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In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul in Greece | |
“During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
Acts 16:9
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The Apostle Paul, and his traveling companions Silas, Luke and Timothy, were uncertain where they should journey next. Doors of opportunity were closing all around them. The Holy Spirit had actually barred them from preaching in the Roman territory of Asia along the eastern shore of the Aegean Sea, and the spirit of Jesus had prevented them from heading to the territory near the Black Sea. They arrived at the port of Troas in modern-day Turkey pondering what plans God had for them. During the night Paul had a vision; there stood a man of Macedonia on the other side of the Aegean Sea pleading with him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Luke, in has narration of this story in the Book of Acts, interpreted this vision as God’s call for Paul to proclaim the good news of Jesus to the Gentile world. So Paul and his companions immediately tried to cross to Macedonia, the historic kingdom of ancient Greece. There they began one of the most successful chapters in Paul’s ministry.
Greece and Greek culture would come to play a large part in Paul's writings. Five of his epistles are written to the churches in modern day Greece including, I and II Corinthians, I and II Thessalonians and Philippians. He also wrote three letters to the heads of the Greek churches, I and II Timothy and Titus. Interestingly, even though, Paul knew Hebrew, he wrote all of his letters in Greek.
Throughout the summer, I will be preaching on the stories of the Apostle Paul in Greece that are found in the Book of Acts:16-19. They provide not only a powerful witness of the early missionaries’ work and the movement of the Holy Spirit, but they also provide an interesting travelogue around the Greek cities and islands on both sides of the Aegean Sea.
Join us this summer for Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 10:00 for an introduction to the stories and for Sunday morning worship as we follow in the footsteps of Paul in Greece.
Peace, Pastor Arden Haug
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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
In-Person,
Livestream Worship
Sundays – 9:30 AM
Coffee Hour – 10:40 AM
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Upcoming Events
June 1st – 9:30 AM
Priscilla Circle
Home of John Bergford
June 2nd – 9:30 AM
Senior Salute
Sanctuary
June 6th – 7:00 PM
Women's Bible Study
Christy Room
June 8th
Our Saviour's Shelter Meal
June 20th – 7:00 PM
Council Meeting
Christy Room
July 13th
Our Saviour's Shelter Meal
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Cyber Security at LOTI
Please be aware that LOTI staff-member names have recently been used to create scam requests and/or phishing email messages. Please contact the church office if you receive any unusual/unexpected request or message.
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Children's Ministry June/July 2024 | |
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Summer Camp for Children, Youth & Families
Luther Park, Danbury WI
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Cabin Camp: Grades 1-6
Weeks of June 23 or July 21
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.
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Treehouse Camp: Grades 7-12
Weeks of June 23 or July 21
Youth spend a week in rustic tree houses, cook over an open fire and work together to grow in relationship with God, God’s creation and each other. A bathhouse with running water, flushable toilets and showers is available. Campers stay up late and experience more of God’s creation at night and sleep in the mornings.
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Horse Camp: Grades 4-12
June 23-28
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 the basics of horse care and riding. After a day of riding, campers will get to participate in the evening camp activities. All campers will be assessed on their first day of camp to better tailor the class to all participants.
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Grand Camp: Grandparents & Grandchildren
July 14-17
All the fun things of camp but with your grandparent/grandchild. What’s included? All meals will be provided by our fabulous cooks, games and activities will be led by our skilled staff, free use of the waterfront area and recreation areas, staff-led worships, campfires and Bible activities, and so much more!
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Camp Getaway for Families
5 weekends (Friday-Sunday) to choose from…
Session 1: June 28-30
Session 2: July 19-21
Session 3: July 26-28
Session 4: August 2-4
Session 5: August 16-18
All meals and snacks prepared for you (5 meals for a 2 night stay).
Access to game/sport's equipment and spaces like Volleyball Courts, Basketball Court, Gaga Ball Pit and Game Room (pool table, foosball, ping pong and indoor 4 square)
Use of the Waterfront (swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, pontooning and fishing). Free use of the Arts & Crafts space and all the fun craft supplies inside.
Prepared crafts, Bible devotions, family games/activities and other family spiritual practices (upon interest) Staff led worships, campfires, and other activities (upon interest)
You can find more details on lodging choices and fees at lutherpark.com
| For registration and details go to www.lutherpark.com. Partial scholarships from LOTI pancake breakfast proceeds are available. Contact the church office for more information. | |
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church provides a meal for 40 on the second Saturday of the month. Our monthly meals are provided by donation. The shelter orders & serves the meal. Thank you to Robert & Kristi Brownson for the May meal. | |
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Susanne Haas & Ross Formell
Jim Olson
Laura Nortwen & Kathy Greenbank
Remi & Debby Pizarro
Richard & Kristie Eklund
Mary Sabatke, in memory of Bruce Sabatke
Mary Flynn, Twyla Hobbs, Mary Jubenville, Linda Nelson & Denise Wilkens
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LOTI Summer Pickup Choir
As in summers past, we will continue vocal music in worship, with our LOTI Summer Pickup Choir. If you would like to sing in the pickup choir, please arrive at 8:45 AM on Sunday mornings in the choir loft for warmup and rehearsal of the piece for that day. Please join us as your schedule allows - all are welcome!
