shaffer
Monica Schwarm
Peter VanBergen
Michelle McCreery
Michael Kavoukjian
Kylan Duff
Janna Haug
Kayla Hoel
Caroline Moen
Eric Mechels
Twyla Hobbs
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Worship Technical Assistant
Jim Olson
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Altar Servers
02 Kathy Hering
03 Carolyn & David Hagford
04 Kathy Hering
05 Linda Nelson & Cindy Peterson, 9:30
--- Cathy Carlson & Kathy Hering, 11:00
12 Carolyn & David Hagford
19 Dave & Mary Goplen
26 Cathy Carlson & Kathy Hering
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Ushers
02 NA
03 Don Holzschuh
04 NA
05 John Olson & Jim Bausell, 9:30
----Pierre LaMere, 11:00
12 Anita Duder
19 Mike Huttner
26 Linda Nelson
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Worship Assistants
02 Michelle McCreery
03 Kathy Hering
04 Marty Carlson
05 Cindy Huttner, 9:30
___Mark Duff, 11:00
12 Philip Friedlund
19 TBA
26 TBA
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Readers
02 NA
03 John Schmidt, Mary Sabatke,
David Ackerman
04 Kathy Hering, Philip Friedlund,
----Mary Jubenville
05 NA
12 Kim Olson
19 Mary Flynn
26 Eric Amann
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Communion Assistants
02 NA
03 David Ackerman
04 NA
05 Lisa Mittelsteadt, 9:30
__-Michelle McCreery, 11:00
12 John Olson
19 TBA
26 TBA
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Coffee Hour Hosts
12 Ellie Holmquist, Ruth Lee & Eivor Lund
19 Janna Haug & Pauline Haug
26 Jim & Pat Bausell
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LOTI Staff
Rev. Dr. Arden D. Haug—Pastor
Dr Kristina Rizzotto—Director of Music
Diane LaMere—Office Manager & Children's Ministry
Miranda Stadem-Ward—Intern Pastor
Joseph LaMere —Worship Technical Director
Michelle McCreery—Design & Communication Director
Sandy Swan—Wedding Manager
Vitali Haug—Custodian
Molly Dengler & Anthony Ramirez—Caretakers
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LOTI Council
Ross Bartels—Treasurer
Jim Bausell
Catherine Carlson
Marty Carlson—Vice President
Kathy Fredell
Kathy Hering
Katie Messerli
Lisa Mittelsteadt
Ryne Nelson
Charlie O'Brien—President
Nicole Olson—Secretary
Spencer Reisberg —Youth
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Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church
2020 W Lake of the Isles Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 377-5095
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