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April 10, 2015
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This Sunday!
St Thomas Painting
Memorial Service
Interim Installation
New Member Class
Coffee with Council
Adult Bible Study
Family Game Time
Grad Recognition
Church Directories
Community Prayers
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Join Us for Worship this Week!
Interim Pastor Laurie

 

How good it was to see so many folks worshiping at Rejoice this past Easter Sunday!  If you were visiting or haven't joined us in some time, please come again.  The week end following Easter Sunday is often referred to as "Low Sunday", but here are some "high" lights which will be happening at Rejoice this coming Sunday.

  • Nine third graders will be celebrating Holy Communion for the first time with their families and friends at Rejoice during the 10:30 service.  
  • At the 8:30 & 10:30 service, the Rejoice Council will be installed and between services some of its representatives will gather in fellowship hall for conversation as well as opportunity for you to voice your concerns or questions.  This "Let's Do Coffee" happening will be held the second Sunday of each month.  For more information, contact Becky Brzinski, Council President.
  • At the 8:30 & 10:30 service, I will be installed as your Interim Pastor.  I look forward to serving with you during this God-given, "in-between" time, trusting and praying the Holy Spirit will continue to lead and guide us where we are meant to go.  Thank you for all your help and kindnesses thus far!
Whew, a busy Sunday; don't forget we also come together in worship to offer our praise and thanks for a loving God and resurrected Savior; please join us as we do!
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas
by Michelangelo Caravaggio

 

Perhaps you have seen this famous painting called The Incredulity of Saint Thomas?  It was painted by Michelangelo Caravaggio.  It powerfully and beautifully illustrates the gospel story for this week. Skip the first 25 seconds of the video and enjoy the explanation of Caravaggio's masterpiece below.

 

2-Minute Masterpiece: Doubting Thomas
2-Minute Masterpiece: Doubting Thomas

 
Marilyn Behrendt Memorial Service
Saturday April 11th at 11 a.m.!

You are invited to a memorial service for Marilyn Behrendt, (wife of Kay (Cash) Behrendt) on Saturday April 11th at 11:00 a.m.  There will be visitation one hour before the memorial service and a lunch following.  Please keep the Behrendt family in your prayers this week.
Interim Pastor Laurie Installation April 12
Let's Wear Name Tags!

Interim Pastor Laurie will be installed at both worship services on Sunday April 12th.  In the meantime, we'd like to welcome her to the Rejoice community and invite everyone to wear name tags on Sunday.  You can make your own name tag in the narthex.
New Member Class Starting April 12
From Outreach Coordinator Chari Ahrenholtz

Greetings from the Outreach Ministry at Rejoice!  We are pleased to be hosting New Member orientation on April 12, 19 and 26 from 9:40 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. near north entry doors .  If you are looking for a new church home, or if you know someone seeking a new church home, please register for this group online.  

 

We will be introducing new members on Sunday May 3rd at both worship services and from 9:40 - 10:30 a.m. as part of the fellowship hour.  Questions?  Contact Chari Ahrenholz  or 320-654-8397.
Coffee with the Council begins April 12th

A Call Timetable, Installation, & Coffee
 

A Call Process Timetable is posted at church and on the Rejoice website.  It will be used to keep you up to date with progress. As decisions are made and information comes forward about the process you will find updates here in the Weekly Update and on the Rejoice Website.

 

On April 12th Interim Pastor Laurie Weis will be installed as well as the new council members.  Please attend worship on this special Sunday!

 

You are also invited to Coffee with the Council.  It begins on April 12th during the fellowship hour (between worship services).  Bring your cup of coffee and your questions or comments!  The council wants to hear your feedback and address your concerns!
Wednesday Adult Bible Study on Hebrews Continues April 15th
Adult Bible Study Wednesdays Through May 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m.!

The Letter to the Hebrews is one of the more sophisticated new testament writings, with the author connecting the Old Testament passages to the present concerns of the community of faith. This ELCA Book of Faith study takes 5 big questions based in the text and challenges participants to explore them thoughtfully together. This 6-session Bible study examines selected passages from the book of Hebrews.  We'll use a study guide available at the first session.
Family Game Time Saturday April 18th 3-6 p.m. at Rejoice
Bring a friend and a game to share!

A Family Game time, is planned for Saturday, April 18th 3:00-6:00 p.m. We will meet in the Rejoice fellowship hall to start.  Bring a friend and your favorite games to share/play.  If the weather is nice, we'll head outdoors for some fun in the sun!  Don't miss this time to hang out, play games,  and enjoy some snacks with your friends! 
Graduation Recognition Sunday May 3rd!
For All Senior High School & College Students at Rejoice!

