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2025 Palm Sunday Festivites—Great Success!

Our annual Palm Sunday festivities were wonderful!

We served 130+ for breakfast. A huge thank you goes to Don Holzschuh & family for cooking! Thanks also to our volunteers who set up, served and cleaned up: Anita Duder, Ellie Holmquist, Linda Nelson, David Ackerman, Eivor Lund, Lisa & John Mittelsteadt, Lorraine Spies, Ross Bartels, Marty Carlson, Pierre LaMere, Mary Knoblauch, and Michelle Reisberg. Thanks to Joseph LaMere for the wonderful photos.

Thanks to those in attendance for the $900 we raised for Luther Park Summer Camp scholarships!

The Egg Hunt at the parsonage was enjoyed by 30 kids.

Thanks to Pastor and Janna Haug for this very special event.

Children's Ministry May 2025

A Great Big Thank You!

As the Sunday School program year comes to an end on May 18, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to our volunteers who helped teach in the classroom throughout the program year: Kamie Moen, Becca Morell, Shannon Morell, Jennie Nelson, Linda Nelson, Nicole Olson, Andrea Reno-Christy, Andy Schwarm & Monica Schwarm.  Thank you for sharing your love of God with our kids! 

Thank you to Miranda Stadem-Ward for caring for our littlest ones in the Nursery!

Our kids are blessed to have such caring adults!

Summer Camp for Children, Youth & Families

Luther Park, Danbury WI

Cabin Camp (half or full week): Completed Grades 1-6

Beginning Sundays: June 22nd, July 13th, July 20th*

Campers spend a half or full week in cabins (with electricity, bathrooms and showers). They will play games, do arts and crafts, swim/boat in the lake, worship and sing by the campfire, build relationships, hear stories, and develop their faith. Full week campers will participate in a banquet and variety show on Thursday.

*Pastor Haug will attend Cabin Camp beginning July 20th.

Horse Camp: Completed Grades 4-12

Beginning Sundays: June 22nd, July 20th

All the great things of camp, plus horses! Campers will stay at Luther Park and be shuttled daily to Frontier Stables in Frederick, WI to learn all about horses.. After a day at the stables, campers will participate in the evening camp activities. Whether you're new to horses or have some riding experience, our All-Skills Horse Camp is designed for riders of all levels. Beginners will learn the fundamentals while more experienced campers will build on their existing skills. 

Grand Camp: Grandparents & Grandchildren

Sunday, August 3rd—Wednesday, August 6th

All the fun things of camp but with your grandparent or grandchild. Grandparent-grandchild camp is a heartwarming and unique experience designed to strengthen the bond between generations. Our skilled staff will lead the camp activities and games, while our fabulous cooks will provide all the delicious meals. Guests are welcome to freely enjoy the waterfront and recreation areas. Additionally, there will be staff-led worships, campfires, engaging Bible activities, and much more for everyone to participate in.

Camp Getaway: Families 

Fridays—Sundays: June 27th–29th, July 11th–13th, July 25–27

August 1st–3rd

Plan a weekend getaway this summer with your family and invite your friends too! These weekends are what you make of them - swim and use the watercraft in the beautiful Lake 26, participate in activities hosted by the staff, relax in the fresh air or just enjoy being at camp with your family and others!

Find more details on lodging choices and fees at lutherpark.com

Foodshelf Donations Needed

This month’s most needed items include peanut butter, cooking oil, canned fruit, whole grain cereal and oatmeal, paper grocery bags and empty egg cartons. 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

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 Stephen & Leslie Hite

for April.

MAY 10

JUN 14

JUL 12

AUG 9

SEP 13

OCT 11

NOV 8

DEC 13

Jim Olson, in memory of ChanSoon Olson

Rick Gripentrog

Philip Friedlund & Lisa Isenberg

Anonymous Giver

Gronseth & Quam families

Beryl & Don Waldeland

Mary Sabatke, in memory of Bruce Sabatke

Bruce & Jean Carlson

Join us

Saturday, May 3rd

9:30 AM

Christy Room

for a time of camaraderie!

There is no membership requirement or time commitment.

Just come to enjoy the fellowship, for a few minutes, or a couple of hours!

