Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

Weekly Visitor
April 16 and 23, 2009 ~ Vol. 56, No. 25

In this Visitor Sunday, April19 • The Second Sunday of Easter

Thinking With....Pastor Hammersten New Member Sunday
MOHA Summer Gala and Garage Sale
Adult Education Class Highlights
Minneapolis Campus West Campus
6th Grade Event Morning Worship Morning Worship
9, 10, 11 am & 12 noon 9:15 & 10:30 am
Hi-League Communion Services Communion Service • 11:15 am
Sunday School 8:30 am & 12:45 pm
The Way: First Communion Service
Summer Program Insert “Of One Heart “Retsae is
Couples Club Twins Game and Soul” for Real”
Young in Heart Luncheon Sermon by Sermon by
Theology on Tap Pastor Youngdahl Pastor Cornils
Singles: Bemidji State Alumni Concert Lesson: Acts 4:32-35
Mid-Marrieds Easter Compline Service Gospel: John 20:19-23 Lesson: Acts 4:32:35
Gospel: John 20:19-31
C.O.P. Adult Offerings Special Music by Dorothy Benham
Volunteer Opportunities, including
Nursery/Sunday School/The Way Nursery/Sunday School/The Way
Camp Noah and Habitat for Humanity 9,10 &11am 9:15 & 10:30 am
Men’s Dinner
MOCW Women’s Mini-Conference Sunday, April 26 • The Third Sunday of Easter
Minneapolis Campus West Campus
Welcome New Members! Morning Worship Morning Worship
9, 10, 11 am & 12 noon 9:15 & 10:30 am
Welcome to a fine group of 261 new Communion Services Communion Service • 11:15 am
members who will join our congregation 8:30 am & 12:45 pm
on Sunday, April 19. They will be
“A Fearful “Jesus
received at the 9 am and 12 noon
services at Minneapolis and during both Thing” Himself”
Sermon by Sermon by
services at West. Pastor Kotzer Pastor Bahe

They will be wearing red carnations, Lesson: 1 John 3:1-3 Lesson: Acts 3:12-19
please extend a personal welcome to Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48 Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48
them on this special day in their lives.
Nursery/Sunday School/The Way Nursery/Sunday School/The Way
New member friends, our congregation 9,10 &11am 9:15 & 10:30 am
is delighted to have you become a part
of our Christian fellowship. Our prayers Wednesday Prayer & Praise Minneapolis
are with you as you grow in grace and Campus
10 am 5025 Knox Avenue
love in this Christian community and as Minneapolis, MN 55419
Minneapolis Campus Main Sanctuary
we work together for Him. West Campus
April 22 • Pastor Bahe 7150 Rolling Acres Road
God bless each of you! April 29• Pastor Cornils P.O. Box 153
Victoria, MN 55386

Come as a visitor ~ leave as a friend.