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Women's Book Club
Friday, May 31st
5:00 PM
Home of Deb Gilroy
This month's selection is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.
This will be our last gathering before we break for the summer.
Join us! Bring a snack to share if you like…
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Join us
Saturday, June1st
9:30 AM
Home of John Bergford
for a time of camaraderie
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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)
Please note that we will not meet on July 6 and will resume on August 3rd.
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Join us
for our
Senior Salute
Sunday, June 2nd
9:30 AM
Sanctuary
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Women's Bible Study
Thursday, June 6th
7:00 PM
Christy Room
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This will be our last gathering of the program year. We will conclude with our reading… Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman, by Beth Moore. Join us!
Debra Gilroy, LOTI Groups
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Join friends & family
Saturday, June 22nd
2:00 – 4:30 PM
Doubletree Hotel
1500 Park Blvd
Minneapolis
in celebration of
the life of
Ed Peitso
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Member Directory
Our updated member directory will be available soon. An interactive digital PDF will be sent via email. Members may use this version on a computer, tablet or phone. If a hard copy is preferable, rsvp to Michelle McCreery. We will print for pick up from the office.
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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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Morning Bible Study
Wednesdays
10:00 AM
Christy Room & Zoom
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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.
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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 the Fellowship Hall or on the Patio each Sunday following worship. | |
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Cleo Jules Duff
Richard Eklund
Collins Christy
Grace Peterson
Arlo Frahm
Mark Duff
Alexei Haug
Tedi O’Brien
Jonathan Sprain
Bowen Chambers
Mary Ann Lisk
Stephanie Amann
Alexander Skold
Walter Rizzotto
Janet Stewart
Lynn Wehrman
Andrea Christy
Ryan Hoel
Lily Morell
Treia Morell
Susan Melbye
Lola Gruys
Reagan Gusman
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Susan Einess
Matthew Messerli
Marnie Huntley
Michelle Reisberg
Nicolas Amann
Lorraine Spies
Philip Friedlund
Rayden Alden
Bruce Carlson
Kari Raykovich
Miranda Stadem-Ward
Don Anderson
Charlie O’Brien
Britta Chambers
Chanda Olson
Edith Morrison
Lisa Isenberg
Stephanie Kappel
Harper Celin
Ross Formell
Ada Schwarm
Scott Gallop
Eva Gallop
Victoria Hovda
Murphy Kappel
Isabelle Einess
Rebecca Morell
Adeline Frahm
Andrea Nyhusmoen
Jacob Eul
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Worship Technical Assistant
Jim Olson
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Altar Servers
02 Mary Flynn & Linda Nelson
09 Cathy Carlson & Kathy Hering
16 Carolyn & David Hagford
23 David & Mary Goplen
30 Ellie Holmquist, Ruth Lee & Eivor Lund
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Ushers
02 Lars Olson
09 Mike Huttner
16 Casey Christy
23 John Olson
30 Ellie Holmquist
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Worship Assistants
02 Marty Carlson
09 Michelle McCreery
16 Marty Carlson
23 Mary Sabatke
30 Mark Duff
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Readers
02 John Olson
09 Kathy Fredell
16 Eric Mechels
23 Lorraine Spies
30 Davide Ackerman
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Communion Assistants
02 John Olson
09 Mark Duff
16 Kathy Hering
23 Steve Hoyt
30 Michelle McCreery
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Coffee Hour Hosts
02 Janna Haug & Pauline Haug
09 Nicole Olson & Twyla Hobbs
16 Mary Flynn & Linda Nelson
23 Anita Duder & Eivor Lund
30 Ryne & Jennie Nelson
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Worship Technical Assistant
Jim Olson
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Altar Servers
07 Mary Flynn & Linda Nelson
14 David & Mary Goplen
21 Carolyn & David Hagford
28 Cathy Carlson & Kathy Hering
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Ushers
07 Denise Wilkens
14 Eric Mechels
21 Hans Stadem-Ward
28 David Ackerman
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Worship Assistants
07 Kathy Hering
14 TBD
21 TBD
28 TBD
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Readers
07 Mary Jubenville
14 Lynn Wehrman
21 Mike Huttner
28 Bill Fredell
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Communion Assistants
07 Marty Carlson
14 TBD
21 TBD
28 TBD
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Coffee Hour Hosts
07 David & Carolyn Hagford
14 Casey & Andrea Reno-Christy
21 Dale Thomas & Pierre LaMere
28 Ellie Holmquist & Ruth Lee
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Staff Members
Rev. Dr. Arden D. Haug – Pastor
Dr Kristina Rizzotto – Director of Music
Diane LaMere – Office Manager & Children's Ministry
Joseph LaMere – Worship Technical Director
Michelle McCreery – Design & Communication Director
Sandy Swan – Wedding Manager
Molly Dengler & Anthony Ramirez - Caretakers
Vitali Haug - Custodian
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Council Members
Pamela Aagaard
Ross Bartels – Treasurer
Catherine Carlson
Martin Carlson – President
Casey Christy
Steve Hoyt – Vice President
Claire Jacoby – Youth
Eric Mechels
Katie Messerli
Ryne Nelson
Charlie O'Brien, Secretary
Michelle Reisberg
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Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church
2020 W Lake of the Isles Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 377-5095
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