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Notes and News April 4

Easter

  Easter is the earliest Christian festival, celebrating Jesus' resurrection from the grave in triumph over sin and death. This festival was first mentioned by name in 130 A.D.


   New Christian converts in the earliest centuries were trained and tested in Lent and finally baptized at the Easter Vigil; the days after Easter were the time for them to explore the meaning of their new life in Christ and the significance of the mysteries of Baptism and Holy Communion of which they were now partakers.


   On Easter we, too, celebrate our baptism, for baptism joins all of God's people with the death and resurrection of our Lord. For us, too, the Easter season is a time to rediscover how the mystery of salvation and resurrection now can become a more influential part of our life for the coming year. And, remember, the Easter celebration continues with every week of the Church Year, for every Sunday is a “little Easter.”

 

This Week

 Monday
4:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. Quilting
7:00 p.m. Choir
Saturday
6:00 p.m. Praise Worship
Sunday
9:30 a.m. Worship
10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:45 Bible Adventures 


Attendance: (last week) 
   Saturday – 21 & Sunday – 79


Altar Flowers – In praise and thanksgiving to God, the chancel flowers are given by Andy & Dawn Anderson and Dallas Cooper with Easter Blessings.


Lilies

  A number of members provided lilies for our Easter worship.  We thank them for their kindness.

 

  • Lynn Bahde in loving memory of Joe Bahde
  • Lou & Patty Basham in memory of Joe Bahde
  • The Bletsch Family in memory of John Bletsch Jr. and their departed loved ones
  • The Casey Family in memory of Frances Shire
  • Alan & Carol Donahoo in  memory of Lami Donahoo
  • Ron & Marla Effertz in memory of their parents
  • Joe & Marion Flory in memory of loved ones
  • Richard & Glenna Hoemann to the Glory of God
  • Roger & Floy Huizenga in memory of Nick & Ester Huizenga and Floyd & Laura Strain
  • Janice Johnson in memory of Jessie Johnson
  • Ron and Lily Keller in thanksgiving to God
  • The Kinslowe’s in memory of their parents
  • Duane & Nancy Krause in memory of Frank & Neomi Krause and Meta Louise Gilg
  • Ed & Susan LaSelle in thanksgiving to God
  • Ellen M. Oberholtzer in memory of Raymond C. Oberholtzer
  • Glen & Shirley Olson in honor of their family
  • Jo Richardson in memory of her loving family
  • Kim Smith in memory of Bessie & Jerome Effertz and Tillie & Ole Robberstad
  • Laura Smith in honor of Jesus
  • Anita Sonnenberg in memory of loved ones
  • Kay Stade in memory of Howard Stade and Christopher Johnson
  • Jane Stueland in memory of Stu 
  • Brett & Dorothy Vanderford in honor of their church
  • Fran Vandruska in memory of loved ones

 Take a Trip

  Bible Adventures resumes next Sunday when Pastor will explore John 20:19-31 when Jesus appears to Thomas.

 

Serving God and Us

 Today:
ACOLYTE: Alison White
GREETER: Fran Vandruska & Tieler Wells
READER: Paul Krumm
COFFEE: Men (Easter Breakfast)
USHERS: Keller & Anderson
SUNDAY SCHOOL: No Sunday School

 Next Sunday:
ACOLYTE: Kyle Effertz
GREETER: Lou & Patty Basham
READER: Fred Donaldson
COFFEE: Jill Potter
USHERS: LaSelle
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Malorie Morril & Dallas Cooper

 

Christ Lutheran Finances

Given Last Week: $2,647.00
Given To Date: $37,391.75

 Needed Last Week: $3,044.85
Needed To Date: $39,583.05

 Building Fund: $40.00

 

We express our thanks to all who served in providing our Lenten suppers and Easter breakfast.  We appreciate your kindness.