 Journal of
Life and Growth
Baptisms
Lola Claire Grimm
daughter of Tina Dobbelaere
and John Grimm
Kylie Ann Kremer
daughter of Monica and Brian
Elise Frances McMillen
daughter of Lori and Andrew
Joseph Nathan Rauner
son of Jennifer and Nathan
Isaac Joseph Rice
son of Jennifer and Joseph
Nolan Arthur Schmidtke
son of Erin and Tyson
Wedding
April 4 • Diane Carlson
Melvin Beulke
Transferred to
the Church Triumphant
Henrik O. Hagen
1913-2009
Financial Announcement:
Beginning with the month of May
2009, we will be sending out the
monthly offering envelopes two
months at a time. This change
will help offset some of our
administrative costs. If you are
using Simply Giving or have a
bi-weekly or monthly check sent
from your bank, please contact
Diane Gunderson, 612-767-2253 or
dianeg@mtolivet.org, to discontinue
receiving your envelopes.
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Thinking With...
Pastor Hammersten
“For you were called to freedom,
brothers and sisters; only do not use
your freedom as an opportunity for self-
indulgence, but through love become
slaves to one another. For the whole law
is summed up in a single commandment,
‘You shall love your neighbor as
yourself.’” Galatians 5:13-14
My Gustavus friends and I
have always loved listening to Van
Morrison. For nearly 30 years we
have listened to his romantic and
soulful music, dancing around
dorm rooms and summer nights
spent imagining what this Romeo
must look like in real life. When we
finally saw him in person, the only
words that described him that night
were crabby and cantankerous. Not
exactly what we had imagined all
those years!
When you hear the name “Mount
Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary” what
comes to mind? Unless it’s a group of
wild, loving, philanthropic, and sassy
women, you may have imagined
Please support the Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary (MOHA)
and join in all this great work by attending these two upcoming events:
Tuesday, June 23, 6:30pm
Metropolitan Club • St. Louis Park, MN
Registration begins April 10, 2009
Registrations online at www.mtolivet.org
wrong. There were more feather
boas, fishnet stockings, and leopard
print stilettos at last year’s Gala than
you’ll find at the Moulin Rouge. And
what are these women up to you
might ask? These church ladies?
Well, they’re doing God’s work, that’s
what.
They’re the ones who throw
birthday parties for the residents
of Mount Olivet Homes and make
sure that they have cake and roses.
They’re the ones who cheer up
persons with Alzheimer’s—pouring
coffee and singing and smiling.
They’re the ones who volunteer at the
Gift Shop so residents have a place
to go for a friendly visit and to buy a
few goodies. They give scholarships
to employees who care for our loved
ones and they work their tootsies off
at the Garage Sale raising money to
provide computers for the disabled
children at Rolling Acres so that they
can communicate with their moms
and dads. They are one fabulous
group!
Mount Olivet Homes’
Auxiliary
25th Annual Super
Garage Sale
Minneapolis Campus
Opening Night Sale:
Wednesday, May 6
4 to 8:30 pm – Cost: $3.00
(Children 12 & under free)
Continuing Sale:
Thursday, May 7
8 am to 2 pm – No charge
As you do your spring cleaning, please
consider donating your treasures
to the 25th Annual Garage Sale!
Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary
25th Annual Super Garage Sale Devotions
Specifics: Pastor Kotzer

