Gather in Grace • Grow in Faith • Go Forth to Serve
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Graduation Sunday, June 2
NEW SUMMER WORSHIP TIMES
8:30 & 10:00am
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Altar flowers are given today by Linda Knutson
in memory of Marge Sodergren whose
85th birthday would have been today.
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Description of Summer Services
First and Third Sundays of June, July, August
8:30 am & 10:00am
Traditional worship using the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymnal.
Second and Fourth Sundays of June, July, August
8:30 am
Traditional worship using the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymnal.
10:00am
"The Gathering" using a musical variety led by the Praise & Worship music team.
PLEASE NOTE:
There is no Wednesday evening Oasis worship service during the summer schedule.
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Dear Graduates,
Congratulations! A significant journey is ending for you and a new one is about to begin as you move from being a child to an adult. On behalf of your parents (as a parent of a graduating child myself), you should know this is a big deal for us, too. Please know we are always here for you. We have always been and always will be.
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You are receiving a lot of advice these days, so as your pastor, let me give you mine too. This road of life you’re gazing down will be filled with many ups and downs. It’s is going to get very hard at times. As you go, remember to ask God for everything.
The world tells you that you are the master of your fate and must fend for yourself. But God wants you to believe that you “cannot receive even one thing unless it is given [you] from heaven” (John 3:27), and that “apart from [Jesus] you can do nothing” (John 15:5). Jesus invites you to ask, seek, and knock.
My advice is, take Jesus at his word. Ask, seek, knock, pray for guidance each step of the way and he will make your path straight. In doing so, by asking for help and trusting in God, you will be as wise as anyone can ever be in this life.
Godspeed in the days ahead and grace be with you to the end.
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Rob Reid
Director of Music
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This Sunday, June 2, is Graduate Sunday, when High School and College Graduates will Process into the Sanctuary wearing their graduation robes.
There will be a blessing for them and their future endeavors at both the 8:30 and 10:00am services.
Graduates Ryan Meany, cellist, and Jasper Treat, guitarist, and Grad-Dad Rob Meany, pianist, will play “Dust In The Wind,” a song by the group Kansas. There will be cake to celebrate the Graduates in the Fellowship Hall following each service.
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POTLUCK!
THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 11:00AM TO 1:00PM
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Bring your appetite! Bring a favorite dish to share! Join us for fellowship, food and fun as we celebrate the graduates.
GAMES & ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS
(Yes, kids of all ages).
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Taking a Walk
and Remembering
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Neighborhoods never stay the same for too long. On our street, so many houses either have changed hands, or there are now widows, staying put, but using professional help to plow snow or mow the lawn. Having lived here since 1964, I've walked a lot of long blocks, and can remember the very first time I ever ventured out to see if I could get someplace, for instance Pik Quik
[convenience store similar to 7-Eleven]
over on Old Shakopee Road.
That place is no longer there either, it's now Wagner's Garden Center...The old Pik Quik had the best ripe bananas for baking, so at least there was a destination in sight. Our young son was along for company....He's turning 60 next July!
From Russell Avenue to Xerxes is not far, but I still remember walking the six blocks to Judy Lindman's. We had a rehearsal for a sextet and Judy was our accompanist... excellent, by the way. Now she lives at Applewood, but I still think of her as I walk by her old house.... swimming pool in the back! I had several piano students from Xerxes, but have not kept track of where they went. TLC prays each Sunday for Jamie Lindman, who serves our country these days.
Several summers ago, the city of Bloomington was going to make Overlook Drive a through-road, taking away a lovely walking area that goes behind Dwan Golf Course up a hill and right in front of where Mary and Larry George lived for so long. People who live on Overlook got stubborn about this lovely road, and refused to allow any tampering. I even wrote a letter to the Bloomington Sun and while walking that road would get to talk with people, one of which was Sandy Stooke! Well, so far the one-lane road is intact. I suppose when enough of us old people are gone they'll try again to widen that road and make it go through the Dwan property until it reaches the other side. Is that progress? They'll say it is, but where can one see wild turkeys, foxes and golfers while enjoying peace and quiet?
-Bloomington Bird Lady
Addendum, Thursday, May 30
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James R. Anderson
August 27, 1938 -
May 21, 2019
Send a remembrance or anecdote for next week's TLC Weekly.
