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Worship Highlights

Palm Sunday

April 10, 2022


Worship In-Person and Online

8:30 AM - with hymns

10:00 AM - with praise songs


Download Bulletins - 8:30 and 10:00


Online

A Live stream of our services is on Facebook and YouTube

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


Readings:

Philippians 2:5-11

John 12:12-16



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Holy Week Worship Highlights


Maundy Thursday, April 14th

7:00 PM - Communion

Good Friday, April 15th

11:00 AM and 7:00 PM - Procession of the Cross at 5:45 PM

Easter Sunday, April 17th

8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM - Communion at all services - Children's Church at 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM



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Devotions - 3 Options


1. God Pause (online daily devotions)


2. Gospel of John Reading Plans

Download Full Calendar


Weekly

April 10 – Sunday Worship. John 12:12-16

April 17 – Easter Sunday. John 20:1-18


Week Days

Monday: April 11 – John 19:1-16a

Tuesday: April 12 – John 19:16b-27

Wednesday: April 13 – John 19:28-42

Thursday: April 14 – Maundy Thursday Worship John 13:1-17; 31b-35

Friday: April 15 – Good Friday Worship John 17-19


3. Bible Studies:

  • Women's Bible Study, Mondays, 9-10 AM in the Fireside Room.
  • Wednesday Night Study, 6-7 PM in the Great Room


If these times don't work and you would like to be in a small group in person or online, contact Rob at [email protected] or 952-881-5801

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Easter Egg Hunt


We are teaming up with St. Luke's Preschool and hosting a Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th at 10 AM.


We are in need of plastic eggs, and Easter Candy to fill the eggs. Please consider donating if you can!



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Stewardship Thought


For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.


-Jeremiah 29

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First Communion Class

Sunday, April 10th


We would like to invite you and your child to our First Communion Class. This will be on Sunday April 10th, at 11:15 (right after the 10:00 AM church service). This event will teach and prepare your child to receive Communion at our Maundy Thursday church service on April 14th. There will be some light refreshments, before we dive into our class. Anyone is welcome, even if your child has already taken this class, but would like to do it again.


If you have any questions, please contact Emily Schoeller at [email protected].



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Softball Season!


St. Luke's Men's Softball is gearing up again!


St. Luke's Men's Softball is gearing up again! If you would like more information, contact Adam Roberts at [email protected]


Weather permitting, there will be some practices early April.


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FORE!

Time to sign up for the 2022 Season! 

2022 Men’s 9 Hole Golf League

Location: Lost Spur, Eagan


6 player teams – 4 golf each week, so you can take off when needed.

3:30-4:20 start times Tuesday May 10th to August 30th, 2022.



Best Ball Team Tournament with Season Ending Banquet Sept 19th 

(No Golf July 6)                        

Rates/ Payment Policy: Green Fee 9 holes: $20.00 per player.

                                  16 weeks: $320.00 per player

                                  Carts: $8/Senior and $10/other

Sign up at the Office 952-881-5801, [email protected]

Questions contact Pastor Rob

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Feed My Starving Children

Friday, April 22, 2022


You are invited to join a food packing event at Feed My Starving Children (Chanhassen location) on Friday, April 22nd, 4:30 PM to 6:15 PM.


Your hands are essential in the fight against world hunger. Contact Craig Brandt at [email protected], indicate your interest on the back of the yellow Welcome Card, or contact the church office at (952) 881-5801 if you would like to volunteer.

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Summer Sign-ups


Summer will be here before you know it. It is time to start making plans now! Sign-up sheets are available in the Narthex.


High School Mission Trip to the Boundary Waters (8th-12th grade) - June 19-25 Contact Rob

St. Luke's Vacation Bible School - June 27-30 Contact Emily

Camp Wapo - Youth Camp (4th-12th grade) - July10-15

Camp Wapo - Seeds Camp (1st -3rd grade) - July 15-17

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Wednesday Night Live


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


April 13th - No WNL (Holy Week)

April 20th - Pizza

April 27th - Sloppy Joes


Children's Ministry, Confirmation/Peer Ministry, Adult Education, Preschool/Parent Ministry begins at 6:00 PM.

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Altar Flowers - 2022


Flowers this week given by:


Jane Nechville


in celebration of

Missy Nechville Isaacson's birthday


If you would like to order altar flowers for 2022, the cost is $40.00. Please sign up on the Altar Flower board in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Bette Gamboni at 952-888-8317 or [email protected].