DONATIONS WE CAN ACCEPT: The High Festival

clean adult clothing (NO SHOES) Acts 10:34-43
records • children’s clothing When I ask confirmands what is the most important festival of the
antiques • household goods • tools Christian church, they usually tell me it’s Christmas. I can understand
sporting goods • furniture them overlooking Easter because of the commercialism emphasized
small appliances • paperback books at Christmas. For us adults, we dare not make the same mistake. The
small musical instruments, etc. validity and very existence of the Christian faith is completely dependent
on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED: The proof of the Resurrection is in the lives of people who believe
(Minneapolis campus) and claim Christ as their risen Lord. The Gospel of Luke and the Book
Saturday, May 2 • 9 am - 3 pm of Acts were written by the same person. Luke covers Jesus’ earthly
Monday, May 4 • 9 am - 6 pm ministry, while Acts covers Jesus’ never-ending ministry. In Acts, Jesus is
Drop-off donations will NOT be accepted still present and at work as the risen Lord through the Holy Spirit. The
Sun., May 3, and Tues., May 5. Acts of the Apostles is not the story of the community after Jesus, but
rather the story of the community under Jesus.
If you have large items that need Today is no different. The Lord is with you changing lives through
to be picked up, please contact the forgiveness of sins and life eternal. That’s why Easter is the Highest
Sherry Kapanke, 612-377-3608 or Festival.
skapanke@aol.com.
Daily Scripture Readings
April 19 - 25
DONATIONS WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
adult shoes • curtain rods Sunday Mark 16:1-18 Easter
baby items that do not meet code Monday I Corinthians 15:35-49 Bodily Resurrection
humidifiers • propane tanks Tuesday I Corinthians 15:50-58 Instant Imperishability
hairdryers and hot rollers Wednesday Mark 16:1-8 Do Not be Afraid
organs • mangles • hide-a-beds
bench-type weight sets • tires Thursday Acts 2:42-47 First Believers
hardcover books • mattresses Friday Acts 4:23-31 Pray for Boldness
exercise bikes, treadmills Saturday John 12:44-50 Teaching Summary
skis and ski boots • bowling balls
food items • paint, chemicals
large appliances (washers, dryers, April 26 – May 2
etc.) • computers and printers Sunday John 20:19-31 Jesus Returns
Christmas trees over 4’ • TVs Monday I John 2:3-11 Faith Reflects Obedience
**We must reserve the right to Tuesday I John 2:12-17 Reasons for Writing
refuse any donation** Wednesday Mark 12:18-27 Resurrection Question?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Thursday I John 2:26-28 Antichrist Warning
Are you willing to help with pick-up Friday I John 2:26-28 Children of God
and unloading of large items, or with Saturday Luke 22:24-30 Who is the Greatest?
sorting on Saturday, May 2; Monday,
May 4, and Tuesday, May 6? Please
contact Mardi Ringling: 952-884-6692 Spring Planting:
or mringling@yahoo.com. A Personal Growth & Educational Experience
All proceeds benefit Mount Olivet Home, Sundays April 26-May 17 • 9:15-10am • West Campus
Mount Olivet Careview Home, Topics include:
Mount Olivet Day Services, and
Growing in Grace • Thriving in
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres.
Funds raised will be supplemented by Adversity • Secrets of the Vine
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Core Values at Work
No charge, advance registration required. Call Carol Throntveit at 612-767-2246
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 Summer Stuff for Kool Kids
Parents, grandparents and children
are invited to look through pages
6-8 of this edition of The Visitor to
see the exciting offerings for this
summer. Spend some very precious
one-on-one time with your very
precious children and grandchildren!
Sign up for a God’s Service Station
opportunity--these are unique and
important ways to teach children
how Jesus would have us live out
our faith. Being involved in service
at an early age establishes life-long
patterns of helping those in need.
Join in the Faith Building!
Join in the Fun!
Sunday, April 19 • 7-8:30 pm
House Groups
6th Grade Event
April 24 • 5-10 pm
Minneapolis Campus
Sunday, April 26 • 7-9 pm
(West Transportation • 4:15pm)
Mount Olivet 6th Graders!
Counselor/Workstaff Training
Start off your confirmation right by Minneapolis Campus
getting to know your class!
$20 includes Grand Slam, dinner REQUIRED for all who want to
and transportation counsel/workstaff at C.O.P. this
summer. Bring your parent for
This is THE event!
the parent meeting.
Contact: Geoff Arenson 612-767-2212
or geoffa@mtolivet.org

Sunday Church School

Thank you for giving “above and beyond” in your offering envelopes this Lent season! We will have a
special stewardship announcement on May 3, to announce what we raised for our outreach ministries:
• Jorge Chavez Secondary School in Miramar, Mexico;
• Augustana Crossroad Preschool in Minneapolis; and
• Casa Hogar Orphanage in Manzanillo, Mexico.
Thank you for loving your neighbors at home and far away! Our donations will help build a new
kitchen for the school in Mexico, provide lunches and toys for kids at the preschool in Minneapolis, and help
provide needed supplies at the orphanage in Mexico.

Our final unit is on Pentecost, a celebration of the Holy Spirit. Our key verse is Acts 2:2-3: “Suddenly
there was a noise from heaven like the sound of a mighty wind….Then they saw what looked like fiery tongues moving in
all directions, and a tongue came and settled on each person there.”

