Weekly Announcements from St. Luke's 03/16/2025

Worship Highlights

Second Sunday in Lent

Where is Your Treasure?

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Worship In-Person and Online

8:30 AM - with hymns

10:00 AM - with praise songs

Download the 8:30 AM Bulletin

Download the 10:00 AM Bulletin

Readings:

2nd Corinthians 9:6-9

Luke 12:13-34

Gospel of Luke – (outside of worship) Luke 11:5-12:12

Online

A Live stream of our worship is on Facebook and YouTube.

Go to facebook.com/stlukesbloomington or youtube.com/stlukesbloomington to view live streaming along with recorded worships.

Weekday Lent Worship

March 19th 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM

In-person and Online

Reading: Luke 13:1-9, 31-35

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Lent Wednesday until April 9th

11:00 AM Worship Followed by Lunch

7:00 PM Holden Evening Prayer (WNL meal at 5:30 PM and program prior from

6:00 PM - 6:55 PM)

Maundy Thursday Worship - April 17th - 7:00 PM

Good Friday Worship - April 18th - 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM

There are many opportunities to serve during worship for Lent, Holy Week and Easter Worship. Please sign up on Ministry Scheduler or contact the office.

It’s time for VEAP’s March Food and Fund Drive

From March 1-April 16, VEAP’s goal is to raise $300,000 and collect 75,000 lbs of food.

VEAP has experienced an unprecedented need for pantry items due to ongoing inflationary pressures, and there are many items they cannot easily procure. Every pound of food counts! VEAP is requested donations of non-perishable, unexpired items.

Over the next 4 weeks, St. Luke’s will be collecting items for VEAP’s Express/Emergency Packs. Express Packs are provided to participants who may not have an appointment and are in need of immediate assistance. VEAP distributes 35-40 Express Packs of shelf-stable items every day!

We request that you bring one of the following items each week:

March 9 – Canned Protein*

March 16 – Canned Fruit*

March 19 – Canned Vegetables* (No Green Beans)

March 23 – Rice (brown or white)

March 30 – Pasta (No Mac & Cheese)

*Each Express Pack contains 2 of each of the canned items

Donations can be made to VEAP through the weekly offering – just indicate VEAP on the envelope.

If you have any questions, please contact someone on the Missions Team or Becky Olson.

Easter VEAP Donations.

VEAP donations will be accepted. Forms are at the Welcome Desk in the Narthex. Click here for order form. Click here to pay online (Please email the office the order form or information (In honor/memory of...)

Community Life Opportunities

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Creekside Senior Center on March 17, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. Join us for an ice cream social and then watch a performance by the Shamrock School of Irish Dance. Admission Free. Registration required. Call 952 563-4944 or register online at creekside@bloomiingtonmn.gov

The Idea House at Bachman's Garden Center will be open from March 13 - April 13. The Idea House, Styled for Spring, offers 30-minute self-guided tours. You may choose to include shopping at the garden center and a visit to Patrick's Bakery and Cafe. Admission is $5. Registration is required. Community Life would like to know if anyone is tnterested. Contact Susan 612 461-5226

Wednesday Night Live

Wednesday Night Live dinner is being served at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Suggested donation $3.00, free for kindergarten or younger, $10.00 for a family of four or more.

Preschool/Parent Ministry, Children's Ministry (K-5th), Peer Ministry (6th-12th), and Adult Education, begins at 6:00 PM.

March 19th - Sloppy Joes

March 26th - Pulled Pork & Corn Dogs

April 2nd - Pizza

JOIN FESTIVAL CHOIR FOR HOLY WEEK WORSHIP

On behalf of St. Luke's Choir, we would like to extend an invitation for you to join us as we create a Festival Choir for Holy Week worship. Adding singers like you allows more depth and volume to our choir anthems, which will range from majestic (Palm Sunday) to sorrowful (Good Friday) to jubilation (Easter Sunday) - all in one week's time. We would love to have you join us on this musical and emotional rollercoaster.

What time commitment would it mean for you? The easy answer is - we will take anything your time and availability allows. Here is what the schedule would look like:

Rehearsals

Festival choir rehearsals would begin on Wednesday, March 19th immediately after the Holden Evening Prayer Lenten Worship (approximately 7:35 PM) and would continue each Wednesday until Holy Week - Mar 26, Apr 2, Apr 9, Apr 16 (this rehearsal would begin at 7:00 PM). I will try keeping rehearsals to one hour, but we may need to go later on some Wednesdays.

Worship

Festival Choir would sing on:

Palm Sunday, April 13 at the 8:30 AM Worship

Good Friday, April 18 at both the 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM Worship

Easter Sunday, April 20 at the 8:30 AM Worship

We know you may not be able to commit to all of the above but know that you are welcome no matter how much time you can give us. Contact Patrick Lair @ patrickl@stlukesbloomington.org if interested or if you have questions.

Community Life invites you to join us for

Family Game Night

March 28th at 7:00 PM

All ages are welcome!