Email to:
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Many of us have just returned home from Pastor Jim Anderson's lovely memorial service at Mt. Olivet. The church's main sanctuary was filled with the people who remember him with fondness. Eulogies told of Gustavus, his ministry, his family and friends, too much to write about here.
Perhaps you were there and would like to share a remembrance of his years at TLC [1968-1979], or some funny, related story.... There are many! I am asking for you to write your special story, or maybe your association with Jim Anderson, in a short paragraph which would be printed in our “Weekly” newsletter next week. If there are many of you writing, it could be extended to the week after that, but not any longer. If you were unable to attend his funeral, it would give you the chance to join with others and still tell your tales of Jim and his wonderful era at TLC.
-Bloomington Bird Lady
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TLC’s Activities Group for Seniors and Friends
June 12 @ 2pm
ALIVE & KICKIN AT THE SCHNEIDER THEATER IN THE BLOOMINGTON CIVIC PLAZA (City Hall).
July 10 @ 2pm
BIRTHDAY BASH! COME CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY, NO MATTER WHAT THE MONTH. WE'LL HAVE CAKE AND ICE CREAM AND SOME FUN THINGS TO DO AND TALK ABOUT. NO COST.
August 14
TLC'S NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY! COME FOR FOOD, MUSIC, FUN, CONVERSATION, AND EVEN SOME PRIZES.
Contact Renee Jefferson for further information:
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Brought to you by the
TLC Environmental Group
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CUT DOWN ON ENERGY USE
It's really easy to carelessly waste energy––leaving a light bulb on here and there, keeping the air conditioning on at home when you're out at work all day––but it all adds up. Try to cut down on your energy use by being conscious of how you use electronics. (Doing this will help you save on your electricity bill too, so win-win.) Some suggestions: Try swapping out your incandescent light bulbs for energy efficient LED bulbs (the prices have dropped significantly), only run the dishwasher and washing machine when they're full, and look out for "vampire" devices—electronics that keep using energy even when they're not in use, like microwaves, TVs, and printers.
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NEW MEMBER WELCOME
Our next New Member Welcome will be Sunday, June 23. New Members will be blessed at the 10:00am service and welcomed at a brunch following the service. If you are interested in becoming a new member or volunteering as a new member mentor, please sign-up on the Life@ TLC yellow insert in the Sunday bulletin.
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June 23 - 10:00am Service
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REMINDER
Goodbye Jenny Larson
Tuesday, June 4
TLC Early Learning Center
4 – 6pm
Ice cream will be served!
Jenny Larson is leaving TLC after 22 years as a leader and loving teacher in the TLC Early Learning Center. Her concentration has been in the 2-year-old’s “Chipmunk” room. Over the years, that’s potty training over 200 children! Stop by to say thanks, or drop off a card to express your thanks to her for the years she has represented TLC’s biggest mission to the community.
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Read it again, Sam.
View issues of the TLC Weekly.
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to visit the TLC web page where you can choose to read from the past eight months of weekly E-newsletters from Transfiguration Lutheran Church. This is also a great way to share TLC Weekly with those that don't receive it in email. Tell them to visit
tlcmn.com/tlcweekly
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A TRIBUTE TO...
Recent Celebration of Life services at TLC. Please take a moment to remember our loved ones by visiting the TLC Memorial Garden at
www.tlcmemorial.com
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Mark Allan Eide
Age 67
Service on May 24, 2019
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Helen Joyce Johnson
Age 82
Service on May 25, 2019
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For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39
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-TAKING FAITH HOME-
WEEK OF JUNE 2, 2019
Use this friendly tool to enrich your family times with conversation, rituals, prayer, blessings, and service ideas.
[Click Here]
for this week's edition.
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This Sunday, June 2, is Graduation Sunday at TLC! This is for people of any age graduating from high school, college, technical colleges and graduate programs. If you are one of those graduates, please attend the worship service in your graduation gown. We wish to honor and recognize you for your accomplishments. Also, note the POTLUCK event in Fellowship Hall just for you and everyone that wishes the best for you.