The Way
Attention sixth graders! Just a reminder that in preparation to receive First Communion, you and
your parents are required to attend a First Communion Class. You should have received information at the
beginning of March. You may attend either class, regardless of where you usually worship. The two class
options are:
Sunday, April 19 • 11:20 am – 1 pm • West Campus Sanctuary
Begins with a short family communion service at 11:20 am
OR
Sunday, April 19 • 4 – 5:15 pm • Minneapolis Campus Fellowship Hall

In addition to First Communion preparation, you will be introduced to and register for the Confirmation
program, which begins the fall of 7th grade. The First Communion & Bible Presentation Service takes place
on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at the Minneapolis Campus. Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The
service begins at 4 pm Family and godparents are encouraged to attend this special service.

If you have any questions regarding any of these events, please call Angie St. Dennis at 612-767-2244 or
Helen Cameron-Zenobian at 952-767-1502.

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 SUMMER PROGRAMS
2009

REGISTER SOON!

3 Easy Ways to Register

1. Online at www.mtolivet.org/summer
2. In Person at Church Office
3. By Mail
forms online or at church
5025 Knox Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Mount Olivet Summer Programs
Mount Olivet Church invites you to experience a summer filled with faith,
fun and fellowship! Registration is currently happening for all Mount
Olivet Summer programs, including children and youth camps, summer
service projects, musical camps, grandparent/grandchild events and
more! Register soon as spaces are filling and there’s sure to be a few
things you won’t want to miss!

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 Faith-Filled Activities for the Whole Family!
Pre-K to 1st Grade:
Birth - 3 years old & Parent Vacation Church School
or Caregiver: June 22-25
Music In Motion
June 30 - August 6, various times Set in the rugged and
majestic Discovery Canyon,
Music in Motion is a musical experience designed to bring this Vacation Church School has something for everyone!
the joy of music to parent/caregiver and child. Activities The adventure will have kids crafting away in Cavern
include songs, movement, focused listening and the use Crafts, running and jumping and playing Games, singing
of simple instruments. It is an environment where the a set of new tunes that ROCK, and hearing the Good
child’s musical aptitude is nurtured, and enables the fam- News echoing off the canyon walls! Available at both
ily to actively share music together at home. Minneapolis and West Campus.

Cost: $48.00/family
Cost: $35/child. Open to children: must be 3 yrs. old as of Sept. 1,
Contact: 2008 to current 1st graders.
Jonna Snyder, 612.767.2257 Contact:
Sarah K. (Mpls) 612.767.2245 or Leah G. (West) 952.767.1504
4 years old - Entering 1st Grade:
Camp Read to Me K-6th Grade & Dads:
July 8, 9, 10: 9:30 to 11:30am Dad’s Magical Mystery Tour
June 20: 10am to 3:30pm
It will be a fabulous time as
each day we delve into fantastic Dads and children in K - 6th grade
books, whose central characters join us for our annual “Dad’s Tour”
are God’s amazing animals. We as we celebrate fathers. Enjoy
will do a fun project related one-on-one time as we make our
to the featured books, have a way to awesome mystery spots
tasty snack and learn about throughout the day. Children will
God’s world and the wonderful make a cool Father’s Day gift as well.
creatures He has placed in it. Register for one day or all Cost: $30 per person. Includes admission fees and bus.
three! Participants purchase lunch.
Cost per participant: $15/day
Each day is an independent lesson. Children may register for Contact:
individual days as their calendar permits. Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241
Contact:
Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241 K-4th Grade & Grandfather:
Grandfather/Grandson Day Away at Star Prairie
Trout Farm
July 23: 8:30am to 4pm

A visit to Star Prairie Trout Farm for a fabulous fishing

adventure. We will receive a guided tour of the hatchery
and feed the fish. Then we bait our hooks and catch a
bunch of fish in the farm
ponds. Lunch at Suzanna’s
Restaurant and a fun game of
mini-golf on the way home.
Cost: $25/person. Lunch
purchased by participants.
Contact:
Virginia Peterson,
612.767.2241