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Service – to the Neighbor.

Near and Far



VEAP’s March Food and Fund Drive: Feb. 28 – Apr. 10

Help VEAP raise $200,000 and 100,000 lbs of food!


Suggested Weekly Donations:


March 13 – Paper Products and Laundry Detergent = Toilet paper, paper towels, etc.

March 20 – Personal Care Items = Shampoo, toothpaste, shaving crème, soap, etc.

March 27 – Whole Grain Cereal = Shredded Wheat, Kashi, Bran, Chex, etc.

April 3 – Gluten-free products = Whole grains, brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, nut flours and butters, rice crackers, cornmeal, GF Snacks, etc.

April 10 – Birthday Party Items for young visitors = cake mixes, frosting, candles, etc. (no gifts).


St. Luke’s Mission Team and Members have identified a number of organizations.


If you would like to make a donation send or drop off funds to St. Luke’s or go online stlukesbloomington.org at the bottom of every webpage is a link to give – put your gift amount in the Missions tab. Know that St. Luke’s will be making an additional gift. You can direct your gift or give a gift to be distributed by the Missions Team. There are links to each organization and a link below for even more. That is our job as the church and individual believers, let living waters flow. Amen. 


Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - stands in solidarity with our Ukrainian neighbors and is dedicated to supporting Ukrainian refugees and immigrants however possible. Follow the link to learn more below about how you can support Ukrainians in the United States and abroad. https://www.lirs.org/ukraine-crisis

 

Lutheran Disaster Response - is accompanying our companions in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as well as such ecumenical partners as Lutheran World Federation and Church World Service, in their humanitarian responses to the crisis. These partners provide refugees with immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits. https://community.elca.org/eastern-europe-crisis-response?_ga=2.260284932.800904318.1646771427-473201747.1551876671

 

Alight - Already more than 2 million Ukrainians have fled across borders. Alight’s response team of seasoned humanitarian and emergency response workers has been deployed to Poland, which has received the most Ukrainian refugees. We are committed to supporting them until they can return home. https://wearealight.org/


Saint Katherine Ukrainian Orthodox Church - is taking collections on Sundays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. 1600 Hwy 96, Arden Hills, MN 55112.


Children and adults: formula, new clothes, blankets, canned food, snacks, and hygiene products, etc.

Army and Troops: mittens, socks, shoes, sleeping bags, thermal underwear, thermal imagers, thermos hats, drones, helmets, medical bandages, first aid kits, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, hot patches, etc. 

 

For more ways to help…

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/02/27/how-to-help-ukraine/

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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 family of Rose Marie Bergherr who passed away on March 31st.

-Prayers for Diethard Bergk who will be having surgery to remove in infection in his side.

-Prayers for Ukraine. For the country, the individuals who are left behind to get out safely, for food and medical needs and those who have fled and surrounding countries who are attmpting to help. - Julie Schroeder

-Prayers for Vladimire Putin to soften heart and to change direction of war to peace and for the people in the country of Russisa for safety and food. - Julie Schroeder

-Prayers for my cousin Marcel for healing from a medical issue. - Julie Schroeder

-Prayers for my cousin Mitch for answers to health issues. - Julie Schroeder

-Prayers for unbelievers to turn towards Jesus. - Julie Schroeder

-Prayers for people suffering from fear and anxiety. - Julie Schroeder

-Prayers for my friend who is going through a rough time with her finances. I feel she really needs God's peace and a sense of trust that God will help her through her trials. - Erling

-Prayers for Bob Brancale and family on the death of his wife, Debbie Brancale Zilka.


Continued prayers:

-Continued prayers for Dee "Wondra-ful's" daughter, Deb. The latest MRI indicates that the swelling around the brain has decreased somewhat, however, there will be more MRIs and more nuerosurgeon follow up appointments. - Diane Aga

-Prayers for Kriss, Jake and Emma Zielinski of the death of husband/father, Mike.

-Healing prayers for my brother, Ken, who is in the hospital. Also, healing prayers for my brother-in-law, who is recovering from a fall. - Judy Ludwigson

-Prayers for family of Genie (a friend of mine) who passed away this week. - Janet Lyson

-Prayers for Pam Trutnau who has nerve pain in her arm and recovering from a fractured wrist. Also, her niece, Debbie, passed away on the 16th.

-Prayers for Sylvia Monson as her cancer has returned and will begin receiving treatment.