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ELECTRONIC GIVING HELPS SUPPORT TLC
It’s important to know that we can depend on financial support from TLC members during the Summer months. Electronic giving is fast, secure, and reduces administrative costs, allowing more of every dollar to support the important work we are called to do. You can give anytime, anywhere to specific funds with our GivePlus Mobile app (free from the app store). You can also schedule and manage recurring donations by visiting our website and clicking on TLC ONLINE GIVING icon at the bottom of any page, or contact the church office.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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MASHED POTATOES SUPREME
By Mrs. Wayne Lee
Combine:
4 cups warm mashed potatoes
3 cups cottage cheese (small curd)
¾ cup sour cream
2½
tsp salt
1½ Tbsp grated onion
Pepper to taste
Put in 2 qt. casserole. Top with ½ cup slivered almonds and melted butter. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
Serves 8
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For adults, youth and children. Test your knowledge of the Bible in each issue of TLC Weekly.
Answers can be found on the last section of this issue.
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THE GOSPELS
1)
The Bible books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are known as the
gospels
, (meaning "good news") of Jesus Christ. Almost everything we know about Jesus' life, ministry, death and resurrection comes from these four books. Which of the four books was the first one written?
- Matthew
- Mark
- Luke
- John
2)
The "kingdom of God" was the centerpiece of Jesus' teachings, but one of the gospels substitutes the phrase "kingdom of heaven." Which one?
- Matthew
- Mark
- Luke
- John
3)
Which of these stories about Jesus is in all four gospels?
- Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding at Cana.
- Jesus walks on water.
- Jesus feeds 5000 with a few loaves of bread and fishes
- Jesus talks with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well.
4)
True or False? All four gospel books tell Jesus' parables of
The Good Samaritan
and
The Prodigal Son
.
- True
- False
Answers in the last/bottom section of this issue.
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HURRY! REGISTER NOW.
Vacation Bible School
JUNE 17 - JUNE 21
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Online Registration
Now Available
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Daily Themes
Ready, Set, Go—Beginnings
Hitting a roadblock—Babel
Only one race—People
Jesus is God’s sign of love
Green light to kindness
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Information brochures with registration forms
now available in the church Narthex.
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ALTAR FLOWERS
ONLINE ORDERING
The TLC website has a new and easier online form to order Chancel/Altar Flowers for any Sunday in 2019.
[Click Here] to access the form now, or visit
www.tlcmn.com later and look for the "Purchase Altar Flowers" button at the bottom of any page.
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Pastor Ed is leading an 11-day tour of Italy and Germany the summer of 2020. Sites include Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Salzburg, and Munich. The trip concludes in Oberammergau, Germany, to see the longest running theatrical production in the world--the Passion Play at Oberammergau. This is a rare opportunity to see an amazing and powerful spectacle.
For more information, pick up a brochure at the welcome desk or
[Click Here]
to visit the special page on TLC's website.
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ANSWERS FROM QUIZ EARLIER IN THIS ISSUE
1)
The Bible books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are known as the
gospels
, (meaning "good news") of Jesus Christ. Almost everything we know about Jesus' life, ministry, death and resurrection comes from these four books. Which of the four books was the first one written?
Answer #2: Mark
The gospel message was preserved in oral form for many years before being written down. Bible scholars believe Mark was written around 70 A.D., about 40 years after Jesus was crucified. Matthew, Luke and Acts were written between 80 and 90 A.D. Finally, The Gospel of John appeared in its final form around 95 A.D.
2)
The "kingdom of God" was the centerpiece of Jesus' teachings, but one of the gospels substitutes the phrase "kingdom of heaven." Which one?
Answer #1: Matthew
The "kingdom of God" and "kingdom of heaven" are used interchangeably in the Bible. It is uncertain why Matthew preferred "kingdom of heaven."
3)
Which of these stories about Jesus is in all four gospels?
Answer #3: Jesus feeds 5000 with a few loaves of bread and fishes.
4)
True or False? All four gospel books tell Jesus' parables of
The Good Samaritan
and
The Prodigal Son
.
Answer #2: False
Luke 10:29-37
,
15:11-32
. These two best-loved parables are only in Luke.
The Good Samaritan calls us to love everyone in the world, even enemies.
The Prodigal Son tells of God's great love and forgiveness for all His people, even the rebellious and disobedient.
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MAY-JUNE 2019
TRANSCRIPTS
Now Available Online
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