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 Register Now Online or at Church. Space is limited!
2nd-6th Grade: 3 Years-2nd Grade
God’s Service Station ~ Summer Sundays
Sunday, June 21- July 26
Salvation Army Preschool/After- Minneapolis: 9 and 10am
School Care West: 9:15am
July 30: 9am to 4pm Sing songs, play games, decorate
crafts, and learn some Bible stories
A unique service opportunity at the with fun-tastic volunteers!
Salvation Army Preschool & After-
School Care Center. Children will assemble packets of pre- No charge. For kids three-years-old
school supplies and ready backpacks for the school-age through current 2nd graders. This
children served by this non-profit agency. A tour of the a great chance to check out Sunday
facility will follow as we deliver our donations. Afternoon School! Contact:
fun consists of bowling and a picnic lunch topped off by a Sarah K. (Mpls) 612.767.2245 or Leah G.(West) 952.767.1504
visit to Liberty Custard. Cost: $30/person.
Transportation available from West Campus 1st- 6th Grade:
Contact:
Kings Kids Camps
Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241
Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat
Center hosts King’s Kids Camp each
K-3rd Grade: summer. King’s Kids Camp offers
God’s Service Station ~ Webkinz children entering 1st through 6th
July 31: 9am to 4pm grade a camping experience close
to home, yet in a place where they
Children will bring their favorite can be surrounded by the wonder of
Webkinz, or Lil’Kinz, to camp, God’s creation.
and participate in fun activites
that build on the love and care Spots remains in the following day/
children provide for their stuffed overnight camps:
animals. Together we will use June 22-24 (Overnight)
those same caring skills to help July 6-9 (Day)
God’s children in need, as we
participate in the Operation Christmas Child Project. July 13-16 (Day)
Afternoon fun will be a Webkinz Cooking Camp at the Way July 20-23 (Day)
Cool Cooking School, making fun and delicious recipes
from the website, followed by mini-golf & DQ. Cost: $30/ July 27-29 (Overnight)
person. Transportation available from West Campus Contact:
Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center 952.469.2175
Contact:
Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241 2nd-6th Grade & Parent/Grandparent:
Kids Against Hunger
K-4th Grade Girls: August 15: 11am to 3pm
Camp Cheer for God
August 3-5: 9:30 to 11:30am A family service project opportunity ~ take part in this
meaningful and faith building day at the hands-on site
A cheerleading camp devoted to praising God and of Kids Against Hunger. Family members will assemble
expressing thanks for our blessings.
Campers will learn faith building nutritious food stuffs for needy children in Tanzania,
routines with pompoms and a fun followed by a picnic lunch at a nearby park.
t-shirt. Mount Olivet youth involved Cost: $15 per person ($10 of
in cheerleading and dance line will which will be donated to the
assist staff. Special performance on hunger program) Families will
the last day. bring picnic lunches.
Cost: $25/person
Contact:
Contact: Virginia Peterson,
Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241 612.767.2241

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 A Summer of Fun at Mount Olivet Church!
2nd-6th Grade:
God’s Kids Sing!
June 15-19: 9am to 4pm
God’s Kids Sing! is a creative arts
camp for children entering 2nd
through 6th grade. Daily class
sessions are offered in vocal
music, Orff, art, and dance. The
week long camp of 9 am - 4 pm,
is staffed with high school counselor volunteers that
assist with the classroom activity and play an important
role in developing positive relationships with the
participants.
Cost: $150/week. Transportation available from West
buses leave 8:15am and return 4:45pm
Contact:
Dr. Beverly Claflin, 612.767.2263
2nd-6th Grade:
God’s Service Station ~ Shriners
August 14: 9am to 4pm
Each camper will create a toy
at The Wacky Bear Factory, for
a hospitalized child. When we
deliver the toys we will receive a
tour of this fine facility dedicated
to improving the lives of children,
providing pediatric specialty
care. Our afternoon fun is lunch
at Chuck E Cheese, topped off by an afternoon visit to The
Malt Shop for an ice cream treat.
Cost: $30/person
Contact:
Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241
7th-9th Grade:
Summertime Players!
July 14-17, 20-24: 9am to 4pm
Performances: Friday, July 24: 3 & 7pm
For students entering 7th, 8th and 9th
grades, Summertime Players! offers the
opportunity to produce a Musical Revue
through singing and dancing.The camp
lasts nine days and includes additional
summertime fun at various parks, beaches
and pools. Offered in July, the camp ends
with a special evening performance by the
campers.
Cost: $200/person. Transportation available
from West Campus- buses leave 8:15am and
return 4:45pm
Contact:
Dr. Beverly Claflin, 612.767.2263
All Congregation:
Service Project
This summer our project will service
two sites, The Minneapolis Crisis
Nursery and the Salvation Army
Preschool and Daycare Programs.
Donations of disposable diapers
(newborn-35 lbs), wipes and
ointments are requested for both
sites. We are also collecting new and
gently used books for the Family Read
program at the Salvation Army.
Collection will be in the narthex of both campuses from
June 27 - August 29
Contact:
Virginia Peterson, 612.767.2241