You can bring a game you would like to play. It may be a board game, cards, dominoes, Battleship, etc. Either people will play your game, or you’ll play theirs!

Please bring a snack to share. Beverages will be provided.

We’ll meet the last Friday of every month. Hope to see you there!

Community Life invites you to join us for

The Production of "Waitress"

April 27th at 2:00 PM (Payment due by April 3rd)

At Artistry in the Bloomington Civic Plaza.

It’s $47 per ticket, if we get 10 people or more, on Sunday, April 27 at 2 PM.

Please make sure your money is into Heather by check, cash or Simply Giving by April 3.

WAITRESS, an uplifting and inspiring musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie, features original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song”). Cherished by audiences and critics alike, WAITRESS is inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film and offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places.

Feed My Starving Children

Saturday, April 12th - 12:00 - 1:45 PM

Join Code is EKN8BZ Click here to sign-up online

Volunteer Spots are reserved for St. Luke's Lutheran at the Chanhassen Feed My Starving Children site. If you are willing to join us, please contact the office so your name can be added to our roster.

Please invite your children and friends to give them an opportunity to help others. The sooner you can make a commitment, the sooner more spaces will be added for volunteers.

**Drivers are needed. Please contact the office if you can pick up other volunteers.

You can also sign up online: Volunteers needed.

Upcoming packing events:

Mon. May 19th, 7:15-8:45 PM. Join Code is EK8L60 Click here to sign-up online

Your hands are essential in the fight against world hunger. Contact the Roger Lyson at rjlyson@hotmail.com if you would like to volunteer.

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Men's Golf League Meeting

Tuesday, April 22 at 4:00 PM

At Lost Spur Golf and Event Center

Eagan MN. (meeting is optional)

2025 Men’s Lutheran Golf League starts Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Calling All Golfers! St. Luke’s is part of a Men’s Lutheran Golf League that plays at Lost Spur in Eagan, Tuesdays May 6th to August 26th, 2025. Tee Times are from 3:30-4:40 pm.

Here’s the details…

(17 weeks) No Golf July 1st

Banquet/Tournament Sept 19th

Rates/ Payment Policy: 17 weeks: $470.00 per player ($425 for golf, $25 for Prize Money, $15 for banquet, $5 for cart during the Scramble)

CARTS $12.00 per person

If interested contact the Church Office: office@stlukesbloomington.org / 952-881-5801

A Lenten Note from the Worship & Music Committee

As we begin another Lenten season, it might be a good time to pause a bit and reflect on some worship traditions that we see, say, and do so often we may forget to really take notice of them. For instance, the seasonal color for Lent is purple, signifying penance, sacrifice and preparation for Easter. Beginning Ash Wednesday, you will see the seasonal color in the altar paraments, pastoral stole, and even the flags out front.

This Lenten season, the Worship & Music Committee would also like to suggest we reflect on two worship staples: the Apostles’ Creed, where we profess together our Christian faith, and the Lord’s Prayer, where we remember how Jesus taught his disciples to pray. Please follow the Worship Assistants’ lead as we try to slow down and think about the words of both of these meaningful parts of our Worship experience

Altar Flowers

If you would like to order altar flowers for 2025, the cost is $40.00. Please sign up on the Altar Flower board in the Narthex, contact the office, 952-881-5801, or office@stlukesbloomington.org. If you have any questions, please contact Bette Gamboni at 952-888-8317 or bjgfree2010@gmail.com.

Mission Quilters Group

Quilters will meet the first and third Saturdays of each month in the sewing room and the great room. Use Door D.

The sewing group also meets on Thursdays at 6:45.

For more information: call Janet Lyson for quilting at 952-884-9475 or Diane Anderson for sewing at 952-888-4538.

St. Luke's Social Media

St. Luke's has a Social Media team that updates our social media accounts and shares upcoming events and pictures of past events. Do you take pictures of events at St. Luke's? If so, the team would love to use them and the office would love to save them for future use (maybe the 125th reunion!). Please send pictures to SocialMedia@stlukesbloomington.org.

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Prayer Requests

This Week

We continue to hold our family members and friends in prayer. We appreciate any updates you can provide.

-Prayers for the lost, afflicted with drug abuse, and incarceration, may they know God's love.

Continued prayers

-Prayers of healing and strength for Brad Zilinsky - Pamela Trutnau

-Prayers for our son-in-law Chris Swanson, his father, his sister, our daughter Kate and grandchildren Leona and Calvin as they mourn the passing of Chris's mother. - Patrick Lair

-Prayers for Ethan Hayden & Mikila (Baker) Hayden as they embark on their new life together. They were married February 14th. Prayers for a long and meaningful life together. - Andy, Rani & Kayla Hayden

-Prayers for the family of 15 year old Noah Speegle who was diagnosed with Lukemia in September. He passed away. - Heather Kambeitz

-Prayers for Brad Zilinski for healing and strength. Pamela Trutnau

-Prayers for healing. The robotic surgery I had was very successful. - Pamela Trutnau

-Prayers for Diethart Bergk who has been at Methodist Hospital for a good part of the past 2 months.