-Please pray for my wife, Carol Larson, who is in transitional care at Martin Luther Manor. - Merlin Larson

-Prayers for Sisto Chandni Sukhram Apannah who has been hospitalized and is now home recovering.

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

-Prayers for Jane Ekerberg as she is scheduled for a colonoscopy and endoscopy. Prayers that the procedures go well and with good results.

-Prayers for the Russian people who do not want war. - Lysons

-Prayers for my friend, Amy, who has serious health issues, and recently lost her husband. - Karen Glenn

-Prayers for 6 year old Kenzie who had open heart surgery for the 4th time and is now home recovering. - Laurie Blanchard

-Prayers for those individuals who are lost and need to find Christ.

-Prayers for the poor, weak, arrogant and all sinners.

-Pain relief for those suffering.

-Karen Glenn's mom fell and broke her hip. Prayers for Karen and her sister as they care for their Mom.

-Prayers for our brother-in-law who has prostate cancer. - The Lysons

-Prayers for our niece who has skin cancer (melanoma). -The Lysons

-Please pray for help in finding a used car for my Mom. Her current car is on its last leg. I pray we find a reasonable car to buy so she is able to continue to drive as long as possible. - Michelle Sundet

-Prayers for my friend's great-grandson, Arthur, who is hospitalized with a respiratory illness and cancer. - Janet & Roger Lyson

-Prayers for our friend Barb's husband who was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Craig Brandt & Kim Gaslin

-Prayers for Richard, that he'll meet more people in his new community and get more involved. - Jane Nechville

-Prayers for my sister, Nancy, as she goes through treatment of Stage 4 cancer. - Lori Murray

-I thank the Lord for healing my daughter, Pam, from Covid. Continued prayers for some personal problems in her life. - Smacky

-Prayers for Centurion, Wally Conrad. He remains mentally alert but physically weaker. We lift up Wally and his family in prayer. - Craig Brandt

-Prayers coveted for my family - Eric, Carl, Rita and Paul. - Rolf Shervey

-Continued prayers for my sister-in-law, Donna, who is receiving treatment for amyloidosis and multiple myeloma. Her health has been improving. Please pray for my brother, Joe, as he deals with his health issues and caring for Donna. - Julie Klein

-Prayers for our friends who need God's healing touch (Mike, Ken, Randy and Larry) - Laurie Blanchard

-Prayers for families and children to come to St. Luke's in abundance. For those uncertain in their faith to open their heart to the Lord. Pray for communities to come together in love, kindness, open mindedness and joy and for leadership for our country. - Julie Schroeder

-Prayers of thanksgiving for Terry DeSchepper who had a liver transplant. Prayers for recovery from the surgery and also prayers for the family who lost a loved one. -Brenda DeSchepper

-The surge seems to be lessening, but the pandemic still needs our prayers - Jane Ekerberg

-Prayers for Pastor Rob for a complete recovery from surgery. 

-Prayerfully remember friends and family of those who have committed suicide. Acknowledge the pain that they felt and the pain they have left behind. - Craig Brandt & Kim Gaslin

-Prayers for grandparents raising their grandchildren. Give them strength and insight to the needs of these children. - Craig Brandt & Kim Gaslin

-Prayers that my granddaughter connects with a doctor for her medical issues. - Smacky

-Prayers for strength and balance for our son, Michael. - Ron & Rita Minsaas

-Prayers for Ron who is undergoing treatments for Parkinsons and for Rita for her breathing issues. 

-Continued prayers for Allan Johnson whose legs are improving, but not completely healing and still in constant pain. - Linda Johnson

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

-Prayers for continued healing and renewed health for both Tom and me. Tom has a hard time breathing and goes to rehab for that. Ongoing prayers for health and medications that will help me with my pain management. - Jackie Wakely

-Prayers for our granddaughter who is struggling with her mental health. - Cindy Dierschell

-Prayers for Warren Carpenter's granddaughter, Carly, suffering from GI pain issues.

-Prayers for those dealing with anxiety and depression. 

-Prayers for our deployed service men and women. 

-Prayers for the sick and homeless.

-Prayers of thanksgiving for our wonderful congregation and all of the things they do (large and small) to make the world a more loving and beautiful place.


To submit a prayer request, please contact the office: 952-881-5801 or [email protected].

Contact

St. Luke's Lutheran Church

1701 W Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, 55431

952.881.5801 or stlukesbloomington.org

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Psalm 27:1


The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

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