Watch for more information about summer FLYP and Hi-League events!

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 Twins vs. Seattle
Mariners
Friday, May 8
Cost: $14/person, includes ticket,
soda and hot dog
Register in church office by May 3.
(For couples in their 40s & 50s).
Young in Heart Luncheon
Tuesday, April 28
12 Noon • $7
Minneapolis Campus Fellowship Hall
Entertainment by
Richfield Silvernotes
Please remember your donations
for our Inner-City Ministry.
Reservations: 612-926-7651
Join Billy Johnson, Pastor
Eric Youngdahl and other
20somethings for this gathering
at 6 pm on the second Tuesday of
every month at Gluek’s Restaurant
in downtown Minneapolis.
Upcoming Dates:
May 12
June 9
July 14
August 11
September 8
October 13
Contacts: Billy or Pastor Eric:
williamj@mtolivet.org or
ericy@mtolivet.org
Minneapolis 612-926-7651 • West 952-767-1500 • www.mtolivet.org
Sunday, May 3 • 3 pm
Bemidji State Alumni Choir
Salem Lutheran Church in St. Paul.
Join us for an afternoon with this
fabulous choir that has performed at
Carnegie Hall and across Europe.
Meet at the Minneapolis Campus at
2:15 pm if you want to carpool.
Contact:
Marilyn Peeders 612-767-2277
Join
the
!
Fun
Easter Compline Service
& Dinner
Sunday, April 26
6 pm • The Lexington, St. Paul
Dinner in a private room, order
from the menu, individually pay
8:30 pm • Hamiline United
Methodist Church
(1514 Englewood Avenue)
Service chanted and sung by the
Minnesota Compline Choir.
Sign-up in the Minneapolis office
or the West narthex.
Contact:
Sandy Connell 612-767-2210.
Summer Adult Opportunities
Singles/20something Weekend
June 18-21
A casual weekend away with
friends old and new. Led by Pastor
Eric Youngdahl, Pastor Monica
Hammersten, and Billy Johnson.
Couples Club/Young Marrieds
Weekend • August 21-23
A retreat for marrieds couples in their
20s, 30s, 40s, and early 50s. Led by
Pastor Kurt and Dawn Kalland, and
Pastor Eric and Lindsay Youngdahl.
For the above two weekends,
registration available at church or call
Kris Ericksen, Camp Coordinator, for
more information: 612-767-2207.
Mid-Marrieds North Shore
Weekend • July 10-12
For couples 50-75 years old. Stay
and play in Grand Marais, MN, with
worship at Cathedral of the Pines.
Contacts: Bill and Carole McGlone,
952-929-4520 or wjmcglone@aol.com
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Camp Noah Needs You!
June 15-19, 2009
Mount Olivet is again sponsoring
a team to provide Camp Noah to
children who were affected by the
flood last year in Iowa.
The need is as great as it was for the
children in the Gulf.
Camp Noah is a fun-filled day
camp designed to assist children
in their recovery and to help them
build resiliency skills.
It is Bible-based and built on the
story of Noah and the Ark.
For more information, please call
Joyce Pedersen, 612-922-0776 or
joycepeder@hotmail.com
Please prayerfully consider
sharing one week of your summer
with these children.
Radio Broadcast
Listen at KFXN - 690 AM
for our Minneapolis Campus
Sunday morning 11 am
worship service broadcast.
Immediately following is
Faith Alive with Pastor Terry
Morehouse. Or listen online at
www.thescore690.com.
Click on “Listen Live”
at 11 a.m. each Sunday.
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Volunteer Opportunities