 

The Graduation Recognition Sunday will be at both worship services on Sunday May 3rd.  If you are a Senior high school or graduating college student please send/drop off a digital photo and short paragraph of what your future plans after graduation.  Please e-mail them or drop them off at Rejoice by April 24th. We will share your information with the congregation during worship on May 3rd. Any questions please contact Tracy or call her at 320-980-6281.
Church Directories Ready for Pick-Up!
Pick Up Your Church Directory this Sunday!

 

Directories are here!  They will be available at the Welcome Table in the lobby.  The new directories are free to those who had their pictures taken, but will cost $5.00 for those who didn't have pictures taken or which to have more than one copy.  Questions?  Contact Julie Binczik. 
Community Prayers
Rejoice Name & Logo Description

 

If you have a loved one or friend in need of prayer, fill out a prayer request  on the Rejoice webpage or use one of the prayer concern requests located on the Interest table and in the sanctuary welcome pads. The star(*) in front of a name denotes a Rejoice member, a purple font denotes new this week.  This is a dynamic list. Requests will be printed for up to 4 weeks, call the church office to extend listing. If a name of a friend or loved one has been omitted please re-submit the name and/or concern using one of t he prayer concern forms found in the red Welcome Pads in the worship area.
 

We Mourn With:

Kay (Cash) Behrendt and family as they mourn the death of wife Marilyn.

Cancer
Tom Gustafson (father, Sarah Hayes)
*Jenine Severson
Jim Gonsior (friend, Jim & Marlys Johnson)
Virgil Gaulrapp (father, Donna Brown)
David Biorn (brother-in-law, Deb Biorn)
Tim Storkamp (friend, Mark, Karie, & Markie Gohman)
Candace Glazer (sister, Dianne Stute)
Larry Ackerson (friend, Jodi & Josh Rodenborg)
*Jim Hayes
Jim Commers (brother, Barbara Commers)
Sharon Diekes (friend, Deena & Carlee Kobow)
*Erv Stute
Bill Mevissen (friend, Leigh Holman)
Allie Wolfbauer (friend, Carolyn & Ron Stensby)
*Stub Samuelson
Jerry Bowden (friend, Carolyn & Ron Stensby)
Carmen Schmoll (friend, Wally Westerberg & Mary Bergeron)
Shelly Rodell (sister, Jeff Milbery)
Lexi Erickson (7th grade - friend, Morgan Luberda)
Nick Phillipi (Clearview 6th grader - Laurie Hoff)
Scott Deobald (nephew, John Brzinski)
Lakota Plafcan (niece, Lisa Vait)
Brooklyn Erickson (cousin, Darlene Johnson)
*Pete Lidberg

Other Concerns

Gery Schuldt (brother, Bette Monk)

Jody Lanes (brother, Jim Lanes)

Mary Jo Patnode (friend, Jim & Lori Lanes)

Kent Petersen (brother, Rhoda Senkler)

*Liz Johnston

Patty Ryan (niece, Martha Johnson)

Peg Levens (sister, Ron Kobow)

Alma Gaulrapp (mother, Donna Brown)

*Rollie Lange
Vern Nelson (brother, Gladys Steiger)
Nancy Backhaus (sister, Sharon, Dupont)
Kevin Gill (son-in-law, Linda Agre)
*Darin Hayes
Ashley Ballou Bonnema (friend, Monk family)
Janell Monk Bethke (daughter, Lee & Rosemary Monk)
Debbie Stay (friend, Deena Monk-Kobow)
Judy Munson (aunt, Jodi Rodenborg)
Phyllis Fisher (mother, Joe Fisher)
*Ron Kobow
*Linda Agre
Pat Deile (friend, Bette Monk)
Dick Randall (brother-in-law, Duane Johnson)
Gerald Brinda (friend, Barbara Potter)
*Ken Johnson
Damien Kremz (friend, Sarah Hayes)
 
Deployed/Returning from Active Duty:
*Kirsten Nickolauson
Amy Hall (granddaughter, Don & Mary Kemkes)
Justine Bauer (friend, Tess Clarkson)
Matt Hall (grandson, Don & Mary Kemkes)
Rejoice
Staff
Office Administrator
Danielle Lundquist Interim Youth & Family Minister
Nicole Heberling Interim Music Director
Tim Lindhorst Assistant Pastor
Laurie Weis Interim Lead Pastor