-Prayers for the family of Randy Lane (my cousin's husband) who died this week. - Roger and Janet Lyson

-Healing and comforting prayers for my sister-in-law, Karen, who has completed her 9th out 10 chemo treatments and is doing well thus far. - Judy Ludwigson

-Prayers for Judy Sandeen who had knee replacement surgery on February 17th and will rehab at Masonic Home. Prayers for Dick to get along okay with the caregivers who will be staying with him while Judy is away from home.

-Prayers for our friend, Gloria, recently diagnosed with breast cancer and for comfort as her great grandson, Arthur died. - Janet & Roger Lyson

-Prayers for my friend Sue, recently diagnosed with cancer. May God guide the doctors to use their skills to help her. - Janet and Roger Lyson

-Prayers of healing for Jeannie Krechmer, a member of our sewing group who's cancer has returned. She is being tested for breast cancer this week - Diane Anderson

-Prayers for Kelly who is dealing with increased inflammation in her brain due to past radiation. Prayers that medication will work to reduce the inflammation. - Becky Olson

-Prayers for our long time friend Kathy who has been diagnosed with colon cancer and is receiving treatment in Arizona. - Paul & Beth Angerhofer

-Prayers for those experiencing uncertainty in their lives. - Trudy Dahl

-Prayers for my friend Wendy's daughter, Andrea, who has Hodkins Lymphoma. - Deb Kibby

-Prayers for Jessica Sartell for healing. - Pamela Trutnau

-Prayers for Judy Rust who is had surgery on January 14th.

-Prayers for my sister, Mary Olson, who is undergoing chemo sessions. - Jackie Wakely

-Prayers for Cheryl Brotten for healing during her hospitalization for a hip issue.

-Prayers for thanksgiving that the pathology form Steve Kovac's cancer surgery came back as cancer-free. Continued prayers that his healing might be complete.

-Prayers for God's healing grace for our director, Alanna Teragawa who continues her cancer treatment. - Bells of Praise members.

-Prayers for Jason Bohm for strength and courage for family and himself on his journey. - Pamela Trutnau

-Prayers for Bonnie McWilliams who is suffering from bad back and knees pain.

-Prayers for Scott Hausman for healing and strength to deal with serious health issues. - Pamela Trutnau

-Prayers for successful chemo treatments for Eric Schultz's stomach lining cancer. And prayers for strength and courage for Eric & Family - Pamela Trutnau

-Prayers for a couple of close friends whose fathers aren't doing well - 1 is in hospice and the other might have cancer. - Robyn Noble

-Prayers for my friend Margaret Martin who had a stroke. - Jane Ekerberg

-Prayers for my uncle Rich who is in the hospital and will likely be entering hospice due to his Alzheimer's. - Robyn Hurd

-Prayers for my nephew who is currently serving as Deacon, but the priest is retiring so he will have full responsibility of their small church. Jane Ekerberg

-My back is stable because of the prayers and my exercise regime! - Jane Ekerberg

Ongoing prayers…

-Praise God for the knowledge and guidance of doctors, specialists, and scientists all over the world as they continue researching cures to eradicate cancer and heal the afflicted!

-Blessings to those who's infirmities challenge their day to day lives.

-Blessings on us as we face our own mortality.

-Prayers for the 22 service members who commit suicide each day.

-Prayers all who struggle with mental health stuff

-Prayers for all mother's struggling to provide for their children.

-Prayers for us to love and accept all people, give us understanding and compassion. Give us patience in times of trial for good outcomes.

-Prayers for people suffering physical illness, facing death, mental illness and need hope in their lives.

-Prayers for the security of the economics of our country that we may provide for all.

-Prayers for all children suffering from hunger, loss and abuse.

-Prayers for all of us to remain servants of the the Lord.

-Prayers for all those with cancer, may they have strength and hope to heal.

-Prayers for peace in heart, mind and soul for our leaders, our country and the world to come together in kindness, joyfulness, open mindedness and love, especially in Ukraine.

-Prayers for the poor and homeless.

-Prayerfully remember friends and family of those who have committed suicide, especially the 22 military service members who do so each day. Acknowledge the pain that they felt and the pain they have left behind.

-Prayers for grandparents raising their grandchildren. Give them strength and insight to the needs of these children.

-Prayers for those lost, the weak, the arrogant, and all of us sinners to find and follow the wonderful gift we were given through Jesus.

-Prayers for our deployed service men and women.

-Prayers for those incarcerated in jail and prison to heal from past and find new life.

-Prayers of thanksgiving for our wonderful congregation, for families and children to coming to St. Luke's in abundance and may all of the things we do (large and small) make the world a more loving and beautiful place.

To submit a prayer request, please contact the office: 952-881-5801 or office@stlukesbloomington.org.