March 2024

Music for Food Benefit Concert Thank You

Dear Pastor Arden and Käthe,

I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional support through the Music for Food Winter Celebration Concert. Your generosity and dedication made our first-ever event a huge success, with over 100 people in attendance.

I'm thrilled to share that the total amount raised so far is an impressive $25,420. This will have a significant and positive impact on our ability to address the needs of those in our community facing food insecurity.

Your partnership and enthusiasm for our cause have not only helped raise critical funds but have also contributed to creating awareness and inspiring others to join our mission. The concert was beautiful, and we received raving reviews about the music!

Once again, thank you for your support. We are excited about continued collaboration and making an even greater impact together.

Best,

Kristin VanHeel

Director, Development & Marketing

Community Emergency Services

Children's Ministry March 2024

March 17th

March 17th

March 24th

March 28th

6 -7:30pm

March 31st

Tom Klein, uillean bagpiper, visits Sunday School

First Communion Class after Worship

Pancake Breakfast in Fellowship Hall and Easter Egg Hunt at the Parsonage

Seder Meal for First Communion Class families

Easter Sunday No Sunday School

Nursery will not be staffed.

Tom Klein Returns

Sunday, March 17th

We look forward to our annual visit from Tom Klein. Tom will give a demonstration of his uilleann bagpipe to the Sunday School children during Sunday School on this day!

First Communion Classes

Sunday, March 17th

10:45 AM

Thursday, March 28th

6:00 PM

First Communion Classes for our second grade and older kids will be held on March 17th 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 March 28th at 6:00 PM with Pastor Haug as the second part of their preparation. Children will receive their First Communion on Easter Sunday, March 31st.

Palm Sunday Festivities

March 24th

• Children’s palm processional at the beginning of worship
• Pancake breakfast after worship – proceeds will go  towards summer camp scholarships or to Luther Park  
• Annual egg hunt (at Parsonage) after the pancake breakfast

2024 Shelter Meals

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. Cost is $250. You may contribute online at myvanco.com or mail a check to the church. Thank you to the anonymous giver for February.

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Rick Gripentrog

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

If you would like to host the December meal, please contact Diane LaMere.

oscs-mn.org

Join us

Saturday, March 2nd

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)

Women's Bible Study

Thursday, March 7th

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

Daylight Saving Time

Sunday, March 10th

2:00 AM CDT

Minnesota will begin daylight saving time 2024.

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour!

Isles Ensemble Concert

Inspirado en España

Sunday, March 10th

2:00 PM

Isles Musicians ~

Emily Switzer, violin; Kenneth Freed, viola;

Tom Rosenberg, cello; Laura Sewell, cello

Guest Musicians ~

Hanna Landrum, violin; Nicola Melville, piano

Tickets are available on eventbrite.com

islesensemble.org

Join us in March for a musical journey to Spain and the Spanish Diaspora. Experience the lush but rarely heard string quartet of Venezuelan Romantic-Era composer Teresa Carreno, as well as a duo for cello and piano by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. Enjoy Spanish composer Joaquin Turina’s piano trio which blends French Impressionism with Andalusian folk elements. Finally, travel with us first class to Argentina with a tango by Astor Piazzola as well as a dynamic and rhythmic string quartet by Alberto Ginastera.

Growlers & Theology

Thursday, March 14th

7:00 PM

Parsonage/Zoom

St. Patrick's Day Worship

Sunday, March 17th

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

Many Roman Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate the life of St. Patrick as a missionary to Ireland. At sixteen, Patrick was kidnapped by Irish pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland. He himself admitted that up to this point he cared little for God. He escaped after six years, returned to his family in southwest Britain, and began to prepare for ordained ministry. He later returned to Ireland, this time to serve as bishop and missionary. He made his base in the north of Ireland and from there made many missionary journeys with much success.

We will celebrate the missionary life of St. Patrick in our morning worship service on Sunday, March 19th. Irish music will be performed by Tom Klein, a master uilleann piper. The uilleann pipes are a unique Irish bagpipe. Instead of standing and playing, performers sit and pump a bellow with their elbow.He will perform for the Sunday School as well.

irishpipertom

Women's Book Club

Friday, March 22nd

5:00 PM

Home of Deb Gilroy

This month's selection is Among the Gods, by Lynn Austin.

Join us! Bring a snack to share if you like…

LOTI Holy Week 2024

March 24th – March 31st

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

Palm Sunday Worship

March 24th

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 Himmelskönig, sei willkommen (King of Heaven, ever welcome)

Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 24th

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 donation is $5/person or $15/family. Join us!

Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 24th

11:00 AM

Parsonage

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

Maundy Thursday Seder

March 28th

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

March 29th

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. This service will be in-person and live-streamed.

Easter Vigil

Saturday, March 30th

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, March 31st

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.

Member Directory

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.

All are welcome to come and join our Wednesday morning Bible study!

Pastor Haug leads the morning bible study group

Choir Rehearsal

Lenten Wednesdays

7:45 PM

Sanctuary

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 7:45 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.