Season of Easter Easter is both the most important festival in the church celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead thus overcoming sin, death and evil, and it is also a season consisting of seven Sundays. The color is white (with some gold).
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| Prayer Corner : Lectionary - May 11, 2008 |
Day of Pentecost
First Reading: Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30
Psalm: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (30)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21
Gospel: John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
Liturgical Color: Red
Prayer of the Day
O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts | of your faithful, and kindle in us the fire | of your love. Alleluia. |
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| Prayer Corner : Letter #1 (From Paul Harris; Sally arrives June 13) |
Iringa, Tanzania
Monday, April 28, 2008
Letter #1 (From Paul Harris; Sally arrives June 13)
Pastor Paul Harris is currently in Tanzania, Africa. He is teaching at Tumaini University in Iringa. While there he is working hard on microfinance and radio. Please pray for him and the people of Tanzania. |  |
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| Worship : BREATHE: A Sermon-Series led by Pastor Kris |
 Easter by the Lake
Take a breath. Now breathe out. You’ve just experienced the presence of God. Seriously, have you ever thought about how God is working in your life TODAY? The Bible tells us a lot about what happened in Bible times – but what does it have to say about God working in OUR lives – right here, right now?
When Jesus left the earth, he sent the Holy Spirit to be with us in all things at all times. This Holy Spirit is God’s presence with us – right here, right now! The first three Sundays in May, Pastor Kris will explore how the Holy Spirit is at work - TODAY. In a sermon series titled, “BREATHE” – we will walk through the scriptures and explore who the Holy Spirit is in our lives and how we can recognize its presence. Come! It’ll be fun!
May 4 – BREATHE LIFE!
The Holy Spirit brings life to all creation! In fact, in the Nicene Creed we confess together, “I believe in the HOLY SPIRIT, the Lord, the giver of LIFE.” How does this work? Where do we find it in scripture? We’ll explore these and other questions about the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit.
May 11 – BREATHE God’s PRESENCE
The Holy Spirit is the sign of God’s presence in our lives. How do we know it’s there? How do we recognize it? Pastor Kris will interview Dr. Richard Jensen about an experience he had with God’s presence in his life. You don’t want to miss this one!
May 18 – BREATHE TOGETHER
You’ve probably heard about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. This week we will talk about what those gifts are, how to recognize them and how to use them to build up the Body of Christ.
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| Worship : Pentecost |
Pentecost
Sunday, May 11
Wear RED! Pentecost is the birthday of the Christian Church. It is the day the Spirit of God entered the people of faith and created the community which we call the church.
Pentecost Garden
Red geraniums will decorate worship spaces on Pentecost Sunday, May 11. If you would like to contribute to the floral decorations, please sign up on the pink Response Sheet of in the Happenings Book. Indicate your name and the name of the person for whom the plant is in memory of (deceased) or in honor of (living). Suggested donation is $20 – note “Pentecost Garden” on the memo line of your check. Sign up and pay by Sunday, May 4. Contact the church office at 651-452-3680 with questions. |
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| Community : New Member Orientation |
 New Member Orientation
Sunday, August 3, 6-8:20 p.m., and Sunday, August 10, 5-8 p.m.
Easter on the Hill
Those interested in joining Easter Church as members are invited to attend the next New Member Orientation, held two Sunday evenings. Meet others, find out about Easter's ministries, learn a little church history and ask questions. Childcare is provided in the church Infant/Toddler Center. Attendance at both sessions is required for membership; the second class includes dinner. Installation will be at the 11 a.m. services on Sunday, August 17. Please sign up in the Happenings Book at the Information Center/Welcome Center if you plan to attend, or call the church office at 651-452-3680.
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| Community : Loaves & Fishes |
Loaves &Fishes
Thursday, May 15, 3-7 p.m., offsite
Prepare and/or serve a meal for 100+ homeless and needy people at Hope Presbyterian Church at 7132 Portland Ave. S. in Richfield. Help is needed to prepare, cook and serve food and clean up after the meal. Work a two-hour shift with others from Easter from 3-7 p.m. Sign up in the Happenings Book. If you have questions, or to volunteer, contact Beth Robertson at 651-681-9700. |
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| Community : "Cup of Our Life" Book Study |
 "Cup of Our Life" Book Study
Wednesdays, June 4 – July 23, 10-11:30 a.m.
Easter on the Hill
The Cup of Our Life: A Guide for Spiritual Growth by Joyce Rupp will be the focus of weekly gatherings at Easter on the Hill during the months of June and July. We will read and discuss the book together. Copies are available for $15.95 at the Eagan Barnes &Noble, where books will be reserved at the checkout desk. Please sign up in the Happenings Book, on the pink Response Sheet at worship, or contact Dorie Erickson, Sue Kable, or Jan Borgschatz. You are welcome to join us whenever you can.
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