2009
Dates
Set
This summer marks our eighteenth year in partnership with Twin
Cities Habitat for Humanity. We are adding additional opportunities for
volunteer involvement for those who have found difficulty volunteering
during the week.
We are scheduling three Saturdays--June 6, July 18 and August 8.
These Saturdays will involve painting, siding, carpentry and roofing on
existing buildings.
We will also participate in a traditional week-long work camp July
8-10 at a new construction site of a two-story house in Chaska, about five
minutes south of the West Campus.
Habitat sites are very worker-friendly--no special skills are required
to be a Habitat volunteer worker, only a willing attitude. Please mark your
calendars now. More details regarding each of the volunteer opportunities
will be forthcoming in the ensuing weeks.
Spring Clean-Up
Monday, April 20 • 6-8 pm • Both Campuses
Men, woman, and teens--we need your help! Please bring your gloves,
rake, and willingness to lend a helping hand for light clean-up tasks.
Refreshments will be served.
Sign-up in the Minneapolis office or West narthex. Contacts: Sue and
Dave Haberle (M), 763-550-1516 or Sue Bratrud (W), 952-767-1501
Spring Homebound Communion
Saturday, April 25 • 11 am - 1 pm • Minneapolis Campus
Please join us for this special communion service and lunch, a time of
worship and fellowship. We encourage you to invite a family member.
Rides will be provided for those who need transportation--call Carol
Lindborg to arrange, 612-767-2208.
Young Marrieds will once again set-up, serve
and clean-up for this Homebound Communion
luncheon. Childcare is available upon request.
Contact Sarah Dull (sarahd@mtolivet.org) or Pastor Eric Youngdahl
(ericy@mtolivet.org) if you are interested in volunteering.
 APRIL 2009
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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7AM Men's Breakfast
Worship Services 7AM Men's 10AM Prayer 12PM Senior Singles 11AM MOCW
Mpls: Hourly 6AM-1PM Breakfast and Praise Luncheon* (Mpls) Spring Fashion
West: 8,9:15 &10:30AM (Mpls) 6:15 PM New Member Show and
Banquet (Mpls) Luncheon (Mpls)*
No Hi League 6:15 PM 6PM 20something 7PM Becoming One
Singles - Theology on Tap with Christ: Centering
Pepito's Prayer (Mpls)*
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Baptism Class 7AM Men's 10AM Prayer 7AM Men's Breakfast 11AM Homebound
9:15AM (West) & 11AM (Mpls) Breakfast and Praise Communion (Mpls)
Suitably Yours Information (Mpls) 6:30 PM Men's Club 6th Grade
Meetings (Mpls between services) Dinner (Mpls) Night Out
First Communion Classes 6PM Spring 7PM Becoming One
11:20AM(West) & 4PM(Mpls) Clean-up with Christ: Lectio Divina
7PM Hi League House Groups (Mpls)*

26 WORSHIP SERVICES 27 28 29 30 1 2

9:15 AM Sampler Class: Growing 9AM-1PM 7AM Men's 10AM Prayer 7AM Men's Breakfast 9AM A Gift of Love:
in Grace (West) AARP: Driver Breakfast and Praise Pre-Planning your
4PM Bible Presentation (Mpls) Safety Class* 9AM The Lunch (Mpls) Funeral (Mpls)*
6PM Mid Marrieds Compline (Mpls) Bunch (MOCRC)*
Dinner & Service* 12PM Young in
7PM Hi League Heart Luncheon*
Counselor/Workstaff Training (Mpls) 7PM Becoming One
(Mpls) with Christ: Guided
Meditation (Mpls)*