(No knitting skills required)

Mother's Day,

The Blessing of the Votive Ship, & Norwegian National Day

Sunday, May 11th

9:30 AM

Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall

Our Coffee Hour this day will be Norwegian themed. We will appreciate any Norwegian food contributions by members of the congregation. They can be hot or cold, savory or sweet. Please contact the Church Office of anything you would like to contribute.

Growlers & Theology

Thursday, May 15th

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.

Isles Ensemble Concert

There & Back Again

Sunday, May 18th

2:00 PM

Sanctuary

Experience the many moods of mother nature with a program that takes the listener out on a stroll through the countryside. Dawn breaks with a spritely Aubade from the pen of Romanian composer George Enescu, followed by the summery energy of a violin-cello duo by Christopher Theofanidis. Midafternoon shade comes via the beloved love songs of Antonín Dvořák, transcribed by the composer for string quartet in his Cypresses. The effervescence of Haydn’s The Bird string quartet turns the listener’s steps homeward, where the program closes with Ernest Bloch’s Three Nocturnes for Piano Trio. 

PROGRAM

George Enescu

Christopher Theofanidis

Antonín Dvořák

Franz Joseph Haydn



Ernest Bloch

Aubade

Emily Switzer, violin; Sarah Switzer, viola; Laura Sewell, cello

Summer Verses

Emily Switzer, violin; Tom Rosenberg, cello

Selections from Cypresses

Leslie Shank, violin; Kenneth Freed, violin; Sarah Switzer, viola;

Laura Sewell, cello

String Quartet Op. 33, No. 3, The Bird

Emily Switzer, violin; Leslie Shank, violin; Sarah Switzer, viola;

Laura Sewell, cello

Three Nocturnes for Piano Trio, B. 56

Kenneth Freed, violin; Tom Rosenberg, cello;

Ivan Konev, piano

Admission is $25, or pay as you are able. Children & students are admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or online at Eventbrite.

Women's Book Club

Friday, May 30th

5:00 PM

Home of Deb Gilroy

Our book this month is Surprised by Grace: God's Relentless Pursuit of Rebels, by Tullian Tchividjian. In a powerful journey through unforgettable events and imagery, this story reveals how relentlessly God pursues rebels (a category that ultimately includes everyone), though he has every right and plenty of reasons to give up on us all. Join us & bring a snack to share if you like.  LOTI Groups

Member Directory

Updates Due May 31st

We will update the member directory during the summer. Please submit any changes in your contact information to Michelle McCreery or Diane LaMere.

Ascension Sunday

Sunday, June 1st

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

According to the Book of the Acts of Apostles, Jesus walked upon the earth another 40 days after his resurrection from the dead, and before he ascended into heaven. For that reason, Ascension Day always falls on a Thursday, which means few churches can celebrate the day in worship. This year, Ascension Day is Thursday, May 29th. Many churches today, mark the Sunday service either before or after the day as Ascension Sunday. At Lake of the Isles, we will celebrate Ascension Sunday on June 1st.

One of the most striking symbols of the Ascension Day reading is the extinguishing of the Paschal Candle which has been positioned near the altar throughout the season of Easter. The candle is the symbol of Jesus’ resurrection light and his ongoing presence in the world for 40 days. As Jesus ascends and is seen no more the flame of the candle is snuffed out. The Paschal Candle is only lit again for baptisms and funerals.

Senior Salute

Sunday, June 1st

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

Join us on this special Sunday as we celebrate our graduating seniors.

Women's Bible Study

Thursday, June 5th

7:00 PM

Christy Room

We gather on the first Thursday of the month and will continue with our reading… Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman, by Beth Moore. Join us!

Debra Gilroy,  LOTI Groups

Flight as the Freedom of the Soul

Fellowship Hall Gallery

Paintings by Louise Norton Austin

After the loss of a dear family member, Louise Norton Austin, created a set of images that invite the viewer to witness a journey that embraces both the beauty and the pain of life.

This series of six bird paintings - each representing a different aspect of an emotional journey - captures the desire for release, for flight, from the weight of sorrow. The Blue Jay, Cardinal, Owl, Tern, Hummingbird, and Blackcap Chickadee each embody unique qualities, reflecting different phases of grief, from the call for resilience to the quiet grace of acceptance.

Prayer Ministry

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

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.

Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church 

2020 W Lake of the Isles Pkwy

Minneapolis, MN 55405

(612) 377-5095

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