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“So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.” Mark 16:8 | |
For many Christians today, the story of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead has lost its element of surprise. We are far more surprised by a March snowfall at the end of a snowless winter, and how early Easter is this year, than the word from the empty tomb. We know in theory that death does not have the final word on Easter, and of course, there’s no surprise. We may feel a bit remorseful about Jesus’ death on Good Friday, and even a tinge of guilt as we meditate on his suffering on the cross, but there’s no surprise. Unfortunately, we have grown so accustomed to Christ’s resurrection, that we completely overlook the tragic and yet wonderful sense of good news and hope. This was not true for the earliest Christians.
The oldest written texts of the Bible capture this surprise. The earliest manuscripts of St. Mark’s gospel close with the verse, “So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.” St. Mark doesn’t even state that the disciples saw the risen Jesus. The women who went to the tomb early in the morning, simply left filled with terror and amazement. Instead of our customary and expected joy, they were afraid. Of course, as an “Easter People” who know the ending of the story, it is difficult to wear blinders in order to avoid seeing the resurrection as we read the story of Jesus’ death on Good Friday. After all, we do know what happens, and we expect to find an empty tomb.
But I don’t think that being struck “with terror and amazement” is about merely overlooking the resurrection until the right moment. No, the wonder and surprise of Easter is about experiencing the possibility of a new life and resurrection whenever and wherever, you come upon the dark tombs of life. Death and loss may have touched your life this past year. All your hopes for the future may have been dashed. You may have buried your own passions in an often visited grave. But Easter is about surprises, and if Christ could rise from the dead just imagine the possibilities he can do in your life. That was the excitement the women felt that first Easter morning, and why they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. They wondered instead whether the surprise could really be true.
My friends, as we celebrate Easter again this Sunday, may you be filled with surprise, wonder and awe at the possibilities Jesus is offering you.
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! 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,
& Sunday School
Sundays – 9:30 AM
Coffee Hour – 10:40 AM
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Upcoming Events
April 4th– 7:00 PM
Women's Bible Study
Christy Room
April 6th – 9:30 AM
Priscilla Circle
Christy Room
April 13th
Our Saviour's Shelter Meal
April 18th– 7:00 PM
Council Meeting
Christy Room & Zoom
April 25th – 7:00 PM
Growlers & Theology
Parsonage/Zoom
April 25th – 7:00 PM
Growlers & Theology
Parsonage/Zoom
April 26th – 5:00 PM
Women's Book Club
Home of Deb Gilroy
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Children's Ministry April 2024 | |
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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)
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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
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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 first week of April.
The list of donations will be posted on the Christy Room door.
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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 Rick Gripentrog, giver for March. | |
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Liz & Mike Brown
Robert & Kristi Brownson
Susanne Haas & Ross Formell
Jim Olson
Laura Nortwen & Kathy Greenbank
Remi & Debby Pizarro
Richard & Kristie Eklund
Mary Sabatke, in memory of Bruce Sabatke
TBD*
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*If you would like to host the December meal, please contact Diane LaMere.
oscs-mn.org. Cost is $250. You may contribute online at myvanco.com or mail a check to the church.
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Women's Bible Study
Thursday, April 4th
7:00 PM
Christy Room
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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
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Join us
Saturday, April 6th
9:30 AM
Christy Room
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)
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Guest Pastor Gary Anderson
Sunday, April 7th
| Gary Anderson will be our guest preacher on Sunday, April 7th. Pastor Anderson is not a stranger to Lake of the Isles. Our Church Council President Marty Carlson is his nephew. He and his wife Mary Ann served in the congregation in Vilnius, Lithuania that Pastor Haug and his wife Janna established. | |
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Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis presents
Lutefisk Dinner Spring 2024
Saturday, April 20th
Three Seatings
12:30 PM
–2:00 PM
–3:00 PM
Mindekirken ~
The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
924 E 21st St
Minneapolis
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The buffet includes lutefisk, meatballs, coleslaw. lefse, potatoes, coffee & dessert.
/$29/Adults; $10/Ages 7-12; free of charge/6 & younger
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Growlers & Theology
Thursday, April 25th
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 leads a monthly gathering at the Parsonage. | |
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Women's Book Club
Friday, April 26th
5:00 PM
Home of Deb Gilroy
This month's selection is West with Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge.
Join us! Bring a snack to share if you like…
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Our updated member directory will be available this month. An interactive digital PDF will be sent via email. Members may use this 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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LOTI is available during office hours for a time of quiet meditation. You can use the sanctuary to spend time in prayer, light a candle, listen to recorded sacred music, and/or use a guided meditation tool. Please call the church office to reserve a time.
(612) 377-5095
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Morning Bible Study
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
Library & 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
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Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays
7:00 PM
Sanctuary
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Join the LOTI Choir & Director of Music, Dr Kristina Rizzotto, in preparation of anthems of the season. The Choir prepares music for the 9:30 AM Sunday services (call time: 8:45 AM). Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. We invite you and your family to become involved in this enriching ministry of service. Curious members may join us for a Wednesday rehearsal. No need for an angelic voice or advanced knowledge of music. There are really only three criteria necessary for joining:
1) Willingness to commit to scheduled rehearsals & services.
2) Ability to match pitch.
3) Ability to carry a tune.
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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 Fellowship Hall or on the Patio each Sunday following worship. | |
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Renate Amann
Jack Messerli
Alexandra Holzschuh
Theodore Rustad
Tanner Larson
Rick Pepin
Jon Einess
Susan Friske Pfaff
Sabrina Brost
Tom Rustad
Jackson Hoel
Soren Hoel
Monica Schwarm
Peter VanBergen
Michelle McCreery
Kara Sabatke
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
07 Carolyn & David Hagford
14 Carolyn & David Hagford
21 Linda Nelson & Mary Flynn
28 Cathy Carlson & Kathy Hering
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Ushers
07 Scott Gallop
14 Hans Stadem-Ward
21 Eric Mechels
28 Linda Nelson
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Worship Assistants
07 Marty Carlson
14 Mary Sabatke
21 Steve Hoyt
28 Michelle McCreery
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Readers
07 Lynn Wehrman
14 Miranda Stadem-Ward
21 Nicole Olson
28 Marnie Huntley
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Communion Assistants
07 John Olson
14 David Ackerman
21 Kathy Fredell
28 Mark Duff
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Coffee Hour Hosts
07 Ellie Holmquist & Ruth Lee
14 Dale Thomas & Pierre LaMere
21 Lars & Chanda Olson
28 Scott & Julie Gallop
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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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