ONGOING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Adult Education Classes*
The Art & Practice of Prayer • Mpls • 7pm
April 16 • Centering Prayer
April 23 • Lectio Divina
April 30 • Guided Meditation
Living Word • April 14-May 13 • Mpls
Tuesdays at 7pm or
Wednesdays at 10:30am
Spring Planting: A Sampler • West • 9:15am
April 26 • Growing in Grace
May 3 • Thriving in Adversity
Book Discussion • April 15-May 3• Mpls • 9am
Peace Like a River
Bible Study • April 16-May 14 • West • 10am
Pre & Post-Exilic Prophets, Part II
A Gift of Love • May 2 • Mpls • 9am
Pre-Planning Your Funeral
Getting Ready for Marriage • Mpls
April 16 - May 7 • 7pm
Pre-Marriage Workshop • Mpls
April 28 & May 5 • 6:30pm
Music
Music In Motion*: Regular winter
sessions continue (Jan. 26-May 16)
FLYP
April 24 • 6th Grade Event*
Hi-League
April 19 • House Groups • 7-8:30pm
April 26 • Counselor/Workstaff Training
7-9pm • Mpls
Tuesdays with Rolling Acres • Tuesdays
5:45 - 7:15pm • West
Wellness
West • Tues. and Thurs. ongoing
Aerobics at Your Own Pace • 1:30-2:30pm
Minneapolis • Tues. Ongoing
Yoga , Level 1 • 4:15-5:15pm
Special Interest Groups
Quilting • Ongoing Monday Evenings
Spiritual Growth • Ongoing Weds. • 2pm
Parents Share • April 15- May 13 • Mpls*
Loving Children: Growing Great
Preschoolers Faithfully
Discussion Group • April 21-May 5 • West
People in Conversation • 5:30pm
Men’s Breakfasts • 7am
Tues. • Richfield VFW
Thurs. • Perkins Chanhassen
April 14/16 • Bible Study
April 21/23 • Frederick J. Schwartz,
Executive Director of H.E.A.R.T.
April 28/30 • Bible Study
MOCW Circle Meetings
Harmony • April 20 • 7pm • Mpls
Lydia • April 21 • 9:30am • Mpls
Esther • April 21 • 1pm • Mpls
Holly • April 21 • 1pm • Mpls
Inspiration • April 21 • 7pm • Off-site
Counseling Groups • MOGCO
Panic & Anxiety Group • 5:30pm • Tuesdays
Separated & Divorced • 7:15pm • Tuesdays
Grief & Loss Group • 5:15pm • Thursdays
Meetings
Caregivers • April 30 • Mpls • 7pm
Habitat for Humanity • May 2 • Mpls • 9am
Young in Heart Board • May 12 • Mpls • 10am
*Denotes events that require advance
registration or payment. For more information
call the church office or www.mtolivet.org.

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Minneapolis 612-926-7651 • West 952-767-1500 • www.mtolivet.org April 16/23, 2009
 Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
5025 Knox Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419-1095

Mount Olivet The Mount Olivet Church Women Present: A Gift of Love:
Pre-planning Your Funeral

Men’s Dinner
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE Men’s Club
Saturday, May 2
9-10:30 am
Minneapolis Campus
Join Pastor Paul M.
2 0 0 9
Youngdahl and Bill
McReavy, Jr. for this
informative and
important seminar
9 AM -1 PM on why and how to plan your
SATURDAY funeral in advance. Begin to
make decisions that will become
MAY 16, 2009
Featuring MOUNT OLIVET a true gift of love for those who

Tim Brewster
will miss you the most.
WEST CAMPUS
COST: $25
& Bobby Bell
No charge, but advance
Pick up a brochure at church or registration required. Register
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