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Kenwood Elementary 4th Grade Kindness Retreat at LOTI

On Tuesday, March 25th, Kenwood Elementry School held their 4th Grade Kindness Retreat here in Fellowship Hall. The day was buzzing with enthusiasm, joyful music, sounds of laughter, connecting and kindness from sixty fourth graders and sixteen adults and high school youth leaders. We are delighted to provide space to our neighborhood school helping kids explore ways to share kindness with others.

Children's Ministry April 2025

April 6th



April 13th

April 17th

6 -7:30 PM

April 20th

First Communion Class after Worship

Pancake Breakfast in Fellowship Hall Easter Egg Hunt at the Parsonage

Seder Meal for First Communion Class Families

Easter Sunday No Sunday School

No Nursery Staff

First Communion Classes

Sunday, April 6th

10:45 AM

Thursday, April 17th

6:00 PM

First Communion Classes for our second grade and older kids will be held on April 6th with Pastor Haug after worship. Parents/guardians attend with their child. The second gathering will include children and their families for a Seder meal on April 17th at 6:00 PM with Pastor Haug as the second part of their preparation. Children will receive their First Communion on Easter Sunday, April 20th.

Palm Sunday Festivities

April 13th

Children will gather in the Narthex at the beginning of worship to prepare for the palm processional before going to Sunday School.

The Pancake Breakfast will be held after worship (Proceeds go towards the Luther Park Summer Camp Scholarship Fund)  

The annual egg hunt at the Parsonage will be after the pancake breakfast

Summer Camp Opportunities at Luther Park, Danbury WI

For registration and details go to www.lutherpark.com (type carefully and use .COM to get to Luther Park located in Danbury, WI)

Cabin Camp: 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!

You can 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 donations to the food shelf on Friday mornings. We need additional volunteers for this task. Time commitment is a minimum of once monthly. Scheduled drop-off hours are Fridays 9AM-Noon, 3041 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis. Contact the Foodshelf directly to schedule alternate delivery time as needed.

Contact the church office if you are available or need more information.

church office joyceuptownfoodshelf.org

Drivers Needed

We need drivers to provide occasional transportation to/from church for our elderly members.

Please contact Pastor Haug if you are interested and available to help.

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 Liz & Mike Brown for March.

APR 12

MAY 10

JUN 14

JUL 12

AUG 9

SEP 13

OCT 11

NOV 8

DEC 13

Stephen & Leslie Hite

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

Women's Bible Study

Thursday, April 3rd

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

Join us

Saturday, April 5th

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)

Growlers & Theology

Thursday, April 10th

7:00 PM

Parsonage

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.

LOTI Holy Week 2025

April 13th – April 20th

Join us in worship for our Holy Week journey of renewal and new life to Easter!

Palm Sunday Worship

April 13th

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

Palm Sunday traditionally marks the beginning of Holy Week. According to scripture green branches were cut from the trees and placed on the road as Jesus entered into the city. In Jewish tradition, palms had often been associated with victory. The crowds shouted, Hosanna which means God save us. It was a festive day as pilgrims from all around the Mediterranean Sea gathered to celebrate the week of Passover.

Our Palm Sunday Service at Lake of the Isles will be a festive day as well. The Sunday School children will process with their palms.

The choir, soloists and guest musicians will perform special music… Johann Sebastian Bach's Jesus Calling Then the Twelve to Him, BWV 22  

Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, April 13th

10:30 AM

Fellowship Hall

Immediately following the worship service, Don Holzschuh and family will be serving a family style pancake breakfast. Guests will be seated at tables, and pancakes will be delivered fresh off the griddle. Proceeds will benefit the Lake of the Isles Camp Scholarship Fund and Luther Park Bible Camp. Suggested contribution is $5/adults Children are free of charge. Join us!

Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 13th

11:00 AM

Parsonage

Children are invited to the Parsonage for an Easter egg hunt after the pancake breakfast

Maundy Thursday Seder

April 17th

6:00 PM

Fellowship Hall

The congregation will honor the historic meal celebrating the Jewish roots of Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. The first-communion families and all members of the congregation are invited to participate in this special Middle Eastern meal.

Please help us prepare by contacting churchoffice if you will attend.

Good Friday

April 18th

3:00 PM

Sanctuary

Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ death on the cross. The afternoon worship service will mark in readings and music Jesus’ journey to the cross and his burial in the tomb with guest choir Hymnus Angelicus, under the direction of Paul McKenzie. This service will be in-person and live-streamed.

Easter Vigil

Saturday, April 19th

8:00 PM

Cloister

On Saturday evening we celebrate the mystery of the resurrection and the promises given to those baptized into Christ’s death. The worship service begins outside and moves into the darkened church where the stories of salvation are read. The service concludes by breaking the fast with champagne & hot cross buns.

Easter Morning

Sunday, April 20th

9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

Sanctuary

Two worship services will be held to celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The choir and guest musicians will perform at both services. The first service will be live-streamed.

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 last week of April.

The list of donations will be posted on the Christy Room door.

Women's Book Club

Friday, March 28